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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1946-03-14, Page 6WAGE S. • CLINTON NEWS -RECORD Interesting Itetins THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 1946 From From News-Reco•rd's Rural Correspondents NEWS OF BAYFIELD Represemiative: AIMS mai( R. WOODS Phone CLINTON 631r31 .Mrs. Ed. Sturgeon is visiting friends in Grand Bend fir a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Robert MacLeod spent a few days in London last week. Mrs. E, Antongini, New York, is spending a few days in the village. Clarence Larson, London, spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. Larson.' Lieut. and Mrs. Kenneth Weston, Detroit, Mich„ were the guests of A G. Atkinson over the weekend. . Miss Lorna Westlake, Hespeler, is spending a few days 'with her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Westlake. Miss Jessie Metcalf, Detroit, ac- companied by Miss J. Van Arsdale, spent the weekend with her mother. • LeRoy Stewart, Windsor, a com- rade in the Essex Scottish Regiment, spent the weekend with Stuart Stur- geon. Mrs. G. Chureheeard, Gerald, ac- companied Ib Miss L. Shortt, London, 'were at their cottage in the village on Sunday. Pte. Keith Gemeinhardt left on Monday for Toronto to visit Ms sis- ter, Mrs. G, Knight, while awaiting his discharge. Mr. and Mrs. Angus MeCrae, Joyce and Kenneth, London, visited Mrs. MUCrae's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W, H. Johnston, over the weekend.. Mr. and Mrs. T. Monett, London, Mrs. F. Davison, Detroit, Mrs. Arthur Spragg and Miss Knight, Nile, were visitors- at the hem of Mrs, John Davison on Sunday, Successful Dance Another successful dance was held in the Town Hall on Friday evening to raise funds for the Recreation Fund. Died in Michigan The ^death occurred in Alpena, Mich, on February 1, of Charles Pius ICeegan, oldest son of the late Jane McGuire and Arthur Keegan, . Bay- field. The deceased man, who was in his 89th year, was born in Hayesville, Ontario, •May 2, 1867, and came as a small child to live at the. brickyard in Goderich Township (the site of the Bayfield Golf course) which his father operated. As a young man he left the village to work on steamboats on the Great Lakes and finally set- tled in Alpena, Mich., where he was a member of the police force for forty years. He was married to Miss Rachel McLean, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel McLean, Alpena, former- ly of the Bronson Line, Stanley Town- ship, His wife and one son, Arthur, pre- deceased him. He is survived by a son, Chester, Bay City, and a brother, Frank Keegan, Bayfield. The funeral service was held on February 3, and interment was made in the family plot in Alpena. }I0 late Ml`.I TC'begiil 'visited his brnthai In Bayfield about four years ago. rn•- BRUCEFIELD SUMMERIIILL John Hohner spent a few days re- Summerhill Red Cross Gently in London. ' Summerhill Red Cross met March Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Berry visited 6 at the home of Mrs. Ed. Farquhar, in Stratford. on Sunday. with the president in the chair•. The Miss Ellen Scott, London, spent the meeting opened by' singing "The weekend wiith relatives here. Maple Leaf Forever," followed by Red Miss JeSsie Grainger, Clinton, visit; Cross Prayer an dthe Lord's Prayer. ed "Mrs. T. Grainger on Friday. ,The minutes of the last meeting were Mrs. H. F. Berry and Mrs. Paterson,read and ;approved. • There were 14 spent. last Wednesday in London. members and five visitors present. nu. has been quite prevalent in The treasurer and knitting committee this neighbourhood recently. gave their refiorts. A card of rep - Mrs. William 'Smith, Exeter. visited predation was read from Mrs. Ira her sister, Mrs. A. Rohner, on Thurs- Rapson. day. - Mrs. Lovett then gave a very de We are glad to know that Mrs, scriptive account of the Red Cross George Swan is i"m rov}nS after her meeting heldin Clinton and conveyeded recent illness. her thanks to the canvassers in. our Misses Mary McCully and Hazel district. Two birthday fees were paid. Dining spent a couple of 'days in A. quilt was quilted and patches sewn London recently during the afternoon. ,Mrs. 0. Blanchard entertained The meeting was then brought to Group No. 1 of the W. A. at her home a close by singing the National An- on Thursday evening. them followed by lunch. The net An account of the Holland-Hender- proceeds from this meeting were son wedding last Saturday will be $3.84. found on Page Four. I The next meeting will be held at Mr. and Mrs. E. Munn and Mr. and the home of Mrs. P. Gibbiatgs and Mrs, E. Schilbe, Zurich, were Sunday the hostesses will be Mrs H. Murch, visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. William Merrill, Mrs. Wes. Vod- G. Swan. Iden and Mrs. N. Wright. • Miss Mae Mitchell, who has spent the last two months with Mrs. H. Dalrymple, has returned to her home in Toronto. Mrs, 0. Haugh entertained a few friends one afternoon lately in hon- our of her daughter, Mrs. Ussher, who recently returned from overseas. Removed to Hospital The many friends of Mrs. A. Cald- well will be sorry to know that she fell and broke her arm and is et present in Clinton Public Hospital. We hope she will soon be home. Made Maple Syrup Many farmers took advantage of the springlike weather of the past HENSALL St. Paul's W. A. The Mareh meeting of the W. A. of St. Paul's Anglican Church will be held at the home of Mrs,—F. H. Scherk, Thursday, March 21, at 3 p.m. W.M.S. Birthday Party The annual- birthday party of the W:M.S. of Hensall. United Church will be held in the school room of the church'Friday afternoon, March 22, at 3 p.m. The guest speaker for the. afternoon will be Miss 'Sybil' Courtiee, Clinton, a returned Missionary from Japan, and who spent some tinge in a concentration camp, A special pro- gram is being arranged. Special Red Cross Meeting A. special public Red Cross meet- ing will be held in the Town Hall; Hensall, Tuesday elaning, March 19, at 8 p.m. when 'Flight Lieut. Jeoffey Bowleg. Field Secretary, Ontario Division, will be "present to discuss the future of the Hensall Branch. All Red Cross members of Hensall and district are asked to be present at this. meeting, •and an opportunity given all present to make the final decision. Sailor Honoured A delightful evening was spent at the 'home of Mr. and Mrs. William Smale, Friday evening, March 8, when 29 relatives gathered to honor Ronald Stephen, son of Mrs. Pearl Stephen, Hensall, and to present him with a handsome wrist watch. Ronald, who ia attached to the RCNVA i5 leasing in tin near future for Scotland. The World Day of Fri 'er for the Women's Missionary Societies of Can- ada. was held in St, Paul's Anglican Church, Friday afternoon, March ` 8, with members of the societies of Carmel Presbyterian and United Churches well represented. Presiding for St. Paul's was Mrs. R. H. Middle- ton, Mrs. 11. Workman for Carmel Church, and Miss M. Ellis for the Tlnited Church Prayers were offered by Mrs. R. A. Brook, Mrs. P. Ferg- uson, Mrs: C. S. Hudson, Miss Mary Fee and Mrs. E. Geiger. Miss Flor- ence Welsh rendered a lovely solo, "Sweet Hour of Prayer,"'accompanies on the organ by Mrs. F. Forrest, church organist. The speaker for the afternoon was Mrs. F. H, Scherk, who presented a very interesting ad- dress, choosing for her theme "Peace." Mrs. Seherk concluded her address by reading part of a prayer written by a Canadian Soldier duirng the war, expressing soldiers hope for peace inapost war world.. week and wide a few gallons of maple syrup. In view of the shortage of sugar, this will be much appreciat- ed. Guest at Shower A kitchen shower was held in the basement of the church on Tuesday 'evening in honour of Miss Wonnetta Henderson, who was married the fol- lowing Saturday. Shereceived many lovely and useful gifts. 0 NEWS -RECORD A di e t s bring (quick results. NEWS -RECORD, Counter Check Books at The !OF For Body and Fender Repairing SATISFACTION GUARANTEED 1.4 YEARS' EXPERIENCE C. R. Crossman Body Shop Rattenbury St. W., Just West of Bartliff's Bakeshop PHONE 594 TENDERS WANTED TOWNSHIP OF GODERICH Tenders will be received by the undersigned. until March 28 for crushing and delivering approxi- mately 4,000 yards of crushed gravel, one -inch screen, to be delivered where the Road Suprintend eat directs, work to be done after September 15 and completed by October 15. Council to pay for the gravel and the contractor to prepare the pits. • A mark ,d cheque to accompany each tender, wlhich will be returned if not accepted. 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. G. THOMPSON, Clerk, R. R. 2, Clinton 10-11-b, GODERICH TOWNSHIP LONDESBORO Fred Prest was in London, Friday. Mrs. S. Lansing was in Toronto last week. Eddie McNeill, London, was home for the weekend. Miss Phyllis Vaughan, spent the weekend in Owen Sound. Mrs. W. Manning and Mrs. I1. Lyon' visited with Mrs. J. Tamblyn on Sunday.' Thomas Millar returned home last week after spending the winter with Mr. and Mrs. Mac McCool, Windsor. Mrs, Melville returned home Mon- day after spending the winter in Blyth with her sister, Mrs. J. Collison. Miss Edna Archambault, London, spent the weekend with her parents,. Mr. and Mrs, William Archambault. Mrs. ,Roger Forsythe, Master Jim, and little Miss Donna Jean, Dawson Creek, B.C., are visiting the former's parents, Rev. ,and Mrs. A. D. Pen- man. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Lyon, Thorn - dale, and Gordon,Lyon, London, spent Sunday with the former's another and sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Lyon and Mrs. Charles Watson. Mission Band to Meet Mission Band meeting Sunday morning at ten o'clock. We would like to 'see all the members out. W. A. to Meet The W. A. will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 19, at 2.80 o'clock In the basement of the church, The hostesses are Mrs, T. Little, Mrs. S. Carter, NM, B. Brunk% don and Mrs. J. Armstrong,' Reception Planned The community and the Red Cross, are haying a reception for the return- ed boys, Wednesday evening, March 20, in the Community Hall, starting at 8.30 o'clock. There will be a good programme and lunch will be served and dancing. The Burns unit is in- vited to attend' and will help with the _programme. Miss Cathryn Wallis is reedvering nicely after a -recent tonsillectomy. Miss Jacoueline Cluff spent the weekend with Mr, and Mrs. Gordon Scotchreer. Mrs. Bert Wise spent a few days in London last week visiting her par- ents and other relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Welsh, and Mr. Walter Wallis were guests Sun- day of Mr, and Mrs. Fred Wallis. Mr. and Mrs, Charles Wallis, and Margaret, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs, Elgin Porter and family, Varna Road. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Fear and Mrs. Mary Sparring, Clinton, were guests on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ben Rathwell. Glen and Alvin Wise, 16th conces- sion, were in Toronto (ver the week- end taking in the hockey game be- tween Toronto Maple Leafs and Mont- real Canadiens. Everyone is invited to S. S. No. 9 on March 21, for National Film Board showing, at 210 pan. for children and 8.16 p m. for adults. An evening's enjoyment will be provided for all. The showings are being given under the auspices of Goderich Township Federation of Agriculture, Farm Forum Meets The S. S. -No. 4 Farm Forum met Monday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Lobb, with 14 present. Jim Lobb led the discussion on 'the subject "Should our exports be handled by private agencies. govern- ment board or a combination of both?" Following the discussion Robert G. .Smith gave a talk on the warble fly campaign, which is to commence shortly in• Goderich Township. A contest, prepared by Mrs, Robert Thompson, was enjoyed during the recreation period, following which lunch was served by the ladies, The meeting next week will be at the home of Walter Forbes, with Mrs. A. Iiehden and Bert Lobb on the recreation committee and Walter Forbes to lend the discussion. Lieut. Middleton Honored S. S. No. 9 school house was pack- ed to capacity Thursday evening, March 7, as her many friends and neighbours' met to honor Lieut, N/5. Margaret Middleton, recently return- ed from overseas duty with the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps. The first part of the evening was spent in progressive euchre. Ladies' first prize was won by Mrs, Bert Marrs: men's first by Eugene Cole; most lone hands, Mrs. Bert Harris and Fred Gibson. Charles Wise, chairman for the evening, read an appropriate address and presented Margaret with a $50 bill from the community and with $5 and a pair ' of ,nylons from the South End Red Cross.. This+ address was signed by Mrs. Harold Tyndall, Mrs. Wilfred Colclough, Charles Wise and Charles Cooper. Ben Rathwell, representing God- erich Township Connell, read a wel- coming address of appreciation and. presented the guest of honour with: a pen and pencil set. The council's 'ad- dress was signed by Messrs. Ben Rathwell and James Stirling. Marg- aret replied,,thanking her friends for their gifts . and also gave a brief in- teresting resume of various phases of Red Cross work overseas Lunch was then served. The remainder of the evening was spent in daneing to excellent music provided by the Welsh orchestra,' Al- bert Craig and James Murray. We are happy to report that Marg- aret aware in excellenthoalth and that this party in her honor was a decided success. 0 Advertise your livestock in Th NEWS -RECORD. One• cent a word each insertion. The Red Cross Meeting The Red Gross will hold its monthly meeting ' on Thursday, March 28, starting at two o'clock. A good at- tendance is requested, as Squadron - Leader Ernest Harston„ Field Secre- tary, Ontario Division, will speak at the meeting. Mr. Harston served for six years as RCAF chaplain, and he also is a veteran of World War L Mr. Harston hes travelled a great deal. His duties took him over West Afriea, Notrh Africa, Egypt, Pales- tine, Malta, • Sicily, Italy, Jordan, Syria acid Sudan, Mr. Huston will place no pressure on our branch to continue if it wishes to disband. That will be a mater left. to our own decision. This meeting is for the men, too. Combined Service Held The combined service of the W.M.S. and the World's Day of ,Prayer was held on Friday, - March 8, in the basement of the church with a good attendance. Owing to the illness of the president, Mrs. R. Townsend, Mrs. F. Tamblyn took the chair, Hymn 199 and e Lord'sPraPrayer in unison. on. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. It was decided to ask Mr. Penman to speak at our Easter thankoffering meeting. The first part of the Day of Prayer service was taken by Mrs. L. Bundercock. Theme: "The things that make for Peace," e Becond part. was taken by Mrs. FTh.'ramblyn. Mrs. T. Adams read the lesson and solos by Mrs. S. Lyon, Mrs. John Scott and Miss Phyllis Me - Cool, and prayers were given by Mrs. William Hes$, Mrs, W. Beacoin, Mrs. 'F, Shobbrook, Mrs. Webster and Mrs, T. Fairserviee. Mrs, Penman gave a !splendid address on "Prayer." At the Day of Prayer meeting an offering was taken and the money used for publication and distribution `of Christian literature. an t erat ue, STANLEY - ' • CONSTANCE Bride -Elect Honored A number from the 2nd of •Stanley, called at the home of Miss Wonnetta! Henderkon, Btu�cefield, on Monday afternoon prior to her marriage, and on Tuesday evening attended shower given in her honour in the Brucefield chuc•In basement, The bride-to-bereceiveda n u useful na y s and lovely gifts and replied quite fittingly Best wishes go with Wonnetta to her new home on the Seaforth high- way. Ladies' Club Meets Owing to the condition of the roads and the'colds which have been so prevalent, a very small crowd at- tended the meeting of the Ladies' Community Club held at the home of Mrs. Cliff Stewart., Eight mems begs and one visitor answered the roll call with an Irish joke. The sec- retary's report was given but the treasurer was ' absent. Collection amounted to $8.51. Mrs, Prank McGregor brought a newspaper clipping concerning aid for Holland, through Mrs. J. Beuykes. Stratford. The secretary was asked to write and get particulars. Mrs. Broadfoot gave a contest, and .Tack McGregor; a public school bay, pleased the ladies with a humorous reading, 4 At the request of the ladies, Mrs, Stewart read a letter from her son, Jack, who recently arrived at South- ampton, telling of his trip across and then from ,Southampton north to Warrington, near Liverpool. The meeting closed with the serving of lunch. The place of the next meet- ing is to be announced later, the roll call to be answered with an an- swer to .the question: "What did you do all winter." NEWS -RECORD ADLETS DO A BIG JOB AT LITTLE COST. • Our Recommendation FOR POST-WAR MILEAGE B. F Goodrich Tires Our New B. F. Goodrich Synthetic Rubber Tires can be relied upon for extra, post- war mileage. They're rugged, sturdy tires built with Life- saver Tread, Hi -Flex Cord and Ply -Weld Construction —for non-skid driving, cool running and long, trouble- free mileage. Sandals on B.P. Goodrich Tirestaday OUR VULCANIZING SERVICE SAVES MONEY— GAINS MILES B. F. Goodrich materials and expert workmanship on every vulcanizing job ensures long, extra, safe mileage ;y, at low cost. We use the most modern i J equipment lath ,J. and every 1,.....................1/„..4),lobserfastfast HARRY DAVI.ES TIRE & BATTERY 24 -Hour vulcanizing Service PHONE 460 ' 4spc-t6B adults and three children present. A lovely bunch was served • by Mrs. Leslie Jervis' group. Holmesville W. M. S. Meets The monthly meeting of the W. M. S. was held at the home of Mrs. C. Wilson. Mrs. 10. Pater was in charge, and in opening road a poem on prayer, as this was the World's Day of Prayer. Hymn 375 was sing. Mrs, H: Cud ore read the• scripture mp lesson,Mrs, C. C. Tavener led in prayer. A reading was given by Reta Yeo. The secretary, Mrs, B. Trewartha, read the minutes of last meeting and roll call, each member responding with a verse on prayer. The business period was in charge of the president, Mrs. W. Yeo. Mrs. E. Potter, Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. William Dale were in London on Thursday: Mr, and Mrs. Walter Broadfoot, Walton, visited with Mr. and Mrs. William Britton on Sunday. Mr, and Mrs.' Joseph Riley, Auburn, were in the village on Sunday visit- ing with Mr. and Mrs. F. Riley. Mr. and Mrs, Angus McRae, Kenn and Joyce, of London, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Scott. Mr. and Mrs, Lorne Lawson, Mr. Earl Lawson and Mrs. George Leitch attended the funeral of the late Wil- liam Thompson, Auburn, on Thursday. Mr. Percy Taylor and Mrs. Wilbert Taylor of Gronix, Manitoba, visited with Mr, and Mrs. Eph. Clarke on Sunday. Mrs, Taylor has been visit- ing at Mr. Taylor's aII winter. but is returning home shortly. I Day of Prayer Observed The World Day of Prayer .was ob- served in the school room of the church on Friday afternoon, March 8, with Mr.s 10,. Adams in the chair. The meeting opened with a few .definitions of prayer. "Prayer is the 'soul sincere desire" was sung after which Mrs. Clarence Montgomery led in prayer. Mrs. George Moliwain, Mrs. William Dale, Mrs. F. Riley, ;Mrs, George Addison, Mrs. Charles Dexter gave a few words of sentence prayer after the Lord's Prayer wes • reraated in unison. 1 Mrs. William Dale and Mrs. Lorne 'Lawson were appointed leaders for the copper contest for April, May and June. After the business was discus- sed, Mrs. Adams read the Housewives Prayer. • "Blest be the tie that binds" was sung. Mrs, Earl Lawson read two poems, Prayer as a Habit, and Will I Prayer. Mrs. William Dale and Mrs. George Mcilwain sang a duet, "Sweet Hour of Prayer." Mrs. Leo Stephenson took the topio on Prayer, which proved very inter- esting and all got a few good thoughts to carry home. Mrs. James Hugill gave a reading, "More Things are Wrought than this World Dreams of." Mrs. Pete Lindsay gave a few words on Prayer, Mrs. Hugill and Mrs. Austin 'Dexter. Mrs. Lindsay and Mrs. Britton offered a few words of prayer, The meeting eloseewith hymn 152. "Soldiers of Christ Arise." RQLMESVILLE E. Trowartha and Mrs. 'Walters read interesting and helpful artieles on prayer: All joined in singing. hymn 377 and the leader closed the meeting with prayer. The meeting of the W. A, followed, with President, Mrs- Bond in charge. Mrs. N. Heard gave a reading. There 1were several items of business to be dismissed.. It was decided that the W.A.'s objective for this year would. be raising funds for repairs to tli,e. church. Final arrangements were made fora the annual spring concert to be held in the basement of the church op Friday evening, March 22. Meeting closed with 1Vlizpah benedic- ton repeated in unison, Hostesses for the day were Mrs. L. Jervis and Mrs. C. Wilson. Mrs. John Harris is visiting for a week with her daughter, Mrs. Talbot, Bayfield, Mrs. Frank Whitmore left last week for Blyth where she expeets to make "her "home, Miss Helen Bond, London, spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Bond. A number from around-Hohnes- ville took in the At home at Clinton Collegiate on Friday evening, Mrs. C. C. Tavener has returned home from Toronto •having been called there to be with her sister, Miss L. Cousins, who fractured her arm when struck by a car. We wish Miss Cousins a speedy recovery. Concert Planned Preparations are being made for a concert under the auspices of the Women's Association to be given in the basement of the church on Friday, March 22. Two plays will be present- ed by 'the ladies as well as a mixed program, Holmesvilte Red Cross met at the home of Mrs. McClinchey, March 5. l- loquilt w wag quilted. WallterA press fing. presiding. "Blest be the tie that binds" was sung. The Lord's Prayer was repeated in unison, The leader gave the work report -18 dresses and three quilts. It was decided to hold another meet- ing in April. Mrs, McMath's group to serve.. Mrs. Bond, Mrs. Pocock and Mrs. Walter were named a committee to purchase a small gift for each of our enlisted local boys. The secretary gave a short report on the address of, SIL Erriest Harston, the speaker at the Red Cross meeting in Clinton March 4. Mrs, Walter told one of his illustrative stories. The meeting closed by repeating the Mizpah Benediction. There were 10 eek eaa�¢ced cup 1/4 tsp. salt srow i saga suge 3 tsp. each lemonluiee,grated 1 Vs cup brown f lemon rind and orange rind. t 21/2 cups siftsign egg ose Sour Cream cups mend altpurpose sugar, add egg, mix thoroughly. Add grated add alternately° sl i Cream shortening and aug ingredients,!hin, Slice 6 alnutee at SOO°. rind. MI r and roll in dry on un6ru1BCd pan th ezn r juice.. 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