Clinton News-Record, 1951-11-15, Page 5SAMUEL THOMPSON
Rev. W. .1Maines, Brueefield,
officiated at the funeral Wednes-
day afternoon, November 14, for
the date Samuel Thompson, who
passed away in Victoria Hospital,
London, on Monday, November
12, in his 79th year.
Services were held in the Bon-
thron Funeral Home, Hensall, and'
interment made in Baird's Ceme-
tery, Stanley Township.
Mr. Thompson had farmed in
the Hensall district ail his life.
He was born in :Hay Township,
near Kippen, on the old Thomp-
son homestead. His wife Susan
died four years ego.
Surviving are three sons: Syd-
ney, Parkhill; Elgin, Brucefield;
Floyd, on the homestead; one
daughter, Mrs. Edna Manson,
London; one brother, 'Robert,
Kippen; and a sister, Mrs. Han-
nah Workman, Hensall.
MRS. W. J. McLEOD
(By our Bayfield correspondent)
Funeral service for Mrs. W. J.
McLeod was held in Trinity
Church, Bayfield, on November
7, 1951, at 2 p.m., and was in
charge of the .rector, Rev. H. J.
E. Webb. Interment was made
in Bayfield Cemetery. The pall-
bearers were Charles • and :Mal-
colm'Toms, Grant Turner, Geo-
rge Foote, Willard Sturgeon and
John H. Parker. Flower bearers:
Leslie Elliott, Kenneth Merner,
Milton Talbot Kenneth Brandon,
and' two nephews, John 'R. Mac-
Leod and James Brock.
The deceased woman who pas-
sed away on Monday, November
5 had been in poor health for
years but had only been confin-
ed to bed at her home for three
weeks, following a paralytic
stroke.
Formerly Emma Richards, dau-
ghter of the late Lucy and John
Richards, she was born in Gode-
rich November 24, 1885. - On De-
cember 31, 1903 she was married
i . Goderich to William John Mc-
Leod and came to make her home
in Hayfield. With the exception
of several winters spent with her
daughters in Detroit and lest
winter in a nursing home in
Blyth, he has resided here ever
since. Her husband predeceased
her June 10, 1940. A quiet home -
loving person, Mrs. McLeod was
a devoted member of Trinity
Church and while she was able
took an active part in Guild
work.
She is survived by three sons
and four daughters W. John, at
home, Harold, Hope, B.C,, and
Donald, Port Burwell; Lucy (Mrs.
Charles Plater), Louise (Mrs.
Crane), Annie (Mrs. C. Robbins)
Detroit, and Elsie (Mrs. Art Sul-
livan) Romeo, Mich.; 13 grand-
children and four great grand-
children, She is also survived
by four sisters and three broth-
ers: Annie, Mrs. Lancaster, end
William Richards,' Saskatchewan;
Harry, California; Cleave Rich-
ert% and Mrs. Elizabeth Mat-
thews, Stratford; Mrs. Marguer-
ite McLaren, Toronto, and Mrs.
Elsie Krynbring, Arkansas.
Among those from a distance
who attended the funeral were:
Mrs. Charles Plater, Mrs. C. Rob-
bins, Mrs. Louise raneaand two
children, Diane and Michael, De-
troit; Mrs, Art, Sullivan and
David, Romeo, Mich., Donald
McLeod, Port Burwell;• Mrs.
Margaret Brock and son, James,
Mrs. Malcolcm MacLeod, Port
Dover, Mr. and Mrs. Cleave Rich-
ards, Mrs. E. Matthews, Stratford;
and. Mrs. M. McLaren, Toronto.
CLINTON NEWS -RECORD
• PORTER'S HILL
Congratulations?
Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs.
A. T,oelehart` on the birth of 'a
baby girl. Mrs. Lockhart and
baby returned from Clinton Pub-
lic Hospital on Thursday last.
Grace Ch ur'eh WA
Mrs. E. Townshend was host-
ess for the monthly meeting of
the WA of Grace Church. The
president, Mrs. Austin Harris,
was in charge of the meeting
which opened with singing "The
Wise May Bring Their Learn-
ing", after which Mrs. Allen
Battles led in' prayer. The Scrip-
ture was read by Mrs. Renner
and the roll call answered by
an Armistice verse.
A lengthy business discussion
followed when it was decided to
hold -a social evening in the
church basement on Friday even-
ing, November 30. Rev. M. G.
Newton, Holmesville, will be
present to show moving pictures.
The meeting closed by repeat-
ing the Mizpah benediction and
the hostess and her assistants
served a delicious lunch. The De-
cember meeting will be et the
home of Mrs. Gordon Manning
with roll call to be answered
by an 'exchange of a 25 cent gift.
Everyone is also asked to bring
or send a donation for the Bible
Society to the next meeting.
Service at Grace United Church
will be at 2.30 o'clock beginning
Sunday next, November 18, with
Rev. W. C. Downs, Exeter, as
speaker,
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HURON ROAD EAST
♦+•-a-•«+s 4 -•4 -
The Happ"y Workers' Club held
its October meeting at the home
of Mrs. Wilfred Glazier with 14
members a n d seven visitors
present.
The meeting opened by sing-
ing the "Maple Leaf", followed
by the Lord's Prayer. The treas-
urer's and secretary's report was
given.
Plans were made for a turkey
supper to be held at the Loader-
boro Hall on November 7. Four
members were appointed to look
after the supper, Mrs. Holland
was appointed to look after the
turkeys.
Mrs. William Glazier won the
prize; the ticket was drawn by
Elaine Ball,
The next meeting is to be held
at the home of Mrs. Noble Hol-
land.
Miss Lois bale and Miss Marie
Dale favoured with several piano
solos which were enjoyed by all.
Miss Thelma Glazier of Penne-
baker's Drug Store, Clinton, gave
a demonstration on the correct
way to beauty which was thor-
oughly enjoyed by all. The club
would like to take this opportun-
ity to thank Mr. Pennebaker for
Thelme's time off,
A dainty lunch was served by
group two which are Mrs. John
Smith, Mrs. Albert Glazier and
Mrs. Wilfred Glazier, Proceeds
for the afternoon were $3.50.
ITIURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1951
h
OBITUARY
. CHARLES G. BIGGART.
A private funeral service for
Charles Graham 'Biggart was
held at the Hetherington and
Dean Funeral Plrapel, Niagara
Falls, Ontario, on Tuesday, Oc-
tober 30, followed by .interment.
in . Fairview Cemetery, Niagara
Falls. Rev. G. Cameron Quigley,
of Morrison St. United Church,
officiated.
Mr. Biggart passed away sud-
denly' at his home, Highland
Park, Mioh., on Monday, Octob-
er 29. He resided in Clinton
many years ago, and carried on
his occupation as a tailor while
living here. He had resided in
several United States centses
•since that time.
Surviving are his wife, Inez
Higgart, Highland Park, Mich.;
two sisters: Mrs. Charles Kraft,
Niagara Falls, N.Y.; and Mrs.
Sam Kennedy, • Niagara Falls,
Ont.; and two brothers: George
Biggart, Niagara Falls, N.Y.; and
William Biggart, Clinton.
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REUBEN TAYLOR
(By our Auburn correspondent)
Word. has been received by
relatives here of the death of
Reuben Taylor, of Parksville, BC,
following a few days' illness, in
his 77th year.
He was the son of the late Mr.
and Mrs. George Henry Taylor
of West Wawanosh. About 45.
years ago he moved to Adanac,
Sask., where he farmed until he
retired TO Parkkville, BC. Sur-
viving are his wife, the former
Hattie Ferguson, of Auburn; four
daughters Mrs. Wilfred (Winnie)
Steele, Perksville, BC; (Alma),
Mrs, ,(Rev.) Elliott, Ashton, Ont.;
Mrs. William (Helen) Creed, Ed-
monton, Alta.; Mrs. George
(Jean) Pollard, Rossland, BC; one
son, George Taylor, Adanae, Sask.
A brother, Jeremiah Taylor pas-
sed away last June, and a sister,
Mrs. Robert Windmill, some yeart
ago. Burial took place at Nan-
aimo, B.C.
Tenders dor
SNOW PLOWING
SIDEWALKS
TOWN. OF CLINTON
SEALED TENDERS will be received by the under-
signed up to 12 o'clock noon, WEDNESDAY, NOVEM-
BER 21st, 1951 for the contract of plowing or re-
moving the snow from the side -walks of the Town of
Clinton.
Contractors please ;state whether work will be
done by horse and plow or other equipment, also state
the rate per hour. .
Streets to be cleared will be designated in' the
agreement with the contractor chosen.
The lowest or any other tender not necessarily.
accepted.
TOWN OF CLINTON,
M. T. Corless, Clerk and Treasurer
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PROCLAMATION
4-e-4r..o-4 s -a-F
Municipal Elections
TOWN OF CLINTOlY
•
Nominations
FRIDAY,
NOVEMBER 23
1951
Election
MONDAY, I
DECEMBER 3
1951
NOTICE
Is hereby given that a meeting of the Electors for the
Nomination of Candidates for the position of Mayor,
Reeve, Deputy Reeve, Councillors, Public Utilities
Commissioners, and Members of the Public School
Board, for the ensuing term will be held
in the
TOWN HALL, CLINTON
Fxiday, Nov. 23;, 1951..
Between the hours of 7:30 o'clock and' 8:30 o'clock
in the evening
M. T. CORLESS,
Returning Officer
and if necessary, an election to fill the above named
Positions, or any of them., will be held on
Monday, Dec.,3, 1951
at the following places and by the following named
-persons, that is to say, in
ST. ANDREW'S WARD—At kt the Town
Hall, A. W. Groves Deputy _Return-
ing Officer.
ST. JAMES' WARD—T. Gordon Scrib-
bins' Store, Victoria Street, T. G.
Scribbins, Deputy Returning Officer.
ST. JOHN'S WARD—At Ball -Macaulay
Show Room, King St, Lloyd Moore,
Deputy Returning Officer
ST. GEORGE'S WARD—At K. W. Col
quhoun's Office, Huron Road, J.. R.
Butler, Deputy'Returning Officer.
commencing at 'the hour of nine' o'clock in the forenoon
and continuing until the hour of six o'clock in the after-
noon and the results will be publicly declared hi
the Town Hall, on Tuesday, the 4th day of
December, 1951, at ,12 o'clock noon.
M. T.,CORLESS,
Clerk and `Returning Officer
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The following officers were
IN WOAA AGAIN elected for the coming year:
President, Glen Carter; vice-presi-
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Gordon Radford; coaches, Jack
Lee, Ben Riley; goal judge, Bob
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enter a hockey team this .;year
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N. At the annual meeting of the
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`•'•That's fine," the father said,,
looking up from his newspape>,
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