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The Seaforth News, 1943-06-24, Page 4THE SEAFORTH NEWS THUSDAY, JUNE 24, 1943 'T'F{ Fs' SEAR) l TH NEWS Snowdon Oros,, Publishero WALTON Rev, R. A. Trask, B.A., of Atwoad, 'will be the speaker' -at Puff's Butted Chrch, Walton; next Sunday, Rey. Hazlewood will conduct anniversary services at. Atwood. On Sunday, July 4, the sacrament of the Lord's supper • will be observed. Preparatory service will be held on Wednesday, June 30. Miss Lois. Livingston of London spent the . week end at the .home of her grandparents, Mr, and Mrs. D. Livingstone. Mr, and Mrs, George Pollard and little daughter Yvonne spent the week end in Hamilton, • Mrs, Ray Carter and son Jackie of 'Welland are visiting Mr,. Joe Carter, Mrs. J, B. Murray of Long Branch, Ont.,, is visiting at the home of her mother, Mrs, Hugh Fulton. Mrs. Chesney of Winnipeg is visit- ing her sister Mrs. Andrew Bruce, at the home of Mrs, Bruce's daughter, Mrs. Wm. Cardiff, Grey. There passed away on Wednesday, June 16th, in Fordwich, at her son-in- latis's, Charles Pierce, Mrs, Thomas McCloy, in her 32nd year. She is survived by a son Thomas Moeloy, in Saskatchewan, and Mrs. Alex Mtn, ray, Walton, and Mrs. Tuffin, Staffa. The funeral took place Friday. The pallbearers were Chas. Pierce, and Wm. and Dave and Gordon Murray, and Elmer Tuffin and George Kirkby. The burial was tirade at Fordwich Cemetery, Miss Annie Simpson is at present in Seaforth Hospital suffering front a heart condition but hope will soon be home again, Mr. and Mrs. Iran Young and fam- ily, Port Huron, are spending a .few days with his sister Mrs, Joe Camp- bell, at present. Bert Kelly was renewing cid ac- quaintances on the 9th of Morris last week after being in Toronto during the past winter, IIr, Elmer Haekwell has been in Victoria hospital. London. the past two weeks for treatment. Mrs, W. S. Forbes is visiting at the hone of her sister Mrs, Skelton. in Morris. VARNA Mrs. Dodsworth of London spent the week end with her another, Mrs. smith and Mr. Dennison,. Mrs. Mossop was a week end guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Watson, Goderich township. Pte. Harvey Parsons of London spent a few days with his grandfath- er, Mr. Coultice, Several from this district attended anniversary service held in Blake United Church Sunday. The views Rev. Horace Watts ex- pected to use on Sunday night under the auspices of St. John's Anglican Church, were called off owing to a breakdown in his apparatus and the necessary repairs could not reach here in time, so instead Mr, Watts gave a very interesting talk on his 13 years as a missionary in Japan from which country he was called home on account of the war. He ex- pects at some future time to be able to present his views in Varna from his present mission fields of Yukon and McKenzie River. The annual meeting of the Baby Band seas held at the parsonage with a large attendance. The meeting was opened by singing "When Mothers of Salem." Miss Hern led in prayer. Mona and Doris Reid sang a duet. Miss Hern read the Scripture lesson from Matthew. "Jesus bids us shine" was then sung. Nettie Clark and He- len Erratt, accompanied by Mary Beatty at piano, sang "Birds Are Singing." Miss Hern gave an inter- esting address on life of David Liv- ingstone. A short play by a number of school girls and boys was given. Mrs. McClymont was presented with a bouquet of flowers. Mrs. G. John- ston read a piece, "Something Good About You." We sang "Gentle Jesus Meek and Mild" and meeting closed with Lord's prayer. A social hour was spent. HULLETT On Friday afternoon the ladies of Group 2 of Burns Church and some neighboring Constance ladies met at the home of Mrs, Sack and Mrs. Keith Hesselwood and quilted four Red Cross quilts. This makes 195 quilts the small group on the Sth and .3th of Hullett have pieced and quilted • for the Londesboro Red Cross unit. At this meeting the lucky ticket was drawn for a towel donated by Mrs. Hesselwood. George Fairserviee was owner of the lucky ticket. Mrs, Hes- selwood, Helen and Lois, had sold 1 the tickets, thus raising 311.85, which is to be used for the purchase of further supplies for the group. Mrs. George Carter donated a box of ber- ries, proceeds from which amounted to 45c. Last week this same group of ladies met at the home of Mrs. Bert Hoggart and quilted 4 Red Crossquilts, Mr. and Ma's. George Carter visited oh Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Jackson of Seaforth, Mrs, Wm. Carter spent Sunday with her cousin Mrs. Sproat of Egmond- ville. CONSTANCE Jehns•Seeith In a^setting of iris, peonies and pyrethrum in Trinity United Church, m Newarket, Saturday at tenon, June 1.9, Jean Frances. Smith, eldest daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Frank Smith, of Newmarket, became the bride of Warrant Officer George Ed- ward Johns of the RCAF at. Brant- ford, eldest son of Mr, and Mrs. A. F. Johns, of Newmarket, formerly' of Clinton district, The . ceremony was solemnized by the Rev. Gordon Har- ris, of Conn, Ont., cousin of the groom, assisted by Rev. Henry 'Cot- ton. Mr. Gerald Rutledge was organ- ist and Miss Gwen Lambert was soloist. During the ceremony a for: mation e£ Anson bombers, flown by, co-pilots of the groom, -came over the church and gave a salute. The bride, given in marriage by her fath- er, wore a full, length chalk white printed organza gown over satin with sweetheart neckline, long sleeves coining to a pointoyer her hands, fashioned on terse lines with full bouffant skirt. She wore a finger-tip veil of silk illusion and carried a cascade bouquet of white sweet peas. The bridal attendants were the sis- ters of the bride, the Misses Joyce and Helen Snaith, They wore street length blue dresses of printed erg - anon with full skirts and carried colonial bouquets of pink roses and sweet peas. Gunner Kenneth Johns of Petawawa, brother of the groom, was best Haan. 'Ushers were Duncan McPhedran of Rockwood and Harry Bond of Weston. A reception was held at the home of the bride's par- ents. The bride's mother wore a gown of hyacinth blue faconne crepe with navy accessories and a corsage .•,.r pink roses and freesia. The groom's mother assisted and wore a navy dress with white accessories and a corsage of red roses and ,free- sia. The couple left for Muskoka on their wedding trip. The bride wore a werigewood blue dressmaker suit with chateau wine and white access- ories and a corsage of white garden- ias. Out of town guests were Mr. and Mrs. George Pearen and Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Pearen and Mr. and Mrs. Duncan McPhedran, Alex. and Dun- can, all of Rockwood; Mr. Chas. Har- ris, of Niagara Falls: Mr. and Mrs. Albert Seeley and Mrs. Wilfred See- ley, Bill and Bobby, Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Lawson, all of Clinton. The regular meeting of the W.A. and W.M.S. was held in the basement of the church Thursday afternoon, June 17th in honor of the grandmo- thers of the community. The W.M.S. president, Mrs. Britton, opened the meeting by singing hymn 287 and all repeating the Lord's prayer. Mrs. Adams then took the chair for the W.A. and spoke a few words in hon- or of all the grandmothers present. A moment of silent prayer was ob- served. Mrs. Robt, Rogerson offered prayer. Hymn 210 "When Mothers of Salem" was sung by the grand- mothers. Mrs. Peter Lindsay gave a few remarks and welcomed the grandmothers to our meeting. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. Hymn 162 was sung after which Mrs. Robt. Lawson and Mrs. Britton offered prayer. A trio by three grandmothers, Mrs. Carter, Mrs. Britton and. Mrs. Steph- enson, sang "Grandmothers' Song," and was much enjoyed. Viola Dexter gave a reading "A Version of the Lord's Prayer." Mrs. -Peter Lindsay favored us with a song, "The Church by the Side of the Road." Mrs. Lorne Lawson read the Scripture lesson from Timothy 1:7. The first verse of hymn 281 was sung. A reading by Mrs. Frank Riley, "God's Love Is Always Shining." The rest of hymn 281 was sung followed by prayer by Mrs. Nottingham. The main feature of the afternoon was the presenta- tion of bouquets of flowers to the grandmothers. There were two great grandmothers, - Mrs. George Riley and Mrs, Matt. Armstrong. Mrs. Ad- dison presented Mrs. George Riley, the elder. with a bouquet of peonies, emon lillies and iris; Mrs. Jos. Riley and Mrs. Snell then presented the two oldest grandmothers, Mrs. Robt. Lawson and Mrs. Matt Armstrong, with a bouquet of sweet peas and yellow roses. Mrs. Orville Dale was the youngest grandmother present. Mrs, Lorne Lawson presented Mrs. Dale with a bouquet of peonies, car- nations and spirea, All grandmothers and great grandmothers made a very suitable reply. Mrs. Carter, Mrs. Britton and Mrs. Stephenson then favored the "mere" mothers with, a BRUCEFIELD Mrs. Crookes of London visited with relatives Sunday evening, Rev. and Mrs. G. Atkinson spent a couple of days the first of the week at Bruce Beach. Mrs, Charles Halstead visited with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. Wheel - erg over the week end, Mrs. Frank Coleman of . Hensall visited her niece, Mrs. W. Haugh on Tuesday. Mrs, F. W. Hess of Hansell is vis- iting with Mr. and Mrs.C. Haugh. song, "What a Friend We Have in Grandmothers." A delicious lunch was served by the lunch committee. Unveiling of the Honor Rall. A special service will be held on Sunday evening, June 27th at 7.30, in the Constance United Church when the Honor Roll will be unveiled and fitting tribute will be paid to the young men of the community who are now serving in the armed forces. There will be special music by the choir, The service will be in charge of Rev, Mr. Menzies, the pastor. Ev- erybody ie welcome to attend, Mr, and Mrs, Walter Scott spent the week end with Mr. and .Mrs, Frank .Hammond of Barrie, Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Lawson accompanied them as far as Newmarket where they attended the Johns -Smith wedd- ing, returning 'home by Brampton and calling on Mr, and Mrs. Reg, Patterson, The Constance Sunday School will be held Sunday morning, June 27th at 10,30, Mr. Henry Adams of Londesboro spent the past week with his daugh- ters, Mrs. Austin Dexter and Mrs: Chas, Dexter. LONDESBORO Mrs. W. T. Brunsdon, Mr, and Mrs. Richard Vodden spent Saturday With Mr. and Mrs. Jack, Bloor„ Mt. Forest. Mrs, Lillie Webster had a new chimney built, the other having been damaged by lightning. The Red Cross will meet this Thursday, June 24, one week previ- ous to their usual meeting. The Red Cross held a, Bingo last week. The proceeds of Bingo were about fifty dollars. This money was used for making up 17 boxes for our boys from the community wlio are now overseas. The folio}sing are the names of the boys to whom the boxes were sent: W. Ross, K. Scott, H. Ross, D. Sprung, J. Sprung, S. Iougblut, L, Vodden, R, Vodden, �u N, Radford, P. Brown, E. Fothergill, G. Cowan, C. Sundercock, E. Garrett, W. Little, B. Hall, F. Cabae. Mr. and Mrs, Evard Dewar, Ottawa, spent the week end with Mrs. Dew- ar's mother, Mrs. E, Lyon, Rev. lathers of Fullerton gave a very fine sei'niou here on Sunday morning. Rev, A. E. Menzies tasting the anniversary services at Fuller- ton. Mrs. Menzies, Beecher, Alex and Marie, accompanied hint, Fullerton was a former charge of Rev. Menzies. Mrs. Fred Prest spent several days with Stratford friends recently. Mr. Howard Brunsdou, Clinton, vis- ited with his mother on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs, D. Ewan have had thein' niece from Montreal visiting them for a few days. Mrs. J. Little, London, spent a few days last week at the home of Mr. T. Little, Mr, Jack Armstrong has purchas- ed the fine fares of Mi. Ernest Ad- ams just south of Londesboro. Mr. Adams is holding an auction sale of farm stock and implements on Mon- day, June 28th. McKILLOP . Mohr-Bennewies.— A wedding of interest took place' on Saturday afternoon at 3 p.m. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Ilbohr, Tavistock, when their daugh- ter Elsye, was united in marriage to Wm. H. Bennewies, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Bennewies, McKillop. The ceremony took place on the lawn under an arch of evergreens end flowers. The Rev. Kellerman of Kitchener officiated. The wedding march was played by Mrs. Fred Krug, sister of the bride, wearing a turquoise blue net over taffeta with nink velvet sash. Thebride, given in marriage by her father, wore a white i slipper satin floor length gown with sweetheart neckline, tight bodice, full skirt, seg -o -mutton sleeves with lily point overwrists and carried a nosegay of red roses and fern, Her sister Ellen was bridesmaid wearing a 'yellow triple sheer floor length gown, tight bodice, full skirt, sweet- heart neckline with puffed sleeves, carrying a nosegay of yellow roses end mauve sweetpeas. Mervyn Leon- hardt, cousin of the groom, was best man. Mrs. Mohr, mother of the bride, wore a navy blue figured dress with a corsage of red roses. Mrs. Bennewies. mother of the groom, wore 'a brown figured dress with a! corsage of pink roses. The supper ivas served on the lawn by her sis- ters, Mrs. Fred Krug and Mrs. Eldon Dell to about 30 relatives with Miss Rota Lindsuhn as table waiter. The bride's table was decorated with street peas and was centred with a three-storey wedding cake. The ev- ening was spent in singing and dancing, music supplied by Mrs. Fred Krug, Jack Bell and Eldon Dell. After a short honeymoon to Toronto and Newmarket theyoung couple will reside at the bridegroom's house in McKillop township. A short prayer service opened the meeting of the W.A. and W.M.S. of Duff's Church,' McKillop, which was held at the home of Mrs. Eldon Kerr. Prayers were given by Mrs. Russell Dorrance, Mrs, MclCercher and Mrs. Murdie. Hymn 172 was sung. The scripture, given by Mrs. Dorrance, was taken from the book of Isaiah. Mrs. Wm. Shannon gave a reading on Christian Stewardship. Poems were given by Mrs, Gordan Papple. Mrs. Chester Henderson gave the study book. Mrs, John Hillebrecht led in prayer, followed by a reading by Mrs. David Shannon. Hymn 267 was sung and Mrs. Papple closed the meeting with prayer, BRODHAOEN On Monday evening about 300 friends and relatives gathered et the home. 'of Mr. and Mrs, Albert Hinz,. who `were married recently„ to pre - Sent them' with' a miscellaneous. shower, Mkt Fred Hebert `},pad a suitable address and Mr, and, Mrs. Hinz thanked everyone, The evening was spent in open air dancing, musie being supplied by the Rock orchestra, The Brodhagen Band played a num- ber of selections; the groom being a member, Friends were present from Rostock, Brussels, Mitchell, Sebring- ville, Bayfield, Winthrop and sur- rounding district. Synod Concludes Convention at St, Peter's; Lutheran Church — The 81st annual convention of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Can- ada was brought to a close on Sunday with two devotional services at' St, Peter's Lutheran Church, At the morning service Rev. W. Schultz, minister of the church, was charge of the liturgy, Rev, H. R. Mosig' of New Hamburg read scrip- ture lessons and Rev, E, J. Fischer of .Walkerton preached the sermon, choosing fer his text Numbers 6, 22, 27. He recalled that 19 year ago he had been ordained in this church, and spoke of the many changes which have taken place since then, "Life would be an empty. thing if it were not for a changeless Christ," he exclaimed, The choir sang two anthems with C. Pushelberg taking the solo part, At the conclusion of the service the president of the Synod, Rev. J, I. Reble, Hamilton, thanked the members of St, Peters congregation for the kind hospitality shown to the delegates during their stay. At the evening service Rev. A. W. Conrad, New. Dundee, was in charge of vespers. and Rev. E. W. Heinrich of Zurich preached the sermon taking his text from Heb- rews 12;2, "Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith" The choir sang an anthem, Mrs. Schultz and Georgy Itlogk taking solo parts. Mr, and Mrs. Herman Ohler of Stratford with Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Beaerwann. Mr. and Mrs, H. Glassier, Mr. and Mrs, Geo. Kaufmann and Mr. Feil Daub, all of Kitchener, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Schell of Waterloo with Mr. and Mrs. John Amstein, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wernicke and son Melvin, of Ellice, Mr. and Mrs.. Bill Ahrens of Logan, with Mr. 'and Mrs. Ed Ahrens, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Bressler, Jackie, Mr. and Mi's. Kudob of Stratford with Mr, and Mrs. John C. Diegel, NIr. and Mrs. Cressman of Water- loo are spending a week with Mr. and Mrs. George Eickmeir. Mr. and Ma's. Donald Stauck and Mr, and Mrs. 0. Stauck of Kitchener with Mr. and Mrs. Albeit Queren- gesser. Miss Dorothy Querengesser and Miss Georgina Bach spent the week end with the former's sister, Mrs, J. Arbuckle, in Toronto. Mr, and Mrs, Bill Smith of Ros- tock and Mr. and Mrs. Dill of Milver- ton with Mrs. V,rm. Mueller. Mrs, Louise Gibson of Niagara Falls, N.Y., with Mrs, Chas. Ahrens. Mr. and Mrs. George Young of Stratford with Mr, and Mrs. Geo, Diegeh CROMARTY Mrs. Moore of Lindsay is visiting her daughter, Mrs. 'P. L. Scott. Mr. Alex. McKellar visited' friends and relatives in Seaforth last week. Pte. Wm. McKaig of London and Miss A. Lane of Massey at the home of Miss Christena McKaig. Cpl. Maly Hamilton of Aylmer at her home. A number from here attended an NT THEATRE Seaforth NOW PLAYINQ THURS. FRI. SAT. 'GEORGE FQRMBY IN "It Turned Out Nice Again" ""T14, season's unrationed hit'' MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY FRED ASTAIRE and RITA HAYWORTH dance and sing together in "You Were Never Lovelier" NEXT THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY Bob Hope . Dorothy Lamour "They Got Me Covered" This is one of their 'best ? Coming— "Footlight Serenade" When single features such as these are shown all patrons in by 9.15 will see complete show. First Show starts at 7.30 each evening, Matinee each Saturday and Holiday at 2,30 p.m. niversary service at Thames Road on Sunday last. The Marion Ritchie Auxiliary of the Presbyterian Church met -In the basement .on Saturday afternoon. Mrs, Cliff °Miller presided and Mrs. Carter Kerslake read a paper on The Mission Fields of the Church. Mrs. Thos, Scott read a chapter out of the study book. Anniversary services will be held in the Presbyterian Church on Sun day, June 27th, at the hours of 11 and 7.30 o'clock. Mr. McWilliams will occupy the pulpit,, Mrs.. Leonard Houghton and son Frank have returned from Mount Forest. Mrs. Sorsdahl in London where her husband is ill in a military hos- pital. Rev. George Lammond, Pictou, Nova Scotia, with relatives here. Mrs. Moore, Lindsay, -with Mr and Mrs. T. L, Scott. Mr. and Mrs. John ICeinp and fa- mily, Mitchell, with Mrs. William Houghton. Mrs. Macdonald, Owen Sound, with Mr. and Mrs. Burton Macdon- ald. Duncan MacK.ellar had the mis- fortune to get lime into one of his eyes and is under medical care. Mrs. Robertson and John Robert- son with Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Rob- ertson and family at Listowel. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Wallace and Mr. and Mrs. Nott, Carlingford, with Mr and Mrs. John Wallace. BORN CARTER.—At Scott Memorial Hos- pital on Friday, June 18, 1943, to Mr. and • Mrs. Thomas Carter, Seaforth, a daughter (Marlene Ruth.) HOWE—At Scott Memorial Hospital. on Sunday, June 20, to Mr. and il"lrs. Nelson Howe, Cromarty, a daughter. MAGIC TEA BISCUITS 2 cups flour 1 tbsp. butter 4 tap. Magic 1 tbsp. lard Baking Powder 9t cup cold milk, 34 tsp. salt orhalfmilkand - half water. Sift flour, baking powder and Balt. Cut in the chilled shortening. Now add the chilled liquid to make soft dough. Tose dough on to a floured board and do not handle more than is neceaeary. Pat out with thehand or roll out lightly. Cut out with a floured biscuit cutter. Bake on a greased sheet in a hot oven, 4500F., 12 to 15 minutes. HELPS CUT FOOD COSTS Made In Canada TUNE IN ON Old -Fashioned Revival Hour 9 to 10 P,M., E.D.S.T. 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