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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1945-09-20, Page 1The HURON COUNTY'SLEADING NEWSPAPER e S WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 68, No. 38 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO; THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1945 $1 a year HON. DANA PORTER TO OPEN SEAFORTH FAIR Announcementwas made this week that Hon, Dana Porter, Ontario Minister of Planning and Develop - Hon. Dana Potter. x.c.. *ornate went, will open the Seaforth Fall Fair on Friday, Sept. 21st, at 120 p.m. There will be the usual school children's parade at 1.15, led by the Seaforth Highlanders l3aud, for urban and rural schools. A big afternoon's entertainment is planned, with many special attractions. The Lncknow Pipe Band will also be present. *'blue coal • THE SOLID EUEL`FOR SOLID COMFORT E. L. BOX PHONE 43 Northside United Church Rev. H. V. Workman, Minister. 10 a.m., Sunday School. 11 a.m., Morning Worship. Subject, "Man. Wrestles With An Angel." 7 p. m. Evening service with- drawn. Attend the Anglican Harvest - Home service. Anglican Harvest Festival: Sunday Sept 23. St. Thomas', Seaforth 8 a.m,, Holy Communion. (The Rector) 10 a.m, Sunday School.. 11 a.m., Morning Prayer: Preach- er—Rev. J. H. James, B.A., of Wingham. 7 p.m., Evening Prayer: Preach- er—Rev. R. M. P. Bulteel, L,T•h., Clinton. St. Mary's Dublin 8 pin„ Preacher, Rev. R. M. P. Bulteel, Rector—Rev. C. F. L. Gilbert, B.A., L.S.T. First Presbyterian. Church 10 a,m., The Sunday School. 11 a.nt., Public Worship: The Minister will preach. 7 p.m., The evening service is withdrawn in favour of the "Harvest Hunte Service ' at St. Thomas! Ang- lican Church. Egmondville United Church Rev, A. W. Gardiner, B.A„B.D, 10 a.m., Sauday School. 11 n,na., Rally Day Programme. 7 p.m. "The Pillar and Crown of Truth,” Anniversary Services, October 14. ST. THOMAS W. A. The first autumn evening meeting of St. Thomas branch of the W.A.„ was held at the hone of Mies Holmes on Monday, Sept. 17, Mrs. Gilbert, president, in the chair. The meeting opened with. special prayer for our girls' branch and for greater zealin our own branch. The mem- bers. repeated the Lord's prayer in unison. A letter' from the secretary of Save The Children fund, thanking all the women of our W.A., for infants' layettes recently sent, was read. Mrs. Gilbert asked the members to con- sider making another quilt. She then introduced the new study book, More Than Conquerors, followed this with an interesting quiz 'on Bible and hymn quotations, and a most inter- esting talk on the 'history of hymns. The members were asked to quilt for. the bale Sept. 25th in the hallThe meeting closed with the benediction. Refreshments were served and a soc- ial hour enjoyed. REAL ESTATE CHANGE The property in. Egniondville be- longing to William H. Musgrave of Goderich, has been sold to William D. Popple, Egmondville, with immediate possession, through the office of Wat- son & Reid. DAYLIGHT SAVING TO END Canada will go back to Standard, Time on Sunday, September 30th, ac- cording to an Ottawa announcement. The clocks will be moved back at 2 a.r , local time, W. I. HEARS ADDRESS BY SCHOOL NURSE( The Seaforth Women's Institute 'met on Friday evening, Sept. 14, at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Robt. Scott, McKillop. The roll call was answered by "A flower from your garden." The minutes and financial statement were given. The plans for the booths at the fair were discussed and a cont. mittee named to look after same, The appeal was again made for everyone to gather all used clothing not needed at homeand bring it to the next. meeting. These are for the drive in which all Canada is participating from Oct. 1-20. They are to be clean and mended. Shoes with good soles, no matter how old fashioned, are also badly needed. Mrs. Robert McKercher then favored with two selections, ".Where my Caravanhas rested," and "Sall, Baby, Sail." Mrs. Grace Miller then tools over the meeting. Dr. E. A. McMaster introduced Miss Helen Gardiner, who is head of the school nursing plan at Clinton. Miss Gardiner gave us an outline of the plan for Huron. There are 200 schools and approximately 6000 school children in the county. It is hoped that through time the school nursing plan will have a better and healthier school attendance. Dr. Mc- Master sppke on "Immunization." Ile told us the method of immunizing against smallpox, diphtheria, whoop- ing cough, scarlet fever, typhoid, measles and the tuberculin test. He stressed the dangers of the influenza. After the First World War, the "flu" caused two and one-half times as many deaths as the war. The motto, "A nation goes forward on the feet of its children," was taken by Mrs. Paul Doig. The national anthem brought the meeting to a close and a social half hour was enjoyed. KNOWLES-SCLATER A pretty wedding took place in Sea - forth on Saturday at First Presbyter- ian Church, which was decorated with pink and white gladioll and fern, when Marian Isabel Sclater, daughter of Mrs. Margaret Sclater, Seaforth, and the ]ate Mr. John Sclater, was married to Sergeant Douglas Odgers Knowles, RCAF., Clinton, son of Rev, and Mrs. Thomas .Knowles, Huntingdon, Quo. Rev. Mr, Knowles, father of the bridegroom, officiated at the double -ring cere- mony, and was assisted by Rev, R. H. Williams, pastor of the church. Nirs M. R. Rennie was at the organ, and L, Hemberger, brother-in-law of the bride, sang "A111 'Sweet Mystery of Lite," and "Oh! P ronise Me." Given in marriage by her uncle, John Finlayson, the bride wore 0 floor - length gown of white slipper satin with applique roses, and sweetheart neckline. iters' floor -length veil was held 'hi place with a halo headdress, and she wore a pearl necklace, tate gift of the bridegroom, and curried a cascade bouquet of reel Brnn'clift'e roses, Miss Lois McGaviu, Reg,N„ of. the Victoria Hospital staff, London, ryas staid of honor in a floor -length gown of light blue crepe with match- ing headdress. She carried ti colonial bouquet of pink; delight roses. Miss Margaret I-Iemberger, Seaforth, niece of the bride, as junior bridesmaid. wore a pink petal crepe floor -length gown and carried a colonial bouquet of pink snapdragons and maidenhair fern. Sgt. Richard H. Dyble, of Sar- nia, was best man; and the ushers were Sgt, Ray Merkley and Sgt. Leigh Cruess, of Clinton. Following the ceremony a wedding .clitrner was served to 45 guests at the Commerc- ial Hotel, Seaforth. The bride's mother chose a facbsia.tored flow- ered crape gown with black access - (ries and a corsage of pink Brfar• cliffe roses. birs; Knowles, mother of the bridegroom, wore a dove blue wool gown with black accessories and a corsage of white Killarney roses, For travelling the bride clon- ned a turquoise blue dress with black accessories. On their return from a' wedding trip to Haliburton, Ont., and Huntingdon, Que., they will reside at Exeter, The br'idegroom's gift to the bridesmaid was gold earrings, and to the junior bridesmaid, a heart -shape locket. Other out-of-town guests at the wedding included Mr. and Mrs, W. W. Cole, Toronto; Mr. and Mrs, Dam Lawson, Mr. and Ml'a. Oliver Anderson and son, 'William, Auburn; Mass Drama Dinsmore, Mr. and Ml's. Thomas Dinsmore and son, James, Zurich; Mr',.- and MIs. Raymolit1 Strader and Carol, Brockville; Miss Maxine Baynes, London; Miss Mar- garet Staples, Regina; Miss Vera Sclater St. Marys; Mrs. Palmer, Sawyerville, Que.; Mr, and Mrs. Leslie Owen, Hamilton; Mr. and Mrs, Leigh Cruess,' Clinton. ENGAGEMENT Mr, and Mrs. John A. Montgom- ery, Winthrop, wish to announce the engagement of their only daugh- ter, Margaret Myrtle to Mr. Sidney, McCullough, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. David McCullough, Blyth.. The marriage to take place early in October. REV. THOMAS McQUAID SAFE AND WELL Rev. Thomas McQuaid, S,F,M., son of bit', and Mrs. Joseph McQuaid, of St. Columban, is reported by the de- partment of external affairs, to be safe and well. Father McQuaid has been in a Japanese interment camp at Peiping for the past two years, and previous to this was held in a prison camp at Weinchow, for five months. The last letter received by his fancily, in Tate August, was writ- ten on Easter Sunday. Father Mc- Quaid, who was born in McKillop, 37 Years ago, entered the China Missions at Scarboro, in 1933, was ordained at Christmas 1939, and in September 1940, went to China as a missionary. One of his brothers, Cpl. Norman McQuaid, lost his life in the battle at Orton in Italy, in December, 1943. RED CROSS NOTES The Seaforth Branch of the Red Cross are going to put forth every possible effort to assist in the "Nat- ional Used Clothing Collection" for distribution overseas. The slogan is, "What Can You Spare That They Can Wear?" The workrooms will not be open Friday, Sept. 21. HAMILTON NUPTIAL St. Giles United Church Chapel, Hamilton, was the scene of a colorful autunnl wedding, on Saturday, Sep- tember 15, at 4,30 p.m., when Marg- aret (Marney) Board, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest. Francis, became the bride of P.O. Keith R. Dale, RCAF., SOU of Mr. and Mrs, Orville Dale, Clinton. The double ring cere- mony was perforated by Rev. R. Douglas Smith, 13.A.,B.1D.,: before tall standards of pink and white. gladioli. Miss Helen Kowa] played the wed- ding music. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a robin's egg blue crepe frock, a head dress of blue ostrich plumes, and contrasting accents of fuchsia. Her corsage was of. Beverley gladioli and Joanna Hill roses. Iler only ornaments were a pearl necklace with matching ear rings the gift, of the bridegroom, Miss Gloria Freoborne, Brantford, was the bride's only attendRnt, Wear- ing a frock of kitten's eat' crepe, with a hat of fuchsia ostrich plumes and blue accessories. Mae corn flowers formed her corsage: Sgt, Robert G. Thompson, RCAF„ No. 1 W.0., Mt. Hope, was best man, and received a gold signet ring from the groom. The reception was held at the Rycroft Inn, The mother oi' the bride wore for the occasion, a pearl grey a.ncl navy costume, with a Kolhtsky neck- piece and corsage of violets. The groom's mother was attired in black crepe with white accessories and white gardenias 111 her corsage. Later the bridal couple left for a. wedding trip to New York city. The bride's travelling costume was a gold shade wool th'ess, brown and gold feather hat, with, brown topcoat and accessories. Mr. and Mrs. Dale will reside in Simnmo'side, P. D. I., where the groom is stationed. TO HOLD TAG DAY A tag day for the blind will be held in Seaforth on Friday after- noon and Saturday of this week. The slogan of the workers is 'Share a littel of the sunlight with those who live in the shadow," The Tag Day is under the auspices of the Canadian National Institute for the in,: B1 d PRESENTATION TO MR. AND MRS. C. HANEY Ono hundred and fifty friends and neighbors of Mr. and Mrs. Clair Haney gathered in the Seaforth Ar- mories on the evening of Friday, 14, to honour this popular bride and groom and present them with a purse of money and the good wishes of a host of friends. The evening was spent in dancing, and the following address was read by John Oldfield. To Mildred and Clair: There once was a pair Called Mildred and Clair; We've known them for ages and ages. A brave sailor he, A fair maiden she; ,(I could rave on for pages and pages.) But 'that's not why we're here, Though that's what you feat, That we'll shoot the het air by the” ton: But we know you both well, So well we can tell When. it's time to shut up and say "Done". So we have come here, From far and from near, To bring our best wishes to you: This gift will convey All the things we would say, May your lucky breaks be not a few! —From all your friends and neighbors. MRS. JAMES HAYS Mrs. James Hays, formerly Sarah Archibald, died at her home Sunday evening at 11 o'clock, from the effects of a paralytic stroke. Born in Mc- Killop township in 1871, she was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Archibald. In 1895 she was marled to James Hays, of McKillop township, who died in 1937. Taking up residence in McKillop, she later lived in Kincardine, Goderich, Eg- mondville and Seaforth, Mrs. Hays was a faithful member of the First Presbyterian church here. She is sur- vived by four SODS, Howard, Wind- sor; Dr. A. L. Hays, Fort Erie; Will- iam, Detroit, and Lieut. H. Glenn Hays, RCNVR., Winnipeg; two sis• tees, Mrs. Thomas Dodds, Seattle, Wash,; Mrs, Hugh Grieve, Caroline, Alta.; one brother, Thomas Archi- bald, McKillop township; and three grandchildren. A private funeral was held of Wednesday afternoon at 2 p.m. from the 'residence on James street. Inter- ment was in Maitlandbank cemetery. DIAMOND JUBILEE OF HURON PRESBYTERIAL The Diamond Jubilee of the Huron Presbyterial Women's' Mis- sionary Society of the Pie byteri-tu Church in Canada was celebrated in Nnox Church, Goderich, on Tues- day, September filth, with morn- ing and afternoon sessions. The church was beautifully dee. orated with flowers, and a lot elf basket of white gladioli was placed in front of the pulpit in mentor * of all the. faithful members who have been called to higher service aipee the Presbyterial was organized Ili 1885. Delegates were present from Au- burn, Bayfield, Belgi'ave, Blyth, Clinton, Exeter, Goderich, Kansan and Seaforth, and a cordial welcome was extended on behalf of the God- erich auxiliaries by Mrs, G. Bisset.At the morning session, the Scrip- ture lesson was read by Miss Jose- phine Weir, of Auburn, and in the season of prayer which followed one member of each auxiliary took hart. Cho tltelne for the day cvae ' For• ward in faith and service," and the Presbyterial president, DM's. W. J.. Thompson of Seaforth, spoke of the need for a closer walk with God if the members are to clo the wort: that lies ahead, "There are weights that we must lay aside, those sins that so easily beset us, and binder the work of the church everywhere. We must pray for the. power and guidance of the Holy Spirit, and if we go for- ward in faith, God will give us strength for the day, and help in every time of need." In the absence of the treasurer, Mrs. J. B. Russell of Seaforth, the report was given by the former treasurer, Mrs. T. Swan Smith, The contributions to date to the general fund amounted to 31,332.50, with $35. in the expense fumed, and 3122 contributed for supplies. A recommendation was received from the executive regarding the Mission Band work, and it was de- cided to ecided'to hold a Mission. Band rally in Seaforth, the date to be announced later. The weals points of the Presbyter- , ial departments were brought to the' attention. of the delegates by the various secretaries: Young Women'sand girls' work by Mrs. A. D. Mc - Ewan. Hensel"; Mission Bands by Mrs, D. J. Lane of Clinton.; Home helpers and students by Miss L. M. Jeckell of Exeter; literature and library By Mrs. G',, Bisset, Goderich; Conttnocd on Page Five ,„,1."nuu""11"n nu1,1„ m1, 11wuu1 "n , 1111,, , "„ „ un1 n"""un ,,,",,1„",e1m""n""1„lull T1 Salvation Army Home Front Appeal The poor, the unfortunate, and those in distress we always have with us, probably always will And while governmental and official measures do relieve many, the really worthy and deserving cases are not always discovered by such means. A closer and more personal touch is needed to discover this class who suffer so .severely and silently, and need so much the help that does not always come. This closer and personal touch is supplied by the Salvation Army and in a way that has won nation-wide approval,. Mass treatment of Social Service was a failure, but now the Salvation Army is supplying trained and understanding workers to provide that necessary person- al contact without which the most deserving and worthy cases are not reached. Now the contact is established, -trained and understanding work- ers are provided, and all that is required is funds necessary to provide relief in such form as is most needed, and for this the Army makes its appeal to you. 111511 you out of your abundance and with sympathetic heart con- tribute to the relief of those who ,are s0 sorely in need ? The Salvation Army Canvassers will call on you during the week of Sept, 24th to 29th, Your contribution will be greatly appreciated. E. C. CHAII'IBERLAIN FRED, S. SAVAUGE Treas, Chairman This space is donated n n"uul 11 i nnn"11 nnun"n"mlo"umaneum"nn""a"n"auan ,,,"1e1.1ou1n"nnulu""u"1,""u,,,1"nn"S TO TAKE PART IN USED CLOTHING DRIVE The national clothing collection for the millions of destitute in War devastated lands abroad opens on Monday, October: 1st, The drive is being sponsored by Canadian United Allied Relief Fund on behalf of U.N.R,R,A. "United National Relief and Rehabilitation Administration," and more than twenty national or- ganizations in Canada. Throughout war -ravaged areas clothing is very scarce or thread- bare and worn out. More than 125,- 000,000 people in liberated Euro- pean nations are in dire need. Of these more than 30,000,000 are children, that is why every man, woman and child should contribute all the serviceable used clothing they can spare without replacement. This community will take an active part in the campaign, spon- sored by Seaforth Lions Club and assisted by Local Red Cross and its auxiliaries. Mr. C. E. Smith,' hav- ing been appointed as local Chair- man, will give every assistance and steps are being taken to organize a local pick-up day for town and coun- try. In the attics, closets and trunks of Canadian homes are many thou- sands of article of serviceable used clothing hoes used bedding and blanket.. In war -devastated areas abroad there are millions of people who are suffering and dying be- cause. they lack such essentiai ar- tides. National' 'Used Clothing Cnllectinn offer's an opportuniti' for you to show your patriotism as well as your humanity, by proviclin;' war sufferers with those things the, most desparately need. also yon will assist them to re-establish there; ,elve and help us in establishing' world peace, The slogan is "What can .you spare that they can wear?" MANN - HASTIE The United Church manse, Clinton. was the scene of a pretty wedding on Saturday, September lath, when Lola Margaret Hastie, daughter of , Mr, and Mrs. Harry Thistle, of 001'- rte, was united in marriage to Aitgnst Ross Mann, only son of John G. Mann of Clinton, incl the late Mrs. Malan. Rev. G G. Burton performed the cer- emony. The bride looked lovely in a floor length gown o1' white chiffon rayon sheer with long bishop sleeves buttoned at, the wrists. She wore a finger-tip veil of white Wert, caught with a halo of white feathers and earned Johanna- Hill rose's, Mrs.Donald Robertson of Wingham, as matron of h"M"MDTonor, oa floor length on f wof white sheer midn shedder Iength veil- of blue net, caught with a halo of blue feathers and blue neves- sort es and carried pint: Briarcliff roses. The groom was attended by Mr, Donald Robertson' of Wingham. A reception was held at the' bride• groom's home, where dinner was served to about: 15 guests. The wait- resses were Mesdames .Olive Bottles, Hilda Austin, Mabel Flynn, and Miss Jean Flynn. Following the reception the happy couple left on a motor trip to points east. For travelling the bride donned a lime green dress with brown accessories: On their return they will reside or the bridegroom's farm near Clinton. Guests were pre- sent from Clifford, Ridgetown, Brant- ford, Seaforth, Wingham and Clinton. The bride is a graduate of Scott Mem- orial Hospital, Seaforth, and the bridegroom is a member of the Ranch 'Boys of Wingham. HAGAN .— BURKE A very pretty autumn wedding was solemnized in St. Columban Church, Monday morning, Sept. 17, when Angela Agnes, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Burke of Staffa, became the bride of Jo- seph Leo Morton Hagan, of North Bay, Ont., son of Mr. James Hagan of Seaforth. Rev. F. J O'Drowski officiated at the ceremony and sang the nuptial High Mass. Mrs. Vincent ,Lane presided at the organ to play the bridal music. Given in marriage by her brother, Joseph Burke, the bride was lovely in a street length frock of June rose crepe with brown accessories and carried an arm bou- quet of white and brown gladioli. Miss Rose O'Connor, cousin of the bride, was bridesmaid, wearing a street length gown of clove brown. crepe with moss green accessories and carried yellow and white glad - fol!, The groom was assisted by Mr. Frank Reynolds of Seaforth and Mr. John Murphy, brother-in-law of the bride, was the usher. Rev. T. P. Hussey of Seaforth was present in the sanctuary. Following the cere- mony dinner was served at the Royal Hotel, Mitchell to the immed- iate members of the families of the bridal Harty. During the afternoon a reception was held at the home of the brides brother and sister-in- law, air, and Mrs. Joseph Burke. The guests were received by Mrs. Bnrke gowned in a two-piece fuchsia crepe dress and mttt'h ng accessor- ies with a corsage 01' American Beauty rases She. was assisted by Mrs. Angus McKineon of Kiupee, Ont., aunt of the groom, attired in a printed silk ,jersey gown with black accessories, wearing a corsage of Johanna Hill roses. Supper was served at the Royal Hotel, Mitchell at 0.30 to a group of relatives and friends. Mr. and Airs. Hagan left on -a honeymoon to London, Hamil- ton, Niagara. Falls, Buffalo and De- troit. For travelling the bride chose a powder blue wool dress with black accessories and wore a corsage of American Beauty roses, Among the guests attending the wedding from a. distance were: Mr. James Hagan, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hagan, Sea - forth, Ont., Mr. and ars. Angus VicTKinnon, Nippon, Ont., Miss Mary Hagan, London, Ont., Miss Dolly and Frank Hagan, Hillsgreen, Mrs, Frank Mack and Mr's. Peter Eckert, Dublin, Ont. Mr. and Mrs. Hagan will reside in North Bay. Mr. Hagan is on the staff of the "North Bay- Nugget." ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. William Duffy, Of Mc- Killop, announce the engagement of their youngest daughter Rita Jean, to Mr, Mervin Thomas Manley, sec- ond son of Mr, and Mrs. William Manley, of McKillop., The marriage to take place early in October. PROPERTY CHANGE The property of oar, Charles Reeves situated on Coleman street has been sold rthrOugh the office of E. C. Chamberlain to Mr. 'Raytndnd Town- send, Seaforth R.R. #3,; Possession to be given November 1st, next.