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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1951-03-08, Page 6PAGE SIX CLINTON NEWS -RECORD THURSDAY, MARCH' 8e, 19511 News of Bayfield Representatives 11iNS Lucy R. Woods Miss Donna Sturgeon spent the weekend in Clinton. Hugh Gilmour, Brucefield, vis- ited friends in the village on Sunday. Miss Jessie Metcalf, Detroit, spent the weekend at her home in the village. Donald E. Kingsbury, Dundas, was at his home in the village over the weekend.. Harry Baker, London, spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Baker. Beverley McClinchey, Barrie, was with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Westlake over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. T. Mack returned home on Sunday after having spent a vacation in Florida. Prof. and Mrs, 11. K. Kalb- fleisch, London, were at their cottage in the village over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Feather- ston and Miss Maxine Smith, London spent the weekend with Mrs. C. W. Parker. Mrs. G. Davison and Mrs. L. G. Bassett, London, spent Sunday in the village en route to Florida for the month of Mamcb. Mrs. Fred McEwen, London, was also et her home in the village on Sunday. Miss Josephine Stirling is vis- iting her brother, Sandy Stirling, and family, Huron Road, Goderieh Township. Miss A. M. Stirling returned to the village recently after having been with them for three weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Elliott and three children, Garnet, Gordon, and Dalton, Niagara Falls, and Miss Sylvia Bell, Clinton, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bell, Mr, and Mrs. I;. Bell and Norman, Clinton, and Mr. and Mrs. Bev. Beaton, Jr., end Janice, Goderieh, were else their guests on Sunday, Back From Mission Mrs. J. Mayman has gone to ,her home in Killarney, Alta., af- ter having spent five weeks with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. J. McMillan, while her husband who is a ground crewman with the RCAF, Calgary, was on a mis- sion to Churchill. !Corp. May - man man enjoyed the trip very much. The pilot and crew returned to Calgary two days before schedule to fly out an Eskimo woman who had been badly burned by fuel oil when a cookstove exploded, to ho'spi'tal for treatment. • Trinity Guild Meets The regular monthly meeting of Trinity Church Guild was bell at the home of the presi- dent, Mrs. R. J. Larson on Thurs- day afternoon last. The rector, Rev. H. J. E, Webb, opened the meeting with preyer. Mrs. Lloyd Seotchmer acted as secretary for Mrs. S. McEwen who was not present. Mrs. R. li. F, Geirdner displayed various new apron patterns which she had brought from Chicago. It was decided to ePtione Bayfield 45r3 reserve the basement of the Town Hall for serving refreshments on the Twelfth of July. Following the Benediction pronounced by the rector, the hostess served tea. Rev. ' and Mrs. F. 11. Paull, Listowel, were the guests of Mrs. N. W. Woods on Tuesday. • United WMS and WA Bayfield United Church women met on Thursday of last week at the hone of Mrs. R. Grainger, with a good attendance. In the WMS the third in the series of Study Book presenta- tions wes given by four ladies; Mrs, M. Toms, Mrs. Keene, Miss A. M. Stirling and Mrs. Robert Scotchmer. The subject of the study was, the United Church of Canada re-enters Japan through the United Church of eChrist in Japan, or Kyodan, as the Japan- ese call it. This Japanese Church is an saenalgametion of all the Protestant churches operating in Korea and was brought about by a law passed by the Japanese government in 1941. In the WA various matters were dealt with, regarding the business of the society and pians were made for the annual Irish social to be held on, Friday even- ing, March 16 at 8.15., A Mature of the evening will be a play, written by Mrs, Ewan Ross, of Iiaimesville, and produced by tan ladies and one gentleman, from the Bronson Line end Blue Water Hiyhrway. It is entitled "A Wife for Parson Paul." Trinity Club' Meets The Trinity Club met on Tues- day everfhng at the home of the president, Mrs, J. E. Hovey. The opening hymn was "Lord, for to- morrow and its needs." HOLMESVILLE Mr, and Mrs. Jack Yeo and facially visited with friends in Mitchell on Sunday. Sunday guests with Mr. and Mrs, Ewan Ross were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wright and children, Kippers.. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer] Potter and family (motored to Teeswater on Sunday to visit with Mr. and Mrs'. MacDonald. Mr. and liars. Gordon Mader - lane, Port Stanley,' spent Thurs- day and Friday at the home of the lady's parents, Mr, and Mis.. Bert Lobb. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Johnston. had as guests on Sunday, Mr. Johnston's nephew, William Mar- shall, and Mrs. Marshall, Exeter, Mr. Johnton is at present under the doctor's care" suffering com- plications resulting from a fall some time ago. YPU Notes Due to the 'fVu epidemic' ie.the community, there was no regular YPU ,meeting a week ago, but just a business session of the play committee, held in the church. It was decided that a one -act play be entered in the Goderioh Drama Festival to be held in April, and a play was selected. This past Monday the regular meeting was held at Kathleen Holmes' place, with the culture convener, Pamela Seddler, in charge. Dewar Norman read the Scripture, and the convener dealt with the topic, reading a biog- raphy on Robert Burns, end in - eluding a poem, "The Daffodils" by Wordsworth. Next week's meeting will be held at the church, and the fol- lowing one will be a social. It was decided that the variety con- cert would 'have to be indefinit- ely postponed. The play com- mittee announced that a one -act play was now being cast for the drama festival. The minutes of the last meet- ing were read by the secretary, Miss Beribene Sturgeon. The roll call was answered by helpful household hints, which proved so instructive that they are to be continued at the next' meeting. Further plans were discussed for the paper drive in April. The guest speaker was Orlo Miller who gave a most interest- ing talk on religion in Yucatan. as—were May time aborigines—the a highly cultured people and had an advanced oiviuization for their time. Their religion paralleled Chs'istianity. They believe in a supreme power, practiced bapt- ism, and used the sign of the Cross. They were conquered by the pagan Toltecs do 1100 A.D. This race introduced human sac- altice and worshipped multiple gods. Strongly enough, they were led by a white man, It is thought that he might have been a Norse- man. In 1546 A.D. the Spanish con- quered this country, They burned the national library and destroy- ed the statues. Only three native books survived this vandalism, Mr, Miller studied a translation of these when doing research Contract barley We are again taking contracts for Malting Barley. In order to be sure of get- ting your requirements for seed would ask all farmers to sign their contracts soon as possible. For cash grain, Malting Barley has been the best and looks like high prices fdr another year. Fred O. Ford Grain and Seed Phone 123W 7-btfb .M'nl M'`'M M"Wl !V�`t1Y1`M�M M;M 1'11'1',1 M.'hM'IV�' Tit iii ,M From FUZZ To M Feathers Use MASTER When you feed Master Chick Starter you are feeding a prop- erly balaueed ration. MASTER CLUCK STARTER is laboratory oontroiled and tested at the Master Experimental Farm. It is available as MASH ar KRUMS. MM■. .- :; r ..o:siCx r "..p,.,... 'lis -t+; Uy;�%°: ',FEEDERS .Wl1Ot KIE :',5'RECmb DS.:'?EK%tril. i LY BUY -M i�,iT. , -',.aY„'.`h1':w'iLo!:'+'b"?p'n�.r.,:.e1'.'A�' i:ziw'i•-F.�Y'?o4":Yr">r MMMMM MMMMM MASTER BALANCED, FEED'S for. ALL eLASSE9'OF • P051.1115FARM LIVE MCA ma DEARING ANIMALS'S, DOGS MMMMM MMMMM 'De,a EUvA,ops 5101,11 WE CARRY OYSTER SHELL CONCENTRATES GRIT and SALT ' Your Friendly Master Feeds Dealer is: S, RIDDICK and SONS Phone 114 - Clinton work in Yucatan: two years ago. He is a foreciul pleasing speaker and held Iris listeners spell- bound. Mrs, Maynard • Corrie moved and Mrs, R. Abercombie second- ed a vote of .thanks to Mr. Miller far his enjoyable andinteresting talk. Mrs. J. B. Higgins sang two delightful Irish folk songs, "Fairy Tales of Ireland," and "Killar- ney." The white elephant ex- change netted the sum of $3. Miss Audrey Brandon was co -hostess with Mrs. Hovey in serving re- freshments. Russell will soon be able to tie ,his own shoes, now that .his muscles are being trained to respond, The Woodeden Cerebraa. Palsy Training Centre, neer Lon- don, operated by the Ontario. Society for Crippled Chad - ren, provides trained thera- pists , for such children as Russell who lack muscular co-ordination. Use Easter Seals in 1951. VARNA WMS and WA Meet A joint meeting of Varna WMS and WA was held on Thursday afternoon, Marc. 1, at the home of Mrs, Mervyn Hayter. The theme of the meeting, "The war for love and peace," was followed from the Missionary Monthly. Mrs. George Reid read the call to worship and all joined in singing hymn 105, "Jesus Christ is Risen Today." Mrs. George Reid read the poem' end •Mrs. Fred Reid read the Scripture reading, Ephesians 3, 14 to 4 :6 The offering' was " taken and then' hymn 356, verses 4, 5, 6, "Take my life and let it be" was sung.. Minutes of the, lest meeting were read and their adoption second- ed by Mrs. Fred Rend. The roll call was answered by 14 mem- bers and ten visitors. The roll rail for April to be answered with the word "Cross." Goderieh Township INLrs. Newton tookthe chapter or. the LONDON ROAD was closed with. and ae to Benediction. Lunch was served The London Road Club held its monthly meeting at Mrs. H. Plnmsteea's with 16 inembees and onevisitorpresent. The members chose' "Annie Laurie" for their opening 'ember.. The roll call was answered with a Valentine. $30 was sent to the March of Dimes, A travelling basket was started by Mrs. F. Anderson from neighbor to neighbor The myst Eleven cells to shut-ins ' had been made. A thank -you note was read from 1VIr. Meyer, and a hitter thanking our soc'i'ety for the bale which we had shipped. Mrs. Gordon Johnston was asked to look after the list of Baby Band members which Mrs. Bill Reid had been given. The meas- ure of destruction was' the meas- ure of need, was read by Miss Rachel Johnston and Mrs. E. Me- Clinchey from the study book- The United Church lire -enters Japan. Miss Hern led in prayer and hymn 402 "Lead on 0 King Eternal" was sung. The WA meeting then followed and; after it, lunch was served by the com- mittee in charge. Mr. and Mrs. Barry Durnin and Mrs. Harry Lyon, Londesboro, spent Monday at the horn of Mr. and Mrs, Bert Lobb. Farm Forum Meets S.S. No. 4 Farm Forum naet at the home of Mr, and Mrs. R. E. Thompson for their meeting last week. There was a good at- tendance.On Monday evening of this week, the Forum met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lobb, with an ettendemee of 18 mem- bers. The "tome for discussion was "Can the Curriculum be Im- proved for rural schools?" This made i dramatized m topic was atized and d m a very interesting Itopie for dis- cussion. Following the discus- sion, games were played during the recreation, period, and lunch was served. The meeting next week will be at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Williams, with Mrs, Car- man Tebbutt and Mrs. Ross Fea- gan in charge of recreation. Mrs. Lystra E. Gretter "Organizer of the Harper Hos- pital nurse training school, Mrs. Gretter, 94, died Tuesday (Feb- ruary 27). She had charge of the school for 20 years and headed the Visit- ing Nurses Association from 1907 until 1922. Active in Red Cross work, Mrs. Gretter, of 908 Trembley, Grosse Pointe, lived in the Detroit area 63 years. She was a native of Canada. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. John C. Dodds, and two grandchildren. Services will be held at 11 a.rn. Friday in St. Paul's Cathedral of which Mrs. Gretter was a member." The above clipping, taken from a Detroit paper, was sent to us as an item o£ interest since the deceased ledy was a native of Stanley Township ,and is number- ed amongst those who have gone from this district to render great service to humanity anti the world at large. Same years ago, Mrs. Gretter, who wrote the Florence Night- ingale Pledge for Nurses, told. Mrs. 0. W. Rhynas (then presi- dent of the Ontario Hospital Aides Association) Chart she had been born near Beyigeld. Her mother was .the' daughter of a Dutch Menn•nite Bishop and her father, br. George Ergerter (Ang- licized to Eggert) was a native of Berne, Switzerland. They settled on a farm between Blake and Bayfield where Lystra was born September 3, 1858. The family did not remain here long but went to Virginia during the Am- erican Civil War where Dr, Eg- gert served as surgeon in a Fed- eral hospital. At the close of the war he, moved to a farm near Greenboro, N.C. Here Lystra grew to young womanhood and was married at the age of 19 to John Birney Gretter, Professor Mate- matics, University of New Or- leans. He died seven years lat- er. It was after this, in 1888, that Mis, Gretter graduated from the School of Nursing, Buffalo General Hospital, and began her long and noted career in the field of nursing. LONDE'SBORO HENSALL ery box wos won by E. P•iumsteel. The year's programme was made out and the meeting closed by the anthem, A delicious lunch was served by the hostess, March meeting is to be held at the home of Mrs. Lel3eau, the roll call is to be an Irish joke. Sympathy Extended The London Roadresidents ex- tend their deepest sympathy. to B. Rowwoliffe and family in the sad bereavement in the loss o3 a deer wife and mother. Receives MA Degree Norman Sinclair, son of Bev. and Mrs. Arthur Sinclair, Wind- sor, formerly of Hensall, hes re- ceived his Master's Degree from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mich. Norman is a teach- er In Welkerville Collegiate Windsor. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Gaunt, and Bev Lyon, Blnscarth, Man,, spent Thursday last at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Lobb, Holmesville. Out Again We are pleased to see Rev S H. Brenton out again after a period of illness. Ile was unable to take the Surtday services for two weeks, but wes in the pulpit again last Sunday. Dr. Robert Grierson, who had been ailing, is around again feel- ing quite recovered from his re- cent illness, Londesboro WA to Meet The regular meeting of Lon- desboro WA will be held in the Sunday School room of the church on Thursday, March 15. Programme committee: Mrs. L, Saundercock, Mrs. • L. Webster, Mrs. T. Allen: and Mrs. J. Craw- ford. The hostesses are; Mrs. W.' Knox, Mrs. Grierson, Mrs. G. Radford and Mrs, J. McCool. A cordial invitation is given to ell to be present. • • •Londesboro WI'eeeets A very interesting and pleasant afternoon was spent alt" Londes- bore Women's Institute on Thurs- day, March 1. Mrs, L. M. Scrimgeour, Dist- rict President, gave a very- inter- esting report and, of course, a little humor. Muss Grierson fav- ored with two instrumentals and Mrs. B. Allan a reading. Mrs. Anderson demonstrated a delic- ious three -layer ribbon cake with banana and pineapple filling with the recipe. About 30 ai times of "Something new from something old" were on display in reply to the roll call and by Mrs. J. Lee, five scatter rugs from rugs, hese and prints. Children's dresses, coats, overalls, training panties, from old clothing. Girls skins from slacks, sweaters, and men's socks from unravelled yarn, blouses from parachutes, men's shirts, aprons, lunch cloths .from bask: needle holder from felt hat and garters, cushions and figuratures. Committees wore appointed to plan a St, Patrick's evening anti also a Sunshine Sister banquet. The hostesses served a delicious lunch: Marks 85th Birthday Stamp collecting puts a premium on poor printing since a blot, blur or misprint increases the value of a stamp to collectors. MEMO TO MILADY: Be sute to listen, each, weekday^ morning at 10.0S on 980-CFPL . Pat Murray and 1 -gather together some interesting items and tie them up withbright music for you to enjoy. Join us, won't you? - 980-CFPL's MARY ASHWELL P.S.—Kate Aitken drops by 'every Mad., Wod: tat Fri. too!' BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY A surprise birthday dinner in honour of Mrs. W. T: Brunsdon (85) was held on February 28 at the lady's home in L ondes- boro. Her. daughter, Mrs. R. Vol den, Clinton, and her daughter- OPTOMETRY in-law, Mrs. Bert Brunsdon, made A. L. COLE, R.O. the celebration possible and serv- Eyes Examined .and Glasses Fitted ed a lovely dinner to the guests Goderieh - Phone 33 who were the Grandmothers' Cheerio Club and a flew intimate friends. In the afternoon the Grand- mothers putt on a very interest- ing entertainanent which consist- ed of singing the "01d Songs",. readings, contests, intermingled with social chart. The club pre- sented Mrs. Brunsdon with a birthday box of good things. And sang"Happy Birthday" e nd "She's a Jolly Good Fellow," The aged lady, who has seen 85 winters, although not enjoy - leg the best of health, is living alone, and is quite active to many ways, is doing her own house- work and entertains her friends: She has faun of a family, Mrs, R. Vosden and Rowed Bruns- don, Clinton; Arthur to Saskat- chewan,; and Bert in Lond,eshoro. There are sixgrendebildren and VETERINARIAN five great-grandchildren. May she enjoy many more happy ac- 1 ACCOUNTANCY ROY N. BENTLEY Licensed Public Accountant 36 Regent St., -- Tel. 9094 Goderieh, Ontario ERNEST W. HUNTER Chartered Accountant 57 Bloor 5t. W., Toronto RONALD G. McCANN Public Accountant Office: Royal Bank Bldg. Phones: Office 561: Res. 455 CHIROPRACTIC D. H. McINNES Chiropractic - Foot Correction OFFICE HOURS: Hotel Clinton, Friday, 1 to 8 p.m. Commercial Hotel, Seaforth, Monday, 1 to 8 p,m. itSiU&NCE Be Sure • • Be Insured K W. COLQUIPOUN GENERAL INSURANCE Representative: Sun Life Assurance Co. of Canada Office: Royal Bank Building Office 50 .- PHONES - Res. 9W J. E. HOWARD, Bayfield Phone Bayfield 53i2 Car - Fire - Life - Accident Wind Insurance If you need Insurance, I have a Policy. H. C. L4.WSON Bank of Montreal Building Clinton PHONES: Office 251W; Res. 251J Insurance -- Real Estate Agent; Mutual Life Assurance Co. LOBE INSURANCE AGENCY Cor. William and Rattenbury Sts. Phone 691W — GENERAL INSURANCE — Representative; Dom. of Canada General (Life) Howlek Farmers' Mutual Fire Insurance Co. Buy LIFE Insurance To -day! To -morrow may be too late' JOHN R. & LLOYD K. BUTLER Representative CONFEDERATION LIFE INSURANCE Phone 274 — Clinton — Box 315 THE McHILLOP MIITIJAL FIRE INNSiJRANCE COMPANY Head Ofifce, Seaforth Officers 1950—President, E. J. Trewartha, Clinton; vice-presi- dent, J. L. Malone, Seaforth;-man ager and secretary -treasurer, M. A. Reid, Seaforth. Other direct- ors: S. H. Whitmore, Seaforth; Chris Leonhardt, Bornholm; Ro- bert Archibald, Seaforth John H. McEwing, Blyth; Frank McGregor, Clinton; 'W. S. Alexander, Wel- ton; Harvey Fuller, Goderieh. Agents: J. E. Pepper, Brucefield; R. F. McKercher, Dublin; George A.Watt, Blyth; 3. F. Prueter, Bodhagen; Selwyn Baker, Brus- sels. EBENF ZEER • by the hostess, During the afternoon a quilt. was quilted, Which is being sent. to "overseas relief." Mrs, S. Far- quhar donated the top for the . quilt. BRUCEFIELD Ebenezer WA Meets- Ebenezer WA met on Thursday ah the ]some of Mrs. Carman Teb- butt. In the absence of the presi- dent, Mrs. M. G-. Newton con duaterl the meeting, which was opened by singing a hymn. Mrs. Newtongave the Scripture read- ing and a comment of that pas- sage of Scripture was read by Mrs. S. Farquhar, who also gave the prayer. Brucefield WA Meets• The Woman's Association of Bnueefieild. United Church met on March 6. The meeting opened: with . e ymn 475. The Scripture lesson, Luke 15, 3-10, was read by Mrs. Robert Alban; Mrs: W. MoBeth read an article entitled' "Christ is Risen." We sang hymn No. 637, _'followed by prayer by- Mrs. y Mrs. 11. Allan. Miss E. Bowey read "Meditations for Good Fri- day." All repeated the creed is unison, Mas. Wilson read the ' minutes of the last meeting. The roll call was on "Easter." MIs, H, Berry gave the treasurer's re- port. Mks. Wilson read' "thank- you" notes from Mrs. Haugh and Mrs. C. ILenderson. Mrs, G. El- liott took the chair for the busi- ness period. The flower commit- tee were to see about flowers for Easter Sunday. The meeting closed with hymn 364. Group No. 2 entertained tis, Mrs. T. Baird gave a humorous reading, anti:' Mrs, W. Mc eth conducted sev- eral contests. 0 The minutes of the farmer meeting were read and adopted. The roll call was answered by handing in scrapbooks of picture cards to be sent to a Children's Hospital, There were 13 present. A hynan was sung and the WA creed was repeated in unison. PLAN MAUSOLEUM WINGHAM—Town Council re- viewed and discussed plans rele.- tive to the mausoleum a t t h e cemetery and the blueprint sub- mitted by a lone architect, A delegation from the council will visit other such buildings in the area to view the various types before taking definite action on the project. This superb tea guarantees - the flavour of every cup "SALr it LEN TSE �-+.--5 r -'5.--.r GORDON' R. IHEARN Optometrist . Phone 69 Huron Street, Clinton ry TELT TOWNSHIP OF TUCKERSMITH TENDERS are invited by the Township of Tucker - smith for crushing and hauling to township roads, approx- imately 12,000 cubic yards of crushed gravel, in 1951. Three -quarter -inch screen to be used and contractor to furnish all requirements "except gravel which will be supplied by the township. Bond in the form of marked cheque for $500 must accompany each tender, or tender will not be considered; contract to be completed by Sept. 1, 1951.. Tender to state a flat rate per cubic yard for gravel laid on roads. Tenders must be plainly marked "Tender" and mailed or delivered to reach the clerk by 3 p.m., March 17, 1951. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. (Signed) E. P. CHESNEY, Clerk, Township of Tuckerslnith • JOHN E. L.ONC,STAFF Optometrist Phone 791. Main St,, Seafou'tla ' Hour: 9 am - 6 pm. Wed. 9 - 12.30; Sat. 9 ein - 9 pm f REAL ESTATE LEONARD G. WINTER Real Estate and. Business Broker SLOAN BLOCK, CLINTON Phone: Office 448; Res. 5901 3i SURVEYING FREDERICK J. S. PEARCE X Ontario Land Surveyor .A 21 Downie St., Phone 3055 ; STRATFORD V DR. 0. S. EGLIOTT Veterinarian ' Phone 203 Cil Ireton 1950 Chevrolet Styline Sedan 1950 Chevrolet Fleetline Sedan 1950 Chevrolet Fleetline Sedan, radio air-conditioning, many extras 1950.Chevrolet Fleetline Coach 1950 Chevrolet deluxe Styline Coach 1949 Chevrolet deluxe Fleetline Sedan 4949 Chevrolet deluxe Styline Coach 1949 Chevrolet Styline Sedan Two -1948 Chevrolet Stylemaster Coaches 1948 Chevrolet Fleetline Coach, blue 1948 Chevrolet Fleetline Coach, two - toned green 1939 Ford Coupe 1937 Chevrolet Coupe 1937 Plymouth Sedan 1937 Dodge Sedan 1937 Plymouth Coach "1937 Nash Sedan 1935 Chevrolet Sedan '193'1. Chevrolet Coupe , CASH -- TRADE -- TERMS OPEN EVENINGS UNTIL 10 O'CLOCK brussels M�tors Huron County's Foremast Used Car Dealer Phone • 73-X BRUSSELS 4144314,4444.4444,04-444.444044.4.4444. 44.94.1.4.4434g,LigLe.