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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1951-12-14, Page 1.w TAI Ninety -Second Year Whole Number 4380 IIENSALL YOUTH INJURED IN FALL FROM SHED ROOF Bloss Pepper, son of Mr. and _Mrs. John Pepper, who resides east of Hensall, was admitted to St. Joseph's Hospital, London, suf- fering severe injas'es to his right arm. While carrying up a bundle. of metal roofing to cover the roof of a new shed being built at, his tome, and while about to lay the roofing on the roof, the ladder slip- ped and he fell a distance of 12 feet, the roofing landing on his arm, severing the muscles. Societies Elect Officers The December meeting of Chis- •elhurst W.M.S. and W.A. was held in the Church on Tuesday with a good attendance. Mrs. Parker and Mrs. Brintnell were in charge of the worship •period. Those taking part in candle I ghting were Mrs. H. Parker, Mrs. E. Kinsman, Mrs. C. Coleman, Mrs. E. Treffry, Mrs. R. Taylor and Mrs. R. McDonald, followed by singing of carols. The state of officers for 1952 are: Presi- dent, Mrs. H. Parker; vice-presi- dents, Mrs. E. Kinsman, Mrs. W. Brintnell, Mrs. C. Horton; secre- tary, Mrs. C. Coleman; treasurer, Mrs. B. Stoneman; pianists, Mrs. C. Stoneman, Mrs. T. Brintnell; Mis- sionary Monthly, Mrs. P. Harris; press and literature, Mrs. B. Riley; Stewardship and finance, Mrs. L. McNaughton; supply, Mrs. J. Fer- guson; associate members, Mrs. J. Glenn; friendship and flower com- mittee, Mrs. Bert Wren, Mrs. R. Ferguson, Miss Chalmers, Mrs. R. Taylor, Mrs. P. Harris, Mrs. R. Sar- arras. areras. Mrs. B. Stoneman prepared a paper and Mrs. Boyce gave a tem- perance reading. The W.A. plan- ned the Christmas supper to be held Dec. 19 for the congregation. Circle Holds Christmas Meeting` The Arnold Circle Evening Aux- iliary of Carmel Presbyterian Church held its December meeting at the home of Mrs. A. Kerslake. Mrs. C. Forrest presided and also had charge` of the worship period. Several .Ohristmas carols were sung. Scripture and prayers follow- ed along the Christmas theme. Mrs. D. R. Sinclair, of Exeter, was 'guest speaker and gave an inspiring mes- sage on "The Baby Jesus." Mrs. W. Jarrett favored, with a solo, "Jesus, Blessed Jesus." Articles from church magazines were read by Mrs. Kerslake and 'Mrs. C. Ken- nedy. Reports were read and mem- bers were made happy to hear that the 1951 allocation had been reach- ed by free-will offerings. Mrs. Sinclair presided 'for the installa- tion of the officers for 1952, as fol- lows: Hon. pres., Mrs. H. Arnold; .pres.. Mrs. C. Forrest; vice-pres., Mrs. H. Hoy; sec., Mrs. Glenn Bell; asst., Mrs. C. Kennedy; treas., Mrs. R. A. Orr; pianist, Mrs. L. Bayn- ham; Home Helners sec., Mrs. Alex McGregor; Welcome and Welfare, Mrs. E. Fink; Mission Band, Mrs. ^C. Kennedy, Mrs. H. Hyde. Mrs. A. Kerslake, Mrs. J. E. McEwan; press sec, Mrs. Roy Bell. Refreshments were served. Will Exchange Gifts The C.G.I.T. held their second greeting in the Sunday School room in Carmel Presbyterian Churc. The meeting opened with the singing of the hymn, "Tell Me the Stories of Jesus." Shirley Bell was pianist. Mary Lou Jarrett gave a reading and Grace McLeod led hi prayer. 13103. R. A. Orr presented the Pur - .pose of the C.G.LT. Many inter- esting items were discussed during the business period. Christmas car- ols were sung and Lunch served. At the next meeting, Dec. 28, mem- bers will exchange gifts. Auxiliary Shown County Film W ID 5:(P'yii l6 II e SEAFORTH, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1951 • OF GODERICH SJR. DEBATED James T. Scott Returned as HURON F. of A. President of Legion Branch ADOPTS STANDARD • James T. Scott was returned to LIONS ENTERTAIN office as president of Seaforth Brahch of the Canadian Legion at its nomination meeting Thursday evening. Others receiving acclama- tions were: let vice-president, Les. • Beattie; treasurer, Lloyd Hog- garth; sergeant -at -arms, Ken Pow- ell; pension officer, Richard Box; chaplain, Rev. W. A: Jones; in Members of Seaforth District charge of sports, Wm. O'Shea. High School rugby team and the Nominations for the other offices male teachers of the school were include: 2nd vice-president, Alex the guests of the Seaforth Lions Muir, George Hays, James Barry; Club at its regular useeting Mon- secretary, John Hotham, Leo Crem- day night. The club on this occa- in; chairman of entertainment sion was recognizing the winning committee, A. Calder, Mhos. Beat - of the W.O.S.S.A. championship by; tie, John Cameron, Geo. Hays, Wal - the team. Co-chairman of the eve-' ker Hart; chairman of property committee, Dr. J. A. Munn, Thomas Beattie, A. Calder, James Barry; chairman of house committee, R. S. MacDonald, Walker Hart, H. Huisser, John Hotham; chairman of membership committee, Ch'rles Woods John Taylor, A. Calder; A. Reid, treasurer of the club, was chairman of .special events, George read.Hays, James Barry; chairman of and William Hart was ap- sick and visiting committee, Ray Boussey, Wm. Slark; trustee, Wm. Smith, A. W. Sillery. The election wiII be held Thurs- day evening, December 13. CHAMPION HIGH SCHOOL TEAM ning were Lou Bailey and J. R. Mason. L. P. Plumsteel, principal, intro- duced his fellow staff members and coach of the team, F. A. Dobson who introduced the players. A letter of resignation from M. pointed in his stead. Mr. Reid re- aigned because of ill health. H. E. Smith asked for two blood donors to replace two transfusions given to a local child in London. Dr. P. L. Brady suggested that each member take two books to the County Home when the club makes its annual visit on Sunday, Dec. 23. Fred Snow, treasurer of the Christmas Seal campaign, reported receipts to date of $3740.00. W. J. Duncan, chairman of the ticket coifamittee for Christmas ac- tivities, advised that stockings will be given to children from 1 to 10 years of age, and theatre tickets to those 10 to 12 as well. Santa Claus will distribute them Friday, Dec. 21. The meeting closed with the showing :of two films. • Egmondville Couple Mark Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. James Finlayson celebrated their 52nd wedding an- niversary quietly at their home on Lee. 6. Mrs. Jean Campbell, of McKillop, is spending a few days with\ Mr. sire Mrs. James Finlayson. Miss Laura Mcl6illau, of Toron- to, spent the week -end with her mother, Mrs. W. F. McMillan. Miss Mayme Watson, Reg.N., of St. Joseph's Hdspital, London, spent the week -end with her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Watson. • CONSTANCE The Christmas concert in con- nection with the public school and Sunday school will be 'held in the schoolroom on Wednesday, Dec. 19. A good program is being provided,' which will include two plays. Mrs. Ephriam Clarke entertain- ed the ladies at a quilting Tuesday afternoon, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Adams, of Egmondville, visited Mr. and Mrs. E. Adams on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Lawson were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Leitch. The Friendly Few Farm Forum met Monday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Leitch, with 22 adults and a number of children present. After listening to the broadcast and holding a discussion, a few games of euchre were played. The win- ners were: Most games, Mrs. Bor- den Brown and Gordon Buchanan; consolation, Mrs. Earl Lawson and F. Riley. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. McIlwain. This will be the last meeting until after Christmas. Mrs. J. Blackwell presided for the monthly meeting of the Evening Auxiliary which was held in the United Church on Monday night. A Iighted tree and a beautifully dec- orated table provided the Christ- mas setting. Following the theme song, the hymn, "0 Come, All Ye Faithful," was sung. Mrs. R. Mock read the Scripture lesson, Luke. An inspiring devotional passage, "The Coming of the King of Kings," was presented by Mrs. Goddard. after which Mrs. B. Horton repeated a prayer. The hymn, "It Came Up- on the Midnight Clear," followed. Roll cell was taken, followed by the minutes and collection. Mrs. R, Broderick and Mrs. W. Spencer of- fered to be hostesses at the Janu- ary meeting. The devotional. will :be taken by Mrs. Pearl Passmore. Mrs. Blackwell has charge of the study; social committee, ,Mise El- Iffs, Mrs. H. Elder, Mrs. J.' Corbett, Mrs. Blackwell, Mrs. D. Kyle, Miss Gladys Luker, Mrs. M. Hadden. The group decided to give. $10 as .a white gift offering in aid of Kor- ean Relief. Mr. R. Dick, caretaker, Is to be remembered for his ser- ' vices. The hymn, "Silent Night," and the Mitbpah (benediction closed this part of the meeting. Mrs. Blackwell expressed thanks to the members for their loyal co-opera- tion during the year. At this time Rev. W. A. Rogers presented the Huron County Library film, which was greatly enjoyed by the large audience. Mrs. R. Broderick and Mrs. W. Spencer conducted. severat interesting games. A tasty lunch- eon was served at the close by the social committee and the hostess - (Continued on Page 4) • Canadians spent more on plea- sure travel in the U.S. and over- seas last year than ever before, a total of $225,700,000. Regional • Cash Awards Planned For Calf Exhibits on Achievement Day Huron Hereford Association at its annual meeting in Clinton on Tuesday, re-electtd Heber J. L. rEedy, R.R. 1, Dungannon, as its 1952, president. Other officials are: John Mac- Gregor, R.R. 2. Hensall, vice-presi- dent; John D. Bytler, assistant agriculture representative for Hur- on, secretary-t.reasurer; past presi- dent, Geo. Kennedy, R.R. 1, Luck - now. Directors are: Frank Thompson, R.R. 5, Wingham; Jas. A. Neilans, R.R. 1, Londesboro; Stanley Jack- son. R.R. 2, Kippen; Maurice Hart- zell. Creditor; Allan Petrie, R.ft. 1, Dungannon. The executive is planning on taking the necessary steps to give cash awards to each boy or girl who exhibits a Hereford heifer calf at the junior calf club achieve- ment. dee. The possibility of holding the an- nual spring sale again this year was discussed with favor. • W.M.S. Held At Brucefield Delegates appointed to attend the Ontario Federation annual meeting The regional meeting of the W. in Toronto are R. S. McKercher, M. S. was held Tuesday afternoon Wilfred Shortreed, Delbert Geiger, of this week with the president, IC. R. Coultas and .secretary-field- Mt•s. A. Zapfe, in the chair. Mrs.4 man Gordon Greig. N. Walker had charge of the de Orval Taylor, chairman of the votional period. Mrs. Walter Mof- Huron County Hog Producers' Com- fatt, Baby Band superintendent, mittee, reported a meeting would spoke to the mothers and children be held in Belgrave Friday to disc who were present, this being the 1 cuss the proposed central market - Baby Band party. In charge of the Ing agency for hogs. carol service were Mrs. T. Baird • and Miss Edith Bowey and six members lit the candles during the MARK ANNIVERSARY service, those taking part being On Tuesday evening. Dec. 4, Mr. Mrs. W. Scott, Mrs•. O. Johnston, and Mrs. Chas. Cunningham cele - Mrs. C. Christie, Mrs. B. Thomp- brated their fifth wedding mini - son, Miss M. Swan and Mrs. W. versary at their home here, receiv- Moffatt. The Stevens children sangring many beautiful gifts. "Jesus Wants Me For a Sunbeam," and Rev. Mr. Maines spoke a few words to the ladies, thanking them for their efforts and interest in their work. The following is the list of officers for 1952: Pres., Mrs. R. Allan; 1st vice, Mrs. N. Walker; 2nd vice, Mrs. T. Baird; recording sec., Mrs. A. Ham; corresponding sec., Mrs. C. Christie; treas., Mrs. 1f. Dilrymple; pianist, Mrs. A. Johnston; Associate Members sec., Mrs. R. Scott; Christian Steward- ship sec., Mrs. W. Maines; Temper- ance, Miss M. Swan; Community Friendship, Mrs. B. Thompson, Mrs. B. Keyes; M. M. & W. Friends sec., Mrs. A. McQueen; expense fund treas., Mrs. S. McClung; supply sec., Miss Edith Bowey; press sec., Mrs. A. Zapfe; literature sec., Mrs. B. Scott; Mission Band supts., Mrs. E. Allan. Mrs: S. Baird; Baby Band supts., Mrs. W. Moffat, Mrs. A. Zapfe. Mr. and Mrs. W. Stackhouse re- turned home Sunday after spend- ing several days in London. Mr. and Mrs. G. Griffiths, Strat- ford, visited recently with Mr. and Mrs. H. Berry. A number from this community attended the reception for Mr. and Mrs. Fred McGregor in Seaforth on Friday night. On Monday evening of this week friends and neighbors of Mrs. J. Besso, formerly Miss Ruth Wool- ley, held a shower in S.S. No. 10, Stanley School. Bingo was played during the evening and Ruth was presented with many lovely gifts. A social hour followed. Sunday morning the White Gift service was observed in the United Church. Many white -wrapped gifts were received by members of the Sunday School and later by con- gregational members at church ser- vice. These gifts will be sent to London. Next Sunday evening will be carol service and candle -lighting ceremony, under the leadership of the C.G.I.T. All are invited. Friday" evening, Dec. 21, will be the annual Sunday School Christ- mas tree, when a program will be presented by the junior and senior classes, C.G.I.T., Scouts and choir. Mr. and Mrs. John Rose, of De- troit, spent a few days with Mrs. James McDonald and family. 'Mrs. William Smith, of Exeter, spent one day last week with her sister, Mrs. Alice Hobner. Mr, and Mrs. John McMurtrie, of Hensel!, visited Mary and Murray Gibson nn Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. W. Stackhouse and Eva have returned home from London, where they visited their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Stackhouse. Mr. and Mrs. Rupert have moved into the apartment abbve the Grey store. Mr. Rupert is the C.N.A. ag- ent. gent. - TIME PROPOSAL 'Survey of Street Planned To Tie In With -Resurfacing of No. 8 Highway • Two important resolutions were adopted by the Huron County Fed- eration of Agriculture directors at a meeting in Clinton on Tuesday night. The first, received from Hay Township Federation, dealt with the question of daylight saving time. It recommended that all Western Ontario should -remain on standard time as daylight saving created confusion and loss of valu- able time to the farmer. A copy of this resolution will be sent. to surrounding counties, as well as the Ontario Federation of Agriculture. The second, from Grey Township Federation, asked for an increase in the fox bounty from $2 to $5 for grown animals. A copy of th:s resolution will be sent to Huron County Council for consideration at its January session. Robert S. McKercher, of Dublin, newly-eleoted president, was in charge of the meeting. Junior farmers' representative appointed at the meeting was Ron- ald McMichael, of Wroxeter. Mrs. Lloyd Taylor, who has been wo- men directors' representative on the executive for the past four years, announced her retirement. Members of the executive\at tee meeting were: Clarence Shaw, R.R. 1, Wingham; George Ratz, R.R. 3, Dashwood; Douglas McNeil, R.R. 6, Goderich; Howard Johns, R.R. 1, Woodham; Harvey Taylor, Bruce - field. -The evening was spent in eurihre, with prizes going to the following: Ladies, first, Mrs. Roselle Arm- strong. Brussels; consolation, Miss Marion Hunt, Seaforth; lone hands, Mrs. Earl Noble, Blyth; men, first, Rae Hutcheson, •Seaforth; consola- tion, Jim Riley, Seaforth; lone hands, Earl Noble, Blyth. Crokin- ole winners were .Mrs. Carman Wolfe, Mitchell, and Rev. W. A. Jones, Seaforth. • ZION Mr. and Mrs: Norman Mitchell and fainly, of Dundas, and Mrs. Couch, of Stratford, visited on Sun- day with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Roney. Mr. and Mrs. Dalton Malcolm, Keith and Bruce visited her broth- er and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Gibb, on Sunday. "A very successful crokinole par- ty was held in the basement of Zion Church last. week. A good time was reported. Mr. and Mrs. George Robinson and family spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs. .Toe Moore, Mitchell. • SANTA'S VISIT Santa Claus will visit Sea- - forth Friday afternoon, Dec. 21, and will present stockings fill- ed with Christmas treats to 1300 school children of the dis- tract. Arriving at the gaily dec- orated tree at the corner of Main and Goderich Sts. at 2 o'clock( Santa will •begin the distril t'.on, aided by members of the - dons Club. Children being presented to Santa have been givers tickets through district schools. During the afternoon special movies are .being shown at the.Regent Theatre at 2:30 and 4 'p.m. for the children. Admission is by ticket only, and these have teen given the children by teachers. Santa's visit to Seaforth has been made possible by tore Seaforth Lions Club. WINTHROP Mrs. William Church had her wrist fractured on Sunday. While driving home from church the car skidded into the ditch. She was taken to Scott.Memorial Hospital, where it was set and she was able to come home Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Elgin Dale, of Hul- lett, visited with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert McClure, on Sun- day. Cavan Church Sunday School will hold their annual Christmas con- cert on Tuesday evening, Dec. 18. at 8:15. Will the ladies please donate candy for the children, to be left at Dolmage's store or with Mrs. Ken Betties. Mr. and Mrs. 11. C. Dodds were in Kitchener on Sunday. Mrs. Dodds' mother, Mrs. Syd. Dolmage, is a patient in the hospital there, having fractured her hip some time ago. Mr. Andrew Montgomery, Brant- ford, spent the week -end with his family. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dolmage visited with their daughter, Mrs. Bob McLaughlin, whtfle Bob was a patient. in Scott Memorial Hospi- tal. Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Taylor and Dorothea, of Staea. spent Sunday with Mr. John McClure. We are glad to hear Betty Mont- gomery is able to be around again after being laid rip for a week with rheumatism. Mr. Ralph Davidson, of Stratford, spent Sunday with his family. MEN'S CLUB HEARS CROWN ATTORNEY The December meeting of First Church Men's Club was held Tues- day evening in the Sunday School room of the church. • Sixty-three members were present and were pleasantly surprised with a turkey supper with .all the trimmings, pro- vided 'by the Fireside Fellowship Group. During the course of the supper, S. J. Smith favored the meeting with piano selections. K. L McLean suitably introduced the guest speaker, Crown Attorney 1 and member of the club, H. Glenn Hays. He spoke on matters con- cerning his profession, civil and criminal courts, juries, etc., point- ing out that Canadians are fortun- ate in that their con is consider a man innocent until proven guilty. This concept is not I followed by European and other !foreign coun- tries, ss'd .,the speaker. He con- cluded tee interesting and instruc tive talk with a number of humor- ous recollect'ons of court occur-' retires. Mr, Hays was ably( thanked by C. E. Smith. at the siaule time ie.; marking that the club' was sorry to1 hear that Mr. Hays u ill soon be moving to Goderich. J. G. Mullen thanked the Fire- side Fellowship Group for the bounteous turkey repost. respond- ed to by Mrs. Frank Kling on be -1 half of the ladies. The necessary business was transacted and minutes of the Novemcber ' meeting adopted as read. Following the supper a movie film was shown. concerning sew- age disposal. • KIPPEN Mrs. Alice Cook. al London, vis- ited ited her mother, Mrs. C Y mont , Wednesday evening. The Cornish family of Goderich and the Schneiders of Stratford, were Sunday guests of their par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Thom- son. Mr. and Mrs. Irvine Dickert and their two sons. of Clifford, spent Wednesday of last week with Mr. and Airs. Norman Dickert and Meryl. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Smith and Michael, accompanied by Mr, and Mrs. Casemore, of London, visited on Sunday with Mrs. Smith's par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Wren. • Women Bowlers Name New Slate HULLETT FARMER INSTANTLY KILLED A Hullett farmer, 33 -year-old Lecnard Yungblutt, was almost in- stantly killed Monday evening when he was crushed under an overturn- ed tractor. The mishap occurred on the farm of a neighbor, Alex Wilkins. Mr. Yungblutt, whose farm is lo- cated about a quarter of a mile from the Wilkins' property, was entering the driveway on the trac- tor drawing a wagon. He had been engaged in hauling gravel from a pit on. the Wilkins' property to his own laneway. Farmers in the dis- trict had organized a "bee" to help Mr. Yungblutt, On entering the Wil- kins' property, Mr. Yungblutt was' attempting to negotiate a rather steep hill with the machine when it upset, pinning him underneath. I An uncle, Joseph Yungblutt, also of Con. 11, Hullett, was the first to arrive on the scene of the mis- hap soon after it occurred. He was unable to. free his nephew so Gor- don Radford, of Londesboro, was - summoned and came with a wreck- er to raise the tractor. The mishap occurred about 5 p.m. A Blyth doctor and Coroner Dr. W. A. Crawford, of Wingham, were called. He is survived by his wife, the former Isabel Nethery, formerly of Blyth; one daughter, Donna, aged one and a 'half years; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Yungblutt, of Londesboro; one brother, Stanley, Goderich, and two sisters, Mrs. Donald (Ferne) Kennedy, Hullett, and Mrs. Knox (Florence) Wil- liams, Clinton. The annual meeting of the Lad- ies' Lawn Bowling Club was held at the home of the president, Miss Alice Reid, on Friday evening with a good attendance. The various re- ports were adopted as read. A donation of $100, plus the members' fees, was given to the Men's Club. The election of officers resulted as follows: President, Miss' Alice Reid; vice-president, Mrs, H. O. Free; secretary treasurer, Miss Dor. othy Parke; tournament secretary, Mrs. E. H. Close; assistants, Mrs. H. O. Free, Mrs. J. T. Kaiser, Mrs, Hairy Stewart, Mrs. Gordon Muir, Mrs. Elmer Larone; social commit- tee, Mrs. A, W. Sillery, Miss Doro- thy Parke, Mrs. H. O. Free, Mrs. R. R. McKindsey, Mrs, F. J. Snow, Mrs. F. J, Bechely; bridge and prize committee, Mrs. W. M. Hart, Mrs. A. W. Sillery, Mrs. P. L. Brady. It was decided to entertain the men to a pot -luck supper on May 28. The winter bridges will again be held, with the first one in Janu- ary. The phoning committee will be Mrs. E. A. McMaster, Mrs. F. J. Bechely, Mrs. F. J. Snow, Mrs. E. H. Close and Mrs. G. C. Brightrall. Lunch was served and a social time spent during the remainder of the evening. • BRODHAGEN The Ladies' Aid of St. Peter's Lutheran Church. Brodhagen, met in the church basement Tuesday afternoon with 35 present. Rev. W. Becker was in charge of the devo tional rart, giving an explanation of the third commandment. Mrs. John Vock took charge of the busi- ness. It was decided to .hold a Christnlas social Thursday evening. the lad'es of :he village to be the committee. Two quilts were com- pleted. Personals: Mr. and Mrs.. Car- man Moglc. of St. Thomas, with Mr. and Mrs. George Mogk; • Mrs. Caroline Mueller is confined to bed and under the doctor's care; Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Fischer and fain- tly. Seaforth. with Mrs. Rosina Mueller; Glenn Bennewies of Wind- sor with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. John- L. Bennewies. A • WALTON Death' of Mrs. John Heuther On Tuesday morning, Dec. 4, Celia Alma Bessey, •beloved wife of the late John Heuther, passed away after several months illness, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Allan Searle, of Morris Twp. Mrs. Heuther, who was in her 60th year, was born at Hillsburg, Ont., on August 25, 1892• On June 12, 1918. She was united in marriage to John Heuther, of Cranbrook. and lived there until 1945. Her husband pre- deceased her in 1943. She is sur- vived by two daughters and two sons: Mrs, Gordon Saunders (Mary), of Royal Oak. Mich.; Mrs. Allan Searle (Alice). of Walton; Ronald. of Brussels, and Rae, of Walton. One son. Harold, was kill- ed in action with the R.C.A,F. in April, 1943. Also surviving are five grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Wesley Entwistle. of Stratford, and one brother. Lenard Bessey, of Lestock, Sask. The funeral service was held on Thursday. Dec. 6, at the D. A. Rann funeral home, Brus- sels. Rev. Hynriman. (if Cranbrook, and Rev, Thomas, of Walton. were in charge r° the service. Inter- ment was in Cranbrook cemetery. The pallbearers were Adrian Mc- Taggart. (;len Heuther, Murray Heuther-. M, Iville Lamont, George Menzies 1111(1 Ile Pinnal. Flower - bearers were ','alter Shortreed, Earl Dunn. Allan McTaggart and ,John Mitchell. Mr. Gordon Murray has purchas- ed what is known as the Errol Hah- lcirk farm on the 9th concession of McKillop, end ' intends remodelling the house and barn. Mr. and Mrs. F. ()piens and Mr. and Mrs. M. Hart. of Saskatche- wan. visited with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H,ickwell. Sirs. J. S. L. Cummings and son, ,Tames, of Warwick, Ont., visited with friends here. Mr. Silas .Johnston has returned from Clinton Hospital feeling much het ter. Mr. Cameron Dennis, of North Bay, visited with 'his brothers and sister here. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Greig, of Moose Jaw; visited with relatives and friends. Mr. Gordon Murray and Norman Spear were in Hamilton visiting friends. In his annual report to Council, Fire Chief J. F. Scott advised that there had been 28 alarms during the past year. Of these, 10 were rural calls. Total damage in Sea - forth was approximately $4,30.0.00. In his report the Chief recommend- ed better fire protection at the Community Centre. A. W. Sillery, chairman of the finance committee, said that an aca- ditional $2;109.00 of tax arrears hod been collected since the last coun- cil meeting. This leaves a balance of about. $6,400.00. A' lengthy discussion ensued ov- er the question of liability in the case of accidents. In a recent acci- dent claim, wherein a person trip- ped over a water shut-off valve and fractured' her arm, it was discov- ered that there was no insurance coverage, either by the town or the P.U.C. This particular claim was the cause of the discussion as to whom was liable. The matter was left in abeyance until the town solicitor's advice could be ob- tained. The street committee reported little activity during the past month, outside of routine work. A few loads of gravel had been brought into town and placed where required. The entrance to the Community Centre had also been gravelled. It was also report- ed that culprits had removed the 'Stop' signs on Chalk and Coleman Streets at Goderich St. East. Since the council knows who did it, the police will be asked to investigate. The question of 'Through Streets' was also raised, and until such time as the necessary signs are erected, the streets cannot be leg- ally classified as such. Councillor Crich told the council that delivery of the new Etre truck had now been promised by the end of the month. The resuscitator that the town had agreed to pur- chase for the fire brigade was to cost $447.00. The noise at the Community Centre and High School after danc- es was again mentioned. The annual grant of $400.00 to the Fire Brigade. plus $2.00 for each assessed member, was auth- orized. The Mayor was authorized to proclaim Wednesday, Dec. 26, Box- ing Day. !The widening of Goderich St. West was again discussed. Since it appeared that Highway No. 8 would be resurfaced next summer, it was decided to obtain all rela- tive information on the widening of the street as to sewers, drains, lights and the necessary tree trimming. Information on parking meters for the town was presented, but councillors thought the idea im- pi'acticable. • At the close of the meeting, Councillor Sharp presented his brief on the purchase of a tractor for town work. While most were in favor of the idea, it was thought the town was not in a position to spend so much money. Councillor Sillery stated that the, "taxpayer had been hit hard enough( already this year." • Session Entertains New Canadians A social evening. sponsored by the Kirk Session of First Presby - t tan Church, was held Wednes- day the ch vveiling in the schoolroom of ch when 22 new Canadian Adults and children were entertain. ed. These people came from Den- mark, The Netherlands, Germany. Italy and the Ukraine. There was a short musical pro- gram, with solos by Mrs. W. A. Wright and F. E. Willis, accompan- ied by ,Mrs. Frank Novak. Saakje and John Von Rooijen sang two duets and the former a solo. They sang in their native language, as well as in English. A film, "Across Canada," was shown, and lunch was served. Santa Claus visited the children at the close of the evening. • Men races,/Il I.r ,c $2:50 'a Yeo 40104 n: ; W. I. SENDS GIFT. TO CHILDREN' GODERICH SHELTEI The Seaforth Women's Institat`e held their Christmas meeting at the home of Mrs. Harold Hugill On. Wednesday evening with a good attendance of members and friends. The meeting was opened by Mrs, Elmer Cameron in the absence of the president, Mrs. J. McLs an. The roll oall was answered bytbringing a gift for a child, these gifts to be sent to the Children's Shelter the Goderich. The Institute plans to visit the County Home, Clinton, in January and put on a program and distri- bute gifts. The committees for this are Mrs. J. McGregor and Mrs. W. Coleman, program committee, and Mrs. E. Kerr and Mrs. G. Papple as lunch committee. Mrs. E. Whitmore then took oharge of the program which con- sisted of community singing of Christmas carols, recitations by Arnold Scott; solo, Ken McNairn; recitation, Ken Papple; violin and piano selections by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fowler; duet by Shirley and Gerald Horner; reading, Mrs. W. Coleman; piano solo, Gloria Car- ter; reading Mrs. J. Hillebrecht; recitation, Eleanor Keyes; piano solo, Mrs. E. Cameron, and a read- ing by Mrs. Hillebrecht. Lunch was served and dancing followed, with music furnished by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fowler. it vote of thanks was moved by Mrs. Gordon Papple to Mrs. Hugill for her hospitality, and to all others taking part in the program. Rebekah Lodge 'Adopts' Patient The final meeting of the year of Edelweiss Rebekah Lodge was held Monday evening with N.G. Mrs. Hazel McGonigle presiding. There was a gond attendance. Victor Gormes, a patient at Westminster Hospital, London, had been adopt- ed by the lodge for the year. At the conclusion of business, a social time was held, when carol singing, contests, etc., were con- vened by Mrs. Elva Hogg and Mrs. Janet Andrews. Mrs. Frank Kling favored with several Christmas numbers. A skit, "Hats Of Other Days," caused much merriment. Santa Claus appeared and each one received a gift from a beauti- fully decorated Christmas tree. Lunch was served by ,Mrs. Mae Habkirk and her committee. The next lodge meeting will be Jan. 14. • Carrier Boys Have Trip To Detroit The Free Press carrier boys of Seaforth are being treated this week -end in Detroit. The program will include, for the boys, tWo hockey games, meeting the Detroit Red Wings hockey players, the theatre, church service, a tour of the Edison Museum, the Dearborn television show, and a wrestling performance. The boys are Jimmy Crich, Mac Munroe, Doug Scott, Richard Wat- son, Harvey 'Dillon, Ken Thompson, James Watson and James Scott. • Three Municipalities Elect ,On Monday Municipalities in 'the County of Huron holding e'ections on Monday e include the Town of Goderich, and the Townships of Grey and Steph- en. The only upset was the defeat of John McNab in Grey Township, the present reeve, who lost in the race for deputy -reeve. Grey Reeve—Clifford Roland 605, Geo. McDonald 375. Deputy Reeve—Hugh B. Smith 448, Percy Ward 321, John McNab 213. Council (three elected)—Clifford Dunbar 740, William Bishop 490, Howard McNaught 368, Kenneth McFarlane 357, Amos Smith 323. Stephen Reeve—John Morrissey 502, Ad- dison Tieman 453. Deputy Reeve—Wellington Haist 701, Stewart Webb 558. Goderich Mayor—J. E. Huckins 1,694, John Spain 125. Deputy Reeve—Joseph Allaire 790. Raymond Jackson 632, Elliott Drennan 299. Council (six elected)—R. E. Barnes 1,283, William Wood 1,069, Ken Pennington 1,016. William 'R. Anderson 930, C. M. Robertson 919, John Vincent 849, Ernest Fisher 719, William Mitchell 376. Public School Trustees (one el- ected each ward) —St. David's, Harold W. Shore 281, John Thorpe 174, W. T. Lumby, Jr. 128; St. PA.t- rick's, F. G. Kershaw 161, Joseph Moody 157, J. J. Morris 79. • Married Forty Years; Couple Honoured Mr. and Mrs. John McLachlan, Tuckersmith, were pleasantly sur- prised last Thursday evening, their fortieth wedding anniversary, when Mrs. McLachlan's brothers and their wives and some of her cous- ins and wives spent a pleasant eve- ning together. They presented thorn with a beautiful electric table lamp. With the playing of progressive crokinole and splendid lunch, the evening was brought to a close. The same afternoon their family also surprised them with a threes tier wedding cake and a beautiful sofa bed. A family dinner had be -en planned, but on account of their son being in the hospital, it was withdrawn. Again on Monday evening the neighbor of Mr. and Mrs. McLach- lan on the telephone cfrctilt gath- ered and spent the evening playing progressive euchre. Lunch was served, after which Mr. Jas. Dove said a few kind -words and they were presented 'with sa Ibvb?'y tri light lamp. Mr. and Mrs. McLachr Ian gave many thanith for the :glfts and ail •repa`lredh to their httitut6t4,• wishing the rh t59t and hostess Mit more years of wedded life.