Clinton News-Record, 1971-11-04, Page 11Mr, and Mrs. William Straughan, Auburn, recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with
their family at a dinner and open house in the Auburn Community Centre,
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COUNTY OF HURON
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Corporation bearing date the 16th day of September, sale
'of lands in arrears of taxes in the Town of Clinton will be
held in the Council Chambers, in the Town Hall, at the
hour of two o'clock in the afternoon on the 27th day of
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Netite is hereby -given that the list of lands for sale for
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the 2nd 'day of Cietober, 1971, and that -copies of The said
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John Livermore,
Treasurer,
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Auburn couple celebrate 60th anniversary
Guests with Mrs. Elsie Forrest
over the weekend were Miss.
McQueen, Mr. and Mrs, Stanley
Went and family, Sarnia, and Mr.
and Mrs. Larry Forrest and
family, Orenton.
Mr, and Mrs, A. Calm,
Toronto, visited on the weekend
with Mrs. Cribbon's sister, Mrs.
A. Paterson and Mr. and Mrs.
Allan Hill.
Sympathy of the community
noes out to the family of the late
Mr, Lyle Hill who passed away
Friday at Westminster Hospital,
London,
Unit One of the Tuckersmith
UCW will be held at the home of
Mrs, E. Thompson on Nov. 9.
Mrs, It. Caldwell will show
pictures of her trip to Alaska,
Clinton Nevo-Record, Thorsdpy, November 4,.. 1971 11
Brucefield
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of Household Furnishings
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Proprietors
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Phone 23e-1964 44b
1§. ENGAGEMENTS
`Mr, and Mrs. Irvine Tebbutt, R.
R, 2, Clinton, are pleased to
announce the forthcoming
marriage of their daughter,
Marilyn Edythe, to Robert
Edward French, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Joseph French, Mitchell.
The marriage is to take place
Saturday, November 27, 1971,
at 3:30 p.m., in the United
Church, Hohnesville. —44p
Mrs. Donald Bissett, Clinton, is
happy to announce the
forthcoming marriage of her
daughter, Patricia Ann, to
Herbert H, Armstrong, son of
Mr. and Mrs, William Armstrong,
Goderich. The wedding will take
place on Saturday, December 4,
1971, at 5:00 p.m. in
Wesley-Willis United Church,
Clinton —44p •
17. BIRTHS
CHESBRO: To Mr. and Mrs.
Maurice Chesbro, in Clinton
Public Hospital, on. Wednesday,
October 27, 1971, a son.
18. DEATHS
-HILL: At Westminster Hospital,
London, on Friday, October 29,
1971, G. R. Lyle Hill of
Bayfield, in his 76th year. He is
survived by his wife, the former
Kathleen Skelton; sons, Allan,
Brucefield, Gordon and Murray,
Varna, and Frank, Bayfield;
daughters, Mrs, Ed (Freda)
Moran and Mrs. James (Marion)
Gayder, both of St. Catharines;
and sister, Mrs. J., K. (Jean)
Cornish, Brucefield. The funeral
service was held at Ball Funeral
Home, Clinton, on Monday,
November 1, with interment in
Baird's Cemetery.
SLOMAN: On Sunday, October
31, 1971, Henry F. Sloman,
Clinton, widower of the late
Mary .Ford, in his 69th year, The
funeral service was held at Ball
Funeral Home on Wednesday,
November 3, with interment in
Clinton Cemetery.
18. DEATHS
CLEGG: On Sunday, October
31, 1971, Mrs, Elsie Clegg,
widow of the late Joseph Clegg,
in her 78th year, The funeral
service was held at Ball Funeral
Home on Tuesday, November 2,
1971, with interment in Clinton
Cemetery,
'20. CARDS of THANKS
HOLMES; 'I woula like to
express my thanks to doctors,
nurses and staff of Clinton
hospital as well as to those who
sent flowers and gifts while I was
in hospital, — Russell Holmes.
—44b
ANDREWS: I wish to thank ail
my relatives, neighbours and
friends for their flowers, gifts
and cards while I was a patient
in the Clinton hospital. Special
thanks to Dr, Walden and Dr.
Harrett and all the nurses on the
first floor, — Marian Andrews
—44b
GLAZIER: The family of the
late William Glazier, Clinton,
wish to express their sincere
appreciation to relatives, friends
and neighbours for their floral
tributes, sympathy cards,
donations and many acts of
kindness during their recent
bereavement. Special thanks to
Rev. Mowatt, pallbearers,
flowerbearers and Ball Funeral
Home. — The Glazier Family
—44p
TAYLOR: Sincere thanks to
everyone for their kindness
while I was ill, especially to the
doctors and nurses of fourth
floor, St. Joseph's Hospital,
London. — Harvey Taylor —44b
TYNDALL: The family of the
late Weldon Tyndall wish to
express sincere• appreciation to
all their friends, neighbours and
relatives for kindness and
sympathy extended to them
during their bereavement, for
the floral tributes, donations to
memorial and heart funds and
sympathy cards. Special thanks
to Dr, Flowers, Rev. Stanley
McDonald, the pallbearers and
flowerbearers, the Ball Funeral
Home and to all those who
helped in so many ways. Your
kindness will always be
remembered. — The Tyndall
Family —44p
eY M13S, .0RADNQPIC
Mr. and Mrs. William
Straughan were honored last
week by a family dinner on the
occasion of their 60th wedding
anniversary in the Auburn
Community Memorial hall.
Over 50 relatives sat down to
a delicious dinner served by Unit
Three of the U.C.W. of Knox
United Church. A three-storey
wedding cake decorated with
silver 60's centred the head
table. Mr. Donald Jardin of
Kitchener, their eldest grandson
was master of ceremonies. Pastor
Alfred Fry pronounced the
Grace.
Mr. Douglas Robertson of
Hamilton another grandson
thanked the ladies for the
delicious dinner. Congratulations
were brought from relatives by
their eldest nephew present, Mr-.
Harry Williams of Holmesville.
Mr, Oliver Anderson presented
Mr. and Mrs. Straughan with a
purse of money from the
community. Mr. Donald Jardin
read an interesting paper
composed by Mr. Straughan
reminiscing past events during
his lifetime.
During the evening .over 150
friends and neighbours called to
congratulate the bride and
groom of 60 years, In charge of
the register were two
sons-in-law, Mr. Clayton
Robertson of Copper Cliff and
Mr. Thomas Jardin of Wingham.
The guests were welcomed by
their family — Mrs. Clayton
Robertson, Mrs. Thomas Jardin
and a nephew Mr. Jack Bennett
of Amherstburg who had made
his home with the Straughan's
for many years.
Serving tea to the guests were
Mrs. Kenneth McDougall, Mrs.
Beth Lansing, Mrs. Earl Allison,
Goderich, Mrs, Oliver Anderson,
Mrs. Jack Bennett, Amherstburg;
Mrs. Harold Jardin, London and
Mrs. Ronald Pentland of North
Bay.
During the evening Mr.
Clayton Robertson led in a
sing-song accompanied by Mrs.
Mary Orr of Copper Cliff. Mrs.
Robert J. Phillips played several
piano solos of old favorite songs,
Mr. and Mrs. Straughan have
nine grandchildren (five were
present) and four
great-grandchildren, (two were
present). Mr. Straughan's only
living sister, Mrs. Mabel Williams
of Clinton was unable to be
present due to ill health.
Mr. and Mrs. Straughan were
married at the Auburn
Presbyterian Church manse by
the late Rev. J. R. Mann.
Following their marriage they
left on the C.P,R, train for
Goderich. Mrs, Straughan is the
former Elva Slina Stoneham,
daughter of the late Mr, and Mrs.
John Stoneham of Clinton. Mr.
Straughan is the son of the late
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Straughan,
Following their wedding trip
they took up residence on the
family homestead on the second
line of East Wawanosh Township
where they resided for 38 years,
They moved to Goderich where
Mr. Straughan was employed at
the Western Flour Mill.
Twenty-three years ago they
bought the Lutheran Church in
Auburn which they remodelled
into a lovely modern home
where they still reside,
They are both members of
Knox United Church where Mr.
Straughan is an honorary elder.
He was church treasurer for Oyer
SO years and a member of the
Board of Stewards. He also was
Sunday School superintendent
and a teacher for many years.
Mrs. Straughan is a life member
of the United Church Women
and belongs to the Auburn
Women's Institute and they both
are members Of the Auburn
Horticultural Society.
Mr. and Mrs. Straughan enjoy
good health and take a keen
interest in community and
church doings. The
congratulations and best wishes
from their many friends in this
community through local
Members of Parliament, many
cards and gifts makes this a very
happy occasion for this bride
and groom of 60 years.
NEW RESIDENT
We welcome Mr. Bill
Trommer, Class A mechanic to
the village. Bill has begun to
operate in the B & A. Trommer
Garage and we wish him success
in our village. Bill has been at
Hespeler.
The seventh meeting of the
Auburn Milkshakes was held at
the home of Mrs. William
Empey. Everyone was present
and Dairy land was discussed,
Butter, Cream Sweet and Sour
Cheese and Menus. Mrs. Empey
demonstrated how to make
cream puffs and everyone tasted
them when cooked and all
agreed they were delicious.
Mrs. Ethel Farrow of Mitchell
visited one day last week with
her brother, Mr. Thomas
Johnston, Mrs. Johnston and
Laura Phillips.
Sympathy of this community
is extended to the family of the
late Mrs. Helen Hemberger of
Seaforth and also to her aunt,
Mrs. Edgar Lawson and cousin
Mrs. Oliver Anderson,
Mrs. Hemberger was known by
several in this community.
CELEBRATE
SILVER WEDDING
ANNIVERSARY
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Davies were
honoured on the occasion of
their Silver Wedding anniversary
by Open House last Sunday
afternoon and evening when
over 100 friends called to
congratulate them. Although
November 16 is their wedding
date, Mr. and Mrs. Davies leave
this Friday for Kissimme,
Florida where they spend the
winter months, so the Open
House was held last weekend.
Mr. and Mrs. Davies were
married at Belmont Presbyterian
church and after residing on the
groom's farm in North
Yarmouth Township for over a
year, they moved to a farm on
the 8th of Colborne Township
where they farmed until retiring
to Auburn 16 years ago. They
attend St. Mark's Anglican
church,
Mrs. Davies is a member of
the Auburn Women's Institute
and the Horticultural Society
and St. Mark's A.C.W. Mr.
Davies is a member of the
Ontario Horse-shoe Pitching
Association and has a wonderful
display of trophies and cups
which he has won on many
occasions down through the
years.
Friends and relatives were
present from Dorchester,
Belmont,' London, Glanworth,
Wilton Grover, Tillsonburg,
Atwood, Palmerston and the
neighbouring towns and villages.
In charge of serving tea were
Mrs. Donald Haines and Mrs,
Thomas Haggitt. Serving the
guests were Miss Sheron Collins,
Miss Laura Phillips, Mrs. Eleanor
Bradnock, Mrs. William Clark
and Miss Minnie Wagner. Among
the many gifts presented was a
silver horse-shoe containing a
purse of money, a gift from the
community. The bride and
groom of 25 years received
long-distance telephone calls,
floral arrangements and many
cards to mark this occasion.
MILKY WHEYS
Auburn No 2 Milky Wheys
held their 7th meeting at the
home of their leader, Mrs.
Thomas Haggitt. Mrs. Frank
Raithby made Pate A Choux and
while they were baking, the
meeting was held. The president,
Lynn Turner was in charge of
the meeting and the minutes
were read by the secretary,
Trudy Meehan. Mrs. Haggitt
discussed the Gorment in
Dairyland and Mrs. Raithby
conducted the quiz and the
hand-out sheets were filled out.
Achievement day was discussed
and plans were made to make
the poster. The Pate A Chou's
were tastedand the meeting was
closed,
JOSEPH D. CAR ROLL
Funeral services were held last
week for Joseph D. Carroll at St.
Augustine Roman Catholic
Church Wednesday, Oct. 27 at
11 a,m. with Rev. Fathers
Cassano, Phalen and Monaghan
in charge of the service.
Born in Lucknow on March
27, 1885, he was the son of the
late Edward Carroll and Mary
Foran. Following his marriage to
the former Anna May Kennedy
he resided for many years in
West Wawanosh where he
farmed until he retired and
moved to Goderich and later
Stratford where he passed away
on Oct. 25. 1-k was predeceased
by his wife.
He is survived by one
daughter, Mrs. Walter, (Mary)
Tares of Stratford and one son
Frank of Kitchener; alto five
grandchildren. Burial took place
in St. Augustine Roman Catholic
cemetery with arrangements in
charge of the Arthur Funeral
home, Auburn. Pallbearers Were
John Tams, Gus Devereaux,
Edwin Leddy, Bert Moss, John
Fora). and Raymond Boyle.
Mrs. Edwin Cartwright of
Huronview is spending a few
days with her son, Mt. Donald
Cartwright, Mrs. Cartwright and
family.
Misses Laura and Debbie Wills
of Sudbury and Mr. Allan
McDougall spent the weekend
with his parents, Mt. and Mrs.
Kenneth McDougall.
Mrs, Charles Scott is patient
in Clinton hospital where she is
suffering from a fractured arm,
we wish her a speedy recovery.
FALL THANKOFFERING
The United Church Women of
Knox United Church held their
annual Fall Thankoffering in the
church with Mrs. Gordon Gross
in charge.
Mrs. Gerald McDowell read
the scripture lesson. Mrs.
Gordon Gross gave a reading on
the Pilgrim Fathers. Pastor
Alfred Fry led in prayer. Mrs.
Peter Verbeck gave a reading on
Thanksgiving.
A solo "Thanks be to God"
was sung by Miss Nancy
Anderson,
The offering was received by
Mrs. Ben Hamilton and Mrs. Bob
Turner. The guest speaker, Mr,
Stewart Toll of London gave an
interesting travelogue and
showed pictures of this trip
around the world. Mr. Ronald
Hallam thanked Mr. Toll for his
interesting pictures and
comments. After the closing
hymn, the benediction was
pronounced by Pastor Fry. A
social hour was held in the
basement with lunch served by
members of Unit 1.
Pei.sonals
Mr. and Mrs, Herb, Arnett of
London spent the weekend with
Mrs. Sidney Lansing.
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hembly of
Atwood visited on .Sunday with
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Phillips.
Mrs. Richard Brooks is a
patient in Clinton hospital, Her
friends wish her a speedy
recovery.
The smorgosbord dinner
served by the Anglican Church
Women last Wednesday evening
in the Community Memorial ball
was a decided success.
Misses Jennifer Grange and
Joan Thompson of the
University of Western Ontario
spent the weekend with the
former's mother and sister, Mrs.
Dorothy Grange and Miss
Shelley Grange,
Miss Carol Rueger, RR 2,
Clinton spent the weekend with
her sister, Mrs, Donald
Cartwright, Mr. Cartwright,
David, Derrick, and Lode,
Mr. and Mrs. Clayton
Robertson of Copper Cliff
visited recently with her
parents Mrs, William Straughen,
Mr. Wilfred Sanderson is a
patient in Victoria hospital. We
wish him a speedy recovery. Mts.
Sanderson spent the weekend
with her daughters, Mrs. George
Robb and Mr. Robb and Mrs.
Paul Johnston and Mr. Johnston
and visited bet husband daily,
Mr. and Mrs. Donald
Cartwright and family visited on
Sunday with her father, Mr.
William Rueger at RR. 2 Clinton
and Miss Carol returned home
with them.
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