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The Seaforth News, 1944-04-06, Page 4THE SEAFORTH NEWS THURSDAY, APRIL 6, 1944 I'HE SEAFORTH NEWS Snowdon Bros„ publishers WALTON Mr, Fred Scarlett has sold his farm to Mr, Boyd Driscoll and will hold an auction sale on April lath. Mr. Charles Saundercock of Wind- sor spent Sunday with his' brother Russell Snendorcoclt, who is confined to bed at present. Mr. Robert Birkby bought the resi deuce belonging to Joseph Carter last weep. Mr. Percy Shraader spent part of the week at George Jackson's, He is oil a two weeks' leave from the army. On Monday evening, April 3, about fifty ladies of Walton and the country gathered at Harold Sellers' home to do honor to the bride-to-be; Miss Ethel Shaw. A. mock wedding was staged by Mrs. C, Bennett, Miss Mary Humphries and 'Mrs. Robert Kirkby and Mrs. Roy Bennett. Music was furnished by Mrs. Harv, Brown. Miss Shaw later was called to the floor, where a suitable address was read by Mrs. H. Travers and a presentation made -of a handsome dinner set of dishes with 9S pieces, and some crys- tal also. Miss Shaw thanked the com- munity in her pleasant manner and all wished her the best of success in life. Lunch was served and everyone left for home after spending a social; evening. The Young People's Union of rr' Duft's United Church held a very sue ik; cessful social evening on Friday, Ws March 31. The program was under to the direction of the Recreation Com- mittee led by Mr. Carl Coutts. The proceeds amounted to a little over 315,00. HENSALL Miss Illeen Hunter of Exeter spent the week end with her friend Miss June Kennedy. Miss Esther 114neillwaine spent the week end at her home in Goderieh. Mr. EricKennedy of Hamilton spent a few days here with Mrs, Kennedy and fancily. Birthday Party Largely Attended The annual birthday party of the W. M. S. of the United Church was held on Thursday at three p.ni,. 10 the school room with Mrs. Brook pre- siding. The program opened with the clevo(.ional period, after which Miss Florence Welsh sang a solo entitled "The. Rosc of Tralee," accompanied by Mrs. Thos. Sherritt on the piano. Miss Mattie Ellis favored with'a read- ing entitled "Aunt Tillie Trails Ab- sentees." Miss Gladys Luker played a piano solo and Miss Greta Lammie contributed a violin solo. The guest. speaker was Miss Reba Hern of Varna who gave an inspiring address on "An Adventure in. Faith." The pro- gram concluded by singing a hymn, after which a social hour was spent and refreshments were served, The finance committee of the Red Cross held a meeting in the council chamber recently. Mr. R. H. Middle- ton, chairman, presided over a dis- cussion for the spring aucl summer activities. It was decided to hold a waste paper collection day on April 19. The men are asked to give up their own personal work for this day and help in this collection. Messrs. Mark Drysdale and Geo. Hess are in charge of the volunteers. The com- mittee also decided to hold a public, ' auction sale in June. This was left in charge of a committee composed of e. A:. Dr. A. R Campbell, W. R. Davidson and Elgin Rotvcliffe, The committee voted 94,000 to the Dominion Red Cross headquarters', leaving a worst rig balance of 9900 for the sooiety. Misses Edith ,and Lillian''McEwen of London visited last week with th .ir brother and sister-in-law, 'Mr: and Ohre. John E. McEwen conning to attend the funeral of the late. Mrs: Easter r•:ervices will be held in; Duff's 'United Church on Easter Sun- day at 11.30 and in the evening at S o'clock. The service in the evening is a special service at which the Honour 'Roll of the Church will be dedicated. 1 BRUCEFIELD Mrs. Gordon Elliott and son and Miss Marie Elliott and their aunt, Miss Mary Reid. are visiting with relatives and friends in Detroit, Miss Ina Scott of London spent, the week end with relatives here. Service will he held on Gond Fri- day at eight o'clock in the church here. Easter service will be con- ducted at both the morning and ev- ening services next Sunday. In the morning the sacrament of the Lords Supper will be held. Sympathy is extended to the rela- tives of the late Mr, D. Pothering - ham whose death occurred at his home on Thursday, March 23rd, The funeral service the following Satur- day was very large. On Tuesday, April llth at 2,30 the W.M.S. and W.A. will hold a joint meeting, when an Easter pro- gramme will be given. All the ladies are invited. WOMEN MUST WORK BUT NOT SO HARDI with GILLETT'S Save your knees and your back! Enlist Gillett's in your war on dirt and banish bard rubbing and scrubbing. Gil- lett's cuts right through grease and dirt. Leaves floors `clean enough to eat off" -in record time! Clears the drains. Deo- dorizes the garbage pail. A grand all-around cleaner. Get Gillett's today! o Never dissolve lye in hot water. The action of the lye itself heats the water. MADE IN CANADA Seafor th Monument Works Formerly W. E. Chapman NOW OPERATED BY CUNNINGHAM & PRYDE We invite inspection of our stock of Cemetery Memorials SEAFORTH TUESDAYS AND SATURDAYS, or any other time by appointment See Dr. Harburn—Phone 105 Phone 41—Exeter—$ox' 150 e i , Rogers. 01'. and Mrs. Roy MaoLareo •rid Donald and Mr, and Mrs. Ales, MaeBeath and Ross visited .recently with Mr, and Mrs. A. J. Hnnkih, Thames es Itoad. Mr. Jim Cln,'k of the RONVR, St. Hya- cinthe, Quebec, :pent the week end with his:. parents, Mr. and Mus; Alfred - Clark and sister, Mrs, Keith Buchanan. Mi•s. P. Walls, Mitt and Mrs, A. M, Kerslake and family visited recently with relatives at St. Marys. . The death occurred of Mr. Wm, Simmons in Scott Memorial, Hospital, Seoforth, nil Tuesday 'morning, in his 73rd year. The de- ceased was well known throughout this dis- trict having lived on his farm on the boun- dary all his life Owing to ill Health he spent the past winter at the home of his sister -ill -law, Mrs, Alda Simmons 10 Hen. sell. Surviving is .one brother, Mr. Wesley Simmons, Exeter, Funeral service will be held from the home of the deceased's 'broth- er-in-law, Mr. Wellington Kerslake on the boundary on Thursday at 2 p.m., conducted by Bev. Wm. Maly of Thames Read United Church. Interment in MacTaggart's Cemet- ery. The death took place on Saturday. Manch 25th In 'the Estavan Hospital, Sask„ of Mr. George McBrien in Ms 90th year, n former resident of this district, Born on the second concession or Flay township, where his is - ter Mrs. Albert Geddes, now .resides, he farmed in Hay township 22 years before go- ing to Saskatchewan where he termed ex- tensively before retiring. Last fail he disnos_ ed of his town property due to 111 health. Up until that time he enjoyed the best of health- His wife, the former Margaret Munn predeceased him five years ago, Surviving are three sons, Charles, Hensel!, Ed„ Att- lee. Alta., Robert of Mooeejaw, Sasle., two daughters (Lucene), Mrs. Bert Ward. Fro- bisher, Sask. (Vera) Mrs. John Armstrong, Pearson, Man., one sister, Mrs. Albert Ged- des, Hay, one son, William, deceased. Tweh- ty-hyo grandchildren and 13 great grand- children also sus;vc, humeral service was held the following,. Tuesday from the United Church in Frobisher.. Inioeiodnt' in Frobisher cemetery, STAFFA. Mr. and Mrs, Petrie, Atwood, with Mr. and WS. I1. Leslie, Mr, . and hips, D. Eizer'man, Mit- chell, and son Wilmer, Nova Scotia, with Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Sadler. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Miller, Logan, with 'Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Miller, Mr, and Mrs. Russell Worden in Blyth. Mrs, .James Richmond re- turned home after spending a week With Mr. and Mrs, Worden. Mrs, William Richer and daugh- ter Joyce, Angus, with Mr. and Mrs. Allan Quanee. Ms, and Mrs, Clifford Chowen, of Mitchell, with Mr. and Mrs. Robert V wisps. Mr. and Mrs, Walter O'Brien with Mrs, Leah Regan, Blyth. CONSTANCE The social evening at Constance on Friday evening given by a group of Junior Farmers was well attend- ed. Music for dancing was supplied by the True Melodies Orchestra.. .A musical program wasgiven consist- ing of a duet by Harold Agar, gui- tar, and Tom Broome, banjo, accom- panied on piano by Irene Broome;. tap dance, by Jessie Norris; two solos by Mr's. Grimoldby, accomp- anying herself on the guitar. After lunch, Mr. Matheson, Clinton, the new Agrieultusal Representative, gave a short talk. Thanks are due to Mr. Lorne Lawson for installing a loud speaker system for the even- mg. Proceeds for the jam fund amounted to $20.00. WINTHROP Mission Band will hold their Easter thank offering meeting in the Sunday School on Saturday, April 8, at 2 p.m. Mrs. Rev. Patton will be the speaker. War Bride Arrives at Clinton — Mrs. Ronald MacDonald and baby son went td Toronto last Tuesday to greet 1VIrs, J. E. (Dick) MacDonald, on her arrival in this country. Clinton citizens will extend a welcome to the first war -bride to come from England and hope that her stay here will be a pleasant one, Mrs. MacDonald will make her home with Corporal and Mrs. R. MacDonald until her husband returns to Canada, Gunner MacDonald who is familiarly known as "Dick' has been overseas with the Royal Canadian Artillery since March 1942, and his family are hoping that he will soon be •returning home. Dick is also a veteran of the First Great War 1914-18. BORN HAMILTON—In Scott Memorial Hos- pital, on Monday, April 3rd, 1944, to Mr. and Mrs. Mark Hamilton . of Walton, a daughter, SINCE THE CALL TO ABS WITHIN AN HOUR of the opening of hostilities the Canadian National began what has proved to be the largest and one of the most exacting war jobs in Canada. This job has continued day and night without stop for four and a half years. • FROM SEPTEMBER 10,1939 to March 10, 1944 the Cana- dian National carried more than 100 million passengers and 300 million torts of freight. Since the beginning of the war the Canadian National Dining Car Department has served 13,631,387 meals. • THE RAILWAY not only hauled away the completed munitions of war, but brought in the raw mare - rials to make them. Without this two-way ser- vice, Canada's magnificent job of production could not have been carried out. The Canadian National itself builds mine -sweepers, 12,000 -ton freighters, naval guns and gun mountings, air- craft components, arid parts for other gun factories. • OF THE 100 MILLION PASSENGERS carried, a high percentage consisted of members of the armed forces proceeding to camps for training and to shipboard' for embarkation.' • STEAMSHIPS OF THE COMPANY, though reduced in numbers by sinkings through: enemy action, have served gallantly in the war ns auxiliary armed cruisers, hospital ships and transports. • CANADIAN NATIONAL Express and Telegraph facili- ties have worked to capacity to meet war de- mands. The Canadian National's nine all -year hotels, situated in cities from the Atlantic to the Pacific, have provided service of an essential nature to those engaged in the war effort, All the Com- pany's resort hotels are closed for the duration. • 22% OF THE PERSONNEL in Company's service in 1939 have joined the armed forces. In Victory Loan cam- paigns Canadian National men and women have purchased bonds to the amount of $26,924,600. • TRANS -CANADA AIR LINES, subsidiary of the Canadian National Railways, has carried 435,000 passengers during the war, 9,417,000 pounds of air snail letters, and 1,476,000 pounds of wartime air express, Trans -Canada Air Lines is also flying the Atlantic regularly with mail to and from the armed forces. NIT.P\ The Canadian National has been privileged to join with all the citizens of our country, Including those' who are serving in the armed forces, in the prosecution of the war. It believes that Canadians will be interested in this outline of some of the System's war activities, Extracts from Annual Report of the Directors of the Canadian National System: OUR OBJECTIVE 111 1943, as in other war years, was to place the full strength of our man- power and facilities behind the war effort of the United Nations. To this end all energies have been directed. The requirements of the armed forces, of industry and agriculture, for transport and other services, have been met in all of the nine Provinces of the Dominion and in the import- ant sections of the United States in which we operate. RECORD TRAFFIC These demands were greater than ever before, the traffic moved in 1943 being 17.3% greater than in 1942, the previous peak war year, and 44.7% greater than in 1928, the peak peace year. Freight traffic in 1943 was more than double that of 1939, and passenger traffic four times that of 1939. Despite this, the very large movements of war materials and personnel reached their destinations in accordance with schedule ar- 'rangeinents. There was no lowering of the recognized standards of safety. , MANUFACTURE OF MUNITIONS -The Company also extended its activities as a manufacturer of munitions, ships and naval appliances. EARNING POWER The 1943 operations demonstrated the great earning power of the System, the railway proving again that it can handle an immense volume of business economically as well as expeditiously. After providing from revenue for all oper- ating expenses (including deferred mainte- nance,1 depreciation, amortization of defence projects and reserve for inventories) and also a reserve for pension contracts, taxes, interest on funded debt and Government loans, the surplus paid in cash to the Government was 835,639,412. OPERATING EFFICIENCY The operating ratio for the year was 73.64% (an all -tine record) as compared with 76.93% in, 1942 and 8L99% in the peak peace year of 1928, It is interesting t0 note that the vastly increased war traffic in 1943 was handled with 16.6% fewer locomotives, 15.4% fewer freight cars and 5.1% more passenger cars than was the traffic of 1917, the fourth year of the last World War, • SPECIAL SERVICES PROVIDED The Company was honoured in being selected to provide extensive train and other services for Prince Minister Churchill, President Roose- velt and Madams Chiang Kai-shek during their visits to Canada in 1943. POST-WAR Changing conditions will call for new methods of railway operation and new types of service, and there must needs be a continuing search for improvement in all aspects of the railway industry. In view of this, the Company has in hand a programme of research. This pro- gramme, in addition to considering ways and means of improving service and efficiency of operation, also encompasses, the problems of post-war reconstruction and rehabilitation. THE OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES in a» departments of the System have worked hard and loyally, to cope with increased responsibilities arising out of the war, and the directors record their appreciation and thanks. The traditional harmonious relations between management and employees viere maintained throughout the year. Appreciation also is expressed to shippers and the travelling public alike for their cooperation in and sympathetic understanding of difficult operating conditions caused by the war. CAN Chairman and President The Lswgesui.�11�017iI�1o91I11i1 S4f7g eolld9 ilrl, flSHild^H•l-,caB, THEAT RE REGENT Seaford) NOW SHIOWING .--' TRUES. PRI.,SAT Matinee Good Friday; also Saturday at 2.30 P.M, Robert Cummings Olivia DeHaviland "Princess O'Rourke" The. romantic adventure of a royal refugee! MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY Mackinlay Kantor's "HAPPY LAND" with Don Ameche, Frances Dee One of the finest screen achievements of the year! NEXT TSOURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY Matinee Saturday at 2.30 p.m, Jean Arthur John Wayne "LADY' TAKES A CHANCE" A clever ,romantic comedy ! 111001 Show starts each evening at 7,30. All patrons in by 946 will see complete show IL is unlawful to admit a child to evening shows unless accompanied by an adult. Please remember the adult must ,purchase the tickets, and accompany the children not only into the theatre, but to their seats. mg. Proceeds for the jam fund amounted to $20.00. WINTHROP Mission Band will hold their Easter thank offering meeting in the Sunday School on Saturday, April 8, at 2 p.m. Mrs. Rev. Patton will be the speaker. War Bride Arrives at Clinton — Mrs. Ronald MacDonald and baby son went td Toronto last Tuesday to greet 1VIrs, J. E. (Dick) MacDonald, on her arrival in this country. Clinton citizens will extend a welcome to the first war -bride to come from England and hope that her stay here will be a pleasant one, Mrs. MacDonald will make her home with Corporal and Mrs. R. MacDonald until her husband returns to Canada, Gunner MacDonald who is familiarly known as "Dick' has been overseas with the Royal Canadian Artillery since March 1942, and his family are hoping that he will soon be •returning home. Dick is also a veteran of the First Great War 1914-18. BORN HAMILTON—In Scott Memorial Hos- pital, on Monday, April 3rd, 1944, to Mr. and Mrs. Mark Hamilton . of Walton, a daughter, SINCE THE CALL TO ABS WITHIN AN HOUR of the opening of hostilities the Canadian National began what has proved to be the largest and one of the most exacting war jobs in Canada. This job has continued day and night without stop for four and a half years. • FROM SEPTEMBER 10,1939 to March 10, 1944 the Cana- dian National carried more than 100 million passengers and 300 million torts of freight. Since the beginning of the war the Canadian National Dining Car Department has served 13,631,387 meals. • THE RAILWAY not only hauled away the completed munitions of war, but brought in the raw mare - rials to make them. Without this two-way ser- vice, Canada's magnificent job of production could not have been carried out. The Canadian National itself builds mine -sweepers, 12,000 -ton freighters, naval guns and gun mountings, air- craft components, arid parts for other gun factories. • OF THE 100 MILLION PASSENGERS carried, a high percentage consisted of members of the armed forces proceeding to camps for training and to shipboard' for embarkation.' • STEAMSHIPS OF THE COMPANY, though reduced in numbers by sinkings through: enemy action, have served gallantly in the war ns auxiliary armed cruisers, hospital ships and transports. • CANADIAN NATIONAL Express and Telegraph facili- ties have worked to capacity to meet war de- mands. The Canadian National's nine all -year hotels, situated in cities from the Atlantic to the Pacific, have provided service of an essential nature to those engaged in the war effort, All the Com- pany's resort hotels are closed for the duration. • 22% OF THE PERSONNEL in Company's service in 1939 have joined the armed forces. In Victory Loan cam- paigns Canadian National men and women have purchased bonds to the amount of $26,924,600. • TRANS -CANADA AIR LINES, subsidiary of the Canadian National Railways, has carried 435,000 passengers during the war, 9,417,000 pounds of air snail letters, and 1,476,000 pounds of wartime air express, Trans -Canada Air Lines is also flying the Atlantic regularly with mail to and from the armed forces. NIT.P\ The Canadian National has been privileged to join with all the citizens of our country, Including those' who are serving in the armed forces, in the prosecution of the war. It believes that Canadians will be interested in this outline of some of the System's war activities, Extracts from Annual Report of the Directors of the Canadian National System: OUR OBJECTIVE 111 1943, as in other war years, was to place the full strength of our man- power and facilities behind the war effort of the United Nations. To this end all energies have been directed. The requirements of the armed forces, of industry and agriculture, for transport and other services, have been met in all of the nine Provinces of the Dominion and in the import- ant sections of the United States in which we operate. RECORD TRAFFIC These demands were greater than ever before, the traffic moved in 1943 being 17.3% greater than in 1942, the previous peak war year, and 44.7% greater than in 1928, the peak peace year. Freight traffic in 1943 was more than double that of 1939, and passenger traffic four times that of 1939. Despite this, the very large movements of war materials and personnel reached their destinations in accordance with schedule ar- 'rangeinents. There was no lowering of the recognized standards of safety. , MANUFACTURE OF MUNITIONS -The Company also extended its activities as a manufacturer of munitions, ships and naval appliances. EARNING POWER The 1943 operations demonstrated the great earning power of the System, the railway proving again that it can handle an immense volume of business economically as well as expeditiously. After providing from revenue for all oper- ating expenses (including deferred mainte- nance,1 depreciation, amortization of defence projects and reserve for inventories) and also a reserve for pension contracts, taxes, interest on funded debt and Government loans, the surplus paid in cash to the Government was 835,639,412. OPERATING EFFICIENCY The operating ratio for the year was 73.64% (an all -tine record) as compared with 76.93% in, 1942 and 8L99% in the peak peace year of 1928, It is interesting t0 note that the vastly increased war traffic in 1943 was handled with 16.6% fewer locomotives, 15.4% fewer freight cars and 5.1% more passenger cars than was the traffic of 1917, the fourth year of the last World War, • SPECIAL SERVICES PROVIDED The Company was honoured in being selected to provide extensive train and other services for Prince Minister Churchill, President Roose- velt and Madams Chiang Kai-shek during their visits to Canada in 1943. POST-WAR Changing conditions will call for new methods of railway operation and new types of service, and there must needs be a continuing search for improvement in all aspects of the railway industry. In view of this, the Company has in hand a programme of research. This pro- gramme, in addition to considering ways and means of improving service and efficiency of operation, also encompasses, the problems of post-war reconstruction and rehabilitation. THE OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES in a» departments of the System have worked hard and loyally, to cope with increased responsibilities arising out of the war, and the directors record their appreciation and thanks. The traditional harmonious relations between management and employees viere maintained throughout the year. Appreciation also is expressed to shippers and the travelling public alike for their cooperation in and sympathetic understanding of difficult operating conditions caused by the war. CAN Chairman and President The Lswgesui.�11�017iI�1o91I11i1 S4f7g eolld9 ilrl, flSHild^H•l-,caB,