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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1962-11-15, Page 8.Page •Now.o4ocord,4hoiro,, Nov, A:1902. Clinton Band Receives Ceremonial Sword J. Douglas Thorndike, president of Clinton Branch 140 of the Royal Can- adian Legion, is pictured here presenting a ceremonial sword to Miss Tisa John- ston, captain of the colour guard of Clinton Community Concert and Marching Band. On the left is Robert J. Huard, drum major of the band, and in the back- ground other members of the colour guard. The presentataion was made after the November 11, remembrance day service and parade. (News-Record Photo) 'RIDE-EM YOGI-BEAR REG..8.95 7 CASH and CARRY ONLY No Phone Orders ; Strong, unbreakable plastic, with no sharp edges to hurt children or furniture, Attractive colours remain bright. An exciting toy and wonder. ful as a gift. Use as a comfortable T.V. seat tool BALL & MUTCH I.H.A. Hardware PHONE HU 2-9505 BEATTY DRYER SALE BONUS . . . 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Macdonald, Toronto, were the guests of Mrs. R. H. F. Gairdner from Tuesday to Thursday. Bishop Appleyard of Georg- ian Bay was the guest of the Rev. E. J, B. Harrison at the rectory from Saturday to Sun- day afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Len Pounder and baby, Shannon Rose, Walkerton, spent the weekend with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Heard. • Mr. and Mrs. J. Pounder and three children, Chatham, visited her mother, Mrs. Lloyd Scotchmer and family. over Saturday night. Mrs. Edna Turner, Mrs. Lawrence Turner and grand- son Billy Hendry, Livonia, Mich., were the guests of Mrs. Bruce Menerey from Tuesday to Thursday last. Mrs. W. H. Robinson closed her cottage for the Season and left on Thursday last to visit her daughter and family in Cookeville. Her son Walter Robinson, Toronto, came to the village for her. Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Feather- ston returned home on Tues- day after having spent a week with their daughter, Mrs. Keith Leonard and family, Willow- dale. They returned via Hamil- ton and Paris to call on rela- tives. Sergeants George Adams, Joseph Geard and John Pich- ard, RCAF Station Clinton, called on Mrs. R. H. F. Gaird- ner on Sunday. Sgt. Adams and family lived in Bayfield when he was stationed at Clin- ton several years ago. Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Smith visited their son Glen and family and daughter, Mrs. Ed Rowse and family in London over the weekend. L. B. Smith attended the Canadian Light Horse Reunion on Saturday. Mrs. W. Telford, Julia and Scott, Simcoe, visited her par- ents Mr. and Mrs. William R. Talbot from Friday, Novemb- er 2 to Sunday. On Saturday, Mrs. William R. Talbot and two daughters, Mrs. Telford and Mrs, Robert Rathwell vis- ited the latter's Victoria Hospital. Harry Baker, accompanied by Chris Klaudi and Howard Burt, London, were at their respective homes in the village for the deer hunting season last week. Lloyd Scotchmer, Harold Peck and Bert Eckert hunted with them but although they saw one, they didn't bag any. Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Heard entertained at their home on Saturday at a farewell party for their son Private Joseph Heard, RCR, who was home on leave. Joe leaves Camp Ipper- wash on Monday with his regi- ment for a tour of duty at Port York, Germany. Mr. and Mrs. Andy Molitor, Cathy, Jane and Patty, Mrs. D. H. Raymond, Strathroy, Mrs. Ruby Molitor, Crediton; Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Fergus- on, Jr., David, John, Carolyn and Judy, London, were at the Ken Fergusons on Sunday to celebrate Della Lou's birth- day. Greenstreet-Meeks Mr. and Mrs. William R. Elliott returned home on Fri- day after having spent a week with their son John and family at Kitchener, and relatives in Stratford. They went to Strat- ford for the wedding on No- vember 3 of Mrs. Elliott's niece, Miss Rhoda Elizabeth Meeks, Stratford, to Bruce Greenstreet, Kirkton. The ceremony was held in the Gospel Hall, with Mr. Bos- well, London, officiating, and the reception was in St. John's United Church hall. Following a wedding trip to Toronto and Ottawa, they will reside in Brampton where the bride is with the Bureau of Credits, and the groom is an inspector of electronics for Northern Electric Company at Bramlee. „ . Communion Breakfast Trinity Church Guild mem- bers served over 20 at the breakfast in the Parish Hall following 8 o'clock commun- ion on Sunday last, Bishop Appleyard chatted in- formally with those present from the three churches in the parish, discussing the Anglican Congress to be held in Toron- to next August and the study books pertaining to it. In his sermon at morning prayer, the subject of his ad- dress was: "Are we carrying the share for the strengthen- ing of the wall that is ours?" His Lordship pointed out that there are many loose stones to-day. Young people do not know where they are going. "Communism spends vast sums of money to spread its idealism. How much do we spend to spread Christianity?" "What have we done to keep the faith of Jesus Christ alive in the world ?" the Bishop ask- ed in conclusion, James P.i Ferguson BAYFIELD — News of the sudden death of James P. Ferguson, of 1201 Richmond Street, London, which occurred in Victoria Hospital, London, November 5, 1962, spread gloom over the village. Bern in Bayfield in Decem- ber of 1900, he was the only son of the late James Fergus- on and his wife Margaret Por- terfield. His father died in August 1905. Mrs. Ferguson later became the teacher of the junior room. Here Jim (as he was familiarly known) receiv- ed his primary education and then attended Wingham I-1th School and Clinton Collegiate Institute. With a flare for sketching, he commenced his career in Detroit with the Frank Martin Advertising Agency. After two years, he returned to the vill- age and joined the local bank staff for a time. From there he went to head office of the London Life Assurance Com- pany in 1924. His entive career with the company was spent in advertising and publicity fields. In 1950 he was appoint- ed publicity executive of the company, with supervision over national advertising. He was active in the Cana- dian Life Insurance Officers Association, having served as 'chairman of the Life Advertis- ing Section. He was a mem- ber of the executive committee of the International Life Insur- ance Advertisers Association, and was a committee chairman on publicity for the Canadian Health Insurance Association. For many years Mr. Fergus- on has been active on the publicity committee of many charitable organizations in Lon- don, including the United Ap- peal, Canadian Cancer So- ciety, St. Joseph's Hospital building fund and the Huron College building fund. He al- ways took a keen interest in Bayfield and had maintained a cottage here for some years where he hoped to retire. He was active in the Pioneer Park Association, being secretary for several years. He was also interested in dramatics and his keen sense of humor was portrayed in a successful comedy which he wrote some years ago. One who had climbed the ladder to success, Jim was very modest of his own achievements. He helped many get started and was especially interested in Bayfield young folk. His cheery smile and friendly greeting will be missed by many. A prominent Anglican lay- man, he was a member and former warden of the Church of St. John the Evangelist. He was a member of the London Hunt and Country Club and of The London Club. Surviving are his wife, the former Anne Beer, and his mo- ther, Mrs. Margaret Ferguson, Parkwood Hospital, London. Burial service was held in the Church of St. John the Evangelist, London, on Wed- nesday, November 7. Inter- ment was in Woodland Ceme- tery. BAYFIELD — There was a large turn out of veterans led by Merton, Merrier for the Re- membrance Day church service. The parade formed at the post office and with Scouts, Guides, Cubs and Brownies, marched to Knox Presbyterian Church. ,The colour party was as fol- lows; colour sergeant, R. Roy Fitzsimons; legion colour bear- ers, Fred Weston and Robert MacVea.n; scout colours, Terry Fitzsimons and George Lind- say; Guide colours, Lynnda Scotchmer and Gayle Turner; Cub colours, Calvin Scotchmer. Leaders with the Scouts were: Scoutmaster F/S J. Barrett; assistant Howard Scotchmer; Guides, Mrs. R, IVIa.cVean, Cap- tain; Mrs. Maynard Corrie, Lieutenant; Cubs, Cpl. J. Gal- lant, Cubmaster; Brownies, Mrs. Kenneth Brandon, Brown Owl; Mrs. John Lindsay, Tawny Owl. The church was filled to capacity. The Rev. D. J. Lane, D.D., Chaplain of Clinton Branch 140 Royal Canadian Legion, and a former pastor of Knox was in charge of the ser- vice. Mrs. H. H. Ormond pre- sided at the organ. For the text of his stirring address, Doctor Lane chose Micah 4: 3, "They shall beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks". The speaker's outstanding thought was that the tools of war should be converted into tools of peace. The volunteers of the two world wars possessed character, qualities and courage to meet the crises of that day," said Dr. Lane. "But to-day there is another crisis more subtle than eopen warfare, , between Christianity and denial of Christianity.". He stressed that we in the west, if we fail or are indifferent to the Christian way of life, are riding in the same chariot with the com- munist world. He made a strong appeal for interest to be taken, help to be given to those institutions which are the basis of our Christian way of life. Following the service a Trinity Club Sees Films On India; Will Pack Bale BAYFIELD — Three inter- esting films on India were shown to 11 members and seven Visitors present at the Trinity Club meeting in the parish hall on Thursday, November 8. The first film dealt wit h Western India, depicting mod- ern buildings and in contrast, the many caves and temples`, with their thousands of beauti- ful carvings and statues. The second film was a dem- onstration of hairdressing meth- ods with the shining black IT- esses of 'the models being rolled into various lovely forms, flow- ers being used' extensively to add that final touch. Then .came a colourful film on' Northern India, showing the people at work and at play in summer and in winter amid the heavy snows. One noted the differ- ences in dress and features in many cases tending towards the Tibetan Chinese or Mon- golian. The president, Mrs. R. A. Simons thanked Alfred Scotch- mer for again operating the projector After lunch a brief business session was held. Any winter clothing left 'at HoVey's store this week (clos- ing date us Saturday, November 17) will be packed and taken to Scott Mission, a worthy or- ganization in Toronto. large crowd, from all the chur- ches gathered at the .cairn at 2,30, The .service: there was under the direction of Rev, A, G. Pew, St. Andrew's United Church, who gave the Imo- nation, The Right Rev, H. F. C, Appleyard, M.C.„ D,D., Bishop of Georgian Bay, offered pray, er. Roll call on the memorial placates was read by R. Roy Fitzsimons: 1914,1a, Pte. Har, vey Currie, Pte. Kenneth car, rie, Pte, Wilfred Toms, Pte, Robert MacLeod, Pte, Allan Macdonald, Pte, Edward Ad- ley, -Pte. Arthur Clarke, LAC victor Evens; 1939-45, WO Richard Weston, Merchant Seaman Robert David James Hopson, Pte. Charles Stewart Cann. Pastor Leslie Hobbins of the Bayfield Baptist Church based his remarks on the text "De- stroy Not Those Monuments". Wreaths were laid by Mrs. George Hopson, Province of Ontario; Fred P. Arkell, Police Village of Bayfield; S. Cann, Legion Branch 140; Malcolm Toms, Loyal Orange Lodge No. 24; Reeve Harvey Coleman, Lions Club; Mrs. R. Kerr, Bap- tist Church; Alf Scotchmer, Anglican Church; Albert Dunn, Sr., United Church e Mrs. A. Armstrong, Knox Presbyterian Church; Neil Bellchamber and Allen Pease, Scouts and Cubs; Janice Merner. and Sharon Heard, Guides and Brownies. This was followed by the lowering of the colours, two minutes silence and the raising of the colours. Dr. Lane gave the closing prayer and benedic- tion. It was a solemn but colour- ful"ceremony on a fine day, Under the direction of the colour sergeant, those in the parade formed up from their positions at the cairn and marched back to the post of- fice to be dismissed. Bayfield Scout Movement Having Busy Season BAYFIELD — Boys in the village have been fortunate this year in having the services of extremely active Scout and Cub leaders. Scoutmaster Barrett has con- ducted several successful week-, end camps and kept interest high by continuing the weekly meetings throughout the sum- mer. On several occasions the local troop enjoyed the com- pany of several boys from Clin- ton troops. Cubmaster Gallant has or- ganized a very enthusiastic Cub pack since he moved to the village, early in the sum- mer. Scoutmaster Barrett has been assisted by Howard Scotchmer who reports that he cannot be present on all occasions due to extra studies related to his work as a school teacher. (He is on staff at Air Marshall Hugh Campbell Public School, RCAF Station Clinton). Cubmaster Gallant has been assisted by Guide Shirley Pier- son and Scout Nigel Bell- chamber. Mr. Gallant has ar- ranged to meet the Exeter Cub Pack on November 21. The Scouts were able to as- sist in raising funds during the summer when they were granted the soft drinks con- cession at the Bayfield Lions Club carnival. The annual "Apple Day" was a great success due to good organization by Scout and Cub leaders with their assistants and helpers. The Ladies Auxiliary has helped considerably and is or- ganizing a social evening, with euchre and bridge on Novem- ber 16 with a view to raising funds for the 1963 activities. LONDESBORO (Correspondent WOO, Pe4I.41114P Phone ..Wat.ft •P7;..0) Mr, and Mrs. 1•71.arald Adams,.. Clinton, spent Sunday with "Mr,' and Mrs, Ed Youngblut, Several from the village at- tended the Royal Winter Fair. on Taesdey going by chartered bus from Blyth. James Neilans and Ross Scott Seaforth, :attended the annual fall reunion of "Moore Soverign Consistory" held at Hamilton last week. Mr. .and Mrs. Hugh Sinclair and family, London; Mrs, ,Char, les Steele and son Bill, Tees, water spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs, Harold Livingstone, Visitors with Mrs, Bert Al- len last week were Miss Mar, the Leifer, Mrs, Grace Crisp and Mr. and Mrs. Vince Fenz, London. Mr, and Mrs. Lloyd Pipe and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Stewart were guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Stevens, London, last Sunday and attended the open- ing of the new Riverside Unit- ed Church of which Rev. Har- old Snell is pastor. The senior group of the CGIT is holding a sacred night of music on Sunday, Novem- ber 18 at 8 p.m. in the Lon- desboro church. The Pilgrim Singers of Clinton will be spec- ial guests and many talented local people will contribute, Miss Jennie Cowan met with a painful accident last Friday evening, While cooking on the electric range her clothing caught fire, burning her sev- erely about the face and hands. She was rushed to Victoria Hospital and is suffering from third degree burns. On Mon- day, she was still in a critical condition. Hopes are held for her recovery. PORTER'S HILL Honour Newlyweds A social evening was held on Saturday last in Porter's Hill school in honour of Mr. and Mrs. John DeRuyter (newly- weds). Progressive euchre was played with prizes going to: high lady, Mrs. William Dyk- stra; man, William Dykstra; low lady, Mrs. Vanderval; man, John Cox, Before lunch was served, Marion and John were called forward while Mrs. Donald Har- ris read an address of best wishes and Allen Betties and Donald Harris presented them with a telephone bench and a kitchen stool. On behalf of his bride and himself John thanked everyone for the lovely gifts Sunday School The executive of the Grace United Church 'Sunday School met on Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Alvin Battles with Mrs. Mary Manning, superin- tendent in charge. • Rev. A. G. Pease opened the meeting with prayer. Secretary and treasur- er's reports were given. Sunday, December 2 was the date set for White Gift Sunday and it will be a combined ser- vice, Saturday, December 15 was set for the Christmas con- cert and Sunday, January 6 for promotion services. The meeting closed with the Mizpah benediction and a pot- luck lunch was served. (By J. Robert Heard) Directors oil. the band have started' a campaign to recruit 'new musicians in Clinton. and elsewhere, This measure is be- ing sought, to increase :str.erigth to 35. Experienced ,adult music- ians !ere most desired en all inetrumente, and especially for clarinet, ;Owes and trombones, .Interested juniors are also welcomed, and expert tutorship by present adult members is available, Grade 8 and above ;is depired for junior members, Any former members who played Clarinet and saxapbone are especially wel'comed', as added strength for coming engage- meuts. Also needed are four girls willing to learn marching roue tines and play Iglocleenspiels. Experience ,on the piano will be an asset for this, Anyone interested' in joining a good musical group should contact George Wonch at HU 2- 7028 after 5 p.m. Practice is underway for two Santa Claus parades, at Lon, don on November 24 and at Seaforth on December 1. At last Tuesday's practice, 22 band members, plus majorettes and colour patty, turned out, and a lot was' accomplished, Unfort- unately one member was unable to attend due to being under two weeks suspension for mis- behaviour. Rules and regula- tions must be followed and en- forced, as in all 'top flight bands'. An inspection of condition, of instruments and equipment will be held every two weeks. The band also will be seen in the Clinton Santa Claus parade on December 4. Winter uniforms will be worn by majorettes and colour party, for the first tine this year, at the parade in London. This con- sists of a royal blue corduroy short skirt and matching pill- box hat, white sweatshirt with the letters CCB on the front, a royal blue nylon neckerchief, and flesh coloured leotards'. Congratulations to Jack Scott, Goderich Twp. South Del Gardner and Goldie New- ton, Goderich, visited the home of Cohn McDonald last week. Mrs. Eva Harvey, Miss Thel- ma Irish, Detroit, spent a few days last week with Alec Wes- ton. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Harriston, Weston, spent the weekend with the latter's mother, Mrs. J. R. Stirling. Visitors at the home of Colin McDonald and sister on Sun- day were Mrs. Edna McDonald and son Gordon, Hullett; Mr. and Mrs. Ninian Heard, Holmesville; Mr. Brown, Au- burn. assistant enuateal director; .John Wise, president and .Potigia§ McClean, for e job well done in playing the Past Foot at Clin- ton, Exeter end Myth remem- brance day services, Those lbrec ambassadors of the Clinton .hand must have done a good job, because the directors are Still hearing comments about the feeling they put into their' renditicee Members of the band are urged 'to attend the Tuesday night practice coming up, the last one before the Lendon par- ade, The hand is treveging to the city with the intention of bringing back a trophy, and the honour and publicity for the town of Clinton which goes with it. All are asked to make doubly sure that their entire unifonn, of hat, cape and trousers', is cleaned, pressed, repaired and adjusted to fit properly prior to this parade. An inspection be- fore leaving will be carried out to check haircuts, shoeshines, etc. All must wear either black or dark navy blue elacks. Thew will be stiff competition and Clinton band has settled for sec- ond place long enough. husband in