Clinton News-Record, 1946-12-12, Page 6PAGE SIX
CLINTON NEWS -RECORD
THURSDAY,. DEMO/LB R. 12, 194ot
Interesting Itettis From 'News -Record's Rural Correspondents
NEWS OF BAYFIELD
Representative:
KISS LUCY R. WOODS Phone CIANTON 6311.81
Clarence Larson, London, was I ome
over the weekend.
Mrs. S. Pearce left on Saturday
to visit in Leamington.
Mr. and Mrs. 1l. A. Westlake spent
last week with friends in St. Thomas.
bliss Mae Ervine, Goderich, spent
the weekend with Mr. and MTS.
Spencer Ervine.
Jack Murray visited his sister, Mrs.
W. J. McLeod, Jr., from Saturday
until Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Newton Sturgeon and
Emma Margaret, Port Dover, spent
Monday with the former's mother,
Mrs. William Sturgeon.
Mrs. E. R. Weston, Goderich, visit-
ed her sister, Mrs. Malcom Toms for
a few days last week.
Miss Elizabeth Raid returned home
on Friday after having visited in
Toronto for a fortnight..
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Mr, and Mrs. E. A. Featherston,
London, visited .the latter's mother,
Mrs, C. W. Parker on Sunday.
Keith Brandon returned home last
week after having spent the season
sailing on the St. Lararrenee River.
. Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Guest and
daughter, Norah, London, visited with
Mr. and Mrs. Marlecen Toms on Sun-
day.
,IVIrs. Harold Xing returned to her
'home in Sarnia this week after hay-
ing Visited her mother, Mrs, C. W.
Parker fnr a week.
Mr. and 'Mrs. Quentin Hallman,
New. Dundee, were in the village on
Saturday attending the Meener-
Westlake wedding.
.Mrs. J. Xneeshaw returned to God-
erich an Sunday after having visited
her mother and sister, 1Virs. Adelaide
and Miss Cecil MeLeod.
Miss, Mary Reid left on Saturday
to visit her nieces in Brucefield, after
having spent the past six months at
her home in the village.
Members of Trinity Church Guild
and the Girl's Auxiliary, held a suc-
cessful bazaar and tea in the Orange
Hall on Thursday afternoon of last
week.
IVIrs. H. A. Lawson. Stratford,
came on Friday to visit her daughter,
IVIrs. Maynard Gerrie, who we regret
to report is indisposed. Her many
friends wish her a speedy recovery.
George Bell, who has been on
board the S.S. "Quedoe" this season
and is now helping to lay her up for
the season in Goderich harbor, spent
Friday afternoon with his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bell.
Provincial Constable Lloyd West-
lake; wise finished his course of train-
ing in Toronto last week, has been
stationed at Larder Lake.
The annual meeting of the Girls'
Auxiliary of Trinity Church, was
held on Tuesday evening at the'home
of Audrey Sturgeon. The following
officers were elected for 1947: Presi-
dent, Betty Larson; vice-president,
Dorothy 'McLeod; treasurer, Audrey
'Sturgeon; secretary, Norma Sturg-
eon; Donee secretary, Betty Larson;
program convener, Audrey Sturgeon.
Following, the election of officers the
meeting was adjourned and a social
hour was spent.
Mrs. Don Murray has been visiting
her daughter, Mrs. W. J. McLeod, jr.
To the Electors of the
Township of Hullett:
Thanking you for the splendid
support at the election on. Mon-
day, December 9, and wishing
you all a Merry Christmas and
a Happy New Year.
—J. I. :RAPSON
50-p
GODERICH, TOWNSHIP
Mr. and ,Mrs, Antliur Welsh spent
Sunday with Mr. and nIVIrs, Fred
'
Mr. and Mrs, Wilbert Johnson spent
Sunday with Mr., and MTS. Ed. Boyes,
Brumfield.
Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Armstrong,
London, were at their cottage at
Paradise Vista on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Johnson,
Deer Lodge, are busily engaged re-
modelling the interior of their cottage.
S.S. No. 9 Concert
sa No. 9, Goderieh Tewnehip, are
holding their annual Christmas Tree
and -Concert on Tuesday, December
17, at 8.30 Ism. Everyone is welcome.
Thanks Ratepayers
I. wish to take this opportunity of
thanking the ratepayers a the Town-
ship of Goderich for their wonderful
support at the polls on 'Friday.
(Signed)—JAMES R. STIRLING.
50-x
Fairmount School Concert
The, pupils of Fairmount School
(S.S, No. 10) are holding their annual
Christmas concert in the school house
on Monday, December 16, at 8 •pan
Everyone welcome.
Mr. and Mrs. William McGuire
spent Sunday with relatives in Sea -
forth.
'Community Club Meets
Mr. and Mrs. John Torrance enter
tabled the Community Club on Fri-
day night, with about 80 present.
Fifteen tables, of progressive euchre
occupied the first part of the even-
ing, after which all enjoyed a dance
to music by Walhalla Westlake and
Mrs, Greenslade. The ladies served
a delightful lunch. Everyone enjoyed
the evening.
STANLEY TOWNSHIP
Bride -elect Honored
Mrs. Fred Watson was hostess for
a tea on November 27 in honor of
Miss Minnie Penhale, who was mar-
ried on November 30. About 40
neighbors and friends gathered and
presented the bride -elect with a lovely
Kenwood blanket and address, signed
on behalf of the ladies of the com-
munity, by Ethel Watson and Rose
Scotchmer. The afternoon was spent
rith contests, and a delicious lunch
was served.
Stanley Ladies' Club
Stanley Ladies' Club met at the
houe of .Mrs. John 1VIeGregor on the
afternoon of December 5th. There
were 18 members present. The meet-
ing opened with the Lord's Prayer.
The secretary's and treasurer's re-
ports were given. The collection
amounted to $5.11. The roll call was
answered by telling "What you like
and dislike about farm life."
.A. motion was made by Mrs, Frank
MrGregor and seconded by Mrs. Bert
Murphy to send $10. to the fund for
Tuberculosis.
During the afternoon a quilt was
quilted. Another one had been done
previously and these will both be
given to the Red Shield.
The meeting closed with the Na-
tional Anthem after which lunch was
served.
The roll call for the next meeting
is to be answered by telling "What
you got for Christmas."
AUBURN
Charles Scott is attending .13ea
Keepers' Convention in Toronto.
Mrs.Fired •Rose attended the fun-
eral of her brother-in-law, Alex Ross,
at Lueknow, on Faiday.
Donald .Carnpbell, who has been
sailing the past summer, has return-
ed home. His boat is in Goderieh
harbor,
Minister Resigns
Rev. Robert .Macconnell, who has
been minister of the Auburn and
Blyth Presbyterian enngregations,
has tendered his resignation to take
effect the end of the year.
82 Years Young
WUians IVIebiwain quietly celebrat-
ed his 8211d birthday last Thursday.
His sister'MTS. John McPhee, Nile,
spent the day with him.
alias and MTS. William Hart, Tor-
onto, visited 1VIrs. Fred Ross last
week.
P.O. Staff Entertained
Mr. and rIVIes. Writilam Dodd enter-
tained the members of the Post Office
staff to a fowl dinner het Friday
night, Those present were Postmast-
er and Mrs. Alfred Rollinson, Mr. and
Mrs. Herb. ,Govier, Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Scott, and Mr. and Mrs. Rob-
ert Turner.
Ladies' Aid Meets
The Ladies' Aid of the Barplist
Church held its Christmas meeting
at the home of IVIrs. Vesterfelt, with
the president, Mrs, C. A. Howson in
-charge. 'Several ,Ohristmas Carols
were sung with duet parts taken by
Mrs. C. A. Howson and Mrs. Stanley
Johnston and Mrs. William Haggitt
and 1VIrs. Thomas McNeil. Readings
were given by MTS. Tabb, Mrs. Glen
Rarithby, 'Mrs. Lou. Irvvin, avir. Vest-
erfelt and Miss Hazel Dodd. Mrs.
Veeterfelt and Miss May Reno& con-
tributed a duet. The Christmas mes-
sage was given by Rev. C. C. iAnder-
son and the meeting was dismissed
with prayer by IVIrs. C. G. Anderson.
A hot pot -luck lunch was served.
Ladies' Guild Meets
St. Mark's Church Ladies' Guild
held its Christmas meeting in the
Foresters Hall on Friday evening.
The president, Mrs. ,Alfred Nesbit,
presided. The IScripture, the 14th
chapter of John was read by MTS.
Thomas Haggitt. Prayers were of-
fered by Me. Thomas Johnston, fol-
lowed by the Lord's Prayer in unison.
The Secrete& gave report of prev-
ious' meeting and the treasurer's re•
port was given showing a very good
balance on hand.
An invitation from the Presbyte--
ian SundaySchool to attend a com-
bined Chriatmas Tree concert on
Monday afternoon, Dec. 23, was
accepted.
The following officers were elected
for the ensuing year: Honorary presi-
dents, Mrs. H. J. L. Henderson. Mrs.
Gordon Taylor; president, Mrs. A.
Nesbit; vice-president, Mrs. A, Kirk-
connell; secretary, Miss Laura Phil-
lips; treasurer, 1Virs. Thomas Hag-
gitt; program convener, Mra. H. J.
L. Henderson; organist, Mts. Gordon
Taylor, Airs. A.. Kirleconeell.
Following the meeting a congrega-
tional social evening was enjoyed.
Refreshments were served.
LONDESBORO
Miss Mary Caldwell, London, was
home for the weekend.
Mr. and Mrs. John Vincent, God-
erich, spent the weekend with Mr. C..
Stewart.
Misses Beth and Elva Govier spent
the weekend with theii: parents, Mr.
and 1VIrs. W. Govier.
The 'Mission Band members are
having a concert and bazaar in the
basement of the ehurch Friday even-
ing, December 13, at eight o'clock.
Everybody is invited to attend.
White Gift Service
The White Gift .Service will be held
Sunday -morning, December 15, at
10.15. The children's c'hoir will pro-
vide the music, with Mrs. E. Wood
as leader and organist, Rev. A. D.
Penman will give a Christmas mes-
sage. The inembers of the school will
meet in the basement at 10 a.m, and
go up to the auditorium: in a body.
United Church Annual
The annual meeting of the Lon-
deshoro United Church Sunday School
was held Friday Met, December 6,
at the home of Mrs. Will Lyon, with
G. Stewart in charge. Mr. Penmae
HOLMESVILLE
"Save -the -Children" Club
A meeting .of the Savesthe-Ohildren
Club was held at the home of Mrs.
Walter Friday afternoon. December 6,
with the president, Mrs. Lorne Jervis,
in the chair.
All joined in singing "Away in a
Manager," followed by the Scripture
reading of the first Christmas by
1VIrs. Brock Thompson, which was
followed by prayer by MTS. Jervis.
A meat coupon collection appeal
was read by Mrs. E. Trewartha, re-
minding •us that any unused ration
coupons we may have, can be turned
in to our local ration board which
will release their equivalent in meat
for hungry people overseas.
111b:s. E. Grigg read an article "We
Look to Europe," which told some-
thing of the scope of .the task before'
the Save -the -Children Federation.
This organization was formed to as-
sist Children who have been made
parentless by the war and therefore
made deititute, Canadian fonds have
done a great deal and more is needed.
The Secretary read the minutes and
the treasurer gave her report to date
but as there are two -travelling bas-
kets yet to come in a full report
could not be given till later.
Mrs. Walter told a Christmas story
is her usual interesting manner. Me.
N. Heard and Mrs. Les. Jervis fav-
oured with a duet "Silent Night."
1VIrs. Jervis thanked the hostess for
the use of her home, and the officers,
group leaders, also contributors to
the Travelling Baskets which were to
travel from April to Decembee 1946.
The meeting closed by singing "When
He Cometh." Afterward a Christmas
Carol contest was held, Mrs. Stock
being the winner.
A dainty supper was served and
en,toyed, the collection amounting to
$2.75. There were 12 ladies and three
children present.
SIIIMIMMEt
opened rtlhe meeting by reading a• pas-
sage of Scripture followed by prayer.
The minutes of the last meeting were
read and the financial report was
given,
It was decided to have a White
Gift .Service Sunday morning, Dec.
15, also to have a Christmas concert
in the basement of the church, on
December 23, and each class be re-
sponsible for one ninnber. Mr. C.
Stewart, who has been superintend-
ent for the last 14 years resigned
on account of his removal froan this
community to Clinton. His resigna-
tion was accented with regret.
Harry Snell was elected superin-
tendent in Mr. Stewart's place. Mr.
Stewart thanked the teachers and of-
ficers for their splendid cooperation
during his term of office.
PORTER'S II1LL
MTS, James Lockhart spent last.
weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Glee
Lockhart, Clinton.
Mr. and Mrs. *Lawson loekhart 3,11(1
family, Royal Oak, Mich., were Sun-
day guests with Mr. Lockhart'e.
parents.
Community Chib .Meets
The Community Club party held
Friday evening at the, home of Mr.
and Mrs. John Torrance, was well
attended with 16 tables of carde.
Many preferred to sit round and
chat. Dancing was enjoyed after
lunch. The evening, was a splendid,.
success.
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To the Electors of
Goderich Township:
Thanking you for your sup -
pert at the election on Friday.
December 6, and wishing you all
the compliments of the season.
—ROBERT G. SMITH
50-P
To the Ratepayers
of Hullett Township:
Your generous support at
the polls on Monday is
greatly appreciated'.
Yours respectfully;
(Signed)
WILLIAM J. DALE
50-p
TO THE ELECTORS:
TOWNSHIP OF HULLETT
wish to take this opportunity of
extending my hearty thanks for your
support at the polls on Monday,.
The Compliments of the Season to
you all. '
(Signed)
WILLIAM RI.. JEWITT
50.b
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