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NEWS OF BAYFIELD'.
Renresentatire:
Miss Lucy. It, Woods Phone Bayfield 45r3
John Sturgeon, Sr., spent the
weekend at St. Thomas.
Miss Beverley York, Luean,
spent the weekend at her home.
Mrs. Ida Menery returned home
last week after spending the ;past
three weeks at Detroit.
Mrs. James Ferguson returned
home on Friday of last week after
spending the past six weeks at
London.
Mr. and Mrs. James W. Cruick-
shank and little Berthene, Clin-
ton, spent Sunday with Mrs. Wm.
Sturgeon.
Mr. and Mrs, Dennis Bisback,
Clinton, spent Sunday with the
latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. E,
Sturgeon.
Prof. and Mrs. It. Pemberton
and family, Mrs. Robert Torrens,
all of London, spent Saturday in
the village. •
Agricultural Dance
A successful dance, sponsored
by Bayfield Agricultural Society,
was held on Friday evening of
last week. Mrs. George Elliott,
Clinton, won the prize for finding
-"Miss Mystery of the Bayfield
Agricultural Society" who was
Mrs. Harold Penhale, Music was
supplied by Irwin's Orchestra,
Seaforth. Lunch was served in
the basement.
MIS and WA Meet
The WMS and WA of St. And-
rew's United Church, met at the
home of Mrs. Len Talbot on
Thursday last with a fine at-
tendance. The two presidents,
Mrs. Renner and Mrs. Makin,
were in charge and Mrs. Dewar
conducted the study of "Growing
with the years." The WA plan-
ned for a social evening on
February 14, and also the annual
.Irish Social, on March 17,
i A bountiful lunch .was served
by the committee: Mrs. L. Tal-
bot, Mrs. J, Scotchmer, Mrs. It.
Grainger, Mrs. Robert Greer, Mrs.
L. Smith, and Mrs, C. Campbell.
A Bible Quizz was conducted by
the program convener, Mrs. Ro-
bert Scotchmer, brought the af-
ternoon to a close.
Two Birthdays Marked
Two birthdays were marked
on Sunday, January 29, at the
home o£ Mr, and MrsLloyd
Scotchmer in a quiet family cele-
bration at which 16 sat down to
dinner.
The first was that of Mrs. F.
W. Baker who on January 27
Was 79 years of age and for her
there was a special birthday cake
with candles marked for Grandma
on her 79th birthday.
The second birthday was that
of her grandson, Howard Burt,
who on that day was 25 years
of age.
Those from a distance were;
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Baker and
daughters, Sylvia, Connie and
Gwen, Mrs. V. A. Burt, Ronald.
and Mary Lou Burt, and Mr. and
Mrs. Howard Burt, London.
We join with their many
friends in wishing Mrs. Baker
and her grandson many more
happy years.
On December 20, 1949, Mr. and
Mrs. F. W. Baker passed their
50th wedding anniversary, but
they postponed the celebration to
the summer, when they hope that
their three children, Mrs. V. A.
Burt, Mrs. Lloyd 'Seotchiner and
Harry Baker, their ten grand-
children end one great grand-
child will all be present.
LONDESBORO
Mrs. Elfa Ruddeli is not at all
'well and is 'under the doctor's
care,
Miss Helen Lear, Brampton,
visited with her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Nelson Lear.
Master Kenny Moon, Clinton,
spent the weekend at the home
of his father, C. Moon.
Mrs. John Armstrong spent a
few 'days at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Will Taman, Brampton.
Miss Agnes Leiper, Toronto,
visited over the weekend with
her mother, Mrs, James Leiper.
Matthew Armstrong, Stratford,
is visiting at the home of his son,
John Armstrong, and family, this
week.
Mr. and Mrs. Mervyn Pipe and
family, Brussels, spent Sunday at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. John
Pipe.
Mrs. Martha Lyon .is spending
some weeks with her son-in-law
and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Bert
Lobb.
Miss 011ie Moon, Toronto, spent
the weekend at the home of her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. George
Moon,
Douglas Wells, Clinton, spent
Monday at the home of his grand-
parents, Mr .and Mrs. Robert
Youngblutt.
WA To Meet
The monthly meeting of Lon-
desboro WA will be held in the
basement of the church on Thurs-
day, Feb. 16. Programme com-
mittee: Mrs. J. Nott and Mrs.
Brenton; hostesses: Mrs. W. Bea-
com, Mrs. J. Armstorng, Mrs. T.
Millar and Mrs. S. Carter. Every
one is cordially invited to be
present.
Congratulations!
Miss Mary Jamieson, Toronto,
spent the weekend with her par- ++
ents. Mr. Jamieson is 92 this
week and is eeioying good health.
Ill in Hospital
Mrs. Annie Fothergill is quite
ill and was taken to Clinton I
Public Hospital on Monday. We .
wish her a speedy recovery.
Seriously Ill
The friends of Mrs, Martha
Gray will be sorry to learn she
has had a setback and is very
weak and seriously ill.
Fractures His Ann
Henry Adams had the • misfor-
tune to fall and break his arm
recently. This mishap came
shortly after he had undergone
an operation and was almost fully
recovered. The situation is rather
unfortunate.
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KIPPEN
Fractured Isis Arm
Jim McGregor, son of Mr, and'
Mrs. Robert McGregor, Kippen,
had the misfortune to fracture his
arm in two places in a recent
accident.
CLINTON MONUMENT SHOP
During Winter Months
OPEN BY APPOINTMENT
Contact J.' J. Zapfe,
corner Gibbings St. and Rattenbury St. E.,
PHONE 103
Memorials and Cemetery Wolk
of Every Description
T. PRYDE and SON
CLINTON EXETER —. SEAFORTIH
IMMUNIZATION
CLINICS
The Huron County Health Unit is arranging
Immunization Clinics in the schools as follows:
FEBRUARY 14, 1950
SS No. 10 Stanley .... 9.00 a.m.
SS No. 6 Varna 9.30 a.m.
SS No. 3 Stanley , , . 10.15 a.m.
SS No. 8 Bayfield 11.00 a.m.
Third doses for *•lie above schools will be given on
March 7th, 11i50, and Smallpox vaccinations will be given
on March 7th, also.
We would like to emphasize that because of the eon -
station of the roads on January 24th, when first doses were
to have been given, many infants and pre-school children
were missed but first doses will also be given on Feb 14th
The combined immunization for Diphtheria, Whoopieg
Cough and Tetanus fLockjavv) may be given the babies
and pre-school obildren of 3 months to 3',i years of age.
Children over this age may receive the combined inocula-
tions for • Diphtheria and Tetanus or Tetanus toxoid alone.
Reinforcing doses of Diphtheria will also be given where
needed.
Early protection of children against• Diphtheria, Whoop-
ine Cough, Tetanus' and Smallpox is every . parent's ogliga-
titin,
BE WISE
IMMUNIZE!
HENSALL
The Girl Guides sponsored a
successful: borne baking sale of
calces on Saturday'last.
Stewart Bell is a patient in
Scott Memorial Hospital, Seaforth.
Mr. and Mrs, Philip Pocock,
Londqn, were guests Saturday last
with Mr. and Mrs. J. F McEwan.
Mr. and Mrs. W. E. He'dden,
Hamilton, were weekend visitors
with Mrs. C. 1W, Redden and Herb.
Successful Euchre
The Ladies' Auxiliary of Hen-
salll Legion sponsored a success-
ful euchre and dance in the hall
Friday, February 3. Prize win-
ners for euchre were: ladies',
Mrs. J. McLean, Kippen; gents',
Fred Beer, elensall; lunch :prize,
Mrs. James Sangster. Nturdocks
orchestra furnished the music for
the dance.
Londoner to Preach •
Rev. Dr. W. E. MacNiven, Lon-
don, will, deliver the address at
the tinted Church next Sunday
morning, February 12, in the abs
sence of Rev. ,R. A: Brook. In the
evening, Rev. A. E. Hinton, St.
Andrew's United Church, Kippen,
will choose • to speak on a certain
hymn which he also will render
es a Solo.
Passes in London
Mrs, George Pfaff, London, died
suddenly Sunday at her home.
with coronary thrombosis. The
former Lillian Manning, she was
a native of London and was in
her 56th year. Her husband is a
former Hensall native, who sur -
vises her with one son, Lloyd
C., London; a daughter, Mrs.
Kenneth Herbert, Calgary. A son,
Norman, died in August 1949.
Open. Community Centre
Tuesday, February 14, will mark
the official opening of the Com
mundty Centre. J. A. Carroll,
head of Community Buildings and
Parks of the Provincial Govern-
ment, will be official speaker. T.
L. Pryde, MLA and A. Y. McLean,
MP., will be present. Tine Kiteh-.
ener figure skating club will be
one of the highlights of the
affair,
(Intended dor lest week)
Itebelcahs Meet
Amber Rebekah Lodge held its
regular meeting Wednesday even-
ing, Jan. 18, in the IOOF Hall,
with the .N,G., Mrs. Anna C.
Walker, In the chair. Much busi-
ness was discussed and various
projects highlighted and commit-
tees appointed. In commemora-
tion of the first anniversary, Pride
of Huron Rebekah Lodge, Exeter,
will be special guests, February
15, for a social evening. A bait-
ing sale and afternoon tea will be
held sometime in March. Miss
Winutfred Gray was appointed
leader of the degree team.
Committees appointed for a six-
month term were: Social, Mrs.
William Kyle, Mrs. Williiam
Caldwell; conveners, Mrs. E. Cor-
bett, Mrs. D, Kyle, Mrs. L. Hyde,
Mrs. Eva Carlile, Mrs. A. R. Orr;
entertainment, Mrs. Roy McLar-
en, convener, Mrs. Maude Red-
den, Mrs. .1. E. McEwan. Mrs. H.
Keyes, Miss W. Gray, Mrs, Pearl
Passmore. Committee to purchase
drapes for the lodge hail, Mrs,
A. D. McEwan, convener, Mrs, S
Ronnie, Mrs. W. Parke,
BRUCEFIELD
I Miss Betty Allan, London, vis-
ited at her home over the week-
lend-
1
eek-
: end..
Mrs. W. Haugh is home after
Ther recent operation for append -
Mites in Seeforth Hospital.
Mr. and Mrs, Austin Zapfe and
Wayne, London, visited in the
village over the weekend.
Mrs. Elsie Portent, London,
spent the weekend with Mr. and
: Mrs. A. McQueen and Margaret,
Mrs A. Paterson, Miss Eva
Stackhouse and Miss Leona And-
arson attended the Ice Follies in
Toronto Wednesday evening.
1 Mrs. R. Dawson has returned
!home after spending some, time
' with her .brother and sister-in-
law, Mr. and Mrs. It. Doan, In-
wood.
PORTER'S HILL
Bruce and Peggy Agin Battles
are recovering from a serious at-
tack of influenza,
Porter's Hill Community Club
held a card party and dance in
S.S. No. 5 school house on Fri-
day evening, February 3. Win-
ners at euchre were Miss Clara
Harrison and Ed. Sowerby. Mr.
and Mrs. Dan Glidk!on had high
"500" scores. Lunch and danc-
ing followed.
STANLEY
Community Club Meets
The February meeting of Stan-
ley Community Club was -Feld
at the home of Mrs. Frank Mc-
Gregor. The president, Mrs.
Broadfoot, occupied the chair, the
meeting opening with the Lord's
Prayer. Reports were given by
the secretary and treasurer. Thank
you notes were read from families
in England. The roll call was
answered by 16 members telling
of ways and means of improving
the meetings.
It was decided to accept an in-
vitation from the Tuckersmith
Club to attend a party in their
school and the ladiesalso planned
to have another party on Feb-
•I la) y s /. in the school. A dona-
tion of $5 was voted to the March
of D.inies Fund.
The next meeting will be held
at the home of Mrs. Cliff Stew-
art, the roll call to be "An Irish
'Joke."
Weak, Tired, Nervous,
Pepless Men, Women
Get New rue, Vigor, Vitality
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY �: ' Ike
Record's Correonden•ts
Hensall C. of C.'s New Home
Key to a cottage won by Jack Drysdele, Hensall, at the
Canadian National Exhibition this fall, has been turned over
to Hensel' Chamber of Commerce which will use the structure
for a headquarters. Here, Mr. Drysdale is seen handing the
key to R. H. Middleton, president of the Chamber of Com-
merce, formerly of Clinton. --Engraving courtesy The London
Free Press.
EBENEZER
Ebenezer WA Meets
Ebenezer WA met at the home
of Mrs. Charles Williams for the
Febrivary meeting. The presi-
dent, Mrs. F. Jones, conducted the
meeting, which was opened by
singing a hymn and repeating the
Lord's Prayer in unison. 'Th e
Bible reading was given by Mrs.
k Menai end Rev. C. Tavener
led in prayer. The roll call was
"Why I like my neighbourhood,"
and was answered by 11 mem-
bers and one visitor. During the
business session of the meeting
plans were made for having a
social at the church on March 10.
Poems were read by Mrs. II.
Howard and Mrs. S. Farquhar,
and Mrs. I. Merrill gaveta read-
ing. A hymn was sung and the
meeting closed with the Mispeii
eBnediction. Mrs. 3.. Merrill con-
ducted a contest and a bounteous.
lunch was served by the hostess.
Ebenezer YPU Meets
Ebenezer YPU held their meet-
ing on January 25 at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. Carman Tebbutt,
Lewis Tebbutt was in charge of
the meeting. The topic was given
by Marion Jones and the Scrip-
ture by Marianne Colclough.
The main business of the even-
ing was the election of officers
for 1950. They are as follows:
President, Marion Jones; vice-
president, Jack Merrill; secretary -
treasurer, Lewis Tebbutt; con-
veners — Christian Fellowship,
Jim Lobb; Christian Missions,
Lois Jones; Christian Culture,
Gerald Tebbutt; Christian Citiz-
enship, Verna Miller; Christian
Leadership Training, Rev. Tay-
ener; recreation committee, Doug
Jones, Lois Jones, Lula Merrill;
organist, Gerald. Tebbutt; assist-
ant organist, Verna Miller.
Games were played after the
meeting. The next meeting will
be held at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Jack Merrill. Jim Lobb, the
Fellowship convener, will be in
charge,
VARNA
Goderich Township
Miss Mary McClymont, Toron-
to, spent the weekend at her
home here.
Red Cross Annual
Varna Red Chess held their
annual meeting in the Township
Hall on Monday evening, Feb-
ruary 6. G. H. Beatty was re-
elected president and lyliss Rach-
ael Johnston, secretary -treasurer.
It was decided to hold the annual
canvass of the township some
time in March. •
Library Meets
Varna. Associate Library held
their annual meeting Monday,
February 6 and elected the fol-
lowing -Ward: Rev. .Reba Hern,
Mrs. S. Keys, Mrs. .1. T. McAsh,
Mrs. Harold Elliott, Fred Watson,
George Reid, Fred McClymont,
Elmer Webster, and John Smith,
The monthly meeting of Varna
WMS was held. in the church on
Thurnsday afternoon, February 2.
Mrs. Robert Taylor opened with
the call to worship, after which
all joined in singing hymn 172,
"I Love Thy Kingdom Lord."
Miss Hem led in prayer. . The
First and Second Reader was tak-
en by Mus. Mervyn Ilayfer and
Mrs. E. Moyer, respectively. Hymn
402, "Lead on, 0 King Eternal,"
was then sung.
The meeting now was turned
over to the president, Mrs. George
Reid. Minutes of the last meet-
ing were read and adoption was
moved by Mrs. W. Webster and
seconded by Mrs. Bill Reid. Ten
members were present. The roll
call for March to be answered by
Scripture verse including "Saint."
ars. Johnston had received a
thank -you note from Mrs. Alex
Sutter
of thanks for the
rebaleceived.
hat Mrs.
George Reid had received a letter.
been shipped lest year. It was
decided to send for Baby Band
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Welsh.
were guests on Sunday of Mr.
and Mrs. Roy'Plumsteel,
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Down, of
Stratford, were guests on Friday
of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wallis,
Bert Middleton, St. Marys,
spent Sunday with his parents,.
Mr. and Mrs. John Middleton,
Mr. and Mrs, Ted Mack, Bay-
field, spent Thursday evening
with Mr. end Mrs. Fred Wallis.
Miss Dorothy Blake, who ham
been visiting some time with
Mas. Ohaeles Wales, is spending
the weekend at her bone, Base
Lisle Road.
Mr. and Mrs, Gordon Turner
motored to Toronto on Saturday
to attend the hockey game be-
tween the Maple Leafs and Be-
trroit Red Wings.
Enjoyable Evening
Mr. and Mrs. John Middleton
were at home to neighbours and
friends for a very enjoyable.
evening on Tuesday, January 31.
There were 18 tables of progres-
sive euchre played, prizes going
to Miss Evelyn Wise, Arnold
Miller, Gebrge Wise and Mrs.
Postill, Harold Tyndall was the
lucky winner of a special door
prize, a basket of groceries. Re-
ceipts of the evening, including
donations from two members of
the Middleton family, amounted
to $70. This money will be used
toward 'installing hydro in Sb
James Church, Middleton.
boxes for the Baby Band mem-
bers.
Plans were made for the World
Day of Prayer to be held in the
church on February 24. Chapter
5 of the Study Book, "Growing
with. the Years," was taken by
Mrs. Robert Taylor, Mrs. E. Moy-
en and Mrs. Mervyn Hayter. The
meeting closed with the Bene-
diction.
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