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The Seaforth News, 1940-08-01, Page 1My Pussy -cat had disappeared, I hunted ail the day Throughout the house, until 1 feared She mast have ru» away In every room and cupboard, too, 1 sought my kitten small, Until at last I heard a "Mewl" Front somewhere in the hall. he HURON Seaforth Ne COUNTY'S LEADING NEWSPAPER Th' umbrella -stand T looked behind, 1 moved each coat and hat; I heard her mew, yet could not find My Hissing pussy -eat! At last Dad's great, big hunting -boot I lifted from the ground, And mewing, scratching, in the foot My kitten wee I found! --"The Lost Pussy" \WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 62, No, 30, SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, AUGUST 1, 1940 Two-@n-Ol)e White SHOE CLEANER Very Special OC bottle SWANSDO'WN CAKE .FLOUR- 27c FLOUR27c pk. ISUNERA WHEAT FLUFFS. - With water glass 21c pkg. AUNT LOU CANNED CHICKEN Tin 25c PIMENTO. -Tin JELLO PUDDING.- ,Pkg. GINGER SNAPS. - 2 Ibs. KRAFT DINNER.- Pkg. NEW CHEESE. - Per lb. 19c SNG.ERSOLL MALTED CHEESE Pkg. 150 LIBB,Y SPAGHETTI, - Tin l0c CLIMAX BUG KILLER -.40c, .40c, 70c 2 SUPER .SUDS with 2 piece desert set, all for - 39c 1 LA GE ' Y XYD O OLit w h 2 P. Bt IG, Soap 25c 3 LARGE I'V1ORY SOAP 21e MASTER PIG STARTER. - Cwt. 10c 10c 19c 19c $2.40 A. C.Routledge Phone 166 >k blue coal'" Tat'. Soup FUEL Fan soLIO COMFORT E. L. . ox PHONE 43 Un ton Services \;;rlhside l"Hind and b'irst Pres. byes On Chetah. S rriees during month of august in OO rffiside united Church. alernieg serviera-11 a.nt, 1't'tmil ti service, 1 pan, so.atcley School, 10 a.m, ft ion \Lar Time Prayer Service in Nolohside t'nfir6 Church on Thurs- dy,,anram. Menlo') Charge August vacation supply, Rev. ,l, W. Penrose, of Exeter, Aug, 4. 11 a.m.. Duff's. Airs. 11. 11 a,m., Bethel. Aug. 13. 11 am., ('even, R, W. ('i'aw. Pastor St. Mary's Churoh, Dublin 9.30 a.m. Rev. J. H. Pogsou. St. Thomas Church Rector: Rev. Dr. Hurford. 11 a,m. Rev. J. 11. Pogson of Essex, Egmondville United Church 10 a.m., Sunday School, 11 amt., Rev. James EIford, COLEMAN-AGNEW A pretty midsummer wedding was solemnized at 2 o'clock Saturday af- ternoon at the hone of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Agnew, 512 Piccadilly Street, London, when their youngest daughter Margaret Kathleen, seas united in marriage to harry Cole- man, son of Mr, and Mrs. John Cole- man of 470 Egerton Street. The cere- mony was performed by the br'ide's uncle, Rev. J. .Agnew. of the Empress Ave. Church. The bride was given in marriage by her father and wore a lovely street length gown of blush pink sheer crepe with pink acces- sories and wore a bouquet of briar. efiffe roses and baby's breath. The bride was attended by Miss Jean Quick in a. costume of beige with brown accessories and a corsage of talisman roses. The groom was as- sisted by Percy Prince, ,Following the ceremony a buffet luncheon was served on the lawn to the immediate relatives at the bride's home. The bride's mother re- ceived in a mauve lace gown and yellow roses and fern, while the groom's mother received in a mul- berry sheer crepe gown and also wearing yellow roses and fern, Later Mr. and Mrs. Coleman beit by motor for Norther Ontario points. The bride wore for traveling a skye blue and white stress with white hat, coat and white accessories. On their return they will reside at 470 Eger- ton Street, London, KITTEN CAPTURES OWL A six months' old kitten captured a young owl about the same size as itself, measuring nine inches long, an Tuesday evening at the home of Mr. A. W. Moore, West William St. Hearing a racket at the back Mr. Moore went out and rescued the bird which was 'uninjured. Miss Dorothy Weber of Woodham is visiting her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Hanna. iso: -31 Seaforth-St. Colrxmban To Meet In Finals St. Columban Wins Semi -Fina@ Ronna From Brussels—To Set Dates Later. St. Colmnban won the right to meet Seaforth in the flind i' fund of the Stephenson ('up series in the Huron Football League by defeating Brussels at' St. Columban' on Wednes- day night by a score of B-0,. and the round by 2-1. Brussels won the first game on Friday night 1-0. As four of Seaforth's men go 10 military camp this week th dates for the final round have not be en set, but this !tome and home ser es will likely take place in August, c e s Atwood 2, Seaforth L In at semi-final ,footha'll game be- tween Sealforth and Atwood in At- wood Saturday night, Atwood de - Seated the visitors Iby a score of 3411 There was a large crowd on ,hand ito see a. ,partieullarly fine )brand of foot - The first 'halif 'Pratt of 'Atwood .moored but lithe eoare was e,veried ,tap !when Seafortlh clicked on a ipenad•ty 'kick. Lr the second half R. t),atnlbrook scored !for the ,home (team to bring the 2-3 victory. The dine -trips were as ,fo't- lows ; Atwood -,Goal, G. I-Iymere ; Stacks, Robb and Titan; ,haltbadks, Hanna, Damibroak, B. Hymers; tfor- , wa tr. for- wards, M. Pratt,U. Valiance, L. IbV'ard, R. Danibeook, E. I>anibrook J. Gor- don. Sea:tenth-•goad, IN'ugh (backs, C. Stewart, C. Rintoul; ,halltbacks, H. Nidhotlson, J. Layton, J, 'Nicholson; ,forwands, tr.F,lannery, la Sills, E. l4,chwer, A. McLean, IN. Nicholson; sull>s, ,Cameron and Zinuuerman. Referee -Kemp of Listowel. Seaforth 2, Atwood 0.. B'y•scoring two goals in the la half, the Seaforth football club took the round of the septi -final series i the HuronFonthtll League again Atwood. Atwood diad a one -goal lead Setifarth had on edge of the •pla ,front the first and in the opening that the Atwood team was hard (pressed However. the Seaforth team faile to score in the ,first, but halfwa through the second, Frank Sills pu' in the first •goal Fite in0111155 later Alan Nicholson put in the satin emelt to clinch the tame. for Seaforth The game on the. whole ,was Incand ,lightly lly rou>,gh i1 lfai sized crowt mas on haul, Lire -tote: Quaid l) Sills h l es, II, Nicholsntt Seaforth- Goal, Nolt,. def, ,11e J, Nicholson; forwards F. Sills, E McLeer, A. McLean, .t. Nicholson, 1 '1le ui- 0111, Hinters: def., Rohl) Hanna; halves, Roan, 1)an1)renl;, t for .ion: forwards, Pratt, Ward, Wallace d)anl-r ek, l?. I)an'hronk. Referee ..R, Allen. MR, AND MRS, E. PAPPLE TO DRILL FOR OIL AT HARLOCK (billing for nilwill Start on Monday at the farm of Bert Alien at I-MI.10 s in Hallett township, u:c.cord- ing to W. LIMOS Paterson, the pro- moter, The drilling is: being dolt' by u syndicate, the Huron Dome 011 Co, Percy L, Ja011800 of i)ttu/1i'ille is the driller. Mr. Paterson, who has re- turned to Canada after spending twenty years in the oil business iu the United States, says he has bean prospecting for oil for three: months in this district and is very much pleased with the location. He intends to hold a meeting in Seaforth Friday night. L. O. B. A. HOLDS ENJOYABLE PICNIC The L.O.B,A, picnic was held on Tuesday at the 130038 of Mt', and Mrs. David McLean, Tuckersmith, with 35 present. Sports were held, followed by supper and euchre was played during the evening. The prize .win- ners of the various events were: Girls and boys under five, Nancy Nott. Girls from 5.1.0, Mae Clarke, Boys front 5.10, Leslie I3abkirk. Girlsfrom 11-15, Marguerite Westoott. Boys from 11-15, Ernie Clarke. Ladies' kick the slipper, Mrs, R. 0. Parke. Men's boot race, Mr. Arnold Weatcott. Necktie_ r(tce, man, John Oldfeld; lady, Dorothy Parke, Roll- ing pin race (ladies), ,lane Irwin. Winnipeg. Clothes pin race, man, Arnold Westoott; lady, Mae Clarice, Cards, most games, men, Mr. Craw- ford, lady, Mrs. Clarke; consolation, men, Mr. Clark, lady, Mrs, McLean,. WILLIAM BLACK A prominent resident of this district st tossed away early Saturday morning in the person of Mr. William Black at n ilia residence on the third .concession et of Tuckersmith after an illness ,of two. months ,froth heart trnulbic. Mr. y Black was nteutlber of parliament for 1, 1 four tsars representing South Huron at Dettie'w a as a Progressive. He as d bights, esteemed by a wide oircle of y ,friends and ncgttaintatices throughout t the community. Mr.-. Black had al- ways taken an actia'e interest iu the d welfare of the community and sert'ed ' ,c a member of the Seaforth Grlleg- 4t iate Peeled •011111 1)1s retirement about 1 31 year -ago. llc eras born 111 MC:Milop tattn.hip near 101 x13,,re 71 years ago ;111,.1 came , ':u (ueker,lnith forty -Six year years ago. - 1le was a member of North Side 1 n- ited church, Sea=fortln, had been a ,^ 121v1/Ther r,i it official ,beard for many years. 5llrviring ar,' his wife, who , was .\1iss Margaret I;road6,ot, one i,' - daughter,' Mrs. William Nichols, R.R. r' , 2,Mitchell, and two sous, !;mes !, of Barn Burned By Lightning McKillop Barn Destroyed And Live Stook Killed in Bad Storm. The bank halal 011 the 3:16 Stoll grass farm about three quartets: of e mile west of Leadbau'y en the nib, teenth concession of McKillop, which is owned by William Somerville, was completely destr yed by fire co 0 Thursday night around 12 o'clock at ter being struck by lightning. Tht- barn contained sixty tons of hay and also 300 bushels of grain stored there Wasl-!oat, together with a hay loader, fanning mill, cutter, sleigh and an implement. The nearby drive shed and old house, containing a threshing machine, were not burned as the wind carried the flames in the other direction. The fire was first noticed by neighbors, Fred Scarlett and Ed. Millen As the glare of the fire could be seen for twenty miles a large crowd gathered, many going from Seaforth. There was some insurance on the building and contents but Mr. Somer- ville does not consider it likely that he will rebuild the barn. This farm was formerly owned by the late Wi1- 11001 Scott, pioneer resident. In the same storm two horses and a cow belonging to Frank Coleman, second concession of McKillop, just north of Seaforth, were killed by lightning. They were found next 010r- ning near each other close to a wire fence in the lane from the barn. One of them, a mare, had grass still in its mouth, A horse was killed by lighting the salve night 111 a Rend at Hugh Alex• ander's fcn'm on the tenth concession 0f Mc1Ullop• A rink of bowlers from Seaforth took part in a trebles twilight tone• ney at Whighann T11'ttt'sday evening which was Stepped by the rain, WALTON MINISTER ON SUMMER SCHOOL STAFF Another smuttier school has passed oto history,having had some 60 stu- lents and staff member present. The cho0l was under the tapable clirec- ion of the President. Rev. C. E. ;eaeoai, Grand Scud hev. F. A. Gil - 'err, NValtnu, and Clarence \ict'iena- ;han, \\'bite oltureh lit roes nrain- cr. tin 'n fir -it crinin-, ,,f (he hurl Nlis Roth S1mp:,e1, „r (`hath• 11 'ire u1 integrated tali: n1 her 1' r,3) to the A,u,terdaat Vomit Confer me in 1 10 r \min ne course, co- red Ica, PYbl,' stitdy �bv 1)r. t'. A', i, 'Lean, London. m ions, Dr. FI. i 11ish, 'l avt t ek. Sr (era) ,ra tial, ous-t S ere nrr'ecl. 'Itch as t tun, e flee lnttt,t5, helps, for Sunday et nl tv, ), hadership training, ltd our wild 11 *acre. These were us- er the lt.a leuhip of Rev, tile, Oal titic, Ret R. :\, Gilbert, \ 11ton, 111 Eva (l k, Dresden, Ri' U. Weir, Sarnia Leadership 33301 iven in recreation and Music minaret: - tion by Rushy Rutherford, Arthur, act Evelyn Stephen trorrie, One of the interesting features 0f te school ,was the Friday evening oncert, to^Lich 'was open to ,the ptvb- c. The ,program was ,under the .dir- lion of Rev. G. Weir, chairman. In - meting skits 'were given by the roups, interspersed Iby smisical own- ers. The camp ,paver .was reach thy e editor and associate editor, Paul. e Johnston and 'Kaye Slensmon. On ataurdav evening a dedication serf" - e was conducted, taking the form a' torch flight service. The students reined ,their credits and certificates. HONORED BY FRIENDS A reception was held nn Thursday evening lust in honor of Mr. (3111 hits, Earle Popple, of Tuckersmith who were recently married, at tit Bayfield Pavilion when ever 30 3 guests were present. The evening was pleasantly spent in dnncieg. An interesting feature of the evening was the presentation of a china cabinet to the young couple by George Mc- Cartney and Wilson McCartney while Edwin Chesney read the address. Music was furnished by the Murdoch orchestra and lunch was served by the ladies. The address was as follows: "To Mr, and Mrs. Earle Popple on the occasion of their recent marriage; Now Earle was thinking deeply Not many months ago, I'm tired of single blessedness, It's int good for me, 1 know. I'll not be a stern old bachelor, From matrimony free, I'll hunt me up a maiden, Who'll be suited just to ole. With this in mind he shook his fist And firmly did declare, 111 do it now or never, 8o, maidens, all beware! He dressed up in bis best attire, Like crusader of old, Ant! started bravely on his quest, No lover was more bold. He polished tap his bridle And saddled up his steed, Ile rtished out to the highway, No limit to his speed. And on to Olive's house, To pop the question clear, Will you be mine, my darling, And marry me, my dear? Now Olive, quite excited 13y this time, you may guess, Looked up at her Prince Charming, And shyly whispered "yes." Iinrrah, said Earle. dismounting, I knew I couldn't miss, 1,0 . take no chance of forfeit, I'll seal it with a kiss. They hurried to the minister, To him their bliss they told, And very kindly asked him Their happy lives to mould. "I do," said Earle, contented. "I will," said the blushing bride, And hand in hand they started, To face whate'er betide. Tonight we all salute them. , Boys, bring the gift to sight, And many years of happiness, We wish you both tonight. • -Your neighbors and friends. rreute, :tad ,lames, at home. i I 'there are also sat -vivito:. tato si,- ter., Urs, loin D niglas, Woodstock, 1' and Mrs. II, II, McClure, of Kimber- ley, I1,C. �a The funeral ,teas held ,o1 .Monday '1 . afternoon, July Tglth, ,front his late 1 residence, Ret, Hugh Jack officiated. 'L During 'the service a quartette of North Side United Church, E. C. 'g, Chamberlain, F., II, Close, ll.�angaret is Cridh and Ruth Thompson, sang as "Jesus Savior Pilot Me," and "Safe In The Ants of Jesus," Lnterment took tl 'ptlace nr (Maitland)banik cemetery. The e ,pallbearers were three nophews, Ala- 11 stair Broad:foot, fames ,Broadfoot .and ec (William R. ,Black I('Wood'stock), acrd to ,Murray Stewart iHicks•an), Stewart g Douglas .(\Woodstock) and Jdhn ]b Roach, The ,floweubearers ,were Wit- th Ilam Morrison, J. C. Laing, Dr. F. in IH•alib'urn, A. L. Porteous, (James S Cleary, Joseph Scott, William Scotch- is ,neer and ,J0lnn 'Douglas ()Woodstock). of Attending the funeral from a dis- re GROUPS WILL RE -OPEN - The Home League of the Salvation Army will re -open on Tbursd'a.y, August 1 The Red Shield Auxiliary will re- open on Tuesday, August 6th, tance were Miss ,McLaughlin of Guelph; Mr, and Mrs. Robert Jaques, of !fond tock, Mr. and Mrs, Stew- art Douglas, of \Vocdstock; Mrs. J. D. Douglas of \Vroclstook; ;lir, John 1)onglas, Woodstock; JIIr. and Mts. George Stewart. and family, of Hick - nn; Mr.'James Stewart of Hickson; Miss 1Nellie Broadf:oot, of Toronto; Mr, and tllrs. George -Amos, of Bad Ase, Mielt.; IIr.s, McDermott, of Part Huron; ,Mr, - and Mrs. Alex. !!'rani, ,nf -Guelph. BUILDING SERVICE STATION A site has been secured for a ser• vice station at the rear of the Queen's hotel by Imperial Oil Co. The front of the stable will be remodelled and fitted up for a modern service station. VARNA Summer visitors, Mrs. Ar'go and little son Jimmy Lee of Toronto, with the former's parents, Mr, and Mrs. McConnell. Mrs. Laythem and son Billy of London with her mother Mrs. L. Beatty. Mrs. Horner and granddaughter of Zurich with her daughter Mrs. Ings. Mrs. R. McBride of Blake spent Sunday with her daughter Mrs. Stew- art Beattie. Mr. and Mrs. Sheardown and dau- ghters of Goderich called on 14.It's. Mosso') and daughter. The W.A. of St. John's Church met at the home of Mrs. Mossop Tuesday. There was a good attendance. Mr. Robinson Woods of St, Helens, Mrs: Lorne Woods also of St. Helens, Mrs. Murdfe of Toronto, Mrs. 'Camp- bell and Mrs. Taylor of Stanley call- ed on Mends in this vicinity Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Wainer, Miss Mary. Ohuter of London spent Sunday with. Mr. and Mrs. E. Chuter, l arlday, the closing clay of the rami,, 'began ,with the observing of the communion of the Lord's 'supper, under the direction of the ,president and dean of the school. The morning worship scrr»a was in charge of the Christian fellowship ,convener of London conference I.P. anion Miss Eva Claris, Dresden, assisted Ihy other campers. The closing, address of the 01)00l w0s given 0' Rev, C. E.'-Bea- conr, using as his thence "What Do Von Marc?" Phone 84 $1 a year, .,,,,"O N,"u"1„tn n.,,., m„11,11,,,,q,,,,,11111,1,1111111111,111.1111,1/1111111,1111111,11.1111,. {7�:Y1`•t..�iu^!rw•.F,''!.r^r."r.,�,�•,'.fr?ti lr.>;:? �>�•,iy sr• �/ $9.95 Rare value in Silver Plated Ware. 26 pieces of Silver Plated Flatware (knives have stainless steel blades) in a very nice Non -Tarnish Case, and all for the price of $9.95 This is PARTICULARLY GOOD value. SHOP AT SA V A UG E rm neve 9 "u011nu1111unllllll ,u 11.,.111",.," „,,,,,,,,,,,.11u"uuu""pn11nm11.1111.LNOu,11W,.u,in,11„", Og41111,11,1 FRUIT GROWERS HOLD FIELD DAY Waiver and better ;than ever may very truly be'said of the second an- nual dield clay and ,picnic of the Huron Fruit Grower's association held on Wednesday afternoon and evening at S'loancrest thome of 1Mr, and Mrs. D, A. Snaith. The attendance of over 600 was double elms 01 the 10.34 event. The ynoceeds sof the leatue of bingo and the refreshment booth was for patriotic pit pose, and the amount realized evas in ekes, of $100. The trip. through the orchards was intereeting tt, ,many though some preferred to tote.;,, the trip in the heat. After the muting; pictures tures shown thy Gor,lou k!;tir a tnae •progrnu of spia•ts tra rarric1 l u1. The events and einem', ,t ere 'ley, and .,iris running + to 3 311 1'. to 8 years, Rita t ')isb,dnr, Bertha Shies- Tyndall, \I ir> lin LC t r s: sirl- llt,Pdlctnu ' }, ; ,s, Pen', .-lnni-t• n Ken Harris: r s to 1.:, i13(113-1. ! 1 •Hiro. Norah l t n 0 1!: ', 5 'e Dal 1,1 Tro,rn. 13 )3 31i 11!'3 1) 'ado, ensu, Dorothy Gine, 1211311 0L,111c3e) ; n u 3 'ti 1,11.11l•tto!.1!I 1,,,, 01- 11: r:, e v_ and aids ,pro, .\abrin . , I t. c nn, Kri- m ,rnce7O) , 1) t ne t nut, I..11 i rter: h v, an,l 1, 5.10 ''iseoft to test, Bill Henry 1.,:, ITtrrr 1oliinL pin (0311,,1, 1.. 1.a.,aline, e, 1,c.rdon McPherson; ladies graceful 333111hill Nims. 31. Lamprey, Margaret 31ad gleam director's rare'. Clivton I uthwtitc Accky 103301. The y >rts committee included \Ve ley 'Ion tt, R, _1. 11rLauatlin, Stewart'liutdleton, Stewart 31iddiemn had change of the game of hinge,. J, C. Shearer organized the baseball game, George Johnston ran the re- freshment booth and D. R. Stirling the dancing .which, however, ,was the final event and was ,preceded Try• a pro- gram of short addresses and utus•ical tiunribers. The speakers were D. .0. Smith; welcome to Sloanne t airs. D. A. Smith; idle .presidents message. -sage, Beni Rahweil, (7oderich tote 1,41e, reeve: R. \\ Thompson, Provincial Entre nologt t, Guelph; J. J. Johnston. Dominion Fruit Inspector London; L. I Cardiff, 11,1'. North Huron, 31 r. .Cardiff tante all the way from Ottawa to attend. ll'. 11. l'.,rtnr, "Farnt•er's Advocate," Lveh,n; Ren 0. Waters, included The Tipperary Trio, the \I aver ea Clinton, The minsical talent llePia'rson cousins, Se„ tush from 1.tieknoe who entertained •with songs and dancing, and Geer , lnvau, Lusknow .inlet:. The prizes were awarded by Gordon I lair and 1'ro- fessnr Hoa ht.1. 0', Shearer ‘vas neu- ter of ceremonies throushout, RED CROSS NOTES Tine Seatot'th branch of the Red )rose Society wish t0 thank the people for their generous donations of homemade candy. This was sold at the carnival and the sum of. $62,50 realized. Following is a report of the work completed during the month of July, Knitting -- 160 pat's seeks, 22 sweaters. 27 scarves, 1 helmet. 1 pair wristlets. Sewing -a:1 dressing gowns, 25 face cloths, 418 gauze handkerchiefs, 227 khaki handkerchiefs, 64 shits py- jamas, 17 hospital gowns. 4s pillow cases, 1 pneltntonil jaeltet., 012 stag lean tow is, 2, shorts, 7 doctors' gowns, 7 doctors caps. Surgical Dre, ulnr,s......7Ais3 dressings o1' different types, Refugee -t! quilts, 4 pairs seeks, 2 towels. 2e dresses, la palls- mottles. u slips, 1 sweater. 1 clres33ng gown. -:, suits p} janlu.e, 3 boys' suits, 2 pairs pillow oases, A special word of appreeloti;.n is due the refugee work. No motley is taken front regular (led Cross 01130s. Doniatiotts of material, finished gar - menta and money have been most gratifying and heartening to the com- mittee in charge. During the month of August the Red Cross rooms will be open for work on Friday afternoons from 2 to 4.30 only. Anyone desiring the official Red Cross smocks may order them through the Seaforth branch at a cost of $1.65. CIViC HOLIDAY Next Monday, August 5th, will be observed in Seaforth as Ciylc Holi- day. according to a proclamation is- suer] this week by Mayor John J. Cluff. Ali places of business will be closed far the day. ON THE FARM A popular young Seaforth man olio started about a week ago to do lois "bit" on the farm for the summer relates !tow the accidentally got initiated by ducking himself in the seater trough on Tuesday morning. He was thriving past the watering trough and cane too close. The wheel caught and he waS thrown flat into the trough. "Nobody world help n)e out." he chuckles. "They were all lluaghing too hard." SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS ENTERTAINED Mrs, W. J. Dickson entertained her Sunday School Class to a picnic patty ather home on ,Tames Street on Thursday afternoon last when a very enjoyable time was spent, Games were played, followed by lunch, In this picture, taken by The News, are, from left: to fight: Edr a Gallop, Marion Coutts, Lois li'oggarth, Mrs. Dickson, Dorothy Huisser, Eleanor Weaver, Betty Clarke, Marjorie Hunt, Mae Clarke, Lola Ruiner.