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The Seaforth News, 1940-12-19, Page 4PAGE FOUR THE SEAFORTH NEWS "She says she's sorry—but she only suits 'off the face' hats" WALTON A vele enjoyable afternoon tuts ;pent last Thursday when Mrs. Wm • Humphries. president of the Ladi Guild of St. George's Church. enter- . wined the members Of the Guild and \V,A. and several ladies of the village r . a social afternoon. After a short • i totiettl period. iod, the minutes were r, -Irl and the financial report rl oT r1 e year was given by the secretary. treasurer. Mrs. 13, Anderson. Mrs Hollinger. president of the W.A.. presided while business of the W,A- • W1)0 discussed. After this everyone enjoyed a singsong accompanied on the piano by Miss Mary Humphries Miss Dorothy Bolton gave a reading and then conducted a quiz contest which was won by Mrs. Relley, A solo by Billie Humphries was enjoy- ed by all. A bean guessing contest was won by Miss J, A. Bolger. Dur- ing the afternoon. Mrs. Shortreed and Mee. Sellars were appointed to act, as judges for the pillow cases on which were sewn patches. Under each patch was a cash donation. The per. son putting on (11e neatest patch was MIs. Wills of London, who ret'eived 0 prize. The lady giving the largest donation was Mrs. Rutledge who re- ceived the pillow eases. A few games of bingo were played, the prizes go. fug to Mrs. Ferg and little Charles Hollinger. after this groups were ferteed and a dainty lunell was sere, tet by the hostess and her assistants. Itev. F. Watts moved a hearty vote of thanks to Mrs.- Humphries and spoke of the splendid work of the ;miles daring tate year. Mr. olid 3lrs William Kearney. 1Ir•. and Mr.. Lawson Kearney and Mss Maggie Lawson visited on Pheeselay with Mr. and Mrs. -Erie Dow. Cromarty. Mrs. Earle Dow and two dough - are visiting w'lth. ,lir. and Mrs. William Kearney. .Miss Maggie Lawson i.: spending Meme time with M0. and Mrs, ('atop• hell Dow. A Christmas tree and cnneert will be Held in the church at Walton on Friday night, Dec. 20, The many friends of 3I•,. ('larene Martin are pleased to hear of (1(r le. revery from her recent illaese. ;'.e' Smithy Ss hos] .1 hristnas . friday evening, Der,. _1111). .. Program '1 prizes anal diolog:u<.. 1 ,sett welcome 31., Win. Bolton of Rochester, Y.. is visiting relatives around Web ton. Messrs. George I'otter.1. Stewart McCall and Harold Bolger we-r•e in t•1,lford 011 Saturday. Mr. and Mrs, Claremee Rte•is, and baby and his mother and sister Dolly were in Brussels Sunday. Mr. Gordon Holland of Camp 110 (lee has been visiting: friends here. BRODHAGEN 1i--31-,t,y ev tn friend,. - ;ol 00.,ar gathered ,t the 'Annie ,,f I:. and Mrs, 11. Ilennewies. ]7• hit l' -r,. to pre-, in heir ' lata'Iler. at mis•vli,,iie.' 4' lin,)er. 1)i der e,i m, Mr. fl <r)ry ib,hietee, of \Vint':r, ,11 lies. 21-t. t4a- ra! 1 31i-- irn Is , . and :.iter t',< c,'rc ,e11 the young • '1- thauic, d •nm' -for the rift- i.nncir was e e. enin 3 the est 1 and t t r ' est in dancing. Patriotic Soeiety are holding a Ken" game in the basemen of ills school on Thursday evening Der. 2),. Door prize. Come and enjoy an ev- ening's inn and at the same time you will he helping, in a small Way, a v rirthy cause. Private Harold Qneren user of 1 rodhagen, a member of the 21.01 ilat- tasear Perth Regimen:. Listowel, has been transferred to 2nd Battalion, i's -ex Scottish Regt. at Windsor. 'rhe ladies of 'the Patriotic Society sent -a Xmas (box of treats and socks to Private Albert Rose of 'Camp Bor- den, Albert was a .former resident here. The pupils of St. Peter's Lu'therah Church Sunday School are 'practising .for their annual Christmas Eve non- cert. Election rumors are going their rounds. Nomination meeting Dec. 30 WINTHROP The Heaping Hand (Mission Band of 'Caren Church closed a every successful year by presenting a 'con- cert in the basement of the church on Monday evening, Dec. 9. Rev. &Yfr. Craw acted as chairman. The pro - ram: consislted of a chores, recita- tir'ns, songs. a temperance wio, dia- 1,otr., unte••h,\ exercise, violin chc- tion- :eel a pssostit entitled "'I'hanks- gitna d ,Its.. Eht• leader and ehtl(I- rrn 4)e r, 1..1I l str,a,u t'f the er', w,n•k 4hivh ;Ir).vcd whlet is nig done lit the Band, 'I'IIe 11(4110 ` articles made rhe Tile (land 1(erc well done and netted 1 thio stint. Near the close of t11,' program, 110., 17 I i tl rc 1001(1',Alto lee. Let ler I three faithful )ests ,it her time to the children and who has resigned, was ',resented with .a chrome plated Delis[ dish with three compm'muents and ivory handles. Maxine Dennison read the following address and Sltir- Jey \bontgentery made the pres- entation Dear airs, 'Poll: The menrhers of the 11elping 11and Mission hand wish to express their gratitude to you this evening for your many years ef ieadership,I Not only have you built 01) our Randto one of the highest in the Presbyterial nt you have ;given us all education we shall never forge:. N0 doubt, we have often tried your patience -hut yell have always Ivan us by your ,pleasant smile, In appreciation of your caharbie teaching, we wish you to accept this small 'Lift, not for its intrinsic value but for the memories ewe hope it will (bring to yurt in the :he smiling years. Signed on 'hehal11 ,i the lielpill4 Hand" \Ir ion Ilan,1.I 31r,. 'roll. take)) by complete stir-+ 1 rise, t• prd o.ed in 0 few words her appreciation and wished the Band "eery surer„ for :he coining years, liter the singing of the national a11- 11evo, die children pIssed essay. STANLEY \lids 31ary t",oi soli of (lip d... Corners is at present yisitiug her par- ent-, 31r mid 310- 1.eorge Campbell. 'Mrs. \\'i1' Garinreceived %%era that her nephew, Flight Lieutenant W. N. !'rri,ali. R,.\,F.. ha. fleet: awarded the 7)i-tingai,hcd Flyer; Cross. \ paper received from leis home in Ireland, •1)y,:- " Flight - 1.ientenamt 1\'illitun Neill I't'rioli, who has been awarded the Distingui-iced Plying Cr.'.., in a son of 31r. ,end Mrs. .1. E. l'rrioli, ,sot Keel, Ballymena. Ile is 23 ;se and ass educated art 11,11) urn, \cad1mv. 'joining the le S.F. a- •a pupil -pilot three -)ear= ago was eommissi.'m•d the .acne year ,1),1 ,t r r- and t(d flight lieuteriant a ie.) ;).rl 414,0 10,, brother,. Rohcrt 11111 Joseph 11. S are serving- in iie North Irish Nene." The following relatives whit at• tended the funeral of the late AI. iI Penpals of 8t. Thomas last Saitut•day were Mr. amd 31rs. T. 111. Snowden Miss Mary Suow'101. Mrs. 11. Grain. ger. Miss Rose Snowden. Mrs. J Turner, Robert Tm'ner. Mrs. G, \Weettake, Mr. Harold P0111u(le. Mr a101 Alts. A. E. Westlake and .310, Robert Pt -inhale. A number of old neighbors Desai the. Ilrousou 1(11' attended the funeral of alae late 3Ir. S. -Kipfer of Brave Mild on Monday. ,\L•. Jolm Wild or the Woodstock. training )'01( 11. spent Snnduy al 111= borate. Mrs. Brooks of Clinton is vise c1)„ her dadughtc-0. Mrs. \i'. Scntehmer nn .Ice Swenson lied'. Goshen W.M.S. held their Decent b r meeting in the (Sowell with a goed aattutd00,' The meeting WAS 1)l g w ((11se a1 Aire. Petce i 1hutn m' group. The theme of the meeting sem —rile world clutch pays hostage to t'hrist." With Mrs, Peck. presiding the meeting opened. reacting first se von verses of 2nd chapter Luke, fol lowed by ltynm "Silent. Night," Tau Lord's prayer was repeated in ani sols. Mrs. Perce Johnston gave 1' reading, The hymn, "While Shep herd's watch their flocks by night," was sung. Mrs. Peck conducted- the study book assisted by a number of Indies. The offering was received followed by prayer. Mrs: Elmore Ste phenson sang, "Star of the East." The roll cali was answered by the word "Peace." The treasurer's re port was given,., Mrs. Robt. McKin ley and Mrs. Elgin McKinley we'( appointed auditors. The election of officers then took place, Mrs. Robert McKinley directing. They are as fol lows: Past president, Mrs. R. M Peek, holt, president, Ml's, Robt, Mc. Kinney; president, Mrs. Russell En vett; 1st vice, Mrs. Eight McKinley: 2nd vice, Mrs. Peres ,Iohnnton; :rel vice, Mrs, R. M Peck; 4th- vice, Mrs Ben Keyes; treaswet', Mrs, Bruce Me('liuchey; cols, sec., Mrs. Ben Keyes; see. see., Mrs. Wm. Hayter: press see., Mrs. R. M. Perk; supply sec, - Mrs. Rich. Robinson and Mrs Wm. Hayter; IVlitiaiotlaty Monthly see., Mrs. George Anderson; Strang- ers sec., MIS Robt. Robinson mite Doti sec., Mrs Will (:lark; sept p1' systematic giving, Mrs John Arm strong; temp sec., Mrs, Henry P1) rat); Baby Band .sec., Mrs. Richard Robinson; organist, Mrs. Will Clark assistant, Mrs. George Anderson; Mission Banti leader, Miss Noreuc Robinson; assistant. Mrs. Elmore Stephenson. Mrs, Peck closed the meeting with the benediction. CONSTANCE The Reacher of Constance School, Mr. Fralick, is pulling; 00 a Christmas tree and concert on Thursday even- ing, couuneneing at 8 oclot:k. A good program i0 ,heing; provided. Come and enjoy yourself, The S.S. of Constance 'C'hureh are holding their Christmas. tree and en- tertainment on-31onclay evening, Dec. 2,ird, in the schoolroom of the church at 8 o'clock, The program 1)ill eon- list of choruses. resit Minns, ilial s ues, saxophone solos, trios and stale quartette. A goad program is lbeing provided. 'Conte and see Sana Claus and enjoy a coil evening's entertain- ment. 3lrs. Dustin Sinclair and daughter, Evelyn of ,L'ri,deu :pent the week- end with 31r. and Mrs. Leo Srephe'1. eon. \Iids Hazel Jamieson. nurse -in - training a1 5,tratford 114),1+ilal, spent the week -end with her parents. The \\'. M. S. had their Chrisunas meeting Thursday afternoon. Dec. 12, in the school roost or the church. The minutes of Ow previous meeting , were read by- Mrs. George Addison. Mrs. John Nottingham gave a splen• diel Christmas message. A \While (Gift service Min cotducled, Mrs. R. Grinlold.I v gave tt musical selection. 3leetitIg closed with prayer. The regular meeting o1 the W.A. was held in the basement of the' church on Dec. 121 h, with the presi- dent, Mrs. t1, Adams presiding. The - 111c(ti opened ri n t Iht use 4)t hymn gi nit 1)r I after which Iry 1\ 1. Peter Lindsay. ( 1 .{1111. kl1 . i 311s James Hugill and Mrs E. Adams offered prayer. The minutes of the last regular meeting and the special meeting for election of ofllc. elle were tread and adopted. After business was transacted hymn 298 was sung. Mrs. Jack Carter, leader of Group 4, then tools charge. After singing hyntli 4115 the scripture les. sot taken from John, 10tH chapter, first ten verses, was react by Mrs. Clarence Waldron. All repeated the Lord's prayer, Mrs, b:, Adams then gave a splendid tall. on the Birth of Christ, followed with a song by some of the school cehiidren. Itynnt :los was sunt. and Mrs. Carter then closed the meeting with prayer. Luncil was served. Sirs. A. Dexter spent last week with her daughter, .31 is, Ethel Dexter, at Kitchener. BRUCEFIELD The death o1' Mr. Solomon Kipfer a highly esteemed - resident of Bruce - field. occurred 4)t his holds en Friday evening, Dc, Int 11. lifter to week's 11111 00 with a heart atttack. Mr Kipfer, the son of the late 131r. and Mrs. Andrew L. Kipfer. was born I11 IIay township In .lune 1571. He wns uun'ried Io Rachel Schwarizent•uber a101 111' Hay township, where they curried on fanning for a few years before moving to Zurich when lie had •a c'onfel•tinlfely store for foul' years. Iie then learned the trade of barber lug, which business he has since followed Ten yea's ago he moved with his funnily to I3rucetield, Hie quiet p1 '11011111 manner (0011 fur hint many friends. Ile is survived by his wire, cue daughter Mrs,- Andrew Sturgeon, and one son Lee. of St. Thomas; three brothers, Rev, Meuo Iaiptet Tavistock. Jacob 13(11!'151', 'Tan' lstock, and Moses Kipfer, Kitchener and two sisters, Mrs. Dim Sc1u•ag Leonardvi11e, New York, and b'Irs. Sam Nnt'ziger, Villeins Alberta. The funeral was held 011 Monday after noon. private service at the• home and public• service in the United Church, Rev. H. Wright officiated assisted by Rev. W. Bremner, Sea- ford, -1 former pastor. Mr. Bremner paid high tribute to the chi,rticter 0t the deeellsed. 1I1'. Wright. preac•h'tI from the text, Therefore lee are al- ways co011,1)nt knowing that, whilst (0e are at home in the body, 0'•e tire 11 1'rntn tha Lord: throe w,' walk by faith, not by sight -)1 We are canfl dent, i say. and wilting rather to he absent from the body. and to be pre stint with the Lord. 2 ('or„ 5.8 Hymns, "The Lord's Aly Shepherd I'll not waif," and "Jesus !over of my soul," were sung.- i1h'. Sant Rennie 1)l' I -l011001 sang "The ()id Rugged Cross." Interment tonic place in Bay, field cemetery, The pallbearers were Hess Scott. fiugh Berry. Joe tic c•nlly. Basil 011,,11110, John Cornish and John Snider. The flower bearers were \w ill Scott, AI(1ie Mustard,dJim Mt•('ully and Glenn Swan. Relatives and fiends from it dt I nils attend tug the funeral were from Tavistock Kitchener, Zurich, Blake, Dashwood Varna and Henson. Sympathy is ex tended to Mrs. Kipfer and family in the death or their husband and father•, Mrs, Seldou Rose and infant dao• glite returned to their home a week ago. Miss Eva Stackhouse is spending a eine weeks with her sister, Mrs. S Nettle and family of Glencoe. Don't forget the Christmas tree and concert in the school room of the church on Friday evening. Be- sides the programme three motion Picture films will be shown. STAFFA The anunal meeting of ,Staffa Woman's 131 issionary Society- was held at the home of 1Mrs. George \Ti'vian. Miss Vera Hanihly 4000 in charge. The roll -call showed 114 present. The Scripture were read 4ay Mrs. Thomas Drown. Prayers were offered by Vera ffawibly and Marion Boa, 'followed by a noun rear) by Vera Hastily. Mrs, E. \Irlw'cmrh and Ian AIdworth rendered •:los and Airs. Arthur Kemp read 'the c'hri.tnrl, Si. rv. "'rheOther Wise Man." THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1940 The eleCticnt of officers fel-lowed .M and the following were installed Iby . Rl \I wor:presmlett, Mr.E. EGE 'j \ldteith; rCordtelapon . THEATRE L tea e t r•y, e Marion Boat trcasm a Mrs.natterSeat Ortnatter 'O Brien; runununfty linrmel- ship, Bless James ;Stiller; -Baby liana,' Mrs . Thomas Drown, 1iiss(onary ' NOW SIIOWING ;Monthly, ,11rs; Sant •Norris; pianist, Mrs.- 13. A]dwort'h; mite -box, Mrs. I1, I (TENS AUTRY 1-Iam)hly; •press secretary,. Marion Boa, -bfter the National Anthem ryas - sung.I II r..\ldworth closed the meeting With prayer. I 31rs. George \••1rian served a •dainty luneh, assisted by 131 r;. Cameron Viv- ian and 11rs. Robert Vivian. CROMARTY • The annual meeting; of the Annie Reidle Mission Baud was held at the house of Betty I\•lacKell;u' nil Saturday afternoon with ten present. Miss Jean 'McCulloch, 'the president, was in the chair and conducted the meeting. hiss A,gnes Scott as leader, read the Script• lire passage. Ret`. Peter 31inncson led in quaver.. During the election of Of- ficers \•lis.. 3;,nes0 Seolit took the chair. Jean •3!rCulloeh was re-elected president and \-\'ilnrl Iiantilton 1st rice -president. Gordon Houghton 40110 elected .secretary an(1 Robert -L Laing, treasurer. The different reports trere 'favol•a'ble, hitt a Mitre earnest endear - or to do •h ['ter in 111411 is the wisIt of the members, Lunch was sensed by Mrs. 31achelL•u' and her (laughter 'Betty. 'Mrs. William Hough'en 01101 her lie -hand returned) to their home in (' vu11't) ,)herr it i, hoped •31-r. 113, xlreu will soon regain his strength, 3Ir. James Scott is c'0 a ,business trip to I',rr,utta. - VARNA L.O.S. 1035 held its annual meeting on-Tlursdny last. The following of- ficers 1vere elected: AV',M, Percy Johnston; D. 31, 'Nels,u Reid; Chap. Chas. C. Pilgrim; rec. ser., Watson Webster; Mt. sec., Russell Co11si11; 1'i1s(len. N1)marshal!. , 110 Ostrom; 1st leo[., Robert Taylor; 2nd lec.t„ Orrin Dowson. The United Chervil and Sunday School will hold its annual ('lyrist mos tree Monday evening, 8 o'clock. Red Cross Annual Meeting The annual meeting of the Varna 'Red Cross was held in the township hall, Varna, 1111 Monday evening, Dec, 901. Mr, Morton Elliott acted as chairman for the. evening. The sec- reting' reported they had shipped 11 shipments to headquarters )luring the year including 18(1 pairs sociis, 7 scarves, 6 pairs wristlets, 1 pair klree caps, 1 sweater, 95 soldiers' hankies, 52 pith's Wren's pyjamas. 1:3 quilts, 7 pairs flannelette blankets, 4 woollen blankets, 39 sheets, 11111 dozen snot water bottle covers, 7 1108011 and 9 hospital hankies, 8 hospital jackets, 1357 articles of hospital supplies and 249 articles of r'ef11gee clothing. The treasurer's report showed during the year 3822.72 had been raised anti 13608.02 spent, leaving a halau1'' of 321)1.70, After the adoption or these reports the ('lection of officers tool: place, which are as follows: Honor- ary president, 51rs. Is, Beatty; presid- ent, 11Irs. Alf Johnston; vice presid- ent, Mrs, Alex McConnell; secretary, Rachael Johnston; treasurer, Mrs. G. 'H, Beatty; assistant ser„ Miss 1.111• lin Elliott; advisory board, Mr. Percy Johnston, lir, Mort Elliott, 31r. Wm. R. Stephenson, Mr, H, A131• d'iulde, Lloyd Keyes, Stewart Beat- tie and Rev. J. R. Peters; auditors, George Reid anti Alfred Johnston. 11 \vas also moved that we apply for a charter of our own and that we have a nrenlherslip fee of 25 eellts. The meeting then adjourned, after which the ladies made plans to cater to the Varna Short Course in Home Econo- mics and Agriculture banquet to be held on Dec. 20th, Messrs. Glenn Dowson, Lloyd John- ston and Ernie McCliuchey spent Sunday 111 Woodstock visiting Mr. Jack Me('linchey who is there for his month's training. The girls' class of the Varna Short ("Millet, in Home Economies entertain- ed their mothers and the ladles of the community to an afternoon tea o1 Friday afternoon in the hall, Mrs. J. C. Shearer, Mr's. Fred Watson, Mrs. Alfred Johnston and Mrs. Alex. McConnell assisted in pouring tea. They also entertained the boys' class afterwards. FORTIETH ANNIVERSARY Continued Prom Page line sine Mr. and Mrs T l years s t t l R i 37 t a y Smith left Coventry and game to Canada. They were on a farm in Hibbert Township neer Stit1811 for a couple of years and then for 2 years at. the McIntosh farm in MoKilTop and during the Last War moved to Harpurhey when Mr. Smith enlisted He served from 1910 to 1919 and saw active service in Belgium. In 1919 Mr, and Mrs. Smith moved into town aid have continued to live in Sea. forth. Their daughter, Miss Annie Smith, resides with them. An adopt• ed son Jaek Heaton, resides in Platteville. Mr, and Mrs. Jack Hock• ton and son are expected here during the week end in honor of this occasion, Mrs. Smith was born in Birmingham, England, but went to the vicinity of Coventry when quite young. Her parents died when she was small and she now has no relat- ives in the Old Country. Mr. Smith spent his early years in Coventry and visited relatives there during the last War- bat these have since passed on. He has heard of friends in Coventry whose hones had been destroyed in air raids In the past year, but has not received word yet about the recent terrific raid wliiclr laid waste to a large part of Coventry. They have been waiting for word from a lady who attended their wedding 40 years SIVMILHY 131TRNETT E "Carolina Moon" MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY Lucille Ball -Richard Carlson "TOO MANY GIRLS" A gay musical hal with laughs galore NEXT THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY Bette Davis Charles Bayer "ALL THIS AND HEAVEN TOO" JEFFREY LYNN BARBARA O'NEIL Coming — "LUCKY PARTNERS" sago and who was still.living i11 Cots entry within recent -menthe. MANLEY - 'I'lm Many t'fieuds or Mrs, Stephen 11111 1Yly lire pleased 10 11111)0' she Is hone trout St. Joseph's Hospital, at London, after a serious operation, and is o11 good way to recovery. [Messrs, Clem and Gerald McKay from Gall spent Sunday with their parents. Mr, and Mrs, 'l'lios. McKay. \\'e are pleased to hear that Mr, August I3euerm:uur is improving well as can be expected. The tine weather of late hoe made the all the roads passably, Proclamation "BOXING DAY" .1tthe request of Merchants and Businessmen, 1 hereby proclaim THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1940 A PUBLIC HOLIDAY FOR THE TOWN OF SEAFORTH and request the Citizens to duly observe the same "0011 SAVE THE KING" JOHN J. CLUFF, Mayor -t7 FOR CHRISTMAS \i• AND ' FARE AND A QUARTER Christmas: Going Monday, Dec. 23 to Wednesday, Dec. 25 inclusive. Return Limit: Leaving destination not later than Midnight (1,S.'1•.) Thursday, Dec. 26. Nett'Years: GoingMonday,Dea - 30 to Wednesday, Jan. 1, inclusive: Return Limit: Leaving destination not later than Midnight (L,S.T.) 'Thursday, January 2, 194'1: FARE AND A THIRD Good going: rriday, Dec: 20 to Wednesday, Jan. 1, 1941 inclusive: Return Limit: Leaving destination not later than Midnight (1i.S.T.) Tuesday, Jan. 7, 1941. 0 NEWYEARS� Prepaid FAMILY GET-TOGETHER TICKETS A most appreciated gift for son or daughter away from home. Mk for details of this convenient gift plan, Tickets and complete it formation from any Agent. NOTICE Due to the increase in the price of butter -fat. starting Monday, December 23rd, new prices for Milk will be six cents a pint and eleven cents a quart. Crean'[ will be eight cents a quarter -pint and fifteen cents a half-pint MAPLE LEAF DAIRY J g- fee •Vg`c' ELE4 ¶'ICAL i tiIFTS COMPLETE DISPLAY OF ELECTRICAL GOODS We have everything in the Electrical line: Radios. Floor Lamps; Table Lamps, Electric Shavers, Mixlnasters, Electric Irons, Electric Toasters, ste s, lalectric Sewing Machines, etc., etc. tei COLORED LIGHTS.—Beautiful colored 'Noma Christmas Tree Lights, Interior and Outdoor Lighting, Fixtures for Christmas.',. RADIOS dwT All models and prices of Radios, See our largel display. We,�rj.' also have Battery' Radios and Batteries in stock, Radio Repair Work EXPERT RADIO REPAIR WORK C RI CT E EL j,R Phone Seaforth S .Cl WP-FWWW 's` A 'LAW .;.lPatr-AeaL : gf- l ea-aK