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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News Record, 1954-05-20, Page 4PAGE FOUR CLUITON NEWS -RECORD THURSDAY,,, MAY 20, 1954, PERSONALS E. Vodden spent a few days in Blyth with his brother, Albert Vodden. Mr, and Mrs. H. J. McEwan, Rolfe and Clare• visited friends in London over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Murray and •children, Norval, were visitors vtith Mrs. F. W. Johnston on Sunday. • Mr. and Mrs. Binford Colquhoun, Chicago, Ill., were recent guests with Mr. and Mrs. M. T. Corless. Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Bartliff and Peggy spent Sunday with Ur. and Mrs. Doug Sauder and family in Port Stanley. Mr. and Mrs. Frank McIlroy and Master Tyrone were the guests of 'the lady's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Shobbrook. Mr. and Mrs. VI: .A. Willard, Buffalo, N.Y., were the guests of • Girls' summer Dresses We have a nice selec- tion of DRESSES for girls in the size 10-14x range which fit arid are suitable for girls ranging in age from; 11 to 15 years. These dresses are usually found only in the larger centres and we are bring- ing this fine selection to you for the first time in Clinton. The materials include Cottons, Nylons, Ever - glaze, Crisque, Broad- cloth, Eyelet, etc., etc. Priced from $7.98 - $11.98 MARTIN'S Mrs. Willard s parents, Mr. ' and Mrs. J. W. Shobbrook. Mr. and Mrs. M. T. Corless have returned front, a two weeks visit with Mr. and Mrs. Benson Corless and f amily at Lindsay. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Wilson, Dun- lop Street, left on Saturday on an extended visit to Lindsay, Ottawa, Montreal and the east coast / Mrs. Ernest Vodden, Woodham, spent a few days visiting her sis- ter-in-law and brothers-in-law,. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Scott and Robert Vodden. ' • MTS. S. J. 1VICDermid, Salon, was a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Jameg •Livermore while here to attend the funeral of the late Mrs. Alice Faw- cett, Blyth. Mr. and Mrs, James Livermore were in Blyth this week on ac- count of the illness and death of Mr. Livermore's sister, the late Mrs. Alice Fawcett. Mrs. Robert L. Payne has re- turned to her home in Winnipeg, Man. this week, after visiting her aunt; Mrs. William H. Higgins, and other relatives for some time.. Mrs. W. J. 14amb1yn, a resident of Clinton for many years, is now confined to I3owmanville Hospital with a broken leg which was caus- ed by' a fall from a dizzy spell. Col. and Mrs. John L. Schultz, Baltimore, Maryland, and Mrs. W. C. Phillips, Washington, D.C., have returned to their homes, having spent a fortnight as the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank B. Penne- baker. Visitors at the home of Mrs. A. Venner on Mother's Day were Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Fotheringham. Hamilton; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bowes and son Bobby, Owen Sound and Mr. and Mrs. Tom Donnelly, Goderich. WeSley-Willis WMS Hear of "Tithing"; Accept Invitation Nineteen members attended the meeting of the Woman's Mission- ary Society of •Wesley -Willis Unit- ed Church held last Thursday af- ternoon. The president, Mrs. Nor- man Shepherd conducted the usual business discussion and worship service. Mrs. Margaret Addison reported on the bale for overseas relief which was to be packed on Tues- day, May 18. Miss Stone chose "tithing" as her subject on the Christian Stewardship theme. Mrs. Lorne Jervis reported six hospital calls, 20 holne calls, and two cards sent out. Mrs. H. D. Wilson re- ported that the Mission Band is planning an open meeting in the near future. An invitation to attend the meeting of Constance WMS on the afternoon of June 16 was accepted, Roll call was answered by "a verse on spring". The June roll call will be aoswered by "the name of a missionary and the field where he or she works". Mrs. Fred Reid and Miss Diehl gave reports of the afternoon and evening sessions of the Presbyter- ial held in Seaforth on April 14. Mrs. Charles Nelson took charge of the study period, reviewing the last chapter of the 'study book, en- titled, "Shadows are Frontiers". The meeting closed with a hymn and the Mizpah benediction. Young People's Music Festival At Wesley -Willis • Over 20 entries in the second annual music festival held by Hu- ron Presbytery Young People's Union in Wesley -Willis United Church on Tuesday evening, pro- vided'a full evening of music, both vocal and , piano selections. Ron Steepe, president of the Presbytery, acted as chairman for the evening, and presented certifi- cates to the winners. Added -..to the comphtition incentive this year was a shield, awarded to the YPU achieving the most points at the festival. This went to the host YPU, Wesley -Willis, which compil- ed 11 points. The Wingham YPU was a close runnerup with ten points. Adjudicators for the festival were Mrs. H. L. Sturges, Exeter; J. F. Stephens and Mrs. E. Don- aldsoh, both of Goderich. Winners were as follows: vocal solos: James Shynkar, Wingham, "Homing", 90; Jane McCool, Lon- desboro, "Bless This House", 89; Margaret Holland, Wesley•Willik, 89; Marjorie Currie, Wesley -Willis, 84; Helen Haines, Wingham, 81; Ula Griffiths, Blyth, .8.0; Darlene Pierce, Blyth, 79. • Vocal duets, triOs or quartettes: Rena and Gladys McClinchey, Donna Waldron, Barbara Smith, Auburn, "Deaf Land of Home", 88; Betty Lou Nediger and Richard Andrews, Wesley-Willis,"Pause for a Moment of Prayer", 80; Ruth Procter and Elaine Bolt, Belgrave, 80; Helen Haines and Marlene Mc- Kenzie, Wingham, 78. String: guitar instrumental, Douglas Gibbons, Blyth. Piano solos: Dora Ann Stinson, Seaforth, "Allegro Maestoso in D Minor", 86; Carol Ann Egan, Wes- ley -Willis, "Scherzino", 85; Dawn Grigg, Wesley -Willis and Marguer- ite Lyon, Londesboro, 83; Marlene Jervis, Ontario Street, • 82; Ian Griffiths, Elyth, 81; Lois Cra*- ford, Wingham, 80; Bev. Boyes, Wesley -Willis, 79. Piano duets: Doug Sduire and Rosemary Clark, Nile. Vocal chorus, Wingham, "Youth of the World, Arise", 84; Wesley - Willis, "Saviour, Thy Children Keep", 83%. Miss Gloria Nott DEPT. STORE Children's Wear Phone 36W Ladies ,,,Elect Officers At Summerli Lill The May meeting of the Sum- merhill Ladies' Club was held at the home of Mrs. Billy Jenkins with 25 members and four visitors present. The meeting Was opened by singing 'For the Beauty of the Earth" followed by the Lord's Prayer in unison. • Thank you's were received from Mrs. Charles Merrill and Mrs. Keith Tyndall. • • The election ofofficers for the coming year resulted as follows: president, Mrs. • Keith , Tyndall; vice-president, Mrs. Percy Gib- bings; secretary, Mrs. Neville For- bes; treasurer, Mrs. Geo. Wright; card committee, Mrs. Charles Mer- rill; sewing committee, Mrs. Wes Vodden and Mrs. Norman Wright; lunch committee, Mrs. Wilfred Penfound; pianist, Mrs. Rosg Lov- ett; assistant pianist, Mrs, Lloyd Stewart. The program consisted of read- ings by Mrs. E. Ellis, Mrs. C. Far- quhar and IVfrs. N. Forbes. The raffle was won by Mrs. Lloyd Stewart. The June meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. William Lov- ett. The roll call is to be answer- ed by the payment pf fees. Those on the program committee are Mrs. William Blacker, Mrs. P Gibbings, Mr. Russell Good and Mrs. Ivan Hoggart. The luncl committee will be: Mrs. Russel Good, Mrs. James Snell, Mrs. Si Lansing and Mrs. Wilfred Pen found. Engagement' Announced The engagement is announced of Margaret Anne Northcott, daugh- ter of Mrs. J. L. Burley, London, and the late John G. B. Nortlicott, Sarnia, to Lloyd Adams, son of Mrs. Ada Adams, and the late Ernest Adams, Clinton. The mar- riage to take place in London, May Warm Weather Specials MEN'S TEE SHIRTS 98c --1.49 MEN'S SANFORIZED DENIMS 3.45 up SUMMER CAPS and STRAW HATS from 50c COTTON GLOVES from 39c Luggage and Shoes Phone 2 STUDY GROUP WILL MEET ON TUESDAY The Mothers' Study Group of Wesley -Willis United Church will meet next Tuesday evening at 8.15, in the church' parlour. Mrs. Wil- fred Jervis will he in charge. Drew Fowler and Mrs. Norman Egan are hostesses. , Bob Allan Has. Left For UK; Best of Wishes PS Board Increases Salaries by $300; Lay Plans For Draining School Yard An increase of 300 ' 1 three sides of the grounds at an estimated cost of $4,500. was re- fused. The offer had been made With the prediction that a quantity order would allow for 15 per cent reduction on the materials, The Boardapproved the appoint- ment of Donald J. Dale, formerly of Seaforth; who has been teabhing in Fort William, to the staff of the school. Mr. Dale is the son of Mr. and Mrs, Lorne J. Dale, Seaforth, and is a graduate of Stratford Nor- mal School. , Reports were .received to the ef- fect that the rotary lawn mower and sports equipment had' not yet arrived, though they had been ordered, A. F. Cudmore presided in the absence of chairman L. Ball, Girls' Club Meets At St. Andrew's. has been granted the seven teach- ers who Will remain on the staff of the Clinton Public School for next year. They are Miss E. Jam- ieson, C. 0. Martin, Mrs. G. H. Jefferson, Francis Huisser, Miss Winnifred Gray, Miss Olive John- son, Mrs, George Falconer. , The appreciation of the teachers of the increase, and for the meeting the Board had held to discuss the mat- ter with them, was expressed by principal George H. Jefferson. Also at the meeting of`the Board held last Thursday, the resignation of Miss Grace Goodfellow who i$ planning to teach at A/V/M Hugh Campbell Public School next year, was accepted with regret. The principal's report showed 469 pupils enrolled at the school. Royce Macaulay, 'chairman of the property committee, stated the difficulty he had been having in the matter of getting the town en- gineer to survey the drainage prob- lems at the school. He Was given authority to • proceed with the work to have the grounds drained, following arrangements with the McKenzie family and consultation with a competent ditching man. Robert P. Allan, Brucefield, left on Monday for Montreal, on the first leg of a journey which will last for two months, and take him to Scotland and England. Going as representative of thg. Junior FarmersAssociation of Ontario, ''Bob" Will be one of four young people visiting in the United King- dom as the guest of young 'farm- ers' organizations there. Prior to his leave-taking, "Bob" was honoured at several gather- ings, including that of the Huron County Junior ,Farmers, meeting here in Clinton, when he was pre- sented with a camera; the meet- ing of the Huron County Soil and Crop Improvement Association when he received a leather camera case; the Brucefield United Church Choir, also gave him a gift to help further his picture -taking project. CDCI PRINCIPAL REPORTS 302 STUDENTS ENROLLED Mr. E. A. Fines reported that there had been an average of 295.7 pupils in attendance every day during the past month out of a possible 302. He invited the mempers of the board to attend the annual cadet inspection on Friday evening of this week. Good Will Club • • Holds Program; Plans for Picnic The Good Will Club of Wesley - Willis United Church met in the church parlor on Tuesday evening, May 11. The meeting was in the charge of Mrs. D. Andrew,s, who conducted the program eat Mrs. R. Vincent who was at the piano. The meeting opened by singing a hymn, "The, King of Love, My Shepherd Is" followed by prayer by Mrs. Andrews. The scripture lesson, from Prov. 38, was read by Miss W. O'Neil. The minutes were approved as read by the secretary, Mrs. M Steepe. The treasurer's report was given by Miss L. Walkinshaw. A number of notes of appreciation from those who had been remem- bered were read. The president, Miss. O'Neil, brought up the question of finan- cial assistance to the YPS for the purchase of a projector. It was decided that the club contribute $50 to this project. Miss Stone reviewed some im- portant world events in a most interesting talk. Mrs. Andrews sang "Hymns My Mother Used to Sing" which was very much enjoy- ed. Mrs. H. C. Wilson as speaker, gave some thought on "Christian Homes" and their influence on the lives and characters of those touched by them, A hymn followed by the IVfizpah benediction, closed the meeting af- ter which a social time was en- joyed. CLINTON LORA PLANS Fon LODGE BIRTHDAY PARTY The ladies of the LOBA held the regular meeting on May 11 with a good attendance. Plans were made to celebrate the birth- day party on May 25, when hus- bands and members of the LOL with their wives will be guests. CLINTON WI PLANS FOR MAY MEETING The Clinton Women's Institute will meet in the Agricultural Of- fice Board Room on Thursday af- ternoon, May 27, at two o'clock. Report of the district annual. Roll call, "My Favourite Flower". Pro- gramme conveners are Mrs. T. O'Connell, Mrs. Wheatley. Hostes- ses will be Mesdames R. 'Connell, E. Holmes, W. S. R. Holmes, J. Brown, E. Blake, M. Wiitse, J. Wise, N. Sheppard, H. Jenkins, F. Tyndall, H. Snell. A large attend- ance is requested. Is Lucky Guest; London Road Club Eleven members and five visit- ors attended the April meeting of the London Road Club which was held at the home of Mrs. Bruce Cann. The singing of "The Old Rugged Cross", followed by the repeating of the club creed opened the meeting. The minutes of the last meeting were read after which the roll call was answered with "Duties of a good citizen." The treasurer and flower convener's reports were given. The mystery box was won by one of the club's guests, Miss Gloria Nott. An interesting and entertaining program was conducted by Mrs. Stan Collins. Mrs. ,Collins gave an amusing reading on "The Farm- er's Life" and Mrs. Joseph Clegg read about when "The White Sox got a Run-in." Flower and com- parison contests completed the afternoon program. A lovely tea was served by the hostesses, Mrs. Cann, Mrs. Clegg and Mrs. Anderson, Jr. The May meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Monaghan and the roll call will be "Sale of Slips and Seeds." Clintonians Plan Annual Picnic In Bayfield The Clintonian Club of Clinton met at Mrs. Ed Welsh's home on Victoria Street, with the president, Mrs, W. Colclough, presiding. Sho and Mrs, George Glazier gave an account of the Mary Hastings ban- quet held in London last week. The picnic is to be held on June 23 at Bayfield,• and arrangements were made for this. Mrs. T. Lep- pington, Mrs. John Middleton, Mrs. H. Monaghan, Mrs. H. Sloman, Mrs, Ed Welsh and Mrs. William Wise were appointed a sports com- mittee for that day. There was a display of aprons which will be for sale at the picnic. Twenty-one members and two visitors attended. Arrangements were made for a social evening.in Wingham, which is being planned for all Mary Hastings members in the district. There was a contest for all those present, and social half hour was held, A letter of thanks was received from the children's division of the Byron sanitorium for the pyjamas sent to them recently from the Club. Chesterfield Suitse • Priced To Clear ONLY - THREE -PIECE KROEHLER SUITE - In Wool Frieze Cover - 2 pieces Green, 1 piece Mushroom- $299. REG. $375.00 - FOR ONLY - THREE -PIECE KROEHLER SUITE - In 2 pieces Grey, 1 piece Red - REG. $325.00 -- FOR Wool Frieze Cover -- ON LY - TWO PIECE CHESTERFIELD SUITE - • Red -,REG. $310.00 FOR In Wool Frieze $259 Cover, $199 Don't Miss These Wonderful Values BALL & MUTCH HARDWARE,- FURNITURE PHONE 195 CLINTON, ONT. Weekly 'Digest Of Huron County Mitcheal McAdam was given the job of installing curbing on both si'des of the curving driveway at the school. It will be six inches wide, six inches high, and 18 inches below the surface, and the price quoted is $276. One other estimate had been received from H. T. Young for $340. At the same time Mr. McAdam is to be requested to install the base for a flag pole, and another for the school bell from the old public school. An offer from the contractor who is erecting fence at the Sea - for public school to erect one at Clinton at the same time, around BRUSSELS -Grades V and VI, Brussels Public School, are raising money for a trip to Toronto to see the museum, etc. They respectfully solicit business for the following -- mowing lawns, washing cars, pil- ing wood, pieking up Stones, help- ing to plant gardens, baby sitting, cleaning windows, etc. SEAFORTH-Crashing through a large plate glass show window at Daly Motors early Thursday af- ternoon, a car came to rest with the front portion surrounded by radios and car accessories that were on display in the window. Driven by Mrs. Alex Armstrong Brussels, the car is believed to have gone out of control as it was being angle parked. BLYTH - The kick-off of the two-day Western Ontario Trade Fair took place in London yester- day morning when, headed by a large Hamilton sound truck, with the inimitable Charlie Ford, Lon- don, at the mike, the London par- ade began its journey up Queen's Highway 4, to Blyth. WINGHAM-Josephine Street in Wingham will be decorated with flower pots for the town's 75th an- niversary. Flower pots will be plac- ed on about half of the lamp posts on Josephine Street and Gordon McGregor will water and care for them at a maximum cost of $15 per week. According to present plans there will be two flowerpots on each post held by a stray iron bracket which will protrude about a foot on each side of the post. The 12 -inch flower pots will sit in a circle formed by the bracket, about eight feet above the ground. The brackets will sit parallel to the street to avoid damage by trucks or other vehicles. erinces Sunday, May 23, 1954 Pentecostal Church P.A.O.C. Victoria Street K. L. SVVEIGARD, Pastor 10.00 a.m.-Sunday School 1100 a.m.-Morning Worship 7.30 p.m, -Evening Service Tuesday, 8 p,m. Prayer Service. Friday, 7.30 p.m. -Young People's. Huron St. Baptist Church Minister -REV. J. E. OSTROM Organist -Mrs. George Grant 11.00 a.m.-Morning Service 12.15 p.m. -Sunday School 7.00 p.m. -Evening Service Everyone Welcome to These Services. St. Paul's Anglican Church REV. R. M. P. B7JLTEEL, Rector Rm. Theodore Fremlin, Organist Mrs. J. M. Elliott, Choir Leader 11.00 a.m.-Morning Service and Sunday School. 7.00 p.m. -Evening Service JOSEPH STREET GOSPEL HALL ' CLINTON Order of Meetings for the ° Lord's Day: 11.00 a.m.-Breaking of Bread 3,00 p.fit.-Children's Meeting 7.00 p.m. -Gospel Meeting. 'ALL WELCOME Plan For Banquet The regular monthly meeting of the Girls' Club of St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, was held in the basement of the church with a good attendance. After singing a hymn, Lois Turner read the scrip- ture and Elva Mutch offered the prayer. The minutes of the last meeting were read by the secretary, Ann Shaddock and the treasurer's re- port was given by Verna Morgan. Plans were made for the Masonic banquet on May 15 and also for certain repairs, etc., needed in the basement. Jan Walters gave a very inter- esting history of the two hymns which had been chosen for the meeting, (666 and 663). Hostesses were Marg. Carter, Bea Gibson and Martha Wilson. tinittb efuncli Rev. HUGH C. WILSON, Minister MRS. M. R. RENNIE, Organist M. R. RENNIE, Choir Director 11.00 a.m.-Morning Worship "The HolySpirit" 11.20 a.m.-Primary School. 12.15 pan -Church School 7.00 p,m.-Evening Praise "An Errand for the Lord" Hohnesville United Church 9.45 a.m.-Morning Worship and Sunday School. Come To The House -of Prayer St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Rev. D. J. Lane, B.A., Minister Mrs. Morgan Agnew, Organist and Choir Leader Sunday, May 16 10.00 a.m.-The Church School . gathers for worship and study. 11.00 a.m.-1Vforning Worship Sermon subject: "Prrayer on Parliament Hill'. Sacrement of Baptism will be administer- ed: • 2.30 p.m. -Service at Knox Church, Bayfield. Everyone Welcome • Gospel Hall - MAPLE STREET, CLINTON Sunday School 9.45 a.m. Conununion Service 11.00 a.m. Gospel" Seraiice 8.00 p.m. FRIDAY, 8 p.m.-- PRAYER AND BIBLE STUDY ONTARIO ST. UNITED CHURCH THE FRIENDLY CHURCH" PASTOR -REV. A. GLEN EAGLE, B.A., B.D. ORGANIST -MRS. E. WENDQRF 11.00 a.m.-Morning Worship. Rural Life Service 12.15 p.m. -Sunday School 7.00 p.m. -Union Servi ce in Wesley -Willis United Church. 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