Clinton News-Record, 1950-01-26, Page 6'1?AGE SIX
CLINTON NEWS -RECORD
NEWS, OF BAYFIELD
Renresentative:
Phone Bayfield 45x3!
Miss Lucy It. Woods
Herald Sturgeon spent th
weekend in Clinton with his sister
Miss Norma Sturgeon left T •
week to take a position at Zurich
Beverly McClinchey, Aylmer
is spending a few .. days in the
village.
Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Dutot and
children, Clinton, spent Sunday
in the village.
Bruce Lynn, London, spent the
weekend with his grandmother,
Mrs. Ellen Howard:
Mr. arid Mrs. J. 0. Miller, Lon-
don, spent the ,weekend at their
home in the village.
Miss :Slane Denby, returned
home on Sunday after spending
two weeks at St. Thomas.
Mr. and Mrs. Donald McAuley,
London, spent the weekend with
Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Corrie.
Ronald Burt, London, spent
Sunday with this grandparents,
Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Baker.
Mrs. Spencer Ervine and dau-
ghter Mary Elizabeth, are spend-
ing this week at Southampton.
Mr, and Mrs. Stuart Sturgeon,
Preston, are spending a few days
with Mr. and Mrs. E. Sturgeon.
Mrs. E. A. Davies and infant
daughter returned home on Sun-
day from Clinton Public Hospital.
Mrs. A. S. Bishop left on Wed-
nesday of last week to spend the
winter in Windsor and United
States.
Mrs. M. McClure returned to
her home last week after spend -
in the past three weeks at
Toronto.
Miss Jacqueline Miff, Gode-
rich Township, spent the week-
end with Mr. and Mrs. Alf..
Scotchmer, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Parker
and daughter Bonnie, Weston,
spent the weekend with .Mr. and
Mrs. J. Parker.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold King,
Sarnia, Mr. and Mrs. George Reid,
Varna, spent Sunday with Mrs.
Charles Parker.
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Bisback,
Clinton, Mr. and Mrs. Frank
Anderson and baby, Mitchell,
spent the weekend with their
parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E.
Sturgeon.
Installation Service
A very impressive Installation
service was held in Trinity Ang-
Iican Church on Sunday even-
ing. The rector, Rev. L. Morgan,
e was in charge of the service:
Film . Board Showings
ast The National Film Board show-
, ings will be given in Bayfield on
, Thursday, February 2, in ' the
Public School at 2.30 p.m. arse, in
the Town elali at 8.30 p.m. The
series wile 'innhsde Loon's Neck-
lace, Accidents ` Don't Happen,
Land in Trust, Highland Holiday,
nese-volt to Canada, and Depart-
ment of Education films.'
Trinity Club' Meets
The annual Trinity Club meet-
ing was held on Thursday even-
ing of last week at the home of
Mrs. Ted Mack. The meeting
opened with a prayer by Rev. L.
Morgan. The various -reports, were
read by the officers and all of-
ficers were re-elected for the
coming year, The meeting clos-
ed with a prayer by Rev. Mr.
Morgan, after which some very
interesting apietures were shown
by William Metcelf. Lunch was
then served by Mrs. Mack, 'as-
sisted by Mrs, T. Scotchmer.
Annual Meeting
The annual congregational
meeting of St. Andrew's United
Church was held on Thursday of
last week, followed by a pot --
luck dinner. Rev. P. Renner was
elected chairman and conducted
the meeting with some 35 mem-
bers and adherents being present.
Favourable reports were heard.
from all organizations. The
church treasurer -reported a bal-
ance of $500 with all obligations
met. The Missionary treasurer
reported $300 contributed from
this charge, and the Mission
Band raised their allotment of
$10, while the WMS had exceed-
ed their objective of $200.
After paying expenses tor im-
provements on the church and
parsonage, the WA reported a
balance of $350. The Sunday
School with an average attend-
ance of 34, contributed $190.. The
reports of the superintendents of
the Cradle Roll and Baby Band
were read. The officers were re-
elected for the coming year and
three new Stewards were named
to the Board of Stewards, being
Roy Scotchmer, Harvey Rohner,
Bert Dunn, Jr.. An addition to
the Eldership was discussed and
left -to the Session for further
plans. The meeting closed with
a prayer by Rev. P. • Renner.
TOWNSHIP OF HULLETT
Tenders for Gravel
SEALED TENDERS will be received by the
Clerk until
1 p.m., Monday, February 6, 1950,
for the crushing and delivering of 12,000 cu, yds. of
gravel, must go through 5/8 inch screen. Township to
supply gravel. Work to commence not later than
June 1, 1950.
A marked fheque of $200 must be enclosed with
tender. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.
Work to be done to satisfaction of Road Superintendent.
For further information apply to
LEN CALDWELI,, Road Superintendent,
or
GEORGE COWAN, Clerk
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Bayfielfi>, Presbyterians
Hold Annual Meeting `
Bayfield Presbyterians gather-
ed in g'oedly numbers at their
church on Tuesday, January 17,
for ' 'the (nnual ; congregational
meeting of Knox Presbyterian
Church under the direction of
the minister-, Rev. D. J. •Lane.
After worship the minister
Was requested to act .es chain -nem
Reports of the Session, Managers,
WMS and special trustee commit-
tee were presented.
The Kirk session report showed
that continuous services through-
outthe year bed been fairly welt
attended. Three additions had
been received into the member-
ship, and two members lied been
removed by death, viz. Mrs. Wil-
liam Ferguson and Edward Steph-
enson, The minister had officiat-
ed at the funeral services of
Capt. Charles Ferguson, Miss
Mary Golmour, Mrs. Katharine
Garrioch and Mrs. Heard, who
were not members of the con-
gregation.
The session reported the elec-
tion and ordination pf "three
young members to the eldership,
n . m el y William Armstrong,
Dewar Talbot and Vernon Oesch.
Their •ordination took place on
Sunday, January 1, 1950. -
The Sacarment of the Lord's
Supper had been observed on
June 5 and November 6, at
which services new members had
been welcomed into Church fel-
lowship, and at the observance of
the Sacrament of Baptism on May
8, the infant son of Mr. end Mrs.
Dewar Talbot was baptized.
The Women's Missionary Aux-
iliary of the church had increased
to almost double its membership,
and Rad acceded the allocation.
The report stressed the appeal
for loyalty in the great cause
sponsored by the Society at large.
The managers reported that all
the - necessary requirements for
which they were responsible had
been faithfully attended to, all
wood, light and repair bills were
paid and the report suggested
that the attention of the con-
gregation be given to the details
of the financial standing when
the treasurer gave the statement.
In giving the treasurer's finan-
cial statement William Armstrong
showed by comparison with for-
mer years an increase both in
Sabbath offerings and in the con-
tributions to the stipend as well
as in Missionary givings, a good
working balance was shown to
begin the new .year,
The congregation was pleased
with the announcement that the
egacy from the late Elizabeth
Reid''s estate had been received
nd voted to invest the same in
onds and use the proceeds there -
f as an annual contribution from
Miss Reid.
The Trustee 'Board through
rchie Armstrong, reported that
11 invested funds in care of the
oerd were accruing interest and
that some `of it had been used
or Missionary purposes,
In regard, to new business it
as decided to purchase some
new Books of Praise and a com-
mittee was appointed to repair
those in use that required repeir.
Gordon Westlake, with a small
committee, was requested to
build a wash room in the base-
ment of the church for fine con-
venience of the congregation.
The congregation agreed to
place Easter flowers on the Com-
munion Table at that season in.
memory of fortiner memhers of
the church, Miss L. Greer and
Mrs. James Ferguson to be the
committee.
The Board of Managers was
re-elected, with the addition of
Gordon Westlake, Carl Hotplton
to be the chairman.
William Armstrong was also
re-elected congregational treas-
urer, Mrs. James Ferguson organ-
ist, and Mrs, A. Armstrong her
assistant.
The unanimous mind at ell
present sanctioned the proposal
of showing the congregation's
appreciation of the voluntary
services of Mrs. James Ferguson,
as organist, in voting a gift of
money to her.
The minister called the atten-
tion of the congregation to the
arrangement made and carried
out last -August and July with
the Anglican minister and people
in Clinton, and the congregation
unanimously voted to continue the
arrangement in the coming sum-
mer if at all possible.
Mr. Armstrong' expressed the
appreciation of the congregation
towardthe faithfulness of the
minister,
The meeting was brought to a
close with the Benediction after
which the ladies served light
refreshments.
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PORTER'S HILL
Community Club Meets
Porter's Hill Community Club
heldits regular monthly meet-
ing on Wednesday, January 18,
'at the home of Mrs. Glen Pick-
ard, with 16 ladies present. The
business meeting was held first,
with the president, Mrs, Jack
Torrance, in charge.
Following the roll call, "Smprt
Sayings of Children," the minutes
and report's were read and adopt-
ed,. Quilt blocks were given out
to be completed before the next
meeting. The social committee
announced plans for a card party
and dance to be held early in
February. The' remainder of the
afternoon was spent in playing
euchre, Mrs. George Colclough
was -high lady. The hostess serv-
ed a bountiful lunch.
The February meeting will be
held at the home of Mrs. Les
Cox. The roll call will be "Your
Childhood Picture."
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SUFFERS ACCIDENT
SEAFORTH — Hugh Gordon,
well-known farmer of McKillop,
had the misfotrune to break his
leg below the knee. Hauling out
manure he slipped as he stepped
down from the seat to a wheel.
He managed to get into the wag-
on and drove to "the barn where
his son was working. He was
removed to Scott Memorial
Hospital.
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LONDESBOR0
Mrs, Bill Riley, Hensel', spent
a few days this week with her
mother, Mrs; Neil'ie Watson.
Master Douglas Wells, Clinton,
spent Monday at the home of his
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs, Ro-
Youngblutt.
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Bageant and
family, of near :-Ingersoll, spent
Sunday at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Tom e'airservice;
Successful IVieeting
The annual meeting of Londes
bora United.""Chureh was held in.
the Sunday School, room with al
the organizations vying very
favorable reportsle New m;em-
bers named to the church board
were Clare Vincent, Joseph Shad -
dick, and Earl Gaunt; After the
business meeting,, lunch was
served.
in the basement of the church- on
Sunday, January 15, with the
president, June Handing, in the
chair and Marguerite Lyon at
the piano. Meeting opened with
call to worship, followed by
hymn 115, "Jesus stand among
us;" and God Save the King, The
Lowers Prayer was• repeated 'by
unison, The Scripture lesson
was read by Marjorie Young.
Minutes of last meeting were
_ read by secretary Muriel, Shob-
brook; the roll call was answer-
ed ed by paying fees with 37 pres-
ent, The treasurer's report for
1949 was given with $63.40 sent
to Presbyterial treasurer.
The new business was election of
officers for 1950; president, June
Manning; vice-president, Evelyn
Young; secretary -treasurer, Mur-
iel Shobbrook; Scripture reading,
Marjorie Young; temperance sec-
retary, Kenneth Gaunt; World
Peace secretary, . John Shaddick;
Missionary stories, David Alex-
ander; pianist, Marguerite Lyon;
offering, Barry Pipe; muscial
numbers, Ola Fangract.
Birthday pennies were given
by Muriel Shobbrook., Offering
was received by Barry Pipe. A
piano duet by Marguerite Lyon
and Muriel Shobbrook, The Study
Book was given by Mrs. Joe
Shaddick. ,Temperance reading
by Kenneth Gaunt; missionary
story by Evelyn Young. The
World Peace by Mrs. B. Shob-
brook. Meeting closed with hymn
116 "Jesus the very thought of
Thee", and closing prayer - by
Mrs. B. Shobbrook and -Bene-
diction.
Father Passes in West
Mrs. Clifford Adams received
word on Tuesday of the death
of her father, M. M. Lloyd, Maid-
stone, Sask., who passed away
suddenly. Mrs. Adams left the
following day, accompanied by
her brother, Wesley,' of Hamil-
ton, to attend the funeral in
NorthBattleford.. Mr. Lloyd was
well known here, having farmed
on the 9th concession for ten
years before going back west.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Toll, Aub-
urn, spent Sunday with Mr• and
Mrs. T. Adams.
Londesboro WA Meets
The January meeting of the
Woman's Association of Londes-
bore United Church was held in
the basement of the 'church on
Thursday, January 19, with Mrs.
R. Townsend in the chair. The
meeting opened with hymn 61,
followed by prayer by Mrs. Town-
send. The Scripture was then
read and hymn 238 was sung.
Minutes of last meeting were
read and adopted. Cards of ap-
preciation were read from Mrs.
Gray, Mrs. W; Lyon and Mrs.
HenryHunking.
The officers for the year are:
president, Mrs. B. Shobbrook;
vice-president, Mrs. R. Townsend;
secretary, Mrs. L. Pipe; treasur-
er, Mrs. J. Nott; pianist, Mrs.
T. Allen; press secretary, Mrs.
J. Lyon; quilting committee
Mrs. J. Nott, Mrs. J. Shobbrook,
Mrs. N. Watson and Mrs. W.
Govier. Committee to send
sympathy and get -well cards:
Mrs E. Woods, Mrs. J. Lyon, Mrs,
T. Milier, Mrs. W. Manning, Mrs.
R. Townsend, Mrs. R. Yungblut,
Miss Lily Adams, Mrs. C. Ball.
Programme consisted of a read-
ing by Mrs. L. Webster, cornet
solo by Phyllis McCool, accomp-
anied on the piano by Mrs. Allen,
reading by Mrs. N. Watson and
solo by Mrs. Fangrad,
Programme committee for next
month, Mrs. 3. Nott and Mrs.
Brenton, Meeting closed with
hymn 223 and Benediction. There
were 18 present.
Mission Band Meets
The Mary Grierson Mission
Band held its January meeting
CONSTANCE •
(Intended for last week)
Mission Band Meets
The Golden Links Mission Band
of Constance held first meeting
of the year on Sunday, Jan.. 8.
The new presdient, Joyce Jewitt,
in the chair; the `Mission Band
Purpose" was repeated and Jan-
et -McGregor, the secretary, read
the minutes of the last meeting.
The roll call showed 20 present
and' the offering was 91 cents.
Business projects for the year
were discussed end hymn, "Tell
me the Stories of Jesus," was
sung. Helen Mcdhvain, vice-
president, read an interesting
story, after which the leader, Mrs.
William"J. Dale, conducted a short
study period following "A Junior
Leader's Guide."
Mrs. Dale also gave the finan-
cial report for 1949: receipts,
$118.57, expenses, $34.70, leaving
a balance of $83.87. Hymn, "Jesus
Bids Us Shine" was sung and
after "World's Friends" were dis-
tributed the meeting closed with
the Lord's Prayer.
Mrs. B. B. Stephenson is spend-
ing a few weeks with friends in
London.
Charles W. Riley spent Sunday
in Toronto,
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S.$,, No. 3 Holmesvilie, Films ,on.
ConserVetioy will be. shown, ,n;
Gloderich Township Conservation were shown,
Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Mitchell, To-
ronto, spent: the weekend • with
Mr. and Mrs, Fred Arlcell, Bay-
field Line.
Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Welsh,
Clinton, were guests on Sunday
of Mr, and Mrs. Edward Welsh,
Bayfield Line.
Yn London Hospital
Howard Cox was taken to a
London hospital last week. His
many friends hope for his speedy
recovery, .
Farm Forum Meets
S.S. No. 4 Fa Forum met
this week at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Bert Lobb, with an attend-
ance of 12 members. There was
an interesting discussion on the
tariff question, A contest was
conducted by Mrs. Hebden dur-
ing recreation period, and lunch
was served by the ladies. The
meeting next week wiII he held
at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Williams with Verna Mil-
ler and Mrs. Robert Thompson
on the recreation committee,
Federation Meeting
Goderich Township Federation
of Agriculture held a meeting,
Tuesday, Jan. 24, at 8.30 p.m. in
Community. Club Meets
S. S. No.. 4" Community Club)
met at the home of Mrs. A. Heb -
dee, for the January meeting,.
Mrs. W. Forbes conducted the.
meeting which was opened by
repeating the Lord's Prayer ln,
unison, The roll call for this;
meeting was "What I would do:
with a gift of $2." There were
19 members and one visitor
present, Letters of. thanks were
read at ,this time. The minutes
of the previous meeting were -
read and adopted. The treasur- •
er's report was read. It was de-
cided ,that we' have' a social even-
ing
on Friday night; Jan. 20, art
home of Mr. and Mrs. W. Forbes.
A gift donated' by Mrs. Morgan
Jones was won by Mrs. Dayment,
who wasevisiting with her sister,
Mrs. If. McCartney. Mrs. Hebden,
sold goose feathers by auction,.
and donated the proceeds to the
Club. The next meeting will be
head at the home of Mrs. Charles
Williams. The roll call is to be,
"Patches for Quilts,"'
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Average profit of Canadian
manufalTuring companies is only
six end two-fifths cents out of -
every sales dollar. •
Saliada Tea B gs are handy
for afternoon tea
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Tenders Wanted
TENDERS will be received by the undersigned
for eight cords of 16 inch green body wood, Maple
and Beech, to be delivered in the school yard. Tenders
to be in by February 4.
W. L. ELLIOTT,
Secretary, S..S. No. 8, St''aniey
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