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Clinton News-Record, 1949-06-09, Page 8'AGE" EIGHT 1111111111 Present Programmes At County Home Thursday, June 2, was a gala day at Huron County -Home when the WA of James St. United Church, Exeter, came in the af- ternoon and presented an excel- lent programme. In the evening the WA of Wesley -Willis United Church were present and they too presented a programme. Mrs. Wes Witmer, president, was chairlady for the afternoon programme from Exeter. Those assisting were Mrs. Garnet Frayne who gave e violin number ac- companied by Mrs. Crocker; Mrs, Pooley, a reading; Mrs. Crocker, a piano solo; quartette, Mrs. Coates, Mrs. Pooley, Mrs. Lind- enfield and Mrs, Johns; solo, Mrs. Hodgert; reading, Miss Olive Prior, and the last number was' 8 solo, "Little Old Lady," sung by Mrs. Thomes Coates, Before departing the Exeter ladies left treats of candies, fruits and ice cream. Mrs. W. A. Oakes was in the chair for the programme of the evening. An excellent devotional period was given with Miss Marg- aret Davies giving Lesson Thou- ghts, Mrs. A. T. Cooper offering Prayer and Mrs. B. B. Pockling- ton reading the Scripture Lesson. Mrs. Oakes and Miss Viola Fraser each sang a solo with Miss Maude Torrance accompanying each. In the course of the evening the WA presented three beautiful Landscape picture and the Girls' Club a Madonna picture and a wicker flower standard which will be used in the Assembly room of the Home. Mrs. M. E. Jacob, matron of the home, re- plied very fittingly, expressing sincere pleasure at the gifts and mentioning that this visit will long be remembered on account of the tangible remembrances which had been donated. o , At the peak, the 1946-47 school year, 40,000 Canadian war veter- ans were registered in special courses and regular classes of our universities, Recent Bride Feted Prior to Marriage Miss Helen Dixon was hostess at • e • lovely shower given in hon- our of Miss Jessie Mee Campbell on May 25. The bride-to-be was the recipient of many lovely and useful gifts. A'dainty lunch was served by the hostess. A trousseau tea was given by Mrs. Alex Inkley at her home, Queen St., on Tuesday afternoon and evening, May 31, for her sist- er, Miss Jessie Mae Campbell, a bride -elect of June 4. The house was beautifully de- corated with spire', snowballs, tulips and peonies. Mrs. Inkley and Miss Campbell received • the guests, Mrs. Iakley wearing black ;crepe and the bride-to-be in blue 'crepe. They were assisted by Mrs. !George Campbell, Jr., Mrs. Robert Campbell, Mrs. H. Hertley, Miss Betty Cooke, Mrs: J, T. Brown, Miss Helen Dixon, Miss Marion 'Pickett, Mrs. Robert Draper, Mrs. Alex Haddy, Misses Woodena and Anne Epps. Mrs. A. E. Fremlin poured tea in the afternoon and Mrs. Fred Hanley in the evening. Friends Fete Bride Prior to Marriage The home of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Carter, Clinton, was the scene on Tuesday, May 31, of a trousseau tee in honour of their daughter, Miss Joyce Carter, a bride -elect of early June. About 170 'guests were enter- tained at tea during the afternoon and evening and were shown the lovely trousseau which was dis- played throughout the house. Tea was poured by Mrs. H, Martin, Goderich, and Mrs. M. Hooper, St. Marys, aunts of the bride, assisted by friends of the bride and her family. Red and yellow tulips and bridal wreath provided a beautiful setting for the event. Previous to her marriage Miss Joyce Carter was presented with a gift by the office staff in Lon- don and entertained at a shower given by her friends. 3 FLOOR COVERING• KITCHEN and BATHROOM DESIGN: Black Background OUTLINED TILE EFFECT 'IVORY and -RED 2 YARDS WIDE Te, 70c sq. yd. Congoieum Rugae Ali Sizes'•• $ SECOND FLOOR MARTA 3 36J• •�.. ' :. '•:.3 BUY NOW For FATHER'S bAY CHOOSE FROM OUR •SELECTION:. A' Billfold Tobacco Pouch Key Case Change Purse Sport Bag House Shoes ar A Piece of Luggage AIKEN'S PHONE 2 CLIN'1c,4 +'NEWS-RE("ORD Reside Near London Pictured above ere MR. AND MRS, JAMES ARCHLBALD HASKETT whose marriage was a lovely event of Saturday, May 28, in Ontario St. United Church, Clinton. Mrs. Haskett, the former Pearl Evelyn Elliott, is a daugther of Mrs. Elliott and the late George H. Elliott, Clinton, arul her husband is a son of Mr. and Mrs, James Hackett, Parkhill. They have taken up residenee near London. -Photo by Fowler Bros. Studio 111 PERSONALS Gerald D. Mistele spent the weekend at his home in Rodney, Mrs. James Turner spent the weekend visiting friends in Lon- don. Mrs. William flume, Milton, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Wil- mer Wallis during the past week. Miss JoAnne Cuninghame spent the weekend with her parents at their summer home in Bayfield, Miss Irene Snider, London, was a weekend guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Snider, Albert Street. Miss Jean Vodclen, Toronto, was a weeknnd,visitor at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Vodden, A. B. Streets spent the week- end in Hamilton ,visiting Dr. and Mrs. Harold Gibbs and other friends. Mr. and Mrs.David Johnston,. Kitchener, spent Saturday wit the former's parents, Mr. and James Johnston, Miss Wilhelmine. Trewartha, Vilna„ Alta„ , is spending this, month,•with her parents„ Mr. and, Mrs. 4, W. Trewertha, - • Mr. •,and , Mrs, , Gordon A. Mc- Bride end claughter, Dorothy Ann, 'Heariston, spept Sunday with Mn and llfrs, A,,,d. McMurray., .,Mr...and ,1Vfrs, R.,. P. Robbins Crediton, spent the,,weekend. a the hone of the .latterie , parents Mr. and•,Mrs.,John A. S-gtter,, Mr.; and Mrs., Edwin.,;I'ufts,ancl baby, Ruth Anne, ;London, spent the holiday weekend at the home of Mr. and..Mzs. John Middleton. Mr. and Mrs. C. O. MartinMartineKitchener, were visitors during the weekend at the home of the former's aunt, Mrs. Grace Higgins. Mr. and Mrs. George Routiedga, Lansford, N.D., and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Routledge, Seaforth, vise ited with Mr. end Mrs. Wilmer Wallis this week, Mrs. E .E. Brown, Petrolia, is visiting her sister, Mrs. W. J. Shaddock, coming to be present at the Macaulay-Shaddock nup- tials on Saturday. Miss Helen Herman, Brampton, and Miss Phyllis Herman, Ar- thur, spent the weekend and holi- day at the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Herman. Mrs. W. J. Macaulay, Winnipeg, Man„ left on Monday after spending the weekend in town and being present at the Mac- aulay-Shaddock wedding on Sat- urday. Mr. and Mrs, Frank MacDonald spent two drays at the Seigniory Club in Quebec where Mr. Mac- Donald attended a conference of Metropolitan Life Insurance agents. Rev. Sidney E. Lerman, Strath_ coy, guest speeker at the anni- versary services of Wesley -Willis United Church, was the Sunday visitor of Rev. and Mrs. Andrew Lane. Mr. and Mrs. John Gibbings and son Brian, Stretford, and Miss Marion Gibbings, Dundas, were weekend visitors at the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Gibbings, Mrs. J. M. Elliott and Mrs. Gerald C. Elliott were in Toron- to on Tuesday attending t h e convocation at the University of of Toronto when Gerald C. Elliott received his Phm.B. degree. Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Shaw and daughter Dora, Dresden, and Har- old North, Florence, visited with the former's , brother=in-law and sister, Meee, and Mrs. A. J. Mc- Murray, , and attended Clinton Fair. John Woelfrey, son of Rev. and Mrs. W. J. Woolfi<ey, has been sucgessful,in passing his exams inationg an. t ass, Arts Course at the VeiV"grs bf';Terent6 and t wj11 receive his,•Bachelor of Arts , Degree. : Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Carter and ,son," Donald, Toronto, spent the, weekend with the former's ,par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Norman L. Carter, coming to be present at the• Evans -Carter wedding on Saturday. SEE OUR ATTRACTIVE LAWN and PORCH FURNITURE HAMMOCKS, ea. $9.75 and $10.75 CANVAS FOLDING CHAIRS ea. $2.50 to $6.85 ALUMINUM FOLDING CHAIRS ea. $10.50 "Regal" Rester, with Mattress ea. $32.00 GRASS MATS, 4' 6" x 7' 6", in various colours ea. $3.85 "JENGONA" MATS, 36" x 66", ea. $3.90 Folding SERVING TABLES ea. $7.00 BALL AND MUTCI-H D. G. BALL Funeral Directors W. J. MUTCI Phone 3614 Phone 361-W Phone 195 Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Bauskill, Winnipeg, Man„ who were in Toronto- attending the American Operative Millers' convention of which Mr. Bouskill was president, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Wallis last week. Mrs. William Elliott, Charles Stewart and son, Lloyd, attended the funeral of the former's uncle, the late John Silcox, at Wood- stock on Wednesday last, The late Mr. Silcox is a former warden of Oxford County. Mr. and Mrs. E. S, Livermore and son, Wilfred, London, and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Green and daughter, Miss Audrey, Glen - worth, spent the weekend with their parents, Mr. end Mrs, James Livermore, who on Monday cele- brated their' 49th wedding anni- versary. Mrs. R. 3. Draper and daugh- ters, Miss Winnie and Mrs. Wel- ber Gayman, St. Catharines, were weekend visitors at the home of the former's son and daughter-in- law, Mr. and Mrs. Caryl W. Draper. Mrs, Draper's friends will be interested to know that she plans to spend the summer in Edmonton with her daughter, Mrs, John McLeod, See These .. HEAVY DUTY Electric Stoves One Four -burner, oven control, "National" ... $189.50 One Four -burner, oven control, "Electreheet" .. $169.95 One Heavy-duty Graham Rangette $75.00 One Graham Rangette $69.50 Hot Plaat s . $4.75 to $13.00 Electric Fans, $5.95 to 16.50 GROVES ELECTRIC PHONE 274 444+ emni.E.400.00..40K44.4.4.*Vm Extend Compliments On .90th Birthday Mrs. Henry Taylor celebrated her 90th birthday on Tuesday, June 7, at her home In Seaforth, Members of her family gathered to spend the day and mark the occasion. Mrs, Taylor is remarkably ac- tive and takes an interest in the events of the day. She was for- merly Elizabeth Leitch and has spent all her life In Hallett and Seaforth. Members of tier family include five daughtees; Mrs, Bert Ferris, Provost, Alta.; Mrs, W. Webster, L ucknow; Mrs. Earl. Lawson. and Mrs. Vern Hale, Huliett, and Miss Florence Taylor, Reg,N., at home; and four sons: George Taylor, Vancouver; William, Berkley, Calif,; Laurence, .Oshawa, end. Harvey, Londesboro. She was made the ,recipient of a large number of pretty and useful gifts. Ontario St. WA Has 'Several Birthdays The WA of Ontario St, United Church met on Tuesday afternoon Tune 7, with the president, Mrs. C. Venner, in the chair. The meeting opened with the singing of a hymn followed by prayer. The devotional period was taken by Mrs. Woolfery. Mrs: Town- send acted as secretary in the absence of Mrs. Elliott. Miss Elva Wiltse favoured the ladies with a piano solo, Mrs, Aiken gave a reading and two short poems were read by Mrs. C. Stewart, all of which were much, enjoyed. The meeting clos- ed with the Mizpah Benediction and the ladies of St. Andrew's Ward served a lovely lunch. Mrs. W. J. Plumsteel and Mrs. M, Wiltse moved a very heerty vote of thanks. Birthday greetings were ex- tended to Mrs. Sperling, who was celebrating her birthday that day; also to Mrs. Pearson and Mrs. Henry who have birthdays In June and who have passed the four -score -and -over mark. These ladies responded suitably. 0 W -W GIRLS' CLUB The Girls' Club of Wesley - Willis United Church will hold its June meeting in the Church. Parlour on Tuesday evening, June 14, et eight o'clock. This will be the last meeting before the holiday season and an inter- esting social evening has been planned. ONTARIO ST. WMS • The WATS of Ontario St. United Church will meet in the Church Hall on Tuesday afternoon, June 14, at three o'clock. At this meet- ing the Mission Band and Baby Band will be entertained and the programme will be provided by members of the Mission Band, ` Church Directory - W'esSOy .W.0.1 sr U,n • htir'ch'' REV. ANDREW j;A1 , Minister Mrs. Morgan J, ,Agate•, Organist, and Cpoir': .',eader.. • t ; . Sunday, June 12 11.00 a,m.-Morinng Neer 12.15 -Sunday School`•.,;,..-'� 7.00 p.m. -Evening• Wnrshier Baptist Church REV. A. FORSYTH, Minister Mrs. Ernest Adams, Organist J. R. Butler, Choir Leader Sunday, June 12 11.15 a.m,-Sunday School 7.00 p.m. -Worship Service. EVERYONE WELCOME Pentecostal Church Matilda St., South of CNR REV. H. KENDRICK, Pastor ' Sunday, June 12 2.00 p.m, -Sunday School 3.00 p.m. -Worship; j "Is God Really All Powerful" 7,30 p.m. -"Did Christ Live in Old Testament Times" Thursdey, 4,30 p.m. - Sunshine Corner, A Children's Hour; 8.00 p,m -Bible Study. You are invited. Presbyterian Church REV. D. J. LANE, Minister Mrs. Bert Boyes, Organist and Choir Leader Sunday, June 12 10.00 a.m.-Sunday School 11.00 a.m.-Divine Worship: "Everything New in Christ" 2,30 p.m, -Service at Bayfield, Ali Welcome Ontario St. United Church REV. W. J. WOOLFREY, Minister Mrs. E, Wended, Organist and Choir Leader Sunday, June 12 11.00 a.m.-Morning Service 12.15 p.m. -Sunday School 7.30 p.m. -Evening Service St. Paul's Anglican Church EV, R, M. P. BULTEEL, Rector Ars, Theodore Fremlin, Organist Mrs. J. G. MacKinnon, Choir Leader Sunday, June 12 11.00 a,m.-Morning Prayer and Sunday School. 7.00 p.m. -Evening Service. Wednesday, June 15, 6.30 p.m. - Friendship Club Picnic sup- per at home of Mrs. Madeline Counter: THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 1949 Recent Bride !-Honored At Pleasant Events Prior to her recent marriage, Mrs. L. E. Bond, the former Miss Ruth Potter, was honoured at two very pleasant events, Mrs, Fred Hudie entertained about 20 friends and neighbours at a miscellaneous shower which was a great surprise to the bride - elect. Dainty refreshments clos- ed a very happy evening. Mrs, Fred Potter, mother of the bride-to-be, entertained at a delightfully arranged trousseau tea in honour of her daughter. A profusion of white lilacs and pink tulips added a touch of beauty to the rooms of the home, In the afternoon, Mrs, A. E, Bond, mother of the govern -elect, and Miss Mary Leckie, Blyth, poured tea in the afternoon and Mrs, W. M. Nediger and Mrs. Reg. Shipley had the same honour in the evening. Other 'assistants in- cluded Mrs, Benson Sutter, Mrs. Frank Potter, Miss Verna Free- man, Miss Helen Bond, Miss Aud- rey Oliver, Miss Betty Cooke and the bride -elect's two sisters, Mrs. Edwerd Grigg and Mrs. 'Wesley Holland, ONTARIO ST. GIRLS' CLUB The Girls' Club of Ontario St. United Church will hold its June meeting to -night (Thursday, June 9) at eight o'clock, at the home of Miss Ethel Thompson, Mrs. N. Tyndall's group will be in charge. Mothers' Study Group Holds Good Meeting The regular meeting of the Mothers' Study Group of Wesley- Willis United Church was held at the home of Mrs. Gordon Ross with Mrs, Howard Currie in charge. Mrs. Currie opened the, meet- ing by reading a poem, after which a hymn was sung and pray- er offered. Mrs. Trewartha read several letters of thanks for the bale which had been sent and for flowers which had been received by those who had been ill. Mrs. Currie read several interesting articles after which an excellent discussion on them took place. It wo's decided to have the regular June meeting in place of the picnic as formerly planned. The' next meeting will be held ;at the home of Mrs. Reg. Shipley with Mrs. J. Waldron in charge. 1 The hostesses will be Mrs. G. Lockhart and Mrs. H. Currie. The meeting closed with the singing of a hymn after which dainty, refershments were served by the hostess, Mrs. F. Miller and Mrs, K Fowler. Canada has more than 125 species of trees, of which 33 are "softwoods". Only about a dozen of the "hardwoods" ere of much commercial importance and about 80 per .cent of our merchantable timber is of softwoods. A Money -saving Opportunity! We have reduced to clear, broken lines of BRASSIERES and PANTIES. Be on hand to see these amazing values. We have now in stock PRINT DRESSES, ranging in sizes from 12 to 22. We are required by law to cut down on the working hours of otir clerks on Saturdays. We must conform to a ten-hour 'day. Please :glop early so we will not be closing before you are served. Thank you. IR W IN'S ZAAR o»ieit's A ycatiop; of kr tbyterian Church UNCIL: CHAMBEk, CLINTON SATURDAY, JUNE 11 From 3 to 6 p.m. Home -Made` Baking Apron Booth Novelty Booth Candy Afternoon, Tea Sandwiches and Tea -25 cents 23-b r3~1»:efi2r3«4M ySee+Ztd».wTen :.*a �� :r3e: ✓.»:»::ti3eR+3et%d» *:e2»rd«i �t. •3; Special For Saturday! Pineapple Cake Try our MILK LOAF Plain or Sliced BARTLIFF BROS. Bakers and Confectioners PHONE 1 CLINTON Are You Making Plans for Iour Wedding? Plans shoull'd include professional photographs to preserve forever all the beauty of that memorable oc- oasion. 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