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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1948-02-19, Page 4PAGE FOUR, omen, ands Ch uric 'Engagements Announced M. H. P. Phinrsteel, Clinton an- nounces the engagement of his young- er daughter, Lorna Effie Jane, , to Earl Webber D'Aubin, younger son of Mr. and Mrs. E. C. D'Aubii , Kent- ville, Nova Scotia. The wedding is to take place the latter pare of 1Cebruary, Ontario St. Girls' Club Plans Bazaar The Girls' Club of Ontario St. United Chureh held -its monthly meet- ing at the parsonage on Thursday ev- ening of last week. The meeting open- ed by a call to worship read by the president. The devotional period was in- charge of Mrs. Maltby, The husi- noss of the evening was discussed. It was • decided to have a bazaar next fall Miss E, Wiltse gave a missionary reading "1047, year of reconstruc- t on in Japan". Mrs. N. heard gave a whistling solo and a reading- "Hew Angela helped the Heathen", was given by Miss Grant. Miss Gloria Palmer rendered two solos, "Danny Boy" and "Indian Love Call". Cur- rent events were given by Mr's. N. Tyndall. Miss Wiltse sang a solo; "At Dawning". A contest was combated by Miss Courtice. The entire program was very much enjoyed by all present. Lunch was served by Mrs. Woolfrey and Miss Ethel Thompson, and a pleasant social hour was spent. 94 2/ou 4Zai uht ''till /it gi{o? Why albs have your fain- ily group photographed now ? REMEMBER — It is hi- evitable that some day your family. will met a12 be around you and -it is at this time you wi112 be wishing you had a family group portrait. Make year appotndanerdt todary1 9owle'' 1&oJ. PHOTOGRAPHERS McEwan's Clinton Phone 84 •^. � Crv. PERSONALS St. Paul's Friendship • Club Plans for Year The annual meeting of The Friend- ship Club of St. PauI's Anglican Ohureh was held at the home of Mrs,' Cliff Epps, and in Spite of the severe cold there was a good turnout. The meeting opened under the lead= ership of ars. George MeLay, Viee- Presidont. A11 repeated the Lord's /prayer and club prayer. Mrs. Joe Hart gave a resume of the year's work and the financial statement reporting a goodale/l'ance in the bank. The'atriking cornrriittee gave their report on the slate of officers for the year 1948, and was accepted. The fol- lowing officers Were elected: Presid- ent, Mrs, E. Ellwood; Vice -President, Mrs. G. MeLay; 2nd Vice -President, Mrs. A. Mayhew; Treasurer, Mrs. Soo Hart; Secretary Mrs. W. Burton; Sewing Committee, Mrs. Bert White; Knitting Committee, Miss E. Hall, The club are making plans for fat, are work in the chards ns well as in the mission fields and intend to make the year 1.948 the best ever:' A later meeting of the Club was held at the home of Mrs. Roy Fitzsimmons. Wednesday evening, February 11 with a good attendance The President Mrs, E, Ellwood opened the•meeting, all repeated the club prayer and Lord's prayer. The minutes were read by the Secretary Mrs, W. Burton and Miss E. Hall gave the financial state- ment. Plans wore made for various activ- ities during the coming months. Aftoi the business of the evening. Members kept busy sowing and knitting. After which a. dainty lunch was served by the hostess. All members please take notice. Tho next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. E. Ellwood, •Wed- nesday evening February 25. A good attendance is requested. Mrs. W. T. Herman spent a few days in Toronto last wesk, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin. Craigo, St. Marys, were recent guests ea Mrs. Elizabeth Kennedy. Mao. Herbert Oolgnhomi, Seaforth, is visiting at the Home of Mr, and Mr's. M. T. Corless, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Rushton, Was- kada, Mau., visited last week with Mr. and Mrs. W, M. Aiken. Miss Viola Fraser, who has spent some time in Santa Barbara, Calif,, has returned to her 'home in town, Mrs. David Laicllew, who has spent the past month with relatives in East- ern Ontario, returned home last week- end. Miss Harriet Caustico spent the weekend in Sarnia and on Monday attended the funeral of the late Mrs, S. T. Murch, Mrs. G. T. Gregory, Cookstown, vis- ited last weals at the atones of her sis- ter, Mrs, W. H..Hellyar, and nephew, George B. Beattie. Ellwood Epps attended the 31st an- nual meeting in Quebec City this week of the Canadian Bicycle and Sport Goods Dealers' Association. Mrs. Harry Watkins and Barbara, Mrs, Weldon Tyndall and Mas. Roy McVittie spent Tuesday in London with their sister, Mrs. °anima Me - Pherson. Miss Shirley Henri, who has been working out of town for the', past two years, has returned and will assist her mother, 'Alm. Irene Henri; in hoe beauty parlour. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Perdue spout the latter part of last week in To- ronto where Me. Perdue attended the School on Refrigeration sponsored by the Frigidaire Company. *Earl H. Leyburne, who has been employed as bookkeeper with Ellwood !Epps Sport Shop' for the past two years, loft Sunday for North Bay whore he has accepted a 'similar position. Mrs. Loyburno and daugh- ter will remain here for the time being. Mrs. H. Fitzsimons received a tele- gram on Monday with the news of the death of Mr. James F. Brooks, Winnipeg, Man. Mr. Brooks has been very ill since Christmas and passed away on Sunday, February 15. Mrs. Brooks is a sister of Mrs. Elizabeth Itennedy, alas. M. T. Corless and Mrs. H. Fitzsimons, all of Clinton. MOTHER'S CLUB TO MEET The Mother's Club of Wesley -Willis United Church will hold its regular meeting at the home of Mrs. Gordon Horner, on Tuesday evening, Febru- ary 11, at 8.15 p.m. Mrs, Tones Mac - Laren will be in charge of the pro - grant, All mothers of young child- ren are invited. 1 --Paint Wallpaper OUR 1948 PATTERNS NOW ON DISPLAY BEST SELECTION SINCE PRE-WAR DAYS A PLAINS -- FLORALS Choose Now FOR SPRING while Stock is Complete Insist on SUNWORTHY Quality -- Also — STICKFAST PASTE — WALLPAPER CLEANER WALLPAPER REMOVER SOLUTION FLO-GLAZE Paints - Enamels FOR ALL KINDS OF PAINTING One Coat often does the Job Martins p36Je .® /3c�c°l / 40.1.he leateriaitallaine HIGH STREET, CLINTON The Fine Appointments of this Funeral Home are Beautiful and Appropriate, Among Which the Large, Pleasant Rooms and Electric Organ are ,Not the Least. There is. No Extra Charge for Services Held Here Under Such Ideal Conditions. BALL BROTHERS WM. N. BALL 1 D. G. BALL FUNERAL DIRECTORS rio PNE 361.W Ambulance Service PHONE 361J 0 Listen to the "Messiah Quartet" over Radio Station CICNX . Wednesdays and Fridays at 2.30 p.m. ewswvaurr.d.n /444,44.444...1404.444.44 'Evening Auxiliary Forwards Clothing The Evening Auxiliary of Wesley - Willis church met at the home of Mrs. Archie Douglas Tuesday evening, I! eb- riiaay 17. The president, Mrs. George Beattie, was in the chair: Miss Helen Grealis read the Scripture and Mrs. Wilfred Jervis led in. prayer. The roll call was answered by a favorite Bible verse. The treasurer's report amount- ed to $11,50in annual foes, and $1.50 in birthday fund. The Misses Davies volunteered to pack the bale of baby clothes to be sent to London, There were 15 community friendship calls made during the month. Miss Helen Ncdiger read an article on temper- ance. Mrs. William Murclt took charge of the study period, assisted by the fol- lowing girls: Mao George Braithwaite, Mrs. Janes McLaren, Mrs. Rog Ship- ley, bliss Helen Grealis, Mrs. Percy Livermore, Mrs. Wilber Martin, Mrs. Douglas, Miss Dorothy Mutch. This was followed by a Bible quiz, taken from the chapter studied during the evening. The meeting closed with hymn 188, and a elosing prayer by Mrs. Murclt, --- 0 Wesley -Willis WMS Forwards Clothing The W.M.S. of Wesley -Willis United Church met at the home of Mrs. J. A. Sutter, Thursday afternoon, Febru- ary 12, with a fairly good attendance, with the president, Mrs. Hearn, in the chair and Mrs. E. Adanis at the pi- ano. The meeting opened by singing Hymn 348, followed. by the reading of a New Year's Message from the Dominion Board president, Mrs. Self. A short season of silent prayer was led by the president. Tho minutes of the ,last meeting were read by Mrs. A. T. Cooper and the treasurer's report road and adopt- ed by Mrs. Pingland, The Friendship secretary reported 217 calls made an the sick and shut•ius for the montS of January. Three nice boxes of used clothing were sent to the needy ones in Europe titr'cugh the W.A. and W. M.S. of the Outwit. Plans were made for the Easter Thanlcofferiug to be belt' in April. A committee consisting of the presie dent and'grottp leaders was appointed to look after this meeting. After the business discussion Mrs. Hedcly's group took charge of the study period..4 hymn was sung end Scripture lesson, Psalm 145, was read in unison, followed) by prayer by Mrs, Maddy. Mrs. Addison gave tate cur- rent evrbrts. The Study Book f1Great is the Company", the 11111111 ehaptor entitled "Langnoge without Love", was very ably present d by Miss Da- vies. The hymn "In Christ there is no east or west", was sung, end the llizpah Bneediction closed the meet- ing. The hostese, assisted by Mrs. Haddy and. Mrs. Charlesworth, served after- noon to and a social half-hour was enjoyed. Ontario St. WMS Holds Valentine Tea The regular monthly meeting of the W.M.S. of Ontario St. 'Carted Claire/1 was held on Saturday, February le, with the President, Mrs, Woolfrey, in the chair. Mao, Radford had eharge of ••tits devotional exercises. Miss Maud Wiltse hash charge of the Study book. Mrs. McLean contribut- ed a solo and Mrs. Olde a reading. Mrs. Aiken gave a reading on Chris- tian Stewardship. At kite close of the meeting, a arm sal half Boils• was spent. Mrs. Wool - fray and Mrs. Shipley poured tea. The school room was decorated `with spring Dowers. and Valentine decorations. CLINTON NEWS -RECORD THURSDAY, FIIBRUARY 19, 1948 Altairs in Clinlon Di*trict MANY' WOMEN ATTEND WORLD 'DAY OF PRAYER The women of Clinton, representing all Protestant'dono iinations, and join- ing with -women all over the Christian world, gathered in Ontario St. United Church. on Friday afternoon last to hold' the annual Women's World Day of Prayer service. Mrs. W. J. Wool- frey presided and Mrs. E. Wendorf was aralte organ. Tho theme of the meeting was "The Lord's Prayer" ar4 repro• eentative of each cluirch. articles on various sectio Prayer, and prayer was o member of the correspond Articles were read by Hudie of St, Paul's Angliaau Church, Mrs. A. Forsyth of the Baptist Church, Mrs. D. J. Lane of the Presbyterian Marek, and Mrs. 13. C. ta gave short 100 of the ffered by a ing church. H'it's. Fred . Hearn of Wesley -Willis United Church. Prayers were offered by Miss W. Thompson of St. Paul's Anglican Church, Mrs. Henry Pickett of tie Baptist Church, Mrs. 0. Twitchell and Mrs, C. Clifton of the Presbyterian Chufch, Mrs, F. Townsend of Ontario St. United Chm'elt and Mrs, J. P. Manning of Wesley -Willis United Church. During the service Mrs. H. C. Law- son sang very sweetly, "Tile Tile Lord's Prayer". The Scripture lesson was marl by Mrs. Sams Castle Jr. The off- ering was received by Mrs. Town- send, Mrs. D. M. Maltby, Mrs. W, S. R. Holmes and lairs. 3', C. Radford, with Mrs. D. 3. Lane giving the dada. eatery prayer. . The guest speaker of the taternoon waves Mrs. R. '•Ill, 1'. 1',ulteel of. St. Dad Anglican Maven, who spoke on the • theme of the meeting. Mrs. Qulteol stressed the need for more prayer in every one's life and urged her audience to pray the Master's aravcr with thoughtfulness and not just a mumble of words. There was a 3004 attendance. , IOOF NOTES Clinton Lodge No. 83 held a special meeting when the members of the Lodge conferred the second degree on two candidates. * * .0 A number of carloads motored to Exeter on Tuesday evening when Ro men Lodge, Stratford, conferred the third degree on 18 eandidates, two of whom were from Clinton. Lodges were present from Seaforth, Brueefield Clinton, Stratford and Exeter, Ap- 'proxintately 200 were in attendance This was one of the biggest nights held in this clistriot in some time, Fol- lowing the degree which was eonfefred in the Town Hall, delicinus refresh- ments were served in the Lodge rooms. and an enjoyable social hoar was spent. o WEDDINGS gooPER—Si nT.H A lovely wedding was solemnized in Bloor Street United Church, Toronto, when Norma Mae, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Orville Smith, Hensall, be- came the bride of Donald William Copper, son of Mr. and Mr's. W. R. Cooper, Yippee, The attendants were Mr, end Mrs. James Campbell, To- ronto, laretlter-in-law and sister of the gYeorYi, roe her . wedding, the attractive bride chose a powder blue dress tritn- mod with silver beads, black access- ories and a corsage ` of pink roses. Her bridesmaid also wore a powder blue dress with black accessories and corsage. of pink roses. A short honeymoon was spent in Toronto, and upon their return they will reside on the groom's farm in Kippen. * * * SIMMONS—MUNN A quiet but pretty wedding was solemnized) at the United Church manse, Hensel', Saturday, February 7, at 10 0,m,, when Betty Elizabeth, daughter of Mr. and Mas, R. J. Munn, Hensall; bee/Attie the bridle of John Frederick, son of Mrs. Alda Sinttnons ens the late Mr, 17. Simmons, Hensel'. Rev. 11. A. Brook porformea the core - pony. The attendants were Mr,and Mrs, laugh McEwen, Jr,, Hensel]. For her wedding, the bride ehose a brown suit with accessories its brown. land her bridal bouquet was American Beauty roses, For their wedding trip they motored to London, Hamilton incl St. Catharines. s * HPNI)ERSON—WEBSTER A. quiet wedding tools place at the Olivet United Church manse, Hamil- ton, on Tuesday, February 10, at.4.30 p.in., when Evelyn Jean, eldest daugh- ter of. Mr, aatd Mrs. William Webster, Luelmow, was united in marriage to James Clifford, youngest son of Mr. end Mrs. George Henderson, Rippon. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Loss W. Carlson. The bride wore an afternoon dress of powder blue crepe with matching hat and navy blue ac- cessories. After the 'ceremony,' a dinner was served at the manse for the bridal gouple said friends by Mrs. Carlson, who•has been a friend of tite bride since they attended Hight School to- gether in Winghant. Before ;joining. the staff of Clinton Pablie School, where she has been teaching until re- cently, Miss Webster taught at Wing - ham Junction School. The wedding was of.particular interest to :the tom numity because it was the first to ,be. held in the nowy-built manse of Oli- vet Church. For travelling, the bride wore a grey coat with black hot and other accessories. After visiting Niagara Falls and points an the U.S.A., Mr, and Mrs. Henderson will return to live on the groohn's farm near Kippen OBITUARY MISS EI,TZABET11' McTAVISR Miss Elizabeth McTavish, a resident of Stratford for about the past 17 years, died Monday, February 16, at Mus, Webber's Rest Homo, 258 Hu- ron St,. She had been is poor health the past two years: Miss McTavish was born in Stanley Township, near Clinton, • the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Me- Tavish. She did private nursing in this district befere moving ,to Strat- ford. She was a member of St. John's United Church, Stratford. Surviving are three brothers, Rev. Douglas McTavish, Telfordville, Alta., Alexander McTavish, Vancouver, B.C., and William McTavish, Edmonton, Alta. A sister, Mrs. John C, Stewart, Stratford, died Last fall: The ftmeral was held from Greon- woocl-Gilbart Funeral Home, Strat- ford, on Wednesday, February 18, with Rev. A. G. Donald officiating. Interment took "place in. Avondale Cemeteay. Among those who attended the fu- neral were Mr, and Mrs, Charles Waymouth, Londesboro, and Mi'. and Mrs. Thomas Barber and daughter, Diana, Toronto. BAPTIST CHURCH Institute Members Entertain Husbands IMPROVEMENTS ARE REPORTED Tho ual' business of Clinton Bap- ,ann tist Church was held on. Wednesday night February 4, in the parsonage after a congregational supper. Encouraging reports were presented of the activities of the various organ- izations during 1947. A new furnace was, installed in the camel,. and ;proverneate made in the parsonage. All accounts had been paid and a good balance to begin 1948 was• inband: The following officers were appoint od:— Deacons: William Cochrane, Fleury Piekett; Trustees: The,, done ons. Clerk: C. R. Creasman; Treasur- er: J, R. Butler; Envelope Secretary;. Mrs. W. Aikenhead; Property Com- mittee: Messrs 13. Cochrane, W. Pick- ett, E. Graelis, and J. Murray. Flower Committee: Mrs. Loppington,' Mrs. Butler; Ushers: Messrs W. Cochrane, H, Cochrane, H. Pickett, E, Graelis; Organist: Mre. E. Adams; Choir Leader: 3. R. Butler; Auditors: T. 11. A pleasant social evening was spent on Thursday, February 12, in the Board Room of the Agricultural offiee when the members of the Women's Instituto entertained their husbands and friends. The game of the evening was euehre, the honors going to Mrs. Cliff Ash- ton, Mrs, Wes, Hoggart, George Ginn and Harvey Jenkins. Delicious re- freshments were served at the close of the evening. Butler. and Rev. A. Forsyth; Com- munion Table: Mr. and Mrs. W. Cochrane; Sunday School Superinten- clent: II, Cochrane; Assistant S. S. Superintendent: W. Blacker, J. R. Butler. Tho sleigh ride for the children of the Sunday School was held on Wed- nesday afternoon last. W. W. Cook was the efficient driver who drove the children on their ride. Sulppor was served at the parsonage. From Our Piece Goods Section QUALITY FABRICS in abundance Your Home Sewing Problems Easily Solved! Great interest is being created amongst our Customers for Fabrics for Spring and Summer Wear. White and. Figured Jersey Rayon 'Crepes Plaid ,and Floral Taffetas Rayon Poplins Satin—Plain Shades' Dimity Print's---Fruiit-of-+the-Loom Gingham and Chambray •te P. ,Nestsamm d, Suit and Coat Materials ,of PURE WOOL as well as Wool and Rayon Priced from $1.95 to $8.95 per Yard Remember to Visit Our READY-TO-WEAR SECTION Reg i1arly Keep abreast with the times without obligation to purchase Dresses, Coats and Suits Carefully chosen from Canada's most select Style Houses IRWIN'S Church Directory Baptist Church REV. A. FORSYTH, Minister Mrs. Ernest Adams, Organist Mrs. W. Aikenhead, Choir Leader SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22 11.30 a,m.—Sunday Sehool 7.00 p.m.—Evening Worship — Everyone Weenie — Presbyterian Church REV, D. J. LANE, Minister Mrs. Bent Boyes, Organist and Choir Loader SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22 10.00 a.m.—Sunday School 11.00 a.m.—Diving Worship "Acceptable Service" 2,30 p.m.—Serviee at Bayfield All Welcome Wesley -Willis United Church REV, ANDREW LANE, Minister Mrs, Morgan 3. Agnew, Organist and Choir Leader SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22 1100 a.m.-Morning Service "The Christian Church" 12.15—Sunday School 7.00 p,ni,—United evening worship in Ontario St. United Church. St. Paul's Anglican Church REV, R. M.• P. BUI,TEEL, Rector Mrs. Theodore Fremlin, Organist Mrs. 3. G. MacKinnon, Choir Leader SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22 11. a.m.—Morning Prayer and Sunday Sehool 7.00 p.m.—United evening worship in Ontario St. United Church. Thursday --Chancel Guild at the home of Mrs, G. M. Counter -8 p.m. 0 Ontario St. United Church REV. W. J. WOOLFREY, Minister B. 3', Gibbings, Choir Leader Mrs. E. Wondorf, Organist SUNDAY, FEBRUARY. 22 11,00 a.m.—Morning Worship "Not Being Ourselyes" ' 12.15. p.m. -Sunday School 7.00' p.m.=United evening worship in this church, ' "If 'Christ had not •Come"• ' NEXT TIME YOU WANT TO GO ... Down Town Across Town or Out -of -Town .. 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