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THE SEAFORTH NEWS
THE' SEA1 OR"i'}1 NEWS
Snowdon • i3rus.;• P ublishovi
gate to annual convention.
The following officers were elected:
1-Iorr. Pres.—Mrs R. Allan; Hon, vice
pros Mrs, W. Nesbitt, Mils. H. Ailcen-
head Mrs, O'Brien and Mrs. A. David-
WAL-TON son; Pres., .Miss E. Bowey; 1st vice,'
RED CROSS Mrs- W. Douglas; 2nd vice, Mrs, C.
The following annual reports were Hau€,h; secretary, Mrs. W. MoBeath;
handed in at the Walton Red Cross treasure, .Mrs. H. Dalrymple; pui•
chasing con., Mrs. H. Berry; sewing
meeting held Jan. 29. con„ Mrs. W. Douglas; cutting con.,
Quilts—Tops patched here at our Mrs L. ISyre;, knitting eon„ Mrs H
workroom' 24, tops given out to quilt Ailianhead; packing coli., :Mrs. J.
2, tops put together 26, quilts • do- Cairns; quilt con., Mrs, H. Zapfe; ad
nated ready for Seaforth Red Cross visory board, Rev, 0. F. N. Atkinson,
26, quilts quilted at our workroom Mr. Lyle Hill, Mr. J, K. Cornish, Mr.
35, quilts sold by Dutch auction 2, Robt. Watson, Mr. Ross Scott, and
quilts sold by tickets 1, tops donated Mr. Fred Burdge. Auditors, Mr. Ross
ready to quilt 10, quilts that went Scott and Mr. J. K. Cornish. Press
to Seaforth 61. value of quilts +$118•- secretary, Mrs. C. Haugh, The meet-
50.—'Mrs W. Humphries. ing closed with "God Save the King."
Knitting—Service socks 65 Pr.; Mr. Bob Dalrymple and Mr, Carlyle
toe caps 4; gloves 9pr.; scarfs 8; Cornish attended the reunion of the
round neck sweaters 2; sea boots prisoners of war at, Toronto last
4pr.; v -neck sweaters 2; helmets 1; week.
girls' sweaters 4; babies' legging 7- On Thursday afternoon the Red existence
ncebaors. have been absorbed by
pr•.; girls' socks 4pr.; boys' socks 2pr. Cross will hold their regular meeting The Dominion Bank is marking its
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r . G. H Total 211 articles at the home , Miss E. r. Bowey. • 75th birthday by the'publicatiou of a
Mrs. R. G. Hazelwood, Mrs. Robt, Allan, Mr. Bob Allan,
Hospital ocksladies
nighties
Supplies --Pyjamas 53; Miseon Henrylatendedt 1y thend Mr. At Homeat- at theros of possiblevadvanccestinfindividual
bedg
socks 183; nighties a6 ;and collective modes of living in 2Tors 59; panties . 1' comfort bags the Stratford Normal last Friday, atla within the measurable future, and
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27, Total 35vilian Nelson Reid. evening,
British `Civilian Clothing—Anti- Major and Mrs. Jock S. Usshe• are pledging 115 rein resources and hese
cies left from 1944 and returned in visiting with the latter's parents, Mr, pathetic
interest in furthering these
1945. 12 women's bloomers; 3 boys' and Mrs C Haugh 1 developments.
THE DOMINION BANK
75TH ANNIVERSARY
On February ist of this year, the.
Dominion Bank celebrates the 75th
anniversary of its founding, Although
it received its charter in June 1869,
it did not commence business until
February 1, 1871. This was ,four years
after. Confederation, but . before
Prince Edward Island had completed
the union of provinces which brought,
the whole area now known as the Do-
minion 'of Canada under a single
federal government.
Only two Canadian chartered. Banks
originally chartered' in Ontario are
older. than the Dominion Bank, and
large numbers founded before . or
since that time have passed out of
t
The skaters' of the community are The first advertisement entitled
overcoats;' 15 women's nighties; 12
girls' combinations; 's boyssleep- enjoying the rink in the church shed "Space inLive," Which to indicates in
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ers; 6 baby rompers; articles com-
these cold evenings.
pleted in 1945 and returned: 24. Dates Fixed For Annual
girls' panties; 10 boys overcoats; 11 . Meetings And Conventions spirit in the central areas of Canadian:
boys' jackets; 9 boys' shorts; 28 As usual, the City of Toronto; in cities, and states that "strengthened
girls' vests; 32 long stockings; 2 February next, will be subjected to by 75 years ofexperience and cumul-
ativeladies dresses. Total 177 articles--
Mrs.
rticles— its annual invasion by thousands of efficiency, The Dominion Bank
Mrs. Earl Mills. 'a
'agriculturists from all over the Do- I plans for the future with confidence."
g o attend Succeding advertisements develop
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7', 1946
ievamped cities, of finer shopping and
living areas affording elbow room for
people and accessibility for traffic, of
m
sokeless, glass -walled factories, and
of other' changes in which the wise
employment of bank y
credit will play.
its part.
words and pictures the improvements
that can be effected by scientific plan-
ting and a co-operative community
Treasurer's Report
Receipts—
Collections
Donations
minion, coming to the city
h conventions and
133,9$ ti f agricultural organize-
factuallyt e many annualiYurther based concepts of
7G 70
nee ngs o
Dutch `auction bazaar 29.60 tions This year, owing to hotel re -.1
70;00 strietions, some difficulty has been i
Jam 'project 67.60 experenced in arranging the dalesi
Concert & dancefor diose gatherings, but officials
Cash on band .Tan./45 35.86 of the Department of Agriculture
4413.72 are now able to make announce-
ments as to when they will be held.
5395.90 The livestock men of the Domin-
11.75 ion will be assembling here during
6.
07 the .week of Feb. 4 for their exten-
sive series of meetings of Domin-
$413.72 ion and provincial organizations of
cattle, sheep, swine and horse breed -
Mrs. A. Coutts. ers. While the definite dates for all
OBITUARY the livestock meetings have not yet
Robert Rae ,Houston been assigned all of them will meet
At his late home in Grey Twp. during that week, with all meetings
there passed away suddenly on Jan. at the Royal York Hotel.
25, Robert Rae Houston in his 64th The following week will see the
So -
year. Although not feeling so - well Crop Improvement, Agricultural So -
for the past few months his passing ciety and; Plowmen's organizations
was a great shock to the entire corn- in session. J. D. McLeod, Director
munity.'The late Mr. Houston was a of the Crops, Seeds .and Weeds
Branch, announced that the Ontario
son of the late James Houston and
Isabella Douglas and spent his entire Crop Improvement Association will
life on the 16th con., being born on hold its annual convention in 12
the
lot 10 and moving 37 years ago to andg13 d CoincidentinEard l with on that 'meet -
lot 16 to make his home. Those sur- ing, it is announced by J. A. _Carroll,
sur-
viving u rand the loss of a are: his Superintendent of the Agricultural
widohusband o and father r his and Horticultural Societies Branch,
Nair, one son Rae Margaret Mc- the Ontario Plowmen's Association
Nair, one Rae, two grandchild- will meet on Feb. 12, and part of its
ren, (Sophia)
and Brenda, two sisters meeting' will have the Orop Improve-
rs Mrs. Sellers, Morris; l(Fran- ment delegates as guests. The direct:
ccs) Mrs. John A. Hislop, Grey; also
three brothers, Jack andors will meet on the previous day. Sam, Mani -The Class "B" Fairs Association
robe; and David, Los as conducted
od Cal, will hold its annual meeting at the
The his lateashame was conpast r, KingEdward oil Feb. 13, on which
from his - homed his pastor, daythe Board of Directors of the
Rev. R. G. of Hazlewood ofe Walton, Ontario Association of Agricultural
who spoke late the Hou esteem id Societies will also -meet. The latter
anwhich howe lie Hlbe was held association will hold its big two-day
the much he would n missed in convention on Feb, 14 and 15.
the elsi cemetery.
Interment was ins . This year, owing to hotel accom-
neiehbo s. Win. Pallbearers were utodation difficulties in Toronto, the
nuah Turnbull,
lie Strath, Wilbur annual convention of the Ontario
AndrewAl, rOliver, A. IisIop, Horticultural Association will be
wTurnbull, John A. Hislop, on• held at the General Brock Hotel in
Flower bearers Conley, were: n. J. Leen- Niagara Falls, the dates being March
ing. Jack Nichol,Jas. Turnbull, 7 and 8, with the directors 'holding
OrvilleOrweMcNichol, beautifull Smith. in The their pre -convention meeting on
flowers were and included
pillow, the family; spray, grand -
March G.
children, Bobby and Brenda: wreath,
brothers and sisters: wreath, Mc-
Nair family: spray, Mrs. Isabel Hoy: BLYTH
sires. neighbors and friends; spray,' Fire that burst out with sudden
renadian Order Of Foresters.
explosive fury completely gutted
the George Radford Stone -crushing
plant at Myth on Thursday and left
loss of 840,000 in its wake while an
Red Cross Report employee, Benny Walsh, managed
to escape unharmed ,
The annual meeting of the Bruce- Firemen fought the blaze for four
dell Red Cross was held on Wednes- Firemen
before finally bringing the
Bruce -
day evening, -Jan.. Ross tS, with a fair flames under control after only
chairman
t ' the Scott, who was four bare walls of the building were
chairman for evening, opened the left standing,
meeting with prayer by Mrs C. Haugh, The village's new fire fighting
The secretary's report was given by
equipment purchased only a few
Mrs. R. y Mrs. and the pie. treasurer's months ago, was In the building and
report by Mrs. edH. by the di The firemen, facing danger of explosions
work was reported Purchasing
the different as as the flames leaped around vehi-
read
conveners, Purchasing report wasof cle gasoline tanks,managed to sal -
Mrs. by Miss E. BSewi in, absence , vage the fire-fighing pumper truck
H. Berry. Sewing, 1Pat. on. in time to use it to fight the flames.
Knitting Cutting, Mrs. aAPaterson. Fanned by a high wind, the fire
'Mrs.3. iMnn H Quilts, AikeStis. Packing, gained headway so quickly after the
Mrs. J. Cairns. Mrs. H. 7,apfe.
Auditors, Mr. J. K. Cornish. explosive' start, that firemen could
During the evening the audience do no more than prevent the spread
were favored with two readings by of the fire to other buildings 40 or ,
'Mrs. H, Dayman, The following is 50 feet away.
packing com. report. During the year Mr. Walsh was working on a weld -
.1945 the following articles were pack- ing job inside the section of the
csa and shipped to Red Oros head- building used as a garage for vehi-
quarters in Toronto: Seaman's coin- cies, A truck outside was taking on
forts -26 turtle neck sweaters, 33 gasoline and it was believed that
scarves, 30 par, of socks, 23 pr. gloves, gasoline fumes escaped into the gar -
1 helmet,` 113 articles. Army and air age and then burst into flames, The
force -3 turtle neck sweaters, 47 pr. outbreak of fire was almost an ex
socks, 1 sleeveless sweater, 51 anti- plosion but the welder escaped un-
cles.. 1 child's sweater. harmed.
British civilian - 55 pr. women's
bloomers, 50 women's nightgowns, 102
CHOCOLATE PUFFED
children's combinations, 30 girls' CLUSTERS
blouses, and .30 girls' tunic dresses, 5 cupspuffed rice or puffed
267 articles. 95 articles for comfort wheat, upsugar, cup light
FRefugees-9 b o vRetu at $ 15.12.
For gees -9 larg quilts, 3 crib corn .syrup, % cup water, r/ tsp:
quilts, 1 pr. bed socks, 2 girls' dresses, salt, 114 squares chocolate, 1%
1 woman's house dress, 10 ,handkerr- tbsps. butter, 1 tsp. vanilla.
chiefs, 26 articles. Crisp cereal in a preheated elec-
208 articles for epidemic unit sup- tric oven of 350 degs. for 10 mins'.
plies. Total 756 articles, and place in a large greased bowl.
In the fall a large box of second Combine sugar syrup, water and
hand clothing was sent to Europe salt in saucepan; cever and bring to
with the Seaforth. Branch. a boil. Uncover and cook to a soft
On Dec. 19th, 1939, we packed our ball stage. Melt chocolate and but -
first shipment of 51 prs. of.seeks and ter; sombine with syrup ever cereal
up to date we have packed and ship- and mix well. Drop by spoonfuls on -
ed 2,642 knitted articles, ' 2,287 hospi- to wax paper and cool.
tal supplies, 2,983 articles for Re-
fugees and British Civilian; 95 arti- Nothing can spoil the festive gal -
dee for comfort bags, 96 articles for ety more compltely than an accident
gifts for Newfoundland, 203. articles in the home, Here are a few pre -
for epidemic unit supplies. -8,806 cautions:
articles shipped to the end of 1945. Do not handle electrical appliances
MI's 17. Bowey was appointed dele- with wet hands.
Expenditures—
Seaforth ' Red Cross
Expenses for concert
Cash on hand `
BRUCEFIELD
Mrs. James Jewell, Colborne,
Was Native.of Hallett '
Ill since December, Mrs. James
Jewell passed; away in Alexandria
Hospital, Goclei•ich, in her 72ud year.
Although to -resident of Goderich for,
the last two years, Mrs, Jewell lived
in Colborne township most of her lite.
Formerly Victoria Adelaide Wright,
she was born in Hullett township, the
daughter of llSrr. and Mrs. John
Wright. After her marriage, she lived
at Benmiller•,' where her husband
operated a blacksmith shop, Mr.
Jewell died two years ago, after which
she moved to'Goderich. Surviving are
three sisters, Mrs. Joseph Robsoir-and
Mrs. Joseph Watkins, of Hullett town-
ship, and Mrs. William McCauley, of
Hamilton; and two brothers, John
Wright, Seaforth, and Foster Wright,
Auburn. The funeral was held at the
home of Mrs. Percy Warrener, Goder-
ich. Interment was in Mathew].
cemetery.
Logan Residents 50 Years Married
Residents of the Logan communi-
ty all their life, Mr. and Mrs. Wil-
liam Grube, R.R. 4, Mitchell, quietly
celebrated the golden anniversary of
their wedding day, members of the
family gathering with them for the
happy., occasion.
'The marriage took place at Brod-
hagen' on December 31st. 1895, the
bride being Miss Caroline Rock,
daughter of the . late .Mr. and Mrs.
Chris Rock. The groom was the son
RE6ENT T�iE�TRE
Seaforth
NOW SHOWING - THURS. FRI. SAT.
Joan Davis J Haley
"Geo. White's Scandals"
Tha last word in musical entertainment !,
MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY
George Raft Claire Trevor
"Johnny Angel"
Mystery and intrigue lurk at every turn
NEXT THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY
Charles Laughton • Randolph Scott
"CAPTAIN KIDD"
A swashbuckling tale of high adventure
COMING --
"Murder He Says"
of the late Mr. and Mrs, Henry
Grube. -Mrs. Grube is 72 and Mr.
Grube is now 81, and both are in.
splendid health. They are members
of Grace Lutheran'chprch, Mitchell.
They have three sons and three
daughters, Edwin, Alvin and Wit.
Liam of Logan township where the
celebrating couple have spent their
entire married life; Mrs, J. C. Haeh-
nel, Stratford; Mrs. J. Morena,
Brampton and Miss Annie Grube,
w,^ t"1111 -
'r>sia-r
,.fes
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SEVENTY -FIVE YEARS OF BANKING
From the horse and bu,ggy days to the
industrialized and mechanized present, The
Dominion Bank has fostered and promoted
the developing Canadian economy and way of
living. Strengthened by 75 years of experience
and cumulative efficiency, The Dominion
Bank plans for the future with confidence.
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Cities replanned and beautified in their central
areas to reverse the trend that has drawn the city
worker to the suburbs, leaving slums and ugliness
'to flourish in his, wake -that is part of the vision
the coming years must make a reality.
The most populous parts of our cities must be made.
liveable again, by clearing away the debris of a
past age, openingcongested areas to light and air,
and providing elbow room for the city dweller.
Scientific planning, a co-operative community
spirit, wise direction of financial resources, can
make this possible. In such progressive develop-
ments as this, The Dominion Bank, with a tradition
of community service covering three quarters of a
century, will be proud to play its part.
THE DOMINION BANK
Cl H: CARLISLE,
President
SEVENTY-FIVE
1871 YEARS OF 1946
BANKING
ROBERT RAE,
General Manager