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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1948-08-19, Page 4THE SEAFORTH NEWS. THURSDAY, AUGUST 19, 1948 TETE SnAFQT.TT3 NEWS Snowdon Bros., Publishers SPORTS SOFTBALL Mens Senior 'A' The Senior 'A' schedule was com- pleted last Thursday with the excep- tion of the "sudden death" game between Blyth and Clinton Town, made necessary because the Clinton team defeated Blyth on Thursday' and these two teams were tied in 4th place. The Clinton Radar team will play in the 'B' playdowns thus their stand- ing is not included here. Here is the final standings of the five teams: W L - T Pts. Seaforth 21 1 0 42 Centralia 15 6 1 31 Wingham . , 14 7 1 29 Blyth 6 17 0 12 Clinton. , 5 18 0 10 * * * * Blyth took Clinton 17-12 on Mon- day night in the `sudden death' game played in Blyth Agricultural park. * * *' M: The executive of the W.O.A.A. men's softballleague met in the Seaforth council chambers on Friday evening, when the dates for the semi- finals were drawn up. Seaforth Bosharts and Wingham Crossett Mercurys areinfirst and third places and will play of onthe following dates all games called at 9 pm. These games are for the best three in. five. To-night—Wingham at . Seaforth Aug. 24—Seaforth at Wingham Aug. 27—Wingham at Seaforth Aug. 31—Seaforth at Wingham Sept. 3--Wingham at Seaforth The dates for the 2nd and 4th teams were also drawn up. The games will be played between Cent- ralia and Blyth on the following dates: Aug. 20—Centralia at Blyth Aug. 23—Blyth at Centralia Aug. 26 --Centralia at Blyth Sept, 1—Blyth at Centralia The first game was played last night in this septi -final series at Centralia. ^ m Juvenile Standings Upto Aug., 14 ) * Tied games do not count in the standings. GP : W L Pets. Dublin Irish 9 7 2 .718 Brucefield .. 7 5 1 .833' * Tigers .. 8 4 3 .571 Wanderers 9 5 4 .556 Sally Anns 9 4 5 .444 Conning Games: Friday Wanderers vs Brucefield Ladies' League In the first game of the W.O.A.A, ladies' semi-finals the Seaforth Fawns downed Auburn by a score of 17-7. Seaforth had five errors against them while Auburn had twelve. Ginger Foster struck out one Auburn bat- ter and walked none. Maxine Honk- ing, for Auburn had nine strikeouts to her credit and issued six free pass- es to the Seaforth batters. Here is a summary of the game: R H E Auburn ,. 210 010 102— 7 15 12 Seaforth . 035 212 211=17 21 5 5 * * * Here is 'a summary of the 2nd and final game played here on Mon day, R H E Seaforth 744 0 10 2 x 27 25 6 Auburn 600 2 * 0 2 1 11 8 3 Seaforth entered the finials with Brussels last night in Lions Park. The next,game in the best 2 out of 3 will be played on Friday evening in Brussels at 6:30 pm, , Exhibition games - The Brussels ladies' team defeated the Stratford Kroehlers 9-2 in an exhibition softball game played at Brussels last Thursday evening. When Brussels played at Stratford the final score was a two- all tie. Batteries: Brussels—Watson and Blanchard. Stratford=Malcho and Felder. In an exhibition game played at Lions Park, Saturday night the Sea- forth Bosharts downed the London "Simpsons by an 11 run margin. The final score read Bosharts 13, Simp- sons 2. Kennedy the winning pitcher al- lowed no free passes and struck out 14 Simpson batters. Weller, pitcher in the lst and half of the 2nd for Simpsons, allowed 3 walks and struck out one. Koffman, who relieved Weller, struck out 15 Seaforth bat- ters and allowed 2 walks. R H E Summary London 000 001 100— 2 4 2 Seaforth 530 500 O0x-13 14 3 "Our Long Distance Switchboards are growing bigger" THE NUMBER of Long Distance calls is at an all-time high — and still going higher. Though some calls are delayed, most are put through "while you hold the line". More cables and switchboards are being added just as fast as possible to make Long Distance service even speedier. These additions, plus unseen technical improve- ments, are part of our continuing program to provide the best telephone service at the lowest possible cost. lej THE BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY OF CANADA .BRUCEFIELD Miss Ruth Scott and Miss June Taylor, who were picking fruit at Vineland have returned home. Nliss Scott was accompanied hone by her friend, Miss Ruth Joynt, of Ottawa. On Tuesday, Aug. 10th; the W.M. S. entertained the Baby', Band mem- bers with their mothers. After a short meeting the Mission Band put on the programme which was in charge of their superintendent, Mrs, Jas. McDonald. Those taking part were Robert Mustard, Ellen and Melva Boyce, Marlene Haugh and the W.M.S. president read an inter- esting story. A chorus of girls sang two Hymns "My Heavenly Father, I love you" and "In: The Garden". Games, in eharge of Mrs. A. Zaffe, were on the manse lawn where the lunch' was also held. Mrs. J. S. Ussher of Barrie spent last week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. Haugh. Mrs. Donavan and son Bobbie of London, visited with 'her sister, Mrs. A, Mustard last week. Mr. and Mrs. ' Will Hunter of Davenport, Iowa,. and Mr. Reid Ifirk and Mrs. John Hunter of Fair - Grove, Mieh., were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Haugh, last week. Mrs. (Dr) Stewart of Vista, Cali- fornia, was a recent visitor with her cousin, Mrs. Jas. Moody and other relatives and friends. Rev. A. Hinton, Kippen, had charge of the morning service here last Sunday. Before the sermon Mr. Hinton sang "The Wayside Cross" which was much appreciated. Ser- vice will be conducted by Mr. Hin ton, next Sunday. Miss M. Marks, who has been staying with her niece, Mrs. R. Scott, fell on Saturday night..' She was removed to Clinton Hospital next day. The X -Ray showed she had cracked her, right hip. Meeting Of Brucefield W. A. The August' meeting of the W. A. was held on Wednesday, Aug. 4 with a very good attendance. The roll call was answered by "Your favourite game". The president, Mrs. Bowey, was in the chap Urs, 51cBeath at the piano. Mrs. McQueen presided at the devotional meeting and hymn 428 "Strong Son of God Immortal Love" was sung. Mrs. Stanway gave an interesting talk on 'Thomas" which was in line with the scripture read by Mrs. McQueen, Hymn 113 'At the name of Jesus every knee shall bow" brought this part of the meeting to a close. The business meeting followed, Mrs. Wilson read- ing the minutes 'which were adopted as read. The group, to raise funds, chosen for August is as follows, Mrs. G. Elliott, Mrs. Dawson, Mrs. Blan- chard, Mrs. Henry, Mrs. J. Murdock,. Mrs. Brock. It was announced that in the contest, at present being con- ducted, Stanley leads by a slight margin The flower committee for next month will be Mrs. McQueen and Mrs. McBeath, and the roll call will be a verse you learned in school or Sunday School. The social hour took the form of a picnic on the lawn. All did justice to a bounteous supper after an hour of contests.' Competition was keen as nearly all members entered heartily into the programme. BASEBALL Huron -Perth League The following is the standings in the Huron Perth Intermediate 'C' O.B.A. League. The first four teens, with the exception of Goderich and St. Marys, will enter the play - offs. Goderich and, St. Marys will enter the Intermediate 'B' playdowns. Tied games do not count in the standings. W L T Clinton Colts .:.17 2 1 Goderich ...(B)...12 6 2 Hensall 11 8 1 Clinton R.C.A.F. ,10 8 2 Centralia R.C.A.F. 10 9 1 Lucan 9 10 1 St. Marys ...'(B) 9 10 1 Zurich 8 11 1 Mitchell 7 10 3 Exeter 4 14 2 Dashwood4 16 0 * The Clinton .Colts have become the league champions of the O.B.A. and as stated in the minutes of the Apr. 8th meeting that the team finishing first in the league will be league champions and will receive the Hur- on -Perth Shield. The winner of the intermediate 'C' play-offs will win the Huron - Perth Cup and will represent the ass- ociation in the O.B.A. Intermediate 'B' playdowns while Sb. Marys and Goderich will represent the associa- tion in the O.H.A. Intermediate 'B' playdowns. ROBERT E. BECKTEL ORGANIST -- DIRECTOR FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH TEACHER OF PIANO AND ORGAN Will resume teaching Sept. 1st Special Attention Phone 191 To Beginners Inquire for terms. Brucefield on Wednesdays Pets, .895 .667 ,579 .556 .526 .474 .47.4 .421 .412 .222 .200 R TIMOTHY SEED We are now buying and processing new crop Timothy Seed. We will supply bags for harvesting and have your seed picked up at your farm. For bags, prices and information call H. Connell 44 M Seaforth, or our plant at Crediton, telephone 3 W. Limited Crediton, Ont. H.F.A. FOOTBALL Junior League The Ethel and the Walton soccer teams played their first game in the H.F.A. Junior Football league for members under 17 years of age. Ethel came out the victors when they held Walton scoreless. Walton allowed Ethel one goal to make the final score Ethel 1, Walton 0. REGENT T R E Thurs, Fri. Sat. "TARZAN AND THE HUNTRESS", Now Playing With JOHNNY waassmuLLER BRENDA JOYCE • With 'the world's most famous call to adventure,your favorites are back With Chita Mon. Tues. Wed. "AN' IDEAL HUSBAND" ill Teehnioolar with PAUTETTE GODDARD — 'MICHAEL WILDING DIANA WYNYARD Paulette shocks London society In this sophisllcated, drama to Technicolor. A rate film event. Be sure to see it • Next Thurs. Fri. Sat. "THREE DARING DAUGHTERS" with JEANETTE MacDONALD—JOSE ITURBI—JANE 'POWELL' Lovely: tolook at—delightful to hear. Set in both metropolitan and tropical splendor.;: • TMs is the picture you must see COMING: "GENTLEMAN'S AGREEMENT" with GREGORY PECK — DOROTHY McGUIRE. John Garfield and Celeste Holm LONDESBORO. Miss D. Little and Miss ` Fern Watson afe away on a holiday trip. Mrs. Chas. Watson is spending a few daysat the home of her daugh- ter aughter Mrs. and Mr. Bill Riley, Hensall. Mrs. Elgin Josling isin Clinton Hospital where she underwent an operation on Monday. Her friends; wish her a speedy recovery. Mr. Frank Fingland and daughter Catherine, visited with the formers. parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Fingland on Sunday. Patsy, Peggy and Barbara Pickett are all spending a week at the Church summer camp at Goderich. WALTON Regular monthly meeting of the W.M.S. was held in the church base- ment on Wed. Aug. 10. The meeting. opened with the singing of hymn 388. Mrs. J. Marshall led in prayer. The roll call "Community • Missions in Ontario" was well responded to. Minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted. Treasurers report was given. Mrs. H. Johnson has been chosen as delegate to " The School For Leaders " at Alma College. Arr- angements for the annual Baby Band meeting are to be made by a com- mittee composed of Mesdames Mc - Gavin, McCall, Marshall and Kirkby. Mrs. H. Smalidon favoured us with a delightful solo. This was our Temper- ance meeting and the topic "What Price Freedom" was given by the 17th and Boundary East group under the leadership of Mrs. A. Clark. Many startling facts on the effect of alcoholism on the people of Canada were presented and seven excellent suggestions for the control of the use of alcohol were given. The Unit- ed Church must rise up against al- coholism and use all its power to defeat it. Hymn 885 was sung and benedic- tion was pronounced. Mr. and Mrs, Joseph Davidson of London, at Walton. Mr, Edgar Hollinger of Hamilton with relatives. Mrs Horace Rutledge of Leduc, Quebec, with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W J. Humphries. Mr. and Mrs, Harry Bolger and family at Goderich. • Alf, Arthur Statton of Mitchell with relatives. VARNA Mrs A. Willis, Mrs. Fletcher Markle and son Stephen are spend- ing a few weeks at home of Mr. and Mrs. Wat Webster. Mr. and Mrs. Hud. Woodruff, St. Davide, spent a few days at Mrs. N. Webster's. Mr, and Mrs. Joe Wilton spent past week visiting their sisters here. Mr. and Mrs, Charles Grim of De- troit spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Keys and family, Mrs, Frances Wiley and Mrs. Dun- can uncan of Detroit spent Sunday with Mr. and ,Mrs. Lloyd Keys and family Mrs. Gertrude Reid and Master Billie Jamieson also spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Keys and family. BLAKE The anniversary of Blake United Church is to he held next Sunday, August 22, at 2:30 p,in. Rev. A. Hinton of Kippen, is to -be the guest sneak*r. The choir of Zurich Evan e•eliral Church will assist with the music. EwitmonY'S Busissr by Do you feel chat being prompt requires too much ef- fort? If so, you are overlook- ing the fact that promptness pays worthwhile dividends in terms of success and popu- larity. All the people w ith whom you may have rei+tionships in your job — coworkers, customers, empio,e.r will think you are more efficient and dependable if you keep appointments on time. And their good opinion of you can help you get ahead. 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