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CLINTON:,' .NEWS -RECORD: a.
Women's and Chur.h;A.iIairs
R. S. Miceli visited friends in
Barrie' over the weekend.'
Ralph Stevenson; Varna; is visiting
his Mace, Mrs. D. A. •'Kay' and Mr,
Kay.
Moss "Shirley Sutter visited with
Mr. and Mss. Kenneth Candler„Stra:t-
ford, last week.
Miss Jean Voddene Toronto, has
been visiting her parents, Mr. and
11lts. W. J. Vodden,
'David 'Sperling visited his father,
Roy M. Sparring, ONR agent tat. Port
Elgin, over the 'weekend,. •
.; Mut. Kenneth M. Breakey has
been, the guest of her Termite, Mr.
and: Mas. M. T. C(nless.
Mrs. Ed, Sturgeon, Bayfield, has
been visiting her daughter, Mrs.
Dennis Bisback and' Mr. Bisback:
Mr. and Mee. J. A. McGill and.
'daughter, Miss Mary Jean. Windsor,.
spent the weekend with the formers.
parents, Mr. and Mrs. James McGill.'
Mrs.
JP., Manning
c
p
ant
the
e
weekend in Torobto with herugh-
ter, Miss Phyllis Manning, who .is
teaching at Albert College, Belleville,;
Dr. L. W:. Brigham has arrived
from Winnipeg, Man., and is• visiting;
his sisters, Misses Levinia and Oliv-
etta Brigham and -, Mrs. Ernest;
;Ad
ate,:; and Mrs, C. M.. Shearing and
Mr. and Mrs. LorneB
J town re.'
turned
Saturday idsy evening front
a
motor
trip to the Middle Southern
Stares.
Mrs. I. M. Nay returned on Satur-
day after spending five weeks with
her brother and easter-in-law, Mr.
and '•I s, George McCartney, Wood -
bock.
. ”
a
nd
Mts.4[b
eat .Seeley
and'
ilfred Sealey •aireie
in Egmondville.
,n Sat e
day: atteadingthe funeral
ral of;
Mrs. "aleys lirether, the late •
alar,'
eye R: Johns. ' •
•:•Mi' and Meeraol; E''Cook'9iave"ra-
eived word of the death nil Detroit'
' h., of the fcnmer's niece, Mat. J.
,dham, who had been a frequent
slier in •Clinton. .She had been
tarried only three years.
Mr. and Mrs. Norman Fitzsimons
ave returned from a very pleasant
ree weeks holiday. They visited in
asisington, Virginia, spent d week
p New York and saw Niagara Falls.
Chairman W. E. Perdue, Commis -
"toner Hugh R. Hawlains, and Super-
ntendent A. F. Rntnleall represented
Tinton Public Utilities Commission
• the annual :meeting of Ontario.
imicipal Electric Association in To-
nto this week.
John R. Butler, local representative
Confederation Life Insurance
pony has again been awarded
rtificate of Club Membership in
cognition of quality production for
tew paid for business in 1946. This
the second consecutive year Mr.
utter, has been awarded this mem-
rshrp. .
John W, N:ediger, Norman Holland,
rid C1irfford Holland, Goderich, were
n London on Sunday visiting John
ediger,. Sr... who is ill in hospital.
r. Nediger's many friends will. be
,lad to know that he is making very
tistfaotery progress and it is ex -
ted that he will ,be able to retul'n
his Koine shortly.
oderich Collegiate
Vault Robbed of. $256
Polieee are investigating the theft
$256 from the vault in Goderieh
,�,aallegiate Institute on Saturday
Peb. 15. Part of the money" was
he proceeds of a dance held by the
students' Connell, art which there was
very large attendance.
The entrance to the school was
'made by a fire escape on the second
6torey. A. hole was broken in the
wick wall of the vault in the prin-
p'y'pai's alike. The combination of
the vault. was knocked off.
W. Duckworth, school janitor, dist
levered the robbery Saturday morn -
ng.
Goderich' W.I. Marks
Founding Anniversary
Goderieh branch of the Women's
Institute Thursday: night narked the
50th '.anniversary of the founding of
the .organization in Canada, at the
annual banquet held in the assembly
hall of the .Maeoniie temple. Flowers
and the purple and gold• colors : of the
Instiibute decorated the hall and
tables. Mrs.. A. Wilkin, the president
presided for the• alter -dinner• :Waste
Disappodnbinent, was felt in the
hon -arrival of the guest speakers, all
of whom were .storm -bound. They
were Mrs. iSwmmers, Fonthili, pro,
vdncial 'president; Mrs. L. Ivers, Dun-
gannon, district president; and Mrs.
F. Oster. Blyth, area president.
Mies M. E. 'Salkeld and, Mrs. J.
S. Hawi.'ie, eharter members:, were
given the honor of cutting the birth-
day eake and lighting candles in
commemoration of the anniversary
They joined •the Institute branch
when itwas organized in 1901. A
aminute�, , silence was observed in
memory of the founder, Mrs. Hood -
less, and for all departed members
0
Clinton, Juniors Hold
Postponed Gatherings
,Clinton Junior Farmers and Junier
Instrirtete held their monthly meeting
on February 25, in Clinton Collegiate
Institute. Because of the bad con
-
ddtion of the roads, the meeting had
been postponed from ,February 11
to 25. •
Margaret Lobb, the president, was
in chargep
f the Junior Insi
t tote•
meeting
In the absencef t
o henest speaker,
Dr. Then -map, Grace Lobb gave an
interesting account of the short course
in London. The ether three • girls,
Margaret Lobb,. Lulu Tyndall and
Doreen ,McGuire, who also attended
the Short Coursse,gave their reports
at the last meeting.
The joint meeting, which was in
charge of Joe Gibson, was opened by
singing "0 Canada," followed with
the minutes of the last ineeting.
Business was .then. discussed, .
An interesting Club Paper was read
by Mildred Wiltse. Rev. C. C. And-
erson,. el
nd-erson,:el the Baptist Church, was the
guest speaker of the evening, and
gave • an interesting address.
The recreation netted was conduct-
ed by Grace' 'Lobb after which re.
freshments were served.
The Clinton Junior Farmers and
Junior Institute will hold their reg-
ular meeting on March 11, in the
Olineon Collegiate Institute at 8.80
1
nhA band concert, - .sponsored
by
Canton Legion -Band, villbegaven
ihe
Hospital Aid, .Stu-
day :evening, March 16, according to
the .repert of Mrs, Mae Ranee•. Mae.
• Kennon,. chairman .of the entertain.
ment . coansnittee, at the regular;
monthly meeting of the Hospital Aid,'
TkmRSDA.Y, M1AdiiCH ; 6 19a
ire �linto� and
Disiricl
r.�ic
Presbyterian WMS .Holds',,
Its' February Meeting Title. Of Queen
O : a
ofClinton- Presbyterian Church was Carnil
The February sheeting of the WMS
held at the Manse, with a •good at-
tendance. The president, Mrs, George.
Roberton, was in Charge and opened
the meeting with a.,poem followed by r
the Lard's Prayer an unison. Clanton Lions Arena' was the scene
"The devotional period was taken by Friday ,evening of the •• big. carnival
Mesdames W. Shaddock, J. Makins," sponsored by Clinton Lions Club and
and C. Clifton. Clinton 'Teen Town.
Mrs. G. W. Nott and Mrs. J. Snider The • evenin ..'
_„l gs.,.,:'enteDtarpment ...got
revae;wed the' first chapter of the off to a fast start with': • a hockey
Study Book entitled `Towards a .game between Clinton 'Teen Town
Christian India.” . Truly India is a grate and the Goderich Ladies' Hockey
laud of infinite possibilities and team. The Goderieh'teant wound no
variety. True freedom eat come only on the top side of a 6-0 more. The
as individuals and nations' team .to Clinton 'Teen Agers. fought gamely
follow Christ and to recognize Flim through,; and perhaps lack of prac-
as the Ruler of all peoples. tics was their downfall. •
The allmation front the Supply
Those eplaying
.for Clinton on
we
re.Secretary was presented and plans Alla Lou Thampson, ee rn,were made to meet the requirements. Margaret Colquhoun, Jeanne Garen,
Mrs. Lane closed the meeting 'with Lois Middleton, June Middleton, Jean
prayer, Mrs. J. Wilson assisted the Nediger, Isabel."•Chowen, Catherine
hostess in serving refreshments. Fingland, Audrey Jervis, Joan Fines,
o Jean Elliott, Maty Fulford,
A professional hockey ,player was
Hospital Aid Bolds scheduled" to referee but adverse
weather conditions permitted him
coming •arid this job was ably handled
by Grant "Red" Rath.
Hugh R Hawkins • acted as master
of ceremonies for the '.evening and
introduced Mayor' cA . J. McMurray
who 'spoke briefly and commended
the Lions' Club icor the splendid work
they are doing .in the conimnnity:•
B. _. Bo.v.
Unique Washcloth Shower
p,m,
If any •change is necessary in the
date of next week's meeting, it will
be announced over the radia.
•
St. Paul's Friendship Club
• Members Commence Quill,
The Friendship. Club of St. Paul:?
Anglican •Ohtuch met on Wednesday,
February' 26, at the home off Mrs. N.
Emmett. Sewing was begun on the
Autograph, Quilt, and every one
asked to nate that all 'names are to
be handed in"'at 'the' next Meeting.
• Miss. M. Hawkins, the president,
took charge .of .the business meeting.•
In the absence of the secretary, Mrs.
W. ;Barton, Mrs, F. Taylor kindly
acted. Mrs, J. •Murphy gave the
treasurer's report. It was decided
to bold' a avashdloth sh'awer for the
Hospital at "the ;next :meeting.
Because some members are unable
to entertain the Club in their horns,
it was deeidel that each hostess be
assisted by'. one of the other anent -
Imre, Two members are to be chosen
each meeting except the night of
the business eneeting and are to pro-
vide an item of interest or speaker
for each meeting.,
Mrs. H. Henry and `Mrs.' H. ,Part
rott were selected for the next meet-
ing which wi11 be held in the Parish.
Hall. on Wednesday, ..Mauch 12. Mrs.
D. IL McInnes and Mrs, B. White,
are to be the hostesses.
PRESBYTERIAN GIRLS' CLUB
The Girls'.•; Club: of Clinton Pres-
byterian Church will 'hold its Monthly
meeting, Tuesday evening, March 11,
at the : home of Mrs. Frank Mutch..
32
Years' Experience
Shaul Help!
p
This is the length •of time vAe have
been serving' the public, including
25 years in Clinton. '
Now is the time to do that decorating jab. in
your home or office' 1
ESTIMATES GIVEN FREELY
We carry a good stock of SUN -TESTED
WALLPAPERS and LOWE BROWS. PAINTS.
Wallpaper and paint are scarce and hard to get,
and .going higher in price. Come in and choose
your paper and paint now, and, if you like, do
the work yourself, or we shall be glad to.. 'do it
for you.
D. A. KAY and SON.
PAINTERS and DECORATORS
Three Doors from Royal Bank—Huron St.
Phone 234W Clinton'
qtr,
HERE IT IS, GIRLS!
Your Chance To Join
The Happy Family Who Work At
Clinton Knitting Company Ltd.
APPLY FOR PARTICULARS
To The Superintendent
9-b
Misaes:= Nary ;Matheson and :Irene
Morris,:sands LeRoy :G: Brawn and
Tuesday evening, in.the gore/mil!; Gerald E. Nelson; were the judges
°.
M K the., nes
Mrs.. Mie mar i 1 t t
McKim -toile . P den ,,
t in the chap hile M rs H.C,:
was
w M .
Lawson 'read the 'minutes :and toll.
esal, The treasurer;' report, given
by..Miss.Luel'la .Wellainshaw, showed,
:i blila.nce of $168,7$ -with $38.09'
outstanding, bills
A wash •cloth shower for the bene-.
fit of the;, bospitaa Nes feature. of
.the meeting: table' 1 e.
A b was ad n
g 1'e
with wash cloths, many of them
hand -made, by. the members present.
Committee reporbs •'were as fol-
lows: Mrs. Robinson'for membership;
Mrs. Reddy -for supply; 'Mrs. �Me-
Inbyre for sewing. The latter stated
that' three dressing gowns were com-
pleted and three others almost finish-
ed. It was moved by Mrs. D.J.:Lane
and seconded by Mrs. F. Fingland,
that more., material be purchased to
make six more gowns. •
Mrs. MacKinnon, reporting for the
entertainment committee, stated that
a tag day was planned for the •Sat-
nrday nearest hospital Day in. May.
Mrs, Oakes, treasurer of the conn
niitteel stated that the 'Marathon
Bridge in the first two weeks of play
hacl a net profit of 587.41.
Mrs, MacKinnon, referring to the
M;ai'athon. Bridge, stated' that saute
of the players would. not be avail-
able in May and that they 'would play
off their scheduled games any time
for the costume parade which preyed
gulte'interestm to the 'large
of spectators. g g crowd
• The prize winners' mciude 'Best
Corrie Girl, 10 years. and ' fender,
Cameron Addison -amd • Frank 'Mae -
Donald. (even' the judges'' dourly not
tell 'the'' 'diffec'enlee; when they §¢iw
these 0hildren in • their 'nightgawns
and ni •lite
as BestCoixi B
g P ),re 10
Boy,
years'.:and 'under, Charles' Bartli£i;
cBest • -Fancy: Drese Girls, ten an'd
nsd'er' arerii n Martha' -i y Man•t n, Best Fancy
Dress Boys, ten and under, John
Jacob;' National Dress' Girlsand Boys;
ten and under Margie Ellen 'Lima;
aerie Mildred Fraser; .1,1 -atonal Dress
Boys and•Girls, 10-15,' Kenneth Gary
ter, •Marilyn Shaddick; : Youngest
skater, • Coranna ' MacDonald, • aged
see years; Oldest skatter; ' George
Taylor, 81 years cad; 'largest family
on skates, Andrew .Steep and "six
children; Fancy Dress Girls, 11-15, no
entry; • Fancy Dress Boys, 11-15,
Gerald'. -Holmes;; • Comic Girl, 11-15,
no entry; Comic ;Boy; 11-15, Harold
Gtbbings; Best Lady Clown, Mrs.
Sam Castle; Best Male Clown, J. E.
"0ap" • Cook; Best • Couple, no entry;
National Dress couple; no entry;' Best
Fancy Dress Lady; Marilyn Martin;
Best Fancy Dress Man, Harris Oakes.
The highlight'°f the evening came
when the Carnival Quest' was ehosen.
anyone
Aperil. planning
also r�sesatecl thattthc his•white 'chidroved rQueenhreaally shout d
y p g bridge, have been •a king, The winher was
Live -hundred or tea group to ratify none, ether than' 'Bill Chowen. '
Mrs. Oakes, the committee treasurer. Thanks from 'Teen Town
in •advance and then give the money .Clinton !Teen Town wishes to thauie
to her following the event, all those who helped to .make the
In regard to the band concert to 'Ice Carnival' a success. -
be given for the Hospital Aid, it Those 'who donated': money for the
Ives suggested that children must loci .prizes" were: B. ` aacaaar,. M. Sheat';
accompanied by parents.
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LEGION LADIES' AUXILIARY •
The ladies' Auxiliary of_ the Can-
adian Legion.will hold their regular
meeting on ,Monday evening. March
10, At 8.15 p.m., in the Legion Hall.
All members are asked to be ,present.
Ontario St,•WA Holds
St. Patrick's Meeting
A very large number of ,enenubers
and visitors attended the W.A. of
Ontario St. United Church, Wednes-
day,' March 5,when the meeting was
in keeping with ,St,, Patrick's Day.
Mae. P. Townsend' was in the chair,
TM meeting opened witlr,Ilymnn
502. Psalm 51 was iead'foll'owed bye
prayer in unison. .
Mrs. M. Wiltee, taking the devo-
tional .period read Chapter 4 of the
Book .of Esther, Esther being the -
woman of the Bible for study this
month. Hymn .'• 399 -was 'sung and
Mrs. W. M. Aiken led in prayer.
The reports of the various . com-
mittees were read. 41. calls were re-
ported 'made .on the siek end shut-ins.
During the busdriess period it syce
decided to' hold a bazaar in. May...
Lemli for the Meath of April will .be
edited, by iSt. John's Ward .with Mrs.
0.. 'Proctor. 'and Mrs.. N. Tyndiall as.
eat -tamers. .
Mrs. J3. Gmblbings '?lad do singing'
several Irish. songs accompanied by,
Mrs. E. Wended at the piano Mrs.
D. M. Maltby gave,.' ,osendid read-
ing entitled "The Wearing of; the.
Green." The meeting' closed by sing
ing Hymn 436.
Dearing the tea hour Mrs. Wendorf
and Miss E. . Wiltse favoured the
ladies with two piano,duets, and Mrs..
Reg Ball gave a reading. A lively.
St. Patrick's tea was served by the
hostesses.
EXPENDITURES , ;
MADE ON SEWERAGE
PROJECT TO DATE
(Continued from Page One)
15,' 1.947: Net Debenture sale, $300;-
467.28; sale of glazed tile, $1.62;
Weston 'Construction C'b., refund,
$536.23.
Total, $301,00513.
To Ainnstroug Anderson and Ca.,
0a8,158.34; Contract- "A" Weston
•onstruction Co., $69,170.54; Contract
"B"-Denean McDougall. $.16,059.35;
Oader . No. 101 --Dominion Foundries
M. H. covers, $3,564.38; 102—Nar,:
Sewer Pipe, glazed tile, $23,612.30;
103—Nat. Iron Pipe Co., :forte mane,
$2,200.78; 106—Master Builders,
entbecco, $1,613,85; 1,07 -Plate and
Street. rS.teeI1, M III. steps, 5713.15;
Cope Transport, 516.93;Donald In-
spection Co., $20.31; ONR rights for
tunnelling, $136.53; Inspection to F.
J. McKay, .$595.55; Clinton News -
Record pilot ng debentures, :$385 2s;
Hamilton Builders Supply Co., extra
bends, $6.75 .P.T..C,, removal 04
trees, $10:50; Township of Tucker
smith, grading, 5255.00; Township of.
Hallett, grading, . $43.50; County of
Huron, grading, $244.25; Lavin Con-
tracting Co., grading, 51489.60; Geo.
F. Elliott, grading, 51,225.20; C. H.
Epps,property, pumping station, etc.,
575.00;P. F'inglend (and his agents)
5428.15; Miscellaneous, $951..17; In-
vestment, Dominion of Canada Bonds,
$157,640.41; cash balance at thio
ai:e, 312,378.33.
Total, 5301,005.13,
Fifteen per cent of Weston Con-
structian account held in reserve at
this date, 512,190.67.
111g, 0. R. McElwain, F;. Pennebaker,
T. Churchill, Pickett and Campbell,
Ball Bros„-Joht sosy and. Son, M..Ag-
new, T R. Thompson, Murphy Bros•,
A. Husty,, M. Ortch, J. R. Butler,
N.Counter, 3. ,Loa eft, A. :Gardener,
C. J; Livermore'' :E, •;