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The Seaforth News, 1940-10-17, Page 1There are three things upon this canvas spread, None greater in the mind of man are found; We have two Fullers—A.dam's ehild- ren bound By Destiny to earn their daily bread But when we speak of toil all is not said; This 'tan and woman season the hard day . N HURON COUNTY'S LEADING NEWSPAPER With converse as the slow hours pass away; Thus are the (Anes of love and. friendship fed. Over the rim of the day the Angelus rings, Telling the world of God, and now across The field fall shadows of eternity, And to the very air a reverence clings— Alexander Louis Eraser, WHOLE SERIES, VOL, 62, No, 40 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1940 Phone 84. $1 a year. NEW CROMARTY SCHOOL OPENS MONDAY tT 9i tut �a WWII die Tho new Cromarty schoolwillbe opened on Monday next, It has been decided there will be no special celebration of the opening at this time. The new building is of rug brick construction on the same site as the old one which was destroyed by fire last winter, The two• front doors of the school lead up to the classroom or down to the basement. There- is a teacher's room in the centre, between the two stairways, and the two cloak rooms occupy the remaining spare at either side -of the stairs. With the polished hardwood floor In the classroom, and seats of a movable type, the school can be used" as a sort or coninitinies hall. A hot air furnuee supplies heat. The above pictt.re was taken- tide week by The News, 11'n] l:iierman & Sons of Mitchell, were the contractors, M]'. Ross MacKay, of Hensall, is teacher of this echool. TOMATOES ALMOST OVER 55c Basket WHEAT FLUFFS with 49t Decanter HEINZ BABY SOUP.- 25c 3 cans NEW BRUNSWICK POTATOES. Per bag, $1.10. 5 bags at $L05 IRISH STEW.— Per tin 150 SWEETHEART COFFEE— tau to, AYLMER VEGETABLE 'SOUP.— c 3 tins LOOKINGONIONS,-- 25c 10 lbs. LIBBY ROSE BRAND CATSUP - 2 bottles 25c ROWNTREE'S COCOA.— Each 15c, 27c FLOWERDALE TEA—None betterer Half lb. KRAFT DINNER.— Each INNER.Each SPAiNISH ONIONS.— Per NIONS—Per lb. HA1WE'S FLOOR GLOSS.— Per r tin HA1WE'S FLOOR WAX.— Half lb. tin ZEBRA 'STOVE POLISH.— Per tin TOILET PAPER.- 8 APER-8 rolls Si PERSUDS.--With 1 Giant 21c Palmolive JAVEX Concentrate.—Makes gallon15c Javel `Water. Bottle .MASTER'S PIG STARTER.— Cwt. $2.40 25c 19c Sc 59c 23c 15c 25c pd e le 0 io A. Ca Phone 166 *blue coal THE SOLID FUEL f l,tAatIO OOMFORT. E. L. BOX PHONE 43 1 Northside United Church Rev. H. V. Workman, Minister. Anniversary services conducted by Rev. Dr. A, S. Orton, M.A., S,T,M., of Emmanuel College, Toronto. Special anniversary music. Services at 11 a,m, and 7 p,m, Thursday prayer meeting as usual at 7.45 •p.m. Outstanding Minister Will Preach Here North Side United Church to Celeb- rate 63rd Anniversary Rev. A. S. Orton. :M, -•i„ I). 1).. S.T,'\4 , of Emmanuel College w611 be the special .guest speaker at the an- niversary service at N.snth Side Un- ited Church here. Dr. Orton, a dis- tinguished preacher and scholar, has a 'wide experience as minister and teacher, having preached for many year: at Chatham, later joining The etall of St. Stephen's College, Ed- monton Dr, Orton is at present lect- urer on Old Testament Theology at Queen's University and Emmanuel College, Toronto. North Side Church extends a hearty .welcome to the 'people of Seaforth and vicinity to attend this anniversaty celeibraltion, St. Thomas Church Rector: Rev. Dr. Hurford. 11 a.m. Family Day: Rev. Canon Townshend. 7 p,m. No service—Northside Unit. ed Church Anniversary. 10 a.m. Sunday school, special Chit• dren's Day Talk. St. Mary's, Dublin 2.25 pen. Sunday School ---Children's Day. 3 pan. Rev. Canon Townshend. First Presbyterian .Church Rev. Hugh lack, Minister. S.S., 10 a.m., as usual. Morning service, 11 a.m., Rev. W. A. Bremner will take the service. Evening service is cancelled for the North Side anniversary. Midweek service on Thursday at 8 o'clock. Egmondville United Church Rev. A. W. Gardiner, B.A.,B,D• 10 a.m., Sunday School. 11 a.m., "The Christian's Reaction to Tribulation." Anniversary services on October 27th, conducted by Rev. T. W. Neal; DD., Toronto. Town Council Will Sue Tax Arrears Assessor Presents Annual Re-, port—Population Is 1,717—'' Regular Meeting Held ''1'lte regular 'meeting ref :uhe town ! council 'was held on Monday -evening; - with all members present: - \layer J..Clntf, Reeve J. H. S,eott, Gatt»c 1 - hies F, Sills, R. Ci, 1'arke,..C. Holn]es. \l'. A. Reid, J , E. Keating and 11'. E. Smith. • Minutes of last regular meeting were read !by Clerk D. N Wilson and approved. 'Mr. John tMacKenz,ie was present to ask Inc renewal of the .bad- .minton lease 'which was granted .on the same terms as last year. Assessor Wm. Atltent presented the assessment roll. His report .showed the 'population at 1.;7117, a decrease of 54. The total assessment Thad decrees- ' Wet $5, 34, includinga decrease of slightly aver $3,000 in ibusiness ass- essment. School age population, 5-117 years its 2882, Decrease in .assessment had been due mainly to rkpi'e.ciation in 'frame ;building., The assessment roll 'Was s accepted, .-1 lengthy report_ was received con- cerning the Town of 'vapanet and county assessment reviewed in court. Reference was made tm the recent action regarding spin hill :game, etc., •ehic4i many torn; had licensed.; These license thylawi. have been de- clared invalid urevery case except at C„rnwall, aecordinri to infeirtnanon given council, Seaforth has no license bylaw regarding these games, Tax arrears were reviewed in detail with town' solicitor 13 (.'+, \lcir, anal council authorized hint 40 enter suit for tax arrears. i The property committee will hole into what .avium can he effected by having nee :.f the -pips, in the town ball heating system wrapped ,with in- sulation. • Filling in ..ore of ole John street pavement holes with 'tar was all cuss- ed, Part of the lfanitstand roof has been reshirnilecl. BiBLE SOCIETY HOLDS ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of the Seaforth ,branch of the Bible Society was •held in elle Sunday School room of Fleet Presbyterian Chitral on Thursday Y evening, October .lath 'with represen- tatives present from the Anglican, L.'nited and Presbyterian churches and Salvation Army. Rev. H, V. Work- man opened 'the meeting w,ihh prayer. The president, Dr. F. Hanhnrn, iwho occupied the chair, then spoke briefly about the work of the Society. He mentioned the fact that during the ,past year the Scriptures had been printed in nine new languages, the total number now being 741. During the last thirteen months the Society had circulated 1111763.666 esotumes .of the Holy Scriptures. These facts were taken from the 1136th annual report ars presented in Queen'e Hall, London. i,Vfthin a few weeks after the 'begin- ning of the ,war 615,000 copies of the New 'Testament. in navy blue, khaki and air force blue bindings nvere pub- lished. In .this connection His 'Majes- ty the King graciously consented to send a message commending the read- ies. or the Set 'otatree, and this es - sage has been (placed on the alnily-leaf of every cony issued. It is in the fol- lowing terms: "To all serving in my forces by sea, or land, or in die air, and, indeed, ea all ,my lheople engaged in the defence of •the Realm, I commend the reading of this hook. For centuries the Bible has been a aholesonie and strength- ening influence in our national life. and it 'behoves us in these momentous day; to turn ,with rene,wecl faith to this Divine source of comfort and ie- epiration. After reading ''he alcove message, the chairman called on the secretary to read the minutes of the last meet- ing. The election of officers for ithe coating. year resulted as Mallows: President. Dr. F. Hanburn; vice pres- idents, Rev. Haigh Jack, Rev. H. V. 'Workman, Dr Hurford and 'the Cap- tain of the Salt titian Army; Secretary, G. A. Ballantyne: Trcasnrer, Chas. Holmes: repres ntacivcs: trite United C'hnrce, \1r. Pnrter•ts: Pre ln'lcriati 'Church, lir. Dickson; Anglican, ilir, Tacesen; Salvation Army. to ;be ap- pointed. The treasurer, Mr. Chas. Holmes, then reported that the past year had \been a seeress -fel ane. $9';52 was raised tlu•oudh the canvass of the tcern and '$3930: by collection durtne the weak of prayer. This entire. swan ,was sent to headquarters in Ter -onto. 1M,r. 1-Tehnes,.who is an ex -service roan, said t'liat in the last mar the Bible was something every soldier (prized and carried always in his pock- et, The remein'cler of the meeting was in Ate iform cif,discussion of plans for Bible Snsdiay when it is exnnedted a representative.from Tononto twill .speak in the Seaforth churches in 'the interests of the Bibble. Society,,after whish the ,aatalttal canvass Iwi'U1 take place. Mr• Js,dk Ibhen ,doses( the mleeiting- •w'idih ipniayer. HOSPITAL PURCHASES THE HARN RESIDENCE Announ,nnont. was made title week but the hoard of Seca Memorial Hospital has purchased the large brick house formerly known es the Johnston residence, owned by Mrs G. D. C. Hain on the corner of Janies and Wileon streets, just east of the hospital. Extensive alterations will be made. As the house has not /Weil ue cupied the lastcouple of years, the first work will be to the drainage and heating systems. It is planned to use the house as a nurse's residence and 'eventually it may be used as a convalescent home also. Red (Cross Notes It is expected the waste materials wi11 be collected on October 28. We repeat the list of articles, which can be exchanged for money to aid the, Reil Cross. Newspapers and magas. 1 Ines, bundled separately, corrugated boxes, flattened out, all kinds of rags except oiled ones, mattresses, rubber. tires, steel, iron, pots and pans. A few weeks ago mention was made of the co-operative experiment being carried out between the Wo• • he ] iii and i t o v itu men's I at es of Ontario t thean ata • C dt Ontario Division oP Onto Red Cross for the preserving of fruit for use overseas. The Seaforth Jure Mr Women's Institute entered into this whole-heartedly and, at the, present time, have completed almost 300 pounds of Jam. f As many people have been asking why good used clothing, clean and really often better in quality, per. haps than the new clothing being made, was not being taken by the Red Cross, we are quoting from an article in a Toronto paper; "One of the reasons why only new clothing is being received for overseas sl'tipment is that shipping space is limited and such space as is given to the Red Cross (which as most people know is the shipping medium for all the soc• feties' gifts) is given for new articles —Another phase that may have more of an appeal than the actual factual one of space, is the joy the people who receive the clothing—the children partieularly—get from the fact that it 1s new, Much of the clothing sent from Canada goes to London's East End, which has been pitilessly bombed, the mistaken. Ger Man idea being that if you bomb the poorer section of England, you will get an uprising....In the midst of the heroism and gallantry of this wear. there is nothing finer than the way in which the indomitable spirit of England has shown itself in London's slums, and with the little children who are heirs and sharers in that spirit, it is a great pleasure to us. 01] this side to give them the surprise and the delight they feel when they find that everything is new." It is hardly necessary to say that the Red Cross work at home here in Canada, among the veterans of the last war, and air the :moiety's outpost hospital; in the sparsely -settled reg- ions of oatr country, will ,he helped veryrewtly by gifts of used clothing tha t is perfectly clean, buttons ,where buttons should ane, i:11 rips mended and linings, if any in 'place. De,t't waste the .smallest article of used clntain1, chart make agift of at (east one new igartnent for elle breve little children 'who have been ,n ade theme- less and sometimes naked. A. :furniture auction 'will the held le the Lions' Hallowe'en Fricke. ;We are asking the co-operation Of •everyone ie bunting oast any saleable fiomniture that may he .stored away, There may he discarded ,articles arch as ekiddic cern, wagons toboggans, sleds high Chairs etc. Those shaving' articles to donate are asked to get in itouch 'with [ivies: Close, Iekiiizh to 11186, on or before Tuesday, October 212. HURON OLD BOYS' ANNUAL AT HOME The Huron Old Boys Association in conjunction with the Huron Conn. ty Junior Association are holdhlg their annual At Home in Eaton Atidi• torium on Friday evening, November 32nd: This will be one of the best patties of the year and a large crowd is expected, not only those former Hnronites residing M Toronto, but a gamily number of people who reside in the good old couuty, are expected to be present at this years Al Home. Splendid program: Cards and dancing amid the most pleasant sur. roundings. DeCoureey'i Orehcsire Refreshmeuts, Tickets 11.25, ADAM DODDS The death of Mr. Adam Dodds, a lifelong and highly respeei"4 resid eat of Seaforth and vie iuity, oc•ctu1' red on Sunday morning, Oct. 13. Mr Dodds passed away at Scutt Mentor MI Hospital after an extended illness He was in his 75th year. Born in Me Iiillap Township, he was a son of the late Thoma: Dodds, one of the pion eer residents of McKillop. In 1892 he was united in marriage . to Miss Agnes McMillan, daughter of the -late Robert McMillan of McKie i lop, They resided on the 12th eonces sfon of McKillop and litter on the 1st i concession, and 25 years ago retired to Seaforth. Mr. Dodds was a meat bet• of Northside United Church and bad been a member of the board of management. Surviving are his wife 1 a brother, Thomas Dodds, McKillop and a sister, Mrs. Arthur Smith, of Grey Township, The funeral took place from his late residence, Centre street, of Tuesday afternoon. Rev, H. V Workman of the Northside United Church, officiated, assisted ' by Rev R, W, Craw of McKillop. interment took place in Maitland Bank Comet. ery, Six nephews acted as pallbear ers: Will Dodds, Adam Dodds, Robert Dodds, Burnett Snaith, Hiram Blanch• and and Thomas Blanchard. Attendingbe funeral from a dist. ance were Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Ring and Mr. and Mrs. Burnett Smith, of Stratford, and a nephew, Mr. Robert Rennie, of Saskatoon, AUXILIARY ,MEETS 'Tire W. 1M. Auxiliary cif :North Side United 'Church 'let for tihe regular monthly nueetitsg in the schoolroom of the church on Thursday, October 10111 with ,an .attendance of 34 present. Mrs. LOW SOLI was in the chair and presided ewer the devotional ,period. tU i,s A. Fergstson •game .her treasur- e oto As are entering an the r report. t. N e et 4 lastquarter tarter of the year, it was sug- gested tha g_-geted'that we members do all we can to raise our !budget for 1940, I A temperance Reading "The Bev -- lenge Room Guest" wets given ,by our Tens erance Secy. Circle INo. 4 .with Ahiss A. Wallace as Leader opened this part of be ,. ro- : grant with a 'hymn and the Lord', Prayer hi unison. The 'program for October, "Men of Africa". This part WILD taken by several members of die circle. Among our comrades of the !World Church, none iha:ve a warmer place in our heaets than the African 'Christians of Angola. In our etudy we 'are introduced to Iwo Pa -Mar Dr, i, IT. Tucker one of our Canadian mis- sionaries and Pastor Lantiho Sautam- ,helo, the first minister to ;be ordained !by the .charm/ iai Angola. A beautiful solo. 'They are only Shadows" eves swig' .by Miss I�faxine Lawrence accompanied on the piano by ,Mrs. !H. IV. Workman. The meet- ing closed mith Prayer. HIBBERT RESIDENTS MAY ORDER SNOW FENCE The Hibbert Township Council met for their regular monthly Council meeting le the township hall at Staf fa, on Saturday, October 5th, at one p.m„ all members present, and tate Reeve presiding. The Clerk read the miens oY the previous m( etilnt which were adopted as read. The bylaw from Logan regards the Cools Drain Bienel] wns read tri' given very careful consideration and it was decided to hold the Cmtrt et Revision on the Cook Drain Branch at the Staffs; Township Hall cm eel m clap, Nov. 2nd at one p.m, The Clerk read a letter from the Engin• eer regards the Robinson and Roney Draft. Any of the ratepayers that 'yvish to purchase any snow fence for their own private use may do so through the Connell by leaving iheh orders with the Council on o• before Nov. 2nd, The Tax Roll was deliver. ed by the Clerk and turned over to I the Tax Collector: The following is the assessment and rates for 1940— Total assessment $2,095,114. County rate 4,50 mills; road rate 2 mills; i general rate .8 mills; direct relief .06 mill. The following accounts were paid: Roads and bridges, $87.65; gene 1 crap accounts, $198.10; direct relief $2. --Then. D, Wren, Clerk. McKillop Charge Anniversary of Duff's Church. Services 11 a.m. and 7.30 p.m, Rev. Harold Ackert, of Monkton, preach- er. Everybody welcome. IL W. Craw, Minister. Sky Harbor Airport Opened on Monday Over 5000 Attend Despite Un- favorable Weather ---Thirty- five Young Airmen Cold (rainy weather did not spoil the official opening of Sky Harlot Airport at Goderich on Monday when a crowd estimated at 5,000 gathered from all parts of the county to wit nest: the ceremony. There was no air pageant owing to poor flying 15511 they, but the visitors had an oppor t.unily to inspect the new air school and see sixteen of the shiny yellow "Fleet" training planes. Th'e Seaforth company of Huron Middlesex Regt. attended and also members of the Elgin Regiment from London. The boys reported it was decidedly unpleaeant marching front the LIPID nries in Goderich to the air. port in a sottkiug rain, but it did not dampen their spirits. Group Capt. P. H. Maekworth, D3' ('.. senior staff officer of No. I Train ing District, who officially declared the school open, arrived in a big hi motored monoplane, front Ottawa. Warden Geo, 1'. Feagan of Horne County, presided for the program Other speakers were G. L. Pastille of Goderich president Of the Huron county Flying Training Co J. 1) Thomas, Cloderiell, Geo: 11'. Schaeffer Gocterie11; Mayor Henry, Stratford;. Ilex Young, so -year-old Colborne re• -idents Col. H. C. Dunlop, Goderich; (ed. 1V. G. Hagerty, London Ilaynt McEwan. Goderich R. E. Pooley. tv Presenting the Legion; W. II Gold Mg. M.P.. of Seaforth; L. le. Cardin eel'. . rdiil11.P. Two other elementary tib, -drools were opened the stone (ley at St. Catharines and Hamilton, CLEMENCE-COLEMAN The home of Bir. and Mrs. .1o1»f Watson, Egmondville, was fife set ting of a quiet wedding at noon on Saturday, when his sister, Mrs. Alice Coleman, was united in marriage to Arthur E Clemenee of Whitby. They were unattended. Rev. A. 11', 00.01 - nee of Egmondville United Church officiated. Miss Anna Watson. niece of the bride, played the wedding music. Following the ceremony din ner was served to the immediate real atives, including Mr. and Mrs. Gard finer, Later Mr, and Mrs. Ciemonec left for points west. On their return they will reside in Egmondville. ALEXANDER ROSS The death of Mr, AIexander Rase occurred on Wednesday morning following a week's serious illness Mr. Ross bad been in failing healtl for some time though able to he about town until recently. Born 7f Years ago near Brucefleld on the London Road, Stanley Tp., he was son of the late John Ross, one of the pioneer residents. He was married tc Miss Annie Allen, who predecese'ee him ten years ago. He spent 'many years in Winghann, where he con ducted a hardware business and came to Seaforth to reside about IS years ago. One sol, Harold Ross, of Toronto, survives; also a sister, Mrs. E. McEwen, Winnipeg; a brother Dr. Hugh H, Ross predeceased him it April of this year, and a sister, airs Berry died at Bruceiield a year ago. A private funeral will be held from the residence of Dr, J. A. Go'will o Friday. Oct. 18th at 2 p.m., interment in Baird's cemetery. GUIDES MEET The regular meeting of the Guides was held at 7.30 on Thursday even ing. The meeting opened with flag break by the colour party from the Canary Patrol; followed by "0 Can oda." After roll call and inspection the patrols retired to their corners where some time was spent sewing The final plans for the refugee quilt to be made, were arranged. The meet ing closed with lowering the flag and "God Save the Ring." *Feminine, charm- ing, simple , . • So beautiful, that Molyneux, famous Parisian designer, created a gown in its honor. •Exquisitelycarved like hand -wrought silver. •Now available at special savings — buy now at present low prices. Complete Services in tarnish -proof chests START AT Special Introductory Offer CREAM or MAYONNAISE LADLE . . . in the new "Milady" design 3 Regular $1.1.50 value SHOP AT AVAUGES IT PAYS ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs, Francis J. Coleman announce the engagement of their eldest daughter, Vietta Florence, to George Alexander Hoggart, eldest son of 3Ir. and Mrs. Charles Hoggart. of Hullett, the marriage to take place. the early part of November. WINS MILE RACE The mi c c .mile raceesti ne die 0 on th S.C.I. sports day was held Thursday afternoon and resulted in a wan for John 'O'Neill and a second for Neville McMillan McMillan 111 inter- mediate champion with 26 points and O'Neil] runner-up with 25 els. Points y.ere awarded on a 5-34 basis, BREAKS SHOULDER Gordon Messenger, of Egmondville, received a broken shoulder and in- juries to his back, on Wednesday morning from a fall in the Anderson (formerly James Devereaux) barn. Highway No. 8, just east of Seaforth. on Wednesday morning. He will be in a cast for a number of weeks. BOY SCOUTS RAISE $95 ON APPLE DAY The boy scouts held a very successful apple day an Saturelay last. under the leadership of Scoutmaster Clarence. Trott, when the sum of $95 was real- ized by the sale of Macintosh Reds. Sconts Donald Stewart' and. Ernest Clark, shown above, were snapped by The News while _ malting .their rounds on James street.