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The Seaforth News, 1942-10-22, Page 1THE JOYS OF THE R0AD Now 'Ole joys of the road are chiefly -these: A. crimson tench on the hardwood trees: A vagrant's mornin,i wide and blue, In early fall, when the wind walks, too; A shadowy highway, cool and brown, Alluring up and enileing down. From rippled., water to dangled swamp, From purple glory to scarlet pomp; rt H U RON C O UNTY'S LEADING N E W 8 P A P E R The outward eye, the quiet will, And the atridtng heart from hill to hlil. The MY smell of the forest loam, When the stealthy sad -heart leaves go home, (t), leaves, P loaves, 1 am one with you, Of the wmolld and the sun and the wind and the e'these are he•Joya of the open road, - For him who travels without a load. ,.,I)lias Carman WHOLE SERIES, VOL, 64, No. 43 SEAPORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1942 Phone 84 $1 a year P. & G. SoiAP Sgt. Sterling Habkirk "•.. �.. �..�..�..�•.,, 5 bars 2c Prisoner of War, Huron Members Urge CHATEAU CHEESE,• Pkg. • REAL OLD CHEESE. - Lb. 190 350 CAMPBELL POTATO 'SOUP.— 2 tills 19c IODIZED SALT.— Pkg, 8c LIPTON'S CHICKEN NOODLE ' SOUP, -2 pkgs, 25c POT BARLEY for Soup— 2 lbs. 90 GOLDEN BANTAM CORN. - 2 tins 28c TIP TOP ,PEAS.—Choice 2 tins 23c JERGEN TOILET SOAP.— Per cake 5c 49c OLD ENGLISH WAX.— Tin TOILET PAPER, - 3 rolls 10c JOHNSTON FLOOR GLEANER.— Tin 65c. MASTER'S POULTRY CONCEN- TRATE.— Cwt. $8,80 A. C. RouiIede' PHONE 166 *'blue c oat'., THE SOLID FUEL FOR SOLID COMFORT L B. L. BOX PHONE 43 Northside United Church Rev. H. V. Workman, Minister, 10 a.m.—Rally to Sunday School. 11 a.m.--."The Martyrs as a y Cloud 7 p.m.—"The Church with Its 1 Open Eyes." Thurs., 7.45 p.m. -Prayer service. Monday, Oct. 26th — Autumn Thankoffering of"W.M.S:° Auxiliaries. Rev. M. P. Smith, of -London, speak- r ,,er. Welcome to these services. St. Thomas' Church Rector, Rev. Dr. Hurford.' 11 a,m. A Message to 'Laymen. I 7 p.m. "What It Means To Pray." J Sunday School at 10 a.m. St. Mary's Church, Dublin b 2.25 p.m. Sunday School,' 3 p.m. A MViessage to Laymen. i • Was Reported Missing After Raid Over Germany on I Sept. 18th ' Sergeant G. Stirling Habkirk, of Seaforth, is officially listed as a pris- oner of war in Germany. Some weeks ago his mother, Mrs. Bertha M. Hab- kirk, received word that he was miss- ing after the bigraid over Munich, Germany. A fellow officer who was in another plane, and whose homo'is at Gerrie, wrote home that he was sure that Sterling. Habkirk and the other crew members had parachuted safely to earth when their plane was shot down. This was heartening news to the family while waiting for defin- ite word through the International Red Cross. Sergeant George Sterling Habkirk is a native of St. Marys, where he was born on August 18, 1922, a few months before his parents and family moved to Seaforth where he was educated in the public school and collegiate institute. Later he attend- ed Clinton School of Commerce. Prior to enlistment in June of 1940 he worked for Scott Habkirk, his brother, at the latter's Supertest service station, Sergeant Habkirk trained as a wireless air gunner in Toronto and Piston and later com- pleted a wireless course in Montreal, He received his wings at Jarvis on November 8; 1941, and landed in Britain on Christmas Day of that year. Later he took a navigation course in Northern Scotland and was posted to 106 Squadron of the Royal Air Force the latter. part of April, 1942. Since that time Sergeant Hab- kirk had been active in air raids over Germany asa bomb-aimer and navi- gator. He was reported missing in air operations on September 18 and has since been reported a prisoner by the Department of National Defense. Sergeant Habkirk has three sisters, Mrs. John W. 'Pullman and Lenora, who is a student at Seaforth Colleg- iate Institute and Miss Norma, a tea- cher on the staff of Clinton public school, is •now a member of the RCAF ,(Women's Division) at Brant- ford. ABOUT 260 TONS OF SCRAP COLLECTED McKillop and Hullett collection for salvage started on Wednesday ast and the collection has been so great that the collection was not fin - shed until Tuesday. The entire :collection from Tuck- ersmith, McKillop and Hullett will un well over 70 tons. This was only made possible by the co-operation of ivral people themselves, as well as the following men who donated their trucks and time to bring it in: Gordon McGavin, Gus Johnston, ohn Marshall, Nelson Reid, Lindsay Stewart, Wilson Little, Irwin T:re- wartha, Moody Holland, Bob Camp - ell, Mr. Grainger, Ken. Beattie, W. L. Whyte, Ross MacGregor, Bill Dale, Jack Carter, Nelson McClure, Orval Storey, Lawrence Murray, Bob McMillan, Milton Stewart. It is reported from the salvage headquarters that when this is all hipped it will make a grand total of approximately 250 to 260 tons coll- Egmondville United Church Rev. A. W. Gardiner, B.A., B.D. 10 a.m., Sunday School. 11 a.m., "A Stranger to Life's s Highest Purpose." First Presbyterian Church Rev. Hugh Jack, Minister. Sabbath School, 10 'a.m. Morning subject, "What Is Chris- tianity:" Evening subject, "Faith and Mo- tive." Midweek meeting, Thursday at 8 Pan - ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED Mr. and ` Mrs. Howard -Crich of Tuckersmith . wish to announce the engagement of their only daughter Margaret Mary to Mr. Melbourne Ball of Windsor, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. William Ball of Tuckersmith. The marriage will take place the latter part of October. ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED.., Mrs. Mary Dominey of Hubbards, Nova Scotia, has announced the en- gagement of her daughter, Elizabeth (Betsy) Viola, to Leading Writer Harvey Albert Nott, RCNVR., son of Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Nott, Clinton. The wedding will take. place November 10 in St, George's Church, Halifax, at 7.30 p.m. ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Newman Garrett of Tuckersmith township wish to . an- nounce the engagement of their dau- ghter Irene Emeline to Warren Townsend Whitmore, son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Whitmore, Tuckersmith, the marriage to take place the latter part of October. HOWARD-TOWNSEND A quiet wedding took place at the United Church manse, Egmondville, on Saturday, Oct. 17th, at 6 o'clock, When Rev. A. W. Gardiner united in marriage Alice Marion, youngest daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Sam Town- send, to George, only son of Mr. and Mrs. George Howard of Stratford. The bride and groom were unattend- ed and immediately after the cere- mony a wedding dinner was served at the home of the bride's parents. The bride and groom left for a short honeymoon trip to Eastern cities and on their return will reside in Strat- ford, ected from this district. MAE LANE AUXILIARY MEETS The regular monthly meeting of the Mae Lane Auxiliary was held on Monday evening in the schoolroom of the church, Mrs. F. J. Bechely op- ened the meeting asking Miss Winnie Savauge to read the British Children Prayer, which was followed by a prayer by Mrs. J. M. Scott. Mrs. A. Westcott, temperance secretary, gave a timely reading stressing the need for restriction of liquor sales in the present war. Miss E. Lester, Chris- tian Stewardship secretary, gave an encouraging financial report. Mrs. N. Knight, captain ,of Circle 2, pre- sided over the remainder of the meeting when Mrs. L. Dale led in prayer, Mrs. A. Westcott read the Scripture, Mrs., E. Goudie read three poems of the late Miss Graham. Miss Martha Allan gave a most interest- ing paper on the American Negro. Miss M. Turnbull sang the negro spiritual, "Go Down Moses." Plans were made for the autumn thank - offering to be held Monday evening, Oct. 26th, when the Rev. M. Smith of London, returned missionary from China, will be the guest speaker. W' I. CONVENTION IN LONDON OCT. 27, 28, 29 The Women's Institutes of Western Ontario are holding their annual con- vention in Hotel London on Oct. 27, 28, 29,. Owing to the scarcity of help on the staff of Hotel London, the banquet on the night of the 27111, will be held in the Masonic Temple. , The guest speakers will include Dr. Watson Kirconneli, Hamilton; Mr, H. H. Hannon, president of the Canad- ian Federation of Agriculture, Mrs. J. D. Detwiller, London, regional head of the War Time Prices and Trades Board and others, The executive con- sists of President, Mrs. Harry Scott, Norwich; vine presidents, 'Mrs. J. Fleming, Chatham, and Mrs. Fred Oster, Blyth; Sec., Mrs. E.' Hobbs, Denfield; treas., Mrs, 51 Lee, High- gate.• Mitchell F, Hepburn resigned ae premier of Ontario on Wednesday and was succeeded by Gordon Conant, Attorney - General. iMcKENZIE- ROBINSON Egniondville United Church was t'he scene of a pretty Autumn wed- ding on Saturday, Oct. 17th at 2.30 o'clock when Isabel Ruth, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Robinson of Egmondville was united in marriage to Andrew Hugh Mc- Kenzie, B.A., son of Mrs. McKenzie and the late William McKenzie of Hensall. The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, entered the church to the strains of the wedding music played by Miss Wilma, Watson, and took her place by ,the side of the groom, before the altar, which was decorated with beautiful autumn flowers, where the marriage cerem- ony was performed. by Rev. A. W. Gardiner, pastor of the bride, assist- ed by Rev. Mr. Veasey of Toronto Bible College, of which college both the bride and groom are graduates. The bridesmaids were Miss Lezetta Shepherd and Miss Neta Reddick of Toronto who carried bou- quets of mums, Little Margaret Cur- rie, of Clinton, niece of the groom, was flower girl, .\ The groom was supported by Mr. Wm. J. Firth of Toronto and during the signing of the register Mr. Earl Smith of Toronto sang. Those who• acted as ushers were Douglas G. Seaton, Gordon Maclnnis and Chas. !Hepburn, college chums of the groom. At 5 o'clock the wedding supper was served in the basement of the church where 86 invited guests par- took of the good things provided, after which, with the groomsman as toastmaster, toasts were proposed to the bride and groom and the parents. Following 'the supper the bridal party drove to Stratford, taking the train for Toronto. The bride and groom left Toronto on Sunday' for Edmonton where they will reside, and where the groom is pastor of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, also has charge of churches at Vermilion and Vegreville. The best wishes of their many friends follow them •to their new home, with the prayer that they may be used of God in carrying on the work of His kingdom. Citizens To Subscribe To Victory Loan, Victory Loan Drive C.W.L. HOLD AT-HOME In Full Swing. AND BINGO Canvassers Busy -- Citizens Urged to Invest to Limit 'ofur Their Resources Extract d a diary of a soldier kill- ed at Chateau Thierry in 1918: "I will work; I will save; I will sacrifice; I will endure; I will light cheerfully and do my ut. most as if, the whole ,struggle depended- on me alone," The spirit of this message is being found in the hearts of Huron citizens by the canvassers of the Third Vict- ory Loan which opened on Monday of this week, October 19th. Many purchasers have made a real! sacrifice in lending money which could have been spent to advant- age in needed repairs to the home or for equipment or articles badly needed in the 'home. These people realize their obligation to the United Nations!-- they realize that only by whole -hearted support of the awned forces can Victory be achieved. The money raised 'during the lst and 2nd Victory Loans has made possible the bombers strildng nightly at Germany and enemy controlled territory of Europe, the daring corvettes protect- ing the mercantile ships on the At- I 'antic route, the Canaclian-made Wilts being used in the defense of Stalingrad at the present time, and the building up of an armed Canadian force both in Canada and overseas which will be ready for effective act - on 'when the need arises. Quota of $1,900,000 To Be Over- subscribed in 10 Days The money raised in the Third Victory Loan will be used to streng- ren our position in a military sense. The Canadian war' effort is mounting ach month. ,Over 800,000 of our peo- le are engaged in war industries. Of this number, 120,000 are wonien.I hese people are turning out muni -1 tions, ships) aircraft, military ve- hicles, clothing, explosives, chemicals, anks, rifles, Bren guns, sub -machine uns, naval guns, ;25 -pounders, anti- tank guns, ammunition and military (Continued On Page Four.) On October 19th Canada's Third Victory Loan will be launched, The minimum objective in terms of money is 750 million dollars,. but the goal is "Every Canadian to the limit of his ability"—buying bonds either from cash, from accumulated savings, or by instalments each week or month. 1 Success calls for personal sacrifice on the part of every Canadian. The signal to go out and to do the biggest financial task of all times has been given. It is up to all of ns - to do Our fair share. WORK... SAVE... LEND. 1 tl Patriotism, love of freedom, devo- tion to decency and fairy play,., 'e these things are not yet issued on the p surrender of a, coupon. What is your share? What is my share? Let us T think before we speak. May I leave the suggestion with you that the most we can dosis the least we should t do. g Nothing matters now but Victory, Yours sincerely, . W. IL GOLDING, M.P. Appeal By Mr. Cardiff Canada's Third Victory Loan is .to be introduced on October 19th, ,Six months ago, the .people of Huron oversubscribed their objective by Continued oh Page Pour JUNIOR RED CROSS The regular meeting of the Junior Red Cross was held on Oct. 13. The monthly Junior Red Cross magazines I have come in with useful informa- tion. The collection amounted to $1.15. The balance from last year's finances was given to the Russian !Medical Relief with the result that a . means has to be found to raise money, for cigarettes for the boys overseas at Christmas. $14 will be •sufficient. A tea dance will be held on Nov. 13 I fol• this purpose. The next meeting of the Red Cross will be held on Oct. 120th, A Salvage Committee was ap- pointed with Jean Wright and Mar- jory Golding as treads. $40,250 SUBSCRIBED HERE The sum of $40,250 has been subscribed in Seaforth up to 5 p.ni Wednesday in the Victory Loan campaign, which is nearing the Halfway mark of the $106,250 objective, SALVAGE BULLETIN McKillop and Hullett are to be congratulated on the big salvage job they havejust completed. Handicapp- ed by a shortage of help and by bad weather,_it was, not until Tuesday of. 'this week that the last load was brought in. It has been estimated that over 50 tons of mixed salvage came in during this collection. Com- mittee members Gordon McGavin and "Nick" Whyte, who organized the big 'drive, as well as all who help- ed in any way, have done a big job and done it well, and their efforts are greatly appreciated by the com- mittee. If you go out into your barn or driving shed and find some articles of salvage that you overlooked, why, not bring them into town • the first time you come? They can be left at the front door of Salvage Headquar- ters, 1,r you can secure the key from Chairman C. M. Smith at the Tasty Grill across the road. Many discarded articles are being again put into circulation by the Sal- vage Committee. Have you a chair, a bed, a crib, old furniture, or any article that has outlived its useful- ness to you, but that someone else might wish to buy? This will be re- sold as rummage and the proceeds will be doing a good job helping needy War Charities. I The Catholic Women's League held a most enjoyable at-home and bingo Friday evening In the parish hall• A number of airmen from the Clinton tjRadio School were guests. The even- ing opened with community singing of O Canada, The Entrance pupils, Anne Eckert, Mary Ryan, Alice McIver, Joanne Mc1VIillan and. Donald Stewart were presented with prizes by Mrs, W. Anderson and the girls were presented with corsages by the president Miss Alice Daly. Anne Eckert replied on behalf of the • pupils and expressed their thanks to Fr.. Hussey and the C. W. L. for taking. such an interest in then during their school term. 1 Bingo was then enjoyed by all and during the evening Mays, L. Fortune,' Misses Julia Flannigan and Joan Devereaux rendered solos accompan- i led on the piano by Mrs. F. Dever- Ieaux, Several of the airmen sang Aiouette. The door prize was won by Mr. Nangle. Lunch was then served and the remainder of the evening was spent in dancing. Anniversary Services At United Church Rev, Dr. Mtitchmor, of Toronto, Preaches to Large Congreg- ations at Northside Anniversary services of Northside United Church were held on Sunday last, when Rev. Dr. J. R. Mutchmor, Secretary of the Board of Evangel- ism and Social Service of the United Church of Canada brought stirring and timely messages to large congre- gations. The subject "Steadfastness" was dealt with at the morning ser- vice when the speaker opened his subject with remarks complimentary to the Steadfast People from the time of Moses forward in history. He called attention to the pioneers in this very community who struggl- ed hard to build churches and schools that the youth should have character and a trust in God. He called attention to the struggle of today and the factors that are help- ing in the winning of the war and other factors still retarding the war effort. 'He made an appeal to all to trust God and to sacrifice in the spir- it of the forces always worthy of victory. The evening subject centred about the thought of the Measuring Rod in the hand of a young man as spoken of by the prophet Ezekiel. This is the young man's day; the young man aided by scientific knowledge and equipment is active for all. He must lead and adventure for a world free in ways yet unknown to the fathers. He has confidence in the youth of the world. The minister, Rev. H. V. Work- man, presided at the services. At the evening service he welcomed the Rev.'s Dr, Hurford, A. W. Gardiner and J. W. Patton and expressed gratitude to the Presbyterian, Ang- lican and Egmondville United con- gregations for the withdrawal of. their evening services. The music by.the choir was a sire- tial feature of the services contrib- uting to the success of the anniver- ary. In the morning there was the s anthem, "Shout for Joy," and ladies' chorus, "Loving Shepherd." In the evening, the anthems, "In the Cross of Christ I Glory," and "Just As I Am" ;(unaccompanied). INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENTS INCREASE GREATLY • Mr. 0. J. Kerr, of Stratford, dis- JAMES COWAN The death of James "Jimmie" Cowan occurred early Friday morn- ing, Oct. 16th. Mr, Cowan, who was in his 89th year had been ill only a few days and passed; away in Scott Memorial Hospital, where he had been a patient since the Monday previous. A lifelong resident of this district he was widely known as a talented old time fiddler and was a frequent prize winner in fiddler's contests. "Jimmie" Cowan and his violin were inseparable. His early years were spent in Tuckersmith, having been born on the 2nd con- cession, about a half mile east of Egmondville, the youngest of a fam- ily of seven sons and three daugh- ters of the late Mr, and Mrs• John 'Cowan, and he was the last surviving member of the family. His parents lived for a time in Egmondville and then moved to Bayfield. After his Parents' death Mr. Cowan made his home in the yicinity of Seaforth. A nephew, John Nicholson of the Mill Road, Tuckersmith, and a niece, Mrs. John McNay, McKillop, are the only surviving relatives here. The funeral was held on Saturday afternoon conducted by Rev. H. V. Workman of Northside United Church. Interment took place in Bay- field cemetery. The pallbearers were George Aberhart, Milton Stewart, Albert Harrison, William Cameron,. Arthur Nicholson and John McNay. trict factory inspector, who was in town this week, emphasizes the need for every safety precaution in indus- try at this time. The accident figures he gives show how true is the expres- sion "Fighting on the Industrial Front," In his district there have been ten fatal accidents so far this year, compared to one or two such accidents in pre-war years. Non- fatal accidents have also risen in like proportion. He gives some rea- sons for the great increase in acci- dents, such as the larger number of persons employed, new help, and also everyone is keyed up with war strain, HURON PRESBYTERY GROUP MEETING At Hensall United Church on Monday evening a fine meeting of representatives from United Church congregations in South Huron was held in the interests of the mission- ary work of the church. A roll call of charges was asked for showing the number present from each. Rev. R. A. Brooke conducted the devotional exercises, Rev. 13. V. Workman re- ported on the situation in the Pres- bytery and introduced Rev. Dr• J. E. Endicott, on furlough from China, who spoke most interestingly of the situation in China now and gave a resume of the factors that have miti , gated against China in the last num- ber of years. He gave great praise to the Christian Chinese for their heroic efforts in these ,years of war. FIe also showed moving pictures of scenes taken during the war including ilio bombing and burning of some of China's great cities. Dr. Endicott was listened to with keen interest on thv part of everyone in an audience of which a fine propca'tion was of Young 'People, .1 .slar nieeti7lY; was held at Blyth on Tuesday even- ing. TO MEET AT HENSALL The annual convention of the Hu- ron County Temperance Federation will be held on Wednesday after-; noon, Oct, 28th, in Hensall United Church. The guest speakers will be MO. ''N, Pitcher and Mr, F. W. Lewis of the Federation. Mr, R. H. ,Lloyd is president and Rev. W. A. Bremner secretary, FOR A LOVELY BRIDE .. a PePFecitx r; DIAMOND Delicately designed and perfect- y ly matched -- Perfect soli- taire! LEGION ARRANGES NOVEMBER PLANS Church Parade Nov, 8th, Poppy Day on 7th, Memorial Service llth Thursday evening, Oct, 20th the executive of Can. Legion 156 had a meeting in the Legion rooms, It was moved and carried that two delegates attend a district meeting at Kitchen- er on Oct. 25th, Sunday, Nov. 8th, there will be a church parade as cus- tomary when all Legionaires are ex- pected to attend in a body. The pub- lic as usual is invited, Poppy Day, Nov. 7th, has been set aside for the appeal for generous public support which in times past has been very much appreciated. Nov. 11th, a memorial service will be held at the cenotaph at 2.30 o'clock, note the time. Local clergy' and others will officiate. This parade will include councils, representatives, etc., who will place wreaths and poppies on the cenotaph mound. Comrades will attend a general nomination meeting immediately af- ter Nov. llth parade for the purpose of carrying on the very urgent work which they have undertaken to do. Legion Branch 156 requests all who have relatives, etc., who have gone overseas since Mar. 10th, 1942, to hand or send their names, address- es, etc., to J. E. Keating, or Ross J. Sproat. Thank you. Red Cross Notes This new quota has been accepted and it is hoped that there will be sufficient workers to have it com- pleted this year. Hospital Supplies - 100 nurses gowns, 100 caps, 50 dressing gowns, 210 triangular ban- dages, 260 abdominal bandages, 100 hot water bag covers, 100 hospital bed gowns. Br. Civilian—size 2, 50 boys' shorts, 10 shirts, 60 over- coats, 60 caps, 100 womenls slips size 42, 50 pr. large size knickers. 100 pr. boys' pyjamas size 12. Surg- ical dressings, 240 large pads, 600 medium, 950 small, 4800 compresses, 3200 wipes, 200 rolled bandages. Material is ready cut waiting for you to call. Will those ladies having sewing out of a previous quota, please com- plete it and bring it to the work rooms, so that it may be packed by Oct. 30th, Miss C. Holmes, Goderich street W., has been appointed liaison offi- cer for prisoners of war in Germany. She has complete information and is willing to assist anyone who may be concerned with a particular prisoner. The home nursing class is organiz- ing on Friday night, following Dr. Bechely's lecture in the school room of the Presbyterian church. Their first class will be held in the base- ment of the public library on Tues- day evening next at 8 o'clock. The work room is open on Monday evening for those helping with surgi- cal dressings. More workers are needed!!! BUTT-SCiMERS n .quiet autumn wedding was 801- emnized at Northside United Church. parsonage, Seaforth, on Saturday, when Rev. H. V, Workman united in marriage Gertrude L. Somers, East William street, Seaforth, and Thomas W. Butt,. Kippers. The couple were unattended. After a motor trip in Eastern Ontario, they will reside on the bridegroom's farm west of Kippers, H. MASON BUYS BOX RESTAURANT Mr, Alf, R. Box has sold his rest- aurant on Main street to Mr! Harvey Mason, James street, the deal being completed on Saturday, The Box restaurant is the oldest establish- ment of its kind in Seaforth, having been started about forty years ago by Henry Strausser, ARRIVED IN ENGLAND Mrs, Eleanor Ritchie received a cable on Thursday of last week that her 8011, Gunner D. Slayton 'Bitable, iied arrived' safely overseas.