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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1946-12-12, Page 1The sea orth NcI:! HURON COUNTY'S LEADING NEWSPAPER WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 69, No• 50 SEAF.ORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1946 WEEK OF PRAYER SERVICES ANNOUNCED At a recent meetingof the Minis terial Association plans were made 'for the annual Week of Prayer ser- vices to be held this year from Jan nary 6th to the 10th. The services will commence each evening at 8 and the offerings will be devoted to the work of the Bible Society. Following is the Schedule which has been arranged: Monday Egmondvilie United Church, Rev, H. V. Workman. Tuesday Northside United (Church, Rev. Richard H. Williams. Wednesday — Salvation Army, Lieutenant MoBride. Thursday First Presbyterian •Church, Rev. C, F. L. Gilbert. Friday — St. Thomas' Anglican Church, Rev. A. W. Gardiner. HURON COUNTY REEVES 1947 Blyth—Frank`. Bainton. Colborne—Statief Snyder E. NV'awanosIr-J. D. Beecroft. .'Goderich Twp. George C. Ginn. Hensall--Alvin W:. Kerslake• Hullett :John W. Armstrong. Stephen—Roy. Ratz, Arthur J. Amy (deputy reeve): Wingham—Murray Johnston. • Turnberry—Walter H. Woods. Morris—Cecil Wheeler. Ashfield—Cecil Johnston. Goderich—George G. MacEwen. BUCKWHEAT ANTHRACITE ;PEA ANTHRACITE OLGA POCAHONTAS NUT COKE E. L. BOX Northside United Church Rev. H. V. Workman, Minister. 10 a.m, Sunday School. 11 am. "Ideals Have Changed Hu- man History" 7 p.m• "The Desire of All Nations Shall Come." Come, let us Worship Our Lord. Anglican Dec. 15th. Third Sunday in Advent. St. Thomas', Seaforth- 10 a.m., Sunday School. 11 a.m., Morning prayer. 'Unveil- ing Unveil-ing and Dedication of window in memory of Arnold Archibald. "Greater love hath no man than 1Alis". 7 p.m., Evening prayer. St. Mary's, Dublin: 2:30 Sunday School. 3. Church Service and Sermon The Rector, Rev. C.F,L.. Gilbert, B.A., at all services. Sunday School Xmas supper and party St. Thomas' Parish Hall, Fri- day, Dec. 20th at 6 p.m. First Presbyterian Church 10 a.m., The Sunday School—an- nal 'White Gift service. 11 a.nr., and 7 p.m.—Public Wor- ship: The minister will preach. Tuesday, December 17 at 8:15— The Tuesday Night Club Christmas party at the Manse. • Egmondville United Church Rev. A. W. Gardiner, .B.A., B.D. 10 a.m., Sunday School. 11 a.m., "The Eternal Christ". 7 p.m., "Real Christians". HOW CAN YOU A'lD YOUR HOSPITAL AID This is the third of three articles dealing with the Hospital Aid and its work. This coming week we will be mak- ing plans to re -organize the Hospital Aid of Scott Memorial Hospital. The churches and women's clubs in this district will be asked to name repre- sentatives to attend this meeting. It will be addressed by members of board. Under the new Provincial Hospit- al program, every Township in area is represented on Hospital Board, under the able supervision of Minist- er of Health, Russell T. Kelly. The outlying districts are not only being heard but are being actively repre- sented on the Hospital Hoards of the Province. To the women of the Area being served by Scott Memorial Hospital, we say we need the Hospital ' Aid. We need the help of the women to make it a.success. - TUCKERSM1TH A large attendance was present at the final meeting for the year of the Tuckersmitli Ladies Club, which was held at the home of, Mrs, John Turnor on Wednesday. The roll call was answered by suggestion for Christmas. All annual reports were given, which showed a very eucoesseul year. Up to date group 3 have the highest stanch- ing in the Money making project, The president Mrs. William Pepper thank- ed .the members for their co-operation and a hearty vote of thanks was ex - 'tended to Mrs. Popper for bar faith- ful service during the year,,The pro- gramme consisted of an instrumental by Mrs. Ernie Crioh and a solo by Mrs. Edwin Johns accompanied by Mrs, Crich.• The .hostess assisted by group 4 served a delicious lunch. DECEMBER MEETING (HONORED BY'FAMILY OF TOWN COUNCIL ON 35TH ANNIVERSARY The regular December meeting of the Seaforth council was -belch ou Mon- day night with all members present. and Mayor Cluff presiding. • Mr; F. S. Savauge appeared re stip- port for thi:' Christine' Seal fund. An application for .permit from Mt' W. G. Gill was granted to erect a gar- age at the Royal apartments, esti- mated cost $200. A'letter was lead from District 4 Association of the Assessing Officers of Ontario, and the Clerk was in- structed' to attend' if he cieemecl it advisable, The War Assets Corporation replied to the town's inquiry re fire truck, stating all fire. trucks had been ttlrtted over to the manufacturers for resale. The Ontario Minister of Highways wrote giving information about flasher for the Main intersection, Installation would. cost .around $200. Poles aright be necessary at the corner to support the tiasher, Laid over fol' next year's council. Boxing Day, December 26th, will be a public holiday as in past years,. on proclamation' of. tire Mayor. A bylaw was passed naming C. M. Smith as the town's representative to the Seaforth High School Board, under the riew high school area arrange- ment. Instead of three appointees, the council will in future have just one annual appointment to the high school board. Reeve J. F. Daly gave the report of the streets committee, outlining the work done during the year. A quantity of glazed tile had been put in, streets graded, and crushed stone applied, Shortage of cement had prevented the laying of some new sidewalks. An order is being placed for a carload of glazed tile. A bylaw was passed providing for the nomination meeting on Dec. 30th and a poll, if necessary on Jan. 6th. The polling places were panned as. follows: Subdivision #1 at Teall's Garage, R. E. Bright, deputy, Wallace Ross, poll clerk; • Nos. 2 and 3, at Cai1no's store, W. E. Southgate, de- puty, Fred Wigg, poll clerk; No, 4 at F. Kling's vacant store, J. P. Bell, deputy, J, A. Case, poll clerk; Nos. 5 and 6, at library, D. L. Reid, deputy. Helen Bolton, poli clerk. A grant of 3150:was mads to the Christmas seal fund. Councillor. Reid explained that there will likely be a clinic for the T.B. test operated some thing like 'the blood donor clinics and handling 1,000 people a day. There was discussion about provid- ing a room for the county school nurse and use of a room on the third floor of the town hall was granted for an office. In accordance with letter of ap- proval from the Dept. of Municipal Affairs dated Sept. 13, 1946, the coun- cil granted to the Canadian Legion, Seaforth Branch, the sum of $5,000, these monies to be placed in a sep- arate account until required by the Legion for the purpose of building memorial hall. The council adjoiiriud to meet again for the final meeting of the year on December 16th. ST. THOMAS' LADIES' GUILD The December meeting of the Ladies' Guild of St. Thomas Church was held in the Parish hall on Tues- day of this week. Nine members were present. Mrs. McGavin, the President, opened the meeting with the Gospel for third Sunday in Ad- vent followed by a prayer for the Parish and the Lord's prayer in uni- son. Reports from all committees were received and plans made for holding a rummage sale in the Parish hall on Dec. 17th and mem- bers asked to contribute articles for it. Mrs. Gilbert invited the members to hold.their annual meeting' at the Rectory on the second Tuesday in January. After the offertory was dedicated the meeting closed with the benediction. IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE There appears to be a good de- mand for electric brooders at pre- sent. An electric brooder advertised in the Seaforth News last week was sold by 6 p.m. on Thursday, and there were further inquiries during the evening and next day. 1'n honor of the 35th anniversary of the marriage of Mr- and Mrs. J. A. McLachlan, a family re -union was held at the home of their son-in- law and daughter:. Mr. and Mrs, T. N., McCartney, on Friday evening, Det. Pith. Other members of the fain- ilypresent were Mr. and Mrs, P. Simpson and Betty Jean and Mr. and Mrs. R. E. McLachlan, June and Jack. A sumptuous fowl dinner was enjoyed and the family spent a pleasant evening together, On - be- half of the family -Mr. Simpson in a few well chosen ; remarks offered their felicitations and congratula- tions, and their son presented them with a beautiful chenille bed -spread. Although taken entirely by surprise Mr. McLachlan thanked the family for their kind thoughts and gift. Mrs. David Holland from Sa- skatchewan was a guest on this oc- casion, RED CROSS NOTES The Red Cross codially invites the public to an open meeting in St. James Separate School on Thursday evening Dec, 12, to hear S/L Earnst Harston, The meeting opens at 8:15. There are two quilts to be finish- ed and Mrs. Reid, convenor of • the quilting committee would like her ance- quilters to meet at the Red Cross "How did you get this informa- rooms, Friday, Dec. 13, at the usual SUMMARY OF RECENT FARM FORUM FINDiNGS The following is a summary of the Findings sent to the Ontario Farm Radio Forum Office following the broadcast- of: December 2nd, The subject of the meeting was "Do Sci- entific Advances reach the farmer?" Huron reports 34 Forums for week . of December 2nd. Prepared by Wesley Neelands, Ontario Secre- tary. Wasn't there a time, not tdo far back in the past when farmers were on the :whole, suspicious of new fan- gled methods? Whether or riot those sentiments were generally held, let it be proclaimed that today no such sentiments axe 'to be :foundany- where in the province of Ontario. Certainly they do not exist among Farm Radio Fbrum members. "How has scientific information helped you on your farm?" The Forums were asked on Dec. 2. Hard- ly a scientific advantage of the past decade is not mentioned by several Forums. Better grain and forage crops have resulted, it's acknowl edged, from better seed, better fer- tilizer and tillage practice. Second on the list Forums mentioned the improved livestock, dairy cattle and poultry improvements are the out- standing examples here. Sprays and spray calenders have given assist - tion?" We wanted to know. The hour. power of the printed word is dem- onstrated by the fact that 317 For- ums mention their chief source of scientific information is the Weekly Farm Journal. These papers, to be found in every Ontario farm home, are rural people's chief source of scientific information. As a close runner up to the Farm Press we give you that hard working friend of every fernier, the Agricultural Representative. His activities and advice earn for him unqualified and unstinted praise from Forum mem- bers. It's agreed too, that our Agri- cultural Colleges and Schools are doing a good job. Short Courses, it's felt, have contributed a great deal. to the better understanding of mod- ern technique. led in prayer. The scripture reading • "Hew could the Department of St. Luke II, 8-14 was taken by Mrs.1 Agriculture and Colleges improve .Snyder. A solo "Jesu Bambino" by, their ; methods of bringing informa- Mrs. Brown Higgins accompanied by trop to fanners?" There's a demand Mrs. Jas. Stewart at the piano, was for more speakers, more agricultur- nruch enjoyed. "The First Nowell", al films, more short courses, more was then sung and Miss Fennell gave use , radio. Pamphlets, it is felt, the topic ih the form of a Christmas' shoul -•' be more attractive. Six For- etory and proved very interesting. I ups recommend the use of the corn - Numerous Xmas gifts brought by is strip method to disseminate in- the members which had been placed i formation. More experimental farms at the Xmas tree were opened and' and experimental plots would be an displayed, later to be sent to the assistance. hospital at Gypsumville. Meeting closed by singing "0 come all ye Faithful" and by repeating the rills - nail benediction. A social hour fol- lowed and a delicious lunch was served by the social committee. MAE LANE MEETING There was a splendid attendance at the Christmas meeting of the Mae Lane Auxiliary held Tues. evening Dec. 10th with Mrs. B. Christie pro. siding. Mrs. R. Savauge opened the meeting by reading a poem "Christ- mas begins -with me". The opening hymn( "Silent Night" was sung after which Mrs. G. Johnston read the minutes of the November meeting. Splendid reports were given by the various secretaries and according to the treasurer's report we closed a very successful year. Miss Abbie Seip, Captain of Circle 3, then took charge. After singing "Hark! the herald Angels sing" Mrs. E. Close BAYFIELD Trinity Anglican Church, Bayfield. On Saturday was the scene of a I charming wedding when Lorna Pearl, • daughter of 51r. and Mrs. Walter Westlake of Bayfield was united in marriage to Merton Edward Merner, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. E. Merner, Bayfield. The church was dec- orated with pink and white chrysan- themums for the occasion, Rev, L. V. !Pocock of Hespeler officiated, The ' soloist was Miss Betty Lou Larson. who sang "l love you truly." The lovely young bride, given in marriage by her father wore a white faille taf- feta gown. Her finger tip veil was held in place with a coronet of orange blos- nolns and she carried a cascade bou- quet of white rapture roses. Her sis- ter Miss Gloria Westlake acted as her sister's bridesmaid, and was dressed in pink faille with shoulder length veil and small feather hat and bouquet of white carnations. Miss Elsie Leitch, cousin of the bride, was maid Of honor, dressed 'in pale blue taffeta with finger tip veil .and headdress of feathers and carried, white carnations bouquet. The groomsman was Ken- neth Merner, brother of the groom, and ushers were Mr. Arthur Durham of Hespeler and Mr. Grenvile Atkin - BRODHAGEN son of Bayfield. After a dinner and Mrs. Aug. Hillebr'echt has been visiting with her daughter Mrs. John Mueller and Mr. Mueller, in. Hamilton. Mrs. Don Stanch and sot Warren of Kitchener spent few days'with her parents, Mr, and Mrs. Albert Queren- gesser. Mr. and Mrs, Albert Querengesser have moved into their newly renovat- ed home next to their farm, which has now been taken over by their son Ivan Mr. Carman Mogk of Wallaceburg spent Sunday with bis parents Mr: and. Mrs. George Mogk. Mr. and Mrs. B. Kennedy, Stewart and Carol of Ailsa Craig, with Mr. and Mrs, Albert Hinz on Sunday, Farm forum was held et the home of Mr, and Mrs. Geo. & Harold Mogk on Monday evening. After a lively dis- cussion on chemistry, the recreational part of the evening was spent in play- ing euchre. The winners were Miss Aletha McMillan, Manuel Byerman, Mrs, Norman Bennewies and Russell Slroldice. The meeting will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dalton Hinz next Monday evening. Quite a number from here attended the Christmas concert at S.S. #3 Logan, on Monday evening. Mrs. Fred Herbert is the teacher there. 580 lbs. ,of used clothing for Europ- ean relief was collected at St. Peter's Lutheran. Cheroh and has been reception at the "Little Inn," Mrs. Westlake received guests in a navy blue crepe dress and blaolt hat and black accessories, and wore a corsage of white carnations. 1VIr. and Mrs. Merner left by motor for a wedding trip to Toronto and points east, the bride travelling in a powder blue crepe dress dna muskrat coat and brown accessories. They will reside in Bayfield. HURON ROAD WEST The Huron Road School Section 1: Farm Forum held their meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alpert Glazier. Discussion for the evening was "What is Chemurgy." Two very interesting contests were enjoyed by all and then lunch. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mr, and Mrs. William Holland, with every one welcome; STANLEY Mrs. Fred Watson was hostess for a tea in honor of Miss Minnie Penhale en Nov. 27 who was married Nov. 30.. About forty neighbors and friends gathered and presented tine bride elect with a lovely Kenwood blanket and address, signed on behalf of the ladies of the community by Ethel Watson and Rose Scotchmer. The afternoon was spent with contests and a, delici- shipped. bus lunch was served. ELECTION IN HENSALL Hensall's former councilors were defeated at the polls in .favor of foto new men. Results of the voting were: Robert H. Middleton, 267.; Orville Twitchell, 227; William MeTurk Brown, 195; Wiiliamn G. Parise. 152. The defeated candidates were Edward W. Fink, 104; Melvin Moi. 103; How- ard W. Hyde, 91, At the election 60.2'i of the vote was out, Alvin W Kers- lake bad previously been given an acclamation as reeve. ELECTION IN HULLETT J. Ira Rapson headed the poll in Hullett township elections on Monday to choose four council Members from six candidates. Those elected were Mr, Rapson, 354; William R. Jewitt, 336; William J. Dale, 297; Leslie Reid 285. Defeated candidates were George C. Brown, 239, and Arthur Clark, 192. The reeve, John W. Armstrong, et Londesboro, had previously been re- elected by acclamation. VARNA Mr. and Mrs. Webber and fancily of Usborne were Sunday guests at the home of the former's brother Mr, and Mrs, Orvall Webber and family, Mrs, Eliza Smith, a much respected resident ,el the village for almost 30 years, has • disposed of her property and moved her effects to London on Tuesday. Our busy miller Mr, J. Alelington has purchased the estate of the late Thomas Dennison, and Mr. and Mrs. Aldington moved to their new hone Monday. Mrs. Brdadfoot and son James, of Parr line, were guests at the home of Mrs. M. G. Beatty and Miss Mossop. Mrs. Frank Grieve and little son, of Seaforth, after spending some weeks with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. Elliott, returned to Seaforth Sunday. Mrs. Gertrude Reid, a lifelong resid- ent of Stanley has proved to Bruce - field. She will be missed 111 her old community. The best wishes of her Many friends go with Mrs. Reid. School entertainments are coming fast and thick, and the kiddies are looking 'forward tq a merry -making time. Our village stores present a pleas- ant front & have you deposited Your lst prize in the bean box in Sgper's window; watch me walk off with that nice basket. rand Miss Mr. and Mi rs. V hner Reid Mona attended the wedding last week of Eduili Merlin, eldest' daughter Dr. Harvey and Mrs. Reid, of Toronto. Mr. and Mrs: M. Elliott attended the funeral of the latter's cousin, Mrs. Morison, of Walton. HENSALL Young People's Society of Carmel Presbyterian Church had as their guest speaker Rev. R. H. Williams of First Presbyterian Church, Seaforth, ou Monday evening, A social hour followed and refreshments served. $1 a year Dresser Ser Complete to Gift Chest 0. Locket and Chain $6.00 Ladies Birthstone Rings $5.00 Dresser Set Complete in Gift Chest 59.00 FRED. S. SAVAUGE Jeweler & Optometrist THE GIFT SHOP Phone 194 Res. 10 BRUCEFIELD Mrs, Jas. Thompson left last week for a visit with relatives and friends in the West. Mrs. Griffith and son Larry of Niagara, -have been recent guests at the home'. of Mrs. Griffith's sister, and family, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar The Christmas meeting of the Kip - splendid Christmas concert pen East Woman's Institute is to be was presented by the boys and girls held at the home of Mrs. W. Work - of S.S. No. 3, Tuckersmith, last man on Wednesday, Dec. 18th at Thursday night. Rev. E. R. Stanway 2;15. Roll call isto be a gift or two to be sent to the Children was chairman while the boys and 's War girls did their parrs well. Credit is Memorial Hospital. There will be an due to their teacher Mrs, •Campbell exchange of gifts by the members. and their music instructor, Mr. Sam Santa will be there. Collection will 'Rennie. go to Woodeden hospital. Everyone The W M.S,. held their Christmas welcome, specially the little folks. candle hght --service on Tuesday afernoon. The president Miss Bowey presided. Meeting was opened with silent prayer followed by prayer by the president, who also read our Moderator, Rev. T. W. Jones' Christmas message; An Indian carol "Let us go and worship Jesus" was sung. The nominating committee presented the following slate of of- ficers for 1947. Hon. pres„ Mrs. A. Mustard Sr., past pres., Miss E. Bowey; pres., Mrs. H. Dalrymple; 1st vice. pres., Mrs. C. Haugh; 2nd vice pres., Mrs. W. Scott; rec. sec'y, Mrs. T. Baird; tree-,. Mrs. H. Aiken - head: cov. sec'y, Mrs. W. Moffat; Christian Stewardship sec'y, Mrs, R. Scott; expense fund treas., Mrs. J. Horton; community friendship sec y, Mrs. A. Caldwell and Mrs. E. Stan- way; 'supply sec'y Misi M. Swan, Mrs. L. Hill and Miss M. .McIntosh; Literature sec., Mrs. G. Anderson missionary monthly sec'y, Mrs. A. McQueen; associate helpers sec'y, Mrs. R. Allan; temperance sec',, Mrs. M. Stevens; baby band supt., Mrs, J. Thomason; mission band supt. Mrs. F. Boyce; pianists, Mrs. A. Johnston and Miss M. McQueen. After the business Mrs; Dalrymple took the chair for the candle Light service. A poem was read, hymn "0 little town of Bethlehem" was sung, scrinture reading• Isaiah 9: .2-7 was read and hymns "Come Thou long exnoctei Jesus" was read as a prayer. Those taking the Indian wo- men's nart were Mr's. H. Aikenhead, Mrs. W. Scott, Mrs. ,T. I-Torton and Miss M. Swan. Hymn "It came upon the midnight clear".was sung. parts for the Canadian women were tak- en by Mrs. R. Scott, Mrs, A. Mc- Queen, Mrs. C. Haugh anti Mrs. T. Baird. After prayer by Mrs. Scott, hymn "The first Nowell" was sung, offering was given, Mrs. Dalrymple read the dedication and closed the meeting with hymn. "Joy to the world". KIPPEN EAST • HENSALL Organist Honored — Following the regular choir re- hearsal at the Hensall United Church on Friday evening the members were invited to the home of Mr. and Mrs, G. M. Drysdale, where Miss Greta Lammie, ATOM, organist, was the honored guest. During the social hour Mr. Cornelius Cook presented Miss Laramie with an electric tea kettle. and Miss Gladys Luker read the oc- companying a.cldress. Miss Laramie, although • coinpletely taken by sur- prise, expressed her sincere thanks. Mr. S. G. Rennie, choir leader, gave a short address and vote of thanks to all who arranged the presentation. Rev. Sanderson also spoke briefly. 'Tire Hermit Baseball team and of- ficials enjoyed the delicious banquet at the New Commercial Hotel on Friday evening. Following the banquet :Mr. E. L, Mickie, manager of the local tear. spoke; also Mr. David Wilson of Seaforth. past President of the League, gave a. short address. Mr. Stanley Tudor presented the Iluron- Perth eup to the Hensall Baseball teann. The Hensel). Public school will hold their annual Christmas concert in the Town Hall. Heiman, Thursday even- ing, Dec. 19th, commencing at 7,36.. • _DUBLIN Miss Marion and Joseph Meagher and Miss Joan Hamilton, London, with Mr. and Mrs. John Meagher. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stapleton, Galt, with Mr. and Mrs. William Stapleton. Mr. and Mrs, Daniel Burns in London.