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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1945-01-18, Page 1A LIFE WORTH WHILE When you come in Lilo end of another flay And you think of thothing you 134343 clone, Is. there anything that enn make 700 say:, ' '1 nm glad --I have helped someone'!' It is not the things Cor yourself you do, But for others that mast will 'tell— . By always keening theirgood til view— As n.u•t. 01 your own, as well. HURON C O U N T Y'S L EA D I N G NEWSPAPER "Thou ,halt hive thy neighbor as thyself," Te the key to u life worthwhile, -. .1 r it ` t ,,,, a door to peace and health And shin, t, the things that arc vice, it 010 1, you he down in peace to. sleep With , conscience that's always clew•,. And. Leith in your fellow -man to keee. As font. -a. -you're living here. --Arthur E. 'Elliott WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 68, No, 3 SEAFORTH; ONTARIO', TI-IURSDAY, ,TANLTAR.Y 18, 1945 Phone 84 $1 a year LOCAL BOY'S SQUADRON HEADS NIGHT FIGHTERS According to a recent newspaper, 1'eport,. the R.C.A.F. Cougar Squad- ron, a night fighter unit, had a score of forty-six enemy planes since the invasion of Normandy, the highest of all British and Dominion night fighter units. Squadron Leader Ian E. MaeTavish of Seaforth, and his navigator, F.O. A. M. Grant, of Bur- naby, B.C., destroyed a JU-87 dive bomber during Christmas week— their second kill. Squadron Leader MacTavish is a son of Mr, and Mrs. John MacTavish of Seaforth, and has been acting commander of the Cougar Squadron. tan also person -- ally shot down an enemy plane on Dec. 24th. FLT. LT. HAROLD FREE IN HONORS LIST Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Free received word this week that their son, Flt. Lt. Harold Free, had been mentioned :in the King's. New Year's honors list and had been awarded the Oak Leaf. He is at present in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. INDUSTRIAL 'HOCKEY LEAGUE -FORMED An industrial hockey league has been formed in Seaforth with double 'header games to be played every Sat- `urday night throughout the schedule. Many of the Seaforth intermediate players are equally distributed on these teams, which have been well rematched and should provide a good brand of hockey.' Don't miss this ent- ertainment, come and cheer your fa- vorite team to victory. Games start at 7:30 p.m. and 8.45 p.nt. Schedule Jan. 201h—Duican's- vs. Boshart's; Flour Mill vs. Dublin. Jan. 27—Flour Mill- vs. Duncan's; Boshart's vs. Dublin. Feb. 3rd—Boshart's vs: Flour Mi -ll; Duncan's vs. Dublin. Feb. 10th—Bosha'rt's vs, Duncan's; Dublin vs. Flour Mill. Feb. 17th—Duncan's vs. Flour Mill; Dublin vs. Boshart's. Feb. 24th—Flour Mill vs. Boshart's; Dublin vs. Duncan's. First, second and third teams to be in playoffs with second and third. teams playing a- sudden death game for the right to meet first team in a final 'two -out -of -three series, RED CROSS NOTES 1 A special invitation is extended to all the friends of'the Red Cross to attend •. the annual meeting of that Society on Friday evening, Jan. 19, 114 at 8 p.m, Reports on the year's ac- '.'!vities will be given by the different secretaries and ' also a report from the nominating committee, and other items of business will be discussed, Following this there will be a meet- ing of the executive. Fuel BURN ONE SHOVELFUL OF COAL WITH FOUR • SHOVELFULS OF COKE AND BE SAFE E. L. BOX PHONE 43 Northside Un;ted Church Rev. H. S'..W.orklian, Minister. 11 a.m'. The Christian Principle in the Christian Church" 2.30 -p.m. Sunday School, 7 p.m., "A New Vision On the Road of Life." Welcome to these services. SEAFORTH LEGION ELECTS. The anti nal meeting of the Sea - forth Legion was held Friday, Jan, 12, with a good attendance Officers - for 1945 are, Past president, A. D. Muir.;: president, J. A. Munn; 1st .vice president, W, A Wright; 2nd vice president.,- WVnt. Edgar; secretary - treasurer, M. C. Milliken; pension officer, C. P. Sills; chaplain, Rev. Capt. T. P. Hussey; hon. chaplain, Rev. Capt. E. 'W Edwards; sergeant ' at arms, Win Smith, auditors, D. C. !Boswell, .0...M.. McMillan; executive committee, Frank Philips, John Tay- lor, Wm. Kerr, J. E. Keating, John Earle, B. 0. Muir. The president and soo'eta.ry-treaeuter are veterans Of both wars. Pension Officer C. P, Sills will glad- ly assist or help any service women or teen, also dependents, 'tvitlt pen- sion or gratuity problems. OFFICERS FOR 1945 GI -RLS ENTERTAINED AT 1 POT LUCK SUPPER The monthly meeting of the Girls' Branch of the W.A. of St. Thomas' Church was held in the parish hall on January 16th, this being the first meeting of the new year. The Wo- men's branch of the W.A. held a pot -luck supper for the girls, which was greatly enjoyed by all. After- wards the girls had their' ineetifig, which was opened with prayer and in the course of which a letter was read thanking the Girls' Branch of the W.A. for the annual bale. The meeting' closed with prayer. TO HOLD HIGH SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT The annual Commencement of the Seaforth High School will be held on Friday, Feb, 2nd, when Dr. W. Sher- wood Fox, President of the University of Western Ontario, will he guest speaker, • NORTHSIDE CHURCH .0 0 R ELECTS EXECUTIVE At the annual meeting of Northside Drifted Church Choir last Thursday evening, Miss Maude Ferguson was elected president. The executive for 1945 is, Hon. president, Dr. Burrows; president, Maude Ferguson; vice pre- sident, Mrs. H. V. Workman; secret- ary, Mrs. 17, H. Close; treastu'er, Mr. Sam Scott; flower committee, Peter Moffat, J. A. Stewart, Miss- Jean Mc- Lean; social committee, Misses Abbie Seip, Ruth Muff, Maxine Lawrence, Mrs. Whitney, Mrs. Heine' Snell. Egthondville United- Church Rev. A. W. Gardiner, B.A„B.D. 10.30 a.m., Sunday School. 11,30 a.m, "The Exceeding Riches of His Grace.” 7 p.m., "Guardian of the Established Order." , First Presbyterian Church Minister,,Rev. Richard H. Williams, B.A. i 10 a,m. The Stinday School will meet. I 11' a.m. Public Worship: Final in' tate series on Christian Doctrine, "The' Life- Everlasting." 7 p.m. Public Worship: "Tile Rich Church, Annual Meeting of the Congrega- tion will be held on Monday evening,' January 22; at 8 p.m. in the Sunday 'School room., All members are urged to be present. Mid -week Service on. Thursday evening at 8 P.M. in the Sunday School room. Anglican ' St. Thomas', Seaforth: 10 a.m.; Sunday; School. 11 a.m., Morning prayer and; ser - 2 p.m.—Girls' Bible Class. 7 p.m. -Evening Prayer and Ser- mon. St. Mary's, Dublin: 2.30 Sunday School. 3.—Church service with ser- mon. The Rector, Rev, C. F. L, Gilbert;' B.A., will preach at all services NURSES CAPPED AT STRATFORD Fourteen nurses were capped at Stratford General -Hospital on Satur- day, Jan, 13th, three of them from Seaforth and district. Miss Lois Jam- ieson, Londesboro, was capped by Miss Rapson, Londesboro; Miss Maud Keyes, Varna, capped by Miss Wat- son, and Miss Lois Harrison, Sea- forth, ranking highest in the class, was capped by Miss Mawhinney, ENGAGIEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Wm. S. Hogg, Me. Killop, announce the engagement of their daughter Ida Agnes to Mr. Paul Brand of Toronto, son of the late Mr. ' and Mrs, J. Brand of Berne, Switzer- land, the marriage to take place the end of January. GILCHRIST _ KENT A ilniiet wedding took place at high noon, December 30, 1944, iet St. Barnabas Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta, when Mrs. Hilda Marie Kent, of Kitchener, Ont., and a for- mer resident of Seaforth, was united in marriage with Pte. Andrew Gil- christ of the Veterans' Guard of Canada, Medicine Hat, formerly of Lindsay, Ont. Rev. L. T. Pearson officiated. The bride was, attended by Mrs. James' Quaife of Medicine Hat, the best man being Pte. Frederick Cutts, of the V,G.C., Medicine Hat. The bride was gowned in a navy twinkle crepe street -length dress with navy accessories and a corsage of roses. The matron of honor wore a navy sheer afternoon_ dress with white accessories and corsage of roses. The groom's gift to the bride wasa gold wrist- watch: to the matron of honor, a gold necklace, and to the best man, a wallet.. After the ceremony, the bridal party returned to the home of Mrs. Quaife where a dainty wedding dinner was served at a table decor- ated in pink and silver. I Later the bride and groom left on a wedding trip to Calgary and Banff, Mrs. Gilchrist wearing a navy tailored coat with royal and light blue accessories. ,On their return I they will reside in Medicine Hat. NORTHSIDE W.M.S. The monthly meeting of the Wo- man's Missionary Auxiliary of North Side United Church was held Jan. 11th. Mrs. Lawson, president of the Auxiliary opened the meeting. The national anthem was sung. Rev. H. V. Workman conducted the installa- tion of officers. Report of Christian Stewardship was given by Mrs, Fin- layson. 'Temperance reading by Mrs. Koine, reading by Mrs. T, McMich- ael .Minutes of the December meet- ing. were read by Mrs. Porteous and a good report of the year's work was. given. Circle No. 1 was in charge of the meeting, with Mrs. Lawson in the chair. Captain of the circle, Mrs. F. Storey, ledin prayer, other mein bers taking part, Miss A. Lawrence,_ Mrs. T. McMichael, Miss Govenlock. Offering;' was taken by Mrs. A. Reid. Reading on the study book by Mrs. Lawson was very interesting. Meet- ing closed with the Lord's prayer. MRS. -DONALD MacKENZIE MARKS 92ND BIRTHDAY An honored resident of Soafo'tat, Mrs. Donald Maci'ienzie, observed her 92nd birthday on January 9th at the family home, Mahn street south. Her family were all present, Mrs, Mont- gomery ontgomery Patrick, Tuckersmith,John. MacKenzie, Seaforth, Alex, . Mac- Kenzie, Ori.11ia, Robert MacKenzie, Toronto, Miss Rena Macffenzie, Strat- ford. Mrs. MacKenzie has lived in Seaforth since 1S7S and enjoys ex- cellent, health. She is a native of Sutherlandshire in Scotland. Numer- ous friends called during the day to wish her well. NORMANDY BEACHES SOON SMOOTHED OFF Stretches of Normandy beaches where thousands of Canadian boys fought their way ashore through barbed wire entanglements and camouflaged tank traps on D-day "had been 'smoothed off and looked just like Sunnyside" within a few weeks afterwards remarked Rfm, Floyd. C. Pinkney, 24, in a letter to his mother, Mrs. Joseph Pinkney, Watford Ave., York township, for- merly of Seaforth. Rfm, Pinkney was slightly wound- ed in Belgium, but . has now re- turned to his unit, and is at the front in Holland, his mother said, "We had been at the front for 36 days after D-day when we were given leave and returned to a rest camp," his letter stated. "We had had plenty to eat but had had no bread for the 36 days.. We went back to the beach and saw where we had cone in on D-day. What a difference! All the signs of battle were gone. We were in swimming and it was just like Sunnyside." Enlisting in •Februaiy, 1942, he went overseas that July. He was born in Stratford, but worked in Toronto for two years before enter- ing the service as a, baker•. - A brother, Flt.-Sergt. Glenn R. Pinkney, has been overseas with the R.C.A.F. since 1942. "The boys went over together in the same con- voy and didn't 'knowthey had crossed the Atlantic together for several weeks afterwards," said Mrs. Pinkney. TWO TIES FEATURE BEATTIE CUP SERIES The "Big -little 'League', played its second round in the Seaforth Beat- tie Cup competition in the Palace. Rink, Monday afternoon. Referee Gordon Wilson lined up the Pee -Woes against the Midgets in the first game, which ended in a 2-2 tie. In the the second game, the Mites and Cubs wrestled all through a close game which ended in a 1-1 tie. Donald Stewart handled the bell in the final session. • Continued on Page Four: - ST. THOMAS' CHURCH ANNUAL VESTRY MEETING The annual vestry meeting of Si. Thomas' Church, Seaforth, was held- on- Monday, Jan, 15th. The Rector, Rev. C. P. L. Gilbert, was in the chair and opened tine meeting with prayer. The Rector gave a general and sta- tistical report of the year's work. based on Dr. I-htrfoi•d's records and his own µrock since his coining to. the pal+isit is August. " Mr, R. G. Parke, People's Warden, presented an excellent financial re- port of the church, drily audited, and showing all obligations met, including missionary budget, and a satisfactory balance on hand. The report was adopted, with thanks and congratula- tions to NIr. Parke for his splendid work. The subject of needed improve- ments to the fabric of church and parish hall, and methods of financing the same, was introduced by Messrs. Meir and Parke, and summed up by the Rector. The incoming board of management wss instructed to ap- point a -special committee to study the whole matter. The results of the elections of church officers were as follows: Rec- tor's Warden, Mi'. T. T. Jackson; People's Warden, lir. R. G. Parke; lay delegates to Synod, Messrs. H. G. Meir and Win. Archibald; substitute delegates, T. T. Jackson and -. Win. Oldfield. Board of Management, appointed by the meeting, Messrs. H. Pretty, R. Archibald, J. Earle, Wm. Hill, Wm. Oldfield, Wm, Smith; . appointed by the Recto', 1'lessi's, E. C. Boswell, E. L. Fox, H. G. Meir (representing the choir) and Mesdames A. Reid (Guild), - W. Southgate (W.A.), and Sandford (Chancel Guild). Sidesmen: Messrs. H. Pretty, E. C. Boswell 'R. Archibald, L. Strong, Wm. Leybourne, F. 'Scarlet, N. Scoins, Geo, Pinkney, J. K. South-. gate and Chas. Case. - Vestry Clerk, .lir, H. Pretty. Auditors, lIr. E. C. Boswell and Miss Mary Johnstone. (Appointments to the offices of choir leader, organist and sexton are made frau time to time as occasion arises. and itot at the annual vestry meeting. Mr. H. G. Melt' is choir leader and Bir. Geo. Clark is organist and sexton.) Reports of organizations were pre- sented as follows, and were accepted with congratulations to the various workers: The Ladies' Guild by Mrs. A. J. Reid, Woman's Auxiliary by Mrs. R G. Parke. Sunday School by Mr. J. K. Southgate, Chancel Guild by Miss Al. 18. Johnstone, Choir by Miss Clara `Pinkney, Social -Service &g.. Mrs, A..I. Reid. An `info nial report was presented of the Girls.Auxiliary, Opened with the Institute ode - and Lord's player. The minutes were read and adopted Roll rail was that each REEVE ALEXANDER OF GREY TWP. IS WARDEN IReeve Alex -Alexander of Grey , Township is the new Warden of Huron County. He was elected at the opening session of the County Council on Tuesday afternoon, after being chosen in a caucus of Liberal. members. Reeve W. J. Baker of Goderioh and Reeve N,R,. Dorrance of .McKillop were the runners up. Warden Alexander, in addressing the council said he hoped the county would continue the pay-as-you-go policy. He congratulated the county on the success of its patriotic efforts and its record in Victory Loan cam- paigns. He said he would like to see preference given to returning mem- bers of the armed forces when appointments to government or other positions are made. He intro- duced the new members, and asked for the co-operation of all. He ex- pressed his appreciation of the hon- or, and saidit was a source of satis- faction to carry back the wardenship to the township of Grey. He referred feelingly to the re- cent death of Stuart Mason, who had for 14 years reported county council meetings and was held in high esteem. The newly elected warden was escorted to the dais by last year's. warden, Fred Watson, of Stanley, who introduced him to the council and presented him with the key of the county. The oath of office was adminis- tered by Judge T. M. Costello, who, after congratulating the warden, stated he' would be head ,of - the council in probably one of the most history -making years of the century. The devotional exercises were conducted by Rev. L. H. Turner of Victoria St, United Church, who offered prayer and in, a brief ad - • allinaralegialtiMMateasamallig119111•111111111111111agrasafelscassapgneall E STILL HAVE IT! We're proud to tell you that Community Plate is still avcil- able at our store — though in limited quantity! We suggest early choosing, 26 OTHER COMMU N ITY SERVICES $3675 Gov„rnment ���fff •.J (tp -Tax Extra SAVAUGES Jeweller and Optometrist Opposite Post Office, Seaforth SEAFORTH AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of the Seaforth Agricultural Society was held in the library on Monday afternoon, when reports were received and -plans. made for the coming year. Officers elected were: Honorary presidents, W. S. ,Broad - foot, Humphrey Humphrey Snell; president, J. UI, Govenlock; secretary -treasurer, Frank Storey, Directors: McKillop — Russell Bol- ton, Robert E. McMillan, Leonard Leeming; Hullett—Elgin Nott, W. J. Dale; Tuckt:r'smitlt--- Art Nicholson, Harold Jackson, Alistair Bi'oadfoot; Seaforth—E. 13. Goudte, Jes. M. Scott, J..01. Govenlock.. Associate Directors: Frank Reyn- olds„ teyn-olds, Tuckersntith; John Powell blciiillop. INSTITUTE TO HOLD SERIES OF EUCHRES the- Soo tooth umen's Institute mei on Tuesday at\Vteruoon, Jan. 16th,. it the home of Mrs. E. B. Gaudio.. Mrs. Wilfred Coleman presided and Continued an Page -4 member bring a friend. It"- was de- cided that a series of Institute euchres ,to be put on by the members in their homes. It was decided that' the postponed New Year's dance; would he held near Valentine's if the roads and weather are sntt•able. Mrs. Dale Nixon, convene' for pub- licity then took the chair. A paper on the motto "A Lotti' horse chariot can not overtake the spoken word," was read by Mrs, Nixon. It was prepared by Mos. J. F. Scott and consisted of a number of poems by Longfellow, Bates, Wilcox and Sir Walter Scott. Mrs. Victor -Lee gave current events. A quiz was conducted by the con- vener.. Lunch and a social half hour brought the meeting to a close. Word has been received from eighteen of our local servicemen acknowledging Christmas parcels and tobacco. They are Bill Powell, Jack Fortune, Bill Lane, Alex. Irvine, Andy O'Leary, Fletcher Whitmore, Morley Wright, Allan Nicholson, Don Dale, Mac Rin- toul, Ken MacKenzie, Frank Walsh, r Earl Etue, Stanley Ford, Gavin ' Gemmell,. Pearson Chesney*, Russell ' Miller and Earl Leyburne. ENLARGED SCHOOL AREA INAUGURAL MEETING The inaugural meeting of the Tuck- ersmith Tp. School Area #1, in its enlarged area, comprising S.S. #4, 5,1 6, 7 and 8, in Tuckersmith Tp„ was held in the Town Hall, Seaforth, on the above date with all the members present, namely, J. G. Carnochan, ,T.I W. Crich, Arthur Nicholson,' Alex Lillico and Hugh M. Chesney. Mr. E.l P. Chesney, 'Clerk of the Township, was present and administered • the 1 oath of office. The Meeting was called to order by the Secretary and Mr. J. G. Carnelian was unanimously chos- en chairman for 1946. The minutes of the last meeting were read and de- clared approved. Accounts - to the value of $20.85 were presented and ordered paid on 'motion, Mr. R. 0. Staples, I,P,S,, was pre- sent' and discussed with the Board i the new system of proposed.ln'ovinc-I nal grants, also a plan to have each teacher make a monthly report to Continued on Page 4 ' PRESBYTERIAL W.M.S. MEETS IN CLINTON The fifty-ninth annual business meeting of Huron Presbyterial of the Presbyterian Church in Canada was held in the Presbyterian church, Clinton, on Tuesday, January 910, with morning and afternoon sessions Owing to weather conditions the attendance was not as large' as us- ual, but representatives were pres- ent from Seaforth, Blyth, Clinton, Gaderich and Ilensall, and were wel- comed by the president, Mrs. W. J. Thompson, of Seaforth. The meeting opened with the singing of a hymn, followed by the Scripture lesson read by )Mrs. Wright of Seaforth, and prayer by the president. Mrs. Thomnpson's New Year mes- sage was based on the words, "God is able to snake His grace abound onto you in all things" She stressed thefact that the grace of God is Continued on rage "Four N. HURON PLOUGHMEN ELECT OFFICERS On Thursday, January llth, -a meeting of the North Huron Plough' men's Association was held in the Town Hall, Brussels. Mr, Geo, Fea- gtm irk the chair. The election of officers resulted in- the same slate being returned to office for 1945, with Mr. Geo. Feagan, Goderich, President; itir, 'Elmer Dennis, Wal- ton, Vice -Pres,,; .Mr, L. E„ Cardiff; M, P, Brussels, Sec.-Treas. It was decided to hold the next meeting' early in D'Iay to lay plans for a ploughingmatch in North Huron this fall. A PINT OF YOUR BLOOD IS URGENTLY NEEDED TO SAVE THE LIVES' OF OUR WOUNDED SOLDIERS c VOLUNTEER,FOR THE NEXT, BLOOD DONORS CLINIC Th; nr s.Jan.: 25 To make appointment please call Mrs. Troutbeck, phone 93 This ail. is sponsored by -Seaforth Lions Club A