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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1951-03-22, Page 2PAGE TWO CLINTON NEWS -RECORD THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 1950 OBITUARY CHARLES EDGAR TOMKINS. Funeral service was held at the Ball and Mubah Funeral Home, High Set, Minton, on T,'uesday evening, March 20, 1951, for Charles Edgar Tomkins. Rev. D. J. Lane officiated. Intermnenit took place on Wednesday in, Elora, following a service in the chapel at the Cemetery. In his 90th year, Mr, Tonkin was the second Sliest son of the late William Tomkins and Mary Babcock, , and wets barn in Bloomhn'gburg N.Y., U.SaA.. As a lad of 14, he came to Canada to Elora, later following the oc- cupation of wool dyer. Still tat- er he was employed for several years at the Western. Foundry, Winghann. About 25 years ago he cede to Clinton to reside with his son-in-law and younger dau • ghter, Luella, Mr, and Mrs. Thames Leppington, ,where he had since resided. Mr. Tomkins was a member of the Canadian Order of For- esters, the Orange Order, ana the Canadian Legion, Branch No. 229 Elora. His hobby was hunting and fishing and this he greatly enjoyed. In polities he was a staunch Conservative. Mr: Tomkins' death .occurred at the Leppington home on Sun- day, March 18, following an ill- ness of ten days duration, due to a gradual breakup owing to his advanced years. As a "young men he married Marion Shafer, Iroquois, who predeceased him March 24, 1914. Surviving are his one daughter, Mrs. Leppington, 26 grandchild- ren and 20 great grandchildren. One son, Will, and one daughter, Pauline, also predeceased their father. MALCOLM McKAY Funeral services for Malcolm McKay, 89, a resident of Goderich for more than 30 years, who died in Alexandra Hospital, Goderich, Monday, March 19, were conduct- ed Wednesday afternoon, March 21, by Rev. C. W. Cope in the Cranston and Walter Funeral. Home, Goderich, and interment was made in Baird's Cemetery, Stanley Township. His early life was spent in Tuckersmith Township, end be- fore retiring and moving to Gode- rich, he had fanned in Stanley Township. He tbas a member of North Street United Church, Goderich. d THOMAS BELL ' A former resident of Goderich Township, 'Phoanas Beb1, 91, died in Alexandra Hospital, Goderich, on Wednesday, March 15. He was a prominent Orange- man end rnember of LOL No. 45, Goderich Township. He was born in Wentworth county, and for many years farmed on the Bayfield Road in Goderich Town- ship. A few years ago he re- turned ' to Wentworth County, where he resided until moving to Goderich last summer. He is survived- by a 'swim brother, George, Nelson, Ont.; and "a granddaughter, Mrs. Joseph Hugill, Seaforth. R. W. Bell, governor of Huron County jail, is a nephew. The funeral service was held at the Brophey Funeral Home, Goderich, Saturday afternoon, with Rev. C. W. Clone officiat- ing. Burial was in Maitland Cemetery, Goderich. MISS, E. L. ELLIOTT Funeral services are being held this afternoon (Thursday, March 22) et Brophey 'Funeral Home, Goderich, for Miss Emily Laving Elliott, Bayfield Road, a mem- ber of a prominent pioneer fam- ily. Rev. B. H. Farr of St. George's Anglican Church, Gode- rich, is to officiate in place of Rev. H. J. E, Webb, Bayfield. In- terment is to follow in Bayfield Cemetery. • Miss Elliott, a daughter of the late Thomas and Jane Curry El- liott, was horn and lived her en- tire lifetime on the homestead in Goderich Township. She was a member of Trinity Anglican Church, Bayfield. Miss Elliott's death occurred at the family home on Monday evening, March 19, following a sudden heart seizure. Surviving ere one brother, William J. Elliott, and three sisters, Mrs. Mary Mitchell and Misses Margaret and Frances El- liott, all of whom reside onthe family homestead. MISS ANNIE HOOD (By our Hensen correspondent) 1VLiss Annie Food, Hensall's oldest resident, passed away in Clinton Public Hospital o n Thursday, lVlkarch 15, ,in her 99th year. Her death resulted from a fall she suffered at her home on March 10, when she fractured Special --- for •-- Easter Ice Cream 'Treat Tempting delicious . , , nourishing, too — our Special -for -Easter ice cream. Watch the family circle break ranks when you serve up this super dessert. Fine way to top off that holiday meal, CLAYTON'S ICE CREAM BAR Rottenbury St. E. Phone 134 •:,s "1:3r lQ QUALITY PRINTING Distinctive Printing in a Hurry! Need a rush job? Yet finely done? Just call us. Our long experienced craftsmen are trained to do their best at top speed. So rush your problem to us. We'll rush the answer right back to you. Clinton Hews -Record PHONE 4 FOR QUOTATIONS her arm and suffered head in- wries: Born in Pickering, near To- ronto, Miss Hood had been a resident of Hensen for over 50 years. She was a member of St. Paul's Anglican Church. Surviving, are one sister, Mrs. K. Harvey, Regina, Sask. Funeral services were held from Bonthron Funeral Home, Hensall, Saturday aiiternoon, . March 17, conducted by Rev. C' .L. Lang- ford. Pallbearers were John Henderson, W. O. Goodwin, Gor- don Schwalm, R. Dick, Wilinam Shepherd, Nelson Hood. Interment was M Baird's Ceme- tery, Stanley Township. WILLIAM ROBERT JOWETT (By our Beyfield correspondent) William Robert Jowett, a pro- minent citizen of Bayfield, pass- ed away in Clinton Public Hosp- ital early Saturday, March 17, 1951, following a lengthy illness. Deceased', who, was in hits 83rd year, was the elder sin of Thomas Jowett and Sarah Midd- leton Robson. He was born August 3, 1868, on the homestead taken up by has pioneer grand parents in 1833. on the Bayfleld Line, Goderich Township, (the farm on which Gordon Scotch- mer resides). Fallowing the death of Mrs. Jowett's father, Charles Middleton, he came with his parents in 1887 to live at Prospect Point. It was here that he started the Sumner Resort business hi the early 1890'2 through which he was so widely and well-known, end which con- tributed largely to the develop- ment of Bayfield as a Summer resort. He retired from this business in 1015. He also oper- ated a sawmill in Bayfield for a few years around the turn of the century. In 1898, he was married to Miss Hilda Moorbouse enol they took up residence in the new home which he had built on Bayfield Terrace (Now owned by R. W. Stephens). In 1900, they moved to their house on Clan Gregor Square (J. McKenzie's residence) and in 190E he bought the River House and converted , it into a dwelling where he has resided, with the exception of a number of Winters spent in Florida and elsewhere, until he entered Clin- ton Public hospital early last August to undergo ,surgery. A quiet, retiring man, Mr. Jowett was interested in all Community efforts. He was also a great reader and, despite his prolonged suffering, he kept abreast of the times almost to the last. He was a member of Trinity Church. Besides his widow, he is sur- vived by two daughters, Ethel (Mrs. LeRoy Poth) of Kitchener and Bayfield, and Grace (Mrs. E. Kendall), Elmira, and three grandchildren, Ronald Poth, end Amy Grace end Jane Kendall. Predeceasing him were his half- brother, Charles Robson, New Westminster, B.C., a sister, Em- ma (Mrs. W. H. Wright), Toron- to, and a brother, John Wise Jowett, Bayfield. The funeral was held on Tues- day afternoon from the Ball and ]'.'Cutch Funeral Hore. Owhug to the illness of the Rector of Trin- ity Church, the burial service was conducted by the Rector of St. Paul's Church, Clinton, Rev. R. M. P. Bulteel, and interment made in Bayfield. Cemetery. The pallbearers were: William, John and Fred Middleton, Wil- liam H. Johnston, George Little and Fred Weston. Flower bearers were Carl and Leo Jowett, Stewart Middleton and Ronald Poth. Among those from out-of-town present for the funeral were Cant, Leo and Miss Edna Jowett, Port Horan; Mrs, Fred Path and Glen Patin, New Dundee; Mr. and Mrs, ,Dames Maitland, London; Mis's Mina Middleton, Mrs. George Stewart, Mrs. Jahn, Ferguson, Goderich; Miss bllbrence Fowler, and Fred Cook, Seaforth; John Marks and Mrs. Jahn Jewett, Bayftoi'd. _-0 JURY VERDICT OF ACCIDENTAL DEATH REACHED After deliberating 90 minutes, a coroner's jury probing the death of ()aunty Clerk N. W. Miller brought In a verdict of aeoidnnital death at Goderich last week. The jury found. Mr. Miller died of injuries receivedin a eoi- lision between a car driven by him and a Department of High- ways grader on Highway 21. March 3. Coroner Dr•, W. F. Gailow con- ducted the inquest, assisted by Crown Attorney H. Glenn Hays, K.C. Members of the jury were Fred Mulholland, foreman; Geo- rge Feagan, Harry Mitchelil, Herb McAdam, ell of Goderich Town- ship. WEllarn Benjamin, operator of the provincial highways grader stated he was driving noebh at four or five miles an hour on Highway 21. In his mirror, he saw a ear 200 feet back turn out to' the left, and did not see it again until after the accident when he' saw it at the rear of the grader. He opened the door and satin Mr. Miller seated at the right. Dr. A. H. Taylor, called to the scene, stated death was caused from injuries received' in the se- tudent. Dr. ,l'. M. Graham, ;family phy- sician, statedhe had never treat- ed Mr. Miller for any heart eon - ditto La.. on-dition,. County Treasurer A. H. Ers-. kine, testified that during 11 years, the only absence of Mr. Miller was caused by flu. Ken- neth. Miller, eon of the victim, said he had never heard lois fath- er complain of any heart trouble. Dr. J. L. Peatstan, Stratford, provincial pathologist, Said death was ,due to injuries received in the accident. These included e rupture of :the aorta, fractured breast bone and five ribs cracked. See Her Smiling! This little girl's smile shows the happiness which conies with the health brought to several thousand childlren each year by the Ontario Society for Crippled Children. The Society's annual Easter Seal appeal for funds closes 1V1'arch25. In this community, Clinton Lions Club is in charge of the campaign, and donations may be forwarded to C. M. Shearing, chairman, Health and Welfare Committee. +-aoaao -o+a +++ ++ +rsa t -s-r-+ • -as• NEWS OF AUBURN Mrs. Thomas McNeil spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Ed Wilson, Owen Sound. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Dobie and family visited friends in Wing's= on Sunday. Mrs, Stanley Craig and son Lloyd visited friends in Owen Sound over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. • F. O. Mcllveen are visiting their family at Niag- ara Falls, Oshawa and Bawmen- ville. Miss Jetrid Anderson, Port Col- borne, visited her mother, Mrs, W. T. Robison, over the week-, end. Mr, anal Mrs. Hugh Bennett and family, Port Albert, visited Mn and Mrs. Wes Bradnock, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Govier and fam- ily are moving this week to Staffa where they have purchased a farm. Mr. and Mrs. William Stxaug- han visited 'their 'daughter, Mrs, Thomas Jarclin and Mr. Jerdin, Belgrave, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs Beverly French and family, Detroit, were week- end visitors with the latter's par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. George Beadle. Patient in Hospital Herb Govier is a patient in St. Joseph's Hospital, London, where he underwent another op- eration. Farewell Dance Held A farewell dance was held in the Forester's Hall in honor of Mr, end MIs, William Govier. During the evening a purse of money was presented thein. An arldres was read by Oliver And- erson and Reg. Schultz made the presentation.. Easter Service A special Easter service will be held in Knox Presbyterian Church next Sunday evening when a group from the London Bible Institute and Theological Seminary will be present. A chalk artist will depict the Easter story. Soprano and tenor solos will be rendered. Congratulations! Mrs. C. A. Howson cerebrated her birthday at her home on Thursday, March 15. During the afternoon and evening many friends called to offer congrat- ulations and were served dainty refreshments by her daughter, Mrs. R. J. Phillips, assisted by Mrs. Howson's cousins, Mrs. Wil- liam Radford, Clinton, who hes been visiting her. Many messages were received' :and bouquets of spring flowers gave the home a bright, springlike appearance for the happy occasion, (Intended :for last week) Dan McLean, Kintail, is visit- ing Robert J. Scott, George Raitthi y is a patient in Alexandra Hospital. Goderich. MIs Ruth Arthur, St. Thomas, spent the weekend with her mo- ther, Mrs, John Arthur. Mr. and. Mrs. Eimer Osborne, Robert and Donna, Ripley, visit- ed Mr. and Mrs. J. W. G nahani on Saturday. Auburn WMS Mrs. Gordon Dobie gave her home for the March meeting of the WMS of Knox Presbyterian Church President Me's, W. Good was in charge and Mrs. Haines presided. 'at the piano. The pro- grma in "Glad Tidings" was car- ried out. The Scripture was read responsively and Mia • W. Good gave meditation on same, follow- ed by the Lord's Prayer in unis- on. Mrs. Fred Ross read a letter from Rev. 'Hugh MacMillan, For- mosa, telling of his work there. The roll cell was answered with a verse of. Scripture containing the word "Preach" The chapter in the Study Book dealing with "Our Share in the World Mission" was given by Mrs. Wes Bradnock. Mrs,. Roy Daer read' a letter from Mrs. B. F. . Andrew of British Guiana, who , expressed appreciation for the Sunday 'School papers and supplies which had been sent her. The secretary,' Mrs. J. Uel- lann read several "Thanks you" letters, Mrs. J. W. Grahame of- fered he elosing -prayer. The hostess assisted by Mrs. George New Milk Production Champion Crowned A Canadian championship re- cord for milk proRuotion that stood for 18 years has been brok- en twice within a month. The atest champion is F. B. Bladk Face Burke, a member of the purebred Holstein herd of Fox Bros., Guelph. • Black Face has never been hand -milked and was one of 20 cows .machine-millced by one nan without stripping. She was fed the same as the other cows- a meal mixture of oats, barley, bren, brewers grains and linseed oil cake meal, with her highest days ration not exceeding 20 pounds, The highest milkers were fed choice second out alfalfa and she ate a lot of this. She a; ....... ,+... o....... Yungblut served refreshments. v Ladies' Guild Meets The Ladies' Guild of St. Mark's Anglican Church met in the church on 'Werth8 with Mrs. William Govier in charge. The meeting was opened with singing of the hymn 'There is a green hill far away." Prayers were of- fered by Mrs..A. Kirkeonnell, and Mrs. Thomas Haggitt read the Scripture. A reading, "The Spiritual Rail- way" was given by Mrs. Thomas McNeil. The topic, "Count Your Blessings" was taken by Mrs. W. Govier. A reading, "Mothering Sunday" was contributed by Mrs. A. Nesbit. The president, Mrs. Thomas Haggitt, tools charge for the busi- ness period. Mrs. Govier was called to the front and an address was read by M. I3irlcconnell expressing regret at her depart- ure from the coinmunity, a n d gifts were presented her frons the members or the Guild. It was decided to hold a ba- zaar in April. A bundle of print was distributed among the mem- bers to sew for the bazaar. The roll call was answered by some- thing to be thankful for. The meeting closed with prayer by the president. NEW ELECTRIC ORGAN DUNGAINNON—The new elec- tric organ for Erskine Presbyter-. ran Church was delivered Friday afternoon. Organist is Kenneth McAllister and assistant is Miss Barbara Wilson, West Wawenosh Township, piano studeiffs of Pro- fessor A. Cbok, Blyth. Both at- tend Goderich Collegiate Insti- tute, Church members are plan- ning on complete redecoration and installation of a new furnace. We Specialize In RADIO REPAIRING i',and SERVICING Public Address Systems In- stalled and Advertising Done for ail Occasions. Bob Weeks Radio and Sound PHONE 479 Clinton Electric Shop IMMINIMMO Harold M. Black IMPERIAL OIL Ltd. Farm TradeAgent Clinton Phone 112 for all Petroleunw. Products Oils, and Greases 12-tfb had roots and dried beet pulp and pastured with the rest of the herd in the summer. Black Face is no flash-in46he- pan producer. First started on test es a junior two-year-old she made a yearriy record of 13,641 pounds milk containing 517 pounds fat. Coming back as a junior three-year-old she'pro- duced 16,774 pounds milk and 599 pounds. fat, which was an Honor List record, Then came her championship lactation and she is now away again milking over 8p. pounds on her fourth record. 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