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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1949-02-03, Page 1The Seaforth News HURON COUNTY'S LEADING NEWSPAPER WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 72, No. 5 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1949 51 a year LIONS CLUB SPONSOR SKATING CARNIVAL The • Granite Skating Club of Kit- chener, in conjunction with the Sea - forth Lions Club are planning an ice carnival on Monday night, Feb. 14th. There will be one hour of thrill- ing figure skating by artists from the Granite Club, followed by speed and graceful skating contests for children and aduits. The net proceeds are for the Lions Club "Food for Britain Par- cels." Further announcement next week. EXETER GUESTS OF SEAFORTH CLUB Exeter badminton players were the guests of the Seaforth club on Tuesday night. The games were late in starting due .to the fact that Ex- eter was delayed by a blinding snow storm. In spite of .this the scheduld was finished in good time, the cred- it going to R. S. Box, chairman of the .tournament committee. The games were keenly contested send fast. At the close of the evening a lunch of •hot dogs and coffee was served: Don Traquair on behalf of the Exeter club thanked the Iocal players for their hospitality and Ted Southgate replied in the absence of :the president. In points Exeter led Seaforth 292- 280 and in games Seaforth led Ex- eter 9-7 with two tie games. WILL WRITER OF -LETTER KINDLY SEND NAME A letter concerning the increased price of milk, signed "Milk Produ- cer" has been received by The Sea - forth News. If the writer will kindly furnish his name to the News Office the letter can be printed, Letters to the Editor must always be signed by the writer. The name will remain confidential, if desired. The world's Finest Anthracite *`blue coal'.; ,, THE SD}ID FUEL FOR 501,10 COMFORT i Please place orders early E. L. BOX PHONE 43 & 18 Northside United Church Rev. A. V. Workman, Minister 10 a.m., Sunday School. Worship Services: 11. a.m.,-"A grand lesson on Hu- :mility". 7 p.m., "Self -Revelation in our Prayers". Welcome to these services. First Presbyterian Chard* 10 a.m., Bible Class and Sunday School. 11 a.m., Sacrament of elle Lord's Supper. • 7 p.m., "Watch and Pray.". 8:15 p.m., Y.P.S. Fireside. The Salvation Army -Subject for morning 11 a.m., "Dwelling Deep" by Sr. Capt, Burch and "Teardrops and Empty Arns" by Capt. McDonald, 7 p.m. Sunday School 3 p.nn. • Egmondville United Church Rev. A. W. Gardiner, BA., B.D. 10 am., Sunday School. 11 a.m., "Repeaters". 7 p.m,, "Trials and Faith". St. Thomas' Church ' 10 a.m., Sunday School 11 a.m,, Holy Communion '7 p.m., Evening Service St. Mary's Church, Dublie, 8 pan. The Rev. T. Dale Janes at all services. GOLDEN WEDDDING OF EGMONDVILLE COUPLE On Tuesday, Feb. 1st, Mr.. and Mrs. David J. Stephenson of Eg- mondville quietly celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.' Their three ' daughters (Anna) Mrs. Lee McConnell, (Pearl) Mrs. Russell Er- ratt and +(Clara) Mrs. Perce John- ston and their son Elmore, and Mrs. Stephenson's sister, Mrs. Ed. Boyce and Mr, -Boyce were present. .A. larger celebration :had been planned but owing to Mr. Stephenson's physical condition (having suffered a heart attack 10 drays ago) hadto be cancelled. Orr Feb. 1st 1899, Miss Eva El- eanor Armstrong and Mr, David 'John Stephenson, bath of Stanley, were united in marriage at St. Thomas' rectory, Seaforth, by the late Rev. J. W. Hodgins. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Annie Armstrong, while the grooms- man was Mr. Geo. McClinehey. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Boyce, Bruce- field were guests at the wedding and also were guests at the golden an- niversary. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Stephenson settled on their farm on Goshen Line Stanley, where they lived for nearly 40 years. After a few years spent in Bayfield and Varna they moved to Egmondville two years ago. They have been in- dustrious, knowing what hard work means, but carry their years very lightly and always take an active in- terest in church and community af- fairs, aiding in every good cause. Their many friends hope they may be spared to see many more years of health and happiness. The gifts and flowers were many and beautiful, including a gold wrist watch to the bride from the groom. They received many messages of congratulations, including phone calls from Mrs. Alice Armstrong, of Pilot Mound, Man Mr. • and Mrs. Phil Watson, Detroit, Mich.: Mr: and Mrs, A. Wylie and Mr. and Mrs. 0. Stephenson, Marlette, Mich,; Mr. and Mrs. Howard Wiley, Wroxeter: .Mr. and Mrs. D, Kay, Clinton, and a host of letters and cards. McKI LLOP No. 4 Square Farm Forum met Monday at the hone of Mr. and Mrs.. Ken Stewart with 28 present. The topic for the evening was "This Little Pig went to Market" followed by discussion. Remainder of ' the evening was spent in playing pro gressive croquinole with prizes ,go- ing to Mrs. Leslie Pryce and James Keyes. Lunch was ' served by the hostess. Next meeting will be Mon- day, Feb, 7th at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robt, Campbell. " KIPPEN. Mr. and Mrs. Rowantree of Tor- onto oronto were the weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Long. Mr.. Robt. Nigh of Seaforth is the guest •of Ms sister and brother-in- law, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Johnston and Bobby. Mr, John C. Doig of Grand Rap- ids, Mich., expects to spend a few days the guest of his mother and sister. HULLETT. The "Farm. Forum" of 8;5. No. 1, Hul.lett met on Monday evening Jan- uary 31st at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Holland, with 33 present. The topic for discussion was "This little pig went to market". Most of the evening was given to discussing what would be the best method of marketing our agricultural products. Mr, Noble Holland and Mrs. Albert Glazier favored with a few musical numbers after which a delicious -lunch was served. Next meeting to be held at the home of Mr, .and Mrs. Fred Pepper. C.C.F. MEETING A well attended meeting was held in the Town hall,'Exeter, on Monday evening to hear Mr. Wm. II. Temple of Toronto, Mr. Glazier occupied the chair and after a few opening re- marks called on Mr. Oestricher to introduce the speaker. A very inter- eating discussion followed the ad- dress and after a hearty vote of thanks to the speaker,. the meeting closed with the singing of -the Na- tional Anthem. Among the points he discussed were -socialism in Europe, the C.C.F, Government in Saskatchewan, the housing problem, an impending de- pression, end stated tine C.C.F. - in tends to place a candidate in every OntarioOntarie riding in the HariFederal election, MINISTERIAL. ASSOCIATION The Seaforth and District Minist- eriel Association will meet at the Salvation Army Barracks on Mon- day, Feb. 7th. at 2:50 p.m. Tlie ad- dress will be given by Captain Burch, of the Salvation Army Corp on "Evangelism" and all ministers within the region of Seaforth are cordially invited. Visitors always welcome. FUNERAL OF LATE HUGH WRIGHT The funeral of the. late Hugh Wright took place on Saturday, Jan, 29th at 8 pini. from the G. A. Whitney funeral chapel to Wood- land cemetery, Mitchell. Rev. H, V. Workman officiated, The pailbear- ens were Messrs Ed. Caskanette, John Pullman, Peter McIver, Ster- ling Habkirk, Milt Hoff, C. Clew. Mn Wright passed away in Scott Memorial Hospital on Wednesday evening after a sudden attack while at work during the afternoon. Born at Whitby, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Wright, he was raised in Fullerton Township. The deceased was in his 65th 'year, He farmed un- til coning to Seaforth in 1916 and had been a carpenter: He was a member of Northside United Church. His -wife, formerly Miss Janet Mc- Pherson, died in 1932. He is sur- vived by one son, Jack Wright, at home. Also by three brothers and foo sisters, James Wright, Kippen; William, Washington, D.C.: Howard, of Gromaa tv:: Mrs. Rohr. Dalton, Tor- onto; Mrs. -John H. Nichols, Toronto - Mrs. Earl Ross. Mt. Pleasant, and Mrs. Herbert Kercher of Hensall. ANNUAL IViEETING OF EGMONDVILLE CHURCH The annual meeting of Egrnond- ville congregation was held on Fri- day evening, Jan. 281h. Supper was served by the ladies after which pictures were shown by Rev. E. R. Stanway of Brucefield. In the busi- ness meeting' which followed, satis- factory reports were given by the different organizations of the church. The new members appointed to the Board of Stewards were Jas, Mc- Intosh, H. Finnigan, Robt. Tyndall and Douglas Wallace. It was unan- imously voted to raise the minis- ter's salary to the minimum $2100. WINNERS AT W.I. EUCHRE AND DANCE At the W. I. euchre and dance last week there were 85 tables. Prize winners were: ladies first, Mrs. Lorne Lawson ;• lone hands, Mrs. Wm, Cleary; consolation, Mrs. Peter Simpson. Men's first, James T. Scott; lone hands, Sam McClure; consolation, Ross Broadfoot. Insti- tute members served lunch. Music for dancing was by Collin's or chestra, MRS. ALLISTER LAMONT Mrs. Allister Lamont, the former Ruth Janetta Carnoehan; died on Monday at the home of Mrs. William Geddes, 446 South St., London, in her 25th year. Born in Tuckersmith, she was the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Carnoehan, Tucker - smith. She attended public school in Tuckersmith, and also Seaforth High School, She ,was switchboard opera- tor in Victoria Hospital, London prior to her marriage. A member of First Presbyterian Church she had taken an active part in the junior farm girls' organizations before go- ing to London. She was married in 1947. She is survived by her hus- band, her parents, and three bro- thers, James W. Carnochan, Lon- don; John H. -Carnoehan and Ken- neth G. Carnocban at home. A private funeral service was held on Wednesday afternoon from the home of her parents, lot 21•, conces- sioin 3, Tuckersmith, Rev. D. Glen Campbell officiating. Internment was in Maitlandbank cemeten.•y, W. I. MEETING The February meeting of the Sea- forth Wonen's Institute will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 8, at 2:80 p.m., at the home of Miss Mabel Cameron. The roll call will be answered by "Short euts in preparing for thresh- ers" The motto is "There's ane bandy thing to have around when things go wrong, and that's a good disposition." There will- he current event:, and a demonstration of o.rti- eles made from a flour rack. Any member having any such articles, please bring them along, for display Mrs. Bob MrKercher will be . the guest speaker. This is the Home Taco- nomiee meeting with Mrs. Cecil -01 e es the convenor. Lunch committee ,s Mrs. Cameron,' Mrs, Ken Chambers, Miss Thelma Elgie and ;Vers, John McGregor. HOSPITAL AID TO MEET The regular meeting of the Wo- men's Hospital Aid. to Scott Memor- lel hospital will be held at the home of Mrs. A. Whitney on Thursday, February 10 et 8:15 p.m.- The Wo- men's Hospital Aid to Scott Mem- oriel Hospital wish to thank the merchants and all those who contri- buted in any way towards making the penny sale a success. WIN PRIZES IN PENNY SALE DRAW Sugar, Yvonne Bolton; plant, Ro.. bort Grieve; nylons, Kathleen Roe; hand lotion, Florence Beattie; hand lotion, Florence Beattie; tomatoes (6), Sally Nott; jasmine set, Selene Boshart; water set, Norman Knight; permanent wave, Mrs. Prike, Strat- ford; corn (6), Miss Marion Watson; shirt, Margaret Case; peas (6), George Hays; wall bracket, Mrs, R. Savange; baby powder, Mrs, P. L. Brady; slippers, •W. J, Sires; bowls, Mrs. Agnes Mason; lamp, Florence Beattie; cushion, Clare Westcort; wall bracket, Sandy McMillan; tray, Mrs. Prike; baby blanket, Mrs, H. Mclllwain; car cleaner, Mrs. Geo. McGavin; tinier, Gordon Dupee; tea, Clarence Reeves; relish dish, Mrs. Ted Brown; peas (6), Mrs. Bessie Kerr; cream and sugar, Mrs. Shinen; cup and saucer, Mr. G. A. Whitney; epipe jars, Mrs. Frank Roberton; tea, Ella Armstrong; vita ray, R. Johnson, Brussels; Indian tray, M. Dunn; hand lotion, Ina Gray; hand lotjon, -Mrs, Hazel Hodgins; hand lo- tion, T. Sills; hand lotion, Laura Jackson: cotton pickers, Mrs. Phil- lip Willis; corn (6), Mrs, Ted. Brown; peas .(6), Mr. John Craw- ford; hand lotion, ,Ken Murray; loaf dish, Jean Scott; powder 6, Mrs. J. Pollard; powder 6, Mrs. Hugh Nickerson; powder 6, Mrs. M. Byer - man; powder 6, Mae Clarke; powder 6, Evelyn Cardno; powder 6, Mrs. C. M. Smith; powder, Norman Knight; Elizabeth Arden, Mary Crich; pictures, Mrs. Carrie Cud - more; cleaning paste 6, Donald Pretty; dermo rub, Clarence Reeves; sauce 6, Helen Smith; pin trays 2, Mrs. J. M. Scott; relish dish, Mrs. George Brownlee; combs 6, Frances Fortune; beminal, Mrs. Peter Mc- Gowan; tea, Mrs. John Dalton; iron, Mrs. Edwin Johns; ash tray, Mar- garet Stevenson; baby set, T. A. Beattie; flower pot, Mrs. E. Felker; hot water bottle, Mrs. Frank Kling; peas 1(6), Mrs. R. Savauge; beminal, Fred McGavin; rubber gloves, Miss A. Ferguson; dole ornament, Gordon Papple; beminal, Mrs. J. B. Higgins; dogs, Lois Crich; sauces 6, Mrs. O. Tebbutt; hot water bottle, Mrs. Wm. Bradshaw; cleaning paste, Mrs, Jean Howes; snot water bottle, Mrs. T. Richardson; writing paper, iVlrs. Hazel Hodgins; writing paper, Don- ald Pretty,; canned goods, Mrs. Mes- senger; powder, Bill Govenlock; corn 6, Robt. McGonigle; baby lo- tion, Norman Knight; baby 1011011, Mrs, Frank Kling; cotton pickers, Mrs, W. T. Teali:. baby powder, Mors. F. Kistner, Bornholm combs (3, Mrs. Szabo; grapefruit juice, Harry Stewart; rubber gloves, Sandy Mc Millan; beminal, Olive Laidlaw; tea, ?'Liss Olive Scott, Bluovale; baby lotion. Mrs. Hugh Nickerson: toma- toes 0, Mrs. Alex Bowes; cleaning• paste, J. e>,, Murray; cleaning paste, "oht. McGonigle; baby oil, Mrs. Freak eek Rling; baby powder, Mrs. John Grieve; powder, Mrs. T, WalkerPart; hand lotion, Mrs. P. L. Bra- dy; baby lotion, Mabel Cameron: rya, I.eo 'Hagan; nylons, Mrs. Wnn. Wilbee; platter, Mrs, Ed, Miller, `.Walton; ice cream (3, Mabel Turn- bull: cashmere bouquet, W. E. Haw- ley; cashmere bouquet, hers. W. Free; .slippers, Mrs. Bert Shaw; demo rub, Mrs. Geo, Johnston: tea, firs, 7VT. Nediger, Clinton; tuner, Mrs. Geo, McGavin; ash tray, Mrs. Fred Cooper; flower pot, R. S. Box; beminal, Mrs. Ted Brown; rubber gloves, Jean Scott, R.R. 2; hand lo- tion, Mrs. Cochrane; hand lotion, Louis Tioegy; hand lotion, Don Tay- lor: hand lotion, Mat Ryan; peas (3, Mns. T. Richardson; peas 6, Jimmie Sills; peas 6, ,len Pretty; corn (3, Mrs, Carrie Cudmore: tomatoes 6, Mrs, Win. Anent; tomatoes 6, Mrs, Messenger; baby lotion, Joel: Hot- ham Jr.: peas 6, Alex Bethune. GROUP 2 OF W. A. The first meeting of the year of group 2 of the W. A. met at the home of the group president, Mrs. Leeming, Monday, Jana 17, with a good attendance. The meeting open- ed with the hymn 'Will your anehol 1101(1" followed with a poem and prayer by thepresident. The Bible reading Wag i „muse. The minutes of the Deeembei meeting were read by the see'y, Mrs. Porteous, also the roll was called with 31 members present and 1 visit- or. Mrs. James M. Scott gate a reading "Pity the poor President". Mrs. Lawson, told the story in the legend "The other Wise Man" by Henry Vandyke and Mrs. -Hay told the story of "The White •Goose" Both were very ably given and much enioved by all. After singing "What a friend we have in Jesus" the meet- ing was closed with the Benediction. Lunch was served and a social houm was spent. - STANLEY Mrs. H. Erratt is visiting with )ler sister; Mrs. E. Lowden and Mr. Lowden of Hamilton. Mr. Robert Reid has purchased the old Goshen church, which he in- tends to wreck and use the mater- ial in building on his farm at Varna. KIPPEN The .Friendship Circle met in St. Andrew's Church, Kippen, Monday, Jan. 31st with an attendance of CIC, After devotional exercises the even- ing took the foni of a croquinole Party, prize winners were Miss Dorothy Turner, Miss Joyce Broad - foot, Robert Caldwell and Warne McBride. A delightful lunch was served by the West ,group. " On Thursday 18 junior farmers of North Huron made a tour of farms in the Seaforth Walton area. Thls picture shows the group at the farm of James M. Scott, Seaforth, when the imported three-year-old bull Templereagh Royal King, brought to the Scott herd from County Tyrone, Ireland, was led out by Ken Chambers, herdsman r{ rin95 Std •• ..byiCoro • A wonderful selection of iascina49g Scarf Rings- plain; dolsonne,;,or jewel x colours. UFeful,deccrative, pnd'v'ery macI, in 1psfilon. SEE ALSO OUR SPECIAL JEWELLERY SELECTION AT $1.00 $2.00 $3.00 and '$4.00 MANY OF THESE ITEMS ARE GREATLY REDUCED IN A SPECIAL MID-SEASON CLEARANCE SAVAUGES' Jewellery Watches Fine China Expert Watch Repairing LONDESBORO We are glad to repot that Mrs,. Wm. Gray who has been seriously - d11 and in the Clinton Hospital, is now at hone and improving rapidly. Also Mr. Murdock Ross " was re- moved from, the sante Hospital last - week and is now being taken earn of by Mr. and Mrs. John Scott at their hone. Miss Mary Ellen Pvest, Mitchell, Ment -the weekend with her parent: Mr. and Mrs. Fred Prost. Mrs. Revington. Li. an, is visiting with her cousins, Mr, and Mrs, F. Shobbrook. Miss Lillian Cartwright visited over the weekend with her mother, Mrs. John Cartwright and- Mrs. L. Sainmderrock. Mi'. Howard Brundson visited his mother here recently. and street the past two months visiting his dang- hetr• in Vancouver and his brother Art in the West. The Londeshoro Public Library have recently put several -new books -on the shelves for the public to en- joy. The following is the list of books This is my Choice by Igor Gou- zenko; Yonder Shining Light, Mar- ion Keith; The 7\1111 on Mad River, Howard Clark; Peace of Mind, Josh- na L iedmin, Behind the Curtain, Phylip Gibbs; The Precipice, llugh MacLennan; Something's got to Give, Marion Hargrove; A view of the Harbour, Elizabeth Taylor; Tam- my out of time, Cid Rickets Summer; Sharutons•Way, A, 3, Cronin; Village of Souls, Philip Child; High Towers, Thomas Castain: She skated into our Hearts, (The story of Barbara Ann Scott) by Gray Moore; Valley of wild Horses. Zane Gray; Uneasy Street, Wade Miller; The lig Fisher- Mari, Lloyd C. Douglas. VARNA The regular meeting of the Valeta - Goshen Y.P.U. was held in Goshen Church with 17 members present. John :Keys Presided in absence of the president and vice-president. We oriel -KM the nmeeting by singing hymn 290. The resignation of Mona Reid as secretary was accepted and Rutin Clarke was appointed. I•Iynnm 168 was sung and was followed by the topic given by Vivian Chuter, Hymn 229 and the Mizpah Benediction closed time meeting. Charles Reid had charge of a very interesting recrea- tional period. The next meeting will be held in Varna Church on Feb. 14. A'Ir. and Mrs. Murray Helmer will have charge of recreation and topic. r Bi•nre Glenn of Guelph spent the .':end t the' home of his par- ent Mr. Jolni M. Glenn. nee Annie Fink) of Spoors, r , i.atchewnin, is spending three months vacation with her mothee Mrs. fink. 'ler, and Mrs. Elgin Ray of Atwood • r `led recently with Mr. and Mens. "If tieholt, Mr -s. Petty Passes Ie 94th Year Mrs. Geo. C. Petty, widow of the late Geo, C: Petty. passed away at Man, •Saundereock'.s Nursing Home, Hensall, on Tuesday, Feb. 1st in her 94th year. • Formerly Miss Hannah Dinsdale, the deceased seas a daugh- ter of the late Mr. and Mrs, Thos Hinsdale of Hensen. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Lorne Scott, Hensel], Mrs. (Dr.) Smith, St. Marys, Mrs, Abbott, Detroit, and Mrs. I{ennedy, Winnipeg. HIGH SCHOOL TOPICS e Wingham Here Today Seaforth Senior boys' and girls' eager teams play their -final sched- uled basketball games this afternoon in Seaferth's gymnasium at 3 p.m. Wingham will be the opposing teams in these genies. r: 5: * Talent Assembly Talent during the Wednesday assembly was Miss June Snell. June sang "Galway Bay" and "Now is The Hour" She was accompanied on the piano by Miss Doris Pullman, During the assembly the cheer- leader practised school yells for the Thursday afternoon basketball game with Wingham, :6 '5 * * At -Home Next Friday The decorating committee are hard at work getting decorations ready for the annual At -Home next Friday, Feb. lith. Robby. Downs, London, and his i ten piece orchestra will supply the music for dancing. Five hundred and fifty invitations have been sent out during the past few weeks by the I invitation commilittee to various pets- ! plc inn Seaforth and vicinity. :n s<* Coming W. 0. S. S. A. Games Today-.Goderich at Clinton. am. Wingham at SEAFORTH. Th W 0 0 * HENSALL The Sacrament of the Lord's Sup- per will be observed at the morning service in Carmel Presbyterian Church on Sunday, Feb. lith, con- ducted by Rev. P. A. Ferguson, "reparatory service will be held on Friday evening at S p.m. Session Will meet at 7:30 p.m. Sr, Boys' Basketball Standing (up to Feb. 2) P W L Pts Goderich 5 4 1 8 Clinton 4 4 0 8 Seafbnth 5 1 4 2 Winghann 4 0 4 0 1: '1 9 '5 Girls' Basketball Standing (no. to Feb. 2) PWLT Pts Clinton 4 3 0 1 7 Goclerich .. 5 8 2 0 1 Seaforth 5 1 8 1 8 Wingham 4• 1 3 0 2 r 4 4 4 4 • a A a 4 4 4 4 4 4 4