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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1947-09-11, Page 1H U R O N C O U N T Y' S LEADING NEWSPAPER WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 70, No. 37 GOLDEN WEDDING OF McKILLOP COUPLE Mr. and Mrs.. Albert McGavin, well-known residents of McKillop 'Township will observe their golden wedding anniversary with a family dinner on September 17th, at the home of their daughter and son-in- law, Mr. and Mrs, Alex Dennis. The wedding of 50 years ago of Agnea S. McCune. to Albert MeGavin son of the late Mr. and Mr's, Wil- liam McGavin, was performed at the home of the bride's parents, the late Mr, and Mrs, Francis Medulla, by the late Rev. Peter Musgrove, pastor of Cavan Church, Winthrop, at that time. The bride was attended by her sister Annie McCulla, Mrs. Geo. R. Wilson, residing at Park Rapids, Minn. and now present for the an- niversary occasion, and the grooms- man was Isaac ivieGavin, brother of the groom. Mr. and Mrs. McGavin have al- ways Lived in the community and have resided on the farm where they are now living, for the past 50 years. The anniversary on Sept. 17 will he marked by a reception for friends and neighbors from 8 to 5 followed by a fancily gathering in the evening. ENGAGEMENT Mr." and Mrs. Win. Stapleton, Dublin, announce the engagement of their yotungest daughter. Mary El- len, to Richard S. Box, elder son of Mr. and firs. E. L. Box, Seaforth. The wedding to take place the lat- ter part of September. ANNOUNGEM.ENT Mr. and Mrs. Andrew A. Moore announce the engagement of their elder daughter, Mary Elizabeth 113et- ty), to Eimer Sainuel, eldest son of Mr, and Mrs. William J. Koehler. 11011 Dublin, the marriage to take place the latter part of September. Tho world's Finest Anthracite *'blue coal" 155 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., "Church Consciousness Today", 7 p.m., "The Source of our En- lightenment". The Church welcomes you, Anglican Sunday, September 14th, St. Thomas', Seaforth: 11 a.nt, Morning Prayer 7 p.m. Evening Prayer St. Mary's, Dublin 0:30 a,m. Horning Prayer Rector: Rev. C.F.L. Gilbert, B.A. Eginondville United Church Rev, A. W. Gardiner, B.A., B.D. 11 a.m., Rev. James Elford 10 a.m., Sunday School LEGION MEETING There will be a general meeting of the Seaforth Branch of the Le- gion on Friday, Sept, 12 at 8 p.m. in the club rooms, HARRIGAN - GALLIGAN A pretty wedding was solemnized at St. James' Roman Catholic Church, Seaforth, wlu'n Mary Ellen, daughter of the late, ?Jr. and Mrs. Bernard Clanton, was united in mar- riage to Charles Jerome, only son of Mr. and Mrs, Jerzy Harrigan of Kin - kora. Rev. Father Patrick Harrigan of 5t, Marys, uncle of the groom, offic- iated, assisted by Rev. Father T, P. Hussey, Mrs, Margaret Devereaux played the wedding music. Miss Julia Flannigan was soloist. Given in marriage by her uncle Michael Murray, the bride looked charming in a floor -length gown of white nylon brocade, with sweet- heart neckline, peplum skirt and short sleeves. She wore a finger-- tip veil with seed pearl headdress, She carried a bouquet of yellow roses. The bridesmaid, Miss Flor- ence Murray, cousin of the • bride, was gowned in pink nylon brocade with sweetheart neckline, bustle. skirt and wore thatching gloves, flowered headdress with shoulder veil. Her bouquet was pink roses. The groom was attended by his cousin Frank McDermott of Water- loo and the ushers were Kenneth Murray and Kenneth Jordan, A re- ception was held at the Royal Hotel, Mitchell, for the immediate rela- tives. For going away, the. bride donned a cinarnon red gabardine suit with black accessories. After a trip to Montreal and points east, the couple will reside on the groom's farm in Kinkor'a. CONSTANCE Mr. and Mrs. Andy Reekie of Brantford spent the weekend with Mir, and Mrs. Wm. Britton. Mr. and _Mrs. Borden Brown visit- ed friends at Hanover ' over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Ferguson of Warwick visited Mr. .and Mrs. Wnt. Britton on Sunday, SEAFORTII, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1947 $1 a year TOWN TO PAY HALF FOR CUT CABLE In the shortest session of the year Seaforth town council eon - eluded their business ,by ten o'- clock Monday evening at the regu- lar September meeting. Mayor Mer- ton A. Reid presided and other members present were Reeve F, Sills, Councillors Keating, Christie; Ross, Teall and Close. Chief of Police John Currie re- Ported four convictions with fines totalling $53.00 against local men. He had found two unlocked doors on Main Street and had taken two bicycles to the town hall for safe keeping that he found standing on the street after midnight. Quest- ioned .about vandalism at the bowl- ing green, Chief Currie said it was next to impossible for one police- man without a car to catch the youths responsible. Councillor Close said this was tke first summer there has been trouble at the bowling green. There was a clash of opinion during the street committee re- port, Councillor. Close reported a bill of $104 from the Bell Telephone Co. for repairing a broken cable en James street which had been cut when a resident was digging up a plugged drain. "My opinion is if our street drain had been open, Mr. Oliver would not have had to be digging. I my- self don't think it is up to Mr. Oli- ver to pay for cutting that cable." Councillor Close said. • Reeve Sills: "He didn't dig where he was told". The Reeve said the town cannot assume liability for drains, and it would be setting a precedent to pay it. Every taxpayer would be Putting in bills for damages. Councillor Christie thought the location of underground cables should be marked so people would know where they are. Councillor Keating said he fear- ed the town would be setting a pre- cedent to' pay this bill. Reeve Sills wanted to know if Councillor Close would agree to a half and half settlement, and when Councillor Christie offered to sec- ond a motion that the town pay half, this was finally agreed to. A letter from Scott Memorial Hospital Board re opening a James street drain to carry away rain water from the hospital, no action 'was taken, recommending that the hospital connect to their own drain which runs from the nurses' resi- dence. Councillor Close reported a catch basin repaired near Campbell Suth- erland's, and drains s fixe d tear Mr,, Gelding'sand near ,lar, Harry Charters'. The committee had in- spected the drain in airs. Gillespie's cellar but there was nothing the toum could Iia. The subject of snowplowing was again brought up. Councillor Teall reported the offer of a War Assets Corp. plow from Goclerich at 3550. The possibility of Jack Boyce doing the plowing this coning winter with the sante outfit his father used last year was discussed. Councillor Close said the town would need a contract. Mayor Reid explained that when the man doing the plowing, also could take the outfit out to the country to plow, always resulted in tate outfit breaking down and being tied up for repairs when it was needed. This was the trouble last year, he said, duel that is why the town should own its own plow. The streets committee was instructed to explore the matter. Reeve Sills said resolutions should be passed and s ent in from Seaforth, Tuckersmith and McKil- lop asking that the county plows be stationed at Seaforth. The finance contmrttee report given by chairman J. E. Keating led to discussion of holding a tax sale. "The titles are all ready and we are ready to go ahea(l," Coun- cillor - Keating reported. Mayor Reid said that according to the Municipal World a taxpayer. must. pay up all tax arrears, not leave three years unpaid, once the sale is advertised. Chairman Sills of the property committee reported that the room in the town hall had been cleaned out ready for the Provincial Police. Mayor Reid said the police would re- quire a "cap" size filing cabinet and a typewriter. This was left to the property conmiittee, , recommend- ing a new 18 -inch typewriter for the town clerk's office. Reeve Sills reported arrange- ments completed for Charlie Mac- Namara, 0S -year-old resident who has been living alone, to he taken to the House of Providence in London, Mayor Reid reported that pro- vincial Police Inspector. Craig was here Monday and had stated defin- itely that they would take over on Sept. loth. The senior officer has had eight year's police experience, t is a bachelor, and had been at Kitchener. The second officer is a married man. Arrangements dealing with the t septic tank between the theatre and town hall were discussed and men- tion was made of the possibility of the P.U.C. erecting an office in this space. A building permit was granted to e Norman R, Sanderson for alteration I and addition to building on Louisa a street to make a tonroom dwelling,' a Continued on Page Live ] WILL OPEN FAIR TWO SCHOLARSHIPS WON MRS. DONALD MacKENZIE AT SEAFORTH PASSES AWAY tome Fox, principal of Seaforth genfarth oldest ros" rent, High School, has been notified -that Lrouald 1l OK'11 11a.,.sed avrxy of the three Dominion -Provincial GZ':•du radar afternoon, Sept. 15112. scholarships to be awarded in Huron abou+., three o'clock. at her home on County, two of them came to Louth Main street. in her ir5i.h year. stud- ents of the Seaforth High Sehool. Mrs. MacKenzie Sad never been 01 Mr. Fox stated that Miss diary until two sweeps ago. She ho;i lived Ryan and D. Gordon f"End") Smith a truly remarkable life an4 had re - had been awarded the honors. rained all her faculties rl"spite the Miss Mary C. Ryan, 18, daughter 1cdotland hermaiden Bornvancing years, name was eClt s - of Mrs, Camilla Ryan, was born at tina Ross, and she came to .Canada Scott, Sask., coming to. Seaforth in 1878 to becend the bride of Don - when quite young. She received her ,,,id Mackenzie who had preceded her primary education at St. James' to this country a. year end a half Separate School before entering earlier. She had lived in Seaforth ever the Seaforth High School, Hiss Ryan sinee. A valued nientber of Egmond- enjoys reading and sports. Last, viii„ 3lm'..h, was regular in et - year she was president of the stn- tendanee and life mendscr of the dents council. Earlier in the year ; waw.s. lira. lI: c her,zie 1::,ay; rasa Mr .l; an Was awarded the S.C.I. ! active in missions. Her husband pre - Alumni Association scholarship 1 tied at 825. 1 va - tlec•Nased her in 15112. surviving ate The 1'rt:inion-Provincial award two slaughters and time, anus. Mrs. i i y •. r ,Ir 4 is valued at $400 and iitl Ryan Montgomery Format. of Aekersmdih; will receive this anmuet each year .John C., of ;eE., of: 'sin 1f.. of Orillia Hobart F of Toronto awl C. D. GRAHAM Depitly Minister of Agriculture, who will officially open the Seaforth Fall of university attendance, providing ' ! Miss Rena of Stratford. a-atancting of 1163 percent 1 main- The funeral will take place, the tamed. She intends to enter Lniver- residence ot1 Friday afternoon •rt sity of Western Ontario, London, o'clock. Rev..,, W. %Ga rdine • officiat- Farr. on Sittarday, dept. 20, et 1 35 this fall. ,pecializtng in-F:nglrsh Ian- Ina., In ern ant will be in M. PM 1111 and literature. 1 Bank con, tory, p.m. A_`—__-.._ . _ t1D, Bert Gordon triad) Smith, 18, , c * - VANDALISM AT THE son of Mr. and tilt=. C. l[. smith,' BRUCEFIELD TO GET is tile »r, and winner r of the Domin- BOW LI NG GREEN ion Irn'in 1.21 scholarship award STREET LiGHTS also value! et 5400, with the same' On Saturday night or early Sun- proviso as stated above. Ole wes '2.'1'i nu+ t S nu pal 1 1 n: it into day manning wanton damage teas horn in Windsor, cornnig to Sea- in the. Tu0,11 11,,11. .1.1.51e, , n soh done to the club house at the bowl, forth with his parents at the age of nrday, Sent, ,lth, at o'clock. All ing green when the metal tip of A. two. Before entering the High me1113510 wean pt,.sent and Reeve pole was punched through the' School here he obtained bis earlier `lcltol"111 pr"'id rl. frame wall of the building in sever education at the Seaforth Public 1 The clerk tors n-trncr- 1 le ;t.. •, al places, damaging the interior 1 Sekonl. He' is fond of reading and Township Engineer n• ediaa:• areal- baldmatehed woodwork. The pole Kaci sports, skiing being his favorite. He to have trim report on tate Sigh?. also been -punched into the door of was his form's representative on the Crosier au,1 r'ur+e .t a',c;ud ;nld c;,,i- the tool shed. The police have peen? student's council. He intexds enter-' ger Drains in and«r that said drains might be completed .h's Pal1, • keeping n mm Undversit I County et Huron Was authorized to east down a Will on Con. 1 t 7 directly ' west of the Kipp en Road. Payment for chink«.ns killed by dogs was authorized to the ftllnwiltg: Sandy Pepper, 348.50; Raymond Nott, 309; A. Moore ;311.411. and Robt, Tyn- dall $3 as Valuator. Authorization was given to the Hydro Electric Power Commission to install six additional street lights in the village of Egmondville. and Coen - ell will proceed with installation of street lights in the village of l3ruce- Accounts passed were as follows: Roads, 33.07S.51; relief, 335;hospital- ization, 3 '3; chickens Billed by dogs, 3111;salaries, 3100; postage 35; adverasing, 515,55. Council adjourned to meet Oat, 411. at 8 p.m.—E. P. Chesney. Clerk. a eye on the bowling. V of Western Ontario, green property as there have been' Londnn, this fall, specializing in signs of rowdyism on the grounds medicine. at night several times lately. Chief Currie visited the greens around 1 o'clock on Sunday morning and re- ported all quiet then, only a young man gathering fishworms on the greens with a flashlight. The bowl- ers have put much time and money into making the greens one of Sea- forth's beauty spots and the of- fenders will be severely dealt with "BACK TO CIVVIE STREET" I COMING HERE Friday night September 19th, Seaforth and district people will have an opportunity to see Captain • Hugh Simpson's all star kit show "Back To Civvie Street" a fast if cauMht moving variety 'show presentation which features entertainers who served 111 the cast of various over- seas Army and _Airforce- Shows, in Cardno's hall, under the auspices of the Seaforth Agricultural Society. Tlie show will be like an old time vaudeville hill with every element of entertainment present. Here line d u of some e p of the fine members of the shows cast "Or- lando Bracci the King of the Ae» covdian" and a star of the R.C.A.F, Show "Blackouts" "Roland Dagen-• ais, acrobatic dancer" and star of the Army Show "Combined Ops", "Desa Davy" star of the Vitae* Bond. Show "Bond 'V3agon" and a former R.C.A.F. Warrant Officer, Dess is a former night club star and is rated as one of the best comedians in Canada, .Ethel Hendry, the acro- batic contortionist and a former star of the original Canadian -army show production "Meet the' Army 'Lee anti• Lynn" of the American 13.3,0. two of. the finest character garet, rouugest daughter of lar, and' dancers in the State of M1 higan, Mrs. Harold Penhale, Stanley Town_ I Bette Parr, radio song bird, a beau - :hip became the bride of Melvin! of i girl with a fine soprano voice, Herbert. Bennett, eldest son of firs. lImr iy Fnrerifhse a Navy enter - H. Bentiett and the late Herbert tablet and a Fine tenor whn Bennett, Goderich, The ceremony with the T)etroit Oicic Opaia t 1st was performed by Rev. dote ..btu^y season. Don Amato,the human seal, and the welling music •was played one of America's finest lu :• le -s l by Mrs. Russel Grainger, 01 the a star of an -American service.: t -nx Blue Water Highway. The bride, that toured the far erastr•rn w'1r 2 y theatre, and last but not leaet, Hugh given in marriage by her father, Simpson,- as master of ceremonies entered the ilvrug roomVvhdclt was and in the role of Hugo the ala i - Prettily decorated with an arch of cion. This fine show has played to over 6,0,000 people in Ontario dna is fated as one of the best marl shows in this part of the country. FAIR EXHIBITORS ASKED TO NOTE THESE PRIZES The Committee of the children's! department of the Seaforth fall fair' wish to call the attention of teach ars and exhibitors to items 34 and s l 37onpage 01 o the size list.' f p g p These articles may he either hand sewn or made on the sewing ma- chine. Teachers are also asked to take note of the Women's Institute spe- cial on page 49 of the prize list,' open to all girls 10 years and under: 1st 2nd 8rc1, 1. White slip . , , , 2.00 1.00 .50 2. ,Mended garment 2.00 1.00 .50' 3. Pressed garment 2.00 1.00 .50 BENNETT—PENHALE A very pretty wedding was sol-, enmizec1 on Saturday, September 13, at two -thirty o'clock at the home of he bride's agents, when Doris Mar- t p pink -streamers, white wedding bells and a bank of gladioli. The bride was lovely in a floor length gown with white fitted slipper satin hod - ice fashioned with long sleeves pointed over the hands and a sweet- heart neckline. Her fall gathered double net skirt swept into a short train. Her finger-tip veil of match- ing net .was caught with tiny white rosebuds. She carried a cascade bo- quet of red Briarcliffe roses and her ornaments were a string of pearls and pearl earrings worn by longer than other person, having her • mother on her wedding day. I been born in Egniondvilie and at - Her sister, airs. Howard \icCul- tended school there. • He spent a lough .as her only attendant wore a couple of years at Stratford in his floor length gown of blue silk net. south, 332, McNamara lays claiut to Her veil of matching net was drat"ing helped build most of the Sea - caught with blue flowers and she houses and business blocks 11) Sea - carried a colonial boquet of pink forth except the more recent places Briaecliffe roses. The groom was as he has been living retired for some years. Mr. McNamara says hr can remember the first house in Seaforth, at the corners of Gocler- ich and Main Streets, He has fent memories of 24th of Mar celebra- tions in Egmondyille When huge crowds, gathered for a day of fun. Mr. McNamara's wife died thirty- one years ago and .two of his ix children are also dead, OLD RESIDENT REMEMBERS SEAFORTH'S FIRST HOUSE Mr. Charles McNamara left en Wednesday to make his- home in London. Mr. McNamara is 88 years of age, believes he has..lived here attended by his brother Edwin Bens nett, Goderich. The bride's mother wore a black crepe dress with se- quin trim and a corsage of Maclaine Butterfly roses, and the ++t'eortt'e mother wore a sky blue crepe chess Vvith a corsage of Madame Butterfly poses. The wedding dinner was served 0 the immediate families. The table was prettily decorated with pink Creamers and centred with a three iereri wedding cake and silver candles, Mrs. John Keyes served the vedding• dinner, Amid showers of confetti the happy couple left on a honeymoon trip to Niagara Fails and points ast. For travelling the bride don- ned a light grey suit with pink jer- ey blouse and black accessories nd a corsage of Madame Butterfly •ores. On their return Mr. and Mrs. Bennett will reside in Goderich. GRADUATION CEREMONY A graduation ceremony will be held at the nurse's a 1'esiden e 0 Scutt Memorial Hospital N1 Friday 111lr'•- 110011. Sept. 12, for ile folio ima classes of nur'se's assistants 'of one year's training: Dorothy J. Moakley of London, Norma J. Reny of 1-I;n- over. Ilene E. Apel of Stratford, and Marjorie I3, Parker of t'a'onnn11'. Guests at the ceremony wi11 be -by invitation only, CHOIR ENJOYS PICNIC . AT TURNBULL COTTAGE Wednesday was a gala day for the member's of the Northside United Church Choir when they accepted the eery gracious invitation of Miss >•Iabel Ttrnbull, to picnic at their cot' +:'e at Shady View, Plans were made for seven cats to Meet at the ..l:tirch at 1 o'clock to ,•onvey the iember; and their picnic. sapper to the lakeside, Mia Abbie Seip and her committee are responsible for the good things to eat, -It is report- ed there are to be nine stake their initial appearance of the choir, Ther[' is a liig Welcome for theta. Weather permitting, a clip in the lake is on the program. TRACTOR iS-STRUCK BY FREIGHT TRAIN )n Mo la: morning around 11:00 1 teaetor driven bt 111. Wi1-111 11:111.1. !LIDA stalled when crossing tate C.N. :reek ai the farm of Mr. Harold Ta k: en. A freight train was ap ;trenching and Mr. HaWiLias was ableto ,ret cleer before the tract - a 1-,1- Arnett 'and befit:- damaged. The tractor belonged to Mr. Andrew Moore, he.. and Mr...Taeksotn hating temporarily traded tractors. ST. COLUMBAN The regular meeting of the C.W. L.- was held in the parish -hall with the president Mi -s. Murphy; i11 the chair. The meeting opened whit prayer. The minutes as •read were adopted. 105 members 'were report- ed as having paid fees,. A letter of thanks for donation received was lead from Fr. Flannery. There are 10 successful 'entrance- pupils to '.which prizes are to be awarded. It tt':os decided to present • a library book to each separate.eci1oo1 in the. Parish. A box of treats was sent to a slut -in member. The treasurer's report allowed a balance of $31.-13. Mrs. Jos. Kale and Mrs. A. Kennedy "ere appointed to visit the ,sick 1 hers All those not having turn- ers in their sunshine bis .are re- quested to do so as soon a. possihlo. It wes decided to hold :1 eu ln'e and dance on -Sept. 26th. -The president, Mrs. John A. Murphy, will this week attend the Diocesan Convention in London. After the business meeting 1 social time -teas spent, ,when Mar - Ian Kale read :1 vete interesting history of the St. Columbau tract, which was very able composed by Pr. O'Drowski. Mery Catharine and 1 airnine Rowland rendered a duet which was greatly appreciated. A vote of thanks was moved by Mary Malone and seconded by Mrs, L Morris. The meeting closed with P R444E NTIN G N. I Nggi�b. t STAR • r,NtOT 5,I5w,1 tt f e Deep-corved end eleperl, n pc:tern that is troy differert. Come in and see it ta.ror- r _- Services for 6 start at 7.50 in anti -tartish chest. SSHOP AT AVAUG E IT PAYS Phone 194 Res, 10 RED CROSS The sewing committee of the Sea - forth Red Cross request that all who can hell, meet at the work- rooms Friday, Sept. 12 at ? o'clock, in order to tat -mitten,. urgently need- ed aargents. Please bring your 0W11 ., c,i1, end thimble. BRUCEFIELD _h. �. Mrs. and Luft' Hackett, Lorne and Chester of LucknoW spent su*t- day With Mr, and Mrs. J. W. Aiken - head and •family. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Woodruff .n3 son Bobby rl I;1m11a New Void: were relent guests at the home .,f Mr, and Mt:, Arrhie Mn tard, Mr. Fur Allan and his two chum-. M.. facie McDonald and lits - Walter licEwen spent a couple of d.iys at the Tor ant 1 Et;hrhttiou last week. Sympathy t is extended to Mos, Arthur tar C . r,ceil and family in the passing. away of their husband and father, whose death occurred at Clinton Hospital on Saturday. Sept. '1315. The \V.M.S. held their monthly meeting on Tuesday with the presi- dent Mrs. 14. Dalrymple in- charge. The worship service was t alter by Mrs. C. Haugh, which npened.tvith call to worship Hymn "0 Word of God Incarnate" was sung. Re- sponsive reading was t aken from part of Psalm 119. Prayers Were of- fered by llrs. C. .fireek, Mrs. C. Haugh and Mrs. H: Dalrymple. Bus- iness was conducted by the presi- dent. Minutes of the previous- meet - Ing were read, roll call was answer- ed .with a verse on harvest. Treasur- er's report was given and offering taken. A temperance reading was given 11 V' Mrs. 3i. Stevens. Prayer on behalf of bereaved and sick mem- bers was offered by Miss E. Bower. Mrs. H. Dalrymple and Miss. M. Stvtuc were appointed delegates to the Sectional meriting of the Pres- byterial. Hymn "Preathe on 1? •, Breath of God was sung. The 111d5- iOnart program was taken -by Mrs. A. M;'10ucen and Miss 1:. P,1wet-, when the first two chapters of the new stud'- honk `The Bible fur all the world" 00115 taken, Mts. Delrym- ',le closed the meeting with the hen- edcn. Miss :Jean Holmberg of Sault Ste Merle w rs guest et the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. Haugh this week, l'Iiss Holmberg was on her away home :from Toronto Exhibition where - she represented the Home - Makers of- their Institute; she was one of the girls who received a prize for her judging.