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Clinton News-Record, 1950-08-17, Page 3T4URSDAY,' AUGUST 17, 1950 mets Chat ste•careeisaree A Woman's Viewpoint on This and That By MBA (Margaret Baines Atkey) WELL, did you ` miss "Let's Chat" last week?'e. We were, left out because ye editor figur- ed that the names of those at- tending the reunion were of much more interest than anything we could Write And we quite agreed, . , In' fact, as a result of the five days and the many days previous of 'disruption to our more or less orderly life, we. doubt if we could have written a line . . . And as far we could see no columnist's " comments were necessary to describe the week's happenings - for weren't you there! , a a e WHAT with the weeks for preparation, we imagine there were a lot of tired people in town -and especially the house- wives who were hostesses to dozens of guests ... We imagine. that no matter how pleasant a time everyone had during those "glorious five days" that every woman is pleased to get back to normal and just prepare meals for the family and get caught up on the preserving and pickling that is in full swing now . We were certain that we had missed out on the raspberries this year . . For until the be- ginning of this week we couldn't do a thing about them . , . There just wasn't the time How- ever we found that the Carters' still had a goodly supply and along with the editor we spent. a couple of pleasant hours pick- ing them ourselves and as a re- WHERE THERE'S eLeaSZ RApf MAVM1 RFG. THERE'S HOSPITALITY -ell have the necessary supply for the locker and jam We found the picking no chore at all, as the bushes are nicely spaced in long rows and the berries easy to get et In fact it was a pleasant early even- ing's relaxation ER1WA Hartley didn't think too. much of the editor's crack in his "First Column" about her pets "of dubious origin," so she has written a little article on several of the wild animals she has adopted during the past year and we are pleased to print her ex- periences in adopting pets that most certainly are not of "dub- ious" origin but we leave you to judge as to whither they are not rather original animals to have around the house ... Erma certainly has a way with animals that many of us have not . , Lately she and her husband have become much more prosaic about animals . Their iaatest pet is a cute little dashhund puppy .. . HERE is Erma's story . DUBIOUS ORIGIN OR NOT? By Erma Hartley Last summer while Hal' and I were driving along the Cut Line to the Blue Water Highway we spied a very small baby skunk on the side of the road. We stop- ped and I jumped out and picked it up (Hal wouldn't), but I was quite sure it was safe at that age. We evidently couldn't find his own food, as he was very thin and hungry. We filled him up with milk and pablum at home, and he thrived wonderfully well, and in a few days was as fat as butter. He became very tame and loved to play around your feet just like a kitten, and would lead around outside on a leash like a dog. In fact, he would follow For Expert Work, See Us! • Engine Tune -Up • Ignition • Carburetion Brakes Adjusted -Washing and Greasing DOMINION TIRES AND TUBES Wells Auto -Electric W D, Wells, Proprietor Phone 349W -- Clinton 1111111111111111111111111111111111M11111111pl1IltltitiM lilll► MIlill(11111 Taking a trip? Leave worry' behind ...carry Travellers Cheques Sold at all branches THE ROYAL BANK OF CANADA You can bank on the !'Royal" Buy Save ONEY Western fair ADVANCE SALE TICKETS 3 for $100 W ONLY HOLDERS OF ADVAI CE SALE TICKETS ARE ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN PRIZE AW/MIDS Valued at over $7,000.00 Some or the PRIZES '50 CHEVROLET '50 PONTIAC '50 STUDEBAKER ELECTRIC REFRIGERATOR COMBINATION RADIO-PHONC GRAPH TELEVISION SET BICYCLES BUY YOUR Each ticket admits one adult or two children. Tickets on sale everywhere. Mail early, special non - admission coupon attached to each strip of tickets for special prize award partici- pation - Monday, Septem- ber 11th. TICKETS' NOW WESTERN FAIR SEPT. 11-16. , ,W. D. - JACKSON - GENERAL MANAGER LINTON' NEWS -RECORD' Kiddies ,'Enjoy 'Clinton Old Boys'` Reunion ALTHOUGH CLINTON Old Boys' Reunion, August 5-9, was designed with the notion of getting together the boys and girls of years ago, their youngsters weren't overlooked in the programs. With a midway in operation at Community Park, the kiddies enjoyed the fair. Riding ponies, left to right, are: Bennie Boyd, Lanny Dougan and Patricia Leslie, while their elders observe. -Engraving courtesy The Londcn Free Press. CHURCH REDECORATED GORRIE - Re -opening of the Gorrie United Church auditorium was marked July 16 after weeks of renovation, Special ' speaker was Dr. A. D. Matheson, dean of Emmanuel College, Toronto. The church interior was redecor- ated at a cost of $1,500. much better than a puppy, for young skunks usually travel single file one after the other. However, as he grew older he became more trouble as he want- ed to stay outside longer in order to dig in the ground, so we decided to let him go free rather than keep him penned up. This summer we acquired two baby red squirrels, which I rais- ed on milk and pablum again, fed to them through an eye- dropper. They too became very tame, and as they grew older, also very active, for red squirrels are the fastest moving and most warlike of any of the squirrel family. They loved to play up and down the dining room curtains, which needless to say, was rather hard on the curtains, and also would chase one another around the floor, and around any conven- ient chair rungs, etc. We spent many amusing hours watching them play, and I've also had to stand while they played tag around me, which they seemed to enjoy most of all. But we decided finally that they would be happier and more content if we let them go free and live in their own element. I now say that I am not going to raise any more wild animals, which in the end have to be let go free (that is, I don't think I will). Have Your Heating Problems Attended To NOW! Emee Heating Gravity, Air -Condition, Coal, or Oil -Fired ALSO ARCOFLAME OIL BURNERS The burner with the hot sun- flower flame SHEET METAL -- PLUMBING EAVESTROUGHING ELECTRICAL WIRING • C. W. BROWN Phone 8051.13. 33-4-5-6-b Letters To The Editor "A WONDERFUL TIME" DEAR FRIENDS: We have just returned home, after visiting with you through "Old Home Week." I felt I must write and tell you what a wonderful time we had. I am not a Clintonian my- self, but my husband is. The welcome we received made me wish I had been. The program for the week was wonderful and the way it was carried through was even more so. The committee responsible should be justly proud of their achievement, and the people of Clinton commended, for their part in makin gthe Old Boys and their friends so welcome, I am hoping we will be there for the next "Old Home Week." (I most certainly would like to see the "Colts" kicking up their heels again). Thank you all again, 'friends, for the wonderful time we had and the memories we will cher- ish forever. Yours very truly, MIMI TWYFORD (Mrs. Jack Twyford) 51 Sydenham St., Toronto 2 August 11, 1950 "SINCERE THANKS" Harold Lawson, secretary, Old Boys' Reunion DEAR "TUBBY": WeII here I am back in the big city helping to build the great Dodge cars again and watching the Detroit Tigers closely. J just put my or (packed away) red Old Boys' cap, also the special NEWS -RECORD Edition, in my scrap book. Seriously speaking .- and (I think I speak for thousands) --a genuine sincere thanks to all of you for the finest welcome that I Will ever have, It will be many a "moon" before that wears off. You fellows back home did a marvelous lob, but I know you fellows will say it was worth it. At the age of 70 and in the year 1975. if the Great Master permits, I will be there. Once again, to all of you, "Thanks a 1,000,000." Sincerely, (Signed) ERNIE "NIGGER' LOUIS FORD Detroit, Mich.. August 10, 1950 UNABLE TO COME H. C. Lawson, Secretary. Clinton Old Boys' Clinton, Ontario Dear Mr. Lawson: My very fine friend, Mr. Wil- liam (Bill) Eagleson, informs me today with a tone of regret in hischoice, that it is impossible for him to attend your Clinton Old Boys' Reunion. We are sorry that he won't be with you to see the old "Swimnvin Hole" - "Vinegar Hill" - "Little England" - "Devil's Half Acre" and the "Old SchooI." Such meetings, where old -friends gather to renew old acquaintances and discuss the events of by -gone years are good occasions for everyone concerned. You will miss Mr. Eagleson who is now, as he has always been, Westmnghause FOOD MIXER Beautifully finished in, gleaming white Dulux! It's super -powered to give you extra power for every mixing nced,Mixer unit is easily re- moved for use wi tL• other utensils. Has 20 mixing speeds. two Pyrex mixing bowls! JUICER 55,55 EXTRA Clinton Electric Shop D, W. Cornish - Westinghouse Dealers -- Phone 419 - Residence 35B "Every House Needs Westinghouse" This is an ANTHES-IMPERIAL OIL QUEEN Air Conditioned Furnace SEE US ABOUT YOUR HEATING WISE and BATEMAN - Phone 147 - PLUMBING and HEATING SHEET METAL WORK ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS Successors to Sutter-Perdue's Shop Work one of our most highly regarded and respected citizens of Aber- deen and this community. I deem it my privilege and duty to let his Old Friends in Clinton know how much we appreciate him. Bill (I trust you will pardon the abrevietion, we all call him Bill) is the perfect gentleman. in thought, word and deed. His residence, in Aberdeen these many years, has proven his fine qualities as friend and citizen. When I think of Bill Eagleson, he reminds me of the Village Smithy in Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's beautiful poem, "The Village Blacksmith." I first knew Mr. Eagleson back in 1916; the last 35 years have not aged him in appearance or dulled the keenness of his think- ing, the same level-headed and sound thinker throughout the years, always a kind woad and bright smile with his hearty greeting. He is one citizen that is always welcome in my office; we enjoy his visits to our Muni- cipal Building. The Engleson family is highly respected in our community and rightly so, because there is none better. . "The Eaglesons' " have contributed much to our city throughout their residence here. May I join with Bill in wishing You end the "Clinton Old Boys" a very happy reunion. Sincerely yours, (Signed) R. S. WALLACE, Mayor Mayor's Office, City of Aberdeen, S.D. August 1, 1950 EDITOR'S NOTE: Mr, Eagle - son's daughter, Miss Luella M. Eagleson, was one of the regist- rants. AUBURN (Intended for last week) Mi{. and Mrs. Elwin Wight - man and Sharon, have returned to Toronto following a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Wightman, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Stoltz and Mr. and Mrs. Jos, Stoltz; New Dundee were 'Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Stoltz. Mr. and Mrs. William Straugh- an have been visiting their dau- ghter, Mrs. Clayton Robertson and Mr. Robertson, Coppercliff. Born- At Toronto General Hospital, on August 1 to Mr. and Mrs. Donald Oldreene, St. Thom- as (formerly Betty Asquith) a daughter. 'Mn and Mrs. John Jackson have returned to Millet, Alta., following an extended visit with Mrs. William Jackson and Miss Margaret Jackson. Walkerburn Club The monthly meeting of the Walkerburn club was held Fri- day afternoon, at the home of Mrs. Tomkoviczs. A short bus- iness period was held with the president, Mrs. Lapp in charge. The roll call was answered by 14 members, This was followed by a'picnic with Margaret Jack- son, Christine and Eileen Cun- ningham, Evelyn Raithby, Mar- ion McDougall, Maxine and Del- phine Hunking in charge of the races which had the following results: Boys and girls 6-8, Lois Stan - bury; Boys and girls 9-12, Billy Stanbury; Young • Ladies race, Mrs. Lapp; 3 -legged race. Mrs. L. Arrhambsnit and Eileen Cunningham; kicking the slipper through the hoop, Mrs. Wm. Archambault; magazine race, Donna and Glenda McDougall: wheelbarrow race; Jimmy Sch- neider and Billy Stanbury; Threading the needle, Mrs, L. Ardhambault, Eileen Cunning- ham; 'sack race, Mrs. L. Arch- ambault: cutting apron out of paper, Miss Marion McDougaIl Largest waist, Mrs. Stanbury most chin. Mrs. Wm. Hunking railing their husbands to supper Mrs. Stanbury: There were 2 relays with Delphine Hunlring's side winning both.' The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Jas. McDougall,. 1 Double Purpose One ' chilly day, a Midwestern concern advertised that it would give away coal shovels to the first 150 persons who showed up at its office. It did, too, and that evening 150 persons were shovel- ing coal in their basements with brand new shovels, each of which had tits message printed on it: "If you had installed one of our oil heaters, you wouldnow be sitting icemftntably in the living room," PAGE TBRZB JOHN R. STEVyART. (By our Hensall correspondent) John R. Stewart, life long resi- dent of Usborne Tewnship, pas- sed away at his home Tuesday, August 15, in his 72nd •year, fol- lowing a. lengthy illness: He was born on. the Stewart homestead, on the 3rd concession of Usborne where he resided all his life. He was a member of Carmel Pres- byterian Church, Hensall, 'and a former elder of the church. Surviving are his widow, the framer 'Mae Carmichael, Staffs; one brother, Duncan Stewart, Hensall; two sisters, Mrs, Thomas Elder and Mrs. William Elder, Seaforth. Funeral will. be held from his late residence Thursday, August 17, at 2 p.m., followed by inter- ment in Staffa Cemetery. School Site Picked 'By Seaforth Board Seaforth Public School Board met with town council to report the • decision of the board's com- mittee in regard to picking a suitable site for the erection of a modern eight -room school com- plete with assembly hall and re- creation room.. • F. E. Willis, chairman, reported that its unanimous choice Was the new section known as the western sub -division consisting of five or more acres, This parcel of land lies at the western end of Seaforth about 200 feet south of Highway 8. Be reported that the committee ex- pected the total school cost to be between $200,000 and $225,000. i I. D. A. 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