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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1948-09-24, Page 1p'ii ghtYdlinth Year Whole Xualber 4.215 LOCAL TALT Rehearsals Under Way For Two -Ni t. Pres- entation TSI t Week. R.ehearaalse . under, wap for "run, For Yoti;'+ the 1041 talent show being spolx's $red by Seaforth Highlanders Band to .be presented Sept. 30 and Oct. 1, at Cardno's Hall for the benefit of community and, tb'e Bawl The pia* is• .ender. the personal: direction of 11s Ann Bonny, who bas had much,,e33pefrlelace in thie; type of work..liths fionny states that she is greatly ` pleased tile cast arid 'anki.cipates one of the. 1 nest ahows lust silie .has ever directed. :_ A baby -contest wiirlis held in conjunction with 'the production, it's One Gent a Vote and who'll be the winner in this newest of eon- DUBLIN ALTAR tests that has the whole town talk- ing? The contestants in this clever�{ contest are between the ages of SOCIETY VVr1a,.11TY E two weeks and six years, and are 1 sponsored by. the leading merch- ants. There are prizes honors and pieta* of fun connected. with this unusual contest in which everyone can take part. The winner will be presented on Friday night of the The newly -elected executive offi- show. The opening number is call- cera of St. Patrick's Altar Society ed "The Children'sStory Hour." In held their first social event in the this scene not only contestants in parish hall on Friday, night. The the baby contest take part, but, president. M. s. James Morrisson, youngsters from the first grades directed the arranging of twenty - will be on the stage. + nine tables of progressive euchre. Rules for Tiny Tot Contest are Gentleman's first Prize was won by Gilbert Murray, and the ladies' first prize by Mrs. Thos. Moly- neau. Lucky chair prize was award- ed to Mrs. A. Whetham. A group cf volunteer assistants served the lunch and a social hour of dancing followed, the McQuaid - Delaney orchestra supplying music. Special arrangements of fruit and eut flowers were in evidence at St. Mary's Anglican Church, Dublin, on Sunday afternoon for the annual Harvest Festival Thanksgiving services. A repres- entative congregation was present and special thanksgiving music _was rendered, by the choir. The to •eel , 24 ignest itidalter f ifIir`,e'riecasirmi.: vvarre ,,. ,.itTn " ea�i Aarn Rev. J. H. Kerr, Rector et St. John's Church, Brussels, but owing to a motor accident he was un- avoidably absent, so the pastor, Rev. C. F. L. Gilbert,; Seaforth, preached a forceful sermon, taking for his text: "For -His mercies still endure, ever faithful, ever sure." Clothing Project Hie exhorted the congregation to be thankful tor their bountiful crops. Personals: Brother Augustine, Presentation Brothers, Montreal, Que., with Mrs. Elizabeth Cronin; Miss Teresa Atkinson, Toronto, with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Atkinson; Mr. .and Mrs. Louis 'Evans, Detroit, with Mrs. Katharine Evans; Mr. and Mrs. George Howard and Mrs. T. J. Roach, Toronto, with friends here; the grandmothers' meeting. At this Mrs. Prank Osborne and son, Billy, rceetipg those members enrolled Vancouver, B.C., with her parents, with the Blue Cross Plan are asked Mr. apd Mrs. John Meagher; jos- to have payments on hand for Mrs. Lerner, Toronto, with his sister, F. Beer. Gladys Luker tendered a Mrs. Michael Coyne; Gordon Cos- vote of thanks after which the Na- tello, London, with his parents, Mr. tional Anthem was sung.., Mrs. H. and Mrs. Dan Costello; Joseph Ev- W. Horton and Mrs. Norminton •ane left last week to resume his were capable hostesses at this en - studies at Notre Dame College, joyable affair. Bingo was featur- South Bend, Indiana; Miss Eileen ed, Mrs. Norminton, and Mrs Hor- Evans has accepted a position in ton acting as callers. Pr ze win - Windsor; Mrs. E. B. Tyers Miss ners were:. Mrs. C. Stephenson, Mrs. G. Armstrong, Mrs. Graham, Mrs. Cross, Mrs. A. Mousseau, Mrs. A. D. McEwan, Mrs. G. Bell, Mrs. Sherritt, Mrs. Beer, Mrs. F. Cor- bett, Mrs. C. Cook, Mrs. W. Sang- ster, Mrs. W. Smale, Mrs. Munn. The local association for Guides and Brownies of Hensel' met in St. Paul's Sunday School room on Thursday, Sept. 16, under the chair- manship of Mrs. Lavender. Plans were made for the new term. The main objective is to raise funds for the Guide and Brownie room in the new Community Building, to be erected. All members were' in favor of a province -wide Cookie Day for the Guides, the date for which will be announced later. Everyone was pleased with the work of the Guides and Brownies and their leaders are to be dem- mended, for their good guidance: For Guides, Mrs. Stewart Bell and Mrs. Melvin Moir; for Brownies, Mrs. Tack Farquhar and Miss Mar- garet Glen. (Continued on Page 4) is Are Injures ccidents Near. Hen.al •• • -•• 0. Huron M.L.A. Has - Lumbago Attack Thomas Pryde, M.L.A. for Huron, has been confined to his home for the past several days with an at- tackof lumbago; I'ollawinga con- ferenee with Minister of Highways Doutsett and county officials 'at Gdderich laat Thursday, he was suddenly seized , with •pains in his back and had to be assisted to his car. He has' since been under the care of his doctor. • Several public functions have had to 'be cancelled, but he ex- pects to return to his business in the eourse of a. few nays. • • • •. •• • Mrs. Jag. Morrison Heads Organization For So- cial Evening. as follows: 1. Contest is Popularity, and not beauty or health. 2. No charge to enter. 3. Each mother is . to fix quart glass jar with: Fiat top for slat; paste snapshot of baby on jar with adhesive so that she can write: Name of baby on strip across top, and name of store where she wish- es jar to go across bottom; make the jar attractive with crepe paper, ribbon, etc. 4. Loan an 8x10 or 5x7 picture —of baby for display window. jar must be ready by Friday, nny, •Commercial Hotel. 7. Contest will end Friday, Oct. 1, at 4 Ii.m. • W.I. Plans Overseas The convener of the overseas clothing project, Mrs. Gordon Pap - pie, reports that two 20 -pound par- cels of used clothing have been packed and sent. More parcels will be sent as soon as sufficient amounts of same are received. Parcels of shoes also will be pack- ed, Please look around your home and see if there is any clothing or :shoes that you could spare for this worthy cause. All donations should be left -with Miss Mabel Cameron, Main Street, or, brought to the next In- stitute meeting. NEWS OF WEEK IN . UENSALL DISTRICT Three R:C.A,', men' from Cen- tralia were inlulred 'ithureday last when the car. n • which .ti}ey were riding was in. collision with an- other owned by Harvey Fleet, Lon- don, anddriven by Robert Ford, .London. The Centralia car, owned and driven by C. L. Martin, carried two passengers, Tom Aliott and Tt Touohette, The Martin machine 'was towing a trailer, carrying a race horse, on No. 4 Highway, one- half mile south of Hensel'. The trailer upset in a ditch but the horse escaped injury. Provincial Helmer Snell, Seaforth, ,who in- vestigated, said Ford was uninjur- ed, but both cars were . damaged extensively. The injured were treated in Hen- sail, Toudhette for,cutsto his chin,. and ieft hand, requiring •five stitch- es to close, and bruises; Allott for a head cut requiring five stitches, bruises to his legs and 'several knocked -out teeth, and Martin for leg and knee bruises. Women's Institute Meets The Hensall Institute opened its fall activities in the form of a pot- luck supper which was held in the council chambers on Wednesday night, Sept. 15. Following'. the tasty luncheon the vice-president, Mrs. A. E. Munn, conducted a short meeting which opened with singing the Ode, minutes read and collection taken. The rall call, call, "The most embarrassing mom- ent of my life," proved. interesting. Several matters of business were discussed: The secretary reported results of the booths operated at the Frolic on Sept. 8; after all ex- penses .paid, proceeds amounted to $1.81.93; the Institute euchre on. May 19 netted. $16.60; the home baking sale on July 17 netted $28, and the total glvings .of the Insti- tute, to aid the Community Build- ing Fund up to date is $226.53. A thank -you note from Mrs. C. For- rest was read, re her bereavement. A thank -you letter was received from Mrs. L. Mickle, referrin1g to bank book and address given her infant daughter, Margaret Ann: Barbara Louise, daughter of Mrs. G. Schwalm, . was also remembered by the group..•Correspondenee was read, ,from -34ses...4Uim - Johlue Ex01: ter, secretary of the Ellin:vire Ift= stitute, concerning the Children's Aid Society, of Goderich, members vodunteering to attend this meet- ing are Mrs. Beer, Mrs. Norminton and Mrs. A. D. MeEwan. Discus- sion took •place re holding another affair to aid the Arena Fund, most members favoring a euchre and social evening, to take place at a Iater date. The October meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Geiger with Mrs. Cameron assist- ing. Roll call will be: Wear some old article of clothing; motto, "Let nothing valuable be lost or for- gotten," Mrs. Cross; demonstra- tion, "Things our grandmothers made," Mrs. R. Simpson; speaker, Mrs. Paul Doig, Seaforth. This is RED CROSS NOTES The' executive of the Red Cross will hold a meeting on Friday, Geraldine Tyers, John Tyers and Oct. 1, at 3 p.m., in the work friend, Georgetown, with Mr. and rooms in the Library. Mrs. Frank Evans; Miss E. Webber GRADUATES FROM. OSGOODE When Frederick Lorne Hutohleon graduated from CSsgdode Hall last week, about the happiest person at the convocation Was his 84 - year -old 'mother, Mrs. E. D, Hutchison, formerly of Seaforth and Btaffa, but now residing in St, Catharitses. Twenty-six years ago , She also Witnessed ,her ion's graduiation from University of Torous to, Mr. Hutchison, Who is 50, is a veteran of bath World Wars. "1 guess my prayers were answered;" said Mrs. Hutchison. Stili active, she tfrove from, St. Catharines with her daughter, Mrs. George Moe, to See her eon graduate for the second time. "it was thirty , years ago thla Meath that I started at ,University. i never thought I'd be a fresltmait ..gent," Said Mr, 'Hutchison. hi the Fleet World War hes'se red with' the Canadian Army, then fie* with the (loyal , Navy and Heyai 4A41 heti eA (H I was a squadron leader with the fit.C.A.F In the Skierid World' 'War, / and Miss Katharine O'Connell, of London, with Miss Molly O'Connell and Mrs. Elizabeth Bruiser; Mr. acid Mrs. Thomas Kay, Hensel', with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Smith; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Forster at Mark- dale; arkdale; Mr. and Mrs. Thos. J. Moly- neaux at Kitchener; Mr. and Mrs, Wm. Smith at Torontee Mies Anne Atkinson attended the funeral of her cbusin, Mrs. John Quigley, at Seaforth on Saturday. ,c ' Miss Eleanor Murphy will under- go a minor operation at St: Jos- eph's Hospital, London. • Someone was showing a picture of Ghandi in that glorified, diaper he wore. "You wouldn't believe it, he said, but Ohandi was once a lawyer. Said a man in the group: "He looks more as if ,be bad been a litwyer's client." i Succeeds� As Editor, Pu WasinI-Iis ev •' • • • •' •f' STANDARD TIME Seaforth will revert to Stan- dard Time at midnight Satyr day night, September r25. Tire town has been on Daylight Saving Time since April. • •-° i • • SEAFORTH{ HOCKEY PLAYER ARRIVES IN SCOTLAND Ken Doig Tells Parents Of Trip Across By Plane. The following is a letter receiv- ed by Mrs. Paul Doig from her son, Ken Doig, who left Mallon Airport recen l'y for Prestwick, Scotland, by air, and who is playing hockey in the Scottish League in Perth, ScotIan'd: Perth Scotland, Sept. 11. "As you will see 'by the address we got to Scotland safe and sound. We left -Melton Airport at one o'clock on Thursday afternoon in a four -motored North Star T.C.A. plane. We landed at Montreal at 2.20 and spent about three 'hours going through Customs and one thing and another. It took us three hours and 45 minutes to come from Moutieal'-to •GooseBay. Then it.took an hour and a half to check the plane and put gas in it, and then we took off for Prestwick, Scotland. It took us • nine hours to come across the Atlantic, and was I ever glad when we landed. My ears were buzzing so much I could hardly hear. When we landed in Prestwick there was a bus wait- ing to take all the hockey players' to the different towns. I just about forgot to tell you that we had our pictures taken in Toronto, Montreal and Prestwick. "I had to change my money into English money when I got to Prest- wick and I had so much money I could hardly get it all in my bill- fold. We are having one h— of a time trying to get onto the money over here, but I think we will weather the storm. I am staying at a Mrs. Goodison's, on• Nortt William St.. with three of the boys on the team. They are Tom La Pointe, from Winnipeg, Man., Bruce Hamilton, from Oshawa, and Joe McGuire, from Pembroke. We have two rooms between the four of us. There is no electricity—only gas— and does it ever stink! There is a fireplace in 'each 'room, but there is no wood or coal, or anything to burn. We have a phonograph and a miniature pool table for amuse- ment in our rooms. The landlady's husband is a butcher, so we don't fare too badly as far as eats are concerned. We have breakfast when we get up in the morning, tea at 10.30, lunch at 1, tea at 3.30, dinner at 5, and supper about 9 o'clock. "There is no ice in the rink yet, so 'we are just loafing around un- til Monday, when we start practis- ing. When we start we will be practicing twice a day for about two 'weeks, and from then on only once a day. We play our first game on Sept. 20, in Dunfermline. We play our, first home game on the following Saturday, and the seats are all sold already. "The four of us went to a dance on Saturday night at a place call- ed 'The Salutation,' and did we ev- er have a good time. Everyone knows us over here already, and they are offering us pretty nearly everything a person eould.want. I got up about 10 o'clock this morn- ing and started to write this let- ter, but I couldn't think of much to say, so I went and played 18 holes of golf. The golf courses are really nine over here because there is so much rain. It even started to rain while I was playing. "My trunk has not arrived here yet as they won't let it through the Customs until I sign a piece of paper stating what was in it. Boy, am I ever glad you and Belle wash- ed out those shirts and socks for me in Toronto, or else I would be going around looking like a tramp. I pay eight dollars a week for my room, board and washing. `'!Vire11,- Mum, I can't think of richt more to say, so I will close for now. All my love, KEN, P;S,—Say hello to Bob, Dad, Erie and Rod, if you see him, If you see Grandad, tell him I'm sorry I didn't Say good-bye, but that I'll send him, seine heather. .Y. McLean sher in 1916; ty-FirstYear art Attack Proves Fatal To Widely -Known „Seaforth Resident. 'Death came with startling slid-. s""ijness Wednesday afternoon to #'tit McPhail McLean, Editor of Huron Expositor. Confined to lel home since Wednesday morn- det with a slight attack of pleurisy, *repassed away in' his sleep late is tithe afternoon from a heart at tack. His sudden passing came as a shock, not only to his family, but to a wide circle of friends. While Iie,^,had suffered from pneumonia lawinter, he had recovered fully a ' during the past summer had enfgyed perfect health. Tiit his seventy-first year, the late leer,c McLean was bora and had spent his entire life in Seaforth. Po. owing his graduation from Sea - for h Collegiate Institute, he join- ed; e staff of The Huron Exposi- tor and on the death of his father, Ulm late M. Y. McLean, in 1916, sueeded him as Editor of the pa er. In this capacity his influ- en extended over a wide area, hisieditorial comment through the peel's indicating a deep apprecia- tio4 of the problems of a- rural gontmunity. iways a keen and versatile ath- let in his youth, he was a prom - in t figure on many famous orth football and hockey t=. He was a member of the Bee Iing and Curling Clubs, and as long as facilities existed in -the eor4munity was an active golfer. During recent years he enjoyed nothing more than an eftertiden With rod and reel along a district stream, or walking across a famil- iar , farm with a gun looking for ,rigeoes. eljie;4 aaosition as editor of a weekly newspaper he was in con- tinuous touch with all matters and organizations affecting town and district: To these he contributed unsparingly of his time and abili- ties. Following the death earlier this year of the late Earl Bell, he assumed the Presidency of The Robert Bell Engine & Thresher Co. Ltd., a position his father had held before him. He was Returning Of- ficer for the electoral district of Huron -Perth at the time of his death. A member of First Presbyterian Church, he served for many years as Secretary of the Board of Man- agers of the church. He vas a member and Past ?'nester of Bri- tannia Lodge A.F. & A.M., and Malloch Chapter. For many years Mr, McLean was secretary -treasurer of the South Huron Agricultural Society, until pressure of work during the war years forced hint to relinquish the office. At that time he was elect- ed an honorary president of the society. . The late Mr. McLean was born in Seaforth on July 29, 187$, the son of the late Murdo 'Young Mc- Lean and Jenny Smith. On September 26, 19.06, he was mar- ried to Elizabeth Young, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Young, of Seaforth, who survives him, together with two sons, A. Y., who was associated with his father in business; K. I., of Seaforth, and two dapghters, Mrs, G. C. Jarrett, Stratford, and Mrs. J. H. Grant, Kingston., He is also survived by six grandchildren and by a sister, Miss S. I. McLean, Sea - forth, and two brothers, John M., of Alemeda, California, and Rob- ertson Y., of Toronto. Funeral services will be held Saturday with a private service at his late residence, Goderich St.. Seaforth, follow rd by a public ser- vice at First Presbyterian Church at 2 p.m, Interment will be in Maitlandbank cemetery. Services at the cemetery will be under the auspices of Britannia Masonic Lodge, • St. Thomas' Holds Harvest Services St. Thomas' Church, Seaforth, held its annual Harvest Thanks- giving services on Sunday, when Rev. C. F. L. Gilbert, the Rector, had a special message for his con- gregation in the morning, while Rete. 9, O. Lancaster, of Wingham, spoke to a large congregation in the .evening. Mrs. J. B. Higgins a.ndi Miss Louise Case sang "The Lor'd'is My Shepherd" very accept- ably. both morning and evening. The church was beautifully decor- ated with flowers, fruit and stalks of grain, depicting the bountiful harvest which the people of the chariot are reaping. • Doctor: "You must avoid all forams of excitement." 'sitient: "Can't I even look at Vieth 0i3, the street?" Keith McPhail .M 1.parl. With the passing -of Keith McPhail McLean, not only Seaforth but the entire district has lost a personality that through the long years he has served the area, endeared itself to a host of peo- ple in all walks of life. His:position as Editor—brought him in''C tact with all manner of problems and people, and gave him an opportunity to develop those attri- butes of kindness, self-sacrifice and understand- ing that were so characteristic of him. In his youth, as an outstanding athlete, he early learned to appreciate the other fellow's attitude. While he played to win, he refused to regard mere winning as the goal. To him the game, the associations and the physical challenge were more important. His whole outlook was one of consideration for the other viewpoint. Until he was certain he withheld judgement, and this fact, coupled, with his humanitarian qualities, made him a valued confidant of countless friends. He realized as editor of a country weekly the relation of town to country. He realized the problems of the farmer, and the problems of the town resident, and through the years his ap- preciation of these problems was reflected in the editorials he wrote. He had no illusions concern- ing himself ; he had no desire for that publicity which so frequently is regarded by some as great- ness. He abhored the self-seeker and from his editorial chair, with rare ability, would distin- guish between those who sought for themselves and those who labored for the common good without thought of self. Almost as if he had a presentiment that his days were numbered was the editorial which he wrote On Monday, and which is in this week's issue. In it he reviewed the history of The Huron Expositor, and set out the creed by which he has guided it, and under which it will be guided now that he has gone. He was probably his happiest when engaged in the little things. Taking a child for a car ride, playing with his grandchildren, or on those days when he was able to wander along a stream, or walk across a nearby field. The cities and all they stand for were not for him. He liked the peace and quiet of the small town. He will be greatly missed. But only those who had the privilege of his close association, the benefit of his conversation, his advice and the opportunity of enjoying his quiet humor, will ever know the void his passing creates. ! Friends gathered at the home of Miss Lenore McCowan recently when she entertained in honor: of Miss Hazel Coleman, bride -elect of this month. Community singing was enjoyed during the evening,: attdr'whiOt a ra olt. I 'held. . Mrs. J. F. Scott,' in rs•eg'rb� costume, gave anenjoyable read- ing. A spelling match was con- ducted, and Mrs. Jack McLean and Mrs. Alister liroadfoot, dressed as negroes, presented the bride -elect with a basket of beautiful gifts. Al delicious lunch was served. EXPE' STAR' Plan Dini stirs aitj. Works October 15. Orgar?ration Of the campaign to , raise $25,000 for . Scott li4emor'al Hospital building Clod advanced a step further thisweek as arrange ments to open campaign• quarters in the former = C•ardno ;Bios. store _. were completed:.. Tote. Store hea been made available .oto- the "cam paign through the couistes;t of Solan Beattie and the Steadman Co The campaign opens on Oct. 18 with a big radio program. Ln charge of talent for the programa M. A. Rennie, while DrBrad "s special events committee will be in oharge of the other arrange- ments. On the preceding Friday it is in.,: tended to hold a supper in - St. Thomas' Parish Hall for all can- vassers and others engaged in the campaign. Membership tickets in the Wb - men's Hospital Aid are finding - a ready sale, according to Ted South- gate, campaign manager. A for- tunate member will be awarded a new Chevrolet Aerosedan in a draw which will take place at the Lions Hallowe'en Frolic on Octo- ber 29. • Entertain For Miss Hazel Coleman Miss Peggy Trapnell Is Guest Of Honor Miss Peggy Joyce Trapnell, bride -elect of this week, was hon- ored at a number of gatherings during the past few weeks. Miss Ella Dick, of New Hamburg, held a social evening when Miss Trap- nell was presented with a miscel- laneous shower. Mies Velma Good - ing, of Kitchener, was host at a party when the bride-to-be was Tlre- sented with a table lamp. Mrs. J. Steifelmeyer, of Baden, held a mis- cellaneous shower, and Mrs. Ken Barry and Mrs, John Smith were hostesses' at a miscellaneous shower. Mrs. Harry Beuermann enter- tained on Wednesday evening last With a miscellaneous sheerer. Dur- ing the evening euchre was. played with thirty-five guests present. Replace Covering At P.U.C. Water Tower Work of replacing a frost cover- ing on the pipe leading to the water tower at the P.U.C. pumping station is well under way. .A con- tract ontract covering the installation was - awarded Frank Kling some weeks ago by the P.U.C. Working from a 65 -foot scaffold, his employees, Ken Forbes, Reay McGregor, Joseph Nigh and Frank, Kennedy, have stripped the 25 -year- old covering from the -pipe and have the inner section of the new covering in place. • Injured in Crash; Back in Hospital Mrs. Roy Girvin, of Dungannon, who was seriously injured in a car accident at Bruoefleld a month ago in which her husband was killed, has again been taken to hospital. Mrs. Girvin, who suffered severe head and chest induries, had been a patient in Scott Memorial Hos- pital, Seaforth, until Sunday, when she was removed to her home. Ole Tuesday her condition becgn1e worse and she was taken to Gode- rich hospital by ambulance. It is reported that she is showing some improvement. • HURON F. OF A. NOTES (By W. V. Roy, County Secretary) At the last executive meeting a motion by Charles Coultes and Wil- fred Shortreed was passed, raising the annual membership fee of the county unit to 60 per cent of the.' amount raised or collected by the township units, and that the Co'hn- ty Federation, with the help ;of. county oo-operatives, shall provide "The Rural Co-operator" for eVery farm home in the county. A motion to amend the conatite- tion was also passed, and in, due course, will be brought up at annual meeting. The National Film Board circuit • in the county is again this year being 'sponsored • by the County Federation. This service is • ever. increasing in popularity and le < available to any organi.tlon, school or society, wishing to Spon- sor a showing. AppliCation,nu.zt be, made well in advance, so as not to'..• conflict with the regular schedule. The aim of the County Federation and the National Filmic Hoard is -to bring these fine edtiCatiedial •liana to as many people as possible, and to increase the use oC Vilma art a recreational and eclucatitsuat pastime.