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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1947-03-20, Page 4i THE SEAFORTH NEWS WALTON The St, Patrick's cin cert which' was to la, have been held in the United Church basement March 13thr, ,will be held March 26th. • Miss Edith T-hu'kwell spent the week end in the village. The villagers were much surprised when the Colgate-Palmolive l c e t Co. traveller coiled, tr000111ntg by aero- plane. THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 1947 LONDESBORO' \It pow_ Yui ;61111 I: Rnoiti .she 11'0,4c and rl , <' Ittis et her nartgh- tc. .wars. \Vii. \vials. ('1111n Mr. Kohl. Townseed is visiting his sister, Mrs H. Pu11110 5bd his bro- ther V. 'Townsend, in Tiiroril0. Miss Marl 1011eit Pirst is 0111 again tutor au alteclt of chu.ken pox. Mrs, lc', Wood' visited at the home 61 lu:r sister. Mrs. ;las. Roberton, aie W110 OWNS The typical owner is a woman. She lives in Canada and she owns slightly more than ten shares inthe business. Atthe end of 1946 there were 28,840 owners—a record total. Ninety-five out of every hundred live in Canada. They come from all walks of life, from every Province, and own more than three-quarters of all the shares of stock. Today, after sixty-seven years of service, more of the Bell Telephone Company of Canada is owned by Canadians than at any time in its history. THE BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY OF CANADA Owned by Canadians and operated by Canadians to provide the hest telephone service at the lowest cost harm, on 'Friday. Mr., Frank Vineland, Clinton, visited his parents, Mr. and Mts John Flag - laud on slidA y Miss E. Mains is visiting with,her sister, Mr. and ir'Irs. C. Troops. Chicago. Major General E.' Dewar and r.Mrs. Dewar Ottawa, are visiting with. Mrs. Dewar's mother, Mars; E. Lyon, and sister, Mrs. 0,.Watson. Mrs, Lyon has been quite ill but : is somewhat improved, Miss 'Bina Kirk had the misfortune to fall on Monday on the ice. The re- sult is a broken wrist. on the right. arm. We wish her -a speedy and corn plete recovery. Miss Elva Gorier, Loudon, spent Clio 'Week end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs, W. G6vier: MIr. W. Ciunpbell who has been: on the sick list, is able to be out. again.. Mr.and Mrs, Bill 'Riley, Goderieh, spent. Sunday with the lady's 'Mother, Mrs, C. Watson and gr'andittother, Mrs. E. .Lyon. It does not 1001: much like spring here at present. The only sign is, we do hear a crow once in a while, and we have once again a road through atter being shut off froru -the outside world from Feb. '26 until- March 1.1., with no train or mail service, as well as no bread, meat, nrillt or yeast -cake and other articles. Now the pavement is as in summer tune while the banks on each side are piled eight to 10 feet high like stone walls. Those who live on the concessions and have to use sleighs, are in great difficulty in haul - Ing their chop to the mill, etc, having to go through 'fields, as the highway is bare. Some farmers have tunnels t0 go through to get to their• barn, and still in use. Anyone wishing to see one, go to the Moire of W. E. Manning 011 the 10tH con., ;Elullett. one-half mile west of Londesboro. Londesboro has street lights, but for the past month, the Hydro is on in the clay time, and at night we arc in darkness. Surely something could or should be done to regulate the light system a little better than this— let's hope. TUCKERSMITH All enjoyable evening wits spout on Moult 11 when about forty friends and ueiehbor1 gathered 01. the holut et' Mir. and Mrs. Carl McClineley The guests of honour were Mr, and Mrs. Mervin Hodgert who are leaving shortly for their 110W home neat Brodhagen. They were the recipients of n beautiful table lirncp and a box or groceries, the presentation tieing made by Mrs, Ross Broadfoot. and the address read by Mrs. Bob- Rlgie. Mr. Hodgert replied. expressing 'their thanks. Progressive euchre was play- ed. Mrs. Roy ('onsite and SIr. Bob Hayman capturing the prizes for high lady and man, respectively, and Mrs. Inc McLellan a special prize for lone hands. A plentiful lurch brought this most pleasant evening to a close. VETERANS' Business and Professional LOANS up to $3,o00 ANEW Dominion Governtnent Act provides that war veterans, resident in Canada and entitled to War Service Grants, may borrow up to $3,000, on long terms, at reasonable interest rates, for business and professional purposes, as follows: The purchase of a business or of an interest in a business. The purchase or repair of instruments, tools, machinery or other equipment to be used in a 'profession, trade or business. The construction, 'repair or alteration of a building used or to be used in carrying on a profession, trade or business. This Bank is authorized to make these Veterans' Loans, and our Managers will be glad to give helpful advice and assistance to all entitled to such loans. Veterans may freely consult our Managers — many of them veterans themselves — as to how they can conveniently borrow for business and professional purposes. THE CANAD BANK OF COMMEROE 100-47 ST. COLUMBAN Mrs. Patrick Flannery well known resident of St, Col- umban distriet tor. Many years, Mrs. Patrick Flannery, 50 '•Wellington St., Stratford, died in the Stratford Gen - oral. Hospital, She had been in poor health for several years, and had suf- fered a stroke shortly before her death. 'Born in Tuokersnith 72 years ago, she was the former Miss Helena. Williams, adaughter of the late Mr,' and Mrs. lVrichael- Wihialns, 'It was 46 year's ago on Feb, 12 that she and Mr. Flannery were married Following their marriage they farmed at St, Columban for 40 years and moved to Stratford following their retirement six years ago.' Mrs. Flannery was a faithful nieniber of St. Joseph's Church, and was alse a menthol of the Catholic Women's, League and the: Society 0f the Propagation of the 120111n. Surviving are her husband: .a son John, of Preston; four daughters, Mrs. William- Maloney, McKillop; Mrs.. Clarence Lorentz, -St. "Clements; Mrs, Joseph O'Connor, Toronto; Miss Cath- erine; at home; two brothers, Patrick l\ illiariis, Hibbert Township, and Dan- iel, Detroit, and ,a sister; Mrs, John McGivth, Dublin, ale() survive. There are 11 grandchildren. The funeral took place from the Gingras Funeral Home, 20 Caledonia St., Stratford, on Feb. 2811), thence to St. Joseph's Church for High Mass of Requiem at 9.30 o'clock. TenrPorary entombment took place in Avondale chapel and burial will take place in St. Columban cemetery at a later date. Pall -bearers were, Frank McQuaid, 7, Leonard, N. R. Horne, J, O'Reilley, J. Cloney, EI, Weiss. Numerous spiritual and floral offerings were received. LOGAN Logan Council — Logan Council met at the Tolerrshim Hall on Manch 14th at 1 p.m., all members beteg presertl, The Reeve presided. Minutes read and signed. (:orrespondenee read. A resolution was passed to pay M Heileman -tit $2 Per hour for use of tractor- in snow plowing. Engineer's report on Cam emit Drain was read and adopted, Bill No. 426 was introduced and read and provisionally adopted. Const of Re vision on Cameron Drain will be held April 71h at 3 p.m. (Clerk instructed to apply to CLM.B. for authority to pass 03111 420. Tenders to be milled for :April 711) at 7.155 oclock, contract awarded to be subject to any appeals. Council authorized the payment 1,,f 1 mill on High School Area assessment. $2,7911. Coune1l authorized the udver- t.isentent for crushing. hauling on township roads of approximately 7.5110 cel. yds, or gravel, tenders to be opened April 7th at 4 p.m.; a marked cheque o1 11700 to accompany any tender to be considered. Procedure By -Law No. 310 was amended by by- law 427. Dillon Drain By -Law No. 421 was finally passed. Road Superintend- ent was authorized to hire MI. 11. Bates or Sarnia to open roads with cater - Piller power. H. W. Diegel presented the audit report showing assets over liabilities at Dec, 31st, 1946. of $15,- 925.60, 15;925.60, and was Dahl the sum of $76 for same. H. W. Diegel also presented audit report en the Public Schools within the Municipality. and was paid the stun of $7 each for eleven school audits and $10 for Monhton school audit. 150 audit reports lo be printed. Road accounts were paid to total or unts Melo& ing gl drainage expense and and eneral oHigh School to total of $3,480.79. Reeve F. W. Ahrens read a letter from Ormond illcDougald in which it was cherged that Logan officials collect taxes froth both ocher and tenant. Mira Ed. J. Wood was asked if he sent out tax notices to both the owner and tenant in this particular case, and hie reply was that he sent the tax bill to the owner and not to the Lenart—,Tobi A. Rudolph, Clerk. CONSTANCE Meeting of W, M. S opened With Mrs. Dexter in the clean. Hymn 86. Mrs. Wnl. Britton led in prayer. Busi- ness was discussed. Th nl you notes were read. It was decided to have time Easter meeting on Good Friday. Sang hymn Take Time to Be Holy." Mrs. Erne.t Adams took the chair for the program. Mrs. Peter Lindsay led hi prayer. MA's. Robe. Grimoldby- sang a solo. accompanying herself on the guitar. Mrs. Adams gave a poem "He Leadeth Me." firs. Mellwain very - ably gave the study book on Africa. Mrs. Lorne Lawson read Mlatth. 10: 5-9. Mr's. Frank Montgomery. Jars, Britton and Mrs. Meliwaiu sang "Sweet Hour of Prayer." Mrs. Dex- ter gave a temperance reacting. Hymn 1811 was sung. Mrs, Adams rinsed with ,prayer. WALTON The regular monthly meeting of Walton W.M.S. was held In the base- ment of the church with a fair attend- anoe. The roll call was answered by "My Favorite Verse of Scripture." The secretary's and treasurer's re- ports were read and adopted. The W.M.S. was pleased to learn that it had passed its allocation. Plans were made to invite Rev. N. Cronheilm to a special meeting fn. April. Mrs. H. Xirizbv took charge of the program toy the day and discussed "The Church in India." She told of the vapid growth of the church in India but mentioned the fact that over five million Indians have never even heard of the Christian faith. The In- dians who become Christians dedicate their Homes to Christ at a special ser- vice in their churches. At this service a lamp is lighted for each home and a member of the home comes forward, accepts his own 1Lunp, and repeats: Christ is the Light of the world, Christ is the Light of the hone, Christ is the Light to our life. The meeting. closed with prayer and the benedic• tory hymn, "Lord Dismiss Us with Thy Blessing."' ..,,Yb E1''TRL' REGEEIN T � _ Seaforth THURS. FRI. SAT. NOW PLAYING DOUBLE FEATURE • "THE WALLS CAME TUMBLING DOWN" with Lee Bowrnan'and Marguerite .Chapman • A plot, in. which a New York colunnist attempts to milt down m flip. murderer of a priest close to his heart—Smartly turned opt meioih'ama AND "THE TWO-FISTED STRANGER" Mon. Tues. Wed. "THE, KILLERS" Adult Entertainment with. Edmond O'Brien — Ave Gardner — Albert Dekker An insurance u'ance investigator, while checking a, $2500 claim, 1'110:1 into evidence that leads to a $200,000 payroll robbery. — Miklos ltosza's musical score plays an important part ie the picture's success NEXT THUR, FRI. SAT. - "Crack - Up" with Pat O'Brien — Claire Trevor" Herbert Marshall A plot by a Museum's Board or Directors to prevent the discovery of the theft of two masterpieces. ' Sufficiently Suspenseful to- claim the interest of most movie -fans.' COMING - "White Tie And Tails" with Dan Duryea - Ella Raines —• William Bendix ST. COLUMBAN The death occurred et his resi- dence. Lot 13, Con. 1, McKillop township, about 7:45 p.in.on Satur- urday, March the loth, 0£ James C. O'Sullivan after an "illness of some months, hr his 70th year, Seines Christopher O'Sullivan was a life -Long resident of the community, having been born Dec. 26, 1878, on the farm which he occupied during his life time. He served as a sopar- ate school trustee fora number of years and also as township assess)i' for nine years. He took a keen inter- est in sports and he was a menroer of the Dublin football team in his younger years. He .was Member of the Holy Name Society and had al - Nays taken an active part in the church and community affairs. Be- sides his wife, the' former Teresa Gallagher, to whom he was married on Nov. 27, 1906, at Dublin, he leaves to mourn his loss a large fam- ily of devoted sons and daughters. Also surviving are four- sisters and one brother. The funeral took place from his late residence to St. Columban Church on Sunday morning, March 18th a11(1 thence to St. Columban's cemetery rot interment. Requiem High Mass being celebrated by a nephew of the deceased. Rev Ellywin Morris of Simcoe, also present in the sanctuary were Rev. Fr. 0 Drowski, P.P., and Rev. Thos. Mc- Quaid. The pallbearers were John Devereaux, Joseph Guilin, Angus Kennedy, Albert Cronin, John Mc- Iver and Joseph Roach. Those from a distance attending the funeral of the late Mr. Janes 0'- Sullivan were: Rei'. Ellywin Mortis,' Shncoe, Mr. and Mrs. Jack McCon- nell, Mrs. Mona Ray, all of Toronto.I Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Moylan ands daughter Denise, Mrs. Hubert Miller, all of Waterloo. Dr. and Mrs. Frank. Stapleton of Galt, Mr. and Mrs. J'oe Brown and son Gerald of Stratford Mr. and Mrs Peter 'White, Mrs. Geo. White and Mrs. M. Nichols, all of Kinkora. Mrs Kate Sweeney and son Frank, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Ban- non and sol Vincent, all of Strat- ford. Mrs. Agnes Wild and son John of Bayfield. Mrs. Joseph Wild and Vera of Clinton, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Johnston of Wilton Grove, Mr. and Mrs. Edmund O'Hearn and Edward O'Sullivan of Dorchester, Mr. and iiJ,'s Harold Glazier and son Daniel, Springbank Drive, London, Misses Mal, and Agnes O'Sullivan, Lon- don, D'Iiss Dolores O'Sullivan of the Loretto Academy, Stratford. FOR SALE A pair of year-old cattle. Penhale, Bayfild. FOR SALE All pints of 11, 28 Clue% Cluecar intend- ing 4 ties, tube-, wheels. and Ixles, battery, r(e, Manic Gh'IJu, St. Col. turban. Harold 7 .. nd-SEtos►. For the Money You Need ,When You Need It See HOUSEHOLD FINANCE You may burrow from $20 to $1000 without endorsers at Household Finance,: and you may take 12 or 15 months to repay. Or even 20 or 24 months on loans of larger amounts. Household loans are arranged promptly, with no delay. Just decide holy much money you need and how long you want to take to repay. Phone first, then conte in. Your money can be ready the same day you apply. 29 Downie 51., cornea Albert Royal Bank Building Phone 255 STRATFORD,' ONT. 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