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The Seaforth News, 1939-04-20, Page 4PAGE FOUR. THE SEIARORTH' NEWS THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 1939 , BIG Amateur Contest WALTON COMMUNITY HALL Friday, April 2lst JR. CLASS. SR. CLASS 1st prize—$5.00 1stprize—$5.00 2nd prize—$2.00 2nd prize—$2.00 3rd prize—$L00 3rd prize—$L00 Under auspices of St, George's Church Entries received 'by Humphries Store (phone Seaforth 232-2); or Mrs. B. Anderson (phone Brussels 90 r 8). Adm.— Adults 25c. Children 15c WALTON Miss Ethel Shaw, who has been nursing Mrs. Maguire at the home of Mr, D. C. Ross, 'Brussels, has re- turned home. • Mr. Blairnaore Shaw, who has been spending his holidays with his mother Mrs. Pearl Shaw, returned to his school near Wiugham on Monday. Miss Olda Williamson has returned after spending the past week with her cousin, Miss Eileen Gowland of Fergus. Mrs. R. C. Gowland, Bob and Nor- man, returned home on Sunday after spending the past week with .her sis- ter, Mrs, Thos. Williamson. Miss Martha Siernon and Mr. Mil- ton Rook spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. 'Joseph Campbell. BLYTH Women's Institute— The Women's Institute held their regular monthly meeting at the home of Mrs, Lorne Scrimgeour with a splendid attendance. An appeal from the local Library hoard was read and $10.00 will be contributed for new 'books. A brief summary of the work •by the convener of relief and com- munity activities was given 'by Mrs. A. Taylor: fruit, Christmas cakes, puddings and clothing valued at over $10:00 were given at Christmas time. Mrs, Oster, district president, presid- ed for the election of officers in the absence of Mrs. C. H. Murray, con- vener of the nominating committee. _Mrs. Scrimgenur ,brought before the meeting the following slate of officers which were all unanimously elected: Hon. president, 1 Mrs. R, Richmond; president, Mrs. C. H. Murray; ;list vice pres., Mrs. B. Hall; 2nd vice pres., Mrs. A. Colclough; secy-treas., Mrs. L. M. Scrimgeour; district dir- 'ector, Mrs. L. M. Scrimgeour; branch directors, Mrs. J. Petts, Mrs, S. Chellew, Mrs. S. Keclanie, Mrs. A. Barr. Conveners of standing commit- tees—Peace, Mrs, iJ, Woodcock; his- torical research, Miss A. Gillespie; legislation, Mrs. Rev. Boyle; home economics, firs, S. Chellew; health and child welfare, Mrs. W. N. Wat- son; community activities, Mrs, S. Doherty; education, Mrs. J. Watson; Canadianization, Mrs. H. Gidley; re- lief, Mrs, H. Phillips; auditors, Mrs. E. Johnston, Mrs. W. 'Kechnie. The May meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. B. Hall and will he an even- ing meeting at S o'clock, May 4th: W. M. S.- The regular monthly meeting of the W. M. S. of the )United Church was held on Tuesday, April 111rh, the president Mrs. Wm. Jenkins presid- ing. Meeting opened by singing hymn 1337. Theme for April, Give heart and ,soul and mind and strength to serve the King of 'Kings. Mrs. G. Leith, assistant secretary, read the minutes of the former meeting, and Mfrs. J. Petts :gave the treasurer's report. The W.M.S. decided to provide dinner for the C. G. I, T. convention to be held in Blyth, The supply secretary, Mrs. Robt. 'Johnston, gave her report, stating $1150 for supply work would be paid from die expense 'fund. The last chapter of 'the study book "Beck - mining Frontiers," was given by Miss Margaret Hirons. Bible reading; 'psalm 72, was read by Mrs. J. Pelts. Mrs. Thos. Laidlaw sang a beautiful solo accompanied by her daughter Miss Mary Laidlaw. Miss Clara Me - Gown read two letters, one from Mss. Wilford and the other from her husband, Dr. E. C. Wilford of West China, giving a statement of their enroute, and their work there. A reading, 'Was It a Mistake," was given by IMr . Robt. !Johnston. 'Cur- rent events was given by Mrs. W. J. Mills. BRODHAGEN. Visitors: Mr. and Mrs. Wm, lKistner of Stratford with Mr. and Mrs. Adam IKistner. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Brodhagen and 'family, Mr. and Mrs. Reuben 'Brodhagen and song and 'Mrs. Bud- denhagen of Ellice with Mr. and Mrs. John ,Brodhagert. Mr. and Mrs. Ro'bert Kuntz and son Richard of Baden with 'Mr, and Mrs, John Amstein. Mr, and Mrs, Leslie Wieterson and children of Detroit with her parents, Mr, and Mrs, Aug. Hillebrecht. Mr. Lonie Kahle of Detroit and his son of Seaforth spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. tEd Eickmeir, Mrs. Fred Penneke left for Toron- to where she will spend several weeks with her daughter Mrs. Frank Cowl- Miss Vera Rook .has returned to her school in Enterprise after spend- ing the Easter 'holidays with Mr. and Mrs. George Eickmeir. Miss Barbara Reid has returned to. her home in 'Oril'lia after spending a week with Miss Claims Diegel, Mr. and Mrs. W. L.. •Querengesser and Howard, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Sholdice and Gary visited • at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Dave Sholdice at Walton. on Sunday. HARLOCK The new pupils starting at Harlook school are little Miss Margaret Tre- win, Dorothy Lydiatt and Marjorie Roe: The contest which the 4 *groups of the Ladies Aid of B•urn's Church have been carrying on for the past 3 months having come to a close the winning groups were group 2 with Mfrs. Thos..Neilans as leader, making`, a trifle over '$50. Group 4 with Mrs, Nelson Lear es leader made $42, The losing groups No, 3 with Mrs. A. W. McEwing as leader and grout) 1, with Mrs. Prank McGregor as leaded, We wish to congratulate all the groups In their endeavor sto make money for a good cause. The April meetings of the \V. M. S. and Ladies' Aid of Burns' Church was held Wednesday, afternoon of last week at the hone of Mrs, Geo. Carter. There were around 317 at the meeting and a very pleasant after- noon was spent. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Appleby, Ros- amond and Marion, of near Seaforth, spent Sunday at the home of Mrs. Jennie and Mr. Ernest Knox. • Mr. and Mrs, 'Nott of near Kinburn spent Sunday at the home of their daughter, Mrs. and Mr. Ward Knox, lira. John McNeil (formerly Miss ,sae Hamilton) and Mr. Keith Ham- ilton spent the Easter holidays with their father and aunt, Mr, James Ha- milton and Miss Mary Watt, also vis- iting other friends. The former re- turned to her home in Toronto the latter part of last week and' Keith to St, Thomas where he is a teacher. Mr. Ernest Knox went to Toronto one day last week with a bunch of cattle, realizing a very good price for them Mr. James Scott of Toronto mot- ored up and Mrs. Scott, Ian and Jim- mie, who had been spending the Eas- ter holidays at the home of her 'par- ents, Mr. and Mrs, S. McVittie and other friends returned hone With him on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs, Graydon Neil visited on Friday at the home of Mrs, Jen- nie and Mr. Ernest Knox. Mr. Isaac Rapson spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Warren Gibbings, Mrs. Rapson having been holidaying there for a short time, and returned home with him. Mrs. John McEwing spent the week end at the home of her parents in Morris township, Mr. '4Vm, Pepper and his father •of near Brucefield called at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. McEwing on Tuesday. LONDESBORO A very interesting meeting of the W. M. S. was held in the school room of the church on Sunday evening. They were very fortunate to secure Mrs. (Rev.) Gill of Dungannon as their guest speaker for their Easter thank offering meeting. Mrs. Gild was born in India and spoke on the habits and •beliefs of those 'people. The speaker was listened to with much attention and was enjoyed greatly. She also had on display a number of different articles in dress and work- manship of that country which added greatly to the interest of the meeting, Mrs. J. P. Manning, the president, was in the chair. The orchestra *play- ed two numbers at the opening of the meeting and .also led in the singing of the hymns. Mrs. Frank Tamblyn read and explained the Scripture •l s - son and Mrs, E. Wood led in prayer, Miss D. Little and Mirs. Menzies con tributed a solo each. Mrs. C. Watson and Mrs. A. Webster took up the of- fering while the orchestra played at the close of the proceedings, Miss 'L, Young afe w words of apprec- iation of the speaker and all •others who took :part, helping to make the meeting a success, and moved a vote of thanks which was seconded by Mrs G. McCall, Mrs, Gill was presented with a lovely bbouquet of flowers by little Marie Menzies in appreciation' of her splendid address. Rev. A. Men- zies •closed with prayer. Mrs. Elizabeth Lyon and Mrs. Les- lie Ball have 'both been quite ill with the flu last week, but are slowly re- covering. Group No, 1., of the W.M.S. held a social .afternoon on Thursday last at the home of Mrs. 'W. T.-Brunsdon where they quilted a quilt for the W. M.S.bale. lit_ss Bessie Mitchell, who has •hrett. J. GA1. , 'S GARAGE SEAFORTH Chrysler Plymouth and Fargo Dealer Come in and see the new Plymouth car and Fai'go Truck We also have a Service Truck—if you have car trouble, phone 179 and we will come promptly PHONE 179. All Repairs Strictly Cash. We Aim To Please SEAFORTH working at 'the home of J'a'mes Elsley 'for the past month, 'returned to her home at;Ful'lerton on Wednesday last. Mr. and Mrs, Chas, Haddy and son Jack of Toronto were callers on Miss B. Kirk recently, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Carter of Seaforth and Mr. Audry Carter of Picton visited with their aunts, Mrs. Elsley and Mrs. Tamblyn on Satur- day. Mr. and \Yrs. J. P. Manning and Phyllis spent Saturday at London. Rev, Gill and Mrs. Gill of Dungan- non and Rev. A. Menzies and Mrs:, Menzies were entertained by Miss Bt, Kirk on Sunday evening, Mr. Albert Shaddick is employed at Mrs. C. 'Watson's. Mr. Gus Bisbaek has rented what was formerly known as the James Collinson farm an the lath concession of Hullett, VARNA Rev. Mr, Wright of Brucefield oc- cupied the pulpit in the United Church last Sunday. .Miss Catherine Peters has returned to her school at St. Phomas after spending the 'holidays at her home here. A number of local Orangemen at- tended the County Orange Lodge at Hensail on Friday last. THE OLD POST OFFICE AT SPRINGHILL (STA'FFA) (By J. MacTavish in the London Free Press.) Back in the 70's, when our ,uncle Edward McFaul, bought and occu- pied the general store in Springhill it was a place of much importance, not only because housewives could buy green tea there, not only 'because they could procure from it what was needed in the way of coal oil and cot- tonade, not only because men could obtain smoking and chewing tobacco, a pound of cut bails and a whip for the buggy, but likewise because the post office was located there. And the importance of the post office seems to' have diminished year by year. • The reason may have bad its start with the newspaper, but other fac- tors have been at work also. The tel- egraph may be looked upon as hav- ing had some effect, but it would be little, indeed, because it never was near many isolated villages, hamlets and farm hones. The telephone, with the mapping of rural routes and the village store's truck service from house to house has robbed the general store (the more so if the post office was located there) of its importance as a centre of gossip and disseminator of news, In the villages in the Western pro- vinces there are stores that 'present a similar appearance today to that which our uncle's store presented more than three score years ago. It was a frame structure that had been painted white, but which the passing of time and inroads of wea- ther made to look as if smeared over with creamy scorched pie crust, There was a platform, perhaps five feet wide, extending across the entire front, and above this a veranda with a slanting roof supported by four substantial posts, Overtopping all, and perhaps the most .pretentious part_ of the building was its false front, reaching approxi mately a19 feet above the eaves, with abutments and ornamentation for the purpose of making secure the handi- work and at the same time attract attention. The post office was .placed well to the rear of the store, and was re- stricted to a narrow inclosure, with a wicket facing the front, containing a cabinet with pigeon 'holes from k A to Z, a f ewrawer d s underneath a small table for sorting and stamping letters and .papers. There was also in one corner a stool, which though old in appearance, apparently was never in use. The 'person responsible ,for carry- ing the mail from Carronbrook to Springhill, Cromarty and Farquhar was old and affiicted with a deformed limb. • Every week day, about 3.310 in the afternoon, Old Bill, as he was named, might be seen coming up the hill, and a few minutes later Mr. McFaul would be carrying in the mail -'bag,' with its chain and padlock bearing the 'Queens insignia. •Oftentimes, .long 'ibefore the mail was ready for distribution, even be-. • fore its arrival, persons would be congregated about the place, so that by the time school children on their way home appeared to ask, "Is there any mail for us," the post office, as we called the store, was alive with the 'harm of .human interest. During summer months it was of- ten open till midnight, and in even- ing, if Mere were a lull in 'business, or if our aunt took charge of the place; our uncle would join the men assembled about the platform. At tines he would indulge in put- ting the shoulder stone in competi- tion with the doctor, while a dozen or more persons watched, because they were considered the best in the neighborhood. One night, however, the newcomer to the Pellow farm, who was intro- duced as 'Jimmy Bell, went into the post office, asked for his mail, then sat on the platform to watch the ath- letes in exercise. He was invited to "try his hand," but 'declined, .till one evening, perhaps a week later, when he was induced to test his skill and strength. Approach- ing the "scratch" with apparent in- difference, he lifted the stone, got down on his knees, and in that posi- tion made an attempt, with the result that it was sent to a mark beyond what had ever before been made in the village. The post office in the village is no longer the active centre of' gossip and news it once was, and certain reasons why this is so are obvious, TUCKERSMITH' Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Hayter of Detroit spent the week end with the latter's mother, Mrs. E. Ross. Master 'Keith and \ 1ayne Hayter returned with them after spending the Easter holidays here. Mr, Stanley Ford has hired with Mr. Cecil Murray for the summer. A very pleasant evening was spent on Wednesday night at the home of Mr. 'Oliver McKay, when a shower and reception was held in honor of Mr. and !Mrs, IJas, Howe iIr, (nee Bessie McKay), The neigh'b'ors and friends of the lbridal *party were pres- ent and all report a good time, We all wish them every success in their home on the 7th con. of Tucker - smith. Mr. and Mrs, Glenn Slavin of Hen- sel] were Sunday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John McLachlan. HIBBERT Hibbert Township Council met at a special meeting in the township hall, Staffa, on Monday evening, Apr. 1f7, to consider the 'tenders and let the contract kr the ,orushing and hauling the tdwnship road gravel. There were eleven tenders received and after a lengthy discussion of the council it was decided that .Mr. Wilber Iviahaffy get the contract at the price of 45 cents for *orushing and hauling,— Thos. D. Wren, Clerk. Two negroes 'had quarrelled over•a game of cards. The dispute grew more and more heated and suddenly one' of them reached for his hip pocket. `4N'iggah," he said,' "what's de date?" "I ain't tpayin' no heed to dates," was the reply. "I jest thought you'd dike to know," said the first Negro, "cause jest 119 months from today you'll have tbeen dead a year," - Want and"For Sale Ads., 1 week 215c Buy a Ford V8 See our stock of Better Used Cars before purchasing one '34 Ford V8 Tudor '37 Ford V8 Coupe '35 Ford V8 Sedan '33 Ford V8 Tudor '36 Ford V8 Sedan These cars .are reconditioned and guaranteed—ready to go. J, F..DALY. FORD -MERCURY DEALER ,Seaforth Phone 102 TOWN TOPICS TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO 1.11111 llllll II ll 111111111111111111 lllllll 1111 llll l 1 ll llllllll1111, Mrs. L. T. DeLacey, Mrs. Hodgins and Miss Gertrude Laidlaw were in, Clinton for a few days this week call- ing on ,Friends,—Mrs. Catlin of Van- couver is visiting ,at the hoarse' of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bell.Mr. and 'Mrs. Kruse, of Galt, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Lawson of Auburn, spent the week end with Mr, and Mrs, W. Sclater, Mrs. Fred Twiss is in 'Brantford ow- ing to theillness of her mother, Mrs. McLellan,- iThe Seaforth tennis •play ere 'have entered into a league with Goderich and •Clinton, and same inter- esting games will be witnessed on their lawn.—Mr, Geo. 'E. Henderson of Kincardine spent the week end at his home here. -Miss Pearl McGeoch, who spent the Easter holidays 'with Miss' Ruth VanEgmond left for 'her home in Bay City this week: --Mr. Fred Robinson of E'gmondville has a duck which *laid two eggs on Friday, that weigh five ounees, and five and three quarter ounces each,—Mr. Ben Duffey, who is at \Vintgham, spent the week end with his wife and fam- ily here, -=Mr, Tom b'cRae of. Clinton was in town on Friday and attended the *concert in the opera house.—Mrs. L. C. Jackson is visiting her brothers in Philadelphia. --Mr. E. McFaul is having his store .improved by giving it .a fresh coat of *fiaint.—Mirs. Gard- iner and her father, Mr. Hays, of Ber- lin, are *making a visit with Mr. and Mrs, Adam Hays, Market St.—Mrs. Miller, organist of the Methodist church, is suffering from nervous trouble. — Mrs. Bruce Yarwood of Picton is visiting her sister, Miss E. Cooper, North Main St.—Three new cars found their way to Seaforth ,pur- chasers this week, Mr, D. Shanahan has a dandy new- Atlas; Mr. Lorne Weir a handsome Ford, and Mr, John Dodds a Page -Detroit. Mr. Dodds' has not arrived yet but is on the way. —Mrs. G. M. Henderson, who spent the winter in the Old Country, has re- turned to town.—Miss 'Ella Robb has gone to Oakville where she has ac- cepted a school for a couple of months.—Word has been received of the death in Vancouver of James J. Mulcahy, eldest son of Mrs. Edward Mulcahy of this town, who, with twp daughters, mourn the loss of a sob. and 'brother. The deceased was well and favorably 'known in Vancouver having been manager *of the Hotel Leland ,for some years, He ,passed away suddenly early Sunday morning, the l th inst., of heart failure. The funeral took place in. !Vancouver. He is survived by a wife and one son, also a brother, Edward M., who con- ducts a hack and carriage business in •Vancouver,—The ladies' aid of the REGENT THEATRE NOW SHOWING John Wayne Ray Corrigan Max Terhune "Pais of the Saddle" Mon. Tues. Wed., Apr. 24-25-26 Joe Penner Richard Lane "I'm from the City" KaySutton Paul Guilfoyle 'Onlong howl as Joe stunatbles from one panic -making situation to another —Also— Gene Raymond Ann Sothern "She's got Everything', with Helen Broderic Viotor Moore and Parkyakarkus Next Thur. Fri., Sat., Apr. 27-28-29 Roy Rogers Smiley Burnette "Under Western Stars', ,A new Cowboy Hero Presbyterian Church, Seaforth, went in a -body to the home of Mrs. Geo. Sauithers, on Saturday evening, and surprised .her by presenting her with a leather suitcase. Mrs. Smithers, al- though surprised was equal to the oc- casion and made a suitable reply. The address was read by Mrs, !James Hinchley, and the presentation made by Mrs. Wtn. McMichael.—The an- nual meeting of the Seaforth Lawn. Bowling Clubl4was held. in the Com- mercial Hotel oh Monday evening. It was *decided to hold a tournament this year. The following were the of- ficers elected: iPresident, Colonel A. .Wilson; vice-president, J. J. Shine; secretary -treasurer, J. M. 'Best, execu- tive committee, J. C. Greig, W. D. Bright, A. E. Colson, W. C. T. Mor son, John Beattie; umpires, Geo. Murdie and T. Taman. Hensel!, Plans are being drawn for the new town hall, in Hensel!, cost -not to ex- ceed five thousand dollars, and when submitted to the council and approved a by-law will be submitted to the people. 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