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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1948-08-26, Page 4THE SEAFORTH NEWS SPORTS Softball MEN'S. SENIOR 'A' Group A, semi-finals GP, W L T Pts Seaforth 2 2 0 0 4 Wingham.2 '0 2 0 0 *.* •8r * .. Bosharts downed the Wingham Crossett-Mercurys 10-1, Thursday night in the first game of the group A semi-finals played before 700 fans. Kennedy struck out nine Wingham batters and walked two, while Jar- dine had two strikeouts,and walked three. Wingham 000. 001 000 — 1 5 9 Seaforth . 012 000 61x — 10 2 '2. Batteries: Wingham —Jardine p and Groves c; Seaforth — Kennedy p and Hubert c. * * * Summary of Tuesday's game play- ed in Wingham: Seaforth`. ..000 005 000 5 6 5 Wingham ...100 300 000 4 6 7 COMING GAMES: Fri.—Wingham at Seaforth If five games are necessary the following are the dates of the games. Aug. 31—Seaforth at Wingham Sept. 3—Winghkam at Seaforth Group B semi-finals GP W L T Pt. Centralia 3 3 0. 0 6 Blyth 3 0 3 0 0 * * * * The Centralia Flyers defeated . Blyth in the first of the best of five' series in the group B playdowns. This game was played on the dia- mond at Centralia last Wednesday evening. The final score was Cent- ralia '7, Blyth 4. Summary-: Blyth -3 runs, 1 hit, 5 errors; Centralia --7 runs, 9 hits, 4 errors, Batteries Centralia — Nose - worthy p, and Armstrong e. Blyth Terris p, and Haggit c. C. W. L. DANCE 1 at ST. COLIJMBAN Friday, Aug. 27 Fisher Orchestra Adm. 50c Flower Lovers 5 DIFFERENT COLORED IRIS $1.00 - Newer varieties, all colors,, 25c or 35c 'each MADONNA UMBELLATUM & TIGER LILLIES 25c and 35c each PERENNIALS — Various Prices LILY OF THE VALLEY 35c a dozen NARCISSUS BULBS 50c a dozen $2.00 ORDERS PREPAID MRS. W. HAUGH Phone Seaforth 653 r 23 BRUCEFIEt D PLAY-OFFS Dublin Girls (Champions of theft Group) VS Arkona Girls (Champions of their Group) First Game at Dublin THURS., AUG. 26 6.15 P.M. You should see this game— it will be a thriller nrv.cvwc��vFresh Cut Flowers BRIDAL BOUQUETS AND CORSAGES CHURCH DECORATIONS — FUNERAL DESIGNS Floral Designing for every occasion Phone Seaforth 393 or 67w Hellen 1<. Scott 1 4RsIi1�@�7'�91Jt0�0�{0�;N�M1.^t A car of Rosedale Alberta Hard Lump ON THE WAY Seaforth Supply & Fuel PHONE 47 * s * * In the second "game of the B group semi-finals Centralia doweled Blyth Batteries: Centralia — Nose -wor- thy p, Armstrong c; Blyth—Tunney p, Haggitt c. In the third a• ndfinal game 'Cent- ralia. downed Blyth. 13 -6. - Centralia ..230 005 BOx 13 7 8 Blyth 000 100 041 6 7 9 Batteries: Blyth—Tunney p, Tar - as p, Haggitt c; Centralia'—Grayer p, Armstrong c. LADIES' LEAGUE Final Play -of fs GP W.LT Pt Brussels .... .. 3 2 1 0 4 Seaforth. . 3 '1 2 0 2 * a• * * Seaforth Fawns defeated Brussels 10-5 in the first of the best of three series for the `Group Title in the W. O.A.A. Ladies' Softball League.' Foster allowed no walks and struck out no Brussels' batters. A. Anderson, for. Brussels, struck out six and allowed one walk. Batteries: Brussels—A. Anderson p, J. Stephenson c and A. Campbell c in the 7th; Seaforth—"Ginger" Foster p, and B. Dale c. Brussels 020 001. 020— 5 8 3 Seaforth 001 112 32x-10 12 8 The Brussels girls came back in full force on Friday evening to defeat the Fawns by a 19 run margin. The final score was Seaforth 3, Brussels 22. The game was filled with errors, 17 in all, 11 of them commited by the Fawns, while 6 were charged to Brussels. A. Anderson, pitcher -for Brussels walked four Seaforth batters, forcing in one run and struck out three. G. Foster, for the Fawns, issued no free passes and no strikeouts. Brussels' big frame was the second when they scored 12 runs on 10 hits and 5 errors. Seaforth 0 00 000 012— 3 8 11 Brussels 3121 040 20x-22 21 6 Batteries: Brussels -A. Anderson P. A.Campbell c; Seaforth—Foster p B. Dale c, * * * * - The Fawns went down to defeat on Monday evening when they met the Brussels girls in Brussels. Score was Brussels 7, Seaforth 2. Brus- sels will now play the Newton girls as they have won the group title for this year. B. Dale, the losing pitcher, walked one and struck out no Brussels bat- ters. A. Anderson for Brussels, struck out eight, and walked three Seaforth batters. Brussels ....410 100 Olx 7 11 4 Seaforth ....000 002 000 2 6 5 Batteries: Brussels—A. Anderson p, A. Campbell c; Seaforth—B. Dale p, A. Wilson c. * *** " This is Seaforth's first year to have a girl's team and this team ad- vanced into the final playdowns against Brussels. The Fawns ended the schedule in second place and took Auburn two straight in the home and home games. The Brussels girls were undefeat- ed for two years until the first of the playdowns when. Seaforth beat them 10-5. Here is a list of the Fawns who have played two or more games: M. Box, V. Cornish, M. Clarke, J. Cur- ry, B. Case, B. Dale, D. Dale, G. Foster, J. Glanville, E. Huisser, L. Huisser, G. Hopper, M. Sills, A. Wil- son. LEGION JUVENILE LEAGUE Standings *Tied genies do not count in the standing. GP W L T Pt. Dublin 10 8 2 0 16 *Brucefield 10 6. 3 1 12 Wanderers 10 6 4 0 12 Sally Ann's 10 5 5 0 10 *Tigers 10 41 5 1 8 * * *'* Brucefield and the Tigers will play off tie game of July 10th on Thurs. Aug. 26. The semi-final play offs are the best of three and the lst and 3rd, and 2nd and 4th teams will play off —all Dublin games will be played at Dublin. Semi-final dates: Aug. 28—Dublin (HG) vs. 3rd. Aug. 28 -2nd vs 4th This game may be played in Hen- sall if arrangements can be made. Aug, 30—Dublin vs. 3rd (RG) Sept. 2 -4th (HG) vs 2nd EXHIBITION GAMES The Seaforth Legion will travel to Goderich to -night to play the Gocl- erich Legion in an exhibition soft- ball game. The game is called at 7 pan. Baseball JUVENILE O.B.A. The Seaforth Red Sox finished the regular schedule hi third place in this league and played the first semi-final game with Hensall on Monday evening. The four teams stood as follows; Hensel! 1st, St. Marys 2nd, Seaforth Red Sox 3rd, Staffa 4th. * t* a: Hansall beat the Seaforth Red Sox Monday evening 5-2 in the first game of the semi-finals. The second game, was played last night. • Football H.F.A. JUNIOR LEAGUE Recent scores in the junior soccer league were. Ethel 1, Walton 4. Winthrop 3, Blyth' O. Elyth 1, Walton 3. Winthrop 3, Ethel 2. Walton 0, Blyth 0. Winthrop 2, Blyth1. • i- * * GP W L T P1. Walton 3 2 0 1 5 Winthron 2 2 0 0 4 Blyth 8 0 2 1 1 Ethel 2 0 2 0 0 WALTON Mrs, George Nesbitt and baby Linda have returned hone :after spending a week at the homeof her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Wil- liamson, Grey. twp. Mr. Win. Rea, K.C. of Edmonton, has returned home after spending ten days at the old hone on 17th con. 'Mrs. A. R. Small of Stratford' spent a few days with her brother, Mr, Wm. Rea, K.C, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Smalldon of Indiana, U.S.A., were recent visit- ors with his brother, Harold Small don. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Watson of London were weekend visitorswith relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Russel Porter of Carmen, Man., have returned home after visiting with his mpther, Mrs. Mary Porter and brother Lloyd. Porter. Bill Spiers and Ross Bennett Left on Friday by motor for the West, Recent visitors with Roy and Mrs. Bennett are Mr. and Mrs. T. Boy- den, George Boydell and Miss Mavis Oliver of Humber Bay. Mrs. Mabel Habkirk of Wingham spent the weekend with her brother Win. Bennett and Mrs. Bennett. Mr. and Mrs. James Humphries, Windsor, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Humphries, his brother. Miss Ada Craig, London, with rel- atives. Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Pollard in New Ontario. Mrs. Jas. Farquharson left on Tuesday for her home in Provost. Alberta. Mr. and Mrs. Russel Kreuter and family, Listowel, with relatives, WINTHROP Tho Helping Hand Mission Band held'its meeting in the basement of the church on Aug. 18. The meet- ing opened with the call to worship and the theme song. The scripture was read` by Lois Ann Sommerville followed by a prayer by Irene Montgomery. Hymn 594 was sung followed by the minutes of the last meeting and the roll call. The offer- ing was taken by Kennie Davidson, the study period by Mrs. Dodds. Iris Byermann read a story followed by a song by the juniors. A story was read by Mrs. Davidson. Hymn 598 was sung followed by the benedic- tion. The next meeting is Sept. 3. The W.M.S. and W.A. of Cavell, Winthrop, will meet on Wednesday, Sept. 1st at 2:30 at the home of Mrs. Louis Bolton. Circle 2 will have charge of the program. Will all the ladies please bring their needles and thimbles. Mr. and Mrs. Glen Haase and family spent Sunday at Springbank, London. Miss Elizabeth Taylor, Staffs, is visiting her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John McClure. Misses Lois and Mary Ann Stee- man returned to their home in Tav- istock on Sunday, having spent the past week with their aunt Mrs. Austin Dolmage and Mr. Dolmage. Mr. and Mrs. Austin Dolmage and Miss Shirley Montgomery visited in Tavistock on Sunday. • Master Howard. Bernard of Morris with his brother Mr. George Bern- ard and Mrs. Bernard. Miss Betty Campbell is visiting with her cousin Marjorie McClure. Guests with Mr. and Mrs. Robert McClure on Sunday were: Mr. and Mrs. John McClure and Miss Ethel, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Bernard and Lois, Mr. and Mrs. Elgin Dale and Doug- las, Mr. and Mrs. Errol Habkirk, St. Marys and Miss Elizabeth Taylor, Staffa. Miss Lois Fox of Walton, is visit- ing with Jacqueline Davidson. Blyth and Winthrop Juniors play- ed football in Victoria Park, Win- throp on Monday evening, score, 2-1 in favor of Winthrop. Walton plays at Winthrop, Friday evening. Miss Shirley Montgomery at Blyth; with Mr. and Mrs. Syd Mc- Cullough. Mrs. Fred Hutchings (Susie Mc- Spadden) of California. is visiting. her sisters and brothers, coming by plane from\Alberta, on Tuesday, to London, where she was met by Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Hawley. DUBLIN Toronto Newly -Weds Honored' Mr. and Mrs. Fred Doherty were honored Friday evening, August 20, when a large gathering of friends and neighbours assembled at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Krauskopf of Dublin, to extend con- gratulations and best wishes to the recent bride and groom, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Doherty of Toronto. A crowd of almost one hundred and fifty friends enjoyed dancing on a spacious open air dance floor, music being supplied by local talent. lir. James ,Sloan of Beechwood fez vr,red the crowd occasionally with his old-time step dancing. At mid- night a bounteous lunch was served after which Mr. and Mrs. Doherty were called to the platform. An ad- dres was read by Mrs. Wilfred,Ma- loney,. presentation of gifts being made by Mrs. Frank Bowman, Mrs. James Nolan, anti Mrs, Joe Maloney. The bride and groom who were the recipients of numerous dainty gifts, and a substantial sum of nton- ey, responded graciously, extending an invitation tii t on to all those present, that whenever Toronto is included in their travels to always visit them at their new home 178 Marion St., Toronto. Dancing was enjoyed till the early hours of the morning when their large gathering of friends again ex- pressed the wish that this young couple may live to enjoy many years of :happiness. • Dear Ann and Freddie—We, your friends and neighbors have gathered here this evening to extend our con- gratulations and hest wishes for VOW: future happiness. We would have been plecsed to have a young popular couple like you settle in our vicinity, but are glad that Toronto is not too far distant as we hope sort will be able to visit us frequent- ly. However we want to tell you THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 1948 Freddie, that your bride of a `e' weeks is one of the most liiceabl girls of St. Columban parish. As a token of the esteem in whie you are held in our community, w ask you to accept these gifts, not a to value but in the spirit in whic they are given, andour sincere wis is "may happiness go hand in ham with you all through your wedde life". Signed • on behalf of you friends and neighbours. Death of John McGrath A highly respected' and life ion resident. of Hibbert Township nea Dublin, John McGrath, died at S Joseph's Hospital, London, on Tue day following a 'major operation. H was the son of the late Mr. and SIr Patrick McGrath, concession 4, Hi bent, and was in his 74tH year. I3 was a horse -buyer a long period years and had a host of friends. I 1903 he was married to Miss, Nor Wiliams, who survives him, also tw daughters, Mrs. Walter Blond (Anne), Chatham, and Mrs. Edwar Conlon, ,(Nora) Lucan, and one so John McGrath, Toronto. Two' son Joseph and Hugh and one daughe Mary, pre -deceased him. He is als survived by one sister, Miss Bridg McGrath, London. He was a faithf member of St. Patrick's Churc Dublin, and the Holy Name Societ He was a director and forme president of the Usborne, Hibbe Fire Assurance Co. The funeral services will take plat at St, Patrick's Church, Dublin, o Thursday at 10 a.m. McKILLOP Mr. and Mrs. Ewald and daughte Kay accompanied by her parent Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Fisher, of El ton, Mich., called on Mr. and Mr Wm. Hoegy, on Sunday, on thei way to Niagara Falls. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Hoegy, an children of Galt spent the weeken with his parents. Misses Amanda an Edna Hoegy of Toronto, who hav been visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Hoegy, returned to Galt with. Mr and Mrs. Louis Hoegy. Mr. Howard Brox of Elmira we the speaker in the . Evangelica Church on Sunday.,Rev. R. Leder man is recovering, from a tonsilec tomy. They were entertained at th home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hoegy Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bennewies Rose and Manny, spent Sunday witl relatives in Kitchener. ' Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Messers chmidt visited friends'in this vicinit Mr. Lawrence Rapien of Chicag visited his brother Reuben Rapien last week. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Huether, Mis Joy Huether of Morriston; Mrs. A P. Hanyel of Ayr, spent from Thurs day till Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs Charles Eggert. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hoegy recentl spent Sunday at Galt. The decoration services held it the Evangelical Church here recent lyV were largely attended. Rev. Led erman gave a very able address Musical part of the program consist ed of duet by Mrs. Fred Hoegy an Mrs. Elmer Koehler; solo by Mrs. E Koehler; duet . by Bernice and Lor aine Doerr. BRUCEFIELD Mr. John McEwen, formerly o the Bayfield Road, died on Tpesda at the home of his niece, Mrs Holmes, in London. The funeral wil take place from Ball's funeral horn on Friday at 2:30 p.m. to Baird' cemetery. Mr. McEwen, who was un married, was in his 85th year and farmed until about two years ago 0 the farm now owned by Mr. Aldi Mustard. Mr. and Mrs. J. Burdge and daug- hter of Goderich, spent a few day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. Mustard, last week. Rev. A. Hinton of Kippen, oecu pied the pulpit here last Sunday. His sermon on "The Love of God" and two solos "Open the Gates of the Temple" and "My song is love Unknown" were much appreciated. Next Sunday, Rev. E. Stanway will be back to take up his work again. The third group of boy scouts spent the weekend camping at Bay- field with their leaders, Mr. J. Hohn- er and MV1r. J. McDonald. Fire broke out in Mrs. Dawson's apartment on Monday morning. Mrs. Dawson had lit the oil stove and gone out to prepare washing ma- chine for washing, the alarm was given by Mrs, B. t Dalrymple, who also has an apartment in the same building. Firemen from Clinton Radio School, Clinton and Seaforth responded to call for help. The fire was soon brought under control. water and stroke caused danlage to some goods in Mr. H. Berry's store below. HENSALL Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Maxwell visited on Sunday with relatives at Cargill. Mr. and Mrs. Radford Donaldson of London, spent the weekend with the latter's mother, Mrs. Annie Saundercock. Miss Nancy Scruton of Port ' Do- ver is holidaying with her cousin Miss Judith Shaddick. Miss Carol McMurtrie spent a few days this week visiting with her grandparents, Mr. and MI's. Hugh McMurtrie. Mrs. John Reid is assisting in Cook's grocery store in the absence of Mrs'. Alex Hildebrandt, who is on Vacation. Mr. and Mrs. Reid of Teeswater visited on Sunday with their- son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Clar- ence Reid. Mrs. Watson of Londesboro is visiting at the home of her son-in- law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Riley Mr. Wni. Brown has been con- fined to his room owing to illness. Perdue - Schwalm — • A pretty grid -summer wedding was solemnized at Church of Christ, Lon- don, on Saturday, when Dr. Eckhart united in marriage 'Florence Caroline, youngest daughter of Mrs. Violet Schwalm, Hensall„ and the late Peter Schwalm, and Donald Eugene Perdue, MI* h e s h h d d Y t: s s. b- of et ul y rt k s. W. yr y d f Y i e $ n e s REG _ THEA 1 RE - i F SEAFORTH S NOW PLAYING THURS. PRG SAT: - IN TECHNICOLOR lst Show 7 p,in. "THREE DARING DAUGHTERS" • With JEANETTE MncDOAALD—JOSE ITURBI—JANE POWELL Lovely to look-at—clellghtful to he, r,°Set in both motronolitnn andtropical splendor. The: Show with the happy "Hello" — A Ilit Parade of Songs - MON, TUBS. WED —1ST'-- SHOW 7 P.M. "GENTLEMAN'S AGREEMENT" in Technicolor' with GREGORY PECK — DOROTHY McGUIRE. John Garfield and Celeste .Helm A winner of the -Academy Award -Taut dramatic entertainment of excellent quality Next Thur. Fri, Sat. "WISTFUL WIDOW OF WAGON GAP" with ABBOTT ABBOTT AND COSTELLO It's as long in laughs and comic antics as it is in title. Marjorie Main is the widow. Coming: "DOWN TO EARTH" In Technicolor with •RXTA HAYWORTH — LARRY PARKS e youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. -E. Perdue, Clinton. n The bride, given in marriage by her EL , eldest brother, Austin Schwalm, was D gowned in a powder blue crepe -frock e with chantilly lace, Mrs. Robert Mac- d Donald, matron of honor, -wore a twi light blue crepe frock, and earrtea American Beauty roses. Mr, Robert McDonald was grooms 'man. They will reside in London. n - d d d i • Effective Immediately The only Hospitalization Plans P recognized by Scott Memorial Hospital are BLUE CROSS HURON MEDICAL SERVICE Patients having any other Plan will be required to pay Hospital Charges in full upon discharge and seek reimbursement from their Insurance Companies. Scott Memorial Hospital , • • YOU5LL BE PROUD Of the smart appearance.. of your car or truck when you let "us give it •a beauty treatment. Our EXPERT FENDER and BODY ' WORK • banishes dents completely, re- moves scratches and rust means better appearance now and higher car resale value in the future. Drive in for an estimate today. Special Mid - Season Prices SEAFORTH MOTORS - SEAFORTH -- PHONE 141 , Seaforth Fall Fair — Sept. 9 and 10 ! Cake 1. ATTENTION - -LADIES Another Special Gorman, Eckert & Co. Ltd. offer 3 special prizes for Best Layer baked with Forest City Baking Powder. (Each exhibit must be accom- panied by a Forest City Baking Powder container containing a•quan- tity of the Baking Powder.) FIRST PRIZE: 1 x 1 lb. tin Forest City Baking Powder 1 x 4 oz. bottle Rex Brand Vanilla 1 x MIb. Pule Black Pepper 1 x9 oz. Club House Stuffed Queen Olives 1 x Tall shaker Celery Salt 1 x 14, ib. pkg. Gorman's Pure Mustard 1 x S oz. pkg. Club I -louse bIinute Tapioca SECOND PRIZE: 1 x'3 oz. tin Forest City Baking Powder 1, x 2 oz. bottle Rex Brand Vanilla 1 x 14 lb. Pure Black Pepper 1. x 8 oz. Club House Stuffed Queen Olives 7. x 14 lb. Gorman's Pure Mustard THIRD PRIZE: 1 x 8 oz. tin Forest City Baking Powder 1 x 2 oz, bottle Rex Brand Vanilla ' 1 x 4 11). pkg. Gorman's Pure Mustard 1 x 8 oz. pkg. Club house Minute Tapioct. SEAFORTH AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY 7, M. Govenlock, President Mrs. J. Grummet`, Sec. -Trees t.NSItlit DQ \ 6th St . _ •l . 1, s , L N • JPull L PECIA L L FARES Fare and -One-Third' for far the Round Trip Go: from 12 o'clock noon Friday, Sept. 3rd., to and including 2 p.m. Monday,Sept. 6th. Return Limit: leave dstination not later than 12 o'clock midnight, Tuesday, Sept. 7th.` (All tinges shown are Standard Time) information from any agent. .�, CAA�AN_ NATIONAL.: