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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1952-04-17, Page 13Goderich Township• Girl Weds Pictured above are MR. AND MRS, MAC A. SPARKS, shortly after their recent marriage in North Street United Church, Goderich. The bride is the former Eva Isabelle, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George C. Feagan, Goderich Township. Her husband is the younger son of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Sparks, God erich. The young couple are residing in Gode- rich. —Photo by MacLaren's Studio News of Auburn HURON . ROAD The April meeting of the Hap- py Workers' Club - was held at the home of ,Mrs. John Smith with 17 mentbbra and two visit- ors present, The meeting open- .ed by singing "When, You and I Were Youngi Maggie," followed by the Lord's Prayer. The roll call for April to be answered by Ideas for the Ba- zaar. The April meeting to be held at the home of Mrs. George Glazier; group 4 to supply lunch; group 3 to supply programme. • Give your home a lasting beauty treatment with tur.., geens High Quality Paint. • I J. W. COUNTER' CLINTON -- Phone 120 DRUG STORES Shandra Attention, Parents! All parents having children for Kindergarten Class in Fall Term commencing in September, must register same by letter not later than May 26, 1952, with H. C. Lawson, secretary, Clinton Public School Board. To be admitted, pupils must be four years, eight months old, by September 1, 1952. On day of enrolment in September, definite proof of age must be submitted to the Principal of the Public School. Owing to limited accommodation, it is necessary that these regulaTio-n-S-be strictly adhered to. SIGNED ON BEHALF OF CLINTON PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD, H. C. Lawson, Secretary f 17-8-9-b The BALL-MACAULAY Yards at Clinton and Seaforth are now agents for THE NEW _ SEALED AIR SPACE 'FIREPROOF 'INSULATION SIM SELKIRK Insulated Chimney This metal chimney meets all insurance requirements, is simple and economical to install, in either new or 'old buildings. A model is on display at both the Clinton and Seaforth Yards. Call in for prices and further particulars. CLINTON Builders' Supplies BALL - MACAULAY Ira r781 LUMBER, LIME, CEMENT AND COAL 1" O. THURSDAY, .61'4,114 g4, 1952 ainemenimeemeamesempagemiewa=miuma CLWTON.NEWS-RECORD 111.11•111•11•1111MOINGA•141.111140MINW VAGi TOR= * * THEY say the ocean always is warm here--over 70—so we are gding swimming tomorrow . . . There are so many interesting things to see—the various var- ieties of palms, flora, architecture, etc. . . . It is all so novel . . . travelling alone . No one slept much the first night, but all, in- cluding myself, did a lot of doz- ing ,during the day . . At 6 a.m. Thursday, we awoke tia pee beautiful scenery as we were along the Atlantic Ocean, but couldn't stay awake to enjoy it . I really felt quite rested when I arrived . . * THIS (Thursday) afternoon, we went for a long drive all over Pelm Beach Island . . It really is something , . . I have never seen such concentrated wealth in my life . . . There isn't one poor home on the island, and the mansions are terrific — and so many . . Also there are all sorts of "swanky" clubs • and ho- tels . . We went through one hotel, which is a former man- sion—a huge white marble-pillar- ed affair, both inside and out, and filled with the original fur- niture and rugs brought from France. It was built by • Florida's first railway magnate.. * * WE walked about narrow lane- ways to get better views of some of the homes—as most of them have high white stucco walls around them and are hard to see . . . so )o fttg 9 10t4 BOUDOIR SIZE 1.50 PURSE SIZE 1.00 SO ••••••••• 4-s-41-1.11..11-10-10-*-41-0-1.4.110-0-4.1-4.-4-4111-404-410-•-•-•-•-•-•-•1•44-4•4- • COOK BETTER MEALS "Electrically" with the Westinghouse "True-Temp" Oven Clinton Electric Shop a W. Cornish PHONE 479 Residence 358 — WESTINGHOUSE DEALERS — "Every House Needs Westinghouse!" EDITOR'S NOTE: "MBA", the writer of "Let's Chat", is holidaying with friends in Florida and Georgia, Here— its publication unknown to her—is her description of her bus trip to Lake Worth, Fla., south of West Palm Beach, where she is visiting a family friend, Mrs. A, H. Hough. IT was a nice trip, but awfully cold all the way . . . Didn't have . my spring coat off once—and did many of the passengers envy me my Canadian all-wool coat which, when pulled up around my neck and over my knees, kept me nice -and warm, at nights when the bus got pretty cool* . . 1IT never did get warm until we hit Palm Beach, es apparent- ly they are having record cold here for April . . It was 49 last night (April 16) at Miami (65 miles south,of Lake Worth), and quite a bit cooler at Jack- sonville . . • * * HOWEVER, today (April 17) was lovely in the sun, but there was a cool north breeze, so I guess it's cool in Clinton, too ... * * "HAD a nice seat companion in the bus—a girl going to Miami, then planning to fly to Panama to live — . Her husband' is in the US Army for a two-year stint, and they have an apartment there . . . * * THE others on the bus were nice, and I never felt as if I were 4-4115.11,-•••-• Sunshine Banquet Auburn Women's Institute held its annual Sunshine Sisters' Ban- auet in Londesboro Community Hall Thursday evening, April 17, with Londesboro Women's Insti- tute catering. Some 60 ladies were present. The tables and hall were beau- tifully decorated in the Institute colors, purple and gold. A toast to the Queen was proposed ,by Mrs. Alfred Nesbit. A toast to the Institute was proposed by Mrs. W. J. Robison and respond- ed by Mrs. Albert Campbell. Mrs. Robert Chaximey moved a vote of thanks to the Londesboro WI for the turkey dinner. Mrs.' Robert Fairservice of Londesboro re- sponded. Following the dinner, the ladies adjourned to the aud- itorium where the president, Mrs. W: Bradnock, prepided for an interesting program. The guest speaker was Miss Margaret Brophy of the staff of Wingham radio station. Mrs. Gor- don McPhee moved a vote of thanks to Miss Brophy. This was seconded by Mrs. Harry Watson. Community singing was led by Mrs. Gordon McClinchey, With Mrs. George Million at the piano. A solo was sung by Mrs. Fred Plaetzer, and a piano selection played by Mrs. Frank Nesbit. Mrs. William 'Haggitt gave a reading and an accordion number was played by Mrs. Everett Taylor. Two members of the Institute who are leaving this district, Mrs. Thomas McNeil and Mrs. Clayton Ladd, were presented with gifts. An address was read. by Mrs. Bradnock and Mrs. George Stur- dy and Mrs. Edgar Lawson made the presentations. The secretary, Mrs. Donald Fowler read some correspond- ence. The roll call was answer- ed by the members revealing the name of their "Sunshine Sister." It was elected to carry on the "Sunshine Sister" another year and new names were drawn. (Intended for last Week) Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Craig were Thursday motorists to Toronto; their son, William S. Craig of the OCE and Mrs. Craig returned with them for the holiday. Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Stalker and Mr. and Mrs. William H. Coats, Flint, Mich., Frank Stalker, Blyth, visited Mr. and Mrs. M. Allen and Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Craig over the holiday. Visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Wil- liam Straughan at the weekend were Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Rob- ertson and family, Copper Cliff; .111r. and Mrs. Thomas Jardin and family, Clarksburg. Good Prices at Sale A large number , attended the N... sale of household furnishings• of Mrs. William Roberton on Satur- day. Good prices were realized. The house was not sold. Edward Elliott was- auctioneer, Auburn WMS Meets Mrs. John Honeyman was guest speaker at the Easter Thankoffer- ing of the WMS of Knox Pres- byterian 'Church Thursday even- ing. 'The president, Mrs. W. GOod presided. The devotional was taken by Ruth Daer and Patricia Yungblut. Prayer was offered by Mr. J. J. Wilson.. The program was presented by Sunday School and included a song by the Be- ginners class; recitation by Helen Yungblut; solo by Gerald Dobie; recitations 'by Rose Marie and Edgar Letherland; reading by Donna Haggitt. A play "The King of Glory" by the Primary Class; duet by June and Laura May Letherland. The Easter story. on flannelgraph by Mrs. Bradnock's class. The offering was received by Mrs. Don Haines' and Mrs. Gordon Dobie. Mrs. Good offer- ed the closing prayer. Lunch was served. BRUCEFIELD Murray and Miss Mary 'Gibson visited in Hensall en Saturday.. Mrs. R. Dawson Is' at present in Scott Memorial Hospital, Sea- forth. Miss Mayme Swan has returned from Toronto where she spent a few days. Mra and Mrs. Austin Zapfe, London, visited with Drew Swan on Sunday. Basil O'Rourke is able to be back at work after a serious at- tack of strep throat. Mr. and Mrs. George Hanley, London, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ross Scott. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Munn, Hen- sel], visited at the home of Miss Maime Swan, on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Ross, De- troit, were- Sunday guests with Mrs. J. McDonald and family. Mrs. Walter McEwen and dau- ghter, Marlene, are visiting with Mr. and Mrs. John A. McEwen. Mrs. F. Burdge, who also is in Scott Memorial Hospital, is re- ported to be improving favour- ably. Their many friends are sorry to hear of the illness of Mrs. Burdge, Mrs. Dawson and Mr. A. McQueen. Victor Dinnin, Zurich, visited ' at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Dinnin, on Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Elsie Forrest, London, is in the village helping to care for- Arthur McQueen who is suffering from pneumonia. Several members of the IOOF and Rebekah Lodge attended ser- vice in. Ontario St. Church, Clin- ton, Sunday evening. Misses Blanche and Margaret Zapfe and Glen Zapfe spent Easter week in London. They were accompanied home by Mr. and Mrs. AUstin Zapfe a n d Wayne, who spent the weekend here. Attend Thankoffering Several ladies from the WMS attended Easter Thankoffering services in Wesley-Willis Church, Clinton, Thursday, April 17, and Ontario St. Church, Tuesday, April 22, as their guests. Both' meetings were very well attend- ed and much enjoyed by the Brucefield ladies. 0 RECTOR TRANSFERRED LONDON — Rev. John Henry Kerr, rector of Brussels, Walton and Henfryn since 1946, is to serve the Anglican parish of Al- vinston and Inwood starting July 1, it has been announced by the Rt. Rev. G. N. Luxton, Bishop of Huron. 4,1 . voituary MRS. NORMAN STEPHENSON Funeral services took place Wednesday afternoon, April 23, for Mrs. Norman Stephenson, who passed away in Stratford General Hospital on Monday, April 21, in her 60th year. Rev, A. H, Johnston, minister of Main Street United Church, Mitchell, officiated at a service in the Heath Funeral, Home, Mit- chell, at two o'clock, following which interment took place in Hayfield Cemetery in late after- noon. Born in Zurich, July 19, 1892, deceased was Clara Oesch, dau- ghter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Oesch. She resided near Varna and Kennicott, north of Mitchell, and she and her hus-band moved in 1946 to Stratford where they resided aat 12 Trin- ity St. Surviving is her husband, Nor- man Stephenson, Stratford. MRS. C. A. HOWSON (By our Auburn correspondent) There passed away at her resi- dence in Auburn pri Monday, Ap- ril 21, a beloved resident in the person of Mrs. C. A. Howson. Mrs. Howson had been in poor health for some time. -She formerly was Sarah Ethel- wyn Asquith, daughter of the late George Asquith and Martha Rap- son, and was born at Kinburn, March 15, 1867. She attended the Baseline school. In 1890 she married Charles Howson, Aub- urn, where she has since resided and where she had gained the respect and affection of its peo- ple. Mrs. Howson •was a devout member of the Baptist Church, where she served faithfully as president of the Ladies' Aid; and was choir leader for over 40 years; also a Sunday School teacher. She was a charter mem- ber of the Woman's Institute. In all her endeavors she made a definite contribution to the social and spiritual life of the com- munity. She was predeceased by her husband some 22 years ago. Surviving to mourn her passing, are one "daughter (Winhie) Mrs, R. J. Phillips, Auburn; a brother, Robert Asquith, Saltford. A• son Herbert died in infancy. The funeral will be held from the Baptigt Church, Auburn, on Thursday afternoon, April 24, at 2.30 o'clock with Rev. J. E. Ost- rom in charge. Interment will be in Ball's Cemetery, Hullett Township. • LONDESBORO N-...-4 Miss Lillian Adams, Clinton, visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Yungblutt. Services on DST Church services on Sunday morning will be at 10.30 o'clock (Daylight Saving Time). Londesboro WI The regular meeting of Lond- esboro Women's Institute has been postponed until Tuesday, May 6. Roll call will be answered by paying of fees. . • Seeding and Planting The lovely summer weather we have been having at the present time has put everyone in the working mood, The smoke in the village has been intense with the cleaning up of gardens and so on. The hum of the tractor on the farms is heard both day and night. A number of farmers have seed sown and gardens planted. Hoping there will be no set-back by the weatherman. *-410-*-41-•-•-•-•-••••11.4. VARNA Misses Margery and Nancy Webster spent a few days last week with friends in London. Mr. and Mrs. Marshall McDon- ald, Detroit, visited with the former's sister, Mrs. Foote and Rev. James Foote, on Saturday of last week. To Present Play The play "Ch 4 titz Cottage," will be presented by Burns-Londes- boro YPU in Varna Town Hall on Wednesday, April 30, sponsored by the WA of Varna United Church. Attend Funeral A number from the vicinity at- tended the funeral of the late Mrs. Sam Rathwell, the former Letitia Keyes, in Lucknow on Friday of last week. She and Mr. Rathwell were visiting their daughter, Mrs. Orme Moffatt, To- ronto, when she suffered a stroke from which she never rallied and passed away on Wednesday morn- ing. Varna WMS Meets The monthly meeting of Varna WMS was held in the church on April, 3, with 14 members pres- ent. Mrs, Anson Coleman opened the meeting by reading from the Missionary Monthly, and three verses of hymn 182. Hymn 92 was sung. Mrs. Ralph Stephen- son, Mrs. Gordon Johnson and Mrs. Gladys Coleman took part in the meeting by reading from. the Bible. Mrs. Anson Coleman again read from the Missionary Monthly. Hymns 101 and 104 were sung. Mrs, G. Reid took charge of the business. The min- utes were read and adopted. The taxed word for May will be "Mother". There were four sick calls reported. Mrs. Ralph Steph- enson and Mrs. Gordon Johnson were appointed as delegates to attend the Presbyterial. T h e meeting closed with hymn 249, Lunch was served. PERCH RUN n0;18 qopmcH , Many persons from put-of-town visited the waterfront on Sunday, April 20, Perch started, to run and a few were caught. Mrs. William Holland held the lucky ticket; it being drawn by Stephen Smith. The meeting closed by singing God Save the Queen, The rest of the afternoon was spent in quilting, A dainty lunch was served by group 3 which are Mrs. George Glazier, Mrs. William Holland, Mrs, Noble Holland. Proceeds for the afternoon were $8.70. Let's Chat . . A Woman's Viewpoint on This and That • By MBA There is no guesswork when you cook with a West- inghouse Electric Range. "Glow Heat" for broiling equals charcoal for capturing all the •juicy goodness of foods. The entire oven is finished in "life-time" porcelain enamel. Featuring "Corox" Heating' Units and each "Corox" Unit is equipped with 5-heat switch for fastest, most econom- ical surface cooking. Complete with lite and Minute-Minder. Automatic Electric Clock and Oven Timer available at -extra cost. -04-4P-11-41-•-• e++++.44-.441"0-et4-4-4044.-"^ •Ir•-•710.4-6,41-•-•-•-10 — George B, Beattie PHONE 184W C. R. C,?4,)I(4 Beattie Furniture Recliners, Plaza and Stiools are now in stock PRICES LOWER THAN LAST YEAR PLAZA ROCKING CHAIR 5.25 FOLDING CHAIRS 4i95 All WOod FOLDING CHAIRS — (waterproof) 5.95 RECLINING LAWN CHAIRS 11.75 CAMP StOOL with Backrest 2.45 CAMP STOOL — regular 1.95 Priced for cfuick sale — No extra stock this year BUY NOW at It will be Lawn Furmture Time TillPr.111.^.111*".11.,Wleellor•-•peeimp••••• PRESENTS " *DUET -STI(K — bioadra. DU EU \C\' oft 11 I uPHOTO F. B. PENNEBAKER PHONE SERVICE *DRIUGGILST 4