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Clinton News-Record, 1950-10-26, Page 3'THURSDAY,' OCTOBER 26, 1950 CLINTON NEWS -RECORD PAGE. THREE Let's Chat A Woman's pans ie point on This and That By MBA THERE are many. many snakes wiggling creatures, or if working an the grass in ana around eon-. ton these days—and we mean that literally . The town and countryside has been simply swarming with them, especially has this been so during the sunny days of last week .. And from what we have heard they all seem to be of one type—a small earthen brown reptile with a pale pink underside , , , * e. ANYONE doing any outdoor work, could not help but come into contact with them , . . If you were raking leaves you were certain to pick up one of these on inc garuen, yvu wuuau uvusc upon one of them peacefully re posing , , We know one lady who does a lot of gardening, whe would not step outside her home without a spade in hand for pro - tection , , Also you cMPe rl see the snakes along the sides of the roads and even calmly crossing them , . , * * * OUR first encounter with these pests which have invaded the town, was when we were taking a metal garbage container out the side door , , . Pandora was playing with something at the Have JAM • Donations Friday and Phone- Mrs. if you wish You A Jar of — PICKLES — FRUIT for the Hospital? ' gratefully received in the Council Chamber, Saturday afternoons, Nov. 3-4 B. Olde, 694R; or Mrs. L. 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Surviving are one son, Mer- vin, 13ensall; and one daughter, Mrs. J. Hi (Pearl) Wilson, -Strat- ford, and a brother, Dr. B. Blatch1 ford. Salem, Oregon. Her hus- band, George, died in 1935. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon:, October 18,. conducted by Rev, W. J. Rogers, Hensel', assisted by Rev. R. A. Brook, B•luevale, Interment was in Exeter Cemetery. foot of the steps She was batting it dround with first one dainty paw and then another... We noticed it was trying to wiggle away from her . . Then she pounced' upon it . . . Sure enough, it was a snake . , We always thought that snakes had a hypnotic, eye es far as cats were concrned, but apparently the breed we have in our midst is too sleepy or dumb for that because Pandora was definitely getting the best of the argument However we intervened nd made short shift of the snake, using the metal container in hand as a weapon ... Since then, we have added .two others to piles of burning leaves . MAYBE some of the oldtimers in town can tell us if ever before there has been an invasion such as we have had recently? . , Do we really have so many rep- tiles in our midst all the time and it takes a few sunny warm days to bring them all out at once? .. ,'But why only one kind of snakes? . . . Are they a fore- cast of the weather in the months ahead? . ,. Or do they forebode something else? . , ,. We would like to know . CLINTON Council Chamber was the scene of another success- ful bazaar and tea Saturday af- ternoon last . , .This time it was, sponsored by the WA and WMS of Holmesville United Church,.. e** LOOKING after the various booths were Mrs. W. Xao, Mrs. H. Cudmore and Mrs, C. Wilson, produce; Mrs. Walter, Mrs. D. E. Gliddon, fancy work; Mrs. E. Trewartha, Mrs. Mulholland, Mrs. Palmer, Mrs. Huller, baking; Mrs, Freeman. Helen Potter, Doris Hutchins, touch and take; Mrs. E. Ross, Ila Grigg, Sandra Wil- liams, ' candy; • x •e. :t MRS. J. Yeo, Mrs. Reg Miller, Mrs. K. Trewartha, Mrs. W, Barkin, Mrs. H. Williams, Mrs. G. Colclough, were in charge of the tables, while assisting in the kitchen were Mrs, E. Grigg, Mrs. E. Yen, Mrs. E. "Potter and Mrs. W. Norman ... Tea makers were Mrs. T. Elliott and Mrs. N. Heard Mrs. N.. Trewartha acted as cashier . a ,e 4 THE Hospital Aid has arranged a novel way in which to obtain a supply of home-made pickles, jam and fruit for the patients and staff of the Clinton Public Hospital The Aid is holding a shower of the above articles next week, on Friday end Saiur- day afternoons, November 3 and 4 . There will be someone at the Council Chamber both after- noons to receive donations and it is to be hoped that all the ladies in town will make an ef- fort to leave a donation et that ime If you cannot get out those afternoons, phone either Mrs. B. Olde or Mrs. L. Brown, and they will arrange to have our jar of pickles or jam picked oB� OBITUARY JOSHUA SHERMAN Funeral serviceheld were at the Beattie -McRoberts Funeral Home, Ratrtenbury St. E., Clin- ton, on Saturday, October 21, 1950, fon Joshua ` Sherman. Rev. R. M, P. Bulteel officiated and interment followed in Clinton Cemetery. ipellbearers were C. W. Draper, L. G. Winter, J. J. Zapfe, John and Edward Deeves, and Harry Coreyy, Mr. Sherman was born in Suf- folk, England, on January 22, 1874, a son of the late John Sher- man and Martha Hurran. About 40 years ago he dame to Canada, and•since that time had been a resident of Clinton and vicinity. He was a member of St. Paul's Anglican Church. Mr. Sherman's death occurred on Thursday, October 19, Mr. Sherman was married to the former Annie Colclough who. predereesed him several years ago. Surviving are a niece and nephew in Toronto as well as several relatives in England. JOHN HARTLEY Funeral services were held at the Beattie -McRoberts Funeral Home, R.attenbury St. E., Clin- ton, on Friday afternoon, Octo- ber 20, 1950, for John Hartley. beloved husband of Clete Ford. Rev. R. M. P. Bulteel officiated and interment followed in Clinton Cemetery. The pallbearers, all members of the Masonic Order which held its impressive cere- mony at the graveside, were G. H. Jefferson, J. J. Zapfe, T. G. Scribbins, " C. W. Draper, A. M. Knight and Frank Fingland. The flower bearers were also mem- bers of the Masonic Order. Mr. Hartley was born in Turn - berry Township. near Wroxeter, on January 11, 1872; a son of the late John Hartley and Hannah- Bennett, annahBennett, who were of Irish descent. He received his educa- tion in the local schools and at the Collegiates at Harriston and Owen Sound, and later at the College of Education, Toronto. He chose teaching as his life profes- sion and gave service as a teach- er and later inspector for about 46 years. He was principal of two schools in his native town- ship, one being the home school. at Wroxeter. Blyth, Clinton and Vankleek Hill. He later served as assistant to the chief inspec- tor, Department of Education. Parliament Buildings, Toronto, and still later returned to Clin- ton as one of the inspectors of Huron. He superannuated from the profession in 1938. In religion Mr. Hartley was an Anglican and as long as health permitted was regular in his at- tendance at church worship, Dur- ing his two peaiods of residence in Clinton he had taken an active part in the life of St, Paul's Church, having served for a time as warden and also on the board. He was a member of Clinton her 18. Lodge, 84, A.F. and A.M, The deceased man was the eld- Mr. Hartley's death occurred er son of the late Margaret in a hospital in London where Brown and James Lindsay and he had been a patient for a short was horn on the family home - time having undergone an opera- stead October 15, 1872. tion, on Tuesday, October 17. On March 19, 1906, he was Mr. Hartley was twice mar- married to Miss Eliza Matilda ried, first to Mary Ann Weir who Switzer, daughter of Mr, and predeceased him in 1932, and Mrs. James Switzer at the ]at - latterly to Clete Ford, whom he ter's home, Goderich Township. married in 1933 and who survives. They took tip housekeeping at Also surviving are two daughters, the groom's borne in j4ayfielxl Pauline, Mrs, Thomas Schreiber,' where they resided for. eleven Toronto, and Miss Jane at home, yars before moving to the home - and one son, John, also at home.. steed just north of the village. As well there are three brothers{ In Bayfield, he took an active ve and four sisters, Archdeacon W. part in municipal sftairs having H. Hartley, Durham; James Bar- served on the village council of ton, Drayton; Joseph Bartond which he was reeve for three Goderich; Mrs. J. Gilmour, Mrs. , years, 1913-15. He was instru- G. Sutherland and Mrs. G. Ed- mental in having the roads cios- wards, all of Toronto, and Mrs, 1 ed through Clan Oregon' -Square MRS. W.' E.F LOODY Following ow ng a private service at her home, 58 Close Ave„ Toron- to a public -funeral service, was held in St. Mark's AngIi'can Church, Toronto, with Rev, Mr. Jackson -officiating, on Saturday, October 21, 1950, for Mary Bevan Chant, beloved wife of William Edward Floody. Interment. fel- lowed in Park Lawn Cemetery, Mrs. Floody was born in Clinton on October 12, 1890, eld- er daughter of the late Herman Benson Chant and Charlotte Holmes. She received her edu- cation in the Clinton schools, later taking up millilrery and still later nursing, being resident in several centres for a short period of time. She had resided in Toronto for over 30 years. She was a member of St. Mark's Anglican Church, Toronto, and when health permitted was very active in the life of her church. During the second world war when her only son was a prisoner of war in Germany he was a very ardent worker in the prison- ers of war relatives association. Mrs. F1'oody's death occurred in Western Hospital, Toronto, where she had been a patient for seven months, on Thursday, October 19, and culminated an illness of five and one half years, during which time she bore her intense suffering with strong Christian fortitude, She was al- ways thinking of some kindness she could perform for others, even in the midst of her own suffer- ing. The many beautiful floral tributes sent during her long ill- ness and at the time of her death were but mute evidence of the high esteem in which she was held by a large circle of friends. On August 11. 1916, she mar- ried W, E. Floody who survives as well as one son, Wallace, Lon- don, Eng., and one daughter, Catherine. Mrs. J. S. Heron, Re- gina, Sask. Also surviving are two grandchildren. Brian and Richard Floody, London, Eng., en only sister, Gertrude, Mrs. John A. Sutter, Clinton; one nephew and two nieces, Benson and Miss Shirley Sutter, and Mrs. R. P. Robbins. Clinton. An only brother, Fred H. Chant. Pittsfield, Mass., predeceased Mrs. Floody in January of this year, GEORGE LINDSAY (By our Bayfield correspondent) There died in Alexandra and Marine Hospital, Goderirja on Friday morning, October 20, 1950, nae who was widely known in this district in the person of George Lindsay, Bayfield Line, Goderich Township. Although ailing for six years, his health seemed to have im- proved and he was able to help with the farm work until he suf- fered a severe attack of pain on Tuesday morning which did not subside. He was taken to hospi- tal Wednesday afternoon, Octo- H. Auld, Delaware. and built aroundoriginally 'rPrizes for Costumes, and Treats•SILVER COLLECTION FO.R ADULTS4,1( Sponsored by Council and Lions.Club t. 3 Hallowe'en Party at TOWN HALL Tuesday, Oct. 31 Starting at seven o'clock — FREE FOR ALL CHILDREN �-- There will be a short Cartoon and Entertainment planned. He was Road Snperiisor both for the Province and , Huron County for 0 total of about 35 years, Stretches of the Blue Water Highway near Grand Bend and in Colborne Township, and the read from Bayfield to Clin- ton were built under his super- vision, He was a member of the Can - i 6 adian Order of Foresters and St. Andrew's United Church, Bay- field, Mr. Lindsay was of a genial, kindly nature, a man of integ- rity who had a great capacity for friendship and was a good tneighbour. He will be sadly missed not .only in his family circle where he was the beloved patriarch, but, in the community as welt. Surviving are his widow and eight children, George, Paris; Jean (Mrs. Charles Bell), Nora (Mrs. William Orr), Jessie (Mrs. Robert Blair), Pearl (Mrs. James Hutchings) end John, Bayfield; and Brown and Phyllis, at home; also 15 grandchildren ana one great grandchild. A brother, John, who resided with him, and e sister, Janet (Mrs. W. W. Hig- gins). Blue Water Highway, Stanley Township, also survive, The funeral, which was the most largely attended in this district, was held from his late residence on Sunday afternoon. 'The service was conducted by the Rev. Peter Renner who based his address on I Cor, 1, verses 1-15. Mrs. Brown Higgins sang "0 Love that wilt not let one eo." Pallbearers were Carl Houston, Melvin Davison, John Middleton, William Talbot, Russel Heard, Leslie- Sterling. Flower bearers were Kenneth Posandon. William Parker, Jack Chaff William Metcalf, Ken Merner, William Sterling, George - Heard, Ken Harrison, Douglas Gemeinhardt, Merl Switzer, Les. Elliott and Alf. Scotchmer. Interment was made in Bay- field Cemetery. Among hundreds, who attended the funeral were; Mr. and Mrs. T, L. Wilson and Clarence Pugh, Glen St. Marys, Florida; Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hodgins and daughter itas or 1 Save Money and Clothes It's an established fact, that frequent cleaning is not only sanitary. but economical. 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PENNEBAKER DRUGGIST PRONE 14 (vw,r• w. r..r..a., v. x rc re �v roctnmation TOWN OF CLINTON POPPY DAY, NOV. 4 WHEREAS a number of men of Clinton gave their lives in defence of Canada and the democratic world in World War I and World War II; AND WHEREAS memory of their service and sacrifice is a source of inspiration to all citizens as our nation faces new difficulties and dangers; AND WHEREAS this memory is kept ever bright by the annual wearing of memorial poppies in their honour, and the honour of, all other Canadians who died in world war service; NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert Hattin, Mayor of the Town of Clinton, do hereby proclaim Saturday, November 4 to be Poppy Day in the Town of Clinton and urge that all citizens observe the day by wearing the memorial Poppy of the Canadian 'Legion. (Signed)—ROBERT HATTIN, Mayor,- Town of Clinton Clinton, 4 October 23, 1950 4•.••••eu,aso.e.uu,..u-...rn..+.n1..a.n0.4141+.•4111.11,. aa....+J QUARTRBOARD!! C ood Stock of. 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