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HILLSGREEN
Mr. and Mrs, Elgin Pehlke and
baby Garry of West Monkton visited
recently with the foriner's uncle and
aunt, Mr. and 11111,s.s. Wm. J. Davidson.
Mr.. John Baker has againstarted
his chopping mill for the winter
months.
Quite a number in this vicinity are
ill with the flu.
The many, friends of Mr. John
Love are sorry to hear of him being
ill and hope for a speedy recovery.
Mr. and Mrs, Eric Ewitzer have
returned home after assisting at th.e
home of Mrs. Wm. McLaughlin who
Hs ill.
A little girl has come to the hone
of Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Jarrott.
Mrs. John Baker is visiting with
14 Ir. and Mrs. Wm. McLaughlin.
The children are busy practicing
for their _annual school entertain-
ments.
GRAND BEND
What was considered the, worst
storm in twenty years was experien-
ced ,here- over the week -end when
buildings were demolished and other
major damages done. At the lake
front there was also damage, owing
to the high winds the water tore
out a piece of the piers, and did
nmch damages.
Mr, and Miss. Norman Turnbull
were recent visitors in London,
Mr. Wm. Baker of Goderich was
la recent visitor at his home here.
The Red Cross Sale on Sat. last
conducted by auctioneer Frank Tay-!
for was a big success realizing close'
to two hundred dollars. !o
The play "Uncle Josh Perkins" o
put on by the cast from Thedford. ' t
for the Red Cross in the United o
Church, was well attended and pre -
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BAYFIELD
The sum of twenty five dollars was
handed to the treasurer of the Bay-
field and Community Active Service
Fund for smokes for the boys over-
seas. This represented the amount
cleared at a dance held in the town
hall, on November 26th, which was
sponsored by Lindsay Smith and
Milton Talbot.
Late Robert Brown
The death occurred at Clinton on
Friday night of Robert Brown, who
was born in Bayfield July 24, 1566,
and lived here all his life. He was
married to Annie Baker of Bayfield,
who predeceased hint several years.
He is survived by two sons, William
of Windsor; Alex, of Bayfield; a
daughter, Beatrice, of Toledo, Ohio,
and a sister, Mrs. Agnes Murray of.
Bayfield. The funeral was held on
Monday in Bayfield, with interment
in Bayfield Cemetery.
Cottages Looted
The worst case of wanton destru- was sung by Mrs. Elmer Keys and
ction in the history of Bayfield was Mrs. Russell Erratt. Mrs. Gardiner of
dill inevet t'
The annual beef ring party was
held in the Varna hall Friday•night
last, and was well attended.
WMS MEET
The autumn thankoffering meeting
of the Goshen WM'S was held at the
home of Rev, Miss Bern, Varna with
Mrs. Richard Robinson in the Chair.
the theme: "The 'Bi'ble, the foundat-
ion stone of the new order,"'-' The
meeting opened with hymn. Mrs. R.
' Robinson and Mrs. John Armstrong
read the program in the missionary
'monthly responsively. The scripture
lessons were read by Mrs. B, Keys,
Mrs. Wan. Hayter and Mrs. Elgin Mc-
Kinley. Prayer by Mrs. Hy. Erratt
and 1VIrs, David Stephenson. " The
president M•rs. Russell Erratt then
took charge. The minutes of the last
meeting were read. 12 members an-
swered the roll call, glory being the
text word. Peace was chosen for
text word for December meeting. A
[text
"Near to the Heart of, God".
uncovered when it was discovered
that some 25 cottages in Jowett's
Grove, Deer Lodge Park and the
Bayfield Highlands had been broken
into and furniture, dishes, windows,
screens and doors smashed.. It was
first noticed that the windows en one
of Jowett's cottages had been broken
and on investigation other cottages
were also damaged. In some of them
it was impossible to step for broken
glass and dishes and everything that
could be thrown about added to the
confusion. Apples scattered about
freely. The.�rnauraders had slept in
the beds, used the towels, etc., ;dark-
ened all kitchen utensils by cooking
over fires :built on the concrete Boor
of the basement, damaged thirty
jars of jam and canned goods, and
just to be sure no one else would use
provisions left in the cottage, they
had mixed sugar and salt and put
soda into a pound of coffee. Cigaret-
tes butts were in evidence every=
where and -the bedding and linen in
an undescribeable condition. Tam
had been emptied into a drawer full
of clean linen.
'STANLEY TOWNSHIP
The December Meeting of the
Bronson line Red Cross met at the
home of Mrs. Keith Westlake. There
was a :good attendance. The next
meeting will be held at the home of
Mrs, Bert Dunn Sr., on Jan, 5th.
Mrs. Clarence Stephenson and son
Kenneth, of the Parr Line, Stanley,
were recent visitors with Mr. and
Mrs. Charlie Stephenson, Hensall.
Engagement
Mr. and Mrs. Ebner James Webster
f Varna announce the engagement
f their only daughter, Leona Jenet-
ee, to Joseph Geo, Clifton, only son
f Mr and Mrs Charles Clifton, of
Clinton.
seated to a house full of laughter. f Miss Gertie Sinith (WD) RCAF.,
It was with much regret of the Centralia was a recent visitor with
sudden passing. of one of the pion- her parents.
eer:: of this section in the person of Pte. Elliott Chuter of Ipper^waah,
1NIrs. Philip Scliade, who was laid to was a visitor with his parents, Mr.
crest on Wednesday of last week. and ;qrs. T. Chuter, Varna.
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Herr. Lunch was served and a social
half hour spent.
HENSALL
IMrs. Chas. Steer has returned. to
her hone in Mt. Brydges after sp-
ending .a week at the home of ''her
son, Dr, Steer,
Rev. Joseph Taylor conducted ser-
vices in Caven Presbyterian church,
Exeter, Sunday last and declared the
pulpit vacant. Rev. Galloway, former
minister, having retired from the
ministry.
Mrs. Turner, of Clinton, has pur-
! chased the red brick dwelling m the
west end of town from M'r,s. Geo.
C. Petty.
Farm Sold
IMrs. Donald Park, Highway' No. 4
'north, has disposed of her farm to
Chas. O'Brien of Usborne, who, gets
possession the lst of ;lanuaryr' Mr.
O'Brien had the misfortune to lose
his entire stock and feed when fire
destroyed his barn several weeks ago
LAC Don. McKinnon of the RCAF,
L Clinton Radio School; was e recent
visitor at his home here.
Cpl. Harold Bonthron, of London
is spending a furlough at his hone
here,
Hensall fire brigade was sum-
moned to the home of Mr and Mrs.
JTn1es Morris when flames were seen
timing out of the chimney. Luckily
little damage was done by the fire
which was confined to the chimney.
Mrs. Carl Passmore is confined to
her room :mitering with pneumonia,
which followed an attack of influenza
Mr Robert Metcalf, of Virden,Man
accompanied by his brother, Jack of
Wingham, were recent guests with
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Stephenson.
Mrs. Scru.ton well-known ensH 11
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resident, had a bad fall at her home.
X-ray taken at Seaforth Hospital, re•
vealed a fractured arin and disloeat-
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The home of Mr. and ?1Irs. Thos.
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ful gathering when a large number
of relatives of the Workman clan met
to honor AC1 Howard Love, of the R
GAF., who has been spending his
furlough with his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Milton Love. He was presented
with an airforce crest ring. He is
being posted to Newfoundland.
90th Birthday
On Sunday Mrs. Robert lion-
thron, one of Hensall's best ltnown
residents, celebrated her 90th birth-
day. Mrs. Bonthron is exceptionally
smart and active for her advanced
years and takes a keen interest in
the current events of the day. She
was the recipient of lovely gifts,
cards., letters, flowers, and enjoyed
the day to its fullest. She also spends
many profitable hours knitting for
the soldiers.
Institute Met
A vote of thanks voiced by the
president to Mrs. Cameron, Miss
Laramie, and all those who took part
Luncheon was served' by the hostess,
co -hostess, Mrs. Drysdale, Mrs. R.
Broderick, Mrs. J. Shepherd, and
Mrs. Mickle.
Was
docked at New York Thursday last,
has returned.to her home in Clinton.
Reeve Elected
In a three -cornered ballot for the
reeveship of Hullet township, John
Armstrong was elected. A second
nomination will be required to com-
plete the Township Council for 1944.
Following the nomination meeting of
Nov. 26, only three qualified for the
four seats.
Late Mrs. McMartin
A former wellknown resident of
Hensall passed away in. St. Cathar-
ines in the person of Mrs. Harriett
McMartin in her 70th year. Deceased
lived in Hensall most of her life until
movint to St. Catharines a few years
ago. Her husband, the late Duncan
McMartin predeceased, some years a-
go. She is survived by five grand-
daughters whom she raised from ear-
ly childhood.
Many at Auction Sate
One of the largest farm auction
sales in Morris Twp., was held at
the farm of J. Thynne with a record
crowd of over 700 attending el Ro-
Hostess wland was the auctioneer, the.
bid-
Mrs. Basil Edwards was hostess at ding was lively and prices good, one
of the chief factors in the success of
her home on Dec. 9th for the Dee -
ember meeting of the Hensall. South
branch of the .Red Cross. Mrs. Bel;.
Elder and Mrs. Jack Faber were
co -hostesses. There was a splendid
attendance of members present. The
following officers were elected: Pre-
sident, Mrs. W. R. Dougall; Vice-
pres., Mrs. Roy Bell; Secy. Mrs. Geo
Armstrong. One quilt was completed
at this meeting which will be cronat-
ed to the Hensall Red Cross. Mrs
Hughes donated a beautiful double
wedding ring quilt, for which memb-
ers will sell tickets on same in the
near .future: The January meeting
will be held at the home of Mrs.
Harry Faber.
COUNTY NEWS
Engagement
Mr. and Mrs, R. E. Pooley, Exe-
ter announce the engagement of
their eldest daughter, Margaret Mar-
ion, to Orville Bertram Hagerman,
GimIi, Man., only son of Mr.
and 1VIrs. T. P. Hagerman, or Regina
Sark,, :the marriage to take place in
St. Andrew's United church, Regina
on Dec. 31st, 1943.
He'd Hand Crushed
Mr. Elliott Bell, of Toronto, a for-
mer well-known Hensall resident,
while employed at his duties at a turn
in Toronto, had the misfortune to
have hie hand become caught it the
machinery, crushing it so badly it
may be necessary to amputate the
hand. He is a brother of Win. Hell,
of Hensall and while a resident there
was active in hockey circles.
'Missionary Biome
Miss .Sybil rCourtice, missionary
from Japan, who is one of the repat-
riates on the "GriTiholln," which
the sale is attributed by Mr. Thynne
eo extensive advertising in local pap-
ers and 250 sale .bills. Dinner was
served to those from ee distance, who,
came from many miles away.
Escapes When Plane Chashe`s,
A student pilot soloing in an An-
son
nson bomber from Centralia, crashed
-on the farm of Alex. McFalls, 2nd.
con., Biddulph. The pilot had a mir-
aculous escape from death as ' the
plane was completely demolished. lie -
was "thrown clear from tiie cockpit,
after the plane landed, the pilot pro-
ceeding to an adjoining farm hems
and was taken back to airport. Onc•
of the engines broke from the plane
and after skidding for considerable
distance the plane turned over on its
back, badly wrecked.
Dies Very Suddenly
The residents of Bracefield widens
triet were shocked to learn or the -
sudden passing of Robert Dawson,
well known resident of that village,
who died suddenly while sitting at
his radio in the evening, Iistening to•
his favourite program. Dr. McMaster.
of Seaforth was called but pronouns
ed him dead upon arrival at the
home. He was in his 55th year an&
was employed at Cornish':s chopping
mill at Brumfield. He had resided in
BrUcefield for the past 12 years,come
ing from Inwood, near Sarnia. Was
a member of the United church. Sur-
viving is his widow.
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