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The Seaforth News, 1947-12-18, Page 1Th HURON COUNTY'S LEAD I N G NEWSPAPER WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 70, No. 51 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1947 ROBERT McGREGOR HEADS NIECE DiES OF SHOCK DR. R. HOBBS TAYLOR DIES SUDDENLY TUCKERSMITH FEDERATION, AFTER CROSSING TRAGEDY Mrs. Harry Charters of Seaforth was at Tillsonburg on Sunday in company with relatives from near Walton, to visit her brother, Mr. Lawrence: Fulton who is seriously i11, Mr. Fulton is the father of Mrs. Elmo Howey, who died from shock' afterlearning of the death of her husband and three children in a rai way crossing accident on Thursday Mrs, Charters' niece, Mrs. Howey, was born near Cromarty, where the Fulton family lived until they moved to Stratford. Mrs. I•Iowey was formerly Miss Lalu Fulton and she was forty-two years of age. When his truck was struck bya freight train Elmo Howey, 42, and three children, James 15, William 13, and George, 9, were killed. Eleven -year-old Mary. Lou, was also in the accident and is the only sur- vivor of the .members of the family who were in the truck. The father was taking the children to school when they were struck by an extra C.P.R. freight train, on the line be- tween Woodstock and Port Burwell. Only two members of the family are now living, 11 -year-old Kenneth, -who was a patient in Victoria Hos- pital, London, and 7 -year-old Mary Lou, who was injured in the acci- dent. The little girl was suffering from shock and face cuts but was able to leave the hospital Thursday night. Less than two minutes after the crash Mrs. Howey, wife and mother of the victims, and who died that night from "shock, drove over the crossing on her way to Eden' to get a nurse to care for her aged father, Lawrence D. Felton, of Stratford, who was staying at the Howey home. Mrs. Howey did not learn until later that it was her family who were in- volved in the crash. Mrs. Howey died of shock Friday morning at the home of friends in Tillsonburg with whom she was staying since the accident. The Howeys were a prosperous Elgin county family, Mr, Howey be- ing a well known breeder of horses and also owned a tobacco farm. Surviving 14Irs. Howey are her parents, both of whom are in poor health, and two sisters, Mrs. Scrim- geour of Stratford and Mrs. Jones of Kitchener. She was a member of the United Church, Mr: Howey was taking his children occur - Mary o o when the ac to school Mary Lou and George were on their way to Eden Public school and Wil - to school when the accident occurr- ed, Mary Lou and George were on their way to Eden Public school and William and James to Tillsonburg High School. The victims were buried on Mon- day. The Tuckersmith Federation of Agriculture and annual meeting and banquet was held Thursday evening in Watson's hall, Kippen. 175 mem- bers were served an exceptionally fine meal by the Kippen Women's Missionary Society. The president, E. B. Goudie, was chairman and in- troduced the guests at two head tables The guest speaker for the evening, introduced by Russell Bolt- on, was V. S. Milburn, secretary of Ontario Federation of Agriculture. He spoke of the work of the Federa- tion, the increasing need for a strong united front for agriculture to counteract the pressure of capi- tal and labor on the government, and the many ways that the farmer can save more of the consumer's dollar through co-operative enter- prises. Robert 'McKercher explained -the co-operative pre -paid medical plan operating in Huron county, urging the members of the Federation •to look into it. • Entertainment provided by Walk- er Hart, Ivy Henderson and Miss Gladys Forbes was very much en- joyed.- The election of officers conducted by W. V. Roy, sec. of Huron Feder- ation, ederation, resulted as follows: Pres., Robt. McGregor; vice-pres., Gordon Richardson; Directors, -S.S. Nio. 1, Roy Bell; #2, Wm.' Bell; #3, Jack Davidson; #4, J. W. Crich; #5, R. Archibald; #6; Erlin Whitmore; #7, Wm. Forrest; #S, Alex Boyes; #9, Stan Jackson; #10, Archie Hog garth. The meeting was followed by two holes dancing to McQuaid's Or- chestra. COAL Please place orders early. Deliveries less than 48 hours not guaranteed. ,E. L. BOX PHONE 43 & 18 Northside United Church Rev. H. V. Workman, Minister 10 a.m., Sunday School 11 a.m., Christmas Worship Subject, '`Unto us a Child is Belli The Sacrament of Infant Baptism. Music by Senior and Junior Choirs 7 p.m., Christmas music by the Sr. and Jr. choirs. A brief Christmas message. (Remember your extra Christmas gift envelope) Welcome to these services. Egmondville United Church Rev. A. W. Gardiner, B.A., B.D. 10 a.m., Sunday School. 11 a.m., "The Gifts of the Wise Men". 7 p.mn., "The Divine Xinas. Gift". Anglican Dec. 21. Fourth Sunday in Advent St. Thomas', Seaforth: 10 a.m. Sunday School 11 a.m. Morning Prayer. 7 p.nr. Evening Prayer. St. Mary's, Dublin 3 p.m. Regular Church Service. (St. Mary's Annual Christmas Service will be held on Dec. 28th, the Sunday after Christmas, with Holy Cbinn union at 8 p.m.) Christmas Day Services at St. Thomas' Church: 8:30 a.an. Holy Communion (Plain). 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion (Choral) with an address. St. Thomas' S.S. Christmas party, Friday, Dec. 19th at 6:80 p.m. Rector: Rev. C. F. L. Gilbert, B.A. POSTAL INFORMATION FOR CHRISTMAS The mailing public can greatly as- sist the staff at the P.O. by tying their Christmas cards in bundles fee ing the cards one way and if possible separating the out of town from the locally addressed cards. Mailings of printed matter, such as quantities of calendars should be postponed when possible until after the rush period. Early mailing as- sures Christmas delivery and the dates suggested by the Department should be followed as closely as possible. Christmas seals should be placed on the back of envelopes, never on the address side. Pack your parcels in strong containers, never use such containers as shoe boxes. These are easily broken in the mails.. Put your return address on letters and parcels. Information relative to air mail rates, parcel post, and other postal information will : be 'glad'ly furnished by the postmaster or his staff ... C. P. Sills, P. M. Early, Next Week • Because of the holiday, all new, and advertising intended for r'xf• ,n,eek's issue of The Senfnrth Ne.,.es should be sent in to reach this office one day earlier than usual. INDUCTED AS MINISTER OF ISLINGTON CHURCH Reverend Andrew H. McKenzie, who with his wife and daughter re- sided in Seaforth for several months, was recently inducted as minister of the Islington Presbyterian Church. At the service of induction, Rev. Russell Self of St, James Presbyter- ian Church, Toronto, delivered the serMon and other ministers of Tor- onto Presbytery also took part. In his charge to the minister, the Rev. F. G. Vesey stressed the need of "doing all .things in love", and of placing the spiritual needs of a ra- pidly growing suburban area contin- ually before his mind. Several min- isters who were present expressed the opinion that the future of this church is very bright, and commend- ed the congregation on their decision to call Mr. McKenzie. At the close of the service Mr. and Mrs. McKen- zie were warmly welcomed by a joyous congregation and a pleasant social time was held. ST. THOMAS' LADIES GUILD Tho Ladies' Guild of St. Thomas' Church held its Christmas meeting on Tuesday at the home of Mrs, H. Colbert. Nine members were present and Mrs. McGavin, the president, opened the meeting with reading of the Gospel for St. Thomas Day, fol- lowed by prayers for the parish and parish workers and the Lord's Prayer in unison. In the absence of the secretary, Miss Holmes read the minutes of the last meeting which were accepted. Tho treasurer report- ed the proceeds of the bazaar at $201.14. Business for the last meet- ing •of the year and a contest com- pleted the programme. Refreshments were served and a vote of thanks was moved by Miss D. Parke to the hostess. The annual meeting and election of officers for 1948 will he held at the Rectory at 2:30 o'clock on the second Tuesday in January. W. I. ENTERTAINED Thornton Hall was the scene of a lolly Christmaa' party on the even- ing of Friday, Dec: 12th,. when Mr. and Mrs. J, F. Scott were hosts to the members of the Women's Insti tete and their families. A program of moving pictures, Christmas car- ols, solos, readings and recitations made the event a most enjoyable one. The evening closed with lunch being served and every one joining herd,: to sites Aetld Lang Syne. Dr. Robert Hobbs Taylor, member in the Provincial Legislature for Huron riding, passed away suddenly early Wednesday morning at his home at Dashwood after a -brief illness. He had been confined to bed for a few clays but had expected to be able to be out again shortly. Dr. Taylor was seriously ill a few years ago and had disposed of his medical practice this year but was active in his duties as member for this riding, He was in his early fifties and was a gifted speaker. Twice elected as Progressive -Con- servative member for Huron, he was very popular throughout the riding; especially in the Dashwood district where he had been a doctor for about twenty-five years. Dr. Taylor is sur- vived urvived by his wife and one daughter Ann, and a brother and a sister. The funeral will take place on Fri- day at Dashwood, IThe Royal Wedding pictures In techniooler 'HP c.nnnine to the Regent Theatre, December 25, 25 and 27. GOLDEN WEDDING OF MR. AND MRS. F. UPSHALL A highly esteemed Seaforth couple, Mr. and Mrs" Frank 'lJpshall, will quietly observe their fiftieth wedding anniversary on Tuesday, December 22nd, at their home on Centre street. The event will be very quietly celebrated as Mrs. Up - shall is not enjoying the best of health, although able to be up for a while each day. Mrs. U shall was theformer p s fo el ;YIiss Jessie Cooper of Kippen. They have a family of one daughter and four sons. MRS. HUGH McLACHLAN Mrs. Hugh McLachlan passed away on Saturday, December 13th at her home in Egmondville after an illness of three weeks. She had been in failing health for the past three months. Mrs. McLachlan was born in 'Tuckersmith on Nov. 3rd, 1876, being Miss Minnie R. Martial, daug- hter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jaynes Martin. On June and; 1914, she was married to Mr. Hugh McLachlan and they lived in Hibbert township and later in Stanley township: Seven years ago last November they re- tired to Egmondville. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Seaforth. She is survived by her husband, and two sisters, Mrs. Lewis Tebbutt, of Seaforth, and Mrs. Win. Luff, of Hanmilton, The funeral was held on . Tuesday afternoon from her late residence, Rev. R. H. Williams officiating, assisted by Rev. A. H. McKenzie of Islington and Rev. A. W. Gardiner, Egmondville, The pallbearers were Messrs. Arthur Routledge, William D. Smith, Nelson • Keyes, Geo" J. Coleman, John Watson, Thos Rob- inson. Interment was in the Malt - landbank cemetery. MRS. THOMAS JOHNSTONE A highly respected resident of Seaforth passed away about 11 p.m. Saturday in Scott Memorial Hospital after a week's serious illness. Mrs. Johnstone had taken a weak spell while working in the kitchen of her ]tonne on December 5th, caused it is believed by the effects of coal gas. She was removed to the hospital but complications set in. Mrs. Johnstone was formerly Miss Jean Bowland std she was born at Lucan in 1888 but had lived practically all her lifetime at Seaforth: She was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Bowland. She was a member of St. Thomas' Anglican Church and took an active interest in the W.A. Surviving are her husband, who has been in poor health for several years, two daughters, Mrs. J. G. Dillane of Hamilton, and Miss Mary at home. One slaughter predeceased her, Mrs. Donald MacLaren ,(Mild- red) who lost her life in a fire at Red Lake in 1945. She is survived also by one sister, Miss Anna Bow- land of Egmondville, and two grand- children, Edward and John Dillane of Hamilton. The funeral which was private was held on Monday afternoon from her late residence, North Main street, Rev. C. F'. L. Gilbert •officiating. The pallbearers were Alessi's. Arnold Case, H. G. Meir, J. P. Bell, Thos -Jackson, John McKay, James Willis. Interment was in Maitland'bank cem- etery. (' Mrs. .Tames Devereaux left Tlnus- • day to 'spend the Christmas holidays in Montreal with her brother, Mr. 'E. P. Lennon and Mrs. Lennon. $1 a year BROOCH PENDANT $8.15_-v , IEFT$8.95 we Lest, ete $3475 Exquhtrely fashioned in 1/20 10K gold -0115d for enduring beauty. $5750 se ir THE PROUDEST NAME IN-G�diteri $1950 SELFWINDING A handsome Water"Resist automatic watch with sweep second hand, $4900 Other suggestions include BILLFOLDS, PEN & PENCIL SETS, CLOCKS, SILVERWARE, GIFT NOVELTIES ETC. HADLEY MEN'S JEWELLERY The last word in key chains, collar holders, tie holders, cuff links etc. Priced $158 as low as 'rks• '..riab,t a' SAVAU 'S JEWELLER and OPTOMETRIST �y Opposite Post Office ea or th W. H. GOLDING CHOSEN BAYFIELD AS DEPUTY AGAIN William H. Golding Liberal mem- ber for Huron Perth, will serve again as deputy chairman of o"ntntilt,,.s of the whole House. istouday, in the Commons Prim„ Minister King, seconded by External Affairs Minister St, Laurent. moved the appointment of lir. 1',ldiu±s and the House concurred. And, unless the popularle u PrPerthnumember can be per. r, r,el otherwise, he will ;Serle winlaul r+• numeration, as her dui last y -ri. it is stated. l'Ir. Bing, in moving the appoint- ment, .n:t- ment, said the House• wimld .• , li that Mr. Golding. was ehosen by the House for this position at Ile h..,1 session. From the many tribute, that were paid to him at tit« time. h• scareely needed to say u word in sup. port of itis nomination. He cm sure that, it would be welcomed by mem- bers In all parts of the House. NORTHSI DE W. M. S. ELECTS OFFICERS On Thursday, Dec. 11. a goodly number of members and visitors were at the December Meeting of the Unit - id Church W.M.S. auxiliary. The firm thing to attract at tet was the table at the front of the room. At etre; centre lay the open English Bible and on either side and behind were can- dies which were lighted by tn.• :,,nus- ers telling of the Christmas nm,sige being given to the English poop]"', the Indians, the Chinese, the ,lapauesc', the Africans, in fact to ail th, peo- plc's round the world. The president, Mrs. Lawson, opened the meeting. The new slate of officers for 1948 was presented by the notuin- ating committee: Past president. airs. Wos'kman; president, Mrs. Roy Law- son; 1st vice pies., -Mrs. 141ouigomery. and vice, Miss A. C. Lawrence; rec. secretary, Mrs. A. L. Porteous; car, secy., Mrs. Ivaine; areas„ Mite; Annie Ferguson; Christian stewardship, Sirs. Finlayson; lit. agcy, Mrs. Hruburn; cog. friendship, Mrs. Aikeuhead Miss Lawrence; Assoc. Helpers, Sirs -Bar- ron; temp., Mrs. Meceaig; mi•,. mthly. Mrs. Grew, Miss Somerville; watch tower, Mrs. Iiay; pianists. Mrs. Woric- nman, Mrs. Lawrence; supply, Mrs. Cuthill, Mrs. Barron; fin. con, Mrs. Lawson, Miss Ferguson, Mrs Finlay- son; baby band, Mrs. Fronk Storey; press, Mrs. Eaton; auditors, Mrs. Grew, Miss Sommerville. The worship service was conducted by Mrs. Glow, assisted. by Mrs, Barber, Miss, Barron, Miss Somerville, Mrs. Pollard, Miss Wallace and Miss Ferguson. HU-LLETT The Farm Forum meeting of S.S. No. 1, Hullett, was held on Monday evening, December 15th at the hone of Mr. and Mos. Wm. Holland. There were . 15 members present. Two groups were formed for the discus- sion on "Organizing for Community Action". After which a delicious lunch was served by the hostess. It was decided not to have another meeting until Jauuary 5th and it is to be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Pepper. On Wednesday evening the Feder- ation of Agriculture for Stanley twp. held a banquet in the base- ment of the United Church. The tables were tastefully decorated with red and green candles and flowers. A full course dinner was served to 140 guests. A small program took 'place after which they dispersed and went to the Town hall where their regular meeting was held ending' with a social hour- of. dancing. iTr. T. H. Mack spent -the week- end in Detroit. on his return he wos accompanied by Mre. Muck li11-., has -spent the past two weeks in Introit Mr. and Mrs. J. It. Mekins- of (`niton and Mr. and Mr's. Elmer Webster and sun Grout of Varna. spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs LIoyd Makins. Mrs. Fred Weston and two child- ren and Miss Dorothy M,ieLeod spent the weekend in London. The C'hr'istmas Communion will be held in Trinity Church on Sunday evening next at 7 p.m. The Rev. i 'mettle Moran will be in charge, of the service. Members of the con- gregation and 1Jr. Morgan's many friends in the community will be de- lighted to hear that Mr. Morgan has so improved in health that he will be able to return to the parish the first of the year. Rev. F. G: Stotesbury spent it few days last week in Toronto. Miss Alice Parker' oi' Neicsnp. Sask. arrived on Friday to be with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Claris Pat icer, Mr..and Mrs. R. B. Jelusston left on Sunday to spend some time in I minion. Mr • and Mrs. George Lindsay Jr end- daughter of Paris, Ont. •spent the weekend with the forger's par cets. • Mr, Fred Turner of Goder'ich was the guest of Mr. and - Mrs. Fred Turner over the weekend. DUBLIN • On Monday, Docemher 8th the 1amnual Christmas concert was hold ,at S.S. 7, Hibbert, sponsored by the teacher, Miss Marie Evans. The mu- sic was under the supervision of Miss Dougal. The orogranme con- sisted of plays, choruses, solos, and dances. Two veru interesting feat ores were an action song, "In the Little Red Schoolhouse" and "The Sailor's Hornpipe" done by three •preceded by a solo `I'm a Navy Man". At the end of this most interesting program. Santa Clans +se+•erf to tine singing of Jingle Bells. Fie distrihnted numerous gifts and candy which .were displaced be- ne"th the gaily decorated Christmas tree. ^T'sa Mnrlr Faenev, Stratford, with 1,ar parents, Mr. and Mrs, Joseph Feeney. 1fr..Temes Feeney, Riiehen.er. with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Feeney Misses Mary and Eleanor Mc- Grath, -London. with their parents. Mr. and Mrs. Patrick McGrath. Doris Flanagan London, with her parents Mr, and Mrs. Joseph Flana- gan. IHIGH SCHOOL TOPICS A basketball game was played in St. Mary' List Thursday between the Seaforth girls and the St. Marys girls. The final seore wos St. Marys 1Sea forth 1. Miss Hall in de- - iiia_ the :.:ante n assembly, called tie.; roaetr st ttatoes site r c.• r Priced Ie Thu,-,,iny game ,i ween the .ita,i,,r unci ti:.nier l eye team was ,•I l e i iho symeasena T s y,ie:, ,a • •c„t en 1 , l .t ' , i-:. The film!. sc't,. e hely Seniors .5, jtrl. ic,rs 1:1. Th;.; It istr•ut sa•ds have rrri-.ed 'i i e e' 1 el, ; Ii, 111, t 1 -.•;Pc e>enti,n e 'non, • 15 t•i ostia to he sold to the first pc:,ou to est: fsr t"e•., [1n Friday our talent was a pis -no duet- by Mary Mar fret Cle• t,- to i Peggy Willis. Phyllis ,More anI l'tl- na Huisser sang a duet accompanied at the mann by Minna Smelt' ssia. After their duet they led the -•hrsel in a number of Christmas carols. The Play "Homemade Chr ist+.e'as" feeing. put on by the grade IX carts I is to be presented on Thursdry evening instead of Ernie- as was stated last: week. The Play is to ,esamenee at 11 n.10. and is to • be followed by a dance. On Tuesday night some boy stu- dentis went out end got a tree for tI s de,n7d11111 of the manna -°1'1m, Some of the stedents are bringing chcoe•ations for the t'ee. 1 film •The Mmlevilie Story" v a; •haven on Tuesday morning. It showed much of the work of the bank, and also life of people in small towns. This film was greatly enjoyed by all the students (except those on the two busses which were late). Since Friday is the last day - of school there will he no High School Topics Column for the newt two 'weeks. The ne''t eoltinnn "•ill anpenr in the• paper Jan. 8, 1948. Merry Christmas and a -Happy New Year to all readers of this Col- +.Imo. See you next year! KIPPEN The annual meeting and banquet. of Tuckersmith Federation of Agri- culture was held in Watson's hall here on Thursday night last. The Women's Auxiliary of St. Andrew's United Church catered to the event. \T. S. Milburn of Toronto 4e. re,; ."'i of the Ontario Federation of A.zrl- cnitnre, spoke on the federation. Other speakers wa+rc P.nbt 5I,Ka'rc•he; of Seaforth. Dr. Hobbs Taylor, M.' .A Dashwood; Bert I,ohh, Clinton ,rd Victor Roy, Lnndesborn program followed with. vooni d; cis,, guitar, piano instrumenittls, after which ell enjoyed the (Luso music provided by McQuaid's n•eh est.ra. Officers elected for the c• ``'ing year were, ' past president. 'E1 B. Gaudio, Seafnrl1 tiresid mit, f'''ort McGregor. Ximvice president, Gordon R:ieh 'r Arueetleld; sec, treasurer" I. G u.. Seafortlm.