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Clinton News-Record, 1948-03-11, Page 4PAGE FOUR CL• INTON •;NEWS,IRECORD- ...,, : THURSDAY, MARCH :11;, 194$' omensane Churchr OBITUARY MRS. FRANK•WILSON. • There passed peacefully away on Monday, March 1, 1948, at her home, Mill Road, Brucefield, Mary Belle Walker, beloved wife ' of Frank Wilson. Mrs. Wilson was the only dau- ghter of Mrs, Walker and the late James Walker. She was born on the second concession of Tucker- smith and spent the greater part of her life in her native township', although for a number of years she was a resident of Clinton, moving to her late residence about a year ago. Surviving beside her husband and mother are one son, Jimmie, am two brothers, James, Bran- don, Man., and Norman on the home farm in Tuckersmith- One brother, Roy, predeceased her in January 1933. The private funeral servjee was held from her late residence, on Friday, March 5 with interment in Baird's Cemetery. Rev. And- rew Lane of Wesley -Willis Unit- ed Church, Clinton, of which Mrs. Wilson was a member, officiated, assisted by Rev, E. R. ' Stanway, Brucefield. Pallbearers were Ross Scott, . Harry Dalrymple, Jack Rohner, Clarence Taylor, Charles. Lane and Jack Caldwell, Those attending from a distance were James Walker, Brandon, Man., brother of Mrs. Wilson, Miss Jessie Walker, Mr. and Mrs. E. •Mogk and Mr, and Mrs. Henry Rose, Mitchell, and Mrs. E. M. Forrest, London, 4 GUARANTATEX EED RDOUGT. 810 GREEN • tOfCRETF • • woocen p R9 • OP I,NIlM � ALMA PAINTEVARNO COMPANY LTD. LONDON • CAMA.°A '4 Ball Brothers M a MMHARDWARE and FURNITURE Wm. N. Bali .phone 195 D. G. Bali a FUNERAL DIRECTORS IIIii Phone 361W Ambulance Service Phone 361J I Nissimummennuassimuommi Good Friday MUSICALE MARCII 26, 3 to 5 p.m. Mrs. Mae Rance MacKinnon in Dramatic Monologue "SIGN OF THE CROSS" assisted by Mrs.. M. Agnew at the Organ Sgt. R. Persan, violinist • SILVER COLLECTION IN WESLEY-WILLIS CHURCH Auspices: Hospital Aid and Girls' Club 11-12-13-b • G. A. VANDERBUI1O! Funeral services were largely attended at the Beattie . Funeral lfome, - Rattenbury St E Clin ton, on Wednesday'; afternoon; March 10, 1948,, for George Albgrt Vanderburgh, in his 85th year. Rev. W. J. Woolfrey officiated' and interment . followed in Maitland, Cemetery, Goderich, Murphy Lodge L.O.L.; No. 710, conducted' the .service at the graveside..., Pallbearers, all Members elf 'the Orange Order, were Lawrence Stephenson, Garnet Cbrnish, Ed- ward Morrison, Norman Sly, Wm. Cook and Harry Corey. Flower - bearers were' four grandsons — Clifford McClinchey, Kenneth Vanderburgh, Austin' Hartman and Tony Hartman. Mr. Vanderburgh was born in West Nissouri Township, Middle- sex County, on January 15, 1863, a son of the late John Vander- burgh and Mary Gregory. At the age of 18 he moved with his family to Kinloss Township, of Bruce County.. In January 1897 he moved to Goderich Township, and later for .a period of about ten years resided in Hullett Township. In 1933 he moved to Clinton, later moving to Goderich, and since Mrs. Vanderburgh's death had returned to Clinton,amaking his home with his son, Wesley. All his life he had followed the occupation of farming and while in Goderich Township ran the store at Porter's Hill for seven years. Mr. Vanderburgh took a keen interest in the activities of the town .and when health permitted was to be seen on the street every day. Ile always was present at ball games and horse races if he were able. He was a devoted member of Murphy Lodge L.O.L. No. 710, and was very active in the work. He had been a mem- ber of the order forgiver 60 years and had always participated in the 12th of July Walk. He had served thisorder as county mas- ter for 'South Huron for a period of three years. He served on Goderich Township' Council for a 'period of six years • In politics he was,a staunch 'Conservative and in rligion was a member of Ontario St. United Church. Mr. Vanderburgh's death occur red at the home ofhis son, Wes ley, Maple St., Clinton' follow- ing a short illness, although he had'not been in the best of health for the past few months, On August 15, 1888, he wet united in marriage with Margaret Ellen Corson who predeceased him July 1, 1938. Surviving are two sons and one daughter, Wes- ley and Ernest, both of Clinton; and Edith Pearl, Mrs. George Monk, Goderich. There are seven grandchildren and 12 great grand- children. Mr. Vanderburgh was the last member of a family•of 14. PERSONALS Ontario St. WA. Hears Committee Report • J. L. Yesbec, Aylmer, is the guest of Mr, and Mrs. John Nedie ger,, Jr, • , ,• •1Vliss Helen 'Dawson, Guelph,'is visiting hex -uncle and aunt, Mr, and Mrs, Horace Elvidge. _ LAC. and. Mrs. R. P. Robbins have moved to Centralia where Mr. Robbins has been posted. Miss Shirley G.. Sutter spent the weekend in Stratford, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. .Kenneth Mrs. Wilson Pring and Miss Billings, Harriston, were the guests of Mayor and Mrs. A. J. McMurray during the weekend. Mr. and, Mrs\ Chester Neilans, and son, Murray, London, were weekend guests at the home of the lady's parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Glen and other relatives in MILS. EPIIRAIIVI BUTT Following a funeral service at MeC:-1l Bros., Funeral Home, Victoria, B.C., on Wednesday, Febrhary 25, 1948, for Mrs. Eph- raim Butt, interment took place in Colwood Cemetery. Mrs. Butt, the former Jessie Thomas, was born in Cornwall, England, a daughter of the late Rev. and Mrt, Richard. Thomas. In 1873 the family emigrated to New York where they spent a few years later coming to Can- ada. anada. For four years Rev. Mr, Thomas was minister of Ontario St. Methodist Church, Clinton, and his daughter became organist' of the church. During this per rid she married Ephraim Butt and for over 30 years resided on the Bate Line, just north•of Clinton, where all her •family were born. The family moved to Colquitz, ,C., 35 years ago ane rnrs nae since been their home. Mr. Butt predeceased'his wife 14 years ago. Mrs. Butt's death occurred in Royal Jubilee Hospital, Victoria, on Monday, February 23, follow- ing a lengthy illness. Surviving are three sons :and one daughter, W. T., Alfred Jr., Lorne E„ and Mrs, Carrie Gra- ham, all of Victoria, and five grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Also surviving are one brother, William H. Thomas, Omaha, Neb„ and one sister, Mrs, W. G. Arnold, Chatham, Ont. MARTINS " PHONIE 36J Department PHONE 36 W Store OW n' f. • ',, We have a COMPLETE �� SELECTION '.r., n GIRLS. of n:s' ; GIRLS & BOYS si , x r� 2 -Piece ; r Coat Sets ! 2 Size .Boys' Tweed 1 ' Suits, JJ Sizes 3 to 13 GIRLS COATS , Sizes 7 - 14 SPECIAL—Saturday Only BOY'S SANFORIZED DRESS • SHIRTS, Stripes - Plains. Size 111/z-131/2 . $2.25 s• this vicinity. Gerald C. Elliott, who is at- tending Ontario College of Pharmacy, Toronto, • spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Elliott, 'Mrs. Freeman• Moffatt and daughter, Dorothy, Tillsonhurg, and Mrs. Eric Dennison, Amherst - burg, have been recent visitors in town coining up to see Mrs. Nellie Anderson who is a patient in Clinton Public Hospital. Mr. •and Mrs. E. Prescott and daughter, Dorothy, Toronto, were Vests over the weekend at the home of Mayor and Mrs. A. J. McMurray. Miss Dorothy Pres- cott rendered several piano ac- cordian numbers at the choir din- ner held in' Ontario St. United Church on Friday evening. Misses Joyce Carter, London, Marion Gibbings, Dundas, and Alice L. Thompson, Alma College, St. Thorne's, were weekend guests at their respective homes, those of Mr. and Mrs.' Norman Carter, Mr. and Mrs. B. J: Gibbings and Dr. and Mrs. F. G. Thompson, On Friday evening .lett they were guests at the' choir dinner in On- tario St. U1S.ted'Church. P „ Engagements' Announced Mr:- and • Mrs.' Gershom' John - Ston, Winghani, "wlsh to announce the engagement of their daughter, Lois Noreen; 'to William Ross, son of. Mr. and 'Mrs. Percival Mc- Michael, Clinton, -the Marriage to take place 'the latter part of March.' e Mr:end'Mes. William G: Woods, Glencoe, announce the engage - 'Dent of their daughter, Roberta Jean, to James Gordon Herman, only son of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Herman, Clinton.. The marriage is to take place in London, the latter part of March: • s The March meeting of the W.A. of Ontario St. United, Church was held Tuesday, March 2, with `a good attendance in spite of the stormy weather. The president, 1VIrs. C. Venner, was in charge of the meeting." The meeting opened by singing hymn 394 and repeal- ing the Lord's prayer in unison. Mrs. Maltby, taking the devotion- al period, spoke on the Easter lesson reading , chapter 20 of St. John, Singing hymn 288. During the business period, re- ports from the various committees were' read. For the month of April St. John's Ward will serve with Mrs, N. Tyndall and Mrs, G. Knights as conveners. A very fine programme was heard; Mrs, Fear and Miss Cour- Itice giving readings; Misses Glen, piano duet; Miss J. Fines and Miss, M. Thompson sang a duet, accompanied on piano by Mrs. B. Gibbings. Hymn 400 was sung and Mrs. Woolfreyclosed the meeting with prayer. O.R.M.T.A. .M.T.A. TO MEET The March meeting of Huron County Branch of Ontario Regist- ered Music Teachers' Association will be held in the Board Room, Agricultural Office, rClinton March 13, Sat- urday at eight o'clock, Miss Cora B. Ahrens, Mus. Bac., L.T.C.M„ Stratford, will be the guest speaker. Mrs, Florette Kerr Polley, Zone Con- vener, will also give a short ad- dress. ._a Look at' the Birdie and make an meter present o; your photo- graph to each of your friends and loved ones! Hand -Tilted Portraits a'•5 .`owlet 01,03. PHOTOGRAPHERS McEwaa's Clinton Phone 84 Ontario St. Church } - mm Entertains Chou Church Directory The congregation of Ontario Street United Church on Friday evening, March,.,5, very fittingly entertained the choir members to a 6:30 dinner in the school hall. Easter' decorations were used on the tables. About 225 members, in addition to the choir members, enjoyed this 'dinner which was served by the ladies of the W.A. and congregation: After the dinner, chairs were set back and all enjoyed a well arranged program, with A, J. McMurray as. chairman. Mrs. Wilson Pring, Harriston, was guest soloist, accompanied on the piano by Miss Billings, also of Harriston. Miss Dorothy Prescott, Toronto, contributed several 'num- bers on her piano accordion. Mrs. M. Aiken gavea reading, Following was the toast list and responses: The King — National Anthem; Ladies of the Choir -- W. M. Aiken responded to by Miss Lois Connell; Men of the Choir — Mrs. Charles Elliott, re- sponded to by Gerald Nelson; Leader, Organist and Pianist—Dr. F. G. Thompson, responded to by B. J. Gibbings; -Ladies who served —D. M. Maltby, responded to by Mrs, Fear. In responding to the Toast to the Leader, Organist and Pianist, Mr. Gibbings reviewed the work of the choir during the 53 years he has been leader, Rev. W. J. Woolfrey spoke of the splendid services and co-operation of the choir. 0, W. Potter also spoke on the value and the part the choir plays in assisting the Minister and church services. All agreed this get-together of the Congregation and Choir was an evening well spent. Wesley -Willis WA., Sends Clothing Bales The W. A. of Wesley -Willis Church met in the Parlour with a splendid attendance on the af- ternoon of March 4. The presi- 'dent, Mrs. W. A. Oakes, was in the than Mrs, Ii. Charlesworth was pianist The opening hymn was "At the Name of Jesus every knee shall bow," Mrs. Cree Cook offered prayer. The reports of the secre- tary, Mrs. Bill Jervis, and of the treasurer, Mrs. P. Manning, were received. The devotional period was of an Easter nature.' The Scripture lesson, read by Mrs. B. Pockling- ton, was from 20th chapter of St John. Mrs. Percy Manning gave comments on the lesson. Prayer was offered by Mrs. George Beattie. Letters of thanks for flowers and cards were read by the cor- responding secretary, Mrs, Chas N"'Ison Mrs, John Nediger, Jr,, reported for the flower committee, .Mrs. Wilfred Jervis for sewing,. Mrs. W. Pinning, for property, and Mrs. A. T. Cooper for the press. Mrs: J. Addison told of the splen- did bales ,of clothing, weighing 290 pounds, that had been sent in for the needy in Europe, and for- warded. Calls had been made on 38 sick and shut-in members of the con- gregation. Arrangements were completed for the ,St. Patrick's tea of March 13. A hymn and the Mizpah bene- diction brought the meeting to a close. Afternoon tea was •served by Mrs. B B. Pocklington's group Baptist Church REV. A. FORSYTH, Minister Mrs, Ernest Adams, Organist Mrs, W. Aikenhead, Choir Leader SUNDAY MARCH 14 11.30 a.m.—Sunday School 7.00 p.m.—Evening Worship — Everyone Welcome — Presbyterian Church REV. D. J. LANE, Minister Mrs. Bert Boyes, Organist and Choir Leador SUNDAY MARCH 14 10.00 a.m.—Sunday School 11.00 a.m.—Divine Worship "Simon the Cross Bearer" 2.30 p.m, -=Service at Bayfield All Welcome Wesley -Willis United Church REV. ANDREW LANE, Minister Mrs. Morgan J. Agnew, Organist and Choir Leader SUNDAY MARCH 14 11.00 a.m.—Morning :Service "Hope" The Third in a series of five ser- mons on Great Words in the Christian Life. 7.00 p.m.—United ' evening wor- ship in Ontario St. United Church. St. Paul's Anglican Church REV. R. M. P. BULTEEL, Rester Mrs. Theodore Fremlin, Organist Mrs. J. G. MacKinnon, Choir Leader SUNDAY MARCH 14 11 a,m. — Morning Prayer and Sunday School 7.00 p.m. — United evening wor- ship in Ontario Street United church. Tuesday—Annual Thankoffering of W.A.—Open meeting at Rec- tory. 3 p.m. A Diocesan Officer will speak. Tuesday—Bible Study in Rectory 8 p.m. p.m. Thursday—Chancel Guild at home of Mrs. W el. Robinson at 8 p.m "The Measure of Goodness" Ontario St. United Church REV, W, J. WOOLTREY, Minister B. J. Giblaings, Choir Leader Mrs. E. Wended, Organist SUNDAY MARCH 14 11.00 a.m.-Morning Worship "The meashre of Goodness" 12.15 p.m. --Sunday School 7,00 p.m. — United evening wor- ship in this church "The Cost of .Religion's - Braeburri Tailored Keri `wood Coats For .the Cool Days of -Spring 'these.. KENWOODS are an Ideal Garment LIGHT IN WEIGHT,- AIRY IN WEAVE In Three Lengths, Toppers, Shorties' and Long. .. Delightful New Pastel Shades . WEAR ONE ON EASTER SUNDAY oOo . . Special Buy on 36" Plastic Just in Time for Your Spring Requirements We have made a species purchase of 700 Yards 'of Plastic in Plain and Fancy, clear and colors, suitable for table wear, wa11 covering, lditc5leev and bathroom curtains, garment bags and dozens 'df other hcene ul' s. Regular value 50e to $1.00 per yard To Clear at 39c to 59c yd. A Genuine Bargain .0 IRWIN'S or - We will havean assortment. of SPECIALLY DECORATED -CAKES For St. Patrick's Day. FOR YOUR PARTY. -A Shamrock Brick of Silverwood's Smoother -than - Velvet Ice Cream. BARTLIFF BROS. BAKERS and CONFECTIONERS PHONE 1 CLINTON Si. Patrick's Tea Under the auspices of W,A. of Wesley -Willis Church Sat., .March 13 commencing at 3 o'clock in the Lecture Room of the Church BOOTHS: Horne Balling and Candy - - Aprons ... Afternoon Tea .. . Menu: Dressed Ham - Salads - Irish Jelly ' -' Pickles Bread and Butter - Pie - Tea — 40c . • . Supper .. . Tea Menu and Escalloped Potatoes, Carrots and Peas 5:30 to 7 o'clock — 60c EVERYONE WELCOME 10-11-b NEXT TIME YOU WANT TO GO ... Down Town , Across Town or Out -of -Town PHONE IIO' ASHTON'S TAXI Reasonable Rates OFFICE: OPPOSITE POST OFTICE — Residence Phones — Cliff Ashton, 372J Harvey Ashton, 1741 HEAR `Queer's Park Repot No. 8" by PREMIER GEORGE DREW "LANDS AND FORESTS FOR TOMORROW" CKNX WINGIIAM Dial 920 FRIDAY, MARCH 12. 8:00 -. 8:15 P.M.