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The Huron Expositor, 1961-03-23, Page 8*-*- 'SuRON EXPOSITOR, SEAFORTH, ONT., MARCH 23, 1961 _ � �tlllllutillluullluuulluulllluliululullllmuuuluuilullifll111116 FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH REV. D. LESLIE ELDER Minister H. A. KEMPSTER Organist and Choir Leader 10 A.M. Church School amd Youth Fellowship Class. 11 A.M. on: "THE POWER OF THE CROSS" No. 3: "The Pioneer of Life" 4:30 P.M.—VESPER SERVICE Sermon: "PASSION HYMNS AND THEIR MESSAGE" No. 3: "Jesus, keep me near the Cross" HOLY WEEK SERVICES March 28 to 31, inclusive Service in First Church, Wednes- day, March 29, at 8 p.m. Guest Minister: Rev. W. J. S. McClure, B.A., Molesworth. Everyone Welcome ! p id 1111Mll11IVIIVIIIIIIIII;11iIIIIIIIIIIIIIC:ffliil':jIIIIICIIIIIIIIII 10111lllllllllll "with his stripes we are healed" Holy Week Services Mar.28-31 1961 Tuesday, March 28th: EGMONDVILLE UNITED CHURCH REV, R. C. WINLAW, B.A., B.D., Hensall U.C., 'as Guest Minister. Wednesday, March 29th: FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH REV. W. J. S. McCLURE, B.A., Molesworth, as Guest Minister. Thursday, March 30th: NORTHSIDE UNITED CHURCH REV. A. HAROLD JOHNSTON, Brucefield U.C., as Guest Minister. Friday, March 31st: ST. THOMAS' ANGLICAN CHURCH REV. T. A. ROOKE, L.Th., Clarkson, as Guest Minister. All Services will begin ext 7:30 p.m. An offering will be received • at each service, Services ander auspices of Seaforth Ministerial REV. D. L. ELDER Chairman REV. J. C. BRITTON, B.A. Secretary -Treasurer WITH THE BOA YTS On Wednesday of this week Don Rennie, field commissioner of Hur- on,' and Jack Atkinson, assistant provincial commissioner for On- tario, met with the Scouts of Sea - forth and reviewed the work that has been carried on. Their report was very favorable, but they re- commended that we take in no new boys until we have more in- structors. Attention, Mothers! The first spring ramble for the Cubs will be held Easter Week if weather is suitable. The Brown, Black, Yellow and White Sixes will go on Wednesday, April 5. The Blue, Green, Red and Grey Sixes will go on Friday, April I. They will meet at 10 a.m. at the home of Mrs. John Carnochan, going 1/a miles west to Harpurhey, and 11 south to the Scout camp site, past McLeod's bridge. They will be brought back by car at 3 p.m. Please have boys wear uniforms and heavy jackets, rubber boots or high galoshes. They are to bring a few sandwiches, a soft drink or a bottle of water, or two wieners or a few slices of bacon to • cook. This is to be carried in a haver- sack or a cloth bag with straps over the shoulder. No knives or matches are 'to be taken. If any mothers or fathers would like to join us on the hike, please phone Mrs. John Carnochan, as we could certainly use your assist- ance. DUBLIN COLLENS (Pauline Stapleton) Mrs. T. Butters and Mrs. C. Friend are starting. a 4-11 Club in Dublin for girls over 12. At the inaugural meeting, the following officers were chosen: President, Susan Friend; vice- president, Betty Lou Pethick; sec- retary, Gayle Lannin; treasurer, Maureen . Looby; press reporter, Pauline Stapleton; lunch convener, Karen Dill; phone convener, Pa- tricia Benninger, Joan Roney; clean-up convener, Betty Ann But- ters. The 4-H project is, "Featuring Fruit." Mrs. Friend showed how to set up an attractive fruit bas- ket. The next meeting will be held at Mrs. C. Friend's home. DRESSMAKING and Alterations MRS. C. HANEY Egmondville Phone 645 W 2 EASTER DANCE Legion Hall, Seaforth Monday, April 3rd Auspices Seaforth Junior Farmers EVERYONE WELCOME! CO-OP BIG BONUS HAY AND PASTURE PROGRAMME The "Big Bonus" Flay and Pasture Programme has been develdped from the latest agricultural research data available to help the Ontario farmer beat the cost -price squeeze. The effective use of this programme means that a relatively small initial in- vestment in proper seed varieties and recommended fertilizers and Agricul- tural Chemicals in conjunction with sound farm management will give the maximum return on dollars spent and. available land. For "Big Bonus" forage crops fellow the complete hay and pasture programme, outlined in this new booklet. Got your copy at your local co -Op, All varieties of GOOD QUALITY SEED GRAIN on hand. SEAFORTH FARMERS • PHONE 9 •-- SEAFORTH Receives Award Of Silver Trillium Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Scrimgeour„ Blyth, were delegates to the On- tario Horticultural Association an- nual convention, held in Sherraton- Connaught Hotel, Hamilton, March 16 and 17. During the Friday morning ses- sion, Mrs. Scrimgeour was award- ed the highest merit award given by the association—a silver Tril- lium pin. These pins are sponsor- ed by Mrs. Thelma Boucher, auth- or and magazine columnist, for the horticultural association, and are a very special award. The presentation was made by Vice -President Rev. J. W. Siebert, of Elmira. Mr. Cliff Epps, Clin- ton, retiring director of District No. 8, Horticultural Societies, was the recipient of a retiring gift. EGMONDVILLE Mr. and Mrs. Grant Houston and family, of Ayton, were visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Hous- ton on Sunday. Miss Frances Houston returned to Ayton with them for a visit. Rev. W. E. and Mrs. Milroy, of Underwood, called on friends in the community on Monday. Mr. Andrew Moore, who has been a patient in Scott Memorial Hospital, was able to return to his home Monday. Mrs. William Klein, of Mitchell, visited with Mr. and Mrs. James Hay •and other friends in the vil- lage on Monday. Mrs. Frank Kenny and daugh- ter, Jean, of London, were week- end visitors with Mrs. R. Dal- rymple and Charlie. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Wild and fam- ily, of Clinton, were Sunday visi- tors with Mrs4. Wild's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Scotchmer. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Smith, of Hensall, called on Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Brown on Sunday. Mrs. R•. Dalrymple was at Brod- hagen last Wednesday night, Mar. 15, demonstrating the art of flower -making. She had on dis- play some' beautiful pieces made from paper, wood fibre, plastic foam and Chenille. Banquet Honors Safe Drivers Few if any of the 850 men who attended a' banquet Saturday night in the Royal York Hotel, knew one another, but all had one thing in common — al] were accident -free drivers. The men represented all fields of commercial transporta- tion in the Merto area. The ban- quet was sponsored by the Trans- portation Safety Association of On- tario. Transportation Minister Rown- tree presented awards to Oliver Yallop, Inter -City Truck Lines Ltd., 21 ye.ars driving without an acci- dent, covering 100,000 miles an- nually. Paul P. Phinney Winders Taxi Ltd., holds a record of sev- en years, travelling 100,000 miles without an accident, and Sid Mur- ray, Canada Building Materials Ltd., four years and no accidents in 50,000 miles. Deputy Chief John Murray, Metro traffic division, congratulat- ed all the drivers and said their records were an example to oth- ers. Mr. Oliver Yallop is a Bon- in -law of Mr. and Mrs: William Scotchmer. JUNIOR INSTITUTE, FARMERS MEET; AGREE ON SOIL SAMPLE PROGRAM The March meeting of the Sea - forth Junior Institute was held at the Seaforth District High School. The roll call was answered by 13 girls, by acting out an Irish song. Marjorie Papple gave an inter- esting report concerning t h e Guelph conference which she at- tended. Mrs. Marjorie Coleman took the topic, which was the ori% gin of St. Patrick's Day. A poem was given by Suane Haugh. Janet McKercher gave the current ev- ents. The March meeting of Seaforth Junior Farmers was held at the Seaforth District High School. The roll call was answered by 17 mem- bers by answering the question: Is there any future in farming?" All the members said there was a future for the efficient farmer. Mac Stewart gave a report on the Leadership Training conven- tion held in Harriston, Francis Hunt gave a report on the Junior Farmers' convention in Guelph. It was decided to get soil sample box- es and distribute them to the mem- bers, and anyone else who desires to take soil samples. The joint meeting was conduct- ed by Eleanor Keys. The group discussed the financial position of ZION The WA held a quilting in the church basement on Wednesday afternoon, A good crowd turned out and completed the quilt, Mrs, Jack Burchill and Mrs, George Robinson attended the turkey supper in Brodhagen on Wednesday night. A good crowd of ladies from Zion attended the Fashion Show in Mit- chell last week. Mfs. Mabel Higgersan visited her daughter, Mr's. Kenneth El- ligsen, who had her hand operat- ed on for infection on Thursday in Scott Memorial Hospital, Sea - forth. Mr. and Mrs. James Broughton, Atwood, with their daughter, Mrs. Fergus Lannin, and Mr. Lannin on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Barker and Bonnie spent Saturday in Lon- don. We are sorry to report Mrs. Lawrence Hannon is under the doctor's care. Mr. Robert Gibb, Glencoe, and Mr. Ford Dickison, Brodhagen, visited Mr. and Mrs. Dalton Mal- colm, also at the same home on Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Lawr- ence Barker, Bonnie, Larry and Wendy. Mr. Wilson Dennis, from Moose Jaw, Sask., and Mr. and Mrs. Neil Nairn visited with Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Aikens. Mr. and Mrs. George Pepper with Mr. and Mrs. Glen Pepper on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Keys with Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Britton on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Norris Sillery, of Brucefield, with Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Aikens on Saturday. Mrs. Lorne Aikens entertained in honor of her daughter, Ann's ninth birthday on Friday, with six little girls. All reported a real good time. WALTON NEWS Mr. Ed. Davidson was taken to Scott Memorial Hospital, Seaforth, on Sunday by ambulance. Mr. W. C. Ennis, of London, spent the weekend with his moth- er, Mrs. F. Ennis. • Mrs. Lorne Hulley, of Seaforth, has returned home after spending the past week with her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. How- ard Hack -well. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Miller visited with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Ireland, Holmesville, on Sunday. Mrs. Jack McLlwain, o Seaforth, spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Hackwell. Mr. and Mrs. William Miller, Mitchell, were Sunday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Doug- las Ennis. Mrs. Margaret Humphries has returned home after spending sev- eral weeks with her daughter 'and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Horace Rutledge, London, Miss Muriel Schade, Reg.N., of Wingham, visited with her par- ents, Mr, and Mrs. Norman Schade over the weekend. Mrs. Ella Farquharson and Mrs. Harry Kestle, London, and Mrs. Ed. Matthews, Seaforth, were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Broadfoot on Sun- day. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Ritchie and Larry, of Egmondville, visited with Mr. and Mrs, Clifford Ritchie on Sunday. John Baan, of Ridgetown Agri- cultural School, spent the week- end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Baan. Mr. and Mrs, Graham Sholdice and family, of Cooksville, were weekend visitors with Mr. and Mrs. David Sholdice. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Lamont and daughter, of London, were weekend guests at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Jack Bosman. Mr. Hugh. Campbell has return- ed home after spending several weeks at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Jack Kellar, Seaforth. Mrs. Fern Patterson, of Sea - forth, is visiting with-iss Bessie Davidson, Walton Willing Workers The fourth meeting of the Wal- ton Willing Workers was held on March 16 at the home of Mrs. Har- vey Craig. The meeting opened with a verse of "My Wild Irish Rose," played by the president, Mary Helen Buchanan, followed by the secre- tary's report; read by Anne Blake, It was decided to have lunch at the meetings. Mary Helen Buchan- an and Ilene Williamson are to supply the lunch for the next meet- ing, • The next meeting is to be held at the home of Nora Anderson on Tuesday. Roll call is, "The finish I.'m using for my dress." Home OF THE WEEK assignments are: Sew in the dart's and sew up the top on the dress and overcast all seams. The lead- ers, Mrs. Margaret Humphries and Mrs, Harvey Craig, served a love- ly lunch, and the meeting adjourn- ed. Hall Board Has Euchre The Hall Board members spon- sored a progressive euchre party in the Hall Friday evening with thirteen tables at play. Prize win- ners were: Ladies, high, Miss Teenie Dennis; low, Mrs. George Blake; gents, high, Graeme Craig; low, Jim Blake, Music for danc- ing wa,s supplied by Garnet Far- rier's orchestra, EGMONDVILLE CGIT The first meeting of the Eg- mondville CGIT was held on Wed- nesday, with Misses Helen Boyes and Sharon Cook as new leaders. The CGIT was disbanded in Sep- tember due to lack of leaders. The meeting opened with the worship service and the election of officers, which were as follows: president, Ruth Ann Brown; sec- retary, Ann Cameron; treasurer, Dianne Papple; vice-president, Lynda Elliott; press reporter, Grace Stephenson. The girls dis- cussed a project to raise money. A collection of $1.00 was taken, which will be sent to the Crippled Children's Fund. Lunch was -serv- ed by the Egmondville United Church WA, consisting of turkey on rolls, left over from a banquet. McKILLOP BUSY BEAVERS The third meeting of the McKil- lop Busy Beavers in the project, "Cottons May Be Smart " was held on March 18 at the dome of Joan and Mary Lou Coyne. The next meeting will be held March 25 at the home of Mrs. Bessie Gor- don. Mrs. Bette Miller, Huron Home Economist, attended the meeting. The Beavers were divided into two groups. One group learned how to set in a zipper, while the other learned how to cover a belt. Mrs. Miller gave pointers on how to make dresses. The home assignment was to prepare the dress for fitting and work on record books. The roll call for the next meeting is, "The finish I am using for my dress." PROPERTY ClIANGES Robert Gemmell, RR 2, Kippen, has purchased the 150 -acre farm owned by Arthur McNaughton, on the 6th concession of Tuckersmith. The sale was arranged through the office of Wilfred McIntee, and local agent, Amos Corby, the joint account. They also dis- cussed whether or not to disband the joint account. It was deckled to donate money from each of the separate accounts in the ratio of the amount of money each has ou hand to help the joint account. Recreation followed, in charge of Ken Papple and Mervyn Pep- per. FUNERALS JOHN FULTON SHANNON John Fulton Shannon, Walton, passed away Tuesday evening, March 14, in his 81st year, In failing health for the past three years, he was removed to Clinton Public Hospital on Mon- day, where he died the following evening. He was born in Grey Township, but spent most of his life in McKillop Township, where he farmed until retiring to Walton in 1950. He attended Walton public school. In 1914 he married Mary Amelia Rogerson, of Airdries, Alberta, at Calgary, who survives. Also sur- viving are two sons, Wallace, of Sarnia, and Ivin on the home- stead, McKillop Township. One son, Melville, was reported miss- ing in 1942 while serving with the Air Force in Europe, and later was reported killed. Also surviving are four grandsons and one grand- daughter; one brother, Saul Shan- non, Blyth; two sisters, Mrs. Jean Harrison., London, and Mrs. Liz- zie Habkirk, London. He was a member of Duff's, United Church, Walton, where he served as secretary -treasurer in the Sunday School for many years. The body rested at the D. A. Rann funeral home, Brussels, un- til Thursday, when the funeral ser- vice was held with Rev. W. M. Thomas, of Duff's United Church, in charge. Pallbearers were Nelson Reid, Russell Marks, Douglas Ennis, Charles McGavin, Russell Barrows and Archie Somerville. Burial was made in Brussels cemetery. Among those attending the fun- eral from a distance were: Mrs. Leslie Sinko and son, Charles Shan- non, Mrs.. S. Cook, Mrs. Mary Reid, Mrs. George Watt, Mr. Al- bert Ireland Mr. William Carbett, all of Toronto; Mrs. Jean Harri- son, Mrs. Lizzie Habkirk and Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Harrison, Lon- don; Mr. and Mrs. Clifford King, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Shannon- and Kathy, of Sarnia; Mrs. Wm. Walsh and Sharon, of Hagersville; Mr. and Mrs, Saul Shannon, Blyth. LOCAL BRIEFS Mr. Ed. Matthews spent the weekend 'athis home. He is re- ceiving treatment at the Work- men's Compensation Centre in To- ronto. Mrs. Harold Dale is a patient in Scott Memorial Hospital. Mrs. C. R. Hunter, of Toronto, spent a few days with her brother, Glen Smith, and while here at- tended the funeral of the late Mrs. Thomas Hicknell. Mrs. Mary Hildebrand spent the weekend with her brother at To- ronto, Among those who attended the Baynham-Nixon wedding Saturday were: Mr. and Mrs. W. Woytow- ich, Windsor; Mr. arid Mrs. Thos. Black, Weston; Mr. and Mrs. Ray Mason, Acton; Mr. and Mrs. Ce- cil Gibbons, Exeter; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Greb, Kitchener; Mr, R. McLaren, Cookeville;.. Miss Gwen Chapman, London; Miss Anne Koehler, Dashwood; Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Ritchie, Stratford, and Mrs. George Lowery, of Brussels. Visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Matthews on Sunday were: Mr, Clarence Campbell, of Sarnia; Mrs. Ella Farquharson, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kestle and children, Faye and Bryan. of Lon- don; Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Hen- derson and children, Michael, Pa- tricia, Wayne and Sandra, of Mitchell. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Shera and Warren received word recently rf the death of a young cousin, Betty Louise Deny, 21, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin. Deny, of Moore- field. Mrs. Harry Stewart, of town, and Mrs. H. J. Hodgins and daugh- ter, of Toronto, left by motor last week for, Florida. Mrs. Hugh.. McPhail, of Toronto, is the guest, of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Lemon, North Main St. Mr, and Mrs. Frank Kling and Mr. and Mrs. C. Rowdiffe have returned from a motor trip to New York. Mr. E. H. Close is a patient in Victoria Hospital, London, where he is undergoing an operation. Mrs. K. I. McLean is a patient in Victoria Hospital, London. Mrs. J. 0. Turnbull and Mrs. Mac Chesney, of Auburn, spent Monday in Stratford. Mr. and Mrs. William Thiel, Mrs. George Thiel; Mr. A. Thiel and Mr. Wes Hugill, al] of Zurich, and Mrs. M. Hildebrand, Seaforth, were in Preston last Wednesday owing to the death of their aunt. Mrs. J. A. Westcott is in Toron- to this week, where Mr. Westcott is to undergo surgery at Sunny - brook Hospital. Dr. P. L. Brady and his moth- er, Mrs. W. J. Brady, are in Toronto this week to attend the funeral of Mrs. Brady's broth- er, Mr. C. L. Burton, former presi- dent -of Robert Simpson Company Limited, who passed away in To- ronto Monday at the age of 84. F/L Frank Golding, Mrs, Gold- ing and family, of RCAF Station Chatham, N.B., are visiting her mother, Mrs. P. 13. Moffat.. MOTMOTS' MODEST One of the quietest and most solitary birds of the tropics is the motmot, described in the Book of Knowledge. It can hardly be no- tioed when perched amongst the greenery. The motmot has no known relatives in the temperate TOM SOMERVILLE, son of Mr.and Mrs. Walter Somer- ville, RR 4, Walton, has been chosen as one of six students to represent Stratford Teach- ers' College atTorontoIsland Natural Science School this week. The school was opened recently to aid in science teaching, LOBA Holds Successful Euchre Orange Lily Lodge 712 held a successful euchre in the Orange Hall, Seaforth, on Monday, with 12 tables in play. Winners were: Ladies, first, Mrs. Alex McMichael; lone hands, Mrs. J. Carter; consolation, Mrs. D. Papple; men: first, Mrs. C. Parsons; lone hands, Alex Mc- Michael; consolation, J. Tremeer. HARLOCK Mrs. Joseph Babcock has been enjoying a holiday in Florida. She accompanied her mother. Miss Noreen McEwing is prac- tice -teaching this week at SS No. 9, Hullett, under the direction of Mr. Wilmer Ervington, Miss Shirley Knox is practice teaching this week at SS No. 8, Hullett, where Mrs. Allan Shad - dick is the teacher. The WMS meeting of Burns' Church will be held at the home of Mrs. George Smith on Monday, March 27. Members are asked to bring in . old nylons and used Christmas cards, to be sent to the County Home. The Mission Band met; at the home of Mrs. Gordon MacGregor last Saturday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. George Carter and Mrs. James Howatt visited Surf - day afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Watson Reid and family. 'blue coal Champion Stove and Furnace 00 WILLIS DUNDAS DUNDAS and LONEY Phone 573 -or 138 NAME FOUR TO COMMITTEE AT BLYTH Mrs. William McVittie, president of the WMS, presided for the March meeting held in the United Church schoolroom, Blyth, Mon- day evening. Following the Call to Worship, the Community Friend- ship convener reported several home call had been made and 10 calls on residents in the Huron County Home. The supply convener, Mrs. Cal- vert Falconer, reported 16 quilts, large and small, had been pieced and quilted. The president asked that a committee of four from the WMS be appointed to act on a pro- visional committee to act with four members from each of the other organizations of the church. Members from the WMC are Mrs. Keith Webster, Mrs. Fred Howson, Mrs. William McVittie, Mrs. Win- ona McDougall, with Mrs. D, A. McKenzie as alternate. A letter was read announcing the last Presbyterial meeting of the Women's Missionary Society of the United Church, to be held in Wingham, Thursday, April 16th. Delegates to the Presbyterial will be Mrs. William McVittie and Mrs. D. A. McKenzie. A letter from Miss A. M. Rose, a missionary in Kot -ea, was read in which Miss Rose expressed ap- preciation for the Christmas gift of $10.00 sent her by Blyth WMS for' her work in Korea. The Eas- ter thankoffering meeting will be held in the schoolroom of the church Sunday evening, April. 9th. The program was in charge of Mrs. Dan McKenzie, and following the invocation by Mrs. McKenzie, the Scripture lesson was read by Mrs. Edith Logan and prayer of- fered by Mrs. R. W. Vincent. A piano solo, played by Mrs. Ray Vincent, Minuet by J. J. Paderew- ski, was enjoyed; also a film strip, New Exciting Colors - — Mauve, Watermelon, Taffy - Tone and Briarwood, with flat;- stacked, jet, illusion and spi IM: heels, and the latest in tapered pine -toe needle -toe lasts combined to give you the most exciting choice of EASTER FOOTWEAR Ever ! 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