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The Huron Expositor, 1951-05-04, Page 81'4; i061 �tf l{. GUARANTEE BONDSALTY, 4901DENT AND SICKNESS ,1*,IL ARY AND WINDSTORM Riepiresenting Companies who PM Security with Service. *LSO AGENTS FOR ONTARIO THRESHERMAN'S MUTUAL b'm INSURANCE Ialorreation" gladly given. WATSON & REID 3L A. REID - Proprietor Insu.rance & Real Estate PHONE 214 SEAFORTH FOR SALE live -room Cottage with hard and dept, water; small barn. to Village f5! Egmondville. Immediate posses- sion. Comfortable six -room Dwelling In Winthrop; 1/3 acre land, with llligall early fruit trees. Several other Choice -Dwellings also listed. Modern Cottage with furnace and ,garage. Early possession. Dwelling, Victoria St. Modern conveniences, Possession arrang- ed. Frame dwelling, Village of Dub- lin. Immediate possession. M. A. REID REAL ESTATE PHONE 214 LEMON'S TAXI All Passengers Insured PHONES: 1624 or 162-W Decorating ® Wallpaper and Painting ROBERT FINLAY PHONE 7 — SEAFORTH NEWS OF THE TOWN Discontinue Meetings.—The Sea- forth and District Ministerial As. sociation have decided to discon- tinue their meetings until the fall. Ladies' Aid Hears Talk on Prayer —The May meeting of the Ladies' Aid was held Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. H. E. Smith presiding. The program was arranged by Mrs. Wilfred Coleman's group, and was opened with a poem entitled, "She Mothered .Five." A hymn was sung, after which Marlene Miller played a piano solo. Mrs. Roy Law- son was bhe guest speaker and gave an interesting talk on "Pray- er," which included prayers for the church and the world. The meeting closed with a hymn and the Lord's RADIO REPAIRS Gordon Wilson Graduate of Radio College of Canada PHONE 29 Or leave Radio at Shell Service Station COAL SPRING PRICES DURING THE MONTH OF MAY Place your order for next Winter's fuel sup- ply NOW. William M. Hart Office Phone 784 SEAFORTH Monster BING (UNDER AUSPICES OF CANADIAN LEGION) Wednesday, May 9th 9:00 p.m., Sharp Seaforth Community Centre 15 GAMES WITH PRIZES OF $10.00 EACH ADDED ATTRACTION 4 Specials at $20.00 Each Last Game — $100.00 Cash Legion Draw on Boshart Corner Cabinet and Electrohome Radio will be made at this Bingo ADMISSION — $1.00 illeitera SPRINGTIME IS coMPAR>r:ouw s, le , Changeover Time We have a Large Stock of Household Furnishings including CHESTERFIELD SUITES, SOFA BEDS and STUDIO COUCHES; DINING -ROOM SUITES; BEDROOM SUITES; KITCHEN SUITES; CHROME TABLES AND CHAIRS METAL BEDS, SPRINGS and MATTRESSES Large Assortment of Wall Mirrors FLOOR COVERINGS INLAID LINOLEUM, MARBOLEUM AND JASPE TILE, QONGOLEUM, REXOLEUM A Large Stock to Choose From • G. A. WHITNEY m Furniture : Funeral and Ambulance Service Telephone: Day or Night 119; Residence 65 SEAFORTH ONTARIO 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J. A. BURKE .0 O Funeral Director O 0 end Ambulance Service O O I BL1N - ONT. O O Night or Day Calls: 0 6A Phone 43 r 10 O 0 0 o 0 0 0 O O O 0 O 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 • G. A. WHITNEY 0 Funeral Director 10 Main Street - Seaforth O 0 AMBULANCE SERVICE 0 0 Adjustable hospital beds O 0 for rent. 0 0 •Agent for Mitchell Nursery O , F76wer!e, 0 ° C190110iie: 150 or Night 119 11441$einoe 85 • - 1' lb+r •- 9, 0 000000 000 ‚00000000 W. J. CLEARY O O O Seaforth, Ont. 0 LICENSED EMBALMER 0 AND FUNERAL DIRECTOR 0 Night or Day Calls -335 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0000000000 O 0 BOX 0 /uneral berbice O R. 8. BOX O O Licensed Embalmer 0 O AMBULANCE 0 Prompt and careful attention, O Respite!! ;Sed O O FLOWi~,'ktS FOR ALL 0 O OCCASIONS 0 PROO Rea, 596-W Or 18; Store 42 O O 0 0000000000 Prayer in unison. A halt hour of social chat was enjoyed when lunch was served, convened by Miss Jean Scott. Jolly Canucks Meet—The fourth meeting of the Jolly Canucks, held in the agricultural science room of Seaforth District High School on Monday, at 3:30 p.m., was opened by singing "0 Canada." The min- utes of the previous meeting were read and adopted, followed by roll call, which was answered, uy giving one traffic law. The secretary, Sue Nixon, conducted an oral quiz on traffic laws, after which Gladys Chapman read an interesting art- icle on "What Everyone Should Know About Flies." Instructions on applying bandages and slings were given to the members of the club by Miss Reid, Reg.N. The meeting was adjourned by singing "God Save the King." W. 1. To Meet Tuesday.—Sea- .Forth Women's Institute will hold their regular meeting on 'Tuesday, 'll+Lay 8, at the home of Mrs, Gordon Pappte, at 8:30 p.m, This will be the Community Activities and Pub- lic Relations meeting, with L. P. Plumsteel, Principal of Seaforth District High School, as guest speaker. Roll call will be the date of birth and, where. The motto, "Smiles are valuable, yet they cost little," will be taken by Mrs. Isaac Hudson. Lunch will be in charge as follows: .Sandwiches, Mrs. Robert Upshall, Mrs. Alf. Brown, Mrs. R. M. Scott; cake, Mrs. Alex Pepper, Mrs. Dave Mc- Lean, and Mrs. Wm. Oldfield. The meeting will be in charge of Mrs. 1. Hudson and Mrs. D. McLean. Societies Hold Thankoffering.— The regular spring thankofferiitg meeting of the W.M.S. and W.A. of Egmondville United Ohurclt was held last week in the church base- ment. The president, Mrs. A. W. Gardiner, presided, and opened the meeting with a poem, "God Touch- ed My Eyes," and a prayer. ]l nun No. 239 was sung. Mrs. Adin Forbes and Mrs. Jas. Hay were iii charge of the devotional period. The roil call and minutes of the previous meeting were read and a report un Christian Stewardship and '1 enr- peran>ce was given by Mrs. J. S. Watson and Mrs. Ed. Boyce, Mrs. Ritchie was the guest speaker and gave a very interesting talk on her trip to Scotland last summer. Mrs. E. Durst rendered a pleasing solo; Hymn No. 249 was sung and Mrs. Gardiner closed the meeting, after which lunch was served by Group No. 3. ' Group Holds Flower Tea.—The Fireside Fellowship Group, of First Presbyterian Church held a suc- cessful afternon tea in the school room of the church on Friday af- ternoon. Miss Alice Reid, president of bhe grp, and Mrs. D. Glenn Campbell received the guests at the door. The tables were decorat- ed with daffodils which made a pretty showing. Mrs. Jas. F. Scott, president of the Barbara Kirkman, and Mrs. H. E. Smith, president of the Ladies' Aid, poured tea. Those serving at the tables. were Mrs. D. N. Eastman, Miss EIeanor Storey, Mrs. Robert McMillan and Miss Mary Geddes. The tea was in charge of Mrs. C. Reith, with Mrs. E. Geddes making the tea, Mrs. M. R. Rennie and Mrs. J. E. Keat- ing contributed a number•of instru- mentals and duets on the new piano. Mrs. F. Kling conducted a sale of Christmas cards. The pro- ceeds amounted to over $21. Busy Beavers Hold Meeting.— The third meeting of the Busy Beavers was held at the home of Betty Campbell on Wednesday. April 18, The Institute Ode \yes read by everyone, Barbara Tre- wartha read the minutes, and roll call was answered by eleven mem- bers. A skit dealing with health was given by Jean Scott, June Smith and Kathleen Scott. Busi- ness was discussed, including what is going to be done with the health skit boxes and what is going to he put in them. A demonstration on traffic rules was then put on. The Club sten met on Wednesday, Apr. 25, at the home of Dorothy Keys. "O Canada" was sung to open the meeting; Jean Scott read the min- utes and roll call was answered by eleven members. Dorothy Keys and Catherine Campbell put on a health skit. Discussion included our in- visible enemy, the mold of breed, how to pasteurize milk and the foods one should eat. The next meeting was held on Monday :it the home of Catherine . Campbell. Roll call was three foods that are graded in the community, with each member bringing something that is graded. St. Thomas' W. A. Meets.—The Women's Auxiliary of St. 'Phomas' Anglican Church met in the Parish Hall Monday with a good attend- ance. Mrs. G. McGavin, the presi- dent, opened the meeting with Scripture from St. Matthew, chap- ter 28. The Litany, Members' Pray- er, prayers for the .hospitals and Lord's Prayer followed. The Secre- tary gave the roll call and minutes of the last meeting. The cor- respondence included thank -you notes from Mrs. Oldlield, Mrs. G. Sowden a.nd Mr. and Mrs. C. Cun- ningham, Mitchell. The treasurer and social secretary- gave their re- ports Miss Dorothy Parke passed on a vote of thanks from the L.O. B.A. for the lovely banquet served them on April 16 by the W.A. Mrs, McGavin read a letter written by Miss Susie Kelsey, Lytton, B.C., de- scribing her work In the church hospital as matron. The collection was received and dedicated. it was, decided to have the toys end games brought to the June meeting to be sent to Mrs. Sharer, Brant- ford, for the Juniors at the Mohawk institute. Mrs. McGavin offered a prayer to be said before bales are sent. Mrs. W. E. Southgate, Dorcas secretary, displayed the articles for the bale to be sent to a boy in Cardeton, Alhetra. The president closed the meeting with the bene- diction, Northside United Church.,—Rev. D. A. MacMillan, Minister: 10 Sunday School and Adult Bible Classes; 11 a.m., Worship; sermon text, Mat. 14:17; 11:30 a.in., Junior congregation; 7 p.m., Worship; sermon text, Mat. 25:18. All cor- dially welcome. First Presbyterian Church. — 10 a.m., Bible Class and Sunday School; 11 a.m., "Christ's Common Way;" junior congregation; 7 p.m., "Healing For Our Hearts." ---Rev. D. Glenn CampbelL Minister. Former Resident Dies in Galt— The death took place suddenly in Galt Hospital on Thursday, April 26, of John Munroe Nixon, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Nixon, Seaforth, in his 74th year. Early in life he went to Detroit and worked as a chef, later returning to Sea - forth, and then weut to Galt about 15 years ago. Being a studious resider, he was up-to-date on all world events. Surviving are two TAXI GORDON WILSON ALL PASSENGERS '• INSURED PHONES 29.,or '5"67 SEAFORTH MINSTREL SHOW AND PLAY "THE BACHELOR'S DREAM" M" l'resentedBB��byyyyt9E.lgiinottdville young People FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH SCHOOLROOM, SEAFORTH FRIDAY, MAY 4th 8:15 p.m. Local Talent in entire show. Admission — 50c and 25c EVERYBODY WELCOME (Sponsored by Fireside Fellowship Group) Open House — AT - BakIr's Greenhouse Every Day and Evening ! We'll be glad to show you our Flowers and Plants. WE HAVE— • Swiss Giant Pansies • Spanish Onions and • Head Lettuce Plants Ready to Set Out Now! DAHLIA ROOTS and GLADIOLI BULBS Baker's Greenhouse For Cut Flowers and Potted Plants ,brothers, Dale Nixon, Seaforth, and William, of Toledo, and 'tour sis- ters, Miss Minnie Nixon, Mrs. John Spain and Mrs. Florence Smith, of Galt, and Mrs. John Brindley, of Goderleh. The funeral was held on Saturday from the Box Funeral Home at 2 p.m., with Rev. D. Glenn Campbell, of First Presbyterian Church, officiating. During the ser- vice Jas. T. Scott sang "Beyond the Sunset." The pallbearers were Chas Barnett, Glen Smith, J. Mac- Kenzie, Geo. Munro, Albert Hud- son and Geo. Dixon. Interment was in Maitlandbank cemetery. Seaforth Native Passes in Lon- don. — A Stratford resident for many years and a veteran of World War 1, Jacob Wesley Bursted, 67, died Sunday at Westmiuister Hos- pital, London, after a long illness. He was born in Seaforth aid serv- ed overseas in World War 1, but lived, most of his life in Stratford, where he was employed for a num- ber of years by the Kroehler Manu- facturing Co., Ltd. His wife, Lucy Ellen, predeceased. him 18 years ago. Two sons, Ferdinand, London, and. John Burgard, Stratford, ssnr- vive with three daughters, Irene, Mrs. John Brown,' of Stratford; Betty, Mrs. E. C. Mills, Port Stan- ley, and Marguerite, Mrs. .Andrew Sholtes, of St. Thomas. There are also three sisters, Mrs. Clare Blan- Early Buying IS THE ANSWER! Spring and Summer fillups of 'blue' coal' for Quality. Service and Savings at Spring prices! Have protection and a full bin. See us and place your order for 'blue coal' WILLIS DUNDAS Phone 363-J Res, 192-M NOTICE MOVED TO NEW LOCATION One door north of The Huron Expositor E. C. Chamberlain insurance - Real Estate Broker Phones: Res. 220; Office 334 For Sale DUBLIN Right on Highway Five -room Brick, with bath. Large lot with garage. Price 2500. SEAFORTH Double House Five rooms and bath; each rents for 55.00 per month. Priced for quick sale. SEAFORTH Five rooms and bath; good base- ment; on large lot. Price 3600. W. C. OBE REAL ESTATE & INSURANCE Representative for Excelsior Life Insurance Co. PHONE 670 r 3 SEAFORTH ANNOUNCEMENZ. We have accepted the agency for Gilson Refrigerators and Stoves, and have one 7 -foot Refrigerator and one Four -Burner Electric Stove on the floor now. COME IN AND SEE THEM! BORDEN BROWN KINBURN Phone 841 r 2 Seaforth SPRAMOTOR See the Newest Spramotor ON DISPLAY AT Crown Hardware Phone 797 Seaforth shard, of .bran. tford; Mrs. Harney Revell, of Hamilton, and Mrs. Stam - ley (laingibell, of Dearborn, Mich., and eight grandchildren. The body" rested at the E. C. Killingdworth funeral home, London, until Wed- nesday, when Requiem High Mass was sung at 9 a.m. in Westminster Hospital Chapel. Burial was in St. Peter's Cemetery. Death of ,Mrs, Herbert Fowler.— Following an illness of five years, Christine Brown, wife of the late Herbert Fowler, passed away at the home of her son, Frank Fowler, Hullett, on Thursday, April 26, in her 76th year. Mrs. Fowler was one of the older residents and was known for her kindness and hospi- tality in her home and will be much missed in the community in wihich she lived and by her im- mediate family. Mr. Fowler passed away thirteen years ago. Born in Hullett, she received her educa- tion at the Red Tavern School, in Tuckersmith, and came to Hullett about 45 years ago, where she and her husband were well known resi- dents. They were married at Eg mondville manse. Surviving are one son, Frank Fowler, of the Hur- on Road West, and three grandchil- dren; also two sisters, Mrs. Ed. Muir, High Bluff, Man., and Mrs. A. McKinnon, Walkerton. Five sis- ters and one brother predeceased her. Deceased was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Sea- forbh. The funeral took place on Saturday at 2 p.m. from the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fowler, lot 4, con. 1, Hullett, with Rev. I). Glenn Campbell -officiating. During the service Mrs. F. Kling and F. E. Willis sang "Softly and Tenderly," accompanied by Stanley. J. Smith. The pallbearers were James and John Carter, .lonathen Hug•ill, Ell. I3oy ce, Raymond Jamieson and Bert Irwin. The flower -bearers were Harold and Joe Ilugill. Ken Williams, James and Angus Brown and John McKinnon, Interment was in Maitlandbank cemetery. LOCAL BRIEFS ellitanallembaaas, • Mr. and Mrs. George 'Scofield and Miss Nancy, of Detroit, were week -end guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Case. • Mr, Don Smith, of London, spent the week -end at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Smith. • Miss Ada May McLellan, of Detroit, spent the week -end at the home of her mother, Mrs. A. Mc- Lellan, Egmondville. • Mr. Fred S. Beattie, of Ottawa, will spend the summer months at his home here. • Mr. Joe Laudenbach, of the Royal Military College, Kingston, is spending some time with his par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. L. Laudenbach. • Mr. Walter Boswell, of London spent the week -end with his par ents, Mr, and Mrs. E. C. Boswell. • Mr. J. C. Bell, of St. Marys, visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Bell, on. Sunday. • Mr, and Mrs. Gordon Hilde- brand, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hilde- brand and family, and Mrs. Mary Hildebrand spent Sunday in Kit chener. • Rev. and Mrs. W. A. Jones moved to the Rectory from Lions Head on Tuesday. • Mr. E. Clarke, of Emmanuel College, Toronto, is spending tate holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Clarke. • Miss Marjorie McLeod, of Galt, was a week -end guest with Mr. and Mrs. A. Y. McLean. • Mr. and Mrs. W. 11. Shaw left Monday for London, where they will reside in the future. Mr. and Mrs. F. 3. Snow moved into the residence which they recently ,iur- chased from Mr. Shaw. • Rev. and Mrs. D. Glenn Camp- bell attended the Synod of the Pres- byterian Church in Canada in Tin- sonburg this week. • Miss Janette Wilson, of Tor- onto, was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Dolena McQuaig, and her brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Wilson, over the week- end. • Rev. and 'Mrs. Douglas M. Stewart and .family, of Toronto, were guests this week of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Stewart. • Miss Jean Snell was a guest of Miss Karen Kidd at Alma College, St. Thomas, over the week -end. • Mrs. Alex Hay, who has been convalescing at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E. A. McMaster, has returned to London. • • Mr. and 'Mrs. R. C. Huras 9nd daughters, Gloria and Patricia, of Stratford, spent the week -end with Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Chamberlain. • Among• those attending the 64th annual meeting of the Hu,•on Diocesan Board of the W.A. of the Anglican Church held in St. Paul's Cabhedral, London, on Tuesday, were: Mrs. H. R. Colbert, Miss Florence, Fowler, Miss Dorothy Parke, Mrs.. D. Netzke, Mrs. Ray- mond Natt and Mrs, Geo. McGavin. • Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Sproat, of Detroit. spent a few days with friends in town. • Miss Margaret Case won the lucky door prize, a radio, at the bingo in Clinton Wednesday even- ing. • Miss Gladys Thompson, of Niagara Falls, spent a few days with her mother, Mrs. J. B. Thomp- son, last week. • Mr. William Cudmore was tak- en to Scott Memorial Hospital on Wednesday. WINCHELSEA Mrs. Bev. Morgan and Johnnie, of the Thames Road, spent Sunday afternoon with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Newton Clarke. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Prance and family spent Sunday in Zurich. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Martin and, Betty, of Whitby, were week -end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wal- ters. Mr. and Mrs. George Kellett were week -end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Art Heard, of Anderson, Mr. and Mfrs. George Bailey spent Sunday at the home of Mr. Charles Delbridge. egentTheatre so N�W PLAYING -.— FRIDAY, ,SATURDAY "RUGGED O'RIORDANS " with Michael Pate and Wendy Gibt .Actually filmed in Australia's Jungle Wilderness! A picture full of thrilling adventure and romance. MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY " NANCY GOES TO RIO " with Ann Sothern Barry Sullivan Jane Powell It's fiesta time in Rio—All aboard for a. glamorous treat in the Land of Tropic Nights — and Sun kissed Senoritas. NEXT THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY " CHAIN LIGHTNING " with Humphrey Bogart Eleanor Parker Raymond Massey The trilling saga of America's First Line of Defence — Jet-pro- pelled weapons of the air — setting a new thrill ceiling. COM ING: IN TECHNICOLOR "CURTAIN CALL AT CACTUS CREEK" with Donald O'Connor — Gale Storm Good Value in a New Work Boot By Sisman MEN'S CHOCOLATE BRONCHO WETPROOF LEATHER SCAMPER BOOT—Leather insole; Cock Cushion Middle Sole; Heavy Red ,Rubber No -Marking Sole and Heel. Sizes. 6 to 11. $5,9,5 a Pair Other TOP GRADE WORK BOOTS at $6.95 and $7.95 a Pair . WILLIS' SHOE STORE "The Little Store With the Big Values" SEAFORTH AT SCOTT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OPEN HOUSE from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.. Gifts such as Canned Goods, Towels, etc., will be greatly appreciated. AFTERNOON TEA At Nurses' Residence from 3 to 5 p.m. -- All are Welcome. NEW MASSEY- HARBIS MACHINES 13 -RUN FERTILIZER DRILL—P.L. & T.H. 15 -RUN FERTILIZER DRILL-P.L. & T.H. 20 -RUN FERTILIZER DRILL—P.L. & T.H. 7 and 10 -FOOT SPRING TOOTH CULTIVATORS—T.H. 4 -SECTION SPIKE TOOTH HARROWS 2 and 3 -FURROW TRACTOR PLOWS SEAFORTH MOTORS Massey -Harris Sales & Service PHONE 141 SEAFORTH '48 CHEV. SEDAN '48 MORRIS SEDAN '39 DODGE COUPE '37 CHEV. COACH '37 FORD COACH MANY OLDER MODELS TO CHOOSE FROM USED TRUCKS '47 DODGE 1 -TON STAKE AND RACKS '47 FORD 1 -TON PICK-UP '41 FORD 2 -TON STAKE '47 WILLYS JEEP '49 WATERLOO BRONCHO TRACTOR with implements We have a number of New G.M.C. TRUCKS in stock Good delivery on most models, RICE MOTORS Firestone and Royal Dominion Tires Pontiac - Buick - G.M.C. Trucks PHONE 790 SEAFORTH