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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1950-06-29, Page 4PAGE FOUR Iw - CLINTON NEWS -RECORD THURSDAY, JUNE 29, 1950 PERSONALS .II� Mrs. W. E. O'Neil and daugh- Miss Helen Lobb has accepted ter Miss Peggy, .Halifax, N.S., a position with the Bell Tele - are spending the summer with phone Company at Arnprior and relatives in town. left on Monday to commence her Henry F. Sloman'has been ap- new duties. pointed as a .stationary engineer Before leaving, she was, given with the Civil Service at RCAF a surprise party by the local Station, Centralia. He began his staff of telephone operators when new nduties on Monday. they presented her` with a beauti- Mr.n ad Mrs. A. H. Yee, To- ful maple wall clock. Completely ionto and:Mrs., James Malcolm taken by ,surprise Helen thanked and Mrs. Cecil Vanliorne, both of the, girls for their lovely gift, Dublin, visited on Tuesday with after which a lovely lunch was Mr. and Mrs. Frank Layton. served. The girls also enjoyed Mrs, Henry White and Mr. and a, weiner roast in Hayfield on Mrs. Welter Crow have returned Friday evening. to Wiarton after visiting their sister, Mrs. James Forbes,. and in the ,vicinity. a Girls'Club Plans other relatives W -vv Mr. and Mrs. Edmondson and "Open House". in Aug. Peter,' Mr. and Mrs. D. Hogg, M. p and Mrs. H. Elliott and daughter Coral, and Miss Elizabeth Rogers were recent visitors at Silver Lake. Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Lansing, Hullett Township. Mrs. Ira Mer- rill, Goderich Township, and Mrs. Ed. Ball, Clinton, visited last week with relatives in Clare, Mich. J. E. Dale- spent the weekend in Toronto and on his return was accompanied by his wife and family who have spent some months in Scotland with Mrs. Dale's people. E. S. Livermore, K.C., and Mrs. Livermore, London; W. Haviland, recent graduate of Harvard University; and Mrs. (Dr.) Balmer, Vancouver, B.C., were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. James Livermore on Mon- day evening. Mr. and Mrs. John '_Nfotyer, To- ronto, are spending a few days with the hitter's mother, Mrs. May MacKinnon, at the home of their aunt, Mrs. Clara Jackson. Mr. Motyer has recently graduat- ed from the University of Toron- to with the degree of Bachelor of . Applied Science, and Mrs. Motyer has completed 'a post graduate course in public health nursing. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Cuning- hame, in company with their son, John E. Cuninghame, motored to Toronto this week to attend the Turnbull -Peterson wedtding' on the 29th. They plan by way of Owen Sound and spend the holiday weekend at the home of John Cuninghame of that city. Miss JoAnne Cuning- hame and A. Saunders, . Sarnia will join them there. ••' Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Epps are spending the summer months at Port Elgin as is their custom. Miss D. Shaw is . visiting in Toronto this week at the home of Mr, and Mrs. H. R. Kilty. Mr. and Mrs. David Holler, Saskatoon, Sask., , are visiting their aunt, •'Mrs. James Forbes, and family. Mr. and Mrs.. David Johnston, Kitchener, spent Thursday last with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Johnston. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Paterson, Wiarton, are visiting this week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George B. Beattie," and renewing acquaintances in town. Mr. and Mrs. R: P. Robbins and son, Ronald, Crediton, spent weekend at the home of the lady's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John A. Sutter. Mrs. David Kay, Mrs. James Livermore and Mrs. Lena Jack- soi attended the funeral of the late Mrs. W. J. Woods in Seaforth on Monday: ;;Miss Larene Langford accomp- anied by her mother, Mrs. Bert Langford, motored to London last week and visited the latter's son and his family. Miss Sybil Courtice was guest speaker at a meeting of the Mae Lane Auxiliary of Northside United Church, Seaforth, when guests were present from a num- ber of the surrounding societies. SHEET METAL EAVESTROUGHING PLUMBING Electrical Contracting PRESSURE PUMPS Shallow & Deep Well Miss Helen Lobb Feted By Bell Phone Staff C. W. BROWN HEATING — PLUMBING and ELECTRICAL CONTRACTI S p Beauty Salon PERMANENTS FINGERWAVES SHAMPOOS FACIALS MANICURES THELMA LAMBIE Phone 542J eddings WILLIS—ORR The parsonage of Victoria St. United Church, Goderich, was the setting for a pretty wedding at high noon on Saturday June 17, when Doreen Euretta, daugh- ter of Reeve: and Mrs. Gordon A. Orr, became the bride of Daniel Robert Willis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Willis, all of Gode- rich Township. The ceremony was : performed by Rev. L. H. Turner of Victoria St. Church, Goderich. The bride wore a floor -length gown fashioned with embroidered organdie bodice and net skirt over white taffeta: Her finger- tip veil fell from a coronet of white flowers, and she carried a crescent bouquet of blue chry- santhemums and stephanotis. Her sister, Barbara Orr, was bridesmaid, wearing a floor - length gown of aqua taffeta with matching headdress and acces- sories. She carried a basquette of painted daisies. Claire Stewart, Ridgetown, was best man. A reception was held at the home of the bride's parents after the ceremony. Mrs. Orr received in a blue printed crepe gown with white accessories. Mrs. Willis, mother of the bridegroom, was gowned in aqua mesh, with navy accessories. Each wore a corsage of sweet peas. • Later, Mr. and Mrs. Willis left for a trip to Northern Ontario, the bride travelling in a pink crepe dress with beige • shortie coat, white accessories. and cor- sage of blue chrysanthemums. Out-of-town guests present were from Toronto and Ridge- town. Given in marriage by her MA'' OCH—kEYES father, the bride wore a floor - length gown in white satin with A beautiful wedding was sol- insets of lace, a 16w rounded emnized at Varna United Church, I neckline and long pointed at 12 o'clock noon, on Saturday, Beeves. Her fingertip veil was caught to a satin and lace Juliet cap. She carried a cascade bou- quet of mauve sweet peas " and fleur d'amour orchids. Miss Audrey Parrett, Preston, maid of honour. Miss Alfreda Baverstock, Palmerston, and, Miss Elizabeth -Jean Freel, Toronto, were costumed in- pale green gowns with lace overskirts, sweetheart necklines, and match- ing lace Juliet caps trimmed with pink roses. They wore matching lace gloves • nd carried colonial bouquets of butterfly roses. Austin j odgins, Lucan, cousin of the groom, was best man. Ushers were Vance Sutton, To- ronto, and Douglas Barnes, To- ronto, another cousin of the groom. Following theceremony a re- ception was held at the Cobble- stone Inn, where " the bride's mother received wearing floor - length navy sheer with pink ac- cessories and a corsage of pink roses. She was assisted by the groom's mother who chose floor - length dusty rose with navy ac- cessories and a corsage of cream- coloured roses. For a wedding trip to Atlanta, Georgia, the bride donned a mustard suit with natura straw hat and moss green ace sseries. On their return the young couple will reside in London. The bride is a graduate of 'the University of Toronto, and the groom is a graduate of Clinton Collegiate Institute, University of Western Ontario, London, and Osgoode Hall, Toronto. SILLERY—CLARK In a ceremony at Goshen United Church, Saturday afternoon, Jung 17, 3950, at three o'clock, Doris. The Girls' Club of Wesley- Willis United Church held its' regular meeting at the home of Mrs. Frank Fingland on Tuesday, June 13. The president, Mrs. J. Innes, was' in charge with Mrs. Agnew as pianist. The meeting opened with the singing of a hymn followed by prayer by the president. The secretary's and treasurer's reports were read and adopted. Mrs. Agnew reported on the markers for the pulpit Bibles. These were placed there by the Club as a birthday gift on the church's 25th anniversary. It was decided that the Club would hold Open House in the church dur- ing Old Home Week. Mrs. Fingland's group was in charge of the programme. Mrs. Paisley read the Scripture lesson from Genesis on "The Flood" and. in this connectionread a most interesting commentary by Jane Scott on the Winnipeg flood, and the Scriptural application of "Preparedness" The Lora's Pray- er was repeated in unison. Mrs. Bartliff read an article on the Nova Scotia giantess, Anne Swan. Miss Win O'Neil gave an int- eresting resume of the Girls' Club showing a book of snaps which had been compiled by the late Dr. J. E. Hogg. Miss Viola Fraser favoured with two. selec- tions on the accordian. Mrs. Fingland told an interesting story on the life of Rose Hawthorne who did so much for the cancer sufferers of her day. A hymn followed by the Miz- pah Benediction closed the meet- ing after which a social hour was enjoyed. 0 CLOTHING ENGAGEMENTS Miss Rachel. Johnston played the wedding music, and Mrs. E. A. Keyes sang "0 Perfect Love" and "Ill Walk Beside You" very sweetly. A delicious wedding luncheon was served by the WA of Varna United Church. Before the toast to the bride Miss Hern read eight cablegrams of best wishes from friends of the groom in England. The decorations were orange blossoms, peony roses, white car- nations and red roses, ferns and cedar. Guests were present from Baden, Seaforth, Windsor, Oril- la, Toronto, Bayfield, Land Pick- ford, Mich For travelling the bride don- ned a navy dress with pink and navy accessories and a corsage of pink roses. After a trip to Northern Ontario Mr. and Mrs. Malloch will reside in Baden. Mr.' and Mrs. John Freeman announce the engagement of their only daughter, M-argaret Eleanor to Walter Edward, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Radford, Blyth, the wedding to take place quietly in July. * a w Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Young, Goderich, wish to announce the engagement of their only daugh- ter, Vera Cecelia, (granddaughter of Mrs. Thomas Glazier, Clinton) to Stanislaus Cecil Bedard, Windsor, son of Mr. and Mrs Charles S. Bedard, R.R. 2, Zur- ich, the wedding to take place quietly on July, 22. et Mr. and Mrs. J. Ira Rapson wish to announce the engagement of their eldest daughter, Shirley Grace. to John Wilfred Parent son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Parent, Gravelbourg, Sask., the marriage to take place early in July. - Baptist Ladies' Aid Holds Good Meeting For The Working Man The June meeting of Clinton Summer Wel ht Baptist Ladies' Aid was held at g the church on Monday afternoon Shirts with Mrs. Leppington in charge The meeting opened by singing 1.59 up "Wonderful Words of Life," fol- lowed by Mrs. Cochrane leading in prayer. Mrs. Leppington read the Scripture lessonsfrom John, chap- ter three. The secretary -treasurer, Mrs Clifford, read her reports and the roll call was answered. The vice- president, Mrs. Cochrane, was in charge of the business. Final arrangements were made for a sale of work to be held in the near future. Mrs. Clark gave an interesting topic speaking onthe second book of. Kings, Chapter 5. The meeting closed with pray - Phone 2 Clinton er lunch was served byrk aMrs.aLep pington. TRINITY HOLDS FINE BANQUET ON CENTENARY Denim & Cottonade Work Pants 2.75 up Work Socks 35c, 49c, 59c AIKEN'S Elizabeth Marguerite Clark was stephanotis, united in marriage to Lloyd Ervin) Miss Irene Clark,;Hamilton, Sillery. The bride is a daughter was bridesmaid, wearing a gown of Mr. and Mrs. William J, Clark, L of yellow Swiss embroidered eye Stanley Township, and the bride- let with yellow hat and match- ing mittens. She carried g nose- gay of yellow roses and steph- anotis. Lorne Aiken, Dublin, was best man and ushers were James Keys and Chester Sturdy. For the wedding dinner held at "The Little Inn," Bayfield, the played a trumpet solo, "0 Prom- bride's mother received the guests iso Me," and during the signing wearing a dress of navy blue of the register, "Because." The faille with delft blue accessories soloist was gowned.in powder and corsage of pink carnations. blue nylon. She was assisted by 'Mrs. Sillery, Given in marriage by her mother of the bridegroom, dres- father, the bride looked lovely in sed in gray printed crepe with a floor -length gown of white white accessories and pink carne- sliemer satin with Chantilly lace tion corsage. THOMPSON-EVERITT A wedding of wide interest in this vicinity was solemnized in St. Luke's -in -the -Garden Chapel, London, on Saturday, mune 17, when Rev. Wallace C. Allison united in marriage Audrey Alice Everitt and Fraser L' scelles Thompson. The bride is the dau- ghter of Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Everitt, Palmerston, and the. groom is the only son of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Thompson, Guelph, formerly of Clinton and Londes- boro. The chapel was attractively decorated with snowy peonies, il- luminated by tall tapers, for the ceremony. Mrs. William Tossell, Guelph, was soloist, and sang "The Wedding Prayer." groom's parents' are Mr. and Mrs. Norris Sillery, Tuckersmith Township.- Rev. Reba Hem officiated at the service. Mrs. Bruce Keys presided at the organ. Prior to the ceremony, Mrs. Clare McBride, Stanley Township, yoke and the peplum extending into a train. The basque bodice was embroidered with seed pearls and she carried a cascade bouquet of -pink roses. Miss Kathleen Sillery, Tuck- ersmith, was maid , of honour in a gown of green embroidered Swiss eyelet. designed with a full skirt. She wore a green hat and matching mittens and carried a nosegay of pink roses and On their return from a trip to Toronto, Niagara Falls arid- cities in the United States, the couple will reside on the bridegroom's farm in Tuckersmith. The bride travelled in a gray wool suit with pink and navy accessories. Guests were present from Hamilton, Port Colborne, Wyoming, Exeter, Varna, Goa - rich, Seaforth, Walton, and Van- couver, B.C, June 24, 1950, when in a double ring ceremony, Rev.' Reba Bern united in marriage Mary Minerva Maude Keyes, Reg. N., eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sher- lock -Keyes, Varna, and Chester Ridgeway Malloch, B.Sc., son of Mrs. Chester Malloch, Elstree,. Herts, England, and the late Mr. Malloch. The bride, given in marriage Sy her father, looked lovely in a white slipper satin gown with train, lily -point sleeves, beaded yolk with lace insert and pep- lum, nylon veil with slipper satin insertion andbeaded coronet. She wore a pearl and amythest necklace and carried a white Bible and white gardenias. Miss Jean Keyes, her sister's only attendant; wore a floor - length gown of aqua net and brocade with shoulder -length veil and carried a nosegay of pink roses. Douglas Nickerson was grooms- man, and the ushers were George and Donald Keyes, brothers of the bride. • (Continued from Page One) of his garden; the fondness of cows for asters and vegetables; and meeting cows in the dark in Clan Gregor Square before hydro came to the village. "The cows which kept the grass mown on the village streets have gone, Now we have the hay!" Rev. LaVerne and Mrs. Morgan cut the birthday cake which was passed. later. After singing "Blest be the tie which binds," a ten-minute in- terval was observed during which old friends chatted and the tables were removed. One gray-haired man recounted how he had walk- ed several miles to Sunday school and, received a prize for attend- ing 104 consecutive Sundays. "We wouldn't miss Sunday School for anything in those' days,". he de- clared, "It was an event" The special speaker, Canon Alfred Abraham, St. Andrew's Church, London, was. introduced by the Rev. John Graham. Canon Abraham is an Irishman who served for a number of years in the Pacific Coast Mission out of Prince Rupert Inlet. He was based on the Queen Charlotte Islands. A dynamic speaker, full of natural Irish wit. he spoke first on the Church of England and the reasons he was proud to be an Anglican. He touched on Mr. Lane's reference to the , inven- tions in the last half -century and warned that for each advance in science, there is also a negation; that as inventions proceed people tend to draw away from God. "If in our Anglican 'Church we could have the enthusiasm of the Meth- odists, the rigidity of the Pres- byterians. the devotion of. the Roman Catholics and the fer- vour of the Salvation Army all rolled into one, what a church it would be!" "We have been described as a cold, stiff-necked, starched peo- ple. Perhaps we are, but I'm proud to be a member of that church, Why? Because it stands and it will continue to stand while other sects will change and disappear.", Ball & Mute Funeral Home HIGH STREET, CLINTON oLS�•,.—�,.,�.nuJl1 THE FINE APPOINTMENTS OF THIS FUNERAL HOME ARE BEAUTIFUL AND APPROPRIATE, AMONG WHICH THE .LARGE PLEASANT ROOMS AND ELECTRIC ORGAN ARE NOT THE LEAST. There is No Extra Charge for 'Services Held Here Under: Such Ideal Conditiong BALL Alin MUTCH FUNERAL DIRECTORS BALL Phone 361-J . J. MUTCH Phone onn e 361-W Phone 195 Music Pupils. Give Delightul Recital The pupils of May Rance Mac- Kinnon, R,M T., gave a delight- ful recital in the Parish Hall at St. Paul's Church on' Monday evening. The Hall was tastefully decorated with peonies and orange blossoms for the occasion. A pleasing programme of songs and piano solos was presented at which the pupils displayed both talent and 'enjoyment in their music. Those taking part were Ralph Holland, Joan and Mary Livermore, Teddy and Christine Bridle, Audrey McDonald, Lynn Shipley, Carol Williams, Marj- orie Cartwright, Melva and Ellen Boyce, Faye Aikenhead and Marie Refausse. The guest soloist of the even- ing was Mrs. B. Saddler whose performance of George Gersh - win's "Summer Time" and Brahms" "Lullaby" was enjoyed by everyone. After the recital delicious re- freshments were served to all by Mr. and Mrs. Refausse. He pointed out that we are the Church and if we are Christ's followers we cannot separate ourselves from it. Canon Abraham then. went on to show pictures of the Anglican Church at work amongst the Raids Indians; his motor launch, "The Western Hope," which not only carried the gospel to fish- ermen, logging camps, Indians and lighthouse keepers but also per- formed many acts of mercy in taking sick and injured to the mainland, until' it crashed: on a reef in a storm; and the ;new launch, "Western Hope." He told amusing stories con- cerning these pictures and kept his hearers convulsed with lau- ghter one minute and breathless the next, while he wove the Gospel into his address. William J. Elliott moved a very hearty vote of thanks to Canon Abraham. Leslie Elliott moved votes of thanks to Mrs. R. L. Bassett for catering and to Mrs: Emerson Heard who made and donated the birthday cake. Following the Benediction pro- nounced by the Rector, the as- sembly dispersed. Former members came from London, Seaforth, Listowel, Wat- ford and' Hensel! to attend this family gathering of Trinity Church, And distinguished guests were the Rev. Dr. Barclay, is formermoderator of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church; and Mrs. Barclay, Ham- ilton. St. Paul's WA Sees Crafts Demonstration Pre -Holiday Special We have all had a taste of theheat. ls,4vour wardrobe 'fully prepared to meet your requirements? For this weekend only — you can save $1.00 on each and every spun rayon dress from off our racks. Go on your holiday knowing you have something new and washable — as well as money in your purse. "Closing all day Saturday" IRWIN'S The WA of St. Paul's Anglican Church met on Tuesday afternoon last at the home of Mrs. Clifford Epps. There was a large attend- ance of members and many vis- itors also were present. The president, Mrs. May Rance MacKinnon, was in charge and conducted the business session during which a number of items were discussed... Mrs. Refausse, who takes the craft work at the church camp during July, gave a splendid demonstration of the work to be done. The members are very grateful to. Mrs. Refausse for her interest in the camp and feel that any child privileged to at- tend will enjoy the work. Mrs. Trott dealt with the clos- ing chapters of the study book bringing out many instances of the results of missions in Japan. Mrs.. Hudie expressed thanks to Mrs. Epps and Mrs. Williams for the refreshments which were served. Presbyterian WMS Discusses Matters Church Directory (All services on Daylight Saving Time) THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA During July the congregation of Ontario St. Church will worship in Wesley -Willis United Church Rev. HUGH C. WILSON, Minister Mrs. Morgan J Agnew, Organist A. R. Persan, Choir Leader Sunday, July 2 11.00 a.m.—Morning Worship, "A Challenge for Our Day" 12.15 -Church School. Evening service withdrawn. Presbyterian Church REV. D. J. LANE, Minister Mrs. Bert Boyes, Organist and Choir Leader Sunday, July 2 9.45 a.m.—Knox Church, Hay- field. 10.00 a.m.—Sunday School 11.15 a.m.—•Divine Worship; Congregations of St. Paul's Anglican and Presbyterian will worship together in Presbyterian Church for July. Subject of meditation: "Enduring Through Faith" Let us bow down and worship our Maker. ALL WELCOME Mrs. E. Farquhar was hostess to the WMS of. Clinton Presby- terian Church on Thursday last. Mrs. R. W. McKenzie presided and called on Mrs. Farquhar and Mrs. Maxwell for the Devotional exercises. Items from the recent Presby- terial executive meeting were brought' to the meeting, by Mrs. Lane, namely: S.S. papers and. children's books to be sent to British Guiana, the annual rally to be held in Blyth and a Mis- sion Band rally in Clinton. The life of Dr. Caroline Mac- Donald was interestingly review- ed by Mrs.. Shiaddock. Mrs. James Makins reported on the financial condition of the Society and an effort made to increase the funds. The meeting was closed with prayer. Mrs. Farquhar, and her daugh- ter, Mrs. James Turner, served refreshments. Baptist Church PASTOR CLAIR CLARK, B.A. F/L P. 0. Jones, Choir Leader Mrs. W. Aikenhead, Organist Sunday, July 2 11.00 a.m.—Worship Service "My Shepherd" 12.00—Sunday Scheel 2.00 p.m;—Sunday . 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