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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1950-08-31, Page 3THURSDAY , `AUGUST 31, 1950 CLINTON NEWS -'RECORD PAGE THREE et's Chat A Woman's Viewpoint on This and That By MBA THE usually staid and dull - looking Council Chamber was a bower of color and beauty Saturday afternoon and evening for the annual Horticultural Society Flower Show ... Many townsfolk took advantage of the opportunity to view the , many and varied artistically displayed late summer flowers, all grown locally , . ACCORDING to the president of the , Society, Mrs. L. Mc- Kinnon, if was the biggest and be display the Society has yet sponsored and we well believe her Three long tables the length of the room and the Coun- cil tableat the back, banked with gladioli, showed the results of the loving care given by many of the flower lovers in town and district . . * :h THE largest display came from the garden of Mr. and Mrs. C H. Epps ,' . . It' included fine arrangements of gladioli, roses, tuber begonias, marigolds, arid almost every other popular flower . Ia: Tyndall, Bruce - field, had a large and attractive table of gladioli , . An inter-,. eating looking specimen was the (large flowering "spider planta,' belonging to W. Burton ... Also, Mrs. Ney , produced a novel at- traction, which had members of the Society guessing as to what it was . • . A tall,- sturdy, spike- like plant with flowers that were orchid in colour and a Cross be- tween a wild orchid and a sweet pea in shape * tin r% , AMONG the other exhibitors were F. Schoenhals, S. Castle, Jr., H. Fremlin, Mrs. James. Livermore, Mrs. Charlesworth, Mrs. A. T. Cooper, Mrs. W. Jones, M. Tyndall, Stewart , Middleton, TOWN OF CLINTON Important Notice Clinton Town Council, having had the streets Mirk- ' ed in aceordsmne with a parking by-law duly passed by the said Council and sanctioned by Ontario 1Veunicipal Board, Toronloi THEREFORE., we now ask the driving • public to comply with our wishes regarding parking, 'as we have instructed Chief of Polioe Leo Belly to enforce this by-law as front Monday, August 28. To compensate for the restriction of street park- • ing, we now have made available three free parking lots: one directly behind Moodie's (Manning's) Garage; one directly south of Hotel Clinton; and one directly behind the Town Hall (entrance from Rattenbury Street). We trust the driving- public will co-operate with us in our endeavour to remedy the parking situation in., our town. Signed on behalf of the Clinton Town Council. ROBERT HATTIN, Mayor 34-35-b ,r1111111111111111lmr/ New AUSTIN Just Arrived! If interested in o car that gives service and economy get in touch with JONATHAN HUGILi, at once. Also have 9939 Hudson Sedan in good ccindition 1940 fiord*Half-Ton Pickup Other' .cheaper cars—as low as $50 J. E. Hugil'l Half way between Clinton and Seaforth ' on Highway No. 8 Phones,,, Clinton 616r34; Seaforth 667r6 The Sewing Machine say "Neck'ee" that's almost human! Elected DDGM` A. R. SCOTT Principal of Goderich District Collegiate Institute; who, has been elected District Deputy Grand Master of the tMasonic Grand Lodge of Ontario for South Huron. He will have jurisdiction over Clinton Lodge No. 84 and other lodges in the district. — Engraving courtesy The London Free Press. Mrs. F. Livermore, Elva Proctor, Mrs. George Walker, W. H. Cowan, Mrs. N. Counter, Mrs. Fred Ford, Mrs: H. Bantliff, Mrs. F. Fingland, Rev. R. M. P. Bulteel, Mrs. VanHorne, Mrs. J. W. Nedi- ger, Mrs. T. R. Thompson , . M h * AT THE close of the evening, a draw was made for a cup and saucer by Calista Counter , . . This was won by .Mrs. James Livermore . :r.':y n AS you will have 'noticed in an advertisement elsewhere in this issue, The NEWS -RECORD will not be published next week, although the office and ,plant are remaining open ... So we hope to be off on a much anticipated holiday—and after carrying a cold of sorts around with us all sum- mer, it actually is a much need- ed one . But the sad part of the whole thing is, that, at the time of writing, we know not how or where we are going .. . s * OH, to be sure, we did have a beautiful trip planned, albeit it was a busman's holiday, to the Weekly Newspaper convention at St. Andrews -by -the -Sea , . But the railways, which in the past have been such kindly hosts, both on the trains and in their\ various hotels, are in such a position this year, that the CWNA convention is going to be just another cancelled affair . . So, whether we get any farther than Toronto is in the lap of the Gods . - , Woodworking Jhoa • Jig and Bandsawing • Planer and Jointer Knives Ground • Lathe Work WOOD PULLEYS cut to any size or thickness. (Waterproof gluing throughout). • REG. SMITH Phone 797-W --- Clinton "Signs for every Purpose" 35-367-h Have Your Heating Problems Attended To NOW! Emco Heating Gravity, Air -Condition, Coal, or Oil -Fired ALSO ARCOFLAME OIL BURNERS The burner with the hot sun- flower flame SHEET METAL -- PLUMBING EAVESTROUGmNG ELECTRICAL WIRING C. W. BROWN Phone 805,13 33-4-5-6-b The finest in sewing machines IS BERE1 Everything you've ever chromed about Is now combined -into an easy to ,operate and inexpensive HE(CHI Sewing Moult,,. 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Garnish WESTINGHOUSE DEALERS -- PHONE 479 Residence 358 40E -VERY HOUSE NEEDS WESTINGHOUSE" amoromrtr., ora This is an ANTHES-IMPERIAL OIL QUEEN Air Conditioned Furnace SEE US ABOUT YOUR HEATING WISE and' BATEMAN — Phone 147 — PLURIBtNG and HEATING SHEET METAL WORK ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS Successors to Sutter-Pereue's Shop Work OBITUARY MRS. W. U. LATORNELL Funeral' services were held in Trinity Anglican Church, St.. Thomas, on Tuesday afternoon, August 29, with entombment following in the St. Thomas Mausoleum, for Edith Halliday Combe; beloved wife of W. U. Latorneili 731/2 Wellington 9t., St; Thomas, and former residents of Clinton. leev. J. R. Thomp- son officiated.' ; Mrs. Latornell was born in Clinton, a daughter of the late James. Combe and Agnes Berry. She received her education in the Clinton schools and also was a graduate of the Toronto Con- servatory of Music, having at one time, been organist of some of the churches in town. Moving to St. Thomas 46 years ago with her husbaad who is e retired manager of the Bank of Montreal, she was 'a valued member of Trinity Anglican Church where she had taken a very 'active part. She was a past president of the Ladies' Aid, the. present leader of the Central group of the Aid, a member of the Woman's Auxiliary and also had been active in the Chancel Guild, A talented musician, Mrs. Latornell was very generous with her talent. She was a past president of the Women's Music Club and also had served 'as the organist in several Churches in the St. Thomas district, She was also a past president of the St. Thomas Golf and Country Club. Mrs. Latornell's death occurred in the St. Thomas Memorial Hospital, on Sunday afternoon, August 27, following a short illness. Besides her ,cabin W. U. Latornell, Mrs. Latornell is sur- vived by one daughter, Edith, _ofrs. Paul Willis,_ and one grand- daughter, Miss Heather 'Willis, both of London. Mrs. Latornell was the Iast surviving member of her family, well-known in the history of Clinton. Mrs. H. B. Combe, Clinton, is a sister-in- law, and Mrs. Fletcher Troop, Charlottetown, P.E.I., and Mrs. Robert McKee, at present with her sister, are nieces. THOMAS Ni FORSYTHE (By our Hensall correspondent) Thomas N. Forsythe, prominent resident of Kippen, passed away in Scott Memorial Hospital, Sea - forth, Saturday afternoon, Aug- ust 19, following a few days' ill- ness, in his 81st year. Mr. Forsythe, who lived alone, was found ,on the, floor of his home Thursday morning of Iast week where he had lain since Sunday, Normian Long, mail carrier, while delivering the mail, noticed that Monday's snail was still in the box and notified Duncan Cooper, who went in the house and found him in a semi- conscious condition, Ile was re- moved by ambulance on the same day, Born in Tuckersmith on the Mill Road, he farmed there for HOLMESVILLE Mrs. Don Rutherforyl visited on Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. Ewan Ross. Rev. and Mrs. C. Tavener were guests in the village for a few days this week. Mr. and Mrs. C. Pearce, Brant- ford, called on friends in the village on Thursday. Mrs. E. J. Trewartha visited last week at Woodham with Mr. and Mrs. K. Langford and family. Eileen Gliddon visited from Monday until Wednesday with her friend, Ave Marie O'Reilly, Drayton. Mr. end Mrs. A. Nash and Miss Edna, and Wilfred Nash, Brant- ford, visited with Mr. and Mrs, Stock on Sunday. Jack end Douglas Norman spent a week at the United Church boys' camp, north of Goderich, returning on August 27. Roscoe M. Courtice and son, Andrew, Niagara Falls, N.Y., were the guests of the former's aunt Mrs. Walter. over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Gliddon, Marie end Eileen, enjoyed a motor trip through Sarnia, Wind- sor, Chatham and other points. Mr. and Mrs. William Prouse returned to their home in Win- nipeg a week ago Thursday after visiting with Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Johnston end other friends. Mrs. H. Calbick, Fruitland, was the ,guest of Mrs. J. B. MacMath during the weekend of August 20, while she visited with her aunt, Miss S. Acheson; who is still a patient in Clinton Public Hospital. Rev. and Mrs. S. Miner, Ethel, and Patricia, visited during the weekend. with Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Trewertha. Mr. Miner had just completed his period as one of the officiating ministers at the United Church camp. Alex Elliott Passes The sympathy of the commun- ity is extended to Mrs Raymond Whitmore whose father, Alex El- liott, died on Saturday night. Buy Home Here Mr. end Mrs. Bert Lobb have, purchased the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Jervis in the vil- lage, and will take up residence early in the fall. many ,years until taking up resi- dence in Kippen some 20 years agog. Per 16 '•ears he taught school at S. S. 2, Tuckersmith, was secretary of Tuckersmith telephone, member St. Andrew's United Church, Kippen, a former church trustee, an elder, on the board of managers, treasurer of the church for 25 years. Mrs. Fivrsythe' predeceasedhim two years ago. Funetal services were held from Bonthron Funeral Home, Hensall, Monday afternoon; Aug- ust 21, conducted by Rev. A. E. Hinton. Interment was in Baird's Cemetery. MRS'. FRANCES' ROBINSON (By our Hensall Correspondent) Word was received here of the. death of Miss, Frances Robinson in the General Hospital at ' Reg- ina, following two' washes' illness; She was the former Frances Reynolds. daughter of the late Mr. and' Mrs. Henry Reynolds, She was born in HensanI, and lived here until she went west in 1943. She was a former mem- ber of.St. Paul's Church, Hensall and a choir member for many years. She is survived by a sister, Mrs. F. A. Demoreste, Regina. The remains will be brought here and services held in St. Paul's Church, with burial in the family plot in Hensall Union Cemetery. ALBERT E. AUSTIN Albert. E. Austin, Seaforth,. died Sunday in Scot Memorial Hospital, ;'enaforth, following a short illness. Mr. Austin, who was born at Blyth and was in his 54th year, was married at Londesboro to Catherine Brown, Londesboro, who survives, along with one daughter and one son, Dorrene end Donald:. His mother, Mrs. Alice Austin, Seaforth, two sis- ters, ,Miss Mary Austin, Wood- stock and Mrs. ' Alice Floyd- SchelI, Detroit. and two broth- ers, Russell, Varna, and William, 'Seaforth, also survive. Mr. Austin attended school at Blyth, and spent three years overseas in the First World War. During the remainder of his life he was a farmer. The funeral took place from the Box funeral chapel, Seaforth, 'Wednesday afternoon, August 30, with' a service in charge of Rev. D. A. MacMillan and burial following in Maitland Bank Cemetery. Pallbearers were Thomas Adire, Charles Scanlon, Joseph Shaddick, John Miller, Robert Scott, and John Scott; and flowerbearers were: James Scanlon, William Ross, Allen Shaddick, William Lee, Hugh Millar, Lee Schell, and Kenneth Schell. Almond Douglas McEwan (By our Hensall correspondent) Almond Douglas McEwan, prominent resident of Hensall, passed away at his home here on Thursday, August 17, follow- ing a lengthy illness. Some months ago Mr. McEwan under- went an operation, from which he never fully recovered, Born near Hensall on High- way 4, on the farm now owned by Archie Rowcli£fe, south of Hensall, be was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Duncan Mc - Ewan, He was a veteran of World War I, a member of Hensall branch of the Canadian Legion. Huron Lodge 224 A.F. and A.M., and Carmel Presbyterian Church. Surviving are his widow, the former Inez Sparrow; Paisley; one daughter (Donna), Mrs. Harry Smith, Hensall; one sis- ter (Nora), Mrs. Harry Watcher, Grand Prairie, Alta.; four broth- ers: Dr. John McEwan, Carlton Place; William, Edmonton; Ewan, Sarnia; Earl, Toronto. Funeral services were held from Bonthron Funeral Home, Hensall, Saturday afternoon, Aug- ust 19, Rev. P. A. Ferguson'of- fieiating. The service was in charge of Huron Lodge. A.F. and A.M. Interment was in Exeter Cemetery. Pallbearers were T. J. Sherritf:, Sam Dougall George Thompson, Archie .Rowcliffe, Bert Horton, William Brown, .TheMasons act- ed as flower bearers. In charge of the graveside ser- vice was Alfred Moffaft, I.P.M. The floral tributes were • nurrier- ous 'and very lovely. C&B ENTERPRISES GODERICH Laundry and Dry Cleaning Service Wet Wash . .08c lb. Rough Dry , .10c lb. Semi -Finished 12c lb. Minimum Bundle $1 Called for and Delivered PICKED UP TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS Leave Calls at Phone No. 29, Clinton More Than A Million Canadians Pay Bills By B of M Cheque Every day, every office of the Bank of Montreal handles hun- dreds and thousands of cheques. Some cover business transactions of millions of dollars, others are used to settle personal accounts of just a dollar or two. All over the country, people in every walk of life find it convenient to carry a ' 13 of Al cheque book. When you pay your bills by cheque, you avoid the time -wast- ing round of stores oi• offices. The stubs give you an exact record of how much you've spent, and your cashed end cancelled cheques, which your bank will return on request, serve as your It's safer, too. If you have the misfortune to lose bills or coin, you may or may not find your money again. But you can't lose the money ire your. B of. M account, and no cheque is worth a cent until you have signed it. William H. Robinson, manager of the Bank of Montreal branch at Clinton, cordially invites you to open an account at his office.' Try out for yourself the merits of a B, of M chequing account. vinumirmsmirmiii Competitive Prices - Personal Service DRUG STORES Cocoanut Oil Shampoo Reg, 25c, 39c 18c 29c HYDROGEN PEROXIDE Reg. 15c, 25c, 39c lie 17c 29c PENCILS Reg. '3' for '1 Oc 4 for 10c SALICYLIC ACID 9 oz, .,.,'.,... We VITAMINS One -A -Day A & D Tabs. 60c, 1.35 and 2.50 Ayerst 10D' Cod Liver Oil 75e, $1.75 Squibb 10-D Cod Liver Oil 75c, 1.75 Abbott's Penta-Kaps 1.20, 2.15, 3.95 & 9.10 ID.A. 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