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Clinton News-Record, 1947-05-01, Page 4PAGE FOUR CLINTON NEW$ RECORD THHURSDAY, MAY 7., 1947 omen's and Ch:urch,Aliairs in Clinton and flIstricl PARK ENTRANCE - DONATED BY W.I. READY BY JUNE 51 Mrs. Mervyn J3atkin, the president, was chairman for the regular monthly meeting -of Clinton Women's In- stitute which was held in the Board Roam. Ontario Agricultural Office, Clinton, on Thursday, April 24. The Meeting opened by the singing of the Ode with .Mrs. W. E. Perdue at the piano and the Lord's Prayer re- peated in unison. Routine business was dealt with. The president spoke briefly regard- ing the co-operative progrannne. Af- ter some discussion it was decided that the courses this group would choose would be Nursing in the Home," first choice and "Frozen Foods" second choice. I4 was decided to donate $25 to the Canadian Can- cer Fund. It was announced that the Park Entrance for Clinton Community Park which the W.I. are donating, would- be completed by the -Spring Fair, Thursday, June 5. Mrs. Vernier and Mrs. Ross were appointed a com- 'Ynittee to get estimates din spraying the fence at the Cemetery, Delegates to the district annual which is being, held in Blyth on May 20', were appointed. Mrs. Charles Nelson, Mrs. E. H. Epps and Mrs. >Y, ''Kyle were named. • !Miss Maribelle Mackenzie favour- ed with two solos, being accompanied by Mrs. Morgan J. Agnew. The election of officers featured this meeting and was conducted with Mrs. J. B. Lavis in the chair. The election resulted, as follows: Presi- dent, Mrs. Mervyn Batkin; 1st vice- president. Mrs. C. Sturdy; 2nd vice- president, Mrs. R. Fairservice; 3rd 'ice -president. Mrs. C. H. Venner; recording secretary, Mrs. Charles RATION COUPON DUE DATES Coupons now 'valid are sugar•.pre- serves n26 to S50 and better B35 to B49• The first five of the ten Y eosins good for canning sugar will become valid May 15. Each coupon is good for one pound of sugar or the S value for preserves. St. Paul's Girls' W.A. Holds First . Meeting The first meeting of the Girls' Branch of the W. A. of 1St. Paul's chuach was held at the home of Miss Madeleine Hawkins on Thursday, April 24. The meeting was taken by Miss Margaret Fremlin, who, after the opening exercises, gave a very interesting' talk on "Women of the Bible" choosing Ruth as her subject. Miss Hawkins installed the new officers by a very effective candle - lighting service. The next meeting is to be a pot- luck supper held at the church the last Thursday in May. !Nelson; press secretary, Mrs. Rus- sell Holmes; treasurer, Mrs. Fred Hain Eley; district director, Mrs 1. M. Nay; 'Brandi director, Mrs. Harvey Jen- kins; Mrs. Frank Layton, .Mrs. Wil- liam Ross, +Mrs. E, H. Epps and Mrs W. Shobbrook; reception: Mrs. A. F. Cudnnore, Mrs, Henry Sloman, .and Mrs. Harvey Jenkins; flower: Mrs, Nay, .Mrs, Walter Swinbank; Song leader, .Mrs• Ernest Adams; pianist, Mrs. W. E. Perdue, Mrs. Ernest Ad- ams, and Mrs. A. Holmes; Welfare, Mrs. N. Tyndall and Mrs. Robert Webster; Auditors Mrs. Robert Fair - service and Mrs. A. Holmes, Following the meeting the host- esses of the afternoon served de- licious refreshments and a social half hour was enjoyed by all the ladies present. Mission Band Holds Splendid Keeling. The Bob MclClure Mission Band of Wesley -Willis United church met in the church hall, with the president, Betty Lou Nediger, in the chair. The meeting opened with prayer by Joan McLaren. The minutes of the previous meet- ing were react by Jack Fraser and ap proved. The tre suemes report was given by Gail Shearing, ,Correspond - big secretary Joan McLaren reported that several members had been re- membered with. "Get` Well" oards. The scripture lesson was splendidly given from memory by Marjorie Currie. The offering was received by David Beattie and the dedicatory prayer given by Manic Falconer. The third ehapter of Mr. Bandage. the Goat, was ably given by Doris Cooper. A short playlet, "A Penny for the Mission Box", was given by Agnes Lane, Mrirray Taylor, Don Ross, Eugene McLaren, Shirley Dales They were led by Dennis .Steep who read "What a Dollar will do". Mrs. Irwin led the children in some new games after which she told .then the second chapter of "Fig Tree Village". .A. recitation was given by Marion Dales. The meeting closed 'with a hymn "Saviour teach ine day by day" followed by prayer by Don Cornish. The musical part of the programme was in charge of Mrs. Atkinson. The children repeated last day's memory verse and learned a new one, which is: "We believe in a Christ - like world. We Intone nothing better. We can be content with nothing less". A 'half 'hour was spent on the new scrap books. Next meeting will be held Wednesday, April 30, and will take the form of a Thankoffering meeting. Hospital Group Holds Eighth Tea Tlie Hospital Neighbour Group had its eighth tea on Tuesday, April 29. •at the home of Mrs. George Me - Lay, Huron St. A. delightful after- noon was spent., Mrs,. McGill winning in the contest. A special guest of the group was Mrs. James Livermore, Ring St., who has shown practical interest by holding two teas and giving the pro- ceeds of over $7 toy the Hospital Neighbour Group. This has been Much appreciated', The group is anxious to see sim- ilar groups formed in the various wards, in this way assisting the work of the Hospital Aid. Already over 560 has been raised by the Hospital Neighbour Group, o Friendship Clubbers Prepare for Tea The Friesen ip Club of St. Paul's Anglican, church held their regular monthly social meeting in the Parish ,Hall, Wednesday evening April 23. The meeting was opened with the vice president Mrs. J. George McLay in charge. A11 repeated the Lord's prayer. The evening was spent in sewing land knitting for the Blossom Tea. An 'iictevesting flower contest was con- ducted, after which a dainty hutch ,was served by the hostesses, Mrs. Grace Hoffart and Mrs. Agnes May - The next meeting will be held Wed- nesday evening,.May 7 in the Parish Hall. Will all •members please take note that the roll call is to 'be an - levered by repeating a helpful hint. TO MAKE jai COPLETP Handbags We have a lovely selection of Handbags newest Spring in the shades. Priced at $3.95 and $5.95 Ladies' Gloves It will pay you to see our array of Ladies Gloves in the latest materials. Priced at $1.00 to $2.75 Featuring Gloves by Mon Mayer YOU WILL FIND GIFTS TO NO END FOR MOTHER HERE . .. . Scarves, white and colored; Hanks, plain, embroidered; aprons; print; plastic, towels, tablecloths, plastir table covers, Blouses, jabots, Sweaters, Hose Full-fashioned Nylon, Pure Silk, Lisle and Crepe. Spring shades, sizes 8% - 10%. $1.25 -- $1.40 $1.65 -- $1,75 $ Popular makers as AYSI+7R, CIRCLE BAR Kayser, Circle Bar, Monarch, Gordon. Lingerie Although Lingerie Is stili in very short -supply, we have in stock ladies' slips, panties, bloomers,, ' also 0. S. Bloomers. Kayser, Gor- don brands. Mother's Day Greeting Cards We have our usual good selection of Mother's Day Cards by "Coults" Priced at 5c - 10c - 15c - 25c NOTICE re -Nylons Effective immediately we have re- duced the retail prices of Nylon Hosiery. The policy of this store will always be to give the public good merchandise at fair and competitive prices. The. New Prices will be: .42 gauge -- $1.40 .45 gauge — $1.65 Remember National_Baby Week We have an excellent stock of Baby Gifts to choose from now: Train- ing Panties, Crib Blankets, Crib Sheets, Wool Sweaters, Cardigans, Bibs, Silk Dresses, Booties, Bonnets, Wool Tams, Madieria Dresses, Slips, Rompers; also Broadcloth and Rayon Rompers, White Stockings, etc. MART I NS Willard A. Aiken was in Toronto on a business trip on Tuesday. G. B. Beattie and R. N Inwvin were in Toronto this week on business. Lorne(McBride,. Windsor, spent Sun- day with Mr. and Mrs, D. A. Kay and Don. Mr. and Mrs. W. U. Latoamell, St. Thomas, renewed acquaintances in town+ this week. delis. M. P. Payne, Winnipeg, Man., is visiting her aunt, Mrs. William Higgins, this week, Mrs, George W. Hunter, Exeter, visited with Mr. and Mips. William Higgins on Monday. Mr. and Mrs, W. A, MeLaren, Goderieh, visited on Sunday ,with Mr. and Mrs, Ed. C. Glen, Miss Florence McCallum, Kincar- dine, was renewing acquaintances in town over the weekend. Mrs. Charleshaddi S ek, Lucknow, visited on Tuesday 'with Mr. and Mrs. Albert ,Shaddick, Victoria St. Miss MVlarnie MacKinnon, Toronto 'General Hospital, is the guest of her mother, Mrs. J. G. MacKinnon. Mr. and Mrs. O. L. G. Atkey and children, Jane and Ronald, Petrolia, epent the weekend •with Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Atkey. Mrs. Annie Blacker, Toronto, ar- rived in Clinton Friday to spend a few weeks with her sister, Mrs, Martha Hummel. Mr. and Mrs, Chester Neilans, London, were weekend visitors at the home of the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. C. Glen. I Mr, and :Mrs. Chris Kelly, London, and James E. McGill, Windsor, spent the' weekend with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. James A. McGiIl, Andrew Oke, Toronto, is the guest of his sister, M•es. William Higgins, having come to attend the funeral of his brother, the late William Oke. j Miss Beryl Csiich, Carberry, Man., is the guest of her brother-in-la.w and sister, 'Dr. and ,Mrs. Howard Fowler, and other relatives in this district. Mr. and Mrs. James Lockwood and Wilily arrived from Taber, Alta., on Tuesday. and are visiting the form- er's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Locicwood. Mrs. William Heron, Mount Dennis and Mrs. J. S. Herron, Toronto, visit- ed last week at the hone of the tat• ter's uncle and aunt. Mr. and Mrs. John A. Sutter. Mrs. H. B. Combe and Miss Agnes returned, yesterday after spending some time vlisiting the f ormer's son - in -lane .ani daughter, Mr. and Mrs. F, W. Troop, Toronto. Mrs. H. L. Dempsey, Carberry, Man., arrived in .Clinton Saturday', and will spend a few weeks with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Pockihugton. Mr. and Mrs. John A. Sutter, Mr. anti Mrs. Benson Sutter, Miss Eiileen. Sutter and R. P. Robbins, visited on Sunday with the foraner's mother, Mrs. E. Sutter, Stratford. Mr, and Mrs. Hugh Oke. Leo Oke, all of Hamilton, and Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Martin, Kitchener, have been vis+ibing with Mr. and Mrs. William Fliegins the past few days. Misses Maxine Miller, Flounce Aiken, Edith Pepper, Ruth Potter. Mr, and Mrs. Benson Sutter, Jack Rozell and Elwin and Ross Merrill, were in Walton last evening attend- ing the 23rd annual convention of Huron Presbytery YPU. Friends from a distance attending the -funeral of the late Mrs. Henry Diehl included: Mrs. Ernest Heaton, Mrs, Carl 'Milliken, both of Detroit, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Foster, Harold Paul, Mrs. Harold Gregor and small son, all of Pigeon, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Foster Potts and family, Gland Rapids, Mich.; W. C. Potts, Lexington, Kentucky; Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Lane, Stratford; Rev. and Mrs. L. W Diehl, Tharnesville; and H. E,' Jones. Galt. Mothers' Club Has Its April Meeting 'Teen Towners Buy Cribbage Board The 'Teen -gagers held their weekly meeting at the -Collegiate on Friday est with a low attendance. Seeming- y other attraetions have a greater nfluence. - ,Bill Palmer and Jeanne Gauon cap- tured aptured the ",Stature .Dance." For .lunch pop and ice cream. were served. Ow- ing to the low attendance there was- a bountiful supply of roe cream for all. A new game was •added to the number aleeacly owned when a oribb- age board was bought. This game seems to have many enthusiasts. 'Teen Town will be held as usual this Friday evening. Come one, Come all. CLINTON W. I. ANNUAL The annual meeting of Clinton Women's Institute will be held in the Board Room of the Agricultural office on Thursday, May 8, The ann- ual reports -are to be given and the The Mothers' Club of Wesley -Willis United' church held its April meeting at the home of Mrs. A. E'. Douglas, Mill St., with an attendance of 25 mothers of young children, 'Mrs. Douglas' kindly welcome created a beautiful atmosphere for the gather- ing. Mrs. W. Jervis was in charge of the evening's programme. The dev- otion -al session opened with the use of Hymn 610, psalm .selection 729 and prayer by Mrs, Jervis with a special prayer for blessings on our homes. Mrs, W. Murch read the minutes of the March meeting which were adopted. Mrs. N. W. Trewartha re- perted on calls and distribution of rose buds, a gift of the W. M. S. to mother and :babies not called on previously. The question of holding a June pic- nie was discussed~ a committee being appointed to report at the May meet- ing. This picnic is to take the place of the regular June meeting. Mrs. Elmer Hugill extended an in- vitation to the club to meet at her home on the 4th Tuesday of May. Mrs, (Dr,) Addison will be in charge of the rogramme. An interesting outline of Mission work carried on at Beans Lake Hosp- ital 13 C. was read by Mrs Jervis. The collection amounted to $3.13. The following subject natter was presented by different mothers with helpful discussions respectively on each: (1) "The Road" — Mother her Childs companion; (2) Your ohild's guidance; (3) Getting along with others, and (4) Play Fair. Before the singing of the closing hymn 562 wiricit was used as a closing prayer, MTs Douglas, on request, rendered a suggestive as well as very amusing reading entitled "Housing Shortage in Clinton". After a social hour of contests etc.. the hostess, assisted by Mips. Dale, Seem' a ,sumptuouslunch which was. heartily enjoyed. The Mothers' Club holds out an in- vitation to all mothers of young children — "Come thou with us and we will do thee good". ONTARIO ST. W. A. The May meeting of the. W.A. of Ontario St, United Church will be held on Wednesday, May 7, at 2.30 pm. St. James Ward will serve. 1 t WESLEY-WILLIS WMS The W.M.S. of Wesley -Willis Unit- ed church will meet in the church parlour on Thursday evening, May 8, at eight; o'clock. Mrs. Addison's- !group ddison's'group will be in. charge. The Study ,Book will be presented by Mas, Ping - land. Every lady in the congregation will be most welcome. WESLEY-WILLIS. HOME CLASS The repeat of bhe Home Glass for quarter ending March 31, shows the +followfing members as having been worthy of honors: Mesdames G. E. Saville, M..Fimmerson, J. Turner, W. J. Tough, A. Seelel4, J. A. German; Me, and Mrs. George VanHorne, Mi. and Mrs. William Bender; and George Jefferson and H. E. Rorke. roll call is to be ,answered by the +paying of fees. The programme is in charge of Mrs. Georgy Elliott and Mrs. William +MoClinchey and a pic- nic lunch will be served. The memb- 1 ers are asked to please not the change of date. at X9.95 Suits and Coats in Junior and Misses Sizes These are offered for quick selling to make room for summer merchandise. Corrie in NOW and look over this rack of goods at such an amazingly low price $9.95 R. V.-IRWIN Beyond Tomorrow Haw often do you wish you had a beau- tiful picture of your Mother, Memories become dim with tome but 'a picture remains to be •dherished by your child- ren and theirs. Always Appropriate Fowler Brothers PHOTOGRAPHERS PHONE 84 McEwan''s CLINTON NOTICE The Clinton Women's Institute are • compiling a "Tweedsmuir Village History," to maintain interest in Local History, and to build a permanent historical record of Clinton and community — containing Pioneer Settlers, Schools, Churches, Industries, Georgraphy. part played in World Wars I and In and how Clinton got its name; and interesting data of the past century; in book form. PRICE $1.00. Anyone wishing a copy of same, please order early. Write or phone any of the following committee: Mrs. Mervyn Batkin, Clinton, phone 3591 Mrs. Fred Hanley, Clinton, phone 68 Mrs. Chas. Nelson, Clinton, phone 239 17-18-19 Silverwood's Smoother than Velvet ICE CREAM SOLD AT BARTLIFF BROS. BAKERS and CONFECTIONERS PHONE 1 CLINTON