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The Seaforth News, 1950-08-10, Page 1The Seaforth News HURON COUNTY'S LEADING NEWSPAPER WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 73, SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, TIZURSIJAY, AUGUST 10, 1950 JUNIORAND FJS UNIOR W.I. A number of members from the Club attended the second annual Junior Farmers' Church service held in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, W3ngham, The minister for this spe- cial occasion was Rev, Flt. Lt. C, L. Harding, Protestant Chaplain, Clin- ton R.C,A+F. Station, who chose as Itis sermon "The sower went forth to Sow". The choir consisted of six members from each club in the coun- ty, members from this club were Dor- ot�ty Dodds, Mavis Oliver, Helen Johnston, Leona Johnston, Erie An- derson and Don Bell, When the weather slid not allow the weiner roast to be held outside as planned it was held in the auditori- um of the High School. The mem- bers of the 'South Huron Junior Farmers and Junior Institute were invited to this meeting and a good number attended. Dancing and games were enjoyed with music being sup- plied by the Junior Farmer orchestra, LONEY—BROOME The wedding took place at North- side United Church parsonage on Saturday, Aug. 5th, at 2 p.m, of Lois Elaine Broome, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert C. Broome,' Seaforth, and Cecil Elmer Loney, son of Benjamin W. Loney of Saskatchewan, Rev. D. A. MadMillan officiated. Following a wedding trip to Toronto the young couple will make their home in Van- couver. McCLiNCHEY—WAY A quiet wedding was solemnized Saturday morning, Aug. 5 at 11 a,m. at Hoimesville manse with Rev.. Newton officiating when Mary Pearl Way, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Pepper, Seaforth, was. united in marriage to Henry Carl McClin- chey, son of Mr, and Mrs. Wm, McClinchey, Holtnesville. The bride wore "'Romance Blue" sheer dress with grey accessories and corsage of pink roses and lily of the valley. They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Albert McClinchey, Carlow. The happy couple left for a trip to the northern parts of Ontario. ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Flanagan, Dub- lin wish to announce the engagement of their eldest daughter, Mary Helen, to James Philip Krauskopf, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. James krauskopf of Dublin. The marriage will take place in St. Patrick's Church Dub- lin, Saturday, August 19, at 9:3a.m. ENGAGEMENT • Mr..and Mrs. M. E. Clarke, an- nounce the engagement of their youngest daughter, Ethel Mae, to Mr. Reginald C. Watterworth, son of Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Watterworth of Glencoe. The marriage to take place the first week in September. AUGUST MEETING OF TUCKERSMITH COUNCIL Tuckersmith Municipal Council met in the Town hall, Seaforth, on Saturday, Aug, 5th at 8 p.m. All members were present and Reeve Nicholson presided, Hensall Legion was granted $12.00 for a wreath for Remembrance Day. Jos. Devereaux was paid $16.25 for poultry killed by dogs on valuation of R. W. Tyndall, Valuator fees of $=.00 were ordered paid. Balance of payment of side- walk construction of $531.44 was made to Ray Hanna, Belgrave. Clerk was instructed to prepare a By -Law prohibiting bicycle or motorcycle rid- ing on sidewalks in villages through,. out the township. Accounts passed included: Relief $50,00; roads $5796.- 62; 5790:62• poultry killed $18.25; grants $12; sidewalk construction $581,44; salary and allowance $120.00; supplies $0,- 72. Council adjourned to meet Sept. 2nd at 8 p.m, ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Harold Monk of Lon- don, wish to announce the engage- ment of their daughter, Jean Eliza- beth, to Bruce MacGregor, son of Mr. and Mrs. William MacGregor, of Kip - pen, the wedding to take place Sept. 1 at Talbot Street Baptist Church, London, at 7.00 p.m. PROPERTY CHANGE The property of Mr. W. Phillip Speak situated on Ord 25t., has been sold through the office of E. C. Chamberlain to Mrs. Christena Row- land, who is now in possession. WALSH—O'REILLY On Saturday morning, July 29, in St. Columban's Church, St. Colum - ban, Rev. William Nigh, 04.B., Assumption College, Windsor, uncle of the bridegroom, sang the nuptial mass following the ceremony of unit- ing in marriage Mary Angela, only daughter of Mr. Louis O'Reilly, Dub- lin, and the late Mrs. O'Reilly, and Mr. Denis Hubert Walsh, London, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Walsh, Seaforth, Rev. F. J. O'Drowski, P.P., officiated at the double -ring cere- mony, and Rev, E. A. Morris, Strat- ford, was in the sanctuary, The white altar was adorned with pink gladioli and blue delphinium, and Mrs. Vin- cent Lane provided the wedding music. The guest soloist was Mr. Leo Stock, Stratford, who sang Schu- bert's "Ave Maria" .at the offertory, "Pans ,Angelicus" at the communion, and "On •This Day" during the sign- ing of the register. To the strains of the wedding march, the bride was es- corted down the aisle by her father, preceded by the bridegroom's sister, Miss Jacqueline Walsh, London, as maid of honor, and Miss Jean Gaff- ney and Miss Joan Stock, Stratford, as bridesmaids. Attending the bride- groom were Mr. John F. O'Reilly, only brother of the bride, and Mr. John F. Walsh, brother of the bride- groom. Mr. Thomas D. Morris, Staffa and Mr. Andrew Kelly, jr., Stratford, ushered the guests to pews designat- ed by white ribbons. The bride look- ed charming in a traditional tvhite slipper satin gown, fashioned with a white nylon net yoke edged with a bertha of lace, and long lily -pointed sleeves. Clusters of tiny pearls pin- ned up the hooped skirt in large scallops in front, revealing layers of filmy lace in the underskirt. At the back the gown fell into a full cathed- ral train edged with lace. A coronet of seed pearls held her fingertip veil of embroidered imported illusion, and a double strand of pearls completed her costume. She carried a white kid prayerbook topped with red Sweet- heart roses. The maid of honor wore a sky-blue gown of taffeta fashioned with a bouffant net overskirt. She carried a bouquet of pink lilies. The bridesmaids' gowns were identical in yellow and pink, respectively, fash- ioned in nylon net over taffeta em- bossed with white velvet flowers, and featured hoop skirts with scalloped hemlines. They carried nosegays of pink and yellow Better Times roses. All three attendants wore wide pict- ure hats and gloves to match their gowns. Following the ceremony a (Continued on page 4) McKILLOP Mr, and Mrs. Fred Frederickson, daughter Jean and friend, Mrs. Croswell, visited this week at the old home of Mrs. Frederickson's mother, the former Annie Dorrance, and a niece of the late Geo. B. Dorrance of McKillop, also with the •Jeffer- son's at Clinton, cousins of Mrs. Frederickson. After a motor trip through the Eastern States, Ottawa and Quebec they returned by way of Detroit to their home in Valley City, N. Dakota. Mr. Norman Lamont, of Delhi, visited last week with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Archie Lamont, Mc- Killop, and returned to his job with Mr. John Casier, for harvesting to- bacco. Rev. P. Rademahler of Quincy, Mass„ U.S.A,, a' delegate to the Youth Education Convention being held in Toronto, is to be the guest speaker at the Evangelical Church here on Sunday at 11:45 Aug. 6th. Mr. Robt. J. Coghlin of Listowel was a Sunday visitor with Mr. and Mrs Charles Eggert. Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Rock were at Listowel on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Richards and son, Mr, and Mrs. Ken Baker and daughter, spent Tuesday at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Wm. Koehler. Mrs. A. J. Huether of Morriston, Mt. and Mrs. Jho. Foreman of -Galt were weekend visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Eggert. Little Isabel Balzar of Monkton is at present visiting with her cousin. Diane' Reek, • Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hoeiy were at Rostock last Friday visiting Mr,• henry Eggert who is very ill, and Mrs. Eggert. Union Service Union Services during August, Presbyterian Church and Northside 'United in the Presbyterian. Church, Sunday, Aug. 13, 11 a.m., sermon subject, "Strong Men and Strong Glturehes." All cordially welcome, Egmondvilie United Church 10 a,m,, Sunday 'School 11 a.m,, Mr. Colin Campbell, Bay. field. MRS. J. MCTAVISH GUEST SPEAKER AT W.I. Mrs. Eldon Kerr was hostess to the members of the Seaforth Wo- men's Institute ' for their August meeting an Tuesday. Mrs. John Mac- Tavish, the guest speaker, spoke on her trip by air to Amsterdam, Hol- land, The meeting opened with the Institute Ode, followed by the Lord's Prayer in unison and the Mary Stew- art Collect. The roll call was an- swered by "A place I would like to travel tot', Canada being a general favorite. 25 members answered the troll call. In the absence of the sec- retary, Mrs. Wilfred Coleman was in charge of the business, The Institute was advised by Mrs. Wallace Flaugh, the convenor of the Garden Club, that the girls would exhibit et the London Fair and also at 'Stratford. Mrs, Alex Pepper expressed thanks for Mrs. John Hlllebrecht, our treas- urer, for the box and cards her bus - band received during his recent i11- ness. A letter from Mrs, Futcher, provincial president, on the Canadian Child Health Association, was read. It was decided to have Mrs. Gordon Papple read up on this subject and present it at a later date. Mrs. Alex Pepper and Mrs. Elmer Cameron were appointed to look into details concerning a booth at the Fair. A letter on citizenship was read bY Mrs. Gorden McKenzie. A solo bY Mrs. Walker Hart, accompanied bY Mrs, J. McGregor was enjoyed. The motto "Oh for the gate and the locust lane and the dusk and dew and home again" was taken by Mrs. James T. Scott, She stressed the point of our appreciation of our homes in Canada by reading the poem "Our Homes" by Peter McArthur, Mrs. Gordon Papple then called on Mrs. McTavish the guest speaker, who gave a very interesting talk on her trip by air to I Amsterdam, Holland, where her son Ian MacTavish is a pilot with K;L.M.I Dutch Airlines. She travelled with the crew composed of Canadian, American, English and butch crew! members. They had an uneventful trip over except for an emergency � landing at Gander, Nfld. for repairs, and a stop at Preswick, Scotland, for the fog to lift. Mrs. MacTavish de- scribed Holland as a very lovely country, covered with rivers, lakes and canals. Instead of supplies being brought in by trucks as they are here, they are brought in by boat. Bicycles also provide a means of transporta- tion, the people usually travelling in pairs. She was greatly impressed by. the flowers in Holland, having not- iced a beautiful bouquet in every store window, and at every street corner a beautiful bouquet could be purchased for a small sum. She visit- ed the museum and also a Presbyter.. Ian Church over 200 years old, in Amsterdam. She also spent two days in London, England. Mrs. MacTavish was very much impressed by the quiet, friendly people of Holland and was sorry she was unable to spend more time there. Mrs. Andrew Cro- zier moved a vote of thanks to Mrs. MacTavish and also to the hostess Mrs. Eldon Kerr. Lunch was served d by the hostess and the lunch commit- tee. MRS. JAMES NEVILLE The death occurred in Seaforth of Mrs. James Neville who had been liv- ing the past year with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Mc- Millan, about 1 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 9th. Mrs. Neville, who was in her 81st year, had been in failing health for some time. Formerly Margaret Downey, she was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Downey and was born at St. Columban. Mr. and Mrs, Neville lived in Seaforth fifteen years before go- ing to Sarnia thirty-five years ago. Mrs. Neville was predeceased by her husband and three sons, John, Eu- gene and James. She is survived by three daughters and two sons: Mrs. Chas. LaPier of Corunna, Mrs. E. Y. Mulvale of Sarnia, Mrs. J. M. Mc- Millan of Seaforth, D. J. Neville of Lima, Peru, and Stephen Neville of Sarnia, also 23 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren; also a sister, Mrs, Wm, Devereaux of London and a brother, J. L. Downey of Windsor. The body will rest at the W. J. Cleary Funeral Home, Seaforth, until Friday noon and at the Bluntly and McIn- tyre Funeral Home, Sarnia, prior to the funeral service which will take place at the Lady of Mercy Church, Sarnia, at 9 o'clock Saturday morn- ing. Interment will take place at 'Sarnia. • , SPORT SHORTS The softball game that was to be played in the Lions Park •between Clinton Radar and Seaforth Bosharts on Friday, Aug. 4th. was called off clue to ram. DETROIT TEAM COMING Through the . generosity of Mt. Weston of Detroit, summering at Bayfield, the Detroit Breitmeyers, one of the leading Class "5" teams, will platy an exhibition game on Sat- urday, August 12 at 9 p.m. at the Lions Park. Breitmeyers being a faetball team, all players will wear gloves and the pitching will be done from, the longer distance. Seaforth will be strengthened by again using "Fibber" McGee pitching and Pat Gardner catching, DUBLIN BRIDE-TO-BE HONORED BY FRIENDS Honoring Miss Helen Flanagan, whose marriage to Mi'. James 1'. Krauskopf, Dublin, is an event of this month, a miscellaneous shower was sponsored by Miss Mary E. Mur- ray and Mrs. William Flanagan, Jr. and held at the home of )Jr,. and Mrs. Wm. Flanagan. Approximately 40 young ladies attended to extend good wishes to the bride -elect. A congrat- ulatory address was read by Miss Maty E..Murray and presentation of a gaily decorated basket of varied gifts was made by Mrs. Louis J. 1.00hy. The guest of honor made a suitable reply. Various games were played and a qUiz contest was feat- ured. A group of young girls assist- ed the sponsors to serve a dainty lunch, Miss Margaret Atkinson, Toronto, with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jo- seph Atkinson. Mr: and Mrs, Leonard Steinbach and son Ronnie, with Mrs. Kathleen Feeney. Miss 'Geraldine Dillon, Ingersoll, with her parents Mr, and Mrs. Louis Dillon, (Miss Louise Butson, Munro, with her sister, Mrs. James Curtin. Miss Mary Costello, London, with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Cost- ello. $1 a year Ronson Ligh' er Repairs We are pleased to annount's' that we have a c•unipi('t" stock of new parts for Ronson Lighters, and eau repair your Ronson Lighter for you very quickly. Or. if you wish to repair your own lighter, you may purchase from us the parts you wish, Bring in your old Ronson and see how quickly and reasonably we can put it in first class working condition again, ANINIIIIMIUMMILISMOWNW 'Mrs. Harry J. Dingeman and sons, d Jack and Paul, Detroit, with Mr. and Mrs. D. McConnell. IDr. and Mrs. Frank Stapleton and children, Galt, with Mr. and Mrs. h William Stapleton. SAVAUGE'S Jewellery Gifts SEAFORTH Fine China Rev. Wm. Devereaux, Mr. and tiIrs, Wm. Devereaux and grand- aughter, Chicago, with Mr. and Mrs. D. McConnell and Mr. and Mrs, Jo - Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Byrne, Hamil- ton, with Mrs. K. Byrne and Mr. and Mrs. Peter Ryan. Mr. and Mrs. George Coyne, Tor- onto, with Mr, and Mrs. Joseph At-' kinson. Kenneth Wickens, London, with Mr. and Mrs. Dan Costello. Mr. and Mrs. Tack Cleary, Chat- ham, with Mr. and Mrs, Frank Ev- I ans. IMr. and Mrs. Frank Stock and son of London, with Mr. and Mrs. John Meagher. George Gettler, Chatham, with Mrs. A. H. Looby. Mrs. Gettler and daughter Joann returned home with him. ' Mr. and Mrs. Leo Holland, Billie and Stephanie, Mr. and Mrs. Colson, I Windsor, Mrs. J. V. Ryan and daug- hter, Mary, Stratford, with Mrs. M. Schulman and Pat Maloney. • I 'Mr. and Mrs. Jim Morrison and i children, Toronto, and Miss Mary Morrison, London, with Mr. and Mrs.; 'James A. Morrison. I Mr. and Mrs. Stein and children, New York, N.Y., with Mr. and Mrs. 0. Whetham. Mrs. Peter Dill and daughter. De- troit, with Miss Monica Byrne and i Mrs. K. Byrne. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Friend and children at Manitoulin Island. Miss Bridget Costello and Miss Janet Jordan in Toronto. •Mrs. Catharine Feeney and family at Grand Bend. Mr. and Mrs. James J. Krauskopf, Mrs. Louis Krauskopf and daughter Marie, in Toronto. Miss Sylvia Grant of Detroit is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Norman O'Con- nor during this past week. Mr. and Mrs. Norman O'Connor and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Doyle and 'Patricia, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. McDougall of Detroit at Sauble Beach near Owen Sound. Cleary—Evans A pretty summer wedding was solemnized at St. Patrick's Church, Dublin. on Saturday, July 29, when Miss Marie Louise, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Evans, Dub- lin, was united in marriage to Mr. John Joseph Cleary, Chatham, son of Mr. and Mrs. William J. Cleary, Sea - forth. The altar was adorned with roses and bouvardia, and the pastor, Rev. J. B. Ffoulkes, D.C.L. officiated at the double ring ceremony and the Nuptial Mass. Mrs. Wm, Lane presid- ed at the organ, and Misses Patricia, Teresa and Alice Ryan sang 'Ave Maria' at the Offertory and "On This Day" during the signing of the Register. Given in marriage by her father, the bride looked lovely in a gown styled with Chantilly lace bodice, yoke of nylon net outlined with shell pearls, long lace sleeves with calla lily points over the hands. The full skirt was of French tulle with in- serts of Chantilly lace. She wore a finger-tip veil of French illusion caught with a bandeau of orange blossoms and she carried a bouquet of Better Tyme roses. Her only at- tendant was her sister, Miss Joan Evans, Dublin, wearing a lime green gown of brocaded damask. Her bon- net headdress and mittens were of green tulle and she carried a nose- gay of pale pink roses. The best man was Mr. Patrick Cleary, London, brother of the bridegroom, and Mr, Bill Evans, Dublin, brother of the bride, and Mr. Jack Fortune, Lon- don, cousin of the bridegroom, ush- ered, A wedding dinner was served to about 60 guests at Fuller's Grove, Sebringville, and later a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents. The bride's mother received the guests wearing a dress of figured navy sheer with navy accessories and corsage of red roses, She was assist- ed by the bridegroom's mother wear- ing a dress of navy sheer with navy and white accessories and corsage of Talisman roses. gn r;arpenter. Mr, and Mrs, P. F. Benn and daug- ter, Mary, Toronto, alis. and Mrs. Louis Evans. Detroit, Mrs. Jose h BRUCEFIELD Mr. and Mrs. Ronald McKenzie of Detroit spent the weekend with rela- tives here. ' Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Murdoch of Detroit spent the holidays with Mr. and Mrs. John Cairns, Mr. and Mrs. S. Neil and family of Glencoe visited with Mr. and Mrs, Stackhouse. Rev. and Mrs. Stanway and Nancy spent last week in Toronto. Miss Ruth Scott of London spent the weekend at her home here. Mrs. H. Zapfe is visiting with her daughters in Detroit. 'Mrs. Wm. Swan and 1Vliss 1'. Swan of Hamilton spent a few days with Miss M. Swan and Mrs. Ham. We welcome Mr. and Mrs. Christie to our village, they have taken over the McKay store. Mr, and Mrs. Wm. Paterson, Mr. and Mrs, Arthur Dutton of Montreal were recent visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Paterson. Mr. and Mrs, Wm. Wiesemiller and daughters Misses Shirley and Betty of Edmonton and Mrs. Keith Wise - miller of Hamilton; Mr. and Mrs. Reid Kirk of Fairgrove, Mich., and 'Miss Hilda McCloy of Flint visited at the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Allan and Mrs. C. Haugh last week. Mr. and Mrs. Harry McGee, Mr, and Mrs. Doug. Wamsley and child- ren were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. 'Haugh over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Christie, who pur- chased the stock at Mr. D. McKay's store, moved to Brucefield the first of this week. CONSTANCE Mr, Ephriam Clarke received word that his aunt, Mrs. Barbara Coates, had passed away Sunday evening in Shoshone, Idaho. They lived at Kin burn for a number of years after their marriage. Her husband, Albert Coates, predeceased her a number of years ago. Recent visitors at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Geo, Addison were Mr. and Mrs. Ewart 'Wilson, Elaine and Harris, of Fort Frances, and Mr. and Mrs. Wallgate Tebbutt, and Mrs. Vine Pickard, and Mrs, Lillian How- ard and Bobby, all of Goderich. There will be no Church service at Constance Church for the month of August, but S.S. will be held each Sunday at 11 a,m. Miss'Margaret Wallace of Bayfield and Miss Bernice Bean, of Carlow, spent the last two weeks at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo, Addison. Evans, Windsor, Mr. and Mrs. John Evans, Goderich, Mr, and Mrs, Frank White and Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Cleary, London, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. J. Cleary and son William, Mrs. Cleary Sr., and Miss Katherine Cleary, Mrs. Jean Fortune and daug- hters, Frances and' Madeline, Jack Fortune, London, Misses Patricia and Helen McDermott, Sarnia, Mr, and Mrs. James Jordan, Toronto, Miss Bessie Ertl, Sebringville, Miss Jean Sutherland, Hamilton, Miss Ursula Krauskopf and Jerome Nicholson, London, all attending the Cleary - Evans wedding. Mr. and Mrs. George Coyne, Tor- onto, with Mr. and Mrs. Joseph At- kinson. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Krauskopf, Tilsonburg, and Miss Marie Kraus- kopf, London, with Mrs. Louis Kraus- kepf, Miss Genevieve Feeney and Martin Brick, Toronto, with .Mrs, Kathleen Feeney. Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Zettell and children, Galt, with Mrs. Mary Mc- Grath and Mr. and Mrs, Thomas Morris. Mrs, Hubert O'Reilly in London. Mrs. M. Shulman in Stratford. Mr. and Mrs. Win. J. Stewart at St. Thomas. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Dantzer and daughters, Kitchener, with Mr. and Mrs. John Nagle and Wm. Dantzer. Mr. P. J. O'Hara, Guelph; Mrs. John F. McArthur and daughter Angela of Sarnia; Rev. Father Nigh C.S.B., Windsor; Mr, and Mrs. Robt. Devereaux, London: Mr. John Givins, London, attended the Walsh -O'Reilly wedding. For the honeymoon motor trip to Niagara Falls, Buffalo and Muskoka, the bride selected a dress of pale blue lace with natural linen accessor- ies and pink shortie coat and cor- sage of pink carnations. On their re- turn, Mr, and Mrs. Cleary will reside at 107 Joseph St., Chatliatn, Guests were present from Detroit, Windsor, Sarnia, Toronto, London, Hamilton, Goderich, Sebringville and Seaforth, Ki PPEN (Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Elgie and Mr, and Mrs. Fred Rathwell spent the weekend with friends in Gravenhurst and Parry Sound and took in the cruise on Muskoka Lakes. Mr, Howard Clark of Winona call- ed on his many friends in this vicin- ity recently. A great many from around the village took in the wheat -land dayat Ailsa Craig and enjoyed the outing very much. Dr. Sproat of Windsor spent the weekend with his parents. Mr. Tom Munroe is spending a few weeks with friends in Muskoka. Mr, Wilfred Tremeer is improving slowly after his recent severe illness and all hope to see him around soon. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Reid and family also, Mr. and Mts. Earl Sararas and family of Toronto were weekend guests of Mr, and Mrs. Wm, Caldwell and family. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Green of Lon- don were the Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs, Wm. Green. The regular meeting of the Kippen East W. I. will be held Wednesday evening Aug. 1,6 at the home of Mrs. Mrs. S. Jackson with Mrs. R. Gem- mell as co -hostess. The roll call will he, name a Canadian Poet or author, and give a quotation from their work. The motto "Honer are green houses where the plants of citizenship are started" will be given by Mts. R. Simpson. A spelling match with words taken from the local papers will he conducted by Mrs. H. Cald- well. Current events by Mrs. G. Mc- Lean. Mrs. Angus McLean will give a nylon plastic demonstration. Lunch committee, Mrs, A. Finlayson, Mrs. F. Slavin, Mrs. A. McGregor, Mrs. R. Upshall. Mrs, Adam Glazier of Clinton was a recent guest of Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Dayman, • Mrs. Susie Straus of New York and Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Johnston and children of London are the guests of Mr. and' Mrs. Robt. Dayman. Miss Ida Dayman of London spent a very pleasant weekend with her paren ts. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bell and family of Kippen are spending a $appy va- cation with relatives in Toronto. STAFFA Mrs, Margaret C. Fell, of Goder- ich. widow of the late John Fell, passed away in Alexandra Marine Hospital, Monday afternoon, July 31 at the age of 84. Born in Downie Township, near St. Marys, she was a daughter of Mr, and Mrs. John Gra- ham, and resided near 'Staffs before moving to Goderich 32 years ago. Mrs. Fell was a member of North Street United Church, and life mem- ber of W.M.S. Survivors include one son, W. J. Fell, Staffa, two daugh- ters, Mrs. Alex. (Maude) MacDonald, Seaforth, and Miss Edna Fell at hone; three brothers, Andrew Gra- ham, Whonnock, B,C., Duncan Gra- ham, Haney, B. C„ and James Graham, Toronto: one sister, Mrs, .Tean Drewry, Whonnock, B. C., also 10 grandchildren and 18 great grand- children. Her husband predeceased her six years ago, also one son, J. T. Fell, and one daughter, Rosetta, Funeral service was held from her home on Cambria Road, Wednesday, at 2 p.m. Interment took place in Staffs cemetery, with Rev. C. W. Cope officiating. The pallbearers were grandchildren, W. J. Fell, W. C. Fell, Lorne Fell, Gordon MacDonald, Ross MacDonald, Leonard Shob- brook; flowerbearers were Lois Fell, Joyce Pfaff, Wilfred Tremeer, Doug- las Shobbrook, Nelson Pfaff, NORTH McKILLOP The August meeting of the Bethel W.A. and W.M.S. was held at the home of Mrs. Stanley Hillen. Mrs. L. Leeming presided for the meeting. The theme for the meeting was "Jesus Christ—Teacher and Lord". After the call to worship hymn 41 was sung followed by scripture read- ing and the reading of hymn 248 re- sponsively. The hymn "Fairest Lord Jesus" from the Missionary Monthly was sung. Norma Leeming played a piano solo, after which prayer was offered. Miss Grace Bartja was guest speaker, She spoke oil her 8 year• training at Bible School and of her call to give service to the work of the Master iii foreign fields. Shy expects to go to Ethiopia in September. Mary Dennis sang a. pleasing solo, "More about Jesus". The worship service closed with prayer by Mrs. LeemingB, Mrs,Boyd conducted the W. A. meeting. The minutes of last meeting were read and adopted and roll call answered by 18 members, The com- mittees were arranged for the lawn social to be at the hone of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Hillen on Aug. 17. LON DESBORO Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Govier, Mr, and Mrs. Earl Gutnt, Kenneth and Fay spent a day at Niagara Falls. Mrs. Nellie Watson is with her daughters this week at Hensel] and Kippen, Mr, and bit's. Bill Riley and Mn and Mrs, Sinclair, Kippen. Mrs, Wm. Lyon is having a pleas- ant visit with her niece, Miss Marion Berk, Vancouver, B.0„ and also a friend from Toronto. Mr, and Mrs. John Nett spent the weekend at the home of their daugh- ter and son-in-law. Mr. and Mrs. E. Stevens, Walton. Mr. and Mts. Wnt. Griffiths are spending a few weeks at the home .of their daughter Pearl, at Guelph. Mrs. Beacom is spending a week at the hone of her daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Neil, Kirkton. Mrs, Lillie Webster and Jack visit- ed with their cousins at Kintore on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Manning, Gail and June, spent the weekend at Sarnia and other points. Mrs. Lorne Shobbrook and daugh- ters, Oshawa. have been visiting with Mrs. J. S3. Shobbrook for some time, Rev. S. H. Brenton and family left for Manitoba on Monday for a month's holidays. Mr, Fred Shob- brook accompanied thein and will visit friends in .Manitoba. During the absence of Ibex, Bren- ton, Dr. Grierson will supply, service will be held as usual on Sunday at 10 a,m. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Doane. Pt. Col- borne, and Mr. and Mrs. Alister Biroadfoot, Seaforth, visited with Mr.. and Mrs. John Scott recently. Miss Muriel Shobbrook is spending this week in Paris visiting her cousin Norma. Vodden, Mrs. Wesley Vodden is visiting this week at the home of her son Mr. Loonard Vodden, Paris, Miss Mima Melville, who suffered a stroke recently, has been removed to Clinton Hospital for treatment, ATTENDED CONVENTION' We are indebted to Mr. Clau•e Westcott for a comprehensive report of the Y. P. C. summer convention at Gravenhurst. This will 'appear in an early issue.