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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1947-04-10, Page 1The Seaforth News HURON COUNTY'S LEADING NEWSPAPER WHOLE- SERIES, VOL. 70. No. 15 SEA9ORTI-3, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 1947 .1 a year OBSERVES 84TH 'BIRTHDAY Mr. William Murray ob- served his 84th birthday quietly at his home in Eg- mondville on Wednesday of this week. Me, Murray carries his years lightly and is still active and In good health. Mr. Murray, who came here last year from Dauphin, Man.. is a native of Tuckei•smit.h, and recently published an interesting history of the Murray family, entitled "William Murray 1829-1913 and Descendants," ANNOUNCEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Carl Houston, Stan- ley Township, wish to announce the engagement of their youngest slaughter Madge Ruth to Vernon Wesley Desch, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. David Oescls of Blake. The marriage to take place quietly Apr. 15. elle cbah,, .S.S0112:FUEL FOR 'SO CID 'COMPORT E. L. BOX PHONE 43 Northside United Church Rev. H. V. Workman, Minister 10 a.m., Sunday School. 11 a.m., "Life and Immortality" 7 p.m., "Paul's prayer for Thes- salonian Christians". Welcome to these services. • Anglican April 13th. First Sunday after Easter. ' St. Thomas', Seaforth. 10 a.m., Sunday School. Morning Prayer, " The Sinner's Triumph". 7 p.m., Evening Prayer, "Em- :naus and Peace" St. Mary's, Dublin. 2:30 Sunday School. 8 Church Service, "The Sinner's Triumph". The Rector, IRev, C. P. L. Gilbert, at all services. Egmondville United Church Rev. A. W. Gardiner, B.A., B.D, 10 a.m.. Sunday School. 11 a,m•, "Our Temporary Resi- 7 p.m., 'The Spirit of the blaster". LOGAN The Logan Council met at the town- shil, hall on Alnll 7th, at 1 p,nr„ all menmibers being present. Reeve F. \V. Ahrens presided.. The minutes react end 'signed, correspondence read, A 'esolution was passed, cnuiicil deeid- .ng that all men who assisted by shovelling to open toads he paid for actual ]yours worked. Road foremen to supply the time to the Road Supt. Council formed into Court of Revision on Cameron Drain and Branch, the appeal on Lot 1, _Cot. 9, being allow ed. acreage reduced to 92 acres and assessment reduced by $10; Court of Revision was then closed. By-law No, 426 finally passed. One tender was re. ceived and contract awarded to Rob- ert Nicholson for the stun of $2,307.90, work to commence as soon as condi- tions permit (dragline dredge). WTm. F. Dalhng, chairman of the 'Board of Health, gave the report of the board for year 1946. Total cost thereof was 9225.36. Population 2,162. Five live births. 1 still -birth, 13 deaths from other sources. Measles 14 ,eases', mumps 46, pneumonia 1, poliomyelitis 1. scarlet fever 1, septic sore 'throat 3. whooping cough 2, reported, Child- ren treated for diphtheria 30, scarlet fever 42, smallpox 29, whooping cough 13. School health services: 346 children received health super- vision visits. 18 school children were found to have defects other than teeth. A vote of thanks was given the chairman of the local board of health. Tenders opened for crushing and haul- ing gravel, 3 tenders considered and the tender of Alex Hartung was ac- cepted at 60e per cu. yard, fiat rate. Tax collector was pa:icl balance Inc hint as collector, 960. A further audit by H. W. Diegel was accepted, being Union SS. #1, Hibbert, and his fee of $Sordered paid. W. R. Snaith, of Lon- dore 'spoke to Council on soil erosion and.the proposed work to be done to prevent further large flooding. Roacl expenditures accounts presented and ordered paid total $8,492. General ac- counts prresented and ordered paid, total of 9191.98. Couecil adjourned to meet in regular session May 51:11, at 1 p.m.—john A. Rudolph, Clerk. The steel bride CM Con. 6.7, Lot 21, Logan, hangs precariously with one corner resting on the lee. .Considerable damage has been done to the roads by the recent flood. THANKOFFERING MEETING The Easter thankoffering meet - Mg of the Alert Mission Band of Northside United Church was held on Tuesday, April lst, after school. The Pres. Blanche Westcott conduct- ed the meeting. The opening hymn was "Tell me the story of Jesus" followed by prayer by Jean Snell. The scripture lesson, the 23rd Psalm was read by Patsy Hawkins, The Sec'y Gwen Christie read the min- utes. The roll call was answered by 34 members. This was followed by a chorus by the children "Jesus loves me", Mrs. Bradshaw then welcomed the mothers and visitors who were the guests of the Mission Band. Mrs. Lawson, who was the guest speaker for the occasion told a most interest- ing story of the life of Dr. Albert Sweitzer, Missionary to Africa. which everyone enjoyed. Jean Snell moved a vote of thanks to Mrs. Law- son which was seconded by Marion Chamberlain. This was followed by a program by the ohildren of the Mission Band. Vocal trio by Jean Snell, Gwen Christie and Marion Chamberlain; solo by Alice Christie; trio by Betty Lou Goudie, Helen McGonigle and Barbara Boshart; duet by Linda Loiselle and Judy 'Boshart; recitation by Billy Scott; duet by Marie Hunt and Joan Haw- kins; piano 'solo by Gwen , Christie; duet by Carol and Maurice Loiselle; piano and vocal solo by Marion Chamberlain; recitation by Maurice Loiselle; piano solo, Jean Snell; reading by Ted Savauge. The dos- ing hymn was "God sees the little Sparrow fall". The Mission Band Benediction was repeated. Lunch was served and a social time was en- joyed. LADIES' GUILD MEETS On Tuesday of this weelc the Ladies' Guild of St. Thomas' Church held their regular meeting in the I'art.h Hall. In the absence of the President, the meeting was in charge of Mrs. H. Colbert, the vice- pres., who led in prayers for the pa'•ish and the Lordl's prayer in uni- son. Fourteen members answered the roll call and Mrs. Scarlett read the scripture lesson from St. Luke 4: 24-36. All reports were received and several items discussed to be dealt with the next meeting which will be a social one at the Rectory on May 13th. After the offertory Was dedicated, Mrs. C. F. Gilbert closed the meeting with prayer. Mrs.. Scarlett conducted a contest and Mrs. Higgins contributed two solos which were much appreciated. Refreshments were served and a social hour enjoyed by the menthes. NORTH SIDE W. A. Group 2 of W.A. of Northside United Church met in the basement of the church on Monday evening, April 7th. The meeting opened by' Mrs. J. M. Scott reading a poem,' After singing "There is 'a green hill far away" Mrs. R. Savauge led in prayer. The minutes of previous meetings were read by seep Laura Mole. The roll was called and the business period followed. Mrs. John Thompson was the guest speaker and described their trip through the States this winter. Leaving here the middle of February and return-; ing in March they travelled 'via De- troit through the States of Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky. Missouri as far west as Silana, Kansas. Places of in-' terest visited by Mr..and Mrs..Thom-� pson were Independence, home of, late Pres. Roosevelt, also • horse of late Pres, Lincoln in Springfield, 111.1 During their visit at Salina they had the privilege of attending several church services, also meetings of, young married eomple groups and enjoyed them very much. The clos- ing hymn "Stand Up Stand Up, for Jesus" was sunny and the meeting closed by repeating Mizpah Benedic- tion. An Easter bonnet contest was then conducted by Mrs. J. M. Scott. The melt original hat was won by; Miss Olive Blake, the Prize being an; Easter basket. Lunch was served by; social .committee and a social hour followed. BRIDGE WRECKED BY ICE ON RAMPAGE Huron County escaped the wide- spread flood damage over the week end experienced in the southern counties, and yet the swollen streams caused some trouble and considerable inconvenience. The bridge on the second conces- sion of Tuckersmith, 3% miles west of Bgmondville,'known as Br'oadfoot's bridge, was swept off its piers by floating ice, and is lying in the river badly twisted. This bridge served east -west and north -south roads meet- ing at this point on the Bayfield river. It is expected a temporary bridge will soon' permit traffic . to MSS. The C.N.R. trestle across the Bay- field river just south of Clinton, was also damaged by the ice and trains were unable to reach Clinton from London. Passengers are carried by bus between Brucefield and Clinton. Low lying area in the vicinity of the flooded streams were under water during the week end. CREAM PRODUCERS MEET AT LIBRARY A meeting of the Huron County Cream Producers was held in the Seaforth Library Tuesday night to discuss the cream producers market- ing scheme, outlined in the farm pro- ducts marketing uct. Jerry Doerr was in the chair. Russell Bolton, McKillop, president of the Iluron Federation. 'gave an interesting talk on the mar- keting scheme, stressing the valve of the creamery industry to the province. 'He said, that although most producers are in favor of the scheme, the vote may not carry because of lack of int- erest, and that a continued interest is necessary to make such a Mali last. LeRoy Brown, agricultural repres- entative, explained the special proced- ure of voting. The meeting ended with We secret balloting, and informal dis- cussion on some of the problems con- fronting dairymen today, such as the oleomargarine question. Attendance at the meeting was small SYNODICAL SOCIETY OF W.M.S. TO MEET The first meeting of the Hamil- ton and London Synodical Society of the Women's Missionary Society .(W.D.) of the Presbyterian Church in Canada will be held in Knox Church, Stratford, April 14-16. The election and installation of Officers will take place Tuesday morning followed by a Round Table Confer- ence led by Miss Frieda Matthews, Toronto, general field secretary. Tuesday afternoon Mrs. A.' E. Coombs, Missionary on furlough from India, will be the guest speak- er. In the evening Rev. W. Scott Duncan, St. Marys, will speak, and the speaker at the closing session Wednesday afternoon will be Mrs. A. R. McMurrich, Toronto. a past president of the Dominion Council of the W.M.S. i HOSPITAL AID WILL MEET The women's Hospital Aid to I Scott Memorial Hospital will hold their regular meeting on Thurs. Aril 17th at 3 p.m. in the nurses residence. MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION The Seaforth and District Minist- erial Association will hold its regu- lar meeting on Monday, April 14th et 2 p.m, at the Manse of First Presbyterian Church. The paper will be presented by Rev. W. J. Patton. LONDESBORO . Mrs. Wm. Lyon returned home •on Friday last- having spent the winter at the home of her daughter Mrs, .Jack IVIor•oso, Hamilton. Mr. Don Napier of Virginia spent the Easter holidays at the home of Mr, Bert Brundson. Miss Mary Grainger, Toronto, is visiting with h'er sister Mrs. Geo. Cowan and the Peckett fancily. Mr. Howard Brandon, Clinton, visited with his mother on Easter Sunday. Miss Beth Govier, Goderich and Elva Govier, London, and Mr. and Mrs, Spence Hamm, Guelph, spent the weekend with their parents Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Govier. Miss Fern Watson, London, .with 1rer mother. Mrs. Nellie Watson. Miss Margaret Tamblyn, Lon- don spent the weekend holiday with her parents Mr, and Mrs. Frank Tamblyn, Mr. and Mrs. Ab Shaddiek, Clin- ton, with Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Fair - service. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Breen, London and Miss Pearl Griffiths were East- er visitors with' their parents Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Griffiths, Miss Dorothy Little, Toronto, at the home of her mother, Mrs, Robt. Townsend. Owing to road conditions the Easter Service held in the United Church was not as large as usual, The .service throughout was in keep- ing of Easter. It being a joint ser- vice with' the Sunday school, the scholars tool: part. Murray Lyon read the scripture lesson, Lois Wood gave a very suitable Easter story, four young girls took up,the offer- ing. The pastor, Rev. A. Penman, spoke on the Resurrection. The choir rendered special music., ' Sunday evening the Mission Band held their Easter Thankoffering meeting, a good program was given by the children. Mrs. W. Govier is spending a few clays in Goderich this week JOHN C. GRIEG DIES HERE ON TUESDAY The death occurred at his resi- dence on Goderich street on Tues- day. April Sib. of John C. Greig, after a lingering illness. Mr. Greig was a former well known Seaforth business man, having been a clothing merohant for many years and was also a former. Mayor of Seaforth. Bern at Pickering, Ont., he re- ceived his education at that place, Corning to this district in 1892. On Sept. 4th, 1895, he was married to Miss Minnie V. Acheson, who sut•- vivds, together with one daughter, Mrs. Urban D. Clark, of Sarnia, three grandsons, Ian and David Clark, John Edgar Greig, and two grandaughters. Evelyn Ann Clark and Lillian Greig. A son, Dr. Wil- liam A. Greig, died in the Second World War. Mr. Greig is also sur- vived by two sisters, .Mrs. Thomas. Jackson and Mrs. James Jackson, of Toronto. Mr. Greig had been Divi- sion Court Clerk in Seaforth for thirty years. He was active in crick- et in his early years and in golf lat- terly. The late Mr. Greig was a Pres- byterian and a' member of the Ma- sonic Lodge. The funeral will take place on Thursday afternoon at 2 p.m., Rev. R. H. Williams officiating, inter- ment in Maitlandbank cemetery.. The pallbearers will be, honorary, Messrs. Mullen, Savauge, McLean, Chamberlain, Willis, Reid. Active. Messrs. Southgate, McKellar, Stew- art, 'Boswell, Keating, D. L. Reid. KIPPEN The W.M.S. of the United Church held their March meeting' Wed., afternoon, March 1.9th at the home of Mrs. Emerson Kyle with a good attendance. Mrs. Arnold Gackstetter presided and opened the meeting with the theme. Hymn 86 was then sung. Mrs. Robt. Elgie read the scripture and Mrs. W. Mellis led in prayer. There was a short business discussion at which the supply sec.. Mrs. Herbert Jones, informed the group that two boy's sweaters were requested. An invitation from the Hensall Auxiliary to attend their birthday meeting', was accepted. Mrs Workman read a letter received quite some time ago from the late :NIrs. J. C. Bell. Mrs. Hinton had charge of the topic assisted by Mrs. John Sinclair from the study book on Tndia. Mrs. H. Jones and Mrs. A. Gackstetter favored with a duet, "Have Thine Own Way, Lord." Mrs. Gackstetter pronounced the bene- diction. Lunch was served by Circle No. 1. Easter ]dikes and other spring flowers adorned the altar of St. An- drew's United Church here on Sun- day morning for the special Easter services. There was a large atten- dance to hear their own minister, Rev. Albert Hinton after a year's absence. Mt. Hinton stated l•.aster was a time of gladness and said that this was the happiest Easter be had had, and expressed -special thanks to his congregation for their kind ness and patience during those long Months. Be delivered a very fine Easter message. Special music was furnished by the choir. Dr. James Jarrott of New York is visiting his mother, Mrs. I. Tarrott Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Beattie and Karen, Wingham, are visiting Mt. and AM's. Robt. McBride. Recent vistors -with Mr. and .\'Ir A. Gackstetter were Miss Doris Fer- guson and Mrs. A. Ashworth of Ild- orton, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon West - .lake, Sandra and Ronald of Bay- field and Mr, Edward Gackstetter of Dashwood. Miss Isabella Alexander of Toe - onto and Mrs. Cecil Dining of Lon- don spent Easter with their parents Mr. and Mrs, W. Alexander, Mrs. Keith Colborne and children spent Easter with. Mr. and Mrs. J. Day man. Mr- Donald Horsey of Ridgeway is spending a few weeks at the home of his cousin, Mr. and Mrs A. Gack- stetter. We are sorry to report Mr. Het bent Jones is at present in Victoria Hospital. in London. We wish him a speedy recovery. VARNA Mr. Floyd McAsh of Toronto with Ash. Mr. and Mrs. Carter and little daughter of London,' Mr. and Mrs Wolper and family of Exeter, Mr, and Mrs. H. Chutes. and little dates - liter of Harriston at the Chuter horse. Mr. Alvin Elliott of Brantford at the Elliott home, Mrs. Kruger and son of Zurich spent Good Friday with Mr. and Mrs. Ings. Mr. Elliott Chuter of London, spending Easter holidays in the vil- I cWorthy 6ribute.. %re, 11250 She 1)111 admire Adorne pendant your good taste if and chain. Gold you choose this en- filled twa r.el gagententring finish and 1,to,n set. LOCKETS Popular heart de- sign in 0 sterling 46 silver locket rat ex- ouisite beauty. SAYAUGES Jeweller and Optometrist Opposite Post Office, Seaforth 0` • HENSALL devotional was taken .by Mrs. R. A. Brook. the scripture St. Mark 14, ,Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Elder and 33-39 followed by prayer by Mrs. E. son Kenneth of Hamilton spent the Geiger. The minutes of the previous weekend with their parents Mr. and meeting were read .and adopted. The Mrs. John Passmore and Mr. John business followed. Mrs, C. Cook April 24th. The visiting committee r. was appointed delegate to the Pres - it'. and Mrs. Lester Fisher and byterial to be held in Exeter on faEldemily of Windsor spent the Easter holiday with the former's parents reported 19 calls made on sick and Mr. and Mrs. John Fisher. shut-ins. The roll call was answered Miss Martha Heldman was a ,by 14 mnemnbers. Mrs. Hedden sang weekend visitor with her parents in a solo entitled "Broken Heart".. Zurich• Miss Consitt gave an address. on lir. and Mrs. Don Evans and lit- India from the study book showing tic son of Waterloo spent the Easter how Christianity has educated the holidays with Mrs. Evans parents people and especially the women, lir. e Mr. Maren. that women are given a privilege to bit'. sirCareys. JRoy. nY. of aclOsgoocle Hall, vote, and that there are more wo- To'onto, spent Easter at his home men in business than men in India here. according to the population. The of- bir. and Mrs.- Allen Davidson of feting was taken and the ineetiug Sarnia visited on Sunday with their cd by singing "When I Survey Parents Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Daviel- the. Wondrous Cross" and t -he brtte- son incl Mt'. and Mrs. Orville dloseiction, Twitchell. 31r. and :12tt, .john D,u 'all and :Miss Barbara Michie visited with dans iter retuned to Ingersoll efter relatves in Georgetown over the spenaun„ the nest aced with . l.t-- l'bt,ter weekend -and will spend the tives Metre. remainder of the holidays with her Miss Amy 1in ntmie London was parent Mr. and Mrs. Jas Michie .0 ,1 holiday visitor with her uta hes, Brussels. andsister, M_ Lammi, and Mice Miss' Blanche Thomson R. Lamasie Stratford visited over the. weekend n at the home of bar parent.' 11",end Mts. ItoI Thomson: Mr. Donald Walker and friend of DUBLIN Toronto were holiday visitors with 1'o' I Friday and Isester day ser - the founet'. parents Sir. and Alts, care, were held in the tit. Mart'. Gco. Walker. :Anglican Church with usual taste;' tills Helen MtNaughton of Tot- must The Rector, Iles. C. F. L. onto spent the weekend at the home C,i,6t l .,. the I':a 501 utesne's. of hes' parents Mr. and bps. T,or'ne The I .i rs' Guild mel at tine home McNaughton. of airs. albett ]lock, ort Almuiay for - hiss Jean Brandon is spending their monthly rmeeting, `Che presl- the Easter holidays at her home at dent presided over the devotional P,ayfield. and` busine , period, l.entetn envoi- bir, and Mrs. Ray Patterson of opo: were• called in. The ladies spent Toronto were holiday visitors with the fternoon quilting after which the former's parents Mr, and Mrs. limen ryas i0O'vOcl by lire hostess. R. J. Patterson. lir Tenn (?osteilo, London, with Holiday visitors with Mr. and her parents lir, and Mrs. Dan Cost - Mrs, Wm. DnrMt•. Ahs' elle. Dinner, Torontoin,er Mr,weande A'drs, Hrtaru-! A4rsses Mary Margaret and Thersa old Dinner, Guelph and Mr, and Ryan. London, with their parents Mrs. Robt. Barr of Stratford, ! Mr. and ,Mrs. Pat. Ryan. Mr, and Mrs. Win. Brown, Billie Mr. Joseph O'Rourke is spending and Carol spent Easter with Mars,' a couple of weeks with his slaughters Brown's. parents, Mr. and Mrs. Neeb in Toronto. at Tavistock. •Mrs. Brown and child Alrs. Catharine Feeney and Billy ren are remaining for two week's spent Easter in Toronto. holiday, 1 Mr's, Louise Flanagan returned to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Cook and her home after spending the winter daughter of Windsor were weekend months in Toronto. visitors with the former's parents Francis Flanagan and Gilbert Mr, and Mrs, C. Cook. Murray in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. James A. Paterson Angela Rowland and Beit. Gal - re visiting with relatives in Al- lant, Windsor, with Mrs: Winnifred Rowland. Mrs, Harold Smuk, Kitchener with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Moly- neaux, Miss Mary Murphy, Welland. with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. Murphy Eilleen, Jean and Lorrain Jordon. London, with their parents, Mr. and Mrs, Josph Jordon. James Newcombe, Montreal, with Mrs. Newcombe and Mr. and Mas. William Stapleton, Mr. and Mrs. George Holthaner, Galt, with ler. and Mrs. Dan Burns, • Marie Krauskopf of London. with her mother Mrs. Catherine Kraus- kopf. Mr. and Mrs. Ken iDill, Stratford with Mr, and 'Mrs, Joseph Dill. . Thomas Holland. Windsor, with Mr'. and Mrs. J. Flynn, Mrs. Minnie Schulman, Buffalo, with her brother, Mr. Patrick Ma- loney. jos. Frank and. Mary Evans, Windsor', with their mother, Mrs. a tuna, Penn. Due to adverse road conditions the monthly meeting of the Evening Auxiliary of the Hensall United Church which was previously sched- uled as being at the home of Mrs. G. Broderick will take place at the Miss Ellis home on Monday evening April 14th. Mrs. P. McNaughton lage. 1 will assist the hostess. The dew. Mr. and NIrs. Soper and family tional will be given by Mrs, A. with relatives in Elgin. I Hyde, Roll call, messages of Spring. Mr. and Mrs. Aidington spent Miss Michie will present the study. Easter with. the latter's mother and Social committee, Miss Ellis, Mrs. sister in Staffa. McNaughton, Mrs. Hedden and Miss Mr. and Mrs. Tr'iez and little son left Monday fora vacation. Mrs. Rathwell who' has spent the winter months in Seaforth has re-. turned tb her home, Rev. Mr. Farr, Rector of St. Georges Anglican Church, Goder- ieh, will exchange pulpits with Rev. Mr. Morgan, Rector of St. Johns Anglican Church, Sunday, April 18. Service at 7 p.m. when Holy com- munion will be administered. Edna Ssundercock. Mrs. 'Broderick will take the October meeting. A large attendance is urged. The Women's Missionary Society of the Hensel] United Church was held in the schoolroom of the Much on Thursday, April 3rd at 3 p.m, with the 'President, Mrs. W. B. Cross in the chair. The meeting opened by singing' "Jesus shall reign wher'er the Sun" followed by the I.od's. prayer in unison. The Catherine Evans: