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Clinton News-Record, 1946-02-21, Page 6PAGE SLX CLINTON NEWS -RECORD Interesting Items From News -record's• NEWS OF "BAYFIELO Representative: MISS LUCY R. WOODS Phone CLINTON'631r31 John R. MacLeod deft on Monday for Erieau to engage in fishing. Basil Parker, Port Dover, visited Ids sister, Mrs. J.. Sturgeon, Sr., over the weekend. • Miss Elizabeth Weston is visiting her sister. Mrs. Thomas Elliott, 'God- erich Township. Stephen Caro -Harris, Clinton, spent the weekend; with his parents, Major and Mrs. Carr -Harris. Miss Davina Toms, Toronto, spent ths weekend with her parents; Mr., and Mrs. Malcom Toms. • Miss Elene Denby arid Arnold. Mak- ins spent • the weekend with the form- er's parents in St. Thomas, Trinity Church Dramatic .Club is busy rehearsing a play which it is proposed to present in the spring. Mr. and Mrs. Basil Parker, and two daughters; Port Dover, visited Mr. and Mrs. John Sturgeon; Sr., over the weekend, , Mrs. James Cornie, Blue Water highway, .Stanley Township, is spend - g a few days with Mr. and 1VIrs. E. A. Westlake. • Miss Beverley York, who was on • the sick list Iast week, returned to Clinton on Monday to resume her •studies at the Collegiate. Pte. Don Franklin, Crumlin, was • the guest of Mr. and Mrs. H. R, Mac - `UNCLE JOSH PERKINS' Presented By ' Egmondville Young People's Society and sponsored by Group One of the W. A. in the basement of BRUCEJ+IELD UNITED CHURCH Wed., Feb. 27 at 8,15 P.M. Tickets 25c and 15c ,so+.+++r++a+++w. Kay , over the weekend, Pte. Ellen MacKay, OWAG, 'London, also was home. Under the direction of therin ' p School John Bates, Bayfield Public School is sponsoring a dance in the Town Hall Friday evening to raise money for the recreation fund, Miss Irene Oatley, Niagara Falls, was a guest at the home of 'Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Sturgeon for a few days Last week. 'On'her return on Sunday she was accompanied by Pte. Stuart Sturgeon. Harold Weston, Detroit, 'spent the weekend i$ the village. On. his return to Detroit he was accompanied• by his father, George Weston, and ',Percy Weston, who are spending a holiday in Detroit. Auer 1:3 ears in • ..••ines, there, Mr. and Mrs. Alan Maxwell have sold their property and' lunch room at Bayfield, to J. J. Finch and eon Elgin Pitith, StratfcrI, who will operate gas station, cabins and lunch room. Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell are now living on Joseph St. Clinton. A successful Valentine Ste, and Bazaar was held at the Rectory on Saturday afternoon under the aus- pices of theBayfield-Middleton Branch of the Girls' Auxiliary. The house was tastefully decorated with red and white streamers and hearts; The girls wore heart -shaped aprons ;of red and white crepe paper. Mrs. Holmes preside'. over the tea which was served in the dining room where a bouquet of forsythia and pussy - willows reminded one that Spring wasn't so far away. The sale of home- made aprons, and fancy 'work was held in the living -room and was un- der the supervision of Miss Phyllis Middleton. The receipts amounted to over $2'7, . Property' Changes Hands Mr.` and Mrs. Wilmer Blair, .Hay, spent the weekend with Mr, and Mrs, Craig Kerr, Receives Discharge Fred Westonreturned to his home in the village bn Monday after having received his honourable discharge from the RCAF. Back From Overseas We welcome home Pte. Keith Gent- einhardt, 2nd Army Brigade Tank Ordnance Corps, who arrived aboard the "Queen Elizabeth" in New. York ANNUAL SKATING CARNIVAL Brucefield Rink FRIDAY, MARCH 1 COSTUMES, PRIZES, BROOM BALL GAME Fun and More Fun Don't Miss It PRIZES AS FOLLOWS: Best Costume, boys and girls under 6 years I Girls Fancy, age 6 £0 12 Girls Comic, age 6 to 12 Boys Comic, age e 6 to 12 Girls Fancy, age 12 to 16 Boys Fancy, age 12 to 16 Girls Comie, age 12 to 16 Bow Comic, age 12 to 16 Girls Character or Trade Boys'Character or Trade Costume, open Costume, open Prize for oldest skater skating at the carnival Ladies Most Graceful Skater Gents Most Graceful Skater Door Prizes, Ladies, and Gents -ADMISSION: Adults 35 cents; Children 15 cents ALL PROCEEDS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OPTHF. RINK For Body and Fender Repairing SATISFACTION GUARANTEED 14 YEAR'S' EXPERIENCE C. R. Crossman Body Shop Rattenbury St. W., Just West of Bartliff's Bakeshop PHONE 594 TendersWanted-Township pp of Tuckersmith Sealed Tenders will be received by the undersigned up to 3 p.m. March 2, 1946 for the following operation: (1) To supply power --40 H,P. or • more—.belt, operator and one additional man,to operate Township Crusher to crush ap- proximately 5,000 yards, 1 inch screen, half of. such gravel to' be `crushed in the Murray Pit and hall iii the Allen Pit. Contractor to move and sot up crusher and state in tender price for name. Contractors to satisfy Council as .to. Com pensation Insurance carried and work to be completed by October 1st, 1946. Contractor to furnish Bond in form of Marked Cheque for $150 to accompany tender to guarantee faithful performance of contract. Bonds will be returned to. unsuccessful fU tenderers. s Each party to be responsible for mtpalks to their own equipment and all work to be done to the satisfaction and under the direction of the Road Super tendert. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Tender to state rate per yard. (2) To supply truck and truck gravel from crushed to Township Roads in amounts as stated above. Tender to state price per yard, flat -rate tip to 5 miles, and a rate per yard mile for 6 utile and over haul. Gravel to be placed on roads at the direction of, and to the satisfaction of the Road Seperintendent.. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. 6-7-8-9 15. 1'. CHIOSNEY, Clerk, ' Township of Ttdckersmith. THURSDAY; FFBRIrebRY 21, 104e• PORTER'S HILL a Spring• must be not far away as a crow has ,been seen ' Mr. and Mrs, Sterling, Manitoba, hape been visitors ae Mr. and Mrs. G. G. Newton's. The February meeting of Porter's Hill W. A. was held at the home of Mrs; Will Cok, -February 14, with 11 ladies present.jD'uring the afternoon,. the ladies quilted, followed by the meeting, Mrs, Les Cox in eharge. The meeting opened with the hymn, "What A Friend We have In Jesus," scripture reading and prayer. Min - lei es of Last meeting were read ley Elinor Cox, secretaryi. Mrs. John Torrance gave a splendid reading on St. Valentine. Discussion took place regarding the work f•,r the year. Col- lection and birthday gifts were hand- ed in. The meeting closed 'with an- other hymn. Mrs. John Torrance in- vted the ladies to hold their March meeting at her house. A very tasty lunch was served by the hostess. Wednesday and was expected in Tor- onto today. • Initiated • into Chapter The Royal Scarlet Chapter of Stan- ley District meet in Bayfield Orange Hall Tuesday evening. Those initiated into the Chapter were: John Watson,. William and Robert. McIlwain. After the ceremony and concluding busi- ness, lunch was served. Illustrated' Address On Sunday evening at 8.30; in St. Andrew's- United Chuch under the auspices of the Young People•Society, Miss Nary .Sauer, missionary home on furlough, will give an illustrated address on Missionary work in Nig- eria, a part of the work of the Sudan Interior Mission in Africa. Successful Euchre The progressive euchre and dance held, in the ' Town Hall, Thursday evening last, under the auspices of LOT,, 24, was well attended. Winners at euchre were: ladies' fire, Dorothy Ann MacLeod; consolation, Mrs. Fred Weston; men's first, Orville McCtin- chey; consolation, Clarence Perdue. Beverley McC'linchey, Robert Welsh and Ciarenee Perdue, accompanied' by Mrs. J. Parker, played for the dance,' while Lindsay Smith was floor man- ager. Couple Surprised On Tuesday of last week about 40 friends and neighbors held a surprise party at the home of Mr, and Mrs. John Lindsay: Progressive euchre was played, the prize winners being; Ladies 1st, • Mrs. D. Prentice; 2nd, Mrs, W. Westlake; men's 1st, Jack Sturgeon Je.; 2nd, Percy Weston. George Weston played for dancing. Lunch was served by the ladies and altogether a most enjoyable evening was spent with the young couple who proved to be a most gracious host and hostess. John Sturgeon Sr. injured John Sturgeon, Sr., had the mis- fortune to slip and fall on the ice Thursday last. He was stunted fon a few moments. Fie was picked up and carried into the Town Hall where friends attended to lacerations on his cheek. He arse 'sustained a badly sprained thumb, butto assure every- one that he was quite recovered, he sang "A Hundred Pipers and a' and a'" in his own unique style. He was confined to the house for a couple of days suffering from shock. BRUCEFIELD Mrs. John Cairns spent a'few days in Hamilton last week. Miss Grace Dalrymple spent the weekend at her home here, Jack Rohner spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Sl Rohner, Stanley. Mrs. 'George Armstrong visited her mother, Mrs. H. Zaffe, one day re- cently. urday.Mr. and• Mrs. J. R: Murdock attend- ed a wedding in St. Thomas on Sat - Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Cornish, Carlyle and Anna, visited Mr. and Mrs. P. Moffat, •Seaforth, Mrs. Lawrence Cummings, Walton, visited her uncle 'and aunt, Mr. and' Mrs. T. H. Wheeler, one day recently. Presenting Play Group No, 1 of the United Church Church W.A. are sponsoring the play, "Uncle Josh Perkins," Eginondville, on Wednesday evening, February 20. (See advertisement elsewhere on this page.) Swan, treasurer, Skating Carnival March 1 With all proceeds to be used for the improvement of the rink, the an- nual skating carnival is being held an Brucefield Rink on Friday, March '1, It will be featured by costunses. prizes and a broom ball game. Prizes are as follows: best costume, boys and girls under 6 years; girls fancy, age 6 to 12; girls comic, age 6 to 12; girls fancy, age 12 to. 16; girls' comic, age 12 to 16; girls character or trade costume, open; boys fancy, age 6 to 12; boys; comic, age 6 to 12; boys fancy, age 12 to 16; boys comic, age 12 to 16; boys, character or trade costume, open; prize for oldest skater skating at the carnival; ladies most graceful skater; gents most graceful,' skater; door prizes, ladies and gents. Brucefield Rink Finances'• The financial statement of Bruce - field Rink for 1945 is as follows: Receipts -1.0.0.F., $37.36; Young People's 'Union, $50; donations—(•Me- Cully's), $4.4.25, (Berry's)•, $45; ear - nivel, $63.05; donations, Woman's Association, $45; donations (Mc- Cully's•) $8; bank interest, $1.08; total $293,69; Expenditures — H. F. Berry,:; hardware, $4.36; Thos. Welsh, lumber, $84.03; A. Spencer, lumber., $4.58; W. Stone, loud speaker, $5; prizes for carnival, ,$13; Ross Scott, romex,, $12,87;, Gordon Elliott, care- taker, $40; II. F. Berry, electrical supplies, *34.83; ,the Church (hydro), .10.03 $ lsalan i ce n bank, $84.O6; •total, $293.6, Balance hi bank at end of last year was used to put in 'larger pump and larger ' water line•. from . Manse to rink during the past 'summer. The committee is very grateful for'dona- tions and support and trust you will continue 'this support that improve- ments may be made. (Signed)—,Geo. 0 No Ceiling Either "But don't they have a cover charge here?" inquired the timid chap.' . "Iow.could they?" gushed the girl, "This is a roof garden!" GODERICH TOWNSIIP Mr. and ,Mrs. F'red Wallis and child- ren spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Welsh. Mr. and Mea. Clark Ball were guests on Sunday with °Mr, and Mrs. Edgar Rathwell:' Mrs. Alice McF.iwan has returned homd after being with her sister, Mrs. Ben Rathwell for a few weeks. Alvin Lobb and friend, London,: Spent Sunday with the formers par- ents; Mr. and Mrs. Bert Lobb, God- erich Township. Miss Helen Welsh spent the week- end at her Bore. She was accomp- anied by Miss 'Meade Wilson, London, who remained for a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Welsh, Mr. and MVIts.'Ted Middleton, Strat- ford, and Miss Elizabeth Middleton,. University of Western Ontario, Lon- don, spent. the weekend with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Feed' :Middle- ton.. • Party for Three Returned Boys In spite of zere weather, a large er•owd gathered in No. 10 School House, Feiday evening, February 15, to welcome Twine three local boys, veterans of extensive setivies over- seas—Pte. Samuel Craig, Sgt: l4lajor BMuelvitler.n Steeple and Engineer Alfred Messrs Craig and' ,Steepe served the army in Africa, Italy. France; Belgium,. Holland, etc., while Ailfred Butler has/ seen much of land and seas while serving in the Merchant Marine. • The first part 'of the evening was „spent in progressive euchre. Ladies' first prize was won by Mrs. 'John Woon; men's first by Charles Cooper; most lone hands,' Mrs, Ginn and M. Falconer, Stewa2•t Middleton, chairman for the evening called the guests of hon- or to the front where they were warmly welcomed by, the Reeve of Goderich Township, George Ginn: Each veteran was presented with a $50 war with a wallet cond from taining community ,from the South End Red Cross. An appropriate address was read by Stewart Middleton and was sign- ed on behalf of the Red Gross by Mis. Wilfred Colelough and Mrs. Harold Tyndall; on behalf of the community by Charles Wise and S., Middleton. Ben Rathwell, representing God- erich Township Council, read a wel- coming address of appreciation and presented' Alfred Butler and Saint Craig with beautiful signet rings, and Melvin Steepe with a pen and. pencil tisfgifts thanking their heir fr ne dor their and for parcels sent them while over. holseas.o. These veterans all expressed great happiness on their safe return Lunch was then served. Sam and Albert Craig then delight- ed their audience with many fine song's, accompanied by their guitars. We understand Barn 'Craig with his singing guitar was, a favorite with the men overseas. hours torng the 1splendid enjoyed sicll late rendered by the Welsh Orchestra From every angle this party was a decided suc- cess. The aildress, read by Stewart Mid- dleton, was as follows: dmgSteepe, s Alfred Butler anSaCraig.Agthis comuty is gathered together to weIcoma home three veterans of extensive overseas service. Your friends and neighbors rejoice in your safe return and welcome you warmly to our midst again. You have fought bravely for our security and we are deeply in- debted. You left here several years ago in all the pride of glowing youth, responding quickly to our country's call of need. "We know death has stared you in the faee many times, in many coun- tries, and that you started 'him down with courageous eyes. "Canada rankthe na. •tires, of the wotldhtoday. amois We salute and respect you as members of her gallant army and navy, who contri- buted so greatly to- the cause of the B. Ie. GOODRICH. "Know -How" brings you new tires with Ili -Flex Cord for greater strength . - , Ply bnstruction for protection against blow -outs' Lifesaver Treaiffor non•skid; safe traction. Yourdollars go farther—you Can get Post -War Mileage when you invest in our new B. F. Goodrich Syntb etic R ubber Tires. • . OUR VULCANIZING SERVICE Gives Old Tires New Life Get your bruised or damaged tires .put Into shape. Our vulcanizing ser- vice can make them safe for many more.mllos of driving, at small cost. Expert, work- maeshlp-8.. R Goodrich me. finials and the most modern equipment•. DriVO In and get your tiros examined.. HARRY DAYI.ES TIRE & BATTERY 24'Hour Vulcanizing Service Corner Huron & Orange Sts. { PHONE 460 45DC-1ers Rural Co • rrespondents LONDESBORO Mrs. Ab. Radford spent the week- end in Goderich with friends. Arthur Brunsdon left on Saturday for his home in Assinatboine, Sask. Miss Elva Govier, London, spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Will `Govier, Mr, and Mrs. John Pipe were in Brussels on Sunday visiting Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Alcock. Eddie McNeil, London, spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. an Mrs. Leonard McNeill. Mr. and. Mrs. Charles Snelling a Ruth, Bayfield, visited with Mrs. Wil liar Lyon, on Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Shobbrook Clinton, visited with Mr. and Mrs. J H. Shobbrook on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. R. Peck, Varna, visit ed .with the lattei's parentt, Mr. and Mrs:'John Snell, on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Roberton, Bil lie and Joan, Seaforth, visited with Mr. and Mrs. John Nott, on Sunday Congratulations! Congratulations to Mr'. said . Mrs Will 'Hunkings, who celebrated i.rtieth anniversary of their wedding on Saturday, February 16. Farm Forum Meets ' The Farm Forum on the 13th eon- eession, met at Mr. Bert Shobbroolc's home Monday night, with e6lerp ns home Monday night, with 16 present, and all had a good time. The discus - ion was "Will the Consgmer pay for Quality" The meeting will be at Mr. Clarence Crawford's next Monday vening, weather permitting. SuccThe Aim WellsMiss Mful ission rad a skatingfight, ebruary 12. Those that didignot trate enjoyed themselves playing crokinole in the Sunday Schooi room of the church, when the skaters came to the church a tasty Iunch was served by the girls. There were'Boston baked beans and bread and butter too, and coffee good and hot, and thena lucious piece 01 pie. There were about 70 present; and everybody had a good time. Peoceeds $13. • Mission Band Meets d • The Mary Grierson Mission Band held its February meeting Sundtt d morning in. the Sunday School room - Call to worship: wan given by the president, Kenneth Armstrong. Hymn k, 181 and the National Anthem was sung. Scripture Lesson was read by Billie Cowan. The minutes of the last meeting were read by the secre- tary, Kenneth Wood. • The birthday song was' sung for - Thelma Shobbrook and Kenneth Arm- atrong, ,Roll call, and the offering was taken by Bobby Sundereock, David F'a'irservice gave a reading on World Peace, and Gail Mannine .a th s e F sk Allied Nations and helped win the greatest war of all history. You have helped add glory and honor to the name of Canada! May a peacetime Canada prove worthy of you. "We pray God that the terrific energy, which produced such notable achievements under pressure of win- ning the war, may now be directed toward healing the ills of the world I and insuring permanent peace and universal brotherhood. We are sure' you have all been ambassadors of good -twill abroad. Thousands of young Canadians have .cemented more clos- ely the tiea between Canada end "the old country," by taking; onto them- selves British brides. We connote - late you, Melvin, on being one of this goodly number. "We are all confident that young men of your calibre and experience. will contrih',to richly to Canada's future. "'You cannot choose your battlefield,. Chance does that for seri, But you can plant a standard Where a standard never flew.' "In grateful appreciation of your sacrificial service and with sincere wishes for your future happiness, your community and the South End' Red Cross beg you to accept these 6 Its. Signed on behalf of the Rad Cress, Mrs. Wilfred Coicloug,i, Mrs. Ilarold Tyndall; and , comm'rnity, Charles Wise Stewart Middle:,,, RETURNBD MISN HONORED DUNGANNON—A social evening,, as a home -coming reception to Flt.. Sgt Allen Petrie, sqn of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Petrie, Ptes. Raymond Currie, Gerald Cunie, and Irvine Eedy, was held in the parish hall by the V-7 Club. K. IC,. Dawson addressed th returned servicemen and Robert Stothers presented each with an ea - graved signet ring. Lunch was served arid dancing wase enjoyed to music furnished by Carruthers orchestra. Temperance reading, Stud Book • Miss B. Kirk. Francis Lyon avelta missionary story; "Bussy" Shaddielt' sang Jesus Loves Me," and a in- strumental by Gail Manning; an Afri- can song was sung, "Lapilo," and a closing prayer by the president—•25 •. present. The superintendent of the Bekr Band reported a good . year. e were 45 members on the roll in There95 Twenty-three of these are life mem- bers. Seven of the members graduat- e the Mission Band. The W.U.S.. les give the World Friends" to every new baby. Receipts for the year: mite boxes, $38.05; life mem- bers, $6; total, $44.05—sent to the Presbyterial treasurer, Outstandingly gly GOpd DA, A ALL WOOL SCATTER RUGS in sea green,. light blue and wine BATII MATS CHENILLE BED SPREADS in White, wine, green, blue and rose Coffee Tables, and Magagine End Tables BALL BROS. 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