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IN a World of dreary blackouts, with all
its War sufferings, the Christmas Star of
Hope and Peace shines on --- a prophecy
of what shall be and a symbol of that
which 'ree men still suffer and strive.
May it$ glean -1 lighten all the world .this
glorious Yuletide Season.
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STANLEY TOWNSHIP
Mrs. A. H. Gackstetter .has return-
ed home near Kippen, after spending
the past three weeks with her .brother
and sister-in=law, Mr. and ,Mrs. ,Lav-
erne Ferguson in St. Thomas.
Mrs. Eldon Jarrott and baby dais-
ghter have .returned to their home in
the Kippen district, from Mrs. Pater-
son's nursing home in Hensel'. '
The many friends of John Rath -
well, .of Varna, who was seized with
4. heart attack,. will be .pleased to
know he is improving at the home of
his son Fred, while Mrs. Rathwell la
with her daughter Mrs. Horner.
Pte. Elliott Chuter of Ipperwas h,
was a recent visitor with his parents
Mr. and 11Virs. Jas. McAllister, of
the Parr Line, Hay, were renewing
acquaintances in the Varna district
• on Sunday last.
Mrs. BillBall and little son who
have spent a fortnight with her moth-
er Mrs. Mossop, of Varna, have- re•
turned to their home in 'Clinton.
BAYFIELD
Mrs.. Bennett of Detroit, has ar-
rived in Bay field and was called to
the bedside of her father, Mr. H.'
•Weston, who is quite i11:
attendance, nursing Mrs. S. Houston.
Mr. Louis Alsworth died at the
home of his daughter near Brussels
and' was buried in Bayfield mCemetery
on Monday last. He was orie of the
pioneer residents of the district, hav-
ing lived most of his life on the Blue.
Water Highway just north of Bay-
field.
. Cpl. Grant Turner, of I alifax,
spent a few days leave with his wife
and family here.
Mr. Spencer Erwin, Mrs. Metcalf,
Mrs. T. Bailey were in .Goderich, at-
tending the funeral of the late Mrs.
Stott, . •
Miss Marion Castle of ,Clinton Col-
, legiate is spending her holidays . at
her home and was assisting in the pose
office during the rush.
Man and Wife die within 2 Hours.
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On Sunday, death called Henry
Weston and his wife within two hours
Both had been ailing, but influenza
isgiven as the immediate cause of
their deaths, one passing away at 10
a.m. and the other at, noon. Double
funeral service and burial took place,
at 2.30 on Tuesday afternoon. Mr,
and ,Mrs. Westonwould have celebra-
ted; their 65th wedding anniversary i
on.New Year's Day, as they were
rnarried an Jan. ist, 1878. Both we-
re born in Goderioh Twp,'the former d
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in 1859 and the latter in 1868. They
resided in the township until retiring
to . Hayfield23 years ago. Survivingare three daughters and a son, Mrs.
W. McDonald, Mrs. Barrett and Mrs
Bennett all of Detroit and Percy
G. Weston of Hayfield. .A. sister, of
Mrs. Weston resides in 'Toronto. The
departed couple were active members
of the Anglican church and the fun-
eral service was held in Trinity An-
glican church, with interment in the
Bayfield Cemetery.
HENSALL
Miss Norma Cook who is attending
Western University, London, is spend
ing the vacation at her home here.
The many friends of Thos. Shad -
dick are pleased to see him out a-
gain following his recent illness.
Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Pfaff were in
Goderich attending. the funeral of
Mrs. Pfaff's grandfather, Mr. Fell,
of Goderich.
Miss Phyliss Case has left for
St. -Ctharines, where she will spend
a' week or so with her sister, ;Mr. and
Mrs. Wm. Wilson and family.
Miss Dorothy Munn, of London,
was a recent visitor with her parents,
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Mrs. Jack Williams, of Waterloo,
is visiting with her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. M. G. Drysdale.
Mrs. Alice Joynt was'in Exeter the
past week attending the 50th wedd-
ing anniversary of her sister and
brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Henry
Strang.
Mr. Wm. Love, who has taught the
Bible Class of the United Church for
the past number of years was pres-
ented with a purse of money by the
members of the class in recognition
of his faithful services. The address
was read by {Henry Pfile and Ed. Mc-
Queen made the presentation.
The annual ,Sunday school Christ-
mas entertainment of Cermet Pres-
byterian church was held in the
church basement with the minister,
Rev. J. Taylor, in the chair. An ex-
cellent program was given which was
such enjoyed. Santa Claus arrived
on the scene and distributed gifts to
the children.
Miss Phyllis Case of Hensel', has
received word of the death of her
uncle, Reginald Victor Case,of Wyoming, who, who -died at Pet-
roliaHospital in his 57th year. He
was born.in the Exeter district and
s well knawrr around that district
and also in the Hensall district Su--
vlving are his widow and a young
aughter three years of age; one
Many a bell is ringing out
It's Message of Good Cheer
Many a Greeting's being sent
This happy time of year.
And a wish re-echoes in our heart
Like a chime the whole year thru--
A wish that Life will always bring
Its finest and best to you l
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Tiemales Hotel, ,Dashwood
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 5th,
NEW AND OLD TIME DANCING
Refreshments will be Served
General Admission..35c,
Wm. GOSS1IIAM
sister, bliss Susie Case of at. 'Cathar-
ines, and a brother, Nelson of :Sar-
nia.
Had Concert
The Christmas concert held in the
school house of No. 4 Hay was larg-
ely ,attended. It was under the dif i lt.
ion of the teacher, ilVIrs. Roderick
Ellis. The cantata prepared by Law-
rence Weir, music teacher of the se-
ction, was in charge of Miss 1Vfargar-'
et Dougall. Chester Rowe was chair
pian. The proceeds amounting to X17.
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will go to the Red Cross:
Celebrated 94th birthday
Mr. I. W. Ortwein, one of H'ensall"s�
best known citizens, and the oldest
resident there celebrated his 94th
birthday on Christmas Day and 031
New Year's Day Mr. and Mrs. Ort-
wein will observe their 53rd wedding
anniversary. A resident of Hensall
for some 50 years, Mr. Ortwein was
born at Hidelburg, where he was
postmaster for some years and 'mer-
chant. He .also conducted a store at
Seaforth and Hensall and until re-
cently was active in church organiz-
ations, for
rganiz-ations..for 2a5 years was superinten-
dent of the Sunday School of the Un-.
ited Church. He enjoys very good
health and still trips to the .post ofh
ce daily for his snail and is a famil
iar figure on the streets.
Home From Overseas
Corp. Donald MrJtaig, well know
Hensall boy, who has seen four yrs
of active service overseas, arrive
home by bus from Kingston, wher
he had been confined for the past
weeks at the military hospital, having
recently arrived from 'England. Don
ald is the only son; of 11,.cs- auavw ti'11+Ioi•+
s w2s,°`°'di' iensa1l,- and was .wounder
in action in Sicily, suffering a frac-
tured hip and several broken ribs.
He was wounded in July and was in
a" cast for four months, arriving in
Canada on a stretcher and recently
discarded his crutches and came to
Hensall with the aid of a cane. His
arrival home was a great surprise to
his mother. Donald enlisted in Pie -
ton, Oct. 1939, going overseas in Dec
of that year. His many friends are
pleased to see him.
White Gift Service
A White Gift Service was held in
Cannel Presbyterian church 'Sunday
morning Dec. 26th at 11, a:m., when
the classes of the Sunday school at-
tended the service with their teacher
Rev. J. Taylor, minister, occupred the
pulpit, and delivered a special Christ-
mas message, his sermon in story
form, the service took the formof a
carol service and many lovely Christ-
mas carols were sung'during the ser-
vice. The choir, under the leadership
of Mrs. J. Murdock for their anthem
sang: "Come, let us Adore Hine," the
white gift offering will mbe sent to the
sick children Hospital at London. At'I
the evening service a womens' ,chorus
sang, ''There were Shepherds", solo
taken by Mrs. Nelson Stanlake, duett
Mrs, Stanlake and Mrs. J. Cairns, ob-
ligato by Mrs. Cairns.
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hone in .his $8tn' year,. after a tong
illness. Prior to living in ,Goderich,
he had farmed successfuirny near
Staffa in Hithtrt Twp., of which he
was a native. He was a roonbet of
the United church and is survived by
his wife and a son W. J. Fell, pan the
homestead in Ribbert' two daughters
Mrs, Alex. IMacDon'ald of ;Searorth,
and Miss Edna Fell at home. Another
son John T. Fell, well-known as a
Photographer in Goderich, Mitchell
and Sarnia, passed' away about six
weeks previous.
Prominent Seaiorth Man Passes
'George Archibald •Sills, $eaforth's
oldest business man and one ofHur-
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on 10ounty's most wideby known, es-
teemed and honoured citizens, passed
away at his home on Dec. 22nd in his
8,9th year. Mr.. Sills had been ,confin-
ed to his home for the past five we-
' %harsday, ll7,aememl>ueth,,a 'th;i 1;943`
eics, taut previous had enjoyed re
maarkable health forhis years, .being
down town every day and taking a
keen interest in town and world aff-
airs. Born in••Brucefield in;181i6, Mr
Sills was a=desceindaxlt of a United
Elnvpire Loyalist family, mWhen 12 yrs
of age he went to Seaforth and with
the exception of a year spent in Wan..
nipeg, he had lbeen a continuous rew
rident of that town for 77 years.
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COUNTY NEWS
Dies at Exeter
Ellen Thomson, wife of Edward
Stone, died suddenly at Exeter in her.
7Sth year. Besides the husband, three
sons and two daughters survive. Be-
fore moving into Exeter 24 years a-
go lMr. and Mrs. ,Stone lived in 1.1s -
borne township.
Huron Twp. Stores Robbed
Two general stores in Huron T'wp.
were robbed during early morning
hours, with no trace left as to their
identity. Taking advantage of the
snow storm which raged during the
night, they broke locks on gasoline
primps at Kincardine and stole 10
gallons of gas, at the store at Pine
River they stole a variety of articles
including shoes, clothing, cigarettes,
and chocolate bars.
Dies in SeaforthHospital
Mrs. Merton A. Reid, of 1Seaforth,
died in London Hospital. ,She was the
datighter of Mrs. D. Davidson of New
ton, and attended Listowel High Sch-
ool and iNiormal at Stratford. After
her training she taught at Kingwood,
Holstein. and Woodstock schools. She
was a anetnber of the First Presby-
terian ,ehixrch, ,Seaforth, aria :for sev-
eralyears was secretary of the Hur-
on Presbyterial in that town: She
was prominent in all the town's act-
ivities. Surviving 'besides her husb-
and and mother, are two sisters.
Late John Fell
:+`or the past ,25 years a resident
Godrriclr, <olin li'ell died, at hi:,
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