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The Seaforth News, 1941-10-23, Page 4PAGE FOUR datritt„ t.h. hiack-oto test sir. Utassial matte.tri; sir '. ,T; V :Iii WALTON Mrs. John Bruce u, n c Mrs, \Vat cardia, :qrs. A.111.1.‘' 111111, .'S r worn hu, t .111,1 w eh tor -a e b eetock dinner given in honor of Mrs. Andrew Bruce's Seth birthday at the Ronne of her son, 1Ir. John Bruce. on the 17th of Grey. The table looked lovely with lace cloth. centred with birthday cake and can. dies. anti the table illuminated with pink and green candle light. The din- ner guests were Mr. and Mrs. James Fulton. Brussels. Mr. and Mrs. Law- rence Fulton. Stratford, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Charters. Seaforth, Mr. John Dougherty, Blyth. Mrs. F. M. Gillis. Buffalo, N.Y., Mrs. Hugh Fulton. Walton. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Bruce. Cromarty, nephews. nieces. grand- children -and one great grandchild. A social evouing with cards and checkers. and a delirious Lunch was served at midnight. Mrs. Bruce re- ceived many lovely gifts, and con- gratulations are extended to her, hop- ing she will have many more birth- days. Mrs. Thomas Young is visiting her son Mr. Lawrence Seimmangs. and other friends in the village, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Williamson of the Boundary East. spent Sunday in Walton. The U. F. W. O. meeting was held the home of Mrs. Wilbur '1'nrahull nit (h -tuber 15th with the president. Mrs. Turnbull, in the chair. Mrs. 11. Kirkby- had a paper on "flow to in- Itevr our t N. \ D Mrs. Gordon n \let avint gave a demonstration on "Cheese .s Pt hr ' which was- enjoyed by till. Joyce and Diacis Oliver each gate 1111 instrumental. Hymn _$ was the opening number on the \V.M.S, programme for Octo- ber. Kenneth Beaton, formerly of Clinton. is the author Of the new study book nn China. The drst chap- ter was presented by Mrs. C. Ben- nett. Airs. L. Cummings. and Mrs. Wilson. it dealt with the custom and hardships of the people in Szechuau, West China. as described in letters from Dr. Kilborne. Mrs. W. Hack, well read a financial statement of each group. Fifteen members were present. The two long parted "friends met by accident. They kissed, of course, and had much -to say to one an- other. Suddenly the elder announced that she was having a birthday par- ty. ''I've ordered a cake, tee," she proudly added. 'And candles." "How nice, dearie," sweetly re- plied the younger. "It will be a proper torchlight procession." The March of Science STYLES IN TELEPHONE POLES There was once a cartoon of a man sprinkling a garden of little telephone poles, which were sprouting up under the watering dike plants. An astonished ob- server was represented as saying, "Somebody should inform the telephone company about this!" From the above illustration of Bell Telephone Laboratories' out- side plant testing field, one might imagine that the telephone com- pany was actually trying to grow poles, ready-made. By studying these poles, many of which are treated with preparations against weathering and decay, Bell Tele- phone scientists are simply en- gaged in one more phase of their drive to safeguard telephone ser- vice and keep down the cost of telephone plant. To the casual observer, tele- phone poles have changed little since Grandpa first used them for hitching posts. Like all other pieces of telephone equipment, however, poles have been improv- ed constantly throughout the sixty -odd years since the tele- phone was invented. In the early days, most poles were cut green and delivered with the bark still on them. The yard where poles were stored and the bark peeled off was known to telephone men as the "Willow Patch," Various types of wood were used, but the most popular has usually been cedar. Then it was found that pine poles, treated with creosote, would last twice as long as untreated cedar poles. The creosote is forced into the pole under tremendous pressure --pressure so great that the pole will "bleed" creoeote for months after it has been set in the ground. The contrast between the pitch-black poles and the gleaming red copper wires of a newly -completed Iine is a sight well worth seeing. Many types of treatment are applied to poles, depending on the conditions of weathering and decay to which they may be sub- jected. For example, poles in some of the southern States have to be specially protected against wood -boring termites. A new type of treatment has recently been introduced to protect poles from decay at the ground -line, where tiny micro-organisms in the soil are found. Sodium fluoride is ap- plied to the base of the pole, so that it may eat right in to the heartwood and destroy the micro- organisms there. Creosote, which does not penetrate so deeply into the wood, is added to delay the leeching out of the sodium fluo- ride and to destroy the micro- organisms in the soil around the pole. This treatment, regularly repeated, will prolong the life of a pole for a considerable period. It may withstand the stress of sleet and snow upon the wires for more than 30 years, so that the researches in Bell Telephone Laboratories' "pole garden" may be taken as a surety that your telephone call will go through at all times, in all weathers. It is interesting to note that telephone companies in tropical countries have to contend with the opposite condition. They are less concerned with preventing the pole from decaying, than from putting out roots, acquiring bark, and shooting out fresh leaves and branches which become tangled with the wires! li"No. 11 of a solo pr prod 6y H. G. ()won't of Tbs IIdl Ts!opboao Co)npnay of Cmnode, THE SEAFORTH NEWS HAPt.,OOK Red Cross Party and Anniversary -- els :'nd Mrs, Waren Gibbings cel- ebrated their tenth wedding anniv- ersary al tate Red Press Party which was given by the latter's parents, Mr. and firs. Isaac Rapson. at their bonne for the Sumuterhill Red Cross. on the 11111 of 1)41 11 r. The programme for the e ening was progressive euchre, bingo, a mock wedding staged to an- nounce the anniversary which was managed by Mrs Ephriant Snell, who at the putt•, played "Hero Comes tate Bride" At addre,, was read by Mr. White, which vvas much en- joyed. Mrs. Warren Gibbings and Mrs. Rapson replied. kir. Warren Gibbings also replied. Thanking all the friends and ,expressing their pleas - are in giving the party. lnune[liatcly a (INr, tins bride's caka and hunch was s.•rv,•d. ilrs. Goldin Smith. president of the Summerhill Red (.'roses, then spoke .1 fax -words of appreciation and tela how nitwit money they had. 'I'ite latter part of the even- ini '.las ,pent in dancing. :lttsic was furnished by lir. and Mrs. Robert Watt of Blyth. Mr. Ross- AIatum of Clinton. Mr, James Neilans and Mr. Arthur Colson of Ilarloc•lt. -Proceeds of rite evening were handed to Mrs. NO1•titati !tall. the treasurer of Sum - merits? Red cross Society. Card of Thanks- -Mc. -anti .Mrs. Isaac Rapson of Har - leek, anti lI1'. and Mrs..\Varreu GtIb ings, wish to express sincere thanks to lir. and Mrs. Flphriam .Snell -and Barbara, 111•. and Mrs. Robert Watt, illyth, Messrs. Thos. Mason, Jack anti Rous Mantis. Wes Hogarth, James N,�ilatis and all who in any way helped. Also those who came and so i;e nerously ,pent their- money to make our Summerhill lied Cross patty- a success. lit.s Levine mt hm x spent Tito1g iv - nig holiday and week lend at the home of her patents, Mr. anti Mrs. rhos, Kona. .lir. and Mrs. James Dale visited ree.•ntly at the home of Mr. anti Mrs. Tho:.. Knox. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Colson - have grasettled in their home. in Blyth. We wish them many years of happi- ness in their new home - Mr. A, W. McEwiug, accompanied by his brother. Mr. James McEwing. of 'Winnipeg, and cousin, 51r. Laid - la vs visited friends in Drayton last Tuesday. Mr. James Medwing of Winnipeg. who was visiting at the home of his brother Dir. and Mrs. A. W. McBee ing. for a few days, left for home on Thursday. He was accompanied by the latter as far as London. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Colson visit- ed friends in London over the week end. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Colson of Blyth spent the week end at the home Of their son Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Col- son. They were assisted with the work by Mr. and Mrs. Audrey Knox. f Air, and Mrs. Peter McDonald exit.' ertained friends on Sunday. Mrs. Warren Gibbings and lien- neth and Miss Barbara Snell spent -a few days last week at the home of 51r. and Mrs. Isaac Rapson, assisting in preparation for the gathering. The former returned home on Wednes- day night. Mr, and Mrs. Isaac Rapson, also Mr. and Mrs. Warren Gibbings, Miss Barbara Snell. Mr. Adrian White, Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Gibbings, enjoyed a line fowl supper on Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Percy Gibbings. The fowl, two ducks, were won at the bingo game on Tuesday evening by Mr. James Walsh, who Inas been working for Mr. Percy Gib - binge, this summer. LONDESBORO The United Church is holding their anniversary on Sunday, Nov. 2nd. Services will be at 11 a.m. and 7.:30 p.m. Rev. Arthur Page, Exeter, will be the guest speaker. The choir is preparing special music and will he, assisted by Charles Scott, who will render solos. The church services this Sunday, October 26th, are withdrawn in fav- or of the Constance anniversary when Rev. Burton, Clinton, will be the preacher. Mrs, Nellie Watson and daughters have moved into their home near the ilhtse'. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wells hale rev noted from their honeymoon trip to the ('oast and are now busily getting their home in order in Clinton where they will settle down to married life. SL'. Elisa Townsend, Montreal, is visiting with his brother Robert, and other friends. - A very successful Bingo party was held by the Red Cross on Friday ev- ening last week in Community Hall. This was their first venture and quite a crowd turned outfor a night of fun and to help the Red Cross, The sin, of $75.05 was taken in. The ex- penses for prizes and refreshments amounted to $36.15, leaving a bal- ence of $42.80. A few prizes were donated. It is thought this entertain- ment may be a regular feature each week, but at time of writing nothing definite has been arranged, Mrs. Wm. Hiles, Clinton, is visit- ing with Mrs. J. Tamblyn for a couple of weeks. • Mr. and Mrs.. E. Stevens and fam- ily, Mrs. F. Roberton and Billy, all of Seaforth, spent Sunday with the lady's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Nott. Miss Edith Brown of Brantford returned on Monday having spent the past week or more with her aunt, Miss L. Young. • Tommy was doing penance in the corner. Presently he thought aloud, pensively: "I can't help it if I'm not perfect," he complained. `x never heard of more than one perfect boy, anyway" 1 "Who was that?" asked his mother, thinking to point out a moral. "Papa," came the reply, "when he was little." Want and For Sale Ads, 1 week 25c KlPPEN ails Edna Cochrane v isited with friends 111 Centralia oh Sunday. lir. and Mrs. Archie .Parsons and gamily and Mr. and lists. W. Homey visited on Sunday '.vitli Mrs. I'ar- sotts' p110111s, lir. and Mrs. Joseph Linden of Uentield, Qltit.' a 1111111 1..1' front here) attend- ed the ib'ucetiei;l anniversary serv- ii•es tin Sunday. Miss Verna Linden is spending a few days with her sister' turd broth- er-in-law. Mr. and Mrs. Archie. 1'aros, Dir. and Mrs. George. Rnckola of :Manton visited at the home of bbir. and kits:. W. Fiorney on Friday last. Anniversary services will he con - dueled in the tutted Church here next Sunday, 001, ::1111, at 11 tent. and 7 1 11,01 hy- Itev. Air. Turnbull of North stre.•t cittrch. Goderieh. The choir ars prepitring spet'ial music and Mr. Romani Stoneman of Chtselhn'st will he the guest soloist, Mr. and Dirs. it:nt.s Herdman of Etinttill.• visited ea 'ile•aday %t•it.11 MI'. mud .lir;. '1'. Homey. .Bias Margaret. Cooper of Toronto spent t1i' week end with Mr. and .lirs. W. 11. reopen. A1Iss Irma Ferguson is taking a weeps vacation with friends in (luoIph. .lir,. Jihry „McKay of I'arkltill vis- ited last week tvitit Mrs. I.. Tomlin- . san. kit'. and Mrs. Jas. McClymonl and lira and Airs. \Vin: Peitz spent Mon- day in l.ondott- ',liss Edna Daymmn and Miss Dot'- othy 1)eitz of London soe111 the week end with their parents. :it's. J. 5'. hell has returned to her honor from the hospitai in Settfoetll. ids'. Bill Pinch o1 C1111tttti is VISIT. - big with her patents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. 1311111. Kippen East W.I.— Kippen I.— htpp•t Et t Women's Institute held their —regular monthly meeting at the home of Miss Margaret Site clair, Kippen, on Wednesday. Oct. 15th. The meeting opened with all singing Institute Ode followed by repeating the Lord's. prayer in uni- son. The current events were dealt with in the form of a quiz contest. A short talk was given by Mrs. Glen McLean on the display of • war relies on show in. London. Mr's. William Bell was appointed delegate to at- tend the Institute convention in London. The motto, Good Health and Good Sense are two of life's greatest blessings, was very ably dealt with by Mrs. William Doig. Mrs. W. Workman then gave a poem, entitled, "The Doctor's Wife." Dr. McMaster gave a very instructive talk on cancer and illustrated it with lantern slides. Two well rendered duets were then given by the Misses Joyce and Edna Broadfoot. A poem entitled, 'Basement Solo," was then given by Mrs, Win. McLean. Mr. Art Finlayson favored the gathering with two very fine guitar selections. The Meetin was brought to a close by all singing God Save the King, and a social half hour was spent. The-Y.P.LI. had their first meeting of the season on Monday night and planned the season's programme. They also accepted the invitation to the Brueetleld's Young People's Hal- lowe'en party. Rev. A. M. Grant was the anniver- sary preacher at the Thames Road Church on Sunday evening. Rev. A. M. Grant was at Wroxeter on Wednesday and assisted in the funeral service of Mr. D. D. Sander- son, for many years chairman of the committee of stewards of the Wrox- eter United Church. VARNA Mrs. Lee McConnell entertained a number of young girls on Friday af- ter school in honor of her daughter Barbara's birthday. Mr. and 1lrs. Mortou Elliott visit- ed with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Dale of the Huron Road on Sunday. Don't forget to help raise money for the Junior Institute for war pur- poses by attending their dsince on Oct, .',inti. 111 Stelek is spending a few weelks with her brother is Windsor. Mr. Bill Dowsott- is spending a few days in Hamilton with his son. We are glad to hear that Mrs. Ted ('hutet' is able to be around again after (ter illness. Owing to the extreme need for wtn'nt clothing for our soldiers over- seas, our knitting quota for tiie next three months is heavier than ever. We would be glad to have more knit- ter.. especially for gloves, mitts and turtle neck sweaters. Recently we have received a request for turtle neck sweater's for the air force as well as the army and navy. It has been suggested that one worker make the sleeves and another the body of the sweater. Won't you start one now? Our latest sewing quota for British civilian people is: -100 dresses with panties 3, 4 or 5 years. 50 nightgowns for girls 12-15 years. If you prefer to sew, help with these will be appreciated. Quilts are al- ways very acceptable. There will be no Red Cross drive this fall but the Varna Branch of the Red Cross is asking for membership renewals. The membership fee is $1.00. Half of the money so given remains with the branch funds, the other half goes to headquarters where it is used for boxes of food for prisoners in Germany. Won't you 'help us with this part of our work? Get your new membership cards from any 01 the executive committee or from Mr, Geo, Claris Blankets are urgently needed to relieve suffering in Great Britain and an appeal has been sent out for new or "good as new" blank- ets. Any one caring to assist in this way please send in or bring your ' donation on or before 'Nov. 5th. - Next Sunday, Oct. 26, Rev, Mr. Mair of Thames Road, will have charge of the services in the United Church. Mr. and Mrs. John Ostrom and family spent Sunday with relatives at Thorndale. A number from here attended an- THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1941 H.EATRE Seaforth NOW PLAYING PIl \ 11 11168 Paramount Presents FRED PAULETTE ASTAIRE a GODDARD Next Thur. Fri, Sat. Richard Dix and Patricia Morison in "THE ROUND UP" The 1)11 Weal Lives Again Mon., Tues., Wed. Dent Anteclte iletty (Itable "MOON OVER MIAMI" 1.Tecittticolor1 Robert Cummings Clutrliitte Greenwood A ata rt ling story of 2 smart girls looking Inc a million and looking - like a million. COMING _.._ "MY LIFE WITH CAROLINE" When 2 Features -.re shown, pat- rons must be in by 8.15, to see a complete show. tic 7 ro ousri:s N i In order to assist persons wishing to rent homes, apartments or rooms in Sea - forth, the Seaforth Chamber of Commerce has arranged with Mr. M. A. Reid to open a list of such available properties. If you have a house or apartment for rent, phone Mr. Reid and it will be listed free of charge. SEAFORTH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Plowing Demonstration Under the direction of J. C. Shearer, Agricultural Representative, ON THE FARM OF MRS. ROGER RICE Lot 8, Concession 5, H.R.S„ Tuckersrnith TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28th A coach will be present to instruct the plowmen in the requirements of a plowing match. Those - taking part are requested to be on hand net later than 12.30. The demonstration to be for both tractor and horsedrawn walking plows. A cordial invitation to all young and older to take part in the plowing. S. WHITMORE, Reeve of Tuckersmith. niversary services at Brmadield on Sunday last. Mr. and Airs. George Blair and duu- ghtcn- Beverly, of Detroit, visited with Mr. and Mrs, P. Andersmi. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Lentoway. of Bad Axe. Michigan. while on their honeymoon, called on Mi's. M. G. Beatty. It its :::I years since Peter. as a young Hai. worked for • Beatty Bios on the furan. Aims Carnochwt of Seaforth spent a day last week with her brother, Ah'. ('artoehan, and her niece, Miss Carnochan. Miss Edith Beatty, in company with her aunt,. Miss Thompson, and uncle R, Thompson, visited in Sarnia with the former's aunt, Mrs. Fulton, who is M. Please bring your rags and scrap paper to the salvage shelter. WINSTON CHURCHILL "BEST SELLER" Britain's 4,000,000 Gramdphone Records There is a world demand for Mr, Winston Churchill's speeches now done for the gramophone. They are being bought up 1n Australia, in Canada, in India, in New Zealand and in South Africa; and again in their own homes American citizens are listening to his ''Give us the tools and we will finish the job." Mr. Churchill has joined the best sellers, among whom to -day are Paul Robeson with his "Trees," Richard Tuaber, now a British subject ("Be- gin the Beguile"), Webster Booth ("I'll Walk Beside You"), Joe Loss i("You Say the Sweetest Things), Great Britain shipped more than 4,000,000 gramophone records ov- erseas last year, and matrices (tine dies from which records are stamp- ed out) are not included in this co- lossal total. The most popular records of re- cent years are Paul Whiteman's "Rhapsody in Blue" which has sold more than 80.00) to date; Richard Crook: "Ah, Sweet Mystery of Life" 1140,000); and the top score is Ernest Lough with 68000 and still selling. He %vas a Temple choirboy when he made his lovely "Hear My Prayer," To -day he is a stalwart fireman, training a choir from the Auxiliary Fire S.•rvice ut Harrow -on -the -Hill. S _,P ecial Prices ON IMPLEMENTS n order to clear up NEW Sr USED MACHINES on hand, GORDON McGAVIN is offering special prices on the following: 1 model Br. John Deere Tractor, 4 years old 1-12-20 Massey Harris Tractor 1 Auto-trac with Model A Ford engine 1-18.36 Hart -Parr Tractor 1 Fordson 1 demonstrated #70 Cockshutt 'tractor 1—.3 -furrow Fleury tractor Plow, narrow bottom 1 Case 6 -ft. one-way Disc 1 Massey Harris 6 ft. one-way Disc 1--2-furrow International tractor Plow ' 1 -3 -furrow Cockshutt tractor Plow 1 one -furrow Oliver Riding Plow Several used Grinders and a few Horses Full Line Cockshutt Implements Special Prices on all New and Used Machines for the week of Oct. 20 - 25 Gordon McGawlaa WALTON, R. 2 orammirrametransamanameneamermamemmienommj