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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1959-12-17, Page 8SERVICE IS OUR MIDDLE NAME JACK Gnat§ 4-clef/TON FOR EVtRYTITING TiV OITROLEILIM' HU 2-9653 CLINION CITIES SERVICE Siff IL £.S le 04/1fi Be#.' Piave, TAKE IT FROM US AND YOU'LL AGREE:., 0012 OIL 15 OF . i3e-rreRGUALITYle)h. eee GET A NEW FURNACE FOR $475. You don't have to put up with that old furnace all for only 5 hours. Oil, Gos, and Coal and Wood winter. Install a new one now and be without heat Models, A standard installation for 6-room bunga- low only $475 completely installed. Pay for it on your fuel bill. Gingerich's Zurich SALES & SERVICE Free Estimates PHONE 34 I F cAllareevel", ()VOW' FRIENDLY PLUMBER OUR STOCK OF ELEcTRICALPARTS IS SO COMPLETE, 4,40.1 ANY JOB WE Do iS JUST A TREAT • • e. %' PLUMBING HEATING ELECTRICAL SERVICE TOWNSHIP OF TUCKERSMITH Notice Of Nomination Meeting A Meeting of the Electors of the Township of Tuckersmith will be held in TOWN HALL; SEAFORTH MONDAY, DECEMBER 28 1959, for the purpose of nominating tandidates for the offices of Reeve and Councillors for 1960, and School Trustees for the year 1960-61. Nominations will be received from the hour of one o'clock to two o'clock in the afternoon. In the event of more being nominated than are required to fill the positions AN ELECTION will be held on Monday, January 4, 1960 Polls will be open from 9 aim to 6 pan. at the following places: PSD No, 1—Frank Nigh's House DRO—Audrey Cameron Egmondville PG—Alice Boyes PSD No. 2—SS No. 8 DRO—Roy McGeoch PC—Edith Russell PSD No, 3--SS No. 4 DRO—George Turner PC—Howard Johns PSD No. 4—SS No, 3 ORO—Nn Broadfoot orris Sillery PC—Joh PSD No. 5—SS No. 1 Traquair PC--Glen Bell PSD No, G—SS No, 9 DR.0-3ohn Woods PC—Edna Trerneer CORA CH ESN EY, Return ing Officer, o; 50-1-b 4' c SPRUCE and SCOTCH .PINE JAMES EAST CLINTON 'IteletaleceleleieraseMMIaaMMEICIIMMICtia BALL & MUM I.H.A. HARDWARE Phone HU 2-9505 Clinton laDIDt.lt4M-DZDIDID8W-Laablat-Mai-NOMM-DONDM4-2M11.11-M-DtM2b7a1-21.,INZI.t., MilieffieleieleeeMe"SIMM SPECIAL DISCOUNTS ON. ALL. Just Arrived! A Shipment of SUNSHINE BICYCLES made by Raleigh THE BEST VALUE WE HAVE SEEN $39.95 • - AUTO SUPPLY s's HU 2-7034 Metom,0-A*4,10- PAM ,EIGHT CLINTON :M''W$- RD ,raTR$P43/7, PZIOgIAWAR.. 17, 1900' News of Atiburii Correspondent: MRS. W. BRADNOCR Phone Auburn 53W V Mr, and Mrs, Lloyd Makins Were in London on Sunday.. James Hutchings, Strathroy, was home for the weekend, Miss Joyce Bell, London, was home for the weekend. Miss Grace Peck, London, spent the weekend at Belle Vue Cottage. Miss Rosemarie Telford, Lon- don, was home for the weekend. Miss Ethel Blair, London, was with her parents from Friday to Sunday, Jim Higgins, Toronto, spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. B, Higgins. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Telford, Del- ores and Sandra were in Detroit for the weekend, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Squire, Mit- chell, spent Sunday with the lat- ter's sister, Mrs. William E. Par- ker. F/O David Bettye, Vancouver, BC, arrived on Thursday and is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Blair. Miss Helen McLeod, accompan- ied by Ronald Coleman, London, spent the weekend with her mo- ther, Mrs. T. Castle. Misses Jacqueline Cluff, Lon- don and Vicki Cluff, Londesboro, spent the weekend with their mo- ther, Mrs. J. Cluff. Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Galbraith, Dundas, were at their home "Syl- van Acres", Blue Water Highway, Goderich Township, for the week- end. Mrs. Malcolm Toms returned from Kitchener on Friday evening with her son-in-law and daughter, Corporal and Mrs. Lloyd Westlake, and two children Ricky and Cath- erine Ann, who were with her until Sunday, Mrs. Harold Penhale, Bronson Line, Stanley TOwnsiiip, had the misfortune to fall and fracture a bone in her right hand about two weeks ago. At first she thought it only sprained but after some days, she sought medical advice, and is now wearing a splint. Mrs. Lorne Sparks has received word of the marriage in Italy on December 13, of her brother, Da- vid Streckfus of New Albany, In- diana, to Miss Enedine Valsafore of Perdenone, Italy. The bride- mom is serving with the Ameri- can Army based in Italy. The ceremony was performed by a US Army Chaplaain. P5'7.03 for Bible Society The officers of the Bayfield Branch of the Upper Canada Bible Society report that 0157,03 was cellected in this area and remitted to the head office in Toronto this year. They are most grateful to the collectors and all who suppor- ted this worthwhile campaign. Piano Recital Mrs. Lorne Sparks held a reci- tal for her piano pupils at her home on Tuesday, December 15, after school. They are Rosemary Wilds, Pamela Fester, Shirley Keyes; Linda Armstrong, Martha Corey, Lynn Brandon; Kathy Weston, Ellen Lindsay, Mary El- izabeth Irvine, Barbara Turner, Phylip and Gayle Turner, Barbara Leitch, Ruth Patrick, and Kath- erine, Beverley, Barbara, Patricia and Linda Sparks. Frank Patrick was present to give a bagpipe selection and Jackie Weston ac- companied her sister to play a duet with her. Marion Francis -New Officers Officiate, At .Hoiniesville OFU Meeting; Reports Given .1-1PlineSVIlle• Local Farmer's Un- ion met Monday evening in SS lee Goderich ;Township, with the new executive in, charge. Mrs, Edgar Rathwell read the minutes, President John Semple read the amendments to the constitution, which had been passed at the von, vention in. Guelph this fell, these amendments were voted • on and the results will be sent to Head. Office. Satisfactory reports Were given by the teams canvassing for new memberships during "Farm Union Week" in November, One canvas- ser who did a commendable job in getting new memberships found the town business men, as well as farmers, more eager to join Far- mer's Union, realizing the tight squeeze that farmers are in today and their need for organizing, Mrs. Edgar Rathwell gave the financial report. It was decided to contact .a speaker for next month's meeting, in Holmesville school. A discussion of deficiency pay- raents on milk, hogs and eggs took place, also a few ideas on pooling of milk and its' benefits to farm- ers Both topics proved lively and interesting. The ladies served lunch. was a guest. The program commenced with all singing "Joy To The World" and ended with the chorus "We Wish You A Merry Christmas." The pupils played selections of their own choice for each other, some were duets and most of the numbers were traditional Christ- mas carols. At the close the Sparks sisters assisted their mother with re- freshments. "Young" Party Thursday afternoon, December 10, was a, very important date in the lives of 28 pre-school aged children of this community. They arrived in their best finery with their mothers or friends. For some it was their very first party, but once induced to join in the gam- es, they forgot their shyness in the fun of the moment. For this occasion members of Trinity Club had decorated the parish hall in keeping with Christ- mas. There were coloured bal- loons, and on the platform an evergreen tree gay with strings of popcorn, blue lights, ornaments and candy canes. Under it was a basket of apples. Mrs. J. B. Higgins and Mrs. G. Bellcha,mber were conveners for the games and some of the young mothers joined in, too. Mrs. Rod- dick presided at the piano, and the children were intrigued by a st- ring of sleigh bells which jingled when they marched. Conveners for the lunch were Mrs. F. P. Arkell and Mrs. J. H. Cobb. Chocolate milk and cookies were served to the little ones while their mothers enjoyed a cup of tea. Besides being such a joy for the children, it was an opportuni- ty for their mothers to meet and enjoy a social hour together. Each child was the recipient of a candy cane, apple and balloon. Trinity Guild The monthly meeting of Trinity Church Guild was held at the home of Mrs. Merton Merner on Tues- day evening, December 8, with nine members present. The Rev. E. J. B. Harrison open- ed the meeting with prayer and read a lesson from the Bible. Mrs. Percy Weston, president, conducted the business session. Mrs. Merton Merner, secretary, gave her report and Mrs. R. H. F. Gairdner the financial statement for the year, both of which were adopted. It was decided to buy some sup- plies for the parish hall kitchen and also investigate the possibility of obtaining' utility tables. The rector presided for the elec- tion of officers with Mrs. A. M. Bassett and Mrs. Percy Weston as scrutineers. The following were elected for 1960: president, Mrs. Percy Weston; first vice-president, Mrs. R. J. Larson; second vice- president, Mrs. Lloyd Scotchmer; secretary, Mrs. R. Roy Fitzsimons; treasurer, Mrs. R. H. F. Gaird- ner; card secretary, Mrs. E. A. Featherston; flower secretary; Mrs. A, M. Bassett; visiting com- mittee, Mrs. Percy Weston and Mrs. Fred Weston; press secre- tary, Mrs. R. Roy Fitzsimons. The Rev. E. J B. Harrison said the closing prayers after which Mrs. Merner served refreshments. Mr. and Mrs, Arnold Craig were Kitchener visitors last Saturday'. Miss Lila Youngblut, RN, *Milt- ed with her brother, Arthur Youngblut over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs, James Hembly, visited with friends in London last Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Murray Taylor, Wingham, visited last Sunday With his aunt, Mrs, Maud Frem- lin. Miss Marie Andrew, London, spent a few days with her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Warner And- rews and family, William Walden is visiting at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Sydney McClinchey, Mr. McClin- chey and family. Miss Ella Wagner, RN, Wayne, Michigan, spent a few days last week at ;the Wagner home, We are sorry that Walter Wagner is ill, weavish him a speedy recovery. Kenneth Staples of the Midland Prince SS, was in Goderich port last Thursday and visited with his family for a few hours. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Ives, Mrs. Kenneth Staples and family, vis- ited at Brussels with Mr. and Mrs. Donald Ives. Mr. and Mrs. William Reed, Sanford Lawlor, Mrs. Nellie Wetherell, spent last Friday in London. Mrs. George Haggitt is assisting at the Clinton Post Office with the Christmas mail. Mrs. Russell King and Mrs. Duncan Mackay is helping Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Scott at the Auburn Post Office. Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Phillips, Mrs. Ezekiel Phillips, and Miss Laura Phillips, visited with Mrs. Jack Medd at the MacDonald Nursing Home at Clinton, on Sun- day, They also visited with Mr. and Mrs. James Roberton, Who are convalescing there. Recent visitors with Mrs. Edith Cowan and Mr. and Mrs. William Cowan, were Mr. and Mrs. George Cowan and family, Cooksville; Benson Cowan, Mrs. Ross Rich- ardson and daughter,- Roberta, Stratford. A happy reunion took place last Saturday when Mrs. Herbert Mo- gridge was able te 'retiree to her home after a ;three month's stay in London 'hospital. .Mr. Mogridge returned with his daughter, Mrs. Bert Marsh and Mr. Marsh, from Petersburg, last Thursday, and Mr. and Mrs. Marsh are remaining here for a few days. Recently Mr. and Mrs. Mogridge celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary. Congratulations! Mrs. Ezekiel Phillips has re- ceived word that her cousin, Mrs. Bert Waterer, had passed away in Upminister, England, the Wat- erer family spent many years in Canada, living in Hamilton and London. They returned to Eng- land in 1925. While they lived in Canada, they were frequent visit- ors with relatives in Auburn. Dur- ing the second world war, the Waterer family home was visited by many o fthe Auburn boys who were on overseas service. Mrs. Waterer is survived by one daugh- ter, Helen, Mrs. Jagger, and three grandchildren, Elizabeth, Timothy and Peter Jagger. A white manger and beautiful Christmas decorations formed a lovely setting for the White Gift service at Knox United Church. The children's choir under the dir- ection of the organist, Miss Margo Grange, sang the special music, and led the procession of the children presenting their gifts. Mrs. Oliver Anderson and Mrs. Edward East received the white gifts. Rev. R, Sweeney choose for his sermon, "The Second Coming of Christ," Christmas Vacation in Germany Miss Brigitte Schlichting left by plane last Friday from Mahon Airport for Hamburg, Germany, where she will visit her grand- parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hermann Hoffman, ,and Mrs. Anna Schlich- ting for six weeks. Carol. Service The annual Christmas Carol ser- vice will be held next Sunday, December 20, in St. Mark's Angli- can Church, at 8 p.m. Everyone in this community is invited to attend. Special musical numbers will be given by all the churches in the village. The offering will be given to the Upper Canada Bible Society. Ida White COV The Ida White COC of Knox Presbyterian Church met with a good attendance. Marjorie Young- blut, the president gave 'the call to worship. The Purpose was re- peated with the flag-bearers ;be- ing Wayne Scott and Cheryl Ste- wart, followed by the Lord's Prayer. The Scripture reading, Luke 2: 8-20 verses was read. by Marian Youngblut, and prayer by Mary Sanderson. The minutes of the previous meeting were read by the secretary, Margaret Sand- erson, and approved as read, The roll call Was answered by naming their favourite Christmas hymn. The oefering was received by Wayne Scott. The story was told by Mrs. Sanderson of a little boy from Trinidad Who played calypso for two Canadian visitors, The meeting was closed by singing "Awayin a Manger," and prayer, St. Mark's Anglican Oland St. Mark's Anglican Guild held the December meeting at the home of Mrs. Sam Daer with a good attendance, Mrs. Andrew Kirkconnell presided and the meting opened by singing a hymn and prayer by Mrs. Thomas Hag- gitt. The Scripture lesson from I Thessalonians was read by Mrs. Ed. Davies, A solo was sung by Mrs, Gordon It 'Taylor, "The Birthday of a King." A reading, A Christmas Prayer, was given by Mrs. Herbert Govier. Mrs. R, Meally ;gave an account of the Mother's Union in Ireland, which was founded by Mrs, Simerington and does the same worthwhile work that the Guild does in this country. The president, Mrs. Thomas Haggitt took charge of the busi- ness. The minutes were read by Mrs. Ed. Davies. Mrs. Gordon Taylor gave the financial state- ment. Roll call was answered by a verse of Scripture containing "Peace", It was decided to have a Christmas party for the child- ren of the church. Mrs. John Daer and Mrs. T. Haggitt were appoint- ed to make boxes for the Shpt-ins and the treats for the children. The card committee, Mrs. Sam. Daer and Mrs, Ed. Davies, gave their report of the year's work. It was decided to send $10 to the Muneey Indian Reserve to buy treats for the children. The Guild has sent a donation to this re- serve for several years. Rev. R. Meally closed the meeting with prayer. The officers for 1960 are: lion- orary president, Mrs. R. Meally; past president, Mrs. John Daer; president, Mrs. Thomas Haggitt; first vice-president, Mrs. George Schneider; secretary, Mrs. Ed. Davies; treasurer, Mrs. Gordon R. Taylor; press secretary, Mrs. John Deer; organist, Mrs. Gordon R. Taylor; assistant, Mrs. Andrew Kirkconnell; program committee, Mrs. Meally, Mrs. Stan Pollich, Mrs. John McNichol; card and visiting committee, Mrs. Sam Daer and Mrs. Ed, -Davies. Knox Sunday School Concert Rev. R. Sweeney welcomed the parents, children and friends to the Knox United Church Sunday School concert, held in the Sun- day school auditorium of the church, and after singing carols, he called on the superintendent, Charles Scott to speak. Mrs. Leonard Archambault's nursery class gave two numbers, one being birthday greetings to Jesus. The beginner's class un- der the direction of Mrs. Charles Milli= and ;Marie Koopmans had a chorus, "Little Baby Jesus," and Shelly Grange and Sherry Plaetz- er each said a recitation. Four of Miss Elma Mulch's primary class sang the "Christmas Mouse." Steven Haggitt from William L. Craig's class of primary boys ren- dered a piano selection and Vaug- han Toll gave a recitation. Fif- teen members: of Mrs. Bert Craig's class sang a chorus, "A' Christmas Garden", and Robert Wilkin from Mrs. George Millian's junior boys played a piano solo. Mrs. Fred Toll's senior girls gave two chor- uses and Margie and Marti Koop- mans from Keith Arthur's class sang two duets, "Back of the Cloud's," and "Silent Night." The program was concluded with a sacred duet from Oliver Anderson and Elliott Lapp, of the Adult Bible class, accompanied by Miss Margaret A. Jackson. The pro- gram was interspersed with car- ols. Miss-Margo Grange was the accompanist for the carols and choruses. Santa arrived and with the help of Messrs 0. Anderson and W. L. Craig, distributed gifts and treats to the children. The "Queen" concluded the evening's entertainment. ;Young People's Union The Young People's Union of the Auburn. Pastoral charge was held in the Auburn United Church with a good attendance. Rev. R. Sweeney gaVe the call to worship, and Miss Margo Grange presided at the organ. Ronald Snell led the worship service and Miss Bet- ty Durnin read the scripture les- son. R. Keith Snell told the My- thical story of the Old Shepherd, based on Biblical facts, showing that many trivial things interfere with our knowing the Christ Child, the greatest gift to man- kind. The theme was in song and story, and the Young People's choir sang "Go Tell it to the Na- tions", to depict "His Birth," an- nounced while the congregation and choir sang the carols that told of the coming of the angels, 'the announcement of His. Birth. The Trek to Bethlehem, Loneli- ness and sorrow, Life and Death, concluding with the hymn "I've Found a Friend." A fireside was held after the service, with lunch being served to all. Candle Light An impressive candle-lighting service was held arthe home of Mrs. Ed. Davies wberis the ,Worn- en's Missionary Society of 'Knox Presbyterian Church;, met. The president, Mrs. Donald Haines was in charge with Mrs. John Hous- ton presiding. at the .piano. w Herbert Goer was: in charge of the devotional service in which she lit candies for Christ, for Peace, for Joy, for Faith and for Love. Christmas Scripture verses were read by Mrs. Maier Youngblut, Mrs. Roy Daer, Mrs. Alvin Leath- erland and Mrs. W, Bradnock, and in between each passage approp- riate Christmas carols were sung. Mrs. Herbert Govier offered pray- er, Mrs. John Graham told the story of the Black Madonna. The minutes were read by the secre- CHRISTMAS TREES Mary, Mrs, .Alvin Leatherinnd. Cards of thanks were read and plans were made for programs for 1960, The roll call was am- wered by each naming a favourite Christmas carol. A beautiful piano solo "Christmas Chimes" was 'played by Mrs, John HouSt- on. The study book was taken by Mrs. Wilfred Sanderson and Mrs. Frank Raithby, who told in -dia- logue form. of "The way in Afri- ca." Reports of the WMS during the past yaer was given by Mrs. Alvin Leatkerland; The I d a White ,COC by Mrs. Wilfred San- derson, and the CGIT by Mrs. W, Bradnock, Mrs, Roy Daer the convener of the nominating committe brought in the slate of officers for 1960: honorary president, Mrs. Edgar Lawson; past president, Mrs. Wes Bradnock; president, Mrs. Donald Haines; first vice-president, Mrs. Wilfred Sanderson; second vice- president, Mrs. Roy Daer; secre- tary-treasurer, Mrs. Alvin Leath- erlarid; assistants, Mrs.. W, Brad- neck and Mrs. E. Lawson; Glad Tidings secretary, Mrs. Duncan Mackay; Welcome and welfare, Mrs. Her- bert Govier; literature and lib- rary, Mrs. Gordon Dobie; home helpers secretaries, Mrs. ; Roy Daer, Miss Minnie Wagner; sup- ply, .Mrs. Herbert Govier, Mrs. Carl Govier; flower committee, Mrs, Ed. Davies, Mrs. D. Mackay; (Continued on Page Eleven)' FUNERAL Mrs. Annie Brown Funeral service of the late Mrs, Annie Brown, was held on Mon- day afternoon, December 14, by the Rev. Grant Mills, Ontario Street United! Church. Pall-bear- ers were William lioggart, Wesley Hoggart, Ivan Hoggart, Gordon Curts, Ed. Youngblut, Stanley Yungblut. Flower-bearers were Ross Hog- gart, Ralph Anderson, Franklin Campbell, Carman. McPherson, Ray McVittie, Weldon Tyndall and Ray Townsend. Interment was in Clinton Cem- etery. Attending the funeral from a distance were Mr, and Mrs. Gor- don Curts, Arkona; Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Campbell, Watford; Mr. and Mrs, Ralph Anderson, London. Born on November 23, 1862, she was the daughter of the late Joseph. Stevens and Annie Nott. She married in 1889, and ;her hus- band Ephriam' Brown died in 1934. She had been in failing health for some time, and was in bed two days prior to her death. Surviving besides her four daughters, is one sister-in-law, Mrs. Mary Stevens, James Street, Clinton, 15 grandchildren; 30 great granclbliildren and t w o great great grandchildren. News of Bayrield a. By MISS LUCY E. 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