Clinton News-Record, 1946-08-29, Page 6PAGE SIX
CLINTON NEWS -RECORD
eseliefteDA,Y, .AJIGUST 29, 1946.
Interesting Items From News -Record's Rural Correspondents
NEWS OF BAYF1ELD
RepreeentatiVe:
NIL% LUCY R. WOODS Phone CLINTON 631r31.
F. W. Baker vent a few days last
'week in larnickti.
Mrs,. J. Reid, Varna, spent a few
days. with allisses, M. and E. Reid.
M. A. Featherston, London, spent
the week at his home: in the village.
, Miss Sylvia Baker, London, is -visit-
ing her aunt, •Mtre Lloyd Scotehmere
Miss Minna .Sturgeon is spending
this week •with Joyce !McRae, London.
MTS. William L. Ferguson left on
Wednesday to visit her sister in St.
Catharines. • .
Mrs. G. Birdie and son John*, 'Tata,
were guests last week of Mr. and Mrs.
Lloyd, Seotchmer.
Miss Beverly York returned hosne
this week after having visited rela-
tives in Toronto.
Mrs.
R J Watson returned to the
village after vending last week in
Waterloo and other points.
Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Pert& and son
Pill, London, spent Sunday at the
biome of Mie. W. J. 'Stinson.
Miss Connie Baker, London, is.
spending this week with her grand-
parents', &Vie.' and Mrs. F. Baker.
Mrs. J. A. Ferguson, Goderith,
eame on Wednesday to spend a few
days with Mrs. James Fergurn.
• Miss Grace Wilkington reteehed to
Detroit after having spent a few
-weeks at her cottage on Howard St.
Howard and Ronald Bert, London,
Spent the weekend with their grand-
parents Ms. and 411,rs. F. W. Baker.
Male. H. York and IVIre, 111. R.
Lamb were the guests of Mrs. Lloyd
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Scetchmer for a few days this week.
Mrs. M E Sangster'Ottawa, ia
visiting her daughter, Ma. Sydney
Katz and Mr. ICatz at the Box cot-
tage.
.Mrs. Mack and two daughters, re-
turned to ()riffle on Monday, after
visiting her ,sister, Mrs. J. M. At-
kinson.
Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Howard and two
daughters, Detroit, spent the last
week witli-The filemeri's mother, Mrs.
William Howard.
Rev. and Mrs. H. M. Langford, Mrs.
R. Bricker, Darvid and Susan, left on
Friday last to spend a week with
friends' at Gull Lake.
Mrs. Robert .01ark and ,Roberta re-
turned to Cleveland, Ohio, on Mon-
day, after having visited Mr. end
Mrs. Charles Berry for a month.
Misses Mary Dewar and Katie
Urquhart, Kincardine, visited the
former's brother, Davie Dewar from
Wednesday until .Stinday last week.
Mrs. C. P. MeTague, Mr and Mrs.
Jack MeTague and Terry returned to
Toronto on Monday after having been
the guests of Mr. and Mrs. V. C.
Quarry.
Mrs. ee Hunter and two daughters,
Mary Alice and Sally Beth, Toronto,
are spending this week with the for-
mer's parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles
F. Rogers, Oharinin Cottage.
Mrs. J. 31). Howard left on Tuesdsie
to vend a few days with her sister,
IVIee. H.G.E. Crosby, in Mootesville.
During her mother's absence, Marg-
aret is the guest of her aunt, Mrs.
Charles Berry.
Ms. and 'Mrs. J. Pease and family,
London, spent Sunday in the village.
Mr. end Mrs. Charlie TingeY, Mr- and
Mrs.. William Hayter and Mr. and
IVIes. Percy Tippet joined them for
a family picnic in Clan Gregor
Square.
RVIr. and Mrs. Keith Leonard and
baby left on Friday for their home
in Totonto. Mrs. Leonard and baby
have spent the summer with her
mother, Mrs. E'. A. Featherston, while
Mr. Leonard joined them for his
vacation.
Mr. and Mrs. James Brown return -
NEW MANAGER
BRI.TBSELS — Walter Porter, who
sueceeded T. L. Prest asmanager of
the local Bank of Commerce, has as-
sumed his duties here. He came to
Brussels from Ayr where he was foi
the past five and a half yearse
ed to Detroit after spending a week
with the former's sister, Mrs. H.
Ahrens "Trail Blazer" cottage. Other
weekend guests were Mr. and Mrs. D.
Parker, llen and Mrs. Otte Walker,
Lawrence Woman, Oromarty.
Sunday guests at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. E. A. Westlake were: Mr.
and Mrs. Ed. Turnbull, Miss Marion
Turnbull, Grand Bend; Mrs. Abbott,
Lucan; Charlotte Sparkman, Van-
couver, 13,C.; Miss Agnes Strickland,
Oshawa; Mr, and Mrs. E. Ward, Clin-
ton; Ms. and Mne. Barnes and daugh-
ter Alma, London.
Painting Shed
The Cemetery Board is having the
maintenance shed painted which adds
greatly to the appearance of the ap-
proach to the cemetery.
Death of Aunt
B. A. Westlake received word on
Sunday of the death of his aunt, Mrs.
Maw Smith, widow of William Smith,
Hay Township, which took place in
Santa Monica, California.
Completes Course
Miss Margaret Finout, who has
spent the summer at Boulder, Col-
orado, where she has been taking a
post graduate course at the Univer-
sity of Colorado., joined her parents
on Sunday t� spend this week at the
family cottage in Jowett's Grove.
Attend Trinity Church
Members of the staff and those at-
tending the present session of Huron
Anglican Church on Sunday morning,
Rev.L.A. Nelle, London, conducted the
service and was assisted by Hon.
Capt. Rev. Mr. Doidge, St. Paul's
Church, London. During the offertory,
Mire E. Heard sang "Softly and Tend-
erly Jesus is Calling."
Delighted to be Back
1Viirs. Henry 1VIc0linehey, who has
been with her sister in Center Val-
ley, California, since last March, has
returned to her home in the village.
She was accompanied by her sister,
MTS. S. EL Whitehill, who is spending
some time here. Mee MeClinchey
visited in Los Angeles and many
points of interest, but the wonders
of California hold no attraction for
her. She is delighted to be back in
Bayfield in her own home.
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Miss Mary Jamieson has returned of the United Church Tuesday after-
noon to hold their regular monthly
'meeting and to welcome the English
, brides of our local boys to this local-
ity. The president, WS. Saunder-
cock presiding. In the absence of
the secretary, Mrs, Bert Brunsden
was appointed. •
Meeting oiiened by singing the
Doxology and repeating the Lord's
Prayer in unison. Hymn 194 was
sung. Moved that Miss. Kirk buy
flowers for the anniversary; Mrs.
Bert Shobbrook and Mrs.. Arthur
Clark to arrange for the beptember
meeting. There being no other.buii.-'
ness, the program followed: ,Duet;
Lois Wood and Thelma Shobbrook,
with Gail Manning st the piano; read-
ing, Miss Kirk; scripture reading.
Psalm 321 was read in unison.; hymn
164 "0 Canada"; Mice Mrs. Fangrad,
Mre .1'..Shaddick and Mrs. Allen Shad -
dick; reading, Miss M Melville Ad-
dress of welcome was reed by Mrs,
A. D. Pemnan to the English brides,
they being- called to the -well-decorated
platform and each presented with it
pair of woollen blankets by 1VIre. R.
Brunsdon from ortm Londesboro Red
Groes. Then Mise Kirk presented .each
with a basket of gladioli. All sang
"For They Are Jolly Good Fellows."
Each bride thanked the ladies for
their. hosrpitality. A. contest was ar-
ranged by aVIts. S. Lyon, and the win-
ners were 1VIrs. B. Woods, first, and
IVIrs. R. Caldwell, consolation. Instru-
mental by Gail Manning and a closing
hymn. Lunch -was served.
"Seventy-Niner" Dead
(Pilot Mound, Man. Sentinel)
One more, link with early settle-
inent days Was broken, ancl another
of the very few remaining "Seventy-
Ninere" of :this district passed on, hi
the death, Tuesday, July 30, of Aaron
McLean, who died at Morden Hospital
following an operation. He was in
his 83rd year.
The old pioneer was in poor heqlth
for several days, and an operation
was decided upon as a last resort to
save his life; his advanced age and
weakened condition prevented bis
serviving.
Born in Londesbcoro, Huron County,
Ontario, the late Aaron McLean came
west with his family in 1879, settling
in the Londesboro district, south-east
of Pilot Mound; there Mr. McLean
bought land, which he fanned
lived on up, until a couple of years
ago, when he moved into Pilot Mound
and erected a pretty cottege on Weet
Railway street.
Mr. McLean knew all the hardships
and trials of pioneer clays and bed
• a store of tale.s of the way in which
Oloiy settlers oventene the many
handicaps besetting them; he had a
good philosophy on life in general,
which etood him in good stead in his
earlier years
Some 58 years ago he married
Susan Manning — who predeceased
him 47 pears ago; of this union, four
sons and a daughter were horn; these
were Thomas (who died a number of
Years ago), Einde, Ed (both farming
in Pilot Mound district) and James
(Mordern) and Susan (Mrs. William
Cockerline (Pilot Mound).
Mr. McLean was . married again
some 40 years ago to Erna. Wallace,
who survives him. Of this union were
born one son (Don, Portage la
Prairie) and five daughters, these
were Thelma (Mrs. F. Grant) who
died at Dauphin lest year; Melba
(Mrs. Laidler, Winnipeg), Ruth (Mre.
Sayers, Bresaylor, .Sask.), Isabel
(111Irs. Ralph Callers., Pilot Mound) and
Jean (.Mrs. Korman) Ottawa.
Besides his widow and family, he
is survived by two sisters—Mrs. Toni
Mannng (Pilot Mound and MTS. W.
EnniPhreY (Winnipeg). There are
also 25 grandchildren and one great-
grandchild, surviving.
to Tororstce ,
Miss Fern Watson spent last week
at Grand Bend. '
'-,1VIrs. Garry Cook pent a few days
in Toronto la,st week. •
Misses F. and E Jamieeon spent
lastweek at ICintail Beach. '
Mrs. Hall, Toronto, is spending a
week with Ides. A. p. Penman.
Miss 'Maser Grainger, Toronto,. is
'holidaying with relativesrthis week.
1Vlies Ardyss Inkley, Clinton, visit-
ed with Miss Mary Ellen Prest ou
Sunday.
Miss Elva,. Govier, London, Vent
the weekend with her mother, • Mrs.
William Goyim-,
1VIrs. Margaret Manningvent the
weekend with her sister-in-law, 'Mts.
J. Morris, Paris.
Miss 011ie Moon, Toronto, is holi-
daying with her parents, Mr, and
Mrs. George rMoon.
Mts. Bob Hamilton and son Ell-
wood, Trowbridge, visited with Mrs.
J. MelvIle on Saturday. ,
Mrs'. Patten, Winnipeg, and Mrs.
Seamon, Regina, visited with their
sister, 1VIrs. Huddle lust week.
Mr. and M7.79. Will Manning, Gail
and June, spent the weekend with
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Moroee, Hamilton.
Mr. and Mrs. jack ,Sinclair and
Ktppen, spent Sunday with
the letter's mother, MTS. Nellie Wat-
son.
Mr. and Mrs. Herb Oakes and fam-
ily. Goderich Township, visited with
Mr. and Mrs. Fred ShObbrook on
Sunday.
Dr. and Mrs.'Marwood and family
and Mrs. Langford, Toronto, spent
Sunday with MTS. W. Tamblyn and
Mrs: G. Cook.
Mrs. Robert Townsend and Miss
Dorothy Little have returned home
after being on it trip through the
United States.
Mi. and MTS. Id. MeCool. Windsor,
and Mae and afro ,Robert Millar, De-
troit, visited with Mr, and MTS. T.
Minor last week.
Mrs. 'William Govier. Beth end
Elva, motored to Kitchener on Sun-
day and spent the day with Mr. and
Mrs.. Spence Hann.
Miss Isabelle Watt returned to De-
troit on Saterday after spending a
week with Mr. and Mrs.. A Jamieson
and Miss Mary Scott
Attend Missions School
Mes, Will Lyon, ,Mrs. Charles Wat-
son, Mrs, A. Clark, !Misses. B. Kirk,
Doreen Armstrong, and Margaret
Tamblyn, are in St. Thomas this week
attending the 'School for Missions, nt
Alma Pollege, ,
To Manor English Bride —
There will be a dance in Londesboro
Community ilall on Friday evening.
Aue-ust 30, in honour of Clifford
Saundercock and his bride, who has
,just recently come from England.
Music will be supplied, by Trwin's
Orchestra. Everyone welcome. Ladies
please bring lunch.
English Brides Welcomed
The ladies of the Wen and Londes-
hero Community met in the basement
STANLEY TOWNSHIP
Goldie Graham left on a trip
through the West last Tuesday.
1VIrs. William IlleErwan visited this
week at the home of Mrs, D. H.
Fletcher, Hamilton.
Misses June and Donna Taylor, also
Miss Leola Taylor, visited in Strat-
ford the past week.
Mr, and Mrs. Randal Pepper and
Carol Ann, Warren, are visiting John
E. Pepper and other friends.
GODERICH TOWNSHIP
Milton O'Neil,„ Windsor, is visiting
his daughter, Mrs. Gordon Scatchmee,
Bayfield Line.
Rev. and ,111rs. Calder and son Phil-
lip, London, called on Mr. and Mrs.
John Middleton on Monday evening.
'Mr. and Mrs: Merritt Nediger, Clin-
ton, Miss Clara Nediger, Seaforth,
were guests on Sunday of Mr. and
Mrs. Fred Wallis.
Mr. and MTS. Randal Pepper and
Carol Ant, Warren, are vacationing
with their families. in Stanely and
Goderieli Townships.
Weekend visitors with Mr. and Mrs.
D. L. Stephenson were Mr. and Mrs.
Joe Marshall, London., Mrs. Vera
Barry and Mrs. Grace Livermore, De-
troit.
Mr. and Mrs. Phil Heitlbohmer and
family, Stratford, spent the weekend
at their cottage at Lane 0' Pines
Beach and had as theiv guests, Mr.
and Mrs. William Carr, Stratford.
Vacationing last week at Deer
Lodge were: Mr. and We. Allan Farn-
ham and family, Detroit; Misses Jen-
nie and Mice Pickett, Mrs. Florence
Quiokett and Charles Pickett, Detroit;
Mrs. Agnes Farnham, Clinton; Me
and Mrs. J. D. Hawkins, Ilamilton•
Mr. and Mrs. C. El. Olton, Ottawa;
Mrs. Thomas Hawkins and Miss Mad-
ellene Hawkibe, Clinton; Misses Grace
and Jean Millar, New York; Miss
Francis Hawkins, Tachine, B.C.; Mrs.
M. Smith and Miss Bonnie, Cochrane;
Mr. and Mrs. H. Paterson and family,
Mitchell; Mr. aed Mrs. J. Weekee
end family, T.071d071; M7'. and Mrs.
A L. Helen, Detroit, accompanied by
the lady's parents. Mr. and Mrs.
Bockrell, London; Mr, and Mrs. A.
Daley and family. Kitchener.
Marks 83rd Birthday
Clongratelations to Mrs. Arthur
Stepbenson, who resides with hev
son, D. L. Stephenson, Tluron Road,
on the occasion of her 83rd !birthday
this past Sunday.
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The late Aaron McLean was prom-
inent in municipal affairs; he served
a number of years as Councillor itt
Louise Municipality, and subsequently
contested the Reeveship but without
success; he was also prominent in
ire-ten:al crreles, and was a member
./..zomiamosfiranorrims,
of the Orange Oiler for almost it
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Funeral services wer held August
2 at the old farmhome in Londesborm
and were largely attended by many
old friends; burial was in the 'family
plot in Pilot Mound Cemetery.
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Collegiate Bus Routes
Clinton Collegiate Bus Routes will be as folloNvis
starting' Sept. 3, 1946:
ROUTE No. 1—Goderich Township—
Contracted for by Murphy Bros.
Bus goes from Clinton past Hohnesville to 9th Concession;,
across 9th Concession to Cut Line; along Cut Line to 7th Concession,
across to Telephone Read; along Telephone Road to 61h Concession,
then to Bayfield. Returns on Bayfield Road to Bayfield Line; along
this to 9th Concession; along 9th Concession to Telephone Road;
along this to 16th Concession; across 161h to No. 8 Highway, then
in to town.
A car route included in this contract goes from Clinton to
Summerhill; across to 161h Concession; along 16th to Morgan J'ones';
back on 16th to. Huron Road and back to town
ROUTE No. 2—North Bus Route—
Contracted by F. J. Elliott, Myth
Bus leaves Blyth; goes awi, miles north; then along No. 8
Highway to 'Clinton. Contract calls for bus contractor to serange
for outlying pupils to be brought to Highway.
ROUTE No. 3—Tuckersinith and Stanley Twps.—
Two buses will serve this territory and their routes are
as follows: Clinton to Kippen via Highway; west to Drysdale; back
to Goshen Line into Varna; back by Ltd Concession of Stanley, to
Clinton.
'Bus contractors are contacting pupils and arranging best
routes they.can with their co-operation.
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The above routes are subjeet to change, and all routes cue
governed by the number of Pupils desiring transportation.
35-b
Blyth School Bus
Commencing Tuesday, Sept. 3
CLINTON COLLEGIATE, No. 2 ROUTE
LEAVE
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8.10 Londesboro
8.15 8th and 9th Concessions
8.20 6th and 7th Concessions
8.25 4th and 5th Concessions
8.30 2nd and 3rd Concessions
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