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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1938-05-19, Page 4PAGE 4 THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD THURS., MAY 19, 19gS 53rd ANNIVE`$ SARY SALE CLOSES SATURBAY, May 21st 2O/o qe beau u t ff Chia and Dinnerware Barg a i All y►Tepartnae7.ts YOU'LL ENJOY SHOPPING HERE Bui1.! Y Ourself Up Certified Cod Liver Extract the best reconstructive tonic is the best stuff that ever came out of a bottle, that is what people say who have used it. SI Per Bottle ALKALIZE WITH ENGLISH HEALTH SALTS 39c POUND CAN— WITH GLASS. S. It HOLMES PNM. B. CLINTON, ONT. PHONE 61 OBITUARIES William Charles Watson William Charles Watson, a life- long resident of Londesboro, and one of the most successful farmers in that locality, passed away in Clinton Hospital on Saturday, May 14th, af- ter a short illness. He was in his 68th year. 1 Mr. Watson was born in Londes- bora, and had spent. his entire life- time in that district. He had won for himself a warm' place in the hearts of those who knew him and was highly respected throughout the district, not only for his kindly acts, but for his unusual success as a farmer, to which occupation he had 1 devoted his life. He was always ready to take part in progressive movements pertaining to the welfare of the community and was an active church worker, being a member of the United Church, and was a member of the Board of Stewards, He was also a member of t h e Londesboro Community Hall Board and the Public Library Board. Beside his wife, formerly Nellie Lyon, of Londesboro, there survive three daughters, (Verdes) Mrs. J, Sin- clair, Kippen; Miss Elda Watson, Londesboro; Miss Petri Watson, Stratford Normal School; one sister, Mrs. Fred Richards, Palmerston, and one brother, Amos Watson, of Lon- don, . The funeral service was held in the United Church, Londesboro, on Monday afternoon and was conducted by his pastor, Rev. A. W. Gardiner. The pallbearers were all neighbours, and were George McCall, Albert Rad- ford, John Snell, John Hat'vey, Per- cy Manning and James McCool. A Ammasonimancomomammigiumor,'very Large circle of friends were,pre- sent to nay their final respects to a good friend and neighbour, and there were many floral tributes.. Inter- ment took place in Londesboro ceme- tery. STANLEY Mr. and Mre. Frank Hobson of St. Thomas spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Penhale of the Bronson line. Mr. and Mrs. HarryMcClinchey and son William of Detroit spent the week- end with Mr. and Mrs. William Me- Clinchey of Stanley. Mrs. Thomas Snowden who spent the past week with Mrs. Geo. Coleman of Seaforth has returnedhome. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Westlake spent the week -end. in Detroit. Mrs. Thomas Snowden visited at the hoiine of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Penhale on. Sunday last. Mr. and Mrs, G. Alivaster of London spent Sunday with the tatters parents, Mr. and; Mrs. W. MeClinchey. Mr. and Mrs. James Black of Sea forth spent Sunday with Mr, and Will. Scotchnier. ' Mr. and Mrs. John Seotehmeg spent Sunday the guests of Mr. and, Mrs. James Porter of Goderich. Mr, and Mrs. Bruce Bossenbury, Mrs. Oran .Gilmore and Mrs, John Taylor, visited at the honne of the•lat ter's daughter, Mrs. Walter Baird and other relatives. Miss Mabel Whiteman, of Kippen, spent a few days at the, home of Mrs. T. B. Baird. The May meeting of the Ladies' Club was held at Mrs. Will Sinclair's home with twenty-three members and three visitors present. Print, flan- nelette and spools were being bought by the committee to fill a_ shipment for the North,. A program followed consisting of a riddle contest given by Mrs. Will McEwen. Miss Bar- bara Graham gave a pleasing solo accompanying herself on the guitar. AA splendid reacting was given by Mrs. Alex. McEwen, after which all join- ed in a Chinese Spelling Match. The roll call for the June meeting is to be one of Aunt Het's quotations. Mrs. John H. McEwen offered her home for the June meeting which is to be the annual meeting and the election of officers. Miss Billie Stewart of Westport, Conn., is hone on a visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Adam Stewart.. Mrs. Wm. Glen of Goderich; and Mrs. J. Parke, Hughenden, Alta., ac- companied their brother, Mr. Adam Stewart, on a motor trip to Chatham, London and Windsorlastweek. Mrs, Robt. McLaren, who has been spending sone weeks with her daugh- ter, Mrs. E'd. C. Glen, returned to Hensel! on Saturday. Mrs. John McFarlane has returned home after spending a few days with her daughter, Mrs. Ken, Taylor of Blyth. Mrs. Wm. Glen and. Mrs. J. Parka spent tt few days with the formers son, Ed. G. Glen. Mrs. Edward Glen has 'returned home after spending a few days with her sisters in town. ,w.. u.! ,r, w, ,rui+.F Hatsfor all occasions for summer wear DRESS BUSINESS SPORTSWEAR FARMING GARDENING BEACH PANAMAS, SAILORS, BODY HATS, HELMETS, HARVEST HATS, BEACH HATS. A SPLENDID SELECTION OF MEN'S SUMMER HEADGEAR is on display and for sale by DAVIS & HERMAN CLEANING, PRESSING AND REPAIRING Attention . armers In order to reduce our stocks we are giving SPECIAL OFF - THE - CAR - PRICE ON HOMINY AT $30 PER TON, CASH BB SURE TO GET YOUR SUPPLY WHILE THIS SPECIAL IS GOING. Clinton Feed Mill Down Payment Agreeably; To Purchaser Don't let poor tires spoil your holiday! Drive in today for fresh, new Goodyears ON TIME, Trade in Your OId Tires Don't ,Delay—ISt'e Us Today WE MOUNT THE TIRESFOS. YOU QUICKLY r odvn e s Service Station • , • • Clinton, :Ontario. Fred Manns Fred Manns, barber at Hensailfor forty years, died on Thursday in his 68th year. Mr. Manus was tak- on ill some time ago with a foot in- fection. Later, he was taken to Sea - forth hospital for treatment and about .two weeks ago suffered the amputation of one leg. He was later taken to his home where death oc- curred. The deceaped was a son of the late Mr, and Mrs. F. Manns and was born near Grand Bend. For a number of years he was associated with Mr, Far- quhar in the barber business in Hen. sail, later branching out for himself. He was a member of the LO.O.F. and Masonic Loge. The funeral on Saturday afternoon was conducted by Rev.. Arthur Sin- clair. Interment in McTaggart's cern: etery. Mr. Manns is survived by his wife, ,one son, Kenneth, and a broth- er, Charles, in California. Mrs. A. Challeanger. 01 since last December, Mrs. Amos Challenger passed away at her home in Goderieh on Thursday afternoon. She was in her '76th year, Highly es- teemed by a wide circle of friends in Goderich . and. Huron County, Mrs. Challenger's death is widely mourned. She was born in Westfield in 1862, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs, George Henry. After marriage to Mr. Challenger they remained in her native village for a time, later moving to Clinton and moved to Goderich 29 Years ago. Last year Mr, and Mrs. Challenger celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. Beside her husband, she is survived by a son, James Ernest, of Egerton, Alberta, one daughter, Mrs. E. D. Weber of Kitchener; also by a brother and sister, Welington Henry, of -Van- couver, and Mrs. John Dow, Granten, Ontario. TOURIST FOLDER TO BE REISSUED in an effort to attract tourists to this section of the province theBlue LONDESBORO • Mr. J. 0, Ainsley and Mrs. B. Tyer- man of Leamington, are visiting a few days with -Mrs. 3. Elsley and Mrs. J. Tamblyn. Mrs. J. D. Melville has returned to Blyth to the home of Mr. J. Hamil- ton. Much sympathy is felt for the fam- ily of the late Chas. Watson, who were suddenly bereaved in the loss of a faithful husband and, father. Deceased, who died May 14th, will also be greatly mussed by his friends and neighbours, being an honest and upright man, industrious and active both in Church and Community work. The respect for him was shown by the 'arge number who attended the fun- eral which was held from the United Church on Monday, May 16th. Mrs. E. Crawford visited with her sisters at Clinton over the week -end, Dr. and Mrs. L. Whitely of Gerrie Spent Sunday at the hone of Robert •Youngblutt. Mr. and Mrs, E. Stev- ens and fancily of Seaforth. visited Mrs. Stevens' parents on Sunday. Mr. Janos Huddell who is a patient In the Clinton hospital is not lin.. proving as his friends hoped for, and is very 01. The Women's Missionary Society met on Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Woods. Miss Young presided. Fol- lowing the opening hymn and prayer and the reading of minutes of the last meeting, it was decided to keep two of the six quilts for' bale, the other four to go in the June bale. Mrs. Gardiner gave an enlightening talk on Mission work and Mrs,' E. Wood and Mrs. S, Lyon gave splendid reports of the Presbyterial meeting .held re- cently in Exeter. "I an Jesus, Little Friend" was sung by Lois Wood, and Eddie and Donald sang accompanied by guitar. Mrs. Gardiner closed the meeting with prayer. Seventy persons were present. Water highway Association ;s enter- ing upon an extensive advertising program to publicize this area in the United States. The secretary of the association has announced that 15,000 copies of a new folder will be prepar- ed immediately for distribution. In 1986 an attractive 'folder was issued and was in great demand by tourists bureaux all over the continent, Last year funds were not available and as a result some of 'the communities north of Sarnia report a falling' off of visitors. THE SUN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA is pleased to announce the appointment of MR. J. LEONARD McKNIGHT as a representative of this company in the Clinton Area Oot Sale Tod—This Ge ;12 1OYear arranty t Lhie New Norge A Genuine NORGE, compete with these 8 Features At This Amazing Low Price 1. Fully sealed ice -cube compartment that in- sures' absolutely pure ice -cubes. 2. interior electric light. 3. One-piece porcelain interior with acid -resist- ing base." 4. Automatic safety overload switch. 5. Nine -point cold control. 6. Automatic de -frost switch. 7. Vegetable Hydrovoir. 8. Full-sized Rollator. 11 ION 1O -YEAR WARRANTY .-s,11:,,,, AT THE LOWEST PRICE IN HORGE HISTORY Here is a refrigerator you cart trust! Not a so-called "Stencil" or "Private Brand" built to sell at a price! Not a special with quality cut to a minimum, but a genuine new NORGE fully guaranteed. But the quantity is limited, so get yours TONIGHT! Pays for itself with the food it saves. On Display at Beattie's Furniture Store, Clinton VARNA IMrs. W. D. Herridge Passes The May meeting of the Varna Mrs. W. D. Herridge, wife of the W.M.S. was held in the church with former Canadian minister to the several members of the Baby Band United States and sister of the Rt. present with their mothers. After Ilton. R. B. Bennett, former prime residents of the Dauphin district in the opening hymn "When he corneal," in:nister of Canada, died in a New Manitoba, who had come from the the Lord's Prayer was repeated in York hospital on Thursday, May 12th, County of Huron, Ontario. It was de - unison. The minutes of last meeting She had been ill for several weeks, tided to organize a "Huron County wise read and adopted and roll call but death was not expected. Association", taking in a radius of answered with word "mercy". Text about 30 miles with the Town of word for next meeting to be "Joy"•� Mildred Bennett Herridge was born Dauphin as the hub. There were it was oranged etto milt the quilts Mildred Hopewell, N. B. 48 years ago, the about 85 men and women in attend - for the bale on May 19. "Jesus loves youngest child in a family of five. ance. It was also agreed that all des - Me" was sung and several scripture Two brothers now survive, Rt. Hon..cendants together with their wives verses were react by the visiting moth -R. B. Bennett, and Captain Ronald or husbands, as the case may be, be Bennett, of Saskville, N.B. members of the Association, which is ors. The devotional leaflet was taken estimated to be at Ieast 300 people. by Mts. Ben, Rothwell. The topic wast Her marriage to Hon. William Her - get -together first general get-together taken by Mrs, Sherlock Keyes. Meet- ridge on April 14th, 1931, was an out- ing closed with singing "When Moth i standing social event in the Canadian meeting will be held in the town of ars of Salem" and prayer. A social l capital. It took place six weeks be- Dauphin on June 22nd., when there hour was spent at the close of the fore kr..Herridge proceeded to Wash- will be a banquet, election of officers, nicet!ng.I ington in his official capacity as a short program and dance, Canadian minister, which position he For the present a provisional Mrs. Armstrong has returned home held until October, 1936. Mrs. Her- rectorate was sot up at this meeting after spending several weeks in Clin- ridge had many friends in administ_ composed of the following: William ton hospital.Murray, President; Robert Bruce, r'ative and public circles who deeply James Campbell, William Hughes, Mr, and Mrs, Alvin McAllister anti mourn her passing. fatuity, Mrs, Gordon Hoy and Miss - Bernice Steep of Clinton ,wore recent callers with their uncles, Mr. Robert and Norman Campbell. Mr. Charles Rothwell of London spent Sunday with his aunt, ;Mrs. M. Reid, Mr. and Mrs. William Marshall of Clinton, spent Sunday the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Grassick. Fleming rc e Rev. Mr. Weekes of Blyth will con- or four blasts of explosive were used, g p' p rty, are being avidly duct the service in St, John's Sunday the thieves were unsuccessful in the discussed by a group of Goderich next at seven o'clock. attempt. yomg men whoare deeply interested A large number of neighbors and Mrs. N. W. Stacey, wife of one of n aviation. friends of Mr, and Mrs. George Ste- the Stacey brothers, owners of the i let J. Dean is acting as 11Ir. Hough's phenson gathered at the hall Wednes creamery, was awakened by the blast, agent, and already leas leased a 125- day evening of last week to congrat- and from the bedroom window not- acre field. If the cooperation of the ulate them on their recent marriage. iced a coupe parked in front of the Town can be enlisted to the extent The address was read tothe bride creamers+ which is just across the of levelling the field, Mr. Dean prom. and groom by Mr. Stewart Beatty; to road from their house. Lights were ises a hangar will be built this sum - which the 'groom replied very fitting- on in the office, and she immediately mer, ly. Refreshments were served and notified Traffic Officer Jack Callend- dancing was enjoyed by all. The bride lir, who in turn notified the police at and groom were the recipients of Stratford, the robbers having fled in many beautiful and useful gifts. that direction before his arrival. Messrs. Norman and Bob .Camp-' Stratford police gave chase as the bell have returned home after visit- heavy coupe entered the city limits The- small son of Mr. and Mrs. Dan ing then sister at Cayuga. land when it overturned on Ontario Costello, Dublin, was the victim of The Young Peo+ile of the United street, the three occupants were ep, what might have been a serious ac- Church entertained the young people prehended. A large quantity of burg- cident on Friday.. He was in the back of St. Andrew's Church, Bayfield, in lar tools along with a loaded .32 cal- seat of the ear and his father and the hall on Monday evening. lime revolver, chisels, jimmies, flash- mother were in the front seat. They Mr, and Mrs, Ings entertained vis- light, hammer and packages of tin- were driving down the highway about +tors. from Detroit over the week- foil in which it was believed dynamite forty miles, an hour when in' some end. was kept were found in the car. manner the rear door opened and the • Mrs. Wilmer Reid and Miss Mona' The three men made an unsuccess- child fell to the ground with the car Reid accompanied by Mrs. Roy Dow ful attempt to break away while be- in motion. He received a bad cut on son, spent the week -end ,visiting ing booked at, the police station. All the' back of the head, but apparently friends in Goderich. are front.` Toronto,suffered no other injuries. Huron Association Formed At Dauphin, Manitoba A meeting was held recently by Attenti ted Robbery at Mitchell Airport For Goderich Early Saturday . morning robbers entered the office of the Willow Grove With the financial besetting of Cass Creamery, near Mitchell, and after Hough, wealthy Plymouth, Mich., cleaning out a 'drawer containing a sportsman and son-in-law of the late small sum of money, attempted to Dr, W. J. Reid, plans for an airport blow open the safe. Although three north of the Maitland River, on the Rube Fisher, Mrs. Charles Finnen, Mrs, Fred Nicholson and Mrs. Elgin Maynard, general committee. Boy Falls from Speeding Car