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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1953-02-05, Page 8I3ayfields Grand Old Couple Celebrate 62nd Wedding Anniversary • witill1111111e APPLICATIONS TOWNSHIP OF STANLEY The. Council of the Township of Stanley will receive applications for the position of WARBLE FLY INSPECTOR for 1958, Township of Stanley. All applications to be in the hands of the clerk by 12 noon, March 2, 1953. (Signed) FRED WATSON, Clerk, Bayfield, Ontario TI:s'N EELS TOWNSHIP OF STANLEY Council of the Township of Stanley will receive sealed tenders for Spraying of Cattle in the Township for Warble Fly. Tenders to be for two sprays at so much per head, Work to be done according to the rules set down for the control of the warble fly, and to the satisfaction of the Warble Fly Inspector. All tenders to be in the hands of the clerk by 12 noon, March 2, 1953. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. 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II, McINNES Chiropractic - Foot Correction OFFICE HOURS: Commercial Hotel, Clinton Friday, 1 to 8 p.m. ercial Hotel, Seaforth, Monday, 1 to 8 p.m. Pt u „ PAGE EIGHT CLINTON Nisirs,nrcoRp irmigspAy,, FEBRUAIW 5, 105;., 'Miss Janet. MacLeod, London, was home over the weekend. Miss C. McNaughton, Kippen, came on Monday to be with Miss E. Cameron. Mr. and Mrs, Gordon Heard, London, were in the village over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Grant Turner, Ted and Barbara, spent the week- end in Port Huron, Mich. Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Corrie, David and Martha, spent a week- end recently in Marine City, Mich, Mrs. J. MacKenzie leaves today to visit her daughter, Mrs. Man- ley Thompson and f a m ily in Chicago, Ill. Miss Rubie Fisher returned to Kitchener on Sunday after hav- ing visited her aunt, Mrs. F. A. Edwards for ten days. We welcome to the village Cpl. and Mrs. H. Fupeene and babe who are occupying J. E, Jacob's new cottage on Colina St. Mrs. R. Wilson and Mrs. Earl Mcllwain accompanied by Mrs. P. Warner, Goderich, visited their uncle, George King and Mrs. King on Wednesday. Gerald Sturgeon and Don Warner, Preston, were with their respective parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Sturgeon, and Mr. and Mrs. Ali. Warner, Goderich Town- ship, over the weekend. P.C. Lloyd and Mrs. Westlake, Owen Sound, visited the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. Toms, on Sunday. P.C. Westlake is being transferred from Owen Sound to Elora on February 15. Donald Cameron and. daughter, Miss Ethel Cameron, Northville, Mich., and Frank Cameron, spent Saturday with Miss Elizabeth Cameron, and 'William L. Cam- eron, Detroit,. was also here over the weekend. Miss Helen Cam- eron, who has been here for a fortnight, left ona Monday for her home in Denvea', Colorado. Grant Turner,' Cliff Utter, Alf. Scotchmer, Jr. acid Spencer Ervine went to Victoria Hospital, London, on Friday morning last to offer blood donations for replacements in the blood bank for transfusions given to a former Bayfield busi- ness man, George W. Elliott, now of Hensall, who has been critically ill.' Donations were accepted from the first three men, and Mr. El- liott's many friends will be glad to know that he is improving in ,health. Trinity Club Bridge The •Trinity Club had quite a delightful progressive bridge in the Orange Hall on Tuesday evening when eight tables were arranged. Prizes were won, James Cameron, gent's high; Maynard Corrie, con- solation; Mrs. Jack Jowett, ladies' high; Mrs. Fred Arkell, consola- tion. Members of the Club served dainty refreshments. The affair was so much enjoyed that Mrs. T. C. Bailey offered the dining room at the New Ritz Hotel for an- other play on the evening of the 16th, Bayfield Cemetery Company The annual meeting of the Bayfield Cemetery Company was held at the home of Lloyd Scotch-. mer on Saturday, January 31.. Lloyd Scotchmer was elected chairman for the meeting. The minutes of the last annual meet- ing were read and adopted. The auditor's report was read and after a lengthy' discussion of receipts and expenditures and the perpetual care on cemetery lots, the auditor's report was adopted. The directors were pleased to receive their annual grant from Stanley Township, Goderich Township and the Village of Bayfield. John M. Stewart, Bayfield, was elected a director, taking the place of the late D. H. McNau- ghton. All the other old directors were re-elected, namely, Lloyd Scotchmer, E. A. Westlake, Al- fred Hudie, Wilmer Reid, Don- ald McKenzie, Russell Heard, El- gin Porter, Leslie Elliott. Officers elected were: Lloyd Scotchmer, president; John M. Stewart, vice-president; E. A. Westlake, secretary - treasurer; Benjamin Rathwell, sexton. The meeting closed with a vote of thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Scotch- mer for their hospitality. 0 PROFESSIONAL POLIO WORKERS ACTIVE $2,065.00 has been provided through Ontario's support of The 1952 Canadian March of Dimes for bursaries, scholarships and fel- lowships for physiotherapists, oc- cupation therapists and postgrad- uate work for medical men and nurses. MR. AND MRS. Heartiest congratulations' to Bayfield's grand old couple, Mr. and Mrs. George King, who on Wednesday, February 4, marked their 62nd wedding anniversary. In their home yesterday after- noon, they enjoyed greeting friends and relatives who called to offer congratulations. Mrs. King had a cup of tea and dainty refreshments for her callers. She was assisted by Mrs. Floyd Scotchmer, Mrs. J. B. Higgins, and Mrs. R. J. Watson. Mrs. King had baked a batch of cookies for the occasion and then, too, there was delicious Christmas cake in the making of which they'd both had a hand. At Mrs. King's request, Mrs. 3. B. Higgins sang "The Lord's Pray- er" and "The Big Brown Bear". Mrs. King was formerly Annie H. Barr, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Barr, conces- sion 13, Hullett Township. On February 4, 1891 she became the bride of James George King, fifth son of Mr. and Mrs. John King, Bayfield. It was a double wed- ding ceremony, in the early even- ing at the family homestead, and Sophia Barr, fourth daughter, be- came• the bride of David Moffat. The Rev. Mr. Ramsey officiated. Following a sumptuous wedding dinner Mr. and Mrs. King drove to Wingham where the groom was associated with his brother, John, in the bakery business, Prior to her marriage, Mrs. Jackson had been a tailoress with Jackson Bros., Clinton, for many years. After a year, Mr. and Mrs. King came to Bayfield where they have resided ever since, and for over 50 years in their present home. Al- ways a lover of horses, Mr. King became a teamster and later took to farming before retiring a few years ago. Mrs. King is a devoted GEORGE KING member of Trinity Church, still active in the WA. They keep abreast of the times through the radio, the daily pap- er and The Clinton News-Record, which Mrs. King reads aloud. Mr. King's eyesight is dim. He man- ages to make his way to the post office at least once a week and refuses to use a white cane. They are very proud and also very thankful that they are able to live alone and enjoy their own home. Mrs. King will be 91 on April 5. Mr. King will be 89 on July 27. They have t w o daughters: (Lulu), Mrs. Fred Ritchie, Elm- vale, and Mrs. Muriel C. Hart, Toronto; two granddaughters, Miss Muriel Ritchie, Toronto, and Mrs. Bruce 'Winter, Montreal; three grandsons, Douglas King, Charles and Ronald Hart, Toronto. Mrs. King has a sister, Mrs. Sophia Moffat, Shoal Lake, Man. Mr. King has a brother, Harry, Venice, Calif. Mrs. King said the weather on this Feb. 4 had been the finest on this particular day in 60 years. She • don't recall exactly what the weather had been like last year but she knew that 62 years ago it had rained in the morning and snowed in the afternoon and even- ing. Asked if she had been afraid that he wouldn't get there through the storm, Mrs. King answered for him, "He came in the morning." Although they are more or less confined to the house in stormy weather, they do like to have neighbours and friends drop in to talk over the doings in the village and current affairs. The Maple Leafs are still their fav- ourite hockey team and they look forward to Hockey Night in Canada over CBL each Satur day. BYRON WALDRON A funeral service for Byron Waldron, R.11, 1, Brucefield, who died in his 72nd year early Tues- day, January 27, at St. Joseph's Hospital, London, was held in the Beattie funeral home, Rattenbury St. E„ Clinton, on Thursday, Jan- uary 29. Rev. W. J. Mains, Brucefield United!, Church, offic- iated and burial was in Clinton Cemetery. Pall-bearers were: Walter and Elliott Layton, Howard Snell, George and William Falconer and John Davidson. Born at Brucefield, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs, Thomas Wald- ron, he served as a civil engineer in the Canadian west for a period before retiring to Brucefield, to farm, a number of years ago. Surviving is a sister, Miss Eliza Waldron. MRS. ANNIE JOHNSTON One of St. Catharines well known and very highly respected residents in the person of Mrs. Annie Johnston, beloved wife of Gordon Johnston, passed away on. Friday, January 30, at the residence of her sister, Mrs. Howard, Williams, following an illness of several weeks. The funeral was held on Mon- day afternoon, February 2, from the Butler and Son funeral home, St. Catharines, with Rev. Frank Cryderman officiating. A large number of relatives and friends were in attendance to pay their final tribute of respect. Inter- ment was in Victoria Lawn Cemetery. The floral tokens of sympathy were numerous. The late Mrs. Johnston, who was in her 67th year, was born in Huron County, but had been a resident of St. Catharines for the pest 33 years and was well known in both, localities, The sympathy of many friends will be extended to the bereaved family in their loss, as her main interest in life was her home and family. She was a member of Memorial United Church, also taking an active interest in the various women's organizations, being a Life ,Member of the Mis- sionary Society and a past presi- dent of the Woman's Auxiliary. She is survived by her sor- rowing husband; three daughters, Mrs. James (Irene) Swan and Mrs, Jack. (Evelyn) Martin, St. Catharines; Mrs. Glen (Iona) Francey, Vancouver, B.C.; a son, Douglas Johnston, St. Catharines; two sisters, Mrs. Howard Wil- liams, St. Catharines; Mrs, Frank Lobb, Clinton; two brothers, James Lovett and William Lovett, Clinton, and eight grandchildren. MRS. ROBERT ASHTON The last member of a well known pioneer family of Howick Township, Ida May Jacques, wid- ow of the late Robert Ashton and daughter of the late John W. Jac- ques and Margaret Ann Nay, pas- sed away suddenly on Saturday, January 24, at the home of her eldest daughter, Mrs. Ernest Rad- ford, Clinton, where she spent tfue last few weeks, She was in, her' 7$th year, Funeral service was held at .Gor- rie United. Church on Monday af- ternoon, January 26, with Rev. J. Buchanan in charge, Maurice Radford, grandson of the deceased, from Niagara Falls, N.Y., sang two solos, entitled, "To-day, I Walked where Jesus Walked" and "The Lord's Prayer." Pall-bearers were Wilbert Gallo- way, E. J. Farrish, Robert Har- rison, Burns Stewart, Harry Templeman and Norman Wade. Flower-bearers were Edward Ste. wart, Wesley Galloway, T. L. Mc- Innis, R. Carson, H. Hyndman and • R. Stephens. The deceased received her edu- cation at the Orange Hill School, Harriston High School and God- erich Model School. She taught school for a few years. In 1900 she was married to„Robert Ashton,. who predeceased her in 1934. They farmed in Howick Township, lat- er moving to Gorrie where Mrs. Ashton continued to live after the death of Mr. Ashton, She was a devoted member 4-A the Gorrie United Church and ac- tive in the Woman's Association and. the Woman's Missionary So- ciety. Surviving are four daughters: Mrs. Ernest (Lorna) Radford, Clinton; Mrs. C. W. (Beryl) Hobbs, Monkton; Mrs. W. F. (Margaret) Strangway, Sarnia; Mrs. W. F. (Pauline) Grindrod, Peterborough; three sons, Spencer and Leland, Toronto and Sterton, Hamilton. There are nine grand- children. News of Bayfieki Representative; MUM LUCY R. WOODS Phone HAYFIELD 45r3 4••-•-•-teetteee•-•-eee•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-• rawer tie eel' et* eeraeaeleeee-e-e.e•-•-• .1e4e4-1-•411-e-0-•-e-teeteeeteee Obituaries 1. G. A. PRICES I.G.A. STRAWBERRY JAM 41c CROWN SYRUP-2 lbs. 31c Aylmer PRUNE PLUMS-15 oz. 2 for 29c I.G.A. BLENDED JUICE-48 oz. 32c PREM 33c Chase and Sanborn Instant COEUEE 57c CARNATION MILK 14e COHOE SALMON 25c Rumball's I.G.A. Market PHONE 86 — CLINTON •An. .15a m. 'Oft 4•11toAiko. Stock Reducing Sale On Tires 20% DISCOUNT FOR MONTH OF FEBRUARY DALRY PLE'S GARAGE BRUCEFIELD ONTARIO 5-b News of Brucefield H++4- •-•-•-+ •- LONDESBOO •-•-•-•-•-eeeee•-•-eheete-e•-•-•-•-* Mrs. B. Allen is making a two week's visit with Toronto friends. Fred Prest visited friends in London and Kitchener last week. Miss Margaret Tamblyn, Dres- den, spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Tamblyn. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Longman, Auburn, spent Sunday afternoon, with the lady's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Yungblut. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Yungblut and family, Mossley, spent a week ago Sunday with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Yungblut. Mrs. William Glover and son, Willows, Detroit, visited a day or two with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Yungblutt and Mr, and Mrs. Wil- lows Mountain. Charles Vodden is working at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Pipe, Brussels. Mr. Pipe is recovering from an appendix operation. WI Family Night The Londesboro Women's In- stitute is planning a family night on Friday, February 6, to feature a pot-luck supper in Londesboro Community Hall. There will be a short program. T. B. Allen will show pictures of local interest. Londesboro WA To Meet The February meeting of the Londesboro Woman's Association will be held in the Sunday School room of the church on Thursday, February 12. The hostesses are: Mrs. C. Ruddell, Mrs. J. Nott, Mrs. H. Durnin and Mrs. T. Knox. The programme committee: Mrs. How- att and Mrs. Watson. A cordial invitation is given to all to be present. Please note this meeting is one week earlier this month. B-L YPU Meets Members of the Constance YPU were guests of the Burns-Londes- boro YPU at the annual meeting held in Londesboro United Church on Sunday night. The meeting was under the Stewardship and Training CommiSsion and was led by Jack Tamblyn. The meeting began with a sing- song led by Gail. Manning. The call to worship was given by Jack Tamblyn and hymn 172 was sung. Jack Tamblyn read the scripture and Jim Scott led in prayer. The offering was taken up. Harry Lear gave the topic which was entitled "David, The Friend of Stewardship." This part of the meeting was brought to a close by singing hymn 144. Following the business session a short recreational period was en- joyed. Lunch was served and the' evening was brought to a close with "Taps." held in the IOOF Hall, B.rucefie/d, on Tuesday night, February 3, with a fair attendance. The presi- dent, T. B. Baird, presided. The secretary, J. K. Cornish, read the minutes of the last meet- ing, and the financial report was read by C. Christie, treasurer, The Department plans to sponsor a frolic sometime during the sum- mer months, and a euchre and dance will be held in the near future. Officers elected for the year, 1953, are: president, T. B. Baird; vice-president, Archie Mustard; board of directors: Alfred Moffat, reeve of Tuckersmith Township; Alvin McBride, reeve of Stanley Township; Arthur Nicholson, ex- reeve of Tuckersmith Township; A. Dutton, W. H. Dalrymple and Harvey Taylor; treasurer, C. Christie; secretary, Don Gray. • •••••••-•-•-•-•-•••-•-•-• HULLETT BRANCH of FEDERATION OF AGRICULTURE are holding a, Euchre and Dance on CHIROPRACTIC te.enoo•••••••••••• BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY Mr. and Mrs. Harry Dinnin and Kathy, Petrolia, spent last week- end with Mr. and Mrs. W. V. Dinnin. Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Johnston, Sarnia, visited on the weekend with Mrs. Alton Johnston. Mrs. Johnston is remaining with her sister-in-law for a time. Alton was expected home yesterday from Scott Memorial Hospital, Seaforth. The many friends of W. H. Dalrymple will be sorry to hear he is in Scott Memorial Hospital, Seaforth, and we hope he will soon be better. The community extends sympa- thy to the wife and family of the late Edward McLeod who passed away suddenly this week. Mr. and Mrs. McLeod were residents of the village for some time and Mr. Mc- Leod was' previously a teacher at S.S. No. 10, Stanley. Library Board Meets The annual meeting of the Brucefield Library Board was held in the office of the secretary- treasurer, J. K. Cornish, on Mon- day evening, February 2, with the chairman, A. Paterson, presiding. The minutes and treasurer's re- ports were read and approved, and the librarian, Mrs. J. K. Cornish, gave her report showing 64 mem- bers in 1952. During the business discussion it was decided that the library would be open only one day each week, namely, Friday after- noon and evening. Decision was also made to add more new books to the library. The meeting ad- journed to meet at the call of the chairman. OPTOMETRY Gladys Leiper, Londesboro, vis- ited last week with Mr. and Mrs. C. Christie. Miss Margaret Aikenhead, Lon- don, spent the weekend with her mother and sisters. Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Baird enter- tained at a family dinner for Mr. Baird's mother who celebrated her 93rd birthday last week. Among the many cards and gifts received were congratulatory let- ters from the Prime Minister of Canada and A. Y. McLean, M.P. In good health, Mrs. Baird is ex- tremely interested in local and world-wide happenings. YPU Enjoys Skating The meeting of B r uc efield Young People's Union was held Monday night, February 2. Skat- ing was enjoyed by everyone from r7i.n30k. until 8.30 in the Brucefield The meeting was called to order and the minutes of the last meet- ing were read. Twenty-three peo- ple answered the roll call. In the business discussion a skating party was planned for next Monday night, after the public speaking contest. Shirley Maines, head of ttie Missionary group, led the worship`' service. Hymn 57 was sung, and the offering was received. The scripture, taken from Matthew, chapter 28, was read by John Mof- fat. Responsive reading was led by Shirley. The prayer was given by William Dallas. Robert McGregor spoke on the topic, "Missions in Trinidad", which gave us a wide view of how missionary work began. Hymn 240 was sung. The worship service was closed by the benediction and everyone repeated the Lord's Prayer. WA Holds Meeting The February meeting of Bruce- field United Church Woman's As- sociation was held in the Sunday School room of the church, on February 3. The meeting opened with Mrs. C. Christie and Mrs. E. Allan taking the dovotional. Hymn 157 was sung. Mrs. Allan read Acts 12: 5-11. The theme prayer was taken by Mrs. Christie after which hymn 153 was sung and Mrs. Allan led in prayer. Miss McDonald, president, then took the chair for the business part of the meeting. Minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted and the roll call was answered by 40 members. Letters were read from the sick, Reports of the manse committee were giv- en by Mrs. G. Elliott: The manse committee was authorized to go ahead and do what they see should be done. A bazaar will .be held in the fall. Group No. 1 took charge of the meeting; Mrs. W. J. Maines gave a reading entitled "Granny Wing the New World". Mrs. Hare con. ducted a Contest after which a seven delightftil lunch was served. Were, tire Deinettniesit,Ansitial VETERINARY DR. G. S. ELLIOTT Veterinarian Phone 203 Clinton INSURANCE ...."--Itirnre the "CO-op" Way W. V. 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Whitmore, Seaforth ; Chris. Leon- hardt, Bornholm; E. 3. Trevvar- tha, Clinton; Robt. Archibald, Sea- 'forth; John H. MeEwing, Blyth; Frank McGregor, Clinton; Wm. S. Alekander, Walton; 3. L. Malone, Seaforth; Hari, Fuller, Goderich, netgents--J. ?Oyer, Bruce:, II. P. McKercher Dublin; I V. Pruethr, IlrOdhagen; Wm. .jr Lbudeiboro; S. Raker, 1**erlprvii0e6+ A, L. COLE, R.O. Eyes Examined and Glasses Fitted Goderich - Phone 33 GORDON R. HEARN Optometrist Phone 69 Huron Street, Clinton 1028 Danforth Ave., Toronto, Ont. LEONARD G. WINTER Real Estate and Business Broker SLOAN BLOCK, CLINTON Phone: Office 448; Res. 5991 Salesman—THOMAS A. STEEP, Phone Clinton 146-W J. E. LONGSTAFF Clinton and Seaforth' HOURS: CLINTON: Tuesday Evenings, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. SEAFORTH: Weekdays except Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. PHONE 791 SEAFORTH REAL ESTATE and The meeting of the Friday, February 13 in Loodesboro Community Itall 'MURPHY BROS. 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