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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1947-12-25, Page 1The Seaforth HURON COU N T V'8 LEADING NEWSPAPER ew WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 70, No. 52 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25, 1947 FORMER RESIDENT KILLED IN DETROIT Mrs. McGinnis, widow of Dr. John McGinnis, a former Seaforth doctor,died in Detroit from injuries received when. struck by a motor. car Friday evening while on the way to a drug store, according to word' received by Mrs. C. W. Ironside. Mrs. McGinnis had. been :residing l with her only son, Dr, D. H. McGin- nis' in Detroit, The McGinnis .family lived in the Daly home on Victoria street where the elder Dr. McGin- nis hadhis office, and they left here I over thirty years ago for Wallace--, burg. At the time of the accident Mrs. McGinnis had a business card of her son in hem purse and the hospital called 'him. Upon arrival at the hospital Dr. McGinnis discovered it was his mother. The funeral was held on Tuesday with interment at Wallaceburg. Mrs. Ironside of Sea - forth is a sister of Mrs. D. H. Mc- Ginnis. ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Jordan wish to announce the engagement .of their daughter, Eileen, to Mr.' Francis P. Williams, son of Mr. and Mrs. Pat- rick Williams. The marriage to take place early in -January. EASTERN STAR The Eastern Star had a pleasant Christmas program for its regular meeting on Thursday evening. Sister Wilson; new worthy matron, presid- ed, assisted; by past worthy patron, Bro. Snell, for the opening ceremon- les; Ali gathered around the Christ- mas tree. -for an impromptu pro- gram which was very good. Santa Claus came and presented gifts af- ter each one did their part. Coffee and doughnuts were served at the close. 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., Sunday School. 11 a.m.; and 7 p.m. regular wor- ship services, 0 come let us worship. Attgrican Dec. 2Sth, First Sunday Christmas: St. Thomas', Seaforth: 10 am., Sunday School 11 a.m,, Morning Prayer 7 pan. Carol Service St. Marys, Dublin 3. "Christmas Service", Communion and Sermon, after Holy Egmondviile United Church Rev. A. W. Gardiner, ]3.A:, B.D. 10 a.m,, Sunday School. 11 a.m., "Prepare, Passover, Pos- sess". 7 p.m., "Our Heavenly Guide". WINTHROP Scheel section S.S. #10 held their annual Christmas tree and enter- tainment in the Winthrop Orange hall on Thursday last, Dec. 18th.. The program which was exception- ally fine consisted of choruses, short plays, recitations and a drill, reflected great credit upon their teacher, Mrs. J. Kellar;' Short speeches by Rev. Peters and Mr. A. Campbell were interspersed between acts. After singing of the national anthem, Santa Claus arrived in all pomp and glory. His joyousness in the distribution of parcels was a de- light to the children; Mrs. J. Little presided very efficiently at the piano. After the serving of lunch a few hours was spent in dancing, music was supplied by local talent. Mr. torn Cunningham} of Wiarton spent the past week at the Haase home. Mr. and Mrs. Gallaher of Wiarton visited with Mr. E. Haase, Sunday. COUNTY ROAD BATTLE The proposed change of the coun- ty road from the ninth line .of Mor- ris to the Morris-Hullett boundary is causing numerous arguments in that district and feeling is reported to be running high. A petition is be- ing signed against the change. NO NAME The Noses has received- a Tetter about drainage matters in Logan township. However, the writer diel not sign .bis panne, Upon receipt of the writer's name (not necessarily for publication) we will be glad to print the letter. Early, Next Week Because of the holida all news and advertising intended for next week's issue of The Seaforth News should be sent in to reach this office one day earlier than usual. A CHRISTMAS MESSAGE "For' unto us a child is borne unto its a son is given". Isa. 9: 10. Will Christmas ever lose its 'charm and romance? Only to those who violate its sacred implications by sacrilege, by selfishness, by sin! 'For Christmas Day was born out of the mingling, of human happiness and -Divine love, fulfilling' a promise of Eternal Glory! It is centred in Childhood, and Childhood is its loveliest sym- bol; not fatherhood, not motherhood, but the cherished babe, in Whom all the promise of the past, all the ro- mance of the present, and all the hope of the future were impersonat- ed. In the birth of Jesus in the Beth- lehem manger, God hath chosen . a simple situation of life to confound the.things that were mighty. A Jew- ish babe? That was an everyday af- fair! What? Born _ in a stable? Rather novel, wasn't it? But . what was that beside the pone and . mas- querade of Caesar's dominions? Caesar's ordermust be obeyed; all must be enrolled! Did Joseph have his son enrolled? THAT., is very portant, you know, for Caesar hath ordered it; and Joseph must obey,, on pain of death! But there was One Jewish babe that was not enrolled under Caesar that day. And before Him the Wise. Men of the East bowed themselves, as have the wisest anclstrongest men ever since: All the pomp and. Pageantry of Caesar's court have long ago gone into obscurity, but the child Jesus lives and reigns over re- gions that Caesar never heard of. And the light-ofhis Star is still bringing "Wise men from 'afar, and the humblest men from the near hill -sides, to worship at his feet. They are not impressed so much by the mystery of his birth as with the Christ -child Himself. He, and not his birth, is the Great miracle of the ages! And it was He, more than anyone else, that sanctified clild- hood! And what would Christmas be without the children? Rather a dull affair, we imagine! It may be part- ly true, that Santa Claus, rather than Jesus is their impersonator --of good -will; but that is not wholly out of place. To most of us, the crude bandying about of the Holy Child, and the promiscuous use of his name in a spirit of frivolity, would be sacrilege. Let the children know that. Christmas Day is Jesus' birthday not that of Santa Claus, to disting- uish between the two. In their child- ish imaginations they conjure up the picture of kindliness and joviality.; and stir up within their elders the romance of. Home, and family affec- tion. We enter into their joys and enthusiasm, and are young again! with them. And that is what makes Christmas a Christian festival, the finest of the year1 Without them Christmas Day becomes just another, holiday, and a rather dull one at that! But Christmas Day will never lose its meaning' nor its charm, as long as there are children to cele -1 brate it. And it will never reach its highest significauce until every child of every kingdom shall have learned of ourLord's humble entrance into the strange, distracted world! May your Christmas be a happy one, (Written in, behalf of the Minis- terial inisterial Association of Seaforth and community by J. R. Peters, B.A,) $1 a year CHRISTMAS PROGRAM AT TUCKERSMITH SCHOOL A Christmas program was put on by the pupils of SS.S. =7 Tuckersiiiith on Dec. 19 under the leadership of the teacher, Mrs. Ellis and the. Mu- sic Supervisor, Mrs. Wendorf. Mr. John McCowan acted as chairman of the Program which consisted of recitations, monologue by Susan McCowan, 2 groups of Christmas carols, solo parts being taken by Susan McCowan, Gordon Shobbrook and Ronald McIntosh. Choral read- ing by Keit Carnochan; 2 dialogues "A large Order for Zeno" and 'De- tective Snoop and Dr: Doop". Star drill and tramp drib1; Rhythm Band; Clapping Rhythm; piano solos by Su- san McCowan and Ruth Keyes; choruses by the juniors, Jolly, `,Jolly Santa Claus and The Gingerbread Boy. Hush -a -bye song, by Susan McCowan and Mary and Anne Char- ters. The Echo song, duet by Gord- on .Shobbrook and Stuart Keyes. Santa then arrived in grand style and unloaded the heavily laden Christmas tree. BROTHER DIES • 'Mrs. Joseph Grummett received word of the death of her brother, Mr. Ernest Hutton, at his home at Kin- cardine towusitip`on Tuesday at noon. Inc, wss found deed in the barn from e heard' attack. Survivingarehis wife and two small children, also his mother Mrs. 1-httton and five brothers and three sisters. His father died in HENSALL CONCERT LARGELY ATTENDED The annual Hensel] Public School concert was Held in the Town hall, Bengali, . on Thursday, Dec. 19th when the hall was filled to capacity. Reeve A. W. Kerslake was chairman Tor the event and the following pro- ; gram was very capably presented by the pupils Under the direction of (Mr. Shortt, Principal and Miss Jean Brandon, teacher of the intermed- iate and Mies Barbara Michie, teach- 'er of the juniors. The opening num- ber was an acrostic song Merry Christmas by the seniors. Welcome recitation, Roderick Ferguson, songs by the intermediates, "Dear Little Stranger" and "Christiinas Lullaby". "The Strike in Santa Claus Town" by Ruth and Jean Soldan and Jean Lavender,: "Seeds Cycle, a number by juniors of Miss Michie's room: Choral speaking by grade 2. Singing I games "Every Girl loves a Sailor", 'and "Polly Waddle Doodle Recita- tions, Beth Goddard, Jean Hender— son, Jerry McClinchey. Vocal solo by Audrey Walsh "The. Old Lamp- lighter." Skit "Too much for Grand- ma" by the seniors. Christmas hymns by intermediates: Song • by grade 2. Reacting by Alien Johnston; Christ- mas song grades 1 and 2, Skit "Mrs. Brown's Christmas by senior's. Vocal solo by Audrey Walsh "Wint- er Wonderland". Song by senior's; star dill, intermediates; piano trio, Jean Lavender, Joan Johnston, Mar- ilyn Mousseau. Prompt delivery play, by seniors; carol singing by inter- mediates. Jean Lavender and Ruth Alexander, .accompanied at the piano throughout. God save the King con- cluded the program. Rev. P. A. Ferguson conducted the Christmas services in Caravel Presbyterian Church on :Sunday, de- livering inspiring : Christmas mes- sages. The choir' sang an anthem "The Shepherd's Vision", soloists, Mrs. W. Brown and Mrs. Jas. Pat- erson, also "Hark, The Herald An- gels Sing". Mrs. J. W. Bonthron contributed a solo entitled '"l'he First Christmas Morn". The evening service was a carol service, a junior quartette comprising Gladys Moir, Joan Johnston, Bill Fink and Bob- bie Baynham, sang "Silent Night", The choir sang an anthem "Galin on the -Listening Ear", Miss Alma Bell, soloist, Mrs. Malcom Dougall pre- sided at the console. Mr, Carey Joynt of Osgoode. all, Toronto, is spending the !Christmas holidays at his hone here. Mr. and Mrs. Don Evans and son of Waterloo are visiting with Mrs. Evans'' parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. Y. MacLaren. Miss Roberta Kirby spent several days last week with relatives and friends in Windsor. Mr. and Mrs:'Neeb of Tavistock visited last week with their son-in- law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Brown. They were accompanied, home by Billie and Carol Brown who will spend. the Christmas holidays there. Miss Barbara 'Michie is spending the Christmas holidays at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Michie at Brussels. Miss Betty Moir visited during the Past week with Mr. and Mrs. Geo.' Cowan at Cookstown. Miss Barbara.McNaughtot is hol- idaying in Toronto with Mr. and Mics. Jack Duncan. The Hensali Chamber .of Com- merce sponsored a picture show and distribution of gifts at the Town hall on Saturday, Dec, 20th, Santa. Claus arrived at 2:30 when Reeve A. W. Kerslake gave an address af- ter .which Rev, R. t1. Brook spoke briefly,. Lucky tickets .ware given out to the ladies and• the lucky la- dies were 1st, Mrs. Fred Peters, $5. voucher for, merchandise at any store: 2nd Mrs. Charles Forrest, '$3, and Miss Mae Kennings $2.00, A large crowd enjoyed the pictures in the hall. ST. COLUMBAN ' The regular' meeting 'of the C. W. L. was held with the president, Mrs, J. A. Murphy, in the chain The meeting' opened with prayer, The minutes, as read, were adopted. A donation was sent to Fr. Flannery's Radio Program "School of Christ" also the Good Shepherd Sisters. Lit- erature has been 'sent to Missions. The treasurer's report showed a sub- stantial balance. Mrs. Moylan- and Mrs. McQuade were appointed to visit the sick. 9;10 was donated to help purchase flowers for the al -tars for. Xmas, $15 was given to Fr. 0'- Drowski as a Xmas gift. Boxes, of treats are being sent to sick and shut-in members, as a Xmas remem- brance. Final arrangements were made for the Xmas dance on Dec. 29th. The meeting closed with prayer WALTON Death Of Mrs. Robert Shortreed The community was saddened by the death about ten p.m, Sunday, Dec. 22nd, of Mrs. Robert Shortreed at Seaforth after an illness of about ten days. The deceased was form- erly Miss, Susanne Searle and she was born in Morris township sev- enty-three years ago, On June 10th, 1912, she was married to Mr. Ro- bert Shortreed. A member of Blyth Presbyterian Church, Mrs. Shortreed was active in Ladies' Aid work and was a life member of Inc Women's Missionary Society. Besides her hus- band she is survived by one daught- er and one son, .(Ada May) Mrs. Elgin Johnston, of Tum nberry* town- ship; and Walter, at home; also one brother, J. Wesley Searle, of Morris township, and five sisters ales. Dun- can Johnston, of Walton; Mrs, Rus- sell Richmond, Morris: Mrs: Henry Young, Blyth; Mrs, William Fear, Hast Wawanosh; Mrs. Ben 1I'Lchell; Calgary, Alta. The funeral will take place from her late residence at lot 10, con. 0, Morris, Wednesday, Dec, 2'lth, at 2 p.m., Rev. L. G. Jorgenson,' of Blue- vale, officiating. 'interment in Brus- sels cemetery.' SAiNTA CLAUS AT }7gcx ' DUBLIN CONCERT The Christmas concert was held in Dublin Public School on Thursday night with the school filled to capa city]. The program opened with "0 Canada", followed by recitations by Margaret Britton, Gladys Robinson Wayne Pepper, Joe Holland, Stan- ley Kirkham, ,and six pre-school chil'llren; a dialogue by Joyce Wilson and Ilene .Whetham; Sailors Horn- pipe by Joan Britton and Ella Louise Corman, choral reading "A visit from Saint. Nicholas; duet by'Joan and Gwen Britton, play "Chirstmas Burglar"; Highland Fling by Gwen Britton; and a radio broadcast. -San- ta then arrived and distributed gifts and candies. The programme closed with the national anthem. Rev. Day- nard was chairman. The programme was under the. direction of Doris Annis the teacher and Margaret Dougall, of Exeter, themusic super- visor. Me. Jack Darling ably looked afterthe lights. On Friday morning the pupils and teacher presented Ella Louise Cor- man with a gift prior -to her depart- ure for Hagersville. Joan Britton read the address and Ilene Whetham made the presentation. 'Ella Louise thanked hem friends for their gift, Mary Lou Ruston, Seaforth, with Mrs. Herbert O'Reilly. Mi•. Joseph Evans, Toronto, with his mother Mrs. Catherine Evans. Miss Velma Moore, Stratford, with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Les- lie Moore. Mi•, Harold Wilson carne home front the St. Joseph's Hospital on Saturday, much improved after his operation. • Miss Mary Evans, Windsor, with her mother, Mrs. Catherine Evans. The Dublin Separate and Contin- uation schools held their annual Christmas concert in the parish hall on Friday night. The program open- ed with the singing of God save the King and Land of Hope and Glory. Recitations by :Kenneth Feeney, Jer- i'y D'antzer and Glen Butters, dances by the junior girls,' and a play "Wanted, a Housekeeper by grades 7 and 8; 2 plays, Billy's first Date and Too much Mistletoe, and Christ- mas Pageant by the continuation school. Carols, 0 Little Toum of Bethlehem, and Shepherds, their' might watch keeping, by a group of girls. The presentation of diplomas and certificates to place as follows: Secondary school graduation diplom- as,; Bernadette Barry, Lou Doyle, Maragaret Flanagan, Doreen :Mur- ray Catherine McIver, Frank Mc- Quaid, Mary Gathering Rowland and Mary Stapleton. Intermediate certificates: Rita Givlin, Teresa Givlin, Joseph Ma- lone, Patrick Murray, Vincent Mor- rison, Jerry Stapleton, Rose Marie Woods. Scholarship winners, Mary Staple- ton and Lou Doyle. Santa Claus ar rived to the singing of Jingle Bells and distributed gifts to the children from a galy decorated tree, Dr. Ffoulkes congratulated the children and teachers on such a fine group and -thanked Mr, John Darling fer the use of the lights and decorations Wedding bells are ringing near Dublin. FIRE AGAIN AT BURNS' STABLE The ate brigade was called out to a rite at. Joseph Burns' stable at the east end of George street Tuesday afternoon. The tire was quickly put out but one wall was badly burned. This is the second the in recent weeks in this stable. It was the first run .for the iieni- (ire truck, irut it was not needed, as the old truck was used. CONSTANCE . Mr, and Mrs. Ephraim Clarke and );]wood, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac McGav- in, Mr. Ross MacGregor and Me. and Mrs. Lorne Lawson attended, the funeral of Mrs. Mary Clarke of St. Marys on Monday, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Carnochan of Eloise, Michigan, visited with ill'. and Mrs. Ephraim, Clarke one day last week. Mrs. Mary Clarke.— The death of Mrs. Mary Clarke occurred, at her residence in St. Marys en Saturday, Dec. 13th foil- oiring a heart 'attack. She had been in poor health for a number of year's. The deceased was in her 80th year. Born in Blansharcl town- ship, she was formerly Mary Rime Her husband, the late John Clarke, and two daughters, Amanda and An' nie; predeceasedher some time ago. Surviving are one grandchild, Lill- ian, five nephews and three nieces, William, George McCully, Ephraim, George, Clarence Clarke, and Miss Belle McCully, Mrs. Oliver Ander- son, Mrs. Howard Armstrong. The funeral took place from Ross Mar- riott funeral home, St. Marys, on Monday with the Rev, W. E. Ald= worth officiating'. Interment in Kill- arney Cemetery, Manitoba. Douglas Britton of Thamesville is spending the holiday with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Britton.. Mr. and Mrs. Leo Stephenson et - tended the funeral of the late Mia. Chas. Grasbv in Blyth on Monday, Ma'. and Mrs. Stanley Ball and Sharon of. Auburn spent . Sunday with Mr. and Mrs.. Austin Dexter; Mr. Donald 'Stephenson of Tor- onto oronnto is 'spending the holidays at the horn of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Stephenson: i f a s i e i e i s a i 0 i s r s i s 0 i i i i i i i i Best Wishes of the Season ! Merry t® one and all! SAVAUGL'S LONDESBORO 'I'he Xmas concert put on by Miss Edith Beacom and pupils of No. 5, S.S. was well attended and much ap- preciated. Musical numbers prepared by }Mrs. Wendell were excellent. Mrs. Win. Alexander was chairman. Santa Claus delighted the children. Bowling News On Friday, Dee., 19th, the Lon- desboro Bowling League completed its schedule with the Slow -Starters trouncing the Tally hos 7-0 to finish on top .of the heap. In the other thatch, the Extremes defeated the le, A's 5-2. FINAL STANDING Team W. L. H;T.S. pouts Slow Starters 25 11 9 59 Tally L-Io's 21 15 ti 48 B. A's 15 21 5 35 Extremes 11 25 4 20 Other prizes were won by: High Team Triple, Tally Ho's (W. Leiper, T. Leiper,J. Armstrong, J. Tamblyn) 2474; High Team Single, Slow Starters {C. Saundercock, 0. MacGregor, Geo. Carter, G. Garter) 935. High average, Glen Carter (Slow Starters) 203. High Triple, John Armstrong •(Tallyhos) 77]1: High Single, John Armstrong, 309. Consolation prize for bowler 'with low average was given to John Web- sten of Slow Starters. The six bowlers with highest av- erage expect to play against the six best bowlers in Clinton some time in the near future. These Londes- boro player's are Glen Carter, Sohn Armstrong, Clifford Saundercock, Gordon MacGregor, Walter Tares, Jack Lee: These bowlers all have a season's average of over 185. An interesting feature, of the iLoir- desboro bowling league is that, al- though many of the players have had very little previous bowling ex- Iperience, the season's average of the league is well over 170. McKILLOP The pupils of S.S. No. 8 rendered their programme on Thursday even- ing, Dec, 18 to a large audience. Miss Florence Brown of \iolesworth, the teacher, and firs. Wendell, Musical teacher, directed the pupils. Little Maida Bycrman acted as ap- nouncer for the programme which consisted of choruses, drills, dia- logues, recitations, and a visit by Santa Claus. The teacher was pre- sented with a gift of an electric. lamp, Messrs Mervin and Milton Deitz and Mr. Steven Murray eollect- ed throng neighbors and friends for the benefit of Mr. Jerome Man- ley who has been in Victoria hos- pital, London, since Sept. suffering paralysis from Polio. They succeed- ed in receiving almost 408 with which a lovely wrist wateh was pur- chased. On Friday, Mr. and Mrs. Jno, Deity., iVlr, and Mrs. Mervin Deitz, Mr. Milton Deitz, and Mr. Steven Murray were at Loudon and presented him with the watch and remaining money, Jerome was deep- ly touched by this act of kindness and sincerely L•lnanked all those who contributed. We all wish him a speedy and complete recovery. When Mr. George Byerman's ear rolled over into the ditch on ac- count of slippery roads, Mrs. Byer - man ancl Joyce were injured but are recovering nicely but Mr. Byernnan, Who was also injured is not pro. greasing so well. We are pleased to know that Mrs. Fergus Horan who has been suffer- ing'fronn a heart condition is recov- ering nicely. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Eisler and Car- olyn .of Willow Grove visited Mr. and Mrs. Charles Eggert on Sunday Miss Dorothy Bender of. Mono'ieff was a Sunday visitor at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hoegy. BAYFIELD Miss Beverley York who is attend- ing London No'rnal School is' spend- ing the Christmas vacation 'with her parents Mr. and Mrs. L. Scotchmer. Keith Brandon is at his home in the village recovering from an ace'- dent in which lie suffered a broken wrist, Misses Phyllis and Mary Mack of "The Pines" Chatham are spending the Christmas vacation with their parents Mr. and Mrs, T. H. Mack: George Bell who has been sailing all season arrived ]home last Friday. Mrs. Grant Turner and son Teddy spent the weekend in London. Mrs. Ellen Howard left last week for Detroit where she will spend the holiday season, The Public School concert was held onWednesday evening last in the Town hall with a large crowd at- tending. The concert this year was exceptionally good and the Music Teacher, Mr, Rennie, and the two teachers. Mr. McAuley and Mrs - Parker are to be congratulated for the fine concert which they present- ed. During the intermission the Bay- field Lions Club sang Christmas carols, etc At the close Santa Claus !arrived and all the rlt.liiten reeei.eci oranges, candy and nuts, the gift ,it the Lions Club, besides their other gifts. The funeral look place Tuesday !coni her late residence of Mrs. Lue- inda C. i,eiteh In her Stull year. Mrs. Leitch was born in St. John, Miclri- ' gen, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Lawrason, coming to t#itis country in 1864. She was married in 1800 10 David Leitch who predeceased e ,tsect her. Surviving are three daughters. Mrs. M. McLeod, Detroit, Mich.. Mrs. Cam Tweedie. Gocleticlt, Mrs P. Snider, Toronto, and two sons. Albert and William of Goderieh; also one I half-sister, Mrs. Nelson Heard, Bay- field, and one half-brother. Samuel Lawrason, Mitchell. The funeral took 'place from her late residence Tues- day afternoon. Rev. D. J. Latte o(flei- eting, The interment was in Bayfield eerlletet'y. The pallbearers were Messrs. ch ie Pe ricer, Jack Parker, 'L1'ut. 13. lohuaton. Edward Schnell, William Holtener, Walter Westlake. BRODHAGEN Miss Dorothy Tait underwent an operation for appendicitis in Sea - forth hospital. 31r. and Mrs. W. 1.. Querengesser. Mr. and Mrs Russell Shehlice Gary Warren and Roger 5ltent Chhi let nee Day with Mr. and Mrs. Howard l'ut l r.t ,:eraser iii Watched. The annual Christmas Nurser,, party- was ]held in the churdh base- ment on Monday afternoon, some of the wee tots saying reci;,ttiene and surging. A delicious luw,li :of fancy cookies and milk was served to the children and tea and rookies to the mothers. and the clri.ldren each re- ceived a package of candy ani or- anges. Farm Forum was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Amstefn on Monday evening. The next meet: ing will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Mogk. The annual CIu'istmas concert was held in St. Peters Lutheran Church on Wednesday evening: two lighted trees decorated the church and ehry- santhennums on the altar. The pro- gram consisted of candle light ser vice by Inc senior Sunday school Pupils with \Tisa Grace Vock, the reader, Followed by r'eeitation,exer- cises, pageant, and song. After which packages of candy and or" anges were distributed. The Brodhagen school Christmas concert was held in the school room on Friday evening and the school was crowded beyond capacity. Miss Erma Voch in evening dress, acted as mistress of ceremonies and Win. Voch as chairman for the evening. The school room was prettily de- corated in royal blue streamers. across the room with colored stars hanging from the streamers and a large silver star in the centre. The windows were draped with red and green with winter scenes drawn on the window -pane. A lighted Christ- mas tree added to the decorations: The program consisted of the fol- lowing: Welcome recitation, Gerald Hinz; chorus, "Good Evening Folks" - the school; parasol drill, the juniors: Highland Fling, Roy Beuerntann, Glenn Miller; piano solo, March of the , candy soldiers, Maureen Hinz; dialogue, "Have you bad your oper- ation" senior girls; Mother Goose Operetta; Inc juniors; The Gay Nineties, senior pupils; duet, "I don't want to play in your yard" Glenda Miller, Carol Rose: play "Tramp Barbers", senior boys: Chorus "1 won't grow up to be a lady", the girls; rooster drill, seni- or boys; recitation "Wandering" 'Farren 'Sholdiee; tap dance- "Side- walks of New York' Maureen Hinz and Gary Sholdiee; dialogue, teach- er's net; fancy dress drill,'' senior girls; pantomime "Peace on Earth"; Santa Claus distribution of gifts and candy and oranges; God save the 'Ling. •