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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1943-12-24, Page 5,'r • • et Ilin soldier, iodated for Eed Gross nnreMaea, rhe (aontt»ued, Wm; >o 1) . . 11 C(?mp • ' jed Papeete. far• as 'Stratford, Personalh; jeaeph /Wins a n d Freak !Vans, W'indaor, with their mother, Mre. Kather1u Evans; Miss Dora,' Mothers, Aitcllietier, with her parents, Mr• and Mrs. Wilbur Math ere; Corporal Kale Holland, Chatham, with friends here. The Late Dougal McCormick Word was received here of the death at Parkhill of Dougal MaCar- mick, husband of the former Miss Margaret, Jordan, eldest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Peter Jordan, of Hibbert township. The deceased man - was married 36 years ago at St. Columban, and is survived by his wife, one son, Peter, and -seven daugh- ters: Mary, of Sarnia; Hblen, Rita " and Mildred, of Detroit; Veronica, of London; Eleanor and Angela.a,t home. Requiem High Mass was •sung by Rev. 3. C. Jordan, Imlay City, Mich,, and Rev. F. A. McCardie, Parkhill, preach- ed the funeral sermon. An enthusiastic audience of parents and friends enjoyed aline pfogram at the Dublin public school on Friday afternoon. Rev. Dr. Hurford acted as chairman and introduced the various numbers, including songs, drills, reci- tations and playettes. The youthful performeat displayed much talent. The success. of the conceit was due to the training of the teacher, Miss, Hazel Roney, and the music director and pianist, Mother Gabriel: An in- teresting feature was the arrival of Santa Claus who claimed the atten- tion of the children and presented gifts from an artistically decorated Christmas tree. Logan Resident Dies in Stratford A highly respected and life-long resident . et Logan • Township, . John Mogk, died in Stratford General Hos- pital on Sunday, a victim of influ- enza with ee plications. The deceas- ed man, , who was in his Seth year, ' was an outstandiiag citizen ,an active niaember of Broadhagen ., Lutheran Church. He was a 'member- of the building dommittee when the new' church was built, and :he also served on the Logan township council board for a`period of years. His wife died six years • ago, • and since that time he Lias resided with his daughter, Mrs. Rudolph Fischer, -MeKillop. • He is survived by three sons.: George, Brod- Iragen; Edwin, Logan Township, and Clarence, London;' also three daugh- ters: Mrs.' Rudolph Fischer, McKil- lop; Mrs. C. W. Leonhardt, Brodhag- en, and Mrs. Alvin Rose, Sarnia. The funeral was held on Wednesday from the residence of his son, George Mogk, and interment. took . place - in Brodhagen Lutheran Cemetery. Logan School Concert - The annual Christmas concert et S. S. No. 9, Logan, was,;held on .Tuesday night attended by a capacity audience, The ,students, under the capable dime- ., tion of the- teacher,' Miss Genevieve Atkinson, displayed much talent. The class room • presented a gala- festive appearance acid the pianist was Miss -Joy McNaughton. Mr. McNaughton acted as chairman and introduced the various numbers, including drills, ' choruses, recitations and playettes. An interesting feature was a play, 'That Rascal,- Pat," presented by the young People of the section. The cast "included: ,Margaret Linton, Gladys. Eckrriier, Laverne 'Rolph, :Ralph Mulholland and Harold Eck- mier. A lucky drawing for a bed- , spread resulted in the, winner being Mrs. Mervin Linton. The concert was concluded by the arrival of San- ta Claus, who distributed gifts in a jovial manner from an artistically decorated Christmas tree. The pro- ceeds, amounting to $23.00, were a: anal school 1<nflbtitrg ibl 40'004 eaDeceaa :e' 28th at 2 t.m, (-Lublin separate sehg res 4tet an excellent program en . Tuesday at ternoon. Rev, Dr. klfoulkes aeted 494. chairman and announced the vaakeau drills, choruses and piayettes, Mat>teit Gabried directed the musical aunitbere and wale pianist. FollowIzag the Einar tog of "Jingle Bells,' Santa ()laud ax - rived in his usual happy i an.,ner' axe!, presented gifts from. ae brilliantly - lighted Christmas tree. Oldest (Continued from Page 1) with the hardware business, first as a clerk and then manager of John- son Bros., where he remained for 22 years. At that time, 1n company with Mr, William Murrdie he formed the• hardware firm of Sills & Murdie, which continued for several years un- til Mr. Sills purchase the, business and became the head'; of the widely known firm of G. A. Sills & Sons, from which he retired eight years ago, the business being conducted un- der the same firm name by his son, Mr, F, S. Sills, All his life Mr.. Sills had been a keen sportsman and a lair one. He was a member of the old Star base- ball team; `a team- known throughout Ontarjd in the early days, and was a member of the Seaforth Fire Bri- gade when their hose reel running team established en International re- cord at Sarnia in 'the early eighties, that has never been equalled, and on which occasion Mr. Sills established an International record for runnjnng and coupling a hose that is still - standing as 'a challenge to amateur fire fighters... • In civic affairs Mr. Sills held many offices in the' gift of the people, and could have had the others if he would have accepted them. He was a mem- ber of the town council; for many years a member of the Collegiate In- stitute Board, and for over half a cen- tury Treasurer of the Fire `Brigade. He was a man of strong character, Who formed and expressed his own opinions, but never intruded them up- on others. Genial and wholesome, his frien'd`s were legion, and there are many who' will cherish that friend- ship and the wise, friendly counsel which accompanied it, as long as they live. No plan for town improvement ever lacked his interest and hearty support, and no man has filled a wid- er place in. coanmunit.y life than Mr. Sills for well over half a 'century.' Th 1380 Mr. Sills was united in mar- riage to ,Miss Mary Allen Armstrong, ,who predeceased him eight years ago, but he is survived by a family of three sons and one daughter: Mr. F.' S. Sills and Postmaster C. P. Sills, of Seaforth; , Mr. Joseph Sills, of Balti- more, Maryland, and Mrs. A. J. Rey- nolds, of Toronto, and by fifteen• grandchildren and four greatgrand- children. He is also survived by one sister, residing in Cleveland,who is the last surviving member of a family of eleven. The funeral will be held from the family residence on Friday morning at ten o'clock to St. Janes' Catholic Chureht where Requiem High Mass will be solemnized by Rev. Father T. P. Hussey. Interment will be made in St: James' cemetery. • Egmondville (Continued from Page 1) united in wedlock with Nelson W. Keyes, youngest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Keyes, Varna. The officiating minister was `Rev. W. Nr <A t''Y H 11 :,.11,,: rl sail, aatirgpan° der, xicie 1 f niter f��� lVliss wean, tAo' an#d �; epuein of the groom,The %adataalaaft;: o?aAeaat ryi�ifpllanth,yenw daxaecora s,. , ted'. with 3v tete .After ithe wedging diiunce was sera ed . the bride and groom Jeff ataaidst Sengretulatitaas' and the muslin e Jingle Bells for the groom's far{n on the }3.abyloe. Dine,, where Mr, and Mrs. Keyes faran.er successfully until No - vember, 1930, what), -they moved to thei{'"Present home in Egmondville. Mr. and Mrs. Keyes have ave sons: Sherlock, farming on the Bayfield Road, Varna; 'Ruskin, principa'1, of David Maxwell School, Windsor; El- more, on what was originally his father's farm; Wilber, farming on. the Mill Road, Seafortia, and Stuart, mechanical engineer with the Inspec- tion Board of the United Kingdom and Canada, Ottawa, They have also twelve grandcbildren: Donald, Sher - lock's oldest song is serving in His Majesty's Forces in the R.C.N.V.R. on the east 'coast. Mrs. Keyes has two sisters, . Eva, Mrs. Ed. Johnston, God- erich, and Susan, Mrs. Chris. Eiehre, Chicago. On Saturday, Dec. 18th, 1943, Mr. and Mrs. Keyes celebrated,. their fif- tieth wedding anniversary -Which -was a very happy occasion for the un- broken family circle and their many friends, as it revealed pleasant mem- ories of bygone days to many who were present. Mr. and Mrs. Keyes were always keenly interested in the betterment of the community, both taking an active part in church, school and rural lila. The bride and groom of fifty years welcomed their many friends in their - home, assisted by their family, aif.,be- ing present except Mr. and Mrs. Ras- kin Keyes, who were detained owing to illness. The- home was appropri- ately decorated with golden mums and streamers. Mi s. Keyes received wearing a powdre.. blue gown with corsage of yellow chrysanthemums. Mrs. Wil- ber Keyes invited the gu is to the dining room where a inty aft r - noon and :evening luno was served, the table being prettily decorated with a gold and white wedding cease taking the main place. During the afternoon Mrs. Sherlock Keyes pour- ed tea with Mrs. Elniere Keyes serv- ing. In the evening Mrs. M. Talbot, cousin, and Mrs\ W. J. Clarke, niece, poured tea with Mrs. Stewart Keyes serving. - • A buffet supper was served for the family preceding which Rev. Mr. Gardiner and Rev. Reba Hern con- ducted a short family wor ip period. After supper Mr. Gardi r- proposed a toast to the bride and groom of fifty years, to which •Mr. Keyes fit- tingly responded. Rev. Reba Hera proposed a toast •to their bridesmaid and groomsman, both of whom are living but were unable to be present. Mr. Sherlock Keyes replied for them. During the day lair. and Mrs. Keyes were recipients of many telephone calls, cards and . telegrams, among then' being one from Rt. Hon. W. L. Mackenzie King, also flowers and, numerous beautiful gifts. A host of friends called during the afternoon and even4 •toaextend congratulations and best wishegfor mangy* more years of happiness together; amongst them being Mrs. H. Erratt, Varna; Mr. Thomas Robinson, Egmondville, and Mr. Clifford Keyes; Varna, who were also guests at the weddingg in 1893. i' A unique.. feature of• Mr. and Mrs. Keyes' anniversary day- is that it also -marks the:. occasion for celebrating the birthday of ,their son, Sherlock, t , nd also one of their grandcjaughters., (Vegtil inial fr6► Pogo fix.. Water 01014:,'..4,is gans v or the group, :: whlldhe)aa. made n ► a teams': from SeafOetad Clinton, (rode= rich and Exeter The schedule Jan. 6.--Seaforth aa''f oderieh.. Jan. '•6--•-Seaforth a Godeafdeh Exeter at(11inkal Jan: 11—Clinton atilaforth Goderich at Exeter ` Jan. 13—Clintonat'"']Caloder$ele Exeter at .$eaforth Jan. 1$—Clinton„at Exeter. Goderidlat $eafgrth Jan. 20 --Exeter at atoderieh Sea'fertl} at CUnton Jan.. 25—Seafor. Glc at lxeter Goderich., at., Clinton Jan. 27—Seaforth ,Olt .,1t.Goderich Exeter at Cainton Feb. 1---C1 :too at . Secafcirt'h • Godericlt at Exeter ' Feb. 3—Clinton at Goderich Exeter. at. Seaforth Feb. 8—Clinton at Exeter Goderich at. Svfortive Feb. 11—Exeter at Gedayich Seaforth at' Clinton Feb. la—Seaforth at Exeter Goderich at Plinton. First team has option of bete or play third. Home-andhome games, goals to count. Winners and second team play,.. beat two out of three. The high team in all games has choice of games played. • Startipg time 8.15, team to be on ice at 8.30. Christmas Carols (Continued.,from Page 1) church was beautifully decorated with special lighting, which made a de- lightful setting for Christmas music. Mrs. J. A. Stewart presided at the organ for all the music. The chil- dren marched into the church singing "Silent Night." Miss . S. I. McLean was chairman and read the Christmas story. Rev. R. P. D. Hurford gave 'the Christmas message, taking for -his subject, "It is Not What You get, But What You Give." 'I\he` proceeds amounted to $30.50, and will be used for the boxes for the soldiers overseas, which are sent by the Seaforth Overseas Committee. The program: "Holy Night," Glee Crub; "Away in a Manger," Junior Group; "While Shepherds," full chor- us with descant; "Angels From the Realms"; "Infant Divine," • Senior Choir, unaccompanied; "Jesus, Our Brother," Junior Group, Marilyn Itit- cl,}ie, Karen Kidd, Barbara Hillis, and Margaret Grummett; "Christmas Lul- laby," combined choirs unaccompan- ied; "Joy To the World"; "Angels We Have Heard"; "Three Kings," Mich- ael Bechely, Ronald Broome and Glen Nixon; ' "O Little ,Town "Bring . a Torch," Senior Choir unset mpanied; "Yuletide Nigat," Glee Club; "Jesu Bambino," solo, Doris Ferguson; "What Child is This?"; "God Rest You," chorus; "Holly and the Ivy," combined choirs with desca i ; Christ- mas hymn, combined choirs; "God Save the King." 2 Out .of (Continued cram Page 1) Collegiate Institute.- These awards are based on the highest standing an ten Upper School papers written at one time, and they must include Algebra, Geometry, Eng- lish Literature and English'Composi- tion- ' SERVING THE UNITED NATIONS wrrH - WAR ALCOHOL • 1., IARGETFORTONIGHT Films Made With War Alcohol—The last aerial photograph fits snugly into place— and there lies the blueprint of another German target clue for a pasting byour fighting airmen. Pictures taken by aerial reconnaissance are vital links in the chain which will lead to the ultimate destruction of the Axis war machine. Another Zink is the camera ., film on which these pictures a is used for many other e navigational instruments. In th recorded. In making this special film alcohol is used, just as it ntial war purposes—for plastics, explosives, anti -freeze and i actory, on the field battle tsetf,-Alcohol is making a direct contribution to Victory. Because it i so urgently needed in such•fabulous quantities, our plants are operating at peak Capacity. GQO-DERHAM & -WORTS, LIMITED 4 ,• tl 4idi't�',> Flo ''.1Vati•ll;;T >r;lnul?l ak 4„ x1 G , f g041, .; i .,. *1 set exp ?, . -.. a� luuo� anlittee radios >p e0;so beteg ,sanelWiclies, .eataaea piss tarts. The Vann Forum Of the gad' ami 3r4 eoneestihnla of Tuciuersmith met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Mc- Lellan with agood attendance. A Meeting was also held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Broadfoot on Tuesday evening, Dec. 21st. Lunch was served. A vote of thanks was tendered Mr. and Mrs. McLellan for their hospitality, V.ARNA The many frlen4s of Mr. John Rath - well, who was seized with a teart at- tack last week, has been able to leave the hospital and ie, improving at the horse of this son, Fred, while Mrs. Rathwell is with her daughter, Mrs. A. Horner. - Pte. Elliott Chuter spent the week- end at the parental home. Mr. and Mrs. James McAllister, of the Parr Line South, were renewing acquaintances in Varna on Sunday. Owing to the illness of Rev. John Graham, there was no service in St. John's Anglican Church last Sunday. To all appearances we may expect a white. Christmas. Your correspondent wishes all your readers a very merry Christmas and many of them. CROMARTY A very severe storm passed over these parts on Friday last. Three or four inches of snow fell a ld the ther- mometer registered four below zero. Miss Margaret Scott, who holds a position in Ottawa, is at present home for the Christmas holidays. Mrs. McDonald, of Owen Sound, is at -present spending the holidays with her son, B. O. McDonald, of the vil- lage. Quite a number of cases of flue have been lurking in the neighbor- hood. We are glad to say it is a mild type. Word has been received from Pte, Wilfred Scott by iris parents that he is well 'and reports the weather in Italy rather cold. KIPPEN Mrs: McDonald, who has been keep- ing house for Mr. Norman Long, has left with her little daughter to join her husband, waif is with he R.C.A., F. in British Columbia. Mr. Irvine Foster and iss Alice Spafford, of Hamilton, s,p t Sunday with Mr. ai c1 Mrs. W. Homey. We are gl"ad to report Mr. and Mrs. R. Dinsdale are recovering from an attack of flu. Sam Thomson is the latest victim of flu, and Mr. Damm is .finding it difficult to carry on in the,store while fighting a severe cold. Mr. and Mrs. Dinsdale are slowl recovering from flu. Last Sunday was recognized s Christmas Sunday with the minister speaking on. "The Undying Song;" and the choir as always providing the special music, with two splendid an- thems and an excellent solo. by Mrs. Edgar Butt, all directed by Miss Iva som CONSTANCE The Christmas meeting of the Constance W.A. and W.M.S. was held on Thursday afternoon last with Mrs. Lindsay, the president of the W.M.S., in the chair. The meeting was open- ed by singing Christmas Carols, fol- lowed by silent prayer and prayers by Mrs. Wm. Britton, Mrs. E. Adams and Mrs. Lindsay. A' duet was given by Mrs. J. Carter and Mrs. Lindsay, and a reading by Mrs. J. Hugill, en- titled "The Light of the World." Mrs. W. R. Jewitt gave an instrumental, "The Star of the East." A reading was enjoyed from Mrs. F. Lawson en- titled ,"Memories." Mrs. B. B. Steph- enson and Mrs. George Mcliwain gave a duet and Mrs. John Sanderson a reading. The scripture lesson was ably given by Mrs. Wm. Britton from Matthew 1:18 and Luke 2:714. Why do we need a personal God? From the manger to the Cross the Saviour entered a life of suffering. Once again the gloom is scattered And the sad old earth Listens to the Saviour's story Of the Saviour's' birth. ' Once again a star is leading, And for one glad day We can follow to the manger, Where the Christ child ]ay. Once again the` angel chorus Rings out clear and. sweet as then, And the weary world still will "Peace on earth, good will to men." FULLARTON The Late Mrs. 'Hocking The death occurred on Thursday of Agnes Bell Towers, at the home of ber son, Archie Hocking, lot 26, con- cession 8, Fullerton Township. She suffered ;a stroke on November 27th and had been critically ill since that time. The late -Mrs. Hocking was born in Hibaert Township on August 27, 1860, and was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Towers. It was on Maroh. 20, 1889, that she married James Robert Hocking wbo predeceased ber in October, 1913. They farmed on lot 7, concession 10, Hibbert, where Mrs. Hocking remain- ed until going to Fullarton seventeen years ago to make ber home with her son. She was a member of Roy's Churdh, Surviving are four sans: William James, .11.A., 169 Milverton Blvd„ Toronto; Archibald Manson, Fullerton Ttotanship; John Edwin, of Hibbert, and Roy Abner, B.A., Lon- don; one daughter, Mrs. George A. Kerslake (Lawrie), Kincardine; 1L1%. 2; • four sisters, Mrs. David Whyte, llamiota, Man.; Mrs. Archie McCurdy, The Star of Bethlehem first, shpne' ins1 a dark night, and the Prince of ,Peace ,ou, ae' to an .earth torn by war and racial hatreds. Yet the darkness of nineteen centuries ago could not master that Light. Nor can the evil forces of war extinguish the Hope ad ' Faith and Love kindled by the divine flame. In its radiance the sacrificial devotion of our soldiers glows' as a beacon to guide man- kind into the way- of Justice and Peace. May that fight illuminate your" own heart and home this Christmastide! ,J ' Stewart Bros. • 0 s tf • (ea t f� , r T a,�• •f •i ;i' t ,•r .rr Hibbert; Mrs. Samuel Ross, Exeter; Mrs. Donald Park, Hensall; 18 grand- children and one great-grandchild. Three brothers and three sisters pre- deceased her. The body rested at the 'Jaime of 'ber son, Archie Hocking, where a short service was helds•on Sunday at 1.45 p.m., followed by ser- vice in Roy's United Church at 2.30 p.m., Rev. W. 0, Mather officiating, assisted by Rev. Wm. Mair, pastor of Roy's United Church. The choir from Munro sang "No Nig-et There," and led in the singing of "O God, Our Help in Ages Past" with Mrs. T. Fan - son at the organ during the, service at the home, while the choir of Roy's led the singingeof "Rock of Ages" and "Safe in the Arms of Jesus,"with Mary F. Scott as accompanist at the church where many sorrowing friends gathered for the obsequies. "There Are _No Disappointments in Heaven" was sung by Miss Gwen Hocking, Mr. and . Mrs. Murray Christie and George Grant. The pallbearers were Edward Hooking, Stanley Hocking, James Lealess, Wilson 1'remeer, Gor- don Kraemer and Clifford Walkom. The numerous and beautiful floral tri- butes were borne by Gordon Hock- ing, Billy Hocking, Leslie Miller, Don- ald Hocking, James Hocking and Ev- erett. Walkom. Interment• was made in Roy's cemetery. Among those at- tending from a distance were friends from Exeter, Stratford, .Toronto, Kin- cardine. Hamilton, Seaforth, Mitchell and the surrounding district. CLINTON The December meeting of . Ontario. Street W.M.S. was held at the home of Mrs. B. J. Gibbings on Thursday afternoon, Dec. 16th, with the presi- dent, Mrs. M. Aiken, in the chair. Current business was dealt witch in• connection witb the final meeting of a the year, Mrs: Barton conducted the meeting in the election of officers for the coming year. The slate of olll- cers araeas President, Mrs. Aiken; 1st vice-pres., Mrs-' Burton; -2,pvice- 1 pres., Mrs. Shipley; 3rd vice-pr►es., Mrs. Gibbings; recording sec., Mrs, Wiltsie; ,corr'espondin'g see., ]its Townsend; study book convener, Itis. Farnham. This was an unique ing as the society had as their Su Miss Sybil Coertica who has just returned to her home in Clinton af- ter cher trip home on the Gribe1.t repatriation boat. The guest thank- ed the society for their -warn - ael- co]nre back and said she felt all the while ber borne society_was-ahaek of all her good fortune. The 'treasurer reported the finances very' close to the society's objective of $500 far Use year. The hostess and ber group serv.edia dainty, lunch, whep the lade' ies spentan enjoyable half hour with Miss Ctrurtice over the tea cups. The meeting closed with payer by Mrs. Burton. ,,The annual Sdnday School Christ- mas concert was held .Wednesday ati 8 p.m. •Santa made his appearance. First Kangaroo: "Anabelle, where is the bay?" Second. Kangaroo: "My goodness!, - I've had my pocket picked." • After completing bis program of raids, the young R.A.F. pilot was en- joying •a spot of leave in civies. As he passed along a busy street a determined -looking lady eyed Lim coldly and banded him a white fear; they. "Pardon me, Madam'," be asked po' i'iteiy, 'but are you moulting?" • - "Darling, you are the seventh won- der of the world." "Well listen, ,soldier, don't ever let me catch you out with the other silt Dead and Disabled Animals REMOVED PROMPTLY PHONE COLLECT: SEAFORTH 15 EXETER 235 DARLING AND CO. OF tANADA, LTD. 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