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The Seaforth News, 1943-02-25, Page 4T1I S1 AFORT,H NEWS mite: lines., 1'ubtiehers WALTON (Continued From. Putin le t:4ilbei•t and the children aro fine. T was home last week and get home for two days every month. Again my thanks and my kind regards to friends at Walton, Rev. Frank' 'A. Gilbert," "Your•' Christmas pat•eel arrived than.. the members of the Red Cross Kippen, which, though intensely on December 22nd and words cannot for ane, and wish them a happy and Scotch, was accepted by the Post THE S + +.QRT1 NEWS Murray, R99004, RCAF overseas.'" HISTORY OF KIPPEN '",lust a Une to let yott know that I enarhtagd From Page One received the Christmas card, parcel and eigarettes and was very pleased geeted Steein , m the nae of his to get them. I was very glad to get the sweater and it will come in very native county, To this the Pest Mas- le:may, and as I jest got the parcel ter General demurred, as he consid- yesterday I had tete to heat up the ered it too "'Seotehy" and in turn hettrns but the peanut butter, and the suggested "Mellinger'" to which Mr,. candy; went in. a hurry, and we en- joyed there very much, also the cake, Bell promptly objected on account of 1 sure was glad to get the smokes as its "Irish derivation," and ou being I have been out of'them for some again invited to name it, he propos- time, So I want to thank you very niacin, I sure .appreciate it, please ed the name of his native parish, express just how much I appreciated a little- remembrance from my old home town. Our boys had a very nice Christmas and fortunately the sur- roundings were, very seasonable. Sussex is a lovely spot and the. townspeople have made the soldiers feel very much at home. Bob Ham- ilton, Sussex, N.B." "I get back from Ordnance on the 17th Dec: and got 7 parcels, Among thein was one from the Red Cross and one from Walton United Church. Many thanks and will you please convey my thanks to the church also, I got two more parcels today also, so I ant well remembered for Xmas. I wish you could see us all in rubber boots wading in soupy mud to our ankles,. Part of the boys are ditching so it should relieve the situation. I am expecting the lights in my strop next week so will be starting to work in the evenings to catch up with my work, We haven't had any frost for some time and it rains nearly every day lately. I guess Walton will be a lonely town now. I did some carpen- ter, blacksmithing and general work. today. It sure is good to be back in my own shop again. Merry Xmas and Happy New Year. Wallace Shannon, A56526, Canadian Army Overseas." "I am writing to thank the Red Cross for the lovely Christmas gift. I should have written before, but have been spending much of nay time in the infirmary since Christ- mas, While on a route march in De- cember I fell on the ice and have not been very well until this week. I received a slight concussion of the brain. W-1602 Pte. Dennis, H. J., Ste Anne De Bellevue, Quebec." "Just a line to let you know I am ,fine. I received your most welcome parcel today. I can't express my gratitude. I just came back from leave last night and had a wonderful time. Two other boys and myself from this unit went together. We spent one day ir. London, then went to Scotland, spent four days in Glas- gow, went to Perth for a day and up to Arbroath for a day, on the East coast. We went to see the wax works in London. 1 never thought people could be made to look so real until I went there, it took a lot of the day to go through. A fellow could spend a month in London and not see it all. When in Glasgow we went through a big newspaper factory and had everything explained to us. What caught niy eye most was the outfit they have for telegraphing pic- tures, that's how all the pictures are sent to Canada, just like radio. I haven't seen Alvin Crawford for some time. He is stationed not far from me. When I was on leave I met Don Dale of Seaforth and spent the afternoon with him. I had a letter from Gordon Holland. Jack Johnson" "I received your parcel a few days ago. Your parcel was really very nice. We pooled our parcels on Xmas day and almost enough materia] to start a little business concern. You folks really made Christmas the best it has been since we carne overseas. Our time has been filled for a couple of nights before Xmas and has been very good all week. Last Wed. night it was a nice floor in our canteen. The ladies came to camp and all in all we had a very nice night. We had our Cdn. Amid Corp Band from our holding and they were swell. Is Ken- ny still in Petawawa yet? I saw a Seaforth News a while ago and I noticed he was home. Gordon Nichol, England." "Received your parcel. Many ' thanks. I am fine and hope you are all the same. I am very glad to get your gift and can assure you that it is very much appreciated. I hear from Lloyd once in a while and I saw Wilfred and Gordon a couple of prosperous New Year. We have ' am ter General," hockey team, and they have been do- iriFrom the" same source we learn g pretty well so far. There is a good artificial ice rink here and sometimes that ;the aforesaid Robert Bell • was I Wish I had a good pair of skates Reeve of Hay Township in 1851 and over here. So hoping this letter finds Robert Doig Was Reeve in 1852. you all well and' wishing yon all a very happy new year, I remain, sin- The. site of Kippen, like many cerely, Bill Kelley, England.", other villages:and towns founded in l received my parcel front the the early days, was chosen near' Walton Red Cross and wish to -thank running stream with a view to a the members very nitwit. It's always Mee to know you're remembered by supily of cheap power to drive 'the 7001' home town, I expeet'to be here machinery for use in manufacturing ig London for unite some time, So and so Kippen in time had its never art not so far from- Immo as a .lot of the girls. Wishing you all a happy failing brook and busy mill,' for New Year and thanking you again, I Bell's mill, flouring, grist and saw remain as ever, Pte. Grace Dennis, mill, known far and wide, was a busy London, Ont," • place and supplied flour and lumber "1 am writing this note to thank you and the Walton branch of the Red Cross for the sweater and socks that were sent to me, and also for the present at Christmas. They certainly are appreciated. Yom's sincerely; Frank Marshall, Hamilton, Ont." "Just a note of appreciation for your kind thoughtfulness in giving me the splendid gifts of a pen and pencil set and your Christmas gift of a tie and handkerchiefs, I thank you again, yours sincerely, Earle Coutts; RCNVR" "I wish to take this opportunity of thanking the Walton Red Cross for their very nice and useful Xmas gift, and feel honored in being remember- ed by you. Yours sincerely, John Eidt, RCAF, British Columbia," "Please excuse my tardiness in thanking you and the ladies of the Walton Red Cross Society for the very useful and much appreciated presents which I received for Christ- mas. Needless to say, I have put them all to use and find them not wanting in any respect, especially the socks and sweater during this cold weather. Respectfully yours, Frank Dundas, Mt. View, Ont," • "I received your lovely parcel to- day. I wish to express my sincere thanks for it. It was real nice. every- thing in it was swell. I sure like the sweater. also the Cdn. chocolate bars and cigs. We had a real nice Xmas, trade, and who also purchased a site also New Year's here, a lot better on the Tuckersmith side and built than last year. We had more time; the first store where the first post this year to prepare for it: I hope we are home for our next Christmas, By, office of the village was established. the sound of the news we will be As the years went forward this . tonne. We are having real nice wea- in these pioneer days to customers over a large area. Robert Hunt was among, the first millers and lived down by the mill until a more recent date when he with his family came to the farm adjoining Kippen on the Tuckersmith side north. The mill • continued • to operate for a great many years under the successive managements of David McLean and later John McNevin, whose families l are still remembered by many of the present Kippen residents. But past is all its fame ;'the very spot where many a year it triumphed is forgot, except, perhaps, the old mill dam with its still remembered swimming pool. In addition to the mill just des- cribed, Kippen in the initial stages of its history could boast of two blacksmith shops, two carriage shops, two general stores, a grain elevator,, and an hotel, as well as a quite busy' railway station. The pioneer blacksmith was Rob- ert Mellis, a powerful man in his yeunger days and expert at his ther here. We had a little snow one blacksmith shop was disposed of to night but it went next day. I think I John Cooper, who after some years FUR lite the good old Walton winters in business sold to Thomas Mellis, better yet. though. We feel the cold and in whose possession this shop re - over here worse than at home. I mained and operated successfully think. We had a lot of cold wet wea- ther before Xmas and some wind so $ until the death of Mr. Mellis in 1924, was pretty cold. I remain, one of the since which time his younger son,. Walton boys. A28572, Gnr. A. E. W. L. Mellis, has been and now is, Crawford, Cdn. Army Overseas:' 1 Kippen's "Village Blacksmith," a "I received your carton of cigs. r last night. Thanks a million for continuous record of over sixty years them. Also for parcel in case you by the father and the son., didn't get my last letter. I am getting 1 The other and former blacksmith ready to go on 7 day leave. I am go- business already referred to was ing to Scotland; Edinburgh this time, Alvin E. Crawford, England." j that. of Thomas McClymont, also a "How are all you people now? I powerful man, an expert mechanic am fine and as 1 write to thank you who carried 011 a good business until for your parcel of cigarettes I am his retirement. His son Jim is the chewing on some popcorn another only member of the McClymont fam- fellow just received in a parcel. You people back there sure made a very ily who is still a resident of the good Xmas for us over here, one that village. none of us will forget. Your parcel of The first carriage shop was eatab- cigs, came to -day, and I was quite listed by W. Edgar, who was'sue- pleased. Cigs are lasting me quite awhile now. I ant now in a team of ceeded by William Kyle and he in fifteen for a trace which is on the turn by Henry Ricker. After some 13th of January. I don't know whe- ther thirteen will be my lucky day.' still in that camp with the big long age and returned to the farm, the name. I am afraid to try to spell it original Kyle homestead on the for fear I will make a terrible mess Town Line, Stanley township. of it, but it might give you a good; laugh, I have just tasted another' In 1903 they left this vicinity for piece of Xmas cake. I think I have the Canadian West. Mr. and Mrs. tasted about fifteen different kind Ricker likewise purchased a farm in t r I have my fingerscrossed. Is Ken Hess, Mr. and Mrs. Kyle left the vill- weeks art eau.. au r annum - rc su u -r weeks ago. They are all fine, Good , next year. Again thanking you, the Township of Hay, west of Kip luck and many thanks. Alvin Gordon Nichol, England. P.S. Hope Continued on Page Two Nichol." "Just a Iine to thunk you for the' cigs. I also received a parcel from the Red Cross and one from the wo- men of the church. Thank them all for me, will you, Pat. It is good to get parcels from you people. Al- though mother has left us, I will always think of folks in my hone town. I am fine. They keep me busy, I am driving, see quite a lot of Old England. A9987 Pte Dick Drager." Others who sent thanks were: Fred Rutledge, W. K. Ritchie, Sp. W. Farquharson, L Bd. J. W. Shannon, A, M. Nichol, - "Received your Xmas parcel in good condition and would like to thank you and the other members of the Walton Red Cross, Your kind thoughts are deeply appreciated by us chans over here. We SPPIA a very nice Christmas this year and hope you all at home had the sane. It has been exceptionally nice weather up until Christmas hut we have had some snow now and it is quite cold now and very wet at times. I had been looking about for a sweater and was wondering where I could get one and when I got your parcel I just got what I wanted most. I will close novo; hoping you are all well and hav- ing a good time. Thanking You, Tien Euchre& Dance IN WALTON HALL Friday, Feb 26 tinder auspices of the T7. F. W, 0, Proceeds far Overseas Boxes anti Russian Fund Euchre et 8.15, Followed by Dance Ladies please provide to be back amongst you folks next year, How are the crowds at the Hall; now? I'll bet I wouldn't know many. BRUCEFIELD now." Private Pat McGale of Toronto and' W. M. S. meeting Feb, 12 , in the his bride, spent the week end at the school room. Mrs. 11. Dalrymple op - home of the lady's parents, Mr. and erred the meeting with singing Hymn Mrs, John McDonald. . 205. No. 746 from the hymnary was The service in Duff's United read responsively, The Lord's prayer Church was well attended Sunday in unison. Minutes read and adopted, last. Rev. R. G. Hazelwood was in moved by Mrs. Atkinson and Miss charge. The subject of the sermon Swan. Letter of appreciation from was "Persecution a mark of strength Mr's. Bremner and Edna, also letter and power," telling our allocation for bale to be The next two Sundays there will 1 quilt or blanket and second hand be voting for the Eiders, this being clothing. It was decided' our next tha y,.or of election. All members are meeting to be one hour previous . to r"slced 1, cast their ballots. The col- world's day of prayer service. Mis- let.or, will act as scrutineers. Sionary programme (wholesome rec- Rev. 1:. G. I4azelvond attended a' reation) taken by Miss 25, Swan and meeting of the London Conference Mrs. G. Atkinson, Mrs. Dalrymple Christian Education Committee ea opened the worshipservice by read- Mr'nri"v held el Metropolitan United ing verses 1, 3 and 4 of hymn 369, hymn 15 was sung, Matt. 18:1.6 was read and prayer offered by Mrs. Dal- rymple. Luke 1:12-14 was read and: Mrs. Haugh offered prayer. Hymn 11; was sung. The leader closed meet- ing by reading verses 5, 6 and 7 of hymn 369. f:hnrelr, Loidon. Mr. Dave Crawford of Brussels visited his aunt Mrs, Hugh Fulton lest Saturday. Mrs. Fulton has been on the sick list but is improving, we are glad to report. Mrs. C. Gowland of Fergus was here attending the funeral of her aunt, the late Mrs. Henry Dennis. Mrs, McSpadden of Toronto at- tended the funeral of her grand- mother, Mrs, Henry Dennis. Mrs, J, Patterson returned to her daughter, Mrs. W. C. Bennett's, on Tuesday, after having' two toe nails removed In Seaforth. 3 weeks ago. The next meeting of the U.F,W.O, will be at the home of Mrs, Nelson Reid on Wednesday, March 17th. Magistrate: "Yost cannot drive now for two years, for you're a danger to pedestrians," Defendant: "But your honor, my living depends on it" Magistrate; "So does theirs," a, k.: Pte, Glen. Swan of Ipperwash Camp spent the week end at his hone here, Sunday visitors with Mr, and Mrs. G. Swan were Mr, and Mrs, Frank Strange of Toronto, Mr. and Mrs, E. Sehilbe and son of Zurich, and Mr. and Mrs. E. Munn and Elaine of Hen- sel]. Miss Freda Hill of St. Catherines spent Sunday at her home here. Miss Ina Scott of London is at her home here owing to the serious ill- ness of her mother, Mrs. A. fi; Scott, who is in the Seaforth Hospital. We hope soon to hear she is better. contributors to the Russian Kellet. Patriotic Society *10; Red Cross $50; Y.P.U. $20, Sale of tickets on quilt, 830, also two boxes of clothing weigh- ing over 100 lbs. Mr, and Mrs, Russel Keyes and family. Mr's. Sears of. Mitchell, shunt Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. l . Cornish. Mrs. J,. J, O'Brien' was ealied to Kingston on 1Mondayowing to the death et her brother, Mr, H. Collins and Miss Neville Collins of London visited their grand- mother Mrs, Mei1enzie on Friday, Mrs, C. H. Haugh was taken and•, denly ill on Sunday, At time of writ- ing she is a little better°. Her (Riegle ter Miss Hazel Haugh, R.N., of Tor- onto, is visiting her, Mr, and Mrs. A. Moore and family of Egmondville spent Sunday with Mrs, M. McKenzie. Regular meeting of the mission band will be held on Sunday, Feb. 28, during church service, EGMONDVILLE The Egniondville W, M. S, met in the vestry of the church on Feb. 11, with the President, in the chair. The meeting opened with reading of hymn 286 and Psalm selection 746 and prayer by Mrs. Keyes. Minutes of last meeting read. and approved. Roll call responded to by 8 members, The offering was received, Mrs, J. Wat- son, friendship circle convener,' re- ported eight calls to sick and shut- ins. Mrs. Keys, temperance convener, gave a reading on "Drinking mothers now a problem." Mrs, Gardiner . took the Study book topic, being recreation and discussions led through the study:' Mrs. McMillan conducted the wor- ship service from missionary month - Let us resolve to do all in our power to provide wholesome recrea- tion for all in this community, espec- ially to be given the hospitality in our homes and in our church. Meet- ing closed with hymn. 513, "Land of our Birth," and prayer. "IF YOU DON'T NEED iT .. ." The slogan for every Canadian should..be,"If you don't need it, don't buy it." The money can be better employed in War Savings Stamps and Victory Bonds for the duration of the war. All you are asked to do is to postpone your buying until the wan is over. ' Broadcast by Huron schools over CICNX will be resumed' Friday, Feb. 26111, at 7 p.m. Through the kindness of Mr. Cruickshank, the National War Finance Committee has been able to procure the period immed- iately following the newscast from 7 to 7.15 pan. for their broadcasts. The programme next Friday even- ing will be put on by a :group of pu- pils from Clinton public school, and for Friday, March 5th, Mrs. Mina Howard and a group of pupils from Belgrave School will present their programme. These schools both have very successful records in the sale of war savings stamps, and promise very interesting programs. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1943 GEN T :T A' RJ Seaforth NOW PLAYING THURS, FRI, SAT. Two Features --- Second Show Starts 8.45 GEORGE FORMBY The l uttniest Matt in Films in "Feather Your Nest" Carole Landis ., George Montgomery "Cadet Girl" She's armed with songs mid beauty MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY Marlene` Dietrich Fred. MacMurray in. Mitchell Leisen's "The Lady is Willing" with Baby Corey You'll. enjoy this laugh lilt of the season NEXT THURSDAY; FRIDAY, SATURDAY Ginger Rogers Ray Milland in "Major and The Minor" with Rita Johnson Robert Benchley Coming - "Moon and Sixpence" VARNA Presentation -- On •Saturday, night Mr, and Mrs. Harvey Chuter were invited to the hall where they were met and wel- comed by a host of friends and well wishers. The young couple were in- vited to the front, when an address was read by Floyd MoAsh, followed by a well filled puree presented by Bobby Taylor. The groom replied in a fitting manner. The remainder of the night was spent in dancing and a very pleasant party broke up wish- ing the' young couple bon voyage through life. Mr. and Mrs. Chuter will reside in Harrlston, Mrs. Argo and little son Jimmie- Lee immieLeo of Halifax, after spending a week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. McConnell, left one day last week to visit her aunts in Minneapolis. On Tuesday a district meeting of farmers and.i'epreeentatives was held in the hall. There was a large turn- out of both junior and senior farm- ers. They will meet also on Wednes- day, of which mention 'will be made later. Want and For Sale Ads, 1 week 25c. Boiled Salad Dressing % cup vinegar 2 tablespoons flour 2 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon mustard 1 teaspon salt, dash of pepper Mix well. Cook the mixture in a double boiler until it thickens, stir- ring constantly to keep it smooth, Cool and then add 1 cup of cream gradually, or fold in whipped cream just before using. Salads offer the most appetizing means of assimilating the minerals and vitamins essential to health con- tained in fresh raw vegetables. Lett- uce, of course, is the .most common of all salad plants, and green leafy lettuce has more flavour and food value than the bleached varieties. however, the variations of salads are innumerable. There are sliced rad- ishes, scallions, endive, strips of cel- ery and carrot, 'cubed potatoes, hard boiled eggs, crumbled cheese, and bits of cooked meat or flaked ft&. may be blended with any green salad. rite �ROT rlof mY doh With Bill and Slim and a lot of other linemen in uniform, it's up to us old-timers to keep telephone lines working. And that means we have to keep on the job, too. Not just routine maintenance, either,' but emergency calls at all hours and in all weather—usually bad ! "My wife and I figure eating right is pan of my job and she sees to it that I and the whole family get lots of the milk and greensand other foods they tell us we need to keep away from colds and sickness. "My wife's got a copy of Canada's Food Rules tacked up on the kitchen wall— says they help to keep her on the right track — and inside thebudget, too— when she's planning meals." CANADA'S FOOD RULES MILK -Adults: onc•half pint. Chil- dren: more than one pint. And some cheese. FRUITS—One serving of tomatoes daily, or of a citrus fruit, or of tomato or citrus fruit juices, and one serving of other fruits, fresh, canned, or dried. VEGETABLES—(In addition to potatoes,of which you need one serving daily)—Two servings tinily of vegetables, preferably leafy green, or, yellow,and frequently raw. CEREALS and BREADS --One serving ofa whole grain cereal and four to six slices of Canada -approved bread, brown or white, MEAT, FISH', EGGS, etc. --One serving a day of meat,. fish, or meat substitutes. Liver, heart, or kidney once a week. Eggs, at least three or four weekly. PLUS OTHER FOODS YOU WISH a o to Os r'4sy lf/iny.5 x to%(/n2ds PUBLISHED IN SUPPORT OP CANADA'S 'OFFICIAL NUTRITION PROGRAMME ll 4) 1