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Clinton News-Record, 1947-02-06, Page 7PAGE Styx ermeneareamemeeere OLI.NTON NEWS -RECORD THURSDAY, rEIBRIIIA Rt 6, 1947 Interesting Items From News record's Rural Correspondents NEWS OF BAYFIELD Representative: SUSS LUCY IL WOODS Phone CJLINTON 6314! Mrs. ,Dave S'turgein; London, is spending a few days with her sister, MTS. E. Sturgeon. Mrs. Fred eneEiven, Miss Doris McElwee and Murray Draper spent ' Sunday'wiith•friends in the village. An account of the Sturegon-Davis wedding in St, Andrew's United Churele Bayfield, .is published else - Where in this issue, D. L. A'ikinson'reburied to Detroit on. Tuesday after having spent the wee1c in .the village owing to the sudden death of his brother, AG. Atkinson. • Mr, and Mrs: Jack Atkinson, Miss Marian and 'Capt. and Mrs. Ren'ouf Johns who were also here, returned to their home in St. Clain Shores, Mich„ on Thursday. Miss Frances Fowlie, Bayfield, Mr. and Mrs. F ed Fowlie and Lawrence Towlie. London, attended the funeral of their uncle, the late Andrew Fowlie, in Goderic'h, on Saturday. Mrs. 'Cameron who has been visit- ingher mother, Mrs. W. H. Talbot, who we regret to report is still in illhealth, returned to her home Seaforth on Tuesday. Me. and Mas. Earl Wagner,. Water- loo, Me'. and Mrs. P. LaRoche, Wind - ger, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Biebacic. Miss Jean. Sturgeon, who were guests at' the 'home of 'Mr. and Mrs. Ed. J. Sturgeon. for several days last 'week returned, to their respective homes on 'Sunday. Horses Break Through Kenneth Brandon, while teaming amaze the ice on his lather's field on the river flats which was flooded, had considerable trouble extricating the team of horses when they broke through the ice into t9re water an Monday. Celebrate Anniversary • Congratulations are extended to Mr. and Mrs.' George King who on Tuesday, Felrrdaiiy' 4, quietly marked their fifty-sixth wedding anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. James Sturgeon spent a couple of dew's last week with the for -metes mother, Ilfr•s, Wil'Iiari Sturegon. Vestry Meeting Held The anneal Vestry meeting of Trinity Church was held in the church on Wednesday evening of last week. The clerk, 'Chanes Gemeinhard, pre- sided and the meeting opened with the prayer for the Parish being repeated in unison. The auditor's report showed a small balance on 'hand with moss obligations met. The financial re- ports of the Guild,'Women's Auxil- nary and ,Sunday School all showed an active year and balances on hand. The following were appointed to of- fice for the ensuing year: People's Warden, Thomas rSeotehmer; Minist. er's Warden. Lloyd Scotch/ma; treas- urer, Leslie Elliott; Lay Delegate to Synod, ..'Charles Gemeinhard; Board of Management, Mrs. E. Roward, Mrs. N, W', Woods, Lloyd' Seotchmer, CALLING ALL GIRLS! EARN WHILE YOU LEARN A NEW TRADE JOIN THE PARADE TO WORK AT Clinton Knitting Company Ltd. Apply for Particulars To the Superintendent The Department of Education Act ' The Tax Rate for Educational Purposes for the year 1946 in the Corporation of the Town- ship of Stanley has been reduced by reason of an amount payable as legislative grants for eductional. purposes and estimated at $14,288.93. FRED, WATSON, 6-b Clerk r At Iast.. . you can fix your LEAKING WAILS ar CEl1ARwitR new.. scientific AE 1 1 Before Aquellizing cellar walls are damp and unsightly: Altar Aquellizing walls are clean,,' white and room is dry. 'The Scientific Mineral Surface Coating that was used to control water seepage and dampness in the Maginot Line when other materials failed! Use Aquella inside or outside . above or below ground on porous masonry surfaces, such as BRICK, CONCRETE, LIGHT WEIGHT MASONRY UNITS, STUCCO or CEMENT PLASTER per 73a; Mixed with water, accord - Mg to directions, otie hag makes 1 gaf. First coat covers 60 to 120 sq. it. per gal.; second coat, 200 to 250 sq, ft. per gal. Get Aquella No. 1 tor Interiors .. Aquella No. 2 for .Exteriors Mitch . l McAdam GENERAL CONTRACTOR BOX 448 CLINTON STANLEY TOWNSHIP .Miss' Grace Dalrymple left last week to visit Mr, and Mrs, Randal Pepper, Warren, also to attend the Ice Carnival it •Sudbury.' Stanley Ladies' Club The January meeting of Stanley Ladies' Club met at the home of Mrs. Eddie Glen. Due to the bad road :!conditions, only nine ladies answered the roll call which', was, "What I got far Christmas: The collection amounted to $4.50. It was moved and seconded by Mrs. McFarlane and Mrs, W. Mc- Itwen that the group send $10 to the Cheer for .British &Children Fend. For the programme a splendid reading was given by Mrs. • Broad- foot' and a contest was conducted by Mes, Eddie Glen. The next' meeting will be held at the home of 'Mrs,' .Stevens and Mrs. Baker. The roll call id to be answer- ed by a helpful household hint of any description. Leslie Elliott, Thomas Scbtchzner, Charles Gemeinhard; Sidesmen,' Lloyd ,Scotchmer, `Leslie Elliott, Charles'Gemeinhard, William E. Pecker, John Parker and Thomas See -banner. • Tenders Called: Tenders were called for the positions of constable and caretaker of the Town Hall and light super- visor for the Police Village of Bay- field by the Trustee Board. George. Little received the position of con- stable and caretaker and Thomas Castle was again epipointed to look afterthe street lights. Appointed Assessor John R. Cameron was appointed assessor for the Police Village of Bayfield by' the Township of Stanley to replace John H. Parker who has held the -position for a number of' years. Church Annual Held The annual meeting of St. And- rew's United Church was held on Thursday evening, January 24, in the Sunday !School room of the church with an attendance of 34. ' Reports were presented from all the organizations of the church by their respective treasurers and in every case the finances were• shown to be in good condition, in some advances being made. The report of the church treasurer was especially good with a balance of $836. to carry into the coming year. Most of the former officers were re-elected but there were a few changes. Robert Scotchmer who has held the office of church treasurer for the past eighteen' years tabled his resignation. At there were a number of nominations for a successor, vot- ing by ballot was resorted to with the result that bon lifeKensie was elected treasnnrer. Fred Watson was named to the Trustee Board in place of the late A, Il Erwin. Fraser Stirling and Elgin Porter were added to the Board of 'Stewards and M. Graingex was appointed auditor of the books' of both the church treasurer and the M. and 14. treasurer. A. Scotchrner was elected treasurer of the M. and M. fund. Murray Grainger then told of be- ing interviewed by a former Radar instructor at the Radio School at Clinton, who is now engaged in build- ing amplifiers for reproducing chimes over a loud speaker system for church towers. He had asked for the privilege of installing one of these in our church for demonstration ,purposes. No action. was taken although several spoke favourably of giving it a trial. At the close of the meeting the ladies served lunch and Mr. Stotes- bury pronounced the Benediction. BLYTH Mr. and Ms. P. Bainton are in Montreal. Peter Brown, Windsor, visited his wife, Mrs. Brown. Miss Helen Lear, Hamilton, visited Mr. and Mas. N. Lear. Mrs. H, McIntyre, Clinton, visited Miss Josephine Woodcock. Arthur 'Marsh, Manitou, Man., was with Mr. and Mrs. Bert Marsh. Robert Nesbitt is in North Bay, Visiting his wife who is ill there. Mr. and Mrs. A. Taylor were with Mr. and Mss. E. Taylor, Clinton. Harold Cunningham, was with his sister, Mrs, 14. Elder, T:illsonburg. Mrs. C. 11. Kilpatrick and Kenneth, Listowel, were with Mrs. Popple - stone and Dorothy:. Miss Velma Naylor. Goderieh, eves the guest of Mrs. C. Bell and Mr. and 'Mrs.` Roy Doherty. Me. and Mrs. George leritzley, Ronald and Donna Lyng Burford, visited with liens. . Mayne Fritzley. and Elmner, Pollard, Chureh Has Good Year The annual congregational meeting of St. Andrew's Presbyterian church was held in the school room of the church Jan, 28 with a very good at- tendance.'The, meeting was presided over by Rev. Mi', Jorgenson, interim moderator of Huron Presbytery. The reports of the several secretaries and treasurers were very encouraging. The treasurers reported substantial balances in each department, and the secretaries' reports showed that a spirit of harmony had prevailed among the members of all organiza- tions of the Chureh. The 'resignation of the pastor, Rev.' R. , A. MacConnell, having been ac- cepted the chnreh has been without a regular pastor since the beginning of the year and is being snppliad by students from the University of Western Ontario until a permanent pastor is called, Following the meeting the ladies of the church served lunch and a social hour was enjoyed. g honer Secretary Bert Marsh, who resigned his.posi-. tion as secretary -treasurer: of Blyth Co-operative Cheese Facto...% 'was honored at a dinner party at the Commercial hotel .by' the director's, executive and friends. Following dinner Mr. M'ars'h was presented 'with a combination hassock and, bedroom box. The presentations were made by George Powell and Georgy Watt. Mr, Marsh has held office since in- awguration of the co-operative in July, 1945. He is !succeeded by Nor- man Itadfo� d. Young People's Service The second, in a series, of special sermons was preached in the United Chureh by Rev. A. Sinclair Sunday. evening. This service was specially for the young people and Me. Sine ciair's topic was "Exceeding the speed. limit," A young people's choir 'sang. Mien June Marsh :and Edmund McNall sang . eelo verses. WHOLES tLS Pe f:S95IENT N. 1Vd MARSHALL • Former warder: or: Oxford county, N. M. Marshall; manager of Nor- wich District Co-operative, has been elected president of the United Farmers Co-operative Co., the Ontario wholesale. Mr. Mar- shall is a sports enthusiast, and still in his early forties, he turns out and playa softball with "the boys" of Norwich. He gave up hockey a few years ago. LONDESBORO Mrs. William Taniblyn, returned to Toronto en Thursday. Misses Beth and Elva Govier spent the weekend with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Gooier. Mrs. Helen Haight, Toronto, visited. with 'her parents, ,Rev. A. D. and Mrs. Penman, for a few days this week. Miss Margaret Tarnblyn, who is attending University of Western On- tario, London, is having a week's holidays at home. Mumps and Chicken Pox The "mumps" have returned again and some of the grown-ups have them. The ehicken pox too is keeping several pupils home from sehooI. To Hold Skating Party The Aim Well &Mission Circle will hold a skating party on Tuesday evening, February 11. There will be games in the basement of the church for 'those who do not skate; after the skating they wilt come to the Church where a good lunch will be served. Everybody is welcome. Gone and enjoy yourself. An offer- ing will be taken for Missions. BRUCEFIELD Ross Drilling, London, is spending a few weeks at his home. Miss Ella May Scott, .London, has been visiting in the village. Misses Marie and Eileen Glidden, Hohnesvitle,. 'Visited Miss Blanche Zapfe on Monday night and attended the skating party. The weather has been so bad that roads in the district are almost com- pletely blocked and . many are not able to get out at all. Skating Party Enjoyed A fair crowd attended the skating party held at the rink on &Monday night ander the auspices of the YPU. Lunch was served to any one wish- ing it. W.A. Postponed Owing to weather conditions the W.A. which was to have met on Feb- ruary 4, has been postponed till fur- ther notice. There are a few cases of mumps in the community. Celebrates 80th Birthday Mrs. O'Brien was at home to her friends on January 31, the occasion being her 80th birthday. Many mes- sages of goodwill were received aril many took the opportunity of calling and expressing their felicitations. We join in 'wishing Mrs. 0113rien inane more years of health. Friends from London visited her over the weekend. Y.P.U. Broadcasts On Sunday evening a group of Young People put on the bi-weekly period of song and meditation spon- soxed'by Huron Presbyteiy Y. 1'. U. over Station MINX. Those taking part Jere Mel Graham, Marion Hill, Blanche Zapfe. Brace Scott, Walter Mad:levee, with Margaret McQueen at the piano. Several other young people went along and assisted in singing the hymns. llev, and 'Mrs. E. R. Stanway accompanied the group to Winghanr. GODERICI{ TOWNSHIP Farm Forum Meets S.S. No. 4 Faimr Foram met Mon- day evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Tia Merrill. In spite of the bad roads l'1 were in attendance. The topic for discussion was "What makes prices." Following the discussion, a recrea- tion period was .spent in games and contests. Lunch was provided at the close of the evening by the ladies. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mr. aivd Mee. R. G. Thompson. moramosinowasiammonamage HENSALL Jimmy Orr, who bas been very ill in St. Joseph's Hospital, London, came home .the latter pari of last week. War hero' Remembered• At the United Chureh Sunday morning, a beautiful bouquet of Dowers was placed on the table by the pulpit by Mr. and Mrs. John Passinore, in loving memory od their son; F/0 Gerald Passmore, who paid the supreme saerifree during flying operations over Germany two years ago, February 2, 1945. The annual meeting of Hensel). `United Church was held in the ehurcn schoolroom Wednesday evening, Jan- uary 29, and was preceded by a pot - leen .supper arranged by the Woman's' Association. , Community singing directed by IRev, R. A. Brook, with Muss Greta Lamella at the piano, was enjoyed. Rev. R. A. Brook was chairman for the evening acid Edison Forrest was appointed secretary. A devotion.. al period was held with the Scripture read by -Rev. Me'. Brook and prayer by Rev, Mi. .Sanderson. Splendid reoprts were presented showing an increase of last year in all branches of the work: Y.P.U„ Miss Bernice Jinks; Session, James Smillie (clerk of the :Session); ,Sun- day School, Edison Forrest (super- intendent) ; Baby Band, Miss Ellis; Mission Band, Mrs. Brook; Mission Circle, 'Mrs. Hess; Evening Auxil- iary,. Miss Gladys Luker; W.M.S., Mrs. W. B. Cross, The W.M.S. has 51 names on the roll and 21 life members. W,A., Mrs. McAllister; Flower Fund, Mas, Hess; Treasurer's report, by Mr. M. G. Drysdale. Discussion took place regarding the organ which will need extensive l repairing. Olive Rowcliffe, cony tiler of are ndininating committee, presented the slate of officers. Stewards appointed, were Hugh 'MeMurtrie, Stanley. Mitchell, Harold Dignan, David Kyle, Laird Miclile; Laird Mieide to re- place the late Charles Stephenson, and Dz•, J. G. Goddard to replace George Cowan. Flower committee— Mee. L. Micltle, Miss R. Scott, Mrs. W. Forrest, Mrs, S. MitchellMas. W. R. Deugall, Mrs. G. Hess (treas- urer); Auditor, R, J, Paterson, Mervyn Brown; Press reporter, Mrs. Redden. ,Rev. R. A. Brook and Mrs. Brook were presented with a purse of money, the address being read by George Follick, the ,presentation made by James •Smillie. Contributing to the musical :programme were Miss Greta L' amniie with a violin offering, "Adoration"; a. vocal duett "Bless this House", Mrs. Maude Heiden, Mrs. G. Hess; n piano solo, "In the Sweet Bye and Bye," Miss Gladys Luker. ,Rev. .Sanderson Closed with prayer. Park Board Meets The first meeting of the 1947 Community Park Board was held in Hensel' Town Hall. The treasurer, J. A•. Paterson, reported tbe`Beaneial position as follows; • Receipts --Donations from Chamber of Commerce, $775; village, $300; War Services, $'282.02• use of lights, $65; Total receipts $5,422.02. F.,xpendituves ` — Installation of lights, $1,026.98; hydro, $21.; fenc- ing and labour, $1,026.98; hydro, balance Dec. 31, 1946, $265.64; Total ex• penditures, e1,422.O2. W. R. Davidspn was appointed chairman, and James A. Paterson, secretary -treasurer for 1947. !Considerable discussion took place when the secretary presentee a sketch of the proposed park about the entrance, senting accommodation or gate percentages to be charged dor the privileges;' also the proposed planting of trees. The secretary was instr'ueted to make arrangements with R. E. Shad- didk for the purchase of an entrance re the lots awned by him. R. H. Middleton was •instructed eo attend. the meeting of the directors of the Agricultural Society as regards a grant to' help with the erection of seats for the park. IN Ne•NI!eI.INe ANNUAL SKATING'''ARNIVAL Brucefield Rink VALENTINE'S NIGHT Friday,February 14 Good music over new loud speaker and amplifier. Talented fancy and figure skating from Stratford and Goderich will open carnival with exhibition of stunt and fancy skating at 8 P.M. sharp PRIZES FOR FANCY AND COMIC COSTUMES WILL BE GIVEN AS FOLLOWS: Ladies 'Best Character or Trade Costume Gents Best Character or Trade Costume Children's Farley Costume Adult's Fancy Costume Childrenrs Comic Costume Adult's Comic Costume Ladies' and Gent's host Graceful Skating Most Graceful Skating Couple ALSO DOOR PRIZES REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED IN THE BASEMENT HY THE LADIES OF TIR W.A. Ali' POPULAR PRICES Entire Proceeds for Upkeep and Improvement of .Rink Admission: Adults 60c, Children 25c atereeeeeteresee 6-7-b. evevv++.Y GEORGE COUSINS, 11, SAVES TWO LADS PROM DROWNING Two Brussels lads, five-year-old Harry Preethy and six-year-old David Kennedy, were rescued from drown- ing in the ley waters of the Maitland river at Brussels Sunday afternoon by ll -year-old George Cousins son of Reeve and Mee. iR B, Cousins. The two lads, suecfering frown the shock of the ice-cold water, appeared later to be none the worse for their experience. 'They were tobogganing down a' grade onto the river ice surface near - a bridge when the toboggan Sid out. onto the ice under the bridge when/ a fast flowing strewn 08 water had prevented formation of a solid ice covering -. The toboggan 'hrolce through the thin ice and the two lads were throw's into .the water, It was not knower how long thee": Were in the water but George Cousins_ crossing the bridge. heard theme, screaming for help. He went, to the end of the water and reached a long pole out to the boys, pulling them to safety one at. a time, He ahem called help, to get - them home, The ( utility Tea EK WNeeiVw/Mv.veyv'Ivevee YOUR USED CAR IS MORE VALUABLE NOW HAVE IT REPAIRED OR PAINTEI at DALY'S -GARAGE SEAFORTH BODY AND FENDER REPAIRING AND FINISHING; A SPECIALTY 5 -6 -7 - Enjoy KENNETH CRAGG'S articles on Agriculture in The Globe and. 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