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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News Record, 1955-02-17, Page 5PAGE FOUR CLINTON NEWS -RECORD THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17,1955 Happy Doubles WilLIIelp Send Bal'' e To Korea The Ontario +Street United Church Happy Doubles Club met. Monday evening, February 14, at the home of Florence and Don Symons. The devbtional period was in the charge of Lois Elliott, who opened the meeting with a call to worship. The opening hymn "Jesus Calls, Us O'er the Tumult" was sung and the 23rd Psalm re- peated. An article "Religion and Life" was given. Prayer followed and the hymn "0 Master, let °Me Walk with Thee", closed this part of the meeting. The business session followed with the treasurer reporting a bank balance of $214.62 as of De- cember 31, 1954. It was decided to give a donation towards send- ing .the Women's Missionary So- ciety bale to Korea. .. The club accepted Mrs. Parker's invitation to her home in March. The topic, "Financing" .was in the charge of Helen and Art Aik- en. A very fine film, "Budgeting for Better Living" was shown. This film showed how having a budget helped the Jenings family to solve their problem. A family budget book was discussed in full. This was a very interesting sub- ject as it concerned everyone and was much enjoyed. A box social and social half- hour followed.. 0 Women's Institute To Meet Thursday The Clinton Women's Institute will meet in the agricultural office board room at two o'clock on Thursday afternoon, February 24. Gordon Greig, Bluevale, Federa- tion of Agriculture fieldman,' will Five a talk on community activ- ities and public relations. He also will show slides. A good attend- ance is requested. Programme: Mrs. Radford, Sr., Mrs. H. Tyndall; hostesses, Mes- dames M. Crich, Cornish, M. Bat - kin, Forest, Cudmore, Sioman, Trewartha, F. Johnson, Webster, and T. Glazier. FOR LOVELIER HAIR Visit CHARLES House of Beauty King Street — Clinton - PHONE 529 7-8.9-0-b is Reformed Church Holds Annual Meeting For 9 1 54 The annual meeting of the Clin- ton Christian Reformed Church was held in the church auditorium on Tuesday, February 8. The Rev. G. J. Hoytema acted as chair- man and welcomed the many members of the church who at- tended this meeting. - He recalled that the church during 1954 -13.4d experienced a year of great activity. By the co-operation of all members a new church was erected+and there had been •a steady increase of mem- bership. He noted that- many members of the church became Canadian . citizens last year and expressed his gladness that more were asking for. citizenship. Ile hoped that "we all would become good Canadians working together with our Canadian friends and neighbours for ,the welfare- of this country andfor the coming of tPie kingdom of God." The financial report by ' the chairman of the financial com- mittee, B. Baker, -showed that there was a good year. B. Bylsma, secretary of the church, gave a report about the church work and its various organizations. All officers were re-elected with G. Greydanus, J, Guetter and W. Kolkman as new elders and R. De Boer and J. Kassies as new deacons. The treasurer appointed was. L. Rehorst. 0 Ste Andrew's Girls Will Cater For Fisk And. Game The regular monthly meeting of the Girls' - Club of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church was held in the basement of the church' with Clara Macaulay, the president, presiding. After the singing of a hymn, Betty Graham read the Scripture and Helen Cooper of- fered prayer. The minutes of the last meeting were read by the secretary, Alva Shaddock, and::the treasurer's report was giiten by the treasurer, VErna Morgan. Business of the meeting was planning for the Valentine tea on February 12, and the Fish 'and Game banquet, to be catered to on March 1. Mrs.. D. J. Lane discussed the first chapter of the new study book on India, which proved very interesting and instructive. The meeting closed with the singing of a further hymn and the Mizpah benediction, Hostesses were Lillian Cowan, Bea Murray and Betty Sims, a -o 1,-o-o-a-a.a-v,.r.-s, o-o-o-ai-f SPECIALS for FEBRUARY 17-1819 SHREDDED WHEAT 2 pkgs. 33c SOUP, C ap bells 'Vegetable ...,. 2 tins 25c SALMON, Fancy Red Sockeye % Ib. tin 35c BLUE SURF, Giant , Reg. 79c—Special 59c PEPPER, Pure Black -4 oz. ctn. 33c LARD, Schneider's 2 lbs. 43c ORANGES, Sunkist—size 252s ..:_ doz. 33e BANANAS, Golden Ripe ib. 17c COFFEE, Maxwell House I Ib. bag $1.05 - SUGAR, Yellow 5 lbs. 41c THOMPSON'S FOOD ' MARKET Phone 40 We Deliver -sem-arae We Specialize • CHILDREN'S WEAR GIRLS—Cradle to College BOYS—up to 12 years LADIES' WEAR • DP.YGOIDS e KENWOOD BLANKETS • PATTENS— SIMPLICITY and McCALL Department Store CLINTON Personals Mr. and Mrs. Benson Corless, Susan and John,' Lindsay, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. M. T. Corless. Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Brown, Richmond I-Iill, spent the weekend with the latter's mother, Mrs. John Cudmore. Mr, and Mrs. Donald A. Deas, London, were weekend visitors with the lady's parents, Rev. and Mrs. Hugh C. Wilson. R. P. Robbins, Richmond H111, visited this week with his wife and family at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Sutter. Cadet William Shearing, of The Royal Military . College, Kingston, spent the weekend with his par- ents, Mr. and Mrs, Mitchell Shear- ing. ,.:;Miss Marilyn Shaddick and Miss Pat Stevenson, Stratford General Hospital,. spent . the weekend at the home of the former's parents, Mr, and Iy,Irs. A. Shaddick. Mrs. A. G. Grigg travelled to Windsor on Saturday, and the next day attended the christening of her grandson, Richard Gordon, son of Mr, and Mrs, Dick Robin' SOD. Mae, Bessie, Margaret and New- ton Davies, Huron Street, spending the winter at Oklawaha, Florida,, had as their guests recently for the weekend, their former neigh- bors, Mr. and`Mrs, Murray Quaife, who are spending the season in Miami, Florida. Ladies' Club Meets At Mrs. Georg�e Wright's The February meeting of the Summerhill Ladies'. Club was held at the home of Mrs. George Wright with 17 members and two visitors present. The president, Mrs. Keith Tyndall was in the chair. The singing of "Long, Long Ago" was followed by repeating the Lord's Prayer in unison. Thank-you's were received from Mrs. Jack Andrews and the On- tario Hurricane 'Relief Fund. The program consisted of a reading by Mrs, Wes Hoggart and a word contest by Mrs. Billy Jen- kins, enkins, won by Mrs, William Lovett. The raffle was won by Mrs. Earl Blake. The March meeting is to be held at the home of Mrs. James Snell. Those on the program com- mittee are Mrs. Ivan Hoggart, Mrs. Ross Lovett, Mrs. William Lovett and Mrs.,IDon McLean. The lunch .committee will be Mrs. Earl Blake, Mrs, Allan Neal, Mrs. Ross Lovett, and Mrs. William Lovett. Legion Auxiliary Continues Plans For Formal Dance The regular meeting of the Lad= ie s' Auxiliary to theCanadian Le- gion was held in the Legion Mem- orial Hall on Monday evening, February 14, with a fair attend- ance.The meeting opened in form g n with flags presented. The president, Mrs. Betty Stan- ley called on the secretary, Mrs, Marjorie Dutot for minutes of the previous meeting and roll call. Mrs. Violet Habgood, treasurer, gave the financial statement show- ing $98.54 in the general account and $10.61 for welfare. Mrs, Leppington reporting for card parties, urged members' to attend and take tables. Plans for the formal dance are under way with a good orchestra provided.. The president expressed sympa- thy with Mrs. Mary Grigg and family and Mrs. Etta Thorndike was appointed to take Mrs Grigg's place on the executive The Auxiliary will take charge of the dry canteen with Mrs. Margaret MacDonald in charge. Mrs. Watkins will be convener of the cloak room. Mrs. R. M, P. Bulteel took her affirmation. Two enjoyable piano numbers were played by Mrs. E. Radford. Lunch was served and a social hour enjoyed. The so- ciety accepted an invitation to visit Hensall Auxiliary on March 1 and Seaforth on March 16. . Eastern Star To Furnish Ward In Clinton Hospital ' The regular' nfeeting, of Clinton Chapter No. 2615, Order of the Eastern Star, was., held in St. Paul's Parish Hall on Thursday, February 3'when inspection of the chapter was conducted by DDGM Ella Middleton, Exeter, . Despite the severe weather, a goodly number were present.in- cluding visitors from Parkhill, Exeter, Blyth and Goderich. Report on tha games week was given' and an encouraging amount was realized from same. A penny sale was conducted at the close of the evening. The chapter purposes furnishing a ward in the Clinton Public Hos- pital when the part now occupied as a nurses' residence is rene- vated. A lovely lunch brought the: evening to a close with. Mrs. K. B.' McRae in charge. A quiet atmosphere in pleasant surroundings. And a trained competent staff. BALI & MUTCH FUNERAL SERVICE AMBULANCE SERVICE Phone 361W WORLD'S DAY OF PRAYER SERVICE TO BE HELD IN CLINTON BAPTIST CIIURCI The Women's World's Day' of Prayer Service will be held on Friday, February 25, in the Baptist i.t Clmrch, IIurn o Street, at three o'clock. Mrs. A. G, Eagle will be speaker. 0 SAVES A LIFE DR. R. W. STREET, Blyth, who is credited with saving the life • of nine -month- old Sheila Blake, Blyth. For more than 48 hours, the doc- tor worked' over the child, successfully' . combatting , a fever -recorded at\109 degrees. Clintonians Hold Regular Meeting The Clintenian Club met at the home :of Mrs. T. O'Connell with 22 present and three visitors. The president, Mrs. H. Managhan opened the meeting with the creed and prayer. The minutes and treasurer's reports were given. An invitation was accepted to Gode- rich: Mrs. Maxwell took charge of the program* Readings were given by Mrs. E. Epps and Mrs. W. Colelough. Mrs. E. Welsh con- ducted a contest which was won by Mrs. T. Deeves and. Mrs. V. Habgood. Mrs. Maxwell held a contest, won by Mrs. A. Robertson and Mrs. G. Glazier. Mrs, Hab- good won the mystery prize. Lunch was served by the hostess. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. D. Cornish. Happy Workers At 'Quilting Bee The regular meeting of the Hu- ron Road East Happy Workers' Club was held at the home of Mrs. Elgin Dale last Friday af- ternooli, February 11, with a fair' attendance: The meeting opened by singing "In the Good Old Summertime", followed by the Lord's Prayer. The secretary's and treasurer's re- ports were given and the roll cal was answered by the presentation of a home-made Valentine, A letter of thanks was read from Mrs. Fred Sioman for the last bale sent. Business was dis- cussed and the meeting cloesd by singing "God Save the Queen" after which lunch was served by the hostess. The lucky draw was won by Mrs, Noble Holland. The, remainder of the afternoon, was spent in quilting. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Robert Irwin and roll call will be answered by showing a '''baby picture of your- self." Group six, will serve lunch, Pupils Asked ,To . Eat Dinner At Their Horiesr The report of Principal G. H. Jefferson read to the Public School Board last Thursday, show- ed an enrohnent of 479 pupils last month. Recently an attempt has been. made to cut down the number of pupils remaining at the school at noon for lunch, and to do this a letter was sent home with each pupil requesting that the practice of sending lunches be 'stopped. where at all possible. J. Murphy, reporting for the study and wel- fare committee, said that now there are between 50 to 70 pupils eating lunch at the school at noon. Principal Jefferson xeported,that an arrangement of staggered re- cess periods of ten minutes each was proving successful in reducing confusion. The junior grades have an early recess period, then when. they are back in their classrooms, the intermediate grades take ten- ininutee, and then the senior grad- es have their rest period. George Levis (property commit- tee chairman) stated that his com- mittee planned to install electric clocks to shut off motors which at present continue to circulate heat through the heating system 24 -hours a day. The temperature in the hall, the teachers' room. and nurses' room has been a good deal higher than necessary. Plans are also being made to visit other. schools with auditoriums to de- cide what. is best in the way of a stage in the' Clinton Public School. A.' F. Cudmore, chairman of the finance committee, asked that all committees bring in their 1955 es- timates before the next meeting. 0 St Andrew'sM. S Hears Of CGIT Group Of Girls The Women's Missionary Society of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church met on Tuesday afternoon at the manse with a good attend- ance. The president, Mrs. R. W. McKenzie, opened the devotional part of the meeting with a poen followed by all singing a hymn. The Scripture lesson from Luke 13: 22-30, was read by Mrs. Wil- liam Shaddock. Mrs. John Snider offered prayer. The secretary and treasurer gave their reports. Plans were made to co-operate ire the service for the World Day 01 Prayer on February 25 in the Baptist Church. Mrs. R. G, Mc- Cann told of the formation of a CGIT group with Mrs. James Cooper, Miss Mildred Farquhar and herself as leaders. Some equipment for this group will be given by the WMS. The second chapter of the study book was received by Mrs. James Matins. The president asked the members to pray for the Hindu worker who• has not head, of the Saviour". The hymn, 'What a Friend we have in Jesus", was sung and repetition of the Lord's Prayer closed the meeting. Mrs. McTaggart and Mrs. Mc- Kenzie assisted the, hostess in serving refreshments. 0 INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION APPOINTED IN GODERId14. Feb. 10—A seven -man industrial commission for Goderich was nam- ed by Town, Council' last Friday night in a move fo undertake a spirited industrial promotion cam- paign,—Goderich Signal -Star. urth ;-erjhes SUNDAY, FEBRUARY` 20, 1955 Joseph Street GOSPEL HALL • GUNTON Ete5lep.iMillW Ellnteb t tJu2tJ Rev. IIUGH C. 'WILSON', Minister MRS. M. R. RENNIE, Organist M. R. RENNIE, Choir Director 11,00 a.m.: Morning Worship - - "Mountain and Valley" 11.20 a.m..—Primary School' 12.15 p.m.—Church School ' 7,00•p.m.—Evening Praise— "Keep the Door et Faith Open" HOLMESVILLE 1.30 p.m.—Church Service and Sunday School Come To The House of Prayer Huron Street BAPTIST CHURCH Minister—REV. 1, E. OSTROM 11,00 a.m.—Morning' Service - 12.15 p.m.—Sunday School. 7,00 p.m—Evening Service Speaker: Rev. Harold Trinier, editor 'Canadian Ha tist" EVERYONE WELCOME Maple Street GOSPEL HALL CLINTON Sunday School ..., 9.45 a.m. Breaking of Bread 11.00 a.m. Gospel Service, . • 8.00 pan. TUESDAY, 8 p.m. — Prayer and - • Bible Study. ST. PAUL'S- ANGLICAN CHURCH REV. 1L M. P. I3ULTEEL, Rector Mrs. Theodore Fremlin, Organist Mrs. J. M. Elliott, Choir ',Leader 11.00 a.m.—Morning Worship ▪ and Sunday School 7,00 p.m. --Evening Service Thurs., Feb. 24-8 p.m.—Chancel Guild will meet at the home ' of Mrs. Hugh Hawkins. 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 ST. ANDREW'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH REV. D. J. LANE, B,A., Minister MRS. MORGAN AGNEW, Choir Leader and Organist. Sunday, February20 10.00 a.m.—The Church School. 11"00 a.m,—Divine Worship Students and Colleges Sunday= Our meditation: "The Call to the Ministry" I(NOX CHURCH, HAYFIELD 2,00 p.m.—Studies in History. 2.30 p.m. --Divine Worship Your soul is what you are. Culti- vate it, by fellowship with God. The message of the church will help you. -- All' Welcome, BAYFIELD BAPTIST: -CHURCH Invites .you to services each Sunday in the Orange Hall, Bayfield; at 3.30 p.m., until the new church is completed. _ Speaker: I. Bodenham, PENTECOSTAL CHURCH P.A;O.C. Victoria: Street Ii' L. SWEIGARD, Pastor Friday, February 18 415 p.m. -Happy Hour. 8.00 p.m.—Christ's Ambassador's Sunday, February 20:' ' 10 00 a.m.—Sunday School. ` 14.00 a.m.—Morning Worship 7.30 p.m.—Evening Gospel Service Tues., Feb. 22 Prayer Service and Bible Study. Everyone Is welcome ONTARIO STREET UNITED CHURCH "THE FRIENDLY CHURCH" PASTOR—REV. A. GLEN' EAGLE, B.A., B.D. ORGANIST - MRS. E. WENDORF 11.00 a.m.—Morning Worship 12.15 p.m.—Sunday School 7.30 p.m.—Union Worship in Wesley -Willis TURNER'S CHURCH 2.00 p.m. Worship Service 3.00 p.m. -Sunday School Hensall Legion Auxiliary Presents Past President's Pm To 'Mrs. Rannie (By our Bonsai' Correspondent) The Ladies' Auxiliary to the Canadian Legion Hensall Branch No. 468; met in the Legion Hall on February 1, with the past pres- ident Mrs. S. Rennie in the chair. Mrs. Letitia Sangster took the Valentine Day. Pot -Luck Supper upl" er Served At Church A record number of members of Ontario Street Girls' Cluband their friends enjoyed a Valentine pot -luck supper in the church hall last Thursday evening. After the supper, Mrs. W. B. Olde presided for the regular meeting. Miss Winnifred Gray, opened the worship service with a poem and a hymn was sung. Mrs. McKay read from the Scriptures. Devotional thoughts by Miss Gray were on Mary Jane Scott's' "Cour- age".' Mrs. Ethel McPherson led in prayer and the worship service closed with the singing of a hymn. Business was discussed and Master John Slavin entertained with a piano solo. Misses Mary Elizabeth Levis 'and Sylvia Bell entertained with a duet on the piano. Mr.' Barnett of RCAF Sta- tion Clinton very kindly showed beautiful coloured pictures of Texas. and New Mexico, which were much enjoyed. Mrs. R. Wheeler moved a vote of .thanks to Mr. Barnett and all those who helped to; make the evening such a success. The meet- ing closed with the Mizpah bene- diction. ` Baptist Church To Have Guest. Rev. H. Trinier Evening speaker in the Clinton Baptist Church this coming Sun- day--will un- day will be Rev. Harold Triniei (formerly of London), who is tak- ing part in the Missionary Caval- cade presently being held in all Baptist churches. Mr. Tripier is editor of "The Canadian Baptist". Also as part of the Cavalcade, a special evening is being held in the Auburn Baptist Church next Thursday, when Rev. Harold Lewis will present the movie, "Light on Babylonian Hills". Rev. Lewis is the vice-president of the Baptist Convention, Ontario and Quebec, and is chairman of the Foreign Missions Board. Also present on that evening will be Rev. Dena Lamb, Simcoe. Good Will Club Packs A Bale Of Used Clothing The regular meeting of the Good Will Club of Wesley -Willis United Church was held in the church parlor on February 8, with 26 present. The president, Miss W. O'Neil, was in the chair with Mrs. Vincent at the piano. The meeting opened by singing a hymn and repeating the . Lord's Prayer in unison. The secretary's report was approved as read by Mrs. M. Steeps and the financial report was given by Miss L. Walkidej shave. A bale of ..quilts and used cloth- ing for Unitarian Relief, valued at $33.75, has been packed at the home of Miss I. Walkinshaw. Final plans for the variety sale were discussed, Mrs. G. Grigg took charge and conducted the program, A solo, The Bells of St. Marys" was sung by Mrs. B. Sutter. The Scripture lesson was read by Mrs, E. Epps; also a poem, :The Shepherd and the Lambs". Miss Diehl led in prayer.' Miss L. Walkinshaw introduced the speaker who gave a most int- eresting talk on "Religion in Japan". Mrs. Sutter sang "Whith- er Thou Goest". A vote of thanks to all con- tributing to a successful evening was moved by Mrs, C. Lobb. A hymn and the Mizpah benediction closed the meeting after which -a Reg. 50c for social time was enjoyed. ,---0 SKIN TESTS FOR TB GIVEN IN EXETER, Feb. 10- Annual tubercillin skin tests were given to 380 pupils at South Huron District High School by the Huron County Health Unit this week. Of. the total, only two tests were found to be positive' and one was doubtful. --Exeter Times - Advocate, chair for the installation of the president Mrs. D. McKelvie who had been unable to attend the last meeting. Mrs. McKelvie then pre- sided for the meeting, , Mrs. H. Horton was Standard Bearer. Mrs, A. Clark made the presentation of a pin and badge to the, past president Mrs. Rennie, who expressed thanks to all. Mrs. R. Mock read the minutes, The ladies plan to continue cat- ering for Kin supper meetings. Another euchre was planned. Vol- unteers to olunteers'to organize it are: Mrs. E. Davis and Mrs. G. Munn, Thank you notes were read from Mrs. Ines McEwan, Mrs. C. Kennedy Ontario Provincial Command; Mrs. Hall. The treasurer's report was sub- mitted by Mrs. 'J. Simmons; cor- respondence, recreation, Mrs, K. Buchanan; sick committee, Mrs. E. Davis. Auxiliary members will be in charge of the Red Cross canvasses usual. Those offering to ;collect . are: Mrs.. E. Davis, Mrs. H. Hort- on, Mrs.' L. Sangster, Mrs. W. Smale, Mrs. J. Simmons, Mrs. A. Clark, Mrs. J. Drysdale, Mrs. S. Rennie, Mrs, R. Mock. 'Recreation committee members, Mrs. William Brown, Mrs. G. Munn; sick committee, Mrs. H. Shaddick, Mrs, E. Munn; purchase of gifts, Mrs. A. Scholl, Mrs. G. Mousseau; auditors, Miss Gladys Luker, Mrs. J. Taylor;, _ kitchen committee, Mrs. A. _Simmons, Mrs. F. Bonthron. The rally will be held on Tues- day, May 31, in the arena. Com- mittees are: lunch, Mrs. A. Sim- mons, Mrs. F. Beer, Mrs. E. Munn; flowers, Mrs, S. Ranie; gifts, Mrs. J. Drysdale; hall arrangements, Mrs. A Clark, Mrs. L. Baynharn; program etc., Mrs. L. Sangster, Mrs. R. Taylor. Mrs..Hall will be invited to at- tend the March meeting. Lunch committee for March will: be convened by Mrs. S. Dougall, assisted by Mrs. L. Sangster, Mrs. Bonthron, Mrs. Taylor, Sr., Mrs. Munn, Miss Gladys Luker, Mrs. Edna Jones, Mrs. McEwan, Mrs. Shaddick, Mrs. Aikenhead, Mrs. 3. Taylor. . Bingo winners were: Mrs. Shad - dick, Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Horton, Miss Luker, Mrs. A. Foster, Mrs, L. Sangster, Mrs. R. Taylor, Mrs. Aikenhead. Mrs. A. Simmons won the mystery prize, Refreshments were served. 1I1111111111IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIINIIIIIIIIIIIIINIIIIII1MIII l Our Saturday SPECIAL -- From Our Store Only—. CHERRY BLOSSOM PIES. 39tc arthhff Bros. Phone 1 — Clinton 11111111111111111111111111111111111IIIIII111111IIIII1111111111111111111IIIIIIIIIIIIIVIII111111111111111111Il11111110 Note easy, convenient height of oven Nostooping whenusing, or cleaning oven. 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