Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1949-05-12, Page 4THE SEAFORTH NEWS THURSDAY, MAY 12, 1949 McKILLOP Among those who attended the Evangelical Conference held at Mil- verton last week from this vicinity were Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Koehler and. boys, and Mr. and Mrs. Win, Hoegy. Mr. and. Mr's. Buz'ke, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hb:egy, Mr. and Mrs, Henry Weitef•sen, recently were Sunday visitors with Mr. and 'M'rs. Carl Eis- ler, Logan, , Mrs. A. J. Iiuether of Morriston who attended the conference at Mil- ,verton, spent Monday last vi, ek with her sister Mrs. Charles Eggert. Mr. Wilbur Hoegy is in Toronto General Hospital and had an opera- tion on his hand: We wish him a suc- cessful recovery. Mr. Charles Rode of Kitchener visited with Mr. .and Mrs. Henry Wietersen last week. Mr: Henry Deitz has been indis- posed for some time. Mr. and Mrs. Martin Deitz and family of Willow Grove were Sunday visitors with:Mr, and Mrs. Henry Deit. Mr. and 1VIrs.Fred Hoegy visited Mr. and Mrs, Louis Hoffman at Mil- verton on Sunday. Mr, and Mrs, Wm, Hoegy are spending a week with friends in Port Elgin. ' " Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Rock and Children, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Eg- gert called ' at Clinton Hospital on Sunday afternoon to see Mr. Eg- gert's,aunt, Mrs. Leith, who has been confined there for nearly three years with a broken hip. Mrs. Wm. Flanagan Sr. is con- fined in Stratford Hospital with pneumonia. We wish her a speedy recovery. • A unique celebration was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Charles Eggert on Sunday "Mother's Day" when their two children; Mrs, Irvin Rock (Della) and Norman Eggert celebrated their birthdays...A. chick- en supper was enjoyed. Among those • present besides the parents were Mr, and Mrs. Irvin Rock and child- ren, Diane' and Paul, Norman Eg- gert, McKillop; Miss -Laura Jackson, Seaforth; Miss Grace McPhail, Sci- ence Hill; Mr. Harry Benneweis of Kitchener; Mr, and Mrs. Carl Eisler of Logan. Weeds! Blights! Beetles! The Battle has begun Once More Come In and Arm Yourself ONE WHEEL HAND CULTIVATOR BUCKO CULTIVATORS GARDEN HOES TURNIP HOES CLIMAX BUG KILLER ARSENATE OF LEAD 7.00 • 1.75 1.60 1.50 1) .05 Ib .30 EUREKA, 4 Blade, 14" MOWERS 15.00 EUREKA, 4 Blade, 16" MOWERS 18.00 EUREKA, '5 Blade, 16" MOWERS 21,00 3 GALLON SPRAYERS 8.00 Green Cross Products Bordeaux Mixture . Tomato Dust (copper) Barn and Livestock Spray, 50% D.D.T Weed Killer lb .45 .50 .50 .80 Quality Goods with Quality Service GEOIA SILLS & Sons Plumbing el HARDWARE Heating tice to rents The Month of May brings Firecracker Day However Owing to the large number of fires, and children being burned while playing with firecrackers without supervision, it has become necessary to limit the set- ting off of firecrackers to one day, the 24th of May. A POLICE AND FIRE ORDER Please Observe No firecrackers may be let off on the streets. Should a fire result at any time and it is necessary to turn in an alarm, kindly remain at the alarm box until the Firemen arrive with the fire truck in order that they may be directed to the scene of the fire. It has been noted that children gather at the town hall when an alarm is sounded. Kindly warn your children to stay clear of fire truck door when the alarm is sounded. W. Hodgson D. Sills Chief of Polies Fire Chief WALTON Mi tchell-Cuthill— A pretty wedling was solemnized Saturday afternoon at the manse of Duff's Church, Walton, when Phyllis Loraine, daughter of Mr. and Mrs: Wilmer Cuthill, ,became the bride of Robert Emerson Mitchell, son of 'Mrs. Mitchell, Brussels,and the late t e William Mitchell. The bride was lovely in a floor length gown of white satin fashioned with a yoke of dotted net, long lily point sleeves and hip peplum. Her finger-tip veil and heart -shaped headdress were held in place by a Wreath of orange blossoms. She carried a charming star bouquet of red roses and tiny white chrysanthemums. :Hiss Marie Bennett was bridesmaid and. was wearing a floor length gown of del- phinium blue moire with headdress of blue flowers and net, She carried an arm bouquet of pink carnations. Mr. John Mitchell, Brussels, was his brother's best man. Following the ceremony- a dinner was held at the home of the bride's Parents. The dining room was taste- fully decorated with pink and white streamers and spring flowers, The bride's table was centred with her wedding cake. Misses Mavis Storey, Shirley Bennett, Leona and Margar- et Stevens served the , eighteen guests present.. Later the happy couple left amid a. shower of confetti for Niagara and Hamilton. The bride wearing a pale blue taffeta and lace dress, blue swing -back coat, rose hat and black accessories. Following a short honeymoon they will reside on the groom's farm east of Brussels On Wednesday evening prior to the wedding a delightful shower was held at the home of Mrs. Roy Ben- nett when over eighty friends gath- ered and presented the bride-to-be with many beautiful and useful gifts. Bingo and contests were ably conducted by Mrs. W. C. Bennett. Following which Miss Marie Ben- nett read the following address and Shirley Bennett and Leona Stevens Presented the gifts. Dear Phyllis—Since hearing of your approaching marriage, we, your friends and neighbors felt we could not let you go away without a get-to- gether. We shall miss you very much in this community where you have always been ready and willing to help in any way, and always with a happy smile. Your place in the choir and young people's Union will be hard to fill. The community to which you are going will find you ever happy and willing to do your share. We wish you all the happiness you se much desire in your new hone. "Two that to each other cling, One of heart and mind, Whatsoever time may bring, Strength to bear will find," And now as a token of our friend- ship and best wishes, we ask you to accept these gifts. May all your luck be good and your disappointments few, That's the wish we now are wishing from all of us to you. Phyllis thanked her friends for their thoughfulness and especially Mrs. Bennett and Marie for their time and trouble spent in arranging the shower. All joined in singing "For She's a jolly good fellow", fol- lowing which lunch was served. WINTHROP Miss . Janet ivicNeil, formerly of Winthrop, was pleasantly surprised last Wednesday evening when a few neighbors called at her home. They presented her with a Duncan Fife coffee table, an end table and a table lamp, expressing the kindly remembrances of her many friends among whom She has lived. for over forty years. Her willing helpful hand in any time of trouble has ministered to many homes in the community and she will be missed as a good neighbor by all. The best of wishes was extended to her in her new home in Seaforth, HARLOCK Mrs. James Watt Funeral services for the late Mrs. Jas. Watt, who died on Saturday, May 7th were held from the home of her son, Leo Watt, at 2 p.nr, on Monday, May 8th. Rev. S. II. Bren- ton of Londesboro, conducted the services. Favourite hymns of the de- ceased were sung by members of Burns' Church choir. Many beautiful floral tributes testified to the high esteem in which Mrs. Watt was held. Pallbearers were Robt. Watt, Reece Ferris, Jas. MoEwing, Norman Shep- herd, Cecil Lyddiatt, and Edward Dougan. Flowerbearers were - Wm. Hamilton, George Gibson, Owen Watt, Archie Watt, Wm. Knox and I Arthur Colson. Interment was, made in Burns' Cemetery. The late Mrs. Watt whowas in her 84th year, was born near Port Hope, Ont., a daughter of Arthur and Elizabeth Parsons. In 1891 she came to reside in Hullett township and in 1898 she married James Watt who predeceased her in July 1943. Until 1928 they farmed on the 14th concession of Hullett, on the farm now occupied by their son, George Watt, at which time they moved to Bluth. For the past four years she has been residing• with members of her family. Mrs. Watt is survived by. three sons, James, of Toronto; Leo and George of Hullett twp., one daughter died in infancy. Also sur- viving are a brother, Chas. Parsons, of St. Catharines and a sister, Mrs. E. G. Makin, of South. Bend, Indi- anna, and seven grandchildren, and one .great-grandchild. We wish to extend sincere sym- pathy to Mr; and•Mrs. Leo Watt and family, Mr. and Mrs. James Watt of Toronto and family, Mr, and Mrs. Geo. Watt and family, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Watt of Blyth, Mrs. and Mr. Gibson and family and Miss Mary Watt of Wroxeter and all the friends. We were sorry to hear that Miss Marjorie Knox had an appendix op- eration in Clinton hospital on Sun- day, but glad to know she is' getting along nicely. Mrs. Thos. Knox of Londesboro looked after the house while the former's 'mother was with Marjorie. • Mrs. Gibson and daughter and the former's sister, Miss Mary Watt of Wroxeter visited on Friday of last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs Leo Watt. Mrs. Albert Brigham is at pres- ent out on the farm and the Ladies' Aid and, W.M.S. of Burns' Church their are holding th i May a ymeeting at her home. this Thursday afternoon. Mr Archie Watt of Centralia is holidaying at present at the home of his parents, Mr: and Mrs._ Leo Watt. .There was no school on Monday afternoon of this week owing to the. funeral of the late. Mrs. James Watt. Harlock' school. held arbor day. on Wednesday of last week and Thurs- day there was no school as part of the children were taking part in the music festival at Goderich. Mrs. Watson Reid, Mrs. Leslie Reid, Mrs, Arthur Colson and Nlrs. Isaac Rap- son attended the festival on Thurs- day. The Misses Erma and Marjorie Watt won prizes playing the cornet one day at the festival. We wish to extend congratulations. LONDESBORO Mr. and firs, Norm Alexander and family spent mother's day with Mrs. Alexander's mother at Parkhill. Miss Edith Beacom and mother visited at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Neil, Kirkton, on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Ab Shaddick and family at Mr. and Mrs. T. Fairser- vices, Sunday. Miss D. Little spent the weekend with her mother Mrs. R. Townsend. The United Church was filled on Sunday morning. The Sunday School met with congregation for the Mo- ther's Day service. Miss Lois Wood gave the very interesting story. Rev. S. Brenton spoke very fittingly for the occasion. A very kindly feature of Mother's Day was the presenta- tion of a beautiful bouquet of flowers to the oldest mother present who happened to be Mrs. John Cart- wright aged 88 years. The choir sup- plied speeial music. Many bouquets of cut flowers and hydrangea were at the altar. Two children were bap- tized: the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Little and the little daughter of Mr. and Ms. Fred Vod- den. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Prest and Ted- dy and Mr. Johnston Crawford spent Sunday at Mitchell. Miss Martha Leiper is spending a `short time with Mrs. Melville, iIr. and Mrs. Harve Wells and Mr. and Mrs. Dougan, Walton, visit- ed with Miss E. Mains on Sunday. Mr: Jack Lee is making many al- terations on his house, the roof be- ing' raised and fitted up for an up - stall's, BORN UPSHALL—At Scott hiemoriel Hospital, on May 8, to Mr, and Mrs. James LYpshall. RR3 Rippon, a son MELADY At Scott Memorial Hospital, ou May 7 to 151r. and MrsEduard Melady, St Columbnn a son „...munnnunmu. uuunuuu„uannnnuuuuu,un: Osborne .& Hibbert Mutual Fire Insurance Company • Re "Stipulation No. 7" — Tractors, etc. in Barns For the convenience of mem- bers requiring then, the Com- pany have obtained a limited supply of Heavy Vehicle Type Pyrene Extinguishers. Members can purchase these at $10:00 each from the nearest Director or Agent or at the Head Office in Exeter. , umnminn iiiiiiiii T iiiimu, mmuun" mnun, lJl A l REGEINT T_SEAFORTH 41-1 Now Playing Thurs, Fri. Sat. "FEUDIN', FUSSIN' ANDA-FIGHTIN'" Muriorio Muin. •- Percy Kilbride and Penny Edwards Donald O'Connor Be. sure to see Tula mrd Pc Kettle or "The Egg and I" with Donald's added song Mon: Tues, Wed. "ALL MY SONS" - with EDWARD G. ROBINSON and BURT LANCAS'T'ER A hit from Broadway to Hollywood—A tense drama—fresh und,esciting, Ln. Technicolor Next Thurs. Fri,. Sat. GIVE MY REGARDS TO BROADWAY" with [IAN DAILEY and NANCY GUILD This song and danco story of show people Is full ofwarmth; understanding, Putlios� and comedy bits. Be surd to see it Coming: "TAP ROOTS" In Technigolor with VAN HEFLIN and SUSAN HAYWARD WALTON The third meeting of tine Walton Smiling Supper Susies was held on Saturday, MaY 7at the home of Helen and Leona Johnston. The meeting was opened with the girls singing "Far -Away Places" accom- panied on the piano by Edna Martin: This was followed with the minutes of the last meeting by Doris Stevens, sec'y,, by Margaret McArthur. The next meeting is to be held at the home of Mrs. W. Humphries on Sat- urday, d May14. It was decided that a collectiowould be taken at all the following meetings. The roll call for the following meeting is' to be "Plan a Menu". The rest of the meet- ing was taken up, in making two white sauces, cream of tomato soup, scalloped carrots and cubed toast. ST. COLUMBAN Mr. and Mrs. Joe Moylan, Kitch- ener, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. John Moylan. Mr. James Carlin in London. Mr. and Mrs. Mike Williams and family, and Mrs. Al Heeney spent last weekend with relatives in Flint, and Detroit, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Murray with friends in Blyth. Mr. and Mrs. John Holland, Sea - forth, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Holland. Mi. and Mrs. Jack _McIver spent the weekend in London. C. W. L. are sponsoring a euchre on May 23rd. llir. John O'Reilly, Stratford, at his home in Hibbert. Biblical Promiee Comes True Today! Read "God is My Landlord", a • story of the great "biblical wheat" demonstration that proves the old biblical promise, It pays to tithe and share with the Lord". This amazing story will be•found in The American Weekly, famous magazine of real life stories with this Sun- day's (May 15) issue of The Detroit Sunday Times, - Speciate Mud gtiarcls for trucks $19.50 Truck flares 7.50 Electric fencers 12.95 Dlinlopillo seats $4.95 - 7.95 Rear view mirrors 3.80 Automobile first afd kit 2.90 hydraulic bump oiler 3.00 Wheel discs 11.95 Daly Motors FORD MONARCH DEALER TEL. 102 SEAFORTH Attention.... Young People Of HURON -PERTH A Cordial Invitation is extended to all Young People between 16 and 35 years of age and residing in Huron -Perth constituency. -Young Progressive Conservative ORGANIZATION MEETING CARNEGIE LIBRARY .SEAFORTH uesday, ay 17 AT 8,15 P.M. For the purpose of electing officers and Executive and forming a riding -wide Young Progressive Conservative' Assoc. in Huroir-Perth • Colored Movies will be shown • Special Speakers • Join the Young Progressive Conservative Association . . A sound Foundation for your Future God Save The Bing L On Saturday, May 17, there will be Tag Day for the Hospital When nurses of Scott Memorial Hospital 'Will he selling roses. Proceeds will be used to plant a garden M. GRINYER, Superintendent the PE Washing Machine. With the Spiral Gyrator NOW ON DISPLAY Extension Ladders 24' to 36' Barbed Wire & Fencing Supplies SCREENS REPAIRED QUICK SERVICE ON SOLDERING CROWN HARDWARE Keith Sharp PHONE 681-W SEAFORTH Mervin Nott