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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1944-07-13, Page 1.111111111011111001111111. Digme a little plot, my' son, ... To suit a woman of seventy-one. Not too far from thewash-house door— ' Out of the wind, formy bones get sore. Plant itwith favorite things, ori son, To please a woman of seventy-one. Pansies and fusahias and let there be A golden broom and a lilac tree. Don't forget scented stocks,' my sou Sweet to n..woman of seventy-one. Phlox, the same as my father had, Put- in sight of the window, lad. MI o I llllll I lllllllllllll 11111111111,111nunn"11m r tttt inn e P E Re H U R O N C O U N T Y' 8 LEADING NEWSPAPER na;lB,uunu1111111111011111111k0/111,11111111 ttt I tttttttttttt I tttt ,11,1 Plant me It reel -rose bush, my son ; So that a woman of seventy-one May -walrh it griming and count its buds -- And give It often her lukewarm,y ssuds, Tc, screen the a little haofa. my-aon h 0 woman h eeI wa seventy-one. Down in the west;, where I was born, Folks made hedges of s uiek-set thorn: Stout white thorn and cherry plum, Last togo and first to come; Make me a hedge like that, my son ; Humor a woman of seventy-one. ma in atttttmulti MI110111. ttiaiiatYr,tttii,t',t;ttttttitt;,t, 11tt WHOLE SERIES VOL, 67, No, 28 S'DAFORTH, ONTARIO THURSDAY, JULY 13, 1944 Phone 84 $1 'a year Arnold Archibald I LADY LIFEGUARD AT Killed in France SWIMMING POOL IThe Lions' have engaged Mrs. Youligest Still of Mr."and Mrs.Kennedy of London as lady lifeguard Wm. Archibald Belonged to at the Lions park for the summer. Mrs. Kennedy will give swimming Paratroop Corps lessons to children from 10 to 12 o'clock every morning. Children un - The community was saddened by able to swim are urged to take ad - news that Pte. Arnold Archibald, of Vantage of this service, the Canadian Paratroop Corps, and youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Wil- liam R. Archibald, of Tuckersmith, had been killed in action in France,' taking part in the invasion. Official word was received: by' the family on •Saturday, .Arnele.-Was ' twenty-two years of age. -11f,-enlisted in Aug- ust, 1942, and trained at Kitchener and Ipperwash, where he volunteer- ed forthe Paratroop Corps, and was successful in passing the rigorous physical and mental tests, very -high qualifications being demanded for this branch of the service. He trained. as -a paratrooper -at Ft. Benning, Georgia, and Camp Shilo, Manitoba. Arnold was home on his last leave here in May, 1943, and went overseas in July, 1943. He had trained in "England for the past year. The family had received no word from him since May of this "It is a great life,even more so than year, until a very comforting letter arrived on Monday of this week, of I expected, at tines. You pass ter word had been received of his through eruct of situations that I wouldn't care to talk about. Our unit made many operational flights over enemy territory. "On our last return trip, we cracked up in a southern part of England. We were flying at such a low altitude we couldn't bail out but jest had to stick it out. Two of our fellows were killed and the rest were taken to hospital. I was in there for about two months and that is why I am on special leave now for 30 days. I feel fine. although a little tired, However, I'll be ready to go back into it again after a little rest," Frank said. He had arrived at Ottawa on Thursday last with 300 other return- ing men. Frank is the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Phillips, Seaforth, He joined the RCAF in Hamilton in 1941, training at Guelph Wireless School, at No. 6 Bombing and Gun- nery School at Mountain View. He was an instructor at St. John's, Que- bec. In 1942-43 he was in the Ferry Command at Dorval, Montreal, going overseas in 1943. One brother, An- gelo, is serving in the Army Service Corps in Italy. He has one brother, Anthony, at home, and one sister, Northside United Church Bessie, Mrs. D. Scaltsi, Woodstock. Rev. H. V. Workman, Minister, Sgt. Robert Venus, Goderich, who 10 a.m., Sunday School. recently returned from overseas, 11 a.m., "Religion in the Frame visited his many friends in town on work of World Events." Monday. Sgt. Venus is the eldest '7 p.m,, "The Preacher and His son of Mr. and Mrs. William Venus, Generation."' Goderich, and served in the Medit- Welcome to these services. erranean area. W/O Frank Philips Welcomed Home On Special Leave After Plane Crack-up in Southern Eng- land WO2Frank E. Phillips, RCAF., arrived hone late Saturday night on a special thirty days' leave from England. He was met by Mayor Cluff, family and friends. W02 Phillips'. unit of the RCAF. was working with the combined forces of the Fighting Free French Air Corps and the Royal Air Force stationed in Southern England. "I know all about it now," Frank said. death, in which Arnold told his par- ents he was about to go into action, Pte. Archibald was born in Tuck- ersmith and attended his home school and graduated from the Seaforth high school. He was a member of St. - Thomas' Anglican Church, Seaforth. Besides his parents he is survived by four brothers, John, Des Moines, Iowa; Robert, at home; William, of Toronto; Capt. Frank J. Archibald, in Italy; and three sisters, Mrs. Charles Sherwood, of Toronto; Mrs. 0. J. Rowe. Toronto; Miss Alice Ar- chibald, of Dunnville. BURN COKE FOR NEXT WINTER AND BE ASSURED OF YOUR 100% SUPPLY NOW E. L. BOX PHONE 43 St. Thomas Church Rector: Rev. Dr. Hurford. 11 a.m., "When My Heart is in Heaviness." '7 p.m., "Freedom and Discipline." 3t. Mary's Church, Dublin 9.00 a.m., "Freedom and Discip- line." Egmondville United Church Rev. A. W. Gardiner; BA., B.D. 10 a.m., Sunday School. 11 a.m„ "The - Fortitude of the Master." 7 p.m., "Religious Neutrality." The Salvation Army Special Meetings. En. and Mrs. 0. Clapp- and daughter Joyce of Strat- ford. Saturday night open air demon- stration, 8 p.m. Sunday 11 a,m. Hol- iness Meeting, 2 p.nt. Lions Park "Song Seviee." 3 p.m. Sunday School. 7 p.m. Evangelistic meeting. "Whose - eve shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved." JULY MEETING OF TUCKERSMITH COUNCIL The meeting of Tuckersmith council was held on June 30th, with members all present and the Reeve occupied the chair. The minutes of last meeting were read and adopted. The road insurance policy with the Economical Insurance Co. was again authorized for one year at a prem- ium of $106.25 from July 6th, 1944, premium payable to M. A. Reid, agent. Two culverts, one 24 ft. long and 12 inches in diameter, and one 30 ft, long by 12 in. diameter were ordered from Mr. Jackson of the Northern Wood Preservers. Contractors are asked to tender for the construction or repair of a drain at Casey Way's and one at McClincheys. Roy Patterson was named as Township Engineer in the absence of Wallace' Archibald. The county will be asked to spray weeds on the 2nd, con. HRS. road- side. E. P. Chesney will be paid $25.00 expenses to Toronto to the Welfare Department. The following accounts were ord- ered paid: J. A. Westcott, identifica- tion discs, $12.02; Salaries, $69.00; M. A. Reid, road insurance, $106.25, County of Huron, hospital fees, $13.10; Cash Relief, $10; Town of Seaforth, ration board, $5.00, W. M. Sproat, trucking trees, $3.00; E. P. Chesney, expenses to. Welfare Board, $25.00. The council adjourned to meet asregular meeting, Sat., Aug.. 5th, 8 p.m.—D. F. McGregor, Clerk. SGT, FRED BARLOW JR. KILLED AT IPPERWASH Sgt. Fred Joseph Barlow, 28, of London, formerly of Seaforth, was killed almost instantly at Camp Ip- perwash last Thursday night when a heavy demolition .charge exploded in his hand during manoeuvres. A vet- eran of 3%h years overseas service, Sgt. Barlow fought on the beaches of Dieppe and received not a scratch. Camp authorities said they were unable to state what type of explos- ive Sgt. Barlow was handling at the time of the accident. He had been a member of the camp instructional staff since March of this year. He. was born in Toronto. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Thel- ma T. Barlow and a son, Fred, of 36 Emery st., London, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. Barlow, 877 Hellmuth ave., London, three sisters, Margaret, Jean and Doris, at home; three bro- thers, Robert on active service over- seas; Bert, on active service in Ha- milton, and Jack at home. The funeral was held with military honors from the A. Millard. George funeral home to the military plot in Woodland Cemetery, London, on Monday at 2 p,m, Capt. Morgan Row- land, ,Camp Ipperwash padre, and Rev, V. J. Lehman, of Briscoe Street Baptist Church, conducted service. Sgt. Barlow was the eldest son of 11,1r. Fred Barlow who conducted a shoe repair shop here for over ten years until removing to London about eight years ago. Deceased at- tended the local school and later assisted his father. WINTHROP The Helping Hand Mission Sand will hold their July meeting and picnic on the church grounds on Friday, July 14th at 2 o'clock. The ' roll call will be a book of the Old Testament. I. The Red Cross unit will meet on Tuesday afternoon in the hall. A bazaar and (home baking sale will be held. Tickets are being sold on a mat and will be drawn that day. Try and be present. Everyone is -asked to put the price on donations for bazaar and baking. Those having doctor's hospital boots, try -and shave them in by next meeting, The Red Cross have asked to have them fin- ished as soon as possible as it is a rush order. We were, sorryto hear of Mr. John McClure being kicked by 'a horse and is confined to bed with three broken ribs. We wish him a speedy recovery. Mr. John Bullard- of Thaniesford' is visiting Mr. and 'Mrs. George Eaton. He attended the Orange cel- ebration in Listowel on Wednesday. Work Completed on Market Street • FOOT AMPUTATED Entrance Results FOLLOWING ACCIDENT for HuronCountyMi•. Thomas Ferguson, why suffered Town Council to Hold Special .severe electric burns last week at Complete List of Successful Meeting to Consider Year's Ghathari, is making satisfactory pro -,Candidates Issued T la. i s gi ass but will b confined totl Estimates a co nec to Chatham Hospital for a time, as it Week ?why .was found necessary to amputate his left foot on Saturday. Mr. 1-Iugill was The following - list includes the ' able to return home on Sunday, names of pupils successful in the high school entrance examination,1 those granted certificates on the re Rat Contest Will commendation of the principal, andel: those granted standing' in consider-:" Be Feature of Fair on farm leave will receive certifi-' cates when assurance is given that $50.00 Prize to Winner —Corn- the thirteen weeks of work is coo- pleted. mittees Named.—Fair to be SEAFORTH Held Sept. 21-22. -Howard Allan, Kenneth Buchanan, Lucille Burns, Mabel Campbell, Mar- garet Chesney, Mae Clarke, Ann De La Framer, Roderick Doig, Maxine Dunlop, Eleanor Elgie, Donald Ell- ' iott, Avis Forbes, John Grummett, Mary Kagan, Mary Hickey, Marie Hicknell, Lois Hoggarth, Francis Huisser, John Jones, Mary Kennedy, Mary Lane, Betty McClinchey, Jose- phine McIver, Sue Nixon, -Dolores or s ar. ng O'Sullivan, Leonard Roach, Lorraine work Thursday morning at railway The treasurer was ordered to pay Rowland, Ruth Scott, Eleanor Shan - crossing on Main street, Two gangs fire insurance of $4.05 on the build- non, Ronald Sills, John Weedmark, of sectionmen will be on hand and ing and travelling expenses $25,00 Madeline Wilson. the town will furnish a couple of to W. J. Dale, delegateto conven- 'and MANLEY men, and trucks. Broken stone fill tion in Toronto, Donald Eaton, Jimmy Flanagan, used to makelt uaisatisfactory ace lc iissill ug e Jaines Scott, E. P. Chesney and Reta Givlin, Teresa Givlin, Howard at the railway tracks which has been. J. M. Govanlock were appointed to ' Hackwell, 'Kenneth Hogg, Frank in rough .condition far a number of solicit donations for the Fair. ` Hulley, Jack Malone, Glen McClure, ' years. I Earl li S dd Sloan,a i pairs ]Wade on Market street front g at a tail for all rat tails exhibit -1 Glen Brandon, BillyElliot, Charles Main 51. to Jarvis sL by the county above salofferil n and in addition to Guest, Betty Larson, Reid, paving equipment last week. Crushed 50.00 to the g a grand prize of Mona Reid, Marie Talbot, Garfield gravel was obtained from pits in Mc- $5 a person having caught Westlake, i Kiliop township; 232 yards were used greatest number of rats. This CLINTON' on Market street which was some- bounty is open to anyone. living in i Billy Andrews, Edna Bell, Myrel what more than estimated as consid- Seaforth, Hullett, McKillop and arable filling was necessary where soft clay was found. The clay was removed to other streets for grading purposes. The estimate had called for 192 yards, Some gravel was placed on other streets where necessary,' and 76 yards is stored at waterworks, giv- ing the town a .supply of crushed gravel for street repair. Crushing and delivery cost 85 cents a yard and pit owners receive 9 cents yard, In all 332 yards of gravel were purchased. Labor costs on Market st. for. the town were about -3135,, five men being employed. A- statement of cost of the county's work had not yet been re- ceived, but .the town has credit bal- elide of over $800 with the : county. The completed work gives an excel- lent roadway level with thesidewalk crossings, some of which previously had been covered. Councillor's point- ed out that the wont was not done as paving, but was entirely an 'import- ant street repair job made necessary by heavy traffic, Seaforth Town Council held the July meeting In council chamber at the town hall Monday evening, All members were present, Mayor John J. Cluff presiding. The auditor's report compiled by a firm of Kitchener accountants Was received by council and payment ordered as per agreement. The state- ment showed in the neighborhood of 38,000 still due the town in back taxes. Certain business taxes which have become uncollectible will be ation of assistance on farms, Those dropped from the tax roll at the Members of the Seaforth Agricul- court of revision: these are chiefly tural Society executive met in Car - items owed by gasoline station opera-negie Library, Seafort on Satur- tors and others who have left town. The auditor also' recommencled mak-'day night for the puri se of laying ing refund of 390 tax prepayment Plans for the Fall Fai which will certificate of a former property owner bo held Sept. 21st and22nd The m town now deceased. Council was informed all arrange - meats were Complete f t ti - f h 0 will e ar i c pa en, Mona Leon The Society has decided to spore- 'Smith: ' s0r a drive against rats and is• offer BAYFIELD in grounds will be levelledby power grader for ]corse rings, etc,, and a loud speaker system w l be in use. Report was made on extensive re - It was reported a tank car of oil for the streets was on the C.N.R. sid- ing here with 6134 gallons. Oiling operations with the county oiler began Tuesday,. The oil used this_ year is of a light grade, and. the streets have been given a thin coat- ing of sarin after oiling. Progressively heavier oil will be used in later years and in about four years fairly well surfaced streets will be obtained, It was said County Engineer Patterson had reported Heusall and other places have had considerable success in surfacing their streets by this meth-' od. This was the first oil for streets' received in Seaforth for three years, having been unobtainable for a time. Town Clerk D. H. Wilson reported the business tax returns were 00: ing in well and that notice regarding dog tax had been published. Council decided to hold a special meeting to consider estimates for the year, Motions; Sills -Parke, that Monday, Aug. 7, be Civic Holiday for the town of Seaforth the Mayor be authorized to issue proclamation re same. Keating -Reid, that the report of the municipal auditors, Messrs. Brock & Davis, be accepted and their account paid and finance committee be auth- orized to have a number of abbreviat- ed reports printed as they deem ad- visable. Report of Finance committee: D. H. Wilson 377.08; R. Shinen 325; J. A. Wilson, pension, $20; J. Currie, 385;- J. Cummings, 390; Thos Storey, 370. Louis Aberhart, .,85; Superior, Mfg. Co. Ltd., 37.13; 3. H. Scott, $578.28; Canadian National Rlys., 33.48; Bell Telephone Co., 34.33; P. U. C., (elect, dept.) 330.07; Robert Pinkney, ,327.00; Michael Crowley, 321.60; Ernest Miller 330; George Munro 330.15; Jos. Heffernan, $7.65; Henry Hoggarth 327; Jno. E. Daley, $100,50; .3 A. Westcott, $15.69; Tree surer Library Board $200; Economic- al Mutual Fire Ins. Co., .prem., $150-- 85; J. F. Daly $10. W.I. MEETS Seaforth Women's Institute met at the home of Mrs. Gordon Papp'le on Tuesday evening, with a good, at- tendance. Mrs. Wilfred Coleman presided, It was decided to have a picnic at the Lions park on the ev- ening of July 25th. Mrs. Paul Doig then took over the meeting, which was based on historical research. Mrs. Gardiner gave the motto very ably. Mrs. Goudy, gave current ev- ents. Mrs. Robt. McKercher sang four historical songs. They were much appreciated. Miss Patterson took the topic of the evening on the 'history of Seaforth. This was very much enjoyed. Lunch, was served and a social half hour was spent. The next meeting will be held, at the home of Mrs. Paul Doig, Tuckersmith. The following is the Bender, Isobel Chewer), Ross Colqu- executive and various committees houn, Betty Cook, Estelle Cox, Lois for 1944: , Crich, Clarence Dennome, Kathleen Directors: Honorary Presidents, East, Margaret Falconer, Mildred- W. S. Broadfoot, Humphrey Snell; Faruhar, Joan Fines, Catherine president, J. M. Govenlock; sea,- Fingland; Jean Flynn, Edith Forr- treas., E. P. Chesney; directors, ester, Joan Fowler, Pauline Fowler, Russell Bolton, Robt, E. McMillan, Doreen Glazier, Charles Hanley, Robt, McKercher, Leonard Leeming, Shirley Hetero, Douglas Resit, Ed - Elgin Nott, W. J. Dale., Stewart ward Helm, George Jackson, Audrey Dale, S. H. Whitmore, Art Nichol- Jervis, Evelyn Johns, Shirley Jones, Donald Kay, Fred Kirby, Jean Lamp son, E. P. Chesney, E. B. Goudie, Jas. M. Scott, J. M.. Govenlock. man, David Lawson, Harry Little, Lyon, Billie Marks; Bruce Committees; Horses -- W. MurrayJ Dale, S. H. Whitmore, W. S. Broad- Marshall, Billie Matthews, Alexander foot, Arthur Wright, Albert Harri- Menzies, Donald Miller, Thornton Ned - son, Frank Coyne. ;Beef Cattle— Mustard, Fred McGregor, Jean Ned Stewart Dalep J. Mclntosh, 'J: L. igen, J,igin Penfound, Vernon Postill, Ball, Howard Armstrong, Roy pep- Doreen Proctor, Jack Rozell, Marion per, Oliver Anderson. Dairy Cattle 'Stanley, Lillian Stewart, George —Leonard Leeming, I. Trewartha, Turner, Fred VanEgmond, Amy Jas. McIntosh, Sheep—H. Snell, Walter, Betty Ward, George Wise, Guy Dnrrance Alister Broadf t, Daviel Sperling, O0 Under Regulation 10-5—Shirley Hogs—Robt. McMillan, John Powell. Tin ey. Poultry—J. M, Scott, E. Nott, R. S. g HE;NSALL McKercher, Wm Bell, Hiram Dian - Hall reap Armstrong, Alma Bell, Joyce shard, W. Glazier, Fere, Stapleton, Broderick, Doris Buchanan, Bill Exhibits --J, M. Govenlock, Mrs Campbell, Elaine Carlile, Eleanor Dickson, Jean Scott, Ethel Beattie, Mrs, F. Storey, H. Snell, Mrs. Hay, Cook, ElaineLinCooper,Wilmer Ray F Fe Harburn, 1VI . o Broadfoot, G. D. C e Lostell, Bill , Betty Moir, brech . ort, Porteous, Attractions— Dors. ls Aileen Munn, Betty Munn, Dorothy Russet, Sports and enloc, McNaughton, Betty Rowcliffe, Orvie RussellBolton, Robt. M. Govenlock, rt. Taylor, Marian Thomson, Dorothy Rayburn,arurElginMcKercher, Art. Turney Nicholson, Elgin Nott, W. J. Dale, BRUSSELS Robt. McMillan, Harold Jackson, Muriel Anderson, James Arrn Frank Reynolds. Field Crop Comp- strong, Helen Bishop, James Bove - ton, McKercher, E. B. man, Mary Bowman, Peter Bredin, Goudie, Elgin Nott, Robt. McMillan, Thelma Brothers, Donald Campbell, Grounds and Property—Russell her Mar fret Cardiff, Donald Coleman, ton,. Robt. McKercher and all other g: committee chairman, Children's Ex- Lawrie Cousins, Bernard ,Cummings, hibits-E. B. Goudie, Mrs, F. Storey Davidson, PhiCu Nol,aPerrce t'•lton; Isabel Mrs. P. Doig, R. S. McKercher, Pub -s Dennis, Duncan Jamieson, James licity—Jas. M. Scott. Jewell, Jimmy Knight, Jean Math - REV. DR. AND MRS. NOGG eson, Donald MacDonald, Donald Mc - MOVE TO SEAFORTH Cut°heon, Fred McCutcheon, Harol' McCutcheon, Jessie McDonald, Allan Rev. Dr. and Mrs. J. E. Hogghave Nichol, •Joyee Oliver, Howard Ryan, Mac Speir; Winnifred Steiss, Joan taken up residence in their home on Ste. Marie, Stewart Stiles, Charlie Centre street, having moved recent- Turnbull, Forrest W'hittard, John ly from Drumbo. where Dr. Hogg Wilson, was minister of the United Church, Under Regulation •10.6—Dorene He served as minister of Wesley- McFarlane. - Willis United Church, Clinton,. for ETHEL many years and is not a -stranger to Freda Black, Billy Bremner, Huron Presbytery. Dr, Hogg will Brown Edgar, James Boyd, Della have charge of the services at North Jacklin, Clayton Machan, Glenna Side Chum]) for the last two Sun- Machan, Stanley McDonald, Belva days in July. Smith, Doreen Smith, Murray Vod- den. GODERICH The wedding took place Monday Howard' Aitken, Kayrn Allen, afternoon in St. John's Lutheran Eleanor Andrew, Joan Baechler, Church, Seebach's Hill, when Rev. Carlyle Bannister, Ronald Barker, A. F. Pollex united in marriage Dor- othy Gemmell, Reg. N., younger daughter of the late Mr. and' Mrs. David Gemmell, Seaforth, to Pte. Kenneth L. Huras, third son of Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Huras, 196 West Gore St., Stratford. The bride look- ed lovely in a frock of turquoise blue with navy and white accessories and a corsage of red roses. Mrs. Orval Huras,as matron of honor, chose a navy blue dress with white accessor- ies and wore a corsage of pink roses. Stkr. Orval Huras was groomsman. The couple will reside in the city. HURAS-GEMMELL Red Cross Notes We have our permit and have 1'eft our order for 2,500 lbs, of honey We hope to be able to secure this and look forward to the support of the people inthis as well as in the jam project. We feel there will be a more urgent need than ever now for honey and jam to help the food situation, for all the recent evacuees and returned men. We would like. to remind the public that there . is just this week left to bring in your gifts for the shower for comfort Lee, Donald Sagas. bags and bomb shelter kits. Continued on Page •Four Betty Lou Beattie, Mollie Bisset, Graham Bogie, Madeline Bogie, Wil- liam Bond, Eugenia Brindley, Aileen Castle, Grant Chisholm, Edward Glutton, Harry Colclough, John Cor- nish, Donald Crich, Audrey Dicken- son, Marion Dougherty, Mary Thirst- Evelyn urstEvelyn Dustow, Gordon. Feagan, Hugh Feagan, Eugene Frayne, Mur- ray Garlick, Vesta Glazier, Vivian Glenn, Benson Good, Kenneth Grigg, Charles Hawthorne, Carolyn Hunter, Helen IrwinCharles Johnston, Mar- jorie Kennard, Robert LeMaire, Eve- lyn Lynch, Flora Macdonald, Frank McKechnie, Isobel McLean, Marry McMillan, Audrey McPhee, John Massey, Gordon Mohring, Helen Montgomery, Robert Moore, Donald Oke, Maxine Oke, Donald Patterson Gilford Pfrimmer, Laura. Pitblado, Mac Roberts, Jaynes Robertson, Dor- othy Rodges, Arlyne Rouse, Margar- et Rutherford, Dorothy Smith, Dawn Stubbington, Margaret .Tigert, Ruth Thurlow, Evelyn Turton, Marie Wall, Bernice White, Eleanor Willis, Ken- neth Wilmot, John Wilson, Allison Woodhouse. Granted under Regu'lation 10-5— Irene Benoski, Marie Culp, Noreen /1 Remember always "Ii It's COMMUNITY.. 11's Correct" Choc.. thorn the 'cyclic.! Patterns :o s;lyehst.te c.ehonatio„ .ed Lately Hetnil.oe OTHER SETS from 836.75 �AVAUGES Jeweller and Optometrist Opposite Post Office, Seaforth OAT AND BARLEY PLOTS AT COUNTY HOME This year the Huron County branch of the Ontario Dept, of Agri- culture have a replicated oat and barley plot situated on the County Home farm directly west of the ent- rance to the farm. a -, • In each of these plots there are nine varieties. These varieties are the highest yielding ones over the province. They include several of the newer varieties. Many have resist- ance to the common plant diseases. For anyone interested in 'comparing - the different ones growing side . by side would find these plots very int- eresting and educational. Yields will be taken in all these plots. - BRUCEFIELD The annual Sunday School and church picnic will be held at Jow- ett's grove, Bayfield, on Wednesday afternoon, July 19th. The lunch is to be salads, sandwiches and cookies. Dishes provided, Everybody welcome Mrs. Forrest from B.C. is visiting her sisters, Mrs. Hugh 'Aikenhead and Mrs. Win. Henry. • Donald and George Ross spent a , few days with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs,' Ashton in Colborne last week, Douglas McBeath and Hugh Zapfe attended the summer school at God- erich last week. The Sunday School and congrega- tional picnic ongrega-tional_picnic will be held Wednesday afternoon, July 19th at Bayfield. Miss Betty Geiser and Mrs. Dan Haugh of Dashwood, Mr. and Mrs, Conrad Kraft of Eston, Sask., Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Schluchter, of Pig- eon, Mich., Mrs. J. Ravelle, of Grand Bend and Mr. Geo. Howard, Exeter, visited with. Mr. and Mrs, C. Haugh on Monday. On Wednesday evening, July 5th, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Dalrymple, a miscellaneous shower was held in honor of Miss Evelyn Grainger. The bride -elect received many beautiful and useful gifts. Miss Grainger in a short talk thank- ed all for these gifts. The program in charge of Miss Mary Grace Mc- Cully was enjoyed by all. Mrs. R. Dawson has returned to her home after a visit with her people at Inwood. She was accom- panied home with her sister-in-law, Mrs. Doan and niece, Mrs, Doan and little daughter. Last Thursday Lorne Thomson, son of Mr, and Mrs. Elgin Thomson, while raking hay, one of the horses was stung by a bee which. caused the horses to run away. Lorne, who is nine years old, hung on until the horses in going through a gateway, the rake caught a post and the iepi'ses got away. Lorne was thrown o theground, his head and arm were hurt, He was unconscious when taken to Seaforth hospital., The x- ray showed a slight: fracture of the skull. We are pleased Lorne was able to be removed to his home on Sun- day and is now doing nicely. WINTHROP Pte, and MTS. Jack McSpadden of Camp Borden and Barrie, also Mr, and Mrs. Bert McSpadden and baby Jackie of London, spent the long week end with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Z. McSpadden.