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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1949-05-12, Page 11THURSDAY, MAY 12, 1949 CI 1N'irON 'NEWS-IIECOORX) :. PAGE ELEVEN We Welcome YOU To Visit Our Store on Clinton Day SEE OUR WINDOW!! and Store Displays for SPECIAL VALUES Free Shopping Bag with each order W. L. Johnson and a d Son Phone 286 Free Delivery Pattison's 5c to $1.00 Store NOT CHEAP GOODS BUT GOOD QUALITY . AT LOW PRICES Compare our Prices Absorene Walt Paper, Cleaner . reg. 15c, Sale Price 10c Glass Relish Dishes, three styles, reg. 15c, Sale Price IOc White Pottery Flower Pots, reg. 19c ... Sale Price 15c Jadite Green Glass Ware in stock once more at special Prices. SOVEREIGN POTTERY DISHES, white and cream with gold edging. Cups and Saucers, Bread and Butter, Fruit Dishes, Coupe Soups, Dinner Plates, Fruit Bowls. Lido Liquid Floor Wax, reg. 39c for 29c Delta Paste Floor Wax, reg. 39 for 29c Fly Ded Spray for Moths, pint size ..... Special 23c Old English Liquid Floor Wax, reg. 59c for 50c Johnson's Glo Coat Liquid Floor Wax, small size, reg. 20c for 15c Moth Sprayers, reg. 25c and 35c, Sale price I9c and 29c Chan Liquid Floor Wax, pint size, reg. 59c , for 50c 2 -in -1 White Cake Shoe Dressing Clearing at 5c ASSORTED SCRIBBLERS, old price 10 for 25c, Clearing at 19c per pkg. These were purchs ased before price of paper went up. 1 TRUTONE WHITE. The paint that cleans itself. White to start with — and stays white. Ask your C -I -L Paint Dealer for TRUTONE ' White. T CILUX Enamel.' One -Coat Magic" for furniture and woodwork. Excellent, too, for automobiles. 24 gay colours that retain their beauty— outdoors and in. C DULUX Super White Enamel. For bathrooms, kitchens, etc. Brilliantly white ... will not yellow or absorb grease. Cleans like a china plate. See your C -1-L Paint Dealer There's a C -I -L Finish for every painting need. Whether you're painting a house, a room* or a chair, it pays to see your C-I.L Paint Dealer first. Sutter -- Perdue tlettireeeeTeMeeseeteeecIefteeeeeeeMeeseeeeeeegeeeet OBITUARY MRS. GRANT RYCKMAN (By our Hensall Corresponden Grant Ryckman, highl esteemed resident of Unborn Township, died very suddenly 'a her home early Wednesday mor ing, May 4, in her 73rd yea Mrs. Ryekmen had been in h usual health upon retiring a her sudden death came as a grea shock to her husband, family and residents of Hensall an district. Mrs. Ryckman, the forme Edith Workman, was born i Rogerville, June 6, 1878, daugh ter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ja Workmen. She was united in marriage in 1895 to Grant Ryek man. Mrs. Ryckman was a valued member of Chisellrurst United 'Church, life member of the Wo- man's -Missionary Society, and member of the Woman's Assoc- iation, and active in all church organizations. Her sudden pas- sing will be keenly felt by her husband and family, and by a wide circle' of neighbours and friends. Surviving are her husband, -two daughters, Mrs. T. J. Sherritt (Myrtle) Hensall; Mrs. B. S. Case (Elizabeth) Exeter; two sons, Roy and Mervyn, Flint, Mich.; two sisters, Mrs. Milton Love, Hensall, and Mrs. Howard Bolger, London; three brothers, William Workman, Tuckersmith; Rev. 11. V. Workman, Seaforth; Percy Workman, Stanley. Public funeral services, largely attended, were held from her late residence, Friday, May 6, at 2.30 pm., Rev. R. A. Brook of ficiated, paying high tribute to her life. Sam Rennie was solo- ist, and sang "In the Garden." Benson Stoneman was accomp- anist, Following the service the cortege proceeded to McTaggart's Cemetery where burial took place, the casket and graveside banked with beautiful floral tributes. Bearers were Calvin Horton, Stewart McQueen, John Glenn, Tom Brintnell, Gordon Hamilton, and Joe Ferguson. The sympathy of the community is extended to Mr. Ryckman and family in their sudden sad be- reavement. FUNERAL OF MRS. GRASSICK (By our Hensall Correspondent) Funeral services, were held at the home of Mr. end Mrs, George Walker, Hensall, son-in-law and daughter of the deceased, on Sat- urday, May 7, for Mrs, Donald Grassick, whose death had occur- red at the Ruston Nursing Home, Mitchel•], on Thursday, May 5, in her 93rd year. Rev. P, A. Ferguson officiated and interment followed in Baird's Cemetery, Stanley Township, During the service Mrs. Malcolm Dougall and Mrs. James A. Pat- erson sang a duett, "In The Gar- den." Pallbearers were J. A. Paterson, W. R. Davidson, Basil Edwards, J. McMrrrtrie, Hensall, Frank Wildfong, Dashwood, and Donald Walker, Toronto, Those from a distance attend- ing the funeral included Mr. end Mrs. D. Ferguson, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Walker, Mrs, George Gould, Toronto; Charles Grassick, North Bay; and many from See forth, Brucefield, Kippen and Hensall, 1 SPRING WEDDINGS' LAIDLAW—REICHERT Elda Lovina Violet Reichert, nt) daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William y Reichert, Zurich, beceme the e bride of Ernest John Laidlaw, t son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Laid- n- law, Cartwright, Man., at a lovely r. ceremony_ solemnized on Satur- reday, May ,7, in St. Peter's Lu- rid theran. Church, Zurich, by lieu. gree E. W. Heinrich. Standards of spring flowers and ferns formed d church decorations for the cere- hrony. ✓ Miss Kathleen Hess, cousin of n the bride, presided at the organ - and the soloist, Kenneth Johns, s. Exeter, sang"O Perfect Love" and "Because" during the sign- - ing of the register. The bride, given in marriage by her father, chose a cameo blue gabardine suit with pink acces- sories.and wore a •corsage of pink Rapture roses. Her niece, Miss Elva Love, at- tended her, wearing a Burgendy wine gabardine suit, light blue accessories and a corsage of Jo- hanna Hill roses. Stewart Adkins, cousin of the bride, wes best man, and the ushers were Orland Reichert and Howard Adkins. Guests were received later at the Dominion Hotel, Zurich, by the bride's mother wearing a blue brocaded suede sheer frock with black accessories and a cor- sage of red Templar roses. As- sisting was Mrs. Harold Reichert, sister-in-lew of the bride, who chose a navy ensemble. Later the couple left on a wed- ding trip to Winnipeg end Cart- wright, Man., the bride travelling in a navy blue frock with light blue topcoat and navy accessories, On their return they will reside in Zurich. LOUIS RINKLR Louis Rinker, (13, a resident of Dashwood almost all of his life, died Saturday, following a stroke. A native of Germany, he was brought to Dashwood by his pare ents at the age of six months. He was a member of Zion Luth- eran Church. Surviving besides his wife, the former Lydia Hartleib,'is a bro- ther Charles, Dashwood. Funeral service was held in Zion Lutheran Church, Dashwood, Tuesday afternoon, May 10, In- terment was in Bronson Line Lutheran Cemetery, 0 BOY SCOUT NEWS The First Clinton Troop of Boy Scouts held its weekly, meeting on Wednesday evening, April 27, in the Scout Hall, Wesley -Willis Church. By popular request another game of Hare and Hounds was held. A short court of honour was held following the meeting at which plans were made for a hike to be held 'Sunday after- noon, weather permitting. The Pelican Patrol is leading patrol competition, they are ahead of the Rattlesnakes by two points, with a total of 349 points. At this meeting the troop Learn-, ed, with sorrow, that Scoutmaster R. J. "Bud" Lidwell is leaving to take up new dutdes et RCAF Headquarters, Ottawa. The boys wish him the best of luck and good Scouting at his new post. The recently re -organized troop will carry on with 'Assistant Scoutmaster Walter Little taking charge of future meetings. .. '.0/1_V. O> O===(O1=O QL 0s For Every Cash Sale made, by us on "Clinton' Day," ' Saturday; May 14, we shall gfr F ion t Credit Note on any future purchase DFALCONE . .I Lumber, Builders' Supplies, Coal, Lime and Cement WIGHTMAN—MUNNS (By our Auburn correspondent) The Baptist Church, Whitby, decorated with spring flowers, made a lovely setting for the marriage of Evelyn Mae, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Munns, Henry St., Whitby, to Elvin Henry Wightman, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Wight - man, Auburn. t Rev. F. Darnell performed the ceremony, The wedding' ;nods was played by Mrs. W. E. Sum- mers, Whitby, who also accomp- anied the soloist, Mrs. Evelyn Smith, who sang "I Love You Truly,' before, the ceremony and "Because," during the signing of the register; Mrs, Smith wore a nevy blue frock. The bride, given, in marriage by her father, looked charming' in a floor -length gown of white satin. She wore a Sweetheart headdress with finger-tip veil and carried a bouquet of Calla lilies and, white, roses. Miss Ethel Foster, Whitby, was maid of honor, in floor -length gown of turquoise blue taffeta. She car- ried a bouquet of yellow roses and daffodils. The bridesmaid, Miss Dorothy Foster, was gown- ed :in, fushiataffeta and carried yellow roses and daffodils. Mr. Wesley Ham, of Brucefield, was beet man and the ushers were Harvey Wightman, Niagara. Falls, brother of the groom, and Mr. Curtis Brown, Following the wedding a re- ception was held in the Baptist Church Sunday School hall, which` was decorated with spring flowers. The bride's mother re- ceived wearing a light grey frock with black accessories. She was assisted by the groom's mother wearing a dark green dress with black accessories, The bride's table was, centred with a three-tier wedding cake with lighted tapers.,, Those assisting were Misses Mary O'Connor, Joyce Foster, Ann McCloskey, Muriel Hill, Doreen Wilde, and Lorne Nichols, girl friends of the bride. Later, Mr. and Mrs. Wightman left on a honeymoon to Eastern Ontario. For traveling the bride donned a grey suit with navy accessories and yellow rose cor- sage. Guests were present from Au- burn, Brucefield, Blyth, Jordan Station, Galt, Niagara Falls, To- ronto and Whitby. Thebridegroom is a graduate of University. of Toronto. BLYTH Tractor Breaks Loose On Thursday afternoon, Harry Bryant left his tractor parked in front of Vernon Speiran's hard- ware store on Main St. while he went on an errand. On return- ing, he started the tractor motor, and the machine which had ap- parently over the sidewalk and crashed into the window of the Speiran store, Pet Fatally Shot "Duke," the beatiful and pop- ular Great Dane owned by Ver- non Speiran was fatally shot Friday morning. A shotgun re- port was heard about 10.30 o'clock that morning; followed by the howls of a dog. It was discover- ed that "Duke" bed been' shot through the hindquarters and ab- domen. The dog dragged itself nearly a block before succumb- ing in front of R. D. Philp's home on Dinsley 5t. Much regret and indignation is felt at its death, and at the dastardly nature of its cause. Tax Rate 42 Mills Due to the increase in the county mill rate and high school area rate, the mill rate for 1949 for the Village of Blyth was set at 42 mills, Council has issued a notice ask- ing the co-operation of dog own- ers in keeping their dogs under control from May 1 to October 1. N. W. Kyle and Vernon Speiran were present, representing the local branch of the Canadian Le- gion, and asked for a grant for the new Legion home, now in course of erection on DInsley street. re was decided the bond which was purchased eby the council four years ago, for post war pur- poses be cashed and the amount of $500 be donated to Blyth Le- gion building fund. The by-law to establish a corn- munity centre was finally passed, and a grant for money already spent will be applied for as soon as possible. The town engineer was present and reported on the condition of the water mains and the failure to get sufficient water at a recent fire, It was fully discussed, and - the council stated that no action can be taken without the support of the ratepayers, and that coun- cil is willing at any time to pro- ceed with a fire protection syst- em when the ratepayers indicate they are behind the project. Blyth WI Holds Banquet The highlights of the year for Blyth branch of the Women's Institute was the annual Sun- shine Sisters' banquet hold in Memorial Hall Thursday even- ing, May 5, The 'tables were decorated in the Institute colors, blue and, gold, with bowls of daffodils, hyacinths, and tulips: Covers were laid for 50 persons. (Following dinner, the usual meeting was held, presided over by the new presldent, Mrs. Har- old Phillips. 1't was decided not to have an entry at London Fair, A towel shower was arranged, Mrs. Petts was appointed care- taker of the- silverware and Mrs, Serirrrgeour of the towels. Dele- gates chosen to attend the dist- rict annual meeting are Mrs. H. Phillips, Mrs. C. Sundercock, Mrs. L. M. Scrimgeour, Mrs. Alice Fawcett, end Mrs. Ida Potts, Mrs. Scrimgeour reported on the work accomplished to date in preparing for the hobby fair, an exhibit at Blyth Fall Fair open to all, Institute branches in West Huron district. The conveners of the Acridity committees gave their annual re- ports, which showed a tremend..` sous amount of work accomplish. ed by the branch during the year, The treasurer's report showed receipts of $✓179.98, and an ex- penditure of $414,518 with a bal.' ante of $68„41. ' A questlan draw";- er in charge of Mrs, Ida Pette is to be a feature of this year's programs, It was decided not to serve lunches during the next six months except on special occasions. Just before the close of the meeting, Mrs. L. M. Scrimgeour, who has been president for the past six years, was honored on her retirement with the gift of e pen and pencil set and hand- kerchiefs. Mrs, Ida Petts made the persentation, while Mrs. Fawcett reed an address expres- sing the good will of the mem- bers and appreciation of Mrs, Scrimgeour's faithful service to the Institute. o— Deer Loses Its Life Invading Goderich A deer ran through Goderich Saturday and in attempting to jump a fence at the home of John Reid, East street, fell and broke its hack. Police were cal- led and it was destroyed by Pro- vincial Constable H, Stott. The carcass was turned over to Game Warden Kenneth Juck, and if fit for human consumption, will be turned over to the hos- pital and County Home. If not, it will be sent to a fox farm. The doe apparently came out of the Maitland River ravine and ran down North Street and through Court House Park to East Street, When it was injured a large crowd assembled quickly, I11III;1131.SUil( IIIDiIndGullllli011'ill'] IP 1iIIINN iIlljmdl'•Illlilllldllll1111 Hilli'Ipi 111 110111 IIII llI' II II I III lil famongeamiiir For Clinton Day Oniy— Penicillin Bowies f.or the treatment of mestitis Reg. $3 a dozen Clinton Day only ---$2.49 ELLIOTT'S VETERINARY SUPPLIES and PATENTED MEDICINES Phone 203 Clinton PIIII!lil; .ip6m itll9l •dull omIi11aI mma IN III NI 11 ill IIIiiitItimit iill( I1;ilortfllllhlliflVIIIIII 1111 111.1111 IIIIIIiIII U ulilll11111111111i Ii,. FOOD MARKET WELCOMES One and All f or CLINT ON DAY Red Bird MATCHES .......... 3 -box pkg. Aylmer CATSUP 11 oz. bottle 2 for 31c Carnation MILK 16 oz. tins 2 for 27c Ell -Marr PEANUT BUTTER ... 16 oz. jar 35c Standard TOMATOES 20 oz. tin 12c Monarch MARGARINE 2 lbs. 63c Clark's 20 -oz, tins PORK and BEANS 2 for 25c Upton Day Special WESTON'S FRUIT BLOSSOM BISCUITS 1 lb. box 35c REG. HALL — PHONE 111 ew ePEL�3i1J, ° SA �vE on Clinton Day eseesese 1 10 lbs, SUGAR lb .85 Maxwell House COFFEE lb .58 i Stokely's TOMATO 'JUICY 3 for .25 w 41,".1vNr+,rwsvw No. 1 Creamery BUTTER lb .59 Beehive CORN. SYRUP 5 lbs .59 Globe Dessert Pears 20 -oz .23 We welcome all old and •new Customers to Clinton on Clinton Day, May 14' Lobb's Self -Serve Market PHONE 40 CLINTON