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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News Record, 1944-05-18, Page 4PAGE 4 TIIE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD THURS., May 18th 1944 With the Month of May we are Starting on our both year in Business With your continued Co-operation we will do our best to Maintain our high Standard ,,of Quality and .Service TO DIAD ON FATHERS DAY SUNDAY JUNE. 18th "In the Battle on the home front you've done your duty well". Select your,greeting Card early BUY and USE SIMP- LICITY PATTERNS American's Finest Easy -to -Use'' and Guaranteed Perfect Each Pattern Includes A Primer of Sewing. Instructions 15c, 20e and 25c NEW GLASSWARE NOW SHOWING 7 piece Berry Set 98c 3 piece Console Set , $1.49 7 piece Water Set $1.49 Large Plates 25e and 75e 32 piece •Containing 6 cups• and saucers 6 Bread and Butter Plates 6 Tea Plates '7 Piece Be- rry Set, 1 Cake Plate. Per Set $5.79 LY. A. T. COOPER.' 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Zapfe, next door CUNNINGHAM & PRYDE CLINTON • 'EXETER • SEAFORTH PHONE 41 ing a course in Halifax, and A.B. John MacLeod serving aboard the destroyer H. M. C. S. Stratford, have both seen active service for several years. Mr. James Cameron of Toronto spent the week endat his cottage on the Blue Water Highway. We are sorry to report that Mr. J. E. Howard is confined to bed suf- fering Brom an acute attack of ai.•th-• rites in. -his knee. Mr. and. Mrs. W. H. Robinson of London were in the village over the week end. Miss Mary ,Reid is visiting her. sister, Mrs. W. Elliott, in Brucefield. Mrs. G. W. King of Ann Arbor is at her cottage, "King's Bluff" for the season. • MacLEOD - MacDONALD'. The following clipping from a Nova Scotia paper is of great inter- est to the many friend's of the groom. and they join in congratulations ana best wishes to Bobby and his bride. "Stellarton; May 2-A very pretty wedding •of. interest to many friends here was solemnized on Friday, April 21st, 1944, at the Presbyteri'e Manse, Halifax, when ,Rev. Colin M. Kerr united in. marriage Christine L. MacDonald; daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dan MacDonald, Stellarton, N. S., and Robert L. MacLeod, R.C.N.V.R. son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis' H. Mac- Leod, Bayfield, Ontario. The winsome bride looked charms ing in a 'brown tailored suit worn with matching hat and accessories. She wore a handsome ' corsage of yellow roses. Her cousin, Miss Ethel Fleming of Stellarton, her •brides- maia, was smartly attired in a black tailored suit with matching accessor- ies. Her corsage was of red roses. The groom and his grooinsman, John B. Allister, R.C.N.V.R., wore the uniform of the Canadian Navy. Following the ceremony, the bri- dal party motored to the Carleton Hotel where a wedding supper was served. Later they left on a honey- moon trip to various points in the Province. On their return they will reside in Halifax. Mrs. MacLeod has a host of friends in town, who will extend to her and to her husband congratulations and very best wishes for every happi- ness in the years which lie ahead. Honour Roll Unveiled There was a very large congre- gation at St. _ Andrew's United Church on Sunday- morning, when the church Honour Roll, containing six- teen names • of members serving in the armed forces was unveiled. The dedicatory peayer was said by the pastor, Rev, A. S. Colwell, A former Nursing Sister, Miss A. M. Stirling, R.R.C., unveiled the tablet and it was received by `Colin Campbell, clerk of the session, on behalf of the church. Rev. A.S. Colwell preached a stirring sermon ' in observance of Mother's Day. Special •anthems by the choir were, "Ring the Bells of Peace", and "The Church of My Childhood Years" VARNA. Mr. and Mrs. F. Herd and family of Stratford were guests at the home of Mn and Mrs. M. Elliott on Sun. day. Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Aldington are now settled in their new apartment and from now until further notice chopping days will be Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Mr. Edward' Stephenson is visit• ing at the home of his sister-in-law Mrs. R'obt. Stephenson. We are very sorry to report that Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Rathwell are not enjoying the best of health but their many friends hope for an hnprove- ment soon. Mr. and Mrs. John Parker over the week end'. Mrs. Parker remained for a longer visit. • Mr. Wm. Cameron of Detroit visited' his sister, Miss. E'. Cameron over the week end. Sgt. Arthur Hopson, accompanied by his wife and. two children is spending two weeks furlough at their eottage, "The Hut." Mr. and Mrs. Harry Baker and family of London visited the for- ma's parents Mr. and Mrs. F. W Baker over the week end. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Moran of Lon- don were with the latter's father &Ir. Sam C. Houston, over the week end. Mrs. L. B. Smith. and daughter Maxine, of London visited her mother Mrs. C. W. Parker over the week end. Clarence Larson of Lon- don was' also home. Miss Dawna Toms, of Goderich accompanied by A.1 L.A. Brian Clark of Sky Harbour •spent the week end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. M Toms. Mr. Arthur Supnick, Miss Holley • Louise .Supnick and. Mrs. S. A. Holley motored to fa village for the week end. Mrs. Holley is at her cottage "Holley Lodge" for the season while Mrs. Supnick who was here last week returned to Detroit withher husband and daughter. A.C. 2 Billy Johnston of Windsor, 'who recently enlisted with the R. C. A. F. is spending this week with, his aunt IVIrs. Malcom Toms. Mr. E, A. Featherston of London was home over the week end. Mr. and Mrs. Quentin Hellman and two boys of New Dundee visited Mrs. Hollman's aunts, Misses M. and E. Reid, and sister, Mrs. Grant Turner, on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Reid of Stanley Township also visited with his sisters on Sunday. Mr, and Mrs. A. E. Pounder and son .of. Stratford were at their cot- tage over the week end. Mr. and Mrs. H. Edwards . of Lon- don visited the latter's mother, Mrs. • T. C. Bailey 'over the week end; Mr. and .Mrs. R. T. Orr and Miss Peggy Orr of Stratford, spent the week end at their cottage. Mr. and Mrs. E, A. Saucier, Mr. and Mrs, Wilbur Erwin and Jimmy of Kitchener were the guests of Mrs. F. A. Edwards over the week end. Mrs. G. Heideman and daughter of Kitchener were at their cottage over the week end. Mr. and Mrs. Cree Cook of Clinton spent the week end at their cottage. Mr, and Mrs. Cotton of London were at their cottage "The Warren" for the 'week end. . Mrs. A. Brown of Goderich came last week to be with her daughter, Mrs. J. Parker, who is ill. T. Brown Listen To "SUCCESS" Self Polishing Liquid Wax and Paste Floor Wax Every Friday Morning, At 10.15 37 Prizes Awarded Each Broadcast C. K. N. X. - WINGHAM For Sale at all Grocery and Hardware Stores HAYFIELD • Miss toren Langford and her. 'mother Mrs; Bert Langford of Clin- ton have opened the former's cottage ,on River Road for the Season. A.C. 2 Fred Weston t.C.A.F. St. Thomas came on Wednesday of last week to spend two week's leave with I his wife and little daughter at their borne in the village. A.C. 2 Charles Parker R.C.A.F. St. Thomas, and, Mrs. Parker of Brant- ford, visited the formers, parents, was also here over the week end, Mrs. Parker's ninny friends will be glad to know that she is improving in health. Mr. and Mrs. Craig Kerr of Salt - ford visited with, Mr. and Mrs. Wil- mer Blair on Saturday. Archdeacon and Mrs. D. B. March visited ,Rev. and Mrs. J. Graliam on Monday. Mrs. Marsh remained until Friday to sketeh some of Bayfield's beauty spots. A talented artist Mrs, Marsh had an exhibit of fifty of her paintings at Hart House, Toronto in the. winter. Archdeacon and Mrs, Marsh were missionaries to the Eskimos at Eskimo Point for seven- teen years. During the past year, he was Rector of Courtright, Ont, and they leave shortly for Aklanik, N. W. T. where the Archdeacon will be Rector of the Cathedral. Itev. J. Graham attended the Synod of the Church of England of Huron Diocese held at London tills week. Flt./Lieut. Henderson of Clniten Radio School and Mrs, Ileedersoe have taken G. Ohurchward'e cottage for the season. Mr. and Mrs. G. Churehward and Gerald of London were at their cot- tage on Sunday. Miss Dorothy Ann MacLeod, who has been,. in London since last Aut- umn, joined the W. R. N. S. the last week in April and. is in training at the. cadet barracks in Windsor. Dor- othothy y is the third member of the family of Mr. and Mrs. Louis H. :MacLeod to join the Naval service: Her two brothers, A. B. Robert L. MacLeod, R.C.N.V.R. at present take Red Shield The regular meeting of the Clinton R. S. N. A. was .:held at the Army I-Iall with 18 members present. The next meeting• will be held.. in the Army Hall. , Every member is asked to be present for our new work. The list of articles packed at, this meeting will appear next week, V ONTARIO ST. W.M.S The May meeting of the W. M. S. was held Tuesday afternoonat three o'clock in the school Hall of the church, the president. Mrs. Aiken in the chair. The Hymn "From all that dwell below the skies" was sung. Mrs. Olde was in charge of the de- votional period, the theme of which was "All the World and All of Life for Christ". The hymn "Hail to the Lord's Anointed". was then sung and as •a prayer all repeated the last 2 verses of Hynin 382. The minutes of the Executive meet- ing of April 10 were read and appree- ad after which the Treasurer, gave hex' report. Miss. M. Wiltse who attended the Branch Meeting in •Strathroy gave a interesting' report of that gathering and Mrs. Farnham read a fine paper on Temperance. Mrs. Maitby's "Current Events" were enjoyed by all. Several ladies led in prayer and the meeting closed with the Hymn "0 Master let me walk with Thee", and the Mizpah benediction. v.. Wesley -Willis W. M. S. The May meeting of the W. M. S. was held at the home of the Presi- dent, Mrs. Frank Finglance with a good attendance. The main business discussed was the packing of the bale for the North, enrich was to be done the following week. The sum of five dollars was received • from. Mr. "Mien," Shepherd in memory of his Mother. The devotional period was in charge Of Mrs. Wm. MCEwan. The Scripture lesson was, read and prayer rendered by Mies. Pickard. A splendid paper on Post War Missions was given by Mrs. McEwan followed by Current Events ably, given by 14Irs. A Lane. Miss Mary Lane and Miss. Eileen Sutter sang a lovely duet, The Study Book was in. charge of Mrs. Britton and greatly enjoyed by all. A social hour was spent following' the meet- ing. Lqndesboro Red Cross News The regular meetii g of the Londes- boro Red Cross Society wasp held in the community Hall. , There were twenty-eight present. The meeting opened' by singing, "The Maple Leaf Forever," followed by the Lord's Prayer in unison. The minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted. The Bingo held in aid pf the Russian Relief brought in $26.63. A large bale of good used clothing has been sent to Czechoslovakia. It was: decided to send $25. to the head office of the Red Cross in Toronto for making jam. to be sent overseas. There will be a sale at the next meeting. Each: member to bring some article valued at .25 cents. These articles are all to be sold for .25 cents each, Mrs. Stanley Lyon donated, one pound of butter and a butter dish. Tickets were sold on these. Mrs. Townsend won the lucky ticket. The proceeds from this were $2.95. Two quilts were quilted during the afternoon. The tops for these bad been put together by the Red Cross' ladies on the eighth concession. The following ladies paid their hostess money, 50 cents each. Mrs. Taylor; Mrs. J. H. Shobrook, Mes. F. Little, Mrs. G. Garrett, Mrs. F. Tamblyn, Mrs C. Shobbrook, Mrs. L. Shobbrook; Mrs. H. Adams, Mrs. W. Tyndall. "Thank yon" letters • . were read from Peter Brown, Roy Vosden, Stan- ley Yungblutt and Ted Fothergill for boxes sent to them. The collection amopnted to $2.85. The meeting closed with the National Anthem. NOTICE RE DUMPING GROUND ORDERS All paper and inflamable. material deposited at the , Town Dumping Ground must be burned by the parties delivering same before leaving grounds, also the party making delivery must not leave the props erty until all fires are extinguished. All other refuse must be clumped into the ravine and not allowed to obstruct the roadway. BY ORDER CLINTON TOWN COUNCIII IIOLMESVILLE Clifford McClinchey of the R. C. A. F at Gimli, Man. is spending a two weeks furlough with his par- ents, Mr. Stewart Minor is spending a few days, in the village. Mother's Day was observed at the Hohnesville United Church last Sun- day with a choir' composed' of boys' and girls of the Sunday School. Two pleasing duets were rendered by Misses Lola Jervis and Gloria Palmer and Marie Gliddon and Molly Finlay. Two anthems were given by the choir with Miss ,Reta Yeo presiding at the organ. Miss Marie Glidden gave a reading entitled. "A Christian Home'r Mr. Minor gave a splendid address on Mothers' Day. Much credit isdue to the pupils of the Sunday School and Miss Reta Yeo for their part in this service, Group. No. 2 of the Red Cross held a draw for a cushion on Tuesday. The lucky winner was Mrs. '(Dr.) Thomp- son of Clinton.' (Intended; for last week) The regular meeting of the W. M. S. was held at the home of Mrs. W. Norman with Mrs. W. Yeo in oharge of devotional period. Meeting opened with the call to worship by leader, followed by Hymn 118 and prayer; Psalm 19 was read responsively. Mrs. Walter gave a reading and Mrs. 13. Trewartha a talk on Christian Stew- ardship. After singing Hymn 81 Mrs Walter led in prayer. A splendid re- port on the annual convention of the Huron Presbyterial held recently in Clinton was given by Mrs. E. Tre- wartha. Mins Reta Yeo favored with an instrumental An. interesting talk was • given .by Miss Wilhehnine• Trewartha en 'her work on the Mission Field last sum- mer in the Western Province. Min- utes of last meeting were read and adopted. Mrs. Yeo .gave a reading and Hymn 92 closed the meeting. • The meeting of the W. A. was then conducted by the Pees. Mrs, 13. Trewartha. The Treasurer reported prbceeds of recent concert amount- ing to $22.05. After a sheet business discussion the meeting closed with The National Anthem, and Mizpah Benediction. ° Hostesses for the day were "Mrs. �f W. Norman and Mrs. B. Trewartha, e Exhibit by 'Artists of Town A very successful Art Exhibit was held' 1n the Ontario .Street 'United Church on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, by the promising artists of Clinton, The exhibit was• under the auspices of the Ontario 'Street Young People's Union and was well attend- ed. The following- program was well received. Part 1 Harold Squire-President Scripture:Scripture: Miss Helen Crich, Prayer: Mrs. Roy Wheeler, Instrumental Solo: Miss Florence Aiken, Duet: Misses Edith. arid Eleanor Pepper, Reading: Mrs. George Falconer, Solo: Miss Jean Gibbings, Solo: Mas- ter Bev. Boyes, accompanied by Mrs. Boyes. During intermission Mr. Burton spoke on the capabilities of Miss Grant the Teacher. Part 2 Miss Florence Aiken Vice-pres Soloist: Mrs. Burton Kearns, Instru- mentaI Duet: Mrs. Ed, Wendorf and Miss Elva Wiltse, Sole Miss Corona Mary Wendorf. Mr. Benson Sutter, Greetings from Y. P. U. . After viewing the Paintings; Re- freshments were served. PAINTINGS Miss Lucile Grant, Teacher, 1, The Doctor; 2, Lady with Violin; 3, Mari golds (Water Colors); 4, Cabin in the Forest; 5, Large Painting of Wooded Country; 6, Jesus on Mt. 'of Olives• '7, Jesus -Gethsemane. Joyce Kearns, Artist 1, Full-rigged Sailing Ship; 2 Interior Scene, Domestic; 3, Blossom Time in Country; 4, Roses; 5, Tigers Phyllis Manning, Artist. 1,Poppies; 2, Blossoms and Vase 3, Atlantic Sea Wall; 4, Castle and Bridge; 5, Brook and Trees; 6, Mountain and Lake Scene; 7,Sailing, Vessel in Light Breeze. Marion Castle, Artist 1,Jesus in the Temple with the Doctors of the Law; 2, Pacific Is- lands; 3, Lighthouse and Wreck; 4, Winter Night Scene. Mrs. East Cuninghame, Artist 1, Forest Fire. Cathleen C'uninghaine, Artist 1, A Brig, 'with Sails, Tall and Stat- ely, Light Breeze; 2, Forest Winter scene. Jo Anne Cuninghame, Artist 1, Country Cottage .and Bridge; 2, Hunter Caught off -guard; 3, Moun- tain Stream, and cottage. Mrs. Geo. Falconer, Artist 1,Country Scene,' Canal and Road; 2, Waterfalls; 3, Ships passing in the Night. OBITUARY MRS.• WILLIAM RUTLEDGE The death occurred Tuesday, May 9th at her home on North St. of Mary Johnston, widow of William Rutledge in her 80th year, after being confined to her bed for eleven weeks. She was the daughter of the late John Johnston and Elizabeth (White) Johnston and was born Oct. 15 1884 at Summerhill. She was married to William Rutledge Dee. 24, 1888 and they farmed in 'Goderich township for 10 years and then° moved to Clinton where she has' resided for the past 40 years. Mr. Rutledge died May 28th, 1928; one daughter Mrs. L. Cantelon (Jean) R. N. died Apr. 9th, 1936; and one son John died Apr. 2nd 1918. There survive one son and three daughters. William, Toronto; Mrs. J. Ferris (Mae) Beaverton; Mrs. W. Russell (Nellie) Brampton; and Mrs. G. Ribh4 (Margaret) at home. There are six grandsons and one . granddaughter; Jack Russell R. C. A. F. at Mont Joli, Quebec, Bi1I Russell, Ken- neth Russell, Frank Russell of Bram- pton. 13111 Riehl, Bob Riehl, Marguer- ite Riehl of Clinton, Two sisters, Mrs. J. Freeman, Rul- let and Rev. Rebecca. Provot of Port Huron and one brother James of ' Town. The funeral was conducted by elleRev. G. G. Burton of Ontario Street United Church from her late resi- dence, Thursday May 11th.at 2 o'- clock to Clinton Cemetery. The pallbearers were; Norman Miller., James' McNeil, Nelson Cole, Harold Fremlin, Frank Clew, Clif- ton Proctor. Flower bearers were: Glen Carter Eddie GreaIis, Harry Freeman, Frank Haines, Mayor Agnew and William Robinson. Those. attending the funeral from a distance were Rev. Rebecca Provot, Port Huron, George Riehl, Fort Erie, Mr. and Mrs. C. Riehl and Mr. and Mrs. A. Haggitt of Blyth, Mrs. Jack Glousher, Goderich, W. GreaIis, To- ronto, H. Grealis, Windsor. V MRS. CATHERINE McEWE'N Mrs. Catherine McEaven, widow of Finlay McEwen, died•suddenly last Thursday night, at the home of her son-in-Iaw, Mr. H. W. Alexander, 23 0arfrae Crescent, London. She was a well known former resident of Clinton, and previously Stanley Township. Her maiden name was Catherine Ross, and after her mar- riage to Finlay McEwen, who pre- deceased her by,some years, they farmed in Stanley, She had been a resident of London for the past 29 years, having moved there from Clin- ton. She was a member of Elmwood Avenue Presbyterian Church. She is.surviyed by two daughters, Mrs. Alexander of London, and Anna- bel McEwen, M.D. of Newport, Ore- gon. A service was held from the home of her daughter in London at 2.3t' pane. on Monday; and ,on arrival of the body at Clinton, a service was held at the graveside. Interment. was made in, Clinton cemetery. V CONSTANCE S. S. NO. 3,,.HULLETT CAI'ISTANGFI April Report Grade VI Billy Stevenson; 87, Walter Regele, 84; Margaret Carter, 79. Grade V Eric Anderson, 78; Betty Addison, a 70,non, Grace.Riley, 69;. Freddy Such: 68. Grade IIe Murray Dale, '77; John Whyte, 76; Lyle Montgomery, 71; Donald Rock, 70; George MoIlwain, 64; Orem .. Rock, 64; Gracile M Order of Merit, Mary Whyte, Muriel Dale, Bettyr, Storey.• Teacher: Miss Anne Garrett. 'F Kaye McGill, Artist. 1,Roses in Vase From Nature; 2, Heavy Timber by the Lake;3, Heavy Breeze on the Atlantic Shore; 4, Old Country Village. Mildred Wiltse, Artist 1, English Country Scene; 2, (Water Colors) Snowdon;•3, Horses; 4,A mcallb). for Help, (Dog and the Bobby Key, Artist 1, Full-rigged Sailing 'Vessel; 2, Winter Scene, Cottage Deep Snow; 3, Sunset in the Winter Woods; 4, English Country Scene. John McIntyre, Artist. 1, Family of Dogs; 2, Hunting Dog with Bird in, its mouth; 3, Ves- sel with Yards of Canvass • in Stiff Gale; 4, Beautiful Autumn Scene. .Helen Grealis, Artist. 1, Evening Scene 'by -a quiet stream on the Concession. Marie Connell, Artist. 1, Fisherman, Early Morning Southern. Europe; 2, Dutch Fisher- man on The Sand dunes; 3, Interior, Old County Scene; 4, Interior, Dom- estic; (Reading of Bible) 5, Old Country Cottage (Thatched), Fred VanEgmondy Artist 1, Dutch Woman•.. waiting for' Re- turning Fishing boat on the sands; 2, Sportsmen Paradise; 3, Old Mill by Quiet Waters. Mrs. George Beattie, Artist 1, Winter Scene -Evening, Cottage and Road -Deep; snow;, 2, Find of Summer Quiet: stream' -sturdy trees; 3, Real Winter -Dog Team. and dri- ver. Wilma 'Rad'fords Artist 1, Sailing Ship, Homeward' Bound; 2,European Lake •and Castle; 3, Scot- tish Rolling Plains, Sheep and Shep- herd near quiet waters and, pastures green Mountainous• in dietance. Don Petrie (youngest. Artist) 1, Niles Lagoon, Pacific Island Scene; (first painting in Oils) Rev. G. G. Burton, Artist 1, Bed -time and prayer (Little Boy and Dog kneeling at bedside) 2,Fishing Schooner leaving Harbour) or The ,Banks; 3,01d Country Farm ene Cows • in Foregrouni; 4, Jesus at the Home of Mary and Martha,