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The Seaforth News, 1942-01-08, Page 1The Seafort • HURON COUNTY'S LEADING NEWSPAPER WHO SERIES; VOL, 04, No, 2 SEAIPORTH, ONTARIO, T r3URSDAY, JANUARY 8, 1942. $1 a year. •SEPOY 18 GOOD F L O V '. $2.39 cwt, ROBIN HOOD FLOUR in paper` sacks . 2.70 cwt. AYLMER' PORIi & BEANS— 5c Tin AYLMER TOMATO OR VEGE- TABLE SOUP . , 5c Tin OW CHEESE HUBBARD SQUASH HERSHEY • COCOA— „ • , 17o & 27c `each OUR OWN BLEND COFFEE 27c half. lb 35c lb. 15c each ARROW BLEND TEA— 40c half lb. SOUP ON For mal iog pup lOc pack FRESH FROZEN HERRING - 35c doz FRESH FROZEN SALMON, half or whole lisir , . , ..... , , 18c 11). GRAPE FRWT, real •juicy-- • 6 for 25c .SWEET .O1tANGES, small size . 17c doz OUR OWN BAKING POWDER with bottle Vanilla— all for 250 IDEAL SILVER CREAM .. ., 25c jar OLD ENGLISH 'WAX...... , 490 tin SNAP HAND CLEANER"- - ........ l5c Tin lc' extra per doz. over highest cash Egg price - Masters'Poultly Concentrate, 3,75 cwt, A. C. Routiedge PHONE 166 ;blue coal THE SOLID FUEL FOR SOLID COMFORT 1 E. L. BOX ' PHONE 43 -Northside United Church Rev. 11. V. Workman, Minister. 10 a.m., Sunday School. 11 a.m.; "The Gift of Eternal Life” 7 p.m., "The Keys of the King- dom.' Tues., :, 8 P.m. (Jan. 13th), Official Board meeting. Egmondville United Church Rev. A. W. Gardiner, B.A., B.D. 10 a.m., Sunday School. 11 a.m., "Jesus, The Way." 7 p.m., "The Name of Jesus." St. Thomas' Church Rector, 'Rev. Dr. Hurford. 11 a.m„ "The Epiphany to the Wise Men." 7 p.m.,"The Epiphany of Jesus to the World." Sunday School at 10 a.m. St. Mary's Church„ Dublin 2.35 p.m., Sunday School. 3 p.m., 'The Epiphany of Jesus." First •Presbyterian Church Rev. Hugh Jack, Minister. S.S. at 10 a.m.` Morning subject, "The Temporal and the Eternal." Evening subject, - "Patriotic . Pray- eY.",. ' .. ` • Remember the prayer services this VARNA Mrs. G. W. Johnson, nee Miss' Mary Eagleson of Saskatchewan, ac - cemented by her son , who is in the air force, are visiting relatives and friends in this district. Last Friday night a miscellanedus Wilmer party was tendered Mr. and Mrs, John McClinchey in --the hall A good crowd was present and all re- port a good time.W.e wish the young couple bon voyage through life.. Pte. Walter Smith Of Nova Scotia is .spending the holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Smith," Mr's., G. H. Beatty has . been en- gaged to teach in S.S. No. 6. Mr, and Mrs. C. Pilgrim Jr, enter- tained on New Year's day. Mr. and Mrs. McConnell spent the_ holidaysIn Toronto with Mr, and Mrs. Argo. ' Mrs. Mpssop entertained on New Year'e day, Mr. and Mrs, A, McConnell enter- tained on Saturday, • Mr. Roy Elliott is confined' to his bed owing to illness but a speedy,re- covery is expected, Miss Lillian Elliott is visiting with her sister Mrs, Herd of Godei'ich, Presentation To I Red Cross Notes Pte. Kenneth Cornbs Honored At Farewell Party by Egmondville Friends Thurs- day Night More than one hundred friends and neighbors gathered at the home of Ml' Combs, Egmondville, to bid farewell to his son, Pte. Kenneth Coombs who expects to go overseas in the near future. The early part of the ,evening was spent playing cards and dancing. The music was furnished by local talent,consisting of Messrs. Pox, Broome, Chesney and Stewart. After lunch R. MacLean, teacher, read an appropriateaddress and M. Messen- ger made the presentation of a wrist watch. Pte. Coombs in a few well- chosen words thanked the audience for the respect they had shown him. Lunch was served by the ladies and dancing continued until the. early hours of the morning. • The address was as 'follows: "Dear Kenneth,—We, your friends and ac- quaintances have assembled here to- night to bid you farewell before your departure for overseas, Itis with feelings of mingled sorrow and pride ' that we say farewell to you tempor- arily, sorrow because of the neces- sity that takesyou from our midst and pride because you have seen fit to volunteer your services to your country in her hour of need. Please accept this wrist watch as a token of the esteem and respect in which ' we hold you and may it continue to remain fragrant with past memories of your many friends assembled here ' tonight, May kind Providence watch over you and grant you a speedy' return after victory has been achieved.' O'LEARY - HILLS On Dec. 26th a pretty wedding was solemnized in St. Monica's Church, Toronto, when Margaret Agnes Hills, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hills, Mount Pleas- ant Road, became the bride of Ser- geant Pilot Frederick L. O'Leary, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Albino O'Leary, Seaforth. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Fr. McKin- non. The altar was decorated in mums, poinsettaan oily, while cedar trees formed an attractive setting for the bridal party and ex- tended down the aisle of the church. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a gown of white: silk jersey and lace bodice. It was simply designed in princess lines, with puff sleeves and sweetheart neckline. She wore long white gloves and her fin- ger tip veil was held by a pleated halo. The bride was attended by Miss Betty Banks as maid of honor and Miss Eileen Hart as bridesmaid. Both were attired in blue silk jersey, gathered bodice and full pleated skirts and carried nosegays of red roses. The best man was Mr. Arthur Devereaux, Seaforth, while the ush- ers were Flying Officer Livingstone and Flying Officer Stokes, both of Toronto. After the _ceremony, . the wedding breakfast was served at Hunt's Sav- arin to forty-five guests, after which a reception was held at the home of the bride. Mrs. Hills, mother of the bride, received the guests and wore a gown of black crepe with wine vel- vet jacket, with sequins, and wore .a corsage of red roses. Mrs. O'Leary, mother of the groom, wore black crepe with a• corsage of tea roses. The happy couple left by brain for Montreal and then to Halifax, N.S., where the groom will be stationed. The bride travelled in 'a turquoise blue wool dress, brown lapin coat and matching accessories and wore a corsage of tea roses. Those attend- ing from Seaforth: Mr. and Mrs: A. O'Leary, Celestine and. Andrew, Mr.' Arthur Devereaux, Misses Betty and Clare Eckert'' Mrs. Roy Boundy of Detroit,' Brother Gilbert, Toronto were also present. The evening auxiliary will meet in j the Red Cross room of the public library on Tuesday, Jan. 13th at 8 o'clock, A. president is to be elected and an evening• chosen for regular meetings. Will all those interested in this organization please come to the meeting: Those making regular contribu- tions to this society will note that contributions will be received as last year. I There is an appeal for second hand men's suits and gvercoats for sailors who have been rescued. These suits must be clean and in good con- dition. They may be left at the work rooms, 'rhe government realizing what a help this is pays the freight on all parcels of such clothing. Can you help? It was decided at the annual meet- ing that the workof the overseas committee should not be dropped, Miss A. Daly and Miss M. Turnbull. were appointed co -conveners of a committee. Boxes sent last Novem- ber were received in Britain early in December and according to letters read were greatly appreciated. Following is the report of work completed in December: Knitting— Socks 165 pair, seamen's 10 pair, scarves 29, mitts 50 pair, alt. caps 95, aero caps 2, gloves 1 pr., v -neck sweaters 2, turtle neck sweaters 13, sleeveless sweater 1, women's socks, 2 pr., Br. civilian clothing—Boys' shirts 27, jackets 11, flannel longs 8 pairs, windbreaker 1, ladies' dresses 6, nightgowns 16, face cloth X, Quilts 39. Treasurer's Report Seaforth Branch Canadian Red Cross Society, 1941 Receipts— Bank balance, Dec. 31, '40 $1461.27 Donations and subscriptions 2898.69 Permit C 423.88 Pledges • 94.50 Special branch fund raising 1 events 173.86 ,Refugee fund 1161.05 Bomb Victims fund 142.50 Blanket fund 463.75 Russian Medical supplies 61.45 Sale of flowers 15.85 Salvage 394.27 Velvetta Co, .74 Sale Miss. Graham''s books::.:. 61.25 Sale material to work group 180.64 Sundry income .: • 7:82 Refunds . 12.91 Seaforth Overseas Commit- tee 144.75 SEAFORTH W. 1. The regular meeting of the Sea - forth Women's Institute will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 14th at 2.30 at the home of Mrs, Cecil Oke. The roll call will be answered by your amuse- . rnent beginning with your initial. A feature of the meeting will be a quiz contest.. MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION The Seaforth and District Minist- erial Association will meet in the Salvation Army Hall, Seaforth, on Monday, January 12, at 2 p.m. Pap- ers will be given by Rev. W. A. Bremner and Lieut. Sharp. MISSIONARY BROADCAST Arrangements have been made by the missionary and maintenance committee of Huron Presbytery of the United Church of Canada, under the convenership of Rev. H. V. Workman of Northside Church, 'Sea - forth, to have an address, by Rev. Jas. S. Endicott, M.A,,of the West China, Mission, broadcast fromCKNX Wingham on the evening of Thurs- day, January 15th, from 8.30 to 9.00 p,m, Rev, Mr. Endicott will speak at a group rally in Wingham United Church and will reach a wider audi- ence through the facilities of CKNX. Members and adherents of the church have been notified and re - attested to avail themselves of hear- ing one Who can speak from exper- ience of the China situation and the witness of the Christian church in the world conflict. $7698.08 Expenditures— Paid to division for general war work $ "516.01 Special branch fund naising raising. expenses 4.62 Canadian Red Cross for blankets 683:75 Paid to Division for wool 2000.26 Paid to Division for other materials •1599.05 Local purchases of other materials - 122.67 Workroom and shipping ex- penses 9.28 Fruit and honey 151.35 Refugee 397.93 General administration 52.48 Sundry expenses 28.00 Salvage expenses .22 Comforts for soldiers .......,159,41 Bank charges, .30 Russian Medical Supplies 61.45 Bank balance, Dec. 31, 1941 1931.30 $7698.08 Purchasing .Committee - 1891 pounds of yarn 4718 yards of flannelette for quilts and pyjamas 449 batts 18 yards sheeting. 51 yards eiderdown. 550.85 sewing thread Jam - 1500 lbs. of jam and 1108 lbs. honey. Quilts— 183 donations and 6 crib. 188 returned, made from work room material. 75 made in work room since May 21, 1941. 3 by-products.—Total of 449 and 6 crib. Blankets—$663.,75. Knitting Report for 1941 Aero caps 24, alternative caps 108, gloves 36 pr., helmets 106, half -mitts 1 pr., flying mitts 26 pr.; plain mitts 447 pr.; two way mitts 147 n pr.; rifle mitts 40 pr.; scarves 510, socks 1895 pr., seamen socks 170, pr., V neck sweaters 148, T neck sweaters 124, T neck tuck ins.2 Women's Auxiliary Knitting- Ankle sox 72 pr., scarves 67, sweat- era 22. 3,934 articles., Overseas and Canadian Soldiers' Committee—A total of 2266 pair of socks sent as gifts. Overseas Commithee--34 boxes sent at Christmas and cigarettes sent in April,. This 10 the report of Seaforth Red Cross Society which includes the units of Walton, Winthrop, Duff's, St; Columban, Moncrief and Wom- en's Institute. Annual report Hospital 'supplies, British civilian clothing and civilian efense workers, 1941, Seaforth Branch 6f the Red Cross. Hospital Supplies -86 bed jackets, 200 comfort bags, 30 dressing gowns 183 face cloths, 2136 handkerchiefs, 191 pairs pyjamas, 6 extra treusers, 275 pillow cases, 44 hospital gowns, 47 sheets,. 106 surgical towels, 10 Clayton Dennis Writes From England Tells of Atlantic Crossing and Impressions of Life in Eng- land This letter was received this week by Mrs, Jas. S. Brown, Seaforth, from her grandson, Tpr. Clayton Dennis, upon arriving in England: "Dear. Gram and A11, -Well, as you have probably heard, the 5th Div.'landeS o.k, and we have been settled here for four days and have almost everything arranged. We left Debert about two hours after I made that phone call and we went to an East Canadian port, straight to the boat, and stayed in dock from that Sunday till Thursday night and until a week from the past Sunday all we saw was water i(ten days) but it was a great sight, There were about twenty boats of all. descriptions and about eight steamships. The rest were; corvets and battleships and destroyers. After four or five days we ran into a storm which sent waves up on our decks, but the des- troyers were under water most of the time, The ocean was rough for the rest of the journey. Around Sun- day noon we saw our first land and did it look good. It was Ireland. Most of the fellows got sick, but. I didn't myself until the last day. The meals weren't so good on the boat but they are much better here in camp. We docked 'about three p.m. and boarded a train, We saw a lot of places that had been blown down around Liverpool, but we also saw a I lot of beautiful country. There are a lot. of hills here and they have fences made of flat rock, miles and miles, of it. They have a lot of bushes along the fences. The grass like ours in the spring and the weather has not been very damp or foggy} although it is raining today. W4 were on the train till about 1.30 'ia.m, After getting off we were led to our rooms. There is a show in town called "The Man Was Shot Behind -the Alder." I don't know whether to see it or not. You should see the trains here. The engine is just a little bigger than Onir autos and their box cars are as small as an auto. They are all different colors with owners names on them. Much' faster than our trains and twice as niuch pick-up and much smoother. I understand the money already but it's 'very queer. To -morrow is pay day and it is about time as we haven't been paid for a month since we left Borden, We get a de -embar- kation leave soon for five days. We get a free trip on the train. My friend and I are going to Edinburgh, Scotland. t I wish I had changed my watch now for one I could see in the dark as they have blackouts every night. ,You should' see the Spitfire planes, they look like mosquitoes bub, they'll. do rings around any of ours. • They sure have everything ration-' ed here. Even the water on the ship was rationed and that seems funny especially on the Atlantic. I met' a girl the first night I was here, she works in a ten -cent store, and she shows me how to change my money,', She originally comes from London where her people were bombed out! and they tell me of their bombing experiences. We have quite a time here with, our fireplace. There's no wood, but we get it going good with soft coal, but just as soon as we leave it, it goes out. There are no drafts on them at all. Girls in England are I lucky to have silk stockings at any 1 price, so most of thein don't wear any. Well, I had better close as there is nothing more to say except to have a few lines from all of roll and also The Seaforth News and some weekly When I come home after this you'll be able to put anything on the table and I'll eat it. Say ' hello to everyone for me. Closing for now and awaiting the arrival of some letters. Yours, CLAYT, Nov. 29th, 1941. Address: B-19573. Tar. Clayton Dennis, H.Q. Squadron, lst Hussars, 6th Armored Regt., 5th Armoured Division, Canadian Army Overseas," hob water bottle covers. Total 3353. Civilian Defense Workers -36' 2 - piece suits, 26 3 -piece suits, 3 1 -piece suits, 18 cardigans, 13 dresses, 29 scarves, 34 ladies coats, 5 girls coats, I33 pair gloves, 3 pair mitts, 5 skirts, 3 boys suits, 2 boys pants, 3 pair bloomers, 1 pair slacks, 1 pair house ;slippers, 4 naps, 1, vest, 1 blouse, 221. Total. British- Civilian Clothing — 150 boys and mens shirts, 26 boys longs, 20 boys sweaters 10 toys windbrea- kers, 33 boys jackets; 23 girls sweat- ers, 50 girls coats, 26 girls skirts, 88 girls blouses, 62 girls jumpers and dresses, 37 girls blazers, 5 girls caps, 25 girls pyjamas, 22 girls Slacks, 20: girls knickers, 81 gir42, mitts, 20 girls scarves, 36 babies . bootie,• 30 bonnets,' 82 baby jackets, 17 baby vests, 23 baby gowns, 140 diapers, 17 baby wool blankets, 2 flanelette blankets, 16 baby blankets, 30 face cloths, 55. mothers gowns, 50 miscellaneous, Total 1103. Grand total 4,677 articles. BOX FURNITURE STORE MOVES 'The Box Ftu'nitare Store and Funeral Service has moved half a block north of the store which it had occupied for many years and is now located in the building known as the former Reid & Wilson hard- ware store. The new quarters, have been thoroughly' modernized, provld-. ing large display space, and is a credit to the community. The store Mat vacated was occupied in 1878 by the late J, 8, Porter and was 'con- tinued as the .Broadfoot and Box furnitpre and undertaking business until taken over by the late H. 'C. Sox in 191s, RECENT 'BRIDE HONORED ' BY FRIENDS i On Friday evening, Jan, 2nd, Miss Josephine Edge entertained a num- ber of friends in honour of the rec- ent bride, Mrs. William ` Campbell, nee Miss Verna Storey. A very plea- sant evening was spent in games and i contests, She was the recipient of ln�any .beauiiiul and useful gifts. A delicious lunch was served after which a very pleasant evening was brought to a close with music and good wishes for Mrs. Campbell and her husband. BEAVERS, DROP THEIR _ FIRST GAME The hockey season got off to a slow start during the week. The op- ening games in the schedule were disarranged by lack of ice last week. Cold weather has made plenty of ice YOUR OLD WATCH danDitik. fwrwVf SHOP AT available this week, but the games S I IT A V. A U G E' S were postponed owing to stormy PAYS weather. The one game of the group in the intermediate B series which has tak- en place was at New Hamburg on Friday night when Seaforth and Waterloo met and in a real good game, the Siskins shaded Seaforth 7-6. There was some excitement when police had to be called to stop. a fight between Clair of Waterloo and Al Hildebrand of the Beavers in the penalty box. The two players were banished for a scrtp_on the ice in the third period. They resumed the battle in the penalty box. Considerable scoring was done in the first period, Seaforth leading 4-2 and in the second period Siskins ran in three goals. Eacli team scored twice in the last period. Brill, of Guelph, was referee. Waterloo: Dahmer, . goal; Clair, Schmidt, defence; Soloman, centre; wings, R. Cotey, R. Vogt; A. Cotey, Lang, Dippel, Pearson, C. Vogt. Seaforth Stade, goal; Hubert, A. Hildebrand, defence;Kennedy, cen- tr'e; wings; Hildebrand, Binnie; alts Nicholson, McFaddin, Thompson. Penalties: A. Hildebrand (major), Clair (major), Nicholson. MRS. WM. J. HACKETT The death of Mrs. William • 3. Hackett occurred in Stratford hospi- tal on Thursday evening, Jan. 151, about 11 o'clock, following several months' illness. A funeral service. was held from the residence, Gode- rich st. west, Seaforth, on Monday, Jan. 5, at 12.30 o'clock. Rev. H. V. Workman of Northside United Church officiated. The pallbearers were Sam Cudmore, Joseph Nichol- son, Walter Rogerson, Thos. Adams, Wm. Olce and Norman ICnight. The funeral proceeded to Wingham where a service was conducted at 2.30 o'clock in the Presbyterian Church, Rev. Kenneth MacLean officiating. The choir assisted in the service. Interment took place in _ Wingham Cemetery, the pallbearers being, a nephew Donald Aitcheson of Harris - ton; Harry Hackett. and William Irvin of Lucknow; Harold, Fred and Gordon McLean of Wingham. Mrs. Hackett was formerly Marg- aret Emily Carruth, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Carruth, of Wingham. She was born on Jan. 9th, 43 years ago at Hepworth, 'and had lived there and in Wingham until her marriage in 1919 to. Mr. William J. Hackett of Lucknow, Mr, and Mrs. Hackett lived in Lucknow for a time and then spent a number of years in Clinton and then in Blyth and Harriston and on Dec, 21st mov- ed to .Seaforth, where Mr. Hackett is employed with. Mr. J, ZW. Beattie. •\Vlreni M. Hscikett 'and daughter' moved here two weeks ago, Mi•s. Hackett was ill iu. Stratford hospital, having taken- sick early in. Septem- ber and tulilerwent an operation there in November' and again on Dec, 27th, from which she failed to rally and passed away lest Thursday evening. Her son, Pte. Harold Hack- ett and wife, errivecl from Sussex, New Brunswick, to be at her bedside during her last illness. Much sympathy is extended to Mr. Hackett and family in then' sad be- reavement. Besides her husband, she is survived by one son, Pte, Har- old Hackett, Elgin Regi., Sussex. NB,, and a daughter, Verne, at home; also by two sisters and a brother; Mrs, Ernest Aitehesoii and Miss Hattie Carruth of Hart'iston, and Mr, Arthur Carruth of Listowel; a brother, Fred Carruth of London, was killed in a oar accident near Chatham seven years ago and a sister. Norma., tiled when young. HENSALL MAN WILL HEAD THE H. C. F. A. The annual meeting of the Huron. County Federation of Agriculture was Held at Clinton on Wednesday afternoon • with an attendance of nearly 100, many being prevented from being present by the stormy weather. Annual reports"were given, and officers elected. Fred Watson, of Stanley, was named Hon. Pres.; A. W." Morgan, Usborne, President; W. L, Whyte, Hullett, Vice Pres. The secretary -treasurer and township di- rectors will be warned later. • JOHN P. MacLAREN Mr. •John P. MacLaren, well-known resident of this community for many years, passed peacefully away in his sleep on Wednesday morning, San. 7th, at the home of his nephew, Mr. Harry A. Stewart, Egmondville, Mr. MacLaren was in his 81st year. Mrs. Stewart discovered about 11.3D Wed- nesday morning that NH'. MacLaren had passed away in his sleep and it was believed death had come about two hours previously. Mr. MacLaren had been residing with Mr. and Mrs. Stewart in Egmondville since three years ago this week when both he and the late Mrs. MacLaren were ill and moved into the village from' their home in Tuckersmith just west of Egmondville. Mrs. MacLaren's death occurred the following April but Mr. MacLaren has been able to be around though in failing health and had been about the day before his death. Born in Hibbert Township near Cromarty school, he was a member of one of the pioneer families of the district. Mr. MacLaren taught school in his home school and after his marriage 56 years ago to Miss Marg- aret E. Stewart of Usborne Town- ship, he and Mrs. MacLa't•en lived in Hullett Tp., near Kinburn, later moving to Seaforth where Mr. Mac - Laren had charge of the town weigh scales. About thirty years ago they proved to Tuckersmith to the resid- ence of the late W. N. Cresswell, wellknown artist. Mr. MacLaren is survived by one brother and three sisters: William MacLaren, Sea - forth; Mrs. George Stewart, Belle- ville, Mrs. George Dean and Miss Marion MacLaren, of Auburn. A brother, Duncan, was killed by the train at Dublin station a number of years ago. A private funeral will be held from the residence of his nephew, Mr. Harry A. Stewart, Egmondville, on Friday afternoon, Jan, 9th at 2 o'clock, Rev, Ii, V. Workman, of Northside 'United March, of which deceased was a member, will offici- ate. Interment in • the Egmondville cemetery. ONLY T1-IREE NEW REEVES With Huron county civic elections over there will only be three new faces in the county council this year. They are J. J. Evans, of Wingham, who replaces it, S. Hetherington, K. C., who resigned to enlist; Victor Falconer of Clinton, who replaces the late Fred Livermore. Mr. Falcon- er defeated Ken Waters in Mondays election by a vote of 328 to 226. J. Ferguson, succeeds the late James Leiper as Reeve: of Hulled. There are 14 Conservatives and 14 Liberals on the council with one of the new men yet to declare him- self. He has said that he has voted both ways in the past and both par- ties are claiming him, rive reeves are said to be seeking the warden - ship this year, the selection to be made at a Conservative caucus this 1 ,year.