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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1951-11-08, Page 3"T+I URSDAY, NOVEMBER 8, e951 CLINTON NEWS -RECORD -'-W. WA Plans Two Special Activities The November meeting of the 'WA of Wesley -Willis Church, was held in the'•Parlour on the:after- .00n of November 1. The presi- dent, Mrs, George Beattie, was in. the chair, and opened with e hort prayer, Mrs. Norman Shepherd ,was pianist. The devotional per- iod was entitled "The Talents". Mrs. Benson Cox read the Scrip- ture lesson from Matthew, the .25th chapter. Mrs. A. T. Cooper ga, e "Lesson Thoughts" and Mrs. Addison offered prayer. The minutes were read by the :secretary, Mrs. Frank Fingland; • ;end the treasurer, Mrs. A. E, •S'haddick, gave the financial re Boort--which showed that the "CountrY. Fair" had resulted in • 'proceeds of $251.60. Mrs. Charles Nelson gave the :'lower r"eport,, which told of flowers, notes and cards having -been sent to those who have been 519,- letters of thanks were read from those who had received -these. A turkey dinner was to be 'served to the Rebekah Lodge on .Monday, November 5. Mrs. Fred 'Hanley is convener of this eectivity. A striking committee was ap- rpointed, composed of, Mrs. Nor- man Shepherd, Mrs• Ben Cox, :and Mrs. Frank Fingland, report to' be handed in at the December meeting. It, was planned to have a kit- rhen shower at the next meeting. Ontario St. S.S. Plans Christmas Concert Ontari• o St. Church Sunday School Board of Management held its November meeting at the home of Mr..and Mrs. Charles Stewart. The meeting opened with e hymn and prayer by Rev. A. G. Eagle. Thelesson was read by Miss L. Freemen. The minutes of the previous meeting, held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Wheeler, were received as read and business arising therefrom was attended to. Bibles were to be present- ed to pupils leaving the Primary Who could read and had been present 70 per cent of Sundays. NORTH HURON SUNDAY SCHOOL INSTITUTE HELD (By a Londesboro correspondent) North Huron Sunday School Institute convened at Londes- bore United : Church , Tuesday afternoon and evening Oct. 16. After registration, the president, Charles Scott, Auburn, presided, Rev, A. Thomas offered prayer. Mr. Scott introduced the guest' speaker. Rev. C. . W. DeWitt Cosens, Toronto. Mr. Cosens is a former Huron County man; He was born in Walton, was minist- er of „Wesley -Willis Church, Clinton, at one time, He voiced his appreciation et being back in his home county again. Emphasizing, the: important place the Sunday School should have in every community, Mr. Cosens called on the teachers to continue their devoted service. Methods of teaching a Sunday School lesson were outlined by Rev. Charles Scott, Blyth. Rev. Stanley H. Brenton, Lon- desboro, gave ads address of wel- come. Then the Institute divided into five groups for discussion, The groups were • led by Charles Stewart, Clinton; Rev. A. Glen Eagle, Clinton; Mrs. W. Wight - man, Westfield; Mrs. R. Grierson, Londesboro; and Rev. Mr. Cosens Supper was served to the Insti- tute by the Woman's Association of the United Church in the community hail. Evening Service • The Christmas party will be held S. A hymn the after noon of Decem- derr•6. and the Mizpah Benediction closed the meeting after which afternoon tea was served by Mrs. John Nediger ,Jr's. croup. Bills ! for baskets of fruit for the sick, and' teacher -training books were to be paid. New business was brought up and it was decided: To have White Gift Sunday as a Church Service on. Dec. 16 in the even- ing. Rev. A. G. Eagle and Char- les Stewart to be in charge and Miss Grant, Mx's, Stewart and Roy Wheeler to be in charge of decorations. It was decided 'to have a Sunday School Christmas Concert on Wednesday, Dec. 19, each teacher to be responsible for one number"froin her class and Mrs. Olde to prepare the program. A silver collection is to be taken at the door and George Levis and M. Wiltse to be in charge; Mrs. Shobbrook, Mrs. Groves and Miss L. Freeman to decorate -the tree. Roy Wheeler and Bob Elliott to look after candy and oranges. It also was decided to have Clayton Martin, the Supda y School representative, on the Renovating Board; to procure a background sheet for Christmas festivities. Couple Reside in Clinton i Talbot Street Baptist Church, London, Was the setting for the marriage of Doreen Mary Munro,' daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gregor Munro, London, and AC1 Richard Gerrit Dyk; Clinton, son of Mr. 'and Mrs. Gerrit Dyk, Westlock, Alta. They will reside in Clinton.—En- graving courtesy The London Free Press. At the evening session, Rev. C. Scott, Blyth, presided and conducted a singsong and a war- ship period. He introduced Rev. Dr. W. A. Beecroft, Wingham, president of London Conference The hymn, "Just As I Am," and prayer by W. M. Aiken closed Holmes on Tuesday, November 13, this part of the meeting after at 2.30. Roll call will .be "For - which a delicious lunch' was serv- giveness." Watch Tower by Mrs. ed, by the hostess and Mrs. Lloyd W. J. Pllumsteel and Worship Stewart. Service by Mrs. R. Fear, of the United Church, who de- clared that the home; the Sunday School and the church, were the. greatest landmarks in We. A. R. Person, Clinton, rendered a violas 'solo, C. Scott, Auburn, again introduced. Rev. • C. ' W. Cosens. In his brief address Mr. Cosens emphasized that charact- er is' moulded in childhood, and urged that the child be placed in the Sunday School atmosphere early in the formative years. • Mrs. Emerson Rogers, Westfield sang a solo. Rev. Andrew Lane, Brussels, conducted the install- atioh of officers. A film, "And Now I See," was presented. Rev. A. W. Gardiner. Eganondville, closed the session with prayer. 0 Old Copies Needed Clinton News -Record ONTARIO ST. -WMS The WMS of Ontario St. Church ll hold its November meeting apps Y Holmesville Church Marks, Anniversary (By IIolmesville (correspondent) Anniversary .services were held morning and evening at the. Holmesville United Church on October . 14, with Rev. Hugh C. Wilson,. Clinton, in charge of both. A large congregation heard in the morning an inspiring 'sermon preached on the subject "The Claims of Religion." In the even- ing the text was "Can you not discern the signs of the times?" Mrs. W. Yeo, choir leader and organist, directed the large choir in the presentation of especially fine music. Two anthems were presented at each of the services, and in the morning Mrs. Lance Saddler sang two solos beautifully; "There's a Green Hill Far Away" and "In the Garden." In the evening Mrs. Bill Cox sang very sweetly -"To- day on the Highway I Met Him" Miss Eileen Gliddon was accomp- anist for the soloists. The church auditorium was ar- tistically tfstioall decorated d fo r the anni- versary with large baskets of. gladioli and masses of salvia, autumn leaves and flowers acid products of garden and orchard. Crippled Children's • Recently, The NEVIS -RECORD has been getting its annual files in shape for the bookbinders end the result is that a few shortages in copies exist. These are Jan- uary 4 and 25, 1945; May 17, 1945; August 16, 1945; January 31, 1946. If anyone. possessing copies of these issues forwards them to this office, we shall be glad to ,pay ten' cents for each copy. May we extend our thanks to Miss Amy Andrews, Clinton, for well-preserved copies of Jan- uary anuary 4 and 25, and May 17, 1945. Winners Announced hi Kist. Contest Winners of our Kist Bottle Top Contest, which started at the be ginning of the summer and close. ed September 29, are as follows: Bicycles—Bobby McCulcheon, Brussels; Peter Dale, Seaforth; Bobby Jackson, Crediton; Ken Heworth, Exeter; Reg Reih'i, Ggderich. HEART ATTACK DASIiWOOD—Mrs. Edith Mas- on, 64; who was found dead in her home here Saturday, Oct. 13, wr rend was stricken with a t the home of Mrs. W. S. R. heart attack the night before while preparing her supper, Cor- oner Dr. C. Dunlop, Exeter, de- cided after conducting en investi- gation. Action by Premier Leslie Frost led to universal old age pen- sions for all over 70, effective January 1st. f Old age pensions for needy persons from 65 to 70, effective January 1st. ve Pensions planned for the totally disabled from 18 to 65. Ontario is the first province in Canada to pass legislation to implement the Federal -Provincial agreement for security for the aged. j' Old age pension benefits increased 3 times by present `�► Progressive Conservative government. Most generous Mother's Allowances in Ontario's history. Nif First construction grants in Canada made to build and extend hospitals, 14,474 beds and bassinets provided. a First province to pay 5.0% of construction costs of homes for the aged, plus 50% of maintenance. First grants to provide free school books to elementary schools. Increased contributions made for Children's Aid. Province pays one half cost of supplying free milk to school children. • Ontario leads Canada in war against Cancer and Tuberculosis. Most advanced labour laws, expanded compensation and rehabilitation for injured workmen with industrial health measures. ENSURE CONTINUED GOOD GOVERNMENT 17.51 Radios—Karen Coleman, Brus- sels; Jim Tomlinson, Exeter; Anthony Williamson, Goderich.; Marjorie' Armstrong, Lucknew; Larry Holtzman, Goderich. Survey Next Spring A crippledchildren's survey again will be sponsored' in Huron County next spring by the Lions Clubs of the county, with the co- operation of doctors and the Hu- ron County Health Unit. A sim- ilar imilar survey was made two years ago. Bruce M. Malcolm, Toronto, executive secretary of the Can- adian Lions Clubs, addressed a meeting of Zone 3, of the Lions Club at a 'dinner meeting in Hotel Clinton. The meeting, conducted by Deputy District Governor Hugh R. Hawkins, Clinton, was largely attended by delegates from Hu- ron and Perth counties. Zone 3 was changed to Region 3 and divided into two zones, each with a chairman. The east region consists of Thorndele, Stratford, Milverton' St. Marys and Mitchell, with J. V, Douglas, Stratford, as chairman; while the west region includes Seaforbh, Goderich, Clinton and Brussels, with Ross Scott, Brucefield, past president of Seaforth Lions Club, as chairman. Gloves or $5 Merchandise cer- tificates — Eric &male, Hensell; Jim Hennessey, Exeter; John Denomy, Zurich; David Corrie,, Beylficlld; Wayne Blumigi Clin- ton; Lola Chuter, Clinton; Donna Wells, . Exeter; Maxine' Watson, Centralia;, Joan Hoy, Goderich and Paul Webb, Goderich. Western Lake Named After Dr. Brigham The following are excerpts from the Regina Leader and the Star City Echo, Sask.: "It was announced in Regina by Hon, J. H. Brockelbank, min- ister of Natural Resources, that three map features have recently been adopted by the Canadian Board on Geographical names at Ottawa. "These map features have been named on the Lac La Ronge sheet to honor three pioneer doctors. There are Brigham Bay, after Dr. L. We Brigham, physician and surg'on, still living in Star City; Shedd eXake, after Dr. Shedd, who eiteabtised medicine at Mel - fort; and MacKay Island, after Dr. M. A. MacKay, physician and surgeon, of Tisdale. "Hon. J. H. Brookelbank said these names are irrevocable, and will be printed on the new re- vised map of Canada. "Lac La Ronge is situated, on a beautiful. scenic route north of Prince Albert National Park. It has an area of more than 450 square miles." Dr. Brigham is a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Brig- ham, Londesboro: He received his high school education at Clinton Collegiate Institute. Prime Minister Louis St. Laur- ent wired that the names were "permanent and irrevocable for time inmemorial." —o GODERICH—Town Council at a special meeting passed a mo- tion asking Commissioner String- er of the Ontario Provincial Police to change the present po- licing of Goderich from a four constable force to a corporal and three constable force. SUPPORT PROGRESSIVE CONSERVATIVE CANDIDATE in lU JRON R WNG on November 22 on HIS RECORD of conscientious work on behalf, of all the people of the riding He Deserves Re -Election and solicits Your Support and Your Vote 44-45-b �.�.H►�.o.-e.-e-e •s-e-.soe-o-�-�-.a-► TRADE M5RK PEG adds zest to lunch Clinton Monument Sh. p Open Every' Friday and by appointment For further information contact J• J. Zapfe, corner Gibbings St. and Rattenbury St. E., PHONE 103 Memorials and Cemetery Work of Every Description T. PRYDE and SON Clinton — Exeter — Seaforth ,4-44-1. sr$' o q • • • Home and Building REPAIRS ' There's Still Time to Have Your Chimney Repaired ; or Built! BRICK — STONE STUCCO — REPAIRS Chimneys Tuckpointed, Repaired and ` Built Faulty Drafts Corrected Brick Walls. Tuckpointed, Repaired, Refaced Fire Walls Built and Repaired ,Stone Walls Tuckpointed and Repaired 0 RURAL WORK A SPECIALTY Have that stable wall repaired and eliminate those drafts that affect the health - of your stock. 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