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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News Record, 1955-09-22, Page 8cE Ezolrr aaaaaaara-- S,nEcoan. es ot vavtieu • ' HY MISS LUCY B. WOODS Ontiatio's. Champion Country borkesainident, ' • PHONE HAYFIELD 45 r 8, Mr. J. H, Lambert is spending • this week with Mrs, George Little. • Miss:, Jessie Metcalf, Detroit, Was ,home ever the weekend. , •-• Mrs. George Reid went to' Lon- don on Thursday to visit her slat- er Mrs, :A, F. Furter. , -Mr. and Mrs; C. R. Will,,Lon- don, were at their cottage at/Mg- leton", over the weeltexicia Mr. and Mrs. James P. Fergu- son, Londona`occupied their cott- age from September 9-11, Mrs, E. A. Suppnick has been at her cottage "Holley Lodge," for a couple of Weeks. Misses M. and R, Krulte, Dear- born, were at The Village Guild over the weekend. Mr. and MrsaRobert McGibbon and Mary Jane oacuraed James Day's cottage fax- a week, • Mrs. B. B. Hookway, London is the guest of Mrs. E. IVIanness this week. Corp. and Mrs. George Adams and family have moved into Mrs. 3. Watson's house on Main St, • Mr. and Mrs. J. Fisher and fam- ily, Londona were at their cottage over the,weekend. Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Brisson re- turned to Grosse Pointe on Satur- day after having spent several -days at their cottage. Mrs. R. J. Watson who has been • viaiting in the village for the past month went to Kitchener on Sun- day t,o visit relatives. • E.3. Sturgeon who has been in Victoria Hospital since his acci- dent on Labour Day was brought home on Tuesday to recuperate. Edward McTavish who spent the' summer with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Marks returned to De- troit, two weeks ago. He is Mrs. NI4Its'cousin. Guardsman Bob Orr left on Tuesday evening for Camp Pet- awawa after having spent a month's leave with his parents Mr, and Mrs. William Orr. 4••••••••-•-•4 Mrs. F P. Arleen is a patient in Victoria Hospital, London, •where she underwent major surgery on Manday.. • a - Mr. and Mrs., Stirling Gamow and son David, Port Huron, were the guests, of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bell on Sunday. Featherston who was tak- en ill suddenly- during the •night cin September 11,- was taken to Clinton Public Hospital on Friday. Miss Mildred -Cameron, Ldridon, spent the weekend of September 10-12 with her cousin, James A, and Mrs. Cameron. Mr. and Mrs. P. Jackson, De- troit, are holidaying at the Mc- Cort -the cottage, the summer home of her sister, Mrs, C. R. Wall. Mrs. J. A. Ferguson, Goderich, (formerly of Bayfield) is seriously ill in Alexandra and Maine Hoa- pital where she, was taken on September 9. Mr. and IVIre. 'Alan Galbraith and Janis moved to their home in Clinton on Septembea 8 .after having occupied a cottage at Sig- nal Point for the summer. Mr. and Mrs, Jack Fitzsimons were recent visitors at the Fitz, simons home.' Mrs. Fitzsimmons came to spend the afternoon with her aunt, Mrs. Newman. 'Ted Mum, Bronson Line, Stan- ley Township, left on Tuesday to resume his studies in the four- year degree course at 0A.C., Guelph after having spent the vacation with his parents. Eric Cleave left on Tuesday to motor to Three Hills, Alberta, to resume his studies after hav- ing spent the long vacation with his parents Mr. and .Mrs. Paul Cleave, Mrs. J.. B. Higgihs, Bayfield, 'acted as soloist at the wedding in St. James' Roman Catholic Church Seaforth, for the wedding of 'Lill- ian Ida Southgate and William Bruce Gehan. CUNTON MEMORIAL SHOP OPEN TUES, THURS. and FRIDAY AFTERNOONS At other limes contact Thomas Steep, phone Clinton 186W; rosidence, Shipley Street. T. PRYDE and SON CLINTON — EXETER ScAFORTH — PHONE CLINTON 1620 Exeter Legion and Lions will sponsor Three F'all, Bingos Sept 30 --Oct 14 --Oct. 28 In Aid Of The Scout House Campaign REMEMBER THE/DATES WATCH FOR. -FURTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS Festival f Bargaini The New Plymouths Are Coming WE WANT OUR LOT TO BE CLEAR FOR THEM Hurry For These Specials: 1953' AUSTIN SEDAN, low mileage -- Only 14$9 FORD 2 -DOOR, • radio Only • $495 $795 1949 CHEVROLET 2 -Door, very clean 1949 PONTIAC SEDAN, low mileage . ... I-947 HUDSON SEDAN, Only 1950 CHEVROLET 2 -Door Sedan (like new) .$595 $675 $225 *$795 • MANY OTHERS AT SLASHED PRICES MURPHY• 13R , enRysLER_Fismount_k-ARG0 -• Sales and Serviee "• PHONE 4 65 • .Huron Street CLINTON, ONT.' *1' 'ansii ULt Partly Sided (By our Bayfield'corresirmident) •a , aaa , ,anwarE' chairman, of Trinity Church Parish nan,bact- ing committee was delighted, with the inunlier of Men Who came with their hammers to put siding on the hall last Saturday moan- ing. They had- been rallied by the rector. 'Unfortunately the dey was se hot that many had to stop wok in the afternoon. Half one wall was, covered' with asbestos "shingles in a terra cotta shade. A few more working bees and the hall' will be sided in so that men can work inside when the weather is inclement. • Mrs: Charles Bell, Mr, and Mrs, Roy Wilson, Goderich Township, and Mrs. E. Bell, Clinton, attend- ed the funeral of their uncle, Geo- rge Bell, at Waterdawn. Mr. Bell was in his 98th year. Mrs. George King who has spent the summer at, her home on Main St., left on September 11 with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ritchie, to reside with them in Ehnvale for the winter. • Mr. and Mrs. Harold Orr, Up- per Canada College, returned to Toronto on Sunday with Miss Mabel Hodgins after having been her guest for a few days at "Stonehaven." Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Rennie, Vancouver, B.C., called on friends in the village on Monday, Sept- ember 12. Mr Rennie was a for- mer school teacher in Bayfield Public School. Ms. George Lindsay, Brown Lindsay, Mrs, RaIllair, Mr. and Mrs. James Hutchings, Mrs. George Heard, Mrs. C. Bell and Mrs. J. E. Howard enjoyed a motor trip and picnic to Tobax- mory on Tuesday. The Rev. W. S. Outerbridge and James A- Cameron, lay delegate from Trinity Church attended the special session of the Anglican Synod of the Diocese of Huron in London on Monday, for the elec- tion of a suffragan bishop. The Reverend and Mrs. H. B. Scudamore who have occupied the Paull residence for the past mon- th moved this week to R. C. Hays' cottage at Hays Beach where they are building a home. Their son Owen, wife, ,and baby of Prescott are with them. Mrs. Frank Hicks/ 'Desbarats, who was visiting her Meter -in-law, Mrs. Matt Haney, Egmondville, called to see Mrs. NeWman who lives with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs, Roy Fitz- simons. Mrs. Hicks ana Mc; Newman were neighbourg when the latter Wed at Desbarats. Mr. and Mrs,. George Cantrick, Kip and Jeffry occupied Miss L, Morley's cottage, "Birchcliff" the last two weeks in August. Mr, and Mrs. Cantrick returned • with guests, Jayce Kerr, Mike Kran, Will and Jean Graff, Birmingham, for a house party over the Labour Day weekend. Miss Lillian Morley, Highland Park, Mith., accompanied by her sister, Mrs. Kathleen Moore, High- land Park, Mich., returned to her cottage the first week in Sept- ember. Her guests over the week end of September 10 were Mrs. S. Adams, Miss V. McMullin, Detroit Dr. and Mrs. ,Ralph Nicholls, U,W.O., returned to their home in London on September 11 after having been in England Where they visited his parents -in Dublin and Belfast. Dr. Niehools had been delegate to conference. They also spent a few days on the Con- tinent. Dr. and Mrs. Nicholls spent Mat weekend with the lat- ter's mother Mrs. F. W. McEwen, Bayfield. During the thunder storm on Friday evening, Septefnber 9, lightning struck an ehn tree on the property of Mrs. F. Hendrick, and followed a wire into the house It was unoccupied at the time. Mr. and Mrs. Hendrick knew noth- ing about it until they arrived from Birmingham later in the evening and found that the tele- phone was out of commission and some electrical appliances wouldn't work. , Friends here' learned with re- gret of the passing of L. W. Burch at Safety Harbour, Flor- ida, on September 13. The funeral was held on September 15 and burial took place al a mausoleum in Safety Harbour. Mr. and Mrs. Ewell disposed of their summer home here laat year and left to make their perrnarnent home in Safety Harbour. They had been summer residents here for many years. Mr. Burch had started the sub -division known as "The. Iligh- lands" where he built cottages and sold lots. Grass Bare The Hayfield Fire Department was called out on September 12 to extinguish a grass fire which had gotten out of control on Miss Florence Gallop's property • on Main Street. She was burning piles of weeds and dry grass in several, spots. While they were there, the firemen burned off the boulevard on that side of Main Street: • Marks Family Mrs. Harry J. Marks and grand- son oa the late Tudor J. and Reginald Marks, Edmonton, .Alta., are the guests of the* latter's bro- ther, Charles and Mrs. Marks this week. They motored from- Ed- rnonton, arriving on Friday. Miss Mary Marks, Toronto, accompan- ied by Victor Pickard also visited hei parents over the Weekend. On Sunday, Mr, and Mrs, Char- les Marks entertained their guests at a birthday dinner at The New Ritz Hotel in honour, of his bro- ther Reginald's birthday. It was a very happy occasion, complete with a birthday cake, with candles` Reginald Marks is the youngest son of the laate Tudor J. and Maria Marks and was born in Be s I ' hen Picnicers Make. Off With Trees st art ang, t g ey The fight to prevent erosion 4- Over the Labour TTh weekend long the lake front isn't' always their son John was looking over against the. elements as Mr. and the property and found that seven Mrs. Gordon Cunningham, _Clinton of these. cedars, which- are now have found out, Years ago, they about • five feet highhad been obtained cedar seedlings from the diggeoout ana talee4' away. •One Department of Lands and Forests, had been left with its roots ex- planted them on the bank accord- posed. John planted A again but in g to •direations; and their child- is doubtful about it taking roat, ren gave them care and Really, in these dayait seems them grow.1 They were 'doing the to be a fight to get anything to woreof holding the bank. grow—if• it 'isn't the elenientu which erode, it is.bugs and beetles . Local FoAk Pinch winch kill shrubbery and erne- ' mental trees. And • if it isn't jra. ir.vai_• bugs and beetles, it is human be- -, 1r or r um ings (they would be incensed if At•Guide 13en.efit told they had`no more intelligence than a beetle) who ruthlessly up - It was a pity that there wasn.'t root or cut down trees which are a larger adult attendance at the both ornamental and serve the Town Hall, Bayfield, September tor - pleasure, 0fh°idiriquitegabeanrgarkfodr- to see the Globe and Mail col- their „,..,oured film, "Welcome the Queen" rwo other films from the -Lon- don Library, in keeping with the theme, were also ,shown. It was a benefit for- the Guide and Brownie AssoCiation. The Guides- opened the pro- gram by singing, .the NationalAnthem, hem - Alf. Scotchmer, Jr., was oper- ating the projector and for some reason it wouldn't work. Then a bulb burned out and there was difficulty in getting "Welcome the Queen" to run in the mach. iael.ved(Ta$5 htisv00ery). .. beautiful film is • The delay unfortunately made the hour late for the little folk. Visitors in the village very kind- ly helped fill in the breach. Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Hardy, Dearborn, and' Mr. and Mrs. Howard Harvey, Grosse Isle, were present. Helena •Haney is an elocutionist and she gave some numbers. Howard S. Harvey led in Com-,, munity singing. The president of the local association was very proud the way the Bayfield First Company Giri Guides carried on with their camp fire songs from their seats in the audience, • It was one of those nights when everything seemed to go wrong. Near the last when the operator caled for "Lights out, please," the Town Hall lights could not be turned off. But even though the evening was long, the program was splendid. Bayfield in the house now occu- pied by Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Rod- dick. It is 39 years since he Went west. He taught school for five years in the Edmonton District before going into business with his brother, the late Harry J. Marks, Edmenton, In 3.620, • Wrinity WA The Woman's Auxiliary of Trin- ay Church met at the home of Mrs, R. H. FaGairdner.on Thurs- day aftermon, September 8. It was held on this date instead of the third Thursday in the month in honour of a beloved member, Mrs, George King, who was leav- ing in a few days to spend the winter with her daughter. Mrs. Gairdner presided and con- ducted the opening exercises. The seripture was read by Mrs, Emer- son Heard. Mrs. R. Larson read the minutes of the last meeting in June and reported on the Par- ish service here, also in June. The financial report was accepted as read by Miss Lucy R. Woods. Three visitors were present, Mrs. H. M. Langford; Mrs. H. B. Scudamore and Miss L. C. Morley all of whom contributed suggest- ions helpful to the work of Trinity Church Branch. Mrs. Scudamore who is from Hope, B.C., passed around the Fiftieth Anniversary Book of the Woman's' Auxiliary of the Diocese of British Columb- ia. Following a discussion of fin- ancial commitments, the meeting Was closed with prayer and a social. hour enjoyed with Mrs. King. The hostess, Mrs. Emerson Heard, served tea, and before clis, persing all joined in singing one verse of "Blest be the tie which binds." less of the owner's feelings in the matter. Silver Wedding Date Marked By Real Surprises On Friday, September 16, the silver wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Dunn, Bron- son Line, Stanley Township, was marked by a surprise party ar- ranged by their children. Their son Ted persuaded them to go to dinner at the Club Grill, Goderich. When they arrived, the other children, Jean (Mrs. John Lindsay) and family, and Bert, Jr,, and family greeted them. a • Mr. and Mrs. Dunn were com- pletely taken by surprise. The Itable was centred ,with a Wedd- ing cake and -decorations carried out in silver. The flowers were Ian attractive shade of pink as- ters. Following the repast, they re- paired to Bert's home, also on the Bronson Line, where yet an- other surprise awaited them. During their absence, Mr. and Mrs. Russel Heard had received members of Mrs. Scotchmer's family. When they entered the house, Doreen MacKenzie opened the living -room door and the guests filed out to wish them many more happy years togeth- er. . Donald MacKenzie made an informal speech to which Albert Dunn made a fitting reply. On behalf of himself and his wife, he expressed thanks for the oc- casional chair and teapot from relatives and silverware • from their children. Two contests and social chat were enjoyed and a very happy evening was rounded out with lunch. Mrs. Dunn was formerly Miss Florence Scotchmer, eldest dau- ghter of the late Mr. and Mrs, Robert Scotchmer, and Albert Dunn came to Canada in 1920 from Catford, London, England. Airmen Hurt In Shallow Dive (By our Hayfield correspondent) On Sunday afternoon about three o'clock. a car stopped near Westiake's garage -and a young man in wet swimming trunks approached Percy Renner to ask where he could get a Doctor. Percy took him to Dr. A. C. Chapman who administered first aid to another young man who had a gash from the top of his head to his nose. Still another chap had a badly ,bruised face. They were airmen from the RCAF Station ,Cinton, who dived into about six inches of water off the beach by the south pier. The water was merky and they thought it deep in that spot. Dr. Chapman instructed them to take the injured airman to the Medical Officer at the Station immediately. • The Record Speaks for itself • IT WILL PAY YOU, TO GET THE FACTS! For the latest portfolio of securities Call Vic Dirmin Phone 168 P.O. Box 190 Zurich, Ont. Iti 1 i .0.111IKA,M*PEG ' VICISORKIPAL C11/3 • 1 -I " ,i,,,,,,. • , Managed & distributed by Investors Syndicate of Canada Lin7ited _ • 'GOderich Township . Quite a number from that dis- trict attended the London' Fair last week. The Prolonged dry ,spell has caused rvery little 'wheat -to.• be sown in Gila district. -Pedple , are are. lmso „picking apples this week and report quite rflot of sun burn. • Mr. "and, Mrs. Charles ,Hoyd, of Walton spent Sunday' with Mr. and Mrs Stewart Middleton Mr, and Mrs. Bert Harris and Mr, and Mrs. James 11. Stirling, apent Sunday with friends- in. Port Stanley. St. Janes' W A - The W. A. of St, James' church, Middleton met Wednesday after- noon, September 7, at the h'orne of Mrs. Fred Middleton with 17 ladies present. The meeting opened with the singing of "Onward Christian Soldiers", with Mrs. Edward Wise at the piano. Mrs. Arnold Rath - well read the scripture lesson from St. John 10, 7-16. • The sec- retary, Mrs. Ray Wise, read a very kind letter of acknowledg- ment from Rev, Wolfe, Cardston, Alberta for the Women's Associ- ation bale sent there, SEP'rElVilaER 22, 7.95.1t • It was decided to ask the lad. -' ies of Clinton, W. A. to, attend'. the October meeting at the haze - of Mrs, Edward Wise on October__ nth. Mrs. -Fleming, Goderich. • I will be guest speaker. Mrs. Flem- ing is the widow cif the former Bishop Archibald Fleming of the ArctiC, Mrs. Stewart Middleton gave a . reading "When Grandfather tang - ht School on $75 pea anntima. The Meeting closed with. the- Mizpah, benedictjon after will& • the hostess served a lovely hutch. • CONSTANCE - William Moore is presently a patient in Clinton Public Hospital. John Mann sold his farm last week, neighbours will be sorry'to see him leave the community. Mr. and Mrs. J. McDougal, at- , tended Western Fair in London on Saturday, • The sympathy 01 the dommtio,- • ity is extended to William Moore and sister Mary in the passing of their brother Milton Moore, Tor- • onto. • Don't forget the anniversary services an September 25, Rev. Dickinson, Goderich, will be the speaker. The Tuekersmith male - quartette and others will provide, the music. • .Grass Seed September is the month for fall sowing of lawns and permanent pastures. 1 have e, complete stock of grass seeds to make mixtures suitable for your needs. Hove PEAT MOSS and FERTILIZERS for fall and winter feeding of Shrubs and Perennial Plants. • Flies are bad this fall --use FLOORBAIT and FLY SPRAYS to kill these pests, WARFARIN RAT and MOUSE KILL is practice* a sure killer. Fred Q. Ford PHONE 123W GRAIN AND SEED CLINTON 'ai-aaaaaataa,aaaasaai‘aaar OFFERS YOU 81/a &Val 44 e A 70 .2 • .1 1'' Ne fast train to Major Western Points with 3-1N-1 — 210 LB. 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