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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1951-10-25, Page 1• Serving Since 1865 No. 43 -The Home • r News- litton THE NEW ERA -87th YEAR Paper With the News The jftrlit (Cotun n-= DID ANYONE EVER SEE A session of rainfall such as has been witnedsed. in this district during the past two days? , , , It; has been practically continuous Total was 1.22 Inches, and that's quite a fall of rain in any man's country d 's ;Y "DEAR, DEAR, THOSE DREAD- ful deer!" might be the title of a sweet • refrain sung by Joseph Quigley, R. R. 1, Clinton About seven o'clock the other evening, while driving along the road between concessions 4 and 5, Hullett, a deer bounded out of the Flynn field into the side of his car The aminal com- mitted some sort of suicide but in so doing smashed a- new car door and damaged a front fend- er . , . Total setback for Mr. Quigley was about $200.. . • . M q S JUST WHEN THE LOCAL PO - lice system seems to be giving reasonably good satisfaction in Clinton, some merchants in God- erich are right up in arms con- cerning night-time provincial police protection in the County 'Town Eleven merchants petitioned the Town Council for more protection, with the result that Council passed a motion re- questing a district inspector to confer A CLINTON WOMAN, MRS. Alicia Leyburne, was lucky en- ough to win the $1,100 jackpot at Goderich Lions Club's final bingo for the season, on the 60th cell It was thought for a time that there were two win- ners since two people called out simultaneously ... However, the other person who called out was Mrs. Leyburne's daughter, who sat beside her and feared her mother might not call out soon enough . . . Congratulations! . . 0 BEET HARVESTING FALL PLOWING FARM ACTIVITIES "Harvesting of sugar beets is the order of the day in the southern part of the county," G. W. Montgomery, agricultural rep- resentative for Huron County, stated today. "Yields per acre are down considerably as the run of beets are slightly below aver- age size." Mr. Montgomery reported that silo filling is now practically completed and a start has been made On the pioliitig-..of .laSlsl;ialg, corn. Fall plowing is quite general throughout the county and has been made much easier with the recent reins, The Weather 1951 1950 High Low High Low Oct. 18 69 51 '75 54 19 59 39 74 51 20 50 31 55 40 21 65 37 60 34 ' 22 68 46 54 41 23 64 48 49 42 24 59 45 48 35 rain: .1.22 ins, rain: .10 ins. .44'4-44 • •$• News of Holmesville CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1951 THc NFWS-RECORD-71st YEAR 2,126 Copies A Week 6c a Copy $2.50 a Year Plans Laid For Mass Chest'X-Itay Early In 7952 VARNA- CHURCH HAS SUCCESSFUL ANNIVERSARY (By our Varna correspondent) Anniversary services were held in Varna United Church on Sun- day, October 14, at 11 am, and 7.30 p.m. They were conducted by the resident minister, Rev. T. J. Pitt. The congregations were large at both services. The church choir augmented by other, members of the con- gregation rendered special an- niversary music: J. G. W. Pitt, son of Rev. T. J. Pitt, from. St. John's, Newfoundland, sang solos, and Misses B. McConnell and R. Clarke rendered a duett. The organists were Mrs. T. J. Pitt and Miss R. Clarke. The . subject of " the morning sermon was "Spiritual, Vision," and et the night service, "The City of God," The floral decorations were very beautiful. Two new hymn boards, the gift of the Woman's Association, were used for the first time. St. Paul's WA Has Good 'Meeting The October meeting of St. Paul's Church branch of the WA was held on Tuesday afternoon, October 16, at the home of Mrs. C. Staniforth. There was a splen- did attendance of members. Mrs. M. R. MacKinnon, the president, opened the meeting' with bible reading; Mrs. Ford conducted the prayer service. Mrs, Robinson reported the treasury in a,. more favourable condition than of last month. Mrs. Hudie, the Dorcas secretary, will be glad of funds for the needs et C'ardston. Mrs. L. M. McKinnon took the study period using facts gleaned from an address given at the fail deanery meeting by the Rev, Mr. Simpson, a mission- ary returned from China, Mr. Simpson urged his hearers to bless and thank the Lord rather than to forget His benefits, At the conclusion of the meet- ing refreshments were served. The members were grateful to Mrs. Staniforth for her pleasing hospitality. Mrs. Horace Elvidge invited the members to hold the November meeting in her home. Pair Plead Guilty • In Jewellery Try On charges of theft of articles valued at less than $25, from Henry Arts, Centralia, on Oc- tober 13, John E. Durnin, and George Mulhollend, 28, both of London, were remanded for a week in custody for sentence in court at Goderich Thursday lest, Beth pleaded guilty. They also pleaded guilty to breaking and entering with in- tent the jewellery store of John A. Anstett, Clinton, on October 14, and were remanded for sentence. Mr, and Mrs. Ewan Ross and John visited Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs, Don Rutherfdrd and David, Ingersoll. This Sunday is Rally Day in the United Church when Sunday School and church services will be held together at 10.30 am. - Mrs. 'Charles McPhail left for Goderich this week where she will stay during the winter at the home of Ma'. and Mrs. Percy Warner.. Mrs. M. G. Newton is a patient in Clinton hospital this week where she underwent an opera- tion. Friends and neighbours wish- her a quick recovery. Visitors on Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Williams were Mr. end Mrs. Bert Jackson, Mr, and Mrs. Archie Montgomery and Florence from the Beigrave district. Guests with Mr. and Mrs, N. Heard -and Mrs. Harrison on Sun- day were Mr. and Mr.s Alfred Bloomfield and children, Barrie, and Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Bell and children, Clinton. James V.' Carron was heard over CKNX three times last Sun- day, when he sang two beautiful selections at the morning anni- versary service of the Wingham Presbyterian Church, was guest on the Whitney Funeral Home hour, and at the evening church service again rendered two bolos, Harald Victor Pym was the ac- companist. Congratulations! 'Franklin Teo won the Junior Boys' cup at the Goderich Town- ship public school area. field des) held Friday at S.S. 6. He had eight points. Kenneth Potter and Victor Corran tied for third place in the Intermediate Boys' com- petitions, winning certificates. Leave for Clinton Mir. and Mrs. Albert Bond leave this week for their new home. on East St., Clinton, accompanied by Mrs. Bond's mother, Mrs, Si Cooper. Mr. and Mrs. Bond will be greatly missed: in this cos munity, especially in the church. Mr. Bond served in several cap- acities, and was Sunday School superintendent for more than 15 years. Mrs. Bond ' was active in women's groups, filling various offices faithfully. Their auction sale of livestock and implements held recently was largely at- tended. Mr. and Vire. Leishman, Bruce - field, have purchased the farm, and with their five small child- ren, expect to take possession shortly. (Intended for lest week) Mission Band Meets A Mission Band meeting was held with Eleanor Yeo prepar- ing the meeting and Sandra Williams actingg as chairman. Those taking part included Iva Glazier, Franklin Yeo, Douglas Norman, Bobbie Grigg, Shirley Norman, with Ila and Dawn Grigg playing.- for the hymns and El- eanor Yeo contributing a piano solo. During business period Mrs. Ross suggested that candy for the bazaar could be brought to school if desired on Friday, Nov. 2. The study book was taken by Mrs. Ross and the meeting closed with the benediction. Women's Meetings The October WMS and WA meetings were held on October 10 at the home of Mrs. J. B. MacMath. Mrs. Frank MoCul- liough prepared and was in charge of. the WMS programme of wor- ship. During business discussion led by the president, liars. W. Norman. It was announced that Mrs. Ewan Ross would be unable to continue es leader of the Mis- sion Band, and Mrs. McCullough volunteered to direct it for the remainder of the year. The of- fering was dedicated by the lead- er who followed this with a read- ing. Scripture passages were read by Mrs. W. Yee, Mrs. E. J. Tre- wartha, Mrs. L. Bond and Mrs. McCullough. During the study book chapter given by the leader, stories told by Mrs. Walters and Mrs. Yeo were introduced. A temperance reading was given by Mrs. Mulholland and the meeting closed with prayer. Mrs. E. Grigg conducted the WA meeting which opened with theme song and creed. Mrs. Wal- ters gave the report on the kit- chen of the church which has been modernized and improved recently With Rev. Mr. Newton taking a major part in the reno- vation. It was voted that Mr. Newton be thanked in a tangible way for his work. New dishes bought for the kitchen were dis- played, The coming bazaar was planned in detail, and after the meeting closed the hostesses, Mrs. MacMath and Mrs. Ross, served lunch to the members. 95 Years Young! WILLIAM H. CAMPBELL (By our Auburn correspondent) William H. Campbell observed his 95th birthday Friday Octob- er 19, et the home of his son, Albert, and Mrs. Campbell, with whom he has made his home since the death of his wife in 1939. The celebrant was born in Brooklin, Ont., on Oct. 19, 1856, and moved with his parents"to Hullett township at the age of 14. Later they moved to a farm in East Wawanosh, four ,miles north of Auburn, PRESBYTERIAN ANNIVERSARY SUCCESSFUL The people of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Clinton, ob- served their anniversary services on Sunday with fine congrega- tions both morning and evening. Rev; Alex Niinnno, Wingham, was guest preacher in the morn - 'n, while the 'minister, Rev. D. J. Lane, conducted the devotions. Rev. Mr. Nimmo took as his ext Luke 11: Lord, teach us to pray". He pointed out the great things which had been wrought by men and women of prayer The disciples of Jesus, realizing he great work to which they were called, also realized the necessity of preparing for that work by prayer, and desired of Christ the proper approach to 'God In' prayer. - Rev, G. M. Hyndman, minister of Cranbrooke and Ethel, lately arrived from County Down, Nor- thern Ireland, delivered en in- spirational address at the even - ng service on the subject: "The Spirit of Gratitude", taking his ext from Psalm 100: 4-5. Under the direction of Mrs. Bert Boyes, special music was provided by the choir, the morn - ng anthem being entitled "0 Day of Rest and Gladness," and that n the evening being: "Thy Word s Like a Garden, Lord", The choir was assisted in the evening by James T. Scott, well- known Seaforth tenor, who .sang wo solos: "Light of the World" and "Beyond the Dawn." St. Andrew's Girls' Club Hears Address The sOctober meeting of St. Andrew's Girls Club was held in the Sunday School room of the church. The meeting opened with the singing of a hymn followed by Mrs. Jack Leiper reading the Scripture, Mrs. Frank Mulch led n• prayer. The minutes were read and adopted end the roll call was answered by a favourite poem or short story. Mrs. Frank Mulch gave the treasurer's report, Mrs. C. McKinnon was the guest speaker and gave en en- lightening talk on world events, Business was discussed and the meeting came to a close end a lovely lunch was served by the hostesses: Mrs. Bob Morgan, Mrs. Tom Morgan and Mrs. Cook. Remanded on Bail Gordon M. Galbraith, Goderich Township, was remanded on $1,000 cash bail when he appear- ed before Mrs. Mable Gray, J.P., et Goderich Friday last, on a charge of selling or disposing of tickets on an alleged lottery. Galbraith will appear in court. at Goderich November 1. Goderich Township Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Tufts and Anne, London, spent the week- end with. Mr. and Mrs. John Middleton.. Mrs. Truman Tufts, Ross, Le- Roy, and Norma Tufts, Klrkton, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. John Middleton. Mr. and Mrs. R. J. McMillan, Goderich, and Mr. and Mrs. Van Armand, of Detroit, visited re- cently with Mr. and Mrs. John Middleton. Mr, and Mrs. James C. Shearer, Virginia, Stuart a,nd. Wendy, Bright, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Middleton and Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Middleton. First at Sale Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Middle- ton, Mrs. Tebbutt, Goderich, and Stuart McEwen, 'Stanley, attend- ed the Grey -Bruce' Aberdeen Angus Sale ' in IWlalikerton oar Thursday last, One of Stewart's heifers consigned to the sale was judged first in a class of seven and later bought by Mr. Riley, Underwood„ BRUCEFI'EI.D ANNIVERSARY IS CONCLUDED (By Brucefield, correspondent) In eonnectian'with the celebre-- lion of the 75th anniversary of Brucefield United Church, the members of the WMS and WA on Thursday afternoon entertained former members ' and friends in the church. The meeting opened with hymn and: Scripture reading. led by Miss Martha McDonald, vice president of the WA, who also welcpmed the visitors and made mention of a beautiful bou- quet of 'mums presented inmem- cry of the late Mrs. Alec Broad- foot, first • president of,, the WA, by members of her family, Mrs. A. Zapfe, president of the WMS, led in prayer. Two chor- uses were sung, the first, "The Shepherd -of Love" and the sec- ond, " "Some Bright Morning," Those taking part were Mrs. L. Wilson, Mrs. E. Thompson, Mrs. W. Broadfoot, Mrs. J. Broadfoot, Mrs. D. Triebner and Mrs. G. Henderson, Mrs. W. Wright, Seaforth, for- merly of Brucefield, sang a beautiful solo, "If God Forgot", end this was followed by the instrumental trio: Mrs. Alton Johnston, at the console of the organ, Miss Eva Stackhouse, violin, Mrs. W. McBeath, piano. They played "The Stranger of Galilee." Mrs. R. Chapman gave a reading. Former members, Mrs. J. In- nes, Clinton, accompanied by Mrs. J. S. Snider, -Clinton, sang "0 do not Ask, 0 Lord," and Mrs. J. Cairns sang the solo, "Leave it with Him." Mrs. Maines was the speaker of the afternoon chosing as her subject "My Church." She said a church must be a Believing Church, a worshipping church, a loving church within itself, e Holy church and a working church. Her address was very interesting and instructive. The meeting closed withthe hymn, "Bless Be The Tie That Binds", and the Mizpah benediction, A social hour followed the meeting. Concert Held Friday evening 'a concert was held in the auditorium of the church. The male choir under the. leadership of Mrs. A. John- ston sang several numbers, El- aine Taylor sang solos and Miss Eva Stackhouse gave several humorous readings, The trio, 'con- sisting of Mrs. A. Johnston at the organ, Mrs. W. McBeath, piano and Miss Eva Stackhouse, e101in, played. The male quartet, donsisting of Bob Allan, Walter McEwen, O. Andrews and G., El- liott, sal,g several times. They were accompanied. by Miss Eileen!' Glidden, Holmesville. Sunday Services Sunday, special anniversary !1 was brought to a close with twol t very fine services, Rev. W. J. Maines was in charge and the It guest preacher, Rev, J. H. Arnup, Unit - BA., D.D., secretary of the Board b of Overseas Missions of the Unit- ed Church, former Moderator. b Large audiences listened with rapt attention to two very excel- lent sermons. At the evening service an aug- mented choir under the direction of Mrs, J. 'R. Murdock, gave leadership in song. About 30 former members assisted the reg- ular choir. Mrs. Bill Murdock was guest soloist, singing two beautiful solos at both morning and evening services. The choir rendered an anthem at both ser- vices also. S.S. 5, Goderich Twp Wins Track Titl e (By a special reporter) The 'pupils and teachers from the nine Goderich Township pub-, lic schools braved a windy Oc= teber afternoon to hold their an- nual field meet at "Union" school on Friday afternoon, October 19, They were ably assisted by other members of - the various school sections, - S:S. 5 won the championship with 69 points, with the other schools as follows: S.S. 10, 57; S.S. 1, 56; S.S. 11, 45; S,S.6, 43; S,S. 3, 28; S.S. 9, 27; S.S. 4, 11.; S.S. 2, 9. S.S. 1 won the senior relay, with S.S. 5 second, and S.S. 2 third, Truck Overturns Two Have Close Call Swerving to avoid a collisio with a car' approaching from th a light truck driven soul toward. Exeter by F. J. McKay, Clinton contractor, complete -overturned once into the east ditch of King's Highway 4, jus south of the RCAF Station gate about 12.50 p.m. Tuesday. Both the driver and a passeng- er, Jack East, MR. 4, Clinton, were thrown out of the truck, and were badly shaken up but escaped serious injury. East was taken to the RCAF Hospital near- by, but was released later. He suffered a cut ear. REMEMBRANCE DAY ACTIVITIES ARE OUTLINED Arrangements f o r observing Remembrance Day on, Sunday, November 11, were made by Clinton Branch No. 140, Canad- ian Legion, at its monthly meet- ing in the Legion Hall Monday, evening. President H. E. Kings- well was in the chair. Annual church parade of the Branch will be held to St. And- rew's Presbyterian Church, form- ing up at 10.30 a,m„ with a de- tachment from RCAF Station, Clinton, in attendance. Two minutes' silence .will be observed at 11 a.m., in all churches, it is anticipated. Following the various church services, the annual community Remembrance Day service will be held at the Cenotaph at 12,10 noon. - The Branch was informed that about 13 tons of waste paper had been collected In the paper. drive ast week, with a value of $177.95. Motions were passed to grant 10 toward the new wading pool n -Community Park, and $50 to he Lions Club in appreciation of the use of Lions Arena for wo successful Legion bingos. The Legion Building Fund has een augmented by the purchase of $2,500 Dominion of Canada onds. DR. J. H. McKINNEY he GRANDMASTER OF IOOF FETED ly AT BANQUET Personals Mr. and Mrs. W. Robert Miller, Woodbridge, were weekend vis- itors 'with relatives in town. Robert Morgan has returned home from Victoria Hospital, London, and is improving in health. Mr. and Mrs. G. T. Gregory, Barrie, have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Beattie and Mrs. W. H. Hellyer. Miss Shirley G. Sutter has accepted a position with the Guelph General Hospital and reported for her new duties on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Paterson, Wiarton, left Monday after visit- ing Mrs. D. Laidlaw, Rettenbury St., and other friends in Clinton and district. Robert M. Hale has received word that he was - successful in passing recent examinations for the Certificate in Sanitary In- spection, conducted by Canadian Public Health Association. Mr. end Mrs. A. Rusty and Miss Ann eand Andy, were guests at the Drotos-Busty wedding in Watford United Church, Wed- nesday last. Miss Anne was one of the bride's attendants and Andy was one of the ushers. 0 COMING EVENTS Reception for Mt.', and Mrs. Jack Tyndall, S,S. 13, .Goderich Township, Friday, October 26. Everybody welcome. Ladies pro- vide lunch.' 43-b Friday, October' 26, Tucker - smith Hockey Club Hallowe'en Masquerade and Dance, S.S.•.4, Everyone welcome, Ladies please bring lunch, ' 43-b The women's organization! of Holmesville Church, a n n u a l bazaar, Saturday, November a, in Council Chamber, Clinton. - 43•b One of best places to. dance -- Crystal' Palace Ballroom, a itchbll, every Friday night. Dancing 9.30 to 12.30, Admission 500. , 43-4e p Harvey Sparling Heads Conference YPU Harvey Sparling, R. R. 2. Exe- ter, was elected and installed as president of London Conference Young People's Union . of the United Church, as the confer- ence's .annual weekend cbnven- lion at Exeter. More than 650 attended -setting a new record- with many delegates from Clin- ton and district. Named conveners of various committees were: Faith and evan- gelism, Miss MollyDavey, Chat- ham; t - ham; stewardship and training, Miss June Goodwyn, Windsor; citizenship and community ser- vice, Benson Sutter, Clinton; mis- dons and world outreach, Miss Joan Steadman, Sarnia; Christian publications, Miss Olive Brad- ford, Ingersoll; leadership educa- tion, Miss Helen MoLeod', Emibro; recreation and culture, Stewart King, Woodstock; conference Christian education, the Rev, Carlyle Hussar, London; and con- ference YPU counselor, the Rev. Elgie E. M. Joblin, Muncey; and Daphne Staib, Woodstock, mem- ber at large. CONSTANCE a ++-• Mr. and Mrs. Earl Lawson, Mrs. J. E. Busby and Mrs. Robert Lawson spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Leo Lawson on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Lawson spent the weekend visiting Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hoag, Newmar- ket, Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Law- son, Pickering, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tilltsen, Seanboro Bluffs; also attending the New Yorlc- Maple Leaf hockey game Satur- day night. (Too late for last week) Mrs. Walter Scott spent Tues- day last in London with relatives. Mrs. Peter Lindsay spent the weekend with Mrs, G. Wheatley, Clinton. Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Riley spent a few clays at Sarnia and Port Huron, • Mr. and Mrs. Charles Riley and Ronnie spent Thanksgiving week- end in. Kitchener. • Milton Moore, Toronto, spent the weekend' and' Thanksgiving wth his brother, William Moore, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Grimoldby' and Millar Adams spent Sunday with Mr. end Mrs. R. Mann, Wingham. • Move to Village Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hoggart movedto their new residence, formerly known as the Nicholson property in the village. Dr: J. H. McKinney, Brooklin, Grand Master of the IOOF Lodge of Ontario, paid his official visit to District No. 8 and was guest of honour at a turkey banquet in Wesley -Willis United Church, Clinton, Wednesday evening last, With lodges represented from Goderich, Seaforth, Exeter, Hen - sell, Brucefield and Clinton. He complimented the District on its financial response to the C. P. and T. B. fund. He spoke of the work being done by IOOF lodges in regard to a workshop for patients at the sanatorium at Gravenhurst, of the upkeep of the Odd Fellows' Home at Barrie, and of the assistance giv- ! en to the needy of individual communities, Jack Clegg. Noble Grand of Clinton Lodge, was chairman. A singsong was led by Benson Sut- ter, with Harvey Sparling, Elim - villa, at the piano. Vocal solos were rendered by James V. Cor - ran,, Holmesville, with Miss Eil- een Gliddon at the piano. G. H. Jefferson, a former DDGM, gave entertaining readings, DDGM R, Barrett Taylor, Clin- ton, was officially introduced by C. 0. Martin, Clinton, and Mr. Taylor, in turn, introduced Dr. McKinney. Before giving his address, tfhe Grand Master presented a PDDGM Jewel to Bro. Alex Boyes, Seaforth. • Only One Appeal Huron County Drive Plans are now under way for holding a mass x-ray •chest clinic in Huron •County early next sum- mer, under the auspices of Huron County Tuberculosis Association and Ontario Department of Health, with -the ten Lions Clubs in the County -as sponsors locat- ed in Goderich, Clinton, Seaforth, Wingham, Blyth, Brussels, Zur- ich, Bayfield, Exeter and Howick. With this in view, a meeting of the executive of the Associa- tion is bung held. $n Clinton Monday evening to arrange for the annual Christmas Seals cam- paign, funds from which will help to cover the cost of the clinic, The drive is scheduled to get under way November 19. ,'The last free clinic was held in Goderich and Wingham in 1947, and in Clinton and other points in June 1948. In Clinton, on June 15-16, 1948, one person was put through every 23 sec- onds. Two technicians were present from Ontario Depart- ment of Health, and Huronic 'Rebekahs assisted, ITo date this year, in the County, more than 1,200 persons have been x-rayed, including all the inmates of Huron County Home and .all personnel connect- ed with schools. Group Re -organizes • Huron County Tuberculosis As- sociation held a re -organization. meeting in the Town Council chamber Wednesday evening last, with Frank Fingland, KC, Clin- ton, president of the Association, in the chair. Dr. W. C. Sharpe, superinend- ent of Beck Memorial Sanitor- ium, London, discussed some of the important procedures used in T.B. control, Brenton Hellyar, director of rehabilitation of Beck Memorial Sanitorium, suggested each dist- rict keep close contact with its own patients by a visit, cards and by offering moral support to the family of the patient, W. A. ANDREWS RECEIVES HURON At Court of Revision Clinton Court of Revision held in the Council Chambers Thurs- day evening last, dealt with only one appeal. Dennis Bisback, appealing over - assessment wa's granted a reduc- tion. of $200 on a dwelling on Mary Street. Exemption and correction of taxes as suggested by the tax assessor and collector, J. W. Manning, and the town treasurer, M. T Corless,' amounting to $206.68, was approved by the court. PeterHaugh.Haugh Passes From Poliomyelitis (By Brucefield correspondent) f The community was shocked to hear of the sudden death of Peter Haugh, 14 -year-old son of Dr. Carmen Haugh, Toronto, Satur- day,victim a of poliomyelitis. Peter had always spent his summer holidays at the home of his uncle, Wallace Haugh, and. was well known, The sympathy of the commun ity is extended to the bereaved. family, COUNTY BURSARY The Huron County Bursaries for 1951 have been awarded to the following students at The University of Western Ontario: William A. Andrews, Clinton; Ebner A. Campbell, Hay Town- ship, Exeter 1; Shirley H, Camp- bell, Grey Township, Bluevale 2; Phyllis Dougall, Hensell; John G. Wallace, Seaforth. These bursaries of $100 each, are awarded annually to five students of Huron County in at- tendance at The University of Western Ontario, The purpose of the bursaries is to assist stud- ents whose scholastic record war- rants it. The students selected this' year have excellent records at the University. These awards, first made at the time of a Huron County grant o the University, have been made or the past five years. The Com- mittee notes the progress of students who received these a- wards in former years. The Committee consists of the Warden of Huron County, Arthur Nicholson; the Registrar of The University of Western Ontario, Miss Helen M. B. Allison; and J. H. Kinkead, Inspeetof of Schools. William A. "Bill" Andrews, is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Andrews, Clinton. News of Auburn -M-KN•H4+�M*Hf•*•0N Presbyterian WMS The WMS of Knox Presbyter- ian Church was held in the Sun- day School room on Thursday, October 11, with Mrs. W. Good in charge and Mrs. J. Houston presided at the piano. The meeting opened with pray- er by Mrs Good. The Scripture and meditation was taken by Mrs. F. O. Mellveen and Mrs. Edger Lawson offered prayer. The guest speaker . was Mrs. Glen Campbell, Seaforth, who gave an impressive Thanksgiving address. A duett was rendered by Mrs. Gordon McClinchey and Miss Sadie Carter. Mrs. Wes Bradnock contributed a solo and Mrs.- Gordon Dobie gave a read- ing. Mrs. Good read a letter from Miss. Ruth Bean who, had been one of the leaders of the Vocational Bible School telling of her work. The offering was received by Mrs. Ed Davies and. Mrs. Fred Ross and Mrs. Good offered the Dedicatory prayer. Mrs. Davies extended a vote of thanks to the guest speaker and all others who had taken, part in the pro- gram. The meeting closed with a hymn and Mrs. Ross offered the closing prayer. Dainty re- freshments were served. Bride -elect Feted Mrs. Stanley Johnston enter- tained to a trousseau tea in honor of her daughter, Elaine, guests were received by Mrs. John - guests were recivd by Mrs. John- ston and Miss Elaine. Tile trous- seau and gifts were displayed by Mrs. -' Carl Mills. Refreshments were sena! by Mrs. Frank Reith - by and Mrs. Arthur Spieglburg. Mrs. Harry Sturdy and Mrs. Frank Raithby were joint host- esses at the home of Mrs. Sturdy Monday evening for a shower in honor of Miss Elaine Johnston bride -elect of this month. The evening opened with a sing song with Mrs. R.. J. Phillips at the piano and Mrs, Oliver Anderson in charge of the program which included a reading by Mr's. Wm. Haggitt, harmonica duett by Mrs. Wilfred Plunkett and Mrs, Ev- erett Taylor, and a piano duett by Rena and Gladys MoClinch- ey, An address was read to the bride-to-be by Mrs. Alvin} Plun- kett and Misses Marion Taylor, Mango Wright, Rena McClinchey, Betty Sturdy and Donna Haggitt brought in a decorated wagon on which rested many decorated boxes containing the gifts. After Elaine had opened the gifts the thanked everyone. Lunch was served. (Inteanded for last week) Successful Anniversary Anniversary services were held in Knox Presbyterian Church Sunday. Rev. D. J. Lane, Clin- ton, was the guest speaker and delivered two impressive ser- mons. At the morning service, Mrs. Clayton Edwards, Goderich, ren- dered two lovely solos. At the evening service, Lorne Hyde, Goderich, accompanied by Miss Eunice Milne, sang two solos. Baskets of autumn - flowers adorned the sanctuary. A gener- ous lEree-wi'il loffering was re- ceived, •