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The Seaforth News, 1942-01-29, Page 5...T-WURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 1942 - IOW JANUARY 29 TO 5T BY, 4 BIG 9c, l9cj, 29c Food Sale 9c ITEMS French's Prepared Mustard per jar 9c Classic Cleanser 2 tins 9c Van Camp's Tomatoes 15 oz. tin 9c Fresh Readicut Macaroni 2 lbs 9c Round HardwoodClothespins 3 doz. 9c Magic White Bleach per bottle 9c Quick Quaker Oats small pkg. 9c Aylmer Diced Carrots 16 oz. "tin 9c 19c ITEMS Aylmer Peas, #4 sieve 2 -46 -oz. tins 19c Pearl Soap 4 bars 19c Aylmer Pork and Beans 3 -15 -oz. tins 19c Dundee Shortbread Biscuits per Ib. 190 Pitted Sair Dates per Ib. 19c Sani White Toilet Tissue 3 Targe rolls 19c Aylmer Sliced Pineapple 12 oz. tin 19c Aylmer Tomato Juice 2 -20 -oz. tins 19c 29c ITEMS Redbird Matches 3 pkgs. 29c St. Williams Orange and Grapefruit Marmalade, 2 lb jar .29 Crunchie Sweet Mixed Pickles large 27 oz. jar29c Kleenex pkg. of 500 sheets 29c Crisco 1 ib. tin 29c Aylmer Peaches 2 -15 -oz. tins 29c Saniflush per tin 29c McLaren's Invincible Jelly Powders 5 pkgs. 29c Ross J. Sproat Art W right PHONE 8 PHONE 77 ,_ Sun Life Assurance Co. of Canada Assures Security for over One Million Partners H. R. LONG, GODERICH District Agent Seaforth Monument Works Formerly W. E..Chapman NOW OPERATED BY CUNNINGHAM & • PRYDE We invite inspection of our stock of Cemetery Memorials SEAFORTH — TUESDAYS AND SATURDAYS, or any other time by appointment See Dr. Harburn—Phone 105 Phone 41—Exeter—Box 150 BUS TIME TABLE Leaves Seaforth for Stratford: Daily 8.25 a.m. and 5.15 p.m. Leaves Seaforth for Godorich: Daily except Sunday and hol., 1.05 p.m. and 7.40 p,m. Sun. and hol.. 1.05 p.m, and 0.20 D.m. Connection at Stratford for Toronto, Hamilton, Buffalo, London, Detroit, Tavistock, Woodstock, Brantford Agonta: Queen's, Commercial, Dick House D. H. McINNES CHIROPRACTOR Office — Commercial Hotel Electro Therapist — Massage Hours—Mon, and Thurs. after- noons and by appointment. FOOT CORRECTION by manipulation—Sun-ray treatment. Phone 227. Electric Interruptions FEBRUARY 1ST 1 P.M. TO 5 P.M. MIAIWANWAIVII FEBRUARY 8TH 1 P.M. TO 2 P.M. PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION' CROMARTY Death came very suddenly from a heart attack to Miss Agnes Pearl Houghton, aged 20 years, daughter of William Houghton, late of Cro- marty, and Mrs. Houghton ;(Martha Dalrymple) of Cromarty, around midnight on Saturday. She had been in her usual good health and her death came as a great shock to the community. Born in Cromarty, April 13, 1921, she had lived at home and was a member of Cromarty Presby- terian Church and an active member of the Marion Ritchie Auxiliary from which she will be greatly miss- ed. Besides her mother, Miss Hough- ton, is survived by four brothers, Leonard, Kitchener; John, of Walk- erton,. Ross of Mitchell and Gordon at home; and one sister, Mrs. John Kemp of Mitchell. She was prede- ceased by a sister, Mrs, Frank Stagg (Grace), 'at Cromarty in 1932. A public funeral service was held on Wednesday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock and interment took place in Staffa cemetery. Rev. Peter Jamieson of Cromarty officiated. 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Mr. and Mrs. John Moore, Egmond- wille, visited their daughter in Mitch- ell over the week end. Mr. Gordon Finnigan visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. 1. Finnigan, 'and returned Wednesday to the Air 'Force, Hamilton, after a brief leave following completion of hie course at the radio school, Hamilton. Miss Florence Fowler returns on Thursday to her home at Bluevale after a couple of weeks' visit with Miss Clara Pinkney. Mr. and Mrs. J, R. Dunlop and fam- ily of Galt were week -end guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Hart. Word has been received that Cliff- ord Carmichael, son of Rev. and Mrs. T. A. Carmichael, has enlisted in the air force and will take up radio work. Mr, and Mrs. Garnet Dalrymple and family visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Len Purdy of Hensall, Pte. E. C. S. Ritchie, of Kitchener, spent Sunday with his mother, Mrs. Ritchie, East William street. Mr, Gordon McKellar of Toronto was a visitor last week with his par- ents Mr. and Mrs, M. McKellar. Gor- don will report to the 'Newmarket Military Training centre next month. EGMONDVILLE The Egmondville ladies of W.M.S. met in the vestry of the church 'on Jan. 22nd with vice president, Mrs. Richardson in the chair. The meeting opened by singing hymn 571 and prayer led by Mrs. Keyes. Minutes of last 'meeting were read and adopted. Roll call responded to by fourteen ladies. Mrs. McMillan gave the treas- urer's report. Mrs. Allan, Baby Band convener, told of three pairs of booties being delivered. A letter was read regarding the bale to be sent later. A letter was also received from Mrs. Sherwood who is now liv- ing at 37 Dalton Road, Toronto, and wished to be remembered to old as- sociates. Mrs. Keyes, temperance convener, gave a reading. Mrs. Wat- son, Christian Stewardship convener, gave a reading "Hold fast to the line." Collection and fees were re- ceived. Moved by Mrs. McGeoch and Mrs. Robinson "that 1941 slate of officers be accepted for 1942." Car- ried. Study book taken ably by Mrs. Haney. Worship service conducted from Missionary Monthly by Mrs. Allan. Meeting closed by singing hymn 159 and prayer. ST. COLUMBAN Mr. Martin McQuaid, who has been spending the winter with his brother, Jos. McQuaid, left on Monday to visit at the home of his son, James McQuaid, Toronto. BORN HAUGH.—In Scott Memorial Hosp- ital, Seaforth, on Sunday, Jan. 25. 1942, to Mr. and Mrs, Wallace Haugh, Brucefield, a daughter i(stillborn.) "Did you hear that every single prize in our band contest was car- ried off by one man?" "Good gracious! What did he get?" "Six months." 'DANCE TUESDAY, FEB. 3 IN SEAFORTH ARMORIES Orchestra: CKNX Ranch Boys Under the auspices of Seaforth Wo- men's Institute. Proceeds for war work ADMISSION. 250 Euchre & Dance! IN WINTHROP HALL FRIDAY, JAN. 30 Proceeds for War Purposes Snider's Orchestra. Admission 350 LADIES BRING LUNCH Euchre starts at 9.. A RIP-ROARING. OLD TIMI? DANCE ! !' IN STAFFA HALL MONDAY NIGHT FEB. 2 Admission 20o EVERYONE WELCOME Profit for the Red Cross. "Don't miss this big event" Social Evening LANTERN SLIDES & DANCE. IN WINTHROP HALL FRIDAY, FEB. 6 Admission 25c. Children 10c LADIES BRING LUNCH Come one wine all, and help a goof Cause,. Under the auspices of the Winthrop Red Cross Society BRUCEFIELD The United Farm Women met at the home of Miss 10. Waldron on Wednesday, Jan, 21st The president opened the , meeting with singing "How pleasant 'tis to meet again," followed by prayer. After the min- utes, roll call and business, Mrs. Cairns took the quizz questions, A few songs were sung before the wo- men were joined by the men's club to hear the reports of the provincial convention, "Men of the Soil" was sung. Mrs. A. McQueen gave the, re- port of the women's session of the convention, also spoke on. Mr, A, B, McDonald's address. Mrs. A, Buch- anan spoke on the convention. These excellent reports were listened to with much interest, The reports were followed by a few remarks from Rey. G. Atkinson, A vote of thanks was given to Mrs. McQueen, Mrs. Buch- anan and Rev, Atkinson. Miss M. McQueen then favored us with an instrumental solo, The February meeting will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Cairns, when the men will provide the programme. Lunch was served by hostess and friends, We are sorry Marion Ross, daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. Seldon Ross, has been confined to her bed through sickness. ,We hope she will soon be able to r'etu'rn to school. Allan and Neil Haugh are spending the week with their grandparents in Brucefield. Mr. Donald McDonald of the air force at Rivers, Manitoba, has been enjoying a couple of weeks at his home here. Mr. Jas. McCully, who was in train- ing in Hamilton, was operated on for appendicitis last week in Hamilton. We wish Mr. McCully a speedy re- covery. His father Mr. J. McCully spent a day with him. We are sorry Mrs. Harry Collins is confined to her home, having injured the ligaments of her foot in a fall. Miss Doris Dutot of London visited. her home here on Sunday. Anna Jean and Douglas Kolmer of Loudon spent the week 'end with their grandmother Mrs. A, Hohner. Mr. Jos. McCully spent a couple of days in Hamilton with Pte. Jas. Mc- Cully, who underwent an operation, and we are glad to report is getting along nicely. Mr. C. D. Simpson is again driving the high school children to Clinton, We are sorry . to report that Mrs. H. Collins had the misfortune to fall and break some shall bones in her ankle. We hope she will soon be around again. During the year of 1941 Brucefield Red Cross made and shipped the fol- lowing articles, 717 knitted, articles. Hospital supplies, 10 dressing gowns, 10 personal bags, 21 blankets, 971 re- fugee articles. A total of 1729 articles. Following are the officers for 1942: Pres., Mrs. R. Allan; 1st vice, Mrs. H..Aikenhead; and vice, Mrs. J. Cor- nish; sec., Mrs. R. Scott; treas., Mrs. H. Dalrymple. HILLSGREEN Mr. John R. Jones passed away Thursday morning, Jan. 22nd, at the home of his daughter and son-in- law, Mr. and Mrs. Win. J. Davidson, Hillsgreen, after an illness of ten days. The deceased was born near Hampstead, in North Easthope, Perth county, in the year 1855, where he spent most of his boyhood days. In the year 1876 he took for his Life partner Dorcas Martin of Morning - ton township, where they farmed for some time after which they mov- ed to Maryborough township near Dorking where they farmed for forty FAGS FIVE There Is Good Money 1oi!: ,aueeao in Raising Cockerels An average price of $1.54 per bird was received by six different local farmers on a total of 600 cockerels last fall. These figures were given us by a local produce dealer. The demand is always good for choice milk fed chickens, :the original investment is small. PLAN TO RAISE AN EARLY LOT OF COCKERELS. r These are available on February 5th and each week thereafter at $8,00 per hundred or $70.00 per thousand. SCOTT'S POULTRY FARM Seaforth Phone 851 32 deceased her, Mrs. James Bloomer, of Chicago, Mrs. John Smith of Sea - forth, and Nellie when a child, She is also survived by one sister, Mrs. G. B. Scott of Chicago, and one bro- ther, Ben Dorrance, Chicago; seven grandchildren all married but one, and five great-grandchildren. The past eight years she has been confin- ed to her home during which time her daughter-in-law has spent a good part of practically every day with her. She passed away in Oak Park, on Monday, Jan. 19th, and the re- mains were brought to Seaforth Thursday, Jan. 22nd. Funeral was from Holmes Funeral parlors. at 2 p.m. Service was conducted by Rev. W. J. Patton of McKillop, interment in Maitland Bank Cemetery. Pall- bearers were Tom Blanchard, Hiram Blanchard, Adam Dodds, Burnett Smith, Robert Dodds, Guy Dorrance. Her son and daughter from. Oak Park accompanied the remains to Seaforth. She was a member of the Presbyter- ian Church. TUCKERSMITH The weekly radio forum of Con. 1, 2, 3, Tuckel'smith, was held at the home of Ross Broadfoot, with a good attendance. Action project No. 2 was taken by Robt. McGregor. Groups were formed and the subject of the evening was considered. Other subjects of current interest were also brought before the meeting. It was felt that if daylight saving • in rural communities comes into effect the trustees of each school section should change the school hours to 10 until five o'clock, for these rea- sons: Children in rural schools have not the benefit of lighted streets and will have to leave for school in the dark during the winter. Second, for the first hour of school they will not be able to see satisfactorily. In this way lights will be used which are not necessary. A vote of thanks to Mr. and Mrs, Broadfoot was moved by Mrs. Wm. Bell and seconded by Jos. McLellan. Arrangements were made to hold the next meeting at the home of Robt. McGregor. A delicious lunch was served and the meeting adjourn- ed. Mr. S. Whitmore and Miss Flor- ence visited Saturday with Mr, and Mrs. Gordon Elliott of Walton. The weekly meeting of the farm- er's radio forum met last Monday five years. For the past thirteen night at Elmer Townsend's. months Mr. Jones has resided at the Mrs. Jas. Comedian left Tuesday home of his daughter, Mrs. William morning for Ferndale, Mich., to at - Davidson of Hillsgreen. Surviving tend the funeral of her cousin, Mrs, are his aged wife, five daughters, Ernie Crich. and three sons, one son having pre- ' February meeting of the Tucker - deceased hint: Mrs. D. Moser, Strat- smith' Ladies' Club will be held at ford; Mrs. W. Gowing, Glenallan, the home of Mrs. Fred Pepper on Mrs. M. Lumbard, Mitchell; Mrs. W. Feb. 9th. Roll call, a remedy for a Gaul, Detroit; Mrs. W. Davidson, cold. Hillsgreen; Mr. A. •E. Jones, Bran- Mr. and Mrs. Harold Nicholson don, Man.; Mr. A. E. Jones, Moose and baby Karen of Galt were here Jaw, Sask.; Mr. J. A. Jones, Calgary, attending the party for Allan Nich- Alta. Twenty-nine grandchildren olson who has joined the Navy and and fourteen great grandchildren also survive. The funeral was held on Saturday to Avondale cemetery, Stratford, The pallbearers were W. Gowing, W. Davidson, Lorne Moser, Joseph Smith, David Davidson, John Davidson. Floral tributes were: a wreath, the family; spray, Moser and Smith grandchildren; spray, David, Marjorie, Dalton, Dorcas and Grace, spray, Mrs. E N. Jones, Lottie and Phoebe; spray, Mr. and Mrs. George Marta,; Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Davidson, Rev. Mr. Wilkie of Forest was in charge of the service. The United Church congregation held its afinual meeting on Monday evening last. The Sunday School sec-, retary reported a total roll of 41 with an average attendance for the three menthe it has been open of 27. It has a good balance in the treasury with Which to begin the year. The treasurer of the congregation report- ed that all indebtedness had been met and an equally good sum with which to meet new bills in the new year. Mr. Ross Love was elected as secret- ary of the meeting and Mr. Grant oc- cupied the chair. After the rotttine business of re-electing the various of- ficers, the congregation enjoyed a lunch and social time together. McKILLOP Ftlneral of Mrs. Peter Dodds— Ellen 'Dorrance, wife of the late Peter Dodds, died in Oak Park, 311., on Jan. 19th, in her 90th year. She was a daughter of late Samuel Dorrance and' Nancy Hays of 5th concession of McKillop. She married. Peter Dodds, on Sept. 27th, 1876, and lived 11,4 miles west of Winthrop on the farm now occupied by John Campbell. Mr. Dodds predeceased her on January 17th, 1897. Mrs. Dodds moved to Chicago 33 years ago, where she had resided ever since. She was the oldest of a family of eleven children. She is survived by one son, 'Tomas A. Dodds, and one daughter Clarissa, both of 0011 Park, Illinois, Three daughters pre - leaves shortly for Halifax. Louis Lane of Hamilton A.F training school, was a week end guest at his parents' home. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Lane are both slowly improving. Miss Maureen Morritt of Blyth spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. Nicholson. Miss Mary E. McKenzie is improv- ing after her recent illness. KIPPEN The Mission Band held their Janu- ary meeting on Sunday morning last, meeting with the congregation in the church for the devotional part of the service. They then adjourned to the school -room where the leader led in prayer which was followed by prayer for peace and the Lord's prayer in unison. The business part of the meeting followed. The offering was dedicated by the children repeating "Gifts of Love" in unison. A story of the sacrifice some orphan children in China made was told, the story made more realistic by Chinese drawings which were hung around the room. The meeting closed with the singing of Jesus Bids Us Shine, and the Miz- pall benediction repeated in unison. The Y.P.U. held its regular meet- ing on Tuesday evening with Miss 'Jean Schilbe in the chair. Edison Mc- Lean read the scripture and the prayer was offered by Sybil Grant. The topic was discussed by Mr. Grant In the absence of Mrs. Chipchase be- cause of a cold. After the reading of the minutes by the secretary Eldred Moffatt, acid their adoption. Plans were made for a Valentine social. On Sunday last Mr. Grant an- nounced the continuance of the series on the Lord's prayer with a discus- sion of the third petition, "Thy will be done on earth." In the evening there will be a service at 7.30 when there will be lin illustrated talk on Trails and Tales of the Northland. As a grand finale to the program Friday night the Kippen East mem- bers are presenting a charming one - act play, "The Groom's Bouquet." In Colors! A Page Picture of Gen. Douglas MacArthur You'll find it on the cover page of The Pictorial Review with this com- ing Sunday's (Feb, 1) issue of The Detroit Sunday Times, In addition... among other attractions...the Pict- orial Review will bring you two pages of text and pictures, 'Tieep The Flag Flying!", presenting an intimate glimpse of General MacArthur. Be sure to get Sunday's Detroit Times, bringing you many outstanding fea- tures. He had just proposed and been accepted. Now he was slipping the ring on her finger. "Oh Jack," she murmured sweetly, "you don't know how much this means to me!" "Ay," replied the young man, "and ye don't know how much this means to me, either!" ANNOUNCING— oleman SERVICE DAY AT OUR STORE 'ON FRIDAY, FEB. 6TH HAVE YOU ANY COLEMAN APPLIANCE THAT NEEDS ADJUSTMENT OR SERVICE? Bring it to our store ---bring them all inn A trained expert from the Coleman factory will service them for you. He will not make any charge for labor or for gasoline used in testing or for mantles used in testing lamps or lanterns. If any parts are required von will be charged only the regular prices for their. ONE DAY ONLY This offer is good only on the above date. If you cannot coma in then leave your (Coleman appliances in before that and pick them up after. Service Labor Is Free The only cost to you will be for any new parts that may be needed. GEO A. SILLS & SONS