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T. PRYDE and SON
Clinton — • Exeter — Seaforth
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CO Presents Ladies' Singles Trophy
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.GROUP CAPTAIN E. A. II, HurTON, CD, Commanding
Officer, RCAF Station, • Clinton, is seen presenting MISS AUD,
REY RHODES of the Stratford Club with the trophy she wen •
by defeating all corners in theladies' singles event in Clinton
Invitation Badminton Tournament, She IS only 14 and is con-
sidered one of the best badminton prospects lx Ontario.'
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Londesboro WI Meets
The regular WI meeting was
lag.in the Community Hall with
Robert Fairservice in the
chair. The meeting opened with
the usual opening exercises and
the business.
Plans were made for the Sun-
shine Sister banquet Mrs. G.
Radford, Mrs. W. Reid and: Mrs.
I,,, Pipe were appointed to ar-
range it. Several, suggestions
were given for housecleaning for
the roll call. Mrs. Stanley Lyon
gave a very helpful deinonstra-
tien on how to knit gloves. Mrs.
Robert Fairservice, then read a
paper on, Publicity. Mrs. Fangrad
favored ith a lovely solo. . The
meeting was brought to a close
with God Save the Queen.
Everyone went to the basement
far lunch and to see the beautiful
display of work done by the
'teen-age girls at the sewing clas-
ses and the leather work done by
some of the members at the Craft R. Broadfoot and Miss Wilma
Class in Dungannon, Kyle, were conveners for the
affair.
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KIPPEN
Bride-elect Feted
Complimenting Miss Norma
Deitz, bride-elect of this month,
some 60 relatives, neighbours and
friends met in the Sunday School
room of St. Andrew's United
Church, Kippen, Thursday, Mar.
6, to honor her with a miscel-
laneous shower.
Mrs. Harry Caldwell was in
the chair for a short program. A
contest, "Hensel Businessmen",
composed by Tom Monroe, was
directed by Mrs: Caldwell, who
also, gave a reading. Mrs. R.
Broadfoot was also in charge of
a contest, "Bride's life by song.",
The popular, bride-elect was the
recipient of many lovely and cost-
ly gifts. Miss Mona Caldwell
read the address.
At the conclusion of lunch, the
guests repaired to the bride's
home where the wedding trous-
seau and gifts were displayed in
charge of Mrs. J. Deitz, and Mrs.
T. Monroe. Mrs. J. Deitz, Mrs.
Twasizior, MARCH 13, 19
Semseessesesesoorass assossomssfaessi
Silverware Wilaners At Clinton Badminton-Tournamei
Pictured at top reading left to •right are Ray Cornish, Stratford, who won'the mixed (1041(
in the RCAF and Clinton Badminton Clubs' Invitation Tournament. He teamed with Dough
McKay, top right, to .win, the men's doubles and then he and Doreen Templeton won the mixe
doubles, In' the centre are Mrs. M. Abbotts and Mrs. I. Agnew, Owen Sound, who were' tf
runners-up in the ladies' doubles.
Percentage of price increases
in Canada since 1941
158.6
yso%
66.2
GEORGE K. MacDONALD
George K. MacDonald, of. La
Crosse, Wisconsin, a former resi-
dent of Bridgeport, :and an en4-
140Yee at the Merchants' Rubber
factory, passed away at the 4.4
Crosse hospital on. Thursday,
February 28.
He was born in Bayfield, Jan-.
uary 12, 1893, son of the late Mr.
and Mrs. Daniel. MacDonald..
He is survived by his wife, the
former Anna Melitzer; four sons;
Gordon, Clarence and Walter, La
Crosse; and Norman, Coolcsville;
tWo daughters: Myrtle, Mrs. Vic-
tor Irons; Ethel, Mrs. Jack Snid-
er, of La Crosse; and four sisters:
Mrs. Gordon (Alice) McDonald,
Goderich; Mrs. Margaret MacKay,
St. Marys; Mrs, Mervin (Agnes)
NicQuarrie, Toronto and Mrs. Les-
lie (Ruth) Strong, Bloomingdale.
One son, Albert, predeceased
MRS. WILLIAM WALDEN
A large number of friends and
relatives attended the funeral of
Mrs. William Walden, from West-:
field United Church Friday, Mar-
ch 7.
The pastor, Rev.. C. C, Wash-
ington, was in charge. Pallbear-
ers were Ralph Caldwell, Murray
McDowell, Harold Vincent, Gor-
don McDowell, Earl Caldwell and
Norman McDowell,.
The many floral tributes were
carried by six grandsons, Harold,
Garth and, Lloyd McClinchey,
Murray Harbourn,.,. Ronald and
Robert Jennings and L1OYd and
Gerald McDowell. Interment was
in Union cemetery, Blyth.
A life'-long resident of West-
field, Mi. Walden died sudden-
ly at her home on. Tuesday, March
4 at the age Of 76: She was the
former 'Clara McDowell, daughter
of the-late Mr. and Mrs. John
McDoN,vell of Westfield. Forty-
eight' years this spring she mar-
ried , William Walden,. She was
a member of Westfield United
Church and the Woman's Mii-
sioriary Society. -
Besides her husband she Is 'Sure'
viva by one son Lloyd Walden,
Westfield; three, daughters, Mrs.
(Madeline). Frank Harbourn,
Herisall; Mrs. Mabel Rennings
Detroit, Mich.; Mrs. Sidney' (Elva)
McClinchey, Auburn; by dI7
grandchildren; by• three brothers,
William and Alva McDowell,
Westfield, and Dr. Albert Mc-
Dowell, Arizona; by four 'Sisters,
Mrs. Ella Blair, Alberta; Mrs.
Joseph Killough, Seaforth; Mrs.
Kenneth Cameron and Mrs. Bert
Vincent, Belgrave,
JOHN D. LESLIE .
In Saratoga, California, on
February 24, John Dawson Leslie
passed away and was buried in
Madronia Cemetery, there, on
February 27.
His funeral was conducted un-
der the auspices of the -Masonic
Order, of which he was a
time member. Rev. Gordon L.
King officiated.
Mr. Leslia was born in Clinton
on November 22, 1873, the son of
Mr. and Mrs. John Leslie, whom
many may remember as old time
residents -of Clinton.
He was for many years,• con-
nected with the Southern Pacific
Railroad, but most recently he
and Mrs. Leslie (the former
Catherine McNaughton, Clinton),
have been living in retirement in
Los Gatos and Saratoga, Calif.
Surviving is one sister, Mrs. J.
J. Paterson, Sarnia. Other sist-
ers (Hattie) Mrs. W. D. Fair,
Clinton, and Mrs. Watson, Sea-
forth, predeceased him.
1101.4 ESVILIFE — f**4-.7.-••-•-t14-0•1017,
Rev, and Mrs. Stewrt Miner,
Ethel and Patsy of - Flprence,
ited Mr. and Mrs. E..j.'Trgwart)11
last Monday,
_Mrs, M. G. Newton has return-
ed to her home in, the village,
after visiting in. Rochester N.Y.
and Leamington, Ontario,.
Miss 'gleanor Yeo has, received
word from the Royal Conservat-
Pry of Music, Toronto, that she
has received first class honours in her Grade piano, in a. recent
examination tried in. Stratford.
Sunday visitors with. Mr. and
1Vlrs, N, Heard and Mrs. j, Harr,
ison were Mr, and Mrs. Elliott
Harrison and Gloria Jean, Mr.
and Mrs. Erie Harrison and Mrs.
Ii, Dunbar and Larry of Strat-
ford.
Former Minister Passes
The many friends of Rev,
Harold Wilding, a former minist-
er in Holmesville, were sorry
to learn he had passed away in
Sarnia Hospital, about two weeks
ago,
Hohnesville Community Club
held a card party and danke in
the school on Friday night, Mar, 7th. Winners at 500 were Mrs,
William' Batkin and Harry Will-
iams, and low score winners were
R. Whitmore 'and Dr. D. B. Pal-, •
mer, Clinton. Winners at Euchre
were Mrs. Bert Rowden and
Grant Stirling, and low prizes
went to Mrs. George 'Connell, and
Alex Glen. Lunch was served
by Mrs., Bill Batkin and her
committee, followed by dancing
to Irwin'S Orchestra.
Miision nand ' Meets
The March meeting of the
Wilhelmine Mission Bari& was
held in the scheol on Friday,
March' 7, with Donglas: Norman
as leader. The .•meeting:opened
n by the singing • of. "Ca a-I4ittle
Child like, me" followed by. the
Mission Band. Purpose. ,The Scrip-
Obituary
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ture' lesson, St. Luke :30-37,
was read by Sandra Williams.
A peace story "The, Stile" 'was
read 'by Frances McCullough and,
a temperance story "The. Silly
Piga" *ea read by Victor
Corm. vice-president, Mary
Hutchins had charge of, the hug-,
ness. The hymn "Jesus Bids, Us
Shine" was sung, followed by a
poem by Jack Norman. Mary
Squire took up the collectiort.
Mrs. F. McCullough led the group
in a contest, anti, Mrs. 3. Yee
read the chapter' in, the study
book. The lneethig cloSed with
the singing of-",'What a Friend We
have in Jesus", followed by the
Lord's Prayer in unison.
STARTS 45TH YEAR
SEAFORTH —Mae MacKe
pioneer CNR' express and
graph agent for Seaforth,
commenced his 45th year in 1
road, work. Born at Cromart
Hibbert Township, Mr. MacKi
came to Seaforth at an early
ERGENCT
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The Red Cross is constantly at the ready.
Wherever calamity brings the need for
emergency relief, trained teams race to the scene.
Whether the disaster be fire, flood, explosion .
or the horror that either national or
international emergencies might bring,
the Red Cross must be prepared. Your
help can provide the means of
stockpiling emergency supplies
. . . to save life.
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The work of mercy never ends,
$5,222,000 is needed!
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eady ei • if the challenge comes
11,, RED CROSS
Rifts to year Red Cross are wisely used. Each year the accounting
is approved by auditors of the Dominion Government
100% Local Chairman: A. J. McMurray, Clinton, Phone 159 98.2 97.7
AVERAGE HOURLY RATES RAW MATERIALS ALL COMMODITIES FARM IMPLEMENTS
Average howly rates of
pay Massey-Harris
Canadian plants
'index of raw and
portly manufactured
malerials
`Total index
of all
commodities
Index of Mossey•Horris
retail prices of Canodian•
made farm implements
IMPLEMENT PRICES ARE LOW
In comparison with prices of other supplies the farmer buys
• The outstanding achievement by Massey-Harris in keeping the
prices of its Canadian-made products at a low level of Increase over
1941, is clearly shown by the above chart of price indexes.
• All commodities are shown as 974% higher than 1941; raw materials
ate 984% higher; average hourly rates of pay Massey-Harris Canadian
plants are 158.0%' higher: yet Massey-Harris Canadian-made farm
implements have increased only 66.2%.
• The continued great world demand for labour-saving farm equip-
ment has given a volume permitting high operating efficiency in
relation to production and selling costs, making possible the partial
absorption of the increased costs of materials and labour.
• With the scarcity and high, cost of experienced help, farmer's find
in modern machinery the means to maintain high volume pro•
duction at low operating cost.
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you'd love to have or do "some day".
But, we all know a budget will only stretch so far. Today,
more than ever, the secret is to-plan ahead, save ahead.
Here are two practical suggestions:
fluor, decide what yotl want Most, how much it will cost,
and open a special savings account at The Royal Bank of
Canada for that one particular purpose. Then save for it.
SECC)1111, use the Royal. Batik Budget Book to keep yourself
on your course, and to avoid careless spending. Trie budget
book does not suggest hole you should spend your moneys
It does provide you with a simple pattern to help you
PLAN YOUR BUDGET TO sort YC)U1k.SELP,
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