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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1947-05-01, Page 1HURONhe Sea orth C O U.N T Y'S LEADING NEWSPAPER WHOLE SERIFS, VOL. 70, No. 13 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MAY, 1, 1947 JAMES CARLiN HEADS HURON FOOTBALL There was a good attendance at the annual meeting of the I•luron Football Association Friday when -James C'ar- lin was elected president:, Moody Hol- land, vicepres,,: and A. W. Dick, sec.- treas. ec:treas. Teams entering were Brussels, St. Colitntban, Walton, Atwood, Ethel. There may be several other entries before the schedule' 'is drawn up at Walton on May 5th, at which time the registration and 'protest committees will be appointed. MISS DOROTHY O'CONNELL CIES 'IN DETROIT Miss Dorothy O'Connell of Detroit, a former well known resident of Sea - forth, died early Tuesday morning, April 29, having passed away in her Sleep. Though absent from her work the Past two weeks she had been in her usual health, and her death cante as a shtick to her many friends here. She was in Seaforth recently attend- ing the funeral of her uncle, the late J. F. Daly. Dorothy was .a daughter of the late James D. O'Connell, and Mrs. Bertha O'Connell of Detroit, and was born' at Goderich, coining to Sea - forth when..4 years old, where she lived until the family moved to De- troit a number of years ago. Surviv- jug is her mother, with whom she resided in Detroit. A brother Lou pre- deceased her, also her brother Jim, who lost his life in an accident two years ago. The funeral will take place from the residence of her uncle Mr. Frank Sills, John St.. to St. James' Church, Seaforth, on Friday morning, May 2nd, at 10.80 o'clock; Rev. Fr. T. P. Hussey will officiate. Interment in St. James' Cemetery, ANNOUNCEMENT Mr, and Mrs. Charles McKay, Tuck- ersmith announce the engagement of their daughter Doris Isobel to Mr. William D. Wilson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Wilson, Tuckersmith, marriage to take place Saturday, May 10th. *'blue coal THE SOLID FUEL FOR SOLID COMFORT E. L. BOX PHONE 43 • Northside United Church Rev. H. V. Workman, Minister 10 a.m., Sunday School. 11 a.m., "Is The Universe Against Unrighteousness?" 7 p.m., "The Day which the Lord hath Made." • Communicant's Class 2 to 3 p,m,, Sunday. Infant Baptism, Sunday, May 11. ANGLICAN Sunday May Fourth Daylight Saving Time. St. Thomas', Seaforth: 20 a.m., Sunday School Ilam„ Holy Communion. 7 p.m. Evening Prayer. St. Mary's, Dublin 2:30 Sunday School. 8. Church Service The Rector, Rev. C. F. L. Gilbert, B.A., at all services. On Tuesday, May 6th the W. A. of St. Thomas' Church will meet at 2:30 p.m. at the Rectory. Egmondville United Church Rev. A. W. Gardiner, B,A., B,D., 10 a.m., Sunday School, 11 a.m., Rev. D. T. McClintock, Toronto. 7 p.m., "A Spiritual Failure", First Presbyterian Church Rev. Richard H. Williams, B,A., Minister. 10 a,m., The Sunday School. 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., Public Wor- ship: The Minister will preach, Thursday, May 1 at 8 p.m, Pray or meeting. The members of the Ses- sion and Board of Managers will be in charge. We are counting on your attendance. WHY I GO TO CHURCH I go to Church to worship God. I go to Church to satisfy the the hunger in my soul. I go to Church to hear the Gospel of Jesus Christ, I go to Church to help forward the Kingdom of God. I go to Church to set the right example and exert the best example. I go to Church to receive strength and inspiration for daily living. I go to Church to find fellowship with God and ray fellow man. HENSALL Miss Helen McNaughton of Toron- to spent the weekend with her par- ents Mr. and Mrs. Lorne McNaugh- ton. Mrs. Pope and daughter Miss Pope of London,. spent the weekend with friends here. Mrs. Edgar' McQueen visited last -week with Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Hig- gins in Exeter, Mr. Floyd Adair returned to Lon- don this week to reassume his duties with the Bell Telephone Company. Mrs. James Morris and children of Goderich visited (luring the past week with her sister and brother-in- law, Mr. and Ml's, Ernie ChipcbaSe. Mrs. D. G. Steer of . London visit- ed with Mrs. Roy MacLaren during the. past week. HURON PRESBYTERY ELECTS OFFICERS' Rev. A. B. Irwin was elected Chairman of Huron Presb"btery, for next Conference year. (July 1, 1947, to June 30th, 1948) at a meeting held in James St. United Church, Exeter, on April 24th, with Rev. Harold Snell in the chair. Rev, A. W. Gardiner, and IVlr. F. S. Se. vanewere re-elected as Secretary and Treasurer respectively. Rev. Win. Mair and Rev, I3. C. Wilson were nominated for the Settlement Committee. Rev, A. Murray•Stuart of London, and President Walter T. Brown of Victoria University, made an appeal. on behalf of the Financial. Campaign to raise $2,000,000 for an addition to the Library building, Women's Residences, and Endowments,` --in Victoria University. Permission was granted to the Goshen congregation to erect a new church building at an estimated cost of $15,000. A request from West- field congregation to sell two open. sheds for $100 each was granted. Rev. J. L. Foster and Rev. Win. T. Cleave were `recommended for re- tirement, on account of ill health. Dates of Camps at Goderich Sum- mer School are as follows: Young Peoples'. July 14th to 21st: Junior Girls, July 21st to 28th; Boys', An - gust 4th to 15th; Senior Girls', Au- gust 16th to 26th. Presbytery sustained and passed on to the Settlement Committee. calls, from Bedford Park, Toronto, to Rev. Ralph H. Turnbull; from Parkview, Stratford, to Rev. A. S. Trueblood; and from St. James, Windsor, to Rev. Arthur Sinclair and also received requests from Rev, W. J. Patton, Rev. G H. Dunlop,' and N. J. Woods for a change of pastorate. A Memorial Service for Rev. B. S. Smillie, Missionary to India, was conducted by Rev. R. A. Brook Presbytery adjourned to meet in Chatham, during Conference, the first week of June WILLIAM OKE The death occurred on Friday, April 25th, following a sudden heart attack, of William. Oke in his 83rd year at the home of his sister and brother-in- law, Mr. and Mrs. William Higgins,' Clinton, where he had been for the past 18 months. He had not been ill. previously. Mr. Oke was born at Cen- tralia on Jan. 2, 1864, son of the late Hugh Oke, He was married on Dec, 11, 1891, to Miss Caroline Louise Mills, who passed away in 1911. In 1915 he married Lotta Elva Hearn. who died in 1937. Mr, Oke fanned in Hullett and Tuckersmith, and in 1918 carne to Seaforth where he lived for nearly 25 years, residing, on Goderich St. Mr. Oke was a member of the United Church. Surviving are four sons, Cecil, of Tuckersmith, Hugh, Roy and Leo of Hamilton; one (laugh- ter Mabel (Mrs. $rock) London, and a stepdaughter Elva. (Mrs, Harvey' House), Hamilton; also a brother f Toronto avid a sister Grace !Mrs. Higgins), Clinton, and 5 grand- children and 3 great-grandchildren. The funeral was held on Sunday from the home M. his son Ceeil. Rev. H. V. Workman officiated, Interment was innMaitland Hank Cemetery. Pali bearers were Arthur Nicholson, Edwin Chesney, Wm, Cameron, Wilfred Cole- man Robert Tyndall, Sherwood Brock. Flower bearers, John McLaric- imn, Casey Way, Samuel Cudmore. Charles McKay, John MeGavin. Solo- ist, Mrs. Elmer Cameron and pianist, Miss Elizabeth Mills. Blyth. Those from a distance; Andrew Oke. Toron- to; Mrs, Mae Payne, Good Land, Man„ Mrs. Bertha Oke, Mr. Guy Oke, Billie Brock, Mrs- John H. Brock and Miss Norma. Brandon. of London; Mrs. F. E. Ciysdale, Ildert.ou; Mr. and Mrs, Cliff Broth, of Elimville, Mr. and Mrs. Sherwood, Woodham, Mrs. Olive Hunter and Hubert, Exeter, Mrs, Will Higgins and Ferrol, Clinton; Mr. G. E. Hall, Clinton; Mr. and Mrs. Bali, Goderich; Mr. and Mrs, Clayton Mar- tin, Kitchener; Mr. and Mrs. John Mills, Mrs."Wm. Mills, Miss Elizabeth Mills, Blyth, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Mills. Walton. COMMENCEMENT AND OPEN HOUSE The auditorium of Seaforth high school was well filled on Friday night when the -annual commence- ment and open house was held. It had been first scheduled to be held in March blit was postponed owing to the bad road conditions. At the Conclusion of the presenta- tion of prizes and diplomas the audi- ence visited the various departments of the school where special exhibi- tions of the various phases of the student activities were in progress. This was a new feature this year and was much enjoyed. The evening's program opened with "0 Canada",followed by Pad- erewsky's Minuet y Miss Doris Per- guson and a short address by the chairman, Mi'. C. M. Smith. Honour Graduation diplomas were presented by Mr. W. J. Duncan to Patricia Bechely, Lenore Habkirk, Donald Munn, Harriet Russell. Gra- duation Diplomas, presented by Mr, G. Mc -Gavin, to Edith Blanchard, Walter Boswell, Theresa Maloney, Jean McMaster, Delbert Smith, Mary Ryan, Victor Walden, Eleane•• .;'c„ ver, Intermediate Certificates, by Mr. C. A. Barber, to Neil Beattie, Mabel Campbell, Helen Currie, Ho- ward Hackwell, Mary Hagan, Stew- art Henderson, Francis Huisser, M. Lane, Josephine McIver, Earl Mc Spadden, Ronald Sills, Jack Wal- lace, Donna Watson, Madeline Wil- son. Prize winners -Presented by Mr. M. A. Reid. Grade 13, lit Harriet Russell, 2nd Donald Munn; Grade 12, lit Buddy Smith, 2nd Mary Ry- an; Grade 11, lst Jean Mills, 2nd Bill Munn; Grade 10, 1st, Jack Wal- lace and Madeline Wilson, tie; Gr. 9, lst, Mary Boswell, 2nd Mona l Caldwell and Murray Mills, tie. Scholarship winners - Alumni,• value $25, awarded to Lenore Hab- kirk, presented by Miss M. Turn- bull; Dominion -Provincial Scholar- ship, value $400, awarded to Harr- iet Russell, presented by Mr. J, L. Slattery. Athletic Awards -Highest scoring girl, Duncan Cup, presented by Mr. G. A. Whitney, Donna Watson; girls' championships, presented by Mr. E. L. Butson, junior, Edna Hui- sser; intermediate, Barbara Dale; senior, Donna Watson. Boys, pres- ented by Mr. E, R. Dick, Ballantyne Cup, highest scoring jr. boy, Don: aid Dale; Barber Cup, interned. or senior boy, J. Meir; boys' champion-! ships, presented by Mr. E. B. Gond- ie, junior, Donald- Dale; intermed- iate, Jerry Meir; senior, W. Butch - art. Rifle shooting, presented by Mr. B. Irwin, Strathcona Trust Medal i and DCRA Medal, Donald Munn. 1 Numbers by the Glee Club includ- ed Brahm's Lullaby, The Ranger Song and You'll 'Never Walk Alone, directed by Miss A. Hall. Open 1 House was outlined by Principal E. IL, Fox. Andrew o ATTEND CONFERENCE BRANCH Mrs, John Hillehreclit and Miss A. C. Lawrence are delegates to the London Conference W.M.S. Branch of the United Church meeting in Aylmer on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 6-7. Other who will attend this meeting are Mrs. Gardiner, Egmondville, Mrs. Earl Mills, Mrs, Toll and Mrs, Kirk- by, Walton, and Miss Bowey, Bruce - field. RED CROSS MEETING An open• meeting of the Seaforth Red Cross will be held in the library Friday, May 2nd, at 4 o'clock. A re- port of the 27th annual meeting of .the Ontario Division of the Red Cross will be given. MIN'1STERIAL ASSOCIATION The Seaforth and District Minist• erial Association will meet on Mon- day, May 5th at 2 p.m. at the Manse of Egmondville Church. It is ex- pected that the speaker will be the Rev. Stanley Brenton, minister of the United Church, Ethel ENGAGEMENT Mr. and MVIrs. John Walsh of Sea - forth announce the engagement of their daughter Teresa Elizabeth to Mr. Fergus Clarence Feeney,. son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Feeney of Hib- bert. Wedding to take place in St. James' Church, Seaforth, May 10th, at 9:30. MRS. DUNCAN CAMPBELL There passed away on Sunday April 27th, Mrs. Duncan Campbell, of Wingham, at the home of her daughter, Mrs, W. G. Wallace, Tuck- ersmith, Mrs. Campbell who was in her 89th year died following a short iihress of about three clays. Before her mar'r'iage she was Margaret Hall Cochrane and was born in North Pasthope, Perth County She was married at'Bluevale on July 2, 1888.. shard predeceased her on COUNTY HOSPITALS TO CONFER ON MAY 6TH The Minister CI M111111, Hun. Itus- sel T. Kelley, has asked Cr. R. Hobbs Taylor, M.P.P., to arrange a meeting of the staffs, and those interested in the four hospitals in Huron County. at- which lie wishes to mance ',erneun- nuncements about nurse training, and financial assistance from the Province to county hospitals. This is the fruition of same of the sugges- tions made at the meeting held last fall. . This meeting will be held in the Council Chambers of the Clinton Town Hall, on Monday. May 5th at 4 p.m. BAYFIELD Desch -Houston A quiet but lovely wedding was solemnized on April 15, at the Pres- byterian Manse, Clinton, when Rev, David J. Lane united in marriage, Madge Ruth, youngest, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Houston, Stanley Township, with Vernon Wesley Oesch, eldest son of Mr..and Mrs, David Oesch, Stanley township, The bride looked charming in a street.length dress of white triple sheer over satin and she also wore a white headdress caught with net to the shoulder. She wore a corsage of red roses and Star of Bethlehem flow- ers. Mrs. Roy Arlin was her sister's bridesmaid She wore a white silk Jersey with coloured flowers and a corsage of red roses. Mr. Roy Arlin was best man. The bride wore a gold pendant and bracelet with blue matching stones centered with dia- monds, from the groom. The gift to the bridesmaid, a flowered plate, to the best man, money. The wedding dinner was held at the Little Inn. Bayfield. Nineteen guests were pre- sent The table was prettily decorat- end with flowers. A three storey wedding cake centred the table, iced by the bride. For their trip the bride wore a pale blue suit with matching top coat with black accessories. The! happy couple left for a honeymoon trip to Toronto, Hamilton, Niagara! Falls,. N.Y. amid a shower of con - The many friends and neighbors fetti.' Presentation To Bride -Elect gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Len Talbot on Friday, April 11 and presented Madge Ruth Houston bride -to -be, with an occasional table. The afternoon was spent in games, then the address was read by Ethel Watson. Dear Madge -We your friends and neighbors have gathered here this afternoon to show our apprecia- tion of your kind and thoughtful ways in our community. Your sun- ny disposition and smile has won a warm spot in our hearts. Although you will be missed as a neighbour we hope to see you often and keep the ties of friendship intact. Please accept this small gift as a remem- brance of your friends and neigh- bours. We all join in wishing you many happy year's of prosperity in i your married life. Signed on behalf of your friends and neighbors, Shower For Bridal Couple A miscellaneous shower was held at the hon of Mr'. and Mrs. David Desch, Blake, Thus April 24 MrMr. and Mrs. Vernon Desch. There were 100 present. Mr. Ervin Ging- rich read the address. Vernon ,gave a suitable reply for all the grand and most useful gifts Madge and he received. A lovely lunch was served,! Her hu Jan. 29, 1925. The deceased was a' member of Wingham Presbyterian' Church. She is survived by one son,' Alex. Campbell, Morris Twp,, and three .daughters: Mrs. W. G. Wal- lace Tuckersmith; Mrs. George Grins, Wingham, and Mrs. Jessie Wheeler, Brussels. The funeral was' held on Wednesday, April 30, at 2:30 pan. DST, from the home of her son-in-law, George H. Orvis, Victoria St., Wingham, Rev. Nimmo officiating, assisted by Rev. Bee -1 croft. Interment took place in Wing - ham cemetery. PROPERTY CHANGE The property, of Mr. John Finlay- son, situated on John St., has been sold through the Office of E. C. Chamberlain to Mr. E. G Boswell, Manager of the Dominion Bank.l Possession will be given early in the Fall. Mr. Finlayson will continue to' reside in Seaforth. CONSTANCE Mr. and Mrs, Kelso Adams spent Monday in London. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Burlingham and daughter Dolores and Mrs. Hen- derson, all of Russelldale, and Mr. and Mrs. Alex McDonald of Sea - forth were recent visitors with Mr. 'and Mrs, Ernest Adams. Mrs. Art Bromley of Kitchener is spending a few days with her parents Mr. and Mrs. James Dale. The regular meeting of the W.M. S. and W.A. will be held in the basement of the church on Thurs. afternoon. May 8th. Mr. Charles Dexter has pur- chased Mrs. Pollard's house in the village and intends moving there soon. Mr. and Mrs, Leo Stephenson spent Tuesday in JCitchener. Mr. and Mrs. Borden Brown spent Sunday at Durham. Mrs. Robert • Lawson returned home Sunday after spending the past few months with her; daughters Mrs. Jack Busby of ''Chatham and Mrs. John Davidson of Brueefield. DUBLIN 1 $1 a year worthy Tribute.. 11250 )q61`• LOCKETS Popular heart de- �QQ sign in a sterling silver locket of ex- quisite beauty. She will admire Adorna pendant 'VI your good taste if and chain, Gold you choose this en- filled two-tone gagement ring fill ish. and stone Set SAVAUGES Jeweller and Optometrist Opposite Post Office, Seaforth Mrs. Loretta Jordon. Mr. John Krauskopf and son Har- ry, Detroit, attended the funeral of Daniel O'Connor on Saturday. Daniel O'Connor, after an iilness of two weeks passed away very sud- denly at St. Joseph's hospital, Lon- don, April 23rd, at the age of -65 years. The deceased was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James O'Con-i nor and was born in Hibbert twp,, August 2nd, 1882 where he spent most of his life, Solemn High Mass' which was celebrated in St Colum-! ban Church on Saturday morning at 9:30 had an unusual large attend-' anee. The celebrant was Father 0'-' Drowski, assisted by Dr. Ffoulkes of Dublin and Father McQuaid of Scar -1 boyo Bluffs. The pallbearers were' John Murphy, Jos. Stapleton, Maur-' rice Dalton, Roland Klienfeldt, Jos.! Doyle and August Ducharme. Sur- viving are his widow Agnes Kraus -I kopf of Dublin, five daughters and three sons. Sister Mary Daniel (Rose) Sarnia. Sister M. Concessa! (Carlin) Leamington, Mrs. C. Don-; ald Miller !(Mary) Belleville, Mich.,l Mrs. Jas. R. Conway (Agnes) De -1 troit, Mich., Mrs. Dave Faulkner (Veronica) St. Catherines; Joseph, Toronto, James and Norman, Hib-' beet and one brother Art, of Detroit I Deceased was a devout member of St. Columban Church and belonged to the Holy Name Society. He served as trustee for a number of years .en! the Dublin Separate and High School' Boards and was chairman for three years. Mr. O'Connor was a devoted' husband and father who gave so un -I tiringly to his wife and family and was a highly respected member of the community. His cheerfulness and love for his family and friends help- ed him retain a remarkably youthful spirit throughout his yeai's. Mr, and Mrs. O'Connor celebrated their for- tieth wedding anniversary last Au- gust at which the''entire family war present. This is now a great source of consolation to his family. Miss Marie Krauskopf, ' London, with her mother, Men. Catherine Krauskopf. ,Misses Caherine and Dorothy Jor don, Kitchener, with their mother VARNA A reception was held in Varna Wednesday evening, April 23rd in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Johnston. Mr. Melvin Johnston pre- sented the purse and the following address was read by Mr. Gordon Keyes: Dear Gordon and Lorna - It is with happiness in our hearts that we are gathered here this even- ing to offer our congratulations, and to welcome you, Mrs. Johnston, to our community. Gordon, most of us have known you all your life, and are proud indeed to claim your friendship. We are glad too that you have chosen to bring your charming bride to our neighborhood that we may have a new friend and acquain- tance. Lorna, you are not so far from your former hone, that You need give up your old friends, so we but ask that you acid us to your many others. We know you will be !nappy here. That you night appre- ciate our sincerity and perhaps bet- ter understand our feelings, we would like you to accept this purse Though a small token, we trust it will be of use to you both. Signed on behalf of your friends and neigh. bourc. HULLETT Mr, and Mrs. Ross Mann of Whig - ham spent Sunday with friends in Constance. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Britton were in Goderich on Friday, Mr. Fred Riley and Miss Shirleyan Riley, Kitchener, spent the week- end with Mr. and Sots, C. W. Riley of Constance. Mi', Charles Dexter has bought the property of Mrs: T. Pollard. Mr. Dexter intends to move to the village early in May, Mrs. A. Baldwin, nee Ivy Sint - mors of Hagersville. Ont, was a re- cent visitor with My. and Mrs, W. L. Whyte. Mr, and Mrs. E. Clarke and Ell- wood and Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Law- son, attended the wedding reception of Mr. and Mrs, Gordon. Johnson of Varna, on Wednesday, Mr. and Mrs, Gordon Carnochan of Eloise, Michigan, and Mrs. Thos. Coleman called on• Mr. and Mrs. Ephriam Clarke on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Lawson, Mrs. Stewart Dolmage and Eileen spent Tuesday in Stratford. Mr. and Mrs, John Davidson and son of Brucefield and Mrs. Robt. Lawson spent Sunday at the home of Mrs, Lorne Lawson. Mr. and Mrs, Win. Johnson and lairs. Charlie Dale and family spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Leitch. Mr. and Mrs. G. Suffidy and fam- ily of Hensall spent Sunday with Miss Jennie Mann and Joe Maim. BRUCEFIE LD Miss Verna Birk and Mr. and Mrs, Leonard Birk, Sheila and Ar- thur, of Guelph, and Mrs, Fred Gil- be't and Ellen of Stratford were weekend guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Wallace Haugh. Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Keyes and Mary of Favourable Lake, Man„ and other friends were visitors on. Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. t Wallace Haugh. BRODHAGEN Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Prueter spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Norman Rode at Detroit. Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Pryce of Galt - with Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Byerman. Mr. and Mrs. John G. Heinz, Maureen and Winnifred spent the • weekend in Guelph with Mr. and Mrs. Don Barber. Mrs. Jno. C. Diegel is spending a week with Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Kress - ler in Stratford. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Berry and Pearl of Hamilton with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Mogk. Messrs Arthur Conrad, Herby Gastmeir, Hartung Pruess and Rob- ert Rock, all of the Waterloo College and Seminary with Mr. and Mrs. Ed- win Rock on Sunday. Mr. Arthur Conrad preached the sermon and Mr. Herby Gastmener took charge of the Liturgy at the Sunday morning service at St. Peter's Lutheran Church. Mr. and Mrs. Alf Dykeman of Port Credit with 'airs. Henry Kleier. Mr. and Mr's. Harold Jordan, Joyce and Diane of Mitchell with Mn and Mrs. Fred Fischer. Miss Birdie Murray of Kitchener, Mr, Elmer Tuffin of Stratford with Mrs. Sophie Bennewies, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Green and Audrey spent Sunday in London. Ilr. and Mrs. ltd Smith• and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. L. Querengesser mo- tored to Simcoe, spent Wednesday and Thursday of last week at the home of the formers son, Mr. Albert Smith and Mrs. Smith at Simcoe. On their ar'1'ival home on Thurs- day evening a surprise was awaiting Mr. and Mrs. Ed Smith, it - being their 40th wedding anniversary. About 40 relatives and neighbors gathered at their home. They were presented with a tri -light floor lamp. The evening was spent in playing progressive euchre. Mr. and Mrs. Querengesser were the attendants at their wedding 40 years ago. They have one slaughter. Mrs, Harold Wardell (Margaret) ; two sons, Al- bert of Simcoe and Kenneth at home and three granddaughters. WINTHROP The Helping Hand Mission Band of Winthrop Church niet on Sat. 26 at 8 p.ni. in the school room of the church. The meeting opened with all repeating the Mission Band purpose followed with hymn 613 being sung. Rosa Axeman then read the scrip- ture followed by prayer given by Bobby Betties, then hymn 588. Roll call was answered by 18 members. Mrs. Hogg then took the study fol- lowed by offering and response and hymn 614. Busiliess by Mrs. Mc- Clure. Hymn 623 followed by Lord's prayer and national anthem. Rev. Charles Morrow of London together with his son Rev. Edwin i Morrow of Winona were visitors in the community over the weekend Mr. and Mrs. John Campbell spent Saturday in London with Mr. Campbell's brother, Hugh, who is ill Mr. Robert McClure has purchas• ed the Henderson farm from Arthur and Roy Henderson. Mr. and Mrs. George Bernard have moved there. Mr. and Mrs. Henderson have moved to. Belgrave, Mrs. Trumback of Brooklyn' has become .a domestic for Mr. .Austin Dolmage. Mrs. Trumb•ack spent the week- end in Stratford, her son Mr. J. Trmnbaek has accepted a position there.