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The Seaforth News, 1948-05-20, Page 2THE SEAFORTH NEWS Vote PROGRESSIVE .CONSERVATIVE JUNE 7 BAYFIELD Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Heard were in Kitchener on Saturday where they attended the wedding of Miss Grace Apfelbeck. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Apfelbeck, formerly of Bayfield, to Mr. _Harold Vogel of Tavistock, Mrs. F. A. Edwards who has spent the winter with her daughter. in Broadview, Sask., returned to her home in the village on Wednes- day. Miss Joanne Cunningham of Sar- nia and Mr. John Cunningham o£ Owen Sound spent the weekend with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Cunningham. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Gray of Lon- don were weekend guests of Mrs. Harry Lawson. Mr. E. Featherston of London, spent the weekend at his home in the village. Mr. Albert Vanstone is spending a few days in London. Mrs. John MacLeod Sr, left on Sunday for Detroit where she will visit her daughters for a few weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Sullivan and babe and Mrs. Claude Robbins and daughter Claudia, of Detroit, spent the weekend with Mrs. J. W. Mac- Leod Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Keith Pruss of Lon- don were guests of the latter's par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Parker over the weekend. Miss Beverley York of , London spent the weekend at her home in the village. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Stuthers and family were in Detroit over the; weekend, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Ferguson of London spent the weekend with the former's mother, Mrs. J. Ferguson. Mrs. Lulu Burt, Mary Lou, Ronald and Howard But of London, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Baker over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Robert MacLeod of Goder•ich and Mr, John MacLeod of Erieau spent the weekend with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis H. Mac- Leod. Mrs. N. W. Woods and Miss Luey Published by Ilse Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario Woods were weekend guests of Mr. were appointed to prepare a pro- and Mrs, R. H. Middleton in Hensall. gram and secure prizes, the Board to assume the financial responsibil- TUGKERSMITH ity, The Board also discussed with of the teachers several matters of in - The regular monthly meeting h of M. an s a e d r m the Trustee Board of Tuckersmit School Area was held in #2 Scho on Tuesday evening, May 11th wit all the members present. As t Lillico did not feel able to act a chairman for the meeting, McGrew or and Parker moved that Jas. Mc Intosh, Vice Chairman, be chairm of the meeting. The motion wa unanimously carried. The minutes o last regular and special meeting were read and confirmed. Comes pondence as follows was presented From Dr. R. 0. Staples, enclosing letter from Mr. Cecil Maxwell r refund of school taxes. The Boar decided to take no action. Circula from Dr. Staples ordered filed. Fro Dr. Staples re giving Mr. Trott more time for his work as supervising principal, laid over until a perman- ent supply can be secured. From Canadian Nature, filed. Cecil bill- ing, re bill for broom, ordered paid. Grolier Society, re Book of Know- ledge Annual, no action. All the re- gular teachers of the Area were pre- sent to discuss re-engagement but Mr. E. S. Hay, teacher of S. S. #2, submitted his resignation, which was accepted with regrets as Mr. Hay hail given good service and had fill- ed a large place in the community and the Board expressed best wishes for his future success. The Board appointed Robt. Mc- Gregor and Jas. McIntosh to secure a teacher for S. S. #2 and given au- thority to negotiate an agreement The teachers met together to dis- cuss salary increases and Mr. C. A. Trott, as their spokesman, requested an increase of $200.00 each, which increase was granted. by the Board after giving the subject careful con- sideration, as each teacher has given reasonable satisfaction, Plans were also made to hold the Annual School Picnic in Lions' Park, Seaforth, on Tuesday, June 29th, in the afternoon, and the teachers, un- der the convenership of C. A. Trott, terest to the various schools. The Board also considered the report of the Committee appointed to deal with the heating requirements of S.S. #5, and also the matter of in- sulating that and the other schools. The Secretary was also ordered to advertise for coal for the several Schools and have the tenders, if any, ready for next meeting which will be held in S.S. #7 on Tuesday, June ;Sth at 9 p.m., D. S. Time. . Accounts as follows were approve ed and ordered paid. Drysdale's Hardware Supplies $31.32; W. M. Sproat, 40 cords wood $234.00; W. M. Sproat, del. School Supplies, 310.00; Jack Hood, School Supplies $814.39; Crawford Simpson, labor $22.85; Riley's Grocery, Hensall, broom, $1.25; Bennett's Dairy, milk $12.36; S. H. Whitmore, postage $5.00; Mrs. Simpson, supplies $13.- 59; Mrs, Ellis, repairs softball $1. The Board planned to make annual inspection of schools on Thursday, May 13. S. H. Whitmore, Sec.-Treas. • STANLEY Stanley twp. Council met on May 3rd in twp. hall, Varna, at 1:30 p.m. all members were present. The min- utes of the last meeting were read and on motion by A. McBride and H. Coleman, adopted as read. A re- quest from A. J. McMurray re grant to Clinton Spring Show was read. Moved by H. Taylor seconded by H. Coleman that a grant of $50.00 be made to Clinton Spring Show. Car- ried. The clerk was instructed to is- sue licences to all tourist camps— licence fee $5. Moved by H, Cole- man, seconded •by A. McBride, that the assessor, Mr. H. M. Hanley, be paid $125.00 for preparing 1949 assessment roll. Carried. Public Lia- bility, property damage, fire and theft on the twp. trucks was re- newed with J. E. Howard. Moved by C. Houston, seconded by H. Cole - THE SWING IS TO e ANK FINGLAND, MR. FINGLAND will actively support Mr, Farquhar Oliver who for twenty years has been a member of the Ontario Legislature and through his experience, capability, honesty, sincerity and hard work has risen to the Leader- ship of the Liberal Party in Ontario. MR. OLIVER is a farmer who knows the needs of an agricultural community such as Huron. He proposes an 80% capital advance to young farmers, the establishment of a Conservation board within the Dept. of Agriculture to promote modern ideas in soil use, renew and enrich the soil by re -building wornout land and revitalizing the Ontario Agricultural College with the intention of producing more leaders in scientific research. MR. OLIVER promises to encourage the lifting of the embargo on cattle to the United States market which would mean more money in the pockets of the farther and more money to Meet the shortage of American dollars. MR. OLIVER has promised to cut the three cent gaso- line tak just as soon as possible. "That three cents is as good in my pocket as to the government," said one voter. He has announced that no amusement tax Will be levied. MR. OLIVER has proinised to distribute the Cabinet posts to include a cabinet minister for Western Ontario. VOTERS OF HURON Protest the Drew Govern- 1 melt action in making Huron �, a guinea pig In the February f by-election, and also the un• t necessary frequency and great expense of Provincial General Elections Support Frank Fingiaed, K.C., The Man for Huron man, that a grant of $35.00 be made to Hensall Spring Show, ,,Carried. Cooper drain voucher for $27,00; General voucher for $357.24; Road voucher for $1433.27, were pas's'ed and ordered paid. Moved by H. Tay- lor, seconded by A. McBride, that we do now adjourn. Carried, BAYFIELD Business associates of the F mont Exchange of the Bell Te phone Co., in London, present Milvena Sturgeon, Bayfield, with gift prior to her marriage to Robe W. Irwin, Huilett Township, Miss Audrey Sturgeon and Mi Mahe Denby were joint hostesses a cup and saucer shower for Milve Sturgeon, a bride -elect of Saturd Mrs. Willard Sturgeon entertai ed Friday afternoon and evening a trousseau tea for her daught Milvena, bride -elect of Saturda Elaine Denby poured tea a -Miss Dorothy McLeod and Miss No ma, sister of the bride-to-be, anised in the .tearoom. Miss Rosemar Arkell showed .the trousseau. Irwin—Sturgeon A very pretty wedding was pe formed in Trinity Anglican Churcl Bayfield, Saturday afternoon whe marriage vows were spoken by Mi vena Ruth, elder daughter of M and Mrs. W. R. •(Byrd- Sturgeon) o Bayfield, and Robert Wesley, onl son of Mr, and Mrs. R. T. Irwii Hullett Township. In the presence o 50 guests and in a setting of appl narcissus and forget -e not, the double ring service was rea by Rev. La Verne Morgan. Mrs. E. Wendorf, Clinton, played the wed ding music and Wm. Gould, Clinton sang "Through the Years" an "Because". The bride given in marriage b her father was lovely in her whit satin gown fashioned with a bates neckline, lily point sleeves and peplum edged with imported lac and seed pearls, the flared skirt ex tended into a short cathedral train Her shoulder length veil wa caught with a band of white satin The bride's only ornament was a pearl sunburst worn by the groom's mother at her wedding. She carried a Cascade bouquet of Pink Briarcliffe roses, adiantum fern and Bouvardia. Attending as raid of honor, the bride's sister Norma, wore a floor length gown of yellow nylon taffeta with matching nylon embroidered headdress and carried a Colonial bouquet of "Golden Pervet" roses and fern. Donna Anne, small sister of the bride, as Junior bridesmaid, was sweet in pale blue organza with matching embroidered headdress and carried a basket of yellow daffo- dils. The groomsman was Jack Tyn- dall', Clinton, and the ushers, Keith Brandon, Exeter, and Arnold Ma- kins, Bayfield. A reception was held at the Old Forge and the bride's mother wore a frock of fuschia and grey with navy accessories. The groom's moth- er chose pale blue sheer with navy accessories. Each wore a pink briar- cliffe rose corsage. Mr. and Mrs, R. W. Irwin left by motor for London, Welland and Nia- gara Falls. The bride was dressed in a turquoise wool suit with fishtail peplum and snatching cape, white hat and grey accessories, and cor- sage of pink roses. - Out of town guests included Mr. and Mrs. Harold Crider, Mr. and Mrs. Harold : Weston; Ferndale, Mich., Mr. and Mrs. John Pease and Miss Gloria Westlake, London; Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Fowler', Miss Donna Fowler, Seaforth; Miss Matilda Fow- ler, Mitchell; Mr. and Mrs. James Cruickshank, Clinton. air- le - ed a rt se as na 1y: D- at. er ay rid t- ie r- 1, n 1- r. f i, f e y e u a e • s WALTON Mrs. Wm. Christopher and grand- son have been vsiiting relatives and friends around Walton, their home is in Quebec. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Davidson were visiting at Dungannon. Mr, and Mrs. Wm. Bennett in Wingham, On Wednesday evening' a very successful Mother and Daughter banquet was held in Duff's United Church, Walton, when the members of the C.G.LT. and their mothers spent an enjoyable evening. After the supper which was served by members of the W.A., Mrs. Male - wood proposed the toast to the King. Doris Stevens proposed a toast to the Mothers and Mrs. Robt. Patter- son replied. A toast to the Church by Margaret McArthur was re- sponded to •by Flora Turnbull, and a toast to the C,G.I.T. by Helen Johnston to which Mrs. George Mc- Arthur replied. Mavis • Oliver and Helen Johnston conducted a sing- song. The programnne consisted of a piano solo by Edna Martin, a duet by Margaret McArthur and Leona Johnston, a piano solo by Mavis Oliver and a solo by Helen Johnston. Leona Johnston introduced the speaker of the evening, Mrs. W. J, Rogers of Blyth, who spoke on the theme, "Where T.ove is, There Christ Is," Mae Jackson thanked the speaker on behalf of the girls and their mothers and the evening closed with singing Taps. A number of the young people attended the Convention for the young people of Huron Presby- tery in Londesboro on Friday even- ing. HARLOCK Some of the teachers and pupils from this neighborhood attended the music festival in Goderich this week, Mr. Win. Leiper attended the festival in Godernch on Tuesday af- ternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Wm, Carter and fa- mily of Wawanosh visited on Satur- day at the hone of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Knox, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Shepherd and Mr. Isaac Rapson attended the funeral on Tuesday afternoon of the late Mr. Edward Ball it Clinton. Messrs, Andrew and Joseph Hog- ar'th visited on Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Watson. THURSDAY, MAY 20, 1948 flisw LONDESBORO Mr, Robt. Townsend met with quite a serious accident last week while working in Blyth, the scaffold on which he and others were stand- ing gave way, Mr, Townsend drop- ped several feet, the result is a bro- ken chest bone and also a rib frac- tuned, the other men escaped injury. We wish Bob a speedy recovery. Miss Margaret Tamblyn is spend- ing this week at home. having coin- pleted her Un versity, Loncond ,f Westernear et London, she leavesnext week for Pt. Stanley where she has received a job. Mrs. Frank Wood, who has been with friends in Toronto for several weeks, returned hone last Saturday, Mother's Day visitors: Miss D. Little, Toronto, with her mother, Miss Allie Moon, Toronto, with her parents, Mr. and Mrs, G. Moon. Miss Mary Caldwell London, with her parents, Mr, and Mrs. R. Cald- Well. Miss Fern Watson, London, with her mother, Mrs. C. Watson. Miss Jennie Cowan, Brantford, at the home of her sister, Mrs, R. Townsend. Mrs. Margaret Manning spent Sunday at the hone of her son, W. E. Manning. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Breen and young son of London, Mr. and Mrs. Artie Griffiths and children, Clin- on, at Mr. and Mrs, Win. Griffiths, on Mother's Day. A large congregation gathered at the United Church on Sunday morn- ng—the Church being well filled, ive children, all boys, were bap- ized. The parents were Mr. and Mrs. Allen Shaddick, Mr. and Mrs. Vincent, Mr. and Mrs. Lorne unking, Mr. and Mrs. Merrel, and and Mrs. Brenn, London. The hunch was nicely decorated with otted plants and cut flowers, some ere placed there in memory of de- arted friends, others as Mother's ay gifts to mother. The choir was unposed of mothers and daughters he Sunday School occupied the entre seats at front. Jack Tamblyn ad the scripture lesson and Gail arming gave a very fine Mother's ay story. Four Mothers took up the ening. The pastor, the Rev. S. renton, gave the address. Mr. arry Snell, the Superintendent of e Sunday School, presided. t F C H Mr P w D e re M D off B H th HULLETT The W.M.S. and Ladies' Aid of Burns' United Church, held their re- 1Miss Gladys Leiper meeting with theat splend- id attendance. Group No. 2 was in charge of the meeting and provided the articles for the travelling bask- et. Mrs. Kelland McVittie was the capable auctioneer. The proceeds from the basket amounted to $10.- 50. It was decided to hold the copper contest for the summer months, with Mrs. Leslie Reid and Miss Jean Lei- per the captains, Mrs, Brenton in- vited the ladies to her home for the June meeting. . A fine congregation attended the Mother's Day service at Burns' Church when Rev. S. Brenton preached a fine sermon. The choir rendered special music which was much appreciated. The infant daug- hter of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Roe re- ceived baptism. Miss binsIrina on andfa sly o Mr.tt, London spent Sunday at the home of Mr, and Mrs. George Watt. Miss Doreen Armstrong don, spentSundayw`theparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Armstrong. some Londesboro racticel and hopers ato hav- ingbere r in shape for the league games Katharine Brush Stars For Pictorial Review A new writer is added to Pictorial Review this week. Katharine Brush, famous author, begins a new series of fast-moving short stories in Pic- torial Review,: the magazine with the. all-star: cast, in this Sunday's (May 23), issue of The Detroit Times. • Jackson bias a list„ As Convenor of next week's church social, she has 0 lot of telephone calls to snake. 13ut she never forgets that hers is aparty line she spaces her calls so as to allow the other party to use the telephone. PARTY LINE COURTESY IS CATCHING... Putting it into practice on every call you make is your best guarantee that others will 'do the same for you.. L Keep calls brief. 2. Space your calls. 3. Give right-of-way to emergency calls. THE BELL TELEPHO? 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