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The Seaforth News, 1948-09-02, Page 1lhe....Seaforth News WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 71, No. 36 HURON COUNTY'S LEADING NEWSPAPER SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSIRAY,4SEPTEMBER 2, 1948 NAME COMMITTEE RE COMMUNITY BUILDING Friday evening the ,Seafortli Fall Fair heart held a meeting in the public library to complete arrange- ments for the iair which will be held September, 9th and 10th. .A. com mittee of foar was set up to look into the possibilities of a building that would serve as a community • centre and show building combined. Those on the committee are: James M. Scott, Russell Bolton, Buzz Finn- igan and Wilfred Grazier. The gathering was well attended and included Mr, R. G. Bennett, the ' newly-apPointed agricultural repre sentative for Huron. This was Mr. Bennett's first visit to Seaforth fair grounds. He stated at the meeting that there is great need for better buildings for exhibiting and show purposes. The fair board went on record as recognizing the need of a building for an indoor show place on the grounds. _ Due to the large entry this year the board hoped that those submitt- ing entries for the fair would do so as soon as possible and relieve the congestion that sometimes takes place the last few days trim to the fair. ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mea. Herbert James Trapnell wish to announce tire en- gagement of their daughter, PeggY Joyce, to Mr. John David Dick, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Dick, New Hamburg,. The marriage to take place September 25th at 2 p.m. in St. Thomas' Anglican Church, Sea - forth. ENGAGEMENT Mi. and Mrs. Robert L. Jamieson, Londesboro, announce the engage- ment of their daughter, Hazel Ber- nice, Reg.N., to Mr. Harold Jack Donald, B.Sc., of Trail, B.C., son of Mr. and Mrs. James Donald, Port Alberni, B.C., the marriage to take place in Burns' United Church, September 18th. COAL Warning: Coal Will be in Short supply next winter. Take it now if available. E. L. BOX PHONE 43 & 18 INVENTION SPEEDS UP FLAX HARVESTING Much interest is being taken in a new system of harvesting flax which went into operation during the week end. It was developed by Mr. Gor- don McGavin of McKillop for Hesky Flax Products Limited. A specially designed power -driven hay loader, travelling backwards in front of the wagon, picks up the flax sheaves and loads them on wa- goirs Which take the flax to two threshing machines operating side by side in the field. A conveyer behind the two thresh- ing machines takes the threshed straw to a "New Holland" baler. About fifteen men are doing the work more efficiently and faster than thirty men could do it by the old method used in former years. In past years the sheaves were loaded by hand on the wagons and hauled some distance to several storage barns, and later threshed, the straw being blown into piles for baling. Mr. Dent, manager of Hesky Flax Products Limited, speaking to The Seaforth News this week, expressed much satisfaction with the way the new harvesting system is working. "We could not have handled this year's acreage without it," he said. Hesky Flax Products Limited is the largest independent flax produc- er in the British Empire. The straw from the oil flax now being harvested goes to paper mills for the making of fine grade papers. Gordon McGavin spent a week in Smith's Falls last winter going over plans for the new loader. "I had quite a job getting them understand I wanted the loader to travel backwards in front of the wagons," Mr. McGavin said, Farmers driving past the field have nearly run off the road in their: surprise at seeing a hay loader go- ing backwards at the "wrong" end of the wagon. However the new loader has pro- ven so successful, it may not be long before many are in use generally on farms. It has proven itself equally vood for loading grain sheaves and hay, and loads the wagon faster than eight men could pitch by hand. The loader is driven by a power take -off from the tractor. The trac- tor pulls the loader, but is off to one side slightly so that the sheaves on the ground are not run over. Early this week the outfit was at work on the Dickson farm in 1VIcK1l- lop and before that was opposite the Govenlock farm north of town. It is possible that another mach- ine may be added next year to the series operating in the field, where- by "breaking" the flax straw would be done before it reaches the baler, Flax harvesting has been speeded up and changed greatly in the past twenty years, and this new invention is another forward step. Northside United Church 10 a.m., Sunday School. 11 a.m., Worship Service conduct- ed by Mr. Ernest G. Clarke, student for the Ministry. No evening service. Welcome to this service. Egmondville United Church Rev. A. W. Gardiner, B.A,,B.D. 10 a.m., Sunday School. 11 a.m., "The Law of Christ." PROPERTY CHANGE The property of the late Mrs. Robt. Archibald, situated on James Street, has been disposed of through the of - flee of E. C. Chamberlain, to Mr. William G. Campbell, the present ten- ant who takes immediate possession. HARLOCK Mrs. Wm. Brown returned to Blyth after visiting at the home of her son and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Brown and family, also visiting a number of friends and neighbors when on the farm. Jimmie and Kenneth Scott return- ed to Toronto with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tames Scott, who mot- ored up spending the week end with McVittie friends. Master Tommy Lloyd returned to Harristen after holidaying and help- ing with the hay and harvest at the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. A. W. McEwing. Mrs. E. Knechtel returned to Lon- don after assisting her brother, Mr, Reece Ferris during haying and har- vest. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Knox of Londesboro and Miss Levine. of To- ronto spent Sunday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Knox and family. , Mr. Ernest Knox had the misfor- tune to lose his best horse one day last week, possibly from a sunstroke. Mr. Gordon McGregor was sup- posed to leave for the -west on Sat- urday. Mrs. Arthur Colson and her sister, Mise Hazel Jamieson of Kirburn, spent a few days last week in Tor- onto. Miss Lois Snyder returned to To- ronto with them. Mr. Wei. Knox disposed of the last of his year-old hens one day last week, The Ladies' Aid and W.M.S. meet- ing is to be held this Thursday at the home of. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Reid. Messrs. Reece Ferris and William Leiper spent Sunday afternoon in Goderich. Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Rapson in company with Mr. and Mrs. Warren Gibbings and family of near Clinton and Master Gerry Jenkins and Miss Arlie Anderson spent Sunday after- noon with Mr. John G. Knox and Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Jeffrey in Go- derich. Mrs. Ward Knox and Mrs. Ernest Knox were busy Monday afternoon collecting Bible Society money. PLANS NEARLY COMPLETE FOR SCHOOL ADDITION A meeting of the Seaforth Pub- lic School Board was held on Thurs- day, August 26th, when the propos- ed addition and alteration to the school were reviewed. Messrs. Ross Savauge and E. J. Hawkins visited Toronto, with Ins- pector J. H. Kinkead and W. H. E, Schmalz, architect. Various changes were ,discussed and these were re- ported at the Thursday meeting. Mr. Schmalz can now proceed with the 'filial plans and it is intend- ed that the town council and the school board will meet in the near future to discuss the necessary ad- dition, and alteration. It is understood the plans tenta- tively include a four -room addition to be built on the present school lawn. The addition would come to within twenty feet of Church street. INSTITUTE TO HAVE A BOOTH AT THE FAIR The Seaforth Women's Institute are having a booth at .the fair. Eves' member is to give two cov- ered pies. It should not be necessary to call every member personally since they should have enough int- erest in the project to be sure their pies are there not later than 1.80 p.m. Following are the committees in charge: Pies, Mrs. Raymond • Nott; ice cream, Mrs. Gordon Pimple; soft drinks, Mrs. Jack McLean; hot dogs, Mrs. James Keyes and Mrs. Eldon Kerr; hamburgers; Mrs. Dave Mc- Lean and Mrs. Elmer Cameron; tea, Mrs. Cecil Oke; confections and cig- arettes, Mrs. Wilfred Coleman; sandwiches, Mrs. Elmer Cameron; making change, Mrs. J. F. Scott. Any member who can is asked to help in the booth for a while during the afternoon. It will be appreciated. Don't forget those pies! NORTH SIDE W.M.S. W.M.S. of North • Side United Church held their August meeting in the church. After opening hymn, prayer by Mrs. Lawson, minutes of last meeting read by Mrs. Porteous, treasurer's report by Miss A. Fergu- son followed by roll call. Readings by Mrs. Keine, Miss Ferguson, Mrs. Montgomery and Mrs. Finlayson. The worship service was taken over by Miss A. Ferguson of Circle 3. A temperance program subject was gi- ven by Miss Ferguson, Mrs. Lawson, Miss Somerville and Miss Wallace. MISS MARY JANE BRINE Following about three months' illness, Miss Mary Jane Brine pass- ed away at her home on Goderich street at 7 o'clock Wednesday mole: ning, Sept, 1st. Miss Brine was in her 91st year. Born in Harpurhey, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Brine, pioneer residents of this district, she had lived all her life in Harpurhey and Seaforth. Of a quiet and kindly nature she held the respect and esteem of her many friends A. sister, Miss Frances Brine, with whom she resided, sur- vives. A private funeral will be held on Friday, Sept. 3rd, at 2 -Lem. from her late residence, Gotierich street, to the Harpurhey cemeterY. HART-CHESNEY The marriage of Sadie Evelyn Chesney. to John ;Walker Hart, both of Seaforth, was solemnized in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, in Stratford, on Tuesday evening, at 7 o'clock. Rev, 13. L. Walden offic- iated. Mr. and Mrs. William, Makins were the- attendants. After the wed- ding dinner, which was served to im- mediate relatives at the Old Home- stead, near Shakespeare, the couple left on a motor trip to Muskoka and Manitoulin Island. Mr. and Mrs. Hart will reside in Seaforth, WINTHROP Helping Hand Mission Band of Cavan Church will hold a meeting Friday, Sept. 3rd it the schoolroom of the church, Mrs. Katharine Davidson and her granddaughter, Betty Anne, of Lis- towel, visited with her son, Mr, R. K. Davidson and Mrs. Davidson, The ball game between Dublin and Winthrop in Winthrop Monday ev-• ening, resulted in a win for Dublin by one. • Aricirew Montgomery of Brant- ford spent last week with his father Mr. John A. Montgomery. Bruce Gillies of Collingwood spent his holidays with' Mac Mont- gomery. FUND STARTED FOR WALTON FIRE VICTIMS . A. collection has been started in ; aid of the two Belgian families who lost most of their possessions when their house burned down near Wal- ton on the 16th concession of Grey tewnship on Sunday afternoon. • The families arrived from Belgium on Friday and were getting settled on the farm they had just purchased from Mr. Bob Holland who has mov- ed to London. The first night they slept out in the orchard while gett- ing 'the house ready. On Saturday they worked hard putting things in shape and Saturday night slept for the first time in their new home in Canada. On Sunday afternoon a fire was started in the stove for the first time to prepare the evening meal. Soon after, the young daughter not- iced the roof was on fire and the blaze spread quickly. Nealy everything was destroyed including $600 cash, all the money one family possessed. The families are living temporar- ily in the spacious home of Mr. Ev- erett Perdue, a neighbor. The neighbors are preparing to put in a new foundation for a new house which will be moved to the faiTmhere was insurance of $500 on the house. The Belgian families consist of Mr, and Mrs. Bury and their 18 - year -old daughter, and. Mr. and Mrs. Delberque and two sons, 11 and 2 years, and a daughter 8. The fam- ilies were neighbors in Belgium. They landed et Quebec on August 20th, coining to Toronto and then to Walton on August 27th. .With them from Toronto came a twenty -year-old Belgian boy who has been in Canada for a few months ai1d who is acting as interpreter for the Red Cross in Toronto. His name lei C. H. van PieljeribroeleeeAle. Paijenbroek has been living families at Walton, helping them buy their farm and get settled, as these immigrants speak only the Feench language and know no Eng - 116. SPORTS Softball MEN* SENIOR 'A' GP W L T Pt Wingham .... 4 2 2 0 4 Seaforth ... * *4 2 2 0 4 The deciding game in this group will,be played at Lions Park under the floodlights at 9 p.m. tomorrow I(Friday) nnight. The winners of this game will play Centralia, probablY on Tuesday evening. * * * When the fire was first noticed a phone call for help was made by the interpreter, through Brussels central. Brussels fire brigade it is understood was unable to respond owing to municipal regulations, but it is believed nothing could have been clone anyway, so rapidly did the fire spread. . These two families have been very grateful to the neighbors and people of the whole connnunity for gener- ous help. A fund is being started by the Walton merchants and anyone wishing to contribute is asked to send or leave their donations at any of the Walton stens. Preserved fruit or vegetables will be appreciated as well as gifts of emir. These people suffered much in the war, one of the men having spent some months in a German concentra- tion camp where his weight decreas- ed from. 200 pounds to less than 100 pounds. The interpreter walks with a slight limp, vault of injuries re- ceived while working with the Bel- gian underground. Group A semi-finals Facing elimination, Wingham Mer- cuys trounced the Seaforth Bosharts 20-12 on Friday evening in the third game of the Senior `A' Softball semi- finals, at Lions Park. Over 1400 fans saw Wingham muster 11 runs in the eight to command a lead, and shellac Kennedy from the mound. , Tommy Jardine pitching for Wing - ham, struck out 10 and gave the Sea - forth batters 5 free passes to 1st. Kennedy, for Seaforth, struck out 6 and allowed 8 walks while O'Shea, who relieved Kennedy in the 8th, walked 7 and struck out no Wing - ham batter's. Wingham 012 030 1112-20 10 6 Seaforth 040 005 0 03-12 10 11 Batteries: Wingham — Jardine p, Groves c; Seaforth—Kennedy p, and O'Shea p, Hubert c, and Boussey c. * * Wingham drubbed Seaforth Bo- shart's Tuesday night in the fourth game of this series. The final score was Wingham 12, Seaforth 3. This game was played at Wingharn. Batteries: Wingharn--Jardine p, Groves e; Seaforth--Kennedy p, Hu- bert c. Seaforth 000 000 080— 3 Wingharn .. 000 360 30x-12 • BRUCEFIELD Mrs. S. Hey of Blake visited with her daughter, 1VIrs. A. Mustard and family last week. Mr. and Mrs. F. Crookes and dau- ghter of London were week end guests with Mrs. J. B. Mustard and Mrs. A. Mustard Sr. Mrs, John Homeburg of Sault Ste Marie is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W, Haugh this week. Mr. and Mrs. R. J. McNaughton, Linda and Nancy of Stratford visit- ed the formers sister, Mrs. W. Haugh and family on Tuesday. Mis Marlene Haugh, Peter and Roger left for their home in Toron- to on Wednesday after spending their vacation with relatives. INDUSTRIAL LEAGUE The Industrial League has drawn up their semi-final schedule. The Legion stood 1st in the league, Bosh - arts 2nd, Bell Foundry 3rd and D1111 cans 4th. Sept. 4—Bosharts vs Duncans. Sept. 7—Foundry vs Legion. Sept. il---Dencans vs Bosharts. Sept. 11 --Legion vs Foundry. Sept. 33---Bosharts vs Duncans. The first team is the home team. This schedule is for the best two -out - of -three. * * * - In the irat game of the Industrial League playdowns the Bell Founcley nine were downed by the Legion 20- 1. • Leo Cremin, for the Legion, pitch- ed an excellent game. Thuell in his regular centre field position .snagged some flies that looked like sure hits. Continued on Page 5 DUBLIN A large congregation attended funeral services for Jrsbn McGrath at St. Patrick's Church, Dublin, on Thursday. Requiem High Mass was celebrated by Rev. Dr. Ffoulkes; Rev. Thomas McQuaid, S.F.M., Tor- onto, and Rev. Don. Benninger, CSB. Rochester, N.Y., were in the sanct- uary, Mrs. Bertha. O'Connell, Sea - forth, presided at the organ. Num- erous spiritual and floral offerings were received. The honorary pall- bearers were W. F. Beavers, Wm. G. Coates, Thomas Scott, Jno, Hack- ney, Wm. Ramilton, Milton McCur- dy, Alvin Harris and T. G. 'Mien- tyne. The active pallbearers were Angus Sinclair., 'Martin Feeney, Jos. Donnelly, Patrick Ryan, Lorne Peth- ick and Patrick Maloney. Interment took place in St. Patrick's cemeterYi Dublin. Among those attending the funer- al were: Mr. and Mrs. Walter -Blonde, Chatham; Mr. and Rio's. Ed- ward Conlon, Lucan, John McGrath, Toronto, Mr. and Mrs. Maynard O'- Connell, Mrs, Joseph McGrath, Ro- bert McGrath and daughter Doro- thy, all of Detroit; Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Coulogne, Toronto'Mr. Hubert Miller and Frank McGrath, Waterloo; Mrs, Conlon, Granton; Mrs. Pigeon, Mrs. Malloy and Mich- ael Durkee Stratford; Mrs, Dwyer, Kennicott; Frank Hagen, Miss Mary Hagen and Miss Dolly Hagen, Zur- ich. Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Hill and Dr. S. Prendergast, Chicago, with Mr. and Mrs. Martin Klinkhainer, Mrs. James Shea who has spent the summer with her daughter, Mrs. Hill, returned home with them. Mr. and Mrs. Hebert Feeney and children, Kitchener, with Mr. and Mrs. Martin FeeneY. Mrs. M. Writt, Mrs. Regen and daughter Angela, Stratford, with Mr. and Mrs. David McConnell. Mr. and Mrs. Harold. Snuck and daughters, Kathleen and Carol Ann of Kitchener, with Mr. and Mrs. T. 3. Molyneaux. Mr. and Mrs, Stewart are vaca- tioning at St. Thomas, Guelph and Toronto. Miss Joan Buedette in Toronto. Mrs. Arthur Forster in Toronto. Miss Mary Donnelly, Mise Mary Jordan and Joseph Jorda.n, Buffalo, with Mr. and Mrs. Leo„Feeney. $1 a Year A RICH NEW PATTERN A/viti TUDOR WAIF • oi. 50 ONEIDA COMMUNITY SILVERSMITHS In her table settings every day . . the memory of her very own bridal bouquet . • . in alio changing new Tudor Plate pattern -SWEET BRIAII And it's fine Tudor Male g.telity within modest budgets1 ?II Piece Se,vice for 6 52:5.011 • 'Trade -quark 7e1.5 7 PLUS SILVERWARE SAVAUGES' Jewellery, Watches, Fine China. Expert Watch Repairing PHONE 194. SEAFORTH Mr. and Mrs. Stein, Rochester, N.Y., with Mr. and Mrs. A. Weth- am. Jerry Stapleton and Norman Kra - mere at Toronto exhibition. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Carroll, of Guelph, with Mr. and Mrs. Williaflb Curtin. Miss Bessie Cronin and Bobbie spent a week at Detroit Misses Monica Byrne and Ursula Krauskopf at London. HENSALL Mr. and Mrs. Percy Harris and family, Mrs. T. Harris and Gordon and Bobbie Lavery spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. Carl Pass- more and family at Lions Head. Mrse,T. Reid of London visited during the past week with her son- in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Caid se. almo s. Wm. Simpson and family of Detroit spent the week end with the former's mother, Mrs. Lou Simpson. Dr. J. A. and Mrs. MacLean are enjoying two weeks' vacation in the 'Muskoka district. Mr. and Mrs. Thomson of Toron- to are holidaying with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Fisher:. Mrs. W. A. MacLaren of Gelder- ich visited during the past week with relatives and friends helm. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. J. Yarding and Bruce of London visited with Mrs. Edna Corbett and Edward. They were accompanied home by Mrs. Ida Harding who visited sever- al days with Mrs. Corbett. Mr. and Mks. George Cowen and family of Cookstown visited Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Moir. A former well known Hensall res- ident, Mrs. Frames Battersby, wid- ow of the late Nathaniel Battersbv, of London, passed away suddenly in Hamilton on Thursday in her 59th year. Surviving are two sons, Launce, of Hamilton, and Frank of London, Funeral service was held on Monday, interment in Mt. Pleas- ant cemetery. • MANLEY Mo. and Mrs. Basil Kelly and fa- mily of•Sebrineville visited recently with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Manley. We are pleased to report that Mr. Dominic Murray has returned home from the hospital and is able to be out again. Miss Marie Patten, London, spent the week end with Mr. -and Mrs. Jae Manley., Mr. and Mrs. Joe Eckert in Lon- don. Mr, and Mrs. M. .Murray spent Sunday afteenoon with Mt. and Mi•s S:.Mtarray. CONSTANCE Mrs. Annie Hendersonand fa- mily of Russeldale spent Sunday with her sister, airs. E. Adams and Mr. Adams. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Gorbutt of Syracuse, N.Y.,,aed Mos.. Russell Se- bring, of Herkimer, N.Y,, who have been visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Adele's, returned to their respectiee homes on Saturday. Miss Donalda Adams spent a few days last week with her brother, Mr. Kelso Adams, Saltford. Mrs. Kelso Adams of Saltford has gone home to England fon a visit, Kelso has received a cable that she arrived safely on the S.S. Ascania. The regular meeting of the WIVIS. and WA of Constance United Church will be held at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Brenton in Londes- boro on Tuesday, Sept. 7th. We hope as many of the ladies as poss- ible will attend. Mr. Wm. Dale left Wednesday to attend Toronto exhibition. Mr. and IVIrs. Borden Brown spent Sunday visiting friends at Al- len Park. Miss Doris Lawson visited with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Lan - son over the week end. , Rev. J. C. and Mrs. Britton and family returned to their home in Thamesville on Wednesday. Rev. and Mrs. Britton have spent the holidays with the form.er's father, • Mr. Wen. Britton - Mrs. Archie Hoggarth of Wallace - burg spent Friday at the home of her father, Mr. Wm. Britton. Rio, and Mrs. /rustle Dexter, Norma and Peru, spent Sunday with friends at Harriston, . NORTH McKILLOP Mrs. T. Schaefer, Miss Vera Kist- ner and Mr. William Kistner spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Thornton. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Regele and • Pearl spent Sunday evening with Mr ' and Mrs. Frank Glanville of Mitchell Mrs, Leonard Leming is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Rantin Mitchell of Carlingford and other relatives. Mr. Lloyd Regele who spent th.e past week with Rio. and Mrs. Frank Glanville has returned to his home. Mrs. Louie Thornton and 13illy who visited with Mee. Ed. Reg- ele, have returned to her home 111, Mitchell. Miss Norma Leming has returned - home from- Bayfield where she was visiting with Miss Carol Campliell. We are pleased to hear that Mr. Joseph Thornton. 'ie somewhat bre pkoved, but is still in bed under the doctor's can, •