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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1947-12-05, Page 8amumnutaainvi Barclay Square Stratford EVERY FRIDAY: Roy Thompson EVERY SATURDAY: Johnny Petrie IEVERY TUESDAY: c Don Robison a n d His CKNX Ranch II Ray� 0111 114 WZE IN 1 t11.,E,• CASUALTY, k" BONDS, ACCIDENT, ifii#g,,o►,S,G BURGLARY AND • WLE4DSTORM presenting iCompaztiee who Te aeetWity with service. +� AGi!Ti`S FOR ONTARIO ',W*4.= MUTUAL FIRE TbT.9URANCk7 1441rm.,ation gladly given. WATSON ac. ..itm.o ": Tns4ra nce & PHONE. X15 - & REID - Proprietor Real Estate SEAFORTH Segforth W. htwl rng.- Saforth Women'sInetitUte ill meet on Friday, Dec. 12, at &.30 p.m., at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Scott, Thornton Hall. The roll call will be the donation of a gift for a child.. This is a social meeting for ladies and men and all members will please bring lunch. Members are asked to note change of time and date. Brother Dies in Toronto.—The death occurred at his residence, 25 Millbank Crescent, Toronto, on Monday, Nov. 24, of Gordon W. Shaw, son of Mrs. Lila Shaw, London, and brother of Mr. W. R. Shaw, Seaforth; He is al - survived by his wife, formerly Mabel W. Brown, of Peterboro. The nem' was held on Thursday with nterment in Little Lake cemetery, eterboro. 4?OO0000000o So >' ' 130X o fu unerat tterbice P 0 Ambulance o Qt:, 'Prompt and careful attention. 0 o t� Hospital Bed O FLOWERS FOR ALL O OCCASIONS O a p ©fit Residence O 0' 43 . 18 O b O O O O O O O O O O O O O O t " c - eO 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 o b 4 O G. A. WHITNEY 0 O Successor to O a •O HOLMES.& WHITNEY 0 0 Main Street - Seaforth 0 O AMBULANCE SERVICE 0 O Adjustable hospital bed for 0 O , rent. 0 0 Agent for - Mitchell Nursery 0 0 Flowers. O O • Telephone 119 0 -0 Nights and Holidays 65 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 O O O O t 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 O O o J. A. '. BURKE O t O Funeral Director O O and Ambulance Service 0 1 O DUBLIN - ONT. 0 O Night or day, calls: Phone 43 r 10 0 O O 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ,O O O •O O O W. J. CLEARY O Seaforth, Ont. 0 0 LICENSED EMBALMER 0 0 AND FUNERAL DIRECTOR 0 O Night or Day 'Calls -335 0 O 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 O, O O O O ,•-• - TAXI SERVICE ALL PASSENGERS INSURED Phone 162 — Seaforth CECIL J. LEMON Seaforth Monument Works T. PRYDE & SON Memorial Craftsmen Seaforth Exeter Clinton mag lA —� -sat,..'. "Seaforth Showrooms open Tuesday See Dr. Harburn for appointment any other time, or Phone 41-J, Exeter. E. C. CHAMBERLAIN Real Estate Broker , INSURANCE PHONES: 334 or 220 - SEAFORTH 4. • BODY AND FENDER REPAIRS AT . Seaforth Motors PHONE 141 FOR SALE Asphalt shingle covered dwelling, West William St., Seaforth; furnace; immediate possession, • Frame cottage with garage, . Gode- rich St. East. , Immediate possession. Asbestos, covered dwelling on South Main Street, Seaforth. Modern Dwelling on Louisa Street. Frame cottage on South Main St. - M. A. REID REAL ESTATE PHONE 214 Dies in Manitoba --Another pioneer f the Angusv-ille, Manitoba, district, Mr. William James Angus, passed way on November 11. Born near Seaforth on July 22, 1864, he went West to Manitoba with his parents, rothers and sisters in the spring of 887,_ and lived in the same district e rest at his life. He is survived y his wife, six daughters and three ons. His fourth son lies in France. Two sisters, Mrs. Ackroyd and Mi's. Chaytor. and sixteen grandchildren Lso survive. Northside United Church.—Rev. H. V. Workman, Minister: 10 a.m., Sun- day School; 11 a.m.,. Sacrament of lie Lord's Supper; 7 p.m., Evening Worship. Thursday, 8 • p.m., Pre - Communion service. Welcome to hese services. Anglican.—Dec. 7: Second Sunday n Advent: St. Thomas, Seaforth.-- 0 eaforth.— .0 a.m., Sunday School; 11 a.m., Holy Communion and Sermon: "The Writ- entWord": 7 p.m., Evening Prayer and Sermon. St. Mary's, Dublin. -3 p.m.. Church Service and Sermon: "The Written Word."—Rector, Rev. C. F. L. Gilbert, B,A. named, 'Urs. V, Keating; The secretary ti and treasurer's teports were read and during the business period it w&S deeid d to again collect the ,live cents a w 'ek for 1948: Mrs. Elmer Cameron rendered a piano in- strumental entitled, "In the Sweet Bye and Bye," which was enjoyed. Miss Susan, Govenlock, in iter pleas- ing• manner, gave a humorous read- ing, "Miranda, on Mothers." Mrs. M. McKellar sang "The Gifts," accom- panied by Mrs. M. R. Rennie. The four groups under the leadership of Mrs. M. McKellar, Mrs. R. 11. Sproat, Mrs. J. L. Grieve and Mrs. Wilfred Coleman prepared the meeting. A vote of thanks was tendered those who furnished the program. and Mrs. Ritchie expressed the thanks of the group for the assistance of the offi- cers during the year. Mrs. J. M. Gov- enlock seconded this motion. Hymn 544 was sung 'acid the closing prayer was given by Mrs. Robert Smith. Re- freshments were served by the com- mittee with Mrs. Dorranee and Mrs. Free in charge. The nominating com- mittee, with Mrs. W. M. Stewart as convener, gave _the following slate of officers: Honorary presidents, Mrs. Tuesday Night Club Meets,—The Tuesday Night Club of First Presby- eriap. Church met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Thompson Tues- day evening with a good attendance. Miss Alice Reid, president .of the club, was in the chair. During the business period it was decided that members bring a donation of money for a gift for a French girl that is being cared for by the society. Lieut, A: Millar of the Salvation Army gave his ex- perienees in the, Salvation A.rmy and also told of the, life of General and - Mrs. Booth, founders of ,toe Salvation Army. Mrs. 11. H. Williiame. read the Scripture lesson and W. J. Thompson led• inn prayer. Robert Bechtel favor- ed with two piano solos. A delicious lunch was served at the close of the meeting. Catholic Worrlen's League Meet's.— Members of the Catholic Women's League of St. James' Church held their November meeting at the home of Mrs. T. D. Sills with the president,. Mrs. J. 'L. Slattery, in charge. The reports 'of tl5e various officers were read. The visiting committee report- ed ten calls to the sick and new- comers to the parish. Final arrange- m'`ents were made for the tea to be held in the school hall on Saturd'ay. Dec. 6. Miss Alice Daly would ap- preciate having items of news for the Christmas issue of `Toe Chronicle' handed to her some time this com- ing week. A very interesting paper on "Mary Immaculate'• as read by Mrs. F. Devereaux. The January meeting, is to be h."ld at thehome of Mrs. C Trott. The meeting closed with prayer. A delightful social hour followed, with tea served by the hos- tess. NOTICE The Annual Meeting of Stanley Township Federation of Agri- culture will be -held in the Town Hall, Bayfield on WEDNESDAY - DECEMBER 10th at 8.30 p.m. GOOD PROGRAM Special Speaker: HAROLD WHITE Secretary of Canadian Short- horn Association. — A Dance — Will follow the Meeting. — OPEN TO ALL — Corcoran - Holmes.—The Chapel at the R.C.A.F. Radio School, Clinton, Ont., was the scer.e of a pretty wed- ding Saturday afternoon, when Gladys Viola, daughter of the late Mr. and. Mrs. Adam Holmes, was united in marriage to Cpl. Louis Wilfred Cor- coran, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose Corcoran, of Prince Edward Island. The chapel was beautifully :decorated with white mums and the Padre,, Squadron Leader Coyne, 'performed the double ring ceremony. The bride wore a powder blue wool street length dress with silver trimmings; black ac- cessories and a, corsage of Talisman roses. The attendalts were L.A.C. Grady and Mrs. Grady, the latter wearing a rose crepe dress and black accessories. • The wedding dinner was served at the Commercial Hotel, Sea - forth, and later the bride and groom left from the home of Mrs. Hugh Mackay for a honeymoon trip to Niagara Falls and points in the Unit- ed States. Afternoon Tea SATURDAY DECEMBER 6th from 3 to 5.30 p.m. , The Catholic Women's League will ,hold an Afternoon Tea Home Baking Sale AND Drawing for a Christ- mas Cake — in - t. James' School . Hall EVERYBODY WELCOME Death of Mrs. George Bartlett.— The death occurred on Tuesday- even- ing, Dec, 2, of Lydia Barden, widow of the late George Bartlett, and mother of Mrs. John Muir, Seaforth. Mrs. Bartlett had not been in- good health for a year, but had been con- fined to bed for three weeks, a week of which was spent in Scott Memor- ial Hospital. The deceased, who was in her 79th year, was born in Kent, England, coming to Canada when she was 16 years of age: She was mar- ried at Fullarton to Mr. Bartlett, who predeceased her in 1.940. Mrs. John Muir was the only daughter, and there are two grandchildren surviving, Don- ald and Shirley Muir. Before Coming to Seaforth thirteen years ago, she lived in Hibbert Township and Fullar- ton. A private funeral will be held on Friday afternoon from the residence of her Son-in-law, Mr. John Muir, Huron Street, with interment in the Presbyterian cemetery, Mitchell. Ladies' Aid of First Church Elect. —The Ladies' Aid of First Presbyter- ian Church met on Tuesday afternoon til the school roond of the church for the Christmas meeting. Mrs. H. R. Scott. was in the chair and opened the meeting with a Christmas poem and prayer. A lovely solo, "When the Christmas Bells Are Ringing," was sung by Mrs. E. A. McMaster, accom' Introducing YORK BRAND FROZEN KERNEL CORN 30c Ungraded PEAS ..33c STRAWBERRIES 45c with Sugar -- AT --- rich s Bakery Home of White Clover Bread PHONE 34 Seaforth CHRISTMAS TREES For -Sale Cedar, Pine, Spruce or Hemlock Place year girder now. WE ALSO DELIVER Reasonable prices. PHONE 3.23, or apply to MR. G. DUPEE NORTH MAIN ST. - SEAFORTH • George Lowery, Mrs. Wm. Ament; president, Mrs. H. R. Scott; 1st vice- president, Mrs. J. B. Russell; 2nd vice - 'president, Mrs. J: A. Munn; secretary, Mrs. John MacTavish; treasurer, Miss Belle Campbell; •flower convener, Mrs. F. W. Wigg; social conveners, Mrs. J. W. Free, Mrs: Dorrance,; press secretary, Mrs. J. J. Sclater; pianist, Mrs. E. Geddes. The new group lead- ers will be Mrs. M. McKellar, Mrs. W. Coleman, Mrs. H. E. Smith and Mrs. J. L. Grieve. TO Chevrolet Owners Get Chevrolet SERVICE — FROM Chevrolet SPECIALISTS • Seaforth Motors Chevrolet ., Oldsmobile Phone 141 - Seaforth Holds Christmas Meeting. — On Tuesday evening Group 4 of the W.A. of Northside Church held the Christ- mas meeting at the home of Mrs, F. Harburn, with 15 members present. Mrs. Hudson presided and the meet - Christmas DANCE Auspices of C.W.L. ST. COLUMBAN Monday Dec. 29th Wilbee's Orchestra • Admission - 50 Cents Dancing ! CARDNO'S' HALL Saturday, Dec. 6th Introducing— ROSS PEARCE AND His Music DANCING EVERY - SATURDAY Dancing at 9 p.m. ADMISSION — 50 CENTS olientd eteging, "Hark!, the ILeratd Aurgclai $14 8r. fellewed by the deord'a ,Prayer repeated En unipan. 'Fife minutes, of the last meeting were read and the coli oaiied, followed by the business period -and the election of Officers for the coming year.. Fel, lowing this, Mrs. E; B. Goudie took charge of the devotional ' period, which opened by singing --"O Corse,. All Ye Faithful." Mrs. J. Currie read the Scripture lesson, followed by a duet by Betty Goudie and Barbara 'Boshart. Miss Govenlock then gave a huumm orous Christmas reading. Betty Goudie and Barbara Boshart favored with another duet and an interesting article on the�1Christmas story in other lands 146 given by 'Mrs. Lloyd Morrison. The meeting closed by singing the hymn, "Silent Night," which was followed by a social half- hour. -, INTERESTING Moving Pictures S.S. No. 7 (Hannah's School) TUESDAY, DEC. 9th at 8.30 p.m. SPONSORED BY Tuckersmith Federation of Agriculture Admission- Free General Secretarial and BOOKKEEPING SERVICE Records maintained and pre- pared for Income Tax purposes. W. Edward Southgate Office in Dominion Bank Bldg. SEAFORTH N�SundayDelivery St. Thomas' W. A. Presents Annual Report.—The 58th annual, report of St, Thomas' Branch of the W.A. in- dicates that during the year there were held. eight meetings •(two meet- ings were cancelled owing to weather conditions), with an average attend- ance of ten members. There were 31 paid memberships, twelve of whom are life members. One new member, Miss Cox, was welcomed during the year. Two faithful members, Mrs. William Smith and Mrs. Stewart, were called to higher service. With a generous donation to the Senior and Junior Branches and through the. kindness of the Guild in giving space for a candy booth at the fall bazaar, at which $37.4.0 • was realized, it was possible to fulfill all obligations and pledges. One pair ot• sheets and pil- low slips were sent to Huron College and gratefully acknowledged. An 18 - pound box of bandages was sent to Miss Kelsoy in China. Mrs. C. F. L. Gilbert, Mrs. R. G. Parke, Mrs. Ada Reid, Mrs. W. E. Southgate and Miss C. Holmes attended the annual at London and reported on the large number, over 600, who received Holy Communion. The generous thankof- fering amounted to over $2,834.00, while the thankoffering from this Branch was $49.00. The Spring Dean- ery was held at Gorrie with five .mem- bers attending, and the Fall Deanery at Blyth, with four members attend- ing. At the June meeting Miss C. Holmes was presented with a life membership. During the past year Mrs. Colbert represented the branch on the. Hospital Aid. Nine members subscribed to the Living Message, and Mrs. Ada Reid again carried on faith- fully'the work of Social Service, funds being made possible through two gen- erous -gifts and free-will offerings. The Dorcas Branch, under Mrs. Geo. McGavin, quilted for the bale and bought the boy's outfit. This, with an outfit for a girl, provided from funds held by the treasurer of the Girls' Branch, was shipped in October, Mrs. Gilbert made the Study book, "India At the Threshold," very •interesting. At the November meeting the new study book, "One Family," was intro- duced.' The branch enters upon. an- other year in the words of the Dioce- san president, Mrs. Bingle: "May the future of this Branch be one of strength and Service to the Church, and may each one of us rededicate our lives to Christ and His Kingdom," After all annual reports were read. Mr. Gilbert took the chair for the election of officers, all being return- ed by acclamation. The meeting clos- ed With the benediction. Tea- was served. COMMENCING Sunday, December 7th The Milkman will • not call on Sundays • during the months of January, Febru- ary-and ebru-ary-and March. Please co-operate and give the Milkman a day's rest. Maple Leaf Dairy SEAFORTH 41/11111111111 PERSONS HAVING FORWARDED RADIOS FOR REPAIRS TO ROY BOYD RADIO SHOP, MITCHELL are requested to contact Mr. Boyd Radios may either be pick- ed up or, if desired, will be delivered. LOCAL BRIEFS W' PLAYING — THURSDAY; FRIDAY, NOW DAY, $ATU{1DAY " ALEXANDER'S RAGTIME BAND " with Tyronne Power, Alice Faye, Ethel Merriman, Don Ameche Irving Berlin's Great Musical brought back with all its songs, all its stars and all its heart! DON'T MISS THIS ONE! MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY " LOVE STORY " with •MRGARET LOCKWOOD STEWART GRAINGER PATRICIA FRC Gan you blame a girl—who has six months, to live—for trying to• • snatch all the happiness there' is in the world? NEXT THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY " THE TRAIL TO SAN ANTONE With GENE AUTRY and CHAMPION—the Wonder Horse of the West Country. • Coming: "THE VERDICT" • with Sidney Greenstreet, Peter Lorre and'Joan Lorring CHESTERFIELD SUITES SOFA BEDS and STUDIO COUCHES. .BEDROOM SUITES LAZY BOY and COGSWELL CHAIRS BREAKFAST ROOM SUITS TRI -LIGHT LAMPS TORCHAIRE LAMPS TABLE LAMPS PINUP and BED LAMPS. COFFEE TABLES OCCASIONAL CHAIRS OCCASIONAL TABLES MAGAZINE RACKS WOOL BLANKETS• CHENILLE BEDSPREADS METAL BEDS SPRING AND SPRING -FILLED MATTRESSES AXMINSTER RUGS 9x12 and 7!2x9 CEDAR CHESTS CORNER CUPBOARDS MIRRORS—All sizes and shapes Give Home Furnishings For Christmas G. A. WHITNEY FURNITURE FUNERAL SERVE Day 119 Phones: Nights and Sundays 65 SEAFORTH — ONTARIO •1, 1 ; 1,; 1•: • Mr. Thomas Ross, of Basswood, Man., is visiting his sister, Mrs, Alex Cuthill, in town, and other relatives in McKillop. • Mrs. James Finlayson, of Tuck- ersmith, and Miss Jennie Alexander, of town; spent the week-ent4 in To- ronto. • Mr. Earl, Ross, of Niagara Falls, was! a guest this week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ray B. Holmes. • Mrs. G. C. Rennie, of Sundridge, spent the, week -end with Mr, and Mrs. M. R. Rennie. • Miss Rhia Hills and Miss Mar- jorie Bickell, of Toronto, were guests of Mrs. George Hills over the week- end. • Miss Ethel Mackay, of Toronto, spent the week -end at the home of her mother:, Mrs. Hugh McKay. She also attended the Corcoran - Holmes wedding. • Mr. M. R. Rennie has purchased the residence of the late William Elcoat. - .• Mr. T. R. Cluff, of Toronto, spent the week -end at the home of his father, Mr. A. F. Cluff. • • Mrs. E. C. McClelland, of Toron- to, Iva guetet of her mother, Mrs. R. S. Hays. • Mrs. L. J. Looby and Miss Loreen Looby, R.N., of Dublin, were guests this week of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Trott, • Mr. Roy Dungey is ,in Scott Mem- orial Hospital suffering an attack of pneumonia. • Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Plant, of St. Marys, were recent visitors with Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Chamberlain, • Mr. and Mrs. Dominic Scalisi and son, David, of Woodstock, spent, Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Phillips. Mrs. Scalisi remained as her father, Mr. Phillips, has been very ill during the past week. • Mrs. W Kerwin, of Toronto; Mrs. John McKinnon, of .Clinton, and Mrs. Gerald Stone, of Parry Sound, were guests this week of Mrs. R. S. Hays. • Father Moylan, of- San Domingo, B.W,I., was a guest of Mrs. Leo For- tune this week. ,,, • Miss- Lillian Faulkner was in Galt this week owing to the illness of her brother, Mr. W. J. Faulkner. • Mr. Harold •Connell, of Varna, has moved to the residence on James Street which he purchased from Mr. W. J. McIntosh. • Miss June Shaw, of .London, spent the past week at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Shaw. She is acting student teacher at Sea- forth Public. School this veeek. s Mr, J. A. Westcott is making extensive improvements to his resi- dence on High Street. • Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Bell eelebrat. ed their 52nd wedding anniversary on Wednesday, Dec.' 3. • Mrs. George Dixon: is in Sarnia ovring to the serious illness of her daughter, Mrs. tidy Williams, ON HAND -1 car of Cedar -2"" x 4" to 12", and 3" x 14" to 12"— Lenths 8' to 22'. SPRUCE—In 1 and 2 -inch, all widths and lengths; also a car of tongued and grooved spruce, 5, 6, 7 and S -inches wide. PEELED CEDAR POSTS—Straight, and in good sizes. CEDAR GRAIN SHINGLES—Dover White and Grey, Famous Johns - Manville siding, INSULATION—Loose or by the carton. Reclaimed Cedar Shingles. -. . No. 1 Red Band XXXXX. Cedar Shingles. PLYWOOD—%, 3/16, and 1% -inch, various sizes. BEAVERBOARD AND. FLEXBOARD HARDWALL PLASTER • ROLL ROOFING SASHES AND DOORS LIME ASPHALT SHINGLES afro, NEW OAK HARDWOOD FLOORING ON HAND—Some Good Egg Coal; Car of Rosedale Hard Lump Coal on the way; Stove Coke; Alberta Nut. Seaforth Supply & Fuel Co. "Where the Best Costs No More" Phone 47 Seaforth 411116 - Legion Christmas Bingo CARDNO'S HALL, SEAFORTH Wednesday, December- 30th 8 p.m. to 10.30 p.m. -- FEATURING — FOWL AND OTHER PRIZES LOTS OF FUN LOTS OF ROOM BRI -NG THE FAMILY DON'T MISS IT!' Proceeds For Legion ADMISSION FREE — Cards AUSPICES OF BRANCH 156, C. P. SILLS, Pres. 4. M.N'cMILLAN, Welfare Work 5c; Special Cards 10c CANADIAN LEGION Treas. A. W. SILLERY, Sec. MAKE THIS CHRISTMAS ME . BIER WITH THE "GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING" R C A Victor Records • R.C.A. VICTOR • MARCONI • PHILCO • RADIOS AND RECORD PLAYERS DALY'S SEAFORTH r.,