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Clinton News-Record, 1947-02-27, Page 4PACrE FOUR CLINTON NEWS -RECORD THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1947 'omen's and ChurchAtIairsin Clinton and District Engagement Announced Mr, and Mrs. Noble Holland an- nounce the engagement of their youngest daughter, ,Roma Marie, to Kenneth Benjamin, third son of Mr. and Mrs. H. W, MnBwrney, London, the wedding to take place early in March. WESLEY-WILLIS W.A. The W.A. of Wesley -Willis United Church twill meet in the church par- lour on Thursday, Meech 6, at 3 p.m. Mrs..Lereine Ballantyne will be pres•• ent and give an address on Handi- crafts. Mrs, Jack Eras'er's group will be hostesses. NOW is the time to select your Wallpaper for 'Spring Decorating. € * WE FEATURE Sunworthy Wallpapers of Quality and Distinction Prices range from 14c to 55c per single roll A GOOD SELECTION FOR EVERY RO01,1 We also carry the well-known Stick -Fast Cold Water Paste in 1 lb., 2 ib. and 5 lb. pkgs. AV Just as sound as bark aro/ ind a treo Will keep it from decay; So FLO-GLAZE PAINT used on your house, Keeps Stealthy Rot Away. RETURNED PERSONNEL AND OTHERS FETED AT WESLEY-WILLIS What turned .out to be a delightful gamily party was the chicken dinner given by the W,A. of Wesley -Willis United .Church ill, the church hall on Thursday evening last in honour of the returned •personnel of the church with their wives or mothers, the memibers of the Official Board and their wives, and the teachers and of- ifeers .of the 'Sund'ay School with their wives or husbands. About 100 sat down to the banquet. • The guests were welcomed at the door by Mrs. W. A. Oakes, president of the W.A., and Rev. Ardrew Lane, the minister. While the guests were being served and between courses, a sing -song led by Benson Satter with ealss Eileen Sutter at the pians, w,n, enjoyed. U. H. Jefferson welcomed the re (weekend .in Toronto. turned personnel, and A. Benson Cor- Dr, J. W. ,Sbaw has been visiting •I m1:p!I@jNulliiuuii6i � ,��ini ll len IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII -- IIIVI oto Mrs. W. A. Oakes was a weekend visitor in Toronto Everett Lobb, Toronto, is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cliffore Lobb. Mise Florence McCallum, Kincar- dine, is spending a couple of weeks in town. Mrs. Andrew Weatherwax, Orillia, is visiting her sister, Miss Dolly Cantelon. Jack Beattie, Leamington, is visit- ing his mother,, iMrs. W. H. Hellyar. and Mr. Hellyar. Mrs. A. Benson Corless and little daughter, Miss Susan, 'spent the less fittingly replied. Mrs. A. T. Cooper h o er ve1'comed the teachers a eters amu officers of the Sunday School, re- calling some clays when she had been a teacher in the former Rattenbury ' 1St. Methodist Church. The superin- tendent, John W. Nediger, replied suitably. president, The p ent Mrs. Oakes welcom- ed the members of the Official Board and before closing, on behalf of the Red Cross, presented the Clerk of the session, N. W. Trewartha, with a certificate of merit. This was given the ,hunch in appreciation for the church being used for the blood donor clinics during the war years. Mr. Trewartha replied and then the min- ister, Rev. Lane, spoke briefly, stat Mg how much a family gathering of that nature could mean to the life of the church and to the minister. He also paid great tribute to the work of the W.A. of the church The gathering then adjourned to the lecture room and church parlour where a short programme was en- joyed, with Mr, Lane acting as Master of Ceremonies. Miss Eileen Sutter sang a solo "It's a grand night for singing,' with Mrs. Morgan J. Agnew accompanying. The Sunday School teachers were called upon for an impromptu chorus and they sang "Jesus Loves Me,' with Mrs. Ii. W. Charlesworth, one of their number, accompanying. Mrs. Norman Holland, in her usually entertaining manner, describ- ed the work of the primary depart- ment and ended her remarks by ask- ing the retiring superintendent of the primary, Mrs, 0. L. Paisley, to come to the front. Mrs. Paisley retired the first of this year after serving for 42 years as a teacher in the Primary department, first in Willis Presbyterian Church, and since 11 - ion, in Wesley -Willis United Church. A good part of the time since union she has been superintendent. Mrs. Reg. Shipley, on behalf of the bath- ers and officers of the Sunday School and the session of the church, pre- sented Mrs. Paisley with a beautiful silver cake plate. Mi's. Paisley re- plied briefly, Mrs. W M. Nediger sang a very pleating solo, "Your Song from Paradise," with Mrs: Agnew accomp• anying. G. H. Jefferson read one of Pauline Johnson's poems giving a little of the background of the poetess' life. Mrs. W. A. Oakes sang a sole, "Bless this House," with Mrs. Agnew accompanying. G. Ralph Foster conducted a most interesting quizz with Miss Ruth Pot- ter, Miss. George B. Beattie, Miss Gladys Addison, Mrs. John W. Nedi- ger, Robert Campbell, Douglas Ward, James McLaren, • nd William Seeley, taking part. Each contestant receiv- ed a suitable prize. The evening closed with the Nation_ al Anthem and the minister pronounc- ing the Benediction. o Bob McClure Mission Band Holds February Meeting ThinkingAbout Painting? Come in and see our color charts of paints for all occasions. REMEMBER -Gadd paint saves more than it costs, MARTINS Department Store Phones: ,3Gj - 36w CLINTON ONTARIO s Girls -Hire's Your Chance To Earn While You Learn APPLY FOR PARTICULARS To The Superintendent Clinton Knitting Company Ltd. 9-6 HI....... HO Come to the his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Kitty, Toronto. • John A. Sutter and William El. Perdue were in London on Tuesday attending a Moffatt Convention. Mrs. John A. Sutter spent the weekend in Toronto with her sister, Mrs. W. E. Floody, who is seriously Miss Katbleen ItieGill spent the weekend in London and attended the Arts Ball at the University of West- ern Ontario on Friday evening. .Miss Jean Hearn entertained at a bridge party at her hone last Thurs- day. Her 'g'uests were Misses Helen Taylor, Kay Middleton, Mamie Mac- Kinnon, Helen Grealis, Mary Mathe- son, Helen Dixon and Irene Morris. Francis M. McEwan, agent for The Prudential Insurance Company of America at Clinton. qualified for membership in the Production Club of Stratford District fot 1946. Miss Mamie MacKinnon, Toronto General Hospital, Toronto, has been visiting her mother, Mrs. J. G. Mac- Kinnon. Last Friday she assisted in the Women's World Day of Prayer by singing a duebt with her mother and on Stmday evening sang a beauti• ful solo, "Come Unto Me," in St. Paul's Anglican Church. -r, Wesley -Willis Auxiliary Holds Monthly Meeting CONTRIBUTIONS FOR CHINA FUND STILL RECEIVET) 5 (Continued. from Page One) A. T. .Cooper, $54 Stuart Taylor, $2; Dave Elliott, $1,; Dave Kay, $2; John. Innes, $1; Sam ,Castle, Jr., $1; 11. Y. Hattm, $1; 'Eli Holtzhauer, $1; Role ert McCartney, $1.25; Wilfred Den ornme, $1; William Grigg, $1; Thomas Churchill, $2;• Mrs. A. McLeod $1; Thomas Oliver, $1; Fred Potter,. $2; Miss Ruth Pot- ter, $1; A: Maxwell, $1; Mrs. Eliza- beth Beaton, $2'; Clifford H. Bps, $10; Muss W. E. Thompson, $15;, George Jenkins, $2; George Van - Horne, $1; Robert Carter, $1; Fred. Hudie, $1; Miss E Proctor, 51; Tiros. Deeves, '$2; Arthur Fulford, $1; W. Wallis, 51; H•arodd Swan, $1; R. L. Scott, $1; Wa1•ter ,Swinbank, $1; Alonzo Matthews, $1; Mrs. J. Ford, $1; H. Elvidge,$2; Hugh Rorke, $1; D. Cornish, $1; W. Ball, 'el; W. J., Vodd'en, 50; Rev. D. T. Lane, $2; Harvey Jenkins, $1; Reg. Ball, $2; ho Mrs. Bernice Mrs. J.G.0 wen1; 1V$ Hearn, $25; E. Grealis, $1; Misses Davies, $5; J. •Soruton, $2; Miss Emily 'Scruton, $2; James Johnston, $2; Mrs. W. E Perdue, $4. red lI .1; noname .25; Mrs. a M N. Tyr ,$, Mrs. Carrie Jervis, $2; Miss A. (Stile- ing, $7; William Cochrane, $2; Frank Gumnnings, 25; Miss Helen Nediger, $1; Sam McDonald, $10; Murray Mc - Ewan, $2; E. Bell, $1; C. Lee, $1; Mrs. Fowler, .50; Ernest Epps, $2; Miss Lottie ,Sloman, $1; Mr. and Mrs. James Livermore, $2; Mrs. L. Pearson, .25; Ellwood Epps, $1; Jas. Manning; $1; .Mrs. 'McKinnon, 1; anonymous, $2; J. B. Lavis, $1; H. Currie, $1; C. V. Cooke, $2; Miss A. Doan. $1; J. ,Silcox, $1; M. Elliott, $1; Miss K. Barrett. $5; Miss .T. Miller, $3; James Miller, $5: H. C. Lawson, $10;; Mrs. ;Riehl, $1; William Riehl, $I; Frank Trains, $2; Len Hun- ter, $1; Harry Watkins, $2; Reg. Smith, $1; Mr, and Mrs... A•. J.• Mc- Murray, $10 Miss Lida Walkinehasy $3''' William J. Carter, $3; Miss W. O'Neil, $11;. Hugh Hawkins, $5; H. Barhff,. $5; H. B. Bartell, $2; 'Dr. F. G. Thorny - son, $1; Mrs. M. Tyndall, $1; Miss Edna Jamieson, $5; Mr:. and Mors; John Jamieson,' $1; W. J. Millen. $541 Elwin :Merrill $2; Mies 111. Wiltse, $5; Miss E. Wiltsc, $2; Mr.. and, Mrs. D. M. Maltby, $'10; . Miss Jean Far- quhar. $1; Pi+anis Wiltse, $150; G. R. Grossman $1; Ross Merrill, $2; Mr. and Mrs Norman Carter $4; C. D. Connell, $10; Lloyd Betel $2; Harry Schellenberger, $1; Mrs. A. F. Cudmere, $1; Miss Sadie Watkins, $1; Mervyn Batkin, $1; Frank Wilson; $2; Miss Elizabeth Carter, .50; Mrs. A. E. Haddy, $2; Ernest 1Luanball,. $2'; Joe Hart, $1.; Howard Brunsdou, $o William Inkley, $1; B. J. Gib - binge, $5; W. H. Robinson, $5 G: M. Counter, $5e C M. Shearing, $5; R Ie Jervis, el Mr. ancl' Mrs. George Thompson, $1.50; John I:lartley; $2; anonymous, a friend, $2; Miss Laura Jervis, $5; Harry Henry, $1; lfi.. T.. Rance $2; Ha G. E. 1l ,1• Wilbur bu: Welsh, $'1 David .Spar.ling, $2; Mrs. Margaret Kinnaird, $1 Mrs. W. M. Aiken, '$11; Mrs. 11. Trick, $1; Mrs. Howard Cowan, et; anonymous, $2; Harry Davies, es, 2 ; W. M. Aiken,. 5 ; yr 5Liss Florence Aiken, $2; Rev. W. J. Woolfrey, $3'; John Morgan, $2; John Nediger,- Jr., $2; Frank Evans; $2; J. J. Zapfe, :$3; B'. B: Pocklington, $5; Mrs. H. B. Combe, $5.. Percy Riley, $1; George Walker, $2; O. W. Potter, $2; W. D. Wells, $2; Mrs. Ed. Wendorf, $1; Harry Charl'esiort7t, $2'; Dr. J. W. Shaw, $5; The regular monthly meeting of the Evening Auxiliary of Wesley - Willie United Church was held last Tuesday evening at the home of Miss Gladys Addison. After the opening exercises conducted by the peesident, Mrs. Beattie, .Mrs. A. Douglas took charge of the study period. The Scrip- ture reading "Charity" was given by Mrs. Fraser. The Study Book chapter, "Public Health in India," proved a very in- teresting subject. ,Articles en the work, being accomplished along these lines, were given by Ruth Potter, Mrs. Nelson, Ferrol Higgins. Mrs. Nediger and Helen Nediger. The roll eall was answered by each member telling what they considered the most interesting feet heard dur- ing the evening, about India's health problems. Mrs. Percy Atkinson and Miss. Gladys Addison favoured the group with a vocal duet "Ivory Palaces," which was much enjoyed. Prayer by Miss Rudd closed hte meet- ing. A delicious lunch was served by the hostesses. Young Mothers' CIub Holds The Bob McClure Mission Band of Wesley -Willis United Church held its February meeting in the Church Hall on Monday, February 24, with Mrs. Frank Fingland in charge. The meeting opened with Hymn 613 "Jesus Bids us Shine," followed by prayer in unison. The election of officers for .1947 took place re- sulting as follows: President, Betty Lou Nediger; ,seeretany, Jack Fras- er; treasurer, Gail Shearing; mem- bership committees, teach No. 1: Ron Sloss, Joan McLaren, Norma War- nock; tearer No. 2: Don Cornish, Yvonne Dales, Marie Falconer. Motto chosen fox the year was, "Here am I, send me." Plans were made for the next meet- ing. The Mission Band Purpose was repeated in unison and after a social half hour the meeting came to a close. There were 32 children present. RATION COUPON DUE DATES Coupons now good are sugar- eS26542, to tobutter to B43 andmeat 5164M74. On March 6 sugar•preserves coupon S43 and meat 5175 will become valid. CARNIVAL FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28 IN CLINTON LIONS ARENA FUN FOR YOUNGAND OLD Prizes: CARNIVAL QUEEN -Costume and Skal: Comic Dress, boys 10-16 ing ability to be judged $10.00 Best Fancy Dress, boy 10 and under Best Fancy Dress Lady 2.00 Best Fancy Dress, girl 10 and under Best Comic Dress Lady 2.00 Best Comic Dress, Boy, 10 and under Bret Fancy Dress Man 2.00 Best Comic Dress, girl 10 and under Best Comic Dress Man 2.00 Best Fancy Dressed Couple Best Clown, Male 2.00 Largest Family on Skates Best Clown, Female 2.00 Youngest Skater Fancy Dress, girls 10-16 2.00 Oldest Skater Comic Dress, girls 10-16 . . 2.00 National Dress (Couple) Fancy Dress, boys 10-16 2.00 CARNIVAL QUEEN CROWNED AT 9 P.M 2.00 1.00 100 1.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 1.00 2.00 3.05 THE HOCKEY GAME OF THE SEASON Goderich Lions' Ladies Team Vs. Clinton Ladies Teenage Team Genie Called at 7.30 P.M, To be Refereed by a Professional Hockey Player ADMISSION: Adults, 25c; Children under 15 years, FREE Ska ting After The Carnival annmran12E1I RY CLbNT01N LIONS CLUB Interesting Discussion CLINTON W.I. MARKS 50TH ANNIVERSARY; MAYOR GIVES TALK William Higgins, $2; J. A. Sutter, 56; Miss Shirley Sutter, $1; Mrs. 1S B. Sutter, $1; G. B. Beattie, $2; Benson Sutter, $1; W. S. R. Holmes, 55; Ernest Brown, $1; Miss D. Oant- elon, $1; H. Kingswell, $2; James McLaren, $1; M. Falconer, $1; J. Murray, $5; L. iD'enonerne, $1; Bert White, $1; Paul White, .25; George Cambert, .50; Sirs. Agnes Holloway, $5; Fred O. Ford, $6; Mrs. V. Lamp - man, $1; Jack Plumtree, $2; Charles Shanahan, $1; WilIiaan Mureh, 52; Robert Draper, $2; J. E. Cook, $1; Ernest Adams, $2. Miss Lavinia Brigham, $2; H. M. Carlene ,e1; Edward Ball, $1; Audrey Steep, $1; L. W. Levis, $1; Gladstone Grigg, $2; L. C. Radford, $1; Miss Jean Hamilton, $1; Mrs. John Ash- ton, $2; Miss Isobel Ashton, $1; Wilbur Potter, .25; 'Mrs. Bela Al- lison, .75; N. Lovett, 50; W. L. Johnson and Son, $3; John J, Pros- ser, 51; E. A. Fines, $6. According to information received from the committee there are still. some contributions which have been made but not recorded and these will appear in a later issue of CLINTON NEWS -RECORD The amount sub- scribed, which is recorded here, is $819.50. In honour of the 50th anniversary of the Institute's founding, Clinton Women's Institute had a banquet in the Board Room of the Agricultural Office at 6.30 pun. on Wednesday, February 19, with about 100 ladies and gentlemen present. The toast to the King was proposed and all responded bh singing the Na- tional Anthem with Mrs. W. E. Per- due at the piano. Mayor A. J. McMurray vas the chief speaker of the evening and he gave an excellent address on the founding of W.I.'s 50 years ago. LeRoy G. Brown, acting agricul- tural representative, commended the ladies on the success of the banquet and mentioned the valuable contribu- tion made by the W.I. to betterment of farm living conditions, war effort, and the community at large. Gerald E. Nelson, assitant agri- cultural representative, extended ap- preciation to the Institute for the gpportunity of meeting with them on the occasion of their 50th anniversary and also commended the ladies for the leadership given and their assist. ante to the Junior Institute. Mrs. George Falconer gave a very interesting paper on the history of the 50 years of Women's Institutes, and in closing proposed a toast to the W.I. which was responded to by the singing of the Ode and 0 Canada. A. vote of thanks was extended to all who had taken part in the pro- gramme and the committee and all others who h;ad been responsible for. making the banquet such a success, was moved by Mrs. W.S.R. Holmes and. seconded by Mrs. C.H. Verner. After the tables were cleared, ten people in costume gave a very real- istic and comical version of old time square dancing. Later, erokinole and euchre were enjoyed. The evening proved an outstanding success. Three of the Junior Institute mem- bers -Misses Margaret Lobb, Edith Pepper and June McCartney --mere the waitresses who served the tables. The Young Mothers' Club of Wes• ley -Willis United Church held their meeting on Tuesday evening at the home of iMrs. E. Taylor, King Ste with a goodly attendance of 15 members. Mrs. G. Lockhart was in charge of the evening's ,programme which had heen well arranged. Some of those who assisted were Mrs. A. E. Doug- las. Mrs, Taylor, and Mrs. Percy Riley, who gave little thought-provok- ing readings on "The Good Shepherd," "Our Job to do " and "Little Homely Things," respectively. Mrs. W. 'Murch read the minutes of the last regular meeting 'which were adopted. Subjects for discussion were: "Heart to Heart Talks, Mother with Daughter," 'SAI Little Child Shall Lead Them." and "Mother and Daughter Patterns." Mrs. Percy Riley extended' an in- vitation to have the March meeting at her home, Rattenbahy St:., E., which was accepted. Mrs. Douglas will be in charge of this meeting. ONTARIO ST. W.A. The W.A. of Ontario St. United Church will meet on Wednesday, March 5. A special St. Patrick's tea will be served. Come and bring a friend, 0 PRESBYTERIAN W.A. The W.A. of Clinton Presbyterian Church will meet in the Sunday School room of the church on Wed- nesday,•March 5. IAI goodattendance is hoped for. CHURCH DIRECTORY Ontario St. United Church REV. W. J. WOOLFBEY, Minister B. J. Gibbings, Choir Leader Mrs. E. Wendorf, Organist SUNDAY, MARCH 2 11.00 A.M.-Morning Worsbip, "Measure for Measure" 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 SUNDAY, MARCH 2 Bible School -2.30 P.M. The more Bible in the children the fewer children in jail. All re - cordis prove this. livening Worship -7 P.M. The minister will bring the mes- sage. Plan to be in your place. Wesley -Willis Church REV. ANDREW LANE, Minister Mrs. Morgan J. Agnew, Organist, and Choir Leader SUNDAY, MARCH 2 11.00 A.112,-1Vlorning Worship, "Simplicity oe the Gospel" 12.1.0 --Church School 7.00 P.M. - Evening Worship in this ehureh "The Empty House" Pentecostal C. M. GINGRICH, Pastor SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23 2.30 P.M. --Sunday School 3.30 P.M.: Worship Service 7.30 P.M. -evangelistic Service Cottage Prayer (Meetings each Trees - day and Thursday at 8 pen. "Danger, of negleoting or re- jecting Salvation" Matt : 10:14-15 0 Murphy Lodge LOL No. 710 held a very successful dance in the Town Hall Friday evening last with an attendance of 285 and music supplied by Norman Carnegie and his orch- estra. Prize -winners were: door, Robert Irwin, Hullett; jitterbug, Sam Est -wick and Geraldine White; spot, Jack Fraser and Mrs. Cliff Cooper. Values You Can't Afford To Miss ALL -WOOL DRESSES both Plain and Checkerexi, offered at a reduction of 20%. * HOUSECOATS - A Choice Selection of Spuns; Seersuckers, Prints - HALF PRICE. j* LADIES' and MISSES' COATS - Ali that remain - Half Price, * * * A Selection of Jackets and Skirts - Half Price. �r* MATS -We have 4 only, All -Wool Mats, valued at $8.95, for only $4A8 * * PURSES -A Varied iS'alection, Value to $4.95, only 98c R. V. IRWIN STORE HOURS: 9 aan. to 6 p.m.; Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. The Wesley -Willis United Women's Association Invite You to Hear THE STORY OF HANDICRAFTS by MRS. LEREINEBALLANTYNE at CLINTON THURSDAY, - MARCH 6 - 3 p. m. Come and Bring a Friend - A Free Recipe Booklet for Everyone This Advertisement .is by courtesy of Roblin Hood Flour Mills Ltd. St. Paul's Anglican REV, R. M. P. BULTEEL, Rector Mrs. Theodore Fremlin, Organist Mrs. 3. G. MacKinnon, Choir Leader SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23 11.00 A.M.---Morning Prayer 2.00 P.M. -Sunday School 7.00 P.M. - Evening Service in Wesley -Willis United .Church. The Ladies' Guild at the home of Mrs. G. 11l. Counter, Tuesday, March 4 at 3 p.m. Presbyterian REV. D. J. LANE, Minister Mrs. Bert Boyes, Organist and• Choir Leader SIUiNDAY, FEBRUARY 23 10.00 A.M.-Sunday School 11.00 A.M.--Divine Worship, "Help from on high" 2.30 P.M. -Service at Bayfield All Welcome HOT CROSS BUNS each Sat. during Lent Full of Fruit and Spice and Everything Nice A TREAT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY Place Your Order Early BARTLIFF BROS. BAKERS and CONFECTIONIERS PHONE 1 CLINTON /�'clll Bowateia114-nota4a4owne HIGH STREET The Funeral Home Has Large Pleasant Rooms, Beautifully and Appropriately Appointed. Equipped with an Electric Organ. Services are held here under ideal conditions at no extra charge. BALL BROTHERS WM. N. BALL,D. G. 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