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Clinton News-Record, 1946-02-07, Page 6GE SIX. CLINTON =NEWS -RECORD TIIIIRSDAY,, FEIBRUARY 7, ,1948:: nterest ng Items From New NEWS OF BAYFIELD Representative: • MISS LU ., CY R. WOODS phone MINION 631r31 Mrs. James Ferguson left on, Mon - y to visit her son, James P. and rs. Ferguson, London. Mrs. F. W. Baker went to London st week to visit her son, 'and daugh- r, Harry Baker and Mrs. V. Burt. Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Bisback, Clin- n, and Miss Irene Gatley, Stanford, rent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ed. urgeonn 'Mrs. 0'. W. Rhynas and Mrs. Wil - nn L. Ferguson returned home on ;onday after having been' guests at ie Royal York Hotel, Toronto, for week. Pte. Ellen MacEay,, CWAC, Lon - an, who came home for the -week- is confined to bed suffering from cute bronchitis._ Her many friends ish her a speedy recovery. Busy With Ice Harvest • • The fishemen are busy with the :e harvest and hop,e to finish cutting d storing this week. Died in Toronto Mrs. J. W. Jowett returned home Sunday evening after having been led to Toronto on Wednesday of st week owing to the death of her ster,in-law, .Mrs. W. H. Wright. Sells General Store Lawrence Stephenson has sold his eneral store on Main St. to Ernest ovey, Clinton, who takes possession pril 1. Mr. and Mrs. Stephenson d Billy have many friends here ho will regret their departure. They GODERICH TOW-NSHIP CHOOL AREA BOARD Tenders will be received by the undersigned until February 11, for hard body wood, maple or beech 20 cords 12 -inch wood delivered to No. 18 6 cords 18 -inch wood •delivered to No. 6 4 cords 16 -inch wood delivered to No. 4 8 cords 12 -inch wood — delivered to No, 1 FRANK YEO Secretary -Treasurer oderich Township School Area R. R. No. 3, Clinton 5-64 1 have purchased a farm on the Huron :Road, about a mile north of Clinton, where they will make their home. Couple Honored There ,was a large attendance at the Town Hall, Bayfield, on Friday evening, when friends gathered to honor Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Seotchmer, Bronson Line, Stanley Township. During the evening the, young couple were .called to the plat- form and Mrs. William E. Parke read an address in which was ex- pressed a welcome to the bride and happiness that Tom, who saw service overseas with the RCAF' and was a P.O.W. in Germany for 18 inonths,had decided to settle on the family home- stead. John Wild made the presentation of apurse of fifty dollars. Tom ex- pressed, thanks in a few well-chosen words on behalf of himself and his bride, and extended an invitation. to all to visit them in their home. The 'Bayfield Valley Five played for the dance and used the loudspeak- er for the first time in the Town Hall. Jerome Bedard and Mr. Sieman sang Western cowboy songs. Carl Houston was floor manager, assisted by Lindsay Smith and Mr. Sieman. Refreshments were served and alto- gether it was a most enjoyable evening. BRUCEFIELD - VARNA ecorc ;ural Correspondent The rink is giving our young people some real fun and they are taking advantage of it. Miss Betty Allan, Stratford Normal School, spent the weekend at her home near Brucefield: We are •sorry that Mrs. Ditto has not been enjoying good 'health but hope for a speedy recovery. Miss Margaret Henry returned to London on Saturday' to resume, her teaching duties after a two weeks' absence suffering from flu. Making Progress We are glad to report that Mrs. George Henderson is making satis- factory progress following an opera- tion in Clinton Public Hospital. Her many friends will be pleasedito see her home again{. United Church W. A. The W. A. of Brucefield United. Church met Tuesday in the church basement. There was a good attend- ance. Various groups are making plans for a successful year's work for 1946. Members are asked to bring to the March meeting either an apron or some article of home baking for sale. Brucefield Beats ;Varna We are sorry to report that Alf. Ings is not so well but his many friends hope for a recovery. Receives Discharge William McAsh has received his discharge and is back in civilian clothes. We are glad to see ourboys back home again. Leaves Hospital CONSTANCE HENSALL Lorne Lawson was at Hensall re- cently servicing radios. Miss Francis Downey spent last weekend with her parents at Tiverton. Miss Jean Wakefield, Clinton,; spent the weeknd with' her' parents in the village. "' Miss Eileen Andrew, London, visit- ed with her aunt, Mrs. B. B. Stephen- son, recently. Sgt. Bob Johnson, London, spent the weekend with Mrs. Johnson at the, home of Mr. and Mrs. James Medd. Frank Riley, 'Arnold 'Colclough, Robert 'Grimoldby and George McII- wain, are working double shifts on the county snow plow. Sells His Farm Harry Durnin has sold his farm to Luther Saunders who gets posses- sion in the spring. Brucefield senior boys and Varna boys played, an exciting game of hockey in the rink on Tuesday even- ing with the local boys winning. There were a few minor mishaps resulting in some cuts and bruises but nothing of a serious nature is reported. Hot coffee ands lunch was served by Mrs. Ross Scott and her group and this was much appreciated by the skaters. Pte. Storey Is Home Pte. A. M. Storey arrived home Monday night after 20 months' ser- vice overseas. He landed in England in July 1944, and saw service in France, Belgium, Holland and Ger- many. Pte. Storey was stationed at London and Barriefield before going overseas. His wife, the former Beat- rice Armstrong, and child, have been residing with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Armstrong, near Bae:e, e, field. We are pleased to report that Mrs. George McClinchey has sufficiently recovered to be able to sleeve ,the hospital, and at time of writing is at her daughter's, Mrs. Steckley.. Mark Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Fred Heard spent the past week end with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Morton Elliott, who celebrated their wedding anni- versary, but owing to bad weather and road conditions, those from a distance were unable to be present. AUBURN Among the teachers who attended the Normal School At -Home at Strat- ford on Friday were Mis's Vivian Straughan, William McCreath and Elvin Hall and Jack Cook of Clinton. Horse, Drops Dead While John Hallam, farmer of Hul- lett Township, was coming to Auburn on Saturday, one of his team of horses dropped' dead from .a heart attack. Grist Mill Damaged At noon on Monday fire started in the floor of the engine room of the grist mill, one mile south of Auburn, owned and operated by Warner And- rews. Owing to the telephone being out, word had to be sent to Auburn by team and sleigh. The local fire brigade and fire engine responded to the call and soon had the fire under control. Back From Overseas Cpl. J. S. Thompson, who carne home on the "Queen Elizabeth" after being delayed in England because of illness, is happy to be back among his friends and relatives. Relatives met him at London. Cpl. Thompsoig expressed his thanks to Belgrave Red Cross, St. Ad'gustine war workers, also to friends and relatives who sent him boxes and gifts while he was overseas. He is the eldest 'son of Mr. and Mrs, Norman Thompson. He attend- ed Donnybrook school and after com- pleting his education he worked at his father's farm and also was em- ployed by Earl Raithby, Auburn. He joined the army in January, 1942, went overseas in August, 1943, and in November of that year was sent to Italy. In March, 1945, he waa ,moved from. Italy to Holland, Belgium and Germany. He gave his family a thrill when he telephoned from Hol- land eary in December. St. Mark's Guild Meets St. Mark's Guild members met on Tuesday afternoon in the Orange Hall with 14 present who answered the roll call with, a bazaar hint. Mrs. Thomas S. Jolinetoi was in charge. Mrs. Gordonh•e Taylor presided at the organ for the hymn, "0 God of Bethel." Prayers were offered by Mrs. Johnston. The Scripture was read by Mrs. Thomas -Haggitt. )hie topic was given by Mrs. Gordon R. Taylor; read- ings by Mrs. Jeremiah Taylor, and Mrs. T. S. Johnston. Mrs. Alfred Nesbitt, the president, conducted the business period Minutes and reports were read by Mrs; Andrew Kirkcon- nell, Mrs. Thomas Haggitt and Laura Phillips. A vote of thanks was given to Mrs. Gordon ,R. Taylor, who had typed the guild programs for the year, by Mrs. Johnston. A letter of thanks was read from Mrs, A. Walper, who had received a get -well message from the Guild. The president offered congratula- tions to a member,'Mrs. E. Phillips, who will celebrate 51 years of married life before the next meeting. The meeting was closed by Rev. J. L. H. Henderson. Red Cross Meeting The Red Cross held, a quilting in the basement of Knox United Church on Tuesday. Four large and one crib quilt 'were completed. The president, Mrs. Herb. Mogridge presided for the annual meeting. The secretary, Mrs. Fred Rose read letters of thanks for parcels received at Christmas from LAG Vincent and Flt. Sgt. A. J. Craig, also communications from headquarters. Encouraging reports were given by the secretaries. It was decided to carry on for another year, and the following officers were elect- ed: President, Mi's. H. Mogridge; vice president, Mrs. James Woods; secre- tary, Mrs. Fred Ross; treasurer, Miss Josephine Weir; knitting committee, Mrs. J. Taylor, Mrs. C. A. Howson, Mr•s E Phillips, cutting committee, Death of Mrs. A. Taylor Mrs. Alfred -Taylor, a prominent and life-long resident of Hensall, died 'at her home in her 86th year. The former Miss Isa Bell, she was born in• Tuckersmith and was an active member of 'Carmel, Presbyterian Church. She is survived by 'her hus-: band. • A. public 'funeratl service was held at the family residence on Monday afternoon at 2.30.. Rev. P. A. Ferg-• uson officiated, and interment was in Hensall Union Cemetery. Four New Members At the Exeter and Hensall Branch of the Canadian Legion No. 167 reg- ular meeting, four new members were initiated. After the regular business session the guest speaker of the exen- ing, H. F. Lec, from the D.V.A.,,spoke on rehabilitation. He was accompanied by E. Miners and B. Wright. After his address Mr. Lec answered the many questions on "How to Get Established" and the privileges avail- able to ex -servicemen if and when they wish to take advantage of them. • MINISTER LAUDED LUCKNOW The annual meeting of Lueknow Presbyterian Church was held. After devotional exercises led by the pastor,' Rev. C. H. MacDonald, J. D. Ross was appointed chairman. The reports of the various organi- zations were most encouraging. By a standing vote, the congregation ex- pressed appreciation of the faithful work of the 1945 completed 20te years who in thidarins charge. a�0;; :tea to St®‘eu tctorj �� tl• fes.stctic. TT $g5 tt, las lt, vibe bonds• a Victoresday •night, s it alae of an neg negotiable o "clibtheO 0 b Labe ;,�:;' pa' In etc stolen, ,1 ; t, goitre tr ted u w r, pr, "+ atter'n4 e t `sheet+ 'i1,'0m'' eon th.1.0.11., N t: 'bet Tobtlerg `gas`ma8 ul,4 J a • of eetait of 80etecalf ncU "r nb�I S:, A rin3 r ev p. plus°ni tbtu oti of e arra to ncuse `ad ucreturned 1 -light melees ry1ovv.,. p. iss:e end ca d abt TOO.ed 8 St. mat iYe's g e 13'3.Sto‘eu • e ap p Iu)eut u a6eeesch}i e ill s act etre. s told. 'o pa in MYS oti).-"' •aM I as ARE you tempting the Victory Bond thief? He has a rattling good business out of the war. If Victory Bonds are anywhere but in a steel vault they are not safe. Call at the nearest B of M branch and lodge your Victory Bonds in our vault. The cost is trifling -10¢ per $100 per annum—minimum 25¢ a year. Your bonds will be kept safe, your interest coupons clipped and credited to an account in your name on which you may draw at will. BANK OF MONTREAL working with Canadians. in every walk of 1 fe since 1817 Clinton Branch: W. H. ROBINSON, Manager Londesborough (Sub-Agency)a Open Monday and Thursday` DON "Your RGker Cettific les 'sayings rlyc tvi11akee `tthe 0p P ,rhC7o ,Pet. $50; epc, o $S.1j This cO-Cettifiea'Gl >j vers the re. 1'car, lr s tOmurt„yt111 Mr to SAN/./ �'M/If/eN r'tN�er,,ry� D47 United Church Annual ' The annual congregational meeting of Hensall United Church was held Friday last, February 1. The meet- ing took the form of a pot -luck sup- per at which about 90 members and adherents were present. A splendid spirit was manifested throughout -the entire meeting and reports of -all or- ganizations were gratifying, marking devotion, generosity and progress. The,minister, Rev. R. A. Book acted as •chairman. W. 0. 'Goodwin ' was elected as secretary. The sessional clerk, James Smillie, presented the report of the session making mention to the number who had passed to their reward during the year. The number of Baptisms performed were nine, marriages two, burials 13. Twenty three were re- ceived into the church by transfer of membership and seven on profes- sion of faith. The allocations for the Missionary work of the church under the direction, of the W.M.S. were met in full. The Misisonary and Mainten- anc Fund. included in the church budtet had an increase over the pre- vious year of $80,,making a total for the congregation of $1,180. Edison Forrest reported for the Sunday •School; Miss Eleanor' • Cook for the Y.P.U.; Miss Gladys Luker for the Mission Circle; Mrs. W. B. Cross for the Woman's Association; Mrs. George Hess for the Flower Fund; and G. Mark Drysdale for the managers. Mn. Drysdale also gave a splendid report of funds raised for the furnace account. Owing to the incompletion of this work it was de- cided to give a final report at the next annual meeting and to record givings in the financial statement for 1947. Words of praise were spoken in connection with the installation of the new heating system and the changes made in the choir room, kitchen and primary room and our local workmen highly commended for their efficient work. Mention was made particularly of the work done by Ed. Fink and his helpers on the furnace and heat- ing ducts. Ernest Shaddick and Byron Kyle on the decorating of the base- ment, Norman Jones for the carpen- tering work and John Passmore and his associates for the installation of new lighting fixtures. Newly elected officers for 194; on the Board of Management are: Jack McBeath, George Cowan, Carl Pass- more, Albert Sherray. Mrs. C. Cook was added to the flower committee and W. B. Cross and Mrs. C. Cook were appointed congregational repre- sentatives at the meeting to be held in the village to discuss a suitable war memorial. Auditors for 1946 are Robert Paterson and Mervyn Brown. During the meeting Mrs. E. Laird Mickle favored with a delightful piano solo and a duet was presented by W. 0. Goodwin and R. A. Brock, en- titled, "Give of your- best to the Master." o--- NEWS-RECORD Adlets accepted until -9 p.m. Wednesdays. LONDESBORO Harry ;Riley came home from the hospital on Sunday. Mrs. (Rev.) A. D. Penman is visit- ing her daughter, Mrs. Haigh, in Toronto this, week. Mr, and Mrs. Herb Oakes, Goderich Township, visited with Mr. and Mrs. George McVittie' on Wednesday. Mr. and. Mrs. Ray Fisher, Galt, spent the weekend with. the latter's parents, Mr.'and Mrs. John Snell., Home From Overseas This week we welcome Clark Ball and Sill Leiper home from overseas. Fire Destroys Garage We are sorry to hear of George Radford's loss by fire of his garage and implements. The telephone cable was burnt and is not repaired yet. W. M. S. Meeting The regular monthly meeting of the W. M. S. will be held in the basement of the church on Thursday, February 14, at 2.30 o'clock. Group No. 2 will be in charge. All the ladies are in- vited to ,attend. Died in Toronto TAM'BLYN—Suddenly, on Tuesday, January 15, 1946, at 66 Humber Trail, Toronto, William John Tamblyn, in his 56th year. (Head- master Forest Hill Village School), beloved husband of C. Alice (Kit) Price, dearly, loved father of Mrs. G. M. Cook, (Joanne), Vancouver, B.C., and John P. of North Vancouver. Funeral service' was held' in the Tim- othy Eaton Memorial Church on Fri- wee inParkLawn1946. Cemet Interment y ruient Skating Party The Aim Well Mission Circle girls are having a skating party on Tues- day night, February 12, and every- body is welcome. If you can't skate come to the church basement and play crokinole.' A. good time you will have, so come along and enjoy your- selves. Refreshments will be served and a silver collection will be taken for Missions. Stormy Weather January? went out libe a roaring lion and February cane in just as bad. We had no daily papers or mail_ for two days, then along came, the snow plow, and the mail truck too._ Sunday was a grand day but Satur- day's storm, filled in the roads again and very few were able to get out= to the Church services and Sunday. School. One energetic ,Sunday school worker got on horseback and broke the road through to the highway. The snow plow went through again about ten o'clock. Some of the young folks walked to the service. Rev. Penman is giving us such good ser- mons that it is too- bad more can't hear him. Cheerio, spring is just around the corner. BLYTH Funeral of Mrs. T. H. Taylor A. private funeral service was held Wednesday afternoon from her late residence, Morris and Dinsley Sts., Blyth, of Mrs. Thomas H. Taylor, one of Blyth's most loved• and re- spected residents, who passed away in Alexandra and Marine Hospital, Goderich, Monday evening, in her 54th year. Mrs. Taylor, who before her mar- riage was Gladys Cutt, was born at Jamestown, Grey Township, and was the youngest daughter of the late in Colborne Township. Louisa Coombs and James Cutt. In Mr. Munnings farmed on the 1905 the family moved to Blyth where ( home- stead in Colborne until 1919 when he moved to Goderich. He lived here for the past 20 years with the exception of four and a half years when he operated a• farm in Goderich Town- ship for a son who was in poor health. He was a member of the - Brethren sect. Fifty-two years ago he married Agnes Cottle, Goderich Township, also of pioneer, stock, who survives with a son, Roy Munnings, Bancroft; anoth- er son by a former marriage, Edgar R. Munnings, Toronto, and a sister, Miss Mabel Munnings, Toronto. An- other son, Percy, was killed in the -- First Great War. Bruce County had the highest creamery butter production in On- tario in 1945 with 5,754,922 pounds, Perth was next. Prescott County had the largest Production ar ouino1945 with dar cheese in 9,488,200 pounds. Hastings was second. GODER,ICH TOWNSHIP Former Resident Dead Following a service at his late resi- dente, Victoria St., Goderich, Monday afternoon, interment took place in Maitland Cemetery, Goderich, of the remains of William Munnings, who died at his home Friday night, Febru, - ary 1, from a heart attack, in bis 84th year. Deceased was born in Markham Township, York County, and came with his parents, the late Benjamin and Maria Woodgate Munnings to Goderich Township, and later settled Mr. Cutt was in the grocery business for a number of years, later retiring to Goderich. She was married in 1915 and she and her husband farmed for several years on the 3rd concession of East Wawanosh, ,later moving to Blyth. Mrs. Taylor took seriously ill with heart seizures last May, from which she never recovered and her death was caused by complications from her heart condition. She has been a pat- ient in Goderich hospital since Christ- mas. Besides her husband she is surviv- ed by two daughters, Miss Luella at hoinie and Mrs. Vern ,Rutherford (Irene) who recently returned from Comox, B.C.; and three grandchildren, Ann, Betty and Bobby Rutherford; also one brother, James Cutt, Powas- sori, Mrs. J. Arthur, Mrs. William Dodds, Sr., Mrs J. E. Vungblut, Miss Mae Ferguson; hospital committee, Mrs. Archie Robison, Miss Sadie Carter; packing and inspection committee, Mrs. H. Mogridge, airs. F. Ross, Miss J. Weir; finance committee, Dr. B. C. Weir, George Raithby, Charles Asquith, Raymond Redmond. A vote of thanks was extended to the officers of the Red Cross for the splendid work accomplished during the year. Return From Overseas Two Auburn servicemen returned from overseas on the "Queen Eliza- beth," which docked at New York on Sunday. They are Pte. Wilbert. Lawlor, who was a prisoner -of -war; and Fit. Sgt. Gordon W. Dobie., Pte. Wilbert Lawlor, only son of Mr, and Mrs. George Lawlor, Aub- urn, received shrapnel wounds Jan- uary 17, 1944, in his right leg and on May 11, 1944, in his right hand and arm. In June of the same year he received burns to his right thigh. In December 1944 he was :taken m Stalag7A atMobnd s lierated last aHe April at as then taken to England and has since, been with a Provost Corps unit 'at No. 1 Canadian Repateistion Camp. Flt. Sgt. Gordon W. Oabie, only son of the late Mr, and Mrs. William Dobie, Auburn, was born on the Dobie farm near Auburn. He attended Ebenezer and Auburn'pablic schools, Auburn continuation school and God- erich Collegiate, • Institute, and for several years was employed by Gor- don R. Taylor driving the grocery truck Which Served farmers during the strmlin'er' months. His wife and t(:`d children, Bill and, Gerald .have. resided ' in wintrinam since Gordon joined the RCAF iu the fall • of 1943, B. F. GOODRICH "Know -How" brings you new tires with Hi -Flex Cord for greater strength ... Ply- WeldC,onstruction for protection against blow -outs Lifesaver Tread for non-skid, safe traction. Your dollars go farther—you can get Post -War Milesge when you invest in our new B. F. 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