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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1950-04-27, Page 6AGE SIX" CLXNTON NEWS -RECORD. NEWS Miss Luber R. Wood's • OF BAYFIELD 1Rcnresentative: Phone Bayfield 45r3 Miss Beverly York, Lucan, was home over the weekend. E. A. Featherston, London, was home over the weekend. Mrs. F. C. 1earce Leamington, is spending three weeks at her home on. Louisa Street. Mr. and Mrs. R. Edwards, Jr„ London, were at The New Ritz Hotel over the weekend, Lawrence Fowlie, London, spent the weekend with his sis- ters. Misses F, and E. Fowlie. Dr, and Mrs. Robert Torrens and family, London . were at their cottage over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Mack, Phyllis • and Merry, spent Sunday at Em - bra ; with "Mr: and Mrs. W. Stothers. Miss C. P. Rankin, who spent the winter in Florida,•returned to her cottage, "Glenboig" on 'riday last. Mrs. Johnston, Goderich; is recuperating at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George Little, "The Little Inn," Mr, and Mrs. James P. Ferg- uson, London, spent the week- end with the former's mother, Mrs. James Ferguson. Mrs. H. A. Lawson has return- ed to her cottage in the village atter having spent some time in Kingston with her son. Mr. and Mrs. William Murray, Van Dyke, Mich,, were with the former's mother, Mrs. Agnes Murray, over the weekend. Mrs. B. Beaton and babe and Master Ronald Beaton, Goderich, visited the former's parents, Mr, and Mrs. Charles Bell, over the weekend. Mrs. Spencer Ervine Elizabeth returned home on Sun day after spending "a fortnight with', her parents at Southampton. Mr. and Mrs. R. Irwin and baby, Seaforth, and Miss Norma Sturgeon, Zurich, spent the week- end' with Mr; and Mrs, Willard' Sturgeon. Miss Gloria Westlake, London, and Beverly Mcdlinohey, Wood- stock, spent the weekend with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Welter Westlake. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh McLaren and Miss Christine, Port Elgin, visited Mrs. McLaren's sisters, Misses A. M. and E. J, Stirling, over the weekend. Rev, and Mrs. Laverne Mor- gan and •two children returned home on 1V1onday evening after having spent the weekend with the former's parents •at Watford. Mrs. R. Larson and' Mrs. Em- erson Heard attended the annual meeting of . the Women's Auxil- iary of the Diocese of Huron held in St,Paul's Cathedral and Cronyn Memorial Hall, London, this week, Will be Missed Many friends in the village will miss Hugh Gilmour who re- cently disposed of his property here and returned to Brumfield. Flies to St. Louis, Mo. Mrs. J. J. Richardson left on Thursday to spend a day in Lon- don with her brother, Charles McKenzie, before boarding a Trans -Canada Air Lines plane on Friday for St. Louis, Missouri, where she will spend a fortnight with her brother and sister -in - WEEKEND SPECIAL SHORTIE COATS fully lined,' assorted colours and sizes to clear $17.95 SWEATERS Reg. 4.95 and 5.95 o clear $2.98 Exclusive Dress Sboppe Phone 178W Clinton GRAND OPENING of the "Roundel Terrace" RCAF Station, Clinton's new RECREATION CENTRE Friday, May 5 Dancing to BOBBY DOWNS and his Famous Band in Ontario's largest DINE AND DANCE SPOT MONTE CARLO ,GAMES EVERYBODY WELCOME Admission 50 cents Doors Open 9 p.m. - - Dancing till 1 a.m, 17-b FOR YOUR Spring Seed Requirements We Have 1. A full,line of GRASS and CLOVER SEEDS. 2. Several money -saving SEED MIXTURES of high germination and purity. 3. Some seeds we have grown on our own farm. 4. LEGUME -AID (the legume inoculant). Conte In If we can assist you in planning your seed programme, we are at your service. R. N. ALEXANDER SEEDS LONDES,BORO 16-17eb 1 Celebrate Golden Wedding MR. AND MRS. PETER CL'ARI( Highly esteemedcouple residing .in Gaclerich Township, on the lakeshore a near Bayfield, who celebrated their golden wedding anniver"nary recently. They were married in St. Dunstan's. Church, Stepney, London, England, April 14, 1900, and moved to Bayfield in 1913.—Photo by Ann's Studio, Bay- field; engraving courtesy The London Free Press, law, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mc- Kenzie. Services on DST • Church services in the village will all be held on Daylight Saving Time on Sunday n ext, April 30. HENSALL Successful Bazaar, A very successful bazaar and home cooking sale was held in the Legion Hall, Saturday after- noon, April 22, sponsored by the Legion Ladies' Auxiliary. There was a splendid array of fancy work including aprons, luncheon cloths, pillow slips, knitted and crocheting articles, and a fine assortment of home making. All booths were well patronized. Af- ternoon tea was served from very attractive tables centred with forsythia and spring flowers. In charge of the home baking and candy booth were Mrs. James Sangster and Mrs. Ross Dick; fancy work—Mrs. le. Taylor, Sr„ Mrs. Ed. Dick, Mrs. J. Peebles; quilt booth—Mrs: Maude Redden; tea tables—Mrs. A. D. McEwan, Mrs. A. Foster, Mrs. Pearl Steph- an, Mrs. S. Ronnie, Mrs. R. Shed - dick, Mrs. A. Clark, Mrs. F. Beer, Mrs. William Ferke, Mrs. Wes. Venner; Lunch tickets—Mrs. Alice Joynt and Mrs. F. Appleby, Tea cup reading was in charge of Mrs. A. Foster and Mrs. A. Clark. The quilt was won by Miss Margaret Tudor, Hensall. The number of buttons in the jar was 340, and Margaret's guess, 335, was the closest, (Intended for last week) Wohelo Class Meets Under the auspices of the Wohelo class, an interesting pro- gram was featured in the school room of the United Church on Monday night, April 17, with the president, J, Blackwell, presid- ing. A delightful program, ar- ranged by Miss Betty Mickle and Bill Mickle, consisted of a violin solo by J. Horton; a vocal solo by S. Rennie; and a piano duet by Mrs. Mickle and Miss Betty Mickle. The highlight was the enlightening description, illust- rated by colored films, of his visits to Florida State and West- ern Canada, as presented by M. Drysdale. The enjoyable affair was largely attended. St. Paul's WA Meets Members of the WA of St. Paul's Anglican Church, at their regular meeting 'Thursday after- noon, April 13, entertained as their guests. the ladies of the United and Presbyterian churches. The schoolroom was very at- tractive with spring flowers for the event, Mrs. R. H. Middleton, president, was in the chair. Miss ( Mary Pee received, Miss Joan Smith, St. Marys, was guest speaker and gave a very interesting and delightful talk of the Caravan Missions Un- der the Anglican Church, Juan was working as a missionary in Noethern Saskatchewan last sum- mer. and expects to go again this year. She was very much enjoyed by an appreciative and-, ience. Vocal solos were rendered by Mrs. T. C. Joynt, Miss 'Shirley Harness; trio, Margaret Reid, Bill and Tom Lavender; readings, Mrs. F. Farquhar, Mrs. T. Lav- ender; accompanists were Mrs. Sherr•itt, Mrs. Langford, Mrs, Middleton. Delicious refreshments were served, Fine Fiddlers' Contest The second annual Old Time Fiddlers' Contest, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, was held before a packed house Wednesday, April 12, in the Town Hall, with over 500 peid admissions, W. F. Riley; vice- president was chairman for the affair„ Results are as follows; 26 to 50 years, (1) Ward Allan, Lan- don; (2) Nelson Howe, Cromarty; 51 to 65 years, (1) C:lyve Munr oc, Kincardine; (2) Jack Peterbough, Ripley; 66 to 100, (1) Alex Mc- Donald, Lucknow; (2) William Hyde, hiensall; 16 to' 25, (1) Manny Mcltellar, Cromarty; (2) 7 Hareld Dilling, "Hensel"; 15 and er under, Gerald Bell, Hensall; hi Ladies' fiddling contest, (1) th Noreen McNaughton Ktrktoo th (2) Gladyts Collirrusy Senforth; ar square dancing contest, (I) Cram- t arty Comedians; (2) Missouri by Merry Makers, Kippen; step r1. d'a'ncing, ('1) Fred: Herburn, Ib Cromarty; (2) Ml's. Ross H'ottgh- ton, Cromerty• (3) Ken McKel- lar, Cromarty; amateur winner,, Cecil Maxwell, Hensall; young- est fiddler competing, Gerald Bell, Hensel]; fiddlers from long- est distance, Watson Brothers, Dundalk. R. H. Middleton, president of the Chamber of Commerce, was in charge of the prizes, there were 65 contestants. Judges were Frank Scott, Ripley; Clarence Perdue, Clinton; Steve Dundas, Crediton. WI Executive Meeting Eight Women's Institutes were represented at an executive meet- ing held Thursday, April 1:3 at the home of Mrs. Alvin Moir, Hurondale, secretary -treasurer for the district. Members were present from Seaforth, Kippen, Grand Bend, Crediton, Elimville, Zurich, Hensall and Hurondale, Mrs. Robert Elgie, Kippen, presi- dent, was chairman. Pians were made for the Dist- rict annual for South Huron to be held at Grand Bend Friday, June 9, commencing at 10 a.m.. A special meeting is to be held in London May 10 at Dundas Centre United Church from 2.30 to 5 pen. The speaker will he Mrs. Sayre, president of Assoc- iated Women's Institutes., A message was relayed from an Institute member, who is on the executive hoard of the Children's Shelter, Goderich, stressing the need of help from the Institutes for clothing, money, etc„ for children up to 16 years of age; layettes are very badly needed. There were 95 children in the Home last fell. Delegates were chosen to attend the Con- ference at Guelph, representing Agriculture and Canadian Indust- ries, and Citizenship and Educa- tion. Dates are May 3-4_5. The slate of officers to be pre- sented at the District Annual was prepared by the representatives. from each branch. At the close of the meeting a dainty lunch was served by the hostess and luncheon committee. WCTU Elects Officers Hensall-Exeter Branch of the Women's Christian Temperance Union held their annual meeting at the home of Mrs. M. Cook, Exeter, Tuesday, April 18, with a splendid attendance. IVirs. Cook, presided for the opening eeercises and the de- votional was taken by Mrs. H. Powe who used an Easter mes- sage "He is Risen" as her theme. A season of prayer was offered by Mrs. C. W, Down, Mrs. C. L. Jinks, Mrs. Miners, Mrs. W. C. Pearce, Mrs. E. Geiger, and Mrs, Cook, Mrs, Amy and Mrs. Pybus rendered a vocal duett, 'The best friend to have is Jesus"; Mrs. Geiger, Hensall, president, took the chair for the business period; reports were presented superintendents, each presenting encouraging reports. A letter was read from the County Treasurer, Mrs. C. Peter, Goderich. The annual County Convention will be held in Main Street United Church. Exeter, Tuesday, May 6, with afternoon a n d evening sessions. Mrs. Down presided for the election of officers: president, Mrs. E. Geiger, Hensall; vice- president, Mrs. William Cook. Exeter; recording secretary, Miss A, Consitt, Hensall; assistant, Mrs. W. J. Pybus, Exeter; treas- urer, Mrs, William Welsh, Exe- ter; Evangelistic and Christian Stewardship Mrs. .Tinks, Mrs.F. Appleby, Hensall, rs,, W. Cook, Rxeter; anti narcotics and medical temperance, Mrs. We C. Pearce. Exeter; flower mission, Mrs. C. L. Jinks, Mrs, Maude Hedden, Hensall, Mr.'s. W. J. Pybus, Mrs, McFalls, Exeter; medal contest, Mrs, W. C. Pearce, Exeter,, Mrs. E. Geiger, Hensall; press secre- tary, Mrs. Maude Hedden, Hen- sel'; temperance i n Sunday Schools, Mrs. R. A. Brook, Mrs. Geiger, Hensel', Mrs• Powe, and Mrs, W. Cnok, Exeter; pianist, Mrs, Pybus, Exeter, Mrs. Apple- by, Hensall, RETIRED MINISTER , DEAD GOD7l.T.ttC.ii—Rev,' Carl` Zeigler, 6, retired minister of elle Lu.th- fill E an ge1 ieel Church, died et a h u rap, Born in I!'rankfurt-on- e-Main Gernrmny, he came to c United Slates 37 years agog id had charges in Auburn end Phillipsburg, Weterloo Chun ty, fore retiring to live in Goile- ch 10 years ego, He is survived ngb hta 1u, wtfe, ,formerly Evalyn >ru HENSALL EXPECTS FIVE-1VIILL JUMP IN 1950 TAX RATE At the regular meeting • of Hensall council, J. A. Paterson, tee collector,` reported only three ratepayers in arrears, to the amount of $213,90 or less than one per cent, Coun: Earl Mitchell and clerk Harry Strang appeared from its_ borne Township to discuss' fire protection for the township by Hensall brigade. An agreement will be drawn up and ,protection offered in the meantime. An, invitation was received from Hensel) branch of the. Legion asking council to attend open- ing exercises May 12 at 7 pan. Discussion • took place regard- ing the 1950 tax rate, when it was found that the public school rate would be five mills higher this year. It was decided to 'lay the matter over until next meet- ing when the tax rate will be struck. Daylight Saving Time goes into effect April 30 midnight to Sept. 24 at midnight. - The clerk was instructed to look up the dog by-law, and it was found all dogs must be un- der control from April 1 to Oc- tober 31, and all owners or liar - borers must secure tags on or before May 1 of each year. " a Fete Dr., Mrs. Fowler . Golden Anniversary About 250 members of the O.V.C. faculty and staff of On- tario. Veterinary College, Guelph, with the senior class O.V.C. and two honored visitors, met Satur- day evening, April 22, in the tastily decorated assembly hall of O.V.C., to memorialize two important anniversaries. The first was the golden wed- ding anniversary of Dr. and Mrs. W. J. R. Fowler, formerly of Clinton, end the second was the silver wedding anniversary of Dr, and Mrs. A. L. MacNabb. It was the great regret of the 'assembly that owing to illness it was impossible for Dr. Fowler to be present. Dr. MacNabb, in conveying his own sincere good wishes and thanks to the entire staff, presented a cane carrying a gold band suitably inscribed, and recalled the fact that Dr. Fowler had served the O.V.C. for 52 years and that his outstanding talent and skill had done much to start O.V.C. on its road to success. puring the Doctor's connection With the O.V.C. he had lectured to more than 3,000 students and hg,l endeared himself to a very wide audience of friends and admirers; indeed, his fame as a Veterinary. Surgeon was not con- fined to this continent, but had gone abroad on more than one occasion. He was also famed as a reliable and highly acceptable judge of horses, Mrs. Fowler, who graciously accepted the 'gift, was presented also with a handsome bouquet of American Beauty, roses. Dr. J. Ballantyne, in the nacre of the faculty and staff of O•.V.C., presented Dr. and Mrs. MacNabb with a beautiful silver trey suit- ably inscribed, bearing the best wishes for their continued good health and happiness. A beauti- ful bouquet of roses was also presented to Mrs. MacNabb. The rest of the evening was very happily spent in enjoying feats of m_aic cleverly perform- ed by Dr. A. A. Kinescote im- personating Ali Benda. The O.V.C. quartet furnished several very acceptable numbers. The re- mainder of the entertainment consisted of bridge, euchre and dancing. Delicious refreshments were served, HOLMESVILLE Rev. and Mrs. S. Miner a n d daughters, Fordwicti, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Trewartha on Thursday, of last week. "Guests over the weekend with Mr. and Mrs, Oliver Pocock were Mr, and Mrs. ' William Fleet, Caledonia, and Norval Pocock and son, Bill, of Hamilton. Rev, and Mrs, C. P. Tavener. along with the other ministers and their wives of this district were entertained last Thursday evening by the executive of the YPU Presbytery at the home of Mr. and Mrs. B. Sutter, Clinton Successful at Festival Monday at the Huron County Music festival was devoted to the piano classes, many of which in- cluded entries from Holmesville. All but two of these children are pupils of Eileen Gliddon, and much credit is due her that so many are able to qualify in a festive) of this quality. The list includes Eleanor Yeo, M a r y Helen Yeo, Sandra Willlams,'Ruth Glazier, Jack Norman, Douglas Norman and Victor Conran, and all were accorded very creditable marks by the adjudicator. Victor Corral, won special award for the best musicianship by a boy competitor in the piano classes inclusive, so will. play again at the Friday evening concert at which time he will receive his prize, a pen and pencil setdo- nated by F. T. Armstrong, Gode- rich. Miss Gliddon's pupils from the. Auburn class also made a very fine showing, some of them win- ning very "..high marks. CHEMICAL TOILETS for SCHOOLS, SUMMER CAMPS, and COUNTRY HOMES Modernize your property by in. stalling Chemical Toilet—cheap and easy to instal; no water pres- sure required. No worry about odors or troubles; instead, osteal, all the comforts of a city home. Prompt shipment. Fully guaranteed. Write us for full information. TWEED STEEL WORKS LTD. •• TWEED ONTARIO THURSDAY, APRIL' 27, la50 PORTER'S HILL Community Club Meets • The monthly meeting of Port - e 1 a's Hill y, April Club il19, b held wasn Wedn sd the home of Mile. Alien Betties, with a good attendance. The president was in charge of the meeting. Secretary and treasur- er's reports were ghden and roll call answered by showing a pic- ture of, your husband. 1Virs, P. Harrison gave a hum- orous reading and conducted en oral contest. The remainder of the afternoon was spent quilting, after which the hostess served a delicious lunch. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. George Colclough. SUMMERHILL Ladies' ,Club to Meet Tuckersmith Ladies' Club will hold its monthly meeting at No. 4 School on Wednesday evening, May 3, at 8.30 o'clock. The roll call .is to be answered with the exchange of plants and bulbs: WALTON Mr, and Mrs, Horace Rutledge, Quebec, visited with Mr. and'. Mrs. William Humphries, Mr. and Mrs, Ken Rtitohie,' Sea - forth, were with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ennis, Auburn Play Presented A..play, "Raggedy Nan" pre- sented by Auburn Athletic As- sociation,' under the auspices of St. George's Anglican Church in Walton Community Hall Friday evening was largely attended, During the intermission, solos were contributed by Miss Mary Dennis accompanied by Mrs. Stewart Humphries, and duets by June and Audrey Hackwell, ac- companied by Mrs: E. Wilbee.. 0 SEAFORTH—At a meeting of the Board of Seaforth Public' School, Miss Winnie Savauge was engaged to teach art throughout the school. A proposed new school for Seaforth was discus- sed. A bus was chartered to take the pupils to Goderieh to the music festival. arm Weather is just around the corner, but don't forget the rainy days ahead. Get those Eavestroughs fixed by contacting us. Also PLUMBING ELECTRICAL WIRING and AIR CONDITIONING. Agents for Anthes-Imperial Furnaces WISE and BATEMAN —Phone 147— PLUMBING and HEATING — SHEET METAL WORK ELECTRICAL CONTRAC.TURS Successors to Sutter-Perciue's Shop Work S. S. 1, Hullett REUNION A meeting of Ratepayers and ex- Pupils of S. 'S. 7, Hullett, rill be held in the Schou: House on Tuesday, May 2 -at 8.30 p.m. (DST) for the purpose of discussing a Reunion suggested to be held during the coming summer. All interested pre cordially urged to attend. (Signed) -ROSS MACGREGOR Secretary, Trustee Board, S. S. 1, Hullett BRANDRAM•HENDER5O12 L,MITE ON 75 YEARS OF Make your days colourful with B -1I Paints. 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