The Seaforth News, 1954-05-27, Page 1The Seaforth News
WHOLE SI1RI168, VOL. 70
$EAT'OR,TH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MAY 21, 1954
FRIENDS HONOR MISS
M. KNIGHT,"BRIDE-ELECT
A aniscellaneou.s shower was held
at the home of Mrs. Wm, Bradshaw
in honor 'of Miss Marjorie Knight,
bride elect. Miss Betty Langford
read an address and a well laden
basket of gifts was carried in by
Miss Marjorie Roe and Mrs. Adam
Ast. After opening the many beauti-
ful and useful gifts Marjorie thank-
ed everyone for their kindness. A
delicious lunch was served.
The following is the address:
"Gathered here tonight, Margo, are a
large group of ladies, Some are your
fellowand
relationwo kers, rs yRegardlessour neiors of the
classification we fall into, we want
you to know that the fact we are
here is a positive indication of the
esteem in which you are held and
proof that you have many sincere
friends. We ask that you accept these
small gifts in the spirit in which
they are given. and extend at this
time on behalf of the entire 'gather-
ing our best wishes for a life filled
with many years of health, happi-
ness -and prosperity."
On Saturday evening the staff of
Regent theatre presented Marjorie
and Tom with an Electorit'e smoker.
WINS DEGREE FROM U. OF T.
Congratulations are extended to
Gordon Allison, M.A., of Seaforth
District High School. In the recent
special convocation at the Universi-
ty of Toronto, the Degree of, Bache -
ti (BEd) was grant
McKILLOP CONTESTANTS
WIN JUDGING TRIPS
On Saturday the annual 4-H Hur-
on County livestock judging competi-
tion at 'Seaforth was quite success-
ful. Of the 106 persons registering
41 were girls. There was an increase
of 34 participants this year. Includ-
ed in the number was a young mar-
ried couple, Mr, and Mrs. Eldon Cook
of Belgrave.
Earl McSpadden, Seaforth R.R. 1,
is winner of the Ottawa,
basiYork
and Washington trip,of
1953-54 grain and livestock judging
competitions.
Laverne Godkin, Walton, R.R, 2,
is winner of the Eastern bus trip,
In girls' work, Ann Pestell, Brus-
sels, R.R. 3, wins the 'Chicago trip
to 411 Congress.
Catherine Campbell, Dublin R.R.
1, wins the Eastern Bus Trip.
Top five - winners in the four
classes in which 196 contestants took
pant are:
Special novice class -Mrs. Eldon
Cook, Belgrave (597 points ,out of
possible 750); George Budd, Gorrie
R,R. 2 (566 pts); Kenneth Gilkinson
Wingham R.R. 1 (565 pts); Douglas
Jamieson, 'Clinton R.R. 4 (560 pts.);
Donald Eadie, Glennanon (553),
Junior Class -Bert Pepper, Sea -
forth R.R. 8 (645 pts); Ron Smith,
Brussels R.R. 2 643 pts.); Ivan
Campbell, Gorrie RR. 1 (627 pts.);
Jim 'Coultiee, Belgrave (618 pts.);
Chas. MacGregor, Seaforth 11,11, 2,
and Keith Coates, Centralia R.R. 1,
for of Education _ tied (615 pts.)
ed to him, Mr. Allison is the popu- Intermediate Class -Larry Wheat -
le Dublin R.R. 1 (686 lots.); Jan
lar teacher of mathematics on the Van Vliet, Brussels, R.R. 2 (665
local staff, pts.) • Lorne Hackett, Lucknow R,R.
.'7, (653 pts); Laverne Godkin, Wal-
ton R.R, 2 (642 pts.); Geo. Proctor
Brussels R.R. 5 (641 pts). -
Senior 'Class - Ron McMichael,
Wroxeter (669 pts.); Arnold Alton,
Lucknow R.R. 7, (653 pts.); Bill
Taylor, Belgrave R.R, 1 (652 pts.) ;
John Clark, Goderieh R.R. 5 (647
pts.); Geo. 'Turner, Seaforth R.R. 3
(643 pts.).
C.N.E..Shield, Mrs. Eldon Cook.
Carnation trophy (high dairy)
Bill Taylor, Belgrave R.R. 1 (191 pts
out of 200).
Stone trophy (high swine judge)
Louis Nigh, Seaforth R.R. 4.
Blatchford trophy (highest cont-
estant in competition, 686 out of
750) Larry Wheatley, Dublin R.R. 1.
in intermediate class. Next highest
was a senior, Ron McMichael, Wrox-
eter.
The junior class, 18 years and un-
der, had the largest registration,
with 111. The novice group, 17 years
and under, (who judged for the first
time and who have had no previous
-II club experience until 1951),
51 registering.
Tne intermediates, 19 to 23 years'
group, numbered 27 and the seniors,
24 to 30 years, totaled seven.
Three classes each of dairy and
beef cattle, two classes of swine and
one class of heavy horses and sheep,
as well as hog carcasses, were judg-
ed. All competitors were asked to
judge all classes and give oral rea-
sons on one class of each of the five
groups, namely Shorthorn heifers,
Clydesdale horses, Holstein cows,
Leicester sheep and Yorkshire cows.
Following registration, members
were briefly instructed on all classes
by the senior judges, Glen Johnston,
Middlesex; Al Wall, associate agri-
cultural representative for Bruce;
Douglas McKechnie, Lambton; How-
ard Pym, Exeter, President of Huron
County Junior Farmers and leader
Exeter 4-11 Calf Club; Charles
•Ooultes, Belgrave, past president of
Huron County 4-11 'Club leaders'
association, and Don McKinnon, with
the Dominion Government and repre-
senting Whyte Packing Company,
Stratford.
Livestock to be judged was
brought from the farms of Peter
Simpson, R.R. 2, Seaforth, Holsteins;
Lorne Carter, R.R. 2, Seaforth, Jer-
seys; Dr. M. W. Stapleton, R.R. 8,
Seaforth, Shorthorns; Elgin Nott, R.
R. 4, ,Clinton, Ayrshires and Here-
fords; Stewart Middleton, R.R. 3,
Clinton, swine; Wilbur Turnbull, R.
R. 2, Brussels, sheep; William Pep-
per, R.R. 3, .Seaforth, horses, Albert
Harrison,. R.R. 5, Seaforth; Vincent
Lane, R.R. 5, Seaforth; hog caroes-
ses, Whyte Packing •Oo., Stratford.
The various club leaders in the
distriot took charge of the judging
groups, as they went from class to
class.
DIES IN CHICAGO
Gertrude Farnham, wife •of the
late Ben Dorrance of McKillop, died
May 17th in the hospital in Chicago.
A native of Constance district, she
had lived for 40 years in Chicago
and was in her 84th year. One bro-
ther, Belle LFarnham, predeceased ouis Farnham, and a sisher,
some years ago.
DEATH OF' FORMER RESIDENT
Edward Daley, former Seaforth
tailor, passed away on May 25th at
Oshawa at the home of his daughter,
having been ill since last November.
A son of the late Mr. and Mrs, Peter
Daley, of Seaforth, he grew up here
and lived here until moving to
Walkerton over thirty-five years
ago. His wife was the former Miss
'Grace Cudmore of Kippen, wlao pre-
deceased him several years ago. He
had made his home with his daughter
in Oshawa. Surviving are three
daughters: Mrs. L. Palmer (Ethel),
Victoria Road, Ont.; Mrs. F. !South-
well (Margaret) of Oshawa; Mrs.
Frank Thomson (Dorothy) of Toron-
to. A son, Emerson, of Kingsville,
and a daughter, Myrtle, predeceased
him. One sister survives, Mrs. Sara -
bell Webster of Seaforth, a brother
and'three sisters having predeceased
The funeral will take place from
the Whitney funeral home, Seaforth,
�--a' on Thursday at 2 p.m., Rev. J. W.
Stinson bf Northside . United Church
officiating, Interment will be in the
Maitlandbank cemetery.
W. I. DISTRICT ANNUAL
AT EGMONDVILLE
At the 82nd !South Huron Women's
Institute District Annual Thursday
convening in Egnaondville ,United
,Church, •Seaforth, Mrs. Kenneth
Johns of Woodham, was re-elected
president for a second term.
Other officers elected. were: Past
president, Mrs, James Kirkland, 11,11.
3, 'Exeter; first viee-president, Mrs.
Emery Des Jardins, Grand Bend; se -
coital vice-president, Mrs. Alex Pep.
per, R.R. 3, Seaforth; secretary -
treasurer, Mrs. William Johns, R.R.
8, Exeter; Federation representative,
Mrs, Fred Beer, Hensall; alternate,
Mrs, Gordon Papple, R.R. 5, Sea -
forth; auditors, Mrs, Garnet Hicks
and Mrs. Wm, Elford, R,R, 3, Exet-
er; delegate to area convention, Mrs,
George Armstrong, Hensall.
Standing committee conveners are:
agriculture and Canadian industries,
Mrs. Royalance Westcott, R.R. 3,
Exeter; citizenship and education,
Mrs, Wilfred 'Colemsn, R.R. 3, Sea -
forth; community activities and pub-
lic relations, MTS. -James M. Tiernan,
.Dashwood; historical research and,
current events, Mrs. Wilfred Mack,
Crediton; home e c o n •o rn i c s and
health, Mrs. William J. F. Bell, R,R.
2, Kippen; resolutions, Mrs. Arthur
Rundle, R.R. 8, Exeter; Junior con-
vener, Miss Catherine Campbell, R,R.
1, Dublin.
Mrs. Gordon Papple, Seaforth,
read the above list of officers as
named by the nominating committee.
Following registration, Mrs. Elmer
Cameron, president •of the hostess
branch, extended a warm welcome to
the 130 in attendance representing
nine senior and two junior branches.
The W. I. branches of Crediton,
Dashwood, Ehnville, Grand Bend,
Hensall, Hurondale, Kippen East,
,Seaforth, Zurich, Seaforth Junior W.
I. answered the roll call. Hurondale
had the largest representation, 18.
Mrs. Kenneth Johns of Woodham,
presided over the meeting and Mrs.
Wm. Johns, Exeter, gave the secre-
tary's and treasurer's reports and
Mrs. Garnet Hicks, the auditor's re-
port. Mn.sJohns, in .giving a compre-
hensive report of her work as presi-
dent for the past year, stated that 23
of the 36 branches of the W.I. in
Huron district, are in favor of sup-
porting the Scholarship Fund valued
at $2,000 to be given to further the
education of a Junior Institute mem-
ber or the slaughter of a senior insti-
tute member.
She announced that a W. I. rally
will be held in Blyth this fall of the
Huron Districts and that it will be
South Huron's turn to have the 1955
rally. She urged all branch, secretar-
ies to send a copy of theigroup's
program to her as soon as possible.
A. greater study of the W. L study
book was urged and she asked
branches to have one meeting each
year. dealing with United Nations
work. All branches were requested to
send all information requested as
early as possible.
The nine senior and two junior
branches in South Huron were re-
ported to have a membership of 458.
No resolutions were brought for-
ward at Thursday's meeting.
Mrs. A. Hamilton, 'department re-
presentative brought greetings from
the Extension's Branch, She congrat-
ulated the branches on the excellent
work done, and asked: "Where do
you get the time and money? You
certainly are very much alive in
South Huron," she said. All branches
reported 100 per. cent, she stated.
One of the highlights of the after-
noon -was a wedding dress parade by
26 W. I. members representing the
nine district branches. The gowns
dated from 1879 to 1950, each one
being quite different. The tin:ee old-
est models were modelled by Mrs.
Lerina Rose •of Zurich, 1879; Mrs.
Eunice Fleteher, Dashwood, 1880;
and Mrs. Kenneth Johns, Elimville,
1881.
On display were several slips made
by district 4-11 Homemaking Clubs
who had taken the project, "Being
Well Dressed and Well Groomed",
with Miss Jean .Steckle, Huron Coun-
ty home economist in charge.
An invitation was extended from
the Hurondale Branch to hold the
1955 district annual meeting there,
to he held possibly in the Thames
Road Church.
Pianist fos the program was Mrs.
John McGregor, Seaforth, and musi-
cal numbers were given by members
of the Dashwood and Kippen Insti-
tutes.
SEAFORTH CALF CLUB
The second meeting of Seaforth
Baby Beef Calf Club was held at the
farm of Mr. Howard Armstrong at
Constance with a good attendance.
Mr. Armstrong supplied four cattle
for judging. Reasons were taken
from everybody and Mr. Eric Ander-
son was the official judge.
The club was reminded about the
judging day in Seaforth on Saturday.
The next meeting will be in the first
part of June when there will be a
quiz on the beginning of the manual.
Don Dodds thanked Mr. Armstrong
who said the club were welcometo
come again.
CONSTANCE
Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Warren and
Linda of London spent the holiday
week end at the -home ,of Mr. and
Mrs. Earl Lawson.
Mr. and Mrs. Ephraim Clarke
were in Strathroy on Friday and
spent the day with Mr. Clarke's
aunt, Mrs, Janie Papineau.
Miss Donelda Adams and Mr. and
Mrs. Ernest Adams attended the
diamond wedding anniversary of
Mrs. Adams brother-in-law and sis-
ter, Mr. and Mrs. J. 0. Butson, at
the home of their daughter, Mrs.
Lorraine Charleton, 645 Emery St.,
London. Mr. and Mrs. Butson were
the recipients of many gifts, cards
and messages. Among them were
congratulations from the Queen,
Buckingham Palace; Hon. and Mrs.
George Drew, Ottawa; Robt. M. Mit-
chell, 1VI'.P., for the city .of London;
Hon, Arthur Welsh, Provincial Sec.,
Province of Ontario.
Mrs. Pryce and Billy of Goderieh
spent the holiday week end with Mr.
and Mrs. Ellwood Clarke.
MAI -LOP BIRD WATCHERS
RECORD 1954 RESULTS
Observed by pupils of No. 6, Me-
Killop: Jan. 20th, Crow, seen by Ed-
ward Campbell; Jan. 27th, Crow,
seen by Betty and Mary Murray;
Feb, 14th, Horned Lark, seen by
Gerald and Jim Sloan; Feb. 18,
flocks ,of crows, seen by a number of
pupils • Feb, 21st, Red -winged black-
bird, (herald and Jun Sloan• Feb. 27,
Robin and Bluebird, Edith and
Marjorie Boyd; Robins, Gloria
Boyd; Mar. 80, Meadow Lark, Gord-
on and Robert PrYee; Mar. 15th, XII -
deer, Garry Little and Edward Camp-
bell and Gloria Boyd; Mar. 15th,
Tern, Garry Little and .Edward
Campbell; Mar. 17th, Wild Geese,
Mary Catherine Roach; Mar. 18th,
Wild. Ducks, Edward Campbell; Mar.
18th, Bronzed Grackle, A number of
pupils; Mar. 19th, Mourning Dove,
Fergus Jantzi; Mar. 20th, 'Chipping
Sparrow, Donald McKereher; Mar,
28th, Kingfisher, Fergus Jantzi and
Donald McKereher; Mar. 29th, Yel-
low Hammond, Fergus Jantzi; Mar.
31st, White Owl, still in district, seen
by many pupils; Apr. 6th, first croak-
ing of frogs, Joan Boyd, Loretta
Connelly and Eileen Smith; Apr. 6th,
Wren, seen by Jim Sloan, Fergie
Jantzi and Mary Roach; Apr. 7th,
Janco, Donnie, Janet and Mary Mc -
Kircher; Apr. 7th, Cowbird, James
Sloan, Bruce Elliott; Apr. 8th, Gold-
finch, Edward Campbell, Sharon and.
Dale Byerman; April 20th, Bobolink,
Marjorie Boyd; April 21st, Barn
Swallow, Fergie Jantzi; April 27th,
Sandpiper, Jing and Gerald Sloan;
Apri130th, Large flocks of wild
geese, Sandra Doig, 'Garry Little
and many pupils; April 30th, Bed
headed Woodpecker, Joan Pryce;
April 80th, Baltimore Oriole, Garry
and Faye Little; May 13th, Chimney
Swallow, Gerald and Jim Sloan and
Donnie McKereher; May 14th, Scar-
let Tanager, Loretta Connelly; May
18,11, Humming Bird, Dianne Bolton;
May 20th,, Kingbird, James Sloan.
Northside United Church
Rev. John •Stinson, Minister.
10 a.m., Church ,Sehool and Adult
Bible Class.
11 a.m. and 7 p,m., Preacher, Rev.
W. Meurig Thomas, of Walton Unit-
ed Church.
Junior congregation and Toddlers
Group.
Egmondville United Church
Rev. W. E. Milroy, Minister
10 a.m., Church School and Adult
Class.
11 a.an, Morning worship, Sermon
thomo, "The Aseension."
7 p.m., An invitation is extended
by Presbytery to join theist in a spe-
cial service for candidates for the
ministry at Wesley -Willis .Ohureh,
tllinton.
TYRO BOYS WIN
• OPENING BALL GAMES
The Tyro Boys of Northside
Church journeyed to Clinton where
they played the opening ball game
of the season with the Ontario St.
United Church Tyro group. They
won an exciting game by the score
18 to 11. Bryan Brady and Gary Ast
each scored five runs with Larry
Dale getting a homer. Robert Elliott
gave strong support in the field. The
return game was played Tuesday
night last at Seaforth and was close
all the way until Northside boys
went on a hitting spree in the Gth.
The final score was 26-17 for Sea -
forth. Gordon Ferris and Robert El-
liott each scored four runs, with
homers by Bryan Brady, Gord Fer-
ris and Larry Dale. Clayton Connell
was a standout in the field, handling
a double play nicely as well as scor-
ing three runs. Nelson Ball and Billy
Pinder played a good game and Don-
ald Wright made his first hit with
Clayton Connell scoring for him.
Both games were pitched by Larry
Dale and Robert Elliott who showed
development of judgment and con-
trol. For the Clinton team, Gerald
Cox as pitcher was a standout both
in the field and at bat. Elvin Park-
er and Louis Ling each scored three
runs with Gerry Cox getting a hom-
er. Paul Schoenhals, Craig Cox, Ken
Englested and Ken Knights gave
strong support in the field. Northside
Tyros meet Wingham in their 'next
game.
CHARLES HAGAN
Charles Hagan, 77 who died Mon-
day, May 24th in Scott Memorial
Hospital, was born on the Parr Line,
and farmed in Stanley Township for
many years. Following his marriage
at Zurich in 1930, to Suzanne Smith,
he came to Seaforth.
Surviving besides his wife, are
one daughter, Mary, en the teaching
staff of Essex school; and one sister,
Mrs. S. Brien, Detroit.
Resting at the Cleary funeral
home here until Wednesday morning,
when requiem high mass was sung
in •St. James Church at 9:80 a.in., by
Father E. T. Weber, and interment
made in St. Boniface Cemetery,
Zurich.
VARNA
Mr. Donald Barker, Mrs. Mabel
Barker, Mrs. Percy Barker and
Master John Barker were guests at
the Roane of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Me-
Clymont over the weekend.
Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Rumney of
Toronto visited at the home of Mr.
and Mrs, Orrin Dawson over the
weekend.
Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Oke of London
called on friends here on Saturday
last.
RENEW SCHOLARSHIP
FOR SEAFORTH CLERIC
The Royal Society of Canada has
announced the renewal of a scholar-
ship to the Rev. Ernest G. Clarice, 26,
of Seaforth, to study Semitic lang-
uages in the Netherlands. Ile receiv-
ed the scholarship last year.
The society also announced the
names of 27 winners of Canadian
Government overseas awards for
1954-55, tenable in France and the
Netherlands. They include 13 fellow-
ships worth $4,000 each and 14
scholarships worth $2,000.00. The
awards are made from funds owing
the Canadian Government.
4.14 GRAIN CLUB
The 4-H Grain Club held its May
meeting, Wed, May 19th. The meet-
ing was called at 8:30 at Howard
Armstrong's the president, Donald
Dodds as •chairman, opening the
meeting by leading in the 4-11
pledge. The minutes were read by
the secretary, Bob Broadfoot. We
judged a class of grain and
gave the reasons. We then joined
the calf elub for the rest of their
meeting.
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Seaforth
STANLEY
Passing of Mrs. Angus Murray
Mrs. Angus Murray, daughter of
the late Mx. and Mrs. William Ste-
phens was born in Stephen township
in June, 1862. She came with her
parents to Stanley where she grew
up and was later united in masniage
to Angus Murray. They farmed on
the Blue 'Water highway till. 1915
when they sold the farm and moved
to con. 8, Tuckersmith, where they
farmed until retiring to Exeter in
1925, where Mr. Murray passed
away in 1929. Mrs. Murray was ac-
tive and industrious all through the
years and retained her kindly int-
erest in family, friends and every
alr-ea two daughtersse of life to , Mrshe . Robt Surviving
of Edmonton and Mrs. Wm. Me-
Kewen of London, and a son Cecil Mr. and Mrs. Don Horne and fain -
at
Exeter. A son Garnet passed away it of and
Mr spent fore an and
at London a few months ago. Fun- ily
Mr Londonand sp. E. Haase.
eral services were held at Exeter
conducted by her pastor, Rev. A. E. Mr. E. Haase is building a new
Holley. Interment was in Bayfield
cemetery. The bearers were Will
Talbot, Donald Talbot, Donald Mur-
ray, Alvin Murray, Ernest Vodden
and Elroy Desjarden. The flower -
bearers were grand daughters of the
deceased.
Celebrates Birthday
A family get-together was held on
Tuesday, May 25th at the hoane of
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Stephenson in
honor of her mother, Mrs. Henry
Erred, who celebrated her 80th
birthday. About 15 of the immediate
family were present. A social hour
was spent, lunch was served and
messages of goodwill were extended
to Mrs. Erratt with the wish that
she would have many more years of
health and happiness.
CROMARTY
Mr. Marius Bakker, who recently
returned from a trip to Holland, and
Mrs. Cassey Stootweg of Hamilton,
were week end visitors of Mr. and
Mrs. H. Benindyk and other friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur , Ashworth
and Carol and Mr. Amos Ferguson
of Ilderton visited on Sunday with
Mr, and Mrs, Harold Jones.
Miss Etta Jarrott of Toronto
spent the week end at her home
here.
Thursday visitors with Mr. and
Mrs. A. Gackstetter were Mrs. Reid
and Mrs. Wm. Hildr•oth and David of
Brighton, England, and Mrs. Homer
Fuming and sons of Hensall,
Mrs, Alvin Ulch of Windsor spent
the week end with Mr. and Mrs.
Norman Long.
The correspondent wishes to make
apology on the error of a statement
in last week's column which stated
the death of Mr. Robt. Cochrane, It
should have read Mr. Wm. Cochrane
had passed away near Moose Jaw,
,Saslc., a brother of Mr. John H.
Cochrane.
Mr. and Mrs, A, Gackstetter and
girls spent Sunday evening with Mr.
and Mrs. Eddie Johnson its Blyth.
Mrs. J. MsCiyrnont is spending a
few days with her daughter, Mr's.
J. Schilbe in Exeter.
Mrs. Gibson of Wroxeter is visit-
ing her son and daughter-in-law, Mr.
and Mrs. W. L. Mollis,
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bell attended
anniversary services at Woodham on
Sunday and visited relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. Andy Gibson of
Wroxeter visited on Friday with the
former's sister and brother-in-law,
Mr, and Mrs. W. L. Mellis,
Mr. E. L. Ferguson and Grant of
St. Thomas visited on Sunday with
the foriner's sister and brother-in-
law, Mr, and Mrs, A. Gackstetter.
A number from here attended the
anniversary serwiees in Hensall Un-
ited Church on Sunday.
bring a mystery box valued at 25e.
Miss Pearl Lawrence, Seaforth,
spent the week end with Mr. and
Mrs. W. T. Dodds.
Misses Betty and Ruth Montgom-
ery, Brantford, spent the ltolidaY
with Mr. Wm. Montgomery.
Mr. Ross Montgomery, R.C.A.F.,
Clinton, called on Winthrop friends
recently, Stratford
Mr. and Mrs, Stan King, ,
visited with Mr. Toni Blanchard.
Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Taylor, Bev-
erly and Dorothea, Mrs. Grant
'Smith and Donna, with Mr. John
McClure.
Mr. and Mrs. Sam McSpadden and
family of Burgessville called on
friends over the week end and took
in the birthday party for Mrs. Mc-
Spadden's father, Mr. P. Dennis, at
Mitchell.
BRODHAGEN
Mi. Donald Ahrens has been at
his home after completing his studies
at Waterloo College.
EGMONDVILLE
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Gray and
family of Stratford' and Miss Laura
McMillan of Toronto spent the holi-
day with their mother, Mrs. W. F.
McMillan.
Miss Jessie Finlayson and Mrs.
Will Finlayson and son of Lorne
Park, spent the week end with their
mother, Mrs. Jas. Finlayson.
Miss Jean Watson R.N., of St. Mi-
chael's hospital, Toronto, spent the
holiday with her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. J. S. Watson.
Mr. 'and Mrs. Paul Jahn of Flint,
Mich,, visited with Mr, and Mrs. El-
more Stephenson, also with friends
at Varna.
Mrs. Margaret Erred of Toronto
visited with her brother, Thos. Ro-
binson and family, on Monday.
garage.
urMr. and Mrs. T. Trewartha and
Mr. and Mrs. Z. McSpadden were in
Arthur attending a funeral on Sat -
day.
A large party of Winthrop people
went fishing 24th. "No fish 1"
Leslie McSpadden returned home
after spending the week end, May
21 to 24 at Five Oaks Christian Wor-
ker's training centre, near Paris.
There he underwent training for
Christian Youth Caravans, a volun-
teer summer service provided by the
United Church of Canada for areas
of Ontario which have need for such
services as summer vacation schools,
visitation, organization of . Sunday
schools and similar work.
WINTHROP
Mission Band members are re-
quested to ask their mothers to
make some candy to be sold at the
bazaar on June 2nd. Donations of
candy may be left at the Winthrop
store.
A special meeting of the WMS
will be held on Wed. Juste 2 in the
church at 2 p.m. Mrs, McGill from
Clinton will be the guest speaker.
The Cavan ladies will be hostess to
Constance, Burns', and Walton Aux-
iliaries. At the close of the meeting
there will be a basaar in the base-
ment sponsored by the W. A, Will
the members please remember to
TUCKERSMITH
The June meeting of the Tucker -
smith Ladies' Club will be held at
the home of Mrs. Don. Crich on
Wednesday, June 2nd. The roll call
is to be "A suggestion for the an-
nual club picnic."
WALTON
The special May meeting of the
Walton CGIT was held in the base-
ment of the Church on May 14th at
8:30. Miss Steckle, Mr. and Mrs.
Thomas, the CGIT girls and their
mothers were present. June Hackwell
acting es president, opened the meet-
ing by the call to worship. Ruth Anne
Ennis read the scripture. Mr, Thomas
led in prayer. Mona Clarice intro-
duced the guest speaker. Miss Steckle
then gave a very interesting speech
on "This Business of Living" which
was enjoyed by all. Faye Love thank-
ed the speaker and, presented her
with a little gift on behalf of the
CGIT.
ACCEPTS EXETER POSITION
Stuart Keyes, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Wilber Keyes, Seaforth R.R. 3, has
successfully completed his four-
year course at Beal Technical School
in London. •Stuart obtained his mid-
dle school and during the past three
years majored in motor mechanics.
He has now accepted a position with
Mr. Larry where his
many friends
wsh hirntall success,