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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1952-11-27, Page 3MR. AND MRS, WALTER RUSSELL MOTTERSHEAD are pictufed here shortly after their marriage at the home of the bride's parents. The bride is Audrey Geraldine, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Albert Harris, Goderich Town- ship. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Mottershead, Victoria, B.C., and is stationed at RCAF Sta- tion, Clinton. The young couple is living in Clinton. .„-,Photo by MacLaren's Studio sets, which total $1,552,000,000, equivalent to 70 per cent of liabilities to the public. Total resources have also reach- ed an all-time high, at $2,286;477,- 930—an increase of close to $65,- 000,000 over the 1951 year-end figure and an all-time record for Canada's senior banking institu- tion. - Taxes Exceed Net Earnings After providing for a tax bill of almost six million dollars — $900,000 more than for 1951—the bank reports net earnings of $5,668,778 from the operation of its nearly 600 branches. After payments to shareholders there was a balance in profit and loss account of $2,700,000 and from this the bank made a transfer to reserve fund of two million dol- lars. This fund now stands at $53,000,000. To the Electors of Clinton; I wish to solicit your vote and influence for my election as Councillor for 1953 and if elected, promise to serve you to the best of my ability —VOTE Clifford T. Ashton For Free Transportation to the Polls — PHONE 110 — 48-b THIIITSD!,,,Y, VEMI3RR 27, 195 OX*IcfriOli pirvirl,RE'Court P Local Girl Wed Airman Don't Forget Monday, December 1 MUNICIPAL ELECT ION Your servicemen defended your right to vote. Don't let them down.' Vote as you Like • But VOTE CLINTON LEGION Branch No. 140 Sponsored by 48-b BANK .Or li/IONTIMAL SHOWS BUSINESS INCRASIE.I. IN 1952 Reflecting the swift rate of Canada's industrial growth, the Bank of Montreal's 135th annual . statement, just PIlblished, features record figures for deposits, loans and total resources. Most notable of these are deposits of $2,147,- 900,000—the highest total in the H. of M's long history. These de- posits comprise the funds of more than 1,900,000 customers from coast to coast, "Fully half these deposits are made up of the savings of private citizens, was the comment which William H. Robinson, manager of the Clinton branch, made in a message issued today by the B of M in reviewing for its customers the highlights of its annual state- ment. The report, which is for the year ended October 31, shows an +4 1- 4-* increase in loans of -$65,811,000 over the 1951 figure. This brings total loans Up to the highest re- cord in the bank's history—$.71* 179,846. These loans, the message from the manager states, were made ". . . to business and in- dustrial enterprises for production of every kind—to farmers, fisher- men, oil men, miners, lumbermen and ranchers—to eitizens of every calling, and to provincial and municipal governments and school districts." Strong Liquid.Position Nearly a billion dollars of the bank's assets are in high grade government. bonds and other pub- lic securities which have a ready market. In referring to these holdings, the manager's report notes that "this money helps to finance government projects for the betterment of Canada and the welfare of her people," Amount- ing to $987,000,000, these holdings represent the greater portion of the bank's quickly available as- 44-4-4 4-4+-4-4- WW Goodwill Club Holds Meeting The Goodwill Club of Wesley- Willis United Church held its Thankoffering meeting in the church hall on Tuesday evening, November 11. The president, Miss W. O'Neil, was in charge, with Mrs. Inns at the piano. The meet- ing opened by singing a hymn fel lowed by an invocation by the president and the Lord's Prayer in unison, The Bible reading and devotion- al talk on "Thankfulness" were given by Mrs. Innes, followed by prayer by Miss Stone. A solo, "Show Me My Task", was sung by Mrs. D, Andrews, accompanied by Mrs. Vincent. The treasurer's report wSS given by Miss L, Walkinshaw and the sec- retary's report by Mrs. Steepe. The president spoke of the ob- ligation for the new training school, so it was decided to pay this now to the WMS treasurer, Mrs. F. Fingland. Mrs, Addison, as president of the WMS, expres- sed the thanks of that society. The offering was taken by Mrs, R. Jenkins and Mrs, H. Jenkins, while the doxology was sung as a dedicatory prayer, Handers Largo was played by Mrs. Vincent. Mrs. George Jefferson was the speaker for the evening and gave a most interesting Armistice Day talk. In it she said, "The cost of war destroys the savings of yest- erday; consumes the wealth of to- (ley; mortgages the prosperity of tomorrow." She concluded her talk with a poem, "Youth Prays for Peace." Mrs, Andrews favoured with an- other solo, "Teach Me to• Pray" and Mrs. Vincent played a„medley of patriotic instrumentals.' These musical numbers were all much enjoyed. A hymn followed by the Mizpah benediction closed the meeting and a social half hour was enjoyed. 0 Wesley-Willis WMS Shows Good Reports The Woman's Missionary So- ciety of Wesley-Willis United Church met in the church with the president, Mrs, M. Addison, in the chair. Reports were heard from the various secretaries and the roll call was responded to by paying a subscription to the Mis- sionary Monthly. Mrs, N. Shepherd gave the re- port of the sectional meeting re- cently held in Brucefield. A nom- inating committee composed of Mrs. Percy Livermore, Mrs. Ida Walkinshaw and Mrs. F. Shipley, was appointed. Mrs. H. C. Lawson and her group were in charge of the study period, with Mrs. Ray Vincent at the piano. Mrs, J. McLaren read the lesson from the newly pub- lished revised version of the Bible and Miss A. M. Stone led in pray- er. A duett by Mrs. Mary Sutter and Mrs. M. Nediger was much enjoyed.- Mrs. J. A. McGill gave chapter 2 of the study book, "Along Af- rican Trails," dealing, with the life of African villagers, both pagan and Christian and telling of the work being done along vonomic lines by the agricultural mission- aries. Rev. H. C, Wilson was present and added much to the enjoyment of the meethig by teaching two African songs, The :members of the Baby Hand Mothers were gueSts at this meeting. Mrs. F. Fingland closed the meeting with prayer, .41,114NINWYJNI,ONONONNIVINNMINMJNNON1.41NNINOWYJNI.M4."111.4.MIMANINNMMAIM.,A• ' 4-4-4-4,4-4- YOUR VOTE IS NEEDED Your Support Will Be Appreciated George Knights CANDIDATE FOR COUNCILLOR +-S- RE.ELECT Caryl W. Draper For 1953 Council •-•-•-•-•-0-+++++ Robert Hattin FELLOW RATEPAYERS Your Vote and Influence for DEPUTY REEVE For 1953 will be gratefully appreciated If elected it will be my earnest en- deavor to conduct the business of our town and county to our mutual benefit. 4-1-+/-4-4-0-4-1. 4-44 v., ,11 ,11,* ,••••••••••••-••••-vi.".*•-•10-00, Experience Progressiveness Courtesy VOTE W. J. MILLER FOR MAYOR .•-•-•-••••-•-•-•-4-4-04-.4-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•••-•-41.-4-04- • -•-4-4- Melvin Crich Deputy Reeve It has been my privilege to servo on your local Council for eight years in the past, If elected, I will endeavolit in 1953 to serve you faithfully and sincerely, It Is impossible for • me to see you all personally, but your vote and influence will be appreciated, Por Tramportation to and from Polls Call any Local Taxi YOUR VOTE AND INFLUENCE WILL BE APPRECIATED BY M. J. AGNEW 0,0 •-• • • • • • •-• • 0 •-•-41.•-••-• For 1953 Council 48-p TO THE ELECTORS OF CLINTON: Your Vote and Support are respectfully solicited for COUNCILLOR on December 1 Stewart 1. Schoenhals 48-b 4-+ Your Vote and SUPPORT Councillor For 1953 COUNCIL CANDIDATE FOR 1953 DUDLEY M. PEGG It has been my privilege to serve the Town of Clinton as Councillor during the years 1950-1-2, and offer my services again for 1953. Your support will be greatly appreciated. 01111111111111111111 110011 1111011111 111111111111111111111 101111111111 1111111111MM 011 FOR TUANSPOIVIATION & INPOltiVIATION ON ELMTION DAV Phone 466W or 633W S. W. (Bert) Gliddon, I have served on the Town Council for three years, one year on tile Park Board, and as the first chairman of the newly-created Cemetery Board, I have always strived in the past and will M the fixture, to make Clinton a better place in which to live — a place where people will want to live; and where industry will want to locate. I am the only candidate from St. lames' Ward seeking election. I have served this ward on the street committee for the past three years. VOTE "BERT" GL1DDON Your r ayor For 1953 11111101111111111111111111M111111111111011111111111111111M1 11111111111111111111M110111101111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 11111111110 lllllllll 1111 1W 11 1114111111 111111111 1 11100 11111 11111111111 110111100 111111i'l 011111111111111105411111111111111111111111 1111 1111111111W 111111111111111110M11 J111 111111011111111 „ , •