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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1941-10-24, Page 1• r : •9i Eighty-second Year Whole Number 3851 • SEAFORTH, FRIDAY, ORER 24, 1941 ' , • WAR• SERVICES. EXECUTIVE SEEKS MORE INFORMATION. Huron Group Arranges An- nual Meeting For December. . - CHAIRMAN RESIGNS Huron County War Services Execu- tive, at a meeting here on Monday evening, accepted with regret the resignation of James G. Mullen, of Seaforth, as pretadent. Mr. Mullen bas been very active in the work of the executive since it was set up early last warrtier. He assured the meeting that while he was forced to resign as president, .11e would con- tinue to do everything, he could to assist in the work.' The annual election of officers Will be held during the first week in De- cember and until then first vice-presi- dent, Knowlson Huesten; of Gorrie, Will act as presid'ent. The meeting named Hugh Hill, 'Ool'borne Twp.; R. a". Bowman, Brussels, and Dr. A. R. Campbell, Hensel', a nominating corn- mittee to report to the annual meet - ng. Requests -for assiatance in provid- fing funds for entertainment purposes n Hurtin Air Schatels led the Meeting' te name a committee to inquire into what percentage of funds raised in the recent 6ain-1campaign in Huron County is being spent within the coun- ty, and also te !eat* if •possible, what funds are ,available• within .the camps themselves for entertainment purpos- es' as a result of the b*ration of can- teens. The committee consists of Knowlson Hueston, Gorrie; W. L. Whyte, Seaforth, and' Geo. W. Schaef- fer, Goderich. Following the meeting the members were guests of Mra Mullen at_lunch. • District Head Retires H. a Hawke, of Galt, was unani- mously appointed to head District No. 6 of the Ontario Municipal Electric Association which' 'held its annual meeting in Stratford on Wednesday. Mr. Hawke succeeds E. L. Box, of t3eaforth, who has headed the district organization for the past seven years and who contributed much to the ore ganization of the district. F. H. May, of St. Marys, was elect- ed vice-president, while the following were made directors: F. E. Welker, St. Jacobs; George Eiffert, Tavistock, and A. Y. McLean, Seaforth. Attending the meeting were Dr.' Hogg,. chairman, and Albert Smith, af.L.A., of the H.E.P.C., • Ve.teranTeacher Is Retiring On Wednesday evening Rev. Hugh Jack and Mrs. Jack entertained the teachers of the Sunday school of First Ohurch, at the Manse, when a most enjoyable evening was spent. After lunch Me. M. McKellar, the Superintendent, read an 'address, and Miss, Jean Scott presented Mrs. Chas. Brodie with a handsome Book of Ptaises. Mrs. Brodie, who for m,any years has been one of the most conscien- tious and efficient teachers in the Sunday school, is retiring, but there are two generations of Seaforth chil- dren in whose memory she will al- ways remain. Seaforth Men Arrive Safely Cables received here this week told of the safe arrival at, England of LAC. Frank Sills, son, of Mr. and Mrs. F. Sills, and. Oapt: W. G. White, son of Mrs,. M. White. They were in the convoy. the 'arrival of which was anneunced Monday: Editorial Results in isinonythous Gift For Stable Accommodation CONDITION CRITICAL. Action Must Be Taken By December 15, or MoneY Reverts to Presbyterian Ladies' Aid. Stricken with a stroke as he - drove with his son front Goderich to Clinton Wednesday afternoon, Huron County Warden, James Leiper, is in Clinton Hospatal in a critical condition. The hospital reported Thursday afternoon that Mr. Leiper's condition is "very critical," and that he is uncon— scious. He is being attended by Dr. J. W. Shaw, of Clinton. Mr. Leiper, who has served Hullett Township as reeve or councillor for many years, was honored in January when he was named Warden of the county. KR BIDE MARKS ANNIVERSARY Large Congregations Hear Toronto Minister on Sunday. Inspirational anniversary services were 'held on Sunday in Northside United Church when the guest min- ister, Rev. A. S. Orton, D.D., Prefese ser of Homiletics in Eminauel Col- lege, Toronto, brought fine messages to large congregations. Special mus- ic was rendered by the choir under the direction of the leader, .j. A. Stew- art', assisted 'by the junior choir. Mies M. Turnbull and Miss Ruth Cluff took the solo parts in the antheins. •The church' was decorated with autumn flowers and foliage. At the morning service Dr. 'Orton chose for his subject "True -Secur- ity." Iii the evening he spoke on the man with the unclean spirit whom Christ healed of. the mysterious un- consciousness that takes possession at times of men and natiohs wheraan evil mind corner up and drives out the conscious mind. Rev, H. V. WOrlanan presided, as- sisted by Rev. Dr. Hurford, of St. Thomas' ,Ohurch, and Rev. A. W. Gardiner. • Bride -Elect is Guest of Honour WILL BE CONSIDERED AT C. OF C. MEETING A recent editorial in The Huron Expositor, concerning the need of stabling accommodation in Seaforth, has resulted in an -anonymous dona- tion of $100.00 to be need for that purpose. The letter, addressed to the Editor of The Expositor and containing a one hundred dollar bill, is as follows: "I have jug( finished reading your editorial, "Accommodation For Farm- ers," also your comments re "Rest Room," and I am one Seaforth Old Boy who endorses everything you say about these two problems that con- front the residents of Seaforth. It is as plain as the nose on one's, face that the existence of the small town is dependent, upon the patronage it receives from the farm trade, and. ev- erything should be done to attract ••.(COntiriudi on Page i4.) - An enjoyable social gathering semi- sored by the, Sodality of St. James' Catholic Church' was held on Friday night at the home of the president in honor of Miss,Dorothy Bannon, bride - elect of this month, who was present- ed,' with an electric iron. Twenty -flee members were present. The evening was pleasantly spent in :layirg Court Whist. The prizes were won by Mrs. Gorden Reynolds and. Miss' Dorothy Bannon A hope 'chest quiz proved quite entertaining. Employees of the W. Duncan fac- tory last week honored Miss Bannon and John Flannery, whose wedding takes place shortly, when they pre- sented them with a- silver tea serVice. Thieves Brandish Guns as Staffa Creamery Entered police have found no trace of three rtneelted gunmen who early Monday raided, the creamery at Staff& They held up, bound and gagged' an em- ployee of the creamery and then fled in a stolen bar after being told there was no money in the building. , Th.e men, two of then brandishing guns, were waiting for 24-yeanold Gerald Agar when he stepped through the door into the building early that morning. One thug shoved a gun, in- to this chest, *neither a gun into his hack, while the remaining member of the trio asked where the money was kept. "Talk and talk fast," Agee was threatened. When he protested that there was no money in the creamery, the guns Men left linfriedly„ but not before they tied him Un. Lorne ti'iar stefra *ticker, Who StrrlVed at the oiem wiille ithe Legion Stag Friday Night A stag euchre, the proceeds' of which will be used to provide smokes for Seaforth and district men over- seas, is being arranged 'by the Cana- dian Legion. The euchre will be held in the Legion rooms over the Post Office on, Pride. evening, October 24. The general 1li,Uic, as well as mem- bers ofethe Legion, are invited' to at- tend. There are approximately 35 men from the immediate district ov- erseas, according to Legion President John Earle. - The -meeting, -which Was held Fri- day evening, also considered ques- tions that will confront the branch during the period of ireconstruction follbwing the war. ItS' purpose was explained in a letter which went out to members prior to the meeting in which President Earle stated in part: "Let's get together and formulate a strong Veterans' Service Bureau, a Legion of workers', not for ourselves, 'but for our citizens, our Canada, our Empire, and, last but net least, those from "Over There," who may return broken in. • body and spirit, that -we may extend the hand of brotherly love and good fellowship to them and their families." holdup was in progress, overheard the bandits' demands through a half -op- ened door. He raced outside to give the alarm, which brought the creamery manager, Harvey Leslie, to the scene, as well as other village residents. By this time the bandits had rush- ed from the building and their maroon car spurted away ..up a road running north out 'of Staff a. Agar was able to slip out of hie bonds before' his rescuers' arrived. N McKellar took the license number of the car and it was identified as one stolen front Oakville a week ago. Provincial Constable J. M. Douglas of atrattotd investigated, while police ware notified to be on the Idokout for the men Who attempted the hold up. 'Theft of gasoline from puthps in DuiblinSunday night n,re thought by .petine to be the, work of the atm* Winthrop Newly Weds Honored A post nuptial reception in honor of ,Mr. and Mrs. Alan Campbell, new- ly-wed's of MdKillop, was 'held on Friday evening in the Winthrop hall witb a large attendance. Twenty-one tables pf euchre were in play and dancing was enjoyed. Mrs. W. Dol - mage read an appropriate address af- ter which Mr. and Mrs.. Campbell were presented; with a s'tu'dio couch and end table by Arthur 'Alexander and Russell Dolmage on behalf of the friends and neighbors. Mr. Camp- bell made a fitting reply. Red Cross Dance There was a large crowd at the euchre and dance held in the Win- throp hall ,inaid of the Red Cross', Fowl were given for prizes, Wilbur Godkin was the winner of the lucky door prize. Music for the dancing Ives provided 'by the Mann orchestra. Is Appointed • Canadian Judge D. M. Beattie, grader of the Lon - 'dairy and' cold storage branch of the 'Federal Department of a_griculture, has been appointed as the Canadian judge of the Students' National Con- test in judging dairy products, to be held next Monday in Toronto in con- nection with the Dairy Industries Ex- position. The contest a's sponsored by the American Dairy Science Association and the Dairy Industries Supply As- sociation Ind., 'an'd is under the direct supervision of the Bureau of Dairy Industry of the United States Depart- ment of Agriculture.. • Mr. Beattie 'received word of his appointment Friday. He will act along with two judges, picked in the United States, on the committee that will place the official scores on the samples of cheese and -butter to be used in the contest. Teams from practically all agricul- tural colleges in the „1.Tnited States and one from the Ontario Agricultur- al 'College at Guelph are expected IO take part. •The event It an annual competition among the studepts, both team and individuals, in judging the quality and market grade of butter, American thedder theeee, milk*la value° crelltili. WAR W APONS DRIVE- OPENS IN SEAFORTH DISTRICT ( Objective Here is $2,500.00 Naval 'Gun, Monthly For Duration. SEEK BANK PLEDGES Seaforth War Savings, Committee met Tuesday evening and completed plans for the war weapons drive which opened in this district this' week. Seaforth and district citizens are called upon to turns*: a naval gun, which'cost e $2,500, gach month for the duration of the war. In analyzing the rebrults of the war savings drive last winter, it was faun& that best results were obtained from bank pledges, and An' the present drive efforts will be con.eenttated on obtain- ing more of these and- in having citi- zen's increase the amennts now pledg- ed. A canvass of ritual ofthe district will be undertaken. with this in mind. Members of -the cemmittee who at- tended the meeting Ware Chairman J. A. Stewart, E. C. Chamberlain C. P. Sills, G. D. Ferguson anti:A. Y. McLean. • RED CROSS NOTES The jam project, a co-operative ef- fort of the Women's Institute and the Red Cross Society, has come to a successful conclusion for this season. We desire to express our appreciation to the- many interested people" who have made it possible for us ,to give you this report of 1,500 pounds of jam made. Our variety was strawberry, raspberry, plum, peach and grape jam, pear marmalade and apple and 1,108 pounds of 'honey bought. ,A total of 2,608 pounds was sent to Red Cross headquarters for overseae..shlp- meat. Donations in cash toward. the project amounted,. tot:4152.22. Other donations 'were no lbs. ($17.50) of sugar. 3.5 'baskets of fruit, apples suf- ficient to make 272 lbs. of jelly, and 28 lbs. of honey. We confess that you with your generosity made it nec- essary for us to raise .our objective several times. Thanks again to don- ors and workers. * * * Please search your homes for trea- sures that you do not object parting with and that are well worth 10c give them to the,: members of the committee in charge of the Red Criss booth at the Lions Caarniyal, Octo- ber 31st. Any such treasures may be left with Mrs. E. A. McMaster, Mrs. J. A. Stewarteor Mrs. W. Barber. * Blankets are urgently needed to re- lieve suffering in Great Britain, New or good as new blankets, may be ac- cepted. but in all cases where blank- ets are NOT new, they must be clean- ed or, washed before being sent in, Will all those who are knitting boys' and girls' sweaters that are on the quota, please—finish' and turn in. as they must bshipped immediately- • Couple Escape Serrous Injury Bruce Wright. son of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Wright, and Stuart Wigg, area of Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Wigg, escaped serious injury early Sunday morning when their car went out of control and crashed into a tree in fiont of the residence of Mr. 0. C. Brightrall. Mr. Wigg was able to leave the hos- pital next day, while Mr. Wright will return home this week. • • • • • • Shoot WildGeese Postmaster C. P. Sills and Mr. Homer Mellen had a reel, day's hunting on Wednesday when they bagged four wild geese, and big and fat, geese at that Wild geese are not unknown in this district, but the number that fall to hunts- men's guns are very, very few. • • • • • • Hard Coal Coke Alberta Coal Now in Stock N CLUFF Hallowe'eii Frolic Plans IncludeMa.n.yInnovations CommitteesInChargeSay All Old Favorite Games and Many New Ones Will Fea- ture Frolic'-'- Here Next Week. WILL CONCLUDE WITH BIG DANCE With the Seaforth Lions Club twelfth annual Hallowe'en frolic op Friday; October 31, less than. e week away,- committees in charge of tae big event are hard at work complea. ing details. Experience gained in staging pre- .vieus carnivals means' that arrange- ments each year are more complete: The convenience and pleasure of the thousand, who attend is always first an planning the frolic. An example is that this, year bingo players will be able to bit in comfort in an en- larged area which will be 'heated for their comfort. Entertainment will be in charge of Clayton Steeper of London. In addi- tion to presenting a program at the /ilk, the Steeper radio orchestra will play for the big dance which cane menses in Cardno's Hall following the frolic. All ,the old favorite games will be in operation, as well as a new and entirely different horse race game. Bingo, too, will be popular, as will the- meiehanddse wheels. 'The children's events will take place on' a large elevated stage where they may be easily watched: Con- tests 'are new and different this year and 'should attract large entries. All children at the frolic will re- ceive a free bag of candy. The corn- mittee in charge will appreciate dona- tion's for this purpose, and. these may be. left with Lion Jack Beattie. Small articles and 'toys for use in the fish pond are also required, and these may be left with Lion Jack Daly. Joint general chairmen of -the frolic this year' are Lions 'G. D. Ferguson and E. C. Chamberlain. Valuable Prizes Headed by a $200 war savings cer- tificate, 'Elie prizes this year are out- standing, and tickets are meeting with a 'ready sale. The prizes are on: dis- play in -the window of the former Mc- Tavish store, opposite the post office, Seaforth. Fri:Steeds from the carnival will be in aid of the club's welfare and war service work. • Large Crowd At Clinton Rani?. A record attendance of.' around two hundred, an outstanding program and a splendid sula, er were mkrked fea- tures of the aratal supper rally of the affiliated C.G.I.T. Groups, the Mission Circles and Evening Auxiliaries of Huron Presbyterial of the United Church, which was held in Ontario St., Church, Clinton, on Friday even- ing. Mrs. R. G. Nay, Presbyterial presi- dent, presided over the program which was begun with a worship' ser- ce. This was conducted by Mrs. 0. Howson and:Miss M. Simpson, of the Wingham Evening Auxiliary, and had for its theme, "The Search For Suc- cess." • Mrs. W. M. Aitken extended a hearty welcome to all, after which Miss G. Mitton, song -leader from Lon- don, led a very enjoyable sing -song. A delightful, quartette, "Saviour, Breathe An Evening Blessing," was contributed' by Misses Mary Buchan- an, Freda Barbour, Helen Howard and Elva Worthy of the Mission Circle of North St. Church, Goderich. Thinking of Thanksgiving and Re- membrance Day, Mrs. W. J. Greer, Wingham, led a brief service during which two minutes' silence was ob- served and "God Save the King" sues sung. The guest. speaker of the evening, Mrs. Herbert Chia, of I.,onden, presi- dent of Londen Conference branch, was introduced by Miss Caroline Wellwood, of Wingham., Mrs. Childs devoted, the greater part of her time to leadpg a very helpful discussion on "The Regular Meeting." She clos- ed with an inspirational message on "The Kingdom of God." Miss Gertrude, Worthy, of Goderich, tendered the vote of thanks and a happy rally was closed with prayer by Mrs. A. W. Gardiner, of Egmondville. • Recent Bride is Guest of Honor A Hallowe'en party and' shower in honor of W. J. Thompson,..a cent beitle; was held at the 'home of Miss Josephine Edge last Thursday evening. There were twenty guests present, who came in Hallowe'en dis- guise, and th-e guest of honor had to try to guess who each guest was. The table was set with Hallowe'en, decorations, end there ,was a contest and singing. Miss Muriel Ballantyne and Mrs. Herbert Whittaker presented Mrs, Thehapson.With two beautiful mirrors end a 'dainty Ittrich was ,served' by the hoettes, • e 0-0 • • Upset Traffic was almost at a stand- still for a short time Monday af- ternoon, when the rack broke on a trailer carrying a full load of flax as it was turning the corner from Goderich Street to Main. Flax was scattered in every direce tion, but a gang of men from the Hesay Flax Mill soon had the load placed on another truck and cleared the street for traffic. • • • • " • • RE-ELECT D. SILLS AS BAND HEAD Annual Dinner and Meeting of Highlanders Band Held Monday. Members of the Seaforth Highland- ers Band re-elected D'Orleon Sills president at the Band's annual meet- ing in the band rooms on 'Monday ev- ening. The meeting followed' the an- nual dinner 'at the Commercial Hotel, when Mr. D. Sills acted asetoaStmas- ter. Short addresses by the Toastmas- ter, Mayor John Cluff, Mr. Feik, Mr. Brett, Mr. Brodhagen of Stratford, and Mr. E. H. Close featured the pro-, gram. Secretary - treasurer Arthur Golding' reported a successful year for the band. The following officers were elected: Honorary presidents, D. L. Reid, .W. H. Golding, M.P., M. McPhee; presi- dent, D'Orleon Sills; vice-president, Russell Bolton; secretary -treasurer, Jack Moore; property committee, Walter Scott (chairman), John Card - no, E. H. Close; auditors, A.. Gold- ing, E. J. Box; bandmaster, E. H. 'Close. • Friends Gather To Honor Soldier Oa Friday evening about one hurt: d•red friend's and neighbors gathered' at the home of Me., and. Mrs. Edward Brown, in Tuckersmith in honor of James Broadfoot, son of Mr. and Mrs, James Broadfoot, who is slated for overseas serOce. S. Whitmore, reeve of .Tuckersmith, spoke ,and James T. Scott sang. The address was read by. Edwin Chesney and Arthur Nicholson apd George McCartney presented James Ilroadfoot with the •following useful articles: A pair' of gloves, cigarette case, money belt, 4eiegpin and loathes' case containing irice pa- per,- envelopes and a -pen and pencil - set. Mr. Broadfoot made a fitting re- ply. • Hensall Couple Wed 25 Years Mr. and Mrs. Stanley • Tudor, al' Hensall, Will mark the 25th annivers- ary- of their marriage on Saturday, Mrs. Tudor was the former Miss Alice McKee. The ceremony was perfol-m- ed at West Flamboro on October 25, 1916. , Before coming to Hensall five years rm, Mr. and Mrs. Tudor resided in Waterdown and Dundas. They have two eors, Maurice in the R.C.A.F., Jack at home, arid ono daughter. M ga rot. in Dundas, Shareholdei' Hear Repor Elect Directors-. • ' ' • HELDGODERICH • 'Me annual meeting of '-the Huron County Flying Training School Ltd., was held in Goderwb. • V0410esti4Y ternoon. ,,aaata, eompanYanpiatas 12 Elemeatary Plying Training School 'at Sky Harbor. President W. L. a' WiiYte was In. charge of the meeting and reviewed' the. year's, operations. Some 60 share- holders ,''ere present. The corciPallY had a very successful year. Approxi- mately 25,000 hours were flown dur- ing the period' under review, whieh equals about 2,000,000 miles' of flying. This was accomplished without a fa- tal accident. However, .two days af- ter the final period for the year clog - ed, the company had its first fatal accident at the Kitehener-Waterloo Airport. The revenue for the period was $314,723.28 and the expenses $2&9i- 713.50, leaving a total excess of rev- enue over expenses of $55,000.78, 'of which only $10,378.12, eepresenting the saving on office management and flying hour profit, taxable and avail- able for Pitbst, for the common stock under the terms of the cantract. The excess profit tax amounted to $5,- 175.60, leaving a net great for the year of $5,202.52 for the common stock. It is not anticipated that a dividend on 'the common stock will be, declared at the present 'time. Thebalance of eacese revenue over expenditures has been transferred' to the Dominion of Canada Contingent account from which $30,000 worth of' interest free -bearing 'certificates 'have been, puechased', along with $5,000.00, worth of Dominion of banada Victory War Loan Bonds, due in 1951. Directors ele-ed 'were W. L. Whyte, Seaforth; G. aL- Parsons, Goderich; A. H. Erskine, Goderich; John. Doug- las, Kitchener; R. J. Bowman, Brus- sels; Knowlson. Hueston, Gorrie, and Benson, Tuckey, Exeter. Retiring di- rectors include Flying Officers J. A. Munn and Thomas' peade, now on ac- tive, service, and- Hugh Hill, George Feagan and Wilmot Haacke. • " Explains War Training Plan A representative of the Dominion -- Provincial war emergency training program will be in Seaforth next Monday, according to an advertise- ment appearing in this issue, when he will explain detailseof the. plan prospective students.' The plan provides, free instruction to persons wishing to fif theneselyes. for sped:lel war work. BADMilIT ON R E F The Badminton season will official- ly open next Wednesday evening) Oct. 29th, An executive meeting was held in the club rooms on Tuesday, even- ing of this week to make the neces- sary arrangements. The evening will rommence with a pot -luck supper, fol- lowed by the election of officers, and the remainder of the time taken ,up with badminton. This is your opportunity to get, in at the start of the season. Come --and bring a friend with you. The supper semis 41 It 30. so don't miss it .There will be plenty to, eat, and lotsoffun. Similarity' in Nantes Leads to Estate hold up Which of' two menv by the name 'it' tdeceased Foster Tiennett, one living in Seafoilh. period of Ont., and the other in Orion, Alber4.a, house. should benefit from the estate of their He claimed that the Seaforth Fos' cousin, James Alexander .Tamieson. ter Bennett had always' lived close to formerly of Seaforth, was the pOser Jamieson while the other Foster facing Justice Giblanders in weekly Bennett had never lived in Ontario, highs court, Taindon. on Saturday, a and to the lawyer's knowledge had story in the London, Free Press says, never met or corresponded with According to the will, a. legacy was jamieson. to en to five cousins, one of whom "One must have' something more was named Only as "Foster Bennett." than a probability. There must be with no address given, 'Mere were something that will link one-- party two cousins with such nemese with the will," said his lordship'. After hearing -lengthy argument by' Mr. Hays pointed out, that aceordat' counsel representing interested per- ing to the plan Of the will, the de - sons. his lordship reserved decision, ceased had picked one cousin, bat Of with the comment that "it's mere or five families to be a beneficiary, 'and) less a stab in the dark, whatever is if the Alberta man was the Peratta done about it" ferret', to in the will, it WOUld...nieatt• K. I. . McLean, Se.a.foath lawyer, that two cousin's from One. tattailr,: • came into court representing the ex- were meant to ,benefit„ ecutor of the .Tamieson, estate to seek "How many cousins ate.:theaat difte • directions from the Supreme Court gather?" aSked Justide for some years, and for a a year had lived in the same ijudges as to which Foster- Bennett "it would trOstOctit should receive approximately $1,200. say becanse nieni et Another Seaforth lawyer, 14,0. thems-elves dont kfieVe 40,147'. Hays, representing the bloater Ben. Lean, , nett. of Seaferth, *Vied -that his ell- , • • eta should reed'," the-letity .heoattee Vatte of tho ho.bed the.fitte4leiptftglito ipotrotithoob, • . ii A a et, a