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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1947-11-27, Page 1WHOLE SER1]11S, VOL. 70, No, 48 HURON COUNTY'S LEADING NEWSPAPER SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1947 SEAFORTH COUNCIL ELECTED BY ACCLAMATION There will be no election in Sea - forth this year as all offices have been filled by acclamation. Members of the present council qualified by 9 o'clock Tuesday evening and there will be no changes in the 1948 council. Trustees for the Public School Board and P,11. commissioner were elected by acclamation, The 1948 council will be: Mayor, M, A. Reid; Reeve, Frank Sills; B. F. Christie, E. H. Close, J. E. Keat- ing, Dr. E. A. McMaster, Wallace Ross; Win. T. Teall. P.U.C., K. M. Campbell. Public .School trustees: North Ward, F. W. Willis;South Ward, J. A. Westcott; East Ward, E. J. Hawkins. ENGAGEMENT The engagement is announced of Margaret Eleanor Fitzpatrick, daug- hter of'Mr, and Mrs. Peter Fitzpat- rick of Dublin, and James W. Blair son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Blair of Detroit, Michigan. The marriage will take place Saturday morning, No- vember 29, at 11.00 o'clock, in St. Theresa's Church, Detroit. Rev. Fr. John C. Jordan, uncle of the bride, and pastor of St. Joan of Are Church, .St. Clair Shores, Michigan, will officiate at the marriage and will sing the solemn nuptial mass. COAL Please place orders early. Deliveries less than 48 hours not guaranteed. E. L. BOX PHONE 43 & 18 Northside United Church Rev. H. V. Wot'kntan, Minister 10 a.m., Sunday School 11 a.m,, The Body of Christ and members in particular. 7 p.m., Our fight for spiritual things. Communion Sunday, Dec. 7th. Welcome to these services. First Presbyterian Church Minister—Rev. Richard H. Wil- liams, B.A. Music—Robert E. Becktel 10 a.tn., The Sunday School. 11 a,m., and 7 p.m., Public Wor- ship: The Minister will preach. Anglican November 30th First Sunday in Advent St. Thomas', Seaforth: 10 a.n,, Sunday School 11 a.m,, Morning Prayer: "Make y >, 7 pan., Evening Prayers "Holi- day or holy Day." St. Mary's, Dublin 3 pan., Church ,Service: "Make Ready. The Rector, Rev. C.F.L. Gilbert, B.A., at all services. Egmondville United Church Rev, A. W. Gardiner, B.A., B.D. 10 a.m,, Sunday School 11 a.m., "The Test of Character". 7 p.m., "The Sacred Fountain". DOERR—PRYCE A very pretty wedding was sol- emnized on Thursday, November the twentieth, at 3 o'clock in United Church Manse, McKillop, when Rev. J. R. Peters united in marriageJean Agnes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Pryce, and Aaron Samuel Doerr, son of William G. Doerr and the late Mrs. Doerr of Gadshill. The bride chose for her wedding a two- I piece brown gabardine suit with brown and winter -white accessories' and' corsage of Talisman roses, and; wore a. double strand of pearls, the. gift of the groom. Miss Beatrice Pryce, sister of -the bride, as brides maid, wore a two-piece grey pin-' stripe suit with black and grey ac- cessories and wore 'a corsage of pink roses. The groom was 'attended by his brother Emanuel J. Doerr of Gadabilh The reception which followed was held at the ]tome of the bride's par- ents, where a wedding dinner was served to the immediate families. The table daintily decorated with pink candles, pink and white baby mums, was centred with a four storey wedding cake. The bride's mother received in ,a costume of rose with gold trimmings and black accessories and corsage of red roses. Those assisting at the table were Miss Leota Hoegy and Miss Hazel Doerr, Brodhagen, and Mrs. Albert Auemann, Galt. Mr. and Mrs. Doerr left amid shower of confetti and best wishes. to Leamine;ton and Chatham. The bride donned a wool turquoise dress, brown shortie coat and brown acces- sories. On their return they will re- side in Galt, MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION The Seaforth and District Minis- terial Association will hold its regu- lar monthly Meeting •, on December 1st at 2 p.m. at the Parsonage of Northside United Church. The paper will be presented by the Rey, R. G. Hazlewood of Walton. All members are urged to be present. $7,500 FIRE PUMPER BOUGHT FOR SEAFORTH Ten Are Nominated for Council — Garbage Collection and Sidewalk Plowing Are Issues at Nomination Those nominated were: Mayor—Merton A. Reid (ace].) Reeve—Frank 8, Sills (acct..) 'Connell (six to be elected)—E. H. Close, R. G. Parke, Dr. E. A. Mc- Master, Isaac Hudson, Wallace Ross,, 3. E, Keating, B. F. Christie W. T. Teal], M. E. Clarke, H. E. Snaith. P.U.C. .(one to be elected)—E, L. Box, Ken Campbell. Public School Trustees — East Ward, E. J. Hawkins; North Ward, F. W. Willis; South Ward, J. A. Westcott (trustees ace].) Seaforth ratepayers crowded out to the nomination meeting on Mon- day night with the largest attend- ance in litany years, overflowing from the court room into the nearby council chamber and the hallway. Town Clerk D. H. Wilson was named chairman for the public meet- ing following close of nominations. Mayor Merton Reid paid tribute to the memory of Mr. J. F. Daly who had passed away during the year while Reeve and also to ex -Mayor John Cluff. Reviewing the year's business, he mentioned the installa- tion of the blinker light which is GOOD NEWS COMING CELEBRATE FORTIETH FOR STOCK FEEDERS WEDDING ANNIVERSARY "Don't ]till off your hogs," is the .A very delightful evening was advice being given to local farmers spent Wednesday, Nov. 26, at the this week, word having been received home of Mr. and Mrs. Terry Flan - from Ottawa on Tnescda:y that good nery, Dublin, when they celebrated news is coming for feeders. Informed their 40th wedding anniversary. The persons here believe this can be taken to mean that something is be- ing done immediately to help relieve the situation, and that it will pay farmers to keep their hogs. QUESTIONAIRE ON GARBAGE COLLECTION dining room was decorated for the occasion. The table was centred with a three tier wedding cake flanked by tall tapers, and bouquets of roses given by the grandchildren. Follow- ing the dinner Mr. and Mrs. Flan- nery were presented with a mantle clock and chenile bed spread by the family, after which cards of con SoafortB, Council is requesting ratio con- gratulations were read by relatives payers to give their opinion concern- and friends, Mr. and Mrs, Flannery Mg garbage collection do Seaforth. havenone son, Jack,Aliof Dubin,' -and Property owners will be asked to Rone daughter, 51., Alice ;(MaWm. ve answer a reply postcard which they ,grand hi St, . 00 th n, and even- willfreceive through the mail in a grand children. On the same few days.ing a number of friends and neigh - Garbage collection proposed would burs gathered at their home to hon - be weekly for six months and twice our them on then anniversary with weekly during six summer mouths, many beautiful gifts Items collected: Ashes, table refuse. garden refuse, tin cans, bottles, etc,•( BRUCEFIELD to be placed on streets or alleys in Mr. and Mrs, Roy Doan of Alvin_ proper containers. Cost estimated at sten, Mr. and Mrs, Stanley Robert- $2 per :$1,000 assessment. son and son of Flint, Mich., spent Sunday with Mrs. Robt, Dawson. DOLMAGE SCHMIDT 1 Mrs. Frank Strange of Toronto is A quiet wedding took place ut St, visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Paul's Lutheran Church parsonage, Geo. Swan. Tavistock. on Wednesday, Nov. 26• Mrs. Alice Holnter spent the week - having the desired effect in slowing when Rev. W. H. \ientzlaff united in end with her sister Mrs. Wm. Smith down traffic at the intersection. The marriage George Austin Dolmage and of Exeter' street committee had accomplished a Mrs. Annie May Schmidt, Tavistock. Mrs. Russell Wilcox and Joanne lot of work and had a lot of head- and Ina Mae of Alvinston spent a head- aches, he said, complimenting chair- RED CROSS couple of days last week with her man E. II. Close for his good work. aunt Mrs. R. Dawson. The tax rate is up four mills over fleeting of the Red Cross Society Mr, and Mrs. E. Munn and Elaine last year, but is the same as in 1946, i will be held in the workroom, of Hensall, Mr. and Mrs, E. Sehilbe As chairman of the police commit-' day, Dec. 5th at 3 o'clock, A good and Kenneth of Zurich spent Sunday tee, which was a new committee attendance of members is desired as wit11i111r' and Mrs. Geo. Swan. formed this year, he reviewed the important business is to be discussed Mrs. Jas Moodie who has spent a circumstances leading to the council ; McDONALD—FAWCETT couple of weeks with friends in Lon - asking the Provincial Police to take! don has returned home. over policing Seaforth. The former The wedding took place at the 1Vir, and Mrs. Will Hill moved into chief had repeatedly asked for an home of the bride's parents at 2 the village last week from their farm assistant, he said, as the work was o'clock Saturday afternoon of Kath- in Stanley which was purchased by beyond one man. Council had sought leen Olive Fawcett, Staffa, and Ross Mr. G. Elliott. Friends of Mr • Hill an assistant constable without sue- Graham McDonald of Seaforth, Rev, cess. In open council every member ,Mr. Daynard officiated. The bride is had voted in favor of Provincial the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Police. Policing is costing the town Fawcett of Staffa, and the groom is more money, but frankly I believe the son of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Mc - the Provincial Police are cheaper Donald of Cromarty. The rooms than attempting to do the same po- were decorated with pink and white Tieing ourselves, he said, mentioning streamers. The bride who was given that they are trained men and have in marriage by her father, wore a three-way radio in their car. short aqua dress with gold sequin He announced that a new fire trim, She also wore strands of truck had been purchased last4Fri- pearls, the gift of the bridegroom, day nightby the council. which, he and carried red roses. The - brides - stated was equipped with a fog maid was Miss Doris Fawcett of ozzle that was valuable in fighting Stratford. She wore a short .erey fires. wool dress with blue and silver bead the guest of Mrs, R. Scotchmer, An increased grant of $1,000 was trim, and her flowers were white made to the hospital this year rather baby mums and red roses. The groom than have increased rates. A hospit-,was attended by Mr. George Rend - al is as necessary to the community erson of Russeldale. Mrs. Fawcett, as a school, he raid, ,mother of the bride, wore a blue Garbage Collection Cost Estimated crepe dress trimmed with black se- at Two Mills quirts, and a corsage of yellow Mayor Reid introduced the sub mums. Mrs. McDonald, another of jest of ,garbage collection, asking• the groom, wore e. black crepe dress for an expression of opinion from and a corsage of pink mums. Lunch the meeting. St. Marys pays $3600 was served to the guests by Mrs. a year for garbage collection, Wing- Harry Leslie, ;Virg. Lorne Pothick. ham $150 a month, and he stated Mrs. McNichol and Mrs. Fleming, that he himself, is paying $1'2 a year the decorations being in pink and for garbage removal under our pre- white. Afterwards the happy young sent system. He thought the rate- couple loft on a wedding trip, the payers would be saving money to bride's travelling costume being a have a municipal garbage collection. navy blue coat with black accessor- About housing, Mayor Reid said lea. Upon their return they will 're - last week the men were in Seaforth side on the groom's farm in Mo- to meet the council about war time Killen, near Seaforth. Guests were housing but it was not possible to . present from Hespeler; Dublin, Hen - call a meeting. We need houses Sall, Kippen, Landon; Stratford, badly, he said, but warned of the .Blyth and Sturgeon Falls: dangers of it upsetting values of ; present good homes and also int EVENING AUXILIARY event of houses becoming plentiful I The Evening Auxiliary of North- again war time houses might be- side United Church held their No_ come slums. Seaforth had been one I vomber meeting on Tues. the 26th of the first towns to investigate war- with Mrs. B. Christie presiding. Miss time housing, but at that time it did Vera Mole opened'the meeting by not look like a good thing. reading a poem 'A 'Winter's Scene". The meeting was then thrown op- . After singing "Coyne let us sing of en for discussion of garbage collect a Wonderful Love" Mra. R. .Sa- tion, Mr, J. G. Mullen estimated be vauge led in prayer. The minutes of was paying' $24 a year for removal October meeting were read by sec- of garbage, etc,, and believed a mun- rotary, Mrs. A. Westcott. Following icipal system would be cheaper. Dr. 'the business period several reports Brady, ' Medical Health Officer, were given. It was decided to hold spoke strongly in favor of it, Mr. i the Christmas meeting on Dec. 9th. Z3. E. Smith thoug'ht it should be put I The following, were elected to the to a vote of. the people. Mr. E. C. nominating committee: Mrs. J. M. Boswell asked how it would affect Scott, Miss Fennell and Mrs, L. Mor - those who are landlords, could they,risen. Mrs. Norman Knight very ably pass the added cost on to their ten -gave the morning and afternoon ants. Mr. E. L. Box said all these sessions of Huron Presbytery held things always land on the taxpayer, l at Monerieff in September. Mrs: He believed the biggest need was for i `.f urnbull then took charge of the re - the stores along Main street to have mainder of program and opened the garbage removal. Mr. 0, C, Bright- meeting by reading a poem. Hymn rall pointed out that the original re- "Come Holy Ghost, Our Hearts In- solation from the Chamber of Conn- spine" after which Mrs. A. Westcott meree had recommended an asses- led in prayer. The scripture was ment be made against tenants for taken by Mrs. Bradshaw. Miss Mar - garbage collection. Reeve Sills said ion Mason A.T,C.M. gave a piano Sesforth now has a set-up for ,gar- solo "Clair De Lune" by composer bage collection, and that Mr. Hilde-,Claude Debussey, who studied under brand states he will increase his ca -,a pupil of Chopin before entering parity to service more houses as re- ;Paris Conservatory. It was much en- quired, Reeve Sills pointed out Moved by all. The topic taken from Wing'ham's cost of $1800 does not study book, The Bible for the North include expenses at their dump, and, American Indians, was taken by Mrs. this cost must also be considered. Dr, Rnas Savauge and proved very in - Burrows inquired if there would be ter estine•, After singing "Gncl's law any thought of building an inciner- is perfect" the meeting closed by re- etor. He thought there should be , peating the mizpah benediction. some information about disposal of garbage as an incinerator would cost' a lot of money, Frank Smale said he TUCKERSMITH was in favor of a vote of the people. , The Tuckersmith Ladies Club will Councillor J. E. Keating said .gar- hold the last meeting of the year on bage collection would cost at least Wednesday. De". 8. at the hone of two mills and it world he the pron. Mrs. Warren. Gd1•bines. The annual erty _owner, not . the tenant who rreport'will he elven: roll call a re - would have to pay fm• it. Mr. Nnr- eine end a ssmnile: these samnles man. Seems asked what ahnn+ those may be used for a not -luck sunnes. if who now only nay 31 a veer env ,,,,,„,herr , ' i,, • tl,n,•e w111 ;ten t,n garbage removal. will the., harm 1- 411n r,,,-;„ „0 , n n � .rune winl �n foot the hill for the fellows whn nest _• _-, ^.. .. , , h+ ,, m-1 1+- 1 nn 1r^ Continued es. Pr^• Fnar-'7^�••^ 1•, •, '. ..• hope his health will soon be im- proved, Some from here attended the ban- quet held for the Federation of Ag- riculture in Cardno's hall, Seaforth, on Tuesday evening. Mrs. 3. S. Ussher of Barrie, spent a few days with her parents Mr, and Mrs. C. Haugh this week. The W.A. will cater to a banquet for the I.0.0.F. on Friday evening in the schoolroom of the church. BAYFIELD Mrs. M. McPhedran of Petrolia is Mrs, J. Porter of Goclerich is visit- ing her brother Mr. Alfred Scotchmer and Mrs. Scotchmer. Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Mack spent the week end in Detroit. Miss Melvena Stm•geou of Lonrlcnt spent the week end with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. W. Sturgeon. Mr, anti Mrs, A. Furter and son Bill. of London., spent Sunday with Mrs. 'Win. Stinson, I Mr, and Mrs, Quentin Hallman and two softs of New Dundee were r to 4t i, of Mr. and Mrs, Grant Turner Sunday Miss Gloria Westlake. of Loudon, spent the week end at her holm in the village. I 1MIr. and Mrs. Chris Parker and dam ghter Beulah spent the week end in London: Mr. and Mrs, A. E. Westlake are visiting friends in St. Thomas. Ring Winter 'is ]nerd again and the (roads in the district are -in very poor Condition. Pupils attending Clinton Collegiate are :..nevtug. ' an eni'ore holiday owing to the fact. the Sohooll Bus was unable to get through to d•ty I Bayfield on Friday, ;Nov. 21, after a short hitless of Robert Daviel Seetch- mer, in his 76th yosr. IDe was the •1d - est son of the late Alfred and Jane Watson Scotchmer and was born in .Bayfield. When i!. young man he went to North Da.kota, where he wits mar- ried in 1886 to Jane Sherritt. After residing in North Dakota for 10 years he brought his fanpily back 111 Ont- ario. They resided on the Bronson Line, Stanley Twp. Mrs. Seotcbluer died in 1924. In 1926 he was married to Margaret Campbell and moved to Bayfield where he hail since. resider;. Mr. Scotchmer was Treasurer of St, Andr•eiv's United Church for great many years and was a member of the Bayfield Cemetery Board. Service was held in St. Andrews Hutted Church where the service was conducted by Rev, 1'. G. Stotesbury assisted byRev. D. J, Littre of Clinton• 1'he pallbearers were Wm. Sparks, Colin Campbell,$ Archie Armstrong, Murray Grain- ger', Walter Wallis, Fred Watson. The flower bearers $1 a year you could choose no 1001¢ tMilltn9 9! is • • 01 110 1;11¢1 vslu¢s that `thp5e °;!coed our la selectt0n 01 quality lewellelY GUARANTEED PERFECT THE PROUDEST NAME IN c 1- FOR HER Very semi Spheric.' model $25" SAVAUGES Jeweller and Optometrist Opposite Bost Office, Sequel•! t, FOR bas The Dywnwe P...iv-Itu:al $44Th Watson; Mr and Mrs, Wm. Scotch - mer, Egntondville: Miss Isabel Kirk, ' and Mrs. Kirk of Glanworth. Mr. and Mrs. John Scotchmer, Sr, celebrated their golden wedding an- niversary at their farm home on No- vember 24th. Dinner was served to 14 guests. Gifts, flowers and tele- grams were showered on the bride and groom of 50 years. They were married Nov, 23, 1897 at Varna, Ont., started farming on the Blue Water Highway 1/4 mile south of Payfield,'2 years later moved to Fargo, N. Dakota, returning. five .years later to settle en the farm on the Bronson Line, Stanley Twp. where they lived for the past 13 years. Mr. and Mrs. Scotchmer have five sons and one daughter who were all at the dinner, Mrs. Robert Greer•, Bayfield; Clifford of Chica- go; Roy, Charles, John and Gordon, all • of Stanley Township, there are eleven grandchildren and two great grandchildren The death occurred at his home do l KI P P E N Dirs. S. Beattie and two children of Wingham are visiting liter par- , en 141. and Mrs, Robert McBride, Miss Mabel Whiteman visited re- cently with relatives in Detroit. Quite a number from here attend- ed the bazaar at Varna and Hensall on Saturday. I HIGH SCHOOL TOPICS Mrs. Robs, McBride spent Mon- day with her son and daughter-in- law, Mr. and Mrs, L. McBride near Exeter. Moderator To Be Heard Over C.B.C. Right Rev. T. W. Jones, M.A., D, D., Moderator of the United Church off Canada, will broadcast on Sun- day, Nov. 30th at 4:30 ic.m. over the C.B.C. net work, His address will originate in Moose Jaw, Sask. It was on Nov, 120 that Kippen had the hoinonr ofhis presence at St. An- drew's United Church here. Hold Farewell Party On Monday evening last the neig- hors met at the hone of Mr. and Mrs, Thomas Dayman who are leav- ing' to make living abode in London. The evening was spent in playing progressive crockinnle. The first prize was won by Gladys Chamnaii, •ind consolation by Mrs, H. Norris. The men's first prize was WOO by Bob Caldwell and the consolation 01 Bruce :MacGrecor. After the Pre-' sent.ation. Inneh was served. The ad-. dross was read h,. `firs P"rnire 1Mc- sainehey ser tt,n nt•eannini'init was ,,,''de by tinier, nnn.lvs r1,nnman and Virginia Meolinrl'nv. T1,e nddeess ,.•1', 05 fnnln,s,e. Tn Mr. nn!1 Mrs. Thomas Davmnn. Pngr (lues—Venn• neighhnrs amit fi'innds 11'•••n 1nar'nnrl tviilt ree'i•et of veno' i ite„+1nn of lemma, anr cninm,mitt' in matte vont home elsewhere. Yon have been with nf; ftt' e nn»ind of tseres w -seven veers and we li".'" enjoyed linnny'. associations too'ether, no matter when or where it was needed vnu were always ready to lend the help- ing hand, We cherish the thought of hews, Douglas Scotchmer, Ernest Townshend, Gordon Scotchmer, Rits sel Heard, Thomas Scotchmer and Alfred Scothmer Jr, Interment took place in Bayfield Cemetery. The service was largely attended. Among' those from a distanve Arch- Among those from a distance, Arch- deacon M. Townshend, Mrs. Towns-' Scotchmer and son. Douglas, Rich- mond Hill, Mrs. Delbert Haw of Proton Station; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Beard Str. 0 -'-' ea y, Mn'. and Mrs. Harold Scotchmer, Miss Mabel Scotchmer of Toronto; Messrs. W. McMullen and Mr. Stew- art of Dept. o:f Agricultsne, Toronto; Mr, and Mrs. W. Weeks and two children, Mr. and Mrs. A. Robinson, Mr and Mrs. Joe Wild, Mr. and "T'r• J's/171 T,n•ner and son, Tom, 14Ir. and ]Mvs, edger Alien, Clinton, Mr. ,•ar-. m,;ns. Sherrett, Hensall, "' e3 ' "s. Clements, Mrs. J. having had you in our midst for the length of time and had come to think that you might make this your abode but the fates have decided other- wise and we must bow to the inevit- able. Your departing from our com- munity leaves a vacancy which will he greatly felt by all. But the time has 1:0110 when you feel a nnove would be to your advantage. It is self-evident whit is our loss will be some other one'a gain and we re- joice to know that you are going to u pla o which you can call Heine Sweet Home and we, each and all ,ic'in heartily in wishing the happi- ness and comforts associated with it. As a token of our regard for you we ask you to accept this gift and may it in tears to he serve as a memen- to of your abode with us. Signed on behalf of your neighbors and friend. MAN LEY Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Manley spent Sunday in London. Mr. and Mks. Jas, M. Eckert visit- ed Sunday in London. Mr, and Mrs. Jas. Manley and family spent Sunder- evening with .Ti's. and Mrs. Dan Finegan. Strat- ford. On Friday night about fifty pupils tinv_lied to Palmerston for the bas- ketball games againat the Palmerston High teams, The girls' game (as described by Donna Watson) was a fast game, the girls showing good basketball abilities. against the Palmerston girls. At the enc; of the half it was 8-4 for Palmer- . sten girls. Seaforth girls then got some of tlieh' energy up and at the end of the game the store tv;ls 11-12 to favour of the Seaforth girls. The boys' game wits a little differ- eat, Don Smith staled that when the first half was over it was 20-7 for Palmerston and so he expected the game would end with zt score of .15.1.1, but he was fooled. as the game eitd,arl 1;•11 in aecutrr of thn Palnrerst.tm Tl tr'•n r; are now practising for a X;111, bent with the Palmus - stun enlle utr.• s U Tomorrow is the fatal day. Yes! Maims start toaneri'ocv morning, so things Will be quiet around the reellool for a week or so. x reroert Last Friday anath to the students. IT Royally as was e.. "1700 Peoples of C., No film on Thine. . be found, Things al the Tuesday as two is all day and so haved well, (it two p1. fllnr was shorn d of one on odd the flint i tr shoran: :dzab,'th could .ti were quiet. on "'tors were there students all be - except 000 or