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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1951-06-21, Page 8' PAGE `EIGHT ' BLYTH WOMAN IS :RE-ELECTED W I PRESIDENT Mrs. L. M. Scrimgeour, Blyth, was unanimously re-elected to a third term as district president of the Women's Institute organiza- tion, at the annual meeting of West Huron district. Mrs. Scrimgeour is' a' past presi- dent of Blyth Women's Institute. About 100 official delegates and `members ` from 13 Institute branches attended :the annual meeting, held in the main audit- orium of Lucknow United Church. !Drunken Driving Heavier penalties for drunken driving were recommended,by bhe annual meeting in a resolution that will be sent on to upper levels of the WI organization. The resolution was sponsored by the Clinton Women's Institute, . and unanimously approved by West Huron district delegates at Luck- now. The dieter/et meeting at Luck - now also endorsed a resolution proposed by Goderich' Women's Institute, which calls for a more - generous system of government pensions for people who suffer from incurable diseases, or, are permanently disabled. Proposed Progranunes Toronto headquarters of the Women's Institute branch of the 'Ontario Department of Agricul- ture wag represented at the dist- rict annual meeting by Miss Grace Hamilton, who outlined the proposed co-operative programs for WI use in the winter season of 1951-52, and sounded out the branch delegates on their opin- ions of the programs that are be- ing prepared. Miss Jean Scott, home econom- ist for the Ontario Department of Agriculture, and director of girls' club work in the rural areas of Perth and Huron, spoke at the moving session to report on club work accomplished in the '1950- 51 season. Election of Officers Election of district officers was conducted by Mrs. T. •Meyers, Zurich, *federal director. Officers elected, in addition to the presi- dent, Mrs. Sl imgeour, are: hon- orary president, Mrs. L. Ivers, Dungannon; le vice-president; Mrs, A, -R. DuVa1 Winghem 2nd vice-president, Mrs. A. Camp- bell, Auburn; secretary treasurer, Mrs. O. H. Popp, Dungannon; auditors, Mrs. W. Brown and Mrs. K, K. Dawson, Dungannon; fed- eration representative, Mrs. A. Wilkin, Goderich; alternate fed- eration representative, Mrs. L. M. Scrimgeour, Blyth; conveners — agriculture and Canadian Indust- ries, Mrs. E. Radford',. Blyth; citizenship and education, Mrs. E. Anderson, Carlow; historical research and current events, Mrs. A. Wilkin, . Goderich; home eco-. nonuies and- health, Mrs. W. A. Miller, Londesboro:; Junior Insti- tute activities, Mrs. Taft Clark, Goderich; resolutions, Mrs. L. Ivers, Dungannon; district, direct- or Mrs, Tait Clark, Godericih.. The address of welcome to the delegates was given by Mrs. Rag Dalton, speaking for the Metall Women's . Institute. The reply was made by Mrs. R, 'Fairservice, Londesboro. An official welcome to the Kin- tail Institute area was given by Elmer Graham, R.R. 1, Port Al- bert, Reeve of Ashfield Township. Mrs. E. Hobbs, R.R. 2, Den- field, attended in her capacity as 1st vice-chairman of the WI area that includes West` Huron. Mrs. T. Meyers, Zurich, reported on the most recent national conven- tion. Institutes represented at the meeting were those of Auburn, Belgrave, Blyth, Carlow, Clinton, Dungannon, Goderich, Londes- boro, Kintail? and St. Helens; and the Junior Institutes of Clinton; Belgrave, and Colwanosh. Clinton -Plumbing Bathrooms Pressure Systems General Repairs E. J. (,Mike) REYNOLDS Phone 577R --- CLINTON — Huron St. 22-eteb } 114.4.11,4-1.11.44 4-4.-4, Clinton Monument Shop Open Every Friday and by appointment For further information contact J. J. Zapf°, corner Gibbings St. and Rattenbury St. E., PHONE 103 Memorials` and Cemetery Work of Every Description T. PRYDE and SON Clinton — Exeter — Seaforth HEAR and SEE . . Phil and Louis Palermo ITALIAN EVANGELISTS in the Clinton District Co egiate Institute Tuesday, June 26 A SPARKLING PROGRAM° as Phil plays his Guitar .and. Louis the ,Accordian The Palermos organized Youth for Christ in Italy in 1947 and will be accompanied by the president of Italy's Youth for Christ and Even Hedley, the president of Eastern Canada Youth for Christ International. Loud Speakers Provided for Overflow Crowd Doors open 7.15—Program starts 8 p.m. COME EARLY AND GET A. SEAT! 244) 40-4.4+*•14.14-e44-41.44. ! , es,iq CLiNTONNEWS-RECORD iiia.; . viii WO,oflbridge. • MR. AND MRS. WILLIAM ROBERT MILLER are pictured above following their recent marriage in Ontario St. I7niteal Church, Clinton, Rev. W. J. Woolfrey performing the ceremony.. Formerly Lois Amanda Connell, Mrs. Miller is the younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence D. Connell, and her husband is the younger son of William .1. Miller and the late Mrs. Miller, all. of Clinton. The young couple have taken up residence in Woodbridge, where the groom is accountant of The Roy.Bank of Canada.—Engraving courtesy The London Free Press. Several New Members Join Wesley -Willis The reception of new members featured the morning service in Wesley -Willis, United Church on Sunday morning, June 10, with the minister, Rev. Hugh C. Wil- son, in. charge. Those who were received, who - after signing the members' reg- ister were welcomed by the Clerk of Session, N. W. Trewar- tha, were: Mr. and Mrs. George W. Campbell, Arthur Griffiths, J. A. Tucker, R. M. Irvine, W. G. Kbnlock, R. Rath, and R. F. G. Romkey, the latter five being members of the RCAF. •At the time that the service of reception was being held it was announced that the Protestant Chaplain at RCAF Station, Clin- ton, F/L C. L. Harding, was in- terrupting his regular service to offer a special prayer for these airmeh, Mrs. M. R. Rennie was at the organ throughout the service, with Mr. Reniuie in charge of the choir. The anthem chosen was "What are These" with Mrs. H. G. Mew - son acid Miss Kathleen McGill taking solo parts. Mrs. Mawson also sang the solo "I Shall Not Pass Again This Way." Recent Bride Feted Prior to Marriage Friends and neighbours gath- ered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Taylor on Tuesday even - hag, June 5, to honour their bride- elect daughter. Several games of bingo were enjoyed after which Miss Taylor was presented with numer.us gifts of china, linen and kitchen ware. Mrs. Michael Doyle read the address and the gifts were presented by Mrs. Ed Dear- ing, Mrs. William McMillan and Mrs. Robert Vivian, who were responsible for arranging . the pleasant evening. Lunch was served by the hostess, assisted by several ladies. Mrs. Clerence Stephenson and Mrs. Louis Taylor, Varna, were hostesses at a shower at the for- mer's home, Parr Line, on Thurs- day evening, when friends gath- ered to honour Miss Myrtle Tay- lor on her approaching marriage. Guests were present from Win- throp, Walton, Russell, Man., Clinton, Brucefield and Verne. A meek wedding was staged with the following very ably tak- ing part: blushing bride, Ruby Webster; shy bridegroom, Beatrice Taylor; bridesmaid, Ferree Cole- man;' groomsman, Marjorie Web- ster; father of the bride, Bertha Taylor; minister Willa Taylor. The bride-to-be was then es- corted to a gaily decorated chair end an ad -dress was read by Mrs. Wait Webster with gifts being pre- sented by Mrs. " Stephenson and Mrs. Taylor, The bride -elect re- plied very suitably after which lunch was served. Beautify Your Home We recommend Brantford Roofing because we know it is the finest and most economical for Canadian climatic conditions. 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Jane Batkin gave a piano solo, chor- uses were sung and readings giv- en by Shirley Carter, Phyllis Vodden and Doug Batkin. The chapter in the Study Book "Child Life in Japan" was given by Jane Batkin and a play"Around the Kitchen" by some of the members. The meeting closed with the Mizpah Benediction after which lunch was served and a social time enjoyed. As recently as two centuries ago, 200 crimes were punishable by death under English law. Wool Wanted All Wool shipped to JACKSON'S is Graded in Seaforth and full settlement made by them. H. M. JACKSON Phones: Days 684-W; Nights 3-3 18 -tit .W E -D.E INGS McEWING—MARSHALL At Burns United Church, ;Hul- lett Township, on Saturday, 'June 2, 1951, of 11 a.m., Rev. S. -H. Brenton solemnized the marriage of Gloria' 1Vlarshall, elder daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. George Mar- shall, Rat, 1, Blyth, and James Alexander McEwing, son of Mrs. Alex McEwissg, and the late 'Mr, McEwing, also of R.R. 1, BIyth. The bride looked, charming in a street -length' gown of blue silk taffeta with nylon net Overskirt and lege bolero. She wore..a blue net picture hat, and double strand of pearls, the gift of the 'groom. She carried a lovely bouquet of red roses. The attendants were Mr. and' 1Vfrs. Watson Reid,- Iiullett Town- ship, Mrs. Reid wearing a yellow corded silk .frock with overskirt of net, yellow picture hat and white accessories. Her bouquet was of yellow roses. The wedding party was served dinner et the home of the bride's patents. The table was centred with a beautifully decorated three -tiered wedding •cake. The bride and groom presented their attendants with a single Strand of pearls and an initialed tie pin; respectively, For a wedding trip to the Stat- es, the bride donned a navy dress of net and taffeta with white accessories and a natural colour- ed shortie coat. On their return they will reside on the bride- groom's farm on the 13th conces- sion of Hullett Township. Legion Ladies Attend Harriston Zone Rally Four hundred members of the Legion Ladies' Auxiliaries from Stratford, Goderich, Howick, Listowel, 'Clinton, Harriston, Kit- chener, Palmerston, Blyth, circll, Win'gham, Brussels, Luck - now and Hensel] attended the re- cent Zone rally, Zone 18, Strat- ford district, held in the Legion Hall, Harriston. Comrade Sylvester, president of Harriston Auxiliary, opened the meeting. Rev. Mr. Davidson offered prayer. Comrade Dorothy Hoyle, Strat- ford, Zone Commander; Comrade Long, Toronto, Provincial Presi- dent; Comrade Richardson, To- ronto, Provincial Secretary-Treas- urer—were present and addressed the rally. Comrade Long con- gratulated the secretaries upon the splendid reports. Comrades Hoyle, Long, Rich- ardson and 'Sylvester were pre- sented with tokens of rememb- rance. Comrade Dickensen, Palm- erston, was soloist. A doll with 25 one -dollar bills attached was drawn for and won by the caretaker of the Legion Hall. o Hydro Changeover Finished at Hensall Three hundred employees of the Comstock Company were in Hensel] recently for the hydro changeover from 25 to 60 cycles. The village was a lively centre with 200 trucks flitting around. For the convenience of custom- ers of Hensall Hydro Commission, a mobile clock and fan depot was set up on main street, between the Town Hall and Twitchell's garage. THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 1051 a. Hensall Girl Weds Pictured following their recent marriage are MR. AND MRS. WILLIAM MACKSI', whose marriage was solemnized recently in Trinity Lutheran Church, London. The bride, form- erly HtLma Pauline Fink, is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Fink, Hensall, and her husband is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Maclet, Londb'n. :Engraving courtesy The London Free Press. Mrs. O. W. Rhynas. Heads Hospital Body (By our Bayfield correspondent) At a meeting of the Canadian Hospital Council held recently in Ottawa, the, Canadian National Council of Volunteer Women's Hospital Auxiliaries was inaug- urated, Mrs. O. W. Rhynas, Toronto, formerly of Bayfield, who has had years of experience in Wom- en's Hospital Auxiliaries of • On- tario, was elected, president. Other officers include Mrs. Forbes Perkins, Vancouver, vice- president, Mrs. T. J. Lytle, To- ronto, secretary -treasurer; and the -following executive members: Mrs: Harold W. Davis, Kingston; Mrs. - J. Milton George, Morden, Man.; Mrs. W. B. Frost, Melfort, Sask.; Mrs. W. Fillmore, Winni- peg, Man.; Mrs. J. Cecil Mc- Dougall, Montreal, Que.; Miss Christine Macleod, Winnipeg, Man,; and Mrs. J. Oliver, Cal- gary, Alta. Honorary members include: Judge J. Milton George, Morden, Man.; Dr. G. Harvey Agnew, To- ronto; Fraser Armstrong, King- ston; and Percy Ward, Vancouver, B.C. 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