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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1944-02-24, Page 1uu, 11llllla\•,, 1,1nuunu"Iuu1,"w ,m ,l 1 llll OPEN WINTER There is mellow sweetness In the air, a if September :still The fields are warm e s s 1 Lingered a the bade hollows of the land. A purple haze bangs on the pasture hills Tho cattle browse about the stubble bare, Finding small elumps of green still growing there. And in the grassy, headlands here and there Are little rutted tracks that gophers snake, Running from knoll to knoll .like tiny streets, e Seaforth News HURON COUNTY'S L E ADI N G NEWSPAPER 11111,111mo i...,11,1,111n1m„1111111,,. 11. ,In,n1111,11,1111 And for across thefield a shallow lake Mirrors the sunset like a cameo, Where fleecy clouds are white as drifted epos; A straw pilo glistens yellow as the sun, 01d horses stand against the sunny side Their barks humped up against a little wind, Letting the warmth seep into bone and hide; An open 'winter is a lordly feast, Heartening, the very Bouts of man :and beast. Edna Saeuen "iii iI,iunn".lom,ru1111111unu1nu,un,rt,n,oMiff WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 66, No, 8 SEAFORTI3, ONTARIO, THURSDAY,'FEBRUARY 24, 1944 Phone 84 $1 a year Red Cross Notes Quota of knitting for Greek children has been accepted: 30 prs. girls mitts, sizes 2 to 4, 30 prs. of • girls socks sizes 2 to 4, 30 pm boys mitts, sizes 6 to 8, 30 prs. boys socks sizes 6 to S. The Society takes this opportunity to thank the Badminton Club for their donation of $30.25, the gross receipts from their bridge which was held. last Monday evening. Wewould like to remind one and all that there are still tickets to be had on the mat donated by Mrs. A. Archibald and now on display in McTavish's window. The following is a letter received from the clothing division of the Canadian Aid to Russia: "Feb 15th. Our very sincere thanks to you and the other members of your organi- , nation for the ten cartons of cloth- ing you have forwarded for aid to our Russian allies. Their magnific- ent resistance against our common •enemy has been an inspiration to • all of us and I know you will all feel a sleep sense of satisfaction to have been able to express by this means • your admiration and gratitude. Many many thanks, sincerely yours, J. Creed, chairman Ontario clothing division. Vire are continuing with the mak- ing of surgical dressings each Wed- nesday evening in the Red Cross rooms in the post office and would appreciate the help of all who can conte out, E. L. BOX PHONE 43 Northside United Church Rev, H. V. Workman, Minister. 11 a.m. "The Fulfilment of Our Lives, 2.30 p.m. Sunday School, 7 p.m. "Stewards of God's Benefi- cence." Thus. 7.45 p.m. Prayer 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 Tragedy of Forgetting God." 7 p.m., "The Modern Sainte." St. Thomas Church Rector: Rev, Dr. Fulford, 11 a.m. First of Lent Addresses on Prayer. 7 p.m. "Lent: The Opportunity for Soul Awakeeelag." Sunday School at 10 am. Wednesday, 8 p.m. "Studies in the Life of Jesus." St. Mary's Church, Dublin 2.25 pan. Sunday School. 3 p.m. "The Approach to Prayer." First .Presbyterian Church. Rev. Hugh Jack. Minister, Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning service, 11 a.m., subject, "Darkness and Light." Evening service, 7 p.m., subject, "The. Intention and the Deed." Midweek meeting Thurs. at 8 p.m. Salvation Army Twenty young people from the Stratford Salvation Army Corps are conducting a Gospel meeting on Fri- day evening, bringing the message in scenic felt work. The meeting com- mences at 8 o'cloek in the Salvation Army Citadel. We will he glad to see you there. WORLD'S DAY OF PRAYER ON FRIDAY The sevice' for • the Worlcl's Day- 02 Prayerwill be held in St, Thomas Anglican Church Friday afternoon of this week at 3 o'clock. MRS. ROBERT STEW&RT Mrs. Robert Stewart, 62, passed away at the Seaforth hospital Enid - day morning after an illness lasting since Christmas. Mrs. Stewart, who trade her home with Mr. and Mrs, A. E. Sage, 73 Brunswick St., Stratford, hadbeen visiting in Blyth district when she became ill. The former Jean McCullough, she was born in Seaforth, a daughter of the late Mr. and. Mrs. William McCullough. Her husband, Robert Stewart, died about -three years ago. Previous to his death they had made their hone in Seaforth, Mrs, Stewart was a mem- of Seaforth Presbyterian Church, and since coning to Stratford was active in the work gf the Congrega- tional Church. Surviving is one son, PO. Dangles Stewart, stationed at Camp Borden. One brother, John McCullough, Saskatoon, also sur- vives. The funeral was held on Sun- day afternoon at 2:00 o'clock at the Seaforth funeral home, with inter- ment following at Maitlandbank cem- etery. The pallbearers were A. E. Sage and Mr. Gordon, Stratford, William Smith, Charles Brodie, John Stew- art, John Finlayson: Largest Clinic Held Here on Friday Thirteen Men Receive Silver Buttons for Their 6th. Blood Donation • Seaforth's eleventh Blood Donor Clinic which was held in Northside United Church on Friday, Feb. 18th,. was the largest yet held here. 178 volunteers reported to donate their blood. This brings the total number ot donations received here to 1128. Mrs. Ross MacGregor was the 1000th donor. The clinic was in charge of Mrs. S. J. Cooper, nurse -technician, and the doctors who assisted were Dr. E. A. McMaster, Dr. M. W.,Stap- Teton, Dr. J. A. Gorwill, Dr. D. G. , Steer of Hensall and Dr. J. A, Ad- dison of Clinton. Thirteen men received silver but- tons for having given six donations. These were, Hiram Blanchard and Gordon Blanchard of R.R.4, Walton, Beverley Christie, Seaforth, Douglas Ennis, Walton, Warden Haney, R.R.4, Seaforth, Nelson Howe, Cromarty, Silas Johnson, Walton, Arnold La- mont, R,R.1, Seaforth, Ralph McFad- i den, Seaforth; 11:, H. Middleton, Hen- sall, James Neilans, Londesboro, Irvin Trewartha-R,lj,1, Seaforth. We feel that Mr: Silas Johnson can be very proud of his record as he is 69 years of age. Other donors with number indicating donations given are: Hensall: Milton Love 3, Mrs. T. Sherritt 3, Thomas Sherritt 5, Ross Love 2, George Hess 4, Mrs, George Hess 2, Dr. A. R. Campbell 2, Mrs. Fred Bonthr'on, Miss Myrtle Peart, Mrs: Nellie McEwen, Mrs. Mary Bu- chanan, Beryl Pfaff 4, Mrs, Jean Boyd 4, Eldon Jarrett 5, Gordon Campbell 5. Cranially: Mrs. Carl Stoneman 2, Benson Stoneman 2, Angus McKaig 2, Wilma Hamilton 2, Thomas Laing 4, Hugh Norris 4, James Kerr 4, James Hog'garth 4. Staffa: Cliff Miller 2, Roy McDon- ald, Gerald Agar 4. Kirkton: Robert Gardiner. Rippen: Mrs. Wm. Bell 3, Glenn Slavin 2, Stanley Love, James Up shall, Wnt. McKenzie, Jack Consitt, Ernest Whitehouse, Robert Mc- Laughlan 4, Harvey Jacobi 4, Lloyd McLean 4, George Glenn 4, John Jar- rott 4, Arthur Traquair 5, Wm. Kyle 5. Brucefieltl: Grace Dalrymple 8, Gordon Elliott 4, Arthur Wright, Mrs. A, J. Mustard 4, Wm. Pepper Jr. 5. - Brussels R. R. 2: MPs. Ray Hou- ston 2. Blyth: Ernest Toll 2, Gerald Wet- son, Harvey Johnson 4, Jack Bryans 4, Stewart McCall 5, Mrs. Lorne Roe. Londesboro: James Jamieson 2, Oliver Anderson 2, Mrs. Win. Jewitt, John Taylor, George Hoggart 5. R.R. 1, Dublin: John Pryce 4, Robert McKercher 4. Zurich: Jack Peck 2, Anson Mc- Kinley, Douglas Robinson 4. Varna: Mrs. Helen Clark 2, Mer- vin Johnston 4, Murray Hohner 4, John Keys 4. Walton: May Smith 3, Walter Shortreed 3, Frank Kirkby 2, Mrs. Janes Coutts 2, James Williamson 2, Ivan ,Shannon 2, Mrs. John Shannon 2, Wm. Manley 2, Gordon Murray, Harvey Craig, Carl Dalton, Elwood Shortreed, Harvey Brown, Dominic Murray, Ruth McClure 4, Robt. Mc- Clure 4, Wm. Jno. Leeming 4, Can1p- bell Wey 4, Willis Aunties 5, George Smith 6. Egmondville: Edward Brown 2, Mrs. Alex. Lillico 4. Seaforth: Garnet McClinohey 3, Ella Armstrong 8, Lieut. Hazel Wat- erston 3, Lelo Hastie 2, Lloyd Dun- gey 2, Thomas Kearney 2, Mrs, Jo- seph Grummett 2, Mrs. Lena. Kelly 2, Mildred Swan 2, Archie Hubert 2, Norman Dupee 2, Arthur Golding 2, Edw. McIver 2, Lorne Dale 2, Jack Wright 2, Ira Weedmark 2, Mrs, Wnr. Hart 2, Mrs. Reg. Kerslake 2, Ethel Wilson 3, George Hildebrand, Mrs. E. C. Case, Mrs, Jack Cameron, Mrs. George McGavin, Gordon Wrikht 4, H. E. Smith 5, D. L. Reid 4, James Stewart 4, David Wilson 5, E. Albrecht 5, Florence Beattie, Doris Smale, Betty Bannon 2. R. R. 1, Seaforth: John Anderson 2, Joe Anderson 2. Francis Coleman 2, Mrs. George Eaton 4, Arthur An- derson 5. R. R. 2, Seaforth.: Evelyn McMich- ael 3, Allister Broadfoot 3, Lorne McCracken 3, Edmond Storey 3, Gordon Reynolds 2, Orville Storey, Mrs. Ross MacGregor, Mrs. Frank Storey 4, Mrs. J. T. Scott 4, Stewart Dolmage 4, Ross MacGregor 5. R. R. 3, Seaforth: Bert Haney 2, Mrs. Bert Haney 2, James McIntosh 2, Andrew Moore, Ruth Carnochan 4, R. R. 4, Seaforth: Austin Stos- kopf, Mrs. Dale Nixon 3, Arthur 'Tar- 1 ley 3, Mrs. Arthur Varley 3., James Hogg 3, MTs. Paul Doig 2, John Mur- phy 2, Harold Jackson 2, Peter Simp- son 4, Mrs. Peter Simpson 2, Eric Doig, James Devereaux, Mrs, Hugh Chesney 4, Angus Kennedy 4, George Blake 4, Bill Leybourne 4, Mrs, Wil- fred Coleman 4, Harold Rice 5. R. R. 5, Seaforth: Gordan Papple 3, Joseph Malone 2, Joseph Kale 4, Michael Murray 4, Vincent Lane 5. Mrs, Cooper reports that the pre- vious high record for one week for Mobile Clinics was 485 donations. This record, made by clinics at Kin- cardine, Wingham, Listowel and Sea- forth, was broker last week by these same towns when the total was 612 donations, - If the weather permits, another a clinic will be held about March 28. Canvassers Named For Red Cross DriveOrganizational Set -Up for Sea - forth and Surrounding Dis- trict Canvassers for Seaforth' district in annual national drive are listed be- low. The men from your neighbor- hood will be the ones who will call on you. Please note we are using the new rural type receipt,. which has been gotten out for localities where the canvassers are personally known, The object is to eliminate the necessity of sending out a- sec- ond, verifying receipt from head- quarters, so take care of your re- ceipt, you will need it for your in come tax report. The list of canvassers follows: Walton district: Joseph McCal- lum, Ray Houston, Harvey Johnston, Clifford Ritchie, Walter Davidson, Norman Schade, Gordon McGavin, Geo. Taylor, Lindsay Stewart, Bert Anderson, Walter Broadfoot (con- vener). Winthrop district: L. Bolton, T. Pryce, L. Elliott, 8, Hilien, R. Dodds, R. McCiure, H. Blanchard, Theron Bettles, Jos, Dolmage (convener). Constance: E. Clarke, J. Notting- ham, L. Lawson, Will Jewitt, Mrs. J. W. Carter, convener. St. Columban district: Wm. Mc- Millan, John Coyne, A. Ducharme, Jos. Doyle, A. Kennedy, A. Cronin, J. L. Malone, Jos. Murray, J. Moy- lan, Gilbert Murray, Thos. Murray, Stephen Murray, Rev. Father 0'- Droweki, (convener). Balance of McKillop and conces- sion 1, Tuckersmith: Stewart Dol- mege, A. Dodds, Jos. Scott, J. Eck- ert, F. McKercher, Is Henderson, Jas. F. Scott, F. Reynolds, T. O'- Leary, Egmondville: T. Robinson, J. Mc - Cloy, Tom Barton, Rod McLean, W. Finnigan (convener). Tuckersmith sub -division: S. Whit- more, R. Coleman, P. Charters, W. McCartney, John MacKay, G. Blake, W. Archibald, W. Sproat, Harry Chesney, W. S. Broadfoot, Rev. A. W. Gardiner (convener). Seaforth: W. A. Wright, P, J. Dorsey, J., J. Cleary, W. T. Teal, J. F. Daly, A. Muir, 13. Muir, A. F. Clulf, E. C. Boswell, Art Wright, I. H. Weedmark, G. A. Ballantyne, D. Reid, E. C. Chamberlain. Ross Sproat, C. Reith, F. S. Savauge, W. J. Duncan, K.' I. McLean, Geo. R. Johnston, J. M. McMillan, G. A. Whitney (convener). Let me remind you that. our quota $5,500 is the minimum, not the max- imum required. We must all be seiz- ed with the urgent necessity of at- taining this amount, And more. With the increased tempo of tire Western front, about to break in Europe, we must up our $6-,000 contribution of last year by one third at least. Let us show our then we are in- deed with them in their mission to exterminate those gangster crimin- als who have so viciously and merci- lessly slashed their bloody way up and down and across Europe. Let us make it clear indeed. Our Recl Cross women workers are worthy of all praise. Our Blood Donor Clinics are breaking all re- cords. Will our dollars too be on the line. Let old Huron speak again. J. C. MacKENZIE, Chairman Finance Com. MAE LANE AUXILIARY The Feb. meeting' of the Mae Lane Auxiliary was held on Tues- day evening, Feb. 22nd at the home of Mrs. Geo. Pryce. Mrs. Christie, 1st vice pres., opened the meeting by reading a poem, "Just Being Happy." A hymn was sung' and prayers were offered by Mrs. R. Savauge and Mrs. W. Bradshaw. After singing the national anthem, Mrs. Bechely president, took charge. The minutes of the January meet- ing were read by„tlie secretary, Miss Lester. Following the business dis- cussion, reports were given by the various secretaries. Mrs. Johnston, captain of Circle II, then eonchicted the remainder of the meeting, Hymn: was sung and Mrs. N. Knight led in prayer. The Scripture reading was given by Mrs. Kaiser. A solo, "Ren- dez-vone" was sung by Miss Lois Whitney and was much enjoyed. Miss Winnie Savauge ably took tine topic, "Industrial 'Training in Asia," from the study book and proved most interesting. Mrs. Johnston con- cluded the meeting by reading a Poem, "Refreshments." A delicious lunch was served by the hostess and a social hour followed. PASSES AT MITCHELL A resident of Mitchell for the past fifty-eight years, William Brown died suddenly on Saturday evening in his 88th year. He had been in ailing health for the past five years. He was born in England. Coming to Canada at the age of 16 years, he lived in Hamilton and Seafortb, before going to Mitchell, where he resided for 58 years. 64 years ago he married Roselle Doerr, Brodhagen, who died forty years ago. He attended Trinity Angli- can church: He is survived by four sons, Samuel, Henry and Robert, Stratford, and George, at home: five daughters, Mrs. Robt. Simpson (Eliz- abeth), Stratford, Mrs, Herbert Bak- er (Mary), St. Thomas; Mrs. Violet McDonald, at home; Mrs. Albert lind- en (Amelia), Seaforth; Mrs. Zoel Dennis (Evelyne), Detroit. McKillopFarm`Forum Met at 'Winthrop Capacity Audience 'Hears Ad- dress by, Mr. James Shearer on Monday The McKillop Farm Forum held a social evening in Winthrop Hall on Feb. 21st. The hall was filled to capa- city. President J. M. Scott called the meeting to order at 8.30 p.m. After the farm broadcast a musical trio was given by Hazel, Bernice and Ruby Doerr. Rev. Mr, Patton led in the discussion, asking for suggestions as to what would help for the better- ment of the community. Several sug- gestions were made: study of the municipal doctor system, keeping it M the hands of the people instead of the government. It was also suggest- ed uggested that if the health of the young generation was improved it would eventually improve the health of all. While considerable is being done to improve the health of school children, all agreed that more could be done to improve the health of the child from the cradle to school age. The next problem for discussion was recreation for young people. Here it was thought the radio farm forum, served a tido purpose in training the liter- ary side of our nature. It was fell there was great need for a commun- ity hall iu Seaforth, Mrs. N. R. Dor- ranee gave two readings, entitled "Housewives" and "Tire Paper Says So." Mr. 7, M. Scott then introduced the guest speaker, Mr. James Shearer, who spoke on "The Farmer's Job, What He has done and Whet he can do," covering the following points: Food production, bonds, enlistments, blood donors, supporting patriotic drives, salvage collection, western grain, seed grain, mechanization of farms, dehydration plant at Exeter, poet war planning, advantages of radio forum. He stressed the great need for a strong fern -ten' organiza- tion. This was followed by a folk dance by:; S.S. No. 9, solo by Mrs. T. Goven- lock, reading by Mrs, .7. Keller entitl- ed "Mrs. LaVinsky at the Wedding." The next -item was a duet by He.zel and Bernice Doerr. S.S. No. 9 then delightedthe audience' with a mixed chbrus under the direction of Miss Wright, and also a girls quartette. Alter community singing a quiz con- test was held. Mit R. Bolton moved a vote of thanks to all who helped to Make the evening a success. Lunch was served and the evening closed with God Save the King. The McKillop Federation has a membership ot over 200 families. Another important meeting will be held March 7th, MRS. WILLIAM ABERHART An esteemed resident of Seaforth, Louisa Pepper, wife of the late William Aberhart and mother of the late Premier Aberhart, died on Sun- day in Scott Memorial Hospital, af- ter an illness of ten days. Mrs. Ab- erhart was in her 95th year and was born in Fullerton township. In 1871 she, married William Aberhart. Mrs. Aberhart was a member of the Presbyterian Church. Surviving are three sons, Charles and Louis, of Seaforth, and John, of Woodstock; one daughter, Mrs. Geo. lticlsaac, Detroit, Mich. Funeral services took place from the residence of her son, Louis Ab- erhart, on Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Hugh Jack officiating and interment was in Maitlandbank cemetery. The pallbearers were Messrs, James Mal- colm, George Pepper, Will Shannon, Chester Henderson, Geo. Eberhart, Robert Eberhart. FREEMAN-'MeBRATNEY A quiet but pretty wedding took Mace in Ontario Street United Church parsonage, Clinton, on February 19th, when Rev. G. G. Burton united in marriage Muriel A. G., second daugh- ter of Lecly G. M. McBrt they and the late Squire C. E. McBratuey, Calgary, Alberta, to Clarence Elmer, youngest son of Mr, and Mrs. J. H. Freeman, Clinton,. The young bride looked charming in a floor length gown of white triple sheer, with appliqued yoke and bodice. Hey bridal veil was shoulder length, and she carried white Killarney roses, She wore an' amethyst pendant, the gift of the groom. The bridesmaid, Miss Mary Wade], of Wingbam, wore a gown of pink triple sheer, with matching head- dress, and carried a, bouquet of pink Briarcliff roses. The groom was at- tended by his brother, Barry -Free- man, Clinton. Following the sere, mony, the wedding dinner was held at the tome of the groom's parents. The groom's gift to the bridesmaid was a silver bracelet, to the grooms- men a military set. After graduating from Mount Royal College, Calgary, the bride carne to Brantford, where she has made many friends. Tho bri- dal bouquet was sent to the bride's mother, who was tenable to attend the wedcllug. Later the young couple left for a honeymoon to Western points. The bride travelled in a. black bans - parent velvet chaise with brown tweed coat, and green accessories. On their return, they will reside in Brantford ATTENDED ENTHRONEMENT Rev, Dr. Hurforcl was London on Monday and in the evening attended the impressive, service in St. Paul's Cathedral for the enthronement of Archbishop Seager as metropolitan of Ontario. Dr. Burford is Archbishop's Chaplain and Clerical Secretary of the Synod. HURON MEMBER MOVES REPLY TO THRONE SPEECH The Ontario Legislature opened on Tuesday of this week and on Wed- nesday Dr, R. Hobbs Taylor, member • for Huron, moved the address in reply to the Throne Speech. Dr, Taylor commended Premier` Drew's program of legislation dealing with education, agriculture, labor, and health. RECEIVES BURNS WHEN WATER UPSETS Miss Msry Halpin, Gode'ich street east, was taken to Scott Memorial Hospital on Tuesday morning suffer- ing from burns about the face and hands, caused by steam from a pot of dish water which upset on the stove. • WINTHROP RESIDENT HAS i LEAP -YEAR BIRTHDAY On Tuesday next, Feb. 29, Mr. John McClure of Winthrop will he eighty years old and will observe his twent- ieth birthday, leis being a leap -year birthday. FLT. SGT. GEO. KRUSE ARRIVES HOME Lost Unusual At such a time 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. % doz. Salad Forks. ,.1.00 4 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 Fit. Sgt. George Kruse arrived VARNA home on Saturday after nine months in England. "During my stay in England I found the English people very hospitable," lie commented. Flt, Sgt. Kruse joined the RCAF. in April, 1942, and received his final. training at Moncton, N.B. In May, 1943, he was posted overseas and joined an operational training unit stationed in the Midlands. Despite the very strict rationing he said he found the food quite good, even though the staple diet became ivery monotonous. He also stated that though the English people had little to spare they were most hospitable to the Canadians, Flt. Sgt. Kruse re- turned to Canada on Feb. 18, and says it feels certainly marvellous to be back in Canada. WALSH-FORTUNE A quiet wedding took place in St. James' Roman Catholic Church on Monday, at 8 a.ni. when Rev. T. P. Hussey united in marriage Mary Madeline Fortune, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Fortune, Sea - forth, and L.Cpl. Alfred David Walsh, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Walsh, London. The bride was be- comingly attired in a street -length. dress of powder blue crepe with black accessories. She wore a cor- sage of roses and sweet peas, and carried a white leather prayer -book, the gift of the bridegroom. The ma- tron of honor, Mrs. Lionel Fortune, Seaforth, was dressed in a navy blue and white crepe dress with navy blue accessories and wore a mixed corsage, The bride was given in mar- riage by her father. The best man was Sgt. Lionel Fortune. Bridal mu- sic was played by Mrs. F. Dever- eaux; and Misses Julia Flannigan and Joan Devereaux sang. The wed - dine' dinner was served at the home of the bride with the bride's mother receiving in a light blue crepe dress with black accessories. The dining - room was decorated in Milk and white with tha wedding cake cents,. ins the table. Following the wedding dinner, L.Cpl. and Mrs. Walsh left on e honeymoon to London. Windsor anti Woodsteek• For travelling cos - tense the 1 -ride dhoce e brown flow- ed crepe dress with beim polo coat and brown imeessories, On their re- tinal thsv will make their hone in Seaforth. REBEKAH EUCHRE Mrs. 'lett gave her home for a Rebekah euchre party Wednesday, 'Web. 1. bib, when 17 tables played. Prize winners were, ladies 1st, Ml's. 13. 13. Goutlie; men's 1st, Mr. J. M. McMillan; ladies lone, Miss A. Seip; men's lone, Mr, R. McFadden; ladies' consolation, Mrs. R. S. Hays; men's consolation. Mr, lad Sniith. Proceeds in aid Of war work. NORTHSIDE V. P.S. The regular meetingof the Y. P. S. of North Side United Church was held Tuseday, Feb. 22, at S pan. The meeting opened with the liynmi "Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross." The roll was called with 16 present. A motion was made by Pat .Bechely and seconded by Marguerite Westcott that the Egmondville Young People's join us in a social and literary meet- ing, to be held in two weeks, Mr, Benson. Sutter will be the speaker for the evening. The citizenship con- vener will take next week's meeting. The missionary convener, Marguerite '\trestcott, took over the meeting and the hymn "r am thine, 0 Lo'cl," was sung, followed by a prayer by Fred Weedmark. The topic was given by Marguerite es co o0 two great, hymn writers, it gay Crosby and e's, m presentation._ On Friday Mrs. John Smith, who was burned out Tuesday, was invit- ed to the Red Cross room where she was met by a host of friends who presented her with a miscellaneous shower. Mrs. Smith was made the recipient of many good and useful articles, for 'which she is very grate- ful to everyone. Mr. and Mrs. Smith intend to rebuild. At present they have rooms in the home of 11Zr. Hartman. Allow me to mention several men of the community went out and collected a handsome sum of money for which Mr. and Mrs. Smith are truly thankful. Almost Asphyxlate d- Mondav morning as a neighbor was passing the home of Mr. Bill Coultice who lives alone, he noticed a lamp burning, which was aIittle out of the ordinary. It was found the door was unlocked` and on open- ing the door Bill was found dressed and lying prostrate on the bed in a room filled with coal gas fumes. Help was secured and he was carr- ied to the fresh air, almost uncon- scious, but soon recovered: Had the light not been noticed, the unfort- unate man would soon have suc- cumbed to the fumes. This is a arningensins to coal. note well the dampers whwil Don't miss the Red Cross concert in the township hall Friday :night. A good programme is being planned. The Day of Prayer . is to be, held in the United Church Friday after- noon at 3 o'clock. All the women of the community are invited to attend. The 1944 campaign for the Red Cross commences Monday. February 28th and ends March 18th. Our branch is asked for One Thousand Dollars -$200 more than last year. Please do your best and remember: "He may be yours who will pray for thein coming, Theirs the sole link between yon and his need, Give without stint as you would were your loved one, Now in the toils of the tyrant indeed. Give in the name of the Lgrd of All Mercy, Who on a blood -reddened crucifix gave His life for yours -and .in giving remember, All that you give to the Red Cross -- you save. The World Day of Prayer will be observed in the 'United Church. on Friday 25th, at 3 p.m. The home of Me. and NIr:. John Smith Sr. was totally destroyed by fire about 10 a.m. on Tuesday morn- ing: Mr. Smith lied just left horse to go to a neighbor's, when Mrs. Snaith noticed smoke conning front the bedroom. Having no phone she immediately ran to the nearest neighbor's, Mr. Keyes, and Bruce - field fire brigade was very soon on the scene. But little could be done, and very little was saved.. The 'Bri- gade helped to keep the fire under control, and also helped to save ad- joining buildings in the village. The origin of the are is unknown. The loss to Mr, and Mrs. Smith is heavy, with but a small insurance. Mr. and Mrs. Smith wish to thank all their ueighbors and friends who gave their help and services and many donations for which they are very grateful. The L.O.L. No. 4039 held a euchre. and dance' in the Hall Monday night. Dr, Harvey Reid of Toronto at- tended the funeral of his uncle Charles Reid, who passed away in Toronto. Remains were brought to Bayfield Cemetery on Saturday. Dr. Reid spent the night with his mother Wesley. Lorna Dale gave a prayer. Mrs, M, Reid - The sheeting closed with tate hymn,• CONSTANCE "What a friend we' have in Jesus" and the Mizpalt benediction. • observed in the school room of the INTERMEDIATE STANDING church, on Friday, Feb. 25th. Meeting to open st. 1.30. At the conclusion of WLTFAP this service a business' meeting will Exeter .. ....,. 8 0 0 86 37 16 be presided over by Rev. Menzies' in Seaforth f ... , 6 4 0 83 48 12 connection with the 50th anniversary Clinton 3 6 0 59 91. 6 of the openingof the church. A good Goderich ........, 1 8 0 34 86 2 attendance is requested. The World's Day of Prayer will be