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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1950-03-23, Page 3TH'URSDA'Y MARCH 23, 1950 CLINTON NEWS -RECORD PAGE, THREE' eareemeesseeereemee Let's Chat A Woman's Viewpoint' on This and That BY MBA THE "luck of the Irish" didn't htald too well as far as weather was concerned for the "great day" hut the Irish spirit was much in evidence this past weekend at a slumber of proininenit social events . . . :r. a :n THE WA of Wesley -Willis United. Church held a most suc- cessful Ste Patrick's tea and bazaar Saturday afternoon . . . 'Twos a real St. Patrick's set- ting . : The lecture room was gay with green end white stream- ers, the booths decorated with white cloths bordered with shamrocks and the tea tables. centred with daffodils . Dur- ing the afternoon, Mrs, Morgan Agnew played soft Irish music ... x. n: RECEIVING the guests were Mrs. Hugh C. Wilson and Mrs. George Beattie, president of the WA ... In charge of the baking table were Mrs. William Murch, Mrs. H. Cameron, Mrs, John Mulholland, Mrs. Nelson Tre- warthe, , Mrs. Fred Gatien, Mrs. Doug Bartliff, Mrs. Frank Penne- baker, M, s. A. T. Cooper and Mrs. W, • A. Oakes, cashier . Mrs. John Innes convened. the A Treat To See! T h e NEW MODERN¢ Custom -Built has all the gadgets to tickle the fancy of the most fastidious housewife Saves Steps - Time — Money VISIT OUR STORE TO -DAY Clinton Electric Shop D. W. Corn ish — WESTINGHOUSE DEALERS — PHONE 479 -- -- Residence 358 "EVERY HOUSE NEEDS WESTINGHOUSE" Gents Three -Piece Suits .. $1.00 Four -Piece Suits , .. 1.,50 Top Coats Raincoats Uniforms Hats Blocked 1.00 1.50 .85 .50 Cleaned and Blocker .75 Don't be a Disappointed Bunny at Easter! Have your Spring Wearing Apparel Cleaned Nov! Ladies Coats, plain $1,00 Coats, fur trimmed 1.25 Coats, Suits 1.00 Dresses, plain 1.00 Dresses, pleated . . 1.25 up Skirts, plain .50 Skirts, pleated ... 75c up Household DRAPES, unlined per pair $1.00 up DRAPES, lined per pair 1.50 Floor Mats , 50c up We clean rugs up to 9'x6' Gliddon Cleaners THREE-DAY SERVICE Phone 466W — We call for and deliver Rush Orders Cheerfully Accepted apron and fancy, work table, as- sisted by Mrs. Wilfred Jervis and Mrs. W. Pinning Convener of the afternoon tea was Mrs. Fred Hanley and assistants were Mrs. J. Nediiger, Jr., Mrs. Charles Nelson, Mrs. Harry Henry, Mrs. Harold Adams, Mrs. Reg. Shipley, Mrs, J. McLaren, Mrs, Cliff. Cooper, Mrs. Wilbur Martin, Mrs, A. E. Shaddick , . n: n: ,k MRS. Frank Fingland was plate convener, with Mrs. Harry Gould, Mrs. Ben Cox, Mrs. Norman Shepherd, Mrs. II. Charlesworth, Mrs, Albert Seeley, Mrs, James McGill, Mrs. Matt Ned}iger and Miss M. Davies assisting ... Mrs. Frank Andrews, Mrs. William Mutch, Miss L. Walkinshaw and Mrs. Leslie Ball had charge of salads . Tea was made by Mrs. J. Addison and Mrs. Laid- law . . Mrs. A. T. Cooper, Mrs. Fred Gatien and Miss M. Davies were in charge of decorations .. TWO delightful St. Petrick's dances were held at RCAF Sta- tion 'Friday evening at the Of- ficers'. and Sergeants' Mees .. THE Officers' Mess, colorful with green and white streamers and shamrocks was the scene of a hard times end costume party and the guests divided about evenly between the two types of costumes ... A lucky draw and dancing to a five -piece orchestra highlighted the evening followed by a delicious buffet supper . Mr. and Mrs. Harold Lawson were outstanding as the "hard times" couple . . Mrs. L. as a hobo, was in raggedy male attire, with a stick holding a bundle and fry- ing pan over her shoulder, Mr. L. as a buxom lady, with red wig, wide brimmed hat, a tight, short jersey dress, with about 12 inches of lace petticoat showing, was something to behold . . . S/L N. Wade as an `,alluring harem girl" was a sensation among those in costume ... Other. Clintonians in interesting costumes were Mrs. George McLay as a Florodora girl from her large plumed hat to her ,pointed high grey laced boots, Mr. McLay was her male counterpart as a "gay nineties" swain . Two interesting "grand- mothers" were Mrs. Alex Addison, in black and white checked dress, white buttoned hoots, black vel- vet bonnet and an heirloom cape of black quilted and cutwork taffeta, and Mrs. Bill Robinson in in flowing black velvet and lace In real Irish costume were Dr. and Mrs. W. A. Oakes --the former. in tight breeches, swal- low tail coat, high hat and cane, all with touches of green and Mrs. O. in a green and white costume, the skirt of plastic, made from her kitchen table cloth, lace pantaloons, black cape and green hat . .k AMONG those. present were W/C and Mrs. R. F. Miller; S/L and Mrs. P. Crowley; S/L and Mrs. N, Wede; F/L and Mrs. R. A. B. Ellis, the former dressed as a baby; F/L and Mrs. Norman Greig; F/L and Mrs. L. Harding; F/L and Mrs. Philip Jones; F/O and Mrs. S. Lebedovitch; F/O and Mrs, Bob Thorndycraft; F/L and Mrs. Murray Fitzgerald, the lat- ter wearing an Irish costume of white trimmed with green; F/O and Mrs. L. J, Drake, the former as red -nosed Irish "gentleman"; F/L and Mrs,' S. Woodman; Me. and Mrs. H. Blackstone; Dr, and Mrs. R. W. Hughes, the former wearing a fedora purchased in Dublin during the war—we don't think too much of Irish moles' taste in headgear: F/O and Mrs. Bob Sly, the latter an attractive dancing girl; Mr. and Mrs. J. Cummings: end many others . . m sf. * SHAMROCKS, snakes, balloons, and mysterious foot prints across the ceiling, made effective decora- tions for the hard times and costume party held in'the Serg- eants' Mess St. Patrick's even- ing . . Music for dancing was supplied by the Ross Pearce Orchestra , EVERYONE arrived at the party either in costume or in the oldest clothes they owned to bear' out the hard times or costume , idea . . . Poverty showed every where with patches and tears, strings and pins supporting . Among• those in costume, Gordon B OBITUARY OBITUARY MISS M. MCALLISTER Following a heart attack, which she suffered while busy at her house work last Thursday, March 9, Miss Margaret McAllister died Tuesday, March 14, at her home in Hensell. ti Deceased was born on the Par Line, and' moved to Hensel]. 19 years ago and was a dress maker. She was an aotive member of Carmel Presbyterian Church, a member of the WMS, and during the war years, an active Red Cross worker. Surviving is one sister, Mrs. William McAllister, lensall, Private funeral services were conducted at nor rate residence on Thursday afternoon, March 16, by Rev. P. A. Ferguson, and in- terment made in Hillsgreen Cemetery. MISS JEAN HAMILTON The death occurred in Clinton on Saturday, Mardi 4. 1950, of Miss Jean Hamilton, a former well-known resident of Hullett Township, in her 81st year. Miss Hamilton was born in Hullett Township and lived in her native township until three years ago when she and her sister, Miss Agnes Hamilton, moved to their home on Mill St., where they have since resided, She was the daughter of the late Gavin Hamilton and Agnes Thompson. In Hullett Township she was a member of Burns' Church and took an active part in the church life of her community as long as her health permitted. Miss Hamilton is survived by two sisters, Miss Agnes of Clin- ton, end Mrs. Annie Leiper, Hul- lett Township. The funeral service was held on Monday, March 6, from the Ball and Mutch Funeral Home, High St., Clinton, with Rev, D. J. Lane officiating, Pallbearers were six nephews, Keith and William Hamilton, Robert, Guy and Thomas Lelper, and Thomas Beattie. Flower bear- ers were Emerson Heslc, Robert Fairservice, John and William Leiper. Interment was made in Burns' Cemetery. MRS. GEORGE GARRETT There passed away in Clinton Public Hospital, on Friday, March 17, 1950, Mrs. Elizabeth Garrett, beloved wife of the late George Garrett, Mrs. Garrett was formerly Elizabeth Parks, daughter of the late Mr, and Mrs. Jeremiah Parks, Westfield. She and her husband spent most of their married life on the farm two miles north of Londesb'oro, now occupied by Robert Powell. Mrs, Garrett has, made her home with her elder son during the past two and a half years. Three weeks ago she met with an un- fortunate accident that necessitat- e ed her removal to the hospital, The funeital tools place from the Ball and Mutch Funeral Home, High St., Clinton, on Monday, March 20, with interment being made in Clinton Cemetery. Rev. A. W. Gardiner, Eginond- villa, formerly of Londesboro United' Churlh, conducted the service. Pallbearers were Edwin Woods, Stanley Lyon, Joseph Lyon, Wil- 11sam Bromley, Alden Oriole and 'Warren Whitmore. Flower bear- ers were Bert Shobbrook, War- ren Gibbings, Frank Garrett and Bert Garrett. Mrs. Garrett is survived by one daughter, Margaret, Mrs. Derwin !Carter, Clinton; two sons, New - !man, near Clinton, and Norman, Blyth; six grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. Margaret Woods, Bfyth. JAMES BROADFOOT Funeral services were held at the home of his brother-in-law, James McAllister, Parr Line, Hay Township, to -day, Thursday, March 23, 1950, for James Broad - foot. Interment followed in Mc- Taggart's Cemetery with Hensall IOOF Lodge having the funeral rites of their order at the grave- side. Rev. Harold J. Snell of James St. United Churoh, Exeter, officiated. Mr. Broadfoot was born in Hibbert Township, Perth County, a con of 'the late Mr. and Mrs. , James Broadfoot. He wet a member of HensaIl United Church and also of Hensall Lodge IOOF No. 223. Mr. Broadfoot's death occurred quite suddenly at his late residence, Parr Line, Hay Township, on Monday, March 30, Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. James McAllister, Parr Line, and Mrs. Stanley Mitchell, Hensall, and one brother, Glenn Broadfoot, Stanley Township. Jackson made a most becoming damsel with. bright yellow pig- tails hanging down his back . . A "Keel" cigarette walked around supported by Don Thorn- ton . . . F/S and Mrs, "Buzz" Round switched roles, "Buzz" wearing the most adorable plum- ed hat... Sgt. George Atkins was the outstanding male costume. portraying a sweet old-fashioned lady, while Mrs. Jimmie Wilson, whose unique costume was made from the Pictorial section of The Star, was winner of the ladies' prize . , . * a * THE Entertainment Committee in charge of the dance included F/S C. A. Masan, chairman; 'F/S D. Thornton, F/S D. Bryden and Sgt. T. Ellis.,. AMONG those attending the 'dance were 'Mr. and Mrs. Benson !Carless, Mr. and Mrs. W. Rath - !bone, Mr. and Mrs. Harold -Hart- -ley, Mr. and Mrs. Ken Colquhoun, Mr. and Mrs. Burton Stanley, Mr. f and Mrs. George Rumball, Mr. M 'and Mrs. W. Elliott, Mr. and Mrs. B 'J. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. George' !Knights, F/S and Mrs. Jeff ti Wood, F/S and Mrs, Dick g ! Holdershaw, WO2 and Mrs. J. p !Savage, Mr. and Mrs. B. Carter, ! F/S and Mrs. Hal Walsh, F/S and Mr's. Earl Grey, F/S and Mrs. Charles Mason, Sgt and Mrs. Gordon Jackson, F/S and Mrs, H. Holgate, Sgt. and Mrs. W. Turnbull, F/S and Mrs. H. Mayhew, Sgt. and Mrs. Sam Estwick . . . HENRY ADAMS The death c•ccurred on Thurs- day last, March 16, of Henry Adams, 8th concession of Hullett, in his 89th year. He was born at Brampton, October 1, 1861, and at the age of three came with his parents to concession 13, Hullett, where he resided for a number of years, later moving to concession 8 where he cleared the land to make a home. Mr. Adams was married in 1883 to the late Christena Coekerline, who predeceased him 22 years ag'o last December 8. He was the son of the late Mr. end Mrs, Thomas Adams and is the last surviving member of his family. He was a faithful mem- ber of Londesboro United Church which he helped to build and at- tended as long as health per- mitted. 'Deceased Ieaves to mourn his loss, two sons and five daughters: (Elizabeth) Mrs. Charles Dexter, Constance; (Millie) Mrs. Joseph Yungblutt, Londesboro; (May) Mrs. Austin Dexter, Constance; (Margaret) Mrs, Guy Cunning- ham, Auburn; Miss Lillian, at home, who so patiently cared for her father during his illness; Thomas E. Adams, concession 9, and John L. Adams on the old homestead; also 15 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. He was a kind father and good neighbor always ready to help at any time of need. The funeral took place from the anely home on Sunday afternoon, arch 19, to Union Cemetery, lyth, and was one of the larg- est held in this district for some me. The services at home and raveside were conducted by his actor, Rev. S. H. Brenton, Lon - ashore Unted Church, Miss Viola Fraser, Clinton, a friend of the family, sang "Unto the Hills," which was one of his favorite hymns. The floral tributes were beauti- ful; they were carried by five grandsons: Fred and Henry Yung- blutt, Clifford Adams, Walter and Tom Cunningham.unPallbearers were; Victor • Kennedy, Percy Harding, Albert Weymouth, John Hatt, David Ewan, Robert Yung- hintt. Friends and relatives were present from Chicago, Toronto, Camlechie, Niagara, Ingersoll, Goderich, Clinton and Blyth. DRUG STORES DuRarry Make-up by Richard Hudnut Sophisti-creme 1.50 Face Powder Ups ick 1.00, 2.00 1.50 Carefully keyed to your skin -tone, the clothes your wear,. the way you like to look! 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