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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1949-03-31, Page 2PAGE TWO CLINTON NEWS -RECORD lnterestn� Items NEWS OF BAYFIELD Representative: Miss Lucy R, Woods Phone Bayfield 45r3 L, S. Walden, London, was in the village on Friday. Mrs. C, A, Burt, Stratford, was in the village an Thursday.. E, A. (Featherston, London, , was home over.: the weekend, Glenn Brendon left on Sunday on a trip to the Canadian West. Mr. and Mrs. J. M, Stewart, Hamilton, were at their home in the village over the weekend. Mr, and Mrs. Hlayman and son, London, were at their cottage in Joweti's Grove on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs, Lloyd 1Vlakins' went to Toronto on Sunday to attend the Hairdressers' Conven- tion, Miss Betty Heard, London, spent a few days last week with her parents, Mr, and Mrs. Em- erson Heard. .Rev, and Mrs. F. H. Pauli, Listowel, were the guests of Mrs. N. W. Woods on Tuesday and Wednesday. Members of .the .family of Mrs. M. MacKenzie gathered at her ,home in the village on Monday to celebrate her birthday. Mr. and Mrs. George McLean returned to their cottage in the village on Saturday after having spent the winter in Port Elgin. Members of the family of Mrs. Alf: Scotchrner, Sr., surprised her on her birthday, March 25, and held a family party at her home. Mr, and Mrs. H. Edwards, Sr., end Mr. and Mrs. H. Edwards, Jr., Landoll, spent the weekend with' Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Bailey, Mr. end Mrs. Howard Burt and Ronald Burt, London, were with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs, F. W. Baker, over the weekend. Members of Trinity Church Sunday School are planning a bake sale to be held in Corrie's Store on Saturday afternoon for their Lenten mite boxes. Mr. end Mrs. George Little re- turned home on Monday after having spent a few days in Windsor and attended the wed- ding of the former's niece on Saturday. Mrs. A. Ford King and Mrs. M. C. Hart returned to Toronto, and Fred Ritchie to Elmvale, laaet week. Mrs. Ritchie remained for a longer visit with her father, George King. ' Mrs. R. Peck and daughters, Mrs. Douglas Varty and Mrs, Grace Barry, London, were in the village on Wednesday of East week. Mrs. F. W. McEwen, who had been their guest for a week in London, returned to • the vil- lage with ,them, Guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alf. Westlake for a few days over the weekend included: his aunt, Mrs, Ezra Smith, her son; Joiin Smith, Mrs. Smith and son, Johnny, Detroit. Mr. and Mrs. J. Smith and soil also visit- ed ottkea relatives in the district. Posted to Edmonton WO A. Crewe, RCAF Station, Clinton, who has made ins home in the village for the past year and a half, has been posted to Edmonton and leaves to-dey (Thursday) to assume his new duties at that station. Mrs. Crewe and children will follow at a later date. 1 Film Board Showings `The National Film Board show.. I Inge will he given in Bayfield Wednesday, April 6, at the sebool let 2.30 p.m., and in the Town +Hall at 8.30 p.m. The series In- cludes: Department of Education 'films—"Seed DispersaI'', "Child - 'ren of Holland"; Film Board films ;—"Eye • Witness No. 8", "Home ?Town Paper", "Get Rid of Rats", "You'll take the Highroad", "In- side the Atom", and Huron County Field Day at Goderich, June, 1948. HOLMESVILLE Community Club Meets A meeting of Hohnseville Com- munity Club was held in the school Monday evening, March 28, with president Harry Wil- liams, secretary -treasurer D. E. Glidden and the committee of Mrs. P. Palmer, Mrs. William Batkin, Jack Sturdy and Raymond Whitmore all present. After the reading of the secretary -treasur- er's report ,showing an expendi- ture of $105.73 for equipment, comprising chairs, card tables, dishes and coffee maker, and $105.78 for orchestra, lunch sup- plies, etc., there was a balance showing of $50,31. After a short discussion, the committee decided to donate $15 to the Red Cross and an addition- al $10 to a previous donation of $38 to Clinton Public Hospital mede earlier in the season. crit Your . . EASTER PERMANENTS — at — MAK!NS' BEAUTY SALON BAYFIELD SAME LOW PRICES Note the new Phone No,-15—Bayfield At the Park House, Goderich Frog Legs, Fish, Chicken and Steak ---DINNERS---- Served from 12 noon until 2 p.m. and from 5 p.m. until 7.30 p.m. every Sunday Special consideratian given for , edding breakfasts, banquets and private parties Phone 859J or 685, Goderich or write PARK HOUSE, GODERICH Mr. or Mrs. C. I. Buck 12-13-b THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 194e Froiin News -Record's Correspondents Bayfield Telephone Operators -= Telephone users of the Bayfield area are now making their calls through their own Central exchange, following the official "cutting in" ceremony a few days ago. The picture above shows the Bayfield staff (left to right): MISS ANN TAIT, MISS ELLA McKAY; and MRS. MALCOM TOMS, chief operator. ieleilteleileetielereeesel.rel r.a;,aaL:a., .. 1.1 . HENSALL Flowers from Overseas Mrs. Harry Horton, Hensall, Tuesday received a lovely box of flowers, containing violets, prim- roses, primulars, and ivy, picked from the garden of her brother, J, W, Page, Heston, England, in happy memories of a year ago when Mr. and Mrs. Horton visit- ed there. The flowers, which took two days to cross the ocean, were in splendid, condition on arrival. Rebekalis Hold Social Members of Amber Rebekah Logde, Hensall, motored to Sea- forth Monday evening, March 28, and ware guests of Edelweiss Rebelcah Lodge. They report a delightful evening, being royally entertained by Seaforth Lodge. Seaforth initiated three new members into their lodge. Prize winners from Hensall in the draw were: Mrs. George Walker, Mrs. H. Faber, Mrs. J. Urgrain, Mrs, C. Passomre, Mrs. J. 12. McEwan, Mrs. G. Swale, Mrs. R. Elgie, Eerl Campbell, Refreshments were served. Appointed Assessor D. E. McKinnon was appointed assessor at a salary of $150 a year at a meeting of Hensel" Council. James A. Paterson, clerk and treasurer, reported on interviews with various officials in London regarding false fire alarms and rewards that could be offered for the apprehension of guilty per- sons. Tax arrears are $335.89, he reported. Constable Frank Harburn was instructed to order a new uniform The clerk and assessor were ap- pointed to attend a meeting of assessing officers in • Harriston, March 16, Large Selection of wallpaper TO CHOOSE FROM! 16c to $S a roll Now is the time to think about your Spring Painting and Papering Drop in and consult us for suggestions re attractive designs and colour schemes. Our 34 years' experience invaluable assis- tance to all your .decorating problems. We carry a full line of: LOWE BROS. PAINTS, PITTSBURG. PAINTS, SUN -TESTED WALLPAPER, DU -FOLD MOPS, 'VENETIAN BLINDS FREE ESTIMATES GLADLY,GIVEN D. A. KAY & SON Painters and Decorators Phone 234-W Huron St.,, Clinton Co-operative Banquet The annual meeting and ban- quet of 'Hensel' District Co -Op- erative was held in the town hall here. Over 200 members attended. Chairman for the evening was Sam Hendrick, Dashwood, Turnover of over $215,000, an increase of $99,000 over 1947, was erported. N. M. Marshall. Fordwich, pre- sident of United Co -Operatives of Ontario was guest speaker, Directors for 1949 are: John Armstrong, Zurich; Sam Hendrick Dashwood; Edison Forrest, Hen- seli; Duncan Cooper, Kippen; Harvey Taylor, Brucefield; Gor- 'don Love, Kenneth Etue, Zurich; Bert Kropp, Jurich, secretary. (Intended for last week) Mr. aura Mrs. Earl McKellar, London, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Archie Noakes. • The Junior Choir will occupy the seats of the choir loft next Sunday morning, March 27, in the United Church,. Mr. and Mrs. Leaton Seimon, accompanied by Mrs, Seimon, Sr„ Zurich, spent the weekend in Kitchener, and visited with, Doug- las Seimon, eight-year-old son of ,Mr. end Mrs. Orland Seimon; who is seriously ill in Kitchener hospital, To Pack Bale I A 'bele of used clothing will be packed early in May for over- seas relief, under the auspices of I the Woreen's Missionary Society of the United Church. gWCTU Meets The Women's Christian Teinp- erance Union, Hensall and Exe- ter Units, held their March meeting hr the besernen:t of the United' Church, Tuesday after- noon, Mrs. E. Geiger, president, was in the chair, the devotional was taken by Mrs. Maude }led den, concluding the devotional with a solo, accompanied by Mrs. F. Appleby at the. piano. 'Wetly interesting items were discussed ducting the business session. Miss Consitt.read an interesting paper and Mrs. Geiger reviewed a por- tion of the sudy book, "Alcohol or .Christ" Closing hymn, "I would be true" ane prayer by Mrs: F. Appleby. The April meeting: will be held in' Exeter. Newlyweds Feted A delightful evening was spent in the Town Hall, Hensall, Fri- day evening, March 18, when a reception was held for Mr. and Mrs. Jack Peebles (the former Marion Sangster), and a recent bridal couple. Out-of-town guests were present from London, Lin- wood, Wingham, and other points. Music for the dance was furnish_ ed by the Shamrocks. Mr. Peebles on 'behalf of his wife and himself expressed thanks for the many beautiful and costly gifts which they received. Delicious refresh- ments were served. WINS Entertains The Women's Missionary So- ciety of the United Church held its annual birthday party in the church schoolroom Thursday af- ternoon, March 17, and was one of the most successful birthday parties to have been held. Invited guests for the affair were the ladies from Carmel Presbyterian Church end St. Paul's Anglican Church, Hensall, The schoolroom was a bower of beauty with St. Patrick's em- blems, and an array of lovely potted flowers, the attractive tea table centred a bouquet of daf- fodils, and candelbras containing yellow and green tapers, lending an added oharm, Mrs. W. B, Cross, president of the society, presided. Soft music was played LONDON ROAD The monthly meeting of Lon- don Road Club was head at the home of Mrs, Cooper, Mrs. And- erson occupied the chair. The meeting opened with the singing of"I'll take yon home again, Kathleen." Monthly reports were given as follows: Secretary, Mrs. R. Scott; treasurer, Mrs. R. Pluinsteel; flower, Mrs. N. Manning, Roll call was answered by 11 members and two visitors. Thank you notes were read from Mrs. Clegg on behalf of . Mrs, Farquhar who has been ill, and from B. Waldron, It was decided to hold a card party in the near future. ' The mystery box was won by Mrs. N. Mannings The St, Pat rick': programme was in charge of Mrs. R. Plumsteel.- Readings were given by Mrs. H. Plumsteel, Miss Ruth Manning, Mrs, Ben- nett, Mrs. R. Plumstee}. ' Two contests were conducted by Mrs. R. Plumsteel with the winners being Mrs. R. Plumsteel and Mrs. Anderson, Members are asked to note that the next meeting will be held one week earlier than usual at the home. of Mrs. LeBeau, by Mrs. T. J. Sherritt preceding the meeting, The Scripture read- ing was read by Mrs, A. W. Shirray; the devotional, "Faith in God," by Mrs, Maude Red- den, and prayer offered by Miss Jean Murray. Artists appearing on the program ,were Miss Greta Laramie with a violin selection, accompanist, Miss Gladys Luker; piano solo, Mrs. J. C. Goddard; reaching, Mrs. R. H. Middleton; vocal duett, Mrs, W. Brown, end Mrs. Harold Bell, with Mrs, P. A. Ferguson at the piano; piano duett, Mrs. E. L. Mickle and Miss Florence Welsh; each of the art- ists presenting delightful num- bers, and some of them with an Well flavour. Mrs. Cross introduced the guest speaker, Dr. Annabel' McEwan, London, who addressed the meet- ing comparing Christianity, Mo- hammedanism, and Hinduism. She was listened to with much plea- sure from an appreciative aud- ience. Mrs. R. H. Middleton 'end Mrs. A. D. McEwan spoke on behalf of the ladies of the local churches for the invitation ex- tended, and for a delightful afternoon. Luncheon was served, Mrs. R. A. Brook and Mrs, C. Stephen- son poured tea, and a birthday cake was served by Mrs. C. Cook, Decorating committee were Mrs. M. G. Drysdale, Mrs. E. L. Mickle, Mrs. R. J. Paterson, Mrs. N. E. Cook; program—Mrs. Maude Hed_ den, Mrs. T. J. Sherritt, Mrs. G. Hess; Reception—Mrs. Brook, Miss A. Consitt, Mrs. George Thomp- son, convened they lunch com- mittee. Members and guests ,numbering 144 were present. Goderich Township Ernie Townsend has been quite i11 the pest week and is not much better. Syrup Season Over The syrup season is over, the shortest . in history. Altough quantity was small, syrup was of very good quality. Frank Thompson and Jaynes R. Stirling • are attending the Warble Fly School in Guelph this week. Federation to' Meet The regular meeting of the Goderich Township Federation of Agriculturewill be held on Tuesday, April 5, in SS, No. 4 at 8.20 p.m. The usual films will be shown and business meet- ing in addition. The school child- ran will attend at S,S. No. 2 at 2.30 pen.- of the same. day. 0 FORIV4 O. OF C. LUCKNOW—At a banquet held in the Town Hall, steps were taken to forma Lucknow and vicinity 'Chamber of Commerce, A Play "TEMPEST and SUNSHINE" By Walton W.M.S. 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