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Home My WebLink AboutClinton News-Record, 1949-05-05, Page 3THURSDAY,MAY 5, 1949 .CLINTON„ NEWS -RECORD CHARLES C. PILGRIM Funeral service were largely attended at the Ball and Muteh Funeral Home, High St„ Clinton, on Sunday, May 1, 1949, for Char- les C Pilgrim..Rev. Reba,Hern officiated and interment follow- ed in ;Sairll's Cemetery. At the graveside L.O.L. leo. 1035, Varna, Concluded its rites. Pallbearers, all members of the Orange' Order,'were John llIcAsh, Ed. Foster, William Rowson, Dav- id Anderson, Thomas Stinson and Elmer Webster. Flower bearers were five grandsons, Edward, 'William and Murray East, William Pilgrim and Harold Barnes, and a son -in -jaw, Wesley Bunking, Friends' and relatives present for the funeral were from Toro- nto, Pontiac, Mich., Detroit Mich ing communities. Charles Oeedle Pilgrim was born in Guelph on February 12, 1864, a son of the late John Pil- grim and Lucy Keating, both nat- ives of England. Mr. Pilgrim came to Varna about 50 years ago where he had since resided. By trade, Mr. Pilgrim was a tailor and faithfullyfollowed this occupation till he retired about ten years ago. For almost a quar- ter of a century Mr. Pilgrim was the faithful clerk of Stanley Township. He had served on the School Board for a number of years, and for some time was treasurer of the beef ring. Ile was a devoted member of Varna Lodge LOL and also was a mem- ber of the Black Knights. For many years he was leader Hespeler, Cannington Auburn, of the choir of Varna Presby- ;!eaforth, Clinton and surround-terian Church end following »F1Fl1F Let's follow the I.leaH-Up Campaign with a PAINT -UP PROGRAM T y Paint • Enamels • Varnishes STURGEON'S SOLIGNUM— The Ideal Preserver for Wood Shingle Roofs PRESERVES AND ADDS COLOUR Greens, Reds, Browns COMBINATION DOORS Asphalt Shingles — Rolbrick Siding PLYWOODS — MASONITE LUMBER - WALLBOARDS J. W. Counter Builders' Supplies 3£ "YOUR PLYWOOD HEADQUARTERS" r Phone 290M — Delivery --- Clinton 00SPIT4t bANI Church Union held the same position in Varna United Church, 'retiring afew years ago. He was a great lover of the out-of-doors, I especially flowers; and was a keen sports enthusiast ;and even last summer ,wes in swimming. In politics he Was a Liberal. Mr. Pilgrim .had beep .,in his usual health until the Saturday previous to his death When he became ill with 'pneumonia and was taken to" Scott . Memorial Hospital, Seeforth,' where his death occurred on Friday morn: ing, April '29. On February 10, 1887, in To- ronto, he was united in marriage with Mary Ann Potter, who pre- deceased him 22 years. Surviving are three sons, Jos- eph, Edmonton, A1ta4" Charles, Varna; and George, Cannington; four daughters, Beatrice, Mrs. C. Copeland;`Cadomin, Alta,; `Marg- ueri e, '-Mrs 'W'.' Honking, Sea- forth; Annie Mrs. Charles East, Auburn; Esther, Mrs, Norman Fast, Clinton; there are 22 grand- children and several great grand- children. Also surviving are two broth - 90, JWilliam. ;Brantford, and Fred, Pontiac, Mich., and one sister, ,Sarah 1Irs. Hackett Hayden, Brantford One son, Edwin,'' and one daughter, Mabel, Mrs. Tool- ey, predeceased their father. MRS. GEORGE SWAN (By our Brucefielcl'correspondent) It was with deep regret to. many friends' and neighbors when it was learned of the .passing of Maude Wilson, beloved wife of George Swan, in Scott Memorial Hospital, Seeforth, on Wednesday, April 27. Mrs. Swan had been in the hospital two weeks. *Although never in very good health, her death came as a shock to all who knew her. Deceased was born in ,Clinton, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs, Charles Wilson, arid was married to George Swan in Clinton 42 years ago. Since then they have lived most of the time in Bruce - field, where, until his retirement this past winter, Mr. Swan was CNR agent, She is survived by her hus- band; two daughters: Mrs: Erwin Shiite, Zurich, end Mrs. Frank Strange; one grandchild, Kenneth Shilbe; and three sisters: Mrs. Frank Temperton, Windsor; Mrs. Bert Warrington and Mrs. Fred Duffot, Toronto. The service was conducted from the Beattie Funeral Home, Clinton, on Saturday, April at 2.30,, by her pastor, Rev. E. R, Stanway, Brucefield. A quartette composed of Miss Eva Stackhouse, Mrs. J. R. Murdock, J. K. Cor- nish and J. Snider, sang very beautifully. Pallbearers were Ross Scott, Hugh Berry, Doug Ward, Gordon Wright, C. Twitehell, W. Clement. Flower bearers were J. McCully, Archie Mustard, Ken Scott, George. Knights, Tom Baird, Wally Mc - Beath. Interment was in Baird's Ceme- tery. JOHN 7REMEER Funeral services for the late John Tremeer, we]] known Tuck- ersmith farmer, were held from his iabe residence, Tuckersmith Township, east of Hensall, Friday afternoon, April 29, followed by interment in Hensall Union Ceme- Deceased passed away at his The Oficial i O en �' ng of the new wing of the Clinton Conmuiniiy Hospital and Dedication of Memorial Plaques will be held on Hospital Day Thursday,May 12 The public are cordially invited to attend Thomas Pryde, MPP, will officiate at the opening ceremony, and the Hospital will be open for inspection: 3.30 to 5 p.m. 7.00 to9p.m, ERNEST WALTON, WALTER A. OAKES, M.D. President Seerelary-Treasurer home ..Wednesday,. April 27, fol- lowing a Three weeks' illness, in his 83rd year. He had been a patient in Scott Memorial Hos- pital, Seaforth, for two weeks prior to his'deeth. The late Mr. Tremeer had farmed Most his life in Tuck- ersmith, and was a member of Ohtselhurat United Church. Surviviz}g are five daughters: Mrs. Isaac Lightheart, Arthur; Mrs. J. Jackson, Unity, Sask.; Mrs. Charles Martin, Rosseau; Mrs. E. Whitehouse, Kippen; Miss Grace Tremeer et home; five sons: John, Allan, Wilson, Wil- fred, Tuckersinith; Wilbur, of the West. ARTHUR J. CRONYN Solemn requiem mass for Ar- thuh J, Cronyn, Morris Township, .Was sung in St. Michael's Church, Blyth, Friday last, April 29, by Rev. Father S. J. McDonald, as- sisted by 'Rev. Father Louis. Phelan,, St. Augustine, as deacon, and Rev. Father Bricklin, Wing - ham, as subdeacon. Interment Was made in St. Michael's Ceme- ter,. Pallbearers were Harry Granby, James Phelan, Albert Jackson, Ernest Noble, Michael Cummins and Simon Ha}iahan, CLINTON CITIZENS' BAND will play the last indoor Concert Sunday Evening, May 8 at ,.8.30 p.m. in the Town Hall, Clinton Featuring: LADIES' DOUBLE QUARTETTE under direction of Miss Viola Fraser SPECIAL MUSIC FOR MOTHER'S DAY SILVER COLLECTION 18-b A Feature of Our Service... 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