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Clinton News-Record, 1949-10-13, Page 4PAGE FOUR CLINTON NEWS -RECORD THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 194e A Woman's Viewpoint on This and That . Let s C ha..........,„,„.t ......... By MBA good work . . . THIS COLUMN is going to be a Women's Column .. , So gentle- men readers please go no fur- ther . The NEWS -RECORD has felt for some time that the. Womery's Page needed something more personalized — of a chit- chat nature, in addition to the usualreports of meetings, etc., that are regularly found on this page, so we shall try to fill the bill . e IN ORDER to do this, we are going to need the cooperation of the women of the town and district . We shall need your suggestions, your criticism and any interesting stories in con- neetion with women's work or activities in the community , . a s 4' YOU KNOW, writing a column is quite a chore . It's not the writing, but getting sufficient ideas that is the problem . . , And that we know only too well, because for six years we con- ducted a column for the Barrie Examiner, similar to whet we are attempting here . . . The only difference there was — we got paid for it .. . Incidentaally, the titlewe are using here is what 4 A SKUNK at a banquet 'Tis true . . . And this isn't Rip- ley's "Believe it or not" . But that is what the guests at the Seaforth Lions 25th anniversary dinner beheld when they travel- led ravel led to Seaforth to celebrate that gala occasion- . . and hear the Lions International president, who for the second time in the hist - hey of Monism is a Canadian Walter Fisher from. Queenston i The Lions have a peculiar official called a Tail Twister, whose job it is to evoke fines from mem- bers for supposedly misdemean- ers , . . The Seaforth Tail Twister roamed around the banquet tables with a cage which` held one of those black and white striped creatures so prevalent on Clin- ton streets of late . . Fortunat- ely, the little creature was de- odorized . . but another Lion followed the Tail Twister with an atomizer, who sprayed per- fume almost as bad . There were ten couples from Clinton1 e present . . The Cliff Epps, Pocklingtons, the Stewart Mid- dletons, the Bennetts, the Fing- lands, the Wiliiem Dales, the "Nick" Whytes, the Vie Roys, the Dick Atkeys, and Bill Perdue and PERSONALS Mrs. W. L. Mair, Detroit, visit- ed with Mrs. W. Higgins last week. Miss Lee Nott, Toronto, silent Thenksgiviine with, her 'parents, Reeve land Mas. W. G. Nott. mond Whitmore, Holmesvil'le. Mrs. Charles Orchard, Kemp - vile, Calif., is visiting her sis- ter, Mrs. Charles Fraser, end niecg, Miss Viola Fraser. It is 40 years since the sisters have Fred H, Elliott. Toronto, spent Inn• the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Elliott. Mr. 'and Mrs. Arnold Hill, To- ronto, spent the holiday weekend visiting relatives. in Clinton. Mrs. Blacker and son, Ernest, Toronto, spent the weekend with the former's sister, Mrs. Rummell. Miss Jean Vodden, Toronto, spent Thanksgiving with her par- ents, Mr. sand Mrs. W. J. Vodden. Mrs, Irene Henri and Miss Shirley left Tuesday morning to spend a few days in Toronto and Oshawa. Reginald A. Elliott, graduate male nurse, Stratford, is at pres- ent oaring for H. T, Rance, Clinton, ` Mr. and Mrs. George Barbour, Saskatoon, Sask., spent a :few days last week with Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Alf. Torrance re- turned to Toronto yesterday after spending the holiday weekend with the former's brother. and sister, Mr. John and Miss Maude Torrance. Mr. and Ars, A. H. Carter and son, Donald, Toronto, and 1VIr, and Mrs. Len Evans, St. Thomas, spent the weekend at the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Carter. Miss Marion Leibold, R.R. 2, Clinton, celebrated her sixth birthday recently by having a party and •entertaining some of her school chums, everyone hav- ing aving a good time. Mr. C. J. Bartley, and Mr. and Mrs. J. Wes Campbell, Owen Sound, and Misses Grace and Ethel Z•apfe, . Kitchener, were Miss BettyCourtice, Hamilton, weekend and holiday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John spent the holiday weekend with j Zapfe: her aunts, Misses Hattie and Sybil Couhtice. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Clark, Toronto, spent the holiday week- end .at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wise. Mrs. George Elliott, Miss Dor- we originated for the Examiner.. gen and Barry, and Miss Shirley Rapson, spent the holiday week - As that paper is no longer using )daughter, Mrs Tate ' . . end in Huntsville, this title, we felt that we would like to revive the old name and Mr. and Mrs. O start in afresh . L. Paisley WOMEN'S ORGANIZATIONS I spent the holiday weekend in are getting into full swing for Toronto, with their son, E. W. M. fall ectviities especially is Paisley, and family. this so in regardsto money- Miss Hattie Turner, • Toronto, making activities . Summer- spent the Thanksgiving weekend hill Ladies' Club led off Satur- at the home of her parents, Mr. day last, with a bazaar and tea and Mrs. George Turner. in the Town Holl Fine wee- Mr. and Mrs, M. J. Snider, ther plus good home baking, etc., Meaford, spent a few days last drew a large crowd . ... When week with the former's parents, we looked in around four o'clock, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Snider. they were practically sold out, Mr. end Mrs. D. A. Kay and except for some produce, and son, Don, and Miss Shirley Jones, many ladies lingering over the spent the holiday weekend in tee table . A handsome gold' Owen Sound and Chatsworth. and orchid quilt was raffled, Andrew Oke, ' Toronto, has while we were there . . It was been the guest of her sister, Mrs. won by Mrs. Was. Vodden William Higgins and Mr. and ONE -OI' THE LUCKIEST and Mrs. F. B. Pennebaker last week. happiest young ladies in Clinton Miss Kathleen McGill, Wheat - this week is Barbara Ford ley, spent the Thanksgiving She was the 'liner of $100 at weekend at the home of her par - She ents, Mr. and Mrs. James A. Mc - the Lions Bingo Friday last • Gill. Barbara has the right idea the' Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bawden and two sons, Jack and Bruce, Hamil- ton, spent the weekend and holi- day with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wiltse. Mr. and Mrs. William A. Brown, m * Detroit. Mich., left Saturday af- ter spending a vacation with friends and relatives in this HAVE YOU BOUGHT a Hos- pital Aid Cook Book yet? Nearly one hundred town and district ladies have contributed their favorite recipes . And there are some dandy ones, be- cause we have been trying them out . . . especially the Supper Dishes, which are always a bugbear to a housewife . . . 44 +tr ro THE HOSPITAL AID has done a marvellous job since its re- organization three years ago .... The new wing of the Hospital would not be the attractive and efficient place it is today, if it were not for the contributions of the Hospital Aid , . . Just to mention some of the more im- portant items purchased by the Aid, there is the equipment for the delivery room . . . drapes . She opened a savings ac - and blinds for the entire new wing ... all furniture end dishes for the dining room . . 'part of the furnishings of the nurses' sitting room . . So your pur- chase of a Cook Book will assist JUST PHONE this organization to carry on its suggestions to 8M count with her acquired wealth and has set the foundation for a prdsperous and happy fut- ure Mn and Mrs. John R. Cook, Ingersoll, were holiday visitors, at the home of the former's par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cook, and also with his grandparents, Mrs, Martha McClinchey and Mr. and Mrs. J. E, Cook, Recent Bride Feted Prior to Her Marriage Prior to'her recent marriage Mrs. Cale Doucette, the former Verna Freeman, was honoured with a number of pre -nuptial events. Mrs. Douglas Bartliff and' Miss Marion Pickett entertained at a delightful shower honouring the bride -elect at the home of Mrs. William Moffatt when about 35 friends gathered. Miss Freeman was they recipient of many beaut- iful and useful gifts, and the evening was rounded out by de- licious refreshments being serv- ed 'by the hostesses. any Ideas or Visit Clinton's New Beauty Salon Located on ground floor in the Jervis Apartments, Albert St., next Roxy Theatre Permanents, Fingerwaves, Shampoos, Facials, Manicures THELMA CURRIE -- -- PHONE 542J Canadian Legion LADIES' AUXILIARY BAZ AR Council Chamber, Clinton Sat., et. 15 from 3 to 5 p.m. AFTERNOON TEA - - - 25 cents VARIOUS BOOTHS: Homemade Baking Candy' Apron Knitting Doll Booth Doll Clothes for Sale DRAW FOR DOLL.—Tickets 10c, 3 for 25c 40-41-b Ball & Mutch Funeral Home HIGH STREET, CLINTON The Fine Appointments of this Funeral Home are Beautiful and Appropriate, Among Which the Large, Pleasant Rooms and Electric Organ are Not the Least. There is No Extra Charge for Services Held Here Under Such Ideal Conditions. Mrs. D. Laidlaw and ` Mrs. George B. Beattie and two child- ren. David and Beverley, were m Winston last week attending the opening of the new hospital, and while there were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Paterson. Miss JoAnne- Cuningheme and John E. Cuninghame were, home for Thanksgiving. Other out-of- town guests of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon 'Cuninghame were Mr. and Mrs. Edgar T. East, Wind soil, their son,. Raymond Eagl, and Arthur Saunders. Sarnia. Mr. end Mrs. Albert Leibold and two children, Douglas and Marion, were in Zurich on Sun- day. While there the children wart baptized by their great uncle, Rev, H, H. Leibold, Sebringville, who preached at the anniversary services in the Evangelical Church. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Collett and son, Billy, Niagara Falls, spent. the holiday weekend at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Fear and Mrs. Mary Sperling. Other Thanksgiving visitors at the same home were Mr. end Mrs. Alex Spading and son, St. Marys; Mr. and Mrs. Edward Ham:ather and sorts, Dashwood; Mr. and Mrs. James Landsborough and son, Tuckersmith; Mrs. J. H. district. Manning, Brussels; Miss Dorothy Mr. and Mrs. Donlad Symons Cunningham, Toronto; Mr. and and Mr. and Mrs. Willard A. Mrs, Walter Harlock and Miss Phyllis, London. 0 Dividing by Two, "Do you realize, John, that Mrs. Jones has had five new hats this year and I've had only one? Don't you think that's all wrong?" "I certainly do. What do two women want with six new hats?" --o Mrs. S. H. Freeman entertain- ed at a trousseau tea in honour of her daughter, Verne, when 140 friends and neighbours registered Mrs. Frank Provot, Mrs. William Moffatt and Mrs. Wilfred Pickett poured tea with Mrs. Wilfred Denomme, and Misses Phyllis Shanahan and Jeanne Garen ass- isting.. Miss Marion Pickett dis- played the trousseau, Mrs. Doug- las Bartliff the linens, Mrs. Lloyd Bond the gifts, and Misses Thelma Glazier and Leota Free- man the china and silverware, —o PRESBYTERIAN GIRLS The Girls' Club of Clinton Pres- byterian Church will hold its monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. Dick Jacob on Tuesday evening, October 18. All mem- bers are asked to meet at the Post Office at 7.45 p.m. Mrs. Wendorf Attends Music Choral Clinic .Mrs. Gertrude Wendorf, Clin- ton, attended the Choral Clinic for Music Educators at Knoll - wood Perk School, London, on Saturday, October 1. Sponsored by the Music Section of the On- tario Educational Association 'and designed to save music teachers and choral conductors countless hours searching out music ma- terials, the Choral Clinic proved very popular when almost 100 school music specialists met. Aiken, spent the weekend visit- ing relatives in the Port Hope district. Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Robbins, Crediton, visited over the holi- day weekend at the home of the lady's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John A. Sutter: Mrs. Charles S. Linton, Toron- to, was a Thanksgiving visitor at the home of her brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lockwood, Mr. and Mr's. J. L. Wasman, Toronto, were Thanksgiving vis- itors with the letter's brother- in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. John Innes. Benson Sutter spent the week- end In. Oshawe attending the Eastern Coaching Congress of the National Y.P,U. of the 'United Church of Canada. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Beacom, were read by Mrs. Lorne Brown Pickford, Mich., visited at the i home of the former's aunt, Mrs. and Miss L. Walkinshaw in Ben treasurer's reported showed a John Beacom, and else with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wise. Mr. and Mrs. Dia Cornish have returned home after spending a vacation in Detroit, and Feline, Mich., and Toledo, Ohio, visiting with friends and relatives. Mr. and Mrs. James Hale, Stratford, "and Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Cornish, Brucefield, were Sunday visitors at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Frank Layton. John Young, Birchciiffe, To- ronto, spent the holiday weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Welsh, Clinton, and Mr. and Mrs. Ray - BALL AND MUTCH'` Phone , i Funeral Directors W.3.MUTCH D. G. BALL . Phone 361-W Phone 361-J Phone 195 HOSPITAL AID'iS NEW COOK BOOK NOW AVAILABLE Church Directory All Services Eastern Standard Time With the co-operation of ten music publishers who exhibited their music, the assembled con- ductors sang through some fifty selections under the leedeaship of Garfield Bender, Director of School Music, Kitchener, and Earle Terry, Director of School Music, London. Don Wright, arranger of school music and conductor of the Don Wright chorus, introduced his Book II of. Youthful Voices. Dur- ing the sessions, Harvey Robb, Principal of Western Conservat- ory and Major Brian McCool, As- sistant Director for the Provincial Department of Education, spoke to the group. First held in Kitchener last year, the Choral Clinic offers an unusual meeting place for choir conductors and "school music specialists to explore the newest in school music. Engagements Announced Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Town- shend, Goderioh Township, wish to announce the engagement of their elder daughter, Anna Emily, to William John Joseph, only son of Mr; and Mrs. Clarence Blatch- ford, Atwood, the. marriage to take place this month. —o St. Paul's Club Fetes Departing • Member A social evening was held by St. Paul's Friendship Club at the home of Mrs. Thomas O'Connell. There were 27 present. The evening was pleasantly spent playing games. A pleasing feature was the presentation of a parting gift to Mrs. Grace White who has gone to reside in Mitch- ell. A delicious lunch was served by the hostess. The next meeting is to be held at the home of Mrs, Leonard Winter. PRESBYTERIAN WMS The WMS of Clinton Presby- terian Church will hold its Thank Offering meeting at the home of Mrs. Clifton on Tuesday, October 18, at three o'clock. The guest speaker will be Mrs, (Rev.) Milne, Brussels. All ladies of the con- gregation are cordially invited to attend. Ontario St. United Church REV. W. J. WOOLFREY, Minister Mrs. E. Wendorf, Organist and Choir Leader Sunday, October 16 11.00 a.m.—Morning Service Sacrament of Baptism. Par- ents wishing children to be baptized please inform the pastor before Sunday. 12.15 -Sunday School Turner's Anniversary Services 2 p.m. and 7.30 p.m.—Rev. G. G.. Burton, Moorfield, a former minister, will be guest speaker. The Cook Books, compiled by the Hospital Aid, were distribut- ed to the members at the month- ly meeting held in the Council Chamber, Tuesday evening last. Mrs. Frank Fingland presided. Minutes of the last meeting Do You Know —a girl who is planning to be married? WE HAVE A FREE GIFT FOR HER. We believe that every bride-to- be should see and hear about our modern cooking method that retains the natural flavor in the food. Our lovely gift (4.50 value) is given Free for the privilege of showing her the newly styled "Wear -Ever" Waterless cooking utensils, thet are not to be seen in any store. There is no obligation to buy. Only girls that haves notyet seen our equipment are eligible for the gift. Send or Phone names to your nearest distributor: D. Campbell, Goderlch, 956M; L. Cherry, Brus- sels. (Not Sold In Stores) "WEAR -EVER" Sales and Service 32 Foxbar Rd. Phone 349W London enieseauterimmeneemmaimmeir ASHTON'S Tr.,'r:,: I for fast service PHONE 110 balance of $603. Mrs. B. B. Pocklington, finance chairman, stated that the distri- bution of the Cook Books was in the hands of Ward Captains and members crould obtain copies from them. The captains in- clude ,Mrs. Pocklington for St - Andrew's; Mrs. Cree Cook for St. James'; Mrs. C. H. Epps for St. John's; and Mss II. S. Aticey for St. George's. Mrs. Pocking- ton also stated that plans had been started for the Christmas dance on December 26. Other committee chairmen re- Porting were Mrs. H, A. McIntyre for sewing; Mrs. F. G• Thompson. for nurses -in -training; and Mrs. May Rance MacKinnonfor con- sulting. On the recommendation. of the latter IL was decided to redecorate two rooms of: the nurses' sleeping quarters and buy three chests, Mrs. Fingland and Mrs. Bul teal were appointed delegates to the annual convention of Hospi- tal Aids. a Women's Institute To' Provide Prizes The regular monthly meeting of Clinton Women's Institute was held in the Board Room of the Agricultural Office, with the president, Mrs. C. Sturdy, in the chair. The meeting opened with the singing of the Ode end re- heating the Lord's Prayer in unison. The secretary's report and standing committee reports were given and numerous items of correspondence read, It was de- cided to purchase the usual Vet craft wreath for Remembrance Day from the Legion.. It was also decided 'to apply for the Legislative grant and to provide prizes for highest student In the local school with the same. Final arrangements were made for the "500" party ' which was held at the home of Mrs. M. D. McTag- gart on Friday evening, Septem- ber 30. The programme consisted of two very pleasing solos rendered by Mrs. Bennett and accompan- ied at the piano by Miss Elva, Wilts°• A delightful lunch was served . by the hostesses, Mrs. M. Batkinand her committee, A very successful "500" party was held at the home of Mrs. M. D. McTeggart on Friday even- ing, September 30. Highest pointe were won by Mrs. W. Shaddbck, Mrs. M. Ned'iger and Mrs. 3. 'M, Elliott, A lovely bouquet of flowers was presented to . Mite. McTaggart by Mrs. Sturdy, presi- dent of the WI. Refreshments were served at the closes: Wesley -Willis United Church Rev. HUGH C. WILSON, Minister Mrs. Morgan J. Agnew, Organist and Choir Leader Sunday, October 16 11.00 a.m.—Morning Worship "Religion and the Family" 12:15—Church School 7.00 p.m.—Evening Praise, "Standing up to Life" Union service. A welcome to everyone. St. Paul's Anglican Church REV. R. M. P. BULTEEL, Rector Mrs. Theodore Fremlin, Organist Mrs. J. G. MacKinnon, Choir Leader Sunday, October 16 8.30 a.m.—Holy Communion 11.00 a,m.—Morning Service and Sunday School. 7.00 p.m.—Evening Service. Baptist Church REV A. FORSYTH, Minister J. R. Butler, Choir Leader Mrs. Ernest Adams, Organist Sunday, October 16 11.15 a.m,—Sunday School 7.00 pan—Evening Worship EVERYONE WELCOME Presbyterian Church' REV. D. J. LANE, Minister Mrs. Bert Boyes, Organist and Choir Leader Sunday, October 16 10.00 a.m.—Sunday School. 11.00 a.m.—Divine Worship "The Captain of our Salvation" 2.30 p.m.—Service at Bayfield. All Welcome Sunday, October 23 --Anniversary Services, 11 am, and 7.30 p.m. Guest speaker: Rev. Ralph Boa, minister of Dutch con- gregation worshiping in this church. Pentecostal Church Matilde St., South of CNR CLAYTON WARRINER, Pastor Sunday, October 16 10.00 a.m.—Sunday School 11.00 a.m.—Worship: 7.30 p.m.—Evening Service, Thursday, 4 30 p.m. — Sunshine Hour. Thursday, 8.00' p.m.—Bible Study You are invited. The Pentecostal Assembly . of CLNTON In'v'ites you to come to the Special Evangelistic Meetings at 8 o'clock every evening commencing on TUESDAY OCTOBER 18 Salvation for the Soul Divine Healing for the Body — The— Baptism of the Holy Ghost and the Second Coming of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ Hear Miss 'Winn sing the Old - Songs and Preach "The Old Message" Come to an Old Fashioned Revival Meeting and Meet God, Weare Prepared for Winter Are You ? DRESSES — COATS — SKIRTS BLOUSES and SLACKS I RW I N'S --- Cool Nights Ahead Just arrived — Dr. Denton Sleepers in three colors --pink, blue and natural -- These now come in two-piece combina- tions, extra sleeper bottoms, with snap - on domes are obtainable. IRWIN'S--- We are expecting d,aily a shipment of the famous 'Weather Winky" Snow Suits. Don't fail to see this line when it comes in. IRWIN'S I 11 IN N F REE!! One Dozen Portrait Greeting Cards lust for making your ap- pointment early! Portraits by Fowler Bros. are the ideal Christ- mas Gift. It cannot be dupli- "p cated and grows more precious* 'with each passing year. Phone Fowler Bros. now and be IST A S sure to receive your gift of 12 tOR CNS Portrait Greeting Cards! Fowler Brothers PHOTOGRAPHERS Phone 84 McEwan's Clinton Also Studios in Mitchell and Stratford Cold Weather Treats Stop in for a HOT FUDGE SUNDAE or DELICIOUS HOT CHOCOLATE Order a SPICE CAKE for Saturday BARTLIFF BROS. Bakers and Confectioners PHONE I CLINTON - ... ._ .. flefl ,..•.w..#eS#.-ore....nos.e....nn....a...o..•.....n ..� For Wet Weather .. . Rubber Boots Mitts and Gloves Raincoats Luggage and Leather Goods