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Clinton News-Record, 1946-03-07, Page 6PAGE S:X CLINTON NEWS -RECORD TIIURSDA,Y,' ' MARCH 7, 1946. Interesting items From News -Record's.. -Rural •Correspoiidents 1 NEWS OF BAYFIELD Representative: MISS LUCY R. WOODS Phohe CLINTON 631r31 Mr. and Mrs. G. D. MacLean, Lon- don, were in the village on Monday. Miss Jean Sturgeon spent the week- end with her 'sister, Mrs. D. Bisback, in Clinton. Mrs. R. H. Middleton, Hensall, visit- ed her mother, Mrs.; N. W. Woods, • on Friday and Saturday. George and Percy Weston, who vis- ited in Detroit for a fortnight, re- turned home on Friday. Mrs. William Reid and baby visited her sister, Mrs. Floyd Lodge, in God erieh, for a few days•this week. Mrs. J. Atkinson and Miss Marion Altkinson, Detroit, spent the weekend with Capt. and Mrs. Renouf Johns, Mr. and ,Mrs. A. Furter and' sort, William, London, spent Sunday with Mrs. Fin -tees mother,. Mrs. W. J. Stinson. Lawrence Fowlie, London, and Mr. and Mrs. G. Koehler, Zurich, visited their sisters, Misses' F. and E. Fowlie, on Sunday. Mrs. J. McClure returned to her home in the village qn Friday after having spent some • time with her daughter in Toronto. Miss Lorna Westlake returned to Hespeler last week after having spent. a week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter, Westlake. Mrs. Ed. Sturgeon returned home last feek after having spent a few weeks with her daughter, Mrs. Den- nis B•isback of Clinton. Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Ervine spent the weekend in Windsor. Harry Lowry, who had been visiting them for a week, accompanied then to Windsor. Mrs. James Ferguson returned hone on Saturday after having visited her son, James P. and Mrs. Ferguson, London, for several weeks. She was accompanied by Henry. Master George Castle is bach at achoel again, carrying his right hand in a cast, after having been laid up for a few days following his fall from an apple tree, Mr, and Mrs. George Reid- and son, Charles, Parr Line, oStanlegt Township, visited Mrs. Reid's, mother, Mrs. Charles W. Parker, on Saturday. Their grandson, Master Wayne Reid, returned with them for a few days' visit. i ' Welcomed Home Pte. Keith .Gemeinhardt, youngest son of Mrs. Mary Gemeinhardt, who recently returned from overseas was welcomed home on Friday • evening of lastweek by his mother and other. relatives here. Women's Day of Prayer The Women's Day of Prayer will be observed in Bayfield by a joint service in St. Andrew's United Church on. Friday afternoon under the lead- ership of Mrs. Fred Watson, Receives Discharg.; Stuart Sturgeon returned to the village on Saturday after having re- ceived his honourable discharge from Essex Scottish Regiment. He plans to go into partnership with his father in the fishing industry. ,Lost Their Bearings Local anglers have been catching lterringrthrough the ice. George Little and Fred Weston got caught in the blizzard on Tuesday of last week and for a time they lost their bearings. They were out about 100 yards from the piers. Back From Florida' ' Jaynes and Bill Robinson, who have been spending a few' weeks in Florida, arrived in the village on Tuesday. Bill returned from overseas early in the year. Jim plans to open his shop next week. • Pancake Tea Held The pancake tea held at the Ritz Hotel ,on Tuesday under the auspices of Bayfield Library Board, was well patronized and much enjoyed. Mrs. Metcalf received the guests, while other members of the board did the serving. Still Laid Up Margaret MacLeod is still laid up with a very badly sprained ankle. When she did not seem to be making much progress towards recovery, it was feared that it might nave been fractured but X-rays taken at Clinton Public Hospital on Monday did not reveal any break. Now a First Mate Congratulations to Jack Murray, who recently attended Navigation Class at Owen Sound Collegiate and was successful in passing his exam- mations for First Mate's papers. He s now qualified to hold that office An Embarrassing Compliment THE appointment of an individual as ex- ecutor of your estate is an expression of confidence in his or her integrity and ability. It may, however, prove embarassing to the person so named. An executor has to deal with a variety of difficult problems. Many are highly technical ... some require more time than can be conveniently spared. An executor hesitates to take a holiday; he may feel guilty if illness interferes with his duties as executor. To ensure efficient, economical, continuous and continuing administratipn of your estate, name as your executor TETE STERLING TRUSTS CORPORATION Sterling Tower, Toronto 1 35 years in Business For Body and Fender Repairing SATISFACTION GUARANTEED 14 YEARS' EXPERIENCE C. R. Crossivan Body Shop Rattenbury St. W., Just We -t of Bartliff's Bakeshop PHONE 594 ommoftiliuesen TENDERS WANTED TOWNSHIP QF GODERICH Tenders will be received by the undersigned until March 23 for crushing and delivering approxi- mately 4,000 yards of crushed . gravel, one -inch screen, to be delivered where the Road Suprintend- ent directs, work tobe done after September 15 and completed by October 15. Council to pay for the gravel and the contractor to prepare the pits. A ma.rkjd cheque to accompany each tender, vuhich will be returned if .not °accept'ed. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. For other ,particulars refer to any member of Council or to the Road Superintendent, Mr. Roy Tyndall, R.R. 3, Clinton. . 'R.. T iOMPSQN Clerk, , Clerk, R. R. 2, Clinton R• 10-11-b PORTER'S HILL Miss Weston, Bayfield,siis visiting her sister, Mrs. Thomas Elliott. 'Mr. and Mrs. Bert Rowden and Lois spent Sunday at J. S. Lockhart's. Miss Florence' Garrett, Clinton, spent t'he weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Arlie Lockhart. Anna Townsend, who has been at- tending Clinton Business College, is home at present with measles: Mr. and Mrs, Graham Johnston and two children, spent Sunday with Mrs. Johnston's parents, Mr. and. Mrs. Peter Young.., Mrs, James Harrison, Holmesville, is spending a while with her son, Wilmer, and wife. Mrs. Wilmer Har- rison has been quite ill. Mrs. Reed Toraance received word on Sunday morning that her uncle, Harold Walker, passed away sudden- ly. Mr. and Mrs. Torrance went at once to Kipper. Good Attendance AI good congregation attended ser- vice at Grace Church Sunday. Improving After Illness Mrs. Joseph Wilson is much im- proved following a week's illness with measles and pneumonia. English Bride Welcomed Morrice. Frame expects his English bride this week, having arrived in Halifax Saturday. We welcome Mrs. Frame. on any ship this side of Quebec. Jack has kept ship on the grain carrier, "Capt. C. D.,Secord" at Owen Sound for the past three winters. Family Gathering A. happy family gathering was held at the home of Mrs. H. Talbot on Wednesday of Iast week to cele- brate her birthday. In the afternoon her daughters and daughters-in-law, quilted a quilt for their mother. The sons and sons-in-htw arrived in time to. enjoy a sumptuous dinner and to spend the evening in the family circle. The party numbered sixteen and Mrs. Talbot was the recipient of flowers and other birthday gifts. CONSTANCE AMMINIMMININIORMUMMINNI Miss Donelda Adams, Clinton, spent the weekend at home with her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Adams. Mr. and Mrs. John Ferguson, Sea - forth, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Leitch and Mr. and Mrs, Wilbur Jewitt. Mr. and Mrs. William McMillan, London., visited with Mrs. MoMillan's mother, Mrs. Henry Taylor, and Mr, and Mrs. Harvey Taylor, on Sunday, Red Cross Work Report of the Red Cross work done in 1945 is as follows: Children's com- binations, 20 suits, bed soaks, 64 ladies nighties, 11, pinafore skirts, 1, pollowcases, 1 pr., boy coats, 7, panties, 19 pair,, diapers, 120, pyjamas, 71 pairs, ladies dresses, 2 20 quilt tops donated, 3 quilts all donated, boys suit (coat and pants) 19 complete, boys pants 4 pair., girls underwear shirt 11, boys underwear' shirts 22, handkerchiefs 57, layettes 2, little boys sun suits 5. Knitting plain socks, 72, turtle- neck sweaters 3, round -neck sweaters 1, sleeveless sweaters 2, girls red sweaters 4, seekers, 14 pr., rubbed hel- mets 7, khaki gloves, 8 pr., girls long red stockings, 1 pr., boys blue stock- ings 7 pr., toe caps (plaster casts) S. (Intended for last week) W. J. Dale and W. R. Jowitt were in Toronto,. this week. Mr. and Mrs. James Hugill had the telephone installed last week, Miss Viola Fraser, California, is visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Taylor. Miss Frances Downey spent the weekend with kr. and Mrs. W. L. Whyte. The faun forum of Concession 8 and 9 was held at Mr. and Mrs. Har- vey Taylor's. Mises Ethel Dexter, Kitchener, spent last weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs, Austin Dexter. Mr.' and Mrs. .The Riley, Auburn, visited Mr. and Mrs. Frank Riley and family on Sunday. Mra Leo .Stephenson was in Blyth visiting with her mother, Mrs. Wil- liam Logan, on Tuesday last, Mr. and Mrs. George Mcllwain and family spent last Smaday in Goderich with Mr. and Mrs. Kinkswell. Miss Mary Thompson, Ahne Col- tees, St. Thomas, spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and. Mrs. Wm. Thompson. Mr• and Mrs. Lorne Lawson spent Tuesday in Chatham, visiting Mc. Lawson',, mother. Mrs. Robert Law- son, and Mr and Mrs. John E. Busby. Arrives From Overseas, Ken Betties arl'ives back in the United States and expects to arrive home shortly. Successful Evening Al social evening held Friday even- ing in the basement of the church, proved to be a success. During the evening the Sunday School presented Kelso Adams with a Bible. BRUCEFIELD .Miss Anna Cornish spent Saturday in London. Mr. J. McCuI'y and Mary, spent Sunday in Stratford. Mrs.' H. Dalrymple and Bob, spent Saturday in Stratford. Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Sims and baby spent Monday in London. Rev. G. F. N. Atkinson visited last week in Detroit and Wardsvil'le. MissMarion Rohner spent a few days with her aunt, Mrs. A. Bohner. Mrs.. J. Ussher of Toronto, is visit- ing her parents Mr. and Mrs. C. Haugh. Mrs, Frank Strange, Toronto, is visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs. G. Swan. Mr., and Mrs. W. Stackhouse, Mr and Mrs. B. McKay, spent a couple of days at Glencoe. Mrs. 3lrvine Schilbe and son, Zur- ich, spent a few days withthe for- mer's parents. Mr. and Mrs. G. .Swan.. i•R Cord tr Improves n We are glad to report that Mrs. Wheeler, who wes taken suddenly, ill while visiting in'aStratford and under- went a serious operation, is improv- ing. LON DES.BO O Jack Armstrong Was in Toronto last week Mrs. S. Wilbanks is visiting friends in Newmarket. • Mrs. Bert Lobb spent the weekend with her mother, Mrs. H. Lyon Mrs. Robert Scott was a guest .at the home of John Fingln,, d, Sunday. 1 Mrs. William Knox spent a few days with Clinton friends last week. 14Lrs. Dinmerson Heek spent last week with her mother, Mrs, H. Lyon. Miss Edith Moore, Forest, is visit- ing her sister, Mrs. CIarence Craw- ford. Mrs. Duston Beecroft, Whitechurch, visited with •Mrs. William Lyon, on Monday. Major Donald'Dewar, Ottawa, visit- ed his grandmother, Mrs. Elizabeth Lyon, this week. Mr. and Mrs. S. Cooper and family, Clinton, visited with Mr and Mrs. T. Fairservice on ,Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Stevens and family, Seaforth, visited with Mr, and Mrs, J. Nott on Sunday. Mrs. Charles Watson and Miss Fern Watson spent the weekend in God- erich, with Mr and Mrs. B. Riley, . ' Several from here attended the funeral of the late Edmund Mason at Goderich on Monday of last week. Mr and Mrs. William Manning, Gail and June, visited with Mr and Mrs. James, Roberton in Auburn on Sunday. Mr. and .,Mrs. Mel Brunsdon, Lon- don, spent the weekend with the for- mer's parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. Brunsdon, Congratulations' Congratulations to Mrs. William Brunsdon, who celebrated her 80th birthday Thursday. Mission Circle ' The Mission Circle Girls will hold their monthly meeting Tuesday even- ing, March 12, at Miss Doreen Arm - Day of Prayer Service The Day of Prayer Service and the W. M. S. will hold a joint meeting on Friday, March 8, at 2,30 p.m., in the basement of the church. Group No. 3 will be in charge. All the ladies are invited to attend. , In Like a Lamb March came in like a lamb, the snow melting, and water running down the roads, The crows were around and a .robin was seen on Quality Hill on Monday. But the lamb -like appearance of March is no sound basis for believing that winter is on its last leg. We may get lots of winter yet. Grandmothers' Party Mrs. Margaret Manning entertain- ed the grandmothers' Cheerie Club at her 'home on Thursday of last week with. 17 village grandmothers and two visitors present. iA good pro- gramme was given in the keeping of Valentine's Day. everyone having a part in it, which all enjoyed. The hostess and her group served a tasty lunch, and a ,social half hour was spent together. The next meeting will be held at 'Alia. Elizabeth. Lyon's home Thursday, March 28th. AUBURN STANLEY Donald Ross, Galt, was a weekend visitor with his mother, Mrs. Fred Ross. Miss Ruth Arthur, London, spent the weekend with her mother, Mrs. John Arthur. Miss Mary Nesbit, Toronto, spent a few days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Nesbit.' Miss Ferne Lawlor, Galt, was a recent visitor with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Lawlor. Harry W. Arthur, who underwent a tonsil operation in G 5derich hos- pital last week, has returned home. World Day of Prayer The World's Day of Prayer will be held in St. Mark's Anglican Church on Friday, March 8, at 2.30 p.n. All the ladies of the community are in- vited to join in .the World's Day of Prayer. War Memorial Meeting The committees appointed at a re- cent meeting to investigate a war memorial to the men and women of Auburn and community held a joint meeting at the home of Herbert Mog- ridge Tuesday evening, when it was decided to hold a public meeting in Foresters' Hall, Auburn, Friday even- ing, March 15, at eight o'clock. At that time, a definite plan of action will be submitted, and every- one interested is nrged to be present. Suggestions for a suitable memorial include a community hall, cairn and a trust fund for the benefit of the returned personnel. Thirty to 40 boys have returned from overseas. Herbert Mogriclge is general chair- man and Harry L. Sturdy, secretary. Honored Ere Departure Friends and neighbors numbering 15 paid a surprise visit to Miss Mae Ferguson, Mrs, Blanche Phillips and Royce Phillips, on Monday night. Mrs. William Roberton read an ad- dress and a humorous poem, and a table lamp was presented • by Mrs. John McKnight and Mrs. Eric Ander- son. The family hive sold their home in Auburn, where they have always lived, and early in April are moving to Brantford. Their father, the. late John Ferguson, who passed away 11 years ago, carried on a wagon, car- riage, and blacksmith business in Auburn, and was• widely known as an industrial pioneer, Miss Mae Ferguson replied on be- half of her sister and nephew. A singsong was held with Mrs. Eric Anderson at the piano. Mrs. Jeremiah Taylorgave a reading. Contests and a social time were enjoyed.. Refresh- ments were served.' Library Meeting The annual meeting of • Auburn Public Library was held in the Lib- rary on Thursday evening with t'i'e president, Rev. II, J. Snell presiding. Enceut.'aging reports were received. The librarian, Miss M. King, announc- ed that 1,387 books had been read during the year, 100 class books, 1,387 fiction and 200 juvenile. There is a membership of 40 and 20 school child- ren get books free. This is quite an increase from the previous year. The treasurer, Mre. Fred Ross, stated they had a .most successful year. After dishursenients were paid there was a balance of $74.02 in the treas- ury, one of the largest in the library's history, This library is a member of Huron County Library Association which is a great asset to the library, Rev, Ii. Snell was appointed presi- dent for .1946; Mrs. ` Fred Ross, sec- retary -!treasurer. Miss Margaret King was re -appointed librarian at an inceased salary. The retiring directors, Rev, H, Snell, A. J. Ferguson and ' 0. E. Errett, were re-elected for a term of three years. Ellis Little was appoint- ed to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mae. Edna Cowan. Committee apnointed were: book com- mittee—Mrs. Edgar Lawson, 0. E. Asquith, Rev. H. Snell, 0. E. Erratt; program and finance—A. 3. Fergus- on, -Miss Josephine Weir, Harry, Sturdy, Ellie Little, Frank Raithby; representative to County Library As-. sociation—,Rev. H. ,Snell; alternate— Harry Sturdy. It was decided to re -decorate •the Library in the seeing and a committee were appointed to see after same, .ill vote of appreciation was tender- ed the librarian; Miss M. King, for her splendid work during the year, and alsoto the president. secretary treasurer and directors for their splendid co-operation during the year. (Ihtended for last week) Mrs.: Little. Monkton, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. E. Little. Warren Bamford, Preston, was with Scotchmer Family Honored A very enjoyable evening was spent at Mi. and Mrs. Russell Heard's on the Bronson Line on Friday last. (About 50 neighbors and friends were present in honour of Mr. and Mrs. William Scotchmer and daughter Ann., The evening was spent in playing progressive euchre. Mr. and Mrs. , Scotchmer were presented with an ad- dress which was read' by Colin Camp- lbell, and a radio end table and a card table for Ann. Lunch was served Misses Minnie and• Doris Penhale, Clinton, spent the weekend with their [parents on the Bronson Line. VARNA. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Chutor, Har- riston, visited at the home of the fog per's parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. Chutor. Edward Simms, Kintore, called on Mrs. Eliza Smith last week, Mrs. Smith having known Mr. Simms when a boy. Earnie Pollock was in London Sat. . urday attending the wedding of his son, Hughie, who recently returned from overseas Mr. and Mrs. K. N. Treitz and little son spent the weekend in List. owel, Mrs. Treitz remaining with her sister, who is ill, Elliott Brothers spent Sunday in Stratford with their sister, Mrs. Heard and Mr. Heard and family. Mr. Pielcett, Clinton, spent the weekend with his daughter, Mrs. A. Murray and Mr. Murray, The latter has been quite ill but we are pleased to report he is feeling much better. .Mr. and Mrs. Brown, Jr left for St. Thomas lest week where Mr Brown has taken over his pre-war position, Successful Sale Gordon Horner had a very success- ful sale on Tuesday. In spite of the rain there was a large crowd, ' Removed to Hospital Mrs. John Rathwell was taken to Scott Memorial Hospital, Seaforth, Sunday. She had contracted a very heavy cold but we hope with good care she will soon be around again GODERICH TOWNSHIP Mr. and Mrs. T. Rathwell and Lois, spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs. 0, Potter, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Welsh spent Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Carter, London. Mr. and Mrs. D'Arcy ,Rathwell and family, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. B. Rathwell, 33 Years Married Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Welsh, Clinton, spent the 33rd anniversary of their marriage with their daughter, Mrs, Edgar Rathwell. Honour N/S, Middleton There will be a euchre and dance 'in No. nine 'school on Thursday, March 7. in honour 'of Nursing Sister Margaret Middleton, who just return- ed from overseas. Elvcrybody wel- come; ladies please bring lunch. South End Red Cross The South End Goderich Township Red :Cross Unit will hold its final meeting, Wednesday afternoon, Mar. 13, at the home of Mrs. John Grigg. There will be a pot -luck supper and a large attendance is desireu. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bamford. Donald Ross, Galt, spent the week- end wth his mother, Mrs. Fred. Ross. Mr, and Mrs. George McNall, Blyth, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Bert Craig. Miss Irene Donald, Toronto, visit- ed with Mr. and, Mrs. Frank Jardin: Mr. and Mrs. John R. Weir, Lon- don, were weexend visitors with Dr. B, C. Weir.• Stanley McNaIl, Galt, spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McNeil. Pte. William. Raithby, Crumlin, spent the weekend with, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Raithby Pte. Wilbert Lawlor.,' who recently returned home from overseas, is visit- ing his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Lawlor, Mrs. William .Strasser has returned to Sebringville after visiting her brother-in-law sister, r.an d Mrs. R. D. Munro. Saw Large Crow William 3. Craig reports that he saw a large crow while out hunting • on Saturday afternoon.' HENSALL all his life, has had a very active life• and'has enjoyed good health. He was attended by Dr. P,•3, O'Dwyer, Zur- ich. Mr. Baker is a brother of Mrs.' World's Day of Prayer The World's Day of Prayer will be observed in St. Paul's Anglican Church, Hensall, Friday, March 8, at 3 am. Carmel Presbyterian Church, and the United Church will unite with them. Undergoes Operation Mrs. Harry Arnold, well known Hensall resident, left on Monday for Victoria Hospital, London, to under- go an operation for removal of a cataract from her eye. The many friends of Mrs. Arnold trust the op- eration wil'1 prove successful.' It was performed by Dr. Septimus 'Thomp- son, eye specialist, London.'. Fractures His Leg Peter Baker, well known and life- long resident of Hay Township, had the misfortune to fall on Monday, fracturing his leg. He was taken by ambulance to St. Joseph's Hospital, London. Mr. Baker, who is 90 years of, age, has lived in that community William Luker, Hensall. Hensall Red , Cross Notes The Hensall Branch is not conduct- ing a house to house canvass this year as in the past, but we are utak- ing our appeal through the mail, and trust you will respond heartily in your support of Red •Crop work and as soon•. as possible; This drive will continue from March 1 to a. Chair- man of Hensall Finance committee is Mr. R. H. Middleton; treasurer is R. J. Paterson. Kindly leave your mem-. bership fee of $1 or more either at the drug store or at the home of R. 3. Paterson. One other important natter is this, a special public Red Cross meetiag will be held in the Town Hall, Hensall, very shortly, when Plight -Lieut. Jeoffrey Bowles, field secretary of the Ontario division, will be present to discuss the future of the Hensall Branch. All, Red Cross members of Hensall and district aro asked to he present at this meeting. Blended for Quality FPS LA TEA We now have a good supply of the following: GALVANIZED SAP BUCKETS — SPILE'S 1 GALLON MAPLE SYRUP CONTAINERS COLEMAN GASOLINE LANTERNS and IRONS ELECTRIC IRONS and TOASTERS Chicken Feeders and Chicken Drinking Fountains BALL BR OS. Dealers in Hardware and Furniture Modern Ambulance Service, Funeral Directors WM. N. BALL Store Phone 195 DOITGLAS G BALL Phone 361 Phone 110 LITTLE BEAVER THE GRAIN GRINDER THAT DOES THE JOB WESTINGHOUSE APPLIANCES at Clinton Electric Shop WESTINGHOUSE DEALERS • PHONE 479 D. W. CORNISH C. L. CORNISH n • eateantlatiaease yu_. 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