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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News Record, 1945-12-06, Page 6WAGE SIX : CLINTON NEWS.: ECORI), THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6 1945 .nteresting; Mems From rs-Recor+ oral Correspondents NEWS OF EAYFIEL'D .... RO 6S eutati r e: 1V p MISS LUCY R. WOODS Phone CLINTON,631r31 John Sturgeon, Sr., left on Tues- day to fish at Port Stanley. • Miss Mae Ervine, Goeerich is i visiting' Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Ervine. Pte. Cecil Colley, Camp Borden, visited his sister, Mrs. Byrd Sturgeon, over the weekend. Miss Agnes Campbell, Guelph, was the guest of Mrs. 0. W. Rhynas for• several days. recently. Mrs. M. L. Toms returned home on Saturday after having' spent sev- eral days in London. Mr. end Mrs. Arthur Brisson, Grosse Pointe, Mich., were at their cottage over the- weekend. Mrs. Fred Weston and little Miss Elaine, left on Monday to visit Vela- tives In, London for a few days. William .L.. and Frank Cameron, Detroit Mich., visited their sister, Miss E.Camerion, over the weekend. Charles R. Will and Mrs. Will, Monday, Nov. 25, ;945 (formerly Mrs. S. McComb, Birm- A41525, Pte. Sturgeon, J. W. ingham, Mich.,) werein the village No. 11 Repat, .A. Wing, on Saturday. Canadian Army Overseas. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Vodden re- The Bayfield Community turned home on Friday after having Actiye'Service Committee, visited the latter's, sister in Seaforth DEAR MRS. PRENTICE AND ALL: for several days. Just a few lines to let you know Robinson's Store Closed James Robinson has 'dosed ' his store and left on Tuesday for Lon- don. Jim intends to spend the, winter in, Florida. Former Resident Weds The following is of interest to many in this vicinity where the Par- ker family resided for several years. The bride attended Public School here and her -many friends join in extend- ing best wishes and congratulations. Back From Overseas. We welcome home Trooper Gordon Heard; son of Mr. and Mrs. Emmer- son Heard, who returned to Canada aboard the "Empress of Scotland" and arrived here late Thursday even- ing. Gordon served overseas for three years in North Africa, Italy and later in the Western Front campaign. He was attached to the 11th Canadian Armoured Division which was tend- ered a civic reception in Oshawa. Ladies' Guild Meets The Ladies Guild of Trinity Church met at the home of Mrs, N. W. Woods on Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Lloyd Scotchmer, president, was in - the chair. The secretary's report was read by Mrs. S. McEwen and treasur- er's report by Lucy Woods and both adopted. Plans were completed for Mrs. T. C. Parker, Naicam, Sask. be- and. presented Jim with a smoker the bazaar and tea. 'A Christmas party for the Sunday School children came the bride of Arnold J. Bye. Rev. I set on behalf of the Goderich Town - was discussed. The rector was pies- P. E. Nelson officiated, ship. Council, after which Allan Llght- ent to asksuppgrt. of the newly- The bride, given in marriage_by her foot recently discharged . f nom the organized Girls Auxiliary and he also father, looked' lovely in a floor length array sang- two Scotch numbers. appealed for a donation to the allots- gown of silk net with a fitted lace Lunch was served by the ladies of tion to the Diocese of Huron Forward bodice. Her floor -length embroidered the section Commission Campaign Fund. Follow- veil was held in place by a net head- ing the closing of the meeting re- dress. She carried a :bouquet of freshments were served by the fresh -cut pink and white sweet peas hostess. and roses. L. 0'. L. • Annual Miss Clara Parker was her sister's The annual meeting of L.O.L. 24 bridesmaid. She was gowned in floor -length white sheer, trimmed was held in the Lodge hall on Mon- day, when 41 members were present. ports which showed that all 'obliga- tions had been met. • Before presiding for the election <lit • rg of officers, the rector read the con- stitution and stressed the need for all the women of the congregation to play their parts in the great mis- sionary work of the church. The following officers were elected for 1946: Hon. President, Mrs. R. C. Holmes; .president,. ,:Mrs. Emerson Heard; vice-president, Mrs. George King; secretary, Mrs. R. Larson; treasurer, Miss Lucy Woods; Dorcas secretary, Mrs. F. W. Baker. Retir- ing officers were Mrs, R. C. Holmes as president and Miss. E. Cameron as treasurer. Following the benediction, pronodnced by Rev. 11. C. Holmes, tea was served by"Mrs. Holmes, James Sturgeon Writes I am feeling fine and hoping this finds you all the- same. Howis everything in Bayfield thee days, I and 8 . pan, suppose it is very quiet there, this A` film on health will be shown time of the year. I must thank you which everyone is well advised to see. School boards should make arrange- ments for the.pupils to see the after- noon show. All adults are invited to attend in the evening. Mrs. W. J. Vodden has returned home .after spending a few days with Miss. Jean Vodden and Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Nimmo and family, Toronto. Pte, James Murray Honored S. S. No. 11, .Goderich .Township School House was filled with mem- bers of the section and other. friends Friday evening last to welcome home from pyerseas, Pte. James Murray, who had recently returned after three and a half years. Jim had seryel in Holland and Germany with the South S'askatchewn Regiment. Music for dancing was, capably rendered by Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Welsh, assisted by their son, Robert, also Jim and Aliistair Murray. Dur- ing the evening Mr. Norman Holland called Pte. Murray' to the platform, reading an address of .welcome and presentinghim with a fifty dollar Victory Bond. Roy Tyndall also read an •address, GODERICII TOWNSHIP Miss Janet Tyiidal: is reeover•ing nicely after having her tonsils re- moved. Mr. and Mrs. 'Wilbert Johnson,, spent` Sunday with Mr, and Mrs.. Arthur Welsh, ' Mrs. Oliver Welsh returned Friday. after• spending a few days with hek daughter in London.' Fairmount School (S. S. No. 10) will hold its annual Christmas con- cert inthe schoolhouse on Friday, December 14, at, 8 p.m. There will be a, euchre and danee on Friday evening, December 7, at S. S. No. 10. Everybody welcome and ladies please provide lunch. Christmas .Concert The pupils: of S. S. No. 9 are hold- ing their Christmas` concert on Mon- day evening, December 17, at eight o'clock. Everybody welcome. Candlelight Service St. Janes' Church, Middleton, . is sponsoring' the Five Lesson Carol Candlelight Service (after the tra- ditional Christmas Eve Carol Service of King's College, Cambridge, Eng land) on 'Tuesday evening, December 18, at 8 p.m. The public are cordially invited to attend. Federation Meets Dec. 12 The December meeting of • the Fed- eration of Agriculture and the National Film Board pictures will be held in No. 4 School (Bert Lobb'sl on Wednesday, December 12, at 2 p.m. far the cigarettes that I have been receiving every months regularly. There aren't many of the boys from Bayfield near here. I think they are mostly on the way home. I am on the next draft for Canada, which 'I think will leave here sometime -in the early part -of. January, so -I my see a white winter again if all goes well. I can honestly say I like our climate better than this one over here. It seems all we get over here is rain and plenty of fog. All transport and other locomotives have been stopped running at nights on account of such heavy foga. Well, Mrs. Prentice, I can't think of much more news, will close, thanking you all kindly again. I wish you all a very Merry Christ- mas and a happy New 'Year. Your. friend, —JAMES STURGEON Bye—Parker . A pretty wedding was solemnized in Immanuel Lutheran Church at two o'clock, Friday, Oct. 26, when Thelma Catherine, edest daughter of Mr. and with blue ribbons with which she The following officers were sleeted wore a shoulder-langtb.•veil and car- ried a bouquet of yellow and white for 1946: W.M., John Parker• D.M., imams. Lloyd Scotchmer; Chaplain, �liffoxd The groom was attended by Andrew Talbot; Hon. Chaplain, A. E. Erwin; Lee. Earl Parker and Sydney Nelson recording secretary, Leslie Elliott; acted as ashers at the church. The financial secretary, Robert Welsh; wedding march was played byMise treasurer, Harold .Stinson; marshal', Fred Wallis; lst lecturer, Ken Mer- Myrtle Nelson and dining the sign - Fred, of the register she played Q Medi -wain; „ lecturer,William M acIl ner, 2nd ere Love. 2nd con a., Perfect 1st' cam, Emersn Heard;A reception was held in the Naicam William L Ferguson; 3rd, Robert' Hotel, The bride's mother received Maellevain; 4th, Malcom Toms; 5th' in navy embroidered sheer with which coin., Charles. Wallis. The officers were installed by Fred Watson and L. W. Stephenson, who were also appointed auditors. Follow- ing short speeches by the officers, a lunch 'was served. W. A. Annual The annual meeting of the W.. A. of Trinity Church was held at The Rectory on Tuesday afternoon. The meeting was opened by the rector with prayers and the singing of the W. A. 'hymn. Mrs. Emerson Heard read the scripture lesson. The president, Mrs. R. 0. Holmes, asked for the secretary's and treasurer's re - OLD CHUM FOR PIPE OR l ROLLING YOUR OWN ereasessf South End Red Cross The South End Red Cross unit held its aminal business'meeting Wednes- day, afternoon,. November 28, at .the home of Mrs. Ben Bathwell with 15 ladies present. The president, Mrs. Wilfred Colclough opened the meet- ing with the members repeating the. Lord's Prayer. Mrs. Stewart Middle- ton gave the secretary's report, show- ing a succes's'ful year'b work with knitting and sewing quotas complet- ed. Mrs., William Wise reported for the Boys' Overseas committee, whiel has sent many splendid boxes, The treasurer, Mrs'. Milton Steepe, pre- sented a fine financial report' show- ing TheRed Cross , 23.19 on hand. $ drive netted $437.40. A motion to the effect that the present officers all remain in off et: she wore matching accessories. The t for 1946 ,was carried unanimously. The president spoke briefly, voicing her appreciation of the efforts and co-operation of the members, which made possible the 'following output of work for 1945: Quilts, 13; sewing quotas: 70 diapers, 29 girls' panty dresses, 29 ladies dresses, 25 infante leggings, 15 girls' bloomers -168 articles; knit- ting quotas': 16 pairs service gloves 46 pairs service socks, 25 navy scarves, 31 high -neck sweaters (men's), 17'boys' sweaters, 6 girls' sweaters•, 31 helmets', .5 navy turtle- neck sweaters,.1 airforce sweater, 13 navy sleeveless sweaters, 4 'pairs girls' socks., . 17 pairs boys' socks, 6 pairs infante yellow socks, 4.ryellow sweaters, 14 knitted leggings, 280 knitted articles in all. CONSTANCE. HURON 'ROAD EAST AUBURN Mrs. Earl Lawson spent the week- end ek-end in London visiting her sister, Mrs. William McMillan and Mr. Mc- Millan. Mr. and Mrs. Art Broonley, Kit. cbener," spent the weekend with Mrs. Broonley's parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Dale. Mrs. Robert Lawson is spending . a couple of 'weeks with her augher, Mrs. John Davidson, and Mr. David. - son, Brucefield Mr. and 'Mrs. John Ferguson spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. George Leitch and Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur. Jewitt. Quite a number from here attended the funeral of Morley Jordan on Sunday. We extend our :-sympathy to Mrs. Jordan and Joan. Mr. and Mist Gordon Wilkinson' Stratford, visited. with Mr. and Mrs. James Hugill on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Lawson were in Goderich on, Monday visiting` Mr and Mrs. Oliver Clark. Mr. and Mrs. -Stewart Dolmage. and family and Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Lawson; and Mr. and Mrs, Eph., Clarke' and Ellwood, attended the funeral of Mrs. Clarke's sister, Mrs. George Johnston; Varna, last Tues - ,day. VARNA ' Mr. and Mrs. T. 'Elliott, Oshawa, visited the latter's sister, Mrs. G. H. Beatty, Mr. Beatty and family Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. John Aidington spent Sunday with friends at Cromarty. Mr. and Mrs. P. Grieves, Seaforth, visited at the home of the lady's par- ents, Mr. and' Mrs. M. Elliott on Sunday. Death of Mrs G. IL Johnston A shadow of gloom was cast over the .community when it learned of the sudden passing of one of our most highly respected citizens in the person of Mrs. George H. Johnston, Mrs. Johnston had been confined to her bed for twa weeks but was gradually ,gaining her usual health when she was suddenly stricken, and with little warning passed peacefully away. She was in her 54th' year. Formerly Miss Mary Luella Coleman, daughter of Mrs. and the late Thomas Coleman, she received her early education in Tuckersmith, later at- tending Seaforth High .School and Stratford Normal. Qualifying as a teacher she successfully per- formed her duties 'at Shelbourne, Mc- Killop and Varna. In 1919- she was united in marriage to George H. Johnston who with one son, Gordon, is left to mourn ,the loss of, a loving wife and mother.' Also surviving are her mother, Mrs. Thomas. Coleman, Seaforth; three sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Carnochan. Eloise, Mich,•. Mrs, Eph- raim Clarke, Hullett, and Mrs. Cecil Oke, Tuckersmith; also two brothers, Francis Coleman, Hullett, and Russell of Tuckersrrlith. The deceased. was a valued member of the United Church, Varna, president of the W. M. S. and teacher' of the Junior Bible Class-. Her capability as a teacher and leader won her a host of friends. Throughout her life she lived and practised "Love thy neighbor." The floral tributes which were numerous are evidence of the high esteem she was held in the community. Thelinr- eral, one of the largest ever held from the 'Varna United Church, was con- ducted byherpastor,Rev.Reba ern >� who spoke 'very ipressively of a useful life that had been called to a heavenly reward. Pallbearers, were Albert Horner, William Hayter, Russell Erratt. George Reid, Lorn Coleman and W. R. Stephenson, "Flower -bearers were Elwood CIarke, Francis Coleman, Harvey Coleman, .Murvin Johnston, Clare McBride, Harold Connell and Lloyd Keys. Those from, a distance who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. .Stewart McTavish, Mr. Wal- ter Sharpe, and Mrs. Robert Arm strong, Teeswater; Mrs. Myrtle Carnoehan, {sister), and Mr. and Mrs. Gordon C'arnochan Eloise, Midi.; Rev. and:Mrs. .Sheldon Coleman. Flint, Mich.; and friends" from Tor onto,.Winghaf, Walton, Seaforth and. Hensall. Interment was made in Bayfield Cemetery. Bride's table was centred with a three - tiered wedding cake. Following the reception the bridal 'party motored to Molfort. A large crowd attended the wedding dance held in the 'Town Hall the same evening. The young couple are residing' on the groom's farm east of Naicam. STANLEY •Mrs. John McGregor attended the Commencement in Wingham Col- legiate held last Friday evening, and while there as a guest of Miss Kate McGregor. • Miss "Billie" Stewart, recently discharged from the armed forces, in spending some time in New York and will then retuen to her home on the Fourth of Stanley. Mrs. Fenwick Stewart has returned home alter epending some weeks at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Fred Smith, Noranda, Que. She also visit- ed her son, Harvey Stewart, in Lon- don on her way home. Expected Home M/Sgt. Don Wilson is exected Frere this week from Iowa where he has Met 'returned from `overeeas. He"will visit his wife and small daughter at the home of her parents, Mr. and HENSALL Death of Mies H. McAllister The death took place of a wall - known Hensall resident, Miss Helen McAllister, in her 80th year. Miss McAllister was a native of the dis- trict and a member of Carmel Pres- byterian Church. -She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Blanche McAllister, and Miss Margaret, at home. A private funeral service was held at the residence on Friday afternoon. Mrs. Adam Stewart. with Rev. P. A. Ferguson ,officiating. MAttAttOteMAWMONIIMMAVONEASOWMAItMVIVAIMIIV alto News -Record Born Now Until the End of 1946 $1•50 TO NEW SUBSCRIBERS ! (In. Canada and Great Britain) Start now to read "The Home Paper with the News," or send it to a friend for Christmas— an ideal gift!" Pfe school t Funeral of Christrpher Cooper Christopher Cooper passed away on Saturday evening, Nov. •24, at his home on the Huron Road. Mr. Cooper had been in good health until about three weeks ago when he was con- fined to the house. He was 65 years of age, and was a member of the Canadian Order of Foresters. Those surviving are : his father, Henry Cooper, Mrs. John McElroy, McKillop; Mrs. A. Reid, and John H. Cooper, at home. Rev. W. R. Workman, Seaforth. United Church, conducted the service,. during which a choir of. MVIrs. Ernest Toll, Mrs. James Hogg, Mrs. Norman Carter and Mrs. Frank, with Mrs. Bert Irwin at the organ, sang fav- ourite 'hymns of the' deceased. Flower. -bearers were John McKin- non,, Lorne Carter and John Carter. Pall -bearers were -Frank Fowler,I Scott Hawthorne Harold Hugill, Wallace Powell, James •ill1'=mes Carter, John Powell. Interment ; ook place in the family plot in the Maitland Bank Cemetery, Seaforth. Farm Forum Meets The Farm Forum of SS, 1, Hullett, was. held at the home- of Mr. and Mrs. Noble Holland, Huron Road, on Mon- day, Dec. 3,- with an attendance of 22. After the discussion of the question set for the evening, lunch was served, after which everyone took part in singing a number of popular songs. Elgin Nott contributed several violin'' selections. . The; meeting was closed ' by singing the National Anthem. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Gibbings. Farm Forum Meets. The Farm Forum of S. S. No. 1, Hullett, met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. Glazier on Tuesday evening, November 27, with an attendance of 24. W. Glazier conducted the meet- ing, following which was given sev- eral musical numbers by the secre- tary, Mrs. Bert Irwin and Mr. Elgin Nott. A. very delicious lunch was served. Before the meeting was ad- journed, a hearty vote of thanks was tendered to Mr. and Mrs. Glazier for their hospitality. Another meeting was held' on Mon- day evening, Dec. 3 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Noble Holland. LONDESBORO Mrs. A. Fangrad spent the week- end in Stratford. Mr. _and 'Mrs. 11. Peck, Varna, visit. ed with Mr, and Mrs. John Snell. T. Moon, London, sptent the week- end with Mr, and Mrs. James McCool. Mr. and Mrs, John Vincent, God• erich, spent Sunday with Me. and Mrs. T. Adams. Mrs. Emerson Hesk was in Luck - now last week visiting .her sister, Mrs. Earl Gaunt. Mrs. R. Shaddick and Miss Ruth Shaddick spent the weekend with friends in Port Dover. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Roilreiton, Billie and Joan, Seaforth, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. John Nott. . Fireside Service The fireside hour service, in the basemeht of the church Sunday even - Mg was well attended. White Gift Service Neixt Sunday morning at 10.30 there will be a white gift service in the •auditorium of the church. ',Pry. A. Penman willive a special Christ- mas message .and`the choir will rend- er special music. • W. M. S. Meeting• The W.M.S. will meet in the base• mens of the church on Thursday, December 143, at 2.30 o'clock. Group No. 4 will be in charge. The word for roll call is "Jay." There ill be special Christmas music. Mission Circe to Meet The Aim -Well Mission Circle will hold its monthly meeting Tuesday evening, December 11, at eight o'clock at, Miss ,Alice Fingland's home. Pic- tures ; of Africa will be shown' and the fall;.thankoffering will be taken. HOLMESVILLE In London Hospital Mrs: "11. J. Trewartha. is in Victoria Hospital, London, having had a cat- aract removed from her eye. Her many friends will be pleased to hear she is doing as well 'as can be ex. petted. ' Plan Christmas Concert A good Christmas concert is be- ing prepared by the teacher, Miss Ginn, and the Sunday School, to ba put on in the basement of the church Tuesday, Dec, 18. Mrs. Olive ,Culbert has rotuined from Guelph. Mrs. Harold Snell .is a patient in Clinton Hospital. Mrs, Walter Pettrn,an is at Wiarton with her father, who is seriously ill. Mrs. Charles, E. Asquith attended the funeral of a relative at the week- end. Mr. and Mrs, Charles Scott are visiting friends in Kitchener . and Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Kirltcannell quietly celebrated their 18th wending anniversary on Monday. Mr. and .Mrs. Wilfred Vesterfeit. have moved into the home on the farm of Harry Sturdy. Rev. Robert McConnell, of Knox Presbyterian Clfurch, attended a Presbytery meeting on Tuesday, Miss Ethel Washington has return- ed after two weeks with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Washington, Kirkland Lake. One hundred new books from Huron County travelling library were deliv- ered on .Monday to the local library. Pte. Douglas McMillan and Pte. Morris McMillan, Stratford, spent the weekend with friends here. Mrs. John Raithby, who spent the summer with her daughter, Mrs. Stanley Johnston, East Wawanosh, came on Tuesday to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Raithby, where she will spend the winter Mr. and 'Mrs. John Craig, White. church, and Mrs. Frank Coulter, Wingham, were with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Raithby, .Mrs." Coulter remain- ing with her niece, Mrs. Raithby, who is seriously ill. Arrive Home Soon Word was received in Aubulai on Monday that Ptes. Elmer Schultz and Albert Govier will arrive in Canada very soon. e Receives Discharge Miss Laura Wagner, Reg.N., Rome, Georgia, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Jacob Wagner. She has received her. discharge from the U. S. forces, hav- ing been a nursing' sister. Miss Wag- ner was overseas two and a half years. She is a graduate of Stratford General Hospital. • i W. I. to".Moot The Decembe'r meeting of the Women's Institute will he held in the Foresters Hall on Tuesday, Decem- ber 11, at 2.30 p.m. The Christmas messageis to be given by Mrs. He ,Snell. The roll call, "Exchanging of Christmas Gifts." Hostesses: Miss Sadie Carter, Mrs. Lawson, Mks„ George Bean, Mrs. Oliver Anderson. Mark Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Patterson,. Hullett, on Saturday celebrated their 24th wedding anniversary. Mrs;:Pat- terson was formerly Jean Beadle, daughter of Mr. and • Mrs, George Beadle of Auburn; and Mr. Patterson. is a .son of the late Mr. and MVlrs: Patterson of Hullett Township. They were married by the late Rev. R. J. Ross of the Presbyterian Church,. Auburn.. Paint Your Trees With STA -OFF EMULSION Keeps mice and rabbits from young trees. Has been tried - out in this district and has given, good results. CEL -0 -GLASS now in stock for windows. Sold by H. CHARLESWORTH 77-78-79 • } �iP eRILMM ta.E2 1EteiEtetellae.MStet tEtaeeteleatee teeVelAteel e,,xWawastne w rogusuirlymm ora Just Arrived A NEW STOCK OF STUDIO COUCHES In Velour, Silk Tapestry, and Repps CEDAR CHESTS which make a most desirable gift for your best giri'. Alsa Grand Assortment of Tables for various purposes We will be pleased to keep Four gifts fbr Ihter delivery One good used Office Safe for sale at a bargain BALL, L & ZA P FE+ Dealers in Hardware and, Furniture Modern Ambulance Service, Funeral Directors Store Elton• 195 DOUGLAS G. BALL JOHN J. ZAPFE Phone 110 Phone 103 GETTING SET TO Solo? A Message' to Returned Men planning to start up (� in Bushes* w.Joonwr ou will i be making your final decision—to set up shop in your old line of business, to start a brand new venture, to buy an interest in a going concern .. Now is a gopd time to talk over your plans with someone you can trust Nnd whose judg- ment you respect. Call on our nearest branch manager. Discuss with him all the financial angles of your proposed undertaking. Benefit from his wide and varied business experience. He is easy to see and eager to offer you every possible assis- tance in getting soundly started on your own. To all Servicemen Before you invest your savings --before you pledge your rehabilitation credit or obli- gate yourself in any way, talk your: plans over with your, Veterans' Welfare Officer or Rehabaitaticn Committee, 11 you live in a district without aformal reliubilitatiou centre, We extend a special invitation to you to consult our local Manager, THE ROYAL BANK OF CANADA CLINTON BRANCH - .1. G. McLAY, Manager •