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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News Record, 1954-06-03, Page 4PAGE FOUR NEws-RECORE) THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 1954 Mrs, J. E. Challenger, Egerton, Alberta is visiting friends in the district. Mrs. Richard Dyk, London, spent theweekend in Clinton at •the home of sgt. and Mrs. A. S. Dale. G, W. Montgomery, agricultural representative for Huron County, is vacationing at his home in North Gore, Carleton County, for two Deputy Reeve Melvin Crich left Tuesday for Toronto where he was to attend an executiye meeting of the Ontario Barbers Association yesterday. Miss Mary Ellen MacDonald and Sergeant George Hassel visited with Sergeant and Mrs. Bob Payne, Camp Borden, over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Reginald Miller • and family, Mr. and Mrs. Worthy Young and family, Auburn, visited on Sunday with Mr. and wag,. Meredith Young, of the Nile. • Sunday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs, A. T. Lucas were Mr. and Mrs. Frank McGladdrey and Bruce, Fergus, and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Flewelling, Kitchener. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pennebaker took a trip through Michigan State last week, also visited in Grand Rapids and Saginaw, taking in the tulip festival at Holland, Mich. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Willard, Buf- falo, were visiting last weekend with Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Shob- brook. Mr. and Mrs. .W. A. Wil- lard, Buffalo, also visited with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Shobbrook. Miss Mildred Farquhar, Mrs Murray East and Mrs. Douglas Farquhar called on Mr. and Mrs. Ross Hoggart (newlyweds) Tues- day evening and exchanged some bedroom accessories. Miss Marj- ""*".. Engagement Announced ALS nd Mrs F. A Boyles, Galt, announce the engage- ' ment of their daughter, Jean, " to Donald Ernest Epps, son of Ellwood Epps and, Mrs. Epps, Clinton. .The wedding will take place on Saturday, June 19, 22x I orie 3Iustard was sorry she could n't attend also. Mr. and Mrs. George Slater, Portage la Prairie, Man., have been visiting the lady's parents, Mr. and Mrs- Harry 'Gould, for the past two weeks. On Tuesday the two couples left for a motor trip to Quebec City where they will visit Mrs. Slater's sister, Clara, (Mrs. Harold Needham) • there. Return- ing they will visit in Streetsville and Toronto. • Cotton Print House Dresses OVERSIZES 46 - 48 - 50 - 52 Reg. $3.69 Now 1.98 ON SALE 2nd FLOOR DRESS DEPT. MARTIN'S DEPT. STORE Phone 36w Vocations Night Feature Of YPU Program Area "B" of Huron Presbytery United Church Young People held "Vocations' Night" in the Bruce - field Church on Wednesday, May 26 •when more than 40 young peo- ple heard •the following speakers discuss his or her profession: Miss Gail Manning, Londesboro, a secre- tary; Mrs. George Simons, Sea - forth, a teacher; .Harry Lear, Lon- desboro, a farmer; Miss Marquis; assistant superintendent of Clinton Public Hospital, and Rev. H. C. Wilson, minister of Wesley -Willis United Church, Clinton. Miss Margaret Holland was chairman of the • evening's enter- tainment which included recreation conducted by Porter'sHill YPU; sing -song conducted by George Simons; Egrnondville YPU, and the five short addresses. Ontario Street United Church YPU was in charge of the worship service and it was taken by Miss Lois Jones, Miss Marlene Jervis, Hugh W. McKervill and Stan Mc- Donald. The topic was taken from 2 Thes. 4 : 11. Following the service a delicious lunch was served with the gracious assistance of the ladies of the Brucefield Church. E. Paterson Tells Of Indian Mission At Local Churches E. Paterson, retired banker, Wiarton (formerly manager of the Clinton Branch of -the Royal Bank of Canada), spoke in Wesley -Willis and Holmesville United Chrches on Sunday in connection with the Indian Mission activities of Bruce Presbytery of the United Church. There are two Missions to the Ojibways in the Presbytery—one at Saugeen near Southampton and the other at Cape Croker to the Nawash Band. The latter mission had been suf- fering from neglect, Now, their fine stone church building has been thoroughly repaired and redecorat- ed, and a new missionary is com- ing on the field. The cost (which runs into approximately $12,000) is being borne by free-will givings of the Bruce Presbytery United Churches. The wife of the new missionary is Eleanor Cosens, daughter of Rev. C. W. DeWitt Cosens, at one time pastor of Wesley -Willis Unit- ed Church. voe P1,peed TO .THE HAPPY BRIDE or GRADUATE MATCHED SETS from 19.95 WEEKEND CASES from 9.50 MEN'S CLIPPER BAGS from 13.50 AIKE 9S SHOES and" CLOTHING Phone '2 "Let's Go Fishing" For the sportsman we have a first-class line of equipment. Check our windows for the latest in FISHING TACKLE, CAMPING SUPPLIES, etc. Have you ever tried a spinning outfit? This method of fishing is tops for taking all sizes of fish on lines of 2 lb. test and up. Handles live bait beautifully, lures up to 1/z oz. work very nice. How about dropping in and see these various fishing rods and reels demonstrated. Spinning Reels from $9.95 to $28.50 Spinning Rods from $7.95 to $25.00 We stock lines from 2 lb. test to 30 lb. Priced from 10c to $15.00. BALL & • MUTC HARDWARE -- FURNITURE PHONE 195 •CLINTON, ONT. Mr. and Mrs. VVilliam Bender, R.R. 3, Clinton, annonnce the engagement of their youngest daughter, Grace Amelia, to William Stephenson, Sarnia, on of Mr. and Mrs. Stephenson,, Stephenson, RR, 1, Clinton. The marriage will take place in mid-June. ' 22p Mr. and Mrs. Andrew 'Purvis Holmes, Goderich, wish to an- nounce the engagement of their • only daughter, Mary Kathleen, to Mr. Edward Har- old Wise,eldest son of Mrs. Wise, Clinton and the late Herbert L. Wise. The marriage will take place June 26, at 3 o'clock, in North Street Unit- ed Church Goderich. 22b Goderich Mayor Charges Poor Care cif Aged Charges laid by Mayor J. E. Goderich, and two coun- nillorSlof that town, of unfit quart- ers and lack At proper care of pat- ients at the Huron County Home, are being heard by a special meet- ing of the County Home Com- mittee, in Goderich to -day. Following a visit to the Home, accompanied by Deputy Reeve Joseph Allaire and Councillor Ern- est Fisher, who back the charges, Mayor Huckins reported unclean conditions, and poor lighting on the upper 'floor of the Heine. ChairMan of the Conrunittee Roy B. Cousins would make no ,state- metit concerning the charges prior to their hearing to -day. Mayor Huckins, Dr. J. A. Addison, Clinton the home's doctor and Superinten- dent WS, Martha E. Jacob are in- vited to appear at the meeting. Officials here in Clinton have stated that • to their knowledge they have had no complaints con- cerning unsatisfactory conditions at the Home. Those who have visited the Home agree that the building is and that this will be corrected with the completion of the $435,000 wing which is under construction now. Exeter 'Lady Honoured By Ontario Street S.S. Plans Picnic; Sets Rally -Day Ontario Street United Church Sunday School executive held its May meeting at the home of Mrs. George Potter on May 6 and its June meeting at the home of Mrs. William Hoggart. Chapter 5 of the study book ''The Bible and the Christian Re- ligion" was taken by B. McDonald and F: Townsend in May and chap- ter 6 by Mrs. Gilbank in June. At both meeting discussion was held re the picnic which is being held on June 30 at Jowett's Grove, Hayfield. . The sports committee includes George Levis, A. Tyndall, Ross Merrill, Kenneth Gibbings, Elwin Merrill, S. McDonald, Robert El- liott, G. Habkirk, Mrs. Powell, Miss J. Thompson and Mrs. Smith. Dishes committee, Mrs. Hoggart, Mrs. Batkin, .Mrs. W. Welsh, Mrs. Schoenhals; lemonade, Mrs. Sly, Mrs. Elliott, Mrs. Stewart Mrs. Shobbrook. Tea, Mrs. P. Gibbings, Mrs, W. Gibbings, Mrs. Trick and Mrs. Hoggart. Transportation, Messrs Stewart, Levis, Eagle. Priz- es, Mrs. Connell, Mrs. Cecil Elliott, Mrs. Wheeler. Sunday School will meet at 12.15 for June and at 9.45 aim for July. Rally day date will be pepternber 12. Anniversary will be on June 6 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Buchanan, Gorrie, as guest speaker. The vacation school committee reported the dates for the school would be from July 5 to 16 in the church hall from 9 to 11.30 a.m. At both meetings a delicious lunch was served by the hostess, and a pleasant social half hour fol- lowed. St. Paul's Girls Hold Mother and Daughter Banquet Miss Constance Williston, Do- minion Youth Secretary for the Church of England was guest speaker at a Deanery mother and daughter banquet held in St. Paul's Parish Hall, Clinton, on May 17• 79 mothers and daughters and guests sat down to prettily decor- ated tables, carrying out the GA colours of blue and white. Miss Barbara Jones, presidenf of the Clinton branch, was chairlady for the program, which consisted ot address of welcome, presentation of nursing badges by the diocesan secretary, Mrs. L. V. Pocock, Lon- don. A toast to the church by a Goderich member was responded to by Rev. R. M. P. Bulteel. One of. the Seaforth members proposed the toast to the mothers, respond- ed to by Mrs. Knox, Exeter. The final toast of the evening, the toast to the Girls' Auxiliary, proposed by a Clinton member, was responded to by Miss Willis- ton, who gave a very wonderful and inspiring address, leaving with the girls a. high resolve to become active workers for Christ's king- dom. Mrs. Kenneth Taylor thanked both Miss Williston and the senior WA members who supplied the de- licious banquet. Fallowing this, the girls presented a candle -light service in the church, providing a fitting close for the evening. Stanley Club Raffles Off Lucky Quilt The May meeting of the Stanley Community Club was held at the home of Mrs. Roy Cantelon on May 27, with the president in the chair. The meeting opened with the Lord's Prayer, followed by secretary and treasurer reports and roll call. A nice sumwas realized on the quilt donated to the club and Mrs. George Cantelon was the lucky winner. After the business part of the meeting, a short program was en- joyed when Miss Billie Stewart read a poem, and readings were given by Mrs. Todd' and Mrs. Ed. Glen. ' The next meeting is for the election of officers and will be held at the home of Mrs. George Cantelon. The roll call is a recipe for a nice cool dessert. Eight Baptisms On Sunday _ At Ontario Street Eight children received the rites of infant baptism in Ontario Street United Church last Sunday morn- ing. Rev. k G. Eagle conducted the service. They were: Nancy Elizabeth McBean, dau- ghter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Me- • Bean; Thomas Keith O'Connell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas O'Connell; Patricia Jean Elliott, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. George S. Elliott; Robert Willard Irwin, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. N. Irwin; Mary Evelyn Merrill, daughter of • Mr. and Mrs. Charles Merrill; Robert Stanley Carrick, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Carrick; Patricia • Lynne Gibbings, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Gibbings; William John Gibbings, son of Mr. and Mrs. Williaxn Gibbings, District OES Mrs. Ella Middleton, Exeter, has been elected District Dep- uty Grand Matron of the Or- der of the Eastern Star. This was at a meeting of District No. 15, held in London on Monday evening. Represent- atives of the Clinton Branch No. 266 attended. Visitors' Day At Ontario Street Marked by WA • Obituaries Reuben Grigg Funeral service was held last Friday afternoon, May 28, for Reuben Grigg, 87, who passed away on Wednesday in Clinton Public Hospital. Service was held in the Beattie funeral home, Rat- tenbury Street East, Clinton, by Rev. A,. -Glen Eagle. Pall -bearers were the six sons of the deceased, and flower -bearers were Elmer Trick, Kenneth C. Cooke, Gordon Grigg, Kenneth Grigg, Dick Bond and William Grigg, Detroit. Interment was made in Maitland Cemetery. , Reuben Grigg was born on March 9, 1867, at Barnstaple, Dev- onshire, England, the son of the late Rosanna Pennington and Wil- liam Grigg, and came to live in this district when still a boy. He was one of the oldeat mem- bers of Ontario Street United Church. His wife, the former Reatha Grace Stevens, predeceased him on October 11, 1945, and one daugh- ter, Ila Myrtle predeceased him in August, 1920. Surviving are two 'daughters, Mrs. K. C. (Bernice) Cooke, Clin- ton; Mrs. Elmer (Mary) Trick, Goderich Township; six sons, John and Bruce, Goderich Township; Edward, reeve of Goderich Town- ship; Gladstone and William, Clin- ton; and Chester, manager of the Bracebridge branch of the Domin- ion Bank of Canada; two brothers, Edward, Goderich; Oliver, Clinton; and 21 grandchildren. Richard Tasker The Ontario Street United Church Woman's Association met on Tues- day afternoon, June 1, with Bruce - field WA ladies the visiting as- sociation. A most delightful after- noon was spent. Mrs. J. Radford opened the meeting with the sing- ing of a 'hymn; repeating the Lord's Prayer in unison, and read- ing Psalm 714 in unison. Mrs. C. Elliott took the devo- tions, basing her topic on steward- ship and service. The different reports were read and adopted. It was also decided to donate $15 to- ward sending a girl to camp this summer. Mrs, E. Radford favoured with two piano instrumentals. Three Brucefield ladies, Mrs. G. Hender- son, Mrs. W. 1VIcBeath and Mrs. A. Johnston, offered a trio, with Mrs. Scott . as pianist._ Mrs. M. Batkin gave a reading entitled, "Spring Housecleaning", and Mrs. J. W. VanEgmond gave two lovely accordion selections. Mrs. W. B. Olde gave a report of the, hortithiltural societies con- vention. Miss E, Wiltse and Mrs. Tre- leaven played a piano duet and so did two. Brucefield ladies, Mrs, Henderson and Mrs. Johnston. Rev, J. E. Ostrom sang two solos which were much enjoyed. Mrs. Fear spoke a few words of welcome to the visitors and thank- ed the ones taking part in the pro- gram. The meeting closed with another hymn and the Mizpah benediction. Before the linich was served in the church hall, the ladies hon- oured Mrs. F. 'Townsend on the occasion of her birthday by sing- ing "Happy Birthday To You." The church hall was prettily de- corated with each table graced by a dainty bouquetof spring flowers. Mrs. N. Baird voiced the thanks of the Brucefield WA for their pleasant afternoon, and Mrs. Rad- ford replied fittingly. John B. Stirling (By our, Hayfield correspondent) A message to David Alexander Stirling, Mrs. Mary McKenzie and Misses Maud and Josephine Stir- ling announced the death' of their brother, John Browning/ Stirling, on May 20, 1954. Ile was buried from the Presbyterian Church, Pickford, Mich., on May 22. Mr. Stirling was the son of the late William Stirling and Jane Colwell, and lived on the fourth concession, Goderich Township, un- til he settled at Pickford, Mich. He was one of the first settlers and had to clear the forest before building a house there. He was married to Miss Ruth Rye, whose family also moved from Goderich Township. The funeral service for Richard Tasker, Brantford was held on May 11, at the Ball and Mutch funeral home, High Street, Clin- ton, with Rev R. M. P. Bulteel, rector of St. 'PauYs Anglican Church officiating. Representa- tives from the Slingsby Manufac- turing Co. Ltd. office staff and the Loyal Order of Moose, Brant- ford were present. Pallbearers were Edgar J. Cas- ey and Pat Campbell, Brantford, G. M. "Morley" Counter, Edgar Armstrong, -Ross McEwan and J. E: "Cap" Cook, all of Clinton. Flower -bearers were George Car- ter, Theo Fremlin, Clarence Free- man, Caryl Draper, Murray Me - Ewan and Hugh Hawkins, all of Clinton. Interment was in Clinton Cemetery. J, H. Hesselwood • Funeral service was held in the Tasker memorial chapel Saturday afternoon. Rev. C. J. Scott, Sarn- ia., former minister of Blyth Unit- ed Church, was in charge of the service. Mrs. Harold Campbell sang, accompanied by Miss Alice Rogerson. The pall -bearers were six nep- hews, John, Percy, Ben, Robert, Alex. and Archie Riley. Neighbors who carried the beautiful floral tributes were: Harold Cook, Alex. Patterson, Fred Logan, Harvey Sil- lib, Jack Watson, Elmer Pollard. Interment was in Clinton Cemet- ery. John Henry Hesselwood died early last Thursday morning, May 27, at his home on Queen St., Ely- th, following an illness of two months. Ile was confined to bed one month. He was born on concession 10, Hullett township, September 26, 1874, the youngest of a family of 11 children of Matthew Hessel- wood and Mary Rutledge Hessel- wood. Forty years ago Thursday, May 20, he was married to Mary Glazier, also of Hullett township, and together they farmed until they retired five years ago and took up residence in their home in Blytehsi Bdes his wife he is survived by two sons, John, Blyth, and Keith, Hullett township, and one daughter, Miss Eileen Hesselwood, London, four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Matilda Melville, and one brother, James Hessehvood, both of Lond- esboro. Sunday, June 6, 1954 Elititeb C.,bur0 Rev. HUGH C. WILSON, Minister MRS. M. R. RENNIE, Organist M. R. RENNIE, Choir Director Anniversary Services 11.00 a.m.—Morning Worship Guest speaker: Rev. George A. Boyle, B.A., BD., Archivist Historian of the United Church of Canada. 11.20 a.m.—Primary School. , 12.15 p.m.—Church School 7.00 p.m.—Evening Praise— Special Music by the choir. HolmesvIlle United Churc.h Services withdrawn in favour of Wesley -Willis Anniversary, Come To The House of Prayer JOSEPH STREET GOSPEL HALL CLINTON ALL WELCOME Order of Meetings for the • Lord's Day: 11.00 a.m.—Breaking of Bread 3,00 p.m.—Children's Meeting 7.00 p.m.—Gospel Meeting. Huron St. Baptist Church. IVIinister—REV. J. E. osmom Organist—Mrs. George Grant 11.00 am.—Morning Service 12.15 p.tri,—Sunday School 7.00 p.m, --Evening Service Everyone Welcome to These Services. CLINTONIANS WILL MEET AT MRS. COLOLOUGITS The Mary Hastings Clintonian Club will meet on June 9 at two o'clock at the home of Mrs. W, Colclough. Anyone wishing to at- tend is asked to contact Mrs. R. MacDonald, phone Clhdon 338W, for transportation arrangements. A reminder is offered to members to bring something for the bazaar table at the 'picnic. Mrs. T. Lep- pington is providing a prize for the mystery draw. Everyone wel- come. Mrs. Stirling died during the first 'flu epidemic leaving three young sons. William died last year but James and John mourn a de- voted father. 'here are also five grandchildren. The deceased man. 86 years of age, was one of a family of 14 children and is sur- vived by two brothers and eight sisters. SPECIAL MISSIONARY SERVICE Clinton Pentecostal Church Presenting: Rev. and Mrs. K. K. Stevenson From Liberia W. Africa Being shown: 700 feet of movie fibru taken by Mil. is Creas- man, on the Mission field. Bro. Stevenson vvill be spealdng. Slides of the mission work, also; curios, items of interest, will he shown. This' service starts at 7.30 p.m. SUNDAY SCHOOL --10.00 a.m. MORNING WO1iSHIP-11.00" a.m. FRIDAY, JUNE 4—Y.P.' Service -7.30 p.m. TUESDAY, JUNE 8—Prayer and Bible Study -8.00 p.m. BAYFEGLD—SATURDAY, JUNE 5,-8.00 .p.m Rev. and Mrs. Stevenson vvill be giving a full service of film, slides and missionary report in the Bayfield Town HAIL Let everyone enjoy these folk with us. Gospel Hall MAPLE STREET, CLINTON Sunday School 9,45 a.m. Communion Service • 11.00 a.m. Gospel Seiwice 8.00 p.m. FRIDAY, 8 p.m.— PRAYER A.ND BD3LE STUDY St. Paul's Anglican Church • REV. R. M. P. BULTEEL, Rector grs. Theodore Fremlin, Organist Mrs. J. M. Elliott, Choir Leader 11.00am.—Holy Communion NO Evening Service. Mon., June 7-8.00 p.m.—Board of Management. Friendship Club are holding annual picnic at Mrs. Hart's cottage on Wednesday afternoon. Cars leave the church at 2 o'clock. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Rev. D. S. Lane, B.A., Minister Mrs. Morgan Agnew, Organist , and Choir Reader Sunday, May 30 10.00 a.m.—Church School 11.00 a.m.—Divine Worship— Spring Thankoffering- Service: Special Message, Special Choir Music; Mr. "Tony" Hyde, Goderich, guest soloist; Spring thankoffering will be received. Knox Church, Hayfield - 2.30 p.m.—Worship Service. All Welcome ' ONTARIO ST. UNITED -CHURCH "THE FRIENDLY CHURCH" PASTOR—REV. A. GLEN EAGLE, RA., B.D. ORGANIST—MRS. E. WENDORF 11.00 am,—Sunday School Anniversary; Rev. Buchanan, Oorrie, guest preacher. 7.00 p.m.—Union Servi ce in Wesley -Willis United Church. TURNER'S CHURCH 2.00 p.m.—Rev. Buchanan, guest preacher. 3.00 p.m.—Sunday School SPECIALS FOR JUNE 3 - 4 - 5 SALMON, Maple Leaf, 1/2 lb. tin 39c PICKLES, Old Towne sweet mixed 16 oz. jar 23c TOIVIATO JUICE, Clark's, 48 oz. tin 25c BLENDED IlUICE, Libby's 48 oz. tin 31c PLUM JAM, St. William's, 24 oz. jar .,. 29c CAKE MIX, Robin Hood White, pkg. 27c SPICED BEEF. 12 oz. tin 35e CORN FLAKES, Kellogg's lge. pkg. 2 for 49c SUGAR, Yellow, 5 lbs. 43e PEAS, Tip Top, Choice 20 oz., 2 for 35c THOMPSON'S FOOD MARKET Phone 40 We Deliver 4 - Youth For Christ PRESENTS REXELLA and JACK VAN IMPE Accordionist and Soloists of Radio and Television Fame in Exeter Pentecostal Church THURSDAY, JUNE 3 — 8.00 p.m. Come in in and see us about Your Wedding Cake Our Saturday Special: From Our Store Only— COFFEE CAKES— SAVE 6c Reg. 30c for 24 BARTLIFF BROS. BAKERS and CONFECTIONERS PHONE 1 CLINTON