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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1941-08-01, Page 1.pp a1 416 ..i 0..l.Y�C,i",f#d4H4tlY� ,YNiFW�tr. Eighty-second Year ' Whole Numbers 3842 GIRLS NO LONGER THE WEAK SEX DOCTOR DECLARES Clinton People Honour Town's Veteran Physician. AIDED , 1,648 BIRTHS Pop, hot dogs and $400 babies have all but, ruined the (happy old days of 50 years ago, is the opinion of a man who ought to know a• good deal about it, according to a 'recent story in the Toronto Star. He is Dr. John W. Shaw, Clinton's robust and much-be- lpved ex -mayor, • who had 600 fellow townsmen. turn out the other nigtt to celebrate his, 50th year. in the medi- cal profession. "When I was medical officer. of the 161st Battalion in the last war, I had an opportunity to study the physipal conditionof. the young men of that day," Dr. Shaw said. ,"I examined between ,3,000 and 4,000. During this war I have been examining hundreds under similar circumstances. Physi- eatty,. the boys. of this generation are not as good. Their eyes, and ears and chests are not as good; their legs are not •as, strong. Color blind- ness is common, The reason is that they' are 'starving in the midst of plenty. "Twenty five years ago there were cafe, but not many of them Now every family has a car and the young men are racing around the country all night and filling themselves on hot. dogs tend pop, and they are be - .ginning to show it in their health. "But penhaps there is a favorable factor at. work. Before the autos peo- ple lived pretty much in their own ,, neighborhoods, They inter ma tied generation after generation among the same families. From this unfav- orable results .arebeginning to show. But the' autos are taking the young men away from the township and marriages are now ,made in towns and villages 25, or 30 miles up the line. The benefit of that will come in the next generation." "The thing that astonishes me is what the girls can stand. In the old days they wore heavy undergarments' •down below their knees and heaps of clothing. When; I see them' wearin; little of nothing now ' I know they are suffering for the sake of style. There is no physical reason why they should be able' to stand it; but they do stand it; and.. while the boys have been going back they have iniproyed , tremendously. "Every little girl on the back' con- . cessions 'pays as much attention to her appearance i.e.,w as any girl any where, and she is as .well dressed. See is in better physical condition) than the boys. She walks better and she's better looking. But while' they suffer for` fashion, on the 'bleakest days, not they, but, the boys come to me suffering from rheumatism.". Dr. Shaw has been mayor, medical officer of health, C.N.R., and Huron County Home physician, school trus- tee, baseball and lacrosse player, and as the home folks said in a ,scroll signed by the mayor of Clinton and 'Warden of Huron: "Counsellor and friend" to all. .. Before he was graduated from Trin- ity College, Toronto, in 1891, the doc- tor taught school 'for eight years, one of his pupils being Warden Jas. Lei- per who signed' the scroll. He has officiated at` the births of 1,6 8 babies, including eight sets of tw is. "Today it may cost $400 to be bairn in a Toronto hospital," the doctor said. "Years ago when babies were"Born at home the charge was $5 and $1 for one visit later. After all, home is a pretty healthy pls.ce to be born. The proof is that in mY experience around Clinton they ail lived. Of my 1,648 at least 1,000 were born at home. Often -enough the daddy was my helper,' • The doctor used' to have a little joke, and he often meant it, that that babies came free. A year or so ago a professional man cause to hint say- ing that he had just heard that Dr. Sha -w was never paid for attendance at his birth. He wanted to pay up The doctor accepted payment' at the old- $5 rate. ,t • • SEAF4RTH, FRIDAY, AUGUST j, 1941 R,oya1 Air` Force Men Mahe Seaforth Their Off Station Headquarters • ! • • • • Victory Scroll A photostatic copy of the Hur- on Victory. Scroll, the original of which was presented to Prime Minister Churchill on Dominion Day, has • been received at the Town Clerk's office. It will be. recalled that the scroll was car- ried through Huron during the Victory Loan Cavalcade and bears the signature of the head of each municipality. • • • • •` • REEEKAHS PICNIC ` AT ' LIONS PARK Annual Outing is- Enjoyed By Members' of Edel- weiss Lodge: Edelweiss Rebekah Lodge -held a very enjoyable 'picnic at the Lions Park on Wednesday afternoon, when about 60 were present to take part in the fun. Sports were held in the afternoon with the following winning: Girls' potato race, Blanche Westcott, Phyl- lis Boyce; girls' book race, Janie Moffat, Shirley Bennett; girls' foot race, Phyllis 'Boyce; mixed foot race, /Ronald Bennett; mixed biscuit race, rodeo Bennett, Janie ' t; boys' shoe' r see, Ronald Benne Buddy Smith; gumdrop game, 1v Alva Westcott; feed the elephan game, Ronald. and Mrs. Bennett; pl race, Miss Sinclar .and .Arnold Westcott; clothespin race, Janie Moffat and Miss Sinclair, Mr. and Mips. Westcott, Buddy, and Don Smith; milk bottle race, Jean Scott; • pail and ball game, Mrs. Charles Reeves. After the sports all sat down to a sumptuous supper served by the lad- ies' of the lodge. You can't blame a wife for barking'. at her husband if be goes to the dogs. • "Jane," said a lady to her servant, "you have broken more thanryoue wages amount to. What can be done to prev^en this?" "I really don't know, mum," said Jane, "unless you raise my wages!" • av'istock Band Will Play Here The Sunday evening band concert. an Victoria Park will be presented by the Tavistock Citizens' Band under the leadership of Mr. E. A. Seltzer. This. organization, with a member- ship- of twentyfive, is one ofthe bands in the Huron -Perth Band As- sociation. , The Number: Is 032852 When the first number was not claimed, a second draw was held for the cloth donated by Mrs. Whyard and on which the Legion sold tickets. The number drawn is 032852 and the prize may be obtained -from the treas- urer, Mr. J. A. Westcotti 'Should the prize not be claimed by Saturday night, a third draw will be held. Police Seek Park Pick Pockets Swimmers, on the whole, do not leave valuables in their clothes, but often pocketbooks will contain keys or souvenirs. This Was ttte Case on Wednesday when a Seaforth return- ed man found his purse containing a picture taken during the last war and which he valued, highly was missing. An epidemic 'of petty thefts, believ- ed to 'be the work of young boys, 'has broken out at the Lions Park. Police are investigating and will prosecute any one discovered to have been re- sponsible. In most cases nothing of great va- lue has been taken,.but invariably in- convenience has been caused. Some- times billfolds have been' discovered lyin'g about tire park, the contents scattered aro 'd. Seaforth Public Library Receives New Books The 'following new books have been received at Seaforth Public Library: Adult Fiction,—"The Lone., Ranger Rides,' tSltriker; "ilhey Came to 'a, River," McKay; "Restless Are the Sails," Eaten; "Sick Heart River," Buchan; "The Crimson Horseshoe," Dawson; "They Went on 'ik,►gether," -Nathan; "And- New Stars Burn," Bald- win; "¢1 Horse For Eniily," Reeved; 'Pathetic Murderts'," Christie; "Ran- dom Harvest," Hilton;' "Rochester's ^ Wife; Steireaenit ; "Saplphira t h e ,lave Gf-rly" Cather; e' "Ite Rliie C%oak," bailey';. "Ry , 'Way of the Sil- il�'ei~tkoxti e;'r , HII11 "Bielil0P;d -,Crimes' • JtIG ,,I �. I.... i�l.�u:, J. lil,,� ,.• n Increasing Numbers Make Use of Seaforth Stores and Recreational Facili- ties., AIRMAN ..DROWNS AT GRAND BEND •Early arrivals at the R.A.F. Radio School near Clinton, are rapidly find- ing their way around Seaforth and each day sees 'more of the officers and men taking advantage of Seaforth stores and Seaforth recreational facil- ities. The men had only 'been at the sta- tion a few' days when the attended the Lions Club Carnival last . week, end since then they have pretty much made Seaforth their off -station head- gtlarters. On Tuesday Teall & Hab- kirk co-operated with officials at the. station and arranged a taxi ,service, which has proved quite popular.' Commanding, Officer Cocks and offi- cers of the station were entertained at the Golf Club on Friday evening and arrangements have been made whereby the facilities of the golf and tennis clubs have b able to the Station. LEGI01�, 'SAND PLAN ANNUAL GARDEN PARTY Annual Event Will Be Held in Victoria Park on August 14. GOOD PROGRA1IIME At a meeting held in the Town Hall on Tuesday, evening, arrangements were completed for the annual Legion -Band garden party, which this year is being held in Victoria Park on Thursday, August 14th. Attending the meeting were D. Sills, .'resident; Arthur Golding, secretary. and E. H. Close,- leader of the Sea - forth Highlanders Band. Represent- ing the Legion were 'President John Earle, and R. J. Sproat, H. E. Smith, Bert Muir, Alex Muir; J. A. Westcott and H. Wilbee. The garden party will feature an excellent program, details of which are now being worked out. In addi- tion, a number of booths 'will be in operation, and there will be jitney dancing. • • A feature of the evening will be the drawing for a beautiful cedar chest. • • • been made avail- MANY' CHILDREN %Airman is Drowned Leading A.r Harry Beaty. AWAIT I OLIDAY age 31, Royall Air Air Force, of Kirkland sa Lake, former Queen's University foot- • Must Depend Upon Gener= osity of Country Home' • Owners. ball star, was drowned in Lake Hur- on, 30 yards south of the Grand Bend dance hall Wednesday afternoon. Beaty, who had been,• overseas with the R.A.F., returned to Canada a week ago last Sunday -and was attached to the Clinton Radio Technician School, No. '31, which. is now tinder construe-_ tion. . The airman had been swinimin'g in water about 10 feet deep prior to the dr'owning. His body was found in a few feet of water by a girl bather. who summoned other people on the beach..' No 'one wituessed the drown- ing. The London fire department was called'at 5,40 o'clock and arrived at Grand Bend at 6.30. Artificial respir- ation was' administered, by .Harald White, Exeter, a. member of a hydro gang. Lieut. Smith, Lieut. Beattie. Ralph Leonard and C. Foley, of the London fire department, also assisted. Work ceased at 7.30 o'clock' when tt was found the efforts were useless. • Many at Dublin Garden Party A large crowd' attended the annual, 'Dublin garden party , on Wednesday night. The event had been postponed froffr the' previous 'evening, because of rain. Prizes • in the draw were• won as. follows: • 1st, John Moylan, Seaforth; 2nd, Matthew Coyne, Staffa; - 3rd, Wilfred Hilie ec tbr h, Mitchell; hell; 4th Mr. Harrigan, St. Pauls. A rug drawn by the Sodality girls, was won by Mrs. Louis Bruxer, Dublin. Bailey Non-'iction•—"Time is Now," 'Van Paatssen; "My Sister 'and I," Mettle; "A'dverlture North," Pinkerton; "See Canada Next," Nixon; "A. Prophet At Home," Reid; "Here's To Canada," Duncan; "I abloona," Ponchr ; "Man - cion House of Liberty," Bottome; "Stir Richard Burton and Wife," Bur- ton.; "Never a Dull Moment," Strange; "Women of Britain," Struthers. -Juvenile--"Wagtail" Gall; "Junior Miss,' Benson; ' "Timothy' I Taylor," Rusted; "A..iiiking 'GV''e Will Go," Ian Coeveritny;• "Aniiinals .luverrthere,", B'Aulai1 e, , • RED CROSS NOTES The Seaforth brandh of the Red Cross Society wish to thank the peo- ple for their generous donations of home-made candy. This was sold at the Lions Carnival and the sum of $75.88' was realized. * * * There is an urgent need for aero helmets. for the Navy. If you are at present malting ribbed helmets ou yqur seaman's quota, would you now change and make the aero helmets. This helmet should be made of heavy service yarn in navy or grey. In- structions are found on page 21 of the No. 1 knitting instructions. * * * In the recent salvage campaign conducted in Seaforth and surround- ing districts, forty tons of material was collected and the proceeds for the Red Cross amounted to $366.75. • * * * Following is the report of the work done by the local Red Cross for the month of July: Knitting -87 pairs army socks, 12 sleevesless sweater, 4 pairs rifle Mitts, 11 turtle -neck flweaters, 19 al- ternative caps, 6 pair two-way mitts, 23 scarves, 10 pairs long seaman's sock's, 7 pairs short seaman's socks, 8 pairs air force flying mitts, 19 rib- bed helmets. Women' -s Auxiliary 'Knitting — Six scarves, 3 sweaters. Civilian Clothing For Britain --13 dresses, 1 scarf, 1 pair knee -caps, 1 pair bed socks, 1 bonnet, 2 pairs boot - tees, 11 blouses, 4 pairs girls' pyjam- as, 1 baby jacket, 1 pair mat's' fritts, 1 girl's sweater, 1 pair Child's socks, 1 .b'oy's, /blazer, 1 gfrl's blazer, 2 pairs boys'' pants, 1 girl;$ coat. Hospital Supplies -16 face cloths, 2 Saito pyjam*s, 2 -pairs extra trouests, 11 bed jackets. Quilts —2O. eh <,iLtilAk�;v�;Y More than 300 children have been sent to the country by the Neighbor- hood Workers' Association as a re- sult of the ready response by country dwellers to an appeal for vacation spots for needy citychildren, accord- ing to Miss M. Collver, Director of the Neighborhood Workers' Associa- tion Country Homes Department. Hostesses who have taken children in previous years .have been gener- ous in their response. They well know the improvement:in health and happiness that comes to children from Toronto's , crowded ,downtown areas when they spend a few, days in the country. Many women have le- vited back to their homes the chia- dren who visited them last, year. According to Miss Collver, girls are again the favorites: "Each year we have a 'large number pf boys patiently waiting- for their turn, but the Majority „Qf invitations are for girl's. It's hard to explain this, Tor boys have proven to be less trouble to entertain, and have never shown a higher "mischief record" than the, girls. Many boys are so grateful for being in the country, where they can see real horses, cows, and ether farm animals that they -'make particular efforts to be as little trouble as pos- sible so they raay b'e allowed to stay a long time," Miss Collver points gut. At .present there ate 775 children on the waiting-list and invitations to boys between the ages of seven and thirteen are urgentliy" needed. The children are sent, transportation paid, to any area within 150 miles of To- ronto. They are medically examined before leaving town and all arrange- ments are made for the trip ,by the Neighborhood Workers' �' Association. Hostesses are asked to provide free accommodation and plenty of good wholesome food. Many of the chil- dren show immediate increases in weight as they get (some of them for the first • time in their lives) enough. fresh vegetables, eggs and milk. Many of the Youngsters now on the waitiug-list belong to soldiers' fami- lies. Mothers' with large families have a very difficult time, as the max- imum allowance provides for only two children. Even picnic < outings are too costly in many cases and the children are confined day in and day out to the pavements of the hot st'reets for their playground, where traffic 'dangers constantly lurk. If you have room in your home for one or two youngsters for a couple of weeks, write immediately to the Country Homes Department, Neigh- borhood Workers Association, 22 Wellesley Street, Toronto, enclosing a note from your local clergyman. Be sure to state clearly whether you prefer girls or boys, the ages you de- sire, and when and where the chil- dren will. be met. • About the time grapes are ripe, home-made wine will be the only thing that feels like working. • An expert is a man who can tell the difference'- between an evening caress and a bathing stilt. • • • • • 3§• Civic Holiday Seaforth will observe Civic Holiday on Monday of next week. A proelarnation over the signature of Mayor. John J. Chuff was issued this Week calling .iii`.' merchants and citttens to observe. the day. • • • • • • ill District Welcomes Which Brings Some Rede from Record Heat „ave Lions Park and Pool Crowd- ed As People Seek Relief From Heat. TOP TEMPERATURE ON SUNDAY A heavy rain on Tuesday evening brought some relief from the record heat that has enveloped this district for the past week. ' The humidity, however, was higher following the rain, making it appear just as hot as 'ever on Wednesday, and it was not .until Thursday morning that a fresh breeze cleared the air soinewhat. Sunday'Qwas the hottest day of the heat seige and a temperature of 98 degrees was recorded. Seaforth Lidris Park was crowded with hundreds of picnickers over the week -end, all seeking relief from'the heat. The pool 'was filled from early morning -until long after dark on Sun- day. A picnic party from Stratford told park attendants' tihey had driven through to Goderich, but returned' to the park because it was cooler there. A Mitchell' youth, unable to swim, got into trouble in the deep pool Sun- day afternoon when he went beyond his depth. He was pulled from the water by Lifeguard Neville McMillan and after resuscitation he was able to return to his home. There were a lot of disappointed children' at the park on Friday when Moncrieff Church arrived to hold its annual congregational picnic and the children discovered there was no wa- ter in the pool., The pool had been drained following the carnival id or- der to clean . out broken• pop bottles and other refuse the carnival crowd had thrown in the water. • Erucefi-e d Holds Picnic The Br'ucefield United Church held their 'Sunday School picnic at Jow- ett's Grove, Bayfield, on Wednesday, July 23rd, with a good attendance. Following are the results of the rac- es: Girls, 5 and under, Thelma Baird, Jean McGregor; boys, 5 and under, Frank Hill, Robert Mustard, Allan Haugh; girls, 8 and under, Marjoryt Mustard, Audrey Baird, Ruth Wool- ley; boys. 8 and under, Gordon Thompson, Donnie McGregor, Hugh Zapfe; girls, 9-11, Blanche Zapfe, M. Paterson, B. Allison'; boys, 9-11, J. Chapman, • R. Paterson, D. ' McBeth; girls, 12-15, Joyce Aikenhead, Betty Wooley, Amy Ailtenhead: boys, 12-15, Dean Aldwinkle; B. Holmes, E. Glid- don; young ladies. 'Hazel Dining. B. Wlooley, B. Zapfe; young men, S. Horton, Aldie Mustard, D. McKinnon; , married ladies, Mrs. R. Chapman';' Mrs. A. McBeth, Mrs. J. McGregor; married men, Elgin Thompson, J. - Cornish, L. ^ Hill: clothespin race, Mrs. J. McDonald and Aldie Mustard; kick the slipper, ladies, Mf s. Moffat, Amy Aikenhead, Mrs. R. Chapman; men, E. Thompson, H. Zapfe, Lyle Hill; gum drop race, Mrs. C. Coch- rave, B. Holmes. Mr. and Mrs. A. Wheeler and son, of Detroit, spent a few days with Mr, and Mrs. T. H. Wheeler. Dr. 'and- Mrs. McAsh, of Tara, are • Face Shortage Of Teachers For the past few months, Ontario has been faced with a probable short- age of public school teachers. Al- though salaries have increased con- siderably during the year, it is cer- tain that some trustees will find it difficult if not impossible to secure a qualified teacher for the opening of school in September. To many boys and girls just graduating from high school, this scarcity of teachers of- fers an opportunity to train for ,one of the most important forms of ser- vice to our country. It is hoped that many of these young people are plan-: ning to enter the Normal School in September. The regulations call for nine Upper School papers for admission 'to the Normal School, but - the Department has announced that eight papers will by accepted this year. The Stratford Normal School stands ready to serve the prospective teach- ers of this part of the province. The Principal would welcome an oppor- tunity to meet with students and their parents to discuss any matters connected• witb the course. A list of approved boarding houses in Strat- ford may beeehtained by writing to Dr. H. G. Martyn. the Principal. The application forms to be used in seek- ing admission to the Normal School may be obtained by writing to the Deputy Minister of Education, Parlia- ment Buildings, Toronto. These forties are to be filled' out by the applicant and must be forwarded with the re- quired nertifidates to= the Deputy Min - later of Edud'ation, NOT to the Nor- mal School. 'If the application is ac- cepted, a card, a. admission giving the date of opening of the Normal School will be sent from the Depart - r lent of 'Edueatiihn. 1{�}15G Y1 IxLv.iw'dr.: ANA uvniiY�xLL 4.a,>4 jA1...ic•;s�Vbaw • • • • • • Scrambled, Eggs Unfortunately the sun was not shining on the west side of Main Street Thursday afternoon when a case of eggs being delivered to Spence's Produce fell from a truck to the sidewalk. if it had been, there would have been en- ough well -cooked scrambled eggs to feed a gogd many people: When the case fell it broke 'open and eggs were scattered in every di- rection. , • .. • • • • • • TELLS OF METHODS TO SAVE GASOLINE Threshers Have Good • Op- portunity If Farmers Co-operate. "One of the easiest way to conserve gasoline is for farmers on each line to arrange among themselves so that threshers can do the whole line with one trip," Vincent J. Lane, well known McKillop thresher, said this week in commenting on the gasoline restnce- tions. "There must be many hundreds of gallons wasted in'- this district each season because .of call-backs. Lots of times I thresh for a farmer and when I am finished I have to move my out-• fit many milen to the next stop; then a few days later I have to come back to the neigth5or of my first customer. If the farmers on, each line would get together and arrange their threshing, then a thresher could move right gown a line and call at every farm." • - Accordih'g to Mr. Lane, the threshers Would be glad to co-operate in every way, and if the farmers did the same thing a considerable saving in gaso- line could be effected. - • Investigate -Man at Airport County Constable Helmer Snell was called to the Air School Wednes- day to investigate a former employee, discharged the previous .evening, who bad passed the guards .by showing his workman's badge, which he had failed to :turn in when dismissed. The Ulan was recognized, and .was detained by the Service Pplice. Hand- ed over to Constable Snell, he was taken to Goderich and gaestianed, by Provincial Constable Frank Fox.. Af ter a warning he was allowed to go. • News of Tuckersmith Mr. Fred Pepper is ,under the doc- tor's care. We hope for an early re- covery. Rev.' A. Lane will be the preacher at Turners Church during the month of August. ;viiss Nora Jean Matheson, of To- ronto, is visiting with her uncle, Mr. Austin Matheson, for a few weeks. visiting Mrs. Margaret McKenzie. Mrs. R. Townsend, of the U.S.A., visited -her sister, Mrs. Mary McKen- zie. -' Mr. and Mrs. Atkinson, of Wa.rcls- ville spent a few days at the Manse. Mrs. M. Paterson is vjsiting in Mon- treal. 1- - Misses Alma and Elma , Smith, of Wingham, spent last week 'with Gen- evieve Smith. Miss Doris Dutot, of London., spent the week -end at her home here,. Mrs. O'Brien spent a few days at I{irkton, Edward ' Jordan �4 cis Jur` Commencing Sumri r Hol ,days:. BURIED AT DUBLIN.' Si Believed, to have suffered , a heart attack when he dived into the water,; ',,, to rescue his 8 -year-old son, ' wilo had' fallen off a raft, Edward Jordan, St: Clements bank manager, •drowned at Wallenstein near Kitchener, . early Friday night. The, victim was man- ager of the Canadian Bank of, Com me-ree at St. Clements which was re- cently e Gently held up by bank bandits. A strong swimmer, Jordan was sit- ting on the bank with his wife and three of his children when hire young son who had been• playing on . a -raft, suddenly shouted for h'elp.. The father dived into the water ''and 'failed to ' come .to the surface. Hearing the cries of Mrs. Jordan, two Elmira youths, Willis Martion and Arthur Huhn, rushed to the scene. They succeeded in res'curing the Jor- dan boy but were unable to bring up ' the father for•fifteen minutes.. • Doctors J. W. 1VIeQuibban'.' and L. Wagner, both of Elmira, directed resuscitation efforts for more than an hour, but failed to revive Mr. Jorr ' dan: Mrs. Jordan said, her husband '"' had just commenced, bis summer holi- days, and was to have left in a day or so for a motor trip, - Edward Jordan' was a - native' of Dublin' and began his banking career under Mr. - Frank McConnell, in the former Standard Bank. Here he rose to be' accountant. . . "He was an exceptionally clever and fine 'young man," Mr„ McConnell • stated in speaking of his, tragic death. "In those days there was a lot of business at the bank, but be worked hard and rose rapidly." • Mr. McConnell attended the funeral. • Hydro Rates 5 Remain, Same There will be no change in Seaforth . hydro rates for the coming year, the ' Commission decided at a . meeting Monday afternoon as it adopted rates • recommended by the H.E.P.C. The Commission at the meeting, ac- cepted with regret the resignation 'of Miss Alice Hudson, who has been stenographer in the office, for a num- ber of years, News of Week • In Varna Mrs. Clifford H. Keys, of Var-nann held a trousseau tea for her Baugh- - • ter, Sybil, on Wednesday, July 23rd. Mrs. W. J. Clark, aunt of the bride- to-be, received and Mrs. Austin, Stur- dy, also an aunt, displayed the iroris- seau. Lunch was served by ' Miss Zelda Sturdy, Goderich; Miss Doris Clark, Varna, and Miss Dorothy Laing of Weyburn, Saskatchewan. Dr. Jahn McAs-b, - Mrs. McAsh and 'daughter, of Tara, were renewing ac- quaintances here last week. While here he called on his old schoolmate, George Beatty, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Lay -them and family, with Miss Beatty,of London, are guests at the home 'of the latter's' mother and sister. Mics Doris Chuter; of London, spent last week at the parental home. ' Miss Florence Smith, of Clinton, is holidaying with her parents. Ruth Kruger, of Zurich, has re- turned home after spending a week with her aunt. Mrs. Inges.' Nettie Clark has' returned after spending two weeks in Sarnia. Mary Elizabeth and George Mur- - ray Beatty spent a few days at Grand Bend last week. The many friends of Mr. Frank Weekes will be sorry to know he is not enjoying the best of health at i present, brit we hope for a speedy re- covery. Leaflets Dropped on England Received Here A copy of a propaganda leaflet, dropped from a German plane over England, was received in Seaforth this week by Jahn C. Crich from his brother, Lieut. F. A. Crich, who is with the Canadian army in England. The leaflet deals with the Battle of the Atlantic and in it Hitler claims "Britain's Losing the Battle of the Atlantic means Britain's losing the war." , Lieut- Crich's comment, writ- ten on the bottom of the leaflet is: "Ananias hasn't a chance against the fellow that wrote this — probably Dr. Goebbels." in his aoeompanying letter Lieut. Crich says: "It has been marvellous • weather here for the last six weeks but pret ti darn' hot for battle dress, hilt yes torday it 'rained dod again today we have; had callte a lot Of rain. It will do a lot of good for the country re'a'l. ly needed . it, and has also cooled things off considerably. "Things have' been really quiet in Rngla;d this summer and I think the show has switched .to the other - foot, for I. am pretty sure they are having a pretty warin time of it in Germany from the way our bombers and fight- ers have been . entertaining them, There was just a flight o$, Hurricanes) and then a flight of Lysanders go. or, er her . You don't see the Ratan- canes ata -canes far long for they sanely dettft; loaf. - "I am enclbstag' one of, Hifleir'e lotto notes panl'phlets... I eaaiiit &'e8 thtk-litat,4 va'tiotl exult of IL -1 w'rfYdfsl` " talking abrout 0004.1010 1; tot het ttiid •11•410, ,'silt sight better iet'o iii t li l k art id p'lrobably as