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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1940-06-13, Page 4PAGE 4 THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD THURS., JUNE 13, 1940 aummounsuesmismomes Sun Togs For Summer we FOR ALL; THE FAMILY CrepeSoles, Two -Toned Uppers, Dutch and: Plain. Heels at Popular Prices of $1.95 to $2.45 PAIR LADIES WHITE SHOES For Dress or Street Wear, (Shoes, for comfort, Molded Arch Support Combination Fitting, at $3,75 PAIR. Mrs. John. Morgan, Clinton, was the winner of the Anniversary Prize. There were 525. names in the register. A. T . 0 0 OPER , Phone: 36w Main Store; 36j Second Floor 1 FEEL, FIT Cleanse Your Blood Stream With CERTIFIED, BLOOD PURIFIER $1.00, Now is the Season for. CERTIFIED ENGLISH HEALTH SALTS 39c Refresh and Stimulate Yourself with • FRAGRANT PINE BATH.SALTS 29c R ►SNTNHOLMES PHM, S. PICixs .lYar• mr,I HE IS NOT AFRAID TO BE CIVILIZED! Careful dressing is not a sign of affectation. Good dressing is a sign of civilization and nothing more! 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OBITUARIES HERBERT CASTLE Death on Friday claimed another of Clinton's respected citizens in the person of Herbert Castle who died at his home 'on Victoria street after a lenthy illness. Having a serious • heart condition, Mr. Castle had sur- vived a number of serious stages gin the past tivo years, at which times he required the services of a trained nurse, In the final attack his con- dition grew steadily worse,,culminat- ing in death on Friday evening. Born in England on November 12, 1874, Mr. Castle came to Canada with his parents, the late Samuel Castle and Ann (Cooper) Castle,. He spent his boyhood days in Clinton. and then took up farming. On De- cember '7, 1898, he married Marth Livermore, and they farmed in. God erich township on the Bayfield Road Fifteen years ago they cane to Clin ton to reside. Mr. Castle was a hard working man and spent considerable time im proving and beautifying his hom and grounds. He was for years staunch supporter of the Salvatio Army and el late years a member o Wesley -Willis Church of which h was also caretaker until - failing health compelled his retirement from strenuous work. Surviving beside his widow are a PORTER'S HILL On Sunday, Rey. Curry, our new pastor, was with us and delivered a good address. Very few were out to church owing 'to the passing of Mr. Herb. Cox, who died in Goderich hospital on Friday night. •The sym- pathy of the whole community is with Mrs. Cox and family in their sad bereavement. Mr. Cox will be much missed in Grace Church where lie was a member 'of 'the board and always present when health permit- ted. ' Next Sunday there will be service at the usual hour • of three o'clock, when we hope fora good attendance. Visitors with• Mr: and Mrs. G. G. Newton Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Newton and two children of London, and Miss M. Newton, Tor- onto. Miss Dorothy Cox, London is home for the summer holidays. Visitors' at"'Mrs. Milton Woods were Mr. and Mac. Dawson, 1VIr. and Mrs. Mair, Miss Irene Woods, all of London.- . • Mr, and Mrs. Glen Lockhart visit- ed Mr. and Mrs. John Cochrane, Kip - pen. On Wednesday evening a Red Gross Society was organized at Porter's Hill. Mrs. Allen Betties was elected president;' Mrs. John Torrance, see- retary-treasurer; Mrs. Milton Woods, Mrs. Alex Young, buyingcommittee; Mrs. Geo. Greenslade, Mrs. Elliott a i Harrison, inspectors of work; Mrs. Reid Torrance, Mrs. J. Lockhart, packing committee; Mrs. John Har- ris, Mrs. Vic. Elliott, cutting garm- ents. Will hold the first meeting Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock, June 18th at the church, when we hope to e start on some work. Anyone who is interested in ]ielbdng will be welcome. a Hospital supplies are badly needed. E Wool blankets are asked for, either i e new or good used ones. Miss Elva Elliott who has taught in S.S. No. 5 the past four years has tendered her resignation.. Mr. Peter Harrison is working in son 'and a daughter, Clifford, Mount Forest, and Mas. James Vin cent of town; also two brothers James in California, and Samuel o town. The funeral, service at his late resdence on Monday afternoon. was conducted by Rev. Andrew Lane, as- sisted by Capt. McDowell of the local Salvaton Army Corps. Pallbearers were 0. L. Paisley, W. Walker, R. Trick, J. H. Kerr, T. Livingstone and A. P. Cudmore. Interment took plac in Clinton cemetery. There were many beautiful floral tributes which were borne by Percy, Norman, John and Harold Livermore, John. Leith and John Morgan. These included wreaths from Wesley -Willis Church, The Salvation Army, Can ado Packers staff, Clinton, and Can ada Packers staff, Mount Forest. Friends present from a distance for the funeral included Mr, and Mrs John Leith, Lueknow; Mrs. Fawcett Blyth; Miss Leckie and Mr, Leckie Blyth; Albert Carter, Sarnia; Mrs. Robert Sheppard, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Sheppard, London, and Mrs. Sangs- ter of Hensall. o .ie Baechlet Mill in Goderich. Miss Dora Harrison is at present with Mr. Geo. Mair who is not feel- ; ing so well. Mrs.' Fred Elliott is spending a few weeks with her sister, Mrs. MacElioy at Seaforth. BAYFIEL D W. J. Mcleod Death came suddenly to one of Hayfield's native - born fishermen, "William John McLeod, on Monday afternoon abcut three o'clock, as he was busy setting nets off St. Joseph. As he leaned over to put on his oil- skins he collapsed and with the roll of the boat fell into the water, Ilis body was quickly recovered and his son, John McLeod, who was in part- - nership with his father, ran the 'boat up on the beach at St, Joseph. Jack Murray waded to shore and went to ' the nearest house to summon medical ' aid. By the time that Dr. O'Dwyer ' of Zurich arrived, a gale ]tad eprtu7g up and John 11IcLood had been oblig- ed to get the boat into deeper water. In this cirania of the sea, Jack Mur- ray, aged eighteen, carried Dr. O'- Dwyer on his back to the boat. His diagnosis was that death had been instantaneous from heart disease from which it was known that he suffered. The sea became so heavy , that they wore, unable to get close h enough to shore to land Dr. O'Dwyer at this point so,they returned to Bay - t field Harbour. Other mernbers of the crew were: Richard McDool and Jim- mie Sturgeon. William Sturgeon t t eo was j n r s 6 g n also on the boat, e The deceased man, who was widely known in this district, was born in Bayfield, October 23, 1881, the son of Hugh and Annie McLeod. In 1903 he was married to `Miss, Emma Rich- ards, who with four daughters and three sons, Lucy (Mrs. C. Plater), Anne (Mrs. C. Robbins), Louise, (Mrs, Ted Crane), all of Detroit; Elsie and Donald at home; John of the village and Harold of Steveston, survive him, Surviving also 'are two sisters, Margaret (Mrs• Brock), Port Dover, Maud (Mas. Fileatreault), and two brothers, Malcolm of Steveston, B.C., and Louis of the village. As a young man he joined L.O.L. No. 24 of which he was Past Master. De was also District Past Master and'a Black Knight. He tools an active part in municipal affairs having served as a School Trustee and Councillor for several years. The funeral, which was in charge of the Orange Order, was held from his late residence mt , Louisa Street on Wednesday after- noon and interment made in Bayfield cemetery, The service was conducted by Rev. J. Graham. The pallbearers were: Messrs. Harold Stinson, E. A. Featherttoii;' William McDool, George • Elliott, William Elliott and John. Parker, all toile* lodge members. The sympathy of the whore •commrni,- ity gees out to the' family so sudden- ly bereaved. John Marks was taken to Clinton Hospital on Monday of last week suf- fering from very painful injuries to his hack. When hitching a team to the seed drill, the horses became frightened by the rattle of a chain. over the drill just as he had fastened the neckyoke. He caught their heads to try and held them but they swung around and knocking him down, 'tramped on his back in breaking away. Miss Mary Marks courageous- ly ran between the fences and the hdrses and stopped them. Fortunately. for John, the,X-rays showed that the spike was not injured and he is mak- ing„good, progress towards recovery. :Members of 'i'rin!ty. CtuieS1 gatirers HERBERT C. COX The death occurred in Alexandra Hospital, Gocierich, on Saturday, Juno 8th, of Herbert Cornelius Cox a life-long resident of ,Goderich township, in his Goth year. Me. Cox had been seriously ill with a hear condition for thepastc two wCCI S. A son of thel Alexander x ate Alexander Cox and Ellen McKee, he was born i Gocierich township and attended the public school at Porter's Hill. He was well known as a successful fanner having one of the best farms on the seventh concession of Goderich town- ship. Mr. Cox took a keen interest in the affairs of his home township and was a member of the Council, also (serving as reeve in the years 1927- 28-20. He was interested in all cern- n7unity activities, was an elder of Grace United Church, Porter's Hill, and was one of the promoters• of the Goderich Township Men's Club. He was an honorary and past president :of the Huron Central Agricultural Society and a past master of Clinton Lodge, A.P. & A.M. Besides his widow, formerly Annie Woods, there survive two sons, Ray- mond and Erie, at home; three daughters, Mrs. Austin Harris; Mrs. Leslie Pearson, Goderich township, and Miss Evelyn, of the London Y.14I.C.A. staff; two brothers, A. B. Cox and W. J. Cox, Goderich town- ship. There were many friends and neighbours present at the funeral service held at his late residence on Monday afternoon. Members 'of the township council, representatives of the County Council and friends from London, Goderich, Clinton, Brussels, Seaforth and surrounding districts were present to pay their final trib- ute, Floral offerings included wreaths from Huron Central Agricultural Society, Grace United Church, •the Township Council and Clinton. Lodge A.F. & A.M. "Rev, .Erie Anderson, of Lambeth, a former pastor, con- ducted the service. Interment was inad:e in Maitland Cemetery, Goderich, The active pallbearers were A. B. Coot, W. J. Cox, Leslie Cox,- J. B. Cox, Milton, Woods and Ben Rath- well. Honorary pallbearers,members of the Masonic Lodge, were E. Pat- erson, N. W. Trewartha, W. E. Per- due, H. P. Plumsteel, B. W. Chinch - ill and H. 15. Rorke. . The Masonic seaviee•at.;tle: graveside was read by T..,G.''S'cribbitss._and E. Paterson, •• ext at the holm -of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Scotehmer on Thursday evening of last week to congratulate their treas- urer, Fussell Hearci and welcome his bride (nee Miss Gladys Douglas). A most enjoyable evening was spent in games and eoutests before the rector, Rev. J. Graham, conducted the bride 'and grobrn to chairs specially placed for theist. An appropriate address was read by Mrs. Wm. Parker and the Wardens, Wm. Elliott and Wm. Scotehmer, presented them with a walnut occasional table on behalf of the congregation. Mr. Heard, in a' few well-chosen words, expressed the thanks of himself and his wife. Mrs. Scotelimer was assisted by her two slaughters, Irene and Anna, and other members of the church, in serving re- freshments. Rev. and Mrs. F. H. Paull and Rev. and . Mrs. Ii. M. Langford of Windsor spent Thursday and Friday at the latter's .cottage south of the village. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis M, Day of De- troit areat their cottage, •"Hightop" for the summer- season, Miss D. Morrison of 'London was the guest of Miss Betty Gairdner for a few days last week. Dr. and Mrs. C. Stogdill and two children and Miss Marion McKechnie of Toronto were at their summer home, "The Hut," over the weekend. Miss McKeclntie and little Miss Christabel Stogdill remained to spend a fortnight with the former's uncle, Mr, C. Irvine. Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Orr of Stratford and Miss Peggy Orr, nurse -in -train- ing, St. Joseph's Hospital, London, are at their•. summer cottage this week. Mrs. A. R. Seeds is in the village on business in connection with the disposal of the Lakeview Hotel. Her younger daughter Miss Bernice Seeds R.N., has left for England. She joined the University Hospital Corps in Toronto at the outbreak of the war: A play "The Glow Lights of Sun Rey" given by the Young People of Brucefield United Church was pre- sented in the Tonna Hall on Friday evening last, under the auspices of the St. Andrews Y.P.D. The young pople gave a very creditable perform- ance and the proceeds were turned over to the Bayfield Red Cross. Mrs. Rogers of Baltimore is visit- ing her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mur- dock Ross. Mrs. C. Burt and two children of Alliston were at the Orr cottage for a couple of days last week. Miss C. P. Rankin has returned to Mount Plgasant, Mich., after having spent a few days with iter sister at their cottage here. Mrs. Eric York was the guest last week of Miss Emma Levis, Clinton. AUBURN Over fifty ladies attended the Red Cross quilthig in Knox United church Tuesday. Seven quilts were quilted and a ten -cent tea was served at the close of the meeting. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Carter and Reg. of Port Elgin spent the weekend with Miss Sadie Carter. Mrs. James Howitt is at present visiting friends in Toronto. S UMMERHILL Organization of Red Cross A Summerhill Recl Cross Group was organized on Friday night, June 7, at Summerhill under the leader- ship oRev. G.G f G. Burton. Mr. N. ashairmar an the Forbes acted c t d following were appointed; Work Board — Honorary Presidents, Mrs. N. Ball, Mrs. T. Mason, Mrs, E. Snell; President, Mrs, G. Smith; vice - President, Mrs. A. Osbaldeston; Treasurer, Mrs. N. Ball; Secretary, M. Fralick, Finance Committee, chairman, Mr. N. Forbes; assistants, Mr. R. Neal, Mr. N. Ball, Mr, E, Snell. TUCKERSMITH Sunday School anniversary ser- vices will be held at Turner's church on Sunday, June 16 at 2 p,nt, Rev. Andrew Lane will be the speaker. Mrs. C. 0. 1Vlartin of Englehart is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Ball. Mr, and Mrs. R. Coleman and fam- ily attended the Troyer picnic at Bayfield on Saturday last. An enjoyable event in the form of a kitchen shower was held at the home of Mrs. William Porter in Tuckersmith, when about 40 friends and neighbors gathered in honor of the bride-to-be, 'Miss Elizabeth (Bet- ty) Campbell, third daughter of John Forest of Tuckersmith, whose mar- riage to John. F. Bach of Seaforth takes plane shortly. The hostess was assisted by Mrs. David McLean and Mrs. Violet Gillespie. A nicely decor- ated basket containing the gifts was carried in by Wilma McLean and Phyllis Boyes who sang "Oh, John- nie, Oh!" Mies Forrest thanked the donors and the evening was pleasant- ly spent in euchre, the winners be- ing: first prize, Miss Thelma Bogie, Ione hands,. Mrs. Harry McLeod. A. delicious lunch was served. Family Honors Bride -Elect, Miss Sadie Ball, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Ball, Tuckersmith, June bride-to-be, was guest of honor at a Ball family gathering at the hone. of .Mr. and Mrs. Warren Gib- bngs, ^Hullett township; en, Friday evening„,When upwaid.,,of 86.;,gf' the SHURGAIN I67 browing Mash $2925 S1JR :r IN 34% eyed ;ping f'incenIrnIe 11 $3065 SHUR-GAIN RANGE CONCENTRATE • $3.20 SHUR-GAIN CHICK STARTER $2.60, $2.75 Clinton Feed Mill CUNTO1 UOS' CLUB 5th ANNUAL FROLIC (berry ., ti r> ER Fa :': k9 Clinton ednesday, lune 1q, 1940 EVENING EVENTS 6.00 P.M. BASEBALL GAME (Huron -Perth League) interimecliate LLTCAN (Irish Nine) Vs. CLINTON (Colts) 1939 Runners -tap 1939 Champions 7,30 P.M. MIDWAY — including Bingo, White Mice„ and a host of other games. AND ATTRAACTIONS FOR YOUNG AND .OLD— Refreshment Booths, etc. 0 00 P.M. MODERN DANCING •in TOWN HALL, ° MUSIC BY POPULAR ORCHESTRA. TWO SUBSTANTIAL GATE PRIZES ADMISSION TO PARK Ball r pr LatecoGamein rs to Midway —nersan. 10c per person I'ROCEltDS OF GATE TO BE DONATED TO CLINTON RED CROSS. ADMISSION TO DANCE—Gents 10e at door—Jitney Dancing -La i. s Free. EVENING DRAW FOR 45 LUCKY PRIZES ON DISPLAY NOW IN AGRICULTURAL OFFICE WINDOW. Fred Fowl, pres.; M. J. Sehoenials, sec.; Dr. R. P. Douglas, frolic chairman. ds F',I,+r C tl' V ?`Y« Nam hi Case of Rain Frolic Will Befield in Rink family connection were present The was expressed. The program consist - original plan to have the gathering ed of songs by the children of School take the form of a lawn party was Section No. 5, Miss Helen McGregor, abandoned owing' to the unfavorable teacher, at the aiano readings 8 , 1 S by weather and it was changed to an David McLeod, Floyd Stanbury, Wil - "Old Time Barn Party". Old-time freci Penfound, Dora Shobbrook, Jean costumes were worn by the ladies and Gibbings, piano instrumentals by made a colorful display. Since the Helen Lobb, Thelma Shobbrook, evening' program was largely musical Helen McGregor, Betty Brunsdon; the piano was carried over to the guitar solos by Jean McCall and. barn and the farm truck platform Helen. Lobb; recitations by Dennis answered splendidly for a stage. The Penfound, Doris Gibbings, Edgar barn was gay with decorations in pink and white of peonies, bells, and ni n spirea with greenery of Earn Among o g the colorful costumes were bridal caresses of some of the older genera- tion which, were samples - of needle- craft of excellence rarely seen in our clay. Mrs. Amos Ball was chairman and under her direction a fine pro- gram was carried out which included a rnock wedding. The wedding party was composed of Roy Vodden, the Ponfound, Kenneth Gibbings; solos, by Adrain White; songs, Maxine, Roxie and Adrain White; and tap- dancing by Betty Brunsdon; in High- land costume a solo and tap Glance by Jean McCall. "She's A Jolly Good Fellow" was sung to the bride-to-be. Mrs. Snell at the piano. Lunch was served before the break-up of this unique and jolly party. Miss Sadie Ball, daughter of Mr.. bride; Mrs. Harold Stanbury, the and Mrs. Wm. Ball, Tuckersmith, a bridegroom; Stanley Ball, brides- June bride-to-be was guest at the maid; Mrs. Norman Wright, best home of Me.' and Mrs. Noble Holland, man•; bride given away by "her" Clinton, on Tuesday evening wnen (father) Mrs. Wesley Vodden; flower upwards of 75 people were present to girl, Percy Gibbings, and the min- present her with a miscellaneous. ister, Mrs. Wilfred Penfound. Simul- slower. taneously with the 'playing of "Here A splendid programme was given. Conies The Bride" by Mrs. Ephraim Mr. Bert Irwin was chairman. The Snell, two little tots, Doris and. Ken- opening was a chorus "Just for a neth Gibbings, dressed as bride and Girl," by Mrs. Bert Irwin, Mr. Noble groom, wheeled. in a small wagons Holland Miss Eva Holland; Miss gaily decorated in. pink and tinsel on Doreen Glazier played a Hawaiin. which was a box, a gift for the bride- number on her guitar; Miss Eva Rol - to -be who, was at that moment re- land sang "Because"; Mr. Bob Irwin, quested to come forward and receive Seaforth, 'and Miss Marie Holland her gifts. sang a . duet; Mrs. Wm. Routledge This box contained a neatly done- sang a solo; Mr. Anderson. Scott sang up parcel and to reach the "gift ker•- and step danced; Miss Joyce Carter nol" yards and yards of tissue had played, a piano solo; Miss Mary Col - 'to be unwound. Perseverence how- tins tap danced"and Mr. Wm. Collins.: ever brought its reward :for at the played a violin solo. After the pro- heart of the parcel was found a gramme was over the bride-to-be "rattle." That was all very well for was asked to come forward and a joke and was, productive of much broke balloons and read slips of pap- mirth, but there followed something err to find where her presents were more solid when Mrs. Bert Shobbrook hid. After the presents were un - and Mr. Warren Gibbings presented wrapped and displayed, "She's a a beautiful walnut centre table and Jolly Gooci Fellow" was sung to the Mrs. David McLeod 'read a nicely bride-to-be: A very delightful lunch worded address in which tltd love and' was served and dancing ended up, esteem, of, lViiss ,S, adiefsh rnany friends. ilia, jolly,eparty - d .