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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1946-07-04, Page 4THE SEAFOR.TH NEWS THURSDAY, JULY 4, 1946 THE SEAFORTH NEWS Snowdon Bros., Publishers ".. WALTOIV Mrs. •Wallace Ruddell and daught- tars Marilyn and Sheila,, bf Isllington, are visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Barrows. Mr, and Mrs. F. H. Davidson, who have been visiting her sisters and brother, Miss Bessie Davidson and Mr, Ed Davidson, and Ml's, Calvin Hillen and Mr. Hilien and family, have returned to . their home in Mac- donald, Manitoba. HARLOCK S.S. No. 7 and. 11, held a picnic on. the school grounds of No. 11, on Fri- day afternoon. The prizewinners in the different events were as follows: Girls 6 and under, Dorothy Knox, Le- nora Hamilton, Marilyn Riley, Boys 6 and under, Lorne Hoggart, Charlie Knox, Girls 10. and under, Marjorie Knox,Ola Fangrad,, Helen Hamilton. Boys 10 and under, Harold Knox, Gor- don Hesk, Art Hoggart. Girls 12 and under, Anne Fairservice, Marjorie Knox, Marjorie Hesk. Boys 12 and under, Harold Knox, Gordon Hesk, David Fairservice. Girls 14 and under, Anne Fairservice, Jessie Watt, Mar- jorie Knox. Boys 14 and under, Reg. Hesselwood, Herold Knox, John Pol- lard. Young ladies' race, Velma HeItk, Jessie Watt, Young men's race, Doug Hesk, Reg Hesselwood, Married lad- ies' race, Irene Knox, Marion Riley, Married men's race, John Riley, Kell- and McVittie. Three-legged race, 10 and under, Marjorie Knox and Helen Hamilton; Chas. Shobbrook and Lloyd Glousher. Three-legged race, 14 and under, Marjorie Knox and Helen Ha- milton, Reg Hesselwood and Donald Austin. Sack race, 10 and under, Beryl Pollard, Marjorie Knox, Sack race, 14 and under. Ola Fangrad, Marjorie Knox. Relay race, No. 11 team of Reg Hesselwood, Anne Fairservice, Art Hoggart and David Fairservice. Shoe pile race. Lots Hesselwood. Sack race (men), Watson Reid. Kicking slipper 'ladies). Ruth Shobbrook. Kicking ,hoe 'men). Watson Reid. Running high jump --Boys 14 and under, Reg H.'sselwood, Gordon Heslc; girls 14 and under, Jessie Watt, Helen I•Iamil- ton: men, Alien Shaddick. Jim Me Ewing: ladies'. Velma Hesk, Beryl Reid, Guessing contest (correct no of nails, 1491, Bert Hoggart. No. 11's teams won the men's and ladies' tug- of-war. Four ball games were played during the afternoon, the keenest in- terest being shown in the inter school gam, for the pupils. The players on No. 7 team were Jack Brown, Janet Pollard, John Pollard, Sean McVittie, Harry Lear, June Lear, and Jessie Watt. The players for No. 11 were Reg Hesselwood, Doug Hesk, David Fair - service, Harold Knox, Donald Austin, Art Hoggart and Gordon Hesk. The final score was 16.9 in favor of No. 11. A display of the children's work was shown in the school. A picnic lunch was served at the close of the after- noon. Mr. and Mrs. Janes Scott and child- ren, of Toronto, motored up on Sat- urday aturday evening visiting at the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Watt, Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Lear, Mr. and Mrs. Kel- land McVittie and Mr. and Mrs. John Fairservice. Misses Jessie Watt and Donna McVittie returned home with them on Monday evening. Miss Doris Lear of Hamilton spent the week end at the home of her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Lear, Her sister Helen returned with her to Hamilton. Misses Eva and Nellie Rapson of Toronto spent the week end at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Warren Gib- bing:: neat• Clinton, Mr. and Abs. Al - herr Rapson and Mr. and Mrs. Isaac r tp at1. returning to Toronto Monday. We are sorry Mr. A. i\'. 1i'arenl of nets, u'11. fortuerly ,If Harlock. el ❑: v, 11 as tc:l1 1. 1111r li`,•+., ere •,'rill 1Sffe: .1. "1..a 331 ellr;tol. fill,Iii. ;it .hip �I "l10 it,.n •f r leer Hosnilni. 1 , .t 1). Lilt lime of lnl't:iing snppnu.-d t•.'+ hyo holding his "W11. J;,nnio Now: has returned In rh=• lr:gt,� of h.r son and wife, Ili•. and Mrs. Erne,' Knox. Mrs. Knox spent the winter and early spring with her daughter and itusbancl in Toronto and has since been visiting her daughters Mrs. and Mr. Graydon Neal near Summerhill, and Mr. and Mr's. Thomas Appleby near Seaforth, and son Mr. Ward Knox at Harlock. We are glad to welcome her back home again. Mr, and Mrs. Audrey Knox and Jimmie, of Kitchener, holidayed with frienrls in Brussels, Londesboro, and with Harlock friends. Mr, and Mrs. Audrey Knox and Jamie, Mr, and Mrs. William Knox Jr. and family, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Col- son, Mr. and Mrs, Cliff Shobbrook and Mr. and Mrs, Ivan Carter spent Sun- day afternoon at Sunset Park, McKILLOP Mr. and Mrs. Jam,t:i 11. Eckert and Stephen spent the week end in Guelph and :,alt. - Mr. Darr Manley and son, London, spent the holiday with Mr. and Mrs. William Manley. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald O'Hara, accom- panied by Mr. and Mrs. Stephen •Mc- Kay, Galt, motored to Niagara Falls for the lst of July. HENSALL In response to announcement by Hon. Leopold MacAulay, President of the Ontario Division of the Canadian Red Cross, Society that an appeal should be made immediately for $350,000, '(Three hundred and fifty thousand) to aid the sufferers from the recent tornado in the Windsor area, the Hensall branch of the Red Cross has authorized their treasurer, Miss Katie Scott, to ac- cept donations from the people of Hensall and district for this needy cause. KiPPEN EAST The Kippen East W. I. held their regular monthly • meeting at the home of Mrs, Thos, Hay on Wed nesday evening June 26th. The meeting opened by singing the opening Ode followed by the Lord', Prayer. There was a March of Health duizz-front the July Reader': Digest. A very inspiring motto "Little thing's which make a Foust a home" was given by Mrs. J. Mc- Lean, The roll call "What I weigh` and what my weight should be" we: very .amusing. Miss Jean Ivisor. played some bridal music which wa' much appreciated and enjoyed by all. The guest speaker,. Mrs. H, Faber, told of her experiences as a nurse at Labrador and had on ellswork - play some n done bythe nuatives.sitepreces Theiroh hooked pieces being as 'fine as needlepoint and was very beautiful indeed. Mrs. Ross Broadfoot gave an instrument- al. A sum of ten dollars was donat- ed to the Cancer Fund. A picnic was' arranged to he held at Lion's Park on July 10th, supper atbe at 6:30, An invitation is extended to the community. There will be sports for the children and ball games for the adults. This will be an evening pic- nic starting with the supper. Mrs. W. H. McLean gave her re- port of the District Annual as fol- lows: The District Annual of the Women's Institutes of South Huron was held in the Egmondville Church on May 29th. The meeting opened by singing the opening Ode and re- peating the Lord's Prayer in unison. Address of welcome was given by Mrs. J. T. Scott. She spoke of the many vocations open to women. This is our day let us make the most of it. She said that every farm wo- man in Canada should have a week's vacation. Reply was .given by Mrs. N. Geiger. With the war clouds lifted, Peace time is a great time. The roll call, "War time energy" converted into peace time channels was ably discussed by a member from each branch. Ways named were "Blood Donations", School teaclter section organize a junior Red Cross, Send food and clothing to war torn Europe, also the veterans are our first consideration, nothing is too much or too good for them. Stand back and take a good look at your Institute, draft definite com- munity projects, give our returned men a welcome home. Try to do the little things. It's much easier to give interest for a large project. Minutes of last annual were read and adopted. Secretary -Treasurer, auditors, president and branch sec- retary reports were given, also re- norts of standing committees. Mrs. G. B. Mason sang "My Task". A demonstration of making paper flowers and waxing them was given by Mrs. R. Dalrymple and was thor- oughly enjoyed. At noon over 100 members were served dinner by the 'Vit. A. of the :Church. A toast to the king was proposed by Mrs. R. Elgie, Kippen, the national anthem was sung, To the Woman's Institute by Mrs. Glenn McLean, replied to dby Mrs. Llovd Kirkland, Hurondale, to Canada by Mrs. Paul Doig and an swered by Mrs. Desjardine, Grand Bend. "0 Canada" was sung. Mrs. E. B. Goudie moved a vote of thanks to the ladies of the church for the dinner. Community singing opened the ••ft"rnonn session and , Mrs. Paul Doig, district delegate gave a re- port, said she was going to start by tieing disagreeable and end by being agreeable. Its the crack pots of the •••'it'll that do all the reforming, r^ee distinction. The trouble of the nt)•. of the world wa.—each hnu :ht they were superior. People, :i't• who they are think they ;n -o sotnethinee s r•cirel. BORN .c;i;lt 1 Scott 9'tornorial ilospi- ::I, In. Jn.m, VOL to -Mr. rind Mrs. 3ir;ton + 1s,,, q.:a1!'nrtil..1 themleer. HENSALL e,', passed heir 11-1(1,‘ IT Theory .ory exams for lite Tor. to c n r t 'tory of Music with First 1 s honors. :Mr. and Mrs. John Henderson and fancily visited on Monday with Mr, Aid Dire. dentes Morris and family in Goderich. Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Elder and son Kenneth, of Hamilton. and Mr. and Mrs. Alpert Passmore, Kenneth and Bobbie, of Aylmer, spent the holiday with their parents, Mr. anis Mrs. John Passmore Mrs. Thomas Harris visited recent- ly at the home of her son, Mr. and Mrs, Percy Harris, Chiselhurst. Mr. K. C. Passmore of Quee'ns Uni- versity, Kingston, is holidaying with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. John Pass- more. Mr. and Mrs. N. E. Cools and family are holidaying at their cottage at Oak weed. Grand Bend. Mr, and Ml's. A. W. E. Hemphill are holidaying at their cottage at Oak- wood, Grand Bend; ?Miss Betty Moir was a guest at the lion of her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Airs. Jack Soldan. STANLEY Mics Minnie - and Doris Penhale .teeet 't couple of days last week with their cousin, Mrs. John Keys. Miss Vera Wild is visiting her mother, AIrs. V. Wild. Miss Minnie Penhale is spending this week in London. WINTHROP .Cpr, R. K. Davidson of Ipper- wash spent the weekend with his family, . Mr. Sam MnSpadden and family, Mr. and 'Mrs. Bert .McSpadden and Jackie of London, with relatives here. . Miss Helen Laughnane and Mary of Niagara Falls, N.Y., with Mrs, Margaret Horne. Mr, and Mrs. Uru of Windsor spent the holiday with Mr. John Shannon and. Mrs. Chambers. Mr. ihannon returned to Windsor with ,tent on Monday, Mrs. J. M. Gillies, Jackie and Bruce left on Saturday to spend' the holiday' with her mother at Coiling - wood,. Mr. Robert McClure returned `tome from Scott Memorial, Hospital, an Tuesday . On Friday, June 29th, the pupils of S.S. No. 10, McKillop, showed `heir appreciation to their teacher, Vers. Leslie Dolmage, who is retir- ing . from teaching school,_ by •, pre- senting a little gift to her. Douglas Keys read the. address.' Glendon Kerr Ind Dorothy Keys presented her with a casserole and a salad tray, r handkerchief and a card. Mics. Dolmage thanked them all for these nice gifts. DUBLIN • Miss Angela O'Reilly, Dublin, popular- teacher of S.S. No. 11, Logan, West Monkton, sponsored the first school picnic ever held at the school grounds, on (Wednesday. Ideal weather 'prevailed and ,fl large group of parents and ex -pupils at- tended. The activities included races and a keenly contested ball game. The pupils also presented a Red Cross program of songs, recita- tions and impromptu speeches. Miss O'Reilly distributed prizes for the various races. A sumptuous picnic lunch was served to the pupils and guests, A vote of thanks was tendered to the teacher by Mrs. Wil- liam Darling, and it was resolved that the school picnic would be an annual event in the future. The National Anthem. concluded the ac- tivities. A home coming party in honor of Pte. John Roach, St. Columban, was held in Looby's hall. A large group of friends and neighbors assembled to welcome the guest of hovor. An address was read by Mrs. A. M. Looby and presentation of a Purse of money was made by Pat Sullivan. Pte, Roach expressed his gratitude and appreciation of being home again. A social hour of dancing followed. The Ryan --McQuaid or- chestra supplying the music. A group of volunteers served hunch, The annual school picnic at S.S. No. 1, Logan and Ellice, sponsored by the popular teacher of the past two years, Mies Marie Dillon, was held at the recreation grounds on Friday. A series of races and games took place for which numerous priz- es were awarded. Following a treat of ice-cream, Miss Dillon was tend- ered a farewell tribute. An address was read by Audrey Kummer, and presentation of a dressing table set and a sandwich plate was remade by Jean Thompson and Keith Regan. Miss Dillon responded gratefully and wished the pupils continued suc- cess. She has been engaged as teacher of S.S. No. 8, Logan, for the ensuing year. Mrs. Muegge, Mitchell, who was visiting her daughter, Mrs. Albert Rock, fell down in the 'basement on Sunday and received head injuries requiring several stitches. .She was taken to Seaforth Memorial Hospital for treatment. Miss Ally Looby, Toronto, with her mother, Mrs. A. M. Looby. Miss Mary Dorsey, London, with her mother, Mrs. Louis Dorsey Rev, J. A, Feeney, London, with Wilfred Feeney and other brothers and sisters here. ' Mrs. David Crawford, Toronto, with Mr. and Mrs: James Shea. Miss Margaret Holland, Toronto, with Iter parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo, E. Holland. Gerald Burns, London, and Miss Kathleen ,Bumps, Stratford, with their parents, Mr. and Mrs Frank Burns, ' Mrs. Leo Holland and daughters,. Rosemary and Stephenie, Windsor, with Mrs. M. Schulman and Patrick Maloney. Misses Mary Margaret and Teresa Ryan, London, with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Ryan. Gus Denomme, London, with Mrs. Denomme and. Mr. and Mrs, Thomas O'Rourke. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Feeney,. London, with Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Feeney. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Matthews, Detroit, with 'Mr. and Mrs, M. J. Nagle. Mrs. Icatharine McDermott and Miss Mary Ryan, Toronto, at their - home. here, Miss Rose Feeney, Toronto, with. her. mother, Mrs. Kathleen Feeney. Miss Mari McGrath, Reg. N.. London, with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Patrick McGrath. Ted Rowland, Windsoi, with his mother, Mrs. Winnifred Rowland. Miss Dorothy Jordan, Kitchener, with her mother, Mrs. Loretto Jor- dan. Misses Eileen and Jean Jordan, London, with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Jordan. Sgt. James Newcombe, Toronto, with Mrs. Newcombe. Miss Dorothy Donnelly, .Goderich, with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jo- senh Donnelly, 1Vliss Ethelyn O'Hearn, Goderieh,' with her parents, Mr. and Mrs, Ed- win O'He:t;•n. The following teachers at their espective hones: Misses Mary and Betty Murphy, Welland; Miss Angola t O'Reilly. West Monkton: Miss Mary , E. Murray, Kingsbridge. Frank Doyle, Toronto, with his mother. Mrs. B. Doyle. Miss Doris Flanagan, London, and Joseph Flanagan, Kitchener, with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Flanagan. .l.ir. and Ars. Joseph E. Feeney and family at Blyth. Mr. and Mrs. Fergus Stapleton and family at. Zurich and Grand Bend. .Ioseph Looby at Toronto. KIPPEN Miss Isabelle Alexander, teacher of Toronto, is spending the holidays with her parents, Mr and Mrs. W. Al exander. sirs. Gordon Westlake of Bayfield spent last week with her sister„ Mr. and Mrs. Harold Jones. Quite a number from here attend- ed the horse races at Strathroy on Monday Mr. and Mrs. A..Gackstetter, Mr. and NIrs. W. Homey, attended the Hoover—Edworthy wedding in St. Thomas on Wednesday last. Mr. William Petty is all smiles these days, a baby girl bas come to stay at their home. Mr. and Mrs. E. Smith of Guelph spent the weekend with the latter's REG ENT THEATRE Seaforth - NOW SHOWING — THURS. FRI. SAT. Maria Montez"Tangier" Preston Foster Robert Paige Louise Allbritton .A commotion -filled melodramatic tale MON. TUES. WED. Two Features Joan Leslie Robert Hutton "TOO YOUNG TO KNOW" AND- Faye Emerson Zachary Scott "DANGER SIGNAL" An extremely dramatic diversion with apleasant surprise awaiting those who relish this type of entertainment NEXT THURS. FRI. SATT, Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in "LITTLE GIANT"' The usual Hilarious Comedy Coming: "KITTY" (Adult Entertainment) parents, Mr. and Airs. J. Jarrott. Mr. and, Mrs. Fred Rowantree and cousin of Toronto, are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Long. l Mr. John C. Doig, of Detroit was the weekend guest of his mother and sister, Miss Janet. VA:RNA There was a fair attendance of the members of the Orange Order in St. John's Anglican Church, Sunday night, where they were welcomed by the rector Rev. R. 0, Holmes, who gave a good talk, taking for his text James let, 22nd verse, Be ye doers of the word and not hearers only, The Wood- ham Fife and Drum Band accompan- ied the procession to the church. Mr. Pilgrim of Detroit in company with his daughter and little grand- daughter came to visit his brother, Mr. C. C. Pilgrim, and while doing some repairs to the home on Monday fell from a ladder and sustained. a broken shoulder. He was rushed to Seaforth Hospital. Mr. Pilgrim is 74 Mrs, McGregor of Seaforth was a week end guest with Mrs, Wm. Hart. Mr. and Mrs. A. Austin and family 01 Londeshoro, with Mrs. Austin. Holiday visitors: Mr. and Mrs.. Cordon Keyes, of IComoka, Mr. Allin Keyes, of Valleyfield, Que., with their parents, Mr, and Mrs. Ben Keyes. Mr. and Mrs. Laythem and family, of London, with the latter's mother, Mrs. Beatty and Edith. Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Elliott andiittle daughter, of Brantford, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Heard and family, of Stratford, Mrs. J. Ferguson and family, of Sud- bury, at the home of Mr: and Mrs. M. Elliott. ' Mrs. Ben Keyes received word that her brother, Mr. John Turner, Clin- ton, while attending the horse races at Strathroy, was seized with a heart attack. He is now resting in Strathroy Hospital. His many friends wish him a speedy recovery. Mrs. Schell and son, of Detroit, are guests of her mother-. Mrs. Austin, and brother. The W.A. of St. John's Church net at the home of Mrs. M. G. Beatty and Miss Mossop Thursday. A. quilt was quilted,' after which a supper was nerved by the hostess. There was a good attendance, Want and For Sale Ads., 1 week 25e. BRUCEFIELD Mr. Henry Dayman attended the funeral of his 'brother, the late Mm. Jas. Dayman of Hensall, last week, Mrs. John Turner of Clinton vise ited with her niece, Mrs. W. Haugh, last Friday. At the school picnic of S.S.. No. 10, Stanley, the boys and girls pre- sented Rev. G. F. N. Atkinson with a abed lamp. • A large congregation was present at the presentation held for Rev. G. F. N. Atkinson, last Thursday evening when Mr. Atkinson was presented with a desk lamp from the boys and girls of S.S. No. 3 Tuckersmith; an autograph quilt frorn the woman's Association; a fountain pen front the choir and a purse from the congregation. Mr. Atkinson kindly 'thanked all for their gifts. "Blest be the tie that binds" was sung. A social half hour was spent when lunch was served by the ladies. At their . weiner roast last Wed- nesday night the Young People's Union presented their pastor, Rev. G. Atkinson, with an auto rug. Rev. G. Atkinson who has retired from the Ministry, leaves this week for his hone in Wardsville. Rev. E. R. Stanway will com- mence his work here next ,Sabbath. Mr. and Mrs. Jas McCully and slaughter of Stratford visited with the former's father and sister, Mr. J. McCully and Miss Mary G. Mc- Cully, over the weekend and holiday, Mr. and .Mrs. R. McKenzie and family of Detroit, spent the weekend with Mrs. A. McKenzie and Mrs. R. Zapfe. Mr. Atkinson and Miss Atkinson of .GVencoe spent Sunday at the Manse with their brother Mr. and Mrs. John McIntosh and family of Toronto visited with their relatives over the weekend and holi— day. Ronnie McIntosh of Egmond- ville returned to the city with them. Marlene and • Peter Haugh of Toronto are spending their holidays with their relatives here. Mr. Leonard Boyce is visiting with his brother Mr. Fred Boyce. Miss Betty Allan left for Hamil- ton on Tuesday, where she will take up a summer course. :Donations for the stricken fami- lies of Windsor may be left at either stores here or with the Red Cross treasurer, Mrs. H. Dalrymple. a3s age'eh sr gam@ Yes, things ate impro4itlg: alit cars are back on many Canadian National runs, and more equipment is becoming available for civilian use again. That means now you can make that train trip you've been putting off. Whether it's business or pleasure, a long trip or a short one, we'll do everything we can to assure you an enjoyable journey. LET CN HELP PLAN YOUR TRIP Any Canadian National ticket office is a good place to go, not just for tickets, timetables and itineraries, but for other help, too; reservations at Canadian National's hotels from coast to coast; help in planning your vacation, fishing and hunting trips, etc. Put your problem up to Canadian National I %1NicoiAN pTIONAI TO EVERYWHERE IN CANADA