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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1941-04-10, Page 5The L1 0 PORTER'S TILL The snow is all gone and the roads are in good condition; farmers are started on, the land and if this beaut- iful spring weather continues, seed- ing operations will be in full swing next week. Friday evening over 00 gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Reid Torrance for the euchre party and dance which was to raise funds for Red Cross work. The week before Mr. and Mrs. Torrance also gave their home for a euchre a good time is re- ported. Each time a splendid lunch was served by the Red Cross workers. About 30 were out to divine ser- vice at Grace church on Sunday. Next Sunday Easter, communion servihes will be conducted. We are sorry to hear that Mrs. Herb. Cox has not been so well the past few weeks, Mrs. Stewart Schoenbals is home with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Elliott for a few weeks. Corp. Scho- enhals has been transferred to Log - branch, Ontario. Mr. Fred Pickard was round last week collecting for the war effort. How thankful we should be that all we are asked to give is what we can afford to. give not our homes nor our loved opes. Housecleaning and wood buzzing is the ':der of the day. Herb Powell and Duff Sturdy's buzz saws are both in the district. Miss Betty Newton has returned home from three weeks holiday, spent in Mamilton and London. STANLEY Th April meeting of the Stanley Community Club was held at the home of Mrs, George Baird with 10 members and '7 visitors present. The president was in charge. After the business part of the meeting a short program of quizz by Miss Pearson and a contest by Miss Gilmour. A letter was then read from a bombed district in England by Mrs, John Mc- Gregor. Completed work turned in for February and March for the Red Shield follows: 17 quilts, 6 goose feather pillows, 3 kimonas, 57 towels, 14 wash cloths, 0 handerchiefs and 2 girls sweaters and skirts, 8 small pantie dresses,' 28 pair socks, 1 pair gloves, 11 pair mitts 2 girls knitted togues, 1 pair women's sokees. The next meeting on. May 1st will be held at the hems of Mrs. J. A, McEwan. The roll call is an exchange of seeds and bulbs. VARNA Commencing on Easter Sunday servioes in St. John's Anglican will be held at '7 o'clock p.m. We are very sorry to report that owing bo ill health Mrs. Grassic has been obliged to leave her home in the village to live with her daughter, Mrs. Wildfong of Hay. Mr. Grassic is assisting his son-in- law, Mr. Wildfong on his farm. Mr, A. Horner has purchased the farm formerly owned by Mr. Roy Dowson. Additional Local News WEDDINGS TUc.KERSNIITH HFlELF,Y_HOLLAND Palms and spring flowers effec- tively decorated St. John's Anglican Church, West Toronto, for the mar- riage of Dorothy Jean Isabel, daughter bf Mr. and Mrs. Noble Hol- land, Clinton, and Mr. IL Victor Heel- ey, son of Mrs. H. V. Heeley of Tor- onto and the late Mr. Heeley. The ceremony was performed by Rev. H. R. Hunt at eight o'clocb Saturday ev- ening. The bride given in marriage by her father, wore a lovely gown of white slipper satin made in bouffant style and carried a bouquet of Better Time roses. Miss Eva Holland of Clinton, was her sister's bridesmaid in a gown of romance pink taffeta in similar style as that worn by the bride and her bouquet was of Dream roses. Mr. Ernest Heeley of Toronto, brother of the bridegroom, was best man. Mr. Bill Holland, brother of the bride and Gordon Lades were ushers. Mr. P. MacDonald of Tor- onto, played the Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin as the bridal party entered the church and during the signing of the register he sang "Bcause." A reception and buffet sapper were held at Haddon Hall, amid an at- tractive setting of pink and white. The bride's mother received the sev- enty guests in a dress of navy blue sheer and lace and Mrs. Heeley wore Royal blue silk crepe. Mr. and Mrs. Wally Moore of Flint, Mich., cousins of the bride, were among the guests. Mr. and Mrs. Heeley left later on a motor trip through Eastern Ontario, the bride wearing for traveling a soldier blue suit trimmed with silver fox and black accessories. They will reside on Hummeraide avenue, Tor- onto. • i l.. +A1 BRUCEFIELD Our Women's Association met in the Sunday School room last Wednes- day afternoon. Mrs. Mustard took the devotional part and the meeting opened with hymn 86 and the Srip- ture was read from the 24 chapter of Isaiah after which hymn 445 was sung and all repeated the Lord's prayer, The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. Twenty-eight members answered the roll call and it was decided to put the visitors and members in groups for Visitor's Day. A. letter was read from the Kippen society accepting the iirvltatidn to join us on Visitor's day. The roll call for the May meeting will be on Mothers Day. The meeting closed by all repeating the Mizpah benediction. Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. H. Zapfe were Mr. and Mrs. Wan. McClinchey and Phyllis of Holmes- ville; Willard Zapfe of the R.C.A.F. London and Mr. Gould Alavastor of London. the weekend with their mother, who has been quite ill. We are pleased to report she is ranch improved. BAYFIELD Mrs. J. 0. Goldthorpe left last week for Hamilton and Fort Erie, Before she left neighbours gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Percy Weston one night to spend social time to- McCartney and Harry Ryan. at the home a 2 p.m. on Tuesday, fol- gethclr before her departure. The Mr. Cook was born in Goderich lowed by a public service in Ontario following address was read: Mrs. Township son of the late Daviel Cook Street United church conducted by Goldthorpe: We, your neighbours, d .Marie Cantelon Cook. He wns the Rev. G. G. Burton, who also read feel that we cannot allow you to anthe-burial service at the place of in' leave without a few words, expressive iu his 77th year. In partnership terment in Clinton cemetery. The of the regard which we have always with his father, he carried on a pallbearers were six grandsons, Har- hacl for you and the good, wishes we flour and feed retailing business here old and Clarence Swan, Bill and Jack shall entertain for your welfare, It is with the greatest of pleasure that we look back on our almost sev- en years of neighbourly friendship. Never once has there been a shadow of discord among us. We have found you friendly and willing to co-oper- ate with us in our community work. Sandra has also won our love, she will be missed by both the adults and children. From the depth's of our hearts we wish you happiness in the years to come, May God protect and keep you both in his loving care. "There is a little vine that twines around the shepherds cot and in the silent midnight hours it sweetly chimes FORGET -me -not." Mrs. Gold - The Tgekersmith Ladies 'Club .met at the home of Mrs. Austin Matheson with 20 members present on Wednes- day afternoon. The meeting opened with the opening ode, "How Do You Do, Mrs. ,Matheson," followed by the roll call which was answered by an Easter verse or an hint on gardening. The minutes ,of the last meeting were read, the treasurer reported $16.38 ,m hand and the Red Gross treasurer reports a $17.30 balance. The fol- lowing are the garments that have been sent into headquarters during the last 2 months: 6 pair seaman socks, 20 pr. army socks. 1 turtle ndsk sweater, 3 seamen scurfs, 2 ladies pullovers, 1 lady's moss stitch sweater, 2 pr. ankle socks, 3 ladies toques, 1 lady's ribbed hehnet, 1 men's pullover, 2 pr. 2 -way mitts. 1 lady's vest, 1 seaman's ribbed helmet, 12 quilts, five being handed in at this meeting. The program consisted of a paper on community beautification by Mrs. Walters, piano solo by Mrs. Ernest Crich, "How to make a Hot Bed," by Mrs. Sellery. It was de- cided to donate $5 to the British War Victims Fund. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs•. - Walter Pepper The roll call will be the exchange of flowers and slips•.•• Group 4 will be in charge. HOLMESVILLE • Mr. and Mrs. F. Yeo were visitors at Mr. and Mrs, Jewels last Sunday. Mrs. Pearl McMath returned home from Eastern Ontario last Friday. The trustees of the School District have finished the canvas for the War Services Fund and are pleased with the response. Th preparations" for the Candle Lighting Service are going on very well. The Service called, "The Lord of Life", will be given next Sunday night at 8 p.m. Three episodes of our Lord's Life and a brief conclus- ion will be illustrated by means of music and recitations, Everybody is urged to be present. The Rev. J. W. and Mrs. Herbert were visitors with Mr. and Mrs. E. Yeo last Sunday, OBITUARY FREDERICKLOCKWOOD DAVID S. COOK One of the oldest residents of Min - The funeral service for David ton passed away last Saturday even - Cook held in Wesley -Willis church Monday afternoon was largely at- tended attesting to the esteem in which the departed man was held in this community. The funeral was held under auspices of Murphy L.O.L. No. '710 of which lodge he had been a past master. David Gook died at his home in Toronto on Fri- day after an illness of over a week. He was an elder in Howard Avenue United church and a funeral service was conducted by the pastor of the church at the hone on Sunday even- ing at which the relative and intim- ate friends were present. The ser- vice in Wesley -Willis church was con- ducted by Rev. A. Lane, who also read the burial service at the grave- side. After th church service the St. Thomas; (Mabel) Mrs. J. 0. Wig - Orange Order burial service was read gins of Detroit; (Bessie) Mrs, R. ing in the person of Frederick Lock= wood in his 88th, year, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Lucy Swan, af- ter an illness of seven months. He was born at Wetwang County of York, England, on the 17th, of September 1853, the son of the late Aaron and Eliza (Stephenson) Lock- wood. When quite young he cane to Canada with his parents, and except for a year spent in Michigan, had al- ways lived here. Sixty years ago he married Mary Jane Folland, who pre- deceased him in 1907. There survive to mourn their loss four sons, William H. of Comber; Wilbert and Charles of Clinton; Roy of"Conquest, Sask.; eight daughters, (Corina) Mrs. Robt. Cochrane of Col- quitz, B.C.; (Lily) Mrs. C. F. Linton of Toronto; (Lucy) Mrs. Swan of Clinton; (Edith) Mrs. G. H. Barr of Toronto; (Clara) Mrs'. L. B. Powers, by brother Charles Nelson, W.M. of Murphy L.O.L. and past county mas- ter Mervyn Hanley, The pallbearers were: Thomas Cook, Adapt J. Cant- elon, Harry Bartliff, J A. Sutter, A Colclough, of Varna and (Janet) Mrs. J. L. Osborne of St. Thomas. A son, James, gave his life in the First Great War in France, he was a member of the 181st Battalion of Brandon. A private funeral service was held and after the death of his father Powers, Jim Wiggins and Ray Mark- ham, Relatives and ;friends attended sold the business and moved. to Tor- ; the funeral from Stratford, Preston, onto. He married Agnes Kerr, 'who Kitchener, Goderich and Benmiller. survives, also one daughter, Mildred, Mrs. Percy Wheatley, Toronto. Since going to Toronto he was employed with a book publishing and binding firm. David Cook was well known here and since leaving Clinton had been a frequent visitor to his home town, Interment took place in Clin- ton cemetery, HERMAN SAUNDERCOCK There passed away quite suddenly last Monday evening, March 31st, at thorpe and Sandra were each present- his home near Londesboro in Hullett ed with a small token .of friendship. township, Herman Saundercock, in Mrs. Eric York returned home on his 40th, year. He was the youngest Saturday after having spent the week son of the late Nathaniel and Mary with her sister Mrs. V. Burt in Lon- Ellen (Hesk) Saumdercock and was don. born on September 2nd, 1892 on the Pte. Walter Johnston of Camp Boy- 12th concession of Hullett. He had den spent the weekend itt his home lived in this community all his life here. and for the past 6 years lived on the The committee of the Agricultural farm owned by Mr. Ernest Adams, as Society are busy preparing for the an employee. In March 1920 he mar - annual masquerade, in the Town Hall tied Laura Shobbrook, who survives, on Wednesday next. also two sons, Clifford and Bobby at Commencing on Easter Day the home, hour of service in Trinity church will The funeral was held from the Un - be held at 11 a.m, for the next six ited Church, Londesboro, on Friday months. Sunday School will be at 10 afternoon, April 4th, and interment a.m. Good Friday services will be took place in Union cemetery Blyth. held at 8 o'clock on Friday evening. The pallbearers were, Norman Man- Mrs. W. Higgins and Miss Lottie Hing, Clarence Crawford, Bert Shob- Higgins returned home last week af- brook, Percy McBride, Arthur and ter having spent the week in Inger- Charles Weymouth. The services soil. were conducted by Rev. A. E. Menzies 0. S. Robert McLeod of London of United c ,urch Londesboro and was spent the weekend with his parents held under the auspices of the L.O.L. Mr. and Mrs. Louis McLeod. No. 863. Friends were present front, The Brucefield choir will present Toronto, Windsor, Brussels, Sault St. their Cantata, "Redemption's Song," Marie, Bayfield', Ereter, Granton, St. Marys, Carlow, Goderich, Clinton, Blyth and Londesboro. in Bayfield United Church on Sunday evening at 730 p.m. JOHN A. CAMERON John Archibald Cameron, 65, farm- er of the Kindersley, Sask. district for 11 years, resident of Victoria for 12 years previously and of southern Saskatchewan, passed away in a Saskatoon hospital, Tuesday Mar. 26. He was born in Kippen, Ont., the. second son of the late J. S. Cameron and Mrs. Cameron of Stanley town- ship. Surviving are his widow, Elizabeth; a son, Gordon D. Cameron of Kind- ersley; two daughters, Gladys E, Cameron of Victoria, B.C., and Mrs, E, L. Garber of Santa Monica, Calif. and four grandchildren, two brothers Hugh Cameron of Clinton, Ont. Peter T. Cameron of Kindersley; and three sisters, Mrs, George Forrest of Al- beni, B.C. Mrs. Hugh Aikenhead of Brucefield, Ont„ and Mrs. Will Henry of Clinton Ont. The funeral took place in St. Paul's United church on Friday Mar. 28, at 2 p.m. The Rev. Mr. McMillan con- ducted the service assisted by Mr. Reg. Fox. The many floral offerings attested to the esteem in which he was held in the district. The palbearers were; W. A. Cameron, W. J. Nixon, H. R: Hopper, J. Tunnicliffe, R. W. Bawden,. H. B. Quickfail. Interment took place in Kindersley. cemcter;;.