Clinton News-Record, 1950-05-25, Page 4PAGE FOUR
CLI.NTO,IY NEWS-RECORRD
THURSDAY, MAY 25, 1950
PERSONALS.
Items for this column will.
be greatly appreciated.
Help us to serve you!
Phone 4.
Dr. J. A. Addison is on a fish-
ing trip to Georgian Bay.
Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Bennett
end family are spending a short
vacation in Chicago.
Mr. and Mrs. Adam Scott, To-
ronto, were weekend visitors
with Mrs. A. S. Inkley.
Miss Betty Pope, Toronto, was
a weekend guest at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald MacDonald,
Mr. and Mrs. Benson Sutter
spent the holiday in Ingersoll
with Mr. and Mrs. John R. Cook.
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Palmer,
Victoria Rd., visited their cous-
ins, G. N. and Misses Davies, on
Monday.
Wallace MacDonald; Streets-
ville, spent the weekend at the
home of his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Ronald MacDonald.
Miss Emma Plumsteel who
underwent an operation , in St.
Joseph's Hospital, London, and
was a patient there for some time,
has returned home.
A. G. Grigg returned home
yesterday afternoon after attend-
ing the annual convention of the
Ontario Retail Coal Dealers' As-
sociation in Toronto.
John A. Sutter left Monday to
spend a week 'with his brother,
Dr. S.'H. Sutter, and others from
Stratford, on a fishing trip in
the Pembroke area.
Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Jenkins, Ot-
tawa, spept several days at the
weekend with the former's broth-
er and sister-in-law, Mr. and
-SUMMER-
Play Togs
at MARTINS
Shorts
LADIES' - BOYS' - GIRLS'
All Sizes
.98c to $3.95
T- Shirts
LADIES' - BOYS' - GIRLS'
All Sizes
Plain - Interlock Cottons
.69c to $2.49
Blue Jeans
LADIES' - BOYS' - GIRLS'
SANFORIZED DENIM
All Sizes
$1.98 to $2.95
Martins
36W - PHONES - 36J
Mrs. T. R. Jenkins.
Mrs. Grace Higgins and Mr.
and Mrs. Frank B. Pennebaker
visited in Kitchener over the
weekend with Mr. and Mrs. L.
lii. Knight, Hyland Rd.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Oke and son
Ronald, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Oke
and Leo, Hamilton, visited Mrs.
Grace Higgins and Mr: and Mrs.
F. Pennebaker on Victoria Day.
Miss Doreen Proctor, Centralia,
who has been attending the
School of Commerce, has accept-
ed a position with the Ontario
Loan and Debenture Co. in
London.
Sgt. Erwin Andrew, Summer -
side, P.E.I., flew to Centralia on
Friday last and spent a few hours
"visiting with Mr. and Mrs. John
Mulholland and G. N. and Misses
Davies.
Mrs. R. P. Robbins and son,
Ronald, Crediton, are spending a
few days at the home of the
lady's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John
A.' Sutter. Mr. Robbins was also
here for the holiday.
Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Agnew,
Misses Ida and Luella Walkin-
shaw, Mrs. Gordon Howes, Glen
Cook, William McEwan and Adam
Stewart attended the funeral of
the late Dr. J, E. Hogg, in Wood-
stock on Tuesday.
Mrs.. D. Laidlaw received word
Last week of the death of her
sister-in-law, Mrs. Wesley Logan,
Winnipeg, Man. Mrs. Logan had
been visiting in this area and
just left for her home two weeks
before her death occurred.
Mrs. A. 3. Deseck and Stephen
and Mrs. D. T. Bartliff spent
the past weekend in Detroit, the
guests of. Mr. and Mrs. F. J.
Deseck. They returned home
Sunday night with A. J. Deseck
and D. T. Bartliff who spent
Sunday in Detroit.
St. Paul's WA Hears
Reports on Annual
The members of the WA of St.
Paul's Church were received in
the hospitable home of Mrs.
Caryl Draper on Tuesday after-
noon, May 16. The attendance
was very gratifying to all con-
cerned. The president opened
the meeting witha hymn, prayer
and Bible selection read by Mrs.
Bulteel.
Mrs. Robinson gave her report
showing a gradual growth in the
treasury toward the June needs,
and also reported on the Thank -
offering.
A resume of the addresses giv-
'en at the district annual meeting
in London were given by Mes-
dames MacKinnon, Habgood, Bul-
teel and Epps. These were all
well prepared and thought-pro-
voking, showing the need for and
support of missions and workers.
At the close of the meeting, tea
and a social period were enjoyed.
Mrs. L. M. McKinnon expressed
the thanks of the ladies to Mrs.
Draper. Mrs. A. E. Fremlin ex-
tended an invitation for the June
meeting,
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Rev. R. A. Brook Plans
Moving to Bluevale
(By our Hensall correspondent)
Rev. R. A. Brook, minister of
Hensall United Church, has ac-
cepted a call to Bluevale United
Church to take effect July 1.
Mr. Brook, who has been
popular minister of the Hensall
and Chiselhurst United Churches,
underwent a major operation re-
cently and felt that owing to his
health, he could not cope with
the heavy duties of both charges.
Before coming to Hensall, Mr.
Brook was minister of Blyth
United Church.
Engagements Announced
Mr. and , Mrs. Vallance Inglis,.
,Mitchell, wish to announce the
engagement of their eldest
daughter, Margaret Amelia, to
Charles Austin Nediger, only son
of Mr. andv'Mrs. W. M. Nediger,
Clinton, the marriage to take!
place June 5, at' the bride's home,
Mitchell.
4. d: 8t.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter B. Walden,
Ripley, wish to announce the
engagement of their . daughter,
Beta Elizabeth, to William Harold
Crittenden, son of Mrs. Critten-
den and the late William Critten-
den, Clinton, the marriage to take
place in June.
Youngest Tagger
Obtains Most Money
Results have been announced
by Clinton Hospital Aid of the
success of their tag day which
was held recently. A total of
$173 was cleared by this effort.
Karen Moody, the youngest tag-
ger, had the' honour of receiving
the, most money. Through the
courtesy of the Commending
Officer, the taggers were per-
mitted to canvass the new homes
on the RCAF Station.
Girls who. were tagging includ-
ed Marion Crossman, Barbara
Ford, Betty Lou Nediger, Gwen
Griffiths, Connie Scruton, Mar-
lene Jervis, Marilyn Ashton,
Marie Lee, Marjorie Currie,
Barbara Oliver, Patsy Thompson,
Patsy Scruton, Kay Sharp, Patsy
Murney, Pauline Jervis,. Karen
Moody, Marilyn Miller, Barbara
Hattin, Gail Shearing, Margie
Lawson, Sandra Dew,- Joyce Haw-
kins, and Ann Epps.
Presbyterian WMS
Hears of Mission Work
The regular meeting of the
WMS of Clinton Presbyterian
Church was held at the home
of Mrs. R. W. McKenzie with a
good attendance. Mrs. Clifton and
Mrs. Roberton conducted the
devotional period. Current
events were given by Mrs. John
Snider.
The secretary, Mrs. John
Scott, read a letter from Mrs. B.
F. Andrew, who had recently
gone to British Guiana as a mis-
sionary. Wife of a former min-
ister at Clinton, Mrs. Andrew told
of the opportunities for service
in church and school and asked
for books and Sunday School
papers.
Highlights of the Synodical of
Hamilton and London WMS were
given by 'Mrs. Lane showing an
increase in all departments but
publications.
A generous donation of gifts
was brought in for the bale,
Mrs. McKenzie and her dau-
ghter, Mrs Cooper, served re-
freshments. During the tea hour
Mrs. Clifton conducted the Bible
Quizz.
Legion Auxiliary Gives
Donation Flood Fund
The Ladies' Auxiliary of the
Canadian Legion held a special
meeting on Monday evening, May
22, at the home of the president,
Mrs. Ronald MacDonald, with 18
present.
It was decided to donate $100
to the Manitoba Flood Relief and
this was sent to the Provincial
Command. The sum of $20.25
which had been cleared at the
Saturday night Bingo was turn-
ed over to the local committee
for the same fund. A donation
was also made to the Legion
Scholarship Fund.
At the close of the meeting
a dainty lunch was served by
the hostess, and a pleasant social
hour enjoyed.
Large Stock of
FLOOR COVERING
at Regular Mail Order Prices
"C" Gauge
Inlaid Marboleum
6' wide $3.50 running yard
"C" Gauge
MOULDED
Inlaid Linoleum
6' wide $4.20 running yard
"A" Gauge
Inlaid Marboleum
6' wide $5.50 running yard
"A" Gauge
INLAID
Marboleum Tile
Ni
9"x9" 19c each
Rexoleum Standard
6' wide 85c running yard
Rexoleum DeLuxe
6' wide $1.20 running yard
9' wide $1.95 running yard
Gold Seal Congoleum
6' wide .. $1.40
9' wide .. $2.25
Congoleuk , Rugs
in all sizes and patterns
at regular prices
BALL and MUTCH.
Hardware and Furniture
PHONE 195 -- __ Clinton
Clinton Girl to Live in Listowel
Pictured above in their wedding photo are MR. AND
MRS. KENNETH KEITH DUNCAN who were married at
the home of the bride's aunt, Mrs. Mabel Lashbrcok, Mit-
chell, on Saturday afternoon, May 20, 1950. The bride, the
former Edith Florence Pickard, is a daughter of Albert Pickard
and the late Mrs. Pickard, Clinton, and her husband is a son
of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Dun..an, Listowel. Following a trip
to Niagara 'Falls and eastern centres, the young couple will
take up residence in Listowel. -Photo by Fowler Bros Studio.
PRESBYTERIES
REPRESENTED
AT CONFERENCE
(Continued from Page One)
president of Algoma Presbytery;
Donald Page, Wallacetown, act-
ing president of Elgin Presby-
tery; Edwin Gawley, Essex, presi-
dent of Essex Presbytery; Miss
Nora Miller, Eberts, past presi-
dent of Kent Presbytery; Rey
Warden, Alvinston, president of
Lambton Presbytery; Donald
Deas, London, president of Mid-
dlesex Presbytery; Kenneth Oliv-
er, Oxford Centre, vice-president
of Oxford. Presbytery; Keith Mc -
Lagan, Mitchell, president of
Perth Presbytery.
Following the Saturday evening
sessions, the executive of the
host Presbytery served a snack
and were also in charge of the
breakfast on Sunday morning.
Sunday Services
Services began on Sunday
morning at 8.30 when the Con-
gress gathered for Holy Com-
munion conducted by Rev. Mr.
Wilson. Wilbur Lang, London, a
student in theology, gave a medi-
tation.
Offering for Flood Relief
At this service an offering was
taken for the Manitoba Flood
Relief. This money, amounting
to $50, will be sent direct to
Manitoba Conference Y.P.U. to
be used by them as they see
the necessity.
Huron Presbytery executive
were in charge of the Hymn Sing
which preceded t h e regular
morning worship in the Congress
Church. This was led by Benson
Sutter with Elaine Walsh at the
piano.
Rev. H. C. Wilson was in charge
of the regular service and was
assisted by Miss Lorraine Pettit
who gave the pastoral prayer and
Harvey Sperling who read 'the
Scripture lesson. In his sermon,
Rev. Mr. Wilson followed the
theme of the Congress and gave
a very fine message. He quoted
Dwight L. Moody as saying that
the world had yet to see what
could be accomplished by one
person being totally consecrated
and he determined to be that
person; and today the whole
world knows of what influence
Moody had over thousands of
people. The speaker stated that
every person who had been at
the Congress should make the
same resolve then certainly very
wonderful things could B ex-
pected. He declared that he did
not expect that 'every one present
would go into the ,active ministry
but he urged that each one give
full time Christian service in
whatever occupation they were
WARM WEATHER
PEAK CAPS
STRAW HATS
SPORT CAPS
• for
MEN and BOYS
at
AIKEN'S
Luggage and Leather Goods
Beauty Salon
PERMANENTS
FINGERWAVES
SHAMPOOS
FACIALS
MANICURES
THELMA LAMBIE
Phone 542J
David Sharpe Killed
Automobile Accident
David Sharpe, 67, father of
Mrs. Clarence Neilans, Clinton,
was instantly killed Tuesday
when the car he was driving rol-
led over on a straight stretch of
gravel road about five miles east
of Southampton.
Two passengers in the car,
Sarah Thomas, 40, and Thomas
Solomon, 35, were taken t o
S a u g e e n Memorial Hospital,
Southampton.
The accident occured about a
mile and a half southof Highway
21, toward which Sharpe was
driving along the B line of Arran
Township.
Sarah Thomas suffered a pos-
sible fractured skull, besides
possible brain injuries and shock.
Solomon, -who walked to a doc-
tor's car, was suffering from a
pelvic injury, full extent of which
had not been determined. Both
are residents of the near -by Sau-
geen Indian Reserve.
Sharpe, originally from Lon -
engaged.
The choir, under the direction
of A. R. Person, sang in a credit-
able manner, the anthem "Let
Mount Zion Rejoice," with Mrs.
W. M. Nediger and R. N. Irwin
taking the solo parts. Miss Donna
Clark, Blenheim, as guest soloist,
sang `Leave it with Him" Mrs.
M. J. Agnew presided at the or-
gan for the service. During the
offertory, A. R. Persan favoured
with a• violin solo "Serenade" by
Schubert.
25th Anniversary
At the luncheon which follow-
ed, Elwin Merrill spoke a few
words of congratulation to Rev.
H. C. Wilson, who was to cele-
brate his silver jubilee of ordina-
tion on May 24. Mr. Wilson re-
plied briefly.
The Congress was closed with
a period of music appreciation
conducted by Middlesex Presby-
tery when several members of
the Congress favoured with vocal
and piano solos. The singing of.
the theme hymn "Guide Me, 0
Thou Great Jehvoah," and the
Benediction pronounced by Rev.
Mr. Wilson, brought one of the
most successful Congresses ever
held to a very fitting close.
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MOTHERS' STUDY GROUP
The Mothers' Study Group of
Wesley -Willis United Church
will meet at the Rome of Mrs.
Orval Lobb on Tuesday, May 30,
at 8 p.m. Mrs. Glenn Lockhart
will be in charge of the meeting.
Church Directory
(All services on Daylight
Saving Time)
Ontario St. United
Church
REV. W. J. WOOLFREY, Minister
Mrs. E. Wendorf, Organist
and Choir Leader
Sunday, May 28
11.00 a.m.-Morning Worship
12.15 -Sunday School. '
7.00 p.m, -Union Evening Ser-
vice in Wesley -Willis Unit-
ed Church.
St. Paul's Anglican
Church
REV. R. M. P. BULTEEL, Rector
Mrs, Theodore Fremlin, Organist
Mrs. J..G. MacKinnon,
Choir Leader
Sunday, May 28
11.00 e.m -Morning Prayer and
Sunday School.
7.00 p.m, -Evening Service.
Wesley -Willis United
Church
Rev. HUGH C. WILSON, Minister
Mrs. Morgan J .Agnew, Organist
A. R. Persan, Choir Leader
Sunday, May 28
11.00 a.m.--Morning Worship,
"The Meaning of Pentecost"
7.00 p.m. -Union Evening Wor-
ship in this church.
"The Gospel According to
You"
Baptist Church
REV. A. FORSYTH, Minister
F/L P. O. Jones, Choir Leader
Mrs. W. Aikenhead, Organist
Sunday, May 28
11.00 a.m.-,Worship Service end
SundaSchool.
Farewell message of -Rev. A.
Forsyth. The Ordinance of
Baptism will be administered.
EVERYONE WELCOME
Presbyterian Church
REV. D. J. LANE, Minister
Mrs. Bert Boyes, Organist
and Choir Leader
Sunday, May 28
10.00 a,m.-Sunday School.
11.00 am. -Divine Worship;
"Lessons from Winnipeg
Flood"
2.30 p.m. .Service at Bayfield,
ALL WELCOME.
Pentecostal Church
Matilda St., South of CNR
J. E. CORRIGAN', Pastor
Sunday, May 28
10.00 a,m,-Sunday School
11.00 a.m.-Morning Worship
7.30 p.m. Evening Worship
don, had been boarding with
Donald Robertson, Arran Town-
ship.
Deceased, husband of the late
Minnie Shields, leaves his mother,
three sons, Jackal -tarry and Roy,
all of London; and five daugh-
ters, Mrs, Clark Lounge, South-
ampton; Mrs. Lloyd Cowing, Lan-
don; Miss Sally Sharpe, London;
Mrs. Jack Biased, St. Thomas, and
Mrs. Clarence Neilans, Clinton;
two brothers, William, Wood-
stock; Jack, Kamloops, B.C.; and
four sisters, Mrs. Joseph Jeffery,
Toronto; -.Mrs. William C.n!sins,
Woodstock; Mrs. Hope Meadows,
Ingcr'ir.11' Mrs. Margaret Suther-
land, Woodstock.
Funeral service was to be held
at the Needham Memorial Chapel,
London, this afternoon, Thurs-
day, May 25,, at two o'clock, to
Mou, t Pleasant Cemetery.
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MERCHANT PASSES
EXETER -A • native and ex -
councillor of Exeter, . Herbert O.
Southcott, 62, died Wednesday,
May 17, in Victoria Hospital, Lon-
don, following a short illness.
Friendship Club's
Blossom Tea
ST. PAUL'S PARISH HALL
Sat., May 27
3-6 P.M.
Home Baking Brali Barrel
Children's Clothing a Specialty
Aprons Hobbies • Candy
Clothing Exchange
(good used clothing)
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Presbyterian W.A.
BAZAAR
Saturday, June 3
3 P.M.
in Church Basement
Home-made Baking Aprons
Candy Touch -and -take
AFTERNOON TEA
Sandwiches and Cookies
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IT LASTS
FOREVER - -
The beauty and charm of your
Wedding Day will last for a life-
time if you have a brush oil
4portrait of the bride to beautify
your home: Its enduring life-
like qualities will bring back
many happy memories in the
years to come. See samples of
this lovely portraiture in our
Audio window at McEwan's
Remember May
31 is the dead-
line f o r your
free gift of 50
photo graphic
Thank You'
cards. Make your
appointment now
if you are to be
married this
year.
FOWLER BROS.
PHONE 84 CLINTON
"Your Photographers in Clinton"
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DON'T MISS THIS OFFER!
REMEMBER -Legion Bingo Friday night of this week
All proceeds will go to the Manitoba Flood Relief.
Help them by making our donation larger
IRWIN'S
Friendship Club's
Blossom Tea
ST. PAUL'S PARISH HALL
Sat., May 27
3-6 P.M.
Home Baking Brali Barrel
Children's Clothing a Specialty
Aprons Hobbies • Candy
Clothing Exchange
(good used clothing)
21-b
Presbyterian W.A.
BAZAAR
Saturday, June 3
3 P.M.
in Church Basement
Home-made Baking Aprons
Candy Touch -and -take
AFTERNOON TEA
Sandwiches and Cookies
21-22-b
tte #.vMn. •aw.d,neJ deme en's#n#enNwra•npNI ..n,. n
IT LASTS
FOREVER - -
The beauty and charm of your
Wedding Day will last for a life-
time if you have a brush oil
4portrait of the bride to beautify
your home: Its enduring life-
like qualities will bring back
many happy memories in the
years to come. See samples of
this lovely portraiture in our
Audio window at McEwan's
Remember May
31 is the dead-
line f o r your
free gift of 50
photo graphic
Thank You'
cards. Make your
appointment now
if you are to be
married this
year.
FOWLER BROS.
PHONE 84 CLINTON
"Your Photographers in Clinton"
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