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Clinton News-Record, 1946-06-06, Page 6PAGE SIR CLINTON NE'1YS-RECORD THURSDAY, JUN11 6, 194& Interesting • Items From • News -Record's lural Correspondents i NEWS OF OAYFIELD' Representative: Ii;l3SS LUCY R. WOODS Phone CLINTON 631r31 Cecil Colley, London, is visiting his sister, Mrs. Byrd Sturgeo:.. Wellington Elliott and daughters,. Brucefield, visited Miss Mary Reid on Sunday. Mrs. Janes Robinson, London, was at her cottage in the village over the weekend. J. Lauder Buchan, Windsor, es visit- ing this week withhis sister, Mrs. N. W. Woods. Mrs. Lillian Thomas has returned to the village after having spent some time in Kitchener, Mr. and Mrs.Barry Ahrens, . De- troit, .spent the weekend at their cottage, "Trail Blazer." Mr, and Mrs. Whetstone and fam ily, Goderich, spent Eundav with Mr. and Mrs, Spencer Ervine. I Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Sharkey and daughter, Susana, Bayonne, N.J., are guests at the Albion Hotel. J. Rolfe and Mrs. Cawston, London, were at the former's cottage in Lake- side 'I's'le over the week'ani. Mrs. J. Sturgeon, Sr., and Master Bernard Sturgeon, visited in Port Stanley for a few clays last week. Mr. and Mrs. William S. Wight - man who spent the winter in Flint, Mich., are at their home in the village. Miss Alice Hastings, who has re- sided in Goderich for the .past few years, is staying with Mrs. Agnes Murray. • Miss Rhona Hovey, Lucan, is the guest of her brother and his wife, Mr, and Mrs. J. B. Hovey, for a fortnight, GOOD YEA TUBES Belong in YOUR Tires YOUR GOOD,rYEAR DEALER REG. BALL Phone 5 CLINTON, ONT. Mr. and Mis. Patterson, Hamiltoh, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Rogers at Gharmin cottage over the weekend. Mrs. F. V. ,Martin, Detroit, spent the weekend at her cottage, 'Boulder Lodge". She was accompanied by her son, Bud Brown. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Menery return- ed to,Detroit.on Sunday after spend- ing.a fortnight with the latter's sister, Miss Mazy Reid. Mrs. H. A. Lawson, Stratford, is at her cottage on Tuyll St. Mr. and Mrs. 'IMI, Corey and small son were with her over the weekend.•_ Mr. and Mrs. C: F. Rogers and Mrs. D. A. Volume have returned home from spending the first part of the week in Toronto Mr. and Mrs. William Murray, De - trot, were with the former's mother, Mrs. Agnes Murray, over the Ameri- can holiday weekend. Mrs. N. W. Woods, Miss Lucy Woods and W. Ewing Buchan, visited the former's daughter, Mrs. R. H. Middleton, Hensall, on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs, Elton Schnell,. De- troit, visited the latter's sister, Mrs. Fred McEwan, and other relatives over the Decoration Day weekend. Mr. and Mrs. James Day and two children, Detroit, were with the for- mers parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Day, "Hightop," over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs, Arthur Brisson, Misses Arrnaline and Irene Brisson, Grosse Point, Mieh„ are at their cot- tage in the village for a fortnight. Mr. and Mrs. George Castle and family. who have resided in Goderich for the past few years, returned to their home in the village last week. Mr. and Mrs. Basil Parker and family, Port Dover, and Mr. and Mrs. Wilson and scan, Robert, Toronto, were weekend guests at the home of J. Sturgeon. Charlie Guest and George Bell hitch -hiked from Port Arthur last week where the freighter "Quedoc" aboard which they were sailing is docked owing to the seamen's strike. Mrs. W. J. McLeod, Sr., has re- turned home after having spent the winter with her daughters in Detroit, She was aecornapnied to the village on Saturday by Mr. and Mrs, Claude Robbins and Claudia. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Cuninghame and their daughter, Miss Jo Anne, spent the weekend at their summer cottage "JKJ" and had Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Tomlinson and family, Clinton, as Sunday guests. Mr. and Mrs. Guy E. Finout and daughter Margaret, Buffalo, were at their cottage in Jowett's Grove last week. Guy Finout, Jr., Flint, Mich., was also with them over Decoration Day end the weekend. Prank M. Erwin, Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Sander, Mrs, Wilbur Erwin of Kitchener, were in the village one day last week preparing the late A. E. Erwin's house for sale. Mrs, Maude Wright and son. Wil- liam. Detroit, Mr. and Mrs. James Brock, Pore Dover, Mr. and Mrs. Don Penny and two children, Brantford, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. L. H. MacLeod over Decoration Day and the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. R. L. McMillan, God- erich. have come to the village to spend some time with their daughter, Mrs. J. E. Mayman and Mr. Mayman, who are operating the Cities Service garage and lunch room. Mr. Mayman served overseas in the RCEME. Dr. and Mrs. 11 McIntyre, Edmoti- ton, Alta.. are spending a fortnight In Mrs. R. H. Peck's cottage "Bellevue." Dr. Mclntyre's grandparents came from this district, his grandfather from the vicinity of Varna, and his grandmother was a sister of Samuel � Teachers Wanted STANLEY TOWNSHIP SCHOOL AREA Requires two Teachers for School Section No. 7 (Parr Line) and No, 14 (Kippen). These schools have hydro and other conveniences, and are on good roads. Applicants please state qualifications, and salary expected, also name of last inspector. GEO. L. REID, Varna, Secretary -Treasurer %%el° e� east to, soe4 lis CANADA'S TOURIST BUSINESS is YOUR business 64411 a golAN CANalae Wei —Because the money speht by American visitors filters into every community. It puts extra cash in the pockets of Canadians, boosting busi- nessfor the farmer; the 'town mer- chant, the city worker. it's to every- body's interest to protect this profit- able business; particularly in this critical year when friendly, courteous treatment of our guests will pay big dividends in the years ahead. GA.NADIAN- TRAVEL BUREAU DoporlimMit of Trade i Comm.., .., 011o m VARNA Mrs. Armstrong, Exeter, is spend- ing the week with her daughter, Mrs. Webber. St. John's W. A. Meets The W.A. of St. John's Anglican Church held its May meeting at the home of Mrs. H, Diehl with a good attendance. After the usual mission- ary work in the afternoon, the meet- ing was closed by reading a passage of Scripture followed'hy the Litany and members' prayer. A Supper was served by the hostess and Mrs. Dur- ham. Ralph Stephenson, Hensall, was re- newing acquaintances in the village Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Tuffin in company with Mr. and Mrs. Parsons and family of Staffs were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. John Aldington. Miss Florence Smith it having her holidays at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Smith, Miss Mary Reid spent Wednesday at Grand Bend. Mr. and Mrs. E Chutor spent Sun- day: with their daugther, Mrs. Walper, Exeter, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Reid and son Erie and Mrs. A. Reid,' London, were guests at the home of Mrs. John Rathwell and Mrs M. Reid Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Webber visited with friends in Exeter Srnday, Messrs Clayton and Roy Elliott, in company with Mr, and Mrs. Fred Heard, Stratford, spent the weekend in Brantford with Mr,' and Mrs, Alvin Elliott, Mr. and Mrs, Trietz and little son, spent the weekend in Listowel, BRUCEFIELO Mrs Austin Zapfe and little son, spent the weekend with friends in the village. Mr. and Mrs, Alvin Smith and El- eanor, Bluevale, spent. Sunday with Mx and Mrs. H. F. Berry. Mrs. Alex Paterson spent a few days last week in Toronto. Mr: and Mrs. D. Ward, Clinton, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. G. Swan. Mr. and Mrs, William Scott are visiting friends in Hamilton Miss Norma Collins, London, and James Proudfoot visited Mrs. M. Mc- Kenzie. Mr. and Mrs. John Cairns and Mrs. William Nesbitt spent Sunday with Mrs, Dow, St. Marys. Mr. and Mrs. O. Blanchard spent Monday in London, Messrs. John Cairns and W. Elliott attended the fair in Stratford on Tuesday. C. Houston, Bayfield, who is at pres- ent confined to Clinton Public Hos- pital Guests at the "Little Inn" last week were: Desmond Blair, R. G. Ife- Meekin, Toronto; Mr. and Mrs, R. W. Anderson and daughter, Toronto; Mr. and Mrs, E. G. Thompson and daugh- ter, Stratford; Mr. and Mrs. R. Q. Gordon and sons, John D. and Gordon, Stratford; D. A. McLaughlin, London; Mr. and Mrs. William J. Drownlee, Oshawa. Principal Resigns Citizens of Bayfield learned with regret that John Bates, who has been a most efficient principal of Bayfield Public School for almost five years, had tendered his resignation to the Board of Trustees, Me. Bates has accepted a position on the St. Cath- arines Public School staff. His many friends and pupils wish him continued success in his profession. Fine Flower Garden The Victory Garden on Clan Gregor Square is looking very fresh and gay this spring, thanks to the work of Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Westlake and Mrs. D. Prentice, who care for it. Wouldn't Bayfield bo vastly improved in appearance if more people would volunteer to plant and care for flow- er beds around the square, in' odd corners on the street—or for that matter just keep the grass on the boulevards cut? Nature gave us a beautiful spot, let us live up to our age-old slogan—"Bayfield, the pret- tiest village in Western Ontario". —o Plenty of Space Two Canadian soldiers stopped a Civil Servant in London. They pointed to an impressive building and asked what it was. lite told them it was the Ministry of Information. "I thought the Ministry must be about that size." said one, "to store up all the information they never give away." LONDESBO O Mr. and Mrs, Will Govier visited with the former's brother, Mr. Lon Govier, Goderich, on Sunday. Mrs.. Will Griffith returned home after spending a week with hex"daugh- ter,'l''Irs. W. Breen in London. Aim Well ,Mission; Circle willhold its June meeting at Mise Bette Bruns - don's home Tuesday evening, June; 11. The W.M.S. will meet in the Sunday 'School Room of the church on Thurs- day, June 13, at 2:30 o'clock. Group No. 3 will be in charge, t Mrs. Charles Watson Mrs. Williami Lyon and Mrs. Jack Morosi and Vickie, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Riley in. Goderieh on Sunday. To Show Pictures The Federation of Agricntlure will show pictures, June 12, in the Com- munity Hall, in the''afternoon to the school children and in the evening to the adults, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bell and -fam- ily, Gordon Tauli, Stratford; Mr, and Mrs, Frank Bell and Mr. Wallace Bell, Blyth, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Hunking. Anniversary Services Plan to attend anniversary ser- vices in Constance United Church on June 16, morning and evening. Rev. A. W. Gardiner, Egmondville, will be the guest preacher. Plan United Service The churches of the Londesboro charge are planning to have a United service next Sunday evening at eight o'clock in Londesbore United Church to commemorate Y -Day. The veterans of the two great world wars are expected to attend in a 'body to unite in our.'serviee of Thanksgiving. This is an opportunity for all the people in the community to acknowledge our indebtedness. A special order of ser- vice will be arranged.. • AUBURN Mr. and' Mrs, Bert Craig visited with friends in Detroit. Ebner Kellar, Windsor, was with Mrs. Kellar and Lucille. Miss Laura Phillips has returned from a 'visit with friends in Toronto. J. J. Wilson and and Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Bennett spent Saturday with friends in London. Mr. and Mrs, Hugh Bennett and John J. Wilson were guests of Mr. Wilson's brother, London. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd McLarty have moved to Goderich where Mr. Me- Larty has secured a position. Miss Mary Munro, Toronto, and Miss Zeta Munro, nurse -in -training, with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph D. Munro. Miss Zeta will re- main for three weeks' vacation. Miss Winnie Vanstone, daughter of Mrs. Edgar Vanstone, Toronto, form- erly of Auburn and Benmiller. is con- valescing at her home in Toronto, after treatment in a Toronto hospital. Teacher Re-engaged Ellis Little has been re-engaged as teachcherool),of S.S. No. 5 Hullett (Auburn S Receives Discharge Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Craig, Gander Bay, Nfld., are with Mr. and Mrs. Wililam J. Craig. Robert Craig recently received his honorable dis- charge from the RCAF after four and one-half years' service with the forces. His wife was formerly Beulah Stryde, of Gander Bay, and this is her first visit to her husband's home town. Robert has signed up with Auburn- Blyth Combines for this season. A Successful Affair The Ladies' Aid of Knox Presby- terian Church sponsored a tea, sale of home-made baking and bazaar in the Sunday School room on Saturday. The bazaar was in charge of Mrs. W. T. Robison and Miss Josephine Weir. Mrs. Edgar Lawson and Mrs. Fred Boss had charge of the home-made baking and Mrs. Edna Cowan, Mrs. W. Good, Mrs. Wilfred Sanderson and Miss Voila Letherland were in charge of the tea. Proceeds of the after- noon were $65. Marks 87th Birthday Mrs. John McClinchey celebrated her 87th birthday at her farm home in East Wawanosh on Friday. Itt spite of her advanced age, Mrs. McClinchey is remarkably bright and active, do- ing all her own house work, as well as gardening and taking a keen int- erest in affairs. Her family pre- sented her with a radio es a birthday gift, She is a valued member of Knox United Church, also the WMS and has always been interested in missionary work. A buffet luncheon was served in honor of the occasion. The guest of honor cut her beautiful birthday cake. Present for the oc- casion were her family, Henry, who Iives on the homestead in East Wa- wanosh, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rob- inson (Kate), West Wawanosh, Mr, and Mrs. Gordon McClinchey, Batt Wawanosh, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jefferson (Iona), West Wawanosh, and Mr. and Mrs. Sydney McClinchey, Hullett. Earlier in the week another daughter and her husband were guests with their mother, they were Mr. and Mrs, Charles Potter (Ester), Park - Me She has also one sister, Mrs. William Weber, East Wawanosh. Mrs. McClinchey was formerly Julia Daer, Her husband passed away some years ago. Read the NEWS -RECORD Adlets. BABY CHICKS FOR SALE BARRED ROCK AND HYBRID RED X ROCK Now available each Monday and Thursday until June 13, some started chicks. Number is limited Scott's Poultry Farm J. M. SCOTT Seaforth 23-24-b Teacher Wanted GODERICH TOWNSHIP A protestant teacher for 1946-47 term is requir- ed for No. 6 Goderich Township ISdLool Area. The school is well equipped and near Goderich. All pupils' ,supplies are provided and an itinerant supervisor of music visits the school weekly. Please state salary and qualifications. A per- sonal interview will be arranged. Applications will be received up to, Friday, June 14, by Frank Yeo, secretary -treasurer, R. R. • No, •3, Clinton. 23-b i. gift. HENSALL Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Middleton were in Toronto last week attending the funeral of Mr. Middleton's sister, the late Mrs. Charles. Lois Henderson, Betty Moir, Orrion Stephan, Elaine Beer, students at the Public School, will sing at the annual garden party at JCinkton, July 17, Mrs. Allan Essler, Lloydminster, Sask., is spending a month's vacation with Mr, and Mrs. George Hess. Mrs. Easier Is a sister of Mrs, Fred Hess. A reception for Mr..and Mee, Ed. Little, the former Jean Long, and a recent brdal couple, will 'be held in the Town Hall, Hensall, Thursday evening, June 6. Music by Murdoch's Orchestra. Everybody welcome. John Drysdale, • Vancouver, B.C.; Mrs, E. McNeil, Stettler, Alta„ Mrs. R. W. Stowell, Big Valley, Alta.; Mrs. E. Drysdale, Reruns, Sask., are spend- ing a month visiting with Mr. and Mrs. M. G. Drysdale. The former three are brother and sisters of Mr. Drysdale, and the latter a sister-in- law. Hosiery Mill To Open The London Hosiery Mill will open a branch in the Petty Block, Hensall, shortly, which will be known as the Hensall Hosiery Mill. This mill will employ 20 persons to start, and as time goes on, increase the number, To Floodlight Diamond Hensall Chamber of Commerce met in the Town Hall, and appointed Wal- ter Spencer as chairman, in the ab- sence of R. H. Middleton. The Parks Committee reported arrangements for floodlighting the softball diamond to be installed in the near future. The Sports Committee hope to have a bard ball league in operation this year. Emergency Operations David Kyle was taken to Victoria Hospital, London, Friday morning last and that evening operated on for an emergency operation. Harold Bell, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Bell, Hay, was taken to Scott Memorial Hospital, Seaforth, on Friday, for an appendix operation. Billy Fink, young son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Fnik, was operated on n St, Joseph's Hospital, London, Saturday Iast for appendicitis. Anniversary Services Anniversary services were observed in Hensall United Church Sunday last, with large congregations at- tending both services. The guest speaker, Rev. Dr. R. T. Richards, Clsntennial United Church, London, delivered two splendid discourses. The guest soloist was Miss Lois Whitney, Seaforth, at both services. The choir under the direction of W. 0. Goodwin, with Miss Greta Laramie at the con- sole, rendered two anthems. The church was lovely with lilacs and peonies. Passes at Waubaushene Word was received in Hensall of the death of Mrs, Mary Elizabeth E. McLean, widow of Robert McLean, and only daughter of 1YI:rs. Sellers and the late J. J. Sellers, Morris Town- ship, who died at her home in Wan- baushene, Teusday, May 28, after a long illness, in her 44th year. She was on the teaching staff at Wan- bausherie for some years. A year ago her husband was lcilled by a car while walking on the highway near Victoria Harbour, Her husband was a former well known Kipper resident. Surviving are two sons, James and Donaid, students at University of Toronto. Evening Auxiliary The Evening Auxiliary held its May meeting in the school room of the United Church, Monday evening, May 27, and entertained the W.M.S. as guests. Mrs. Byrom Kyle, president, was in the ehnir. Miss Gladys Luker contributed a lovely piano solo. De- votional exercises were conducted by Mrs. C. Passmore, she also gave a splendid paper on `Patriotism and Prayer" Audrey Walsh favored with. lovely solos accomapnied by herself on the guitar. Mrs. B. McKay, travelling field 1 secretery.for the W.C.T,U, for On tario, presented an excellent discourse en Temperance, dealing with the sub- ject. "Home and the Evils of Alcohol." Mrs. Redden favored with a solo, "God's Tomorrow." Miss Luker ec- eompanying at the piano. A film was shown by Mrs. MaICty, after which refreshments were served. The annual Auxiliary Picnic will he held on the grounds of Mrs. E. Shaddick's residence Wednesday af- ternoon, June 26. Mrs. Shaddick will be assisted by Mies Gladys, Luker, while Miss Barbara Michie and Marg- aret Glenn will form the sports com- mittee. As former members may in- vite guests, the mothers are invited to have their children in attendance. A. picnic luncheon will be 'served. GODERICH TOWNSHIP Mrs. Bert Lobb visited Mr. and Mrs, Nelson" Hill, Sebringville, this week. Bride -Elect Honored Seventy-five friends and neighbors gathered at the home of Mr. and Mn,s Ira Merrill on Friday evening to spend a social evening with their daughter, Marianne, prior to her enarriage. The evening was spent in games, etc., and the S.S. No. 4 pupils gave a number• of musical selections. During the evening, an appropriate address was read by Mrs. Frank Jones and Mrs. Carman Tabbutt pre- sented her with a large mirror.•Mar.- ianne made a very fitting reply, and thanked diem very kindly for their PORTER'S HILL Service in Morning Commencing June 9, service will be conducted in Grace Church at 9.45 a.m,instead of afternoon as formerly. Sunday School will follow the morn- ing service. Child Baptized A pleasanteveningwas enjoyed at the home of Mr, and Mrs, Argyle Lockhart on Sunday, when Rev. W. J. Rogers, Dungannon, a former pastor of Mrs. Lockhart' end who officiated at her wedding three years ago, ad-' ministered the rites of Baptism to little Rosemarie Gail Lockhart. Other guests present were Mrs. Rogers and Carol Ann; the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Miller and Mr. ' and Mrs, James Lockahtr; also two aunts of the little girl, June and Gwen Miiler,• The evening was enjoyed renewing old friendships. EBENEZER Ebenezer YPU Ebenezer Yl?U were entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Bert Lobb on Tuesday evennig of last week. The first part of the evening was spent in playing baseball; following which Miss Marianne Merrill, a former president, and bride -elect of this week, was made the recipient of a miscellaneous shower of gifts, which were tastefully arranged on a gaily decorated table. After opening the Parcels, Marianne thanked the mem- bers for their gifts, and all joined in singing For She's A Jolly Good Fellow." The remainder of the evening was spent in contests and singing, follow- ing which lunch was served. RECORD ou saw it in The NEWS. p 4'��+aeaa.,.,,,,��" ;.w,:.'".,.`.,.«.,�oszm�vxar,•..n'",..,;�i NATIONAL CLOTHING COLLECTION Send what you can to your local collection centre JUNE 17 - 27 LADS' E 44,441441•.. -ANTED 100 STRAWBERRY PICKERS and PEA PICKERS Men, Women Boys and Girls Good pay and plenty of berries to eat Pickers get their own berries at wholesale prices Apply To: Phone 33 F. W. ANDREWS Clinton 23-24-25-26-p 04t The next meeting of the Huron County Council will be held in the Council Chambers, Court House, Goderich, commencing TUESDAY, JUNE 18, at 2 p.m. All accounts, notices of deputations and other business requiring the attention of Council should be in the hands of the County Clerk not later than Saturday, June 15th. N. W. MILLER, County Clerk, Goderich, Ontario Brighten Your Home With Attractive New Lighting Fixtures We Have a Good Variety in Stock Contract Wiring a Specialty WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES Clinton Electric Shop WESTINGHOUSE DEALERS PHONE 479 D. W. 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