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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1945-03-29, Page 1THE CROSS AT THE•CROSSWAYS See - there 1 -God's signpost standing at tho trays Whieh'every man o('will must go - 1111 the tioep hill, or down the lwinding• ways, One or the other every man must g0., WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 63, No. 13 HURO N COU N T Y'S L E A D I N G NEWSPAPER Fie 811001-.1 lin man, each 'mutt h.°, 1.,,e way, Ind_a, he el.nos,.F 1,().1UM] will lir; , 1 On� 1 in front to Uhiyt 1l t t'eef ,•1 Way,'• Who folio a: fanrs 11111 where the C11e1 will 120.•- —John Qsenintin. SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MARCH '29, 1945. Phone 84 81 a year •n REV. W. A. BEECROFT AGAIN COUNTY CHAIRMAN Huron County, executive have al- ready had their 0:1st 'meeting at which each member pledged his whole Supportin the coating campaign and' expressed con Hdetce that I3eron! County, would again be one of the: leading districts in Ontario in the I' Eighth Victory Loan. The organization for the Eight Vic tory Loan is well under way with the' salve organizers, Ivlessrs. H. 3, Van -1 dewater, 3. A. Lumsden and J. R.1 Hilborn, as representatives of the National War Finance Committee. The county executive is composed, as follows: Hon. Chairman, Alex Alexander. General Chairman, Rev. W. A. Beecroft. Vice Chairmen, Robert Bowman, R. N. Creech, Frank Fingland; K.G„ James Kinkead,'11L C. MacLean, Ross Scott. Payroll 'Savings Chairman, W. C. Attridge; Special Names Chairman, G. L. Parsons; Public Relations Chairman, C. K. Saunders; Adminis- tration Section, A, H. Erskine, N. W. Miller. Agriculture Liaison Committee — Huron County Federation of Agricul- ture: Chairman, A. Morgan; Presid- ent, H. Sturdy, Huron. County Wai' Services Com- mittee, President, K. I. Hueston. Ontario Department -of Agile. Rep., Bruce Matthison. *lane coal', THE SOLID FUEL FOR SOLID COMFORT E. L. BOX PHONE 43 Northside United Church Rev. H. V, Workman, Minister. 10 a.m. Sunday School. 11 a.m. Easter Worship. Subject: "Our Recognition of The Risen Lord." Easter Music by Senior and Junior Choirs. 7 p.m. "The,. First, The Last and The Living one." A service featuring Easter anthems and praise. Welcome to these Easter services. Anglican Good Friday, March 30th, St. Thom- as', Seaforth, 10.30, service, with address. St. Mary's, Dublin: 8 pan., Service, with address. Easter Day, April 1st St. Thomas',, Seaforth: 8 a.m., Holy Communion. 10 a.m.,. Sunday School 11 a.m., Holy Communion and sermon. 7 p.m., Evening prayer - and ' ser • St. Mary's, Dublin. 3 p.m., Holy Communion and sermon. Rector, Rev. C. F. L. Gilbert, B.A. Egmondv!fle United Church Rev. A. W. Gardiner, B,A,,B.D. 10,30 a.m,, Sunday School. 11.30 a.m., "The Eternal Victory." .7 p.m., "The Importance of the Cru- cifixion and Resurrection of Our Lord." MAE LANE AUXILIARY On Tuesday evening, Mar. 27th, the Mae Lane Auxiliary met at the home of Mrs. A. Whitney with the president, Mrs. Bechely, presiding. ter opening hymn prayers wee offered by Misses R. Fennell and Vera Mole. The national anthem was then sung and Mrs.: Johnston, secret- ary, read the minutes of the, previ- ous meeting, Reports were given by the various secretaries and business was then discussed.—Mrs. Weedmark, captain of Circle 3, then took charge of the meeting Mrs. Johnston led in prayer. The Scripture lesson was read by Mrs. Keith Webster.'. A piano duet by Mrs. 3. Stewart and Miss Winnie Savange was greatly enjoy- ed. The topic, "The Philippine Is- lands" taken from the study book, "West of. 4he Date Line," was ably given by Mrs, E. Goudie, assisted. by Mrs.. L. Dale, Miss E. Lester and Miss Mary Pryce, and dealt with the colonization of the islands under the following headings, religion, ; educa- tion andm- in improvements rovements. medicine, The closing hymn wassung and the meeting closed by repeating the Mizpah benediction. A delicious lunch was served by the social com- mittee. W. I. EUCHRE , The Seaforth .Women's Institute had a very successful euchre' at the home of Mr., and Mrs, Alex "Pepper', Mill Road, on Wednesday, March 20. There were 18 tables in play. Prize winners were, ladies first, Mrs. Robt. McLachlan, lone Land, Mrs. Ross Chapman, consolation, -.Miss Lorna, Walter. Men's first, Mr, Dave Papule, lone hand's Mr. Ross Chapman, con- solation, Mr. Arthur, Varley. , Lunch was served by the hostess and mem- bers. Proceeds of these euchres are used to further the Instituto war work. BLOOD CLINIC WILL BE HELD HERE, ON APRIL 12• Red Cross Headquarters has an- nounced thatApril 12811 will be the. date of the next Blood Clinic for Sea - forth and -community. Just because the war' news looks 'brighter is no reason for us over here to slow up on our job to help the lads overseas. More plasma is needed daily to be sent where it is more precious than gold. Don't let our life-saving blood bank run low. Many new donors are needed now, so don't you delay. It is within your•, power togive this aid or withhold it. To be a blood donor takes only a few minutes of your time and leaves no ell offsets at all. 45TH ANNIVERSARY OF SEAFORTH COUPLE On Wednesday of .this week Mr. and Mrs. Robert Strong' clnietly cele- brated --their 45th wedding annivers- ary. Mr. and Mrs. Strong were mar- riedat Seaforth on March 23th, 1300, and have been residents' here' for forty years, -They have four daugh- ters and one son: (Jean) Mrs. Bow- man, Toronto; Margaret). Mrs. Ken MacLean, Toronto; (Pearl) Mrs. Tea- rnersoll, Rochester, N. Y.; (-Irene) Mrs. R.egln•, Waterloo; and Jack Strong, .Seaforth. There are twelve grandchildren. Don't Hesitate to make au a.p- I 1 Communication pointment with the secretary, Mrs. G. Troutbeck,- phone 93. - ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS NAMED TO SOCIETY At a meeting of the Seaforth Ag- ricultural Society held in Carnegie hall, it was decided to increase the number of associate directors of the - Society. The complete list as as fol- lows: Directors -Russell Balton, Robt, McMillan, Gordon McGavin, Leon- ard Leeming, Elgin Nott, William Dale, Harold Jackson, Arthur Nich- olson, Jas, M. Scott, E. B. Goudie, J. M. Govenlock, John Armstrong. Associate directors: Oliver Ander- son, W. L. Whyte, Ross McGregor, Allister Broadfoot. Mrs. J. Hille- brecht, Robt. MclKercher, Mrs. Paul Doig, Mrs. Hay, Jean Scott, Eleanor Storey, Mrs., F. Storey, Edwin Ches- ney, Frank Reynolds, Art Dever- eaux, evereaux, I. O'Leary, Dr, Harburn, Robt. Campbell, Mrs. Porteous, John Pow- ell, Elmer Dennis, Wilfred Glazier, Thelma Elgie, Edith Britton, Ino. F. Daly, N. R. Dorrance, Jno. McIntosh, L. Bell. NO.RTHSIDE CHURCH. V -DAY SERVICE PLANNED The session of Northside United Church, Seaforth, has announced to the congregation that a worshipser- vice appropriate for the day of vic- tory will begin in- the church one hour after the siren. and bells of victory are sounded. This 'service, however, is not to conflict with the community V -Day service planned under the direction of the Seaforth Ministerial Association to be held in First Presbyterian Church. PLEASANT WEATHER' CONTINUES THIS WEEK March, 1945, has made a record of pleasant spring weather . which will probably be remembered for a long time. Violets, daffodils and other spring" flowers are blooming this week, and work has started on the land, in fact some seeding is re- ported. The garden soil is in great shape fox planting, but while some 1 planting has -been done, people gen- erally seem to expect there will be cold weather to follow. Mr. George Bell of Seaforth re- calls that forty-nine years ego, the t seeding' started on the 17th of March. He remembers because that was the year he bought the .store and postoffice at Lumley, in Usborne township. The winter came back that'year, Mr. Bell says, and there -was good sleighing the first week in April, To the Citizens of Seaforth: The committee In charge - of the local Blood 'Donor Unit has been much disappointed by the small number of residents of the town who have -presented themselves for the purpose_ of donating blood. At present there is nothing known that is at alt so efficient as a life- saver to the severely wounded as blood plasma and the call for, that is incessant and can only be obtained in sufficient amounts from the blood of volunt e•y donors. We are under a deep sense of obli- gation to the residents of our vicinity who have given blood generously, At the second lest clinic held on Jan. 25, when the weather and roads were very bad, there were 92 donors. Of these 52 were from outside the town, some of whom walked in, some came on horseback and some in various vehicles. From the town where wea- ther and roads made little difference there were 40. At the last clinic held on March 1, when conditions were favorable, there were 206 donors, of whom only four- teen were town residents. At the time of the next clinic dated for April 12th, the farmers are likely to be very busy and it is not to be expected that they will be able to respond in the same generous num- bers. " We are appealing to all, but particularly to those of the town, to respond whenever possible, so that the Unit may function efficiently. We are indebted to those residents of. Seaforth who have donated blood some very regularly, but the commit- tee ommittee is of the opinion that the town has not contributed a fair proportion: of donors. When hi the future some of our townspeople find it necessary to obtain blood transfusions to pre- serve their own lives, while it is sincerely hoped that donors may be found, it. will be a kindness - very poorly merited. Kindly get in touch With Mrs. Patricia Troutbeek, Secretary of. the -Unit, phone 93, Seaforth, and leave your name and address: A, carol of in- structions will be sent you with the time of ail appointment for the next clinie on April 12th. Signed on behalf of the Committee, F., J. BURROWS, Chairman. PETER HAY PASSES SUDDENLY AT STAMFORD Peter Hay, 73, of 437 Thorold Rd„ Niagara Falls, Ont., engineer at the E. I. Dupont -Nemours plant a.t Niag- ara Falls, N.Y., for 40 years prior to his retirement in 1941, dropped dead as he walked out of Stamford United Church following the morning service on Sunday. Surviving are his widow, one son, John Albert; a brother and HAY-MacLEAN two sisters, Mrs. Thomas Oliver, Mrs. A pretty spring wedding was -sol- emnized on Saturday, March 24th at Hensall United Church manse when Rev. R. A. Brook united in marriage Verna Laurine, daughter .of Mr. and Mrs. Robt. MacLean) to Lorne Ed- ward Hay, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Jaynes A Hay of Tuckersmith, The bride wore a charming floor length gown of white silk sheer with shirr- ed bodice and deep yoke daintily em- broidered in seed pearls - and small net Bower head dress, She carried a bouquet of Hollywood roses. Kay Dalrymple of Londonwas brides- maid attired in a floor length gown of romance blue silk sheer with em 'broidered fitted bodice and carried white Olivette carnations. Bruce,. Armstrong attended the groom. Lat- er a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents whex'e a wedd- ing dinner was served to some thirty guests. The dining room was taste- fully decorated in colour schemes of plait and white, the bride's table be- ing• attractive with pink tapers and centred with a three -tiered' wecldiilg ake, serving were Llazel Dilling of Brucefield' and Margaret McGregor of Hensalh Following the wedding dinner the bridal couple left, for a - short motor trip in the 'Toronto 'and Niagara district, For travelling the bride chose a flowered silk jersey 1 frock, natural beige wool shag coat, small flowered ' -rat, beige pigtex. gloves and black suede shoes.'Mr. and Mrs. Hay will reside in Tucker- "g1 ucker smith. Prior to her marriage thepopular bride was honoured with a miscell- aneous shower when 75 neighbors and friends gathered at -her home to .present her with many lovely. Annie Coleman and Janes Hay,, all of Seaforth M • H Shakespeare, ISe was senior elder and b t of the ti astee board of the First United Church, and was an Odd Fellow. REAL ESTATE CHANGES Recent real estate changes re- ported through the Watson & Reid .Agency include: Flt. Lieut. Harold Free has bought two lots on North Nlain and Centre streets, from Mr. C. Aberhart,-with immediate possession. Mr. Charles -Reeves has bought the lot on North Main street formerly occupied by the Massey Harris. Pos- session April 1st. • The new owners intend to erect modern dwellings on both these pro- perties, , . LARGE GOOSE EGG Mrs Isaac Hudson received a large SEAFORTH RED CROSS CAMPAIGN' NOTES While we have reached our quota ,of $5,500, our fighting' objective $7,000 is still' $1,400 off. There has been' a disconcerting drop in com- parative- om-parative• contributions during the past week. The only plausible reason 'would-be a let down due to the great successes of our allied armies, We must emphasize that for Red Cross the path is straight ahead, for with victory comes the 'greatest job ,of all—the binding up of the wounds of a war-torn world, and setting it firmly on the path to permanent peace. This latter task we humans have hitherto always shirked. This time there is no alternative. The terrible destructiveness pot- ential in fifteen or twenty more years of scientific advance (?) hur- ried forward the Yalta conference of our three grdat leaders. So when the resulting Allied Nations Council meets next month at SanFrancisco we must have the Red Cross strong, active already preparing the ground and ready to give such assistance in the "impossible" task as. only an or- ganization of the; experience, size andprovide. - scope of the Red Cross can In; the a great events this district with its " ast-good record must have its full s„ ] are. To that end we make this final appeal. If you feel -that you can add some more to a contribution. already made or if you have not been -canvassed, step into one of the local banks or see one of the coil- 'ectors: Chairman Fin. Com. TWO FAMILIES HONORED AT DOUBLE GATHERING On Wednesday evening a very en- joyable time was spent at the home of Mr. John Elgie, when the many neighbors of 'Mi', and Mrs. James Hay and Mr, and Mrs. John Elgie niet to honor them both on their departure from lite neighborhood. Progressive euchre was enjoyed by All, the win- ners being, ladies first, Mrs, Ernest Ross, consolation, Milton Lavery, gents first, Robert Coleman, consola- tion, jack McKay. A •delicious lunch was served, after which Mr, Hugh McMillan Sr. read the address, and Mr. Charles McKay and Mrs. James Hill presented each with a lovely table lamp. To Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Hay, and Mr, and Mrs. John Elgie and Thelma: Dear Friends: Although we are 8001) to sever our relationship as neighbors we hope for many days to retain our relationship •as friends. We have been associated, as neighbors for many years and have never' found you wanting in any way, in the graces that constitute good neighbors, and we sincerely trust that -although both families are moving front the "Lines we may still call you neighbors and be favouredbyYour visiis at frequent intervals. We realize, indeed that it is almost a calamity that two of our good neighbors are leaving us in such a short time. in one case we know that family traditions will be carried on. The old adage will live for ever, and we will be able to truthfully say, "Like Father, Like Son," and the' name of Flay will be, a welcome one in our homes. To our good friends on' ,the South Side, we sincerely say that We are sorry to lose you too. Both you and your tontines have been a real credit to the community. Mr. and Mrs. Hay we ask you to accept this gift, and Mr. and Mrs. Elgie and Thelma we ask you to accept this gift, and along with thein to assure you all that the whole neighborhood joins in wishing you all a long, happy and prosperous 1180, Your Friends and Neighbors. • MRS. JOHN LOVE • A. highly respected resident pass- ed away on Monday evening, March 26th, in Scott Memorial Hospital, in the person of Mrs. Esther' Anne Love, widow of the 'late John Love. Mrs. Love had been in failing health for some .time and had been serious- ly ill for six days following a stroke She was born in Fullerton township on May 3, 1860, daughter of the late Mr. and 'Mrs.- Arthur. Lehman and had lived in Grey and Tuckeramith townships. She was married to John Love on Mar, 8, 1882 and they lived iii Tuckersmith until retiring to Egmondville, She was a member of Egmondville United Church and was active in the various organize• tions of the 'church. She is survived. by one son, 'James Love, Tucker smith, and two daugihters, Misses Id,a and Eva Love, Sour Oaks double -yolk goose egg on Monday, Gate Toronto, also 38 ' a half-sister•,' brought in by Mrs. E.' Butson - of Mrs. -Edward ' Gar"diner, Calgary, Hibbert. It would make an 'entire mewl for somebody, measuring 934 inches by 111,4 inches around. New Stock of Sheetrock PLASTER BOARD gifts., Hazel "Dining of Brucefield Just Arrived displayed the bride's silver and china, Mary Grace McCully of ' Brucefield; the linens and gifts, and Mrs. i„Broadfoot, 1 on W ssister of the f n f �So l s N. u bride, her trousseau.. There are four grandchildren, Mos. William Dolmage, Hullett; W. Stew- art Love, Windsor; Douglas and Shirley Love, at home; also two great grandchilcli'en, Neil Austin and June Elizabeth Dolmage. Place The-funeral.tool. 11 eeWed- nesday on nesday afternoon from the home of her son, James Love, Rev. A. W. Gardiner officiating, andinterment was 112 Egmondville cemetery. STAFPA Death of Robert Lavery— One of the oldest residents of the Staffa community passed away at his home in Staffs at 4 a.m. on Wed- nesday, March 28th, following a weeks serious illness. Mr. Lavery was born in ;Hibbert 89 years ago and was one of the pioneer residents of the district. His wife was form- erly Miss Janet Patrick; and this. '17fer The PROUDEST NAME iot Both for $ 7 2 A bridal duette to do honor to her hand. Perfectly matched. The"Bouquet"for smart women. De- pendable and fldotnd stylish. O `Rosebud" earrings in sterling silver. Very smart. SAVALIfin • The Pair $6 For that special someone choose this lovely en- semble. FREE INSURANCE, year on January 1st they celebrated their 7Oth wedding anniversary. Besides his wife, one son, Milton. Lavery of Staffa, and one daughter Pearl (Mrs. Wm. Riley). of Blyth, survive. There are ten grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Mr. Lavery spent nearly all his life al Staffa where he farmed until six years ago when he retired to the village. Funeral arrangements have not been completed. Mr. Lavery was a member of Staffa United Church, VARNA Hi11 Reid — A quiet spring wedding was sol- emnized in Varna United Church parsonage on Monday, March 26th, when Ruby Edna, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Reid, of Stan- ley township, became the bride of GordonLyle Hilit second son of Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Hill of Stanley town- ship. The bride wore a street length dress of sky-blue triple sheer with matching hat. Her only ornament' was a golds necklace which' was worn by her grandmother Reid on her 'wedding day, fifty-eight years ago. Misses Anna and Doris Reid, sisters of the bride, - were her attendants. The groom was attended by Mr. Bruce Keys' of Varna. Afterwards the bride and groom left on a short honeymoon, the bride• wearing a brown chesterfield coat with brown accessories, And He bowed His head end•gave up the Ghost. Even nature herself seemed in sympathy with Him in that dread hour. "Mid rending rocks and 'dark- ening skies, The Saviour bowed His head and dies." "Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over the whole land unto the ninth hour." So come Joseph and Nichodemus - and wrap His body in spices and clean linen and lay it away in the new rock -hewn tomb. Roll the great stone to the door. Seal it with the seal of the Emperor and set a watch lest this impostor should deceive others. But death ends all controversy and it had ended the one between. Him and the Jew's very much in their favor and to their satisfaction, Noth- ing more could be of this impostor. 'When Jesus died upon the, cross great disappointment and consterna- 1 hit DUBLIN Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Mathers of Kincardine with Mr, and Mrs. H. Gorman. - - Miss Mary McGrath, Reg. N., of London, spent the week end with her parents, Mr, and Mrs- P. J. Mc- Grath. Miss 11'Iarg•aret ICrauskopf of Stratford spent the week end at her home here. Misses Catherine Wood and Helen Flanagan of Stratford Normal at their respective horses. Miss Teresa Ryan with Mr. and 1 Mrs. Matthew Murray. Miss Cecilia Eckert of Stratford with her parents Mr and Mrs. Eckert, Holy Week services will be held at St. Patrick's Church 011 Thursday at 9.30 am., Friday morning at 10.80 a.m. and 8 o'clock in the af- ternoon and at 8.30 amt. Saturday, ,„,„ l 1111111.11111111.11.11111111111111111111 llllll 10111111111011111111 SUNSHINE AFTER SHADOW nmu"u uunnm 111111 nu m nr nm n„u,,,ro We 'r'ejoice in the sunshine of these delightful spring days after the shadow of winter. During this Holy Week ear atten- tion -has again been directed to the shadows that settled clown upon 3e - sus ancl His followers it that memor- able week. Again and again Jesus had said: ",The Son of Matt must go up to Jerusalem and be killed and the third clay rise again."' But they nnclerstood not that saying wird they said to Him: "This shall not be unto thee,. Lord." However, Ile steadfastly set his face to"go to Jerusalem. As He drew near the storm began' to appear in the determination of the Jews to kill Him. He himself felt the storm break- ing upon Hini as He said "Now is my soul troubled, and what shall T Say? Father save me from this hour; but for this cause came I unto this hour" - - In Gethsemane the shadows deep- en as He takes -up into His holy soul the sin of the , race—a darkness blacker than the ' midnight. Deeper still grow the shadows as He endures the mockery, insult and ignominy, of pilate's judgment ball and of the snob on the was to the cross. It would seem the darkest hour of all He experienced as we hear 'Elim cry the oft heard expression from Truman hearts, "My God, My God, why?" 01011 1011 upon Hls folovals '1 e hopes in Him were utterly shattered. The churchdied with Him. There was not a deader thing in all Jerus- alem than what was the church of the time What remained for them to do but to . return to their former voca- tion. ocation. Peter said: "I go a fishing." "I also go with thee," said others. And could anything be more pathetic than disappointment to the two walking to Emmaus: "We trusted that it had been He which 'should have redeem- , edeem, ed Israel." But very early in 'the morning of the first day of the week, at the rising of the sun, devout women found the sepulchre empty. Little wonder that when Mary knew He was alive she ran with haste to tell His disciples. Peter and John ran to the sepulchre. The Emmaus follow- ers hurried back to Jerusalem to tell the news Ile is alive. For the space of forty days He appeared among them dispelling shadows and bring- ing the sunshine of a new day. "Now is Christ risen from the dead," And we can sing "There is sunshine inmy soul today, Most glorious and bright." A great mystery, but not incred- ible. All life is a mystery. The little brown bulbs that lay clorrnant in the earth have burst forth into newness of life. There was in them the prin- ciple of life. So the tomb could not be holden of Him, because there was in Him the principle of divine life. When He arose fionm the death the church too ,arose to'1 ewn505 of life. And the Christian church today is the sup- reme evidence that we have not a dead Christ but a- living Saviour.. We hear His voice calling down the ages: "I am He that liveth and was dead and behold I am alive for ever- more." Rejoicing then in the sunshine of this glad new day on this happy. Easter Sunday conte and worship and sing His praise. "Rejoice the Lord is King, Your Lord and Eine: adore, Mortals give thanks and sing, And triumph ever more."" KIPPEN On Sunday first the chnreh service will include special Easter music., and the sermon subjectwillbe "The Re- surrection," the last in the series 00 The Way of the Master, - 1 Mrs. Gordon Love, who was in Clinton hospital because of e broken hip; was sufficiently improved to be removed to her home on Saturday. Charlie Alexander, who has been in indifferent' health for some, time, was reproved to Victoria Hospital last week and last report is.to the effect• that he underwent an operation on Tuesday of theS week but is still in - serious COrrdiltoti,. Mervyn -Hodger•t is onjoy.ing ;a month's leave at the home of Mr, and.. Mrs. Warren Schilbe, _