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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1944-05-11, Page 1The Seaf rth News HURON COU N T Y'S LEADING NEWSPAPER WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 67, No. 19 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MAY 11, 1944 West Side Salvage Little Prospect of Collection May 16th Local Air Service Paper and Rags Needed — Council Hears Report of Dele- More Salvage Comes From gates To Toronto Air Meet - Walton ing Owing to the dire need for paper and rags, the Seaforth and District Salvage "Corps will revert, temporar- ily at least, to the former plan of collections every two or three weeks. A collection will be held in the West Side of Seaforth on Tuesday after-, noon, May 16th, starting' at 3.30. This will include all homes west of Main street and north of the rail- way tracks, also the stores on both sides of the street. A collection will be held in the East Side and in Eg- mondville in approximately two weeks time. Please have all paper, newspapers, old magazines, card- board, etc., securely bundled, or , tightly packed in cartons. Your co- operation in this respect will save much 'time in sorting. Large cardboard cartons, tea boxes and plywood boxes are badly needed as containers for paper and glass. Please put out any of these you may have for this collection. , Salvage from Walton • Another substantial contribution to Canada's paper and rag shortage carne from Walton last Saturday, when Messrs. Clarence Grainger and Doug. Lawless brought Gordon Mc- Gavin's truck full of paper and rags 'and other salvage to Salvage Head- quarters. With them were three young Salvage Commandos, Don, ai,..._ailacDonald, Clarence McNichol and Douglas Ritchie who proved them- selves experts when it came to un- loading the truck. Since salvage was first collected hi this district, Wal- ton has made regular collections which are sorted and bundled at the schoolhouse, then brought to Sea - forth. In addition to helping keep Canada supplied with vital war ma- terials, the money received from all salvage and rummage brought in is given to needy war charities, includ- ing boxes for the boys overseas from this district. * b3 (*lir; OST •.:gTt(-iF�dLiP FUEL. FUR-SeL10 COMF - E. L. BOX PHONE 43 Northside United Church Rev. H. V. Workman, Minister. 10,30 a.m. Sunday School. 11 a,m. Congregation and Sunday School unite for Family Day in the Church," Music by Junior and Senior choirs. 7 pan. A Mother's Day Message. Subject, "The Perennial Power of Purity." Thursday 7.45 p.m. Prayer service. St. Thomas Church Rector: Rev. Dr. Hurford. 11 a.m. "The Prodigal Son." 7 p.m. "The Peril if Our Desires.' Sunday School at 10 a.m. St. Mary's Church, Dublin 2.25 p.m. Sunday School. 3 p.nr. "The Prodigal Son." First Presbyterian Church Rev. Hugh Jack, Minister. Morning service 11. a.m. Church and S.S. will meet together to observe Mother's Day. Special music by the Junior Choir. The Sacrament of Bap- tism will be administered, Evening service 7 p.m. Members of the I.O.O.F. will attend this service Midweek meeting Thursday, 8 p.m. Egmondville United Church Rev: A. W. Gardiner, B.A.,B.D. 10.30 a.m., Sunday School.. 11.30 a.m., Mother's Day. and Baptismal Service, "The Ideal Chris- tian Home." 7 p.m., "Spiritual Possessions." PROPERTY CHANGES Recent real estate changes effect- ed through' the office of E. C. Cham- berlain concern the property of the executors of the Estate of the late Frances M. Givlin, situated at the corner of Goderich St. East and Coleman St., to Mr. Thos. M. Wil- liams of Tuckersmith Township. The property of C. P. VanMil, situated on Coleman St. and formerly owned by the late Mary O'Reilly to Edward Brady of Seaforth; the property of S. J. Burke, East William St. to .Mr. Joseph L. Rowland and the property of Mrs. Margaret Sillery, Egmond- ville, to Mr. Nelson Douglas of Sea- forth. TO GRADUATE AS DOCTOR OF MEDICINE Among the thirty-four students, two of them women, who will grad- uate from the University of West- ern Ontario as Doctors of Medicine on May 17 are Edward Hlenry Friel Stew, art, Seaforth; Walter George Harding, Mitchell; Charles Borden Sanders, Exeter. The Seaforth town council held its May meeting in the council chain- ber on Monday evening with Mayor John J. Cluff presiding. Reeve J. 8'. Daly and Councillors Frank Sills, R. G. Parke, John MacKenzie, H. E. Snaith and J. E. Keating were pres- ent. Town Clerk D. H. Wilson read correspondence which passed bet- ween the town solicitor and the railway board of the Department of Transport in connection with repair- ing of the C.N.R. main street cross- ing which is in bad shape. It was re- ported that engineers had been tak- ing levels at the railway yards re- cently for an undisclosed 'purpose. The streets committee reported no reply had been received from Mr, Patterson, county engineer, in con- nection with paving two blocks on Market street from Main to Jarvis streets which has been hi rough con - clition. An offer concerning paving was received from a construction firm at Hagersville. Discussion occurred about order- ing a carload of sewer pipe from National Sewer Pipe Co., who were unable to supply the desired eight - inch tile but had available large quantities of six-inch and four -inch tile. The matter was left to the pro- perty committee with the sugges- tion that about 2500 feet of 6" and 400 feet of 4" No. 2 tile, also T - pipe, anon a small quantity of 8 -inch No. 1. tile. be obtained. The tile will be ,available for repairing h'ains on the streets and other urgent drainage work. At present the man- ufacture of cement tile has ceased in town and council felt it necessary 1 to arrange for a supply. Prospects are not bright that the small towns of this district in the immediate future will share directly in the new air lines to be developed after the war. This was the opinion of Reeve Daly and Councillor Sills who attended the Aeronautical In- stitute meetings in Toronto last week. Larger places such as Strat- ford, Kitchener and perhaps Goder- ich, might bp in a position to finance the expensive airport plants includ ing landing strips, repair shops, gas Station, hangars and waiting rooms, costing at least $30,000. Trucks and bus lines would furnish connection between the smaller places and the airports. The property committee has locat- ed an excellent dumping ground in the Egmondville fiats, if it can be purchased. The location is ideal in every way, convenient for dumping on the side of the hill, easy of ac- cess, plenty of clay available to fill or cover dump, it is out of sight of the road and enough space to last fifty years. Council decided to offer a lot on James street for sale, with hen house and barn. LEGION ASKS SUPPORT FOR WORTHY CAUSE You will notice the Local Legion is again holding a euchre and dance on the evening of Friday, May 12th. There have been many requests come in to the Legion to hold anoth- er nother from those who enjoyed the last one, so the executive decided to hold another on the above date. The only difference being to make it better, so again we appeal to our people for their kind support to come out and make it ac huge suc- cess. As you know, the receipts are for the Cigarette Fund and we need every nickel of it as the fund purse strings are pretty well strained at the present time for this worthy cause. However we most do our part —we must not and will notlet our boys down when it conies to a few smokes from home. The date is May 12th.' Meet us at 8.30 p.m. at armor- ies and enjoy a pleasant evening. BY so doing you will be remembering the boys. The committee are revising their overseas nailing list. Any change of address or new arrivals overseas should be handed to J. -,E. Keating or Ross J. Sproat at once. TRIBUTE A youthful angel, newly dome to heav'n, Stood hesitating by the throne of God, His finger's falt'ring on the. harp's new strings, "What shall I play on it?" he whispered low. And. God looked down on him, well pleased to see That sinful earth had nurtured such a one, Wond'ring which gift bestowed by Him had formed This soul as He had planned all souls to be. "Which gift, My son, which gift helped you to heav'n? Think of it now, and sing; of it to Us." The boy grew serious, remembering The things that be had loved short days ago: The skies, the trees, the laughter and the joys, The flowers and birds, and fellowship and fun. His lingers blundered as he tried each tune, For none was that which he was searching tor. And then a strain of lovely music flowed In rapture from the trembling strings of gold! And all the angels gathered 'round to hear The shining notes. And, listening, God smiled. "My Mother and my Father," sang the youth, "They stood examples of all truth and right. They showed me how to live that when I died I'd meet them here to dwell for evermore." God said: "'Twas thus I planned. Few understood. Few give their children more than food and drink For earthly bodies during life's respite, Leaving then lost when that brief day is done." And clown on earth two grey-haired parents raised Their heads from prayer to seek each other's eyes. It. seemed as if the notes of angel songs Had reached their ears, commending them from heav'ni —Esther MacMatii, Belle Ewart, Ont. Tuckersmith Council Holds May Meeting Municipality and Telephone Co. .to Invest in Victory Loan Bond's The Council of Tuckersmith met in the town hall, Seaforth, on Satur- day, May Gth, members all present, the Reeve in the chair. Minutes of last meeting read and adopted. The assessor returned the 1944 roll which was accepted by the council, subject to any appeals to the Court of Revision which will be held on Saturday, June 3rd at 1 o'clock, for particulars see advertisement .Ili re- ! Bard thereto. The assessor was ord- ered to be paid salary $125 and pos- tage $3.00, B. 0. McDonald was ordered to be paid $30.00 for endless chain for snowplow. Wm. Kyle was paid re- bate of $4.00 for error on clog tax 1943. I The petition of A. Nicholson, W. Cameron, L. Pepper and others was accepted by the Council and ordered Ito be forwarded to the engineer for report,. The council moved that $8,000 of municipal funds be invest- ed in Victory bonds in the name of the municipality. The clerk was authorized to prepare a bylaw em- powering the Telephone Commission to invest funds in the Victory Loan. The council has become more sympathetic realizing the cost of liv- ing has increased, so have raised the salary of the treasurer to $400 a year. The following accounts were paid —Jas. A. Hay, assessor, $128; road accounts, $349.51; Town of Sea - forth, ration board, $5; relief, cash, $10; W. Kyle, dog tax rebate, $4; R. J. Lovell, supplies, $51.31; D. F. McGregor, printing, etc., $31; salar- ies, $100. The council adjourned to meet on June 3rd as a Court of Re- vision. D. F. McGregor, Clerk. MRS. HENRY HOWES, SR. Funeral services were held Mon- day afternoon for Mrs. Henry Howes, Sr., at the home of her son, John Howes, McKillop, Mrs, Howes, whose maiden name was Mary Syl- via Broome, passed away at . her home on Saturday after a week's ill- ness. She was born in England and come to Canada when 11 years of age. - She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Grant Fraser, Seaforth, and Mrs. James Grimoldby, Edmonton, Alba.; two sons, John of McKillop and Henry of Seaforth; 19 Grand- children and four great Grandchild- ren. Her husband predeceased her by 33 years. :Pallbearers were Conrad Eckert, John Eckert, Chester Henderson, Albert Harrison, and James Rivers, Seaforth, Services were conducted by L.ieuts. Sims and Waters of the Salvation Army of Seaforth. Inter- ment was made in NIaitland'bank cemetery. YOUNG PEOPLE MEET The regular meeting of the Y.P.0 of the Northside United Church was held Tuesday, May 9th at $ pan. The meeting opened with the hymn, "Dear Lord' and Father of Mankind" followed by prayer by Mr. Work- man. The 23rd Psalm was repeated in unison, led by the President, Er- nest Clarke. The roll was called with 12 present. The annual Y.P. conven- tion will be held May 17th at Wesley Willis United Church, Clinton. The Missionary Convener, Miss Marguer- ite Westcott, will take the next meeting. Fred Weedmark, citizen- ship convener, took over the meet- ing. A poem Was read by Betty Dun- lop, followed by a Scripture reading by Ernie Clarke. The topic "Man- kind and Religion" was given by F. Weednark. Margaret Edler and Vic- tor Walden led in prayer. A hymn was sung followed by a poem by F. Weedmark. Meeting closed with the Mizpah benediction. Nursing Sister Isabel Bettles Honored Address and Presentation at Home of Mrs. Grace Mac- Pherson About twenty friends gathered Fri- day evening at the hone of Mrs. Grace MacPherson, Main street, in honor of Nursing Sister Isabel Bet- ties, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Theron Bettles, Winthrop. An appropriate ad- dressi: was read by Mrs. Cameron Rint6ul of Mitchell, and Mrs. Mac- Pherson made the presentation of a Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps ring. Miss Bettles, who was taken completely by surprise, made a fitting reply. Afterwards the hostess served lunch. Red Cross Notes The executive are very anxious to have a splendid representation of interested people at the meeting, in the public library Monday evening at 8,15 p.m. to hear Mrs. A. C, Mc- Kenzie, Provincial Leader in War Emergencies Reserve, and Mrs. Langler, Western Ontario District Leader. Don't disappoint them. The Red Cross and Women's In- stitute jam conveners met at the hams of the president, Saturday af- ternoon to make plans for the sea- son's work in the "Jam for Britain" project, It was decided to order re- quisition forms for 2600 lbs of hon- ey and permit for 1000 lbs. of sug- ar with which to begin the season. It was reported that the units have been assisting splendidly this winter by having jam fund raising events. We sent 3,970 lbs, of jam and hon- ey last year. We 'hope to send 5,500 labs. this year. 145 cases containing 12 four -pound tins arrived on Mon - clay, 30 of these are for Kippen. Ef- forts will be made to obtain a build- ing on Main street in which to make the jam. DEMONSTRATION PASTURE PLOT HERE Bruce Matheson, agricultural rep- resentative for Huron county, is promoting the permanent pasture project being carried out in various parts of the Province by the Ontario Department of Agriculture and has made a selection -of four plots of five acres each in different sections of the county for demonstration purposes. The objects of the project are: To improve the quality and quantity of pasture per acre; to provide, better pasture throughout the growing sea- son; to increase production of meat and milk at lower cost; to reduce labor during the rush period. The farms, selected for the test plots are those of .Oliver Rowaliffe; Hensall; Frank 'Young, Carlow; Janes M. Scott, Seaforth, and Harvey Tins, Bluevale, VICTORY BOND SUBSCRIPTIONS IN HURON COUNTY ONLY THREE DAYS TO GO OF THE 26 LOCALITIES SEAFORTH ST ANDSTHIRD Don't Let Them Beat You, Folks Put Our Town on Top Phone 84` Seaforth Requires $40,700 More Canvassers Are Now Going Over the Lists for Second' Time Seaforth Quota $163,000 Everything Subscribed to Tuesday Night 122,300 To Be. Subscribed $ 40,700 Can the citizens of Seaforth meet this in 4 days Factory results: W. J. Duncan, quota $2750; sub- scribed $3460.00. J. Boshaart & Sons quota $4000;. subscribed $4400 with every employe a purchaser. Hesky Flax quota $2750; subscribed $2800. R. Bell Engine & Thresher Co. quota. $3600;i subscribed $2350, can- vass not yetcompleted. Seaforth has gone over the top in the five previous loans. Our Armed Forces are shortly going to be asked. to Make the supreme effort. TO LOAN OR BUY ANOTHER BOND WILL BE YOUR EXTRA EFFORT, ALGOMA LADY HAS 80TH BIRTHDAY Mrs. Mary Irwin, who is a sister of Mr. W. J. Nott of Egmondville, celebrated her SOtli birthday on April 21st. The day was spent at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John McKay, of McLennan, Algoma. Mrs. Irwin's twin sister, Mrs. Eliza Armstrong having spent the winter with her daughter at Fort William was unable to be present. There have only been five birthdays which these sisters have not spent togeth- er in all their 80 years. They are both enjoying good health. At noon a delicious chicken dinner was en- joyed by close members of the fam- ily. The table was laid in the dining room with the birthday cake bearing candles forming the number "80". Mrs. Irwin cut the cake and her daughters, Mrs. W. Barr, Mrs. J. McKay and Mrs. Dune Jiggers serv- ed the cake, It was a lovely day'ancl several pictures were taken on the lawn. Mrs.. D. McDonald, formerly Lillian Armstrong, began the sing- ing of "Happy Birthday" in which the crowd joined. Friends from far and near were there to show their high esteem for Mrs. Irwin. The guest of honor received many lovely gifts and an enjoyable day and ev- ening was spent renewing old ac- quaintances. A LITTLE SEAFORTH AUTO HISTORY While in Toronto last week Reeve 3. F. Daly, who is Seafortli's oldest businessman, and also Canada's old- est Ford dealer, both. "oldest's" being in point of continuous service, met a man who recalled how Mr. Daly may have first become interested in auto- mobiles. Nearly thirty-five years ago this elan was motoring from Wingham to Seaforth and when a mile or two out of town his engine stopped and, fail- ing to get It started again, he came into Seaforth for help. He couldn't fled anyone who knew much about automobiles, but somebody suggested he try Jack Daly. So Mr. Daly and the stranger went to a livery stable, hired a horse end buggy and drove . out to the ear, where the motorist had to explain how' to turn on the switch, because Mr. Daly knew nothing about Oars. "According to this man," Mit Daly says, "I went around to the front and tui'ned the crani:, and the engine started right away." Services of "Lifebuoy Follies Donated To Red Cross Under the -auspices of the Ontario Division of the Canadian Red Cross Society, "Lifebuoy Follies," a smart, entertaining show organized by Lever Brothers expressly for the en- joyment of the men in the forces, is now playing, for the first time, to the general public. For the past two years this talented group of profes- sional performers has played to over 300,000 men in camps across Canada. Civilians who have heard sailors, sol- diers and airmen talk of the bright entertainment offered by the "Life- buoy Follies" wil welcome this op- portunity to see it for themselves, in Seaforth on June 1st, and Hensall 011 Jule Inc]. In Ontario alone this year, more than one million dollars' worth of raw material is being turned into finished articles of clothing to be supplied to the armed services, the merchant navy, and for civilian re- lief. Not all the cost of materials used is supplied from the annual Red Cross campaign funds. A percentage I is left to be raised by each Branch throughout the course of the year, and cei provide part of that percent- age, the generous offer of Lever Bro- thers has been gratefully accepted. Lever Brothers are paying the en- tire cost of the performance, with the exception of the rental of. the I hall, leaving all receipts in the ihands of the local Red' Cross Branch. Money spent for tickets will, iu addition to providing an evening's entertainment, make it possible for your local Red Cross to purchase materials to fin•- ther the efforts of the conscientious, hard-working people who comprise the branches of the Ontario Division of the Canadian Sled Cross Society. $1 a year Wrist Watches of Merit We have been very for- tunate in securing a Large number of the "Pierce Para - shock" Wrist Watch. This is a watch which combines excellent appearance, com- pact size, fine time keeping quality and long service in a very reasonable price. 15 Jewels, Waterproof, Shockproof, Non magnetic, with assorted stylesand. dials at 24.75 phis Luxury Tax, We recommend this watch after careful tests. Fred S. Savauge Opposite Post Office Seaforth Phone 194 Res. 10 SEAFORTH W. L HEARS BRUCE MATHESON The Seaforth Women's Institute met Tuesday evening, May 9th at the home of Mrs. Raymond Nott with a good attendance of members and visitors. After the Ode and Lord's prayer the minutes of the last meet- ing were read and adopted. The roll call was answered by "My Fav- orite Flower." It was decided to finance the sugar for the jam this year and that members loan their gas stoves as previously. The next meeting will be held earlier on June 6 owing to the Dis- trict Annual. The meetings will be held at night for the summer. Mrs. Leonard Strong, convener of Agriculture and Can. Industries, took charge of the meeting, After singing "0 Canada", Mrs. Paul Doig gave the motto on "Do the task that lies nearest." Mrs. Strong then call- ed on Mr. Bruce Matheson, the new Agricultural Representative for Hu - TOM county. Mr. Matheson pointed out the in- crease in farm production,- despite the loss of around 350,000 men who left for service. In 1942 there was the largest grain crop hi history in Canada. A very large production program is planned for this year. In the last 8 months Huron alone has imported 17 million bushels of wes- tern grain. Huron is the largest im- porter of this grain among Ontario counties. Products for overseas shipment have also been increased. Huron county is second in Ontario in the production of pork, Perth being first, In 1943 there was produced twice the average production of the years 1936-1940. A 200 lb pig will yield 110 lbs of meat for overseas or 2 Wiltshire sides of 55 lbs. each. In regards to dairy products Hur- on is not a dairy county. However it does produce a fair share of cheese. Due to the shortage of shipping space for fresh eggs crated, the new' process of dehydration is now used, Normally 1 doz, eggs weigh 26 oz. fresh, while dehydrated they weigh 5 oz. and are contained hi a very small space. They look like and have the texture of powdered sulphur. They can be used in cooking and baking with the same result as fresh eggs. Dehydration is now including turnips, cabbage, carrots, other veg- etables and meat. Oil producing grains such as soy- beans, fax, rape, :and sunflower, are to be increased for their oil'and by- products, Also there is an increase asked for in sugar beets. Mr. Mathe- son stressed the severe labor short- age. Some western men are expected for harvest and high school students will relieve in the fruit areas. He then gave some advice,on sprays and mixtures for trees an'ff plants. There are 4 demonstration plots in Huron county this year on per- manent pasture which everyone ,in- terested is invited to inspect. They are at Bluevale, Carlow, Hensen at Oliver Rowe1iffes and Seaforth at Jim Scotts. Oat and barley plots are also on experiment at the County Home in Clinton and corn and soy- beans are to added there, They are also trying out the control of Must- ard with. cyanamide. Mrs. Frank Kling sang a pleasing solo. God Save the King was sung and lunch and asocial half hour brought the meeting to a close. CATTLE FALL FROM TRUCK A Blyth truck coaling Easton the Bayfield road on .Friday afternoon hacl a load of fourteen head of cattle when it started out from the Goshen line. Shortly after passing though Varna the driver glanced back and discovered, there were ,only six' head still In the truck. The tailboard had dropped off and the :animals were falling out oro by ono,' The trucker spent a busy hour or so retrieving his "pa:sseugers."