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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News Record, 1945-11-08, Page 6PAGEwI7t CLINTON NEWS RECOTt2) ' THURSDAY; NOiVEI4I131Mt 8, 1045.:: luteresting Items From ,e,ws- ecord's tiral Correspondents .NEWS MIF BA Y F I EL D Representative MISS LUCY R. WOODSPhone CLINTON 631,31 Miss J. Manson is visiting in Lon- gave a short address` of welcome. A don. jE. Erwin was chairman for a short Glen. Smith, London, is visiting his program. Vocal numbers by J. H. grandmother, Mrs. Charles W. Parker, C. Wilkins, who has been staying in the .village' for some time, left last week for. Clinton. LAO Fred Weston, RCAF, Cent- ralia, is enjoying a 'week's leave at his home in the village. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Miller, Mount' Clemens, Mich., visited. Mrs. Maria Elliott Tuesday and yesterday. Misses Jessie Miller and Jessie Metcalf,Detroit, Mich., spent the weekend at theirhome in the, village. Mr. and Mrs. George Little. enter- tained at dinner on Friday evening in honor of Mrs. R. W. Bristol's birthday. • Misses A. Fernette and Alice Drou- in; Detroit; Mich., were at their re- pective cottages in the village over the weekend. Miss A. Wrenshall returned to Windsor on Sunday after having spent the past six months in the vil- lage with Mrs, G. Carr -Harris. Miss Jennie Grant, who has spent the summer in the village, left on Wednesday to spend a day in Clinton, before returning to Toronto for the winter. Mrs. William Moran returned to her home in London on Friday, after. having been in the village owing to the illness of her father, Samuel C. Houston. Mrs. Mary Cox left on Tuesday for Grand Forks, N.D., after having spent four months with her sister-in- law, Mrs. Charles W. Parker, and other relatives in this district. • Mrs. Fred Davison, Detroit, Mich., Mr. and, Mrs. Clarence Pollock, God- erieh, and Mr. and• Mrs. T. Mallett and family, London, were Weekend visitors with Mrs. Kate Davison. Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Day closed their cottage, "Hightop" on Tuesday and left for Toronto to visit -,their daughter, Mrs. Lorne Cook, before returning to Detroit, for the winter months. .Away Hunting. George Little, accompanied by Rob- ert Welsh, Goderich Township, and Mr. Reid, Fullerton, left on Saturday on a hunting trip to Pointe au Baril, Parry Sound district. Orange Goose Dinner About 150 were present at the Town Hall on Friday evening last, when members of L.O.L. No. 24, their wives and families, enjoyed a goose dinner. The basement was tastefully decorated with orange streamers arjd White, yellow and bronize'inirine' grac- ed the tables. Before sitting down to this bountiful repast, A. E. Erwin led in the singing of Grace. Later they repaired to the auditor- ium where W, M. John H. Parker Parker and Thomas Sherritt and violin solos by Robert Welsh were much appreciated. A quizz contest was conducted by Charles Gemein- hardt, Robert Welsh and Kenneth Merner. This was followed by a donee, the music being provided by Robert Welsh, violin;' Beverley Mc- Clinchey, guitar; and Mrs. T. Park- er, pianist. Successful Hallowe'en A very successful Hallowe'en party 'was held in the Town Hall, Bayfield, for children and grown-ups of this district. Gorden Clark and Mrs. Roy Scotch - ince had the difficult task of judging the many and varied costumes. Prizes were awarded as follows: Children under six years—lst, Howard Scotch - mer, (Lord Fauntleroy); 2nd, Roy Telford, (Red Riding Hood) ; girls six to ten years --1st, Patsy Scotchmer, (Bo Peep). 2nd, Barbara Taylor, (Bo Peep), boys, six 'to ten ;years - 1st, Stanley Telford, (cowboy), 2nd, Gordon Porter, (Boy Scout), girls,; over ten—school age—lst, Evelyn. Bell, (comic old lady). 2nd, Ethel Blair; (Spanish Senorita); over ten— school age - lst, Jean Sturgeon, (bat); 2nd, Betty Jean Talbot, (Hal- lowe'en Spirit); Adults—lst, Mrs. William Parker, (old witch); 2nd, Garfield Westlake, (lady of the gay nineties). Games were played under the sup- ervision of J. Bates, principal of Bayfield school. Lunch was served and the orangeade, supplied by J. E. Howard, was very much enjoyed. All went home happy but some young- sters'forgot that the party was given for them in lieu of the old time pranks, and so they didn't exactly play fair in' taking off gates and soaping windows. Newlyweds Feted Friends in this district of Mr. and Mrs. James Cruickshank, Clinton, gathered in the Town Hall, Bayfield, on Tuesday evening. When the bride and groom arrived couples formed an arch' and to the strains' of the Wed- ding March from Lohengrin. played by Mrs. J. Parker they proceeded to the front of the hall. Mrs. Fred Weston road an address and a miniature bride and groom, Dawns. and Gien Sturgeon, presented them with a floor lamp and a down comforter. On behalf of himself and his bride' (formerly Emma Sturgeon) Mr. Cruickshank expressed thanks and appreciation for the honor ac- corded thein. Miss Milvena Sturgeon then sang, "Oh, Emerald Isle." She was accompanied by her mother. The evening was spent in dancing during 'which Bert McDonald, God- WINTHROP' Newlyweds Honored A. fine social evening was spent in Winthrop Hall, Thursday, Novem- ber 1, when, a number of friends and neighbors of Mr. and Mrs. Ellwood Storey, (nee Dorothy Bender), gath- ered in honor of their recent mar- riage. During the 'evening the young couple were called to the platform arid an interesting address in poetical form, was read by Arthur Anderson, while Nelson McClure presented them. with a :sum of money in behalf of the friends and neighbors of McKil- lop Township; Ellwood, on behalf of his wife and himself, thanked them in a few well- chosen words, and the rest of the evening was spent • in dancing. Mr. and Mrs. Storey leave this week for Delhi where they intend making their home. . GODERICH TOWNSHIP Mrs. Arthur Welsh' is visiting her brother, W. Middleton. ' Miss Janet Tyndall has been con- fined to her bed with an acute at- tack of tonsilitis. William McGuire delivered a bunch of good feeder cattle to W. L. Whyte, Hulett, on Monday. Miss Edith Leppington spent Sun- day with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Leppington. Mr. and Mrs. Loren W. Burch have closed their cottages at Bayfield Highlands and left on Monday to spend the winter in Florida, Mrs. Albert Leibold and little dau- ghter, Marion, Goderich Township, spent a few days in Hensall with Mr. and Mrs. R. Petzke and family. Mr. and Mrs. Allen Betties and Mr. and ;Mrs. Alvin Betties took in the Horse Show at Wingham on Thursday night and report- a good show. Mr. and Mrs. Victor Elliott, and John Torrance and Miss Mary, mot- ored to Sheffield on Sunday to visit Mrs. Elliott's sister, Mrs. Andy Sloan, and Mr. Sloan. Mrs. Fred Wallis, accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Merritt Nodiger, Clinton, to Brantford, Sunday. Miss Cathryn Wallis spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Welsh. Hunting in North Robert Welsh left early Saturday morning with a party of four to spend the next two weeks l canting in North- ern Ontario. erich, and Dan Cook, Clinton, delight- ed those present with step dancing. The groom, guitar; George Weston, violin; Bert McDonald, violin, and Milvena Sturgeon and Mrs. J. Parker provided the music. Refreshments were served by friends of the bride. r. •ti ti • •'M A long time since he said, goodbye to his wife and Enfant son... a long time since he tramped the woods; ; caught the car at the :corner •;; was called "Mister". Canada's youth is coming home. It will be months—or years -- before some are back to normal health. Many will need to take up their studies where they left off. Others are planning to go into business, or learn a trade, or buy a farm, or a. home with a garden. Canada's whole future is bound 4' with their successful return to civil life. We can help them to carry out their plans. We can help them to make up lost years. We can buy Victory Bonds. This: is' our continuing ;responsibility --our privilege -our debt of honour. , r. P game to Ilecfwuy !' THER .L �lA BANK NK O F CANADA AUBURN LONDESBORO Nelson Moulden spent a few days at Dundas and Toronto. Mrs. A. T. Ferguson was a weekend visitor with' friends in Stratford. Miss iMae Ferguson is visiting her sister, Mrs. Guy Durham, St. George. .Miss Betty Ann Yungblut, Clinton, was a weekend visitor at her home here. RoyWebster, ex, Niagara, spent the weekend with his parents, Mr, and Mrs. James' Webster. Mr. and .Mrs: J. Snelling and fam- ily, Fonthill, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Kirconnell. Mr. and Mrs, Olivet Anderson and son, William, spent Sunday with Mr. ant Mrs. Harold Nicholson, Stratford. Miss Jetrid and Joan Anderson, nurses -in -training at Stratford Hos pital, visited with their mother, Mrs. Eric Anderson, on Sunday. Hydro Disrupted Hydro service was disrupted sec. eral times about midnight on Thur` - day on account of the electrical storm. `Wild Geese Overhead District hunters have been trying to bag a few of the wild geese which have been flying over this village in large flocks. No Service in Knox There will be no service in' Knox Presbyterian Church next Sunday, owing to anniversary services .in. Blyth Presbyterian Church, when Rev. Richard Stewart will be the guest speaker, Hallowe'en Party A. Hallowe'en party was held in the Baptist Church on Thursday evening. Thejudges u d es for the costumes were s s Mrs. R. 3.. Phillips, George Robertson and Stanley McNeil. The games and con- tests were .in charge of Emma and George Robertson, Bill and Marie Raithby. Lunch was served. 'Takes Teaching Position Friends here will be interested to learn that a former Auburn boy,.Fit. Lieut, Eugene F. Dobie, recently re- ceived his discharge from the RCAF, after four years' service, and has ac- cepted a position as teacher in Temis- kaming, Quebec High School. His wife and two chidren,( Bryan and Emily, have moved to that city. Auburn Boys Win S.S. No. 3 Colborne and Auburn public school pupils met on Tuesday afternoon of last week for their sec- ond ball game. This time the Auburn lads were victorious, with the score 11-5. Auburn line-up; G. McClinchey, c•; J. Seers, p,; B. Seers, ib.; J. Beadle, 2b.; Lloyd McClinchey, 3b.; Don King, rf; J. Killough, cf; H. Kirkcomnell, If; G. Raithby, ss. Col- borne line up: W. McNall, r; Robert- son, p; J. McPhee, Ib; J. Cunning- ham; 2b; H. Andietvs, 3b; H. Wilson, rf; B. McNeil, If; A. McPhee, ss; J. McPhee, cf. Schools Mark Hallowe'en All the district schools celebrated Hallowe'en on Wednesday. The school rooms were suitably decorated. At S.S. No. 31 Colborne, June Cunning - bane was in charge'and a chorus open- ed the entertainment. A recitation by Mary Clark, a piano duet by Alma and June McPhee, and contests and riddles by Wellington McNeil follow - de. The scholars were all in costume and the teacher, William McCreath, as judge, gave the following prizes for costumes: fancy dress, Wellington McNeil; comic; Lois Cunningham and Bob Wilson, Lunch was served. Successful School Party School Section No. 16, East Wawa - nosh, held a hallowe'en party at the school on Wednesday evening. Prizes for the best costume were awarded to Howard Anent, Norman Ma Clinchey, Joyce Taylor, Jewel Mc- Clinchey, Lyman and Donald Jardin. Gaines and relay races were enjoyed; also two contests which ware won by Mrs. Frank Jardin and Mrs. George Charters. A draw was made on a quilt which had been made by the ladies of the East End Group, Mrs. Agnes Radford, Blyth, was the hold- er of the lucky ticket which was drawn by Margaret Dalrymple. After lunch dancing was enoyed with musk supplied by local talent. Hallowe'en Frolic Howard Annent, Norman . Mc- Clinchey, Joyce Taylor, Jewell Mc- Clinchey, Donald and Lyman Jardin, were prize winners at the Hallowe'en frolic in S. S. No. 16, East Wawan- osh, Wednesday evening last. Cone tests were conducted by Ileene Mc- Clinchey and Mrs. Nesbitt, and the prizes for these were won by Mrs. George Charters, and Mrs. Frank Jardin. A lucky ticket drawn on a fancy quilt made by the Oast End Ladies' Club, the convener being Mrs. Alfred Nesbitt, was drawn by Margaret Dalrymple, and the quilt won by Mrs. Agnes Radford. Lunch was served and dancing was enjoyed until the small hours. Present Religious Drama .4 large crowd attended Knox Unit• ed Church Friday evening when the young people presented their religious drama, "For He Hath Great Posses- sions: Jack Ladd presided for the worship period and Miss Vivian •Straughan presided et the piano 'The Scripture was read by Betty Craig; Donald Plunkett gave a synopsis- of the drama and the names of those taking part. Segos were rendered be Mrs. Thomas Jardin and Miss Ila Craig. Those taking part in the drama were: Rev. H.Snell, Misses Amy Toll, Roxie Ball, 'Margaret Wightman, Gladys (low, Donald Y'ungblut. Bill Craig, Lawrence Piaetzer, Bobby Yungblut and Royce Phillips. A silver collection was, taken which amounted to, $31.65. Public School Party Miss June Beadle was in charge of the Hallowe'en party at Auburn pub- lic school. The scholars answered the roll call by telling of a trick they had played on Hallowe'en. The program included; recitation, Carol Beadle; solo, Marion Taylor; jokes and rid- dles, Lloyd McClinchey; piano solo, Mrs. Charles Watson spent. the weekend in London. We welcome Mr, and Mrs. George Moon to the village. Mrs. D. A. Anderson Exeter, spent Tuesday with Mrs.. W. Lyon. Mr1. Knox, Macklin, Sask., is visit- ing her . sister, Mrs. R. Shaddick. Mr. and Mrs. 'William MacDonald, Kintore, visited with Mrs. Lillie Web- ster. Miss Edith Moore Forest is visit- ing her sister, Mrs. Clarence Craw- ford. Mr. and Mrs. Ab. ,Radford and Helen, visited with friends in God- erich. Mr, and Mrs. William MacDonald, Kintore, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Robert F'airserviee. Mr. and Mrs. J. Nott visited the latter's brother and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Younghlutt, Auburn. The "Aim Well" Mission Circle will meet at Mrs. Sidney Lansing's home, on Tuesday evening, November 13. Mr. and Mrs. William Gooier and Mrs.. Elizabeth Lyon, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Lyon, Thorndale. Mr. and. Mrs. Herb Peters, Howard and Lorne, Kincardine, and Miss Jes- sie Blue, Paisley, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Lansing. Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Manning and Mrs. Howatt, Clinton, and Mr, and Mrs. William Manning, Gail and June, were with Mrs. Margaret Manning. Mrs. W. Brenner, Ethel, and Mr. and Mrs. Emmerson Vipond, and Margaret,Atwood, and Bill Beacom, Listowelwere with Mr. and Mrs. W. Beacom. ' Miss Mar Caldwell, London, .s spent the weekend with he parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Caldwell; Mr. Cald- well has been ill; 'we hope that he will have a speedy recovery.. Mrs. Harry Lyon, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Lobb, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ker- slake, Exeter, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Gaunt, Lucknow, Mrs. Emmerson Hesk, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Demise Mr. and Mrs. Joe Lyon, and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lobb, spent Sunday after- noon with Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Lyon. it being Mrs. Harry Lyon's birthday. Temperance Program Under the direction of Mrs. Bert Shobbrook, and the superintendent, Charles Stewart, the members of Londesboro Sunday School presented a splendid temperance program Sun- day morning at the close of the Sun- day School hour. W. A. To Meet Nov. 13 Londesboro Woman's Association will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday afternoon, November 13, at 2,30 in the basement of the church. Mrs. Loraine Ballantyne, Toronto, will be the guest speaker. Her topic will be "Kitchen Short Cuts," and the importance of giving time and thought to new projects in home and community. All the ladies are invited to attend. Come and bring your neighbors and enjoy a social half- hour and a cup of tea after the meeting. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Stewart, and Master Malcom, McKillop, spent Sunday at the home of the former's parents, Mr. a n d Mrs, Charles, Stewart. EBENEZER Hallowe'en Social Ebenezer Y. P. U. held a Hallowe'en social in the church, with a good at- tendance. All enoyed the program, games and contests, which were pro- vided by the young people. Lunch was provided and a silver collection taken for emission work for the Y.P.U, W. A. Meets The W. A. meeting was held on Thursday at the home of Mrs. Charles' Williams. The vice-president, Mrs. Bert Lobb, presided at the meeting. The hymn, "What a friend we have in Jesus," was sung and was followed by the Lord's Prayer repeated in unison. The roll call was "How to prevent accidents in our homes." There were thirteen members present and one visitor. The devotional period was taken by Mrs. C. Tavener; A missionary reading was given by Mrs. Bert Lobb and poems were read by Mrs. W. Biggin, Mrs, H. Lobb, and Mrs. I. Merrill. The meeting was closed by a hymn, "I am thine, 0 Lord," fol- lowed by the Mizpah benediction, A contest was conducted by Mrs. I. Merrill. Lunch was served by Mrs. Williams, assisted by her daughter, Mrs, R. Jervis, Clinton. Donna Haggitt' reading, George Wright; duet, John Seers and Donald Ring, accompanied by Ted Turner; recitation, June Beadle, A contest was won by Ken Turner and Harold Kirkconnell. Prizes for drawing a Jacg-o'-Lantern went to John Seers and June Letherland. The prizes for costumes were awarded to Joan Kil- lough, Ted Turner, John Seers, and Donald Ring. The games were in charge of the teacher,. Ellis Little, Lunch was enjoyed, Buys $50 Bond The Ladies Aid of the, Baptist Church held its October meeting at the home of Mrs. Glen Raithby on Thursday. The president,` Mrs. C. A. Howson was in charge and Mrs. R. J. Philips presided at the piano. The devotional period was taken by Mrs. William Radford, Palmerston, and Rev. C. C. Anderson, Readings were given by Mrs. Stanley Johnston and Mrs. Earl Raithby. The topic was given' by Mrs. C. C. Anderson and a duet 'was rendered by Mrs. R. J, hi! - lips and Mrs: Glen. Raithby. During the business "period it ,was decided to purchase a $50 Victory Bond, leaving a substantial balance in the treasury. The treasurer's report was given by Mrs. Glen Raithby. Red Cross tjuilt blocks were made during the afternoon. Refreshments were served. BRUCEFIELD Hallowe'en Social A very njoyable evening was -sent at :Brucefleld Young. People's annual Hallowe'en social. The: basement of the church was suitably decorated, and everyone was met by an eerie reception at the door: Walter McEwen was in charge of the meeting and many interesting games were played, Several were in costume and prizes were given to BIanche Zaphe and Marion Hill, Joyce Aikenhead, Jack MacDonald. Lunch was served and the closed by singin • "Auld meeting g Lang Syne" and God Save the King. Brueefield Y.P,U. Meets The regular Y.P.:U, meeting was held on Monday evening, November 5, with the president in the chair. The opening• hymn was 334 which was followed by the Lord's Prayer, the minutes and the roll call. Edith's group was in charge and the call to worship was read and hymn 483 sung. The Scripture was John 3, vs. 14-17; Phillipines 2, vs. 5-11 which was read and a prayer given by Edith after which was sung hymn 383. The guest speaker, who gave a very splendid topic on the "Crusade for Christ" was Margaret Beecroft, Her talk was enjoyed very much. A vote of thanks was given by Wonnetta Henderson, followed by a prayer by Rev. G. N. D. Atkinson. After singing hymn 358, the meeting• closed by singing "God Save the King" and repeating the Mizpah benediction. BLYTH Splendid Turkey Dinner Members of Blyth Royal Black Preceptory and Orange Lodge, their wives and families and guests, to the number of 100, sat down to a,.. splendid turkey dinner in Blyth Com.. munity Hall, Friday evening last. After -full justice had been done to the supper and thetables cleared away, an excellent program was stag- ed consisting of 'addresses by R. W. Sir Rt. James Worrell, London, Grand Master, Royal Black .Knights of On- tario West; R. W. Bro. A. H, Birm- ingham, Toronto, Grand Master, Loyal Orange Lodge of Ontario West; R. W. Bro, Joseph Carson, Past Grand Master of Ontario West;.: Rev. l3ro. Arthur Sinclair, Blyth. These addresses were interspersed by enjoyable music renderd by the Dex- ter Bruce Orchestra; readings by Mrs.. Finnegan, Dungannon; and vocal duets by •Misses Wallace and Phillips, . Blyth. At the. close, Sir Kt. Charles Stew- art, County Master of Huron, .was called upon. He highly commended all those who had taken part in the program, and moved a hearty vote of thanks to thein; to the ladies for their share in preparing such a splen- did dinner and to Sir Kt. Robert Wallace for supplying the Fina turkeys. The meeting was brought to a close by singing the National Anthem. 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ZAPFE Phone 103 HURON COUNTY COUNCIL The next meeting of the Huron County Council will be held in the Council Chambers, Court House, Goderich, comm encing Tuesday, November 13, 1945 at 2.00 ,pen. • Al). accounts, notices of deputations and other ,business requiring the attention of Council should be in, the' hands of the County Clerk not later than Saturday, November. 10th. N. W. MILLER, County Clerk, Goderich, Ontario