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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1951-02-08, Page 4PAGE FOUR 1 choral CLINTON NEWS -RECORD' THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1951 C. W. Draper made a business trip to,Toronto this week. Mrs. E. E. Brown, Petrone, is Waiting her sister, Mrs. William Thaddock, Miss Eana Bail, London, spent the weekend with her parents, Mr, and Mrs, Leslie Ball. Mr. and Mrs. J. A, A,nstett spent the weekend at the for- merV home in Walkerton. Miss Joyce Andrews, Toronto, was a weekend visitor with her parents, Mr. and' Ma's, P. W. Andrews. Mr. and Mrs. Willard A, Aiken Spent the weekend with the for- mer's brother and sister-in-law, Mr, and Mrs. Arthur Aiken, London. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh R. Hawkins, Douglas G, Ball, and John A. Sutter. were in Toronto this week attending the. 46th annual con- vention of •the Ontario Retail Hardware Assooi;ation. Mrs, George Roberton and Mrs. George MacLennan returned on Friday last after a pleasant visit with the former's son and deugh- ter-in-caw, Mr. and Mrs. Ken- neth Roberton, Aylmer. J, 11. Brunsdon left on Setur- • day Last for an extended visit i to the �Cn i a ad an West, going airs as 'far as Vancouver, where he will ' visit his son-in-law and daugh- ter, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Kerr. BOIL Otamaffe4gme?saa • Super -fast element • Generous 5 pint capacity • Non -scald spout • Streamlined, insulated handle • Safety control shuts off current when kettle boils dry. KETTLE BALL and] MATCH Hardware and Furniture Funeral Directors STORE PHONE 195 Octogenarian Feted At Surprise Dinner A surprise birthday dinner in honour of Mr. Thomas H. Elliott, 88, .seas head Sunday, February 4, at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr, and Mrs. H. W, Gould, Clinton, Mr. Elliott makes ,his home in Exeter. Guests at the dinner included Mr. and iVLrs. Jack Elniott, Exet- er; Mr. and Mrs. Truman Elliott, London; Mr. and Mrs. Samuel ,Elliott, Milford, Mich.; and Mr. Ellliotl!'s ' oldest granddaughter and her husband, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Kennedy, Londesboro, A delicious turkey dinner with all the trimmings' including birthday cake was served. In the afternoon many of• Mr. Elliott's grandchildren came to wish him a happy birbaday, Also present were nine gretaf great grandchtldren. Tommy Lloyd, Harriston, shares the seine birth- dey date as his great grandfath- er and was among those who called,' The News -Record is happy to add its voice of congratulations to this Huron Octogenarian. 0 Young Mothers' Group To Send Clothing Bale The first meeting of the Young Mothers' Group of Wesley -Willis Church for 1951 was held Jan- uary 30 at the home of. Mrs. (Dr.l Newlands with 25, members pres- ent and Mrs, W. Grigg in charge. Hymn 501 opened the meeting followed by prayer by Mrs. H. C. Wilson and Scripture by Mrs. H. Kingswell. The minutes were read and adopted and offering taken, Mrs, J. A. Sutter, Presbyterial treasurer, WMS, spoke regarding the Baby Band and the use of mite boxes for missionary giv- ings. She would like to see the mothers try the mite boxes this year to train young children to gave to missions even though their contributions might be smell. Af- ter some discussion it was decid- ed teat the mothers would try the mite boxes this year. It was decided to send a bale of used clothing to London VON, for the needy. Articles mey be left at Mas. Trewartha's home. Interesting articles on "child training", 'nervous habits" and "obedience" were read by Mrs, Grigg. A hymn 494 and the Mizpah Benediction closed the meeting after, which a contest and lunch were _ enjoyed. The next meeting will be held February 27 at the home of Mrs. W. Murch with Mrs. Murch in charge with Mrs. Agnes Moon and Mrs. G. Lockhart es hostesses. 0 TO GIVE TALK ON ROSES Clinton Horticultural Society will hold an open megting on Wednesday, February 14, et 3 p.m. J. E. Taylor, Guelph, a lecturer in horticulture will give an illustrated talk on roses. Lists for this year are available for members. The membership com- mittee consists of Rev. R. M, P. Biilteel, S. E. Castle and C. H. Epps. In T ire For Early Easter Feb. 15th - 16th - 17th Showing Ladies' Coats and Suits Good choice of Styles in the new Shades and best of Materials. The Lovett Specialty Shop ANNUAL MEETING CLINTON HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION COUNCIL CHAMBER, TOWN HALL Thursday, February 15 at 8 p.m. sharp EVERYBODY WELCOME! DR. W. A. OAKES, ERNEST WALTON, President Secretary 5 -G -b C".0A.NPI..PN.~." R`S.NV'�NNIMI.I,I ...~. . LT i }t i QUALITY SK AT ES l by "BAUER" i t Kiddies' White or Black Outfit . $5.50 t Boys' Outfit, top grain leather boot 6.89 1 Girls' White Outfit 6.95 ' Men's Outfit; brown toe 7.95 f (also sets at 8.95, 11.50, 11.95, 19.50) Ladies' Set, fine finish 7.95 (others at 8.95, 11.95, 12.95) (10 pairs Used Skates for Sale) aseosted sizes t A/KEN,s Luggage and Shoes Engagements Announced The engagement is announced of Frances Margaret, eldest dau- ghter of Mrs. Pheobe Wilsosi and the late Jarnes Wilson, Owen Sound, to John W. Murray, only son of Mrs, Hazel Murray, Owen. Sound, and the late Donald Mur- ray, Bayfield, the wedding to take place early. in February. e Hospital Auxiliary Hears Fine Reports The meeting of . the Hos- pital Auxiliary has' been changed to the first Monday afternoon of each' month, it was decided at the regular monthly meeting Tuesday evening in the Council Chamber, The president, Mrs, D. J. Lane. presided. The new meeting date was adopted unanimously and it is planned to work on bandages following the business. The minutes of the meeting were read. by Mrs. C. M. Shear- ing, while the treasurer, Mrs. S. Castle, Jr., showed a balance of $1,028.98 in icer report. Convnit- tee retorts included Mrs. C. D, Connell for membership the drive 'this year has brought in 394 members and 25 donations; Mrs. C. H. Epps, nurses -in -train- ing; Mrs. H. C. Lawson, buying; Mrs, A. Haddy, hospital supplies a.ndi s M s Win O'Neil, finance, who outlined the remarkable suc- cess of the Games Week—details of this are found elsewhere in this edition. A $5 gift certificate donation from Simpson's was turned over to Miss Sinclair. Mrs. F. O. Ford, for consulting, stat- ed bud vases were badly need- ed. Miss O'Neil outlined 'plans of her committee for the year. The next event is to bee concert by the RCAF tChnr•us in the spring. 0 "Youth for Christ" Holds Good Meeting Clinton area "Youth for Christ" held its regular meeting on Sat- urday evening, February 3, in Clinton District Collegiate Aud- itorium, with the director, Frenk Collar, presiding. The opening hymn was "Ail hail the power of Jesus' Narne", followed by M prayer by Rev, r. Brndjar of the United State's. Misses Warren and Shackleton, Chath, rn, favoured with duetts "With Thy Spirit Fill Me", and "Christ is no disappoehnent". The Ambassadors, a male quartette from London, sang "In the Battle Front for my Lord," "Wonderful", and "Shall I crucify my Lord." A solo was rendered by Mr. Waddle, who chose "For all my sins." The speaker of the evening, ilev, M. F. Cornelius, Oliatham, took for his subject the . two classes of believer;; the un- believers and the believers. His text taken from St. John's Gos- pel. chapter 1, verses 11' and 12 was "He carne unto His own, and His own received Him not. But as many as .received Him, to them gave He power ,to become the sons of God, evan to them that believe on His name. The meeting closed by singing an invitation hymn ",lust as I am," and the closing prayer by Mr. Collar, The next meeting will be held in CDC' Auditorium at 9 p.m., March 3. Burns-Londesboro Wins Drama Festival Blyth Lions Club Drama Fes- tival drew to a close on Wednes- day evening, January 31, wish a good audience in attendance. Much interest was shown as the adjudicators, Mrs. Floyd Lodge and Mrs. Frank Saunders, Gode- rich, reported their results. Burns-Londesbar•o YPU emerg- ed as winner with the presenta- tion "Birds on the Wing." Sec- ond plate went to Myths YPU with The Valtantt." Miss Marg- uerite Hall of "The Valiant" caste was named the best actress and awarded a silver cup. Mrs. Brenton, Londesboro, received honourable mention, Clare Vincent of the Landes- horo erste, received a cup as the b•test atter, with Carl Mills, Au- burn, receiving honourable men - an. Presentation of awards was conducted by Mrs. Lodge and cheques of $30 for first place, $20 for second place and $10 to all other participating groups were given. Six playts 'in alit vere presented and were well received. Groups participating included Walton YPU with "Swept Clean Off Her Feet"; Belgrave AYPA, presenting "While the Toast Burns"; Blyth Young Adults with The Bishop's Candlesticks' Biyth YPU;yw51h their presenita. ion of "The Valiant"; Auburn YPU, who also chose "Swept Clean Off Hee Feet"; and Burne- Londesboro YPU, presenting "Birds on the Wing" BOB WEEKS RADIO and SOUND Radios Repaired and Serviced ALL WORK GUARANTEED Public Address Systems Installed and Advertising done for all occasions Bob Weeks Radio and Sound Phone 479' Clinton Electric Shop Goderich Township Federation Active Ontario.. St. WA T Hears Ir alk On Nort I Wesley—Willis WA h Thanked for Flowers Goderioh,Tewnship Federation Ontario St. WA met on Tues - of' Agriculture held its` regular day, February 8, at 3 p,m. M the meeting in Holrnesville, on Tues- Church Hall with the newly- day, January 30, with a good 'elected president. Mrs. J. Rad- ahtendanoe, ford, in the chair. The meeting During. the early part of the opened by a thought for the day evening a sooiail .time was spent and singing a hymn and reading playing "500" and euchre. Wm- 'a psalm. The devotional per- ners Were: "500', ladies' high, lad 'was then taken by Mrs. Wocl- Mrs. Bert Rowden; ladies' low, frey, opening with a hymn and Mrs. Wilfred Glazier; gent's. high, taking as her subject The King - Ole Pederson; gent's low, Cliff dom within us. Parable of our Sturdy; euchre: ladies' high, Mrs. Lord closing with peayer anti Robert Stirling; ladies' low, Mrs. singing another hymn. '..� Francis Powell; gent's high, Gor- The various reports were read don Greig; gent's low,, president a.ni adopted and business discus - Arlie Lockhart, sett and it was decided to hold the annual bazaar in December, combined with Girls' Club, it was also decided to donate $10 to "Save the Children" fund, and also $5 each to the Deaconess Home and the "March of Dimes.' Mrs. C. Elliott read a fetter on hospitalization insurance insltruct- ing ladies in some changes. The callers for the various wards were named, Mrs, Haroild Lawson then favoured with a lovely Scotch love seng and Miss Eleanor Plumsteel gave an inter- esting talk on the northern country taking as her subject the Poet and the lumber jack. Bliss Marlene Jervis gave an instru- mental. The meeting -1 closed with an- other hymn and the ladies of St. Andrew's ward served a de- licious lunch to about 40 ladies. George C. Ginn was appointed secretary -treasurer and L. Rodges and W. Haacke, auditors, at the business session. .Gordon Greig reported on the Ontario convention held Janua>y 9-12. Some 0f the topics` of dis- cussion at this convention were conservation, daylight saving, assessment, income tax, and the budget was raised from $49,000 to $90,000. Bert Lobb reportedfor the Hog Producers. He stated that the hog population was down, also the quality, but the price future looked good. It was decided to give a $5 prize to the new exhibitor from the township scoring the highest number of points at -the Huron County Seed Fair. The February meeting will the held at Taylor's Corners on Wed- nesday, February 28. 0 BAYFIEL.D COUPLE MARK 60th WEDDING (Continued from Page One) own home, helping and caring for each other. Mr. King's eye- sight isn't what 11 used to be 50 Mrs. King reacts aloud the daily newspaper, The Clinton News - Record and the odd novel. Typical of their co-operation through their 60 years together was the baking of their diamond wedding cake. Mrs. Icing pre- pared the fruit and Mr. King of Eliza Davison enol John King, scrubbed up and beat in the in - Hayfield. The bride's younger gredients by hand in proper con - sister, Sara Barr, was betides- fectioner's style. maid and Daniel Harrison was They keep abreast of the his brother-in-law's best masa times, have a marvellous sense (both have since passed away). of ]rumor, and are young with At the same'time, Sophia Sum- their grandchildren. Both take mer Barr was married to David greet pleasure in listening to the Moffatt, Clinton. The groom's radio, especially* on Saturday sister, Margaret Moffatt attend- evenings when it is "Hockey ed the bride and Will Mustard, night ,in Canada," Their fav- Brucefield, was groomsanan.'ourite team is the Toronto The Reverend Mr. Ramsay, Maple Leafs and when the play - pastor of Londesboro Presbyterian ofi, are over, George and Annie Church officiated at the double King hope that the coveted Stan - ceremony. r ley cup tiviul be in the possession Mrs. Sing recalls that they of "The Leafs." had no elaborate reception but that all spent a very happy even- ing. The bridal party and guests sat down to the wedding dingier, a regular banquet, served in the large Icitchen-dining room of their farm home. The two wed- ding calces, one square and one round, graced the table, ' Next day Mr. and Mrs. King left for Wingham where he was associated with his brother John in the bakery business. The only confetti with which they were showered was snowballs from the flying feet of the groom's pacer, "Royal Tom," as he drew their cutter swiftly, over the pitch, holes to Wingliam• That day was their honeymoon. The next day the groom went back to work and the bride took up her household dirties. Two days after their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. David Moffatt left for Shoal Lake, Man., where they resided on the same farm until Mr. Moffatt's death mi May 22, St. Pilafs Anglican 1950. After a year in Wingharn, Church George King brought his wife to REV. R. M. P. BULTEEL, Rector make their horse in has native Mrs. Theodore Fremlin, Organist village. They lived in what was Mrs. J. G, MacKinnon, then Dr. Sbanbury's cottage (now Choir Leader Orlo Miller's residence). for five years, moved to the house now owned by George Blair foe a couple of years, and over 50 years ago purchased the home on Main Street w'h.ere they have resided ever since. When he returned to Bayfield, Mr. King, who was always fond of horses, commenced teaming. His long hauls were of coal from Brucefield for the late L. Beatty, Varna, to patrons in Bayfield, and freighting boxes of dried Church apples from the lute John Wirid- REV. W. 7. WOOLFREY, Minister don's evaporator to Brucefield Mrs. E. Wendorf, Organist Station, He also hauled dogs Oar and. Choir Leader the winter for W. A. Mustard's saw mill. He recalls one espec- Sunday,. February 11 tally good year when sleighing 11,00 a.rn.--Morning Worship was good from the first of De- "Christ—The Hope of Glory" comber and he made' $50 (con- 12.15—Sunday School sidered a munificent wage in 7,00 p.m.—Union Evening Ser - those days) bei'ore Christmas, vice M this church; And another year he sledded out "Personal Responsibility" logs on the tenth of April. With the advent of trucks and tractors the long hauls and log- Baptist Church ging ceased, and he turned to jobs about the village and farm- ing. In time this, too, was dis- continued a-nd his latter years nave been spent working has garden and tending his lawn— but he does mass his horse! Interested in miss, Mr. Kin served for 14 consecutive years as a trustee on the Bayfield Public School Board. Before her marriage, M'rs. King was -a tailoress with the: lerm of Jackson Bros., Clinton, for :five years. In those days there was a great deal of hand work on men's overcoats, particularly the :fine black. ones woreby clergymen. And ,at she learned to sew a straight, fine, fun seam by hand an art which she retains to this day. In the 'past few years she has made beautiful quilts • for Iter daughters, grepdchilldr:en and Trinity Church Guild, and pre- fers sewing by hand to madiine .work. Mrs. King' is a devoted mem- ber of Trinity Church and is still active rn WA work, As in most married lives, sun- shine and shadow are mixed, and tragedy came to Mr. and Mrs. Bing in "the deaths of their two sons, John Willard, their first- born, on September _ 20, 1900, in his ninth year, and Ailexanderc Ford (a partner in the firm of Price, Waterhouse( chartered ac- Matilda St., South of CNR counlant Toronto), in August, K. L. SWEIGARD, Pastor 1945, in his 51st yeah. Besides their two daughters; Sunday, February 11 Lulu (Mrs, Fred Ritchie), and 10.00 a.m.—Sunday School, Muriel (Mrs. M. C., Hart), they 11.00 a.m.—Morning Worship have five grandchildr0n—Muriel 7.30 pan.—Gospel Service Ritchie, Douglas King, Charles Fridey, 7.30 p.m.—Young People's and Ronald Hart and Helen (Mrs. Service. Bruce Winters), Tuesday, 8 pans—Bible Study and And although now they are Prayer, virtually strut -ins in tine winters, ALL WELCOME they continue to live in thee Church Directory Wesley -Willis United Church Rev. HUGH C. WILSON, Minister Mrs, M. R. Rennie, Organist Mr. M. R. Rennie, Choir Director Sunday, February 11 11,00 a.m.—Morning Worship "The Breaking Point" 12,15—Church School 7.00 p.m.—Evening Praise; t Union evening service in On- tario St. United Church. Come to the House of Prayer. Friday, February 9, at 3 p.m,— Women's World Day of Pray- er in St. Paul's Anglican Church, Sunday, February 11 10.00 a.m.—Main Sunday School 11.00 a.m.—Morning Service and Primary Sunday School 7.00 p.m. --Evening Service Friday, February 9, at 3 pan.— Women's World Day of Pray- er in this church, • Ontario St. United PASTOR CLAIR CLARK, B.A. Mrs. W. Aikenhead, Organist Sunday, February' 11 11.00 a.m.—Worship Service 12.00 a.rn,—Sunday School Friday, February 9, at 3 pan.— Women's World Day of Pray- er le St. Paul's Anglican Church. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church REV. D. J. LANE, Minister Mrs. Bert Boyes, Or•gaeist and Choir header • Sunday, February 11 10.00 am. --Sunday School 11.00 a.m.--Morning Worship' Sermon Meditation.: "Meeting the Emergencies of Life" Please read Daniel 6. 2.30 p.m.—Knox Church, Bay - EVERYONE WELCOME Wednesday Feb. 14, at 8 p.m.— Men's Club; speaker, Dr. R. M. Alldis, Huron County Health Unit, Arca members requested to attend. Pentecostal Church The February meeting of the Woman's Association of Wesley - Wiles United Church was held on Thursday afternoon, February 1, in the Church Parlour, with the president, Mrs, Gc?orge Beat- tie, in the chair and Mrs. H. Charlesworth as pianist. The opening hymn was "Thy Ring= dom Come," followed by prayer by the president. The subject of the devotional period was "The Pharisee and the Publican." Mrs. .7. McLaren read the Scripture lesson from the 18th chapter of St. Luke's Gos- pel Mrs. Reg. Shipley gave Lesson Thoughts and -Mrs, 'Hugl, Wilson offered prayer. The secretary, Mrs. Frank Fingland, read the minutes, and Mrs, A. E. Shaddick, the treas- urer, gave .the finanoial report. Mrs, Fred Potter, flower con- vener, gave her report. A num- ber of notes were read by the corresponding sedretary, Mrs. Cliff Cooper; thanking the WA for flowers and cards sent to those sbut-in or ,'sick, The eon - vener of the Propearty Commit- tee presented several bills, in- . WESLEY-WILLIS GIRLS' CLUB The Girls' 'Club of Wesley- Willis United Church will meet in the Church Parlour on Tues- day evening, February 13, at eight o'clock. Mrs. Douglas Bratliff's group well be in charge Wad Mrs. W. A. Oakes will be speaker of the evening; 0 LEGION AUXILIARY The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Canadian Legion will meet in the Legion Hall on Monday even- ing, February 19. 1Vfembers are asked to note that the regular date has been changed on account of the play "Going Places.' eluding one for the additional new electric stove to be used in the church kitchen. These were ordered paid. A committee, composed of, Mrs. John Innes, Mrs. Reg Shapley and Mrs. George Beattie, was appoint- ed to assist with new gowns for the choir. Some arrangements were made for the St, Patrick's tea which takes place Mesh 17. A hymn and the Mizpah Bene- diction closed the meeting after which afternoon tee was served by Mrs. Reg Shipley's group and a short social half hour enjoyed by the large number present. Suits - Dresses Coats For Spring = New Shipments are Arriving Daily — YOU are invited to visit our store at any time and select for your- self the style that becomes you most. will have a choice of styles! will have a choice of colors! can see the material and know you are getting quality. need not leave an order. We have them in stock. Be sure you get what you want and that it fits you .when you get it. Cash is not necessary—Use our pay- as-you-go plan. You are not obliged to buy. Come in often, You You You You SPECIALS BLOUSES SKIRTS and JACKETS (crepe, nylon and wool) (plain or plaid) Reduced 20% BRASSIERES—Values to $1.25 only .25 CORSETS—sizes 23 to 29 only 1.98 CHILDREN'S FAWN HOSE—sizes 6 to 91/2—values to .59 special .29 HOUSE DRESSES — A fine selection — reduced far below normal prices. 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