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The Seaforth News, 1949-06-02, Page 1HURON COUNTY'S LEADING NEWSPAPER WHOLE SERIES, VOL, 72, No, 22 FORMER MISSIONARY VISITS RELATIVES Mrs, C' Eicher of Chicago spent a few days visiting her sisters, Mrs, Nelson Keys of Egmondville and Mrs, E. Johnson of Goclerieh and other friends. Mrs. Eicher is the former 1Vliss Susie Kennedy of Stan- ley twp. She attended school at No, 5, Stanley, and after finishing at `Clinton Collegiate taught in her honkie school. Forty-nine years ago she was united in marriage to Rev. Chris Eicher, a native of Hay twp. Together they entered' into their life work that of preaching the Gos- pel. After a short time at Altoona, Pa., they offered themselves for missionary work in India and went out in 1903 under The Christian and Missionary Alliance. After spending nearly 20 gears in this work they were called home to take charge of the Alliance work, first at New York, then at Chicago where Mr. Eicher ceased from his labors and passed on to his reward three years ago. Theirs was indeed a missionary family. Their two sons with their wives and their •daughter Ruby and her husband are all in missionary - work. Along with the influences of a Christian home, Mrs. Eicher speaks of the deeply religious atmosphere of the Little White Church at Gosh- en where she worshipped as a girl as the means that led her to conse- crate her life to the spreading of the glorious Gospel.—T. R. ATTEND BATTALION - REUNION AT LONDON Mr. and Mrs. John Earle were in London on Saturday and Sunday attending the 30th anniversary reunion of the 18th Battalion Association held` in Hotel London. Mr; Earle was winner of first prize .in a battalion draw, a table radio. The 18th Battalion claims a record in Canada as the only battalion hold- ing an annual reunion every year since 1919. Also, while in London, Mr. and Mrs. Earle attended the ordination service in St. Paul's Cathedral when Rev. W. A. Jones became a deacon and will take charge of the parish at Lion's Head. Mr. Jones conducted the services last winter in St. Thomas' Church, Seaforth, for three months while a student at Huron College, Northside United Church "Stewardship Sunday" 11 a.m., Rev. R. A. Brook, Bth., of Hensen, will conduct the services. Music by the Church Choirs. Jr. congregation.• 7 p.m., Rev R. A. Brook in charge. Special musical numbers will _feature this service led by -the local bliiirch choir. The Sunday School at SO aan. as usual. Enjoy these special services. First Presbyterian Church 10 a.m., Bible Class and Sunday School. r 11 a.ui„ "After a hymn". Sacra- ment of the Lord's Supper., 7 p.m. "Life that is Ridden". Rev. D. Glenn Campbell, Minister Egmondville United Church Rev. A. W. Gardiner, B.A., B.D. 10 a.m., Sunday School 11 a, n, "The gift of the Holy Spirit". 7 p.m., "Workers in the King- dom". McKillop Charge Will the friends of lVfcKillop Charge, United Church, please note, that there will be a Preparatory Service. on. Friday evening, June 3rd at Cavan Church at 8:00 o'clock. Rev. H. V. Workman will be with us and give the preparatory address, Communion Services at all appoint- ments on Sunday following, with Rev. C. W. Down in charge. All members and friends cordially invit- ed to these services, ENGAGEMENT Mr, and Mrs, Earl R. Lawson, Clinton, Ont„ announce the engage- ment of their daughter, Doris Alvina, to Edward Fletcher Warren, son of Mrs. George S. Warren, London, Cut,, and the late George S. War- ren. The wedding will take place at .Metropolitan United Church, Lon- don, Ont., the latter part of June. ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Merkley, Wroxeter, announce the engage- ment of their eldest daughter, Paul- ine Victoria, to Mr. Ronald • Rae, Bennett, son of Mr. and li'Irs, W. C. Bennett, Walton. The wedding will take place on June 15. - -, REV. R. A. BROOK HERE STEWARDSHIP SUNDAY Rev. R. A. Brook, Bth., of lensall United Church will have charge of the services at Northside United Church on ;Sunday next. "Steward- ship Sunday is being observed then and special messages and music will be presented. The- evening service will consist mainly of mar ]cal num- bers and a brief message. The iinem- bers and adherents of the church will present special offerings to aid the work. The minister of Northside Church, Rev. H. V. Workman, will conduct the Anniveibary Services of Rensall United Church, where he worshipped during the early years of his life. Rev. Mr. Workman will con- elude his ministry in Seaforth on the last Sunday, of June, SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, ' THURSDAY, T1IITRSDAY, -JUNE 2, 1949 Prime Minister Lse Frost To Visit Seaforth June 22nd Hon. Leslie Frost, Prime Minister of Ontario, will attend a big picnic to be held at Seaforth on Wednesday afternoon, June 22nd, according to announcement made by the Young Progressive Conservatives of Huron -Perth on Wednesday. It is 'expected Hon. Mr. Frost will be guest of honor 'at a dinner in Mitchell at noon, and then come to Seaforth for the afternoon. In the evening he will speak at a rally at Exeter. Mr. Frost will speak in support of the Progressive Con- servative candidate for Huron -Perth, Mr. Elgin McKinley. It will be his first visit to this district since he was recently elected Premier of Ontario, succeeding Hon. T. L. Kennedy. BIG FISH EVADES EGMONDVILLE NIMRODS On May 29, the son of John Diehl, lot 31, eon. 4 (Buckwheat Corners) Logan twp., ,noticed a large fish in the open Ahrens Drain opposite the farm buildings and called his father, who with a spear managed to spear tho fish which measured 28 inches long and weigheil thirteen pounds. The fish was shown to many resi- dents who can vouch for its size, The Ahren's drain is a tributary to the Bayfield river. The fish must have come by way of the Bayfield river from Lake Huron, How it safe- ly got past ell those Egmondville fishermen, nobody knows. CABINET POST NOT OFFERED HURON MEMBER Mr. Tom Pryde, M.P.P. for Huron, who has been mentioned in the press as the next •minister -of Reform In- stitutions in the Ontario Cabinet, said on Tuesday he has not been ap- proached eoncerning a cabinet post. Asked if he would accept if it were offered, Mr. Pryde said he -preferred not to make a statement. Premier -Leslie Frost recently an- nounced that a new Reforms Min- ister will soon be appointed succeed- ing Hon. George Dunbar, who will devote all this time to Municipal Affairs. EISLER— CHESSEL ' The parsonage of the United Church, Egmondville, was the scene of a pretty wedding Saturday after- noon at 2:30 o'clock when Rev. A. W. Gardiner united in marriage Doreen Viola, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Roy Chessell, Mitchell, to John Nelson Eisler, son of Mr, and Mrs. John Eisler. The bride wore an af- ternoon frock of pale pink moire with gray accessories and corsage of pink and blue carnations. She was attended by Mrs. Kenneth Ohessell, Mitchell, who was in a pale blue moire costume on the same lines as the bride and her flowers were pink carnations and sweet peas. Mr. Ken- neth Chessell, Mitchell, was best man. Following the ceremoi y a re- ception for' 40 guests was held at the bride's home. A buffet lunch was served by Mrs. Marks, Walton, Miss Carol O'Donnell, Miss Margaret Mc- Knight . and Mrs. W. McKenzie, Mitchell. The bride's mother receiv- ed in a, gray costume with corsage of deep red snapdragon. Mrs. Eisler, mother of the bridegroom, . wore navy and white with pink snap- dragon. Later the eouple left on a trip to Niagara Falls and will also SUMMER 'CONCERTS WILL START SUNDAY EVENING The first band concert of the sea- son will be given in Victoria Park on Sunday night at 8:30 p.m. by the Seaforth Highlanders Band under the leadership of Mr, E. H. Close. DONALD MUNN TO ARCTIC ON RESEARCH Donald Mucor, medical student at the University of Western. Ontario, and'•son of Dr. and Mrs. J..A. Munn, left on Sunday for attawa to fly North with a party engaged for the. summer with the Defence, Research Board, Northern Laboratory, He will be away until September and ex- pects the work will take him north to Chesterfield Inlet and Baffin Land in the Arctic. J. W. FREE The death occurred Tuesday of J. Wesley Free at his home on Spar - ling St. For some time Mr. Free had been suffering from a heart condi- tion and it was only on Tuesday that hopes for his recovery were lost. Mr. Free was well known through- out the town and district having been in business for 42 years. He was born in 1888, at Ripley, and was 'married in 1914 to Miss Mae Isabelle McLellan, by ''whom he is survived. He is also survived by one daughter, Mrs. Walter Bagshaw, Lindsay; two sons, Harold, Seaforth; Garnet, 131 Nile St., Stratford; two sisters, Mrs. Olive Thompson, Tim- mins; Mrs. Neil McDonald, Tees - water; four brothers, Clarence, Clan- donald Alberta; Sidney, Brantford; Russell, Guelph; and Orval, Dungan- non, The funeral will be held from First Presbyterian Church, Thursday at 2:00. o'clock, with Rev. Glen Campbell conducting services. Burial will be made in' the Maitlandbank Cemetery. 'HOSPITAL AID The regular meeting of the Wo- men's Hospital Aid to Scott Memor- ial Hospital will be held on Thurs- day, June the 9th at 8;15 p.n. in the Nurses'Residence. All members are requested to be present at this meeting. Don't forget your cup and saucer. ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Frank Walters of Tuckersmith wish to announce the engagement of their daughter, Amy Pauline, to,- Mr. Donald Eugene Horne, only .son of Mrs. Margaret Horne of Seaforth. The marriage to take .place at their home on June 18. RED CROSS The meeting of the Red Cross -call- visit in Brantford and London, They ed for 3 o'clock Friday, June 8rd, will reside in Seaforth. has been postponed to 4 pan, 90TH BIRTHDAY OF SEAFORTH RESIDENT' Congratulations and best wishes are extended to Mrs, Henry Taylor I of ,Seaforth who Will celebrate her ninetieth birthday on Tuesday, June 7th. Mrs. Taylor has lived all of those ninety years in this com- munity. She was born in Hallett Township, near Constance, and came. to Seaforth in 1928. Of Scotch par- entage, she was formerly Elizabeth Leitch and is now the last surviving member of the family. Mrs. Taylor still enjoys remarkably good health and carries her ninety years lightly. She was married on Nov. 17, 1880, to Mr, Taylor whose death occurred in 1931. Of the ten children in their family there are nine living: four sons, 'George of Vancouver; Will of Berkley, Calif., Laurence of Osha- wa, and Harvey of Hullett; and five daughters, Mrs. Bert Ferris of Pro- vost, Alta,; Mrs. Will Webster of rucknow; Mrs. Earl Lawson and Mrs. Verne Dale of Hullett, and Miss Florence Taylor, Reg. N., of Sea - forth; a daughter, Mrs. W. G. McMil- lan of London died three months ago. ORGANIZE LEGION • JUVENILE SOFTBALL At a meeting held in the Legion Club rooms Monday, May 30th, the schedule for the Legion Juvenile softball was drawn up, and the age limit was lowered, and now is 15 be; fore the 1st of May that is if you were 16 before the 1st of May you are not eligible to play. We have been informed that last year's champs, Brucefield, are unable to fifive teamsthisyear, foure from only forth and district and one from Dub- lin. In this column you will 'f+ind the names of the teams with the players and managers up to date. If you are eligible to play in this league please give your name to one of the team managers or the Legion Sports Officer, Angus McLean, and you will be placed on one of the teams. • Wildeats—George Hays, mana- ger. Gord. Rowland, Ken Willis, 'Grant McClinchey, Chas. Riley, Bob. McGonigle, Ron Dale, Lu Habkirk, Wayne Scott, Bill Bennett, Mc- Clinchey, R. Henderson, Don Scott. F. Dale, Spitfires—Ken Powell, Flanniganmanager, Eisler,L. Don Dupee, Bill Roberton, Ken Du - pee, Bill .Eisler, Gib. Hubert, G. Nix- on, ,Don hatcher, Pete Dale, L. Dale. Dublin Irish—Jim Curtin, mana- ger. Edwin O'Hearn Joe McLaugh- lin, Paul Kramers, Joe Costello, Al- lan Butters, Bernard Costello, Keith Kelly, Leonard Feeney, Greg, Nor- ris, Robin Pringle, Joe Woods, Bob- by Cronin, Bob Kelly. Tigers—J, F. Ritchie, manager. Don Powell, Ken Larone, Sim Fitz- patrick, Sandy McMillan, Jack Mc- Ilwain, Bill Nigh, Ivan Carter, Fere:- Rowland, Bruce McFadden, Don Hor- ton, Bill Flannigan, M. Carter, Wanderers—Bill Smith, mana- ger. Geo, Sills, Bill Chesney, Ron Muir, Bill Broom, Ron Seoins, Gord. Pullman, Roy Lee, Lorne Goudie, Harold Dalrymple, Jimmy Higgins, Don Taylor, Bill hunt. Schedule June lst--Spitfires vs Dublin June lith—Wanderers vs Tigers June 8th—Wildcats vs Spitfires June 10th—Wanderers vs Dublin June 13th—Wildcats vs Tigers July 4th—Tigers vs Dublin July 5th—Wildcats vs Wanderers, July 7th --Spitfires vs Tigers July 18th—Wildcats vs Dublin July 20th—Spitfires vs Wanderers July 22nd—Dublin vs Tigers July 25th—Wanderers vs Wildcats July 27th—Dublin vs Wildcats July 29th—Wanderers vs Spitfires Aug. 2nd --Tigers vs Wildcats Aug. 4th—Dublin vs Wanderer! Aug. 8th—Dublin vs Spitfires Aug. 10th—Tigers vs Spitfires Aug. 12th—Tigers vs .Wanderers MRS. 'ROBERT T. ELGIE The death of Mrs. Robert T. Elgie occurred at Seaforth at the home of her daughter, 1VIrs, Homer Hunt, on Wednesday, June lst. She was in her 84th year. Mrs. Elgie was the former Margaret Elizabeth Blair. She was born and lived all her life near Kippen. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Homer Hunt, Seaforth; Mrs. Fred RathweIl of Stanley and Mrs. Joseph Upshall of Caistorville, and one son Robert, of Kippen, and one brother, David Blair of Saskatchewan. A private funeral will be held from the home of Robert Ejgie, Itip- pen, on Friday, June Std at 2:80. In- terment in Baird's Cemetery. ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Joseph B. Kale an- nounce the engagement of their elder daughter, Mary Patricia Cath- erine, to Mr, Louis Ignatius O'Reilly, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Francis O'Reilly. The marriage will take place at St. Columban Church on June 18. WINTHROP The W.M.S, and' W.A. of Caren, Winthrop ,are having' a bazaar on Wednesday, June 8,' m the school- room of the church when they. will entertain the ladies from Constance and Seaforth United .Church societ- ies, The guest speaker will be Mrs. Brenton from Londesboro. Eachm• lady froWinthrop is asked to bring a mystery box for the bazaar. table, The helping. Hand iVlission Band $1 a year SAVAUGESp Jewellery Watches Fine China Expert Watch Repairing Seaforth of Cavan Church will meet Saturday, June 4 in the schoolroom of the church. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Costello and Mrs. Fraser of Stratford spent Sun- day with Mr. and Mrs, Ralph David- son. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Hawley visited in Stratford with Mr. and Mrs. C. Hawley. Mrs. Garnet Taylor and children, Staffa, with Mr. and Mrs, John Mc- Clure. DUBLIN Approximately 100 children took advantage of the inoculation service at St. Patrick's Separate School, Dublin, on Thursday when Dr. M. Stapleton, M.C.H. administered a combined serum to counteract dip- theria, lockjaw and whooping -cough, A very successful dance was held in Looby's Hall on Tuesday, May 24. C.K.N.X. Orchestra was featured which attracted an unusually large attendance. Miss Barbara Holland, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. E. Holland, graduated from St. Joseph's Convent Business School, Toronto, i and has secured a position at St. Michael's College, Toronto. Miss Katherine McIver, youngest' daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Wm. Mc - Ivor, also was graduate of St. Jo- seph's Business School and has se- cured an office position. Miss Anne Atkinson, R.N„ Toron- to, with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Atkinson, Miss Mary Howell and Teddy Howell, Goderich, with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Forster. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Lane, Toronto, recent newly-weds, with Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Atkinson, who. entertained a group of relatives in their honor. Mr. and Mrs. Harry I. Dingeman, and sons, David, Jack and Paul, De- troit, with Mr. and Mrs. D, McCon- nell. Mr. and Mrs. P. F. Bonn, Mr. and Mi•s. Charles Bennand son, Toronto, with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Evans. Mr. and Mrs, Leonard Bader and three children, and J. Bader, De- troit, and Martin and Victor Feeney, Kitchener, with Mr. and Mrs. Martin Feeney. Mrs. M. J. O'Rourke, Joseph O'- Rourke, Mrs. James Donnelly, Mr. and Mrs, Frank O'Rourke, Detroit, with Miss Katherine Burns.' Joseph McConnell at London. Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Brown, • Kin- s kora, and Miss Margaret Atkinson, 1 Toronto, with Mr. and Mrs. Joseph cu Atkinson. Mr. and Mrs. Holtzhauer, Galt, s with Mr. and Mrs. Dan Burns. Miss, Jean Costello and Peter Gros - chole, London, with Mr. and .Mrs. Dan Costello. Mrs. John McGrath; Mr. and. Mrs. Edward Conlin, Lucan, with friends here. Mr, and Mrs. Blood . and M1•, Blood Sr., Detroit, with Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Ryan. Mr, Aslin has returned home after :spending three•months in Toronto. Mrs. Mary McGrath in Detroit. Arthur Forster in Embro. HIGH SCHOOL TOPICS The annual cadet dance was held in the S.H.S. auditorium on Friday evening, The evening's entertain- ment included novelty dances with the following receiving prizes, La- vern Godkin and Gladys Chapman, statue dance; George Sills and Mary Lou Sills, balloon dance; Ruth Keyes and Gladys Chapman put on a skit which hail those present Bolding their sides as they laughed heartily at the many jokes. Lunch, including hot dogs and chocolate milk, was served in the Home Economics room. The music for dancing was supplied by the S.H.S. radio -phonograph com- b'nation with records, also John Calwill on the piano. This is the Final came of the school year. Also, during the •evening, Howard Hackwell, as president of the Stu- dents' Council, presented gifts to Margaret Stevens who has Iooked after the talent for the assemblies; to Josephine McIver, pianist for the assemblies, and to Francis Huisser, operator of the slide projector, while it was in working order. k * * * The girls of grade It and X put on a fashion show on Wednesday afternoon in the auditorium. The auditorium was beautifully decor- ated with pictures and imitation 5 grass. ' :r ; In last week's column we over- looked an error regarding the cadet inspection, In the story of the in- spection the first part of the third paragraph should have read: "The following were the officers of the Cadet Corps• 79; Company Commander, Donald Dale; second -in - command, Francis Huisser; Corps Sergeant Major, Bert Shaw". The three students who have been chosen to go to the Cadet camp at Ipperwash are as follows: Donald Dale, Bill Stephenson, and .Gordon McKindsey. These students were picked for leadership, academic abil- ity, .and athletic, ability. The reason for strict choosing for this camp was because the camp continences during the week of the final exams and those students who were chosen to go had to have a high standing. The dates of the first camp are.June 15 to June 30. . * * * * Several of the fanners and-farm- erettes (junior) have secured per- mission and are now serving on farm service Most of these S.H.S, tudents were finished at S.H.S. ast Monday but others did not se- re permission until this week. This eaves old S.R.S. with a much mailer attendance. Monday, June '0th, is a ]holiday for the students of S.H.S. Monday is the day on whichpeople of -the D.oniin- ion celebrate the birthday of King Geo. VI, '*, * * . *' The final eyaminations are coming up very soon, There are only six school days until exams; Exams coin- mence in less than one week and one-half, on Monday, June' 13., Sea- forth High School lower and middle school pupils will be finished school on June 17. 4 e 4 i 4 a a 4 1 4 4 1