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The Seaforth News, 1949-11-17, Page 1The HURON C O U N T Y'8 LEADING NEWSPAPER. WHOLE SERIES, VOL, 72, No. 45 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, -THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1949 $l a year BISHOP LUXTON HERE NEXT SUNDAY, On Sunday next November 20th at 3 p.m. m the afternoon the Rt, Rev. G. N. Luxton, D,D., will visit the parish of St. Thomas' to administer the sacred rite of Confirmation. This ceremony is of ancient origin and is a very solemn yet beautiful service. Everyone is welcome and cordially invited to attend this ser- vice and witness the candidates tak- ing,their baptismal promises on their own shoulders. CABIN TRAILER ANON BY LONDONER The .Seaforth Highlanders' Band n n os held a successful dance at Car•d Hall on Friday, Collin's Orchestra supplied the music for old tyrne and modern dancing. During the course of the evening a -draw was made for the cabin trail- er and Boshart cedar chest. The fust ticket was drawn by the organizer of this raffle, Cleave Carter, and the cabin trailer went to R. Parkin- son, 772 Helworth Ave., in London. The treasurer of Seaforth High- landers, D'Orlean Sills, drewthe ticket for the Boshart cedar chest which went to Mrs. Ted McIntosh, R. R. #7, St Marys. In hopes that a prize would come to Seaforth for a change, Mr. A. L. Close, director of the Highlanders' Band, donated a twenty -dollar guit- ar. The winning ticket was picked by Mr, Keith Sharpe and went to A. Skean, Clinton, Ont. The World's Finest Antliracite BLUE COAL E. L. BOX PHONE/ 43 Northside United Church Rev. D. A. MacMillan, ,Minister 10 a.m., Sunday School and Adult Bible Classes. 11 a.m., and 7 p.m., Reb Hern, Varna, guest speaker. A cordial welcome to all services. to the town solicitors for registration First Presbyterian Church at Goderich. Much difficulty has been 10 a.m., Bible Class and Sunday encountered in recent years in ob- School. raining complete papers for property 11 a.m., "Christ and the Children", Sacrament of Baptism. 7 pen., "Confident "Living". 8.15 p.m,, Y.P.S. Fireside. NOMINATION MEETING SET FOR NOV. 28 ,T1ie regular meeting of the Sea - forth town council was held in the town hall on Monday evening, with the Mayor, Reeve and Councillors Close, Stewart, Christie, Scoins and Ross present. Mayor Keating presid- ed, This was the last regular meeting (before the nomination meeting, and most of the business was of a rou- tine nature. Council held a traffic conference with Chief of Police William Hgdg son. Complaints about parking con- ditions on Side street were reviewed, and council decided that the present town bylaw on parking would cover this problem. Side street is narrow, being only fifty feet wide. IiVlayor Keating outlined the provision for. parking which he said would event- ually be provided at the new rink, and he hoped most of it would be ready for use this year. He thought the public should be educated to use the parking space and not esus° traf- fic Sams in the area. The parking situations throughout town were dis- eussed mention being made ofears parked at the churches on Sundays. Council discussed drainage with Street Foreman, John Cummings. Councillors reported that citizens complained that their cellars were flooded. Council received a copy from the Bell Telephone Company of its ap- plication for an increase in rates in town. While sympathizing to some extent with the company in this day of rising costs, council felt that the rate increases would be unpopular and passed a resolution opposing the application. The resolution will be sent to the government at Ottawa. Building 'permits confirmed: Art Wright, store front corner of Main and John streets, estimated cost $300; C. G. Lee, two houses on for- mer Tuckersmith Agricultural pro- perty, $5,000 each, It was reported that Mr. Lee had sold one of these houses, Reeve Sills told council that the town limits which had been regist- exed at Toronto in 1874, had never been registered at Goderich. He had obtained the necessary papers from Toronto, and they will be turned over Egmondville United Church Rev. A. W. Gardiner, B. A., B. D. 10 a.m., Sunday School. 11 a.m., "Controlled Heat". 7 p,m., "A passion for Souls". near the limits of the town when it has been subdivided for building lote( The mayor reported that a shovel Would be hired to put in the water main to the new rink, and councillor Close suggested that the drain should be laid at the sante time, 16 - inch cement tile have been obtained from Mr. Robinson at Mitchell. :r REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICE IMPRESSVE What has been voiced as one of the most impressive ceremonies in connection with Remembrance Day was held last Friday in the Victoria Memorial Park at Seaforth. The Seaforth Brach 156 of, the Cana- dian Legion turned out in full fort,. and headed by the Seaforth High- landers band marched to the mem- orial where a very large number of the townspeople had gathered. Prayers were read by Rete , Mac- Millan and Rev. Gardiner and the scripture Lesson by Rev. Glenn Camp- bell. The Rev. T. Dale Jones, Padre of the local branch: of the legion gave the address and in his remarks pointed out that November lead be- comememorials. The in n nth o' co caro f leaves fall from the trees and make a carpet' for the earth, the churches remember in their festivals the feast of All Saints and all Souls and then on the 11th the whole world pauses to remember the great sacri- fice made by those who went forth and gave their lives so that we might live at peace. "Greater love hath no man than this, that'"a man lay down his life: for his friend".Many were laid to rest in silent glory, some graves we can find but many we can- not, as Rupert Brook said in his poem: If I should die, think only this of me That there's some ,corner of a for- eign field That is forever England. Could we not say that these un- known graves mark the unfulfilled purposes of life. The dull eyes of the world forget all too soon the passing of many saints. They die and pass on with music still ringing in their ears. Many great men have lived sand died for what they considered right and true and just. No life is finished un- til God writes the epitaph. And so at this Remembrance tide in returning thanks to God for all lives lived in his service let us offer a prayer that those who still live may be given grace and streggth to com- plete in some way the great task that is set before them. They climbed the steep ascent of Heaven Through peril toil and pain; 0 God tows may grace be given To follow in their train. The last post and Reveille ware Played ' by bandmaster Close and after the singing of the National ' Anthem the service was brought to a close by the Rev. T. Dale Jones pronouncing the benediction. While the names of those who gave their lives in both wars were read the veterans filed past the memorials and placed their poppies in front of the many wreaths which had been placed there by the many organizations, CENTENARIAN RECALLS EARLY SEAFORTH FAIRS1 Mr. Andrew Little has received details of the 100th birthday cele- bration of. Mr. John Hannah which took place on October 25th at Swan River, Man, In a letter Mr. Hannah stares he is now making his home in Winnipeg with his daughter, having made the trip from his former home at Vancouver the latter part of Sep- tember, and visiting his grandsons, Donald Hannah and Harvey Murray and families at Edmonton enroute. From Winnipeg- Mr. Hannah went to Swan River for the October 25th celebration. He received a telegram from Lieutenant Governor and Mrs. F. McWilliams of Manitoba. He was tendered a banquet at the hotel on the Monday by the Swan River Agri- cultural Society of which he was still an honorary director since leaving there in 1939. In replying' to the toast to the guest, Mr. Hannah told of being secretary of the Tucker - smith .Agricultural Society in the years 1810-71-72. The fair had been an annual event for some years at that time. Mr. Hannah received hearty con- gratulations when he attended the Evening Service at the United Church on Sunday, October 23rd. Sincere tri- bute was paid to him by Rev: W. G. Zwicker on behalf of the Congrega- tion, in view of his devotion to the church in which Fie served as a mem- ber of the Session foe many years. Reference was made also to Mr. Han- nah's contribution as a citizen to the community and to the Agricul- tural Society. Mr. Hannah was able to join in -the singing• of the hymns and et the close of Mr. Zwieker's re- marks, the favorite 'hymn of our honored Centurian was sung by the congregation. Present at the service were relatives of Mr. Hannah, his son Roy and Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Shaw, 'Mn and Mrs. George Davidson. At the close of the service many friends and well wishers extended to him the hand of fellowship and congrat- ulation. On Tuesday, his birthday, Mr. i Hannah was honor guest at a recep- tion arranged by members of the family in the Valley Hotel. A large number of old friends attended and congratulated him, Mr. Hannah was thrilled Tuesday morning when he received a tele- gram from the King and Queen con- gratulating hint on his 100th birth- !26 PIECE SET INCLUDiNG 4415 CABINET flea Hers is the dreamer's dream — to become a reality ... Give her the gift she'll cherish above all others' —1847 Rogers Bros. silverplate. Designed with the artistic skill of expert craftsmen. REMEMBRANCE ADORATION ETERNALLY YOURS FIRST LOVE BUY NOW FOR CHRISTMAS SAVAUGE'S Jewellery Watches Fine China Seaforth Expert Watch Repairing Mrs. Keith Westlake, Robert and We are pleased to report that Mr. Kenneth, were Sunday visitors with Moir, who has been off duty for Mr. and Mrs, A. Gackstetter. some tinne has sufficiently recovered Mr. and Mrs, A. Gackstetter at- from his recent accident and is able tended the funeral of the latter's to be back to work again. uncle, Mr. Benson Williams in Ex- " The. W. A. of St. John's Anglican eter on Thursday and the funeral of Church Diet at the home of 4ir-.:4i t Mss. Dora Ricker in London on Fri- Reid, Wednesday afternoon; quilting clay. ' was the order of the day. At the I KI P P E N Miss Jean Alexander of London close of the meeting luneh lyse serv- i spent the week end at her home. ed by the hate -- The W.M.S. of St. Andrews United less. Cliff V G ff Watson of •Centralia The United Church, Varna, are Church were hostesses to the auxil visited her daughter, Mrs, P. Grid- holding their fiftieth anniversary .iii Metes of Goshen, Blake and Hills- tach on Saturday. . Sunday, Nov. 20th. Rev. D. A. Mc - green on Wednesday afternoon last i Mr. and Mrs. M. Cooper, Jack and. Milian, of they Seaforth t'nited for the annual birthday party. The Lloyd attended the funeral of Mr'. Church, is the special speaker. The 4 president, Mrs, Robt, Elgie, presid- Benson Williams • in Fleeter • on male Quartette of the 1 resht•tc sir^r Councillor Ross reported that IV . 1 ed. Mrs. Eldon Jarrett read the Thursday, • McKillop. Charge :McAdam had started work on Mon p led Ghurcli, Seaforth, will supply the Rev. J. R. Peters, Minister. day at the town scales at the railway., McKillop Charge, United Church. repairs to cost $60 to $80. After Rev. George Kersey, B.A. of Hespel- some discussion council appointed MISS MARY NOLAN seri true and 1'Irs. Earl Sproat ec 1 Mr R.J Coo ter returned home music. in prayer. The minutes and roll call from the west recently where he were given by the secretary, Mrs. 1 spent the past three months. er, will preach on this charge next Mr. James Broadfoot as weighmast- Sunday, Nov, 20th. All members and er, A bylaw was passed setting No - adherents are cordially invited .to 1 vember 28 as nomination day. Ar - hear him. , rangements were matte for holding a The congregations are called to poll if necessary on Wed. Dec. 14. meet on. Sundays evening at 8.30, by the omm ee on a in Cavan Church, to consider a mat- i ter of importance touching our whole charge. Rev. Mr. Gardiner, of Eg- mondville, and Secretary of Huron Presbytery :will be present to assist the pastor in presiding at this meet- ing. The Official Board will meet at 8.00 p.m. the same evening, to con - ler with the Committee on Pastoral Relations, FILMS TO BE SHOWN AT PARISH HALL On Tuesday, November 22nd an opportunity will be afforded all those attending in St. Thomas' Par- , ish hall at 8. p.m. to see the actual films of the "Royal Wedding", Queen of the future" and the 'iSi1- ver' Anniversary of our King and Queen". As an lidded attraction through) the courtesy ofthe official of the Radar School at Clinton a full length film' of the Battle of Britain" will be shown. All films are sound films and will give an evening of worth- while entertainment. A small charge for admittance will be made. Don't forget the date No- vember 22nd, time 8 p.m., place, St. Thomas' Parish Hall. MAE LANE The Mae Lane Auxiliary of North- side Church met on Tuesday even- ' ing, Nov. 15th in the schoolroom with the President, Miss Vera Mole, in the chair. Mrs. George Johnston opened the meeting with a poem en- titled "Our duty".Hymn 262 "The morning light is breaking . was sung after which Miss Rena Fennell led in prayer. The visiting committee chosen for the following :ninth are Mrs, Wm, Leeming and Mrs. Weida. Mrs. N. Knight, captain of Circle took charge of the second part oS the Meeting. Hymn 446 "0 God of Bethel" was sung after which Miss Vera Mole led in player, The scrip- tore lesson was read by Mrs, A. Westcott, 1st Samuel, ebap. 3: 1-10. Hymn 2.49 "Jesus Shall Reign" was sung. The topic given by Mrs. Brad- shaw was Mast interesting taken frpm the new study bookGrowing with the years" entitled In h Evangel", hymn 571 "We plough the fields and scatter" was sung and the meeting closed with the Mizpah Benediction. JOHN W. LITTLE One of the oldest residents of Me Killen, John W. Liittle, died at the home of his son; John, on Saturday. 'He was born in McKillop township and was a fariner all his life. He was ,married in 1899 to Mary Anne Gor- don, who died in 1937. He is surviv- ed by two sons, John, at home, and Cordon, 'Galt, There is also one sister, Mrs. William Ross, Stanley township. Mr. Little was a quiet, un- assuming man and will be greatly missed in the home. In religion he was a Presbyterian. The funeral was held at the G. A. Whitney Funeral Chapel, Monday at 2:00 p.m., with Rev. D. Glenn Campbell officiating, Interment in Maitlandbank cemetery W. M. S. The W:M,S. of the United Church met in the church on Thursday. The President, Mrs. R. Lawson, opened the meeting 'with the call to worship and hymn "Our blest Redeemer ere He breathed". Following the worship service, the roll call and minutes were given by Mrs, A. Porteous and treasurer's report by Miss A. Fergu- son. Report on Christian Steward- ship was given by Mrs. J. Finlayson and a temperance reading by Mrs. Brown. 'The meeting heard the re- port of the Centre Section meeting that was held' at Brucefield, by Miss A. Ferguson and Mrs. Margaret Cuthill. A nominating committee was appointed: Mrs. W. Hay, Miss A. Ferguson, Mrs. Frank Storey. Mem- bers were reminded of their "Love Gift" to be brought in. next meeting. The study of chapter 3 of "Growing with the years" in enlightening the mind was well taken by Mrs. D. A. MacMillan, After hymn "Thou Whose Almighty* Word", meeting closed with, the Mizpah Benediction. INSTITUTE TO •MEET A meeting of the executive and members of the Seaforth Women's Institute will be held. in the public library on Saturday afternoon, Nov. 1911t, at 3 o'clock. This meeting will be to arrange for a visit to the county ]tome and other busiess. We have started the project, "Clothes Closets Up-to-date and would be glad to hear from girls who would be interested as thereis still time to ,loin. The dearth occurred in London at 3 o'clock cm Monday afternoon., Nov.' 14, of Miss Mary Nolan, a former resident of Seaforth, following a few months of illness. Miss Nolan was in her 89th year. She was born at Wal- ton and spent her early life there, later going' to Stratford as a practi- calt nurse for a number of years un- til coming to live in Seaforth with her sister, Mrs. Lamb whose death occurred last year, followed by the death of her brother, James Nolan of Seaforth, a week later. Since then Miss Nolan had been living with her niece, Mrs. Thos. Calton in London. A sister, Mrs, James Ryan (Margaret) of the West is the last surviving member of the family. 'Phe funeral will take place from the Cleary Funeral Home to St. Janes' Chm'eh at 9:30 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 17. Rev. Fr. Hussey will officiate. Interment will be in St. Michael's Cemetery, Morris Township. Nieces and nephews from a distance who are attending the funeral are Mr. Thos. Nolan Niagara Falls; Mr. Clarence Nolan, London; Mrs. Quig; ley, Toronto; Mrs. Colette Dever- eaux, Detroit; Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Culliton, London. The pallbearers are: Frank Reynolds, .Cordon Rey- nolds, James. Kelly, Leonard Bolton, Frank Maloney, Lawrence Ryan. STANLEY Mr. and Mrs. Harold Penhale oele- brated their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary on Tuesday, November 8th at their home on the Bronson Line, with about thirty-five rela- tives present. A social evening was spent in games and for lurch a three - tiered wedding anniversary cake de- corated the table. Mr. and Mrs. Pen - hale were the recipients of many beautiful gifts among which was a chest of silver from their family. Mr, George Hodgson, Mrs. Walter Scott of Wilton Grove and Mrs.'Her- man Johnson and daughter Anna, o St. Thomas spent a couple of days with Mr. and NIrs, Harold Penhale and were present for the latter's sil- ver wedding anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Bennett of Goderich spent the weekend with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Har- old Penhale, of the Bronson Line, CONSTANCE Mrs. Ella Buchanan, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Mycroff and fancily of Lon- don, visited Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Buchanan, on Saturday. Mrs. Justin Sinclair of Brigden and Mrs. Bud Heron of International Falls, Minnesota, visited tete. and Mrs. Leo Stephenson on Sunday. John Anderson. MIrs. Morley Cooper i Dr. Sproat of Montreal spent the, WINTHROP gave iveeeh having torsi tf ed visie ting o F, � weekend with his parents and other The Helping Hand Mission Band rat g friends. } Caldwell and Mrs. M. Cooper. Mrs, village are taking the bus trip to Nor. 19th at 2:00 p.m. Harry Caldwell then gave a poem, Toronto on the 17th sponsored by Rev. J. R. Peters and Mrs. Peters, "Don't Quit." Mrs. Ross Broadfoot . the W, I. 'MT and Mrs. Gordon Blanshard and favored with a piano number. The Mr. Gordon Wren is improving Mies Betty Montgomery attended the guest speaker, Mrs. Hocking of the 1 nicely after his accident and is able Rural Life meeting in Clinton, last 's Church was introduced by to resume his duties again. week Roy . Mrs. Allan Johnson. Mia. Hocking I Mmrs. Harry Chesney spent the lir. and NIrs. Wm. Montgomery of gave an interesting report on the weekend with friends in Toronto Weyburne, Sask., visited with their school for leaders which she attend -1 Mr, and Mrs. Ross Broadfoot en- cousin, Mi'. and Mrs. R. K. McFar- ed in Alma College. Mrs, Harold tertaitted a large number of their lane. Jones and Mrs. A. Gackstetter f - friends friends recently, it being their 20th Sorry to hear Ross Montgomery ored with a duet, accompanied by wedding anniversary, and all report is off work with an infection in his Miss Edith Love. a very pleasant evening. finger• The ladies then retired to the Mi•• and Mrs, Wm, Chesney and lir. and ales. Robt. McClure spent Sunday school room where they were sort left this week for their hone in the weekend in Sarnia with the let divided into groups for a dainty lunch. Mrs. Herbert Jones and Mrs. McBride poured tea, The large birth- day cake was cut by Mrs, W. Alex- ander. Mrs. W. Hayter of Goshen extended a vote of thanks from the visiting ladies. The bazaar and home cooking sale sponsored by the W.A. of St. And- rew's United Church on Saturday proved a big success. The proceeds from all the booths and the tea ex- ceeded $250. Large donations were received in all booths, With shah en- thusiasm shown the W.A. are indeed encouraged to continue their bazaar fromyear to year. The death occurred on Nov. 9th of Mrs. Dora Elizabeth Ricker in her 87th year at the home of her. daughter, Mrs. Norman Pybus, Lon- don, Mrs. Ricker, the former Dora Squires, was raised at Bright, Ont., where she married Henry Ricker who predeceased her le 1924, Mr. and Mrs. Ricker were well known farmers 01 this district having lived for many years on the first blind line of Hay township. They were members of the Methodist Church here and later St. Andrew's United Church.. She leaves two daughters, Mrs. N. Pybus (Maude) and Mrs, G. Pybus (Eval, both of London, a son Arthur passed away eight years ago. There are six granddaughter's and three great grand children. The funeral was held on Friday from London with interment in Exeter cemetery, The pallbearers were James Petty, Wm, Thompson, Wil- fred Wiedo and Charles Dickson. Mrs, J. Woods and son of Manit- oba are visiting the former's par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Damm. 33Ir. and Mrs, Edgar Smith of Guelph were recent visitors with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jo hn .Tarrott. n andMr, and Mrs. Chester Dunn .Mrs, W. Honey of Exeter, Mr,. and The offering was taken by Mrs. 4V. I A large number of ladies from the of Cavan Church will meet Saturday. Cartwright, Manitoba, after a pleas- ter's brother, Stewart Knox, and ant visit with their many friends in Mrs. Knox. this vicinity. Mr, Jan>es Hogg and Mr. Ralph lairs. WeeCooper has gone to Tor- Davidson are away hunting on Man - onto where she intends to spend them itoulin Island, winter with friends i Mrs. Austin Dolmage has returned Mr. John Doig has gone to his , from spending a few days in Tani- honie in Grand Rapids after a pleas- stock. ant visit with his mother. 12rs. R. C. Dodds spent last week Several of our local huntershave in Collingwood, returning home with returned tomo after a ten-day hunt- 'Mr. Dodds on Sunday, who spent the ing expidition in Northern Ontario, . weekend there. and all enjoyed the outing very much The W.M.S, and W.A. met on 1 Wednesday, Nov. 2, in the school- i•oont of the church. Mrs. G. Smith VARNA ( opened the meeting with hymn 252 NIrs. M. Reid has returned to Iter "In Christ there is no East or West". home after spending some time with The prayer card was read in unisoi. relatives in London.I Mrs. T. Betties presided for the Mrs, A. McConnell is visiting Mr, worship period. The theme was, and Mrs. Argo and fancily, Toronto. God at work among men". The scripture lessen was read by Mrs. F. Grieve and son, Binnt- Mrs. ford, are spending some time at the Harvey Dolmage. Mrs. T. Settles led home of her parents, lir. and Mrs.in prayer. Mrs. Robt, McClure and { M. Elliott. Mee, R. Bolton gave the report of Mrs, Gertrude Reid is still in the the Sectional meeting, The W.M,S. Clinton hospital. Her many, friends report was given by Mrs. R Toth hope for a speedy recovery. IThe 2nd chapter of the study book Mrs. McWhinney, of Dungannon, , was taken by Mrs. E. Toll, Mrs. Jas. was a- recent finest at the home of 'Hogg, and Mrs. Wm. Church, Heine cousin, 'Mrs. E. Chutes• 1249 "Jesus Shall Reign" closed the Mrs,' Wm. Hart, who spent the worship period• past two weeks( With friends in Tor -1 Mrs. Russell Bolton took charge 1 foe the busutess, I3yrmt ,i25 was i':a,l onto returned s. her home last week' in traitor• of Pememl,r>ince Dn, fol est and Mes, Carve Foster riot- I lowed by a mnmen}, of silent prayer. Mot- ored from Windsor Saturday, visit- by 25ing while here with Mr, and Mee. The roll call was answered ladies. The W. A. Report was react by Mac F:, Hawley. The meeting eln, ed with the Benediction, Lunch Via served by Circle 1.. Ell. Foster and a•Irs. John Raihwoll, On their return they were accom- panied he Mia. C. Stelck who tends spending the winter in Wind- sor. Mr, and Mrs. Ralph Krueger, Hyde Park and Mr, and Mrs. Albert Hornet, Exeter, called on Mr. and Mrs. Alf. Togs one day last week. The Stanley Township Federation of Agriculture will meet in the town- ship hall on Nov.24th at . S p,m, Sn ,•ial enest .peckers will be pre - DUBLIN Mr, Janes Nolan returned after needing the eiest two weeks with his daughter, Mrs. B, Tate, Ottawa. The many friend-: of Mr. John L. Malone, who is b, patient in Scott Memorial Hospital, are glad to know he is inntroving•,