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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1950-12-28, Page 4PAGE FOUR CLINTON NEWS -RECORD PERSONALS Fred Wilson spent Christmas at his home near Erin. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Lambie were Christmas visitors in Midland. Andrew Egan, Napanee, is vacationing with Mrs, Lillian Me- Hinnon, Miss E. J. Becker had her Chnistinas dinner with cousins in. Stratford, Mrs. Ida Chewers, Blyth, spent • Christmas with the members of her family, in town. Bob Miller, 'Dunnville, was' a Christmas visitor with his father, William J. Miller. Mr. and Mrs: Ray Lanvbte spent' Christmas in Midland at the home of Mrs. G. Lambie. Miss Helen Ball, London, spent Christmas with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Ball, Miss Jean Vodden, Toronto, spent Christmas with her parents, Mr, and Mrs. W, J, Vodden. Miss Dorothy Cornish, Aylmer, spent Christmas with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Cornish, Miss Margaret Colquhnun,. London, is spending the vecaition period at her home in town, Joe Yesbec, Tillsoirburg, was a Christmas visitor at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Nediger. Miss Gladys Addison, Sarnia, was a 'Christmas visitor with her mother, Mrs. Margaret Addison. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Egan and family, King, were Christmas visitors with Mrs. G. T. Jenkins. William Hearn, Toronto, is spending the Christmas vacation with his mother, Mrs, B.C. Hearn.. Miss Florence Rorke, Toronto, is a holiday visitor witch her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs, H. E. Rorke. Mr. and Mrs. Gorden Bennett and daughter, Miss Carol, spent Christmas with relatives at Car- lisle. Maurice Radford, St. Cathay - hies, spent Christmas with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. Rad- ford. Rev. and Mrs. Hugh C. Wilson and Miss Ruth spent Christmas with the former's sisters in St. Marys. Miss Lois Hanley, London. was a Christmastide visitor with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Henley. Mr. and .Mrs. Donald Symons spent Christmas in the Port Hope area with members of Mr. Symons' ' family. • Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Kendall, Detroit, Mich., called on Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Leppington on Fri- day last. Mr. and Mrs. 3. `Bickerton, Windsor, spent the holiday week- end with Mr. and Mrs. A. J. McMurray. ' Miss Hattie Turner, Toronto, is spending the Christmas vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs, G. N. Turner, Donald Haddy, Toronto, is: spending the Christmas vacation with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Haddy. F/O and Mrs: M. G. Darviiie are vacationing at the home of the lady's parents, Mr: and Mrs. Edward Wendorf. Mr. end Mrs. John R. Cook, Ingersoll, spent Christmas with the former's parents, Mr, and Mrs. Charles R. Cook. Mr: and Mrs. Lester Martin and Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Martin and two children spent Christmas.at their homes in Wellaeeburg• Miss Joyce Andrews, Toronto, and . William Andrews, London, spent Christmas with their par- ents, Mr. and Mas. F. W. Andrews. Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Brown, Richmond Hill, are spending the vacation period with the lady's parents, Mr. and. Mrs. John Cud mare. Merles Hanly, Toronto, and Elwin Neilans, Huntsville, were Christmas visitors with the form- er's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mervyn Hanly. Mr. and Mrs, Kenneth C. Elliott, London, were Christmas visitors seethe home of the former's par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Elliott. , Mr. and Mrs. .Arthur Aiken, London, spent Christines with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Aiken and Mr. and Mrs. W, T. Harman. Mr. and Mrs. William Mutch and son, Douglas, Paisley, spent Christmas with the former's Parents, Mr. end Mrs. William Muteh, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Paisley and family, Toronto, were holi- day visitors at the home of the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs, O. L. Paisley. e Charles Thorepson, Kitchener, and Miss A. L. Thompson, Lon- don, spent Christmas with their parents, Dr. and Mrs. F. G. Thompson. Andrew }lusty, London, and Mies Anne Husty, Kitchener, were Christmas visitors at the home of their parentis, Mr. and Mrs. A. Husty. G. E. Hall and Miss Evelyn are spending the Christmas season in Toronto with the former's son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hall. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Roberton and Miss Sandra, Aylmer, were Christmas visitors at the home of the former's -parents, Mr. end Mrs. G. D. Roberton, Mr. and Mrs. J. George McLay and Miss Katherine, were Christ- mastide visitors at the home of the lady's parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Lancaster, St, Marys. Mr. and Mrs. John A. Gibbings and family, Stratford, and Miss Marion Gibbings, Dundas, are rw.H..un.wnnnoonn...e+•n,.•.,.� We wish all our many friends a year rich in health and good fortune. BALL--1II ACAULAY BUILDERS' SUPPLIES — LIME — COAL and WOOD CLINTON - SEAFORTH Phone 97 Phone 787 t.4'-t3S6:' IK -I6 i2CtGAMEMAo{/-' k:=6'OM<Pi +$ Z4Sate*C'=..t$tMP.rPi+ki C{.?tBL,i$rC{MLI Rap the pots and pans! Blow the horns! Let's welcome in a year that will be the best yet! NAV 'Neonate, McAlpine and Daw INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER Sales and Service PHONE 338-j CLINTON irhid`►f21`rji`v3/P�`,3►7`�ih 'J` cyh�i►}2 ericc7aliifiR`.37z`7t,J/r�8►1a�di�'�ii►Rcv7r'�7>y1` rr��, /Y� it i m2y� 28,—,-,aTL}TacozNIr"irn"by7�;7r2/7�`r3►1'2fl l ! COVI flil'.►l a S�?f/311Z11i,T►Jt �•li►i«'�i1t1►itli:il iro S: o and Many Thanks for your patronage all through 1950! 1 BALL & MUTCH FUNERAL DIRECTORS D. G. BALL W. J. MUTCH Phone 361-W Phone 3614 Phone 195 i Newlyweds Residing in Clinton Pictured above following their marriage are MR, AND MRS. JOHN WILLIAM COUNTER, whose wedding was a delightful early winter event of Saturday, December 9, 1950. Rev. H. J. E. Webb,. assisted by Rev. R. M. P. Bulteel, per- formed the ceremony in St, James Church, Middleton, Formerly Margaret -Harriett Middleton, the bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Middleton, Whitehall Farm, Goderich Town- ship, and the groom is the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Morley. Counter, Clinton. They are residing in Clinton. Photo by MaeLaren!•s Studio. vacation visitors with their par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Gibbings, Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Atkey at- tended'a family gathering at the home of the former's brother-in- law and sister, Dr. and Mrs. R, W. Hughes, Goderieh, on Sunday. Christmas vientou:s at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Nett in- cluded their daughters, Miss Leola, Toronto, and Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Garnock and Miss Sandra, Windsor. Frank Fingland, Jr., Toronto, and Miss Catherine Fingland, London, are spending the Christ- mas vacation at the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frani Fingland. Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Nelson an family, St. Catbanines, and Joinn W -W WMS Holds Christmas Meeting Mrs. George Beattie was hostess to the • WMS of Wesley -Willis United Church when about50 members met for the Christmas meeting. The president, Mrs. Hearn, opened the meeting with a Christmas reading and hymn 84, followed by prayer. Mrs. C. Nelson gave the sec- retary's report and Mrs. Fingland reported on the finances. Miss Stone gave the report for Christ- ian Stwardship, and Mrs. A. T, t Cooper reporting for temperance told of Sir Wilfred Grenfell's a stand on the liquor question. Mrs. McIntyre, Toronto, were Christ- mas visitors at the home of then parents, Dr. and Mrs. H. A. Mc- Intyre. John E. Cunninghame, Owen Sound, and Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Saunders, London, were borne with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon W. Cunin'ghame, over the Christmastide. Holiday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Glew include Sgt. and Bars. R. V. Lidwell, Ottawa; Misses Kathleen and Anna Mew, London; and LAC 3. E. Meister, Greenwood, N.S. Mrs. John Hartley and two children, Miss Jane end John, spent Christmas with the form- er's brother and sister, Wilbur Ford and Mrs. Jean Pro.eninier, London. Mr. and Mrs. George F. Jack- son and Clifford and William Cooper, Flint, filch., spent the Christmas holiday with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Cooper and other relatives in the community. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Beattie and son, Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. 0, B. Moffatt and family, Wroxeter; end Mr. and Mrs. George Greg- ory, Berrie, were Christmas vis- itors at the home of Mr, and Mrs. George B. Beattie, ' William Morrell, Toronto, was a Christmas visitor a.t the home of his parents, Mr. and Mee Har- old. Morrell. Visitors at the Mor- rell home this week include their two grandsons,Ge r P Troyer, Hensall, and Billy Smith, Blue Water Highway. Mr, and Mrs. Gerald C, Elliott and daughter, Miss Candace, London, spent the weekend with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Elliott. On returning to London Mr. Elliott assumes the managership of I•Aaasford's Drug Store in North London. R. P. Robbins spent Christmas with Mrs. Robbins and Ronnie at the borne of the lady's parents, Mr. end Mrs. John A. Sutter. Mr. Robbins lies elompleted a course alt the Ontario Police College, Toronto, and left on Wednesday to report for Provincial Police duty ,at . Aurora. Christmas visitors at the' home of Miss Edna Jamieson included Mr. and Mrs. R. V. Lidwell, Ot- tawa; Mr. and Mrs. A. Riles Carter and son, Donald, Toronto; Mrs• Len Evans, St. Thomas; Miss Anna Glew, London; and Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Jamieson and fam- ily, Hallett Township. Mr, and Mrs. Roy Leppington and two sons, Bruceficld, Mr. and Mrs. John Leppington, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Leppington and Mr, C. E. Tomkins spent Sunday last -wile Mr. end. Mrs. Albert Lel- bold, R.B. 2, Clinton. Unable to attend the gathering through ill- ness in the family were Mr. and Mrs, Lloyd Johnson and children, London. Presbyterian Girls' Club1 Holds Meeting Clinton Presbyterian. Girls' Club held a pot -hick supper op Dec. 12 in the 'Sereley. School room of the church with a good attendance. The table was golly' decorated and gifts were exchanged, A short business meeting fol- lowed and plans were dliseussed to hold a bazaar in February. The meeting Closed With the Mizpali Benediction. c The annual meeting of the Hospital Aid will be held in the Council Chamber on Tuesday, Januar, 2, at 8 tern, The elec- ,y{ ip�g�r L����y��y���7 tyI t,g�s" Lien of officers for the teeming n asaese Teeverspener - Lear en i eriFer din- „r„a`year ane take place and o good a t t.._ 71��� attervdanesk is recntostrd. R. Shipley read a letter from Mrs. H. G. Mawson, Vilna, Alta., in appreciation of congratulations received from the Auxiliary, Miss R. V. Irwin. reported 38 copies of the Missionary Monthly being taken. Mrs. Hearn read a letter ack- nowledging three bales of cloth- ing which had been sent to To- ronto for the Canadian Church Relief Abroad. An invitation to attend an open Christmas meet- ing of the Mission Band on Mon- day afternoon was received and accepted. The offering was re- ceived and Mrs. W. Murch took charge of the propramme. Mrs. Murch conducted a candle -lighting and carol service, assisted by Mrs. A. Haddy, Mrs. W. Jervis, Mrs. la B. Pennebalter, Mrs. F. Fingland, Mrs. J. Sutter, Miss M. A. Stone read the Scrip- ture story and Mrs. Ream read a poem "Messiah's Day.” Mrs. Murch led in prayer, As the high- light of the meeting, Mrs. Nor- man Hallend told a Christmas story, "Abigail wants a ring," a story of a pioneer minister and his family on a circuit in the far north, Mrs. M. Addison, in a few well-chosen words expressed the regret of the members at the resignation of the president, Mrs. Hearn, and moved a vote of appreciation of her work during the past three years. Mrs. McGill reporting for the nominatin g committee, composed of Mrs. H, C. Wilson end Mrs. Pickard, brought in the following slate of officers for 1951; hon- orary president, Mrs. H. C. Wil- son; past president, Mrs. B. C. Hearn; president, Mrs. M. Ad- dison; first vice-president, Mrs. H. C. Wilson; 2nd vice-president, Mrs N.. Shephea:d; 3rd vice-presi- dent, Mrs. C.M. Shearing; sec., Mrs. C. Nelson; treasurer, Mrs. F. Fingland; Christian Steward- ship, Miss M. A. Stone; corres- poiiding secretary, Mrs. R. Ship- ley; temperance secretary, Mrs. A, T. Cooper; Beby• Band, -Mrs. N, W. Trewartha; Mission Band, Mrs James McLaren, Mrs: J. A. Addison; Associate Helpers, Mrs. George Beattie; supply, Mrs. B. C. Hearn; press, Mrs. J. A. Mc- Gill; literature, Mrs. James Chowen; birthday box, Mrs. E. Euys; community friendship, Miss Walltinhaw; pianist, Mrs. F. B. Pennebaker. WESLEY-WILLIS WA The WA of Wesley -Willis Unit- ed Church will meet in the Church Parlous on Thursday af- ternoon,January 4; at three o'clock. Five Are Baptized At Special Service The Sacrament of Baptism featured the Christmas Sunday morning service in Wesley -Willis United 'Church, The minister, Rev. Hugh C. Wilson, ' was in dherge and Mur. M. R. Rennie was at the organ. The dhildren receiving this rite included; Charles William Glenn, Cook, son of Mr. and. Mrs. Wil- liam Cook; Joan Elaine Faulk- ner, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Roy Faulkner; Patricia Susan Gorman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Gorman; Vetteri;e Fay Holland, daughter of Mr. and Ma's. Wesley Holland; and Rolfe Govier McEwen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry McEwan. Special music at this service included an anthem "Still Grows the • Evening over Bethlehem Town", a traditional Bohemian Melody, with Mrs. It, P. Robbins as soloist; a solo, "Gem Bam- bino" py Pietro A. Yon, sung by Harry Holmes; and the anthem, "Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne" by James T. Llghtwood, with Miss Margaret Holland, Mrs. W. M. 'Nediger and Harry Holmes as soloists. Inthe evening the traditional Christmas Carol and Candlelighlt- ing • service, under the auspices c fthe Y.P.U. was held, with Rev, Mr. Wilson. in . charge and Mrs. Rennie at the organ, The church, beautiful with a large lighted Christmas tree, wreaths, red car- nations, and attractive arrange- ment of Christmas lighting, was a lovely setting for the service. As a prelude Mrs. Rennie was joined by Miss Doris Grierson and together they gave two splen- did piano and man numbers, "The Shepherds and the Angels" and "Chimes at Yuletide," The Heralds of the service, singing "It Crane Upon the Midnight Clear" were Doris Grierson, Aud- rey Jervis, Ruth Willson and Eil- een Robbins. The junior and sen - Church Directory St. ,Paul's Anglican Church REV. R, M. P. BTJLTEEL, Rector Mrs, "Theodore Fremlin, Organist Mrs. J. G. MacKinnon, Choir Leader Sunday, December 31 10.00 a,m,—Main Sunday School 11.00 am. --Morning Service and Primary Sunday School 7.00 p.m.—Evening Service Pentecostal Church Matilda St., South of CNR K. L. SWEIGARD, Pastor Sunday, December 31 10.00 erre—Sunday Schaal 11.00 a,m,--Morning Worship 7.30 p.m—Gospel Service Friday, 7.30 p.m, --Young People's Service. Pictures. Slides. Tuesday, 8 p.m,—Bible Study and Prayer. ALL WELCOME "The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness of faith, meekness, temperance, again- st such, there is no law." Gal. 5:22-23 Baptist Church PASTOR CLARR CLARK, B,A. Mrs. W. Aikenhead, Organist Sunday, December 31 11.00 a.m.—Worship Service 12.00 a.m.—,Sunday School Presbyterian Church REV. D. J. LANE, Minister Mrs. Bert Bayes, Organist and Choir Leader Sunday, December 31 10.00 a.m.—Sunday School 11,00 a.m.—Morning Worship 2.30 p.m.—Service at Bayfield EVERYONE WELCOME. Ontario St. United Church REV. W. J. WOOLPREY, Minister Mrs. E. Wendorf, Organist and Choir Leader Sunday, December 31 11.00 a.m.--Mornuig Worship "Retaining Christmas in Your Life" 12.15—Sunday School 7.00 .p,an.—Unison Evening Ser- vice in this church "The Hope Set Before Us" Wesley -Willis United Church Rev. HUGH C. WILSON, Minister Mrs. M. R. Rennie, Organist Sunday, December 31 11.00 a,m.—Morning Worship facing To -Morrow" 12.15 Church School 7.00 p.m—Union Evening Ser- vice in Ontario Sit. U'iunted Church 11.00 part.—Watehnught Service, sponsored by Huron Presby eery Y.P.U. A cordial Invitation is ex- tended to everyone to attend this service Guest Speaker: Rev. S. H. Brenton, Lendesbore itiMfitOW0 004- MG',.`` CVCVOoi6'tE;t Vdt4,lZlgOC,! 2,23K# r'e"'kr"aI OtR:CM1Ci6'�T, is Week of Prayer Services January 8, 9 and 11 at 8 p.m. B MONDAY IN 'ONTARIO ST. UNITED CHURCH Mr. Woolfrey in charge Mr. Belted speaking TUESDAY IN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH tA Mr. Lane in charge. Mr. Wilson speaking THURSDAY IN ST. PAUL'S CHURCH WI'. Baited ire Charge Mr. Lane speaking Join with us in these Meetings • d it Troubled World is Standing in the Need of Prayer 52.1-p awe w.r..a,4+ essineareenin eaik eine eelreste, ,.etre .«nweeeee..., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2,8, 1950 Mrs. J., Radford Heads Ontario Street WA The WA of Ontario St. Church met with the president, Mrs. C. Vernier, in the chair; the meet- ing opened bysinging hymn 50, and reading psalm 750 alternat- ely', and the Lord's Prayer in unison, Mrs. Maltby taking the devotional period, opening with a hymn and taking as her sub- ject: "Thoughts of Christmas and Kingship of Christ," closing with prayer and another hymn.. Various reports were given, and the callers for the various wards named, and the roll call was given. A reading was given by Miss L, Grant, conducting it in her hie porous way, and -Mrs. N. Carter cores-aribnted a solo which was much enjoyed, Rev. W. J. Woolfrey :then took over for the election of officers. end Mrs. Woolfrey read the slate which was: as follows: Past presi- dent, Mrs. C. Vernier; president, Mrs. -John Radford; 1st vice- president, Mrs. R, Holmes; 2nd vice-president, Mrs, F. Town- send; 3rd vice-president, Mrs. W. S. R. Holmes; recording sec- retary, Mrs. Lorne Brown; assist- ant, Mrs. Mervyn. Batkin; corres- ponding secretary, Mrs. Fear; treasurer, Mrs. A, J. McMurray; pianist, Miss L. Grant; press sec- retary, Mns. M. Tyndall, The ladies of St. George's ward served a lovely lunch. ONTARIO ST. W,A. Ontario St. WA will meet on Tuesday, January 2, in church haul at 3 p.m. with Mrs.'Webster and Mrs, Tyndall in charge of the programme. A picnic lunch will be , served. joy choirs processed into the church. Choir numbers included: "While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks" with descant; "On Their Way";. "Snowy Flakes". "Gloria in Ex- ca7kis Deo" w.uth Margaret Hol- land and Jean Nediger taking a due'tt part; and "Night of Nights" with Peter Gutter as soloist. The junior choir sang "The Angels' Story" with Donald Hugill as soloist. Other numbers included a ladies' double trio, consisting of Margaret Holland, Marion And- rews, Mary Sutter, Doris Grier- son, Jean Neeliger and Ruth Wil- son, who sang "Ring out Sweet Bells of Christmas", and a solo "Nazareth" by Eileen Robbins. An effective candle -lighting service was conducted by Harvey Sperling, Elimville, president of Huron Presbytery Y.P.U„ assist- ed by Miss Isabel Chowen, presi- dent of the local union Follow- ing the recessional hymn the vesper was sung by a ladies' quaartette comprising Mary Sut- ter, Margaret Holland, Agnes Moon and Jean Nediger, Couple Are Honoured Prior to Departure The executive of "Youth for Christ" met at the home of'Mrs George Haines, Blyth, for a social and farewell, evening, honouring W01 and Mrs. R. T. Gemmell, who_ have beentransferred to Ottawa, leaving for their new home the early part of January, The programme for the even- ing was in charge of Frank Col- lar, consisting of a sing -song, duetts, solos, quizzes, end a cox - net solo by Eric Gemmell. Mr. and Mrs. Gemmell were presented with a lovely. Kenwood blanket as a little token of love from the many friendsthey have made since coming to Clinton two years ago. 0 Presbyterian Men Make Needed Repairs The Presbyterian Men's Club meeting held before' Christmas was attended by a goodly num- ber, with Sam Castle, the presi- dent, in the chair for the busi- ness, and Water. Newcombe ' at the secretary's table It was reported that favourable comments were the order of the day concerning the recent show- ing of "Second Chance." The Club decided to show a special children's film at the Sunday School entertainment on Tuesday evening, Dec. 19. The programme of group cap- • tarn Al Sharp and his cohorts, converged into a working party in which the whole club proceed- ed to repair the chairs in need of renovation and made a com- plete clean-up of the job. Lunch was provided for the hungry workers by G. W. Nott, Dick Carter, Al Sharp, A. Wilson and Frank MacDonald w i th sandwiches and cakes which were consumed with great vigour. TO ALL OUR FRIENDS: We offer this prayer that the New Year brings you only the best things for a wonderful life ahead, May health and hap- piness always prevail in your home. A! ` `•A, EN'S PHONE 2 CLINTON LFP,to`4'2':,.tP+•ate+�'"r��:i^,R:ix 4�+��:i�kci�r.G no po :1 ill"'i i - ;i;~ Cy ' fu fPy NEW`Y R 04 e May the sun come up on a happy year for you just brimming with - joy and good health ISE and BATEIA Xi —Phone 147— PLUMBiNG and HEATING — SHEET METAL WORK 1i ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS Successors to Sutter-Perdue's Shop Work r rii,'u"x'tE'iy��3` ty('aiaa `ilt-wi�a�yjir�dt mmakzi{�.'o-y3�ar�Ut mh9�,y�t°>7 Tzachjrr`}hy3` alowp .s7-9tmzezrG Dm: Tinfi A new day shines forth and carries.with it our sincerest wish for the best things for you and all of yours. A. A ?:-..-,195411, „ lemeani / , IAix. yh�0 PAINTERS and DECORATORS $j Huron Street Phone 234-W Clinton • t And ring in the New with our wishes to you for A Happy, Happy New Year! BARTLIFF BROS. PHONE 1 Bakers and Confectioners Silverwood's Ic CLI NTON