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The Seaforth News, 1947-03-27, Page 1The Seaforth News HURON COUNTY'S LEADING NEWSPAPER WHOLE • SERIES, VOL. 70, No. 13 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 1947 $;1 a year STORM WEATHER AGAIN AND SCHOOLS CLOSE A$ a climax to two months of. bad weather, the worstblizzard of the ,winter, in violence if not otherwise, struck here on Tuesday, tying up rail and road traffic just as things were getting back to normal after the last storm. Flooded cellars from last week's thaw, were responsible for 'thedos- ing 1 cos - ing ospf the high school on Tuesday, when rising water put out the fires. A sump pump was working in the high school basement but could not keep up with the inflow of water from a plugged drain. The motor on this pump kept right on running even after it was under water, much to the sur- prise of electricians. The electric motor on the furnace stocker was un- damaged by . water and in running condition soon after the water went away. School will re -open on Thur;s- day morning. The three busses which bring in rural pupils did not go out on Tuesday morning. 1 to The, public sohoo closed on Tues- day day at noon when the attendance was cut heavily by the blizzard and it re- mained closed all day Wednesday, There 'was no bus service from Tuesday morning on the highway and there was no night train Tuesday nor morning train Wednesday; However, .the noon train came through on Wed- nesday about an hour late. On the Huron and Bruce line the train went up to Clinton on Tuesday but was tin - able to returnin the afternoon. Many trucks and travellers have been stranded at variotis points, waiting for roads to open. ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Dale announce the engagement of their lounger daughter Lorna Isabelle,' to Gordon E. Johnston, only son of Mr. George Johnston and the late Mrs. Johnston, of Varna. The marriage to take place in April in Northside Church. Place your order now for Syrup Coal WE ALSO HAVE Nut Stove & Egg Anthracite also Buckwheat & Pea Hamilton Coke Reading Hard Coal Briquettes Olga Pocahontas Steam Coal E. L. BOX PHONE 43 Northside United Church Rev. H, V. Workman, Minister 11 arm., "Loves Last Look .Upon Jerusalem". 2:30 p.m., Sunday School. bas"7 p,m., "Not this man but Barab- . ,(Good Friday Service of Passion week) in Northside Church at 8 p,m. Welcome to these services. Egmondville United Church Rev. A. W. Gardiner, B.A., B.D. 10 a.m. Sunday School 11 a.m. "The Divinity of Jesus." 7 p.m. "The Revelation of the Liv- ing God." Anglican March 30th Palm Sunday St. Thomas' Seaforth 10 arm., Sunday School 11 arm., Morning prayer and ser - MOIL 7 p.m.. Evening prayer and Ser- mon. St. Mary's, Dublin. 2:30 p.m„ Sunday School 3 p.m„ Church service and ser- mon. Good Friday, April 4th St. Thomas', Seaforth 10:30 a.m. St. Mary's, Dublin 3 pan. Holy Week, Mon. to 'Frid. 8 p.m. Services in the several Churches, Auspices Ministerial Association, See announcement elsewhere. The Rector, Rev. C. F. L. Gilbert, B,A., at all services in St. Thomas' and St. Mary's on Palm Sunday and Good Friday McKillop Pastoral Charge Change of hours of service. .Com- mencing first Sunday in April, Sen vices at the following hours. Caven, 10 a.m. Duffs 11:30 a.m. Bethel 2:30 p.m. Rev. W. J. Patton S.A., Minister. WALTER ROGERSON The death occurred Sunday after- noon at his home on 'Goderich St. West, of Walter Rogerson, in his 83rd year. He had been ill for five months; Mr. Rogerson was born in Hullett township, and was married in 1899 to Elizabeth Dunlop, who survives him. He came to the Sea - forth district 16 years ago, at the time of his retirement. He had since been an active member of First Presbyterian Church, Seaforth. Ile is survived by Mrs. Rogerson and by two children: William Rogerson and Mrs. Frank Crich. both of Tucker - smith township; by one sister, Mrs, Matthew Armstrong and one brother Robert Rogerson, both of Hullett township; by four grandchildren. Funeral service was to be held Wed- nesday from the family home on Goderich St, at 2:00 p.m,, with Rev. R. H. Williams officiating; inter- ment in Maitlandbank cemetery. Silver Wedding of Mr. and Mrs. W. Oldfield On Monday, March 24th, Mr. and Mrs, William Oldfield celebrated theli silver wedding anniversary, Sunday evening they . were hosts to theft immediate family and friends number- ing 25, at a sumptuous fowi dinner. They were presented with a silver tea service a diver v Dake 'plate and aril- lite. About fifty, friends and neighbors gathered at their .home on Monday evening when progressive euchre was played. Winters were ladies first, Mrs. Victor Lee, consolation, Mrs. John Nigh; men's first, Mr. Clem Steffler, consolation, Leonard Strong, The lucky cup prize was won by Mrs, Toni Barton. Following the lunch Mr. and Mrs, Oldfield were called to the place of honor and an address was given by Ignatius O'Leary, and Harry Chesney and Leonard Strong pre- sented them with an electric tea ket, tle and table grill. The address read: To Mr. and NITS. Oldfield. It gives m great g eat pleasure to speak on behalf of your friends and neighbors gath- ered here tonight to help celebrate your 25th anniversary, I am sure it gives you much pleasure to look back over your 25 years of accomplish- ment. You have had your share of b-ouble and sorrow as we all have, but it only teiids to give one a deeper appreciation of the good things. We have here a couple of things to show what your friendship means to us. They are only to look at until you, acquire electricity. We wish you many more years of happiness and hope in another 25 years we can return to celebrate your golden anniversary. Signed, your Friends and Neighbors. Mr. Oldlleld replied, thanking all who had made the evening possible. All joined in singing "For They Are Jolly Good Fellows." Community sing- ing was led by Mrs, Hugh Chesney, Old time selections on violin and piano by Mr. Harry Chesney and Mrs. Raymond Nott brought the evening to a close. HURON MEMBER BUSY CARING FOR SICK M.P.P.'s Though be ;has been retired from practice nearly two years, Dr; Hobbs Taylor, Progressive - Conservative member for Huron. worked overtime all last week caring for fellow poli- ticians who complained of being illi The doctor's suite in a local hotel just about was turned into an office like he used to maintain at -Dash- wood 'as patient after patient filed in. Included among his patients were two cabinet ministers, Hon. W. A. Goodfellow and Hon. George Dou- cett, the former suffering from the "flu" and the latter complaining of a cold. A. half dozen other private mem. hers of the Drew Government also required medical attention or advice, The other night Dr. Thylor sat in the hotel lobby and confessed he had just put in about as busy a week as any he experienced over the many years he practiced at Dashwood, "One thing, however, the health of all the Opposition members seems excellent," mused the doctor. "I didn't have one of them for a pa.. tient." SILVER WEDDING OF EGMONDVILLE COUPLE Mr. and Mrs. Andrew McLellan cel- ebrated their 25th wedding anniver- sary at their home in Egniondville of Sunday, March 23rd. The couple ent- ertained a number of friends on Sat- urday evening and on Sunday the members of the fancily joined their parents at a dinner party. A11 mem- bers of the family, including four daughters and a son were present and presented their parents with a hand- some sliver tea service in honor of the occasion. Mr. and .Mrs. McLellan also received a number of other gifts and messages of eongratnlation, The family consists of Mrs. Eimer• Rivers (Barbara), Seaforth, . Mrs. Oliver Spears (Laura), Stratford, Miss Dor. een, Clinton, Ada, Mae and Ross, at home. Mr. and Mrs. McLellan were married on March 22nd, 1922, Mrs. McLellan being the former Miss Grace Speare, of Cromarty. The Women's Hospital Aid will hotel a membership drive the first 3.weeks ' in April. CHOSEN DIRECTOR TO ATTEND MEETING At a recent meeting'of the directors of Huron . County Federation of Agri - Mature, Mr. Robert McMillan, RIR, Seaforth, was chosen • director, for Huron to attend the annual meeting of the Ontario Beef Cattle Producers' Association to be held at the King Edward Hotel, Toronto, on Wednes- day, March 26th. Voting delegates to this 'meeting are: 0, R. Coultes, Del - grave and Russell Knight, Brussels. On Thursday, March 27th, W. V, Roy will be in Toronto attending a meeting of the board of directors of Ontario Poultry and Egg Producers Co-operative Association at 11 a.m , and a meeting of the Poultry Indus- tries Committee at the Royal York that same evening, The Ontario Radio Farm Forum Conference is being held •niekt Satur- day, March 29th, in the King Edward Hotel at Toronto at 10 a.m. Come whether or not you are an official delegate for this promises to be a most interesting meeting. The offcial delegates from Huron County are: Robin Thompson, Clinton; Mrs. 0, G. Anderson, Wingham , and Harvey Johnston, Blyth. HURON OLD BOYS HOLD BRIDGE AND EUCHRE Despite a day -long sleet.. storm, th Huron Old Boys Association held highly successful Euchre and Bridg at Helieonian Club Friday night. Al sections of the County were fully. rel. resented. Many special prizes' wen given for the winters of "both bridg and euchre c e but the e special attr actio was competition for the hest pair o euchre players in the Association, Th J. A. McLaren' Memorial Cup was wo11 by J. 0.. Scott, formerly of Blyth, an Mrs, Jessie Scarlett, formerly o Brussels, this pair eliminating Ralpl Sheppard and Mrs. Grosse, of Godeir M ioli, in the finals. Wallace cLaren son of the late J. A. McLaren made the presentation to. the winners. The president 13. 11. McCreath spoke of the loss to the Association of so many old timers during the past few years, and of Mr. McLaren as the most be- loved of them all. The pairs who competed for the Trophy ' were as follows; Mr. and Mrs, George Thomson, Brussels; . Mr. and Mrs, Gordon Fowler, Exeter; Mary McGregor and Robt. Little, Wing - ham; Mr, and Mrs. A. G. Smith, Wingham; Mrs. A. Allen and Mrs. Smith, Goderich • Mr. and Mrs. Clare Lannon, Goderich; R. C. King and Dave Thompson, Goderich; Ralph Sheppard and Mrs, Grosse, Goderich; Mrs. fila. Hines, Goderlah, and Dr, J. G. Ferguson, Sunshine; J. McQuaig, Lucknow, and Mrs. Cecil Allis, God- ericb; • Reg. William, Goderich, and Jeanne Vodden,'Clinlon; Fred Robin- son and Jack Allan, Goderich; Chief C. B. Allis, Goderich, and Mrs. C, ABM, Wingham; J. G. Hagan and Mrs. Ira Hines, Sunshine; Mr. and Mrs. Wes, McCuteheon; Brussels; Mr. and Mrs, S. M. Wickens, Dungannon; Margaret Atkinson and Jean Turner, Dublin; J. 0. Scott, Blyth, and Mrs. J. Scarlett, Brussels; Mrs. M. Irwin and T3, 0, Sloan, Blyth; D. W. Dane and Mrs. 13. Greer, Gorrie; Bert Greer and Mrs. D, W. Dane, Gorrie; Mat. Soarlett, Seaforth, and Mrs. .1. 0. Scott, Blyth; Mr. and Mrs. R. Dun- das, Seafo th; Mrs, Speare, Seaforth; and Mrs. Gardiner, Walton; Mrs. Curry and L. Laird, Base Line; Mr. and Mrs, Ray Carter, Clinton, and Mr. and Mrs. Dorland -Grazier, Clin- ton; Leola Nott and Lulu Smi.tli, Clinton, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Elliott; Clinton, Refreshments in old Huron style were served and the gathering mingl- ed in groups renewing many old friendships. 0 a e e el e d f SARNiA ELIMINATES SEAFOIRTH INTERMEDIATES Seaforth Beavers were defeated 6- 4 in Seaforth Saturday night and elhninated from the Intermediate B 0.H,A. race by the Sarnia Sailors' Club. The series was a. two -game. goals-to•count'affah' and Sarnia start- ed Saturday's game with a one -goal lead by virtue of a 5-4 win over Sea - forth at Petrolia. The game was bitter all the way. both teams fighting for goals, but the Fighting Tars had an edge most of the time. Kirkland. Dodds and Butler were the Sarnia sparltplugs, Kirkland and Butler each scored twice and Jones and-Kosltie rounded It off, Cas- sidy and Carnegie divided the Sea - forth honors, each scoring twice. Cas- sidy also got, two assists, Carnegie one and McFadden the other. Seaforth's goalie, Dolson, missed one in the middle of the second per- iod when, after stopping a shot from Janes, the puck bounced underneath !tint and slowly rolled across the goal line. There was considerable fighting during the game. The referee was struck in one fracas. Spectators also tried to take a Band in the fun, Seaforth — Goal, Dolson; defence, Good row, O'Shea; centre, Powell; wings, Ellwood; Labute; alternates, Wright., Cassidy, Carnegie, McFad- den, Dro.niilard, Palmer, Bonssey. Sarnia—Goal, S. Rutter; defense, Allen, L. Rutter; centre, Dodds; wings, Haddon, 'Kirkland; alternates, James, Butler, reside, Needham, Baker. Referee, Mickey McQuade. HOLY WEEK SERVICES The annual Holy Week services held under the auspices of the Min- isterial Association will be held next week March 31 -April 4. The services will be held each evening at 8 p.m. and the offerings will be devoted to the work of the Lord's Day Alliance. Following is the schedule of ser- vices and speakers: Monday,- March 31, St. Thomas' Church, Rev. R. H. Williams. Tuesday, April 1, Egmondville Church, Lieut. McBride. Wednesday, April 2, First Presby- terian. Rev. C. F. L. Gilbert, Thursday, . April 3, Salvation Army, Rev. H. V. Workman. Friday, April 4, Northside United, Rev. A. W. Gardiner. i PPRE A �i CI TION To The Editor of The Seaforth News. I wish to take this opportunity of thanking you for the excellent job you did for me in the printing of the family book of William Murray 1529- 1918 and the descendants thereof. I also wish to thank the Chas, Chap- man Co. of London, Ont.. through your paper for the nice work they made in the binding of 'same. All of which has been' very much appreci- ated by those receiving the book. WILLIAM MURRAY Regional Barley Contest to Continue Again in 1947 The Regional Barley contest, Ont- ario section, is to continue again in 1947. The Ontario Barley contest is open to the entire Province. There are twelve regional contests within the province, the boundaries of which' willde determined term sed bY the Ontario Contest Committee following the re- ceipt of applications, and having re- gard' to the number of entries re- ceived. The minimum membership per regional competition will be ten bona fide farmers, including individ- ual Junior Farmers, and excluding farms supported by cdmniercial or government organizations. In no case shall there be more than one entrant per farm. In order to qualify, it will be -necessary for each contestant to sow at least five acres of one of the approved Barley varieties, OAC No. 21, Montcalm or Mensury (Ottawa No. 60). I. 19 0the numberof men who n 4 re e wished to participate in this contest were late in submitting their applica- tion forms with the result that the regional contest for this area was not sufficiently well supported and was included along with another section in this competition. All the farmers in Huron County who are interested in this Competition should make applic- ation to the Agricultural Representa- tive at Clinton, asking for a complete set of rules and regulations, and of- ficial application forms. PASSIONTIDE AND EASTERTIDE "Is it nothing to you, all ye that pass by?" The hurrying world is often very callous. Like the piyest and the Le- vite who passed by on the other side. it doesn't want to concern itself with unpleasant things. If anything has to be done, let someone else do it! But, fortunately, even among the crowd, there are some few who care. Now, the anniversary of a great event is not the event itself. But it does serve to arouse the recollection of such as are capable of interest in the event and its permanent results. The public execution of Jesus of Nazareth, universally acknowledged now to have been a travesty of justice. is not repeated in outward, physical feet. But it is commemoat ed annually, "lest we forget" (and what won't human nature forget?), and lest we lose sight of its meaning for us and for those we love, --and for those we do not love! But a large proportion of th crowd hurries by. Those who are "busy". Those who are content to drif sleepily through life, and don't wan to be disturbed with the agitation o an uneasy conscience, which /nigh be touched at the thonght of a cru cified benefactor. Only such as are interested (1) pause• for recollection. And they find themselves drawn, and let them selves go willingly. to the reveren contemplation of history's greater act of self -sacrificial suffering. An many of them feel that they have a duty to co-operate with othersh are interested, in showing publicly their reverence etheriaand d so they at- tend Public g for Passion- tide Meditation. And it is to these who are inter- ested that there comes the fullest joy of Easter. They have tried to see, or as the French would say, to e worth `?�ribute.. y —THE PROUDEST NAME IN la Pi 50 A valuer epsce S'� pro td haptic U1 s0 taeauttf lady in design. 112s° She will admire .She good taste if ou choose this en- gagement ring -D )G0d//Epi" LOCKETS r� Popular heart de- sign in a sterling l silver locket of ex- quisite beauty. Adorna pendant �,t and chain. Gold filled two-tone finish and stone set: SAVAUGES Jeweller and Optometrist Opposite Post Office, Seaforth HOLR.OYD —HUDSON The marriage of Dorothy Rosena Jean, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Al- bert Hudson, Seaforth, to Mr. Frank Holroyd, Preston, was solemnized at the parsonage of the • Northside ADULT !FELLOWSHIP GROUP The Adult Fellowship Group of Northside United Church met on Monday evening, Mar. 24th at the home of Misses Vera and Laura United Church, Seaforth, Wednes- Mole. Mr. John Stevens, President„ t day morning at 11:00 o'clock. Rev. opened the sleeting. After singing t H. V. Workman officiated. The bride "When I survey the Wondrous f wore a gown of white sheer chiffon Cross", Rev. Mr Workman led in. It in floor length style. Her shoulder prayer. The scripture reading was - veil of white net was held in a icor taken by Miss Thelma Eigie. The onet headdress of flowers and she roll was called and minutes of Feb - carried American Beauty roses. Miss ruary meeting were read by the Muriel Hudson was bridesmaid for Secy, Miss Ruth Cluff. Rev. Doug- - her sister wearing a frock of pink las Stewart gave the topic "Our sheer chiffon made in similar style Canadian Rockies". He commenced St to that worn by the bride. Her veil his address with the text "I will And of blue net was caught in a coronet lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from headdress of tiny feathers and her whence cometh my help," and vivid - bouquet of American Beauty roses. ly described the Rockies in all their Mr, Edward Grimwood, Preston, was sheer beauty and grandeur. From best man. Por her daughter's wed- Calgary west we travelled on an ding Mrs. Hudson wore a gray crepe imaginary trip taking in places of • dress, bluBeautye hatroses. and corsageThe ofweddiArn-ng Palls and Cascade Mountain, interest e.g. Moraine Lake, Bon erican dinner was served at the home of ,nnd L•tice Louise "assist" at the supreme self-sacrifice in all its tragic suffering. �iven the To them, therefore, is fullest consciousness possible to man of the Triumph of. the Son of God over the old powers of evil and death. 'Eo them the announcement that "He is risen" really means something. The outward signs of Easter re- joicing may take a variety of forms. To nen and women wh•o have walked with Him, as far as they were able, through the Valley of the Shallow of Death, Easter .means more than ex- ternals. xternals. New clothes and a fine Easter Day may be a blessing and a. joy. But the joy that cones of a deep appreciation of the fact of the Resurrection of Christ, and a' good hope for our own resurrection, is a spiritual blessing and a joy forever. 'Is it nothing to you?' Yes, of course the Resurrection is •something to you. But it cannot have its full mean- ing to you unless the self-sacrifice first means something to you! Written at the request of the. Sea• forth Ministerial Association. C. F. L. G. RED CROSS NOTES The work room of the local branch of the Red Cross Society will be open on Thursday afternoon, April 8rd. Please note the change of day for this month. The executive will meet .on the same date at 4 p.m, fon• the transaction of business. MRS. HENRY FORSYTH The death occurred in Seaforth early Sunday morning of Mrs. Henry Forsyth of Egmondville, after two days illness brought on by a fab. She was born in Tuckersmith town- ship 82 years ago. Her husband flied in March, 1981. She was,also pre- deceased by three sisters and one brother. She is survived by two children, Ivan Forsyth of. Tucker - smith township, and Mrs. Wilfred •Glazier (Vera) of Hulled township. 1VIrs. Forsyth was a member of Eg- mondville United Church. Interment will be in Egnionciville cemetery, the bride's parents. The rooms were ng es a e m p world) and Mt. Rundle. Mr. Stew - effectively arranged with punk art expressed his belief that no one treamers and white wedding bells. The bride's table, decorated with could visit these mountains without The bride's and ante]feeling a spiritual reverence which silver candelabra, pink centered with seems ever present. The closing hymn "Unto the hills around do I a three-tier wedding cake. The lift up" was sung and the meeting assistants were Mrs. C. N. Schultz, closed by repeating the mizpah beta- Mrs Henry, Swan, Mrs. Charles Fal- ediction in unison. Miss Audrey Hall toner and \IRobert n, all f conducted a contest and a delicious Seaforth. Toasts ps. to theStro'bridegproo- lunch was served by the social Com- posed by her uncle, Mr. Allen Stone, mittee and a social hour followed, A Norwich. -and the best man, re- tote of thanks 'stuns extended to the sponded do by the bridegroo011111. Later hostess by Mrs. Thos. Wilbee and \Ir, anti Mrs. Holroyd ]ea trip seconded by Miss Thelma Elgie and to Niagara Falls, the bride travel]- replied to by Miss Vera Mole. ing in a dress of gray and cerise shades, brown seal coat with hat and IEIPF'ElV accessories in matching brown and a corsage of American Beauty roses. Mr. John 0. Doig of Detroit was the Guests at the wedding were from week end guest or his mother and Stratford, 'St. Thomas, Goderich, sister, Miss Janet. Winthrop, Brucefield. Norwich, and Mia Agra Patterson of Il`xeter Seaforth, visaed at her 110111t to Tuclunsmith Among the guests at the Holroyd- over the week end. Hudson Wedding in Seaforth on Wednesday were: Mr., and Mrs, W. BAYFIELD H. Hudson, Mr. and Mrs. • Robt, M. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Simp_ Organized recreation for the son Sr, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Le young people of the community is to Souder, Mr. and Mrs. Ross McGee, be one of the major purposes of the all of tratford. Mr, and Mrs. Ren- newly organized Bayfield Lions meth Beattie and daughter Elaine. Club, according to members of its Winthrop, Mr. Grant Fisher, Goder- executive. The new club is planning ich, Mr. John Calwill, Brucefield, a covered rink for Bayfield. as a Mr, and Mrs. Allen Stone. Norwich. long-term project that array be sever.. mi. and Mrs. Scott Habkirk, Sea- al years in fulfilment. In the mean - forth, Mrs, Herbert Baker, St. time, plans are already being made Thomas Mrs.' Henry Bronvil, Stmt. for an open-air rink, under Lion ford, lila and Mrs, Robert Simpson sponsorship, to serve the community Jr., and daughter Connie, Stratford. during the winter of 1947-48. The club also hopes to organize the lay- REA'L ESTATE CHANGE ing out of a ball diamond for use by Real estate sale through the of- fice of M. A. Reid, of dwelling of Reg. I{ ni h Mr. Re . r g t, Victoria St., to Mr. Orville Dale, immediate posses- sion, STAFFA Mr. Frank Tuff in -died on Mon- day, March 24111 111 St. Joseph's hos- pital. London, Mr. Tuffin had been Preparing to return hone to Staffa with his wife and daughter when be passed away. He is survived by his wife and two daughters, Mrs. Jack Aldington of Varna, and Mrs. Rus- sell ParsonsofStaffa. 5i village teams during the summer of 1947. The club, ,sponsored by the Zurich Lions Club, has a membership of 18. Some expansion of the membership is expected after the club receives its chatter, George Castle has been elected first president. Other members of the charter executive are: 1st vice- president, Lloyd Seotchmer; 2nd vice-president, Grant Turner; 3rd vice-president,, Maynard Cory; di- reetors, J. E. Hooey, Charles Jeni- enhard, Melvin Davidson, George E. Little; secretary, Alex Rae; treasur- er, John E. Howard; lion tamer, Tim Finch; tail twister, Spencer. 'Rhine.