HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1945-04-19, Page 1THE GOOD, GREAT MAN
How seldom; friend, a good, great man
inherits
Honour and wool tit, with all his worth
and "anis 1
St seems a story From the world of spirits.
'When any man ,obt otos that which lie
merits,
Or any merits that which he obtains.
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HURON COUNTY'S L E ADI N G NEWSPAPER
Flash hr riot always .treasures, always
friends,
The gre tt, n ,otl man ', Three. -treasures; love,
turd light,..
And calm 1[iought , equable as infant's
breath
And three feat friends, more sure than day
or night;
Himnelt, his Maker, and the anger Death.
Coleridge,
WHOLE SERIES, . VOL. 68, No. 16
MAKE N -EW PLANS
FOR V -DAY OBSERVANCE
A meeting was held in the town
hall on Wednesday afternoon, at-
tended by representatives of various
organizations in Seaforth, McKillop
and Tuckersniith, when plans were
made for the Victory Day celebra-
tions.
It was decided to withdraw the
proclamation of Seaforth council last
week, and a new one will be issued
jointly by Seaforth, Tuekersmith and
McKillop.
It is now recommended that the
celebration_. will be on the following
basis:
Allhomes and places of business to
be decorated on V -Day.
Two hours after notice given, there
may -be church services lasting one
hour.
Stores will -be open for two hours
after church services.
Community service, suggested at
2.30 p.m., the day following, at the
Lions Park. Parade to assemble at
1.30 at town hall.
The program on the stage to be
arranged by the Legion, music under
direction of Miss Turnbull and Mr.
Close.
A sports program to follow under
direction of local Athletic Association
and decorations by Chamber of Com-
merce.
In the evening, it was suggested
that the Lions Club sponsor a street
dance; and a band concert at Victoria
Park.
A committee will meet next Tues-
day evening in Seaforth at 8 o'clock
to appoint a three-man committee
to co-ordinate all plans for V -Day.
This will include Mayor Cluff, Reeve
Daly, Councillors Keating and Sills,
Reeve Dorrance, McKillop; Reeve
Nicholson, Tuckersmitb, and Presid-
ents of Legion, Chamber of Com-
merce, Athletic Assn., Lions Club,
Ministerial Assn., Women's Institute,
Red Cross, and Mr. W. J. Dale, from
East Hunett.
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5ifl.ID FUEL FOR SOLID COMFORT
E. L. BOX
PHONE 43
Northside United Church
Rev. I -h V, Workman, Minister.
10 a.m. Sunday School.
11 a.m., "The Fulfillment of the
True Life -Purpose."
7 p.m., "Greater Works Through
Divine Assistance."
Thursday 7.45 p.m., .prayer service
Welcome to these services.
Egmondville' United Church
Rev. A. W. Gardiner, B.A.,B.D.
10 a:m., Sunday School.
11 a.m,, Rev. J. E. Hogg, B.A.,
D.D.
7 p.m., "In the Master's Service."
First Presbyterian Church
Rev. Richard Williams, Minister.
10 a.m, Sunday School will meet.
11 a.m. Public worship. "The
Church,,what it is and what it is not."
7 p.m. Public worship. "God's New
Order."
Anglican
April 22nd. St. Thomas', Seaforth
10 a.m.,. Sunday School.
11 a.m., Morning Prayer, "The
English Reformation."
2 p;m.,' Girls' Bible Class,
7 p.m., Evening Prayer, "St.
George of England."
St. Mary's, Dublin: 2.30 Sunday
School. 3, Church - service, "St.
George of England.
Rector, Rev. C. F. L. Gilbert, B.A.
ANNOUNCEMENT
Mr, and Mips. Harry Norris of Cro-
marty wish to announce the engage-
ment of their daughter Lila Audrey,
to Mr. Orville George Storey, son of
Mr, and Mrs, Jt'H. Storey of Seaforth,
the wedding to take place the end of
April.
ENGAGEMENT
Mr. and Mrs, Joseph McQuaid
wish to announce the engagement of
their daughter, Mary 'Loretto, to
"David Luzon, son of Mr. and Mrs,
Oswald Luzon, Sudbury, the marr-
iage to take place early in May.
AT HOME
Mrs. F. S. Sills will be at home to
her friends on' Friday afternoon from
3 to 6.30.
SEAT+ ORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 1945
ST. THOMAS W. A. HOLD
THANKSGiVING MEETING
The thanksgiving and evening
meeting of the St. Thomas W. A. was
'held at the home of Miss Holmes on
April 17th, with 17 members and one
visitor present. Mrs. Gilbert, the pre-
sident, opened the meeting with a
prayer of thanksgiving, the memb
er'S prayer. and -Lord's prayer in uni-
son. She then welcomed' Mrs. Van
Ilgmond, who later in the evening
gave a most interesting account of
the organization of the St. Thomas
branch of the W.A. on November 4th,
1889, at the rectory, by Bishop and
Mrs. Balwin. Twelve women of the
parish were present and became the
charter members, Mrs. Megabey ac-
cepted the office of first president,
Miss Jessie Punchard that of secret-
ary, and Mrs, Bethune that of treas-
urer. The other members 'were Mrs,
Ellen Holmested, Mrs. F. G. Neelin,
Mrs, T. 0. Kemp, Mrs. Punchard, Mrs.
John Fowler, Mrs. W. D. VanEgmond,
Mrs. Colbert, Mrs. Lipton, Miss
Adams and Miss Jessie Case. The
Scripture lesson was omitted. In its
place Mrs. Gilbert gave a most intinter.esting talk on the theme for April,
thanksgiving, referring to several in-
stances in the Bible,, where those
benefited were either thankful or not.
Then as this year we are celebrating
the diamond jubilee of the Dominion
W. A. and as April 21st is to be ob-
served as founders day in memory of
Mrs. Roberta Tilton, Mrs. Gilbert
told us much of interest relating to
our founder and other devoted women
who contributed much to its success
in those early days. As the dominion
meeting in Saskatoon was a closed
meeting, Mrs. Gilbert had no report,
but gave us a few items of interest
and something of the plans for the
jubilee annual to be held this autumn
3n Toronto. The offertory and also
thank offering was received and dedi-
cated. The meeting closed with the
general thanksgiving in unison and
the benediction. A social hour with
refreshments brought to 'a close a
most interesting and enjoyable meet-
ing.
PROPERTY CHANGE
The house of Mrs. Dorothy I. Mill-
iken, Sperling street, has been sold
to J. G. Wallace of London.
PTE. G. ,REGELE'WOUNDED
Mrs. Regele received word last
week from Ottawa that her husband
Pte. Gordon Regele, had suffered a
compound fracture of the upper
right arm while in, action in Western
Europe,
WOMAN'S ASSOCIATION
The first meeting of the General
Woman's Association of Northside
United Church, was held Monday
evening. In spite of the weather a
good representation of ladies was
present. Rev.'Mr. Workman install-
ed the new officers. The .worship
period was led by Mrs. Workman,
who explained the scripture lesson
read by Mrs. Finlayson. Prayer by
Mrs. Westcott followed. The new
president, Miss Rend. Fennell, led the
'business discussions arising out of
the various secretaries' reports. An
instrumental duet by Mrs. James
Stewart and Miss W. Savauge was
much appreciated as was the solo by
Miss Patricia Bechely. After a psy-
chology quizz the meeting was -clos-
ed by Mr. Workman. A delicious
lunch was served by the social com-
mittee. -
PROJECTION MACHINE
The film projection machine op-
erated by Huron County Federation
of Agriculture and serviced by, Na-
tional Film Board of Canada, is
available to any organization within
the County. Showings may be ar-
ranged by contacting Mr. Harvey
Johnston,.,R.R. #2, Blyth, who oper-
ates the machine or W. V. Roy, Sec-
retary, County Federation, Londes-
boro.
WINTHROP
Miss Ruth McClure spent the
week end at the home of her grand-
parents, Mr. and Mrs. John McClure.'
Pte. Dorothy Irene Simpson,
CWAC., of Silverton, Man., who is,
taking her basic training at Kitchen-
er, spent the week end with her
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John
McClure and other relatives.
Pte. Ken Eaton of Hamilton was
a Sunday visitor in the village.
The ladies of the Winthrop Red
Cross unit have been invited to Wal-
ton Red Cross on Tuesday, April 24.
Phone 84
81 a year.
Letters From The Forces
The following are from letters of
thanks received by the local branch
of the Canadian Legion for smokes
sent to boys overseas.
It gives us such a good feeling to
think bhat you fellows axe thinking
of us over here, and hope it shall not
be long before we all can return to
our little town. At the present time
I ani stationed in Ireland and T am
thoroughly enjoying my stay with
the Irish on the Emerald Isle, they
appear so friendly. SGT. "JACIK
FORTUNE, RCAF.
This looks like the last lap, but
it's a muddy track. However the
Water Rats (Cdns.) are still - going
in the right direction. "Water Rats"
—the new'narne for Canadians over
here, and that is what we used to call
the boys from Egmondville, that's
quite a coincidence. We have pecul-
iar names tho'. For instance, we are
called Kangaroos (Armed Carrier.
Regt.) and I'll bet the most of us
havenever seen one. Again I say
thank you, will be seeing you soon.
FRED WILLIS, Germany.
I wish to drank you very much for
the Carton of cigarettes. They arriv-
ed in very good conditionafter a
travel of over four months. I cannot
begin to tell you how deeply I ap-
preciate receiving them. It is a plea-
sure to smoke Canadian cigarettes
after smoking these so-called Indian
cigarettes. Thank you again. FRANK.
CASSON, RAF. India. -
Once more thanks. Your cigarettes
arrived last week and I have intend-
ed writing but this is the', first op-
portunity. Our C.O. has been away
for two weeks and I have been act-
ing Squadron Commander which
takes up most of the spare time
when not flying. Our squadron is
working with our own Canadian
Army and often at night. I wonder
how many of my own - friends are
down there below me when we are
on a job. We all feel that the army
boys are really in there "finishing
the job" now and anything we can
do to help them is our chief aim at
present. Weather lately has been
grand. Victory weather, we call it
because the better the weather the
more and the harder our air force
can bit the Hun and help hand out
that final "haymaker." I often think
]tow nice it would be to drop into
Keat's drug store, Daly's garage or
the Post Office and see some of you
again "and exchange experiences.
Quite possibly some of the towns we
are near or living in as we move
along are places where some of your
'Mademoiselles of the last .show lived.
Being in Tactical Air Force, we are
quite mobile and move along with-
out settling down long in one place.
Have been in France, Belgium and
Holland—am just waiting for the
first base we set up in Hunland.
Thanks again for remembering us
over here by way of cigarettes. Good
Canadian digs. are tops over here.
Till I see you all soon, sincerely,
IAN, MACTAVISH.
From the quietness of the English
countryside - comes this word of
thanks for • the cigarettes which
through your kindness I received
yesterday. You know how much they
are appreciated so there is little need
of me repeating it to you all again
for most likely some of the boys
who have already thanked you have
said it in such form that it will do
for res all, some of them most likely
in more lively places than this, cer-
tainly' none as quiet. The only time
we have any sound of war is when
bomber fleets head out for the con-
tinent and it's a feeling of relief
and pride to know that they're ours,
even possible that some of the local
boys are up there manning them,
Other than that we just do our job
of keeping trucks rolling and that's
a seemingly endless procession, but
if it gets the boys to their objective
in the minimum of time with the
maximum of safety, perhaps the be-
hind the mine fellows such as we are
will have contributed some to the
difficult task trey across the channel
are doing for us all. It's Sunday af-
ternoon, perhaps I'll go out and ga-
ther some wild flowers to relieve the
monotony. Since our little winter
went away two weeks ago we have
been having• a touch of spring.
Thanks again for the smokes and
best of I. luck. JOHN. Wimp,
Smokes always are especialy ap-
preciated in the line's as you all quite
Continued on Pore'6
Red Cross Notes
Mrs, E H. Close, president of the
Seaforth Branch of 'the •Red Cross,
and Mrs. K. 'Campbell, secretary, are
this 'week attending the Provincial
convention in Toronto as delegates
from this area.
Quilting will be discontinued at
the Red Cross work rooms until
June 1st.
VICTORY LOAN QUOTAS
• ARE ANNOUNCED
`'Over four months have elapsed
since the "Huron County" Commit-
tee wound up the Seventh success-
ful campaign. During the last four
months, the United Nations have
covered many. miles along the, Road
to Victory and. the end in, Europe
seems to be in sight. These military,
successes have ,been accompanied by
tragedy, in.theform. of lengthening
lists of Canadian casualties, of which
we 'should not, be unmindful in
entering what. may well prove to be
the real .Victory Loan , Campaign.
Since "D" day our war expenditures
have risen tp a new peak which has
made it necessary for the Minister
of Finance to appeal to the people
for greater support than ever be-
fore and, as you doubtless know,
the objective for this Loan has been
increased $195,000.
DISTRICT QUOTA
Ashfield Township $ 112,500
Wawanosh West
74,000
Colborne Township ... 71,000
Goderich. Town 459,000
Wawanosh. East 74,000
Wingham 200,500
Turnberry Township 89,000
'Howick Township 239,000
Morris Township 101,500
Grey Township 127,500
Brussels 79,500
Blyth 49,009
Tuekersmith Township 108,000
McKillop Township 105.500
Hallett Township 108,500
Sedforth - 174,000
Stalnley Township - 110,000
Goderich Township - 91,500
Hensall & Hay East 108,500
Zurich & Hay West 9 7,500
Usborne Township 108,000
Exeter 159,500
Stephen East - 71,000
Stephen West 71,000
Clinton 189,500
$3,175,000
NORTHSIDE W.M.S.
The regular meeting of the W.M.
Society of Northside United Church
was held in the school room April
12th with the president, Mrs. R;
Lawson presiding. The minutes of
the previous meeting were read by
NIrs, Porteous. Mrs. T. J. Webster
and Mrs. C. Glew were appointed
delegates to the Presbyterial to be
held at Goderich May 3rd. Miss A.
Ferguson gave the treasurer's re-
port. Mrs. S. Finlayson gave the
Christian Stewardship report, Mrs.
C. C. 'Caine read a temperance pap-
er and Mrs. T. J. McMichael read a
paper, "She Hath, Done What She
Could," Prayer by Mrs. Lawson was
followed by roll call. Eighteen visits
to shut-ins were reported. The wor-
ship service was in charge of Circle
IV. with Mrs. Glew presiding. Theme
"No Man Liveth Unto Himself." A
hymn was followed with prayer by
Mrs. Grew. Mrs. C. Barber read the
Scripture lesson.. A discussion by.
Mrs. Barber, Mrs. J. Barron and
Mrs. T. J. Webster expressed some-
thing of the feelings of women after
healing that one of the
community F. Devereaux; Press, Mrs. C. Trott;
Stall fallen in the 'cause of freedom. Program, Miss M. Belly; Lnmi la -
Mrs. J. E. Hogg read a poem "Song' tion Mrs. A. O'Leary; War Services,
for Mothers of Dead Soldiers." A 3Xiss Alice Daly.
hymn was followed with a paper
"The Battle of the Crosses," read by
Mrs. Bertha Pollard.
JOHN W. HOPPER
'The death occurred at the hoine
of his son-in-law, James Bryans, 4th
concession of Morris township, of
John William Hopper in his 82nd
year, Mr. Hopper was born in Mor-
ris township and for years farmed
there, being a lifelong resident of
the locality. Surviving are five sons
and three daughters,. William, Sea -
forth; Robert, Wingham; Van, De-
troit;; Charles, Wingham; Frank,
Canadian Army Overseas; Mrs. Fin-
lay McCallum and Mrs. James Bry-
ans, Morris; Mrs. Hugh Carmichael, I
Wingham; a brother, Harry, Wing-
ham; and a sister, Mrs, John Mc-
Cool, Wingham. His wife, a ,son and
a sister predeceabsed.him. Funeral
service was on Sunday with inter-
ment in Brandon cemetery. -
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IMIRMENNIMET
ANNUAL MEETING OF
CATHOLIC W. L.
The annual meeting of the C.W.L.
was held in the parish hall on Mon -
clay, April 15th. Preceding the meet-
ing the members, with Rev. Fr. Hus-
sey as guest o fhonor, enjoyed a vel'y
delicious popt-luck supper, This be-
ing the twenty-fifth anniversary of
the organization of the - League in
the London Diocese special mention
was made of this fact. A beautifully
decorated cake centred the head
table and silver candles and daffo-
dils were also used on the tables.
The Past Presidents sitting at a spe-
cial table received corsages and each
gave a short review of the outstand-
ing events in her term of office. The
members then sang "0 Canada" and
"The Star Spangled Banner," as a
tribute to the late. President Roose-
velt, was played by Mrs. F. Dever-
eaux.
The regular meeting was then
held with Mrs, C. P. Sills presiding.
The annual report was presented by
the secretary, Mrs. L O'Leary. This
report showed a very successful year
the society having been very active
in local as well as national affairs.
Social service, education and the
needs and comforts of our parish
boys overseas were the main objects
of the work. The treasurer's report
given by Mrs. J. J. Cleary showed
the receipts 877.23, disbursements
$084.53, Balance $142.40. A vote
of thanks was given to the retiring
president, Mrs, C. P. Sills, and her
executive for their untiring work in
the interests of the League and Mrs,'
Sills was presented with a beautiful
prayer book in special recognition of
her splendid leadership.
The election of officers then fe]-
lowed—Spiritual Adviser, Rev, Fr.
Hussey; "Past President, Mrs. C. P.
Sills; Pres,, Mrs. H. W. Hart; 1st
Vice, Mrs. J. Rowland; 2nd Vice,
Mrs. J. L. Devereaux; 3rd Vice, Mrs.
J. M. McMillan; Cor, Sec., Mrs, J. J.
Cleary; Rec, Sec., Mrs. J. Flannery;
Treas., Mrs. J. Slattery. Conveners,
Magazine, Miss K. Cleary; Sisters of
Service, Mrs. Reg, Henderson; Citiz-
enship, Mrs, J. Nolan; Lay Retreats,
Mrs, I. O'Leary- Child Welfare, Mrs.
VARNA
Mrs. Todd, nee Jennie Rathwell,
of Souris, Man., was renewing ac-
quaintances in and around Varna
and called on Mrs. M. Reid Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. A. Seeley of Clinton
called Sunday' on the former's sister,
Mrs, Austin and son Russell.
Mr. and firs. Aldington spent Sun -
clay with relatives in Hibbert.
Mrs, Horner and daughter, Mrs.
Kruger of Zurich were Sunday
guests' at the home of Mr. and bis's.
Ings. We are pleased to report Mr.
Ings is still improving.
The Varna chopping mill will op
erate Tuesday, Thursday and Satur-
day, commencing May 1st.
Mr, and Mrs. Epps of Clinton call-
ed Sunday on friends in the village.
Mrs. Schell of Detroit, is spending
a few days with her. mother, Mrs.
Austin and brother, Russell.
The Roosevelt Creed
I believe in honesty, sincerity and
the square deal; in making up one's
mind what to do—doing it. I believe
in fearing God and taking one's own
part. I believe in hitting the line
hard when you are right. I believe
in hard work and honest sport. I
believe in a sane mind and a sound
body. I believe we have room for
but one soul loyalty, and that loyalty
to the American people.
—From the Varna Scrapbook.
BAYFIELD
Miss Manson returned to Bayfield
after spending two months in Lon-
don visiting friends.
Miss Gallop of Seaforth has re-
turned to Bayfield and expects to -
spend the summer here.
Mr. Buchanan is visiting his sister
Mrs. W. N. Woods.
Much sympathy is extended to
Mr, and Mrs. Makins in the death of
their baby.
Mrs. Volume is spending a month
in Toronto.
Mrs, Ross of Toronto arrived in
the village last week and expects to
spend some time at her cottage. -
Mr. Day of Detroit was in the vill-
age last week end expects to arrive
early in May with Mrs; Day to spend
the summer at their cottage.
Mr. and Mrs. D. Hammil of De-
troit spent the week end at the Al-
bion' Hotel.
Dr. and Mrs. Lewis of Toronto
spent the week end with Mrs. W. N.
Woods.
On Monday morning there was
frost but it is believed not enough
to harm the fruit.
The many friends of Mr. A. E.
Erwin will be glad to know lie has
sufficiently recovered from his re-
cent illness andas able to be removed
from the hospital. We hope to see
him hone again in the near future.
Cpl. Walter Johnson returned
home from overseas last week. He
was wounded in Italy last Septem-
ber and his host of friends are ,pleas-
ed . to see him.
Capt. Louis McLeod, w]to has been
fishing down on Lake Erie, was tak-
en suddenly ill and is in Chatham'
Hospital where he is slowly improv-
ing. His son, A.B. John McLeod, who
has been serving in the Canadian
Navy for the past two years, is home
on leave.
KIPPEN'
The church service on Sunday
will be conducted by the minister.
His subject will be "The Womanly
Character of Jesus."'
Mr, William Ivison has returned
from Toronto where he has been for
a few months.
Mrs, Ernest Chipchase and - 'son
came home from Seaforth hospital
this week.
Mr. R. D. Elgie' spent the week
end with friends in Toronto and took
in the game at the gardens.
Mr, Hugh Doig is in Seaforth hos-
pital taking ' treatment under ''he
doctor's care.
Mr, and Mrs. Damm were in Kit-
chener over the week end:
Mr, Wilmer McGregor is laid up
with a severe attack of pneumonia;