Clinton News-Record, 1947-02-27, Page 6PAGE SIX
CLINTON NM -RECORD
THURSDAY", FF:BETJA,RY 27, 1947
Interestin; Items From News-Recorct's Rural Correspondent
of the churches on Saunaay,
LONDESBORO AUBURN.World Day of Prayer
The World Thw of Paayez' was eta_
NEWS OF BAY -FIELD
R presenami+iYe
KISS LUGY R. WOODS Phone CLINTON 631431
analamomoaunammamied
Mrs. Albrecht Zurich, spent last
Week with her daughter, Mrs. Chas.
Scotehmea•.
Charles Scotchmer returned home
on Tuesday after thaving spent three
weeks in London.
Miss l:lUen Wayanan returned to
Toronto o i Monday afeer having
been the guest of Mi•. and Mrs. John
Lindsay over the weekend.
Mrs. Fred Ritchie has returned to
her home in 'Elmvale after having
visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
George King, for ten days.
•eon,
Waterloo, spent the weekend with the
former's parents, Mr, and Mrs,. Ed.
Sturgeon. Mrs. Stuageon is remain -
hog this week,
Garfield Westlake left on Thursday
last for Vancouver, 13:C„ to join his
brother William in construction work.
Ie received a telegram the day be-
fore advising him of the position.
Correction
In last week's issue in the report
Of the joint meeting of the Guild
and W.A. of Trinity Church, the
sentence beginning: "Mrs. E. Howard,
President of both organizations,"
should have read: "Mrs. E. HEARD."
Good Ice Secured
The local fishermen have their
supplyo
f ice sttfel a •for
stored the
Y
coming season. Theywere,moble to
lrroene good clear ice and bout ten
inches. thick .between the ,piers, Spen-
cer Ervine cut his supply in Goderich
and trucked it down.
Aid to China
The -nil
of Bayfield s kl P
p ubinc
P Sd
School have �
a e conttb rated $6.98 to
Canadian Aid to China.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Berry are
visiting in London. They were called
there a week -ago owing to the ser-
ious illness of the former's mother.
Horne From Hospital
Miss Doris Penhale, who recently
underwent an emergency operation
for acute appendicitis in Clinton Pub -
Ile Hospital, was able to leave the
hospital on 'Monday and is spending
es few days with her uncle and aunt,
Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Westlake while
recuperating.
111 in Hospital
Joan McLeod, elder daughter of
M. and Mrs. W. J. McLeod, is ser-
iously ill in Clinton Public Hospital,
where ehe underwent an operation on
Monday for a ruptured appendix. She
'was taken ill on Friday. The many
friends of the family wish her a
speedy recovery.
Mr and Mrs Stuart 3, ,Stung
Honored on Birthday
Mr, and Mrs. John Lindsay enter-
tained at their home on Saturday
evening in honor of their brother,
Brawn Lindsay, on the oecasio•i of
his birthday. The evening was spent
in progressive euchre. and prizes were
won as follows: Dadies 1st, Mrs. Lloyd
Melees, -2nd, E?len Maelfay; gents.
1st, Brown ,Lindsay, 2ncl, Leslie El-
liott. Twenty-five guests were
present.
Women's Day of Prayer
The Women's Day of Pre e • wa
observed by a united service held in
Knox Presbyterian Church on Friday
afternoon, which was very well at-
tetuded, The servxee was under lite
leadership, of Miss Janet Manson, as -
'S
st ted
Uy Mrs la. 'Watson of St. And-
rew's United Church, and Mrs, R.
Larson, Trinity C9rwreh. 'voices from
the audience, who offered player,
were: airs. E. Heard, Mrs. F. Ritchie,
Mrs. Robert IScotohmer, Mrs: Russel
Heard, Miss M. Stirling.
Miss Lottie Greet gave a splendid
address on prayer and Mr's. E. Heard
sang "An Evening Prayer;" Mrs.
James Ferguson presided at the organ
and led• in the singing of the familiar
hymns.
War Couple Feted
Alcommunity unity shower and dance
c
e
was held in the
Hayfield,
old,
Friday evening, February 21, to hon-
or Ma and '.Mrs. Stuart Sturgeon,
Waterloo. Mrs. Sturgeon is a war
bride from Woking, England, and the
groom the son of Ni, and Mrs, Ed.
Sturgeon of
Ile village.
At
11.30 'clock, ok theCollins
Co Orch-
estra h
extra with"Mrs. Jack Parise'. k at the
piano played the Wedding March as
the bride and groom walked through
the arch formed by the dancers, and
stood under a pink paper arch on the
platform at the front of the hall.
,Milvena Sturgeon read an approp-
riate address, extending a warm wel-
come to Mrs. Sturgeon, and, although
she is not residing here, hoping that
she would come to regard Bayfield
as home. Donald Warner uncovered
many Iovely gifts. The groom re-
plied suitably after Which everyone
joined in singing "For They are Jolly
Good Fellows." Lunch was served
and the remainder of the evening
spent in dancing.
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HOWICE MAN DEAD
GOR333tE—Albert E. Toner, 75, a
prominent resident elf Hamrick Town-
ship, died at his home, concession five,
after a ling illness.
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ales. T3. Shaddiek left on Thm sday
to visit -her sister, Mrs. Dodds, in
Chicago,
John Reid and his daughter, Averil
Allbeita, visited William Campbell on
Sunday.
Jack Armstrong left on Monday to
attend the Ontario, Good Roads. Con-
vention ie Toronto.
81 Years Old
Congratulations to Mrs. W. _ M.
Brimsdon who is celebrating leer 81st
birthday on Friday.
111 in Hospital '
Mrs. Earl Gaunt'••ie a patient in
Clinton Public Hospital, where she
underwent an operation last Wednes-
day. Her many friends hope she will
soon be able to be home again.
Church Service Cancelled
There was no service in the United
Church on .Sunday owing to the big
blizzard on Saturday and Sunday, We
hope for better weather soon as ;Sat-
urday will be the first of March, and
if it comes in like a lion it will be
lamvU-1i -e
,.
,
1. latter so t'
hetes .toping.
The many friends of Mis. Elizabeth
Lyon will be sorry to know that she
is- very ill. We hope that she will
soon be feeling better.
World Day of Prayer
The Women's World Day of Prayer
was observed in the basement of the
United Church on Friday, Feb, 21,
with the president of the W.IVI.S•,
Mrs. R. Townsend, presiding. The
theme, `Make Straight in the Desert
a Highway For , Our God." Those
taking
azt---dVli•s. R. Townsend, p w end Mrs.
T. Faizservice, Mrs. W. Manning,
Mrs. A. Clark, Miss B, Kirk, Mrs. L,
Pipe, Mrs. -C. Vincent, Mrs, Riddell
and Mrs. F. ,Shobb000k.
Mi s, A. Penman gave a very im-
pressive talk on the .theme, "Make
Straight in
the Desert a Hih a for
Our God." .
, airs. John Scott a sang a
solo with Mrs E'd,vhn a,, the piano.
Prayer were offered by Mrs. R. Cald-
well and Mrs, L, Webster,- Mrs.
Laura-Sundereock received the offer-
ing. Closing hymn was "The Day
Thou Gt-vest Lord is Ended." Prayers
by Mrs. M. Manning and Mrs. J.
McCool. The National Anthem and
the Benediction.
Mrs.Sidney Lansing was in Toronto
last week visiting her aunt, Miss
Hunter,
Donald Ross, Galt, spent the week-
end 'with :his 'mother, Mrs, ''red Ross.
Mrs. Herb, Mogrielge wee a week-
, end visitor with her daughter Mrs.
Gormley Thompson, and Mr. ,Thoinp-
son, amp n.
Born -,At Wingham General Idos-
pital an Monday, Feb. 24, 1941, to
Mr. and Mrs, Gordon Wall (nee Mae-
jorie Arthur), Langside, a son,
Church Services Cancelled
Owing to weather and road cone
ditions there was no service in , any
numarmamanwas
BRUCEPIELD
LONDON ROAD
Community Club Meets
A vary successful gathering of the
London Road Community Clue was
held on Thursday, February 20. ut
the home -of Mrs. Walter Swinhank.
An attendanee of 16 members • nd
one visitor answered the Itall Gall
by the paying of fees.
Mrs. Wiltse presided and opened
the meeting with the Lord's Prayer.
The secretary read the report of the
December meeting owing to the fact
there wasn't any meeting in January,
Letters -of thanks were read fsem
Phyllis McCoivan, Bill Haply, Walter
Swnibank and Mrs. Anderson. A re-
pent of the work completed was given,
The treasurer gave her Neely retort
showing a balance on hand of $25.61,
The meeting was then turned over
to the new president, Mrs. Roy Flinn -
steel. Plans were made for the March
ineeting to be field at the holne of the
president with the social committee
and Mrs. Clegg in charge of the
programme. It was decided to donate
$10 to the Aid to China Fund.
A quilt was quilted during the af-
ternoon. The meeting close, by sing-
ing God Save the King Mrs. Swim
bank served a lovely lunch.
The only safe way ..
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Never touch a fallen Wire!
Wind, snow and sleet break down electric wires sometimes in spite
of every precaution. Shock or severe burns can result from touching
such a wire. Never touch .a fallen wire.
Warn children not to go near fallen wires : Y s but do not risk a
demonstration by trying to move one out of the way. It can be fatal/
Remember these three things if you discover an electric wire on the
ground or dangerously low:
1. Do not touch the wire under any circumstances;
2. Stay on guard and keep everyone away until
hydro men arrive.
3. Have your nearest Hydro office notified at once.
Everything possible is done to keep Hydro wires safe in your com-
munity.Some things , .. winter storms and human folly ... are beyond
control. When these things occur, Hydro asks your co-operation in being
careful and in warning' others. By doing so you maysavea life.
j.
Church Services Cancelled
Church services were cancelled here
oxx ,Sunday owing to roads' being- isn-
passible.
Entertain• Friends
Mr, and Mrs. Hugh Ailcenhead en-
tertained a few friends on Wednesday
evening last. A very pleasalit time
Was enjoyed by all present.
Masonic Ban net
The W.A. o1' the Unitech Church
served dinner to about 90 members
of the Masonic Lodge Friday evening
A 'pleasant evening's entertainment
was enjoyed' in the basement of the
church.
Motorists Storm -Stayed
Owing to a series of storms during
the past week a number of eats and
trucks were forced to remain in
Bromfield
Satu •
1 a 'ti
d ht an
Y d the
night
passengers fours 1 '
lodgings i
d a n and
around the village. g g
Visited in States
W. Lobb and sons, Linden, 'Miele,
visited with Mr. and Mrs. George
Henderson recently. On their return
they h ,vex
e ocean a '
Y mod byMr.and
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Mrs. H -end etsa
n ,who spent pe t a pleasant
week's
visit with relatives in Linden,
Saginaw and Detroit, •Mich., and while
away celebrated their 30th wedding
anniversary.
Funeral of Mrs. Yvan Rainey
The funeral of Mrs. Ivan Rainey,,
who resided in Brucefield for, a short
time a few years ago, was held in
Brucefield United Church on Thurs.-
day, Februat;y 20, with interment fol.,
lowing in Baird's Cemetery. Rev. E,.
R. Stanway officiated. 33Irs. Rainey
twee a native of Western Canada, and
as well as several relatives there,
she is survived by her husband and
one small son. The sympathy. of the
oommunity goes out to the family in
their sad 'bereavement.
Red Cross Annual
The annual meeting of the Red
Cross was held Wednesday, Febru-
ary 12. Rev. E. R. Stanway opened
with a,Seripture passage and prayer.
The secretary, Mrs, W. McEeath, read
the minutes of the last annual meet-
ing. Mrs, H. Dalrymple gave the
treasurer's report. The reports of
the different committees were given
as follows: Cutting, Mrs. Eyre; sew-
ing, Mrs. Douglas; quilt, ales, H.
Zapfe; packing, Mrs, J. Cairns.
Tile following artieles were packed
and shipped in 1946: Hospital sup-
plies, 306; Army and Air Force and
Seamen's comforts, 25; British Civil-
ian, 395; total articles, 726.
Officers elected for the coming
year are: Honorary .president, Miss
E. -Bovey President; Rev. E. R.
Stanway; 1st vice ,president, Mrs, J.
Cornish; 2nd vice president, Mrs.
Ilam; secretary, Mrs, W. Scott; treas-
m•en, E. F Berry; auditors. J. K.
C'or'nish. R. Scott; advisory Rev. E. E. 1R. Stanway; R Scott, L. Hill,
R.P. Watson, J.K. Cornish, F, Burdge.
GODERICH TOWNSHIP
(Intended for last week)
S.S. No. 4 Community Club
The .regular monthly meeting of
the S.S. No. 4 Community Club was
held at the home of Mrs. Hebden
on Thursday, Feb. 13, with a good
attendance and the president, Mrs.
Forbes in charge. The minutes of
the previous meeting were read and
adopted and several items of business
discussed.
A gift donated by Mrs. Forbes was
won by Mrs. B. Lobb. A vote of
thanks was given •Mrs. Hehden and
Jossephine, far quilting the butterfly
quilt. Another quilt was finished
during the afternoon, A social even-
ing will be held at the school, Fri -
clay, Feb. 28, weather permitting.
The proceeds to pay for folding chairs
purchased for the community. The
next meeting will be 'held at the
home of Mrs. Churchill After the
meeting a delicious Valentine lunch
was served by the hostess.
ROLMESVILLE
Save the Children Fund
The treasurer of the Save the Child -
tan Club, •M s. B. McMath, reports
that the Travelling :Basketof her
group came in with $7 in January,
and ,Mrs. Les. 'Jervis' group basket
tame ie with 88 in February. They
Will now discontinue travelling. The
total amount raised by the baskets
and two teas was $49.53. This, amount
less postage has been forwarded to
the treasurer of the Canadian Com-
mittee of the Save the Children Fund,
J. Howson. 113 Maitland St., Toronto.
(Intended for last week)
Rolmesville WMS
The regular meeting of the Wll''S
was held at the home of Mrs. Walters
with Mrs. W. Norman as devotional
leader. The meeting opened by sing-
ing Hymn 375 following which the
Lent's • Prayer was repeated in unis-
on. The leader read the - Scripture
lesson. Each member answered the
roll call with a short verse.
The president, Mrs. Mulholland,
conducted the business period. Plans:
were made for the Easter Thank -
offering service. ,Letters of thanks
were read from Mrs. Whitmore and
Mars. J. Grigg. Mrs. Walters told a
story on Christian Stewardship. An
appropriate poem was read by Mrs.
C. Freeman or Temperance. Helen
376 was then sung. "Friendship" was
the thought on which Mrs. Norman
gave- an interesting. topic and was
also stressed in readings given by
Mrs, J. Conan tied Mrs. E.. Tre-
wa i, -ha. All joined in sipging Hymn
384 after witch Mrs. Tavener closed
the meeting with prayer.
The meeting of the WA followed
conducted -by Mrs. Bond and opening
by singing Hymn 260. Mrs. 13. Tre-.
wantha lead in prayer. Minutes of
the last' meeting and roll call were
given by secre4ary Mrs. Palmer. A
lengthy discussion followed on plans
for work and raising money for the
year.. The rl33izpah Benediction was
repeated in unison. Mats. D, Glidden
and Mrs. P. Palaver were hostesses
for the day.
served in the Shoot Room of Knox
'United ,Church with a good attend
once from all the churches. tiers.
James Woods ,president of the WMS,
was in charge of the meeting, and,
'Mrs. Wan. J. Craig presided at the
piano. Those taking part in the inter.
cessory period were Mrs, R. J. Phil-
lips, 'Mrs, Fred Ross, Mrs, TS. John•,
sten, Mrs. C. M. Straughan and ¥rs'.
Stanley Johnston,
Mrs. Alfred Neshit read a paper en
"'Walking and Talking with God."
Tltis paper was prepared by Mass M.
Small of Toronto, a former member
of the WelS. Mrs. Wesley BM.aadreek
sang asolo "Sweet Hour of Prayer•,"
Prayers' were offered by Mrs. Albert
Campbell, Mrs. Wilfred Vesterfelt,
Mis. Gordon Taylor and Mrs. Edgar
Lawsoet. The offering• was received
by Mrs. Fred Toll and lies. Ekmest
Patterson,
Library Meeting
The annual meeting orf the Public
Library, was held in the Library on
Tuesday evening with the ,president,
'Rev. ,Snell, in the ottair. The
secretary -treasurer, Mrs. Fred Ross,
read the minutes of the last annual
meeting, also gave the financial re-
port which showed receipts $176.27,
expenditures $97.20, balance on hand,
$79.07. The librarian, Miss M. :Meg,
in giving her report, stated there
were 38 members. and 1,680 books had
been. read during the year, of which
1,018 were fiction, 214 class books,
and 398 juvenile. There are 26 school
children who get free reading.
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Lawson and Frani. Raithby, were re-
elected for a three-year term. Mrs,
W. T. Robison was appointed to fill
the vacancy caused by the resignation
of lairs. D. A. 133aeleay, Other mem-
bers of the Board are A. J. Ferguson,
HarrySturdy, 0. E. E•xatt C. E.
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,
Asquith, Ellis Lit
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e Rev. H.J. Snell.
It was decided to
decorate the
Librarythis summer and a committee
was appointed to arrange it. Follow-
ing the meeting the Board met when
the following 'officers were elected
for 1947: President, Mr. Ellis Little;
secretary -treasurer, Mrs. Fred. Ross;
Librarian, Miss 331. King; program
and finance committee, A. J. Fergus-
on, Barry ,Sturdy, Frank Raithby,
Ellis Little, C. E. )Aisquith; book com-
mittee, Mrs. Lawson, Mrs. Robison,
Mrs. Nesbit, Mr, Erratt, Rev. H. J.
Snell; repreesntative to Huron County
timate, HAssociationarrySturdy., .Mr. Little; al.
A vote of appreciation was extend-
ed to the editing president, Rev. H.
Snell, the libraries and secretary -
treasurer and directors for their
splendid co-operatipn during the year.
This library is a member bf the
Huron -County Library Association,
which is a great asset to the Iibrary,
(Intended for last week)
WMS Meets
Mrs. Herb Govier gave her home
for the February meeting of the
WMS. of Itnox Presbyterian Church
last Thursday. The president, Mes.
W, T. Robison, presided and opened
the meeting with a poem followed by
the Lord's Prayer in unison. An-
nouncement was made of the World
Day of Prayer to be held in Knox
United Church on Fr adiebF,y. 21
United Church on Friday, Feb. 21.
The devotional period was taken by
Mrs. Gordon Dobie. It was decided
to hold the Thankoffering meeting
in the church in the evening.
Mrs. Fated Ross gave the highlights
of the annual Presbyterial 'meeting
held in Clinton. Mit. Edgar Lawson
gave an illustrated talk on the first
chapter of the new -Study Book "To-
ward a Better India." The roll call
/vas answered by a verse of Scripture
containing the word "Love." Mrs.
Wellington Good gave the closing
prayer. The hostess served a dainty
lunch.
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Our men and women back from the
world battlefields often tell how the
Red Cross was there to aid and com-
fort them—oftentimes to save their
lives. Now the Red Cross asks those
who extended such solid .support
during the war years, to help keep the.
' Red Cross stroniin peace.
Today there, are thousands of sick and
disabled veterans who need the con
ti
tined help and friendship of the Red:
Cross. Isolated frontier communities -
need Outpost Hospitals and nursing-
service—their only medical aid. Crip-
pled children's hospitals must be:
maintained and expanded. Meng
women and children across Canada.
need. the Blood Transfusion Service.
the R,ed Cross has started to supply.
Will you continue to lend your help
to sick and suffering humanity? The
/ted Cross work is your work.
"Donations to 'this appeal can he 'left at your local earths"
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