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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1947-01-02, Page 6hiteresting Items From News -record's T'HTJI SDAY, ai NTalA.RY` 2, 194! NEWS OF BAYFIELD Repre; 'ntive: MISS LUCY R. WOODS Phone CLINTON 631r31. 1 CHRISTMAS The Birth of a King Have you sent your invitation to your honoured Christmas guests? Will you have your white gifts ready for this Birthday time so blessed? When comes this Celebration will you His love proclaim? - adoration bless, and mag- nifyyou in'g nify His Holy Name? Will this 'Sacred Christmas trysting-' when we. His blessings learn, Be .a time of dear Communion with angel -ones unseen? How willY ou spend His Birthday - The coming •of a King? When you approach this Altar, Will .you true devotion bring? MARGARE,T RHYNAS. BLESSINGS There are ,beentiful times that make living :a pleasure, There are genuine folk who fill our joy -cup to good measure, There are (beauties of Nature too vast to 'behold gladennirig the eye and rleeepening the soul, There are beautiful acts of the long second mile, There are dear lonely hearts warmed by a kind friendly smile, 'There are Sunsets and H'ven sun- shine and rain ' And a rainbow to Promise Blue skies again; --MARGARET RHYNOS awl.. and Mrs. G. D. McLean were r istma s. h in London over C Clarence Larson, London, spent Christmas with his parents, Mr: and Mrs. R, Larson. Miss June Brandon, Hensel'- Public Sohool Staff, was home for the Christmas vacation. Mr. and Mors, Maynard F. Carrie and IVaaster David .spent •Christmas and Boxing Day in Stratford. John and Eddie Apfelbecic are spending the Christmas holiday with their grandfather; in Dorchester. Miss Elva Dewar left on Saturday to visit her sister, Bios. E. Rehm, Detroit, before returning to Toronto. • Mr." and Mrs. David Gemeinhard, Philip and Sharon, left on December 24th to spend some time in Oxillia. Miss Jessie Metcalf left on Friday for Detroit after having spent a week with her mother, Mrs. W. F. Metcalf. Miss Donna Baker, London, is spending the .Christmas vacation with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Baker, Jack Murr'aly, accompanied by his sister, Donna, who have spent •Christ- mas in the village, returned to Owen Sound on Saturday. Featherston, Mir. and 'Mrs. E. A. Featherston, London, were with the latter's moth- er, .Mrs. C. ,Parker, for Christmas and Boxing Day. Miss Jacqueline Parker and Keith Pruss spent the •Christmas and New Year's week with her parents, • Mr. and Mc&. J. H. Parker. Mr: and Mrs. Jack Watson and two children, Huron Road, 'Goderieh Town- ship, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs• David Dewar on Christmas Day. Mots. D. A. Bunt and Mary Lou, London, are spending the Christmas vacation with the former's parents, HERE IT IS, GIRLS Your Chance To Join The Happy Family Who Work At Clinton Knitting Company Ltd. Apply To Superintendent -Clinton 1-b ANNUAL MEETING n f BAYFIELD AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY will be held in Town Hall, Bayfield •JAi�. 8 WED., at 1.30 P.M. GERALD E. NELSON, assistant agricultural representative ler Huron County, guest speaker. 52-1-b Mrs, and Mrs, F. W. Baker. Howard and Ronald Burt were also here for New Year's. Miss Joyce McRae, London, spent the Christmas week with her grand- father, W. H. Johnston. Mrs, John- ston was called to "Godorich before Christmas owing to the .illness of her sister, Miss Fanny Wild. Mr. and Mrs. E. Is Kendall and two children, Elmira, who spent the Christmas week in the village at the home of 'Mrs. Kendall's parents, Mo. and Mrs. W. R. Jowett, returned to their home on. Sunday. Nominations were held on Monday. night. The following have been nominated'for village trustees: Lloyd Scotelumer, Walter Westlake and John I. •Castle, the present trustees: George Blair, George Weston, 'Melvin David- son and John Sturgeon. • Loses Her Brother ,Sympathy is extended to Mrs. Charles Toms in the death of, her brother, Herbert Clark, which took place suddenly at his home at Union, Ont., Monday morning, December 23. air. and Mrs. 'Torus left early the fallowing day for St. Thomas. They retrained home on Saturday. Interesting Visitor Harry Ronson, who comes arm Manchester, England, is the guest of A. G. Atkinson. A former Flight Sergeant in the R.A.F., Mr. Ronson was one of the first, group of radar instructors to come from England to Clinton Radio School in July 1941. He was recalled to England in 'September 1943, but by that time he liked Canada so well that he had made up his mind to return when the war ,was over. He received ,his discharge from the MAi.F. -in January 1946, and late this fall •he returned via Trans - Atlantic airliner from Shannon, Eire, to New York, arriving in London on the first of December. .Mr $orison is engaged in building amplifiers for reproducing chimes over a loudspeaker system for church towers. There is also a microphone connected to the organ. He demon• strated his development in the First Presbyterian Church, Seaforth, at mid -night on Christmas Eve, when the hour was struck and the hymn "O Come All Ye Faithful" pealed forth from the tower. Working in conjunction with Mr. Ronson is a friend who was also stationed at Clinton, former Flight Sergeant Maxwell, who has a re- cording machine and is now making a tour of cathedrals in England such as Yorkminster, and recording the chmes. In this way churches who instal the development will be able to have various chimes as well as organ music sounded from the tower. Mr. Ronson is glad to explain his development and demonstrate it to anyone interested. 1 LON DESBORO Miss 011ie Moon, Toronto, is spend- ing the holiclayls' with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Moon. Tom Moon, London, spent the Christmas holidays with Mr. and MTS. James McCool. Miss Pearl Griffiths, Guelph, spent the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Griffiths. Mr. and Mrs. Mac McCool, Wind- sor„ spent the weekend •at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Tom Millar. Mo. and Mrs. 'Melvin Brunsdon, London, 'spent,. Christmas with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Bhunsdon. Jack 'Webster, •Clinton, spent the weekend at the home cif his mother, Mrs. Lillie Webster. • Miss Margaret .Crawford, Kitchen- er, spent a few days -at the hone of her mother, Mrs. D. Crawford, Mr. and Mas. Jim Crawford spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. James McCool 1Vaiss Mary Caldwell, London. -spent the 'weekend at the home of her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs, Robert Caldwell. Mo. and Mrs. William Breen, Lon- don' spent a few days last week at the home of the latter's parents, Mr. wird 'Mrs. William Griffiths. ,Miss Hazel Hunting, Windsor, is spending a few days at the home of her parents, Mr. and MTS. Harvey Hunking. Dr. and Mrs. Leonard Whitely, Gorrie, and Mr. and Mrs. Will Wells and Douglas, Clinton, spent Christ- mas with 1Va2, and Mrs. Robert Youngblutt. 111111111116 Williams Bakery Wheat, Germ a Specialty PHONE 61 CLINTON An Appreciation The Matron and Manager and Staff of the Huron County Horne 'Mish to thank 'the following for their gifts, which helped make Christmas bright and cheerful for the "girls" and "boys" of the Home: The Zurich Women's Institute, for their gift of oranges;• The Zurich Lions Club, for their gift of oranges, nuts and candy; The Seaforth Lions Club, for their concert and gift of oranges, grapes and tobacco; S. S. No. 5, Hullett school children., for their delightful concert and treats of candy, nuts, apples and oranges: Stewart Middleton, for his gift of McIntosh Red apples. 'hill these treats were very much a reciate and have gone ue a long -way to making the holidalyys more bright and cheerful. More individual members of the Home were sent Christmas boxes this year than have been received . for a number of years. HURON COUNTY HOME 1-b 444.440 Many Bayfield citizens heard the chimes one night when he was mak- ing tests in A. G. Atkinson's work- shop. • HENSALL tamp, a three -burner electric liot plate, a nickel electric toaster and a beautiful waluurt magazine rack were pteseiicted by Harry ,Snell; Jack Tamblyn and' Lorne Flunking. Mr. iStewart, although completely taken by mu -prise, thanked the mein- bers of the Sunday School for their kindness, andspoke of how deeply he regretted leaving Londesboro Sun- day 'School, how he had enjoyed the work and also the splendid coopera- tion he had received from the teach - ors and executive of the Sehool. ' He closed by wishing all the ,members every success and God's richest bles- sing in the future. The congregation then arose, and with Mrs. Edwin Wood at the ;piano, sang together: "Blessed be the Tie that Binds." Mr..Stewart, before taking ever the duties of superintendent, taught an 9.duat Young Ladies class for three years, and in recognition of this, they presented him with a handsome teach- er's Bible on his retirement. lie also has been active in church work, be- ing a member of the Board of Man- agers of Lonclesiboro •Church for 17 ,yearns, an elder for the past, five years, and also treasurer for many years of Londoaboro Branch of the Upper 'Canada Bible Society, In his departure from this-com- 'mmunityissed,, Mr. Stewart will be greatly .(Intended for last week) Mrs. Bentham, Oshawa, is visiting her sister, Mrs. R Townsend. Miss Dorothy Little, Toronto, is home for the Christmas holidays. Miss Cora Taylor, Brucefiel'd, spent the weekend with Miss Thelma Shob- brook. Miss Mary Ellen Prest returned home on Friday after visiting friends for a week in London. Mr. and 'Mrs. W. H. Lyon, Thorn - dale, visited the former's mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Lyon, on Sunday. Mrs. Will Lyon and Miss B. Kirk. left on Monday to spend Christmas with Dr. and Mrs. E. K. Lyon, Leam- ington. Miss M. Melville, Seaforth, and Miss George, Toronto, are spending Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. James Fairservice. Mr. and Mrs. J. Spencer Hann, Kitchener, and Misses Beth and Elva Govier spent •Christmas with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Will Govier. Mrs. McDonald, Thamesford, and Miss Eileen McDonald, Washington, D.C., spent a few days with the former's sister, Mos. R. Fairservice last week. S. S. Concert The annual Sunday Sabool Christ- mas entertainment was held in the basement of the church Monday night, December 23. A programme was pat on by the members, each class contributing .a- number. Fol- lowing this,' Charles Stewart was called to the platform and Rev. A. D. Penman addressed hint in a few well chosen words. On behalf of the Sunday 'School of which he has been superintenc en+ for 14 years, ha was presented with the following: a floor lamp, two -burner hot plate, toaster, and a magazine rack. A silver Col- lection was taken at the door amount- ing to $27, Charles Stewart Honorou (Bl SIMIlier eori'espordettl Londesboro United Chur h held its annual Christmas Tree and Concert in the' School Room of the church Monday evening, December 23, with a full attendance. A splendid pro- gramme was -arranged by the mem- bers of the Sunday School, consist- ing of readi ngs, recitations, dialogues, carol singing, selections by the Sun- day School orchestra and sacred Christmas numbers that we.e very mach enjoyed by all present. Rea. A D. Penman very ably acted as chairman for the occasion. At the close of the programme, Charles Stewart, who has been super- intendent for the past 14 years, and who has res'gned because of moving to Clinton, was called to the plat- form and highly commended by Mr. Panman for his faithful a'i 1 efficient services as superintendent Mr. 1'en man alio voiced the feeling of regret heldlby all present on account of Mr. Stewart's removal from the vicinity. He then read an address, signed by Ilarny Snell •io'tl Jack Tamb'yn whicn was in part, as follows: "We, the officers and teachers and members of the Sunday Sch'ol, wish to let you know how deeply we ap- preciate your services as Superintend - end of the Sunday School for the past 14 years.. It has not always been easy for you to be in your place, especially when the roads were bad in winter, yet you were seldom 'ab- sent, You have always been cheer- ful, although there has been times when you must have been discourag- ed; we are sorry that it is impossible for you to' be with us any longer. We wish you God's blessing hi which- ever' church you may attend, and we hope you may continue hi Sunday School work." The gifts, a handsome electric floor Mrs. Grace Harpole and Miss' Anne Tate spent Sunday in London., Mrs. A. Simpson spent the Christ- mas vacation with relatives in Toronto. .Miss Violet McClymont and Miss Mary M'eAsh spent •Christmas day with 'Mrs. Fred McClymont, Varna. Mr. and Mrs. Grant Love and Nancy, Cairo Mich., spent the holiday with relatives in Kippen and Hensall. Mr. and Mas. J. E. McEwan spent Christmas with the Misses Lillian and Edith McEwan. Mr. and Mrs. R. Dick, Mr. and •Mrs. Stuart Dick spent the Christmas holi- day witFt relatives in London. Russell Blackwell, London, visited on the Parr Line over the Christmas holiday. Harry Tate, Jerry Tate, Miss Jean Kipp, London, were Christmas guests with the former's sister, Miss Anne Tate. Mr. and Mrs. John doldan and Pat, spent Christmas with Dr. and Mrs. J. A. Spellman and family, Kitchener. Mr. and Mrs, A. W. Anderton, Winghaam, Mr. and .Mrs. M. Greer, London, spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. James W, Bonthron. Named to School Board James McAllister, of the Parr Line was appointed by 'Hay Council to Exeter High ,School Area Board. Shot Red Fax Joseph Flynn, Hensel! barber, while out shooting on Friday in Joe Ferguson's' bush, east of Hensall, shot a red fox, the size of a 'small dog. • Sick Remembered Sick and shut-in residents of Flen- sall enjoyed a real treat during the Christmas •season when Miss Greta Laramie and eight girls visited them and sang Christmas carols. They were also treated to gifts of fruit, candy, etc. Boy Injured Billy Fink, 9, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Fink, of Hensall, while swinging from a pipe in his father's tin shop, had the misfortune to slip and fall a distance of six feet, landing on his head on the floor and suffering a slight concussion. He was attended by Dr. J. C. Goddard. David and Billy Noakes, children of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Noakes, are confined',to their home with scarlet fever. Honored on Anniversary Neighbours and friends gathered at the home of Howard Atkins oT the Parr Line, to honor Mr..and Mrs. Wilfred Weido, on the occasion of ' their wedding anniversary, and to present them with a lovely gift. The event was much enjoyed by all. Miss Loretta Bell, Westminster Hospital, London, has returned after spending a week with her mother, Mrs. W. Hyde, and sister, 'Mrs, Jack Faber. GODERICH TOWNSHIP Grant Stirling spent Christmas with his wife in London. Jack Wallis spent •Sunday with his cousin, Fred Wallis, •and Mrs'. Wallis. •Mr. A. L. Thompson, Kitchener, spent the Christmas holidisyys with his wife and daughter Anne. MT, and 'Mrs. Don •McKenzie .and family were Christmas guests of Mr. and .1Vars. 'Sherlock Keys, Varma. • Miss' Wanda Cluff •spent the Christ- mas holidays at the parental home, Bayfield Line. Mrs. Fred Wallies and ihildren spent the Clnistpias holidays with Mr. and MTs. Arbliwr Welsh. Mr, and Mrs, E. Williams, .Goderieh, spent, Christmas with the former's sister„ Mrs. John Torrance. Miss Doreen 'McGuire spent four days in London as a delegate of the Junior Institute of Clinton, Mr. and Mrs. Bill McGuire were with the latter's parents, Mr. ' and Mrs, T. Jefferee, Goderieh. Mr,'. and Mrs. James R. Stirling •spent the 'Christmas . holiday with their daughter, Mrs. Lewis. Bailey, Aanherstburg. ' Mrs. Matilda Battles, an old resi- dent of Goderieh Township, but now of Goderieh, is we are sorry to say in the hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wallis and family and Walter Wallis, spent Christmas with Mr. and ,Mrs. Dave Bean Colborne. Mr. and ,Mrs. Jack Stirling, Tor- onto, are spending the New Year Christmas Services Christmas services in St. Paul's Anglican Church were held Sunday morning, Dee. 22. Rev. A. M. Hunt delivered a splendid messagein keeping with the occasion. The choir with 'Mrs. F. Forrest at the organ consol, sang for their number, "Beautiful Message"; solo parts taken by Lois Henderson and Jean Lavend- er. Holly Communion was administ- ered in a special Christmas service Christmas morning. Present Cantata The choir of Hensel] United Church presented their cantata, "The Nativ- ity of Christ" in the Evangelical Church, Zurich, Friday evening, Dec. 27. The church was well filled, and the proceeds gratifying. Rev. R. A.expressed a vote of thanks for the Brook opened the service and the hospitality of the Zurich ladies for Scripture lesson was read by Rev. their kindness. Rev. Sanderson sec- t Sanderson. Rev. Heckendorn spoke. ended the motion. The choir was Delicious refreshments were served under the direction of Sam Fannie. by the ladies of the church, Miss Miss Greta Lammie was at the organ Gladys Luker, president of the choir, consol. PORTER'S HILL (Intended for last week) A. Happy and Prosperous New Year to all. We are sorry to report the illness of Mrs. Reg.' Sturdy in Goderioh hospital. ,Mrs. Wilmer Harrison and baby daughter have retired home from Clinton Hospital. Mi. and, Mrs. Reed Torrance and family spent December 26 in Kippen with ,Mr. and Miss l;vison. 111 in Hospital Friends at Porter's Hill are very sorry to hear of the serious illness of Mrs. Thomas Betties' in Goderieh Hospital. We wish for her a com- pleterecovery. Congratulations! Congratulations to Bessie Young and Harold Black who were married Christmas Day by Rev. F. G. S,totes- butyl ak Hayfield. holicla)yn with the former's parents•- Mr.:awl Mrs. James R. Stirling. Mrs. ]toward Cox who has been• under the doctor's one for the past three weeks is not improving as well as her friends would like to see .her. Mn. and Mrs, Farland B'ettles were called home owing tothe illness of his mother, Mrs. T. Betties, and are spending the holiday with his broth- er, ARM Betties, Mr, and liars', Bent lloyes had as their guests on Christmas: Mr, and: Mrs. Ed. Reyes, Brueefieid• Mr. and MTs, Frank Fowler and children; Mr.. and Mrs: W. Reid and Mona and Mr. and Mrs. W. Johnson. Here from the West Mr, and Mrs. John Burch, Elfras,- Sask., spent Christmas With 1VIr, aud: Mrs. H. J. Thompson. Mrs. Burch is a sister of Mrs. Thompson, and the sisters had not seen each other for: 30 years. Ma'. and Mrs. Burch plan to ,spend the winter visiting -relatives - in Ontario. The ,S.S. No. 4 Community.Club held their meeting at the hoe of Mrs, Wilfred BagelsDuring the afternoon ,the ladies quilted. It was decided to hold a concert on: February 14, each member to be re- sponsible for a number on the pro- gramme. The ;fee is to be 50 cents. a family. Mrs. Hebden was appointed helper- to elperto Mrs. Churchill on the quilt com- mittee. The .hostess served delicious. refreshments. The next meeting is to be held at the home of Mrs.. Charles Williams,: JANUARY CLEARING SALE Of Men's, Women's and Children's Winter Wear CHILDREN'S. COATS FUR TRIMMED Smart little fur trimmed Coats in a wide range of colors. Sizes 0 to 16 years. Regular $11.95 for $6,95 Regular $18.95 for $9.95 GIRLS' SNOW SUITS Reduced Every Snow Suit in this store is reduced in this Big Sale! Plain or two- tone Melton or Blanket Cloth . for real warmth ; many have hats to match. Sizes 4 to 14 years. I Regular $9.75 to $12.95 ON SALE FOR 7.75 TO 9.95 Millinery Sale Every hat in our Millinery Department most be sold. All this seasons. REDUCED 25 Per Cent, LPOO' MEN'S PARKAS AND SHEEP LINED COATS-- Regu23.95 to 27.50 FOR 17.20 to 22.00 MEN'S MACKINAWS - Regular 12.95 to 14.95 FOR 10.35 to 11.95 BOYS' WINTER BREECHES -Sizes 6 to 16 years - Regular 3.50 to 5.25 FOR 2.80 to 3.95 BOYS' PARKA COATS. -Sizes 12 to 18 only - Regular 9.75 to 18.05 Reduced 20 Per Cent BOYS' MACKINAIW COATS --Regular: 1195 FOR • 9.80 MEN'S and BOYS' SKI CAPS --Regular to 1.85 FOR 98c BOYS' SNOW SUITS -All styles Reduced 20 Per Cent YS' COAT AND LEGGING SETS Reduced 20 Per Cent - Tremendous Reductions on ladies' Coats and Dresses COAT SALE - Tuxedo, belted, fitted or slip-on• styles, in Blue, Cocoa, Grey, Aqua, Wine, Brown, Green, Black and Fuscia, trimmed with Persian, Fox, Squirrel and Mouton. All Reduced At Least 25 Per Cent. Reg. 35.00 for 26.25 Reg. 45.00 for 33.75 Reg. 50.00 for 38.50 Reg. to 69"0, 52:50 DRESS SALE Short, three-quarter or long sleeve style, in new 'Winter Dresses of Wool. Gabardine,. Crepe or Spun materials, in all the popu- lar shades and styles. Reg. 7.95 to 22.50 ON SALE; FOR TERMS CASH ONLY L 6.35 17.95 Men's Overcoat Sale 45 Smart New Coats, all this season's latest, in Slip-on and Raglans, in Tweeds, Fleeces, ;Velours, Barrymores and Elysian. Size range from 35 to 46. Colors are Brown, Oxford, Blue, Grey and, Tweed. Effects. Reg. 24.50 for 19.50 Reg. 29.50 for 23.50 Reg. 35.00 for 28.00 Reg. 45.00 for 36.00 MEN'S TWEED SUITS GREATLY REDUCED: 28 only, this season's smart Tweed Suits, in fleck patterns or popular herringbones. Colors are Sand, Brown and Grey. Sizes 35 to 42 in the lot. Reg. 29.50 for 23.50 Reg. to 35.00 for . 28.00 Reg. 37.50 (2 pants) ' for 29.50 Special Values In Men's Department Stewart Rros. SEAFORTH