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Clinton News-Record, 1946-09-26, Page 4• PAGE FOUR CLINTON NEWS -RECORD THURSDA,Y, SEPTEMBER 26, 1946 Woirt,e01$.,..:and ChtiWth.,Attaii.its in Clinton Hatitt..DiStrict Rally Day Observed At Ontario St. Church splendid congregation was pres- ent hi Ontario S. United Church. on Sundasr morning when the annual rally day of the Sunday School was observed. The Sunday School and ehureh serviee were combined for this occasion. The service W4AS in charge •of the Sunday School superintendent, Pletch- er Townsend. Three classes of bo - Mrs. Clark Stanley's, Mrs. J. W. Van- Egrnond's and MTS. W, J. Woolfrey's -read the scripture lessons. A story was given by jean Gibbings e[peciel ramie was rendered by the choir. They were assisted by a group of Intermediate girls who sang "I Would Be True" and a class of seniors who are in ,tha choir singing. "Thanks_ giving Hymn." The beginners and Primary clames also sang a number. The message was given by the min- ister, Rev. W. a. Woolfrey, who chose to illustrate two lessons, aaltivate Good Habits" and "Be Honest" with a series of sautes. A very generous offering was received which went to- wards the promotion of Sunday School work. Presbyterian WMS Hears About Bombed Bristol The WS of Olinton Presbyterian Chureh rnet at the home of MTS. J. A. Snider on Wednesday afternoon. After the call to worship by the pe-esident, Mrs. George Roberton, and the singing of a hymn, Naps. M. D. Mangan and Ma J. Wilson con- ducted the devotional exercises,. Lives of Albert Schweitzer, Robert Its:alum:a and Mena .Saga, who are losing their lives for Christ's sake in Africa, were very capably reviewed by Ms. Allan Maxwell. Delegates to the Presbyterial Rally gave abort reports on the work. MTS. D. J. Lane showed metures of bombed Bristol received from that eicy wbiai brought about much discussion. ra moment of silent prayer, followed by Prayer by 'lairs. Lane for those in hospitals and others in sorrow, closed the meeting. Mrs. Snider served a cup ef tea. o- nAmoN COUPON DUE DATES Cupons now vend are sngar- preserves Si to S30, butter Ria to R21 and also B26, meat Q1 to Q4 and M51 to M52. • .04.4.~.4,04,114,114N• A Few Timely Suggestion& In Our Men's Department 2nd FLOOR A Fair Selection of WORK TROLTSERS for these tinies Kingcot Denims . and other makes GOOD RANGE OF SIZES 2.25 and 2.98 A Few Pair of Odd Dress Trousers SIZES 30 - 36 - 38 4.75 - 4.95 Ski Caps Plaid and Solid Colors 1.19 - 1.26 Khaki Coveralls 42 - 44 - 46 only 3.25 G,OOD QUALITY - Bib Overalls LARGE SIZES ONLY AM PRESENT Size 40 46 2.25 - 2.49 - 3.49 SWEATER COATS Button and Zipper 2.19- - 5.95 PLASTIC Belts - Suspenders .75 - 1.00 1.25 AUL ELASTIC Suspenders 1.00 Just received our winter stock of MEN'S and BOY'S PENMAN'S and ZIMMERKNIT UNDERWEAR Shop early for proper sizes MARTINS e • FALL STARTS tvia zi,ft r dez HARDWARE LL ST RE JUST RECEIVED! Beautifully Matched Sets of Fireplace Accessories ANDIRONS and FIREPLACE SET Polished Brass Andirons, set consisting of tongs, shovel, loghook and rack. FIREPLACE SCREEN Polished Brass frame, attractively finished. Fine wire mesh, stops dangerous sparks. Handles for carry- ing when folded. POLISHED BRASS FENDERS BALL BROS. PHONE 195 CLINTON PRESBYTERIAL WS HOLDS SUCCESSFUL, RALLY AT HENSALL The fall rally of Huron PresbYterial womea's Irliesionary :Society, Preehla terian ,Chaveli in 'Canada, 'was held in Cannel Presbyterian Church, Hensall, September 10, with morning and. af- ternoon sessions. The Presbyterial president, Mrs. W. Thompson, Seaforth, welcomed the , delegates, who mote from .A.uletun, Belgrave, c3knton, Goderteh, Hensall and Seafoith. Words of welcome 'were extended by Mrs. H. Workman, Hensan. In the president's address, Mrs. Thomason .stressed the need of a clos- er walk with God if the work of the Society is to prosper, "The power of God enabled Paul to reach sublime heiglMs, and He is able to help us in the same way if we would, only yield our lives to Him." A novel method was used to empha- size the remarks of the departmental secretaries, posters being shown call- ing attention to their work, The treasurer, Mrs. J. B. Russell, showed "tui open door of opportunity" waiting for more workers when funds are provided. :Mrs. D. J. Lane, Clinton, Mimion Band secretary, had pictures of ehild- ren wattle: for leaders, and the words "Calling our children to learn, to pray, to give" The Glad Tidinge secretary, Mrs, F. Ross, Auburn, spoke of the value of the magazine to WilVeS members and showed a poster to emphasize the variety contained in Rs pages. All the posters attracted neueli favourable comment, and they will be passed to the various societies to ,21 VC enelt member an op.artunny tu see them. The roll call of auxiliaries showed that 'progress was being maintained in the Presbyterial, and the grivings to date were in advance of last yeae. Mrs. Dunlop Honored The afternoon session opened with silent prayer, and the devotional per- iod which followed was in charge of the Clinton auxiliary. Mrs. J. 5 Snider read the .Stripture lesson, and Mrs. D. J. Lane led in prayer. A pleasing feature of the afternoon meeting was the presentation of an honorary lifeanembershm certificate to 1VIrs. H. C. Dunlop, Goderich. Mrs. D. J. Lane spoke of the splen- did work done by Mrs. Dunlop durinee her 25 years of service in Huron Prestate..el, and the es tiair ste was presented by the life membership sec. retary, Mrs. G. Walker. Mrs. Dunlop said she had always enjoyed the work of ale Missionary Someny, and briefly expressed her thanks to the members of the Presby- terial for the honor cc/tamed upon her. .Mrs. H. C. McKellar, Hamilton, gave a splendid address on "The Need of the World of Today." She stated that when the war was over we were looking for a world of peace and happiness. Instead of that we find suepicion g ,,ed, hatred aail religious intolerance everywhere. God is left out of the plans for the new world we were hoping for, and greed and ma- terialism are causing trouble in every part of the world. "There is only one cure," said the speaker, "for the misery in the world today. It is Jesus Himself, who said, 'I, if 2 be lifted up, will draw all men unto Ma" The thanles of the delegates were tendered to the Hensel' ladies for the delicious lunch served at noon. to the church officials for the use of the building, and to all who took part in the meeting. ANNOUNCING . . the RE -OPENING of May'slItudio Oct. lst Private Instruction in the Art of Sewing Custom-made Clothing for Women and Children Consultations by Telephone Appointment only on Tuesday and Fridays of each week barring holidays and vacations between 9.30 a m. and 5.30 pan. Office and Studio At Extreme Southern Entrance of Residence Off Shipley St. Mrs. May E. Cuninghame No Deliveries PHONE 224J 4111111111111•11111111111111k For real.home-baked cakes and pies you can't beat that sovereign in its field. Put now life into your cite. erfiela with a re -upholster- ing job, This is frequently more satisfactory than a complete new one. Phone NEWS -RECORD 4, and we will call and give you an estimate. No obligation, Dick The Upholsterer vamiammoingar , I hi, e. • ,11111111 'MTS. John Rands and Mrs, Norman Kennedy were in Toronto Via the weekend. Mrs. George asburlow, Detvoit, has spent a week visiting with 1111r. and Mr Co • • 1' M. and Mre. aleb Packman, Wind- sor, spent the weekend with Ma and 1 afies Shirley N.ickle, Toronto, spent the weekend wi,th her parents, Mr. and MTS. Es C. Nialde. Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Johnston and Mrs. M. Brady spent Sunday with relatives in Ashfield. E. D. W. ,Courtice and Miss Eliza. beth, Hamilton, spent the weekend with Miss Harriet Courtiee Miss Betty •Cook, Sarnia, spent a few days with her uncle and aunt, Ma and Vass. E. 0. Nielde. J. Butler attended a, two-day Conference of Confederation Life As- sociation in London last week. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Zapae have re- tired from a pleasant holiday spent at Ceylon, Owen Sound and Kitchener. Miss Joyce Carter, London, spent a few days at the home of her par - eras, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Carter. once Y.P.I.T. Misses Helen and Phyllis Herman left' on Tuesday to resume their studies at University of Western On- tario, London. Mr. and Mrs, J. R. Butler, Miss' Phyllis eVIcOlinchea and Lloyd Butler, visited Mr and Mrs. Harvey Ohuter, Benison, on Sunday. :Miss Maude Marks, Kingston, Jamaica, formerly of the CWA,C, is visiting with Bliss Madeleine and Mrs. W. Thomas Hawkins. G. J. Woolfrey. eon of Rev. and Mrs. W. J. Woolfrey, has left for Toronto to began his course in Arts at the Danvers:ay of Toronto. W, E. Floody, Toronto. spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. a. A. Sutter, coming up to attend the fun- eral of the late R. E. Jenkins. Mr. and 1VIrs, Lyall Hanes have re- turned to Ottawa, atter spending a week with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles P. Lockwood. Benson Sutter spent the weekend in St. Thomas attending the 22nd annual convention of London Confer - Mrs. M. T. Corless, Clinton, and Mrs. Kenneth la. 'Breakey, Zurich, spent several days at the Corless lake cabin at "Burks" during the past week. Mrs. W. D. Murray and cbildren, Donald and Robert, have returned to their home in Brampton, after visit- ing with Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Jahnston and 1VIrs. al. Brady. Ellwood Epps is attending the an- nual convention cruise of the Sports Dealers' Association on board S. S. "Quebec" on the St. Lawrence River out of Montreal. Recent visitors with Mr. and Mrs, J. a Cook heve been Mr. and Mrs. Ted Rippington, Toronto, (Elgin Mas- on, Los Angeles, Calif., and Mrs. Bettie Haber, Romeo, Mich. Mrs. Henvy Garrett left this week for Hamilton, where she will reside in future. Miss Lillian Garrett of the Bank of Montreal, Who has been transferred to that city will follow shortly. Miss Sybil B. Courtice Teat Toronto Monday evening for Seattle, froM1 which point site sails for japan on , OBITUARY REGINALD E .TENKINS A Imge crowd attended the fun- eral on Sunday afternoon at the home of his parents, Isaac St., of Reginald E. Jenkins. Rev, Andrew Lane of- ficiated and during the service, Mrs. W. M. Nediger accompanied by Mrs. M. J. Agnew song. "The Lord' Pray- er." Interment was in 'Clinton Ceme• tery. Pallbearers were Joha Mulhol- land, Mergers J. Agnew, Alvin Maxima John A. ,Sutter, j. George McLay and Gordon Howes. Flower bearers were D. A. and Don Kay, "Bud" Sehoenhals, Kenneth a Pickett, Melvin Orich and William Jenkins. Those attending the funeral frozn a dietance included: W. E, Floody, and sem Norman Egan, Toronto; Me. seed 1VIrs. Nixon Welsh, anr. and Mrs. Manuel Kneel:tea Mi es• Norman Stev- ens, London; Mr, and Ms. Joe Bren- ner and son Jimniie, Kincaedine; 1Virs. T. R. Wallis, ales. H. Salkeld, Miss Edna Driver, Mr. and Mrs. Maitland Driver, and Mr. and Mrs. aeries Barker, Goderich; Mr. and .1VIrs. Harry Chesney, Mrs, Thomas Sharpe, Mr. and Mrs. Keith Sharpe, and David Bolton, Seaforth; Ma and Mrs, Charles Dolmage, Kitchener, and Mr, and Mrs,. Joe Brewely, Brussels. Reginald Earl Jenkins was born in Clinton, Derember 14, 1921, the only child of Mr. and Mrs. Geoite T. Jenkins, and lead spent the most of his life here. He attended the schools here and after leaving the OCT he spent it short time -with Logan Bros.. undertakers, London, intending to take up this profession. However a short time later he was forced to take a rest for a time at Queen Alexandra Hospital, London. Latterly he has enjoyed better health but still not robust. He was a member of Wesley - Willis United Church. Early this month Reg. and his father motored west and had had a very pleasant trip visiting friends along the way. They arrived in Provost, Alberta, a few days before Monday, September 16. That night the young man was suddenly stricken and death was almost instantaneous. Citizens .of the town were greatla shocked when news of the death be - ONTARIO ST. W. .a. Ontario St. United 'Church W. A. will meet on Tuesday, October 1, at 2.30 pan. The ladies a the Gravel Rood, and the 2nd Concession of Hul- lett will serve. the Marine Fa/con- Mr. Stone, Mr. Price and Mrs. (Dr.) Bott sail on the same boat. • WS. Dia Cornish has returned from a pleasant two weeks' visit in Yukon, Pas Madison, Pa.. and Harriston City, Pa, Over the Labor Day weekend in conmany with Mr. and 1VIrs. W. S. Neal and family she 'visited Gettye- burg, Pa., and Bakers Corners, Wil- liamson, Pa. Mrs and Mrs. G. lsailton Steepe and two children, :Mavis and Ronald, have returned from a very pleasant trip to the Western coast. Mrs. Steepe's aunt, Mrs. Stevens, Brumfield, ac- companied them on their trip as far as Dilke, Sask., where she visited her sister, Mrs. John :Davidson. While there Mrs. Stervens had g strange experience. She received a letter re. addressed from Brucefielcl 'which Mrs. Davidson had written to her nine years ago. Among other places the letter had travelled during that time were countries of South Arnerie,a, CHURCH DIRECTORY (All times mentioned below are Daylight Saving) , Baptist REV. C. C. ANDERSON, Minister Mrs. Ernest Adams, Organist Mrs. W. Aikenhead, Choir Leader SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 Bible School -11.00 A.IVI. Your child is your most important possession. Give that child every chance to know God as Father and Christ as Savioar. Evening Worship at 7 p.m. From 8.30 to 9, Sunday night, you are invited to listen to a special Baptist Broadcast over °FPI., London. Tune in. Wesley -Willis Church REV. ANDIeEW LANE, Minister Mrs. Morgan J. Agnew, Organist and Choir Leader SUNDAY, SEPTEIVIBER 29 11.00 (lurch School Rally and Promotion Service. Do not miss this. 7.00 Parf.-Evezting Worship "Bethesda" Remember W id wid C St. Paul's Anglican REV. It. M. P. RULTEEL, Rector Mrs. Theodore Fremlin, Organist IVIrs. G. MacKinnon, Choir Leader SUNDAY, SE‘PTIIIVIBER 29 8.3() Communion 10.00 A.M.-Sunday School 11.00 A.M.-Morning Service 8.00 P.M.-Baptiems 7.00 P.M. -Evening Service The Ladiee Guild will meet at the Rectory on Tuesday, October 1. M 3 pan. Clinton Pentecostal Tabernacle REV. H. T. KENDRICK, Pastor SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 Evangelist C. M. Gingrich 10.00 AM -Sunday School 11.00 A.M.--Morning Worship 7.30 P.M. ---Evangelistic Service Tuesday, 8.00 P.M. ---Prayer Meeting iThursday, 8.00 P.M. --Worship Service Our Motto: Read Your Bible and Pray Sunday, Oetober 6. Ontario St. United Church REV. W. J. WOOLFREY, Minister B. Gibbings, 1110iT Leader Mrs. E. Wendorf, Organiet SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 11.00 AM. -.-Morning Worship The Communion Service 12.15 P.M. --Sunday School 7.00 P.M.-3vening Worship "Hope out of Trouble" Presbyterian REV. D. J. LANE, Minister Mrs, Bert Boyes, Organist and Choir Leader SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 10.30 A.M.-Sunday School 11.00 A.M.---Rally Day Service 240 lalla.-aService at Bayfield Everybody welcome. The W.A. will meet on Wednesday, October 2, at 2.30 pm in the Sunday School Room. THE UPPER ROOM A Daily Devotional Book Read By Millions The October-Noventber-December Issue, is now ready s - On Sale at Martins - Clinton came known. Mr. Jenkins, accompanied by his cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Ferris, Pro-vost, brougtt his son's lately home and ar- rived here on the 110Q11 trein on Fri- day, The many beautiful floral tributes expressed the sympathy of many friends to the family in their sudden bereavement. SAMUIL STIRLING, (By our Bayfield Correspondent) The funeral of Samuel Stirling who cliod in Brussels, .Septentber 19, in his 91st year, following a heart at- tack, was held from Brophey's Fun- eral Home, Goderich, on Friday at 1.30 pm. The service was conducted by Prank Guthrie, Guelph, and John Martin, Elmira. Pallbearers were Roy Dewar, London; E. A. Westlake, Dayfield; Mr. Graham, Goderiela Mr. Meanings, Auburn; Richard Cotter, Brussels and Mr. Ste-phenson, Wind- sor. Interment was in Bayfield Cemetery, Deceased was born on a farm in Dundas County, near the town of Iroquois, Mey 2, 1856; and was the third child in a family of eight born to the late Archibald Stirling and Mary Ann Gilmour. The family mov- ed to Howick Township in 1868 and then ine1875 to the farm in Stanley Township (now occupied by Robert of her family. As a Mild she moved with her parents to. this locality. A devout Christian woman, Mrs. Govier was a member of Ontario St. United Chureh. While her health per - masked, she took a very active part in the women's mganizations of the church. F2ven when she was zo longer able to be about, she still took a keen interest in tlie missionary work of the clanch. Mott of hi life she had lived in Clinton but for the past few years she made her home with her son, Wilfred, on Concession 16, Goderich Township, with the exception of a short time spent with her grandson in Wallacebterg. For it number of years she had been a very patient sufferer froan arthritis and latterly had not been ,able to 'aet about at all, aed yet with it all, she retained a very cheerful. disposition. She became 01 in lane and was removed to Clin- ton Public Hospital foratreatment and still later WAS taken to a nursing home in Blyth where her death oc- curred. •She was twice married. As a young woman she married Thomas Biggin, whe predeceased her July 3, 1907. Later she metaled Richard A. Govier who predeceased her in Feb. 1926. Surviving are ene son, Wilfred Big - gin, ,Goderich Township; four grand- children and nine great grandchild- ren. Two step -daughters also MT- vive: Mrs. j. p. Griffin and Miss Katie Govier, both of Toronto. One daughter, Clara and one son, Harold, predeceased their mother. MRS. WILLIAM PLUNKETT :leer, Blue Water Highway). When (By our AIM= Corresrpondent) his father sold the farm to Thomas The death occurred in Goderich of Nicholson, Simnel Stirling made his a former highly esteemed resident of home with his sister, 'Mrs. Nicholson, this district in the person of Mrs. arid when the latex moved to God- William Plunkett. Deceased had been mad, he came to Bayfield, where he in failing health for some tine but has made his home until 2noving to death came rather soddenly following Brussels recently. He was a man of a cerebral hemorrhage. deep religious convictions which he •Mrs. Plunkett, formerly Elizabeth put into practice during his life time. Cok, Was born April 24, 1861, in God - He is survived by a brother, Archi- mich Township near Bayfield. At the age ,of 17 years she moved to the American West finally settling in the Red River Valley, near Hillsbow, N.D. In 1914 she married William Plunkett, Auburn, and resided east of Auburn until Mn Plunkett's death in 1936. Following her husband's death she lived for eight years with her step- daughter, Mee, Lorne Johnston, Ash- field, and for the past two years with Mrs. se. Wilson, Gotleeich. 'Mrs. Plunkett was a member of Knox United March and took great interest in the Women's Missionary Society, the Salvation Army and the Red Cross. She is survived by two brothers, Robert Cox, Portland. Ore., and Albert' Cox, Moerie, Man., also four step -children, Wilfred, .Auburn Milton, Toronto; Mr,. Lorne John- , bald •Sarling, London, and two sisters, 'Mrs. Robert Dewar, Hensall, and Miss Agnes Stirling, Bayfield. Predeceas- ing him were three sisters and a brother, Mrs. James D. Montgomery, Gilford, Mich.; Mrs. Thomas D. Niel -a elson, Godenieh; lairs. Andrew John- stone, Clinton, and Robert Jahn, Gor- • rie. Amongst those from a distance who attended the funeral were: Archibald' Stirling and two daughters, Rhea and Edna, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Dewar, Lon- don, Mrs. Robert Dewar, Hensall, Nfrs. amber Nicholson Mrs. Stivins and Mr. Reid, Goderich. MRS. ALICE C. GOVIER The funeral was held from the Beattie Funeral Home, Clinton, on Friday afternoon of Mrs. Alice C. ston Wintecluirala Mrs. Fred Ploob- zer, Auburn. The funmal was held ffem Knox United Church on Wednesday after - neon, September 11, and was con- ducted by Rev. W. J. Rogers, Dungan - eon, in the abeente of the pastor, Rev. H, aeon. During the service, Garnet Farrier, Whitechurch, sang a eolo, Pallbearers were six nephews, William Brownlee, William Clark, Maurice Crawford, Russell Drennan, Chavles Brechow. The many beautiful /loyal tributes were carried by Ron- ald Plunkett, Toronto; Lawrence Plunkett, Merles Millian, Maurice Bean, Gordon Teem, Ralph IVIunro. Interment tonk arm in Ball's Ceme- toy. Friends were present from Tor- onto, Wingliam. Whitechstech, Dune gannon and (leder...h. Govier who passed away in Blyth, on Tuesday, September 17, in her 83rd year. Rev. W. Woolfrea, Clinton, officiated, and was assisted by Rea 0. P. Tavener, Holmesville. Inter- ment took place in Clinton Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ira Merrill, Fred Lobb, Herb. Oakes, Carman Tebbuta Morgan Jones, and •Stewart Fermatas. Those attending from a diatoms/ include Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Forster, Wallaceburg, Lawrence Biggin, Wind- sor, Ms. T. P. Griffin and Miss Kate Govier, Toronto, and Mr. and Mrs. IL M. Jackson, Stratford. IVIrs. Govier was born Alice Clarissa Emrnerson on May 19, 1864, near Belleville. She was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John C. 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