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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1941-12-04, Page 5THURS., D.C. 4, 1941 THE 'CLINTON `NEWS -RECORD CI Ye s. THE CHANGING FACE OF BRITAIN On a part of the Sussex Downs in England where the land was once derelict, these girls of Britains Wom en's Land Army are ha -vesting a mag-'' iniificient,erop from 180 acres of whea t. fields. NEWS OF. AUBURN 'Mrs, Alex Russell has returned to her home, in Toronto after attending, the funeral of her mother Mrs. Wm..' Dobie. l !C Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Nott of Strat- ;ford visited with Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Robison on Sunday. . helped during the year also for the supper, Mr. Bert Marsh seconded the motion, The meeting closed with a hymn and prayer. Arthur—Pettman A pretty wedding was solemnized Mr. Jas. McKnight of Goderich is, at the United church parsonage, Ben( - •.visiting his. brother. John McKnight miler, on Saturday, November 29, at ,and Mrs. McKnight, •' 2 p.m. When Rev. Gordon Hazelwood .Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Patterson and family and Peter Patterson were . Sunday visitors with Mr. and MTS. Clarence: •C'ox, Whitechurch, on Sun- and J. Keith Arthur, of R.C.A.F. Tec- Yday, . : meal Training School, St. Thomas, Mr.,and Mrs. Edgar Lawson, and eldest son of Mrs. Arthur and the late :Mr. and Mrs, Oliver Anderson visited John Arthur, Auburn, Ont. The -bride with Mr. and Mrs. John Finlayson, Seaforth, oh Sunday. r Mr. and Mrs,. Harry Sturdy- and .Betty, Mrs. George Sturdy, Mrs. Jas. Raithby and Mr. Ephriam•. Ball visited ,with Mr. and 1V/1.1. Holmes, Clinton ,,,on `Sunday. united in marriage Verna May Pett - man, youngest 'daughter, of Mr. and Mrs.. Walter Pettman . of Nile, Ont., was becomingly gowned in revelation crepe, in hawaiian sun shade,, and wore a corsage of Cala lrllres.• She was attended by her sister Cora`Pettman, of Nile, Ont„ who wore a gown of revelation crepe in blue heaven shade and her corsage was of white carnaL 'Mrs. Fox and Miss Isabel Fox 11.N., tions. Mrs. Hany Arthur of Wood- of oodof Whitechurch visited with Mr. and stock, brothel- of the groom was best Mrs. E. Philips on Sunday. man. Following the wedding a recep- Miss Betty Asquith, and Donald tions. Mr. Harry Arthur of Wood - "Ross of. Stratford Normal are teach bride's sister Mrs. Frank Mclllwain, ing in Vietoria School, Goderich, this where a wedding luncheon was served 'week. to the immediate families by Misses Mr. and Mrs. Wm. J. Thompson and Doris Watson and Donna Fisher, girl Mrs. Wm. H. Thompson received a friends of the bride. The living room cable from Gunner Win. H. Thomp- was tastefully adorned with chrys- • son informing them of his safe ar- anthemums and carnations in a color rival hi England. scheme of white, and the bride's table Mr. and Mrs. Harry Sturdy en- centred with the wedding cake was tertained on Saturday in honor of lighted with a silver candelabrum Mrs, George Sturdy and Mrs. James ,with tall white tapers, the decorations SUMMERIIILL The following is the address read to Mr. and Mrs. Donald Smith, '(form- erly Miss Frieda Ellis); at a recent; presentation in Summerhill Hall, Mr. and Mrs. Smith are now living in Brantford. Dear Don and Frieda: We, your school pals, friends and neighbors, this evening extend con- gratulations and best wishes for your future happiness. As You journey along life's matrimonial highway through the years to come We un- derstand you are leaving our midst to make your home in another commun- ity. May you both be blessedwith health and happiness as' time goes on and you grow old together may you look back to Summerhill with fond memories of the good times enjoyed in this community. We ask you to accept this clock as a souvenier of our best wishes. Signed on behalf of the Community. V CONNSTANCE Mr. Archie Hoggarth of Wallac- burg spent the weekend with friends here. Mr. Leo. Stephenson of Fort Erie was home for the weekend', 1VIr. and Mrs. John Ferguson are spending a few' days in Toronto visi- ting friends. Mrs. Wm. Britton returned home on Friday after a two weeks visit with relatives at Forest. Sunday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Britton were Mr. and Mrs. ,Cliff. Britton and family and Mrs. Geo. Wheatly of Clinton. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Scott were in London on Monday, visiting relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hogg•arth and Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hoggarth visited ;wiht Mr. and Mrs. Joe Riley on Sun- day, Mr. and Mrs'. Lorne Lawson are at- tending the reception in Londesboro Hall tonight in honour of Mr. and Alvin Mr s. lvr Betties who were Married today V OBITUARY MRS. WILLIAM STIRLING Margaret Stirling, beloved wife of the late William Stirling died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Fred Mor- gan of Port Stanley. Mrs. Stirling was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs, John McDong-. Raithby twin's birthday. Those pres- and flowers and table arrangements ( all of Goderich Township, and after ent were: Mr. and Mrs. Glen Raithby, were the compliments of the Stewart Mr. and Mrs, Lloyd Raithby, Mr. Jas. Nursery, Benmiller. The bride's Raithby and Mr. Ephriam Ball, mother received in a dress of black Mr. and Mrs. Watkins, of Summer- crepe, with •eorsage of white came - hill and Mis. Woodyard, Wilkie, Sash., !bions and was assisted by the groom's visited with Mrs. John Symington mother also gowned in black crepe last week. ;:� and wearing a corsage of white carna- young married couple's Bible tions. The groom's gift to the bride • Class of Knox United church held was a best of silver, to the brides- The their• annual business meeting Mon- • day evening, with forty seven present. th. bounteous supper and sing -song was enjoyed. Mrs. Albert Campbell led in prayer and the following of- ficers were re-elected for the coming matching accessories for travelling. :year: President, Mrs. John Moulden; Miss Ruth Arthur nurse -in -training "Secretary -treasurer, Mrs. Harry at Victoria Hospital, London, and 'Sturdy; Social, Mrs. Ernest Patterson, Miss Marjorie Arthur of Teeswater, (convenor), Mrs. Pred Toll and Mrs. sisters of the groom, were present for "Wm. Stranghan. the wedding, also Miss Alma Yung - Rev, H. C. Wilson moved a vote of blut, Auburn, and Miss Myrtle Mc - thanks to all who In anyway had ?lee, Goderich, Maid a yellow gold compact; to the groomsman a leather bill fold. Mr, and Mrs. Arthur left Iater on a short honeymoon, the bride choosing a blue crepe dress, mink trimmed coat, and GREEK SOLDIERS STUDY BRITISH A.A. GUNS As part of their instruction in the use and working of modern Brit- .:'.ish anti-airicraft guns, Greek soldiersare shown the assembling of the gun on its emplacement "somewhere in Greece". her marriage she and her husband went to North Dakota and took up farming. Mr.•Stirling died there ov- er 40 years ago. She then brought her small family home and settled on the sixth concession of Goderich them - ship where she lived till the family grew up. Since that time she has lived with her daughter, Mrs. Fred Morgan. She leaves to mourn her loss, Mrs. Fred Morgan, Mrs. Thos Morgan, Mrs. Geo. Wilson and Jack and Will- iam, all of Port Stanley; also one brother, Mr. Peter McDougall of the Cutt Line. The funeral was held on Monday- to Bayfield cemetery waren a large number of her friends were pre- sent. V J. M. ROBERTSON OF SEAFOBTH DIES James M. Robertson, retired school teacher and well-known resident of Seaforth, died in Scott Memorial Hos- pitaI last Wednesday night following a stroke Tuesday afternoon. Al- though Lthough not in good health for some time Mr. Robertson has been able to be about the town. Born in Grey Township, he was the son of the late John Robertson and Catherine Buchanan. His mother was a descendant of President Buchanan of the United Satiates. He attended Seaforth and Listowel schools and Ot. tawa Normal school. He taught school in Elderslie township near Paisley, in Bruce township near Glamis, in McGillivray township near Lucan, at Melbourne, in Welland County, and near I{itabener at Mann- beim. annbeim. In 1927 Mr. Robertson retired and lived on Sperling street, Seaforth with his sister, who died in 1938, He was the last surviving member of the family. For many years he was a member of the public 'school board there, and he was a valued member of the Northside United church. t Sa.1e •�oo s of Christmas Cards Are Here IA. 'r k them overrz cry if With o4,0, -i'. CUT FLOWERS FLORAL DESIGNS For Every Occasion C. V. COO KE FLORIST Phones.436w and raj Poultry Wanted We are 111 the market for large or small quantities of Live Poultry. Quick service given in grading your eggs. N. W. TREWARTHA Day Phone 214. Night Phone 328. Batkins Locker Storage Notice to the fur farmers. We are busy building another room to store meat. 1 0 Save your grain by putting fowl in the Locker now. Now is a good time to 'store your turkey or goose for Christmas before the price goes up. .• We make sausage, also buy Hides. "Frozen Foods are Better Foods." MARRIAGES • ARTHUR—PETTMAN In the Un- ited church parsonage, Benmiller, on Saturday, Nov. 29th, when Rev. Gordon Hazelwood united in mar- riage, Verna May Pettman of Nile and J. Keith Arthur of R,C,A,P. Technical Training School, St. Thomas. WORKMAN--GRAINGER — In St. John's Anglican (church, Brussels, when Rev. F. Watts united in mar- riage, Jeanette Mary Agnes Grain- ger and Mr. Charles Lloyd Work- man of Morris Township.. BIRTHS McLEOD In Kingsville on Sunday, November 30th, to Mr. and Mrs, Hugh. McLeod, (nee Doris Nickle) a daughter. DEATHS STIRLING—In Port Stanley, Marg- aret McDougal, widow of the late William Stirling. IN MEMORIAM Adams. In loving memory of our dear wife and mother, Mrs. Henry Adams, who passed away fourteen years ago, Dee. 8, 1928. "Silent her voice and: vacant her chair, Sweet are •the memories that linger there We miss her and mourn her in silence unseen, And live in the meinory of joys that have been." —Sadly missed by husband and fam- ily. GODERICH TOWNSHIP Mr. and Mrs. John Beacom have moved to Clinton for the winter mon- ths. Mrs. A. B. Stephenson is in London With her daughter Mrs. Gorden Liver- more, for the winter. Mr, and Mrs. Arthur Welsh spent Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. E. W. G. Moore of London. Mrs, Fred Wallis has returned home after a short visit with relatives in London and Lambeth. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Middleton spent a few days last week in Toronto, They were accompanied home by their son Ted, who. has been in Galt, and who spent the weekend at his home. Miss Wanda Oluff of London spent the weekend with her father on the Bayfield Line. : Mrs. Thomas Dunbar, Miss Bessie Dunbar, Mr. Barry Dunbar of Lam- beth and Mr. Gordon Brody of Bele- ware were guests on Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur: Welsh, The annual business meeting of the South End. Red Grose Unit was held in the basement of St. James church, Middleton, on Wed. evening, Novem- ber 26th with fifteen present, During the past year the following articles were shipped by our unit: 105 prs. socks; 1 pn half mite; 3 prs. rifle mitts; 3 helmets; 3 scarves; 5 sweat- ers; 8 pr. •o£ socks to our boys who joined, this year, As part of Clinton quota, refugee supplies: 78 ,compres- ses; 76 bandages; 7 sheets; 1 handacer- ehief; 10 shirts; 10 prs. boys red socks; 18 prs. bloomers; 9 women's dresses; 1 crib quilt; 2 slips; 5 prs. ladies :gloves; 5 prs. socks; 8 prs. ladies sockees; 7 aerial hats; 17 helm- ets; 54 prs, mitts; 18 quilts; 14 sleeveless sweaters; , 12 turtleneck sweaters; 34 scarves. The fallowing officers were elected for the• coming year:. Hon. Pres. -Mrs, John Hudie Pres.—Mrs. Wilfred Colclough Vice -Pres: Mrs, Fred Middleton Secretary—Mrs.. Stewart Middleton Treasurer --Mrs. Milton Steep Buying Committee for Sewing Sup- plies—Mrs. Russel Colclough, Buying Committee for Sock Yarn— Mrs. W. H. Labb, Mrs. Chas. Wise. Packers of Socks—Mrs, Oliver Cole, and Mrs. Arnold Miller. ..Packers of Quota—Mrs. John Mid, . ROXY THEATRE CLINTON PAGE 5 voatemenvormatcworomomatmatemougmetwommetawmemeleatmer CAPITAL THEATRE REGENT THEATRE e GADERICR• SEA.FORTH NOW ('LAYING: "Keep Your Seats" & "Ellery Queen, Master Detective." MON., TUES. & WED. Tyrone Power, Betty Grable, John Sutton, Donald • Stuart and Morton Lowry Torn from today's headlines . , ; Here's 1941's most important mot- ion picture achievement A Yank in the R.A.F. THURS FRI. & SAT. Marlene Dietrich, John Wayne and. Mischa Auer An exotic adventuress in Singapore gives up her love for a naval lieut- enant to save his career. "SEVEN SINNERS NOW: Franehot;Tone in "Trail of the Vigilantes" MON., TUES. & WED. Mary Martin, Don Aimeche and Oscar Levant present a riotous (eampaigif of. laughs romance and 'music "Kiss the Boys Goodbye" THURS., FRL & SAT. Gene Autry, .Ann Miller and Jimmy Durante • mix a wealth of entertainment into a new style western adventure "Melody Ranch" also Eve Arden, Roger Pryor and Cliff. Edwards in "She Couldn't Say No" 4 Coming: James Stewart and Rosa- Coming: "Keep Your Sets" with Iind Russell in "No Time for Co-mE11ery Queen, Master Detective" edy. "I Mat.: Wed. Sat. &Holidays 3 p.m. .r3: -se re:sea0> 't 'rareePreseieeenane reeleerea :melxr aeweeeraeleeneraremiel BARTLIPF'S HAVE THE. MOST DELICIOUS Christmas Cake (both Light and Dark) IT WILL SAVE YOU MONEY TO BUY INSTEAD OF MAKING YOUR CAKE THIS YEAR BAR /. LIFF S for better bake goods PHONE 1 WE DELIVER CHRISTMAS TREES Arriving Dec. 11th a full assort- ment of Northern Black Spruce, Sil- ver Spruce, Balsam, White Pine, Cede ar. A size suitable for any room . All orders left at my office will be delivered when requested. Victor D. Falconer PHONE 971 For Sale A furnacette, large size, good con- dition. Apply to Freda Schoenhals. 69-1 For Rent ,Accommodations for boarders, mod- ern conveniences. Apply at the News - Record office. 69-1 For Rent Furnished rooms for light house- keeping., A)l Mindere conveniences'. Apply at the News -Record office. 69-2 CARD OF THANKS I wish -to express my sincere thanks to friends who so kindly assisted me at the time of the recent fire. A. 11 MacDONALD, CARD OF THANKS The family of the late Mrs. Thomas McKenzie wish to express their sin- cere thanks and appreciation to their relatives and many friends for their kind expressions of sympathy and floral offerings, and kindness shown, during their recent bereavement. • dieton and Mis. Milton Steep Cutting Committee—Mrs. Ben Rath - well and Mrs. R. Colclough. MO. Wilfred Colclough was are, pointed to look after yarn for quota. The mens committee consists of Messrs. Fred Middleton, James Stir- ling, George Flewitt, Elmer Trick, Tour Hudie, Oliver Welsh. A motion was passed to extend invitations to the ladies of the 14th and 16111., con cessions to join our unit. The lucky ticket on the congoleum rug was held by Miss Edna McGee of Bayfield. The regular meeting of the South End Rett Cross Unit will be heidlolVed. afternoon, Dec. 10th at the home of Ms. James Stirling. Mr. and Mrs. Stew art Middleton spent the weekend visiting friends in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Middleton spent a few days in Toronto Last week and while there Mr. Middleton attended the Annual Live Stock Show. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Middleton at- tended the Annual Live Stock Show, in Toronto last week and remained for the weekend. Mr. J. H. Bates, who• has taught at S.S. No. 4, Goderich Township for the past two and a half years, has resigned his duties, and accepted the Principalship of Baeifield Public School. Pi 1 V NOW: Bob Hope "Caught in the Draft" Dorothy, Lamour. MON., TUES. & WED. Melvyn Douglas and Merle Oberon two top notch comedy stars in a. rib -tickling ramonce "That Uncertain Feeling" THURS.. FRI. & SAT. Richard Dix heads a eapabie cast in a thrilling picture "Submarine Zone" Charles Starrett and Iris Meredith portray the dangers of pioneer days `Thundering Frontiers' Coming: Adolphe Menjou and Car- ole! Landis in "Rdadshow". Mat.: Sat. and Holidays at 3 p.m. rat 9rdasomm?omr2'ramar7":Ir�rh'v'r�r�tz�� mato DANCE Notice EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT To Roy Mackenzie and his Orchestra TOWN HALL CLINTON ADMISSION: 35c and 25c Cliff. Watson, Manager BIG DANCE TOWN HALL, HUNSALL Wednesday, Dec. 10th Clayton Steeper and his Orchestra Modern and Old Tyme Danee ADMISSION: 35c PONTIAC SEDAN 1941 With new, ear guarantee at a bar- gain. ELECTRIC WASHER with 60 days ,guarantee at 1/2 price of new machine, Phone 34-616 Clinton. J. E. HUGILL & SON AGENTS P,S.: Also a '37 Chevrolet Coach for- merly owned by a banker with only 16,000 miles. Your best buy in a used car and like new. Would accept live stock or good used car as part pay- ment on either car. For Sale Two litters of 'little pigs. Apply to E. W. Morrison, Clinton, phone 633r3. 69 1 Portraits YOUR PORTRAIT WILL MAKE AN ATTRACTIVE CHRISTMAS GIFT Cameras Baby Brownie Spec. .. Jiffy Kodak 620 Vigilant Jr. Vigilant 8.8 Vigilant 6,3 $24.50 Vigilant 4.5 $35.50 Your friends will appreciate a cam- era this Christmas. NOTE. Studio and Camera counter open evenings till 8 p.m. .. 1.75 $ For Sale 10.7b Hereford bull, 2 years old, register - $15.50 ed. Apply to Wm. Scotchmer, R,R, $20.00 3, Bayfield. 68-1 ( Owing to the recent fire damaging my equipment and studio, I will be unable to continue operating my bus- iness for an indefinite period. Orders for any work my be mailed to Mitchell, Ontario, where I will be working in my father's studio. Promlit• service will be given and travelling ex- penses paid if you care to take this opportunity. Irene Burgess rectociasaversietatztoseatemetwocer MONUMENTS To those contemplating build- ing a Monument . . Get my p prices before buying. Cemetery Lettering a specialty. All worlr guaranteed. JOHN GRANT ; CLINTON MARBLE & GRANITE WORKS Clinton' — 'Ontario Successor to Ball & Zapfe 69 tf '% r2:ereiemetereeemereeine 1 RAULO SERVIUE 1942 Radios are here on display in- cluding, Rogers, Deforest, Phlicos, Westinghouse, Spartons. I carry a full line of radio tubes, up to date tube tester, General and Everready Batteries, Dominion Wa- shing Machines, all electrical appli- ances and roofing supplies. A. W. Groves, Princess St.. PRINCESS ST. CLINTON House for Rent Desirabe six -room house on Princess, street, complete bath and modern -con- veniences. Apply to Kenneth 'Whit- more, Blyth. 6911, For Sale 7 Polled Angus cattle, 1 yr. old; 2 Durham steers 1/ yrs. old, 1 black heifer due in December; 1 Durham cow, due in March; also a number of White Angora rabbits. Apply to Janes East, Clinton, Ont,, 21/3 miles North East of Clinton. 6611. Farm for Sale An extra good 50 acres at Lot 5, on the 2nd concession of Hulett, well drained, in excellent state of culti- vation; 1/e mile from school. Apply to Thos, E. Livingston, Clinton. 60-4 For Rent Five -room duplex furnished, modern conveniences, available immediately, Apply to Mt. Lorne Brown, phone 5 Clinton, 69-2 J. C. Henderson PHOTOGRAPHER GODERIC'H PHONE 187 2neiloor CO2'. of Square and Hamilton Street. AUCTION SALE Of Farm Stock, Implements and Peed At lot 20 con. 2, L.R. S. 11/2 miles north and 1 mile east of Kippen on TUESDAY, DEC. 9TH at 1 p.m. HORSES: 1 roan gelding, 5 yrs. (old; bay gelding, 6 yrs, old; black percheron mare, 6 yrs. old; 2 percher - on colts rising 2; 1 sucking colt. CATTLE: red cow, 7 yrs. old, due April est; roan Durham cow, 8 yrst, just fres'henedl; 5, 2 yr. old. Durham heifers in calf; 4 Durham steers ns. ing 2; 6 Durham heifers rising 2; 3 good Durham calves. P(IGZ: 5 chunks,•90' lbs.; 17 chunks, 75 lbs'.; 2 york sows, due Dec. 28. 40 barred rock pullets laying. About 20 tons mixed hay; 300 bus. oats; quantity mixed grain. IMPLEMENTS: 2 good walking plows; 1 set 4 section harrows; 1 set '3 section: harrows; 2 portland cutters; 1 pump, jack; good fee= wagon; set sloop sleighs; numerous other articles. ROBT. 11. ELGIE, Proprietor. HAROLD JACKSON, Auctioneer. 69-1 For Sale Milking goat for sale, Reasonable. Apply to Paterson's, Brucefield. 68-1, For Rent Furnished apartments for rent. Ap- ply to Box 39 the News -Record, 68-1 Pigs for Sale ' One dozen good" chunks, also some hay. Apply to George Colclough, R.R. 1, Clinton. 68-1 Stove for Sale A Happy Thought, cook stove, sec- ond hand, apply at the Govett cottage, William street; between ten iii the morning and six at night. 68-1. For Sale 150 cords of wood, in the tree; also young pigs. Apply to A. E. Town- shend, Phone 909-22 Clinton. 67tf, When Yoti Need Painting or Paper Hanging Done, see ED. GREALIS Huron Street, Clinton 67-2 For Rent Brick house on Princess street. A11 modern conveniences. Possession at once. Apply to E. Ward, Huron street, phone 155, Clinton. 641f. To Rent Five roomed apartment in the Sloan block. Possession at once, Phone 207, A. J. Cooper, Goderich. 68-3 Hunters and Trappers Take Notice I am In the fur buying business again this year; highest market pric- es paid for all kinds of raw furs. No shipment too large or too small for me to handle. Norman East, R.R. No. 1, Clinton, 66t1 Wanted OId horses and cattle for mink feed. If dead phone at once. Will pay ac- cording to value. Elmer Trick, phone 907r5, or Lloyd Baffin 619r14. ...et. S5# e -o -w