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The Seaforth News, 1946-01-17, Page 5THURSDAY, JANUARY 17,,1946, THE SEAFORTH NEWS ttttt The NEW EUREKA TANK, TYPE CLEANER DE LUXE THE FINEST AND MOST POWERFUL CLEANER BUILT NOW ON- DISPLAY ORDER FOR SPRING DELIVERY BOX FURNITURE ES STORE ay& to' 131L Kw - 4 Q Licata.I-. Contest Oratorical SPONSORED BY SEAFORTH LIONS CLUB WILL BE HELD IN THE HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM • f � s • ill• L h 8 5 „ 1an. 5t Freda Y� � P SEAFORTH LIONS EXTEND A CORDIAL INVITATION TO EVERY ONE TO BE PRESENT AND TO ENCOURAGE THE CONTESTANTS Subject of Address: "Canada's Future As A Nation" Special Films and Musical Numbers Admission Free This Year Try Sunnyvale Chicks R. O. P. Sired Barred Rocks Leghorn x Rock Hybrids All stock blood -tested against regular and x puliorum Circular and Price List on request Poultry Po v Farm Andrew A. Moore, Prop. Phone 666 r 3, Seaforth Tune in CKNE (920) Program of Irish Airs. Every Wed., 1 to 1.15 pari,' r CHESTERFIELDS & OCCASIONAL CHAIRS Repaired & Recovered Also Auto Seats and Backs, Verandah Swings & Steamer Chairs Repaired. Free Pick- up ..and Delivery Clifford Upholstering Co., Stratford Telephone, 579 For further information apply at Box's Furniture Store SEAFORTH Spence's Produce GOVERNMENT REGISTERED EGG GRADING STATION Highest Cash Prices paid for Eggs and Poultry Phone 170-W, Seaforth • LOOK OVER YOUR HARNESS Get what you- need now during the slack season. Harness made to order at competition prices AT JACK'S REPAIR Dance ! In the Oddfellow's Hall; Seaforth SAT., JAN. ` 19TH BLACKIE D1NOMME AND HIS ORCHESTRA Admission. 50c ' TOWN TOPICS iMrs. G. 5. Vance of Toronto, and her luishand, CQMS, Graham S. Vance who recently returned from overseas, aro visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Box. McKILLOP OFFICIALS NAMED FOR 1946 The council of the township of Mc- Killop met on Monday, Jan. 14th, as elected by acclamation, at the Car- negie Hall, Seaforth, at 11 a.m., and subscribed to the oath of office as follows Reeve, N. R, Dorrance. Councillors: D. Beuermann, Geo. R. Campbell, 'Frank Kirkby and Matthew Murray. The following appointments for 1946 were made. Clerk and Treasurer, J. M. Eckert; collector, Dominion Bank; auditors, Monteith & Monteith; assessor, James E. McQuaid Board of Health, Dan Beuermann; M.O.H., Dr. Gorwill; school attendance offic- er, John Leeming; drainage inspector, Clarence Regele; weed. inspector, Al- bert Harrison; sanitary inspector, David Boyd. ; - Patrolmen -John D. Murray, Henry Bieber, James: E. McQuaid, George H. •Leonhardt, Michael B. Murray, Ralph McNichol, Hugh Gordon, Thomas Hackwell, Stewart Dolmage, Russel rr Baows, ' Joseph Hugill, Vincent Lane, Con Eckert, Joseph L. Ryan, Sohn Gordon, Finlay McKercher; Wm. Kerr, Peter McLaughlin, Robt. Dodds, Rudolph Fischer, Win. Somerville, Sang Bolton, Robt. McMichael. Poundkeepers — John Walsh, Jos- eph Carlin, Wm. Hoegy, Wm. Ander- son, Percy Taylor, Peter. McCowan, Charles Kleber, Wm. McSpadden, Henry Bennewies. Fence Viewers—James Nolan, Wm.' O'Reilly, Wm. Boyd, Joseph Mc - Mr. and Mrs, E. J. Box have return- ed home after spending the past three weeks with relatives in Port Huron, Miss Rita lIecknian spent the week end at her home in Mitchell 'Mrs. Patrick Peen and daughter Mary, Toronto, visited last week at the hone of Mr. and Mrs. John Quigley. ' FO. Friel Stewart, RCAF., Toronto, was a week ,end visitor at the home of{tins mother, Mrs. Charles Stewart. • Mr, and Mrs. Douglas Knowles, Ex- eter, spent the_week end. at the home Of the latter's mother, 'Mrs. John Sclater. 'Private Glenn Garniss, Mrs. Gar- niss and daughter Patricia have re- turned to their home in Hamilton af ter being the guests at the home of the former's parents, Mr, and Mrs. Garniss forthe past week. .C.'A Mies Virginia McNamara spent the Week end •at: her home hi Stratford. -•11Irs,• Sohn Quail, London, was a week end: guest at: the home of :her•. sister Mrs;, -R. J. Kruse and Mr, Kruse, Mrs. E. A. McMaster' and Miss Karen. Kidd spent the week end With relatives in Galt. • LAW, Ann Onychuit, RCAF., and LAW. .Vera Hudson, RCAF., Mountain View, were week and' guests at • the home df Mr. and Mrs. Scott Hal Birk. Mr. Charles Stewart, Montreal was a week end yictor at the horne'ot his parents, Mr. and-Nlrs. Harry Stewart: Mr, and Mr's, Jack Hotlram spent the week end at the home of the rat- ter's parents, Mr. enol Mrs. P. Reilly,; Galt.., Mr. Hugh Wright was_in Mitchell last Thursday, attending the funeral of • the late Mr. Duncan MacLean.' Mrs. George' MacDonald, Stratford, 'visited at the home of her daughter, Mrs, Ralph McFadden and Mr. Mc- Fadden, last week. - Miss Hazel Anderson, • daughter 'of Mr. and Mrs: William Anderson; has successfully passed her nurses' regis- tration degree at P1. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener. '• Mrs. Peter Mclver and' Miss Joseph- ine osephine McIver; were week end guests at the home of her daughter 'and son -in- law. Mr. and Mrs. Murray' Stiles, Galt. Misses Joan McMaster, Fergus Bell and Dorothy Smith, Western Univer- sity, London, are spending a few holi- days at their homes here. Mrs. Kenneth Ferguson, Loudon,• was a week end visitor at the borne of her mother Mrs. J. J. Merner. Mr. Eimer Rinn, oiler on the .8,5. Cant. C. D. Secor•d, has been visiting at the home of his sister, Mrs. Frank Storey, for the past week, Mrs. Kenneth Doherty, .Toronto, is spending a few days with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Herald Lawrence, Mrs. Gordon Millson and Carol spent the week end • with friends in Woodstock. ' Mrs Attie Hildebrandt spent a few days in Toronto last week. Private Jack Baker, Algouac, Mich., is a guest at the home of his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Meir. The many friends - of Mrs. Kate Woods will be pleased to know that she is able to return to her home ire the Royal Apartments, after being a patient at. Scott -Memorial Hospital. The C.W.L. are sponsoring a euchre and dance In the parish hall on Fri- day evening; Jan;,18th, at: 8.15. HIBBERT COUNCIL HOLD Laughlin, Wm.' J. Shannon, Robt. W. Campbell, Boyd Driscoll, Thomas W. McMillan, Zack McSpadden. Sheep Valuators — Alex, Smith, Frank Bowman, Robt. C. Dodds, ' A. Siernun, Building -Inspectors—William Beat- tie, William Somerville, • 'Bylaw #5 of 1946 was passed, ap iiropriating .the sum of $30,000 for road machinery, bridge construction and' road maintenance, etc, ' DEAD AND DISABLED ANIMALS REMOVED . PROMPTLY PHONE COLLECT — SEAFORTH 15, EXETER 235 • DARLING & CO. OF CANADA, LTD. (Essential War Industry) c DEAD 'or ANI L'1 A 4j 4..7 DISABLED Quickly removed in clean, sanitary trucks. Phone collect 219 MITCHELL WILLIAM STONE SONS LIMITED INAUGURAL MEETING The inaugural meeting of the 'Eb- bed Township, council was held on Monday, Jan. 14th, pursuant to the statute, with all members present. All subscribed to the declaration of Office, and assumed their responsibil- ities. The following officers were appointed: Clerk, Thos. D. Wren; 'treasurer and -tax" collector, Roy Burchill; assessor, George Coyne; weed In- spector, James O'Reilly; live stock valuators, Andrew McLachlan and Ernest Templeman. School attend- ance officer. Township 'solicitor, Jas. Morley. Caretaker, George Boa. Mr. Clifford .Dow and Mr, Edgar Hutsonwere instructed to receive tenders for woodfor the township hall. There was quite a lengthy dis- cussion in regards to rowdyism car- ried on at the Staffa hall at certain dances, and the Council is determined in the future to have the offenders Prosecuted to the full extent of the law. DUBLIN • McKiLLOP Wm; Leeming,, _ The January meeting of the W.M.S. We are sorry to say that Mr, John 1\44 and Mrs Frank Evans ent er- tanled 'a group of friends •Thursday .of Dufe's• Church, McKillop, was held Leonhardl. and iris tlto daughters, g o n Pearl and Ordelia, are ill at Scott `evening in honor a Pte. Jos. Henn, on Thursday afternoon, Jan, 10th, at 1Vlemorial Hospital, Seaforth, of Toronto, who has recently re- the manse. Following are the officers We are glad to say that Mr. George turned from overseas. Gerald Ilol- for 1040: President, -Mrs, W. J. Pat land welcomed Pte. Senn back to ton; 1st. vice president, Mrs. George Bennewies is getting well at Sea - Dublin, as thin. was his bi}thplaee. Wheatley; secretary, Mrs, John forth Memorial Hospital. All his Clayton: Looby made the presenta- Hillebrecht; treasurer, Mss. H. Law- friends hope :to see him home soon. tion of a gift; A. social evening fol- rence; Christian Stewardship,' Mrs,! Mr, and M,rs.. Martin Diegel and lowed and lunch was served by the Wm Shannon; 'community friendship, I family have moved into their new ,hostess Mrs, A...Watson;-press secretary, Mrs, I home which they built this summer: A "welcome home" "reception Alex Smith; supply secretary, Mrs. sponsored by a group of friends Geo, Campbell; missionary monthly, VARNA andneighbors in honor of Lieut.. Mrs, Finlay McReroher; associate The Varna Red Cross annual -meet- Joseph Williams, of Detroit, re helper secretary, Mrs, Eldon Kerr ing will be held in the Township hall cently returned from oyerseas, was baliy band, Mrs. 3. Hilt,ebrecht; as on Friday evening, Jan. 18, at 8 p,m, held in Staffa hall on Wednesday sistaat, Mrs. Ross . Gordon; temper- Everybody welcome to hear the re - evening. An • address of welcome ante, Mrs, C, R. Henderson; ,finance ports of the past year. was read by George Coyne, and a j committee, 'Mrs. Patton, - Mrs. Wnm, purse presented by Ted Doyle. 'A Shannon, 1VIi•s, H. Lawrence, Mrs, Social evening followed and lunch Robt. Campbell; mission band, 1VIre. was served: John herr, and the W. A. officers are Mrs, Joseph Evans has returned as follows: President, Mrs, Gordon a home after.visiting relatives in St. MacKenzie; let vice president Mrs. Marys. Geo. Campbell; 2nd vice president, Mrs, Terry Flannery is reported Mrs, Robt; M. Scott; secretary, Mrs, seriously ill at her home: • John. Hillebrecht; 'treasurer, Mrs, David McConnell in London. Robt. Hogg; : dower -convener; Mrs. Cpl. and Mrs, ;Frank ICrauskopf Ivy Henderson; Red Gross convener, have returned to Ottawa after a Mrs. John Gordon. •The call to wor week's visit with relatives and ship was read by the president Mrs. friends here. Patton. Psalm was then read in Cpl. • Gerald F. Holland, Halifax, unison, after which hymn 16 was snug with his grandmother, Mrs,:: Barbara and prayer offered by Mrs. Patton. Holland, and Mr. -and Mrs. J. V. The roll call was answered by the Flynn. Dr. and Mrs. Frank Stapleton and Mary in London. Several cases of chickenpox are reported in the village. Mrs. Joseph Dill was hostess at a dinner on Sunday in honor of LAC. Kenneth Dill, R,Q.A,F„ who arrived home from overseas last week. Among the guests were Mr. and Mrs. Cletus Lynes; London. Mr. and. Mrs. Ralph Dill and Peter Dill, Stratford, Miss Frances Fortune. Seaforth. A' reception • in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Deering was held in Staffa Hall on Friday evening. A large group of friends gathered to offer felicitations to the bride and groom. The presentation of a purse of money was made. Dancing fol- lowed, and lunch was served by a group of young assistants' Mr. and Mrs. James Shea have arrived home from Chicago - after spending the last two months with their daughter, Mrs. Clayton Hill. Miss Anne Atkinson, Toronto, at. her home here. Miss Agnes McGrath, Kitchener, with Mrs, Charles Malone. - :Vies. Joseph O'Rourke with her daughters in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Van Horne in Clin- ton. Sgt. Janes Newcombe, Toronto, with Mrs. Newcombe and son. Miss Marie Evans and Miss Marian Kale have resumed their studies at Stratford Normal School after teach- ing in nearby schools for the past two weeks.. A very enjoyable time was spent Wednesday evening when a group of neighbors and friends gathered in Staffa hall and sponsored a wel- come home party for Lt. Joseph Williams, recently returned from two years service overseas, Louis O'Reilly' was chairman for the evening and called Mr, and Mrs. Williams to the stage. James Doyle read an address of welcome, and George Coyne made the presentation of a purse of money. The guest of honor expressed his appreciation in a feu, chosen words, and all joined in singing for they are jolly good fellows. Other interesting features of the programme included addresses from Reeve Jos. Atkinson, and coun- cilor John L. Coyne, and tap danc- ing by the McKellar family. Lunch was served by a group. of volun- tary workers, after which dancing continued to the music of Fred Harburn and his. orchestra. The many friends -of Mrs. G. Flannery are song to hear of her serious illness. She was removed to St. Joseph'I% Hospital, London, on Monday. John Jordan, son of late John Jordan and Mrs. Jordan, has re- urned from overseas, has been visit- ing at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Pat. Williams, before leav- ing for Detroit. His old school mates and friends held a party for him in Staffa hall, last Wednesday sight. Jean: Donnelly has returned from Blind River where she has been for some time. RETURN HOME Among the service men arriving home thisweek on the Queen Eliza- beth were: Bdr. Ross McNab, Sea- forth, Gnr. E. W. Fairbairn, Hen- sell, Pte. 3. B. Sturgeon, Bayfield, • Gdsm. J. A. Bell, Hensall,• Geo. Webber, Woodham, (grandson of Mr. and. Mrs, Sam Hanna, Seaforth), NORTHSIDE W.A. GROUP 2 Group 2 of the Women's Associa- tion of Northside United Church held their monthly meeting on Mon- day evening Jan. 14 at the home of Mrs. Ross Savauge with a good at- tendance. The first part of ,the meet- ing was spent in quilting. The busi- ness was then discussed and the following ; offiders wereelected for 1946. Pres., Mrs, James M. Scott; vice-pres., Miss Laura Mole; treas., ,Mrs. C. Weldon; Secy, 'Miss Vera Mole; pianist, Mrs. Geo. Johnston. The meeting was brought to a close Mr. Lloyd Johnston and Mr.,Harold Dowson spent the, past week end visiting Mr. and Mrs. Perce 'Johnston and family at Wellington, The W.M.S. of the Varna United Church c held their Jan. meeting at the parsonage, The meeting opened with a few well chosen words by the new president, Mrs. Lee McConnell, The worship service was taken by Mrs. Witt. Webster. hymn 60, "The race that long in darkness pined" was sung,'.The responsive reading was 674 in hynmary. A minute's silence was 'observed in memory of our late President, Mrs. George Johnston, followed by a short prayer payment of fees, The W. A. president by the president, We then sang Mrs. Gordon MacKenzie then took' "Through the night.of dark and change of the business session:Dur- sorrow." Ten members answered the discussion period 1.1 was de- roll call with a New Year's thought. cidecl to hold a bazaar later in the The treasurer's report was given year. Mrs. A. Watson has also decided and our allocation had been met. to adopt a French baby for one year, The society received a short letter. This means paying $96 a year to pro from Bertha Diehl, a Xmas card vide for the child. The W.A. have of -from Violet McClymont, and a letter fered to support Mrs., Watson in her of thanks from George and Gordon new venture and have already don-! Johnston. The study book, Educa- in Africa, w,as taken by Miss Eern and Rachel Johnston. Mrs. Wat. Webster read "Pass on the torch" and short prayer for our mission- aries in Africa. It was decided to have birthday money for our ex- pense account next year. Miss Hern dismissed meeting with prayer. BRODHAGEN Paul Arthur, infant On Of Mn' and Mrs. Arthur Priestap was bap- tized in at, Peters Lutheran Church on Sunday morning with Elsie Stein- bach, Ross Leonhardt, Norma Stein- bach and H. Pniestap as sponsors. Rev. and Mr's. Schultz, were hosts to the Sunday School teachers and wives and husbands, on Friday even- by -repeating the Mizpah Benedic- Mr. Stanley Buerman of Kitch tion in unison. The lunch coinmittee --- ener spent the weekend with Mr. assisted by the hostess served a' and Mrs Harry Beuerman. dainty lunch and a social half hour • Miss Elsie Steiss of Mitchell is: was spent. ated $S, which, is the required amount to be sena each month. Mrs. George Wheatley 'then conducted a quiz on Africa, which proved very interesting as well as educational. A reading "Look at Africa" was given by Mrs. G. 1VIacKenzie and Mrs. R. N. Dor- ranee read a poem. Hymns 252 and 60 were sung. Mrs. Patton led in prayer and the meeting closed with Mrs. Patton pronouncing the benediction. Lunch was served by the hostess, as- sisted by Mrs. H. Lawrence, Ws. Geo. ',Wheatley and Mrs. Virm, Shannon. NORTH McKILLOP visiting with Mrs. Jno. Bennewies. At their monthly meeting: of the de- McKILLOP._ Luther League young people . de tided to practice for a play and pre - A resident of Con. 2, McKillop, had sent it in the near future: the misfortune to run •over a Great Dane dog in Clinton and .break its ' b rek Want a'nd For. Sale Ade. 1 week 25c 'Phe January meeting of the W.A. and the W.M.S. was held at the home of Mrs. William Leeming. The meet- ing opened by singing hymn 502• the following officers were elected. Psalm uas .read responsively. The W. M. Nelson Reid, D. M. Watson Basis of Missionary Effort was read Webster, Chaplain A.E. Erwin, Ren. by Marie Storey, Hymn 448 was sung,. See., Leslie Elliott, Fin. Sec., Marsh- Glenn Slavin, Treas. Ben Rathwell, The offering was received and deli- all, Orrin Dowson, 1st Lett. W. R, cated with a solo sung by Ruth Den- Stephenson, 2nd Lect. John Ostrom. nis, accompanied by Shirley Regele The Scarlet Lodge held its annual on the piano, Mrs. Mills very ably meeting in the ngHall mi Ja unry 1.4 acrd elected e the follow inn - react the January chapter from the officers for 1016. W. C. Chas, l i study boot: on Africa, The devotional grim, D. C. Glen Slavin, Chaplain, Part of the meeting closed with A, E. Erwin, Scribe, W. Sturgeon, prayer by. Wilma McNichol. Meeting' Treas, Elnier Webster, 1st Leat. Anson Coleman, 2nd Lect, Leslie' was now open for business. Roll Elliott, 1st Cond. Watson Webster, called with fourteen members re- 2nd Cond. Louis Clarke, Marshall, spondirg, Minutes adopted. It was Ken, Merner. The officers were decided that Mr. Patton would have stalled by past W. C. Fred McCIY-, mout. his dinner on Sundry at the different homes. Mrs. McNichol Sr, suggested STANLEY we have a Valentine social. All were Mrs. Wm. A. Ross left on Saturday in favor. Mrs. Leonard Leeming nam- to spend a couple of months in Torr- id a committee of four. Mrs. Melvin onto with her daughter, Mrs. Edgar Halley, Wilma McNichol, Ruth Den- Shunk. nis and Marie Storey. It was also sug- Mrs. Richard Robinson left for gestecl the young people should be Carlyle, Sask., last week owing to thinking about putting on a play. To the illness of her sister. Drake money for the year it was sug- — Will Operate Bridge Club Percy Sheardown, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wren Sheardown, Gode- rich, has gone to Toronto, where he will operate a bridge club. Before he enlisted, he had won international fame as a bridge expert, and is the possessor of many handsome silver trophies, among them the award. for the Canadian championship. He spent three years overseas and is a graft - ate of the University of Toronto. The Associate Library held its annual meeting at the Library on Saturday evening last and elected the following board: Geo. Reid, Fred Watson, Ben Rathweli, Fred Mc- Clymont, John Smith, Mrs, M. Mos - sop, Rev. R. Bern, Mrs. Ben Keyes, Mrs. A. McConnell. The board has recently purchased a number of new books, also received about 100 books from the Huron County Lib - 'vary Association. Stanley District L.O.L. held its annual meeting on Monday last and gested we should try a holiday bell in- stead of a copper contest. All were in favor: Shirley Regele and Marie Storey were to get the bells ready for next meeting. The meeting closed with the use of hymn 446, followed with prayer by Ethel Dennis. Lunch 'was served by tlie hostess and a• so- cial half hour spent. Mr, and Mrs. Ed Regele accompan- ied by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Thornton, spent Friday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. George Kistner of Waterloo, Mrs. Thornton remained, as: her mother was very ill, Miss Mildred McNichol of Stratford spent the week end with. her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Duncan McNichol, of McKillop, Sir, and Mrs, George Dundas spent Sunday at -the ponce of Mr. and Mrs, Honored By Friends Honor was paid Id George Allen, who had been Wingham police officer for 39 years but recently retired, Presentation of a chair was made by Capt.. C. W. Platt, recently appointed chief, while an address of appreciation was made by Crown Attorney Dudley Holmes, of Goderigh, KEITH Jl . WESTLAKE FUNERAL HOME ZURICH RECENTLY PURCHASED Is"modernly equippedand convenient' at any time to conduct Funerals -