Clinton News-Record, 1947-02-06, Page 4RAGE FOUR
CLINTON. NEWS -RECORD
THURSDAY, FF9B21J1A3 6, 1947 ;
��fairs in �l ,affairs ing 1linton and District
St. Paul's Ladies' Guild
omen's and Church
Hospital Aid Plans
Extensive Activities
A dance on Februa y 18,' a band
concert, March 16, and a marathon
bridge and five hundred during the
coining months, were the plans of the
entertainment committee of Clinton.
ilos,pital Aid were adopted at the
monthly meeting. held in the Council
Chamber, Tuesday evening. Mrs.' L.
M. McKinnon, the president, presided.
,Reports were given by the secre-
tary -treasurer and committee chair-
. men. Mrs. Maddy, for the supply
committee, has Mrs. D, J, Lane, Miss
Bessie :Slamarn and Mrs. P. Liver-
nioren her Mr . Wi n
o s iso
,
the buying r
y g with . 141 s
,Connell; Mrs. W. II. Robinson, mem.
bership, with Mrs. Gibbings, Mrs.
Irene Henri, Mrs. Sturdy, Mrs.
• Zapife and Mrs. O. Elaps; •Mrs. Leiper,
soeial committee; Mrs. 114 McIntyre,
solving; Mrs. Thompson,
wt g, F.nurses-
in-training, with Mrs. C. G. ur Middle..
ton, Mrs. D. J. Lane, Mrs. Murray.
Miss B. S'loman and Mrs. B. Bartliff;
Mrs. Mae Rance MacKinnon, enter-
tainment, with Miss W. O'Neil, Mrs.
W. A. Oakes, Mies. R. S. Atkey, Mrs.
L. Matthews, Mr's. Sturdy, Mrs. Me -
Taggart. Mrs. S. C'astIe, Mrs. J. R.
Butler, Mrs. J. G. McLay, Mrs.
Holmes, Mrs. J. M. Elliott, Mrs. T.
Morgan, Mrs. D. M. Maltby.
Mrs. F. G. Thmopson, reporting
for nurses -in -training committee,
stated that plans were being made
to make life more pleasant for the
girds in training.
Mrs. Mae MacKinnon outlined. the
Ontario (,St. W.A. Hears
Deports of Committees
The regular meeting of the W.A.
of Ontario St. United Church' was
held in the Sunday ,Se'hool room on
Wednesday, February 5 with a good
attendance in spite of the stormy
weather. 'Phe president, Mrs. P.
Townsend, was in charge of the meet-
ing. The meeting opened by singing
Hymn 153 after which the W. A.
prayer was repeated in unison.
The devotional 'period was taken by
Mrs, M. Wiltse. Hymn 225 was then
sung. The Scripture lesson was read
from the 16th chapter of Acts. A
splendid paper or- Stewardship was
given n followel bya prayer.
.
Miss Woolix•eyi gave a very inter-
esting reading.
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The reports of the various com-
mittees were read. It was deeided
to hold a St. Patrick's tea in .March.
Miss Elva Wiltse favoured the ladies
with a solo accompanying herself on
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the ,piano.
Hymn 394 was sung and the meet.
ing closed with a payer. St. Andrew's
ward served a most delicious lunch.
suggestions of the entertainment
committee to raise funds. These in-
cluded .a dance in the Town Hall Feb
ruary 18, a band concert March 16.
and a marathon bridge.
Mrs. G. M. Counter told of the
great need far face cloths at the
hospital and suggestions were made
for knitting the same. A motion was
passed that buying committee have
the power to buy any materials
necessary.
MARTINS I
As usual we are featuring
our complete line of Valentines
for young and old.
PRICED AT
lc, 2 for 5c, 5c, 10c,
15c, 25c, 35c, and 50c
SAT. Morning Special
NYLON HOSE
42 gauge
45 gauge
• Sizes 81/2 - 101/2
81.50 pr.
$1.75 pr.
One pair to customer
We have just received a new assortment of
China Cup - Saucers and
Fancy Pieces
MARTINS DEPARTMENTAL STORE
PHONE 36 - - - CLINTON
NOTICE
The 'Annual Meeting of the CLINTON HOSPITAL
BOARD will be held in the Council Chamber,
Clinton Town Hall, on
FRIDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 14, 1947,
at 8.00 o'clock.
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Ask For
BARTLIFF'S MILK LOAF
For sale at our Own Store and at
your Grocers
BARTLIFF BROS.
BAKERS AND CONFECTIONERS
PHONE 1 CLINTON'
Novelty
ST. VALENTINE'S
DANCE
Town. Hall, Clinton
THUR., FEB. 13
AUSPICES CLINTON BOARD OF PARK MANAGEMENT
00od MUSIC — Novelties — Dancing 9 p.m. to 1 a.m..
KEN WILBEE'S ORCHESTRA
PROCEEDS TO CLINTON COMMUNITY PARK
ADMISSION: 50 cents Per person
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(By our Bayfield correspondent)
STURGEON--,DAVIS
St. Andrew's United Church, Bay-
field,
ayfield, attractively decorated with
spruce boughs, large baskets of white
lilies, rose buds and golden harvest
daffodils with white ,tapers burning
lit tali candelabra was the setting for
a very pretty wedding on Saturday,
February 1. at 2:30 p.m:, when Miss
Beryl Lillian Davis, only daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Bernard G. Davis,
Woking, Surrey, England. and Stuart
Brown Sturgeon,eon second son
of Mr.
and Mrs. Edward
J, Sturgeon, Bay-
field,
were -united in holy bonds of
matrimony. The ceremony was per-
formed by the pastor, Rev. F. G.
Stotesbury, •
To the strains of the .Wedding
March from Lohengrin, the charming6
bride entered the church on the arm
of Dennis M, Bisiback, who gave her
in marriage. Her beautiful floor -
length gown of Brussels lace over
taffeta was fashioned with a tight
bodice buttoned down the back, long
sleeves and sweetheart neckline. Her
,three-quarter 'length veil was of ern-
broidereh sills net. She carried a
bouquet of red briarcliffe roses and
white buddlea.
Miss Jean Lucille Sturgeon, sister
of the groom, was bridesmaid. Her
floor -length dress was of sky blue
sheer over blue taffeta.
Mrs. Phyllis LaRoche, Windsor, an
English war bride, was her matron
of honor. She wore a long .goyim of
ice -blue satin. Both attendants wore
matching shoulder -length, sequin -
trimmed veils. held in place with
sweetheart caps trimmed with blue
sequins and carried bouquets, of pink
Virginia carnations.
The groomsman was Earl Wagner.
Waterloo. The ushers were: Russel
Sturgeon, London, cousin of the
groom, and Bob Carter, Clinton.
Mrs. Robert Scotchneer presided at
the organ and during the signing' of
the register, Mrs. Dave Sturgeon,
aunt of the groom, sang, "I'll Walk
Beside Yon."
For the reception which followed
at the Ritz Hotel, the groom's moth-
er wore a sky blue crape frock trim-
med with gold sequins. black hat and
corsage of white ivory carnations.
The dining room was tastefully
decorated with crepe paper and bells.
the tables being done in pink and
bine with white tatters. The bride's
table was centred with a three -tiered
wedding cake. Many tributes and
toasts to the bride and groom were
given during the course of the wed-
ding breakfast. Misses Audrey ani
Milvena Sturgeon, cousins of the
groom, assisted in waiting on the
guests who numbered about :forty.
Friends were present from London.
Waterloo, Windsor and Clinton,
The groom's gifts were; to the
bride,. a pearl necklace with matching
earr'ing's; to the bridesmaid and mat-
ron of honor, gold earrings; to the
groomsanan and ushers, tie pins and
clips; and to the organist and soloist,
nylon hose. Tho bride and groom
were recipients of many beautiful
gifts.
In the evening a party was held
at The Ritz Hotel for the bridal
party and guests, when a very pleas-
ant time was spent in music, singing
and dancing. Before it came to an
end it was discovered that the bride
and groom had slipped away quietly
on a honeymoon trip to Toronto and
Niagara Falls.
For travelling the bride wore an
aqua crepe dress, grey coat with
fur trimming, matching 'hat and
black accessories. On their return
they will reside in Waterloo. Their
many friends in this community join
in wishing them every happiness,
DOHERTY—MANDERSON
The marriage of Miss E. Marion
Manderson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
James Manderson, Summerside, P.E.I.
to Edward Doherty, R. and C. School,
Clinton, son of the late Mr. and Mrs.
David Doherty, took place in Toronto
at the home of Rev. L. I. hunter,
who officiated.
The bride wore a' gray suit with
corsage of roses. ,and was attended
by Mrs. John Henderson, wearing a
green frock with rose corsage. Mr.
Henderson was groomsman.
A reception followed at tate home
cf Mr. and Mrs. Hendee; ,n.
RADFORD—STAPLES
White bunting interspersed with
green sprays and pink roses formed
an effective stetting in the United
Church, Blyth, Saturday afternoon,
February 1, 1947, for the marriage
of Wilma Noreen, only daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. John Staples, Blyth,
to William Donald Radford, son of
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Radford; Hul-
lett Township, with Rev. A. Sinclair,
minister of the church, officiating.
The bride, given in marriage by
her father, wore a floor -length gowie
of ivory slipper satin, styled with
basque bodice. the sheer yoke was
outlined with satinembroidery and
edged with lace. The long, fitted
sleeves formed in lily points over
the hands. Her full-length veil of
ttuisty sheer rayon net, finished with
an embroidered escalloped border, the
two. corners embroidered in a floral
design, was held in place by a Juliet
cap and gardenias. She carried a
sheaf of Calla lilies tied with blue
satin ribbon with streamers. Her
only ornament was a gold locket and
earrings. •
Mies Helen Radford, only sister of
the bridegroom, was maid of honor,
gowned in blue sheer in floor -length.
style trimmed with tiny pink and blue
bows. Her shouldeaveil was held in
place with a ribbon bandeau and she
carried .0 cascade of daffodils.
Little Dianne Radford, niece of the
bridegroom, was flower girl in a frock
of. pink silk crepe with long matching
veil, held in place 'with a bandeau
of blue and pink velvet ribbon and
caught with bows. Site wore match-
ing mittens and carried a nosegay
of tiny white 'mums and pink car-
nations. The bridesmaid, Miss Betty
Fairservice, Blyth, wore a long gown
of yellow charneune satin, fashioned
with fitted bodice and bouffant skirt,
with shoulder length veil caught itt
a Queen Anne heacldress with Talis-
man roses. ,She also carried a cas-
cade of Talisman roses.
iStanley Youngblut, Londesboro,
was groomsman and the ushers 'were
Kenneth Staples, brother orf the bride,
and John Lee. Londesboro.
The wedding musicwas played by
Mrs. Gerald Barris, who wore an
aqua wool suit with a corsage of
yellow 'mums. She also accompanied
her mother, Mrs. Harrold Phillips,
who sang "I Love You Truly," dur-
ing the signing of the register.. Mrs.
Phillips Was. .wearing a navy suit
with corsage of red carnations, For
Pathfinder in Peace.
From leader of 100 bomber raids
over Germany to sweeping the floor
of a country drug store is the re-
habilitation story of John Perry, Can-
adian Cavalcade guest. As a member
oJ' the famed and mysterious Path-
finder Squadrons of the. R.C.A.F..
Perry rose to squadron leader and was
one of the few Canadian airmen to
receive both the D. S. O. mid D. F. C.
!Demobolized, he abandoned the glam-
or of the air force to become a drugg-
ist's apprentice in Woodbridge, Ont.
He and his wartime buddies have or•
ganized the Canadian Pathfinders'
club, of which Perry is the first pres-
ident.
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JUNIORS TO MEET
Clinton Junior Farmers and Junior
.Institute will hold their regular meet-
ing in the Collegiate on Tuesday.
February 11, commencing at 8.3 p.m.
Everyone please bring lunch.
LEGION Ail ILIARY
The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Can-
adian Legion will hold its regular
meeting in the Legion Hall en Mon-
day night, February 10, at 8.15
o'clock. The members are asked to
keep this elate in mind.
WESLEY-WILLIS W.M.S.
The W.M.S. of .Wesley -Willis Unit-
ed Church will hold its -regular meet-
ing at the home 'bf Mrs. Frank Fing-
land, Thursday afternoon, February
13, at three o'clock. Mrs. Addison's
group will be in charge,
her daughter's' wedding, Mrs. Staples
had chosen a two-piece costume of
black wool crepe. Her corsage 'was
pink and white carnations. The moth-
er of the bridegroom was also wear-
ing a black crepe dress with similar
corsage.
Following the ceremony a recep-
tion was held and luncheon served
to 45 guests at the Commercial
Hotel, Blyth. The bride's table was
centred with a three -tiered wedding
cake and :the decorations were pink
and white streamers and bells and
soft pink lights. Later Mr. and Mrs.
Radford left by motor for St. Oath -
urines. Niagara Falls and " other
places in southern Ontario. The bride,
travelling in a leaf brown two-piece
suit with pink blouse .and stink trim-
med coat and hat. Her accessories
were in brown. Oh their return they
will reside on d?insley St, Blyth.
Guests were present from Burford,
Seaforth, Hamilton, St, Columban,
and Kitchener.
Previous to her marriage the bride
was honored at a miscellaneous show-
er .at the home of Mr. and Mrs. .Geo.
MoNall and a trousseau tea was given
by her mother who was assisted by
Mrs.' Mayme Ftitzley and Mrs, Mc.
Nall.
111011111 III'i
Miss Ruth Hearn, Toronto, has
been visiting her mother, Mrs. B.
C. Hearn,
Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Spading,
London, ,are visiting at the horne of
the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Roy .Sparling.
Miss Margaret Lobb,..Clinton, spent
last Wednesdaywith Mr. and .
Mir
Lyle Docking, Staffa.
Arthur ;Aiken, University of West-
ern Ontario, r 'London, has been a
guest at the 'home of his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Aiken.
Mr. and Mrs. Hugh R. Hawkins
are leaving g on
Sunday for Toronto
to attend the annual meeting of the
Ontario Retail Hardware Association.
Miss Kao Snider has ,returned to
,Strsthlorne. Nova Scotia, after
spending six weeks with her parents,
Mr. and .Mrs. J. S. Snider, Aubert St.
LeRoy 0. Brown, agricultural
representative for Huron County,
attended the Smith -Gibson nuptials
in Kew Beach United Church Church
Saturday evenng last.
Gerald E. Nelson, assistant agri-
cultural representative for Huron,
returns tonight after attending sev-
eral livestock breeders' annual meet-
ings itt Toronto this week.
Mn.- and Mrs. Harry Mansfield,
Windsor, who were in town attending
the funeral of their sister, the late
Miss Ida Twitchell, were the guests
Of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Twitchell.
Mr. and Mrs. 13. J. Gibbings are
visiting the former's sister, Mrs.
William Kay, Lapeer, Mich. Before
returning home they also will visit
their son and family, Mr. and Mrs.
John Gibbings, Stratford.
Mrs. Harry Twitchell and daugh-
ter, Mrs. Don Rogers, Windsor, who
attended. the funeral of the late Miss
Ida Twitchell, were the guests of the
former's sister, Mrs. .Murray Me -
Ewan and Mr. McEtvan.
Clarence Cooper and Frank Grealis
spent the weekend, in Flint, Mieb,.
with the former's mother, Mrs. Geo.
F. Jackson and Mr. Jackson. They
were- accompanied by Miss Evelyn
Cooper who remained at her home
there. -
Miss Nora Bulteel, Detroit. spent
a week in town between semestres
and visited her father, Rev. R. M. P.
Bulteel, who :has been ill in Clinton
Public Hospital. Mr. Bulteel's many
friends will he ;pleased to know that
he is making splendid progress to-
ward recovery after his recent op-
eration.
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DO YOU PLAY CARDS?
Anyone interested in playing in
the Hosiptal Aid Marathon Bridge
and Dive Hundred, contact Mrs. J. M.
Elliott.
WESLEY-WILLIS GIRLS' CLL$
The Girls' Club of Wesley -Willis
Church will meet in the church par-
lor. Tuesday, February 11, at eight
p.m.
INAUGURATES HEALTH WEEK
GODFIRQIOH Hon. Russell T.
Kelley, Ontario Minister of Health,
addressed a large congregation in
Victoria Street United Church Sun-
day night, inaugurating health week
in Goderich. Members of the Town
Council, Board of Governors of Alex-
andra Hospital, Women's Hospital
Auxiliary and Graduate Nurses' As-
sociation were in attendance.
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DIES IN LONDON
SKAFORTH — Mrs. William A.
Anderson, Seaforth, died in London
on Tuesday, February 4. Four daugh-
ters and three sons survive. Funeral
takes place at :Seaforth.
VICTIMS LAID TO REST
GODER4CH —The funeral service
for Mrs. Allan Grant and her four-
year-old son, Larry, 'who lost their
lives in a level crossing accident near
Kincardine, was held at the Brophey
funeral home on Friday afternoon.
Several hundred persons from God-
erieh, Ashfield Township and district.
were in attendance and a large num-
ber of floral tributes surrounded the
two caskets.
RATION COUPON DUE DATES
Coupons now valid are sugar -
preserves S26 to 540, meat M64
to M71 and butter B35 to B40.
Next coupons becoming good are
1141 and M72 on February 13th.
CHURCH DIRECTORY
Wesley -Willis Church
REV. ANDREW LANE, Minister
Mrs. Morgan J. Agnew, Organist
and Choir Leader
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9
11.00 A.M.—Morning Worship,
"Burden Bearing."
12.10 --Church School
7.00 P.M.—Evening Worship in this
church: "Spiritual Broadcasting"
Ontario St. United Church
REV. W. J. W00LFREY, Minister
B. Jt Gibbings, Choir Leader
Mrs.' E. Wendorf, Organist
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9
11.00 A.M.-Morning Worship,
"The Use or Misuse, of Privilege"
12.15 --Sunday School
7.00 P.M. — Evening Worship in
Wesley -Willis United Church.
Baptist
REV. C. C. ANDERSON, Minister
Mrs. Ernest Adams, Organist
Mrs. W. Aikenhead, Choir Leader
SUNiDAY, FEBRUARY 9
Bible School ---2.30 P.M.
The Bible is the best seller inthe
world. Ask yourself why? How
much do you know about it?
Test yourself by this simple
question — Who was Haman?
How many sans did he have?
Evening Worship at 7 P.M.
We preach Christ as Saviour and
Lord.
Presbyterian
REV. D. J. LANE, Minister
Mrs. Bert Boyes, Organist and
Choir Leader
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9
10:00 A.M.--Sunday School
11.00 A.M.—Divine Worship,
"Increasing our Faith."
2.30 P.M. ---Service at .Mayfield
All Welcome
Pentecostal
C. M..GINGRICH, Pastor
SUNDAY, FE'B'RUARY 9
2.30 P.M.—Sunday School
3.30 P.M.—Worship Service
7.30 P.M. --Evangelistic Service
Week Night Prayer Services—Tao-
day and Thursday.
",Repent cyte therefore, and be con-
verted that your sins inay be
blotted out•" Acts 3:19.
St. 'Paul's Anglican
REV. R. 11i, P. BULTEEL, Rector
Mrs. Theodore Fremlin, Organist
Mrs. J. G. MacKinnon, Choir Leader
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9
11.00 A.M.--Morning Prayer
Rev. E. C. Jennings
2.00 P.M.—Sunday School
7.00 P.M.—Evening Service in Wes-
ley-Willis
esley Willis United Church.
The W, ' A. will meet at the home
of Misses Thompson on Tuesday,
February 11, at 8 pun.
Holds Regular Meeting
The regular meeting of the Ladies'
Guild of St. Paul's •Church was held
at the home of Mrs. Clifford Epps
on Tuesay, ,February! 4. The presi-
dent, Mrs. W. 1T. Robinson, was in
the chair.
The meeting was opened with the
Lord's Prayer in unison. The minutes
were read and approved and the roll
call responded to by 16 men -there -
The treasurer's report was :presented
by Mrs. J. M. Elliott.
Mrs. Leyburme was appointed
1
assistant Social Hostess. Mrs. Fred
Hattie reported for the quilting com-
mittee and Mrs. ;George Walker for
the flower mission. Mrs. Zapfe, for
the property committee, mentioned
the gift from one of the`mensbers of
a slicer for the kitchen and the pur-
chase of an electric range and scene
utensils. Mrs. Counter and Mrs. J.
M. Elliott reported a number of vioita
to siek and shut-ins.
Certain items of !business were dis-
cussed and fit :president closed with
tit Benediction.
The hostess served delicious re-
freshments. Mrs. Counter voiced the
thanks • al the meeting to Mrs. Epps.
5.00
$5.00
[TICOATS
Misses and Junior Sizes
10 to 18
A few of these coats are being displayed
in our north window!
Former prices up to $32.00.
and NONE UNDER
$15.00
Floor Mats
at
One Half -Price
Suitable for Bathroom, Kitchen, Hall or Bedroom.
Some are slightly soiled, but all top values
at these clearing prices
Blouses at 98c
2 Dozen Blouses — Plain Colors and Floral
Sizes 12 to 18
Reg. up to $3.95
During the next few weeks
while making extensive alterations
on our store layout, we will con-
tinue clearing odd lines of mer-
chandise at drastic reductions.
It will pay you to watch our
ads. and shop here.
R. V. IRWIN
STORE HOURS: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
February !Specials
Three-piece
' (CHESTERFIELD SUITES
In Soft Green and Dusty Rose Combinations
IDEAL FOR YOUR LIfVIIING ROOM
Regular $177 - SPECIAL 8160
Regular $170 - SPECIA.L $154
• • •
Children's
TABLE and CHAIR SETS
Very sturdy construction, two folding chairs and table
in natural finish
Reg. $9.50 - • SPIE.CIAL $7 50
• • •
Attractive
COFFEE TABLES
with separate trays
In white, blue, rose and green
Reg. $7.00 - SPECIAL $5.50
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•10 ETERANS Filrniture is your best invest-
ment for your re-establishment
credits. Use them here!
BALL BROTHERS
HARDWARE and FURNITURE FUNERAL DIRECTORS
W. N. BALL Store D. G. BALL
Phone 361w Phone 195 Phone,361j