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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1948-12-16, Page 9I,UF;S11; 1MCEMBER 18, .1948, CLINTON NEWS -RECORD PAGE NINE VARNA Lloyd Keys spent Wednesday le Kitchener. Mr. 'and Mre. Lloyd Keys and SSmi1y spent Thursday in Mit- Mess F, 'Sharia was renewing acquaintances in the village Mon - dew. Mr. and Mrs. M. Elliott yisited with friends in Bayfield on Tues- day , lest: We are very sorry to report 'that Mrs. M. McClymont Sr., is in Very poor health. Lloyd and Clifford Keys spent Friday in Toronto and attended a business meeting in The Par- liament Buildings. , Opening a Success Several from the village attend: ed the 'opening services of the Pnited 'Church, Goshen Line, Sunday. Passes in 'Kitchener Mr. and Mrs. E. Foster receiv- ed word on Monday of the pas sing of Mrs. D, McNaughton, Kitchener. Mrs. McNaughton was a former resident of Varna and will be remembered by some of The older residents of the village. Successful Concert Great credit is due both teach- er, Mrs. Keys, and pupils of Varna Public School for the splendid Christmas Concert which was a good attendance and all report a good programme. United Church WMS The December meeting of Varna. United Church WMS was held at the home of Mrs: Will Stephen- son with 14 members present. with, The meetingopened was quiet music end singing "Silent Night," Mrs, Wat Webster had charge of : the devotional exercised. Miss Hern and Mrs. Ernie Mc Clinchey each reed scripture passages. We then sang "Angels from the Realm of Glory" After the prayer of dedication for the offering, "0 Come all ye faith- ful" was sung. During the candle lighting service, Miss Hern, Mrs. E. Me- Clinchey, Mrs. Anson Coleman and Mrs. Robert Taylor each lit a candle and read a piece. "The day Thou gayest" was then sung, Mrs. Ben Rathwell who had been a member for some years and had moved to Bayfield, was re- cently surprised with a lamp by the Society. Mrs, Lee McConnell spoke a few words and Mrs. George Reid made the presenta- tion. Miss Hern took charge of the election of officers, which re- sulted as follows: President, Mrs. Lee McConnell; lst vice-president, Mrs. Will Stephenson; 2nd vice, Mrs. Fred Reid; 3rd vice, Mrs. Bruce McClinchey; treasurer, Mrs. George Reid; recording sec- retary, Mrs. Fred Reid; corres- was held In the Township Hall, ponding secretary, Mrs. W. last Thursday evening. There Johnston; associate helpers, Mrs. Complete Equipment for CONCRETE WORD FOUNDATIONS BUILDINGS Equipment For Rent or Hire Protect Working Conditions by Assuring that Men Employed ere Covered by Compensation and Unemployment Insurance. - McKay Contracting Co. Princess St. We CLINTON Phone 37314 Bob Taylor, Mrs; - W. Johnston, Mrs. Adson Coleman; missionary monthly, Mrs. Gordon ,Tohnston; Christian steteerdship, Mrs.An-' Son Coleman; baby , band, Mrs. Lorne Coleman, :Mrs, Harvey Itayter, Mrs, Wee Webtser; temp- erance secretary, Mrs. Will Steph- enson; supply secretary, Mrs, Will Stephenson; press secretary, Mrs. Clarence St henson; community friendship, rs. Ernie- 1VIcClin- chey, Mrs, Soper, Mrs. S. Keys, Mrs. L. Coleman; organist, Rachel Johnston, Mrs. Wat. Webster; lunch, Rachel Johnston. ..;.mer next Sunday at 7,30 pen. Every one is welcome, Purchase Farm Mr. and Mrs. Davies, Belmont, have purchased the farm from Gordon Wilson on the 8th con- cession, known as the Robertson farm, and moved last week. ,_.Occupy New Homes Mr, and Mrs. Cliff McDonald and family have moved into their new home, whichr, Mc-. Donald built this summ e J. J. Wilson has moved into his home ad recently vacated by Mi. and Mrs.. IVIcDonaId, Feted on Birthday William Mcllwain, West Wawa - nosh native, and resident of Au- burn for 11 years, was honored at a party marking his 84th. birthday, and presided over by his daughter, Miss Amelia Mc- llwain, Mr. Mcllwain and his late wife, the former Annie Rog- erson, 'Parry Sound, farmed on the Mcllwain homestead prior to spending six years in charge of Colborne Municipal Telephone, at Carlow. Mrs. Mcllwain died six years ago. Course Completed A successful sewing course, sponsored by Auburn local Wom- en's Institute finished on Satur- day. Fourteen enrolled and were in attendance every day. The instructor was Miss Cora Creyke, of the Women's instituter branch, Department of Agriculture, To- ronto. The course included pre- paring material, placing, mark- ing, and altering patterns, meth- ods of making buttonholes, and pockets, and all that is required in completing a dress. Ladies' Aid Meets The Baptist Ladies' Aid held their Christmas meeting on Thursday at the home of Mrs, Wilfred Vesterfelt. The meeting was opened by singing several Christmas carols, The devotional CLINTON MONUMENT SHOP OPEN DAILY If closed contact Mr. J. J. ZAPFE Phone 103 MEMORIAL'S- AND CEMETERY WORK OF EVERY DESCRIPTION T. PRYDE & SON CLINTON — EXETER — SEAFORTR S O=F AUBURN Len Yungblut of Windsor, vis- ited his brothers, Arthur and Victor, last week. Film Board Pictures Tie'Nado a1 Film Board pic- tures s - tures presented in the Forester's Hall on Friday evening, sponsor ed by the Women's' Institute. Knox United Carols The annual Carol.. Service will be.''. held in Knox United Church Goderich Township Miss Margaret Middleton, Lon- don; spent the weekend •at'her home, concession' 9. Mrs. W. H. Middleton left for Toronto to visit over the Christ- mas holidays. Mr. Middileton will join her for. Christmas. ++ S.S. No. 11 Concert There will be a Christmas Con- cert at S.S. No. 11 Goderich Township, . on Friday, December 17, at 8 pan. All are welcome, School Concert Success Great credit is due the pupils of S.S. No. 10, their teaches', Miss Olive Johnson, and their music teacher, Mrs. Ed. Wendorf, for the splendid concert put on by them in their school room, to en overflow audience, on Monday evening, December 13, The programme consisted of re- citations, choruses, dances, short plays, • and music by the rhythm band of the school. Silver col- lection amounted to $15. Prepare for Concert The teacher and pupils of S.S. No. 4, are preparing for their Christmas entertainment whiter will be held in the school on December 22,, at 8.15 p.m. The young people of the section are also preparing a play "The Young Country School Mani". for the. entertainment. Community Club Meets The S.S. No. 4 Community Club met at the home of Mrs. Irvine Tebbutt on Wednesday, The president, Mrs. W. Forbes, was in charge of the meeting, which was opened by repeating the Lord's Prayer in unison. The minutes of the November meet- ing were read and adopted. The roll call was -answered by ten members and one visitor was present. A gift donated by Mrs. C. Houghton was sold by tickets, and was won by Mrs. W. Biggin. The meeting was closed by re- peating the Mizpah benediction. A comforter was quilted during the afternoon. The next meet- ing will be held at the home of Mrs. Fred Lobb. St. James' W.A, Meets The W.A. ,of St. James' Church, Middleton, held its annual meet- ing' at the home of Mrs. Charles Wise on Wednesday afternoon, December 1. The president, Mrs. John Middleton, was in charge of the meeting which opened with the W.A. hymn followed by the repeating of the Members' Pray- er and the Lord's .Drayer In unison. Reports from the various o£ - part was taken by Mrs. C. A. Howson and Mrs. Vesterfelt. Readings were given b XMrs. Thomas McNaIl, Mrs. Stanley Johnston, Mrs. R..1. Phillips and Mrs. W, Vesterfelt. The Christ- mas message was given by Mrs. Glen Raithby. A Christmas mes- sage was received from Miss Margaret Small, Toronto, and was much appreciated. Miss Small being a valued member of the Ladies' Aid while residing in Auburn. The meeting was dismissed with prayer by Mrs. R. .1. Phillips. A dainty lunch was served and a social time enjoyed. Bowling •Club Formed A great deal of enjoyment is being derived from' a newly - formed bowling club, the mem- bers of which bowl at Goderich every Thursday night. Four teams comprise the club, es follows: Spitfires, Ted East captain, Gor- don Miller, Bob McCabe, Tom Johnston, Russ King, Harry Yung- blut; Wildcats Bob Craig captain, Bill Seers, Harry Arthur, Fred Seers,! Archie Robinson, Sam Beadle; Hot Shots, Ken McDoug- all captain, Bob Phillips, Bill Dodd, Maurice Bear, Len Arch- ambault, Bill neggitt; Bearcats, Keith Arthur captain, Stan John- ston Bert Craig, Harry Sturdy, Lawson Machan, Gordon Taylor. Boers showed a very successful year with all obligations met and a substantia'l balance on hand. Nominations for officers for the coming year resulted in the following slate being adopted: President, Mrs, Stewart Middle- ton; vice-president, Mrs, Bert Rowden; treasurer, Miss Evelyn Wise; secretary, Mrs. M. Steepe; Dorcas committee, Mrs, H. Tyn- dall, Mrs. Charles Wise; flower and visiting committee, Mrs, L. Gardiner, Mrs. W. Wise. Rev, L. Morgan closed the meet- ing with prayer. The hostess served tea and a social half hour was spent. The End of the Power Cutoffs Does N iT Mean - The End of the Power Short:. ie All Consumers must continue their efforts to cut d xiwn on electricity 'While'improved water conditions resulting from- recent rainfall in the right places, have enabled The Hydro -Electric Power Commission of Ontario to increase quotas to municipalities, water fleSef celeiditions .are still not normal. Therefore, it is vitally ia•capoJrta:ant, 6.hat all con- 'sumers—industrial, commercial,domestic and rural -Ere constantly on the alert to avoid all unnecessary use of electricity.' Your cm -operation in the past ham helped. Here are a few sugges- tions as to how you can continue to help. • Turn off all unnecessary Tights. Do not leave lights burning in empty rooms, halls, basement, attic, porch and garage. ' • At the evening study or reading hours, group the family around the • reading lamp and turn off other lights. s Replace large light bulbs with smaller ones. al zWhere water is electrically heated,' use hot water sparingly. • Watch the switches on your range, your ,iron and other appliances. Turn them off cis quickly as possible, Often the stored heal will finish the ;ohs. Use "High" heat for es sborl'a time as possible for cooling, or for boiling water. Don't let n -rotors onmotor-drivers equipment run needlessly in home or factory. stn factory, store or office, don't light a row or cluster of overhead lights whenva single light nearby will do. '"Do your putt to gist down on electricity and kelp pay envelopes hill. THE HYDRO -ELECTRIC P +IN'Et 'COMMIS W 1 ON OF ONT,ARIO .. EBENEZER Ebenezer WA The December meeting of Eb- enezer W, A. was held at the lra e home of Mrs. Charles vi r a l vrrs with, an attendance of thirteen members and two visitors. The president Mrs. E,, Jones,:presid- ed at the meeting," which was opened by singing -a hymn. The roll cell was responded to by, each member paying her "holi- day" money. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. Following the business discuss- ion, Rev. C. Tavener took over the chairmanship for the election of officers for the coming year. Mrs,' Bert Lobb read the slate of officers, and these were elected. Rev. and Mrs. • C. P. Tavener each thanked the officers of the past year for their kindly co-op- eration in their work. Mrs, Frank Jones thanked her staff of offic- ers for their co-operation and also for electing her as president for the coming year. Mrs. Tav- ener read the Scripture lesson —the Christmas story. and Rev. C. Tavener led in prayer. Mrs. Hebden read a poem, end Mrs. C. Tebbutt gave a reading, Mrs,, Ira Merrill gave an account of the Missionary Rally which was held in Blyth. The meeting was closed with a hymn, . and the benediction. A bountiful lunch was served by the hostess.. The following are the officers for 1949: President, Mrs. F. Jones; 1st Vice-president, Mrs. Three games are played each bight, with two points being awarded for a win, and an extra - point being given for the team 'wenning the best two -in -three each night. BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL. DIRECTORY LEGAh H. T. RANCE Notary Public Division Court Clerk Division Court Office, Clinton FRANK FINGLAND, K.C. Barrister - Solicitor Notary Public Albert St. Cline. ARTHUR E. PARRY - Conunissioner, Etc., Ete. By Royal Warrant CHIROPRACTIC '` D. H. McINNES ` Chiropractic Foot Correetlo, OFFICE HOURS: Hotel Clinton, Friday, 1 to 8 pan, Conunercial, Seaforth, Monday 1 to 8 p.m. ACCOUNTANCY R. G. eleCANN Accountant and Auditor Rattenbury St. E. Phone 783-W Clinton ' ERNEST W. HUNTER Chartered Accountant 57 Bloor St. W. Toronto ARTHUR FRASER Income Tax Reports Bookkeeping Service, Etc. Ann Street Phone 355W EXETER INCOME TAX RETURNS Private Business Farm Reports Bookkeeping records installed and checked monthly or as requested. ROY N. BENTLEY 36 Regent St. Box 58 Goderich, Ontario •. DEN'rAI'-'• • DR. D. C. GEDDES Dentist ' Lovett •Block Clinton Telephone 170 Hours: 9-12 a.m.; 1.30-6 p.n,, VETERINARI.AN DR. G. S. ELLIOTT Veterinarian Phone 208 Clinton OPTOMETRY Mr. andLMrs. W. Ament Mark 50th Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. William Azimut, well known residents of Seaforth celebrated 50 years of wedded life on Tuesday, witb members of their family. Mr. and Mrs, Ament have lived all their marr- ied life in Seaforth where Mr. Ament has conducted a coal, coke• aild wood business. He also is the town assessor. Mrs. Ament was ' the former Miss Janet Winter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Winter Seaforth. They were married by the Rev, A. D. McDonald of First Presbyterian Church. Mr. and Mrs. Ament have a family of four sons and one daughter Warren Ament, Detroit; Kenneth Ament, Kitchener; Karl Ament, Mimico; Arthur Ament, at Pre- sent in South America, and Mrs, Stanley Grainger, London, C. Tebbutt; 2nd vice-president, Mrs. M. Lobb; seeretery, Mrs. Bert Lobb; assistant secretary, Mrs. J. Merrill; treasurer, Mrs. S. Farquhar.; pianists, Mrs. I. Teb- butt, Mrs. M. Jones; flower com- mittee, Mrs. 11. Oakes, Josephine Muir; buying committee, Mrs. A. Hebden, Mrs. W. Biggin; program committee, Mrs. C. Williams; press secretary, Mrs. I. Merrill. A. L. COLE, R.O. Optometrist Eyes Examined and Glasses Fitted GODERICH - Phone 33 RUTH HEARN. R.O. Optometrist Huron St, '- Phone 69 - Clinton MEMORIALS Cemetery Memos- els T. PRYDF, and SON Clinton Showrooms, Open Fridays See J. 3, Zapfe. Phone 103 SIGNS Signs for Every Purpose Outdoor Advertising - Trucks Out -out Designs - Whitlow Cards '. 2,7, years experience KIRBY SIGNS Phone. 589R , - • . Clinton . . INSURANCE H. C. LAWSON Bank of Montreal, Building Clinton PHONES: Office 251W, Res. 2513 Insurance -- Real Estate Agent Mutual Life Assurance Co. J. E. HOWARD HAYFIELD, 'Ont, Phone Clinton 624r31 Car—Fire—Life—Accident - Wind Insurance If you need Insurance, I have a Policy.. Life, Accident, Sickness, Auto- mobile, Hospitalization, Household R. L. McMILLAhl, BAYFIELIJ Phone: Clinton 634r15 • THE McKILLOP MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY Head Office, Seaforth. Officers, 1948—President, Chris, Leonhardt, Bornholm; Vice -Presi- dent, Hugh Alexander, Walton; Manager and Secretary -treasurer, M. A. Reid, Seaforth: ' l Directors Chris Leonhardt,. Bornholm; Hugh Alexander, Wal- ton; Sam. H. Whitmore Seaforth; E. J. TrewutheseChntbn; 'Robert Archibald, Seaforth; John H. Me - Ewing, Blyth; Frank McGregor, Clinton; John L. Malone. Seaforth; Ilarvey Fuller, Goderich. Agents—John E. Pepper, Bruce- field, R.R. 1; Geo, A, Watt, Blyth, R.R.1; R. 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