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The Seaforth News, 1944-01-27, Page 41'I31 S12\Pt)k'1'l1 XI'.Ats Snowdon Bros„ Publishers WALTON The annual congregational meet- ing of Duff's United Church, Wal- ton, was held on Tuesday evening, January 13th, with a large atten- denec. All the organizations reported. a good year in 1943, showing an in- crease over 1942, The committee of Stewards reported all expenses met with la substantial balance, A fitting tribute was paid by .Mr. Edward Bryans to the life and work of Mr. William McFadzean, .80 elder who had passed away in 1943. The retir- ing members of the Committee of Stewards, Messrs. George McArthur, John Leeming and Arthur McCall ' were re-elected for a three-year terns. Mr. Roy Bennett was elected as trustee to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Mr. William McFad- sean. Appreciation was expressed for the work of Mr. and Mrs. Hazel- wood during the past year, The offic- ial board recommended that Mr. Hazlewood be given a $200 increase in salary, and this was carried unan- imously. The evening closed with lunch served by the ladies of the church. The Y„in.,• People's Union of Duff's United Church held their reg - "1'n• mwtlne• at thehome of Miss Mary McDonald ou Friday evening, January 21. Mr. W. J. Leeming, the president, was in charge of the meeting. Mr. Clarence Grainger led a helpful and instructive discussion on hooks. At the close of the meet- ing the girls served lunch. The. Sacrament of the Lord's Sup- per will be observed in Duff's United Church on Sunday, January 30th. Preparatory service Thursday even- ing at 8 o'clock.. The Women's Guild and Women's Auxiliary of St. Geoge's Church met at the home of Mrs. Nor'ntau Sander- son after the annual congregational meeting and supper on Wednesday Jan, 19th, Mrs. Win, Humphrey was in charge. Mrs, M. F. Oldham led in prayer. Quilting meetings were plan- ned. It was deckled to meet the sec- ond Thursday in each month. The annual supper and meeting o St. George's Anglican Church was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs Norman Sanderson on Wednesday, Jan. 10th at 7 p,m., with a good at- tendance. A sumptuous and tasty supper was first served by the ladies of the congregation. After the supper, the Rector. Rev. M. F. Oldham. open- ed the meeting with responsive scrip- ture reading and prayer. The minutes of last year's meeting were read by Mrs. Bert Anderson. The Rector then gave his report as follows: Pastoral calls. 71; number of church families.. 16; adults not included in families, 4. Total church population 64. actual communicants 24; burials, 4; Sunday services held. 42; average attendance at services. 18; celebrations of holy communion. 8; large number of com- municants in one day, 19. A large Desk Prayer Book, and an Honor Roll were dedicated during the year. Mr. Harry Bolger gave the treasurer's report which showed that all debts and obligations were paid in full. The Diocesan Budget was pair, 100%.. Total receipts $436.26. Total expends-. turf 8408,83, Balance on hand. $29.43. Mrs, Bert Anderson gave the report of the, Woolen's Guild showing that this organization has had an excep- tionally good year and raised a lot of money, Total receipts were $356.83. Expenditures $220.52, Balance on hand is $136.21. Mrs. Harry Bolger gave the report of the Women's Aux- iliary. This organization has done well and met all obligations. Receipts $30.75. Expeilditnrea 326.05. Balance on hand $4.73. Miss Emma Salttlei'sott . gave the S.S. report. which showed thatthere is an enrolment of 11. Font roll 5, $111.16 was spent oe papers and supplies. Donations were Wade to the budget. Huron College bursary fund. arid special offerings received on t Mother's Day and Children's Day. Balance in treasury 32.i19. The follow- f ing are Gm officers i'oi 1944: Rector's • warden. Mr, Harry Bolger; people's wait en. Mi. Bert Anderson; vestry r' clerk Mrs, Bert Anderson; lay dele- gate to Synod. Mr. B. Anderson; substitute lay delegate, Mr. N. San- derson; auditors, Mr. Wm, Hum- c phries, Mr. George Pollard. Board of Management, The Wardens, and h Messrs. Wm. Humphries, Fred Scar- lett, Harold Bolger, George Pollard, t also Mrs. Wm. Walsh, Mrs. Wm. R Humphries, Mrs. Bert Anderson and t Mrs. N. Sanderson. Caretaker, Mrs. N. Sanderson; organist. Miss Emma D Sanderson, The Wardens were asked e to procure price of re -decoration of S interior of church. Votes of thanks e were given to Rev. M. F. and Mrs.. Oldham, also to all officials and org- d anizations for the good work accom- s plished during the year. A vote of Ti thanks was given to Mr. and Mrs. N. n Sanderson for the use of their home, a on this oecasion. It was decided also h to get out printed reports. The meet- in ing closed with the benediction by; the rector, The church has had an 1 excellent year and look forward to in 1944 with confidence, 11 There passed away on January 22, T Caroline Hoy, the wife of Jas. His- sP lop, in her 71st year. She was born at Clarksburg in Grey county, came P1 to this county when about 20 years of age, and later was harried to Jas. 'Hislop, 4th con, of Grey. She came In to Walton about 40 years ago, where W she had lived until her death, She th leaves to mourn, her husband, and "^ one daughter. Mrs. Rus Alderson of N North Bay, 13 grandchildren, also w four brothers, Robert, Port Albert,' Wm. of 4th, Grey, Richard of Walton' fo and Arthur of Megaw, two sisters,' K Mrs. Thos. Clark, 5th Morris, and re Mrs. Annie Morrison, Walton. The. of funeral took place Tuesday from the, p St. George's Church, Walton, conduct- i ed by the Rev. Mr, Oldham and the' no bearers were Robert, Wm.°and Rich- ` to and Hoy, 'brothers, and Victor, Rob- to ert and Clarence Hoy, nephews of Goderich. The flower bearers . were sc nieces, and the,burial took place in he Brussels cemetery. , ha THE SEAFORTH NEWS OE ENT CL A. Whitney of the Holmes; & 'Whitney Funeral Service, Seaforth, Ontario, wishes to announce that he has assumed ownership of the business and will continue underhis own name. This Funeral Service was originally established by the late S. T. Holmes 31) years ago. His son, the late Charles 1-lolmes, became associated with •his father and carried o11 under the name of S. T. Holmes & Son. The same high stand- ards and friendly, understanding service that marked the work of both the late S. T. Holmes and the late Charles Holmes in Seaforth and district will be Maintained. G. A. WHITNEY FUNERAL AND A11'J1.3ULANCE SERVICE Successor to Holmes & Whitney Seaforth, Ontario. Tel. 119 or nights & holidays 65 JANUARY MEETING OF HURON COUNTY COUNCIL Huron County Council at the Wed- nesday morning session unoniuuusly voted that one-half mill be set aside for the war effort. The appropria- tion is to be under the jurisdiction of the Warden's Committee, If the total amount set aside is not needed, the committee is authorized to return the balance to the general account. ,:eve Frayne's inquiry regarding the rant of 013.010 to Sky Harbor, was answered by Reeve - Bowman, shairmau of the Warden's Commit- tee last year, who explained that the government does not provide equip- ment for recreation purposes, and part of 'this amount was used for the equipment of the recreation hall. A. H. Erekine, county treasurer, submitted the provisional estimates for 1044 which was referred to the Finance Committee. The rate of 4 mills, the same as last year, will be made up as follows: 2.45 mills to raise 0132,933 in the general ac- count; and 1.55 mills for county highways account to raise $84,101 plus the secondary school costs for townships. The estimates included $27,130 for the war effort and $25,000 for Victory Bonds. The Striking Commitee brought in the following report: Executive, G. Armstrong, Berry, Merritt, Nicholson, Inglis. 'Legislation, Frayne, Daly, Moon- ey. Beecroft, J. Armstrong. Finance, Dorrance, Weir, Rath - well, Moffatt, Beecroft. Education, Evans, Berry, Watson, Beecroft, J. Armstrong.Property, Falconer, Evans; Smyth, A. Watson, Frayne. County Horne, Baker, Weir, Ing- lis, McCann, Tucky. Children's Shelter, Love, Falconer, F. Watson. Agriculture, Frayne, Love, Rath - well, Merritt, Moffatt. Police, Moffat, Baker, George Armstrong. Equalization,. Dorrance, Mooney, Daly, Inglis, Berry, Warden's Conunittee, Bowman ,m Tuckey, Dorrance, G. Arstrong, Smyth. Huron Library Board, R. J. Bow- 111an. . Criminal audit, T. C. Wilson. Good roads, R. Shaddick, A. Alex- ander, Wheeler, The following appointments were 'sane to the various High School boards: Ralph Munro to the Goderich board; Dr. H. H. Cowan o the Exeter Board of Education; Albert Whitney re -appointed to Sea- orth board for one year; Harry bson to Wingham High School 'oard for three rears; Fred Ford to linton Board of Education for three cars, r. L. Dav id on, Wingham, •was appointed to represent the county ouncil on Wingham hospital board, and W. J. Baker to the Goderich ospital board for one year, Reeve Cecil Wheeler of Morris ownship was appointed to the Good oads Commission for a two-year erm. Amotion by J. B. Rathwell and D. Mooney that $100 be granted to ach Spring fair and $35 to Hensall ed Show was referred to the Ex- cutive Committee. Addressing County Council Thurs- ay afternoon, J. H. Kinkead, in- nector of public schools for North oron, reuorted a decrease in the umber of school teachers and sehol- rs in his inspectorate. The decrease e said was particularly noticeable rural areas. There were 101 teachers of whom 1 were men, contrasting with 26 1940. Twenty-two married women ave returned to their profession. he average attendance in the in- ectorate was 1,950. In 1941 there ere 202 high school entrance pu- ls and 168 in 1943. The children have been doing a emendous job in the war effort. 1942 they purchased $7.500 of ar Savings Certificates and in 1943 ey purchased $9;6555. They also ede donations to the Red. Cross, avy League and countless articles ere made in the home. Sneaking of the advantages of ming township school areas, Mr. inkead pointed out the advantage suiting in equal school privileges; ficiency of the schools; in the lacement of teachers; and the say- ngs in 'expenditures. There has been district which has been taken. in - a township area that has requested eevert to the old system. "There is a grand advantage in hool areas of getting things done." added. Township school areas ve been formed in Perth, Welling- ELIMV!:LLE on F1'ednesday night, Deo: 10, the W,M.S, and «.A, and husbands Bele, a social evening in the church base - merit; about. fifty were present. The' President had charge of the meeting, After reading the call to worship an joined in singing"Conte let tis Sing Of a wonderful love,' Mr. N. G. Clarke read the scripttire'.lessee from Matt. 18 chapt, After', the reading of the .December minutes a letter of thanks from Mrs. hep Johns was'o,lso read. Mr. Horace Delbridge then led in Pram', "Tell Wile the. stories of Jesus" was sung and Mrs. E. Skinner gave the tr'easurer's report of the, W.M.S. $170,50 was sent away in 1943. Mrs. Lewis Johns reported over $9 .raised by the Baby Band last year. Rev. Mair then gave a talk on "The Bless- ing of Health," and Mrs. Routly fol- lowed with a reading along the same line of thought from "Out of the Overflow." A number was given by, the Male Quartette. Messrs, Wm.Jolins, Bruce Cooper, Alvin Pym and :Kenneth Joints. Mrs. Jno, Coward. read a poen and Mrs, R. E. Pooley read "A Thanksgiving Sermon." Col- lection amounting to $6.45 was divid- ed between the two societies. The meeting closed with singiug "Breathe• ou me Breath of God," and prayer by Mr. Mair. A number of contests made ton, Lainbton and York counties, R. 0.Staples, inspector' of Huron outh, also gave a report. The en rohnent in his inspectorate is 2,589 He also endorsed the township school area plan, Road Estimates The estimates of the county en- gineer, T. R. Paterson, called for a total expenditure of $148,909.36 and probides for a surplus of $29,- 482 which it is expected will be in- vested in the post-war fund. Maintenance consumes the most money - dragging, snow clearing, resurfacing. He says the 1l) 44 pro- gram is uncertain and depends on the abailability of materials and labor. The situation regarding materials has been improving for some time but calcium chloride and other ma- terials may continue to b4 ince se unobtainable. The labor situation shows no signs of improvement.On the recommendations of the finance and the' executive contntit- tees the follolvi ng grants were authorized: The Navy League of Canada, $3,000; the Salvation Army Red Shield, $3,000; Hospital for Sick ! Children, $25; War Memorial Hos- pital, $25; Salvation Army, $300; each of four hospitals of the county, 4700; Huron County Library As- sociation, $600; Blue Water High- way Association, $200; Ontario Re- forestation and Conservation As- sociation, $25i fall fairs, each, $100; fall fairs (Clifford, Lucknow, Kirk - ten), $40 each; spring fairs, $100 each; Hensall Seed Show, $35; lib- raries, $25 each; library (Luck -now), women's institutes i3), $22 each; agricultural representative, 3500; junior extension work, $300; Ontario Good Roads Association, 015; Ontario Municipal Association, 025; Ontario Education Associat- tion, $10; flower beds, $25; Wing - ham Horse Show, $100. Warden Watson, Reeve Frayne, George Armstrong and N. R, Dor- mice were appointed delegates to Plowmen'sthe Ontario Plowmen's Association convention, Reeves H. Moffat and James Inglis were appointed to represent the sound! at the Ontario Munic- ipal Association's annual meeting.Acting on the recommendation of the legislative committee that a com- mittee be appointed to consider re- construction and rehabilitation after the war, Huron County Council on Friday afternoon named the county clerk, Norman W. Miller, tone com- mander of the Canadian Legion, as chairman of a central committee to he composed of the mayors and reeves of Goderieh, Clinton, Seaforthand Wingham; and the president of each branch of the Canadian Legion in the 'bounty. This notion was pro- posed by Reeve R. 3. Bowman, Brus- sels, and Deputy -Reeve D. D. Moa g' Goderich, the latter pointing out there are 3,000 front Huron al- ready in uniform with the services. • It was suggested by some mem- bers that a committee appointed by 1 the county council would act as al clearing house for all municipal re- 1 habilitation committees, Reeve B. W. Tuckey, Exeter, said 1 that reconstruction work should in - elude more than just manual labor. He considered the person should be fitted to a suitable job. No action was taken on a reso- lution from Essex county regarding free transportation of service men; nor on a resolution front Oxford county "that all purchases of Vic- tory Bonds by municipalities, regard- less of the amount, be placed on the 'special names' so that every dollar will be used for the war effort"; nor on a Lainbton county resolution;. "that the care of indigent patients int hospitals be not a tax- against the land or real property and that the in digent patient be considered in the category of the aged and blind." Concurrence was given to the re- solution front Elgin county corn mending Hon, T. L. Kennedy, pro-. vincial minister of agriculture, for "his sincere, untiring endeavor to bring about better farming condi- tions." R. L. Reed and P. McNaughton were appointed corn borer inspec- tors at 85 cents en hour, providing their own transportation,: The date of the June session was left with the warden and clerk to arrange. WINTHROP The W.A. and W.M.S. will hold then regular monthly meeting in the schoolroom of the church on Wed- nesday afternoon, Feb. 2nd, at 2 p.m. Mrs. Allan Ross will have the topic. Want and For Sale Ads, 3 weeks 50c. entertainment until lunch time, which was 0 fitting close to a pleasant evening, The neeting of the local Red Cross unit was held on Tuesday evening, Dec, 18, et Mr. Gilbert Johns, with en attendance of twenty-two. Mrs. Hy. Ford presided and meeting opened With The Maple Leaf Forever." The twenty-third Psalm was repeated in unison and Mr. Win. Johns led in prayer. Minutes were read and adopt- ed, then the auditors gave their re- port of the audit of the treasurer's hooks. The unit raised about $507 last year. Business was dealt with next. The February meeting will be held at Mr, R. E. Poaley's. Mr. Lorne Elford, Dir. and Mrs, Howard Johns are to prepare the program. Letters to the Society were read by Mrs. Dickey and Mrs. Garnet Johns, Miss Ruth Skinner read the quota of knit- ting and sewing. It : was decided to have a collection of waste paper for salvage. Each person to take their salvage to Pooley's store or to the church shed by Feb. 1. Mrs. Arthur Rundle then gave a very interesting talk on "Reconstruction." Mrs. Pooley read an article "Army padre saves nen. under fire." Meeting closed with singing National Anthem. Mr George Kellett is at present very' ill with pneumonia. Mrs. Herman Mitchell of Exeter has been nursing him. Want and For Sale ads, 3 weeks 50c. REGENT`T I LEATRI3 Seaforth. NOW SHOWING - THURS. FRI. SAT. Two Features - 2nd show. starts 8.45 "The Falcon Strikes'Back" Starring Tom Conway A most desperate ease solved ! ALSO Is Henry a fiance ? - or le he a Hop ? -in- "Henry Aldrich Gets Glamour" MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY Betty Grable Robert Young "Rose O'Grady" in technicolor Gorgeous? Hilarious! 'Tuneful, Terrific! NEXT THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY. Richard Dix ' Jane Wyatt "Buckskin Frontier" COMING - "Wintertime lsc show starts at. 7.30 each evening. Matinee each Sat. at 2.80 p,m, BAYFIELD Pte, Wm. Osmond of Saskatoon had two weeks' ftu'louglt at Goderich and in the village. .. Merton Mentor is home on three weeks' furlough with his relatives. The annual meeting of St, Andrew's United Church congregations was held in the basement of the church on Monday afternoon with a good at- tendance. Reports from all depart- ments were well over the top. Rev. Mr. Colwell was chairman of time sleeting. The following were ap- pointed for the year: Session, Colin Campbell. clerk; Robt: Scotohmer, E. F. Kerner, Murray Grainger, Robt, G. Reid, Walter Wallis, Don McKen- zie, Wm. Sparks. Board of Stewards, Robt. G. Reid, chairman, Robt. Scotchmer, Don McKenzie, Albert Dunn, Sam Hohner, Paul Cleave, Geo. W. Elliott, 3'. R. Stifling, Wm. How- son. Board of Trustees, Wm, Sparks; A. E. Erwin, Walter Wallis: Parson- age 'board, 1. R. Stirling, Robt. Scot- chmer, Chas. Walks; missionary and maintenance, A. E. Erwin, Geo. El- liott, Murray Grainger; supt of Sun- day School , Miss A. M. Stirling; church treasurer., Robt. Scotchmer; M. and M. Treas., A. E. Erwin. Wo- mnen's missionary society pies., Miss A. M. Stirling; women's assn. Pres„ Mrs. Maims; young people's pros., Murray Grainger; mission baud pi -es., Mrs. Snelling; baby band secretary, Mrs. Ed. Sturgeon; cradle roll shpt., Mrs. 13, G. Reid; recording steward, Colin Campbell; clerk of congrega- tion, Mrs. Robt. Scotchmer; organist, Mra. Robt. Sootchnier; asst. organist, Mrs, Maklns, The pastor, Mr, Colwell, congratulated all departments of the 011111'011 for the fine reports delivered. The meeting closed with prayer by Mr, Colwell. The annual meeting of the. Bayfield and Community Active Service Club, which was held in conjunction with the annual meeting of the Red Cross Society last week, the same officers standing for both. The annual financ- ial report was as follows: Receipts: Cash donations, L.Q,L. #24 $30.36; L.O.L. #24 $14.20; 8 donations ;$48.07. Total donations $92.63. Fund raising events -Collections at dedication and concerts $121.94; 5 dances and ea - elves $225.33; collection, stores, 48.- 54; 50% carnival $221.67; fair: tags, fortune telling $24.93; tea & exhibit, 820.50; Bronson line, fund raising 440.25; refund, cigarettes, $1. Total from events, $836.82. Grand Total $968.55. Expenditures: 17 boxes, Canada, $35.08; 52 overseas boxes $267,59; 182 overseas orders cigar- ettes $182; 15 pen and pencil sets $43.50; 2 leave and 6 embarkation boxes $16.15; administration, stamps, etc., $1.84; tea, exhibit & women's toilet (tits $16,99; victory sale, $1:80; dedidation service, $3.50; 5 dance and euchres, $101,67; 1 movie and binge, $15.88; 1 bridge .30; Total $686.10, Cash balance on band Dec. 31st, 1943, $282.45. Before y r u blame your telephone e v a - lVNGINItERS designed the mouthpiece of your telephone to give hest results at one-quarter of an incl, from the lips. When your lips are farther away than this, your voice is transmitted less strongly .. less clearly. Failure to remember these simple facts accounts for the great majority of "trouble" reports. Help avoid needless service check-ups, and at the same time let those you talk to hear you without strain. Just remember: Talk clearly, normally, directly into the telephone, with your lips just one-quarter of an inch front the mouthpiece. dx $1a2'lve SeAvioe Coney tVinys zo oak* Smoking while you talk may cause distort- ed reception. It also prevents your holding the mouthpiece direct- ly in front of the lips. If you aced to reach - m well set Sant come you; stand or sit across your desk asso that your lips are you talk, cenallue to directly in front of and hold the telephone in close to the mouth. correct position, close piece. Don't "talk co the lips, across" it. t._ For clear, noise -free transmission, 'always keep. your desk tele- phone upright -not at or near the horizon- tal position, P. D. WILSON Manager. • Bey . War Savings Stamps and Cerlificat es Regularly.