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The Seaforth News, 1944-02-03, Page 1,N,1111,NnIN,I,tn llnlllumm,11 m iummnen mime noun THE LITTER THINGS It is the little things Wring happiness; the winnow of soft wings Beneath the ess; t e win ow of the dawn; The Se-aforth News A kiss, a smile; sunlight upon the lawn; HURON COUNTY'S LEADING NEWSPAPER /1111,111,111/1111111111111,11,01N111,11,1,11NN111„ 11111 n 11111111111111 A lender word' Breathed in the twilight hush; a Peso leaf stirred To deeper crimson when the moon Is bland; A handwave, or the touching of a hand; A glint of moonlight; notes: from Plaintive strings, It is the little things! 0. Scolierd. ,1",nu11111un11/1/111,1,INu"nn11111n11N1,1,,,1,1,1,1„u„um11. WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 66, No. 5 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1944 Phone 84 91 a year E. P. Chesney Named Sec.-Treas. of Fair No Spring Show This •Year -- Agricultural Society Holds Annual Meeting ° Mrs: J. A. Kerr, who has ' been secretary -treasurer of the Seaforth Agricultural Society since 1931, re- tired from the position at the ann- nal meeting of the Society last Tues- day, and at a special meeting held on Saturday, Mr. Edwin P. Chesney was named to fill the position. Mr. J. M. Govenlock was re-elected pres- ident. The past year was a successful one, showing a good balance on hand, besides rebuilding the :grand- stand at a cost of $400.00. No spring show will be held this year, it was decided. William Dale was named .delegate to the Qntarie Agricultural Societies. convention in Toronto this month. The officers elected for 1944 are: President, J. M. Govenlock; 1st vice- president, Russell Bolton; 2nd vice- president, Stewart Dale; secretary- treasurer, Edwin 1'. Chesney. Direc- tors: McKillop, Robt. E. McMillan, Robt. McKerelea, Leonard Leeming; Hullett, Elgin, Nott, W. 3. Dale; Tuckersmith, Sam Whitmore, Arth- ur Nicholson; Seaforth, J. M. Scott, E. B. Goudie. Associate Directors, J. L. Bell, Robt. Campbell, John Mc- Intosh, Dr. Harburn, Geo. D. Fergu- son, Harold Jackson, Frank Rey- nolds, Mrs: W. J. Dickson, Jean Scott, Ethel Beattie, Mrs. Frank Storey, Mrs. Hay, Mrs. Paul Doig, Mrs. Porteous, Mrs. Hillebrecht, Mrs. A. McLellan. Auditors, D. H. Wil- son, Loretto Faulkner. • °blue Toa''= TNS SOLID FIR. F08SOLID COMFORT ,. E.L.BOX PHONE 43 Northside United Church Rev. H. V. Workman, Minister. 11 a.m. 'Factor's In Human De- generacy." 2.30 p.m. Sunday School. 7- p.m. "Whose We Are, and Whom We Serve." Thurs. 7.45 p.m., prayer service. Welcome to these services. St. Thomas Church, Rector: Rev. Dr. Hurford. 11 a.m. "The Future Life." 7 p.m.'"Courage, Gaiety and a Quiet Mind." Sunday School at 10 a.m. 8t. Mary's Church, Dublin 2.25 p.m., Sunday School. 3 p.m. "The Future ,Life." Egmondville United Church Rev. A. W. Gardiner, B.A.,B.D. 10 a.m., Sunday School 11 a.m., "Repentance," 7 p.m., 'The Unknown Christian Workers." First Presbyterian` Church Rev. Hugh Jack, Minister. Sunday School 10 a.m, Morning service, 11 a.m. "Fear or Love," Evening service, 7 p.m. '.'Testifying To Christ." Midweek meeting Thursday at 8 p.m. ENGAGEMENT Pte, David and Mrs. Netzke of Seaforth wish to announce the en- gagement of their eldest son, Wil- liam Roy Alden Netzke, RCA., Eng- land, to Miss Vera. Wordily, of 93 Brighton Rd., Coniston, Surrey Eng. The marriage to take place Mar. 15. ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED The engagement is announced of Muriel A. G. McBra.tney, second eld- est daughter of Lady G. M. MoBi•at- ney, and the late Squire C, H. Mc- Bratney, Calgary, Alta., to Clarence Elmer Freeman. youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Freeman, Hullett Township, the marriage to take place this month. e MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION The Seaforth and, District 'Minis- terial Association will meet on Mon- day next at 2 pm, in the Salvation Army hall. Papersswill be given by Rev. A. H. Johnson of Mitchell and Rev. R. G. Haalewood. -Blood Donors Clinic Here on Feb. 18th Many New Volunteers Re- quired to Meet Ever Increas- ing Need. Because of the apparent open winter and the :ever-increasing need for blood plasma, a Red Cross Blood Donor Clinic will be held in the .United Church, Seaforth, on. Friday, Feb. 18th. We are asked for a minimum of 150 donations at this clinic. A great many new volunteers are needed if this objective is to be reached. Please telephone, or write your name. to the secretary, Mrs. Reg. Kerslake as soon as possible. Telephone number 841. SUCCESSFUL MEETING OF McKILLOP FEDERATION The McKillop Federation of Agri- culture held a very successful meet- ing in Winthrop Hall on Wednesday last week, which was both instructive and educational. In the afternoon -170 school children were present, as well as a number of adults. In the even- ing the hall was filled to capacity. Tho president, Mr, J. M, Scott in- troduced Mr. W. A. Nicholson, of North Bruce, who entertained with Rims from the national film board, The subjects included. the RCAF, the latest snowmobile, shipping wheat to Russia, manufacture of cordite and other explosives and war materials, and pictures dealing with farmers' credit unions. The President stressed that in the near future there would be a federa- tion membership drive in McKillop. Mr. Nicholson told the benefits of credit unions, co-operative buying and selling, dental health, and a farmers' federation. Mr. Watt of the selectiveservice in Stratford asked for recruits to help at lumbering. He also stated, "I Never knew . farmers had so many problems until I became head of the service in 1941." He said that if far - mere would let him know what help they required, the selective service would do its best to assist them. Mr. R. Bolton, county vice presid- ent, gave a few brief remarks on future plans for marketing live stock. Mr. Steve Murray gave an outline of the provincial conference in Toron- to on January 11th to 13th. Mr. Nicholson showed- films dealing with the raising of young pigs and production pf stronger chicks; also soine lovely scenes in technicolor of the farm homes and summer resorts around Port Elgin. Mr. S. Murray proposed a vote of thanks to Mr. Nicholson. The meeting closed with God Save the King. The directors met at the close of the meeting and membership cards were distributed to them. Each dir- ector will make an all out canvass of his. school section for federation, the canvass to terminate Feb. 8th. The directors are: S.S. No. 1, V. J. Lime; . No. ,2, Harry Palle; No, 4, Geo. R. Campbell; No. 6, Edwin God- kin; No. 7, Archie Somerville; No. 8, Dan Beuermann;"No. 9, Earl Mills; No. 10, Theron ,Betties;. No. 12, Rob- ert McClure; No. 13, Albert Harrison; Beechwood school, Sohn Moylan. J. M. Scott is president,. S, Murray is vice president, and A. R. Dodds is secretary -treasurer. ' ELIZA P. HARGAN Miss Eliza P. Hargan,a lifelong resident of Seaforth, died in London on Sunday, Jan. 30th, following a brief illness that resulted front a fall. The daughter of. John and Mary Hargan, Miss Hargan was born in •Hastings County, and came tee live in Seaforth as a young girl, Her parents were among the pioneers of this district.' Early in life she took up nursing, and there are very few homes in Seaforth and vicinity in which, at some time or ether, she has not' given kindly administration as a nurse. She was a lifelong member of the Methodist Church, and following Union,. of Northside United Church. ,One of her hobbies was handwork, and ull to the time of her death, she continued to make the beautifully tatted edging's for which she was noted. She is survived by seven nieces and nephews: Miss Alva Har- gan, Miss Mabel Hargan -and Mn. Harry Morrow, of Ingersoll; 'Mrs. R. A. Plumb and Mr. Earl Thompson of Detroit; Miss Harriett Morrow of New York, and ..Mr. Frank' Morrow, of London. I Miss I-largan was laid to rest in Maitlanclbank cemetery following a service from Northside United Church, which she had attended so faithfully during her span of life. The service was conducted by Rev. H. V. Workman, assisted by the. choir. • Mr. James Stewart sang "Saved by Grace." The pallbearers were Dr. 1'. Harburn, John Finlay- son, Thos. Dale,, John Dale, R, E. Bright and W. G. Willis. S.S. Pupil Has Nine Years' Attendance William Jack Receives Gold. Seal Award on Sunday for Long Record On Sunday morning the following awards were presented by Mr. M; McKellar, superintendent of the Sun- day School of First Presbyterian Church. Red seal for. 2 years' attendance, Ronald Jack, Harriett Russell. Blue seal for 4 years' attendance, Marie Jack, Frances Jack, Bill Munn, Clarence Reeves. Gold seal for 9 yeasts' attendance, William Jack. Books as a reward for attendance at Sunday School, were preeented to Sheila Jack, Marilyn Kling, Ronald Jack, Marie Jack, Kenneth Willis, Jean Ballantyne, Frances Jack, Doris Pullman, Margaret Stevens, Glen iron it w 011010 ltenttie, .iJai'bara Rus - ROBERT VENUS DIES OF WOUNDS Arthur Cameron Wounded In Italian Fighting Word was received on Tuesday that Robert. Venus had diad of wounds in Italy. The sad news was received by Mrs. Charles Wood' In an airgraph. message from her son Charlie, stat- ing that Robert had died after being brought to the hospital. Robert Venus was one of the first Seaforth boys to enlist in this war. He was married after going overseas. His parents now reside at Goderich. Official word was received 'from Ottawa, on Tuesday, that Arthur Cameron has been wounded. IIe has been in Italy for some time. PO James Broadfoot Missing Pilot Officer James Broadfoot is missing after air operations over- seas, according to word received on Tuesday by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Broadfoot of Tucker - sell, Peggy Willis, William Jacic, Het- Smith. Piet Russell, Clarence Reeves. Awards for attendance at church,' Red Cross Notes i. 45 or more Sundays with diploma for 1 years attendance, Kenneth Willis, Jean Ballantyne, Margaret Stevens, Doris Pullman, Barbara Russell, Peg. gy Willis. Jean McMaster, WOMEN'S INSTITUTE WILL MEET NEXT TUESDAY The regular meeting of the Sea - forth Women's Institute will be held on Tuesday afternoon, Feb. Sth, at 2 o'clock, at the home of Mrs. Victor Lee. This meeting is on War Work, and will be in the form of a quilting. Report on the war work done by the Institute will be given. FLAX FIRE QUICKLY EXTINGUISHED Fire broke out on the third floor of the Reeky Flax Products building on Friday evening, resulting in dant- age by water to flax stored in the building. The sprinkler system went into operation reducing the fire damage to a minimum. The fire was confined to the southwest cor- ner of the building and a hole was burned in the roof, Cause of the fire is not known. The plant is again in operation after only a slight interruption in the work. HOCKEY Seaforth defeated Clinton 9-6 in an intermediate O.H.A. game which ties Seaforth for first place with the undefeated. Exeter team, having played one more ganie. Jim Eady was leading scorer. for Sea - forth. Stan Smith of Stratford was r • W.A. Op' NORTIS1DE CHURCH The February meeting of the Wo- man's Association of Northside Church was held in the school room on Tuesday at 3 p.m. with the pres- ident, Mrs. Hudson, presiding. The devotional exercises were conducted by Mrs. I. Weedmark and satisfac- to£y reports were presented. The chief item -of business was the com- pletion of plans for a St. Valentine supper to be held in the school room on Feb, 16th. The Mizpah benedic- tion brought, the., meeting to it close. BAYFIELD Mr, Laurie Fowlie of London spent the week end with his sisters, Frances and Ethel. Mr. Rheney Larson and. son Clar- ence of London spent the week end at their home in the village. Mr. and NIrs. E. Geddes of Sea - forth were visitors with her sister, Mrs, Margaret Ferguson on Sunday. I The congregation of Knox Pres- byterian Church held their annual. meeting on Tuesday afternoon. A meeting of the local Red Cross will be held in the Orange Hall on Friday afternoon at 2.30. Quilting is the special order. The Red Cross finance committee are holding a dance in the town hall on Wednes- day ,night, Feb. 2nd. Good .music, On Thursday eyening, Feb •;3rd, the Bronson line unit of the Red Cross are holding a party in the town hall in honor of Fred Watson, Warden of Huron county. • Many outside 'Reeves are invited, also a welcome to. all. Dancing will also be ,enjoyed. The Rau Bros. orchestra will provide the music. Lunch will; be served. Admission 25c. Proceeds for Red Cross. Mr. and Mrs. R. Middleton of Hensel]. were visitors with Mrs. N. W. Woods on Sunday. Monthly report of work accomp- lished for January: Hospital supplies —18 hen's bed jackets, 21 prs. pyj- amas, 24 gauze handkerchiefs, 17 hot water bottle covers, 34 triangu- lar bandages, 2 abdominal binders, 15 spray towels, 10 hand towels, 6 men's dressing gowns. British Civilian -8 boys coats, 8 ladies' coats, 1 dress, 6 prs. bloom- ers, 2 girls blouses, 2 pinafore dresses, 12 prs. baby booties, 4 baby nightgowns, 5 diapers, 1 childs vest, 1 parka. Knitting supplies -36 pts, socks, 12 prs. short seaman's socks, 2 prs. long seaman's stockings, 8 prs. of gloves, 7 pis. mitts, 1 v -neck sweat- er, 16 turtle neck sweaters, 1 round neck sweater, 14 helmets, 1 pr, W.A. snickers, 2 W.A. cardigans, Quilts -5 quilts returned, 4 don- ated, made in work rooms 9, tops donated 10, made ,from by-products 4. Tickets will be sold on a mat don- ated by Mrs. Archibald. This mat is on display in McTavish's store win- dow. Tickets are on sale now at Sa- vauge's jewellery store, the Tasty Grill and E.: H. Close's barber shop. Also fnom members of the Red Cross. Mail to Prisoners of War We have been asked to notify next of kin or any persons corres- ponding with prisoners of war either in Europe or the Far East that mail carrying V for Victory, Loose Talk Costs Lives, and similar slogans, will be confiscated by the detaining power, without notifying the prison- er to whom the mail --is addressed. . NORTHS1DE Y.P.S. -The regular meeting of Y.P.S. was held February 1st, 1944. The meeting opened with the hymn, "Break Thou the Bread of Life," fo)lowed,by the Lord's prayer. The roll was called with 17 present. The hymn "Jesus meek and gentle" was sung and then the Christian Citizen- ship convener gave a very interest- ing program. Eleanor Shannon the Scripture, Berva Blanchard gave a prayer which was followed by a poem by Maxine Lawrence..4 discus- sion followed on "Am I My Broth- er's Keeper," in which variousmem- bers tool: part, The meeting closed with hymn "0 God' Whose Daylight Leadeth Down," and the Mizpah benediction. Staffa Couple Observe . 55th Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Miller Were Married January 30th, 1889, at Staffa On Sunday Mr. and Mr's. 3, M. Mil- ler, highly highly' esteemed residents of Sta- fa, celebrated their fifty-fifth wed- ding anniversary. Mrs. Miller, the former EIizabeth Worden, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Worden, and John M. Miler, son of the late M.r and Mrs. Matthew Mil- ler, both of Hibbert'townsbip, were married at Staffa on January 30, 1889. Directly following their mar- riage they took up farming on the bridegroom's farm, lot 19, con. 8, Hibbert, where they resided until five years ago when they moved to the village of Staffa, This happy union was blessed by 12 children, nine of whom were home with their parents to celebrate the anniversary. Those present were: )4Irs. A. M. Hodgert, London;. Mrs. M. McCurdy and Mrs. J. Hodgert, • Usborne; Mrs. G. Hoggarth, Hibbert; ' Warden and Cliff, Hibbert; Percy, • Science Hill; Robert, Farquhar, and Roy, Logan. Another son, Gordon,' of Los Angeles, California, tele- phoned his parents during the after- noon to offer his felicitations and best wishes. Mr. and Mrs. Miller are both en- joying good health and the best wishes of their many friends are ex- tended to them for many more years of health and happiness. Mrs. Monteith left last week to • make a lengthy visit with friends at Ost Unusual At such a tune as this is a Special Sale of Silver. ware. However we pick- ed up a "special" and pass it on to you and here it is. 14 doz. Salad Forks...1,00 doz. Butter Spreaders 1 00 Cold Meat Forks, each 1.25 Plus Government Luxury Tax of 25% On display in our show window Fred S. Savauge Opposite Post Office Seaforth KIPPEN WINTHROP Sewing done in January, 1944: 5 bed jackets, 5 ladies coats size 46, 12 pr. pyjamas, 5 spray towels, 10 triangular bandages, 2 abdominal bandages, 4 hot water bottle covers, 11. wash cloths, 10 pr. baby boots, 1 babys nightgown, 5 diapers, 2 ki- monas, 1 baby set consisting of 1 parka hood, 1 jacket, 2 pr. boots. Mr. and Mrs. William Montgom- ery of Brantford spent the week end with friends and attended the fun- eral of Mrs. Montgomery's grand- mother, Mrs. Richmond of Blyth. Mr, anti Mrs. Frank Johnston and family attended the funeral of Mrs. Richmond on Sunday. We were sorry to hear of , the passing away of Miss Margaret Dris- coll of Leadbury. The funeral was held on Tuesday afternoon from her late residence to Brussels cemetery, The euchre and dance put on by the Red Cross unit was fairly well attended. The prize winners were: Ladies' most games, Mrs. Chambers, lone hands, Mrs. Robt. McClure, men's most games, Mr. John Beat- tie; lone hands, Mr. John Montgom- ery: consolation prizes want to Miss Hazel Dodds and Mr. George Fox. After lunch of sandwiches and cof- fee a few hours were spent in danc- ing. The music by Miss Mae .Smith, Messrs. George Smith, Robt. Dodds and James Neilans was played free of charge. NIr, Jack Staples of Blyth and Mr. Frank Johnston did the calling off in their usual man- ner. Ernie Toll and George Eaton were.door keepers. We with to thank all who helped in any way. The pro- ceeds at door were $24.50. Tickets have been printed to sell on a beautiful clock donated by Mr, Win. Robinson of London. Anyone wishing tickets to buy or sell can get them any time from Mrs.. Toll, Mrs. Dodds or Mrs. Eaton. Mr, Haase and Don Horn spent Monday afternoon in Listowel, The Nee• d of More Leadership in TO HOLD STAG EUCHRE the Church and Community The, Legion is holding a stag eu- chre in the Legion rooms on Friday .night, Feb. 4th, Come and bring a partner. Proceeds for the cigarette fund. VAR'N)V The United Church Sunday School held its annual meeting -on Tuesday afternoon, Jan. ,25th. The • offieers and teachers elected for - the year are as follows: Srtperintendents, Sherlock Keys, Geo. Reid; secretar- ies, Ralph Stephens -on, Bob Reid, 'Gordon Johnston; treasurer, Win. R. •Step'henson; :organists, Rachael Johnston, Ruby Reid; cradle roll, Mrs. W. Webster; Sr. Bible Class, Mrs. George Reid, Fred McClymont; Jr. Bible Class, Mrs. Geo. Johnston, •Mrs. Fred Reid; Sr, Girls class, Mrs.., W. Stephenson, Mrs. E. McClinchey,, '"Jr. girls class, Rachael Johnston;. Mrs. O..Dowson,•'-Sr. boys class, Mrs,. Lee McConnell, Mrs, W. Reid; Jr.. boys class, Mrs. W. Clarke, Mrs. W. Johnston. Leadership is an essential thing in Boys' Work. Vocational guidance and religions instruction are two of the important ways in which leadership may be given, Let ns strive during the week, January 31st to February Gth, arid every other week, to bring to bear Christian intiuence upon growing lives of our. boys. The boys of 'to -day will be the men of to- morroiv. We avant a peaoeful world: let us their train the boys to -day to make a peaceful 'world tomorrow. Tlie church must accept the tremend- ous responsibility of leaching boys to greater Christ -centered, church -cent- ered and peace -centered lives. Leacl- et snip. is needed, let all of us clo what -eitei' we can to give leadership in 'boys' groups,' ill Sunday School, in vocations] guidance' and in what .other ways we Cap. Hitler trained his young; people to. be- war -lovers; why Can't we train : our yatmg People to be peace lovers? Through Christian lead- ership we cane-E.G.C. B1'ucefield. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. McClymont re- turned home from London this week, Mrs. Diusdale was a visitor at Stratford last week. Norman Long and William bison spent the week end in Toronto. Mr. Domm with Kenneth made a business trip to Toronto last week. It was reported at the Hensel] Red Cross annual meeting last week that Kippen had nineteen- blood donors, with some giving four donations. The United Church held its annual meeting last week and all organiza- tions reported a good year with all indebtedness met and each organiza- tion beginning the new year with a good balance on band. The W.M. S. reached its allocation and the Mis- sionary and Maintenance fund exceed- ed the allocation. The Sunday School increased its average attendance and added to its staff : of teachers. The Session reported eight children bap- tized, and nine new members were received into full communion. The Rev. Mr. Grant expressed his apprec- iation of the loyalty of all, art! a mo- tion was passed thanking all the of- ficers of the congregation for their faithful services. The following were elected to the committee of managers to fill the place of those retiring rag - snarly this year: William Bell, Ernest Cltipeltase, B11101ou Kyle, Eldon Jar- rett. At the close of the meeting a dainty lunch was served by the ladies to the enjoyment of all. The Red Cross has just announced that any nail front allied nations ad- dressed to prisoner's of war marked "V for victory" "loose talk costs lives" and similar slogans, will be confiscated by the enemy without no- tifying the prisoner to whom it is addressed. The Chief Postal Censor has also ruled that: where the 21 ounce container of the George Wash- ington coffee sent in next of kin quar- terly parcels, 110 other coffee may be added to make up the authorized one pound of ordinary coffee because the 21,4 ounce container is concentrated eotfee and equal to one pound of the or thusly. The clench service will be conduct- ed by the minister on Sunday first. The . subject of 'Itir. Grant's sermon will be "Is Social Security enough?" Mrs. A. H. Gackstetter, who is spending the winter in St, Thomas, sprint the week end' with Mr, and Mrs. Win. Homey. Bir. Wm. 'Ivison;is visiting friends in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. McBride re- , ceived word last week. -of the serious illness of their daughter-in-law in Windsor, Mr. and Mrs. -W. Tierney and Mrs, A. Gackstetter attended the memor- ialservice in Exeter on Sunday for the. late Pte. Stewart Cann, who was. killed in action in Italy in December. Mr. and. Mrs. Herb' Jones and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Jones visited on Saturday with relatives in'St. Thom- as. ' Mr, Norman, Jarrett of Toronto s• visiting relatives itt this vicinity. Miss Edna Dayman of London; spout the week efid` with her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs: Robt. Dayman.