HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1945-04-12, Page 1JOY OF LIFE
The sun is ent•eeuing in. glory and might,
'Mid billow
deep blue sky and the clouds so ht, il'he e .
The Ubr,ig is -tossing its foam on high,
And the summer breezes go lightly by ;
The . ant, the water, dance,' glitter, and
urplay-,
And why should not I: be as merry as they? _ HURON COUNTY'S
The. Linnet. is' singing the wilt wood `
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LEADING, NEWSPAPER
Tho fawn's bounding footsteps skim over
the dew,
The butterfly Slits round- the blossoming
tree,
And the cowslip and blue -bell are bent by
the bee;
All the creatures that dwell in the forest
are gay,
And why should not I be as merry as they?
---Mary R. Mitford,
WHOLE SERIES,VOL. 68, No, 15
SEAFORTH;, ONTARiO, THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 1945
Phone 84
31 a year
LOAN CAMPAIGN SEAFORTH GAME AND FISH
OPENS APRIL 23RD ASSOCIATION MEETS
Canada's Eighth Victory Loan
Campaign will officially open on
Monday, April 28rd with an object-
ive of $1,350,000,000.' This is the
largestobjective ever to be offered
to the people of Canada. In arriving
at this figure, Mr. Ilsley stated that
our expenditures for the first five
months of 1945 will be greater than
for the first six months in 1944.
The ,Slogan for the Eighth Vict-
ory Loan will be—"Invest; In The
Best".
The Reverend W. A. Beecroft,
County Chairman, has expressed his
gratification at the manner in which
the Committees are accepting their
responsibilities for the forthcoming'
Loan. In practically all communities
the organization is nearly complete.
FIRE -SIDE SERVICE AND
ANNUAL AT-HOME
This should be school week in the
minds of the people, of Seaforth and
district. On Friday, April 13th the
Students'. Council of the High School
is holding its annual at-home and on
Sunday, evening the Glee Club of the:
school is holding a fireside service.'
Friday, April 13 will be a time for
merry -making at the Seaforth High
School. Dancing will be in the beau-
tifully decorated gymnasium and the
music will be provided by Clif Ger.
don's Orchestra from 9.30 to 1.30. I
The second event of the week is
the fireside service on Sunday, April ,
15 at 8.30 p.ni. The Glee Club under
the capable leadership of Miss Turn-
bull and Miss Savauge as accompan-
ist will present the program. This
service is in the form of a story of
pioneer life with many suitable mus-
ical numbers as the background. Ev-
eryone is cordially invited to attend
this service and a silver collection
will be taken for the Red Cross.
*°blue coal`t
.THE SOLID FUEL FOR 5OLM COMFORT
E. L. BOX
PHONE 43
Northside United Church
Rev. H. V. Workman, Minister.
10 a.m. Sunday School
11 a,m. The Woman's Association.
Service, Subject, "Tire Woman and
the Church."
7 p.m. "The Increase of Life's
Fruitfulness."
Thursday 7.45 p.m. Prayer service.
Welcome to these services.
First Presbyterian Church
11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Public Worship.
The Minister will preach
Thursday evening at 8, the Midweek
service.
Anglican
Sunday, April 15th,
St. Thomas', Seaforth: -
10 a.m,, Sunday School,
11 a.m., Morning Prayer and ser-
inon.. Second in, series on the church.
7 p.m., Evening Prayer. "Appear-
ances of the Risen Christ"
St. Mary's, Dublin. 2.30, Sunday
School. 3, Church service with ser-
mon:
ermon: "Appearances' of the Risen
Christ."
Rector, Rev. 0. F. L. Gilbert, B.A.
Egmondvllls United Church
Rev. A. W. Gardiner, B.A.,B:D.
10 a.m., Sunday School.
11 a.m. "Peace and Hope,"
7 p.m. "Equality of Opportunity for
All Men."
THANK - OFFERING MEETING
A joint meeting of the W.M.S.
and Mae Lane Auxiliary of North-
side United Church, was held on
Monday evening, April 9th, The
opening hymn "Take Time to be
Holy" was, sung and prayers were
offered, by Mrs. Grace Hoggarth
and Mrs. Lorne Dale, followed by
the National An them. Mrs. Roy
• Lawson and Mrs. Bechely, Presi-
dents of the two societies had
charge. "Crown Him with many
Crowns"' was sung " and a poem
"Folk Lore of the Flowers" was
read by Mrs. Ross savauge. Mrs. R. +
Lawson then led in prayer. The
Scripture, Matt. 28 was taken by
Miss Fennell. A piano solo "Melody
in F", was given by Ernest Clarke
and was much enjoyed. Mrs. .Work-
man then welcomed Mrs. ,Carroll of
Mitchell, the guest speaker, who
chose as her topic "The Way the
Master Went" under the following
headings: Love, Service and Seen -1
fice. Mrs. Carroll gave a splendid
address and left, her audience with
the following message, "Let us give
of our best and let us have an
understanding heart. A vote of
thanks by Mrs. Hay was extended
to Mrs. Caroll and all those who so
willingly gave of their talents to
make the evening a success, A Solo
"O Lord Be Merciful to me" was
well rendered by Mrs, Fox, accom-
panied on the piano by Mrs. James
Stewart and was much appreciated.
The closing hymn "Day is Dying in
the West" was sung and Rev. Mr.
Workman closed the meeting with
prayer.
A. well attended meeting greeted
President W. Ament in the chair at
the annual meeting of the Game and
Fish ,Association • on Friday evening
at the town hall. Mr. Ament to a few
well chosen words after calling the
meeting to order at 8.30, pointed out
that the Club since its inception just.
one year ago, had done really good
work, a full report of which would be
given by the secretary. Secretary C.
P. Sills after' first reading his treas-
urer's report, which showed a fair bal-
ance to the good, then took up the
work done, under the thea headings
of Fish, Ganie- and Reforestation. Mr.
Sills pointed but that the first object
of the Association was the propaga-
tion and protection of wild lire in
Huron County. It did not mean neces-
sarily that members' would receive
immediate -benefits, but rather we
were building for ,the future so that
our younger generation would enjoy
the wild life just aa then' fathers did
when they were children. Some eight
thousand fingerlings, brown and
speckled trout, had been placed in'
five different streams. Where these
streams had been of the "fishedout"I
variety, then the Club had asked that
these be "closed" for at least two.
years to have a chance of a come-
back. This year 12,000 had been ap-
plied for and no doubt will .be'plant-
ed in due course. In the matter of
game birds, Mr. Sills expressed on be-
half of the Club, his appreciation and
thanks to the Regier Bros. and Mr.
Tony Phillips in the providing of
some 300 pheasant eggs for propaga-
tion purposes, These were nearly all
given to children of the various
schools of the district through their
school teachers and for a first try we
have had good results. This year the
Club will ask the school teachers to
apply, not only for pheasant eggs but
also for wild duck eggs. Settings will
be given free to all school children
desiring same. This is a new experi-
ment in wild life propagation. Regard-
Ing Reforestation, the secretary said
otu' hope lay in educating the child-
ren in not only its advantages, but
also its necessity in Huron County,'
and every effort will be made to help
this education.
Chairman of Fish Committee, Scott
Hawthorne, then outlined the work
done by his committee, a really good
job for the first year, Tony Phillips,
chairman of the Gaine Committee,
had also a short report on his work.
To round out a very pleasant evening,
the secretary had secured through the
Ontario Federation of Anglers and
Hunter's, reels of film on fishing and
hunting, which Mr, J, M. Scott kindly
consented to operate and for which
he received a hearty vote of thanks.
Officers for 1945 Were all re-
elected: Pres, Wm. Arent; vice
pros., W. J. Duncan; secty.-treas., C.
P. Sills; chairman fish committee,
Scott Hawthorne; chairman of game
committee, Tony- Phillips; chairman
extension committee, Amos Corby.
EARLY SWIMMING •
AT LIONS POOL
Something like this was bound to
happen, with so many early spring
records being made this year. On
Monday afternoon, April 9th, Mr.!
Marcel Coallier, employee of the Ex--
cellence Flour Mills, opened the
swimming season at the Lions swine
ming pool, with a fifteen minute
swim. Mia Coallier is a former life
guard at a Montreal beach, It is also
reported that some local boys had a
dip in Silver Creek last month,
TRAINING SCHOOL HELD
FOR SPRING PROJECT
The training school for the spring
lu'oject, "The Cereal Shell,° was held
at Clinton on April 3rd and at Wing -
ham on April 4th. Those who attend-
ed as local leaders were: Margaret
Nesbit, Blyth; assistants, Marjorie
McVittie and Mary Phelan. Clinton
leader, Margaret Lobb; assistant,
Maryanne Merrill, Bluevale leader,
Mrs. Charles Mothers; assistant, Mrs.
Carl Johnston. Seaforth leader, Mrs.
Edith Pudner, Any girl, 12 years or
over, wishing to take the project, is
asked to get in touch with Mrs.
Pudner.
MINISTERIAL MEETING
The Seaforth and District Minis-
terial meeting was held in the home
of Dr. and Mrs. J, E. Hogg, on Mon-
day, April 7th, 2. p.m. Those
present: Mrs, Laine, Mr. and Mrs.
H. V. Workman, Mr. and°Mrs. A. W.
,Gardiner, Mr. W. J. Patton, Mr. R.
J. Hazelwood, Mr. C. F. L'Gilbert,.
Dr. and Mrs. J. E. Hogg, and Cap-
tain A. Sims. The next meeting to
be held on Monday, May 7th, 2.00
pan.in the St. Thomas parish hall.
Paper to ".be given by Mr. R. G.
Hazelwood. The association dis-
cussed advantages as to project :of
,Community Hall and expressed ap-
preciation as to the advisability of
such if suitably supervised. Discus-
sion also followed the paper entitled
"Study in Soul Winning" given by
Capt. Sims. During the meeting Rev.
Patton and Rev. Gardiner led in
prayer. Thanks were expressed by:
the ministers and their wives to Dr.
and Mrs, Hogg.
RED CROSS NOTES
Due to a generous donation of
$200.00 we find Seaforth and com-
munity have exceeded their fight-
ing 'objective of• $7000. Their quota
was $5,500. The total amount re-
ceived was $7008;46. •-
TOWN COUNCIL MET
ON MONDAY
The regular meeting of the town
council was held in the council Cham-
bers on Monday evening. All mem-
bers present, Mayor John 3, Clui'f'pre-
siding. Minutes of last meeting read
and confirmed.. A letter from the
Ministerial Association was read and
the Clerk instructed to Inform then
that the Mayor and a representation
of the council would be present at the
service on V day.
Petitions from ratepayers on High
street received. A report regarding
the Public School was given by Reeve
J. F, Daly as chairman of the street
committee, and also areport on the
streets.
A motion by Councillors Reid and
Sills concerning V -day was passed,
that ihimediately victory is announced
a public holiday be declared by the
Mayor, to become effective within one
hour following official notice. If of-
ficial notice is received at 12 o'clock
noon or later, the next day also to be
a public holiday. In discussion, the
opinion was expressed that V -clay
might be proclaimed by the Allied
commander, rather than by sudden
collapse or surrender of the enemy,
and there might be considerable
fighting and mopping -up even after
V -day.
The auditors' report for 1944 was
received by council.
The accounts and salaries were
passed: D. H. Wilson, $80.11; R,
Shinoh, $32.50; J. A. Wilson, pension,
$20; J. Currie, $90; J. -Cummings: $90;
Thos. Storey, $70. Grand & Toy, Ltd.,
$1,15; _Bell Telephone Co., $4.06;
Municipal. World Ltd., $9; Robt. Bell
Engine & Thresher Co. Ltd., $2,31;
Ross J. Sproat .50; Canadian National
Railways, $16.29; County of Huron
(Health Dept.) $74; Brock, Davis &
Dunn, auditing 'fees, $250; Public
Utility Comm., (Elect, Dept,) mdse„
$1.59; Geo, A. Sills & Sens, $51.09; I
Win, Montgomery, $30; D. H. Wilson,
re ration board, $45.
HAMILTON BOY HOME.
ON LEAVE
The following from the Hamilton
Spectator refers to a son of Mr. Wan.
Pinkney, formerly of Seaforth:
A real war veteran with close to
five years and: seven months of ser-
vice to his credit at the age of 22
years—that is Pte. John P. Pinlsney,
numbered among the Hamiltonians I
reaching home on rotation leave.
Only 16 years of age when lie en-
listed with the No. 5 Field Ambul-
ance early in September, 1939, Pte.
Pinkney served continuously with
his unit during the long training per-
iod in Britain, was with it for the
Sicilian landing and later during the
1st Canadian Division advance as
part of the British 8th Army north-
ward on the Italian mainland.
Latterly as an ambulance atten-
dant, Pte. Pinkney, whose father
William Pinkney, is a pensioner
from World War I, in which he serv-
ed with the 1st Canadian Battalion,
experienced many exciting 'incidents.
His ambulance was required to op-
erate between advanced first-aid
posts and the unit's dressing station
with casualties relayed from front
line areas by jeeps. Frequently un-
der shell and mortar fire, he never
was injured. Army life certainly has
agreed with hint. To -day, exuding
the pleasure that is that of all men
getting home after such a lengthy
absence, he is robust and sound in
all respects.
CANADIAN LEGION HOLDS
EUCHRE AND DANCE
Prize winners at Seaforth branch i
of Canadian Legion in the armories
on Tuesday evening: Ladies, games,
Mrs, James Barry; lone hands, Miss
Alice McIver; gents, games, Mr. B. +
Hildebrand; lone hands, Frank
, Grieve; door prize, Mrs. George
Reeves; consolation, ladies, Mrs. Da-
vid McLean; gents, David McLean. I
I The committeein charge wish to
thank the ladies who kindly assisted
in the booth.
•
WILLIAM ROLPH
Following a heart attack, Mr.
William Rolph passed, away Monday,
April 9th, at the home of his sister,
Mrs. J. P. Bell, John street, where
he, had made his home for the past
four years. Mr. Rolph was a native
of Logan Township where he spent
most of his life un coming to Sea -
forth. He was unmarried and had
been identified with the United
Church at Mitchell. Two brothers,
Mr. Joseph Rolph, Mitchell, and. Mr.
James Rolph, Hornell, N.Y., and one
sister, Mrs. J. P. Bell, of Seaforth,'
survive. The funeral was held on
Wednesday from the home of his
sister to. Woodland- cemetery, Mit-
GIRLS' BRANCH W.A.
The regular meeting of the Girls'
Branch of"the W.A. was held in the
parish hall of St. Thomas' Church
on April 10, with six members ans-
wering roll call. Marion•McGavin,
president, presided and Audrey Mc -
Gavin, secretary,' read the minutes
of the last meeting, The girl's pray-
er was followed by prayers'. for
peace and the reading of the scrip-
ture. Business then followed after
which the nursing course was held.
The meeting closed with, the bene-
diction by Mrs. Shaw,
ANNUAL MEETING OF
WOMEN'S INSTITUTE
Mrs. Harry Chesney was hostess
for the Seaforth W.I. on Tuesday,
April 1'0111, The meeting opened with
the president, Mrs, Wilfred Coleman,
in the chair. After the opening ode
followed by the Lord's prayer in uni-
son, the minutes of the last .meeting
were read by Mrs, Raymond Nott. The
roll call was responded to by each
member paying her Membership fee.
The treasurer then gave her report.
The report of the Red Cross work
from April 1944 to April 1945 was as
follows: 296 articles of sewing, also
12 quilts were made, Mrs. Goudie gave
the report on the meeting re the
community hall. The conveners of
the standing committees presented
their reports.
Mrs, Gordon nipple read the slate
of officers for the ensuing year, as
follows: Hon, President, Mrs. Wilfred
Coleman; President, Mrs: Paul Doig:;
Ist Vice Pres., Mrs, E. 13. Goudie; 2nd
Vice Pres„ Mrs. J. Hillebrecht; Sec.-
Treas.,
ec.Treas., Mrs. Raymond Nott; Pianist,
Mrs. Leslie McClure; assistant, Mrs.
Alex. Pepper; District Director, Mrs.
Hugh Chesney; Red Cross commit-
mittee, Mrs. Edith Pudner, Mrs^ Cecil
Oke; jam conveners, 'Thelma Elgie,
Mrs. "Wilfred Coleman, Mrs.. Alex.
Boyce; program convener, Mrs. J. F.
Scott; card convener, Mrs. Victor
Lee; press secretary, Mrs. Harry
Chesney; auditor, Mrs. Wilfred Cele -
man; standing committees: Agricult-
ure and Canadian Industry, Nlrs. Dale
Nixon; Citizenship, Mrs. A. Crozier;
Historical Research, Mrs. Leonard
Strong; Hoare Economics, Mrs. Cecil
Oke; Health, Grace Wallace; Social
Welfare, Mrs. James Brown; ' Com-
munity Activities, Mrs. Eldon Kerr;
Publicity, Mrs. J. Hillebrecht; War
Work, Mrs, Alex. Boyce; Christmas
meeting, Mrs. Gordon Papple; Social
meeting, Mrs. Robt, Scott,.
The new president, Mrs. Paul Doig,
then took over the meeting. Mrs. Nott
read last year's annual report.
Mrs. Doig read a letter which Mrs.
Edith Pudner had received from Miss
Mary A. Clark, congratulating Edith
on her efficiency on the project work.
Mrs. Leslie McClure was appointed
delegate to attend the district annual.
.Mrs, Edith Pudner moved a vote of
thanks to the, hostess and the nmeet
Ing closed with the national anthem.
Lturch was served' by the hostess and
the hunch committee,
KIPPEN
The Easter meeting of St. And-
rews Church' W.M.S. was held at
the home of Mrs, Herb Jones on
Wednesday afternoon with the larg-
est attendance so 'far this year. The
theme was "No man liveth unto
himself". Mrs, J. Henderson pre-
sided, Mrs. Harld Jones was pianist,
Mrs. Robert McBride offered pray-
er and Mrs. J. Cochrane read the
scripture portion from Luke 2. Mrs.
Homey and Mrs. Alexander assisted
the president in carrying out the
stories of three Canadian mission-
aries. Mrs. N. Long sang the "Old
Rugged Cross". The topic taken from
the study book entitled "Today and
Tomorrow" was given by Mrs.
Mellis, After the closing hymn and
the benediction, lunch was served
by circle one.
Mrs. William Doig went to St,
Joseph Hospital, London, for a few
days, on Tuesday of this week. Janet
is the guest of Mr, and -Mrs. N.
Long.
Ernest Chipchase was seen on
Thursday last with a broad satire,
speeding to Seaforth to meet his
son. Mother and son are reported
doing well.
The church service broadcast
from Wingham last Sunday was
heard in the Kippen Church very
clearly. The congregation was able
without difficulty to join in the
hymns and responses, and enjoyed
Dr. Arnup's address.
On Sunday first the service will
be conducted by the minister. His
subject will be "The Neglect of the
Busy Man".
A delightful evening was spent in
the schoolroom of St. Paul's Angli-
can church, Friday evening, April 6,
when the congregation gathered to
honor Pte, and Mrs. Frank Forrest,
a recent bridal couple. Mrs. Forrest,
their church organist. The, evening
wasspent in contests and games ar-
ranged by Mrs. R. H. Middleton, Mrs
T', Lavender, Mrs. W. 0. Goodwin,
Miss Emma Johnson. The guests of
honor were presented with a hand-
some floor lamp. Rev. A. M. Hunt,
rector of the church, gave the ad-
dress and the presentation was made
by Mrs. T. Lavender. Both made fit-
ting replies. Refreshments were
served. Following is the address:
"Dear Ethel, --Jt becomes my pleas-
ant duty on behalf of your friends
assembled Were tonight, to remind
you that we are not forgetful of the i
fact that you Have begun ' a happy
wedded life. For a number of years
it has been our privilege to know
you. You have been a valued and
faithful member of St, Paul's
Church, Certainly we have each one
of us fully appreciated what you
have done for us. We have gathered
here tonight to spend a social hour
together and to wish you and your'
husband a, very happy wedded life,
We are glad you are remaining in
our midst, and we wish you to. ac-
cept this gift as a small token of ap-
preciation of what you have meant
to St. Paul's. May God's blessing be •
with you throng life's loiirlteyy'
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Both for �' 72
A bridal duette to
do honor to her
hand. Perfectly
matched.
The "Bouquet' •for
smart women. De-
pendable and
igaotnaa stylish.
8O ° ' "Rosebud"
earrings in sterling
silver. Very smart.
SAVAU6E'S
The Pair $60
For that special
someone choose
this lovely en-
semble.
FREE INSURANCE
RECEIVES PRAISE FOR
JR. HOMEMAKER WORK
"Dear Mrs. Pudner,—Miss Flora
Durnin has just sent me a very int-
eresting ten year summary of Junior
Homemaking Club work in the coun-
ties of Lambton, Huron, Bruce and
Grey. I was very much interested in
the complete report but especially
in the work which you have accomp-
lished with your club. I notice that
you are one of the ten leaders who
have the largest number of comple-
tions, that is 56. Hence I should like
to take this opportunity to eongratu-'
late you upon the excellent success
hich you have had with your clubs
w
and to tell you how much the De-
partment appreciates your consistent
and insphing leadership. I am sure
that I need not tell you how valuable
this work is. Your record shows that
You appreciate it to the full. Please
accept my sincere congratulations
and good wishes for future clubs.
Very sincerely yours, Mary A.
Clarice, Superintendent."
The following letter has been re-
ceived by Mrs. Edith Pudner from
the Women's Institute Branch, Ont-
ario Department of Agriculture:
JAS. BALLANTYNE NAMED
BY S. HURON LIBERALS
The South Huron Liberal nomin-
ating convention held in the town
hall at Hensall on Wednesday
named Janes Ballantyne of Usborne
as candidate to contest the riding in
the coming provincial election, after
all other nominees had withdrawn in
his favor.
Also nominated were Benson
Tuckey of Exeter, who was unsuc-
cessful in the 1943 election; Wm,
Sutherland, Goderich barrister; W.
L. Whyte, Hullett; Gordon Mc -
Gavin, McKillop; Cecil Attridge,
Goderich, and Albert Kalbfleisch, of
Zurich, who also acted as chairman
Special speakers were Farquhar
Oliver, M.P.P.,; Dr. Shaw and Frank
.Fingland, K.C., of Clinton, and Hugh
Hill of Goderich,
Mr. Ballantyne sat as member for
the riding for two terms, retiring
in 1943.
of the meeting.
1 - J. F. ROSS RETIRES
Mr. 3, F. Ross, former principal of
Seaforth Collegiate Institute, who has
been principal at Guelph for the past
; 22 years, has resigned and will retire
from teaching. It is understood he
may become judge of the new -juven-
ile court in that city.
HESKY COMPANY PLANS I
. SPINNING PLANT
The first flax tow spinning plant
in Canada is soon to be erected by
the Hesky Flax Products Limited of
Toronto which has branches at Sea -
forth, Mitchell and Tavistock. Ac-
cording to word received by the
Seaforth branch, the export permit
for flax tow spinning machinery
from England has been received at
Toronto, and the machinery is now
'under construction to be shipped to
Canada within the next six months.
The plant will be equipped with
the most up-to-date machinery, but
definite plans about the exact loca-
tion have not as yet been made.
Probably the plant will be in con-
nection with the existing seutching
mills.
DIES AT MOOSEJAW
The death occurred at Moosejaw,
Sask„ on Easter Sunday, April 1st, of
Mr. Alex Broadfoot, Mr, Broadfoof,.
was a native of Seaforth and went to
Moosejaw forty years ago, where he
went into. the furniture and undertak-
;Ing business with his brother, the late
Charles Broadfoot. In recent years he,
had retired from the furniture part
of the business. He is survived by his
wife, formerly' Miss C. Davidson of
Seaforth, and one daughter, Mrs.I
Shoecraft, of Moosejaw; also three,
brothers, Fred, of Seattle, Wash., Ar-
thur, of Moosejaw, and James L.'
Broadfoot, of Alexandria, Virginia. AI
largely attended funeral service was
,held in First St. Andrew's United'
Chu'clt, Moosejaw, on April 3rd, and 1
the remains were placed in a vault,
a,wa.itiug interment in Maitland Bank
Cemetery, Seaforth, next month, #
DUBLIN
•
Mrs. Hubert O'Reilly and Marjor-
ie Ann returned home after spend-
ing the past two weeks in Toronto.
Misses Marie and Geraldine Dillon.
spent Easter holidays at.. the Home of
their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis
Dillon. -
MYs. Mary O'Rourke of Detroit is
visiting relatives here,
Miss Mary McGrath, Reg. N. of
London, spent the weekend with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs, P. J. McGath,
Mrs. Frank Osborne, of St. Thom-
as and Miss Marion Meagher, of.
London, with their parents, Mr, and
Mrs. John Meagher,
Miss Cecilia Eckert of 'Stratford,
at her home here, •
Cpl. Joseph Krauskopf, of. Camp
Bottdpn,, with: his lather, Mr. Leo
B/0/FIELD
The #own hall, Friday evening,.
was in gala mood to welcome Bord-
en Clark and Joe Wild, two local
boys, who returned recently from
active service overseas. The Citizens
Committee representing the various
organizations of the village and ad-
jacent townships arranged the even-
ing. Euchre, sing -song and dancing
was enjoyed by the large assembly
gathered to honor the occasion. A
presentation of gold rings to these
returned soldiers, Borden Clark and
Joe Wild. Brief speeches and a much
enjoyed lunch brought this first re-
ception to local returned heroes to
a happy conclusion.
Mr. and Mrs, Day of Detroit have
been enjoying• a brief stay at their
cottage and expect to return later
for the summer months,
Mrs. Oliver W. Rhynas, presi-
dent of the Women's Hospital Aids
Association, is in Toronto, at the
Royal York Hotel, attending .a Di-
rectors meeting of the Ontario Hos-
pital Association. Mrs Rhynas is 1st
Vice President of this association,
Mrs. Win. Ferguson accompanied
Mrs, Rhynas and will spend a few
days in the City.
FAO Gordon Galbraith, of the
R.C.A.F. was in the village this
week end.
An unusually large crowd at-
tended the masquerade dance held
Wednesday evening under the aus-
pices of the Agricultural ,Society.
The refreshment booth under the
convenorship of the financial com-
mittee of Red Cross, realized, a sat-
isfactory sum to assist in carrying
on the work.
Many cottagers were in the vil-
lage during the week looking over
the gardens and making ready for
Spring openings—everything points
to a very active season,
TUCKERSMITH
A. pleasant evening was spent at
No. 4 school, Tuckersmith, on Fri-
day, April 6th, when friends and
neighbors to the number of ninety
gathered to welcome F/o Prank
Garrett, R.C.A,F. home from over-
seas. F/0. Garrett enlisted in 1942,
going overseas in .September, 1943,
and was awarded the D.F.C, this
spring. A ,pleasing feature of the
evening was the presentation of a
bill fold and a utility case to Frank
and flowers, to Mrs. Garrett. After
lunch was :served,, the balance ;,ef the k