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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. 01.50 a Year .x vdou Wvin.. i'ut,l)nhera Authorized as pecoud mail, Post Mee J)' 10.. Ottuwn IIDOR PLATE Win trrr„III offer a 50 -piece Service for 8 in Lovely New Anti -tarnish Chest, CONTENTS 8 Teas 8 Salads 8 Knives 8 Dessert Spoons 8 Forks 8 - 5 e'clocks 1 Butter Knife1 Sugar Spoon paisTHIS COLORFUL GRIP- TITE MIXING BOWL AND SPEED BEATER .. FREE! 04 5 TOTAL VALUE $74.95 SAVAUGES Jewellery Gifts Fine China 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,