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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1947-04-24, Page 6PAGE SIX CLINTON NEWS -RECORD 'PHURSDAY, -APRIL es4, 184r Interesting Items From News -Record s Rural Correspondents 51•100101111101, NEWS OF MAYFIELD • Representative Miss Lucy R. Woods Phone Clinton 631r31 Mee. Josephine Robinson was in the village over the weekend. Harry Baker, London, visited his permute, Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Baker over the weekend. Dr. and Mrs. A. Newton -Brady, Hamilton, called on fried e in the village on Sunday. Gordon Heaed, !Stratford, spent the weekend with les parents, Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Heard. Mr. and Mee. R. Cannes', Charles Pearse, Toronto, were guests at The Little &net over the weekend. Keith 13randon left on Sunday for Stratford to work with an Chitarre Department of Highways survey party. Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Stephens and two sons. London, were at their home in the village, "Shangel-La" over the weekend. Mr, and Mrs. Arthur Briseon, Grosse Pointe, Mile, were at their cottage in the village. over: the week. end. Mr. and INETS. 0. Daly, Pert Huron; were the gueste of their nephew', Cilharles Bell and 1VIr.s Bell on, Mon- day end Tuesday. The uality Tea A E PEKOE TOWNSHIP OF HULLETT TENDERS FOR GRAVEL SEALED TENDERS .will be received by the undersigned until 8 p.m., May 5, 1947, for Crushing and Trucking on the Township Roads as directed by Road Superintendent, approximately 5,000 yards of gravel. The same to be properly mixed and to pass through a 3/4 -inch screen. The work to be finished by September 30, 1947. A marked cheque for $200 must be sent with the tender. Further information may be received from the Superintendent. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Wm. Carter, Road Superintendent, Londesboro Geo. W. Cowan, Clerk, Londesboru 17-h Murp t y Paints iiU AHD NARVO EYE4PPEALING PROTECTIVE 37 PAINTS THAT STAY FRESH Canada's. Smartest Fnish %be quick dryhtg washable hig'h gloss porcelain -like NARVO ENAMEL obtainable in 20 beautiful coaours. Per Quart ..... $1.95 BALL BROS. Hardware and Furniture Dealers Funeral Directors Wm. N. Ball D. G. Ball Phone 361W Phone 3613 Mr. and Mrs. Robert MacLeod, Goderich, and Mee MaeLeod, Sarnia, were with their arents, Mr. and Mrs. L. H. MacLeod on !Sunday. M,'. and Illre. E. Kendall and two daughters, Amy Grace and Jane, were with Mrs. KendalPs parents, Mr. and 5Irs. William R. Jowett ever the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Berry return-. ed home on Tuesday after having spent some time in London owing to the illness and subsequent death of the foemer's ,mother. Gamete at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Malcom Toms over the 'weekend in - eluded: ell'. and Mrs. Clayton Guest and daughter, Morah; Miss Mary Me- Kague, Toronto; Walter Goodyear. Moose Jaw and Bill Johnston, Wind - Mrs. E. A. Feathereton 'mourned to London on 'Sunday after having spent a few days with her mother, who is indisposed. Mrs'. Parker's many friends hope that she will soon be feeling quite herself again. . Work is speeding up on the con- strnetion of the new bridge. Gangs of workmen, have come to the village this week and are working in shifts day and night. Mrs. D. A. Volume has returned to the village after spending the winter in London, and ia the guest at the home of Misses A. M. and E. J. Stirling. On Standard Time Services in Knox Presbyterian, St. Andrew's United, and Trinity Anglican Churehes, will be held on STANDA5D TIME this Sunday. April 27. Further announcement will be made next ,week regarding the •services next Sunday. Decided Success CeleNX Golden Prairie Cowboys made a decided "hit" when they play- ed before a large audience at the entertainment sponsored by Bayfield Lions Orkab in the Town Hall on Thursday, April 17, The concert con- sisted of jokes, vocal and inetrument- al numbers. They also played for the dance which followed. The af- fair was voted a decided success. GODERICH TOWNSHIP • Miss Jacqueline Cauff is improving after an attack of pneumonia. Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Lobb, London, spent the weekend at the home of his pmente, Me. and Mrs. Bert Lobb. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Dunbar and Barry Dunbar, Lambeth, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Welsh. aVIr. and Mas. PhII Heitbohtnet and Neva, ,Sbratford, spent the weekend at their cottage at Lane O'Pines Beaeh. Mrs. Lyle Docking and daughter, Baebara Ann, Staffa, are epending a few weeks at the home of her par- ents, Mn and Mrs. Bert Lobb. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Dunbar, Lambeth, were weekend guests of Kr. and Mrs. tAlrbhur Welsh. They were accompanied by Barry Dunbar, London. Sunday Service Sunday 'Service in St. James chur- ch, Middleton, will be held at 8 pen. (l).S.T.) with the recta', • Rey. L. Morgan in charge. St. James W. A. Meets The W. A. of Si. James church met Wednesday afternoon, April 16, at the home of the Proident, Mrs. john Middleton with 14 ladies pre- sent. Quilting was completed on a comforter, on behalf of all present Mrs. Middleton welcomed warmly the new Rector, Laverne Morgan, Mrs. Morgan and their small daughter Karen. . Mr. Morgan read the chapter; a splendid reading "On Being Spirit- ually Ready" was given by Mrs. Marie%,Ceoper. A spirited discuss- ion re ideas in decorating the church then foiloeved. The meeting dosed with all repeating the members pray- er. The hostess then served a de - Helms lunch. HENSALL 1101110•110/001.1100111 4011.10 Mid Geeitrude Keen, who fractur- ed her wrist six weeks ago, had the east removed Monday at Sea - forth Clinic. Daylight Saving Hansa% in step with other urban municipalities, will adopt dayjight saving time midnight, 'Saturday, April 26, the Town Council has decided. Evening Auxiliary The April meeting of the Arnold Circle Evening Auxiliary •of Carmel Churdh, will be held at the home of Mrs. Hilton Laing, Exeter, Monday, April 28, at 8.30 sharp. Miss Jean McQueen will be co -bee -Less, Won Scholarship Paula Hanson, daughter of Mr, and Mrs, Harold Hanson, Stratford, former Hensall residents, won the Educational Vocal Scholarship mad also won filet prize in the eleven - year girls' class at Stratford Festival of lqusie. Announcing the Opening A. C. Robinson Music Store 513 Richmond St., London Next London Motor Products FOR ALL YOUR MUSIC NEEDS Operated by A. C. ROBINSON, Newily,Appointed Leader, Clinton Legion Band Dealers lar all makes of MUSICAL INSTRUIVIENTS Saxophones -- Clarinets Trunipet.s French Horns Trombones --- Afltos Baritones -- Euphoniums Accessories" Basses - Bassoons - Oboes Instrument Repairs All String Instrurnents• Radios -- Pianos it LONDESBORO John IScott is a patient in Clinton Publie Hospital. We wish him a speedy recovery. IlVliss Margaret Tor:114n and Eddie McNeil, London, visited at their homes here over the weekend. The parents and children of S.S. N. 10 spent a very pleasant evening at the Miami last Friday evening. Miss Mary Ellen Prest, who has taken a position in Thrower's Rest- aurant Clinton !spent the weekend with her parents, Sunday Service Rev. AL D. Penman will take as his !subject next Sunday morning "Where in the world ie God". A hearty in- vitatioa it eytended to all. Missioe Band Meets The "Mary Grierson" Mission band met in .the basement of the church Sunday morning with the President Nemeth Wood in the chair. The serieture lesson vas .read by June Manning. The minutes of the last meeting were read and the roll called by the Sec. Billie Cowan. Off- ering taken by Bobbie !SI:Indere:mit. Marjorie Young and Kenneth Wood gave their birbhday pennies. Report of Temperance by Joyce Fangrad. Report of World Peace by Bert Lyon. Solo by June Manning Miss Kirk gave the chapter in the study book and Vera Lyon read a missionary story. The meeting was closed with prayer by Mrs, Beet Shobbrook. There were 24 members present. VARNA Mee. Horner, Zurich, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. A Ings and Mr. lugs. Mrs. Floyd Schell, Detroit, is stay- ing with her mother, Mrs. A. Austin, who is not enjoying the best of health.. Mrs. Dodsworth motored from Lon- don Monday, weturning in' the after- noon, accompenied by her mother, Mrs. Eliza !Smith, who spent the past week renewing acquaintances in the village. / Scotch Coucert 1 The Scotch Concert sponsored by the 'Young People of Egmondville, last Friday night was well rendered and much ensoyed by those present. Owing to the heavy snow storm and poor visibility, there was not a very good attendance. Death of Mrs. H. Diehl We regret to report the death of Mrs. H. Diehl, who passed away in Clinton Public Hospital on .Saturday, April 19. The late Mee. Diehl was a valued member of St. John's Aeg- lien Church and was also vice-presi- dent of the WA for many years. She will be greaty missed by a host of PORTER'S HILL dWite Anna Townsend is home from Acton on slick leave. Mr, and Mrs. Wilmer Harrison at- tended a funeral at Grand Bead last week. Betty Newton has returned to her mp eloyment after two 'weeks at home on melt leave, Mr. and Mrs. Lockhart, Mr. and Mrs, A. Lockhart •and Gwen Miller, spent a day in London. A number attended the funerals of °emend Meek and C. Larison on Monday. Sympathy from the corn- munity go to both these families in their time of sorrow. Successful Dance The. Community Club censored a card party and dance Friday even- ing at SS. No. 6. A good crowd was out and the sum of $16.50 was realized. Jim Young, violin, and Mrs. Gmeenslade, piano, furnished music for dancing. * The Porter's' Hill Community Club held its April meeting at the home of Nees. George Johnston, Wednesday, April 16, with a good crowd present. Ales. Don Hareis conducted the meet- ing, the deaf item being the election of officers for 1947. Mrs. John Torrance was elected president, Mrs, Don Harris vine - president; Mrs. George Greenslade, secretary; 1VIrs. Bert Harris, treasur- er. Others chosen were: pianist, Piles, Wrial Cox; work committee—Eleanor Cox, Mrs. A. Lookhart, Mrs. Bert Ramie; social committee—Mrs, Diels Porter, Eleanor Cox, Mrs. Jim (ex; flower con A. Harris. The May meeting will be held at the home eir Wes. John Torrance. A - quilt will be ready for quilting at this meeting. It was also decided to have a speaker at this meeting out- line the possible work for hospital aid, The hostess served a lovely lunch. STANLEY TOWNSHIP 1VIrs. Norman Baird left on Tues- day to visit her sister, MTS. Robert. Varley, St. Catharines. ZURICH Congratulations! Daniel Smith celebrated his 95th biethday Monday, April 21, at his farm home, Blue Water Highway, just wed of Zurich. 1VIe. Smith haen remarkable memory is active and in good health. He has three sons, Clayton, at home; Chester, publisher of The Zurich Herald, and Irvin D., friends. Hamilton. .0011.~4101~0,11,11V~A.,04VNIWIMI44,0,44,1,04,141,44044140~~1.41V "Petticoat Ranch" Presented by Goshen—Varna Y.P.U. in Varna Town Hall Tuesday, April .29 at 8.30 P.M, ADM,1SSION: 40c and 25c 17-b yrs Ngtig To TRAV BRUCEFIELD We regret that Lindsay 'Eyre has been confined to the house through illness. We hope soon to see him around again. Mr. J. Caskey has returned to the West after spending the winter with friends around Prucefield and other parts of Ontario. Mrs, Oke has been staying with lieredaughter and .son-in-law, Mr, and Mrs. John laSeCowan. Mrs. Oke has not been enjoying good health but, we me glad to report that she as improving. The Young People's Union will observe their anniversary on Sunday. May 4. There will be special music in the morning by the Young People's choir and in the evening Che Male Choir will supply the music. The CNR trains are again able to proceed as far as Clinton, Owing to a washout near Clinton they were for a time unable to travel any further north than Brumfield. A bus was provided to finish the journey to. Clinton. Good Syrup Run There has been a good run of maple sap in this district and syrup has been retailing at different prices, Returns From Florida • Frank Aikenhead, formerly nf Bruceneld, now living in Hensall, has returned to his home after a pleaeant trip to Florida. • Good Prices at Sale The :nation sale held at Olive Coch- rane's on April 19 was well attended •and good ,priees were realized. Mr. and Mrs. Cochearie expect to bo. leaving our community shortly. Their many friends and neighbours are ver7 sorry to learn of their alepatture. Attention CEMETERY LETTERING PROMPTLY EXECUTED • PRICES ThEASObTABLE • First-Clase Workmanship PRONE OR WRITE Fred Porterfield MITCIIELL, ONT. 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