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The Seaforth News, 1943-06-24, Page 1HURON COUNTY'S LEADINGNEWSPAPER WHOLE SERIES, • VOL, 65, No. 25 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JUNE 24, 19.43 Phone 84 John' Bennewies Dies At Brodhagen Was Former M.L.A,—+President of Telephone :Company for. Thirty Years A former member for Perth in the 'Ontario Legislature, John Benn- ewies, died at his home at Brodhag- en early Tuesday. He was in his 81st year. Mr. Bennewies was one of Brod- hagen district's best known men and his passing is a distinct loss to the community where he was widely re- spected. He had been in poor health for two years and seriously ill for one week. The departed man had an interest- ing career. Born on the Bennewies homestead in Logan township, he re- ceived his education at the Brodhag- en school and on January 14, 1896 was married to the former Miss Sophie Steiss in Toronto; He repre- sented Perth in the Legislature from, 1911 to 197,8 and was a devout mem- ber of St. Peter's Church, Brodhag- en. For many years he served as a councillor for McKillop and Logan townships and for over thirty years was president of the McKillop, Logan and Hibbert Telephone Company, retiring from that office last year when he, was elected honorary pres- ident. Besides his wife, one sister, Mrs. Mary Becker of Stratford survives. The funeral will take place on Thurs- day afternoon, a service being held at the family residence at 2.80 p.m. followed by a public service in St. Peter's Church. Interment will be made in the adjoining cemetery. *'blue coal': THE SOLID FUEL FOR SOLID COMFORT I E. L. BOX PHONE 43 North Side United Church Rev. H. V. Workman, Minister. 10 a.m. Sunday School. 11 a.m. "The Sacrament of The Lord's Supper," Reception of New Members. . 7 pan. "Tile Gibraltar of the Soul.'-' Thurs., 8 pan. Pre -communion • ser- vice, - Duff's Church, McKillop Anniversary, Sunday, June 27th. Guest minister, Rev. A. M. Grant, B.A.,B.D., of Kippen. Services at 11 a,m. and 7.30 p.m. St. Thomas Church Rector: Rev. Ur. Hurford, 11 a,m. "Indifference or Interest?" 7 p.m. "Religion and Health." Sunday School at 10 am. St. Mary's Church, Dublin 9.30 a.m. "Indifference or Interest?" Egmondville United Church Rev. A. W. Gardiner, B.A., B.D. 10 a.m., Sunday School. 11 a.m„ "Christ's Better Way". 7 p.m., 'Partnership: with God." ANNOUNCEMENT The engagement is announced of Angela 'Mary Ruston, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Ruston, Seaforth, to Mr. Sylvester James Kelly, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kelly, Blyth. The weddinng will take place quietly in London on June 26th. WILLIAMSON-ELLIOTT' A quiet wedding took place at the McI%illop manse on Wednesday, June 16, when Rev, 041r. Yatton united in marriage Helen Evelyn, daughter of Mr. Lorne Elliott,' McKillop, to Her- bert. Leslie Williamson, son of Mr, and Mrs. Thos. Williamson, Walton. The bride looked lovely in turquoise blue street length dress with white accessories. The gift of the groom to the bride was a necklace, The at- tendants were Miss Florence Will- lamson, sister of the groom, and Mr. Roy Elliott, brother of the bride, The groom's gift to the bridesmaid was a silver pickle dish, to the best man a billfold, After the ceremony the hap- py couple left for points east. On their return they will reside on the groom's farm: in Melillop. ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Austin Dexter an- nounce the engagement of their se- 'cond daughter, Ellen Viola, to Gun- ner John Stewart Sanderson, of St, John, N.B., youngest son of Mr. Al- bert Sanderson, of Blyth, and the late Mrs. Sanderson. The marriage to take place early in July. Red Cross Notes In a recent issue of a bulletin pub- lished for those next of kin who have someone a prisoner of war, the following interesting ' items . were gleanej0: At Stalag VIII, . two new barracks have been built and are at the dis- posal of Br. prisoners and are run entirely by a British medical staff. The camp was visited in November and reported as "food decently pre- pared by women;' fuel sufficient." Camps in Japan were inspected in December, 1942. They were light- ed by electricity and were to be heated after Jan. lst. Red Cross par- cels 'lied been distributed. W. MacLachlan, chairman of the purchasing committee for prisoners of war, notes a tremendous expan- sion in purchase of food for parcels. In 1942, 796 7-8 tons of 5 oz. choc- olate bars, and 2,635 tons of dried milk was sent. The Women's Institute and Sea - forth Branch of the Red Cross begin their co-operative project of jam for overseas next week in Haigh's store. The need of Britain has become greater as the sugar supply has steadily decreased. Jam sent from Canada has been greatly appreciat- ed arid fills a psychological as well as physical need, It has been used for civilian war victims in Britain, hos- pitals and war -time nurseries. In• view of the need the Canadian Red Cross has set 527,000 lbs. as its ob- jective and the former generous en- thusiastic response is anticipated. Ontario's share is 280,000 lbs., Sea- forth's is 2,400 lbs. of jam and 1600 lbs. of honey. The government is al- lowing a special quota of sugar for this project. Donations may be left with the treasurer or any of the con- veners. SCOTT -MASON The lawn at the home of William and Mrs. Mason, 'Fairview Farm," 5th concession, Hullett, was the scene of a quiet wedding on Wednes- ;day,. June 23rd, at high ,noon, when their daughter, Grace Isabel, was united in marriage to Samuel James Scott, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Jos- eph J. Scott. The ceremony was per formed by Rev.,Hugh Jack in the presence of the immediate families. Little Miss Elsie Storey, niece of the bride, was flower 'girl. The music was played by the bride's cousin, Miss Isabel Brigham. The bride wore a street length dress of pale blue sheer and carried a bouquet of pink carnations. After the reception and luncheon the happy couple left for a trip to Muskoka. On their return, they will reside on the bridegroom's farm, Roxboro. CHINESE RELIEF FUND CLOSES ON SATURDAY Donations for the Chinese Relief Fund will be accepted until the fund closes on Saturday night of this week. The need is great and your help will be appreciated. Contribu- tions now stand at $445.90. A friend 32.60, J. E. Reynolds $2, no name $5.00, no name $1.05, Miss S. McCloy 50e, a friend $2.00, W. J. Duncan $25.00, Mrs. J. B. Thomp- son $1.00, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Camp- bell $2.00, Grade 6 Seaforth P.S. $1.95, no name 80c, "gypped for 3 cokes" $2.00,' no name $2.75, Mrs. Geo. Robinson $1.00, Seaforth Salv- age Corps $100.00, C. A. Barber $10.00, Win. Devereaux $2.00, John Powell Jr. $2.00, no name $1.00. QUARTETTE IN MEMORY • OF LATE PREMIER On Sunday evening next, June 27, the Male Quartette of First Presby- terian Church will render a selection, "Crossing the Bar" in memory of the late Premier William Aberhart, This selection was one of his favorites, and was used on the memorable oc- casions when he preached in. this church, DO YOUR PART TO STAMP OUT THE U-BOAT Seaforth is urged to do its share to the "Stamp -Out -the -U -Boat" campaign which begins next Monday to promote -the sale of War, Saving Stamps. A large Depth Charge Tally Sheet will be on display at the Post Office, which when -completed, will be sent to the navy to be attached to a depth charge. Mr. James A. Stewart is chairman of the local committee, $1 a year Huron Girl To Enter TWO BRIDES-TO-BE The Ministry HONORED AT SHOWER A trousseau shower was held on Miss Merriam, Centralia, Ac- cepted at Meeting of Huron Presbytery The Presbytery of Huron held its regular meeting in Wesley -Willis United Church, Clinton, on Tuesday afternoon. The retiring chairman, Rev. 11. C. Wilson, introduced the Rev. H. V. Workman, of Seaforth, as the presiding officer for 1943.4. Mr. Workman in accepting the office thanked the court for the honor. The committee on inductions re- ported as follows: Rev. R. C. Cope- land to be responsible- for, and pre- side at the induction of Rev, Hugh Moorhouse at Fordwich, also to ad -I dress the people, and Rev. J.'L. Fos- ter to address the minister. Rev. Arthur J. Mcliaye to preside at the induction of Rev. A. S. Colwell at Bayfield, also to address the people, and Rev. A. M. Grant to address the I minister. Rev. Arthur Sinclair to be responsible for and preside at the induction of Rev. H. J. Snell at Au- burn, also to address the people, and Rev. H. J. Vickerson to address the minister. Rev. R. G. Hazlewood to be responsible for and preside at the induction at Ethel, also to address the people, and Rev. G. H. Dunlop to address the minister. Where poss- ible, the inductions are to be held on Friday, July 2nd at 8 p.m, The missionary and maintenance committee report was adopted, which included a resolution to accept the "John Stirling" itinerary and ar- rangements will be completed for showing Mr. Moorhouse's sound pic- ture in the Presbytery. This picture was produced atnArkona with all lo- cal characters. Dates of camps were announced: Boys' camp, July 4 to 11th, Y.P.U. camp, July 18 to 25th; girls' camp, Aug. 1 to 8th. 1 One candidate for the, mrmstry will be ready for ordination this fall,' R. A. G. Passmore, of Hensall. It was recommended that Miss Eva Merriam, daughter of the Rev. R. J. Merriam of Centralia, be ac-, cepted as a candidate for the minis- try of the United Church. Miss Mer- riam is at present a school teacher. A service was conducted by the chairman for the reception of Miss Merriam as a candidate for the ministry. The next meeting of the Presby- tery will be held in Ontario Street United Church, Clinton. GARRETT-APPLEBY A very pretty June wedding was solemnized on Saturday, June 19th, at 11 o'clock,, when Rosamond Dor- een, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Appleby of McKillop, became the bride of 14Ir•. Wilbert Stanley Garrett, son of Mr. and Mrs. Newman Garrett, Tuckersmith, Rev.- Hugh Jack officiated. The bride looked lovely in a street length frock of turquoise chiffon with matching petal leaf hair dress with shoulder length veil and silver sandals and carried a bouquet of pink briarcliff roses. Mrs. Gordon MacDonald was hey sister's only attendant wearing a frock of yellow gold with matching accessor- ies and carried a bouquet of Koko - nits gold carnation. Mr. Gordon Mac- Donald was best man. After the cere- mony the wedding party returned to the home of the bride, where a wed- ding dinner was served to 30 guestaN The bride's mother received wear- ing a navy figured chiffon, assisted by Mrs. Garrett, mother of the groom, wearing airforce blue and both wear- ing corsages of Rose Hill roses. Pink and white were the color schemes for the attractive decorations in the din- ing. room. The bridal table was cent- ered with the three tier wedding' cake, pink tapers in silver holders added to the table decorations... After .the dinner the young couple left amid showers of •confetti for a honeymoon trip to Detroit and other Western cities, The bride travelled in a printed two. piece red suit, beige coat and matching accessories. The groom's gift to the bride was a gold locket, to the brideamaid sil- ver salt and pepper and to the best man gold tie clips. On their return they will reside on the groom's farm In Tuckersmith. APPOINTED TEACHER Miss Irene Workman, student dur- ing the past year at Stratford Nor- mal School, has -obtained her teach- er's certificate and is engaged as teacher taof S.S, No, 3, Tuckersmith, for the coming Year. - Tuesday evening, June 15th, at the home of Mrs. Helen McMillan, Mc- li;illop, for Grace Mason and Rosa- mond Appleby, brides of this month. Seventy-five neighbors and friends were present. During the first part of the evening there was the follow- ing program: Instrumental by Mrs, Gladson Campbell, of Toronto, duet' by Gwendolyn Hugill and Margaret Carter; two readings by Mrs. Orville Dale, instrumental by Mrs. Gordon McDonald. The brides were asked to go to the dining room where two tables were loaded with gifts which were then opened, Both girls thanked the hostess, those who assisted in arranging the shower and all pres- ent. "For They Are Jolly Good Fel- lows" was flung and lunch was serv- ed. JOHN MILLS RECEIVES HIS M. A. DEGREE At the annual commencement ex- ercises of the University of Califor- nia at Los Angeles the master of arts degree was conferred on John G. Mills, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Mills of Strathroy. -Majoring in French language and literature he completed post -graduate work in Balzac under Dr. Fernand Balden- sperger of the Sorbonne, and stud- ied Old French epic, romance and philology under Dr. William A. Nitze, of the University of Chicago. Mr. Mills is a graduate of the Sea - forth Collegiate Institute. Winner of numerous scholarships at university he continued his brilliant career in ' the United States and was awarded the silver medal of the Government of France in 1941 when he received.. his bachelor of arts degree, 'cum laude, from U.C.L.A, JOSEPH GIBSON A pioneer resident of this district, Joseph Gibson, died in Scott Memor- ial Hospital on Saturday in his 90th year. Mr. Gibson had been ill for about four weeks and ,was taken to the hospital about a week before his death. He was born in Caledon township, near Toronto, July 24, 1853, a son of the late Robert Gibson and MatiI- da Shannon. He came with his par- ents when very young to the Gibson homestead on the 5th concession of McKillop, now owned by Michael Murray. After his marriage to Miss Christina Ferguson, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Archie Fergu- son, of McKillop township, he lived in Tuckersmith for three years, later returning to McKillop to the Ferguson farm where he lived until retiring about seventeen years ago to Seaforth. He was a carpenter by trade. His wife predeceased him in 1930. Mr. Gibson was a member of First Presbyterian .Church', He is sur- vived by one sister, Mrs. Charles Wright of Seaforth, who is the only surviving member of the .family of three brothers and four sisters. The funeral was held on Monday afternoon -from the residence of his niece, Mrs. Margaret White, East William street. The service was con- ducted by Rev. Hugh Jack of First Presbyterian Church, and interment was made in Maitlandbank cemetery. The pallbearers were William Smith (Camlachie) ; William Johnston, Fin- lay . MeKercher, Robert Campbell, Joseph Murray and Herald Law- rence. Nephews and nieces who attended the funeral were: Mr. Archie Smith, Miss Janet Smith, Mrs. Scott, Wm.. Smith and daughter, Miss Jean Smith, all of Camlaehie; Misses Ern- estine and Margaret White, of Tor- onto, Robert Murdie, Stratford; Ken- neth Murdie, Lucknow; Elizabeth Murdie of Lucknow. W. I. WILL HEAR LECTURE ON NUTRITION A special speaker from the depart- ment, on 'Nutrition, will speak at the library next Wednesday evening at a community meeting of the Wo- men's Institute, The evening meeting will be open to all, men, women and young ..people, and is planned to awaken wider interest in nutrition. The lecture will be illustrated with slides, and time allowed for discus- sion, The guest speaker is Miss Rorke, of the Women's Institute branch, Department of Agriculture, Toronto, Remember the time, Wed- nesday evening, June 30th, at 8,30 at the Seaforth 'Public Library, sponsor- ed by the Seaforth Women's Institute and admission is free. We would ap- preciate a very good attendance. Huron Schools Bought $16,576 in W.S.S. "Stanlp-Out-the-U-Boat" Cam- paign Starts Next Week to Aid Sale of Stamps Marking the close for this school year of a highly successful campaign to promote the sale ,of War Savings Stamps among school children of Huron county, Mr. R. K. Wurtele, chairman of War Savings Stamp 'Committee for Huron County, in an interview said that the students of primary and secondary schools had bought a total of 316,576 from Sep- tember 1942 to April 30th 1943, "We are very proud of them. I wish to take this opportunity of thanking the Inspectors, Mr. Kin- kead, Mr. McKone, Mr. Game and Mr. Quarry, the teachers and pupils who have assisted in this excellent work. Death does not take a holiday on. the battlefield, however, and school children and every one of us must maintain and redouble our ef- forts to lend the government every cent we can." Mr. Wurtele continued: "Begin- ning June 28th and until the end of July, the government is going to let every Canadian put his or her- stamp money into depth charges. It will be called the 'Stamp Out the U -Boat' campaign. Depth charges cost $90 and Huron county is asked to buy at least sixty-seven of them. The Huron county Campaign will be supported by the chairman of the War Savings Stamp committee for your locality. In the principal shops you will soon I find a large board poster divided into ninety squares, each. square repres- enting one of the $90 required for one depth charge. With the sale of four War Savings Stamps the purch- aser may choose a `Stamp -O -Gram' message to Hitler, Admiral Doenitz, or to one of our own boys in the Royal Canadian Navy and it will be stuck on oneof the ninety squares. When every square is filled the board will be sent to a Canadian ship using depth charges and will be tied to an actual depth -charge. Your message will be read with interest by our lads in the Navy and un- doubtedly many letters will be writ- ten by Navy nen to those whose names and addresses appear on such messages. "Let's give them everything we Have got," said Mr. Wurtele in clos- ing. "During the holiday season school children should continue buy- ing war savings stamps, for in this , period the war will be prosecuted with even increased intensity." TWO FEATURED DIAMOND VALUES e FREE INSURANCE AVAU6ES Jeweller and Optometrist Opposite Post Office, Seaforth WIN AWARDS AT ACHIEVEMENT DAY Mrs, Edith Pudney and her class of nine girls attended the junior homemaking club achievement day at Clinton on Saturday: The ten girls received war savings stamps for suc- cessfully completing the project, "Cotton Accessories for the Club Girl's Bedroom," and "The Supper Club," a demonstration of table set- ting and "Sewing for the Farm Fa- mily" was presented by Misses Ada Mae McLellan and Hazel Coleman. The exhibit "Tea Biscuits" in four variations was ably taken by Ruth Carnochan, Mrs. Edith Pudner ,ex- hibitetl "Bedroom Accessories" and Misses Dorothy Coleman and Ruth Carnochan gave a demonstration on how to make a chair pad, waste bas- ket, dresser scarf and counterpane, which was very interesting. Mrs. Pudner gave an exhibit on "The Cer- eal Shelf," displaying a shelf for each of the following cereals suitable for breakfast, dinner and supper, and whole wheat muffins. Those receiving certificates of achievement were Grace Wallace, Avis Forbes, Ada Mae McLellan, Margaret Moore, Dorothy Coleman, Ruth Carnochan, Mrs. Edith Pudner, Margaret Chesney. Six Scholarships ' MAE LANE AUXILIARY MEETS The Mae Lane Auxiliary was held mday Northevenisnidg. The Unie mted Cheetiurchng onopeneTuesd For Huron County with hymn "I Need Thee Precious Will Be 2 Univer- si- ty, 1 Normal Jesus," followed with prayer by Mrs. and 3 Oracle XIII Scholar- Christie and Mrs. Bradshaw. Minutes ships and reports were read. It was decid- Mr. G. A. Ballantyne, principal of the Seaforth Collegiate Institute, has received particulars of the Prov- ince of Ontario Scholarships recently announced by the Minister of Educa- tion. 333 scholarships valued at $60.000 will be awarded to pupils enrolled in Collegiate Institutes, High, Vocational and Continuation Schools of the Province. The schol- arships are for pupils of good health and character who have attained high standing in school and would find it impossible- to continue their formal education without assistance. University, Normal School and Grade XIII scholarships will be dis- tributed in the counties and districts on the basis of population. Huron county is entitled to 2 university scholarships, 1 normal school schol- arship and 3 Grade XIII scholar- ships. Perth county, 2 university, 2 normal school and 3 Grade XIII. The value of the University schol- arships will be $400 each and the Normal School scholarships $200 each. The value of the Grade XIII scholarships will be $100 each. For a University or Normal School scholarship not more than 10 papers and not fewer than 8 papers of the Grade XIII examination shall be considered and those• papers shall in- clude English composition and Eng- lish literature and shall not include the Problems paper; no applicant will be considered who has not at- tained an average of at least 60 per cent in 7 papers. The scholarships shall be awarded by a committee appointed by the Minister of Education. ed to have a summer meeting in July. Miss Emily Lester, who is leav- ing Seaforth, was presented with a basket of flowers. Mrs. Goudie, cap- tain of Circle 2, took charge of the meeting, Hymn "Birds are Singing, Woods Are Ringing" was sung, fol- lowed with prayer by Mrs. Barber and scripture reading by Mrs. Kais- er. Miss Doris Ward favored with an instrumental and a reading was given by Mrs, Janes M. Scott entitl- ed, "You'll Find Your Own." The topic which was particularly interest- ing was on "Wholesome Recreation through the Church for Children and Adults," and was taken by. Mrs. Close. A weiner roast was held after the meeting at the home of Mrs. Ross Savauge in honor of Miss Lester. PRESENTATION On Wednesday -evening last a number of friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ches- ney to 'honor their son, Pearson Chesney, RCAF, home on leave from Halifax, N.S. During. the evening Mr. E. B. Goudie read an address and Pearson was presented with a remembrance by Mr. Victor Lee. • So far the community has present- ed remembrances to the following: Arnold Archibald, Pearson Chesney, Harold Chesney, Cleve •Coonibs, Ken Adams, Paul Doig, Grant Finnigan, Harold Finnigan, George Kruse, Donnie McLean, Ken Powell, John Woods, Frank Kennedy, Rex. Mc- Gregor, Arthur Leyburn, Clare Haney, BRIDE AND GROOM HONORED Mr, and Mrs, Cameron Rintoul were presented with a beautiful thea' terfield and smoking stand on Friday night when a number of friends ga- thered in ('ardno's hall to honor thls young couple. They were married a few weeks ago and are residing in Mitchell. Edwin Chesney read the ad- dress and the presentation was made by A. W. Dunlop. Dancing was en- joyed throughout the evening,