Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1948-11-25, Page 6•TC LTINTON" N'F,�VYS=RECORP ' .. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 194a' hiterestin :ems From News -Record's NEWS OF BAYFJELD. 'Representative: Miss Lucy R: Woods Phone Clinton 631r31 Miss Janet Manson spent the past week in London. alcom andof M Charles Toms .left last week to fish at Port Stanley.' Mr. and Mrs, A. L. Trout, De- troit, were at their cottage over ,.the weekend. Miss Doris McEwen, London, spent the weekend with her moth- er, Mrs. F. W. McEwen, Mrs. N. W. Woods returned home on Monday ' after having spent a week in Toronto. Mr, and Mrs. Clayton Guest, Guelph, spent the weekend with the latter's sister; Mrs. Malcom Toms. Mrs. T. B. Mullen, Miss Anna Drouin and Mrs. Mabel Wallace, Detroit, spent the weekend in the village. Mrs. Jack Jowett and house- hold moved into her home on Main st. last week for the winter months, • Mrs. Elton Schnell, Detroit, is spending a week with her sis- ters, Mrs, F, McEwen and Mrs. Ed. Schnell. • Mr. and Mrs. William L. Fer- guson left last week to spend the winter with their sons, John and Charles, Sudbury. Mr, and Mrs. William H. John- ston left on Saturday for`Nekoma, N.D., owing to the' serious ill- ness of the latter's brother, Louis Wild. Mr. and Mrs. H. Ahrens return- ed to Detroit on Tuesday after having spent the weekend here end closed their cottage, "Trail Blazer", for the season. James Forbes, Waterford, has had the exterior of an attractive summer home on Howard Street completed. Work on the interior has ceased until spring. George Bell visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bell for a few hours on Thursday night and again on Friday while the "S.S. Windoc," on which he is sailing was in port' at Goderich. Norman Toms and Harold Weston, Detroit, spent the week- end with relatives here. On their return they were accompanied by the latter's father and aunt, George and Miss Elizabeth West- on,whovisit in Detroit, it will rs, C. W. Brown, who has been visiting her niece, Mrs. Gordon Lee, Charlottetown, PEI, returned on Thursday to spend a few weeks with her sister, Mrs. A. A. Armstrong, Branson Line, Stanley Township. Mrs. R. J. Watson and Master Edwards left on Friday for their home in Broadview, Sask., after. having spent the past few months in the village. The former's moth- er, Mrs. Edwards, accompanied them to spend the winter in Broadview. Mrs. F. W. Baker returned home en Saturday after having visited in London for fortnight. Her son, Harry, accompanied her to the village, returning to Londcn on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs, How- ard Burt, Kitchener, and Ronald Burt, London, were also here over the -weekend. In Clinton Hospital Miss Elizabeth Reid is in Clin- ton Public Hospital, having suf- fered a severe stroke of paralysis on Friday at the home of ''Mrs. John Reid, Varna. Her many friends : wish her a speedy re- covery. Educational Week Last week was Educational Week and it was observed in Bayfield school by Parents Day on Wednesday afternoon, Some parents took advantage of the "open house" at the school and enjoyed it, On U. of T. Senate Amongst the 68 representatives of the University of Toronto graduate body who officially be- came members of the University of Toronto Senate, when results of a spirited "Air Mail" election were announced on November 12, was D. G. Dewar, BA, B.Paed, from the Pass Course for Teach- ers representing the non -Colleg- iate Bachelors of Arts Division. Mr. Dewar is a son of Mr, and •Naane R+egtetelCteelecelC 4tEte+atRetele+Cesetneet nese RneteiteetentiCe +Elf Mother's Treasured Gift ....Your Portrait Give mother added happiness this Christmas , . . give her your portrait. Nothing will please her so much! Make an early appointment , . PHONE 84, CLINTON S1owte t JiotIie'ti PHOTOGRAPHERS Phone 84 McEwan's Also Studios in Mitchell and Stratford moctseoctocctoctelmocutoctostoctostoscussaassastcsmwestsmsavost4 R Clinton Proclamation TOWNSHIP OF HULLETT The annual meeting of the Ratepayers of the Township of Hullett will be held in the COMMUNITY HALL, LONDESBORO Friday, November 26 1948 The Clerk will be in the Community Hal[, Lon- desboro, from 1 to 2 p.m. to receive Nominations for One Reeve and Four Councillors for to hold office for the year 1949. When a proposed Candidate is not present his Nom- ination Paper shall not be valid unless there is attached thereto evidence satisfactory to the Returning Officer that he consents to be so Nominated, A meeting of the Electors will be held in the Commnunity Hall, Londesboro, at 2 p.m., FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 26, to hear proposed Candidates and in case more than the required number of 'Candidates to fill the offices ere Nominated, and a vote demanded, a Poll will be held on MONDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1948 From 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the following places: Poll Polling Place 1. Forrester's Hall; Kinburn 2. School House, S.S. No. 6 3. School .House; S.S No. 2 4. Com. Hall, Londesboro 5. Com. Hall, Sumherhili 6. Com. Hell, Londesboro 7. Forrester's Hall, Auburn D.R.O. Poll Clerk Secord McBrien Eph. Clark Bert Beacom , . , . Leo. Watt Joseph Flynn Bernard Tighe Thomas Miller Emerson Hesk Ephraim Snell Orval Rapson Frank Longman R. Townsend William Craig George Lawlor GEORGE W. COWAN, Township Clerk 46-47-48-b Mrs David Dewar, Bayfield, and we congratulate him upon being accorded this honour.'' Congratulations! Robert Orr celebrated his eighty-first, birthday on Sunday evening when his three children with members of their families gathered at the home, of his son, William Orr, for dinner. We wish Mr, Orr many happy returns of the day. Newlyweds Honored A large erowd of friends gath- ered at the Town Hall on Thum - cloy evening last to honor John Wild and his bride. Tony Etue and orchestra from Mitchell play- ed for the dancing. About 11 o'clock the neci'lyweds were cal- led to the platform when an ad- dress was read by Mrs. Gordon Scotchmer and they were pre- sented with a miscellaneous show- er. On behalf of his wife and himself, John acknowledged the many beautiful gifts most gnac- iously and extended an Invite,- tion nvite-tion to all to visit then in their home, Refreshments were serv- ed and a 'most pleasant evening ensued, Remembrance Service (Intended for last week) Remembrance Day was ob- served in Bayfield by a service commencing in St, Andrew's Unit- ed Church. Rev. F. G. Stotes- bury led in prayer and Rev. La - Verne Morgan gave a short "ad- dress on Peacemakers. ?Those present then repaired to the memorial cairn in Clan Gregor Square, wherethe two minutes' silence was observed. Miss A. M. Stirling, R.R.C., a nursing ssiter in the First Great War and Mrs, Ed, Weston, whose youngest son, Dick, made the supreme sacrifice in the Second Great War, placed the memorial wreaths after which the veterans marched past, placing their pop- pies and paused in tribute to fal- len comrades. They were fol- lowed by the school children who added their poppies as they marched past, The service of Remembrance was brought to a close with the singing of the National Anthem, VARNA Mrs. Roy Morrison, Kitchener, visited with Mr. and Mrs. M. Elliott one day last week. Mrs, William Hart is prepar- ing for the cold weather by hav- ing her house insulated. Mrs. Case and Miss Logan, Heosall, called on friends in the village last Friday. Mrs. Ada Reid and Miss M. Galbraith, Seaforth, visited with Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Galbraith during the past week. Will and Miss Mary Fee, in company with Mr. Scott, Hen - sell, were guests of Miss Mossop last Thursday. Mrs. A. McConnell and Mrs. E. Chutor are visiting relatives in Toronto and while there at- tended the Royal Winter Fair, Mr, and Mrs. John Reid and son, Eric, London, visited with Mrs. John Rathwell and other relatives in the village Sunday. Mr. and Mrs, R. Latham and family, London, visited with the lady's mother, Mrs. L. Beatty Sunday, We regret to learn that Mrs. M. Reid returned to Clinton Public Hospital Sunday after a heart seizure. We hope for a speedy recovery. Dr. and Mrs. Lloyd Moffatt attended the Varsity -Mustang rugby game in Toronto on Satur- day last, staying on as weekend guests of a cousin, Mrs. Moron, widow of the late William S. Moxon,who prior to his death was agent -general of Ontario in Europe with headquarters in London, England, Emergency Operation Howard Lemon, Varna, was rushed by Bonthron's Ambulance Tuesday night of last week to St. Joseph's Hospital, London, for an emergency. operation. Suffers Stroke Miss Eliza Reid, Bayfield, who has been caring for Mrs. M. Reid, suffered a very heavy !stroke Friday morning and is still un- conscious in Clinton Public Hos- pital. BLYTH Stanley Township • Miss Jennieg Grant, Toronto, was the guest of Miss Tena Baird over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Victor Taylor and Irene and Mrs. Norman Baird spent a few days in Detroit, Mrs. William Jamieson and son, Jerry, Grand Bend, visited Mr. and Mrs. Walter' Baird last week. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Taylor, Mr; and Mrs, Victor Taylor, Mrs. Goldie Graham and Mrs. George Baird, visited the Royal Winter Fair, Toronto, for is few days. Attended Funeral A number of friends and rela- tives attended the funeral of the late Sarah Dunbar, beloved wife of the late Neil Gilmour, Moose Jaw, Sask., at the Brophey Fun- eral Home in Goderich on Tues- day, November 16. Following the service the remains were for- warded to Moose Jaw for inter- ment. nterment. Mrs, Gilmour was a sister of Mrs. Thomas Baird, Sr,,. who is still visiting in Goderich. ' Goshen WMS Meets The November meeting of Goshen WMS was held at the home of Mrs, Elmer Reiter. Mrs. John Armstrong was in charge of the programme, the theme be- ing "Thy Kingdom Come." The meeting opened with organ music by Mrs. Russel Erratt. Hymn 12 was sung. "A Confession of Sin" was read in unison. Mrs, William Hayter offered prayer. Mrs. Al- lan Armstrong took the Scripture from Mark 1 : 21-32, Mark 3: 18-32, Hymn 208 was sung after 'which the offering was received, Mrs. Elmer Hayter and Mrs. Bob Peck sang a duet "The Shepherd of Love." Mrs. William Hayter read the minutes end took the roll call. Mrs, Russel Erratt gave the treasurer's report, $195.60. It was voted on to send a food parcel to Britain through care. Mrs. Mc- Kinley took up the Study Book period. Miss Bern offered pray- er and hymn 254 was sung. The meeting closed with the Bene- diction, Goderich Township • Mr. and Mrs, Cliff Carter vis- ited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs, Robert Welsh, Mr. and Mrs. Alf, Scotchmer, Jr., spent Sunday with Mr, and Mrs, Fred Arkell, Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Middle- ton visited the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto this week. S. S. 4 Farm Forum The S.S. No. 4 Farm Radio Forum met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Merrill on Monday night. This was Review night and there was a discussion on different subjects, The meeting next week will he at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Forbes. LONDON ROAD London Road Club The monthly meeting of the London Road Club was held at the home of Mrs. A, Wiltse. The meeting opened by all singing "When you and I were young, Maggie." The president, Mrs. Roy Plumsteel, was in the chair. tReports were given by the sec- retary, Mrs, Managhan, and the treasurer, Mrs. Anderson. There were seven visitors and 15 mem- bers present. The roll call was answered by paying a penny for each size of the person's shoe. The programme was in charge of Mrs, N. Nott. Readings were given by Mrs, Anderson and Mrs. N. Manning. Each lady was asked to tell how she first met her husband, the winners being Mrs, M. Wiltse and Mrs. Cann. A delicious lunch brought a very pleasant meeting to a close. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. M. Wiltse. Surplus $1,938 A statement presented by Treasurer B. Hall showing esti- mated surplus for 1948 of $1,938.- 98 was accepted on motion of Councillors Radford and Watson. and he was given a vote of thanks for excellent work. Hullett Township • Farm Forum Meets The Farm Forum of S.S. No. 1, Hullett, met on Monday evening, November 22, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Holland, with 21 present. As it was review night, there was a short business discussion and the remainder of the evening was spent playing progressive euchre. The prize- winners were: Ladies 1st, Mrs, Fred Pepper; gents 1st, Fred Pep- per; ladies' consolation, Mrs. E1 - gin Nott, gents, Elgin Nott. 'Lunch was served. Next meeting is to be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Glazier. NEWS OF AUBURN Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Dobie, Bill, Gerald, and Janette, spent the weekend in Toronto. Mrs. Ernest Durnin is a pa- tient in Clinton Public Hospital. Her many friends wish her a speedy recovery. Robert J. Scott who has been employed with a construction Company at Palmerston, has re- turned home. Mrs. Archie Robinson, Bobby and Betty Lou, w•pre in Toronto over the weekend and saw the Santa Claus parade. Mrs, Harold Currie aid young son, Crediton, and Miss Joan Anderson, Watford, visited their mother, Mrs. W. T. Robison, last week. Miss M. King, librarian of the Auburn Library, would, like all the County books in byt Satur- day, Nov, 27 as Mrs. Glen Eck meier, Huron County Librarian, will be here with an exchange of books on December 4. Donald Ross has received word that he has been awarded the H. R. Kingston prize from Uni- versity of Western Ontario, Lon- don. This award is made to the student receiving' the highest grade in English Literature at the University Summer School session, New Young People': Officers William Craig was elected pi•esidert of Knox United Church Young People's Society at its meeting in the Sunday school room. Other officers are: vice- president, Margaret Jackson, Jr.; secretary-tre'asurer, Stewart Toll; and group conveners'. Harvey Wightman, Glen Yungblut and Ted Turner, Rev. A. G. Hewitt, pastor, was in charge, with Miss Jackson presiding. Baptist Ladies' Md The Baptist Ladies' Aid held their monthly meeting at the home of Mrs, C. A. Howson with Mrs. Howson presiding, and Mrs. R. J. Phillips, at the piano, ;The devotional part was taken by Mrs. A. Forsyth and Mrs, Stanley Johnston, Prayer was offered by Mrs. W. Vesterfelt, Readings were given by Mrs William Tabb, Mrs FrankRaithby, Mrs. William Ilaggitt and Mrs. John Yungblut. The topic was taken by Mrs. Thomas McNal1. A solo was rendered by Mrs. W. Vesterfelt. The meeting was dismissed by Rev. A, Forsyth. Lunch was served and a social time enjoyed. correspondents L''ONDESBORO The Mission Band will hold its meeting next Sunday morning, Nov. 28, in, the •basement of the church, M. Mr. endMrs. Lloyd Alcock, Joyce and Gerald of Brussels, visited at the, hoarse of Mr, and Mrs, John Pipe on Sunday. .. Mr, and 'Mrs, George McVittle spent Sunday at the home of Mr, and Mrs, Charles Merrill of Sum- merhill. Mr, and Mrs. Alf. Moore and Mr, and Mrs, George South from Perth,spent the weekend at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Mc- Cooi, Gail and June Manning and Lois' Wood spent the weekend at Toronto at hte home of Mr, and Mrs, IE. Townsend and attended the Royal Winter Fair. Newlyweds Honored The home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Youngblut, Londesboro, was the scene of a happy event when about 35 friends and neigh- bours gathered to honour Mr, and Mrs, Carl Longman, the lat- ter being the former Kathleen Youngblut, in view of their re- cent marriage. + Following a pleasant time spent together, Mrs. Sid Lansing read en appropriate address which was in part: "As a small token of our esteem for you, we ask you to accept this gift. As you use it in your home may it ever re- mind you of happy associations with friends and neighbours of the Tenth. It is our sincere wish that health, happiness and pros- perity will be yours as you jour- ney on through a long and happy wedded life together" Mrs. Earl Gaunt and Mrs, Gordon Rapson then presented the young couple with a handsome chair. Mr. and Mrs. Longmen expressed their appreciation for the gift and the thoughtfulness of their neighbors. A delicious lunch brought a PORTER'S HILL Mr. and Mrs, Hubert Schroeder, Zurich, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Harris. Don't forget the crokinole party to be held on Friday evening, Nov, 26, at the home of Mr. and Mrs, J. A. Torrance, The December meeting of the W.A. will be held on Thursday, Dec. 2, at the home of Mrs. J. A. Torrance. Mrs. W. J. Forbes was present to speak and gave some interest- ing facts on the Hospitalization Plan sponsored by the Federation of Agriculture, At the close the hostess served a lovely lunch. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Austin Harris. Community Club Meets Porter's Hill Community Club held its regular meeting on Wed- nesday afternoon, Nov, 17 at the home of Mrs. John McGowan with 21 ladies present. The president, Mrs. John Torrance, was in charge of the meeting. The secretary and treasurer's reports were read and adopted. A discussion fol- lowed when it was decided to purchase a dozen folding chairs. The afternoon was spent in quilting. BRUCEFIELD Miss Janet Watson, 'Aylmer, spent the weekend at the home of her parents, Mr, and »Mrs. R. P. Watson, Mr, and Mrs, W. Stackhouse were weekend guests with Mr, and Mrs, • J. E. Stackhouse and family, London, Successful Bazaar The ladies of the W,A. held a very successful bazaar in the basement of the church last Fri- day. Various booths were well patronized and afternoon tea was served. Over $200 was realized. very enjoyable evening to a close, W.A. Meet The W.A. , held its' November meeting in the basement of the church, Thursday, November 18. The meeting opened with the president, Mrs,. Laura Saunder- cock, in the chair, and Mrs. Tom Allan at the piano. The opening hymn was No, 80, followed by the Lord's Prayer in unison. The minutes of the last meeting were read, also a card of appreciation was read from. Mrs. Fingland, it was decided to send for cards to give to the card committee. The Program committee for December is Mrs, Derwin Carter and Mrs, Tom Allen: A nominating committee of Mrs. Miller and Mrs. R. Young- blutt was appointed. The roll call was answered by 21 mem- bers. Mrs. Robert Scott read the Scripture. The following pro- gram was given: a reading by Mrs. Hayward; Mrs. Tom Alien favoured with a solo, accompanied by guitar; Mrs, H. Durnin gave a.. reading, The closing hymn, No. 246, was sung, and the Mizpah Benediction was repeated in uni- son, A quilt was quilted during the afternoon, The hostessee:. served a delightful lunch,, The ANNUAL MEETING Stanley Township Federation of Agriculture will be held in VARNA HALL Thursday, Dec. 2 Showing National Films Special Speaker Meeting starts 8l o'clock 4'8-p SHORTENING (Jewel or Domestic) lb. 38e MARSHMALLOW COOKIES (Maple and Chocolate) lb. 44c CRABAPPLE JELLY (24 oz. jar) 34c "MOTHER'S MINCEMEAT" Ib. 20e COOKING ONIONS (small) 10 Ib- 35e We also carry: "Weston's" and "Marra's" FRUIT CAKES "Crosse and Blackwell" PLUM PUDDING S " "CHOCOLATES" Freshpac&;, 1 lb. box . 99c Ye Old -Tyne, 1 lb. box , 97c Try our ---MILK SHAKES SUNDAES SNACKS and Home-made PIES. We keep open all Holidays and Every Night Ross Fitzsimons Your Texaco Dealer A Tenders For Snow Plowing Town of Clinton SEALED TENDERS will be received by the undersigned up to 12 o'clock noon, NOVEMBER 30, 1948, for the contract of supplying and operating a truck with sufficient power to operate the Municipality's plow to clear the snow from the streets. Truck must be equipped with a wing, and to be operated in cont junction with the plow. The Lowest or any other tender • not neces- sarily accepted. -s. A 46-47-48 TOWN OF CLINTON, M. T. CORLESS, Clerk and Treasurer 4 Attention Feeders! CLINTON FEED MILL to be closed for necessary repairs commencing MONDAY, DEC. 6, 1948, for a period of ten days to two weeks. During this period our usual line of SHUR-GAIN Complete Feeds, SHUR-GAIN Concentrates and mis- cellaneous feeds will be available as usual at the mill. The only service we shall be unable to give you during the shut -down period is Custom Grinding, Rol- ling and Mixing. This advance notice is given to en- able you to have your custom work done in advance. Thank you for your co-operation. Our sincere apologies for having to cause you any inconvenience. CLINTON FEED MILL