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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1947-12-11, Page 4PAGE noun CIi.tiNTAN NEWS.,REConn TThURSDAY, DEC>a'N.'BER 11, 194'T OBITUARY MRS. ROBERT IL CHOWEN Word has been received of the death in London on Sunday, De- cember 7, of Mrs. Robert. H. Chowen, at the age of 78 years. Funeral and interment took place lin London Wednesday, De - (amber 10. Mrs. •Ohowen was .born in Mitediedd anal early in life she started her career as a beautiful contralto soloist, being trained by her father, the late William Thorne, who was organist of the ■ Methodist Church. Folilotwing her marriage she resided in Clinton where for 14 years sne was a valued soloist of Wesley Church. After . singing in the choir of Metropolitan United Church, London, for 41 years, she retired two years ago, al- though she still retained her lovely voice. She had been in choral work for over 60 years and was one of London's best known choristers. Surviving are her husband, (THE TOT SHOP infan't's Wear at SOAP and SOAP DISHES THERMOMETER SETS FOR BABY for Rooni, Barth 'and Food PINK and BLUE GIFT SETS TOWEL and WASH CLOTH SETS Bouquet Wool Superfine Baby. Wool CHRISTMAS CARDS anti CANDLES Nina Inkley Ethel Cooke ■ Dress Goods, Suitings and Coatings a.o Trimmings BROWN'S one son and two daughters. The late Mrs. Chowen wars a sister- in-law of Mrs. Ida Chawen and am aunt "of Mrs. Frank Ping - land end James Molina, 'ail of Clinton MRS. W L. LEITH 'has hays 'been received in town of the death in Toronto of Mrs. W. L. Leith following an illness of several months. Mrs. Leith will be remember- ed here as the former Miss Dixie Fair, daughter df Mr. and Mrs; James 'Fair, Calgary, Alta . , f or - r er-residentss of town. While in Calgary the decease was q;adte 'prominent in the Calgary Golf end Country Club. Mrs. Leith is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Fair, Calgary; and twu sisters, Mrs. A. D. McGregor, Truro, N.S., and Mrs. J. al, R. Thom- son, Calgary. White Gift Party For Saskatchewan Children The Friendship Club of St. Paul's Anglican Church 'held its rogiular business meeting at the home of Mrs. J. Hart an Wed- nesday evening, November 26, with the president, Miss M. Hawkins, in charge. This meeting was in the form of a White Gift Party for the childten of Christian Endeav- our, Saskatchewan. The meet- ing opened with the Club Pray- er and the Lord% Prayer re- peated in unison. After the re- gular business of the evening plans were made for the Christ- m'as'party which was held at the )Rectory on Wednesday, Dec- ember 10. A dainty alunch was served by the hostess •assisted by Mrs. Agnes Dade. BAYFIELD School Concert The annual Christmas Selhool Concert will be held in the Town Hall on Wednesday evening, De- cember 17, under the direction of, the teachers, Donald Mc- Auley, principal, Mrs. William E. Parker, assistant and musi- cal instructor, .Samuel Rennie. A splendid program is being prepared. CLINTON W.I. Clinton Women's Institute will meet on Thursday, December 18, 0 in the Board Room of the Agri- cultural Office for its annual Christmas party. There will be a guest speaker and a special programme is ;being aranged. Members 'are asked e. note the change in date. A cordiel invi- tation awe s all ladies who are One door north of the Royal Bank not .memhera but 'va) w,: eta like to attend the Christmas party. pkieMitaWalligAtAtreaVIONVAVAiltAgAIKAVAEMDAVMACAV • 1 I, t t 0 'lam, d ai j Doll Buggies Doll Cradles Wagons Tricycles other Card Tables and in the Hardware Department Tools of All Binds r� let Cedar Chests Mirrors Lamps Gift Suggestions la t,Liet Smokers Large, roomy Easy Chairs Tri -Lite Table or Bridge Lamps Coffee 'Tables End Tables BALL BROTHERS .1 Hardware and Furniture Phone 195 WM. N. BALL D. 0. BALL FUNERAL l DIRECTORS Phone 361W Ambulance Service Phone 361J Ub vt, 0 TF6 Mrs. M. Steepe and daughter, Miss Mavis, spent the week end in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs, J. R. Lane have been visiting at the homes of the former's brothers, Rev. Andrew and Rev. D. J. Lane. J. 0:. Dubuc, Montreal, is vis- itng his son -do -law and 'daugh- ter, Mr. and. Mrs. Rober;; Worth- en. Mis Ma igaret Davies has re- tailed after spending a month's visit with her sister in Ferndale, Mich. John Snider: quietly celebrat• ed'hils 80th birthday at his home, Albert St., yesterday. The News- Record offers its con'grati:la- t :ons. Misses Heen Herman, Bramp- ton and, PhyllisHerman, College of Education, Toronto, spent the week end with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. W, T. Herman. Mr. and Mrs. Wesley I3oggart .moved from Seaforth yesterday and are now residing in .the apartment over C. D. Connell's Butcher Shop. The friends of Mrs. Roy Lone - way, Toronto, formerly of Clin- ton, rouiill be sorry to learn that she is not enjoying very good health midis at present confin- en to her home. Mrs. N. W. Trewartha left to - Ow for a visit of several weeks' duraition at the home of her son- in-law . and daughter, Rev. and Mrs. A. P. Addison, Iroquois Falls. • LeRoy G. Brawn, Clinton, agricultural ' representative for Huron County, attended the first of a series of conferences of agricultural representatives from the Southwestern Ontario counaies which was held in the Ontario Agrieulltural office, in London on Monday. MR. AND MRS. H. MOGRIDGE MARK 50th ANNIVERSARY (Continued from Page One) and Mrs. John Manning of 10th con. of Hullett. She attended S. 8. No. 5 Hallett. ° Mr. Mogridge is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Mog- ridge of the 11th con. of Hullett. He' has one brother, Edgar Mog- ridge of Whittier, Cal. Mrs. Mogridge has one sister, Mrs. William Marsh of Goder- i'ch; one 'brother, Thomas Man- ning, London, The celebrants have two dau- ghters, Mrs. Bert Marsh, Kitch- ener 'and Mrs. Gormerly Thomp- son, Brampton, and four grand- children. ,Mr. and Mrs. Mogridge are valued members of Knox United Church 'where Mr. Mogridge is an elder. Mrs. Mogridge is a member of the Woman's Miss- ionary Society. Mr. Mogridge was a member of the Hullett Township Cohnoll for 11 years and reeve for three years. He was also a trustee of S.S. No. 9 for a number of years. Mrs. Mogrddge is president of the Women's Institute and, was president of the 'local Red Cross Society in' both wars. A family dtnner was served nut table, a tea set, bridge lamp, at the home when many happy wan mirror, saki cushion, and memories of 50 years were re- chesterfield set. Mr. Mognidge's ;called. Following the dinner. Mr. gift to his wife was a pearl neck - and Mrs. Mogridge were pre- lace and ear rings to. match, sented with gifts by the grand- while Mrs. Mogrildge's gift to ohildren, whirl h included a wal- her husband was a gold tie clip. Mrs. C. Twitchell Again Mrs, McKinnon Elected STREET LIGHTING Presbyterian .WA Head Hospital AidPresident BY-LAW PASSED' FOR BRUCEFIELD The W. A. of Clinton Preeby- terian Church met on Tuesday evening, December 2, • at . six o'elook in the Sunday School room. Following a bountiful 'supper under the supervision of Mrs. Shaddeck and Mrs. Nott as hos- tesses; the 'busdnesspart of the meeting was conducted by .the president, Mrs. Twitchell. The secretary -treasurer read the minutes of line last meeting and the anneal financial report showing a very gratifying bank balance. Miss Shaw and (airs.. MrTaggart were appointed to Took after the shut-in members at Christmas. Mrs. Lane then took the chair for the election of officers which resulted in th'e re-election of the present officers for 1948, name- ly, president, Mrs. C. Twitchell; vice president, Mrs. D. J. Lane • secretary -treasurer, Mrs. A. Maxwell. Mrs. Twitchen resumed her chair amid a 'hearty clapping of hands. The Birthday Box was then opened and the sum reali'ze'd a- mazed all present and it was de- cided to continue the Birthday Box in the New Year. An enjoy- able programme of Biblical and Musical contests followed by the singing of Ohni'stmas Carols brought the meeting to a close. A very warm feeling of love and friendliness pervaded this enjoyayle meeting which was an incentive to all present to move forwardto another year with renewed strength. IOOF NOTES The Initiatory Degree was conferred on two new members at the regular meeting of Clin- ton Lodge, I.O.O.F. No. 83, on Tuesday evening. Refreshments at the close brought a yery pleasant evening to an enjoy- able ending. Successful At Home Clinton Lodge I.O.O.F., No. 83, entertafned wives and fri- ends, Hurondc Rebekah Lodge, No. 306, and Goderich Lodges and Brucefield LO.O.F. Lodge at a delightful At (tome held in the Clinton 'Collegiate Institute on Wednesday, November 26. This was the first such gather- ing held on such a 'large scale in many years and was a most enjoyable event, Guests were received by H. F. McPherson, Noble Grand and H. W. Gourd, Rerording' secretary, Euchre was enjoyed in the gymn, the game being played for a couple of hours. Later deliloieus refreshments were ser- ved, Ail looked very .gay in their colourful hats which were supplied by the committee. The evening rounded out with danc- ing in the auditorium. Both new and old time dancing was en- joyed, Mrs. W. E. Perdue and James Murray played for the (Satter while the record player provided music . or the former. GODERICH TOWNSHIP S.S. No. 9 Concert The 'Chri'stmas Concert of S: S. No. 9, IGodericli Township, wilt be held in the school house, on Thursday, December 18; commencing at 8 p.m. All are invited to attend. • CHURCH DIkECTORY St. Paul's Anglican REV. R. M. P. BULTEEL, Rector Mrs. Theodore Fremlin, Organist drs. J. G. MacK anon, Choir Leader (SUNDAY; DEICEMMER 14 11 a m —•Sunday School and Morning Service. • 7.00 p.m—Union Evening Service in Wesley -Willis United Church Wednesday.8 p.m.—Bible Class in the Rectory Wesley -Willis Church REV. .ANDI S]SW LANE, Minister Mrs. Morgan J. Agnew, Organist and Choir Leader ISUNIDAY, mCF1M•B17R.,14 11.00 a.m—Morning Service Third Sunday hi Advent 7.00 gy.sn.—.tJni,on evening service. in this chunk, when. Annual Carol and Candle .LigI'iting .Service, sponsored by the Young People,. will be given, , Presbyterian REV. D. J. LAND, Minister Mrs, Bert Moyes, Organist and Choir Leader SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14 10.00 AM.—Sunday School 11,00 A.M.—Divine Worship When Jesus Spoko 2.30 p.m. --(Service at Bayfield All Welcome Ontario St. United Church REV. W. J. WOOLFREY, Minister B. J. Gibbings, Choir Leader Mrs. E. Wendell, Organist 'SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14 11.00 .a.m. Morning Worship Small Enemies of Service ,12,15 p.m. --Sunday School. 7.00 p.m.—Union Evening service iy Wesley -Willis United Church S, S. Christmas Concert, Monday, December 22 Baptist 'F RMV. A. FORSYTH, Minister Mrs. Ernest Adains, Organist Mils. W. Aikenhead, Choir leader SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14 11.30 arm.--Sand-ay School 7.00 ga.m.—.Even iaig Worship Thursday, December 18, 7.45 p.n'i. Christmas. Concert, including The Christmas Carol, illustrated by motion pictures. — Everyone Welcome Mrs, L. McKinnon was re- elected.preektent:`ef. the Hospital Aid at the. December meeting„ held fir the Council. Chamber, Thesday evening December 2. Other officers elected were Mr$; J. Sutter, honorary pr,est. dent; Mrs. Frank Fingland, 1st vice-president; Mrs. D. J: Lane, 2nd vice=president; Mrs.. B. B. Pock!ingtbn, secretary; Miss" L. Walkinslia w, treasurer. Committes reporting at the meeting were the social come mitbtee; Mrs. Leiper., reported that a canvass for food for the dance would be made of the naenilbers; Mrs. George McLay reporting for the danee com-, mittee, stated that :two tickets would be send to each member. Mrs. Bulteel was put in cdliarge of this. , Mrs. L. McKinnon, who had attended the convention in Tor- onto in November gave an in- teresting and comprehensive report of the meeting. Mrs. 13uiteelthanked her on behalf• of the members. (Continued from Page One) Cash Payment would be accept- ed up to and including Dec. 31, 1947, on the _ Charters, Dill, Buchanan and McCullie Drain. Accounts passed were as fol - lbws: Relief, $109.53; Hospital- ization., $3.80; Poultry Valuator Fees, $9; Drainage, $280; Post- age re Tax Notices, $28; Grants, $35; Sal'ari'es, $100; Board of Health $300.67; Roads, $10,300- 90; 'Contractor, Broadfoot Brid- ge, $6,788.80; Steel, $368.79; Cement, $1;509.Q0; Engineer's (fees, $300; Postage, $5; Sundry $11.•48. Cannon 'adjourned to meet Dec. 15 at 10 aan, 0 AGED MAN PASSES DD27LOP—Rixon Ambrose Tuff— ord, 85" died at .his home near Dunlop, Cbllborne Township, after a long ill— ness. He was born at Beamsville and Hired in Ibairnilton and God'erich be— fore moving to Colborne Township 1T years ago. He was a carpenter by If you have guests, phone 4. ttadba. 0IIIII1113 fi 311)IIIII 101il ll lrlllllllllnlllllnlfrl'Innen mmo kea 1 ▪ Satin Cushion Tops, with backs, regular $1.00, now 50c 9. Shopping; Days front Monday till Christmas . 111 ,1'0 The Toggery Shoppe Ras; Gifts for Men Socks Pure wools and silks- lir pfllasns, fancy checks and dia m,onds, pr. $1.00 to $2.95 - Mufflers Pure wool tartans. and silks, each. $1.00 tos$5.00 Dressing Gowns - Bran Housecoats, etc. All' ni Ties • _M English foulards and • im- ported silks, fancy neat patterns, each $1.00, $1.50, $2.50 M. Gloves Fancy wools and leatllher. All sizes, par B $1.85to$6.95 M ffi es. - Bill Folds - Shirts - Belts cely boxed at moderate prices Special's This• Week Men's White Rayon Scarf, small foulard design, hemstitckied' end's• regular $1.00 each, 2 for $1.75 Spun Rayon Sweat alibis, Reindeer design in colors, regular $3.95 and $4.95, each $2.95 a The Toggery Shoppe PRONE 324 (Beecher Streets in charge) CLINTON Innlnnlulllllllnllnllllnlluullnn�III;III1110 Ill i�lnihillll!II'!lillili I •"'''((lilt.=;I ' �I'IIiIillliliil')III,IIIInii'rInIIIInIIIInIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIInnIlVldll6l ols,1IIIIIUIIIIII I NBlll! 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