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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1950-11-16, Page 3THURSDAY, NOVEIVBBER 16, 1950 CLINTON -NEWS-RECORD' PAGE THREE Lets Chat A Woman's Viewpoint on This and That By MBA ELSEWHERE in this issue, is published a report, of the month- ly Hospital Aid meeting, in which is given a brief mention of the reports to convention by Mrs. L. McKinnon and Mrs, D. J. Lane . In front of ua now, we have their written reports, in which they describe in detail the events of the convention . ' FROM the inspiration and knowledge they received, the local Hospital Aid gained a great deal . Not only in general knowledge of what's new in hospital, development ,in the province, an "Early Cancer De- tective Clinic," the new hospital for, Sick Children, the Blue Cross. Extension of Hospital Service, etc., but also they gained much in- formation of value to Hospital Aid, such as new ways of rais- MOP FIR SLAB DOORS AT J. W. COUNTER BLDRS' 'SUPPLIES 1 ing funds-aud also of spending them — and detailed knowledge about' what other aids in the province are doing n, ,r W WE cannot help but make a comment here—about he di differ- ence t ence in attitude between men and women when they' are delegates to a convention . . With the women their duty is first in gain- ing the information for , which they came—and the social side is worked in as best they. can . In the ease of gentlemen, we would say from observation over the years, that it is almost the opposite . . Of course there are many exceptions .. . Mr. & Mrs. R. Finnigan Mark Golden Wedding Decorated in a gold color scheme, the home of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Finnigan ,Goderich, formerly of West Wawanosh Township, was the setting for a happy occasion—the celebration of their golden wedding. Gifts, flowers, cards and messages were showered on the bride and bride- groom of 50 years. The tea table covered with an exquisite lace cloth, was centred with a three - tiered wedding cake decorated in gold. Born of Irish parents who first came to Amherst Island before settling on Concession 4, West Wawanosh, when it was hushland. Haronic Rebekah Lodge . . . presents .. . "AUNT SILLY" A Three -Act Comedy TOWN HALL CLINTON Thursday, Friday Nov: 23 - 24 Consisting entirely of local talent under the direction of Miss Kathryn Coleman, Kansas City, MO. CURTAIN TIME 8.16 P.M. i MfJN.►♦MN/AY IYMNKJJ..OW.N~.M.J,ViJIW.1MMNJJ�I�NM./.NJV,I% check your WII1 Current Tow investment rates. Current high living costs. Change` in nature of assets. • Change in beneficiaries. If your will requires reviewing, a discussion .with one of our Trust Officers can be of assist- ance in considering any changes needed to bring it up to date before it is redrafted by your. Solicitor. G&ADAT1WST Branches in 6 Provinces' J. W. MoLachian, Trust Officer Dundas at Clarence, London, Ont. Ontario St., WA Hears Boys' Quartette The WA of Ontario St. United Church met on Tuesday, Novem- ber 7, With the president, Mrs, C. Venner, in the chair. The meeting opened with the singing of a hymn and the reading re- sponsively of Psalm 709 anal re- peating • the Lord's Prayer in unison. Mrs; Woolfrey had charge of the devotions, taking as her topic "Fellowship" opening with pray- er and closing with a hymn. Minuteslast of the as meeting were read and various reports given. Visitors for the various wards were named and a nom- inating . committee, comprising Mrs. M. Wiltse, Mrs. W. Plum- dteel and Mrs. D. M, Maltby, was named to bring in a slate of officers at the December meeting. Mrs, E. Radford favoured with an instrumental, Mrs. Gordon Bennett contributed a lovely solo, Mrs. C. Stewart gave . a reading, and Mrs. B. Boyes had her quar- tette of boys sing, all of which provided a very pleasing program and was greatly 'enjoyed. The meeting closed with the singing of another hymn and the repeating of the Mizpah Bene- diction after which the ladies of the London Road and Highway No. 8 served . a delicious lunch. The Red -dominated Czechoslo- vakian army has banned the singing of Western songs, espec- ially those "expressing the cor- rupt life of the cepitalist world". "Home on the Range" displays a dreadful interest in ownership of private property. OBITUARY MRS. G. G. 'GINN. One of the largest funerals ever held in this district was that held in Holme.'sville United Church, on Monday afternoon, November ,13, 1950, , when, the church was not large enough to hold the vast crowd, for Margaret A. Yuill, beloved wife of George C. Ginn, Rev. M. G. Newton of- ficiated 'and interment followed in Maitland Cemetery, Goderich. Pallbearers were William Snyder, Elroy and. Lorne Bodges, Albert Olce, Walter Hicks and Samuel McNall. Members of the Gode- rich Rebekah Lodge were flower bearers. Mrs. Ginn, 54, had lived in Goderich Township all her . life. She had been very active in the ladies' organizations of Zion United Church, Tayllor's Corn- ers, the Women's Institute, Clin- ton Branch, the Rebekah Lodge, Goderich, and the women's div- ision of Huron County Federa- tion ederation of Agriculture. Mrs. Ginn's death',occurred in Alexandra and Marine Hospital, Goderich, on Thursday evening, November 9, following a short illness. Surviving as well as her hus- band are three sons, Raymond, at home; Robert, Goderich; and George; Oshawa; four daughters, Mrs. Leonard Fisher, Colborne Township; Mrs. Benson 'Whitely, Goderich Township; Miss Aud- rey, Goderich; and Miss Lois, at home. One brother, John Yuill, and one sister, Mrs. Reg Sturdy, both of Goderich Township, also survive. Poppy Day Huge Success A total of $300 was collected in Clinton and vicinity, on Poppy Day, also $200 was collected in the sale of wreaths. The Legion would like to thank the people of Clinton, RCAF Station. and surrounding territory, and the Lodges and the Town of Clinton who bought wreaths. Special thanks to the Ladies' Auxiliary who sold the Poppies. This money is kept in trust by the Legion in Clinton and is used for welfare work among the legion members and ex -service men and women and their dependents in Clinton. JOHN R. BUTLER, Chairman Poppy Sale Committee 46-b LOOK! BINGO! Wed., Nov. 29 8.30 p.m. St. Joseph's Church Parish Hall — CLINTON -- ADMISSION: 75 cents — 15 rounds • Cash Awards of $5 a round 2, share -the -wealth 4 SPECIALS comprising Grand lae turkey $50 46-7-b z. Concrete Silos eft 3„46-b MH1l,INH«ss tact adaa aaSaa.aaaaaaa,HN,i� laa+aai gangs .aa sasaaaw? vast-aa-adwsiat Any farmers in this territory wishing us to build silos next year had better get in touch with us im- t mediately as we are getting many long-distance calls fe for this work. We are anxious that boys locally get their orders in as soon as possible if they wish us to do the job. J. E. Hugill and Son Your Local AUSTIN Dealer ;£ PHONES: Seaforth 667x6 +_ Clinton 616r34 f The Annual Meeting of HURON COUNTY Federation of Agriculture will be held in Clinton Town Hall Wed. Atternoon, Nov: 22 at 1.30 o'clock The Annual Banquet and Dance will be held in Cardno's Hall, Seaforth, the same evening commencing at 7 o'clock. HON. WALTER E. HARRIS, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, will be guest speaker at the Banquet. MRS. KENNETH R. JONES The death took place In Vic- toria Hospital, London, on Tues- day, November 14, of Mrs. El- eanor Jean Jones, wife of Ken- neth Robert Jones, Watford, and daughter' of Mr. and Mrs. lames A. Broadfoot, Seaforth. She was born in Tuckersmith. Surviving besides- her husband are six children, her parents, and one sister, Mrs. William Dal- rymple, Seaforth. One. brother, James, was killed in action in World War II. MRS. A. F. COLLYER Following a funeral service at "Ardaven," James E. Gordanier Funeral Home, London, on Sat- urday afternoon, November al, 1950, interment took place in Clinton Cemetery for Clara Maude Steep, beloved wife of the late Augustus F. •Collyer. Mrs. Collyer was born in CIin- ton, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Steep. While in Clinton she took an active part in the life of Ontario St. Church, Some time after her marriage she and her husband took up residence in London, and this had since been her home. Mrs. Collyer had not_,been in the, best of health for some time and for the past seven weeks had been a patient at Willette Hospital, Paris. where her death occurred on Thursday, Novem- ber 9. As a young woman she married Augustus P. Collyer, who pre- deceased her yery suddenly on October 17, 1925 Surviving are three daughters, Mary, Mrs. W, J. Haggett, Paris; Phyllis, Mrs. Donald A. Paterson, Kincardine; and Ruth. Mrs. M. C. Pryce, Lon- don. As well as her parents and husband 8/Irs. Collyer was pre- deceased by a brother, Harold. JACOB TAYLOR Funeral services were conduct - n' at the Beattie -McRoberts Funeral Home, Rattenbury St. E., Clinton, on Monday, November 13, 1950, for Jacob Teylor. for- mer mayor and prominent citi- zen. Rev. W. .7, Woolfrey of Ontario St. United Church, with which deceased was connected during his residence here, offic- iated and interment followed in Clinton Cemetery. Pallbearers, all members of the Masonic Or- der, were W. J. and H, P. Plum - steel, J. A. Sutter, J. J. Zapfe, T. G. Scribbins and O. L. Pais- ley. Following the church commit- tal service Clinton Lodge A.F. land A.M. No. 84. performed the ast rites of its order at the graveside. Mr. Taylor, in his 91st year, was born in Husthwaite, Eng- land, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Taylor, and came to Canada with his family at the age of ten years. He worked with his father in the shoe business and later became a partner in the business. He always took a keen interest in community af- fairs. He served on the town council for a number of years and also served two terms as mayor.He was a keen enth- usiast of lawn bowling and was one of the best-known bowlers in the district. He had resided in Toronto since 1915. Mr. Taylor's death occurred in a hospital at Guelph where he had been a patient for the past four years, on Friday, Novem- ber 10. Surviving as well as his wife. tho former Jessie H. Brickenden, are one son, W. B. Taylor, and one daughter, Miss Dell Taylor, all of Toronto, and two brothers, Israel, London, and S. L. Taylor, Toronto. 0 Mr. and Mrs. W. Potter Mark Golden Wedding (From The Lucknow Sentinel) Tuesday, October 17, was a red- letter day at the home of Mr. and Mrs, William Potter, Lucknow, formerly of Goderich Township, when they celebrated their gold- en wedding anniversary. The colour scheme of the house was predominately' golden, and the weather was ideal and sunny, Mr. and Mrs. Potter were mar- ried in Stanley Township 50 years ago, They welcomed friends and relatives on this occasion, their daughters, Mrs. Clara Shaddick, Lucknow, and Hazel, Mrs. Mal- colm McFarlane, Stratford, as- sisted in making the event a de- lightful one. The evening's programme feat- ured the christening of their great grandson, Richard Charles Boak, infant son of Aaron and Bernice Boak, Port Albert. Lorne Jervis, Clinton, was the chairman for the entertaiment which began with the singing of "Put on your old grey bonnet," and other did !favourites. Dr. Mumford gave a talk in his usual pleasing manner and Clarence Potter, Clinton, brother of William, sang as a solo "Love's old sweet sang," accompanied by a sister, Miss Frannie Potter, also of Clinton. Elizabeth and Nancy Webster favoured with a rduett and Mr. Webster gave a hum- ourous reading. A dainty lunch which includ- ed both wedding and christening cake ysas served by Bernice Boak aPd two friends from. Sea - forth, Mrs. Oke and Mrs, Law- rence, The bride and groom o£ 50 years ago were the recipients of many lovely gifts and cards which they greatly prize. On the following day, accompanied by Mrs. Potter's sister, Mrs. Edith Clatworthy, they took by car the trip of 50 miles from Stanley to. Harriston which they travelled by horse and buggy on their wedding day, and thoroughly en- joyed the outing. Their 'many friends join in wishing them many more happy years together. In 1948 the savings of Cana- dians through life insurance sav- ings was more than $300 for every man,, woman and child. Montreal is the second largest French-speaking citrin. the World. 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