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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1944-08-03, Page 1The Sea orth HURON COUNTY'S LEADING NEWSPAPER ews WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 67, No. 31 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 1944 l holte 84 21 a year RALPH WORKMAN, OF FLINT, Flt. Lt. Thos. Pryde PASSES IN FORD HOSPITAL There passed away at Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Mich., Ralph Workman, of Flint, Mich,, and for- merly of Huron'county, having been born at Rodgerville village, south of Hensel), sixty years ago. He later lived in Hensall, Tuckersmith town- ship and in Stanley township on the Parr line. As a young' man he went to Weston Canada and returned fora time to Sault Ste. Marie before going to Flint, Mich., where he has lived for the past 29 years. He ent- ered into business life as a salesman and gained rapid promotion beeoin- ing manager of the Aaron DeRoy Motor Car Co., property manager for W. C. Durant's interests in Flint and was connected with Chevrolet Motor Car Co. For a. year or two failing health had caused him to re- linquish much of business activity. He was taken to Ford ?ospital on Sunday, July 23rd and passed. wa on Thursday morning, July 27th, more' suddenly than was expected. Re was a member of: the Genesee Lodge of the A.F. & A.M., Bay City, consistory; Elf-Khurafeh Shane, of Saginaw. His friend and pastor, Rev Dr. Ralph Yearns of First Presby- terian Church, Flint, conducted the funeral at the Rose Gu clry Mortuary on Saturday 11 st, with burial in Sunset Rills Mausol- eum. Re is survived by his wife, Mrs. Olive Workman, and two step- daughters, Mrs. Erma Fitch and Mrs Florence Weller of Flint, and in Canada by fpnr brothers, William A. Workman, Kippen; Norman E. Workman, Minnedosa, Mau.; Rev. 11. V. Workman, Seaforth, anti Per- cy M. Workman, Varna, a three sisters. Mrs, Grant Ryckman. and Mrs. H. P. Bolger e of Remain, and of London. BURN COKE FOR NEXT WINTER AND BE ASSURED OF YOUR 100% SUPPLY, NOW E. L. BOX PHONE 43 Is Nominated Progressive - Conservatives of Huron -Perth Held Conven-.1 tion at Hensall Friday Flt. Lt. Thomas Prycle, of Exeter, veteran of two wars and father of four sons on active service, Friday night was nominated Progressive Conservative candidate for the Huron -Perth riding in the next fed= eral election. Northside United Church Rev. H. V. Workman, Minister.. 10 a.m., Sunday School. 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Services con- ducted by Rev. F. A. Bunt, B.A., of Sunderland, Ontario. Welcome to these services. St. Thomas Church Rector: Rev. Dr. Hurford. 11 a.m. "The Christian Life." All those confirmed in the last 7 years are invited to be at Holy Com munion at this service. 7 p.m. "The Future Life." St. Mary's Church, publin 9.30 a.m. "The Future Life." Egmondvllle United Church Rev. A. W. Gardiner, B.A., B.D. 10 a.m., Sunday School. 11 a.m., Rev. James Elford. Defeated nominee was George William Armstrong, present reeve of Hay township and Huron county warden in 1942, The ballot was secret and the re- sult "extremely close," said officials. Flt. Lt. Prycle retired at the age of •56 from the R.C,A.F. three months ago after two years, and seven months service, a year of which was at the recuiting station in Lon- don. In the First Great War he served in the infantry and later in the R.A.F. W. Morley, chairman of the meeting, stated the meeting was called to help select the type of man who will help John Bracken in the next Dominion government. "Our task is to elect men who will do a good job in rehabilitating our re- turned men," said Mr. Morley. Flt. Lt. Pryde, of Exeter, and Geo. William Armstrong, reeve of Hay township, the only two nominees, both decided to allow their names to stand. Flt. Lt. Pryde said: "The time has come to have equal rights for all in Canada, and equal responsibilities. The great issue today is the govern- ment handling or mishandling of the manpower situation. No doubt you will hear a lot about Mr. King being the only one qualified for the peace conference. I disagree. The Liberal government is unworthy to represent the Canadian people. "I have never been active in pol itice but promise to give you a good fight if chosen tonight. I did not seek this nomination, but as a citizen be- lieve I should stand if asked. VI have no quarrel with those who believe a rural riding should have a farmer candidate. As a businessman in Exeter for 24 years, I feel I know something about farm problems." A, R. Douglas, of London; intro- duced Park Manross, of London, pres- ident of the Western Ontario P.C. Association, who outlined organiza- tion work of the party in this district. "We have no time to lose espec- ially in the rural ridings. Get out and meet people in the interests of our candidate. Organize every subdivi- sion. 34ake a personal contact and be tactful. Get those out to vote who are with us. We feel MacKenzie King is through but the Socialists will make a bid. Socialism means regimentaton and farmers or anyone else don't want that. If you want to stay poor, elect the C.C.F, The Russians have done a good job in the war and this is not a criticism of their war effort." "I have served 11 years as a pub- lic servant, eight as reeve, and have had experence. I praise John Bracken as a great leader who knows farm problems," said Reeve Armstrong, declaring that a riding with nine townships should have a farmer can - DOLMAGE•B)SBACK On Saturday, July 22nd, Rev. Andrew Lane of Clinton united in marriage Delpbine Bisback, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Bisback of didate. the Base Line, Goderich Township, "I do not believe in class legisla- and Leslie Dolmage, son of Mr. and tion, but do believe in adequate Class Mrs. Charles Dolmage of McKillop representation," said Mr• Armstrong. Township. The bride, dressed in a floor length gown of brdcaded ivory Guest speaker for the night, Peter satin and wearing a fingertip veil, MacArthur, president of the Domin- carried dark pink roses. She wore a ion Progressive Conservative Assooi- gold locket, the groom's gift. Mrs. ation, declared that his party was the Robert McLachlan, sister of the only "safe" one for the people. groom, was the bride's attendant, She "We want to preserve a democra- wore a floor length gown of net and ay in Canada, but we haven't one carried pink roses. Mr. Dennis now, and we won't have one if the - Bisback, the bride's brother, was Socialists get in. The Progressive groomsman. A wedding supper was Conservative party offers the only held at the bride's home. The bride's' way."All we need is organization to table was adorned with the wedding win, but I must admit that through - cake, pink candles and sweet peas. out Canada our party's not organ- The guests were served by the ized the way it should be, waitresses, Mrs. Reg Smith, Mrs. "Begin tonight in this riding to Watson -,Reid, Mrs. Kenneth Lang-; boost your chosen candidate. He ford and Miss Dorothy Bender, as- can't elect himself: sisted by Mrs. Chester Farquhar. When the boys come back from The bridal couple o left for a motor overseas we want them to know we trip toltravelling points. The piece' have kept. the home fires burning. ooensemble was a two piste Right now we are heading toward woollen dress in aqua with white dictatorship unless we take this elec- best The .groom's gift.to the p ' best man was a sterling cigarette tion business seriously. Our boys lighter. The bride's attendant re- must come back to a safe land, a ceived an over the shoulder leather safe way of life. purse. 'Ottawa today has a bureaucracy. The Socialists would make it closer to a dictatorship." POSTED TO IPPERWASH The following refers to a nephew The Progressive Conservative As - of Mrs. Herald F. Lawrence, of Sea- sociation Huron -Perth elected a slate forth: Lieut. Lorne Francis, son of of officers at the opening of the Mrs. Francis of St. Marys, and the meeting, late A. 0. Francis, has been: posted to l F W .Morley, of Exeter; Coaisery- Iervlco sn• He enlistedeS• forh active' tive candidate in the 1940 election, service in the 1942 and Scot hewas elected president. Other officers meet in Mayebrua y 44 returned frtheonl are: First vice-president, Carl Drop - officers' q February urs to takeBr Brock -1 er, Clinton; second vice-president, R. vioffte. ,qualifying course at edock G Parke, Seaforth; third vice pres- May. 27 to Miss Do was married And. ident, to Miss Dorothy Paine And- idem, Mrs. N. W. Trewartha; fourth eryvice-president, William Ray, of Cro Mary. .Lorne graduated from to' fifth vice-president, Frank Marys Collegiate .Institute .and up to malty; P + the time of his enlistment be wase Harris; secretary, Clark Fisher, Ex - employed as salesman by the Cock- eter; treasurer, Richard Welch, Ex- p shutt Plow Co„ Brantford. .1-18 has eter. Honorary presidents are John three brothers and two sisters, Sgt. Bracken, George Drew, Dr. Hobbs' Harry Francis, Oxford Rides,, LAC. Taylor, M.L.A. for South Huron and Jack Fancis, 'RCAF., Newfoundland, Frank Sills, Seaforth. Sheldon Francis, Sudbury,' Mrs. Rob -Mr. MacArthur was introduced by ert Galloway, Brantford, Mrs. Glen Dr. Hobbs, Taylor, M.L.A. for South Lamont, St. Marys. I Huron. Local Girl Is Silver Medalist Miss Anne DeLaFranier High- est hi Province in Her Music Exams • The Silver Medal presented by the Western Ontario Conservatory of Music for highest (Int. Theory) -standing in the province was awarded to Miss Anne DeLaFranier, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, L. H. DeLaFranier, Seaforth, R.R. 2, She also passed her Gr. III to Gr. IV Piano with honors, as well as her entrance to high school: She is a pupil of St. Joseph's School of Music and St. Janes' School. MUSIC PUPILS SUCCESSFUL The following pupils of St. Joseph's School of Music 'were successful in the Western Ontario Conservatory of Music and Toronto Couservatory, Theory examinations held in June of this year. . Grade II (complete) Miss Patricia Bechely (First Class Honors). Grade II (eonplete) Miss Alice Me- Iverass Honors). Grade I (including Advanced Rudi- monis), Miss Mary Margaret Cleary (First Class Honors). Introductory (including •- Musical Rudiments) Anne DeLaFranier (First Class Honors); Lois Hogg (First Class Honors); Douglas- McBeth (First Class Honors); Yvonne Bolton (First Class Honors). MORE HENSALL LETTERS FR9M OVERSEAS Parents and •friends of the Hen- sall and district lads receiving par- cels from the Institute and War Service, are asked to check over ad- dresses with Mr. F, Bonthron, Post - Master, in order that the mailing list will be kept up to crate and in order before the next shipment in August. Dear Mrs. Shirray: I received the Women's Institute box last evening which had your letter enclosed and I am writing right away to tell you how very thankful I am to you la- dies who have been so very good to us since we left Canada, It will he three years this month and your , swell- parcels have arrived regularly i ever since. They are always quite good and very enjoyable but this time, I think it was even better than usual. Please express my deepest gratitude to the members .of the Institute. I am indeed grateful. This was the. first of your parcels that I received in 'France and because we have been living on hard rations ever since we landed on June 6th, ; * Ives (First CI the good things to eat are very pop-; ular. We haven't done too badly, I though. There has been quite a number of animals killed by shell- fire, ete., and we have had a lot of fresh meat. The gardens, too, used to be pretty well stocked with vege- ' tables and because all the civilians have been evacuated to safer areas in the rear, there has been no one to argue. In that respect, the civilians here in France don't seem to have done too badly under the 0. rman occupation. They are as well off as the people back in England, although tills may not hold true for those in the larger areas. What we have seen to date has just been fain area'. We have Keen under a bit of shelling at various t'n,es since we a rived but have been very lucky so far in having so new casualties much light. er than had been anticipated. There came reeler of Christ Church, Lon -1 he was united in marria a to Hugh will be some homes though that LONDON RECTOR COMING TO SEAFORTH Rev. C. F. L. Gilbert, B.A., L.S.T., rector of Christ Church, London, be- comes rector of St. Thomas, Sea - forth, about the middle of August, Mr. Gilbert is a native of Sherbrooke, Que., and a B.A. and L.S.T. of the 'University of Bishop's College Len - MRS. HUGH McMILLAN noxville. He was ordained deacon by On Wednesday evening last, July the Bishop of Quebec in, 1914 and 26, the sudden death of Mrs. Hugh priested in England three years later h eMifIan came as a severe shock to by the Bishop of Lichfield. 'Ile re- f leer family, friends and neighbors turned to Canada to the Diocese of Although not in the best of health for Huron in 1921 as rector of Hanover i some time she had been in her usual with Allan Park. In 1926 he went to cheerful mood and assisted in the the parish of Colchester, with Harrow duties of the household. Sora on the P7th concession of Hibbert, her maid - and Malden; in 1929 he went to St. en name was Mary Ann Gormley, George's, Owen Sound, and in 1981 daughter of the late Charles and to St.J'ohn's Tillsonburg He be- Bridget Gormley. In November,1896, don, in 1984, Mr. Gilbert is married; 1 she and since then had resided won't think of it that • way. Some a son, Stephen, is a theological stu-' on the 8th concession of Tucker.; Canadians have been killed but many dent at Huron College. 1 smith She leaves to mourn her loss more ferries have got it than our her husband, one daughter S • u on g men. To. date. the Canadians have rater; OBAN MACTAVISH IS Mary Francs of the St. Joseph's done very well. After the first few PILOT OFFICER Order, London, three sons, . John,' days had ended, it has been very i Alexander (Sandy), and Hugh, all of quiet in this particular sector of the Accident at Tuckersmith Farm R. 0. MacTavish, youngest son of Tuckersmith. Also three brothers, front. While the front has iron Mr. and Mrs. John MacTavish of `Wiliam S. Gormley of Hamilton, static the beach has been a very busy Takes Lives of Mrs. A. J. Remember always "Ii it's COMMUNITY. It's Correct" 26 •Pc SERVICES $3475 Chen.. from the e pattern. i Saae,plat. ue Coronation, i'. OTHER SETS from 536.75 AVAUGES Jeweller and Optometrist Opposite Post Office, Seaforth Falling Bricks Kill Two Clinton People Seaforth, navigator Francis Alexander Gormley, of Ed- place with supplies coming in and MdMurray and Wm. Walker - menton, an Edward piling p ceived itis commission as Pilot Of- sniirli: An infant daughter p'redeeeas- the push starts, it will heed a lot o Crushed when the wall of a vacant ricer. Oban received his first training ed her in 1902. The funeral took place stopping, 'From all reports the war building collapsed; Mrs. A. J. Mc - at No. Toronto, He ison Friday morning from her late in Europe is expected to end thus Murray, -wife • of ex -mayor Mc as a n g d Ed rd A of Tucker- 'lin u behind us So that when at Maltn,.on. July 27th and has re f Walk - spending a couple of weeks' furlough residence to St. James Church, Sea- year and we certainly hope that is Mur - with his parents at Seaforth before forth, where solemn Mass was cele- true. It is time that we were getting Mu day evening, and*William Walk killed leaving for Nova Scotia. Mr. and Mrs. brated by her nephew, Rev. A. E. back to Hensall. I haven't seen the er another prominent Clinton resi- John MacTavish and Miss C. Staples, Morris of Simeoe, thence to St. other two Hensall boys who are in dent, sustained fatal injuries. Mr. R.N., of Stratford, attended the James' Cemetery. The pallbearers this unit, Bill Nicol and Bill Snow, Walker died in hospital during the graduationt were three neighbors James Hay, b t I kno that they are quite un- exercises at Melton. ,. w ' ht and three nephews, Louis Morris, received theirparcel or not, I can't The fatalities occurred on the PROPERTY CHANGES farm of Fletcher Townsend Recent property changes arranged Albert Gormley and Wm, McMillan, stay, but you will hear from them as Tuck P P ersmith. near Turners Church, through the office of Watson & Reid Always of a cheerful disposition, a soon as they do get it, In the mean- where Mr. and Mrs. McMurrayand include sale of the store of Mrs. Floe- kind and many deeds considerate kindnessnlongbwillher be time there isn't a great deal more to Mr. and Mrs. Walker had goe to ence Livingstone on Main street to remembered by all who knew her. say, so with very many thanks again inspect the bricks in the vacant farm Mr. G. St Whitney; and a. lot ,on'. The sympathy of the neighbors and for the parcel and greater hopes to dwelling, with a view to purchasing Chalk street owned by M. J. J. friends is extended to the bereaved see you all soon ain. Sincerely, them for use on the tower of Ontar- Huggard to Public Utility Commis- JIM CAMPBELL Immediate possession in both and mother. Mrs. Charles MacKay and Cecil Pullman, :harmed ,as yet. Whether they have nig ' Mom Imme family in the loss of a loving wife • io Street United Church. The men cases.' Dear Mr . Cameron:Just a line were church officials. tonight to let you know that I re- The wall is reported to have col- ceived the nice box you people sent lapsed without warning, striking me and here is thanking you very down Mr. and Mrs. Walker and Mrs. much as it sure is a treat over here. McMurray, burying then beneath At the executive meeting of the I had been warned a couple of weeks a pile of bricks. Red Cross it was decided; now that . ago by Gladys Luker that it was on Mr, McMurray escaped injury and I sure was looking for- and as quickly as possible dug the I WENT BACK HOME (1890 1944) I have a friend, I call him 8111, I said "let's go", he said "I will" I want to go back home to -day, I've been a long . long time away. My home was not a mansion grand Twas built of "slop brick': made by hand, The neighbors helped to make those bricks Way back in eighteen thirty. six. It took us just about an hour, Friend Henry Ford supplied the power, The day was fine, a gentle breeze The kind of day for trips like these. RED CROSS NOTES we 1 d f t away bloodclinic enough towels made or our ward to it. I suppose you people victims from the rubble. Mrs. Mc - blood out of ine, remnants, dopa- • know that we are in France. We Murray was dead when her body was Mc - tion of make: lbs linenbante and use landed one hour after the assault released. wouldnucleus up the balance and oto troops on D-day, the 6th of June. It Mr. and Mrs. Walker were remov- bas for a bazaar,rofthat is to sure was some experience after over ed to hospital, where Mr. Walker beheld the friendsewilling Nov. Any three years of training and all at died. Mrs. Walker's injuries are re- tRed Cios to help in once we came right up against Jerry ported to be serious. bibs,isewing-ld towels,,etc.place tout 'but we did all right and still have Mrs. McMurray was formerly wpot holders, etc. get intouch them on the run; I am sure this mess Martha E11a Colquhoun, She was a with Mrs. J. McTavish or get mater will bcleaned u this ear as ev- sister of Mrs. M. T. Corless, Mrs. talc at work -rooms on Friday. itsH. sister Fitzsimmons and Mrs. Eliza - bazaar rs. Gf a p y of erg+bhrng is sure going good We ars will when the Limo comes be ! French farmers had walked out, husband theonly aprons, potted plants, produce, or eating pretty good over here as the beth Kennedy, all of Clinton. Her any than you care to donate for this is other survivor. ,The folks were glad as glad could be gratefully received. leaving then stock behind and of They never fuss when I go backLarge new quotas have been ac- eggs and milk we could eat while it 1 g q -first f When we drove in, just Bill and me, course we had all the fresh meat, those The same old welcome - "Hullo Jiack". _cepted, hospital supplies - 459 bed lasted. It was the is o os They know well how to serve ;a meal, socks, 100prs. of men's rylamas, 200 things we had since leaving Canada The kind that makes a fellow,feel air force handkerchiefs, 144 English :and ]will tell you it was some treat. He's ten years younger, maybe more, plaster cast' boots, 'These according eded.i I will say so long for now, hoping That's why I likemyold home door. to letter are urgently nethis finds you and everyone else at I missed my brother -rte passed on, Britush Civilian - 1.00 boy's sleep- Hensall in -the very best of health. We were such chums, Angus and ing suits, sizes 2 4; 200 girl's cum- Thanking you and everybody • that John,- • binations, sizes 2-4; 100 women's helped donate and pack that good But things like that you know must nightgowns, size 46 plus. If we are box. I sure appreciate it very much. With £qurteen in our family. be to be ready to begin work on these Pass this on to Mrs. ritt and ' as soon as material arrives we must Beryl Pfaff, that candy wasreal nice The supper past, we had a chat, snake a special effort to complete and it did not last long. As ever, We talked of this, we talked of that,. quotas eut and ready to be sewn BILL NICOL. And then I said, there's one more now, 1 Dear Mrs. Cameron: I owe you thrill folks an apology for not aeknowledg- I m going to fish in old Pond 1411, I Honey - 2496 lbs of honey has in the receipt of one of ,your par, got a boat theta was no "fee", been received and isbein labelled g p We were schoolmates, Bessie and me, g eels which I got in March. I am very She wished us luck,and out we went for shipment for overseas. Donations sorry for being so slow in answering, to th s fund will always be gratefully but I have been very busy up to a And there three hallowed hours accepted, week or so' ago. When I did have a spent. The fish were shy, they wouldn't bite, 1 We trolled far on into the night, The moon came up, I think to see If we were lucky, Bill and me. A dozen laddies, more or less Were swimming, not a sign of dress, I said to Bill, boy do you know I swam there sixty years ago. The wild life called from shore to shore,. That music I had heard before, But sweeter still (my)' old bull frog. And then piped in a collie dog, The sun was setting all too fast, My soul Was feasting on the past, The curtain's drawn, gone was the - I felt like saying - Let us. pray. John Beattie. Monthly Reports: Hospital Sup write, On June 15 I received another Sup- plies --128 surgeons boots; . 5 bed one of your parcels, so to kill two jackets; 60 gauze handkerchiefs; 35 birds with one stone, would you be personal property bags; 54 bed socks; so kind as to convey to those res - 46 hot water bottle covers; 47 Each ponsible for the two parcels my sin - cloths; 5 abdominal binders. British sere thanks. The canned meat and Civilian, 21 ladies gowns; 26child's bot chocolate enclosed in the parcel rompers; 15 boy's combinations; 6 were really worth while. This type boy's coats; 2 boy's shirts; 4 baby of thing from home makes it possible gowns; 8prs, ladies knickers; 4 pads; for us to have a snack before going 72 diapers..to bed.:I reallyenjoyed your letter Knitting 22 prs. socks; 8 Scarves;'accomnpanying he parcel. It certain - 3 turtle neck and 1 round neck lv is worth while to hear: news from sweaters; 4 girl's sweaters; 19 rubbed home, especially the returning home helmets; 6 prs. gloves; 4 baby vests; of several Hensall lads from over - 8 pas. boy's stockings; 1 pr. suckers; seas. I don't think it will be many 1 bonnets; 1pr. baby. socks. Quilts more months before you will see the 8 quilts returned, 4 donated, 2 tops donated, 1 by-product top. Continued an Page Fight t Sew moments I. was just too tired to SGT. D. F. DI.TTMER KILLED OVERSEAS Mrs. Mary Dittmer, Brodhagen, re- ceived a telegram from Ottawa noti- fying her that her son Sgt. Donald F. Dittmar, had been reported ]tilled in action overseas whale with th Royal Canadian Air Force on July 24. Sgt. Dittmer was born in Toronto Jan. 16, 1921, anti attended a Toronto public school and Western Technical School from which he graduated as a machinist. He joined the air -force in Tune 1242 and received his "wings" as an air bomber at Melton on Oct. 14, 1942. He went overseas in November 1943 and was based in England. Surviving are his wife Alice and one sou Douglas, 15 months. of Toronto; his mother In Brodhagen, and three brothers, Ldi•ne of Toron- to; PO. Gerald Dittmer, RCAF., Eng- land, Vincent in Cuba; three sisters, Freecla (Mrs. M. Myerson), Florida; Adeline (Mrs.• Art Bailey) Toronto; and Helen (Mrs. Lee Dade) Hamp- ton, Virginia, PROPERTY CHANGES Recentreal estate changes effect- ed through the office; of E. C. Chamberlain, concern the property of Di.'E. A. McMaster, situated one High St., and now occupied by Mr. ;Lorne Dale, to Mrs. Helen Scott of Brus• sets. The property of the Estate of the late Catherine Kehoe situated on Goderich St. East, to Mr. Gordon H. Muegge of McKillop 'Township, and the property of; Mrs. Margaret Archi- bald, West Street, to an out-of-town purcliaser. Possession in each ease takes place in the Fall.