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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1949-12-08, Page 1The Seaforth Ne HURON COUNTY'SLADING NEWSPAPER ars 'WHOLE SERIES, VOL, 72, No. 491 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1949 $1 a year CHRISTMAS MEETING OF WOMEN'S INSTITUTE Mrs. James F. Scott was hostess to I,. the Seaforth W.I. for their Christ- mas meeting on Tuesday evening with forty members and guests pres- ent, The president, Mrs. Hillebrecht, ,opened the meeting. The secretary, Mrs, Apex. Pepper, read the minute's 1 and treasurer's report was given. by lairs. John MacLean. It was decided to donate $10 to Children's War Me- morial Hospital in London. Arrange meats were made to visit the county home on Dec. 8th. Mrs. William Leeming offered her home for the January meeting as Mrs. Gordon McDonald would be un- able to hold it at her house. As this will be the work meeting -• quilts will be made for cots in Chil- dren's War Memorial Hospital. Mrs. A. Crozier and Mrs. R. McLachlan were appointed to purchase mater- ial. These quilts must measure 45 x 60 inches and anyone having pieces of light. colored flanelette please bring them to the Janameeting. Mrs. Alex. Pepper and Mrs. G. Papple will make covers for the card tables. The program consisted of a solo by Kr. James T. Scott; duet Ander- son .Scott and Jaynes T. Scott, read- ' ing, Mrs. G. Papple; solos by Walker' Hart; ball juggling by Helen Midde- gaai; trio by Anderson •Scott, James T. Scott and Walker Hart, accomp- anied by Tames M. Scott. Mr, James M. Scott showed mov- ing pictures of his trip to Europe. Mrs. Wilfred Coleman moved a vote of thanks to Mr. Scott for his won- derful films,' and also to the hostess and all who took part. During lunch hour violin and piano music by Mr. and Mrs.Collins was enjoyed. The World's Finest Anthracite BLUE COAL E. L. BOX PHONE 43 Northside United Church Rev. D. A. MacMillan, Minister 10 a.m., Sunday School and Adult Bible Classes. 11 a.m•, Worship, Sermon subject "The narrow way of Life". The Sac- rament of Baptism will, be administ- er:'ed at this service. 7 p.m,, Worship, Sermon Subject "Power to do the Impossible". A cordial 'welcome to all services. Egmondvillb. United Church Rev. A. W. Gardiner, B. A., B. D. 10 a.m., Sunday School.. 11 a.m., "Spiritual Depression". 7 p.m:, "The Blessings of Reli- gion". W. J. DALE WINS CLOSE CONTEST iN HULLETT By a majority of Ave votes, Wa J. Dale won, the election for reeve over Ira. Rapson lin IIullett on Monday, 1 2 3 -4 5 6 7 Tot'. Dale 111 38 40'65, 1t'. 23 37 325 Rapson 27 27 28 74 34 73-57 320 NORTHSIDE W. A. ELECTS OFFICERS The December meeting of the General Society of the Woman's As- sociation of Northside United Church took the form of a Christmas party and was held in the schoolroom on Tuesday evening, Dee. 6 with an at- tendance of over 80, The lst vice pies., Mrs. J. M. Scott, -was in the Chair, in the absence of the presi- dent, Mrs. Morrison. The meeting *as opened by sing- ing several Christmas Carols after which the Lord's Prayer was repeated in unison. Greetings were extended to Rev. and Mrs. D. A. McMillan as this was the first meeting of the So- ciety since their coming to our church. The business of the meeting was then conducted. The minutes of the June meeting were read and ap- proved. The treasurer's report was very gratifying, the society having raised well over $1000 this year. The group reports were then given, Dirs. Orville Dale reporting for group 1. Mrs. Porteous for group 2, Mrs. 'Christie for group 3 and Miss Ethel Storey for group 4, gave splendid re- ports of a very successful year. Each group had various ways of raising money. The visiting commit- tee reported 170 home and 40 hospit- al calls. lvIr. 'McMillan then took charge of the meeting and after a few remarks called on Mrs. Ellisto give the report of the nominating committee. The slate of officers for 1950 was accepted as presented. Mrs. Westeott then conducted the de- votional part of the meeting, opening it w,ith,a poem. The scripture lesson, the Christmas Story was told by Mrs. Close. Another carol was sung and Mrs• !McMillan led in prayer. Mrs. J. M. Scott then told of her recent trip to Scotland; England and France which was very interesting. The following are the otfrcei's for 1950. Hon. Pres., lvH•s. D. A. McMillan;, Past pies., Mrs, L. Morrison; pros„ Mrs. a NI. Scott; -1st vice, Mrs. N. Knight; Said vice, Mrs. J. E. Silcox; rec. sec., Miss Ethel Storey; cor. sec., Mrs. E. H. Close; trews„ Mrs. J. A. Westcott; asst. treas., Miss Laura Mole; press sec., Mrs. J• 0. Turnbull; dev, :coni., Mrs, Westcott, Mrs. Stor- ey ; parsonage, 'Mrs. F. Storey, Mrs. Lorne Dale, Mrs, Ross Murdie; flower & decorating, Mrs. Grace. Hoggartli, Miss Winnie Savauge, Miss Maud Hartry; visitation and social welfare, Mrs. Ross Savauge, Mrs. J. Finlayson, Mrs. J. Consitt, Mrs. A. Porteous, and Mrs. G. Bt•ightrall; kitchen, Mrs. le Finnigan, Mrs,' Orval Dale and two to be added. Social, Mrs. E. C. Chamber. lain, Mies Ethel Beattie, Mrs. 5, Garn- hant and Mrs. Al Jones; pianist, Mrs. B. F. Christie, asst., Mrs. C. Broad - foot; auditors, Mrs. J. Stevens and Miss R. Fennell; representative to official board, Mrs, J. M. Scott. McKillop'Unitied Church Rev. J. R• Peters, B.A. The reopening service of Cavan United Church, Winthrop, will be held on Sunday, Dec. 18th at 3 p.ni. Rev. Mr. MacMillan of Seaforth will be guest speaker. All former mem- bers and friends are cordially invited to visit us and see our ,beautifully .re- decorated auditorium. NEW C. 0. NAMED TO RADIO SCHOOL W/C R. F. Miller. AFC of Ottawa and -Marshall 'Sask., has been ap- pointed Commanding Officer of RCAF station, .Clinton, Ont. W/C Miller who has been stationed at Air. Force Headquarters,Ottawa, for the past two years, replaces W/C' A. C. Hull, DFC, who has been transferred to AFHQ,.'Ottawa. The change takes place early in January. MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION The Seaforth and District Minist- erial Association will meet at United Church Parsonage on Tuesday. Dec. 13th at 10:00 a•m.. All surroutiding and visiting clergymen are cordially invited. The address will 'be given by Rev. A. W. ,Gardiner. ,C. W. L. The Catholic Women's League held their monthly meeting in St. James' 'School Hall on Tuesday evening. The president, Mohs. Thos. Sills, opened the meeting with prayer. Plans were made to provide Xmas treats to the shut-ins, Sisters of Service and the school children. LOCAL BOY HURT IN .GLIDER CRASH Pte. Kenneth R. Hogg of Seaforth was injured at Rivers, Manitoba, on Dec. tat when a military glider crashed on the frozen ground as it carne in for a landing. The smash-up occurred at the. Canadian Joint Air Training Centre operated at Rivers. The glider was nosing down 2017 :a landing when it piled up• Officials at the military centre said the glider had released its brake - arrestor. a parachute which checks speed of the craft's descent, and the crash came a moment later. A glider of this type involved in the crash is capable of carrying two pilots and 13 passengers. Officials said that those injured included one air force man and nine army men. Pte. Hogg was among three most ser- iously injured. Rivers is about 150, miles west of Winnipeg and slightly northwest of Brandon. Service personnel are given instruction in all phases of air mat- ters—parachuting. air transport, air support ,and air supply. Officials said cause of the mid- morning crash was not known. A court of inquiry, under the authority of the RCAF was 'convened to investi- gate the training -flight' accident, Kenneth is expected home by Christmas. His grandfather, Mr. Theo Holland lives in Seaforth, also his grandmother, Mrs. 'Jos. Hogg, and a sister, and brother, Doreen and Clay- ton. He has been m the services for about three years. BLAKE Mr. and' Mrs. Leon Jeffrey visited. their son Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Jef- frey and family in'Goderich one day. The many friends of Mr. Maxium nDennome were Sorry to hear he has been very sick from the result of a fall: His speedy recovery is hoped for soon. He was taken to Clinton Hospital by ambulamee for x-ray which showed.no bones were broken. Mrs. Lloyd Guenther of Dashwood visited at the home of leer parents Mr• and Mrs. D.''Oesch. Miss Emma Dinsmore visited her cousins, Mrs. Drysdale and Miss Johnston at Zurich one day recently. Mrs. Clarence Park is holding the December Women's Missionaryin her home' on Thursday afternoon. December 8 at 2:30 p.m. Mrs. Roy McBricle's group being in charge of the meeting. Mrs. Ydung,is ,spending a few days at Goderaeh owing to her sist- er's illness and recent operation in Clinton Hospital. CHRISTMAS FAIR HELD BY THE C. W. L. The Christina's Fair and tea held in St. James' School. hall, Saturday. Dec. 3rd. by the Catholic Women's League, was most successful with the proceeds amounting to over $400_ In charge of the proceedings was Mrs. a'om Sills, President of the League. The hall was very attractive, being' decorated with Christmas colors, a crib scene, a Christmas tree and bas- ket of 'chrysanthemums. • The tea table was centred with a very artistic Christmas scene, tall red tapers at either end. The draw on the home- made Christmas cake was made by Rev. Father Hussey, the winner be- ing, Mrs. John Nigh, Tuckersmith, Miss Drope, Superintendent of Scott Memorial Hospital made the draw for the turkey, tl1ae whiner being little George Kemt8dy of. Egmond- vine• At the close of the afternoon's event, Mrs. J. Neville drew the ticket for the $10.00 •Zotes Fluid Perman- ent Wave. the winner being Mrs. James Willis, Seaforth. Christmas carols were enjoyed by all during the course of the afternoon. JUNIOR FARM CLUBS COMPETE AT SEAFORTH The juhior farmclubsheld their achievement night at the Seaforth High School on. Friday nights George Gear, agriculture representative for Bruce County; was the guest speak- er'. Mr. Gear spoke on the develop- ment of club work in the County of Bruce. In the past few years agricul- ture has been greatly assisted 'by strong . agriculture departments in our high schools, an example of this: being the department in the Seaforth High School, said the speaker. Mr. Gear also asserted that club work is one of. the .best methods of teaching, farm 'boys and -girls farm .life- and methods of attaining better products. Miss,Jean Scott, of the Horne Eco- nomics branch of the Department of Agriculture. reported that 91 girls bad competed in garden clubs and that their achievement day had been held earlier because of the immense sizeof the club. The program included a guitar se- lection by Peter Vandenberg, a mon- ologue by Dorothy :McGuire, a' solo by Harry Hern assistedon the piano by his mother, and a violin selection by Mr. Win. Collins. Robin and Rose- mary mary Dobson, presented a ballet num- ber with Mrs. Collins at the piano. Robin Dobson received. the silver medal in London at the Civic Revue for his fine performance. He was the first boy in several years to 'be awarded this medal. The presentations of awards then followed with eleven clubs: being pre- sent. In the Seaforth Baby Beef Club 16 members completed their work with the standings of the top five being; Kenneth: Campbell 944; Eric Anderson 922; Bill Nigh 904; Cath- erine Campbell 903 and Douglas Keyes 894. Blyth. Baby Beef Club: Bill Tay- lor 963; Fred Buchanan 935; Jack Nether•y 924; Ela Nethery 917; Del- la Powell 879. Huron Holstein Calf Club; 18. members, J. F. Van Egmond 942, Jack Van Egmoid 938; George. Tin- ton 919; Maurice 1•Iallahan 918;. Dougall Clutton 906. Exeter Baby Beef Calf Club: 7 members„ Robert Here 920, Murray' Dawson 860; Tom Easton 847; John Pym 825; Peggy Rowcliffe 807. (Coutinried on page 4) ANNUAL MEETING OF ST. THOMAS W. A. GOLDEN WEDDING OF EGMONDVILLE COUPLE NIr. and Mrs. James Finlayson cel- ebrated their golden weddintg,anni- versary on Tuesday, Dec. 6th• They were united in marriage' fifty years ago at the`home of the bride's par- ents, Mr. and Mrs, Win, Alexander in the township of, McKillop, by the Rev. Peter Musgrove. They took up residence on the Finlayson. home- stead of the 4th con. of the Township of Tuckersmith where they resided until two years ago when they retired to Egmonlville, They have a family of three son, William, Toronto; Lorne of Tuckersmith; Arthur on the home farm; also two daughters, Mrs - Wesley Hayter (Margaret) Webber- ville (Mich.) and Jessie, Pont Credit, Ont. They have 12 grandsons ' and three granddaughters. A surprise turkey dinner with all the trimmings was held for Mr. and Mrs. Finlayson at thehome of their. son Arthur on Saturday evening when all the .members of the family gathered to honour them on the happy occasion. While seated at the table a :long-distance telephone call *as received by Mr. and Mrs. Finlay- son from their son-in-law, Mr. Wes- ley Hayter, Webberville, Mich., con- gratulating them as lie was unable to be present. Yellow streamers decorated the dining room with a large white bell in the centre. The table was very at- tractive in yellow and white centred with a three -tiered cake decorated in gold, Banked by gold mums. There were 33'., :guests present. A basket of flowers was also sent by the Kippen East W. T. of which Mrs. Finlayson was a former member. The W.M.S. of Kippen United. Church sent a beautiful copper radio lamp. The fancily presented to airs. Finlayson a gold wrist watch and to Mr. Finlay- son a leather coat and hat. Mr. and Mrs. Finlayson are both in excellent health and are quite active. The best wishes of their many friends are ex- tended to them on their fiftieth an- niversary. Mr.' and Mrs, Finlayson were at home to their friends on Tuesday Dec. 6th, Mis. John Finlayson poured tea and 3/1155 Jean Alexander served. On Tuesday afternoon the annual meeting of the Woman's Auxiliary of St. Thomas' Church was held in the parish hall with a very good at- tendance. The meeting opened with the hymn "The Love of Christ Con- straineth . Miss 'Galbraith read ' the scripture from Titus, chap. 2 and 3. The President, Miss Relines, followed with the litany for November and the members' and Lord's Prayer in uni- son. Reports ni-son..Reports were received. The of- fering was dedicated. All annual re- ports from the secretary and treas- urer and the social were very en- couraging. Miss Holmes, the retiring president, thanked the members for their co-operation and help during the year. The Rev. T. Dale Jones then took the chair for the election of officers. He also thanked the members for the missionary work being done. The of- ficers are: Hon. Pres., iMis. L. E. Van T4gmond; Hon. Vice Pres., Miss Emily Cresswell, Miss Florence Cresswell, Mrs Arnold Case, Mrs. Charles Holmes; Pres.. Mrs, T. Dale Jones; :1st Vice Pres., Mrs. George MoGavin, 2nd Vice Pres., Mrs. Be- thune; Sec'y, Dorothy Parke, Treas., Mrs. 'R. G. Parke; Cortes. Sec., Mrs. Southgate and Mrs Higgins; quilts, Mrs. Moore and Mrs. MeGnvin; So- cial Service, Mrs. Reid; Living Mes- sage, Mrs, Netzke; Pianist, •Mrs, Hig- gins; Representative to the Board of Management. Miss 'Holmes, alterna- tive, 'Miss Galbraith. Mrs. Jones then took the chair foi' the remainder of the meeting and she thanked the ladies for electing her president and for what they bad done since she had come to Seaforth. The next meeting will be Tuesday, Jae. 3rd at 2:30 in the parish hall. The Rev. T. Dale Jones closed the meeting with the Benediction, after- wards a cup of tea was served fol- lowed by a social hour. KIPPEN The Kippen East Institute held a very .enjoyable evening in the Legion rooms in Hensel] on Friday evening. iThe;'turkey banquet was seined at 7 o'clock to all members and families. After supper a toast to the King was proposed by Miss Margaret MacKay. to Canada by Mrs. William Kyle; to the Institute, Mrs. Glen MacLean; Mrs. John Sinclair to the men, who so willingly help the ladies at their eucbres and dances. Mouth organ se- lection by four pupils of Mr. Arthur Finlayson; John McGregor, Marilyn and Lawrence Eyre arid John Jacobi. Moving pictures were shown by a member of the Radar School, Clinton, which were much enjoyed. The first picture was. "Let there be Light", on the 50th anniversary of the W. I. which was held at Guelph two years ago. Euchre followed and crokinole for the children. Prizes for euchre were: Ladies first, Mrs. Robt. Dalrymple, Kippen; consolation, Mrs. Maher Riley; gents first, Mr. Ernest Whitehouse; conso- lation, Mr. Wilmer Broadfoot. About 44 members of Kippen and Seaforth Institute chartered a bus to the Royal Winter Fair on Nov. 17th. The bus left Kippen at 6;15 and ar- rived at the Coliseum at 10. Some of 'the members stayed at the Fair while others went up to shop in the' big stores, to return later to the Fair There were many interesting exhibits of livestock and we also took in the grandstand performance. Everyone enjoyed the day and hope we can go again at some future date.' Mr. Ronald Caldwell has returned home after spending the past summer sailing on the Great Lakes. Miss Virginia McClinchey is in Clinton Hospital where she under- went an operation for appendicitis and hermany friends hope for a speedy recovery. Mr. Wm. Ivison has gone to Tor- onto where he intends bo spend the winter with friends. Mr. and Mrs. Gorden Fowler of Toronto spent the weekend with their many friends in this vicinity. CONSTANCE Mr. and Mrs. Borden Brown and Joyce spent Sunday with relatives at Chesley: Congratulations to Mr. Win. Dale on his election as Reeve of Hullett in .Monday's election. Mr. and Mrs. Ross MacGregor and family spent Sunday at Clifford. Mr. Brigham of Elmwood is visit- ing his daughter, Mrs. Borden Brawn and expects to stay forthe winter. TRAGEDY AND ACCIDENT AT COMMUNITY CENTRE With work progressing so exceed- ingly well, tragedy and accident struck swiftly, to cast a certain amount of gloom at our local enter- priser Monday morning: while com- pleting the roof structure Mr. J, R. Bannon, aconstruction worker for the Company building ,the Centre, slipped and fell- from the peak to the frozen ground below. It seems mir- aculous that Mr. Bannon was not killed outright but compound frac- tures ractures of the ,legs will make hini an invalid for months to come. The Committee in charge sincerely re- gret.this misfortune.. Tuesday morning while at work Mr. James King suffered a heart at- tack and passed away in a few mom- ents. His sunny disposition and ex- cellent working qualities are a dis- tinct loss to our project. The Building Committee extends its deepest sym- pathies to the bereaved wife and family. Despite such tragedies the work must and will go on. . A working party on Tuesday did yeoman work getting the floor in shape for pipe installa- tion. The feather party to be held this Wednesday should help consider- ably towards defraying the costs in- curred. With the co-operation shown so far, especially by the Seaforth Public we trust to have selected a success slogan "Let us finish the Job." REBEKAHS TO MEET Edelweis !Rebekah Lodge will hold its regular meeting in the Orange Hall on Tuesday, December 13th att.. 8 p.m. Members .are requested please bring gifts for the penny sale to be held after Lodge. TW P. TO PAY FOR DRAIN DAMAGE TO CROPS Tuckersmith Municipal Council held their regular meeting on Dec. 3 in the Town Hall, Seaforth, at which the following business was transact- ed. Tax Collector's Bond of $5,000 was renewed with the Dominion of Canada General Insurance Co. and premium of $37.50 was ordered paid their agent, M. A. Reid. Hydro Electric Power Commission was paid $72.05, being balance due on assessment of $104.05, for indir- ect benefit. The Treasurer was instructed to pay for damage to crops, etc., on the Charters, McCullie. Buchanan, Dill Drains and to notify interested part- ies that cash payments would be ac- cepted up to Dec. 15, 1949, on the said drains. The Assessor, James A. Hay, re- turned the Assessment Roll for 1950. This Assessment was made under the in charge of the meetin with Mrs. new plan of assessing being used over g the whole Cowity of Huron and while n Thornwil and Mrsg. elR. Hu11e Mrs. takin assessments in practically all cases � Y g are considerably higher than previ- different parts. Christmas carols curly this does not necessarily mean wore sung with Mrs• Stanley Hiller that taxes will be higher, as a result taking the solo part in the carol. of such increase nn assessment. Angels from the realms of Glory" Council will hold a Court of Revision and all members joining in the re - on the said Roll on Wednesday, De- fi'ain. The offering was received and ceniber 21st, 1949, at 2 p.m., in the dedicated. Mrs. Leslie Bolton brought Town Ball, Seaforth. an interesting Christmas story to the Town of Seaforth was paid $30.00. members. Mrs. Earl Mills gave a rent, and $25.00 Division Court Fees, .reading on Christmas Stetvaidehip_ Carol No. 50 "As with lade men and $50.00 for Fireman's run to Eg -.gladness ss inondvlle- of old'` concluded the devotional Accounts passed were as follows: part of the meeting. Roads, $1427.30; Relief, $125.60; Mrs. Chas. Boyd presided for the Fox Bounty, $10.00; Ausa'ble Censer- business pant of the meeting. 'The vation, $72.05; Salaries and Allow—,minutes of last meeting• were read antes, $125.00; Postage, Tax Notices and adopted. The roll call was an - $24.00; General Postage, $5.00; Pout- swered by 16 members• The slate of try Valuator Fees, $4.50; Lights, officers for the coming year were in - $220.00; Tile. Drain, $363.60; Insur- stalled by Rev. Peters. W.M.S., Pres., Mrs. Leonard Leem- ang: Vice Pres., Mrs. Earl Mills; Sec. Treas., Mrs. Leslie Bolton; pianist, Mrs. Stanley Hallen- Christian Stew- ardship Sec., Mrs, L Bolton; Litera- ture and Missionary Monthly Sec., Ethel ,Dennis. W. A. Pres., Mrs, Charlie Boyd; Viceice Pres., Mrs• Wm. Dennis; Sec,, Mrs, Roy Wilfong; Treas., Mrs. Nor- val Stimore; 'Manse. Committee. Mrs.. Alex Dennis, 'Mrs. Joe Thorn— ton; Friendship Committee, Tennie Dennis and Mrs. N. Stimore. The January meeting to be at the hone of Mts. Charlie Boyd. Reports of the year's work for both societies was very encouraging. The meeting closed with a carol and P'ev. Peters pronouncing the benediction. RING THOSE. 'BFL\.Sj. °md o TRAOE•MARK Five lovely patterns — From left to right: Coronation, Lady Hamilton, Evening Star, Morning Star, Milady. Services start at .. $44.75 SAVAUGES' Jewellery, Watches, Fine China Expert Watch Repairing PHONE 194. SEAFORTH DUBLIN The annual business meeting of the Ladies' Guild of St. Marys Church was held at the home of Mrs.in W. Stewart on Thursday. Mrs. Rock, the president, presided over. the usual business with Rev. T. Dale Jones taking the devotional period, afterwards conducting the election, of officers which are: Mrs. Andrew Whetham, president; Mrs. John Diehl vice-president; Mrs. Albert Rock, Sec.-Treas.. and organist other com- mittees remaining the same. A vote of thanks for her very efficient work during the past two years. A very successful year was had, Mr. Jones closed the meeting with prayer. Lunch was served by the hostess. Mr, and Mrs. Robert McCormick and family. Detroit, with Mr, and Mrs, Jos, Krauskopf. Mrs. Nicholas Krauskopf with her daughters in Toronto. Misses Helen and Margaret Flana- gan. Kitchener, with their parents, 9VIr, and Mrs. Wm. Flanagan. HOSPITAL AID The Wonnen's Hospital Aid will be held on Tuesday, Dec,. 13th at 8:15, in the Nurses Residence. a nce Preens $37.50; Rent, $25.00; Law Costs, 530.00; Fire protection, $50.00; Drains, $908.25. Council adjourned to meet Decem- ber 15th, 1949 at 1 p.m. McKILLOP Former McKillop resident dies in California. (Taken from Humboldt Times, Eureka, Calif.) Death came on October 9 to Robt. Duffy, pioneer businessman of Eur- eka, who resided at 137 Eighth St. He died at his hone after an illness of several months. He was 86 year's of age. Ma Duffy was born in Tor- onto, Canada, and came to Eureka in 1886 when be founded his tobacco and wholesale distribution firm. He continuously conducted his business until illness overtook hint last Janu- ary. He was known as the oldest distributor of this kind in the United States from point of view of service. Mr. Duffy was extremely active in local, civic and fraternal organiza- tions. He was a member of the Columbus, of VMI. Knights of. Cola , , and of the Eureka Rotary. At the latter he held a record of 21 years of 7.00 per cent attendance. He is survived by his wife Jennie L. Duffy of Eure- ka; his children, ,Francis and Harold Duffy, both of Eureka; Mrs, Helen Condon of Phoenix; Mrs. Mary Mun- ther of Arcata. and Katherine Duffy of Eureka; his sisters. Mrs. Sarah. Coyne of Detroit, and Ella Duffy of Seaforth, Ont.. and a brother. William Duffy of Dublin, Ont., and seven grandchildren and numerous- nieces. and nephews. Rosary will be recited at the family resideice can Monday night at 8:15. Solemn high mass will be celebrated Tuesday at 9:45 a.m. in St, Bern- ard's Church with interment to fol- low at St. Bernard's cemetery. Fun- eral arrangements are under the dir- ection of the Pierce Mortuary. McKILLOP The December meeting of the W. A. and W. at S. of Bethel was held at the home of Mrs. L. Leemina. The theme of the Christmas meeting "Our faitb in Jesus Christ'. Quiet Christmas' music played by the pian- ist, Miss, Alex, Dennis. opened the meeting. Mrs. Leonard Leeming was EGMONDVILLE George Kennedy, the small son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kennedy. held the lucky ticket for the turkey drawn for at the St. James' Church bazaar, Seaforth,. on Saturday, and the Xmas cake went to Mrs, Jack Nigh. At the Color Dynamics entertain- ment presented in the Cardno's Hall, Dec. lst, Mrs. C. Simpson was winner of the toaster presented by the Crown, Hardware, Gloom was east over the village when it was learned that Mr. James King suffered a fatal 'heart attack while at work at the Community Centre. 'The sympathy of the people is extended to Mrs. King and family in their bereavement. KIPPEN EAST The Kippen East Women's Insti- tute will bold their meeting at the. home of Mrs. Wm. Kyle on Wednes- day afternoon, Dec, 14 at 2:15. Roll call to 'be answered by the happiest Christmas I have ever lcnown. Luneb committee, Mrs. S. Slavin; Mrs. R. Broadfoot, >VIi c A. McGregor, Miss 0. Tnemeer. Cookies and shortbread. Mrs. Little, airs. W. IiacLean, Mrs. Whitehouse. Ice cream, Mrs. ;Glenn MacLean, Mrs. A. Finlayson, Mrs. A. Varlet' and Mrs. J. Sinclair. A good Christmas program is planned. Mr. John Beattie was called to Toronto on Thursday Awing to the death of his nephew.