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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1951-03-22, Page 5THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 1950 CLINTON NEWS -RECORD PAGE FIVTI, Let's Chat A Woman's Viewpoint on This and That By MBA MARCH has been lining up to its well known reputation during the past week in these parts, but it you were one of the guests alt the Collegiate "At7Home" Thurs- day last, you would have felt that you had been suddenly transplanted from blustery On- tario to California for a New Year's Carnival of Roses ... Por that was the happy deioration scheme so cleverly worked out by students and teachers 5 5 * A rose festival was the happy setting with the walls colorful with trellises covered with hand- made roses, a queen of the fest- ival with her pages, a picket fence decked with roses on the stage and a false ceiling of pink and white streamers . ' Bal- loons and roses were dropped from a net during the dance . Excellent music for dancing was supplied by Lionel Thornton and his Casa Royal Orchestra :k a< RECEIVING the many guests were Mr. and Mrs. N. P. Garrett, 1VIr. and. Mrs. G. W. McGee, Mr. and Mrs. Brock Olde, Cameron Maltby, 13111 Nediger, Hill Sheer- ing, Phyllis Hanly, Clare Malt- by and Don McBride . , . Feat- ured during the ebening were an elimination dance, done in a novel way with cards, which was won by Mrs. Herb Bridle and ,Rog Bali and a spot dance won by George Coleman and Betty Clarke . . . REFRESHMENTS were served in the gymnasiumb which was arranged ' with a long serving table centred with hand -made roses and pink tapers . The lunch committee consisted of Miss Pond, Miss Hindley, Lola Jervis, Ruth Clarke, Lorraine Hamilton and Shhley Falconer .:. 5 * ,. THE Students' Council were hosts for the dance and made all necessary arrangements ... These included Cameron 1Vlaltby, Bill Nediger, Clare Maltby, Marguer- ite Hail and Bill Shearing Othercomanittee members were for floor and door, Bill Shearing, Terry. Jenkins, Mr. Garrett; for special dances, Bob Elliott and Harris Oakes; for orchestra, Ken Howes, Ba:•bara McDonald and Mr. McGee; for decorations, Marguerite Hall, Jack Fraser, Miss Fisher and Mr. Huinphries and many assistants . . . :k * 5 THE annual St_ Patrick's 'tea, given by the WA of Wesley - Willis Church, attracted many guests Saturday afternoon . . Green and yellow streamers on the walls and booths and bou- Your Chance tO join CLINTON AND DISTRICT Chamber of Commerce for 1951 Membership List Closes Within a Short Time Annual Fee .$5 "FORWARD WITH CLINTON"! Contact any of the undersigned Membership Committee: is'litcheal McAdam K. W. Colquhoun Phone 624J Phones 50 9-w C. J. Livermore Phones 214 484-w 12-b See The NE "The Right Heat for Every Cooking Need" No. 6142 COM'BINATIO'N Coal or Wood and Electric Range Available either with High B<aekguerd or with' Low Backguard, Lamp and Minute Minder if requested, This Combination provides the convenience of en Electric Range plus the warmth and comfort of coal or wood heating for the kitchen. The porcelain enamel top cooking surface contains four high-speed tubular electric elements arid two covers which are heated by coal or wood. The large seamless, porcelain -enameled, heavy insulated electric oven is designed and assembled to form a complete unit without crook or crevice. Directly over the oven ere the readily accessible fuses, switches anal automatic oven heat control. At one gide is the roomy coal and wood firebox, fitted with heavy grates and linings and suitable fou use with large waterfront for water heating if required. This fire- box is surrounded by circulating air spaces. Cool aim comets in 'at the bottom, is heated, goes out through the grilled openings in the top and provides even hent for the kitchen• Clinton Electric Shop 0. W. Cornish --- WESTINGHOUSE DEALERS --- PHONE 479• Residence 358 "Every' House Needs .Westinghouse!" cjuets of daffodils and forsythia on the tables made a colorful setting . Mrs. Hugh Wilson and the president, Mrs. George Beattie, received the guests . . . :N 5 5 ONE large table and many small ones dratted the tea room The large table was covered with a'cutwork cloth and centred with a silver vase of daffodils and green tapers in silver hold- ers Mrs. George Vella -Tome and Mrs. Harry Charlesworth presided . . Mrs. Frank Fing- land was in charge of the tea room and her assistants were Mies. Alex 'Reddy, Mrs. ,Harry Henry, Mrs. A. E. Shaddick, Mrs. Doug- las Bartliff, Mrs. James McLaren, Mrs. W. M. Nediger, Mrs. Charles Lockwood, Mrs, Cliff Cooper, Mats. Harold :Adams, Mrs, J. W. Nediger Tea was made by Mrs. D. Laidlaw and Mrs. J. Ad- dison; salads by Mr^s. Frank Andrews, Mrs. Lucas and Miss L. Walkinshaw Plates were arranged by Mrs. Fred Hanley, Mrs.' Harry Gould and Mrs. Fred Potter . . Other .assistants were Mrs. Norman Shepherd, Mrs: James McGill, Mrs. Lockhart, 1VLiss Margaret Davis, Mrs. E. H. Epps and Mrs. W. Vodden . , . m * MISS Winnie O'Neil and Mrs. Cave Cook conveniii3 the baking booth, assisted by Mrs. William Murch, Mrs. A. T. Cooper, Mrs., Reg. Shipley, Mrs. Milton Steepe, Mrs. H. D. Cameron and Mrs. John Mulholland , , In charge of the fancy work, aprons and novelties. were Mrs. W. J. Pin- ning, Mrs. John Innis and Mrs. Wilfred Jervis . . . A pretty green and white candy table was in charge ' of the 1Vfissian Basad with the leaders, Mrs. Jim MoLaren and Miss Marjorie Currie as sales ladies . . . Mrs. Fred Gatien arranged the decorations . . 5 5, * ONE of the nicest and cer- tainly the liveliest banquets which we have been fortunate enough to attend each year is the one the Huron Fruit Growers' have at the time of their annual: meeting . This year it was exceptionally interesting because the organization took the oppor- tunity to pay honor to one who Inas been a regular attendant at these ,banquets for the past 30 years—Dr. .1. W. Shaw . • • J. W. Joynit, Lueknioct, spoke of the long association of Dr. Shaw with the Fruit Growers and Mrs. 13111 Maguire, wearing bronze faille with a pert black and white straw hat, presented him with a gift , . a, GORDON Bennett was at his best as master of ceremonies . , A sing -song, old-time music by Stuart McEwen and his violin, an instructive talk by F/L C. L. Harding on the duties of a padre, highlighted the program • , The .tables this year were excep- tionally attractive with sprigs of apple blossoms, tine gift of W. A. McGuire, and a true harbinger at• Spring • PORTER'S HILL M� r. and. aaalmaa Mrs. J. C. Durnin, London, spent Sunday with the lady's father, Milton Woods. A card party and dance which was to have been held in Port- er's Hill School on March 26, has been postponed until April 13. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Fisher, Sharon and Bobby, and Miss Phyllis Harris, London, spent Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. Austin Harris. Committee Head MISS ORIAN WARWICK National chairman Red. Cross Women's Work committee, which last year sent overseas 700 cases of clothing and bed- ding to help less fortunate peoples. Campaigning far $5,000,000 this month, the Canadian Reel Cross Society' has budgeted $279,764 for overseas relief in 1951, includ- ing supplies for the women's seving groups across Canada. HOLIVIESVILLE • E J. Trewartha attended a convention of the MaiKibop fire Insurance Company which was held at the Royal York, Hotel, Toronto, last week, itirs. M. G. Newton has bees, visiting the past severni days at the home of her son-in-law anti daughter, IVIr. and Mrs, Clayton Charlton, Port Alma, Ontario. Mrs. Annie Steep, Colborne Township, is spending a few weeks with her niece, Mrs. W. II, Johnston. On Friday" Mrs. Johnston and Mrs. Steep visited'. at Exeter with Mr. end Mrs, J. Grassick. Recent guests with Mrs. John- ston bave been Mr. and MTs.' Frank• Wiidfong, Exeter, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dere; Dungannon, and on Sunday Mrs. T. M. Fritzley, Joe and Jerry, Goderich, and Mr. and Mrs. J. Young, Goderich. Mr. and Mrs. N. Heard on Fri- day attended • the wedding and reception when Paulin Harrison, slaughter of Elliott Harrison, Stretford, was married tre Donald Dunbar at a candlelight service in St. Paul's Anglican Church, Stratford. Practise for Pla.' Now that the flu epidemic has subdued, the ladies are practis- ing anew for the spring concert which they present annually, the date this year falling on Friday, March 30. A play, with a cast of • 12, is being prepared. YPU Meeting The weekly meeting of the YPU was held in :five church basement on Monday evening. The meeting was in charge of the social conveners, Kenneth Trewartha and Donald Jervis. The programme included a var- iety of Irish contests, jokes and songs. It was decided to donate a merit award to the drama festi- val. The next meeting will be held in the basement and will he in charge of Alex Glenn, citizenship convener. Legori r c 1 Early in April --Watch for the date. • Get your tied bund}es of paper and rags ready -- how! DETAILS GIVEN OF HURON SEED FAIR RESULTS Detailed results of the recent Huron Seed Fair, by classes were as follows: Class 1—,fall wheat -Elgin Nott, R.R. 4, Clinton; Alan Walper, R. R. 3, Parkhill; Merton T. Keyes,. R.R. 3, See:orth. Class 2—early oats --Robert P. Allan, Brucefielid; James E. Mc - Ewan, Hensail; G. Knight and Sons, Brussels. Class 3 --medium or late oats— H. H. G. Strang, Hensall; 'Spen- cer Spencer Jeffery, Exeter; Alvin Bet- ties, Bayfield. Class 4—malting barley—H. FI•. G. Strang; Elder Bros.; R. D. Etheri ngton, Hensall. Class 5--barley—R. N. Alex- ander, Londesboro; Robert P. Allan. . Class 6—,flax--Robert Irwim, Clinton; Gordon Knight and Sons; John Clark, Godprioh. Class 7—Clinton oats, open to boys and girls 1950 club mem bers-Flora Turnbull, . Brussels; Charles Turnbull, Brussels; Glenn Oliver, R.R. 2, Brussels. Class ?—'Beaver oats, open to boys and girls 1950 club mem- bers --Tom ,Brock, R.R. 1, Men- ton; Wayne Tuckey, Exeter; Re- beet Hern, R.R. 1, Granton. Class 9—buckwheat — Fred Bell, R.R. 2, Gaderich; G. Knight and Sons, John Clark. Class 10 field beasts — Wise Bros., R.R. 3,iCllnton; Merton T. Keyes, James E. Melwan. Class 11—soybeans — James E. MelEwan, H. H. G. Strang. Class 12—thnothy —Robert P. Allan; William Addison, Londes- boro; Wise Bros. Class 13—red clover — R. N. Alexander; Arnold Jamiessen, Clinton; Oliver Anderson, R.R. 1, Londesboro, Class 14--alsike — Merton T. Keyes. Glass 15 — alfalfa — Luther Saunders, R.R. 2, Seaforite Stan- ley Jackson, R. R. 5, Clinton; Alden Crich, 11.11. 3, Seaforth. Class 16—early potatoes—Joe Gibson, R.R. 3, Clutton; Norman L. Carter, Clinton; G. Knight and Sons, Class 17—late potatoes — Joe Gibson; Robert P. Allan; Fred Bell. Class 18 --hybrid corn—Robert P. Allen; Alan Walper; ):'red Bell. Class 19—turnips—Robert P. Allan, James E. McEwanr; Hunt- er Bros., Centralia. Class 20—ten-bushel lots c1 oats --Elder Bros., Spencer Jef- fery, H. H. G. Strang. Class 21 — ten-buethel lots of barley - Ilobert P. Allan, Elder Biros., H. H. G. Strang. Class 22 — any other seed — Dona'lel Middleton, R.R. 3, Clin- ton; Merton T. Keyes; R. N. Alexander. Class 23 feed grain—James E. McEwen, 11.' B. Taylor, Ra R. 3, Walton; Wise Bros. Class 24—hay, A—E. 3. Jacob, Clinton; Merton T. Keyes; Lang - ridge Bros,, R. R. 5, Brussels; Merton T. Keyes; Jahn Taylor, R.R. 5, Wingham; Elder Bros. 0 A Good Reason "Where did you get that black eye?" "I got it for kissing the bride." "For kissing the bride! But everyone kisses the bride." "1 know, but this was two years after the ceremony:" D.D. DISCLOSURES Greetings D.D. tans! Dizzie Dazie, the dispenser of D.D. gossip, is here again to report the Dashing Doings! By now everybody has heard of the D.D. Show in the Town Hall, March 29 and 30. Auspices St, Paul's Choir, you know, and admission 50c for everybody—man, woman or child (no dogs!) The curtain will rise at 8.15 sharp on the dot—and be sure to be in your seals by 8 e'lelock! The first number on the program is by the little dancers and 1, personally, don't want to miss one twirl of a baton, while some inconsider- ate individual, arriving late, climbs over me and my pet corn. Well, sir, those tickets are go- ing like hot cakes! Never saw anything so easy to sell One hicl (whose initials are C,A.) took 12 one day at anon. In twenty minutes he was back with the money and asked for another 12, By noon the next day — those were sold. Herb Bridle reports that Mrs. Epps left 75 with him, and they were conteletely gone the first day. You see, either the ticket sellers, or individuals, cent get thein from Herb. There's a $5;00 bill for the one selling the most tickets, and if you're not a salesmen yourself, hunt up some prospects for one who ist Bart- liff's are busy with the reserved seats too. They're filling up feet so better hurry, folks! You'cl be surprised how many coupons have been dropped into the little box in Bamtliff's win dow. That contest of "Naming the D.D. Show" has appealed to (oak's i'magi'nation, along with the pleasant prospect of perhaps winning five bucks! The judges will have some task, believe me, for there's some mighty clever navies' in that box! There's a coupon on every ticket—buy a ticket and you're In! The costumes for the 21 little dancers are finished now -- and vestterday they had their first dress rehearsal. To Man three changes for that number of child- ren takes considerable organizing, and Pat Vaterian and, 30. Winter deserve great' credit for all the time and effort they have given. Also the "Dese Dose and Dem" Minstrels and (Miss .Dyspepsia Dribbler/rip in particular) wish to thank D. 13. Davidson for provid- ing a flea to, be used during their performance. A very intelligent flea it is trio! The" Deluxe" Specialties, "D"' Hsv'borai es "D" ne•stliarg Dum- bclls, ,Anti "D" Drama cast are all on D,eir toes and ready for a Smash Hit! Don't Delay—get a ticket! I've got Seat 1 row A --- 'taking no chances on missing out --•if you're wise, you won't either!: Cheerio D. -Dears! / . . 41444 444414141 8 416414 4-041 12-b (awwv+..r4ear..,Vaa,..•as0ae04a04. wWY v:on..1 0w.04,4•1,4,1,44,7 t 6 S ring Change Over FLUSH AND CHANGE to SHELL X100 OIL it Fights Engine Acid SHELL PREMIUM GAS A Powerful Gas Gives a G,'cater Mileage Salt 11 Seve Station LEONARD COLE Goderich Township Community Club .Meets The Meech meeting of S. S. No. 4 Community Club was held at the home of Mrs. Jim Lobb. The business peeled was in charge of the president, Me. Carmen Te'bbuet. The secretary's report' was read and 'adopted. The rola call was "Your Favourite Gieai's Name" ' and was responded to by 13. Several hales of business were. discussed, Mrs. Frank Jones and Mrs. Jim . Lobb were elected to pre- pare a siarbeof officers for 1951- 52. The meeting was closed with the Mizpah Benediction: During the afternoon a quilt was quilted. The April meeting is to be held at the home of Mrs. Les Pearson with Mrs. R. E. Thompson and Mrs. Forbes as conveners for lunch.. Roll call will be an exchange of slips or 'plants. Lunch was served by the host-, ass, Mrs. Lobb, assisted by Mrs. P, Jones and Mas. H. Howard. 0 • an Great Demand A main had asked his foreman for a raise in pay and had been refused,) Finally he managed to gest by an alert secretary and might into the big boss's office. "I just had to see you sir," he said,. "I asked my foremen for a raise and he refused. But I really ought to get one because three other companies are after nre.". "What three companies?" ask- ed the boss, "The• light company, •the gas company and the telephone com- pany," the: man said.— Ile got the raise, D To get your second wind means that the body has become adiust- ed to the need for more oxygen. 2fI 12-p 4-0441041 4 -441414141.4H.41 - i MARCH 29 — APRIL 7 FOOTWEAR and DRYGOODS. Broken and Discontinuing Lines will he slaughtered. 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