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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1939-05-25, Page 4PAGE 4 is THE CLINTON NEWS-RE5ORD, THURS., MAY.25, 1939 Dresses at $1.98 (A choice selection of ladies drlesses, made from? fabrics guaranteed for washing, ironing and sunfastness. EACH $1.98 SEE OUR WINDOW -- Misses Misses Dresses of Rayon Taffeta in pastel shades; Sizes 7-12 $1,79 Dresses of petal crepe with dirndl waist, Sizes 844 $1.00 For .the tiny tots -Dainty Dresses of mystic voiles, hand -embroidered, $ 1.00 each A. T. COOPER. Phone: 36w Main Store,. 36j ;Second Floor vs For Your Stomach's Sake -- USE — Bismarix IT CORRECTS ACID AND GAS IN 3 MINUTES 75e and 31.50 FOR YOUR FEET'S SAKE USE Marathon Liniment and Foot Powder They correct sore, burning and calloused feet, also Athlete's foot. LINIMENT 50c FOOT POWDER 25c W 5111 HOLMES, PNM. B. 1- 1,e - The' "Ensenada" Sport Shirts ( Slacks Made of washable Hollywood Sacking in natural shades, Sanforized , Shrunk, can be laundered at home. 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GRAIIAM The deathof Ha.roid Stanley Graham occurred hi Gociciict town- ship n- ship on Wednesday, May 14th.lie• had been ill with influenza and con- tracted a' chill which later developed into, a critical attack of pneumonia, In his weakened condition he was rat- able to rally despite the best of med- ical attention and his sudden passing was a distinct shock to the entire community, Bern on the 11th, concession of Goderich township April 29, 1893, he was the youngest son of the laze James and Mary Graham and had liv- ed all his life on the homestead his grandfather hewed from virgin forest On -October 1st, 1919 he was mairiea to Ruth Reid who survives to mourn. his passing.' He is also survived by a brother and sister, Henry • W Graham of Goderich township, and Mrs, George H. Elliott of Clinton, A sister- predeceased him several ;years Paper Cups 12 for 10c 9" Paper Plates ,,., 10 for 8c Collapsible Stools 25c Folding Lawn Chairs with Arm Rests .. , , .. $1,00 Folding Verandah Chairs $1.00 Presto' Pack Wax Paper 10c as WINDOW SCREENS J .10, 12 and 14" high trio 35, 45 and 50e VERANDAH MATS Woven Grass with coloured Patterns .. 15, 29 & 75c „ALL -NU" Brand ........ 20c £" 1 Scree � ' Y" n g Door Hinges "FL Brand 15c . , ..Oc Screen Doer Catches 10c FLY SVATTERS... , 1 Oc By authority of the Council of the Town of Clinton, I hereby proclaim Tuesday the 6th day of June a public holiday, to afford citizens an opportunity of welcoming Their M,pst Gracious Majesties Kingx George VI • and Queen Elizabeth, upon their visit to Stratford on that date. GEORGE H. ELLIOTT, Mayor >oa+va•.ovr 13 G USED CAR ! ! Trucks ALL MAKES, MODELS YOUR PRESENT CAR TAKEN AS DOWN PAYMENT TERMS FOR BALANCE FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED PHONE 83. Stan ' Prevett ,FORD SALES & SERVICE G,ODERICH, 4444", 'SOUTH ST. Native of Clinton Dies at Sault Ste. Marie After an illss n of q two inonths' duration, William Marshall, father of Norman A. Marshall 0a Hamilton, Passed away at his home, Sault Ste. Marcie, He was born in Clinton, in 1837, and at an early age moved with his ;parents to . Sault Ste, Marie, Isis wife, Mary Stephen, predeceased him in 1933. Also surviving is another son, Walter, of Blind River, and four daughters, 1VXrs: Percy Terry, of IIailebury, ,and Mrs. Joseph Delayer, Mrs. Thomas Clark and Mrs. Joseph Depew, all of Sault. Ste. Marie and two sisters, , Mrs. Emma McCoy and Mrs. Charlotte Reid, of Tacoma, Washington, The, funeralwas held in Sault Ste. Marie on Saturday,. ' ranee funeral service was' held at his late residence on Friday afternoon' where Rev. John Graham, rector of St. James'' Church, Middleton, con- ducted the service assisted by Rev. G G. Burton of Ontario Street United Church, Clinton. Mt. Ralph Hender- son of Goderich sang a solo, "The City Four-square" to add to the im- pressiveness of the service. He was accompanied at the piano by his mother. The many beautiful floral tributes which surrounded the casket, Were borne by Melvin and Watsos. Webster, Charles Nelson, Donald Colclough, Noxunan Elliott and Henry Reid. The pallbearers were three nephews, James, Edward and George Elliott; Howard Bell, Port Huron,' Fred Reid and Wilbur Keyes, Varna ' The cortege accompanying the cask- et to Clinton cemetery was very large There were many friends from his home township and from a distance were Mr. and Mrs. W. Ritchie and son Harvey, Mee. T. Blake, Mr, F Anderson, Mr. J. Webster, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Reid, Mrs. S. Reid, Mrs L. Reid, Miss E. Reid, Lucknow; Mr and Mrs. J. Reid and son Harvey of Auburn; Mrs. Pipe, Mr. E. Mason Mr. and Mrs. J. Craddick, Mr. Ralph Henderson, Mr. and Mrs, William Green, Goderich; Mr. and Mrs. Wil- fred Stanley, Mrs. R. D. Stanley, Mr and Mrs. T, H. Carson and daughter Toronto; Mr. acid Mrs, J. Stanley and Mrs. J. Edmunds, Hagersviile; Mrs (Dr,) Archer, Morth Baltimore, Ohio Mrs. Fountain, Mr, and Mrs. M Greene, Mr, and Mrs, H. Bell and son David of Port Huron, and Miss Sadie Elliott of London. MRS JOHN CLUMP' Elizabeth Parke, widow of John Cluff . died late Saturday, May 20th., in Clinton Hospital, in her 92nd. year, She was a daughter of the late James Parke and Catherine Lindsay,_ pioneer settlers of Stanley township and was born in November 1847. She had seen and lived through the develop- ment period of this part of Ontario from bushland and primitive hones and living conditions to the present state of fine- homes, well cultivates .fauns and modern home and farm conveniences. In 1869 she matt -len John Cluff by whom she was pre, deceased in 1915. They farmed in Goderich township and in 1921 Mrs. Cluff carie to Clinton aril with her daughter, Mary, resided on Victoria street. Of late years since the daugh- ter's death she has resided with Mrs. Guy Jones. She was a devoted Ang- lican in religion, a, member of St. Paul's Clinton, and was also a staunch Conservative in polities. Active sit mind as well as in body until very recently she kept well informed of current events both at hone and abroad. There stu'vive one son, Robert Cluff, Bayfield Line, Goderich town- ship; two sisters, Mrs, Harry Elliott, Colborne, and Miss K. R. Parke, of Toronto. There are four grandchild- ren and one great grandchild. The funeral service at the home of Robert Cluff on Monday was conducted by Rev. A. I3. O'Neil, rector of St. Paul's, Clinton, assisted by Rev. John Gra- ham, of Trinity Church Bayfield. In- ternent took place in. Bayfield ceme- tery, The pall.bearets were Fred Lobb, Ben Rathwell, John and Fred Middleton, Oliver Welsh and Fred Thompson. SEAFORTR MOTORIST IN BUGGY COLLISION Unable to see the light at the rear of a horse-drawn buggy on No. 8 highway shortly after nine o'clock Sunday evening, Fred Savage, Sea - forth, driver of a car going west crashed into the right rear wheel of the vehicle. and overturned it into the ditch, his car also leaving. tine high- way. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Cronin, oc- enpants of the buggy, were thrown out, but narrowly esceped serious in- jury. Mrs, Cronin suffered an injury to her leg and will undergo an X-ray examination today, The accident cm- ettred almost beside the Cronin fare. on No. 8 highway, about three miles east of Seaforth. Savage told' police he was travel ing west toward Seaforth and that because of the lights of an oncoming car he could not see the light at the rear of the buggy until it was too late to avoid a collision. He at- tempted .to take to the ditch and al- most, succeeded, his car just catching the right rear wheel of the,, horse- drawn vehicle,, BRUCE,r IEL11, Mrs. W. Elliott and daughter, Kathleen, returned to their home this week after spending the past etx weeks visiting friends in the West Mrs. W. Stevens attended the Gold- en wedding of Iter friends, Mr. and Mrs. Talbot this\ week. Mr. Andrew Murdock and daughter Flora of Detroit spent ,the weekend at the home of Mr. Robt, Murdock. Miss Mary McAsh of Hensel' is visiting at the home of her sister, Mrs. Margai4t McKenzie at present. The Women's Missionary Society will pack their bale for the needy be- fore the first of June. Good second- hand clothing for children and adults, also quilts are needed. .A11 donations to be left at the home of the sec- retary, Mrs. L. Forrest. BAYFIELD STANLEY Among those who spent the week Mr, and Mrs. Fred Smith of Nor - end at their cottages were Mr, and ancla have returned home after spend - Mrs. Templeman and son of London, ing their holidays with Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. E. Manners, Mrs. Tan- Fenwick Stewart. ner and Mr. and Mrs. Hainilton of Mas, Fenwick Stewart is spending London, Mr, and Mrs, G. Cliurchward some days in Toronto visiting her of London, Mr, and Mrs. Pounder and sister, Mrs, Spaeling. family of Stratford, We are sorry to tell that Mrs. Mrs. S, Cleave returned to her Harry Diehl is in Clinton Hospital home here last week) after having and we hope for, her speedy recovery. spent the Winter with her daughter, ( Mr. and Mrs, Francis Daymond and Mrs. Gingeeich in .Bad Axe, Mich. I boys spent the weekend with Mr, and . Mr. and -Mrs. J. Stewart of Haman Mrs. Adam Stewart. ton spent the weekend at their- home I Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm McFarlane here. spent Sunday with Mr, and' Mrs. John Miss J. Manson left on Monday for McFarlane, Viking, Alta., where she will sperm Mr, and Mrs, A. Meilans are spend-, some time. ing some time with their daughter, Mr, and Mrs. E. Kendall of Elmira Mrs. William'Shaddiek, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Miss Nora Stewart has returned. to W. Jowett. • her nursing ditties in Ontario Hasp - Mr. and Mrs. ken Smith and fan- ital 'after spending two weeks holi- ily of London spent the weekend with days at her home in Stanley. Mr .and Mrs. C. Parker, The many friends of Miss Irene Mr. and Mrs. C. Parker Sr, left Scotchmer will be pleased to know on Sunday to spend some time in that she hasbeen able to- return to Sarnia with their daughter, Mrs., her home after uuder.•going an opera- Harold Kiitg and Mr. King. tion in Scott's Memorial Hospital, Mr, 0: Gemeinhardt who has spent Seaforth. the .winter in Toronto renamed home on Saturday. Mrs. M. Prentice of Toronto spent the weekend with her mother, Mrs. W. Stinson. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Erwin and small son of Kitchener spent the weekend in the village. Mr, and Mrs. Peters of Stratford are •spending a few days at their cottage. Miss Fernette of Detroit spent the weekend at her cottage in the vil- lage. Mrs. F. Lawson and Miss Florence Lawson of .Stratford spent the week- end at their cottage here. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Mustard and Mr, Neal. Mustard of Toronto are spending a few days at their cottage here. Miss Betty Gairdner, who has been attending St. Hilda's College, Tor- onto, returned to her hone here on Friday. Mr, Holley of Detroit arrived Sat- urday to spend the season at her cottage, she was accompanied by her daughter, Mrs. Supnick and Mr. Supnick. Mr. and Mrs. R. Pollock, Mr. Wm. Johnston and Mrs. A. MacCrae, at- tended the funeral of Mr. Pollock a sister, Mrs. R. McGregor in Clinton on Thursday. Mr, and Mrs. Whiteman of Detroit arrived at their cottage on Friday for the season. Mr. and Mrs, 'FI.. Miller and daugh- ter, Rosemary of Mt. Clemens, Mien., spent a couple of days with Mrs. M. Elliott this week. • Dr. and Mrs, C. Stogdill and fam- ily of Toronto ,are spending a few days at their cottage this week. Mr, and Mrs, G. Knight and family of Toronto spent the weekend with Mrs. F. Gemeinhardt. Mr. Bob McCurdy and Miss Annie McCurdy of Stratford are at their home here for the summer, IYIr. and Mrs. H. Ahrens of Detroit are spending a few days at their. new sunnier home here. Mr. and Mis, C. Widdicombe and t he week - Mr. Sam Widdicombe spent end in Windsor. Miss Norah >• erguson returned to her home here last week after spend- ing the winter in London. Mr. James Cameron of Toronto is spending a few days at his cottage on the Blue Water Highway. Miss Maud Castle who spent the past week in London returned home on Sunday. VARNA Our teacher, Mr. S. Beatty spent the weekend with his parents near Blyth. A very pleasant afternoon was spent at the home of Mrs, A. Mc- Connell on Saturday when a birthday patty was given in honor of per grandson, Master John McConnell, who celebrated his eighth birthday. Mr. and Mrs. Wildfong and family spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Grassiek, Mrs. Grassiek return- ing with them.; Mr. and Mrs. A. Ings attended the funeral of the latter's cousin, Mrs. L. Rader of Hay township on Monday afternoon. Quite a number from the commun ity attended the funeral of the late Harold Graham. Much sympathy. is felt for Mrs. Graham who was form- erly a Stanley girl. Her brothers Nelson, Fred and Tom Reid, with her neighbours, are putting tit the spring crop., Mr, and Mrs, W. Austin and babe spent Sunday at the home of &ars. Austin. Owing to the illness of Mrs. I1. Deihl the monthly meeting of the W. A. " of St. John's Anglican Church was postponed. Vor several years Mrs. Deihl entertained the ladies on the 24th of May. We (tope for her a speedy recovery. Mr. J. Smith was taken to Victoria Hospital in London last weeks for. treatment. EBENEZER The regular monthly meeting of the W. A. of Ebenezer' church was held at the home of Mrs. Carman Tebbutt. The president, Irs. B. Lobbpresided. The sleeting opened with a hymn foie lowed by the Lord's Prayer in unison. Business was discussed. It was decid- ed to Bold our annual Garden Party on June 23. Mr, 'Wilding read •the Seriptnre and led in prayer. A read- ing was given by Mrs, S. Hayden, a:; interesting contest was conducted on darning your hnsband's socks. Mrs. II. Williams and Mrs. M. Jones were judged the best darners. Mrs. B. Lobb closed the meeting with prayer. Lunch was served 'by Mrs, C. Tebbutt and Mrs. F. Lobb. CONNSTANCke The W. A. of Winthrop.are having a bazaar on Thursday, Juno 1st., both societies of Constance are cordially invited to attend, Miss Mary Moore of Toronto Is spending her holidays and the 24th with her brothers, Mns and Milton Moore, ' Mr. and Mrs. James Hugill spent Sunday last at Niagara Falls, it be- ing blossom Siutday, Miss Olive Grimolclby of Seaforth Nipent the weekend at the house of her parents, Me. and Mrs. Grinoldby. Mr. and Mrs. F. Schneider ` and baby of Harriston spent Sunday last at the home of Mr. and Mrs, M. Arniatrong. Mrs. Ella Carbert return- ed home with them. Miss Ethel Dexter of Orangeville spent the weekend et the home of her parents, Mr. and ,Mrs. Austin Dexter. Miss Mary Moore, Win, and Milton Moore spent Sunday at the hone of. Mr. and Mrs, Harry Fitzsimmons of Clinton. DON'T MARKET DIRTY EGGS Most farmers realize that it pays to market good, clean fresh eggs but produce dealers inform us that there is still quite a large loss through the selling of dirty eggs.' Inspectors are very strict in the matter of dirty eggs and the loss at the present price' of eggs amounts to about 3e per doe. A little extra care in keeping nests! elean and thus avoid the marketing of`,dn;ty 'eggs would net poultrymen handsome returns. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Black spent Sun- day at' the hoarse of the Tatter's par- ents, arents, Mr ' and Mrs. Wm. Scotchmer. The May meeting of the Club was held :at Mrs, J. McGregor's because of illness in Mrs. Cliff. Stewart's, home, Twenty-four answered the roll call and the minutes bf the April meeting were' read. "My Grand- father's Clock" and "Seeing Nellie Home""'were, sung and 'Mrs. Will Me - Ewen' gave .a very interesting read- ing. The meeting closed by singing -the '.Naftonal Anthem and a delicious lunch was served. The June meeting is to be held at,Mrs. Cliff Stewart's. The roll ansvrered by your "Favorite recipe," LONDON ROAD tar. and Mrs. Roy Plumsteel and Mr. and Mrs. Audrey Knox spent the Mich., at Hastings, , where they visited Mrs. Pluntsteel's .sister, Mrs. Engel, As Mrs. II. M. Hanky felt unable to have the May meeting of the Lon- don Roacl. Community Club, Mrs, N. Tyndall kindly offered her home..12: members and one visitor were pee --1 eat, .Keeping in mind the visit of Their Majesties the meeting; was nee- ried out •along National lines. The meeting opened by singing "0 Can- ada" followed by the Creed bepeated in unison. The minutes were read and adopted, anti the roll call answ erect by "Incidents of the Royal Fan -1 ily." After the treasurer gave her report the "Maple Leaf" was sung) No business was brought, before the meeting, Mrs. L. Batkin Wal in charge of the social part of the meet -i ing and had asguest speaker Mrs. N. W, Trewartha who gave •a very interesting and educational address which was very appropriate for the occasion. Mrs, George Falconer then recited "Canada Born" by Pauline Johnston also a short item about the, King,'. Mrs, Trewartha was extended a hearty vote of thanks from Mrs.l Swinbanlc and Mrs. Plumtee' on be- half of the members present. The meeting closed by singing the Nationd al Anthem, after which' Mrs. Tyndall- served yndai;served lunch. The June meeting will! be held at the home of Mrs. George, Falconer. Mrs. Tyndall is respgnsible for tate programme. Roll call will be answered by a favorite salad, Old Tyme: DANCE at Reade BAYFIELDe Lake Friday, May 26th You'll Enjoy Dancing to FRANK KENNY and' his Hoozier Hot Shots Admission 25c SWINE FIELD DAY AND SALE , The Stratford District Advanced Registry Yorkshire Club will hold a Field Day and Sale of ten bred sows and three hogs of ser- viceable age at the Whyte Packing Company, Stratford on Friday,. June 2nd at 1 p.m. The programme includes the follow- ing: 1.00 pan. Discussion on Breed Typc and Judging on foot as to how hogs will grade on the rail by W. P. Watson, Provincial Live Stock Branch. 1.45 pan. Discussion on feeding by J. C. Steckley, Experimental Farm, Ridgetown., 2,30 pin. Sale, of . Advanced Registry Sows and Boars. 3.15 p.ni. Discussion on Maalceting & Rail Grading by Wm. McMullen of the Dominion Live Stock Branch, Toronto. Carcass Judging—Hugh Duff, Do- minion live stock branch, Stratford Trip through the 1Vltyte Packing Plant. For catalogues write the Secretary,' R. E. White, Dept, of Agriculture Stratford, Ont. TENDERS FOR COAL AND COKE SEALIPD Tenders adclressecl to the ut err t d ' ign d e and endorsed "Tender for Coal," will be received until 12 o'clock noon (daylight saving), Monday, June 12, 1939, for the supply of coal and coke for the Dominion Buildings throughout the Province of Ontario. Forms of tender with specifications and -conditions attached can be obtain- ed from. the Purchasing Agent, De- partment of Public Works, Ottaiva; unci the Supervising Architect, 36 )Acleleicle St. East, Toronto, Ont. Tenders should be made on the forms supplied by the Department and in accordance with departmental specifications and conditions attached thereto. When the amount of a tender ex- ceeds the sum of $5,000.00—whether it be for one building only or more-- the more—the tenderers must attach to their tender.a certified cheque on a charter- ed bank in Canada, made payable to the order of the Honourable the Minister of Public Works, equal to 10 Per cent of the amount of the tender, or Bearer Bonds of the Dominion of Canada or of the Canadian National Railway Company and its constituent companies, unconditionally guaranteed as to principal and interest by the Dominion of Canada, or the"aforemen- tionecl bonds and a certified cheque, if: required to snake up an odd amount The Department also reserves the right to demand from any successful tenderer a security deposit in.;the form of a certified cheque or bond as above, equal to 10 per cent of the amount of his bid, to guarantee the proper • fulfilment of the contract,' By order, J. M. SOMERVILLE, • Secretary. Department of Public Works, Ottawa, May 10, 1939, 30-2. 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