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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1947-12-04, Page 1WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 70, No 49 URON COUNTY'S- .LEADING NEWSPAPER SEAFORTH, ONTARIO,- THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1947 A HEAVY COW GOES TO MARKET A Cat cow weighed at the Seaforth stock scales on Saturday tipped the scales at 1,850 pounds, and is believed by Weighmaster J. M. Govenlock to be the heaviest cow he has ever weighed here. This, was a Durham cow, one of five head of cattle sold by Mr. Thomas C. Shannon of Winthrop to Mr. Ed Pryce and trucked by Wil- son Little. It -had been raised from.a. calf by Mr. Shannon. The cram of this record -breaker weighed less than 1,100 lbs. PRINCESS BRIDGE iS BUILT BY LOOBY'S The new Ninth Street bridge in. Owen Sound, built . by Looby and Looby Construction, Dublin, was opened by the Mayor of Owen Sound, and is named "Princess Elizabeth Bridge." It was opened for traffic on the Princess' wed- ding day, Nov. 20, and she has been invited to officiate ;at an opening ceremony when she and her Royal husband, the Duke of Edinburgh,, visit Canada next summer. This bridge has a 102 foot reinforced con- crete arch mounted on steel mono - tube piling driven 90 feet into the ground, consisting of 4 piers on each. side, which was completed on Nov. 8, and was started May 19, replac- ing a wooden bridge. COAL Please place orders early. Deliveries less than 48 hours not guaranteed. E. L. BOX PHONE 43 & 18 Northside United Church Rev. H. V. Workman, Minister 10 a.m., The Sunday School 11 a.m., The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper. 7 p.m., Worship Service. Thurs. at 8 p.m., the pre -commun- ion -service, Welcome to these services. Egmondville United Church Rev. A. W. Gardiner; B.A., B.D. 10 .a.m., Sunday School. 11 a.m., "The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper". 7 p.m., "Your Actions in God's sight". Preparatory Service, Friday, De- • cember 5th, at 8 p.in., "The Highest Revelation of God." Anglican December 7 Second Sunday in Advent • St. Thomas', Seaforth: 10 a.m„ Sunday School 11 a.m„ Holy Communion and Sermon, "The • Written Word," 7 p.m., Evening Prayer and Ser- mon. ' St. Mary's, Dublin 3 p.m., Church Service and Ser- mon, The Written Word." Rector, Rev, C. F. L. Gilbert, B.A, PRESBYTERY MOURNS FORMER MINISTER The Huron -Maitland Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church in Cana- da inet in . St. Andrew's Church, Wingham, on. Tuesday with a large attendance of members. The Presbytery placed iteelf on record at the great loss sustained in the death of the Rev. Kenneth Mac- Lean, the much beloved minister of Coven Church, Exeter, who passed away suddenly on Monday, Decem- ber 1st. Mr. MacLean, formerly of Wingham, had bean the efficient clerk of Presbytery for a number of years. The funeral, under the au- spices :of the presbytery, will take' place on Thursday with the Modera- tor, the Rev. Richard H. Williams, presiding. The following congregations are at present vacant: Knox . Church, Goderieb; Knox Church, Teeswater and Auburn and Blyth -At: is expect- ed that within a very short time all will be settled. The Presbytery of Huron -Mait- land has gathered more than a ton of food and clothing which is now on its way to the Presbyterian congre- gation in Campobasso, Italy, for distribution. MRS. GEORGE BARTLETT The death occurred of ' Mrs. George Bartlett, widow of the late George Bartlett, of Mitchell, on Tuesday evening, Dec. 2, about 11:30 o'clock, at the home of her ,,son-in-law, Mr. John Muir, Huron St. Ailing for the past year, her death followed' three weeks of seri- ousilhness. Formerly Lydia Barden, she was born in Kent, England, 79 years ago and came to this country when 10 years old to Hibbert town- ship, She was married in Fullerton to Mr. Bartlett who predeceased her on March 30, 1940. A daughter, Mrs. John Muir, Seaforth, survives; also two ,grandchildren. The funeral will take place from the residence of her son-in-law, John Mier, on Friday, Dec. 5, at 2 p.m., Rev. R. IL Wil- liams, of rivet Presbyterian Church, Seaforth, officiating, Intervent will take place in the Presbyterian cem- etery, Mitchell. PREMIER GEORGE DREW SPEAKS AT SEAFORTH Instability in Agriculture result- ing krom Federal legislation brought down within the last few weeks 'posed the greatest problems facing farmers today, Hon, George A. Drew, premier of Ontario, Said. I` Uncertainty about what will hap- pen next year in markets and prices 'makes their position difficult, but the Federal Government has re- fused to consider a proposal for joint -Federal-Provincial co-opera- tion in matters pertaining to agri- culture, he said. Addressing delegates to the annual meeting •of the Progressive Conservative Association for . Huron provincial riding and Huron -Perth Federal riding, the premier. said the need for such co-oareration was greater than ever before. `It was demonstrated when the Federal Government took controls off feedgrains and at the same time kept controls on the sale price of the products which that feed produced. "Was' believe this co-operation should' operate in all fields where the two governments have juris- diction. "The Federal House will meet next week to discuss action already taken by the Liberal Government under powers which a spokesman said they did not know they Pos- sessed. "They did know," Premier Drew said. "You can see now why we want a careful definition of all ; arrangements between us." In connection with Dominion - Provincial regulations, Premier Drew charged that provincial Lib- eraI leader, Farquhar Oliver, was guilty of "gross inaccuracies" when he said the present Ontario Govern- ment refused to sign an agreement for adjustment of taxes. "We never said we were not will- ing to sign such an agreement. We did say this Government (Ontario), was unwilling to sign any agreement which would deny to the people of Ontario their right to expand and go forward in the years ahead. We in- sist that we know what the agree- ment really is and know what its ob- ligations are," The premier said it had been im- plied that the only reason there was not health and social legislation on a broad scale was because Ont- ario and Quebec had refused to co- operate with Ottawa, but he said the Dominion Government had never undertaken to provide any new ser- vices financed on a tax adjustment. He said the program brought for- werd by the Dominion was to • be financed by two new taxes, a five per cent one on income and a per capita poll tax. The present Ontario Government had approved the legislation but wanted to further explore the meth- od of financing. ole said he did not belive the people of Ontario could pay any additional taxes. He said his government had in two years since the end of the war added more than a half million new horsepower of electrical energy for distribution through Ontario. The total available in the province now was 2,750,000 horsepower. Con- sumers were being asked to conserve electricity not because of a lack of it but because the province was go- ing through the greatest expansion period of its history. His government had complete confidence in the fu- ture of Ontario and this confidence was the basis for this expansion, He said in future years more power would come from the St. Lawrence River development. He said he was sure Congress would approve a de- velopment program there. Since his government took office there had been progress in every field. The government had under- taken a greater share of education -costs, and 61 primary schools, as well as secondary and technical. schools are under construction. Plans for next year are still greater. Hospital grants have been estab- lished where they never .existed be- fore. He spoke also of the immigra- tion plan which had flown 5,000 persons to this province from the. 'United Kingdom. He said the party was elected on a program to "keep Ontario strong." He urged all party members to keep this undertaking before them whether in the provin- cial or Federal fields, He paid tribute to the work of the local members in the provincial house. McKILLOP COUPLE MARK GOLDEN WEDDING On Tuesday, December the se- cond, Kr. and Mrs. David Boyd of the twelfth concession, : McKillop. township, celebrated the fiftieth an- niversary of ''their wedding, David Boyd and Charlotte Dundas were married at the home of the bride's I parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. John Dundas, also of the twelfth conces- sion, on Wednesday; December' the second 1897 by the late Rev. A. C. Tiffin, minister of the Bethel Metho- dist Church. The bridesmaid was the bride's sister, Miss Allis Dundas, now Mrs. Geo. A. McLean, and the groom was supported by the late Wm. Morrison. Immediately after their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Boyd settled in McKillop where they have resided ever since. They have one son Charles Boyd, who is married and also resides in McKillop; and ,three granddaughters, Ruth, Beth and Barbara Boyd. They were the guests of Rev. and and Mrs. McLean in Grimsby for 'the occasion where they are spend- ing a few days this past week. Their many friends extend their heartiest felicitations to Mr. and 'Mrs. Boyd as they reach this' mile- stone in their lives and wish ,for them many more happy years to- gether. SODALITY EUCHRE A euchre party was held Friday evening, Nov, 28, by the Sodality of St. James' Church, With 80tables in play, in the parish hall. Prize winners for the evening were, Peter McIver, moat games; Barney Hildebrand, lone hands; Mrs. Hildebrand, most games; Mrs. P. Devereaux, lone hands. A lucky chair prize Was also given and was won by Mrs, .l. M. McMillan, who also won the special draw for a beau. tlful Kenwood blanket, This young ladies served doughnuts and coffee W. I. The Christmas meeting of the Sea - forth W. I. will be held at the home of bIr. and Mrs, James F. Scott, Thornton Hall, on Friday evening, Dec. 12. Will each member please bring sandwiches, nless otherwise advised. Please remember that this is the Christmas meeting and that we would like each member to bring a gift for .a child. PRESBYTERY OPPOSES SUNDAY SPORTS I Huron Presbytery met in Caven United Church, Winthrop, in charge •of the Chairman, Rev, Wm, Mair. ' In an address, Rev. George W. Webber, General Secretary of the Lord's Day Alliance of Canada, said, that concessionaires had violated the Lord's Day Act at some of the sum- mer resorts, one of which was Grand Bend, in Huron County. He also stated that certain athletic clubs were agitating for an open Sunday, with a view :to financial gain. I Rev, Anson C. Moorhouse, of Tor- onto, demonstrated the use of re- cords, and sound films, in missionary work. Presbytery decided to pur- chase a set of records, and give full support to the Missionary Education Committee, in promoting the use of sound films in Huron. Presbytery sustained a call to Rev S. H. Brenton, of Ethel, from Lan- desboro Oharge, at a salary of $2200 a year, four weeks holidays, and moving expenses paid, Rev, H. C, Wilson was appointed temporary Chairman of Ethel Charge, during the vacancy. Consent was granted to the trust- ees of Orange Hill United Church to sell the church shed for $400. C.W.L. MEETS Members of the ("MIA of St. 'James' Church held the November meeting at the ihome or Mrs, T. D. Sills with the president, Mrs, J, L. Slattery in charge. The reports of the various officers were read. The visiting committee reported ten culls to the sick end newcomers of the parish. Final arfangenien is were made for the tea to be held in the school hall Saturday, Dec. 0. Miss Alice Daly would appreciate having items of news for the Christmas issue of the Chronicle handed to her some time this coming week. A very inter- esting paper o11 lelary Immaculate was read by Mrs. F. Devereaux, The Jan- uary meeting is to be held at the home of Mrs, C. Trott, Meeting closed with prayer. A delightful social hour followed with tea served by hostess, LADIES' AID The December Ladies' Aid meet- ing of First Presbyterian Church. Meeting opened with hymn 168, fol- lowed with a Christmas poem and prayer by the president, Mrs, H. R. Scott, A solo was given by Mrs. Mc- Master, "When the Christmas Bells are Ringing," accompanied by Mrs. Keating on the piano. Secretary's and treasurer's reports were given, Business discussed and a motion to continue for 1948 the 5 cent per week per member. The convenor of nominating committee read the slate of officers: Hon, pies,, Mrs. Geo. Lowery and Mrs. Wm. Anent Pres., Mrs. 13 Rt,, Mrs. John MacTavish•, ar.Scoeast; sec,, Miss Belle Carnp- bell; lst vice., Mrs. J. B. Russell; 2nd vice,, Mrs. J. A. Munn; press sec„ Mrs. John Sclater; . social corn., Mrs. Free and Mrs. Dorrance; pian- ist, Mrs, Ernest Geddes. Convenor of flower corn., Mrs. Wigg: Piano se- lection, "Sweet Bye and , Bye" played by Mrs,- Elmer Cameron. Miss Susie Govenlock gave a hum- orous reading, "Miranda on Moth ers." A solo by Mrs: McKellar, "The Gifts", accompanied by Mrs. Rennie. Attendance 40, A vote of thanks was given by the president to all who contributed towards the program, and a vote of thanks to the officers for their co-operation and splendid work during the year, by Mrs.• D. Ritchie, seconded by Mrs. J. M. Govenlock, , Hymn 544 was sung. Mrs. Robt. Smith gave the closing Prayer. Refreshments were served by the four groups and a social half hour spent. HOSPITAL AID The regular meeting of the Wo- men's Hospital Aid to Scott Memor-'' ial Hospital will be held at the home of Mrs. Jos. ,McMillan on Thursday' evening December the eleventh,' at 8:15. . $1 a year NEWLYWEDS HONORED AT CLINTON On Tuesday evening of last week about 25 friends and neighbours gathered at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Charles Stewart, Clinton, to honour them on the occasion of their recent marriage, The evening was pleasantly spent with games and music. At the close everyone gather- ed in the living room' when Mrs. Wesley Shobbrook read the follow- ing address: Mr: and Mrs. Stewart We, your friends and neighoburs, have gathered here to -night to give you a little surprise after your mar- riage. We have known you, Charlie, for a long time and have found you a good neighbour since coming in our midst, and we welcome Mrs. Stewart to our neighborhood, as we have heard very lovely things about her. We want you to accept this little token from your neighbours and friends, and our best wishes go with it for many years of happiness together. Mrs. Roy Connell then presented the couple with a beautiful electric. table lamp. Though completelw taken by surprise Mi. Stewart replied fit- tingly thanking the folk for their kindness and gift and extended a hearty invitation to conte again at any time. Following this the ladies served a bountiful lunch and the ga- thering dispersed with the National Anthem, HURON OLD BOYS TO HOLD ANNUAL The 47th Annual meeting. oftheHuron Old Boys Association of Tor- onto will be held on Thursday, De- cember 11th at West End Y.M.C.A., corner College and Dovercourt P.oad, Election of officers will be held at 8:30 and euchre and bridge will commence at 9 p.m. Three turkeys will be the prizes, one for the best euchre player, one for bridge and a special draw, All former Huronites will be made wel- come. Refreshments will be in old Huron style. CORCORAN—HOLMES The :Chapel at the R.C,A.F. Radio School, Clinton, Ont, was the scene of a pretty wedding Saturclay after- noon, Nov. 29th when Gladys Viola daughter :of the late Mr, and Mrs, Adam Holmes was , united in mar- riage to Corp. Louis Wilfred Cor- coran, son of Mr, and Mrs, Ambrose Corcoran of Prince Edward Island. The Chapel was beautifully decora- ted with white maths, and the Padre Squadron Leader, Coyne performed. the double ring ceremony, The bride wore a powder blue woe! street length :dress- with silver trimmings, black accessories and a corsage of Talisman roses. The attendants were L. A. C. Grady and Mrs. Grady, who wore a rose crepe dress and black accessories. The wedding din- ner was served at the Commercial Hotel, Seaforth, and later the bride and groom left from the home of Mrs. Hngli Mackay* for a honey- moon trip to Niagara Falls and points in the United .States, SAV'AUGE'S EASTERN STAR OFFICERS INSTALLED On Friday evening last at a very impressive ceremony, Mrs, D. H. Wilson was installed Worthy Matron :of Seaforth Chapter 233, Order of the Eastern Star, Mrs, Doris Wan- less of Windsor, Past Worthy Grand Matron, O.E.S. of Ontario, installed the new Worthy Matron, assisted by 'Donald Currie, Worthy Grand Pat- on, 0.E.S. of Ontario, Miss Win- ' nifred Hardy, D,D.G.M„ Ethel : Moore, P.D.D,G.M. and Mrs. Bar- ' bara Sperling, P.Vic.Yh and Mrs. Jack Ferguson, P.W,M„ end Mr, 'Jack Ferguson, P.W.P. The chapter :room was attractively decorated with bouquets of red and white flowers with all the officers wearing long white gowns. During the ceremony, O14rs. Lillian Higgins sang two very l delightful solos, Following the instal lotion ofthe star points, Mrs, Doris Wanless conducted a very lovely flower ceremony, the star points each receiving a colored arum. Other officers installed were: Worthy Pa- tron, Harvey Mason; . Associate Ma- tron, Mrs, Ed. Smith; Associate Pat- ron, Mi William Shannon; Conduct- ress, Mrs. Mel Clarke; Associate Conductress, Mrs, Will Shannon; Chaplain, Mrs, Ross Murdie: Organ- ist, Mrs, Geo. Kruse; Secretary, :Nits. Harvey Mason: Treasurer, Mrs. James McDonald; Marshall, Mrs. Frank Kling; Ada, Mrs. David Mc- Lean; Ruth, Mrs. Milton ,Stewart; Esther, Mrs: Andy Crozier; Martha, Mrs. Mae Dorrance; hlecta, Miss Jean Scott; Warder, Mrs, Gordon McGavin; Sentinel, Mel Clarke, and Bre. Harvey Mason, who was to be installed new Worthy Patron, was unable to be present through illness and will be installed at a later date. After the installation our Past Wor- thy Matron, Mrs. Helmer Snell and Worthy Patron, Hilmar Snell, were presented with the jewels, Order of the Eastern Star and several other gifts from the chapter and install- ing team. Prior to the installation, Mrs. D. H. Wilson entertainert the installing officers to 0:80. dinner. Jean Scott and her committee served a delicious lunch at the close of the evening, Gueste were present from hoodoo, St. Marys, Exeter and Windsor. COMMUNICATION Urges Women To.Take More Interest in Municipal Matters Editor Seaforth News, in the interest of the inhabitants of McKillop township I' wondered if you would kindly print this letter. The nomination for council and reeve for McKillop will soon be held, All those interested in proper management for the township should do their best to attend and take an active part. Too many criticize. but, when the opportunity presents itself to correct the faults, they are con- spicuous by their absence. And what is wrong with women attending the nomination meeting? Many women are co-owners or owners of farms in McKillop and women have had equal franchise with men for over two de- caties. Take your women to the meeting, After all they can't do worse than their men have done these past few- years. Each voter should pick a worthy man from the North, South, East and West parts of the township, and if not satisfied with the present set- up—as most of us aren't—get up and nominate his choices. + Christmas is coming very soon, but are we able to go out and shop with our families? No, we aren't, but the people from Tuckersmith, Logan and other surrounding townships are able to. And why can't we? Be- cause we leave a council and reeve who live in the past and apparently prefer to do so. The snow is soft now and could uuickly be plowed but the powers -that -be are waiting- for aitingfor "a good hot sun," • Of course some of them live close to the North road which is kept plowed and they are never kept in as the rest of us are. Wake up, McKillop voters, and nut some men in charge of our township who are aware' that 1948 is haat ;,found the corner, and if we want to survive hi this machine age we'll have to use machines—not forget 'tang to knell the good old horse for emergencies of course. TTopInn• that this year will see a little spirit in the nominations and none of this acclamation stuff, A Disgusted McKillop Taxpayer, ANNUAL MEETING OF ST. THOMAS' W. F, It is with grateful and thanItiful hearts that we give the fiftv-eighth annual report of St. Thomas' Branch of the W. A. During: the year we held. 8 meetings (2 meet- ings were cancelled owing to weath- or conditions)) with an average at- tendance of .10 members, There were 81 paid memberships, 12 of whom are life members. One' new member, Miss Cm-, was welcomed during the veal. Two faithful mem- bers, bts, Smith and Mrs. Stewart were called to higher service. With a generons donation to senior and itiinior branches end through the kindness of the Guild in giving VA space for a candy booth at their fall Continued nn Pate Four KIPPEN . EAST W. I. ' The December meeting of the Imp - non East W. L, will be held at the home of Mrs. Alex McGregor, Wed- needay afternoon, Dec. 10, Miss Grace Tremeei• will be co -hostess; roll call, Christmas or New Year thought or quotation. Mrs. W. Rroadfoot, gins. R. Upshell, Mrs, A. Varley and Mrs. A. Finlayson ',re the committee in chare•e of twee treats for the rhildree. Thee ;1 - 'cation is to be a donation to i;he. Protestant Orphanage in Loud, „ in- stead of exchanging gifts. Christ- mas story by Mi'g. Thos. Teat- and . current events by Mrs.. A.. Fi slay son. 'Lunch convenors are: ice cream, 'Mrs. Glenn McLean: cont*ins and sandwiches; 'ales. W. Doig. 1 1 1 l t 4