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Home My WebLink AboutClinton News-Record, 1959-11-05, Page 5Sale or Poppies in Clinton FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6th A Legion Member will call on you sometime between 7 and 9 p.m. WEAR A POPPY IN REMEMBRANCE CLINTON BRANCH NO. 140, CANADIAN LEGION CAMERON PROCTOR President J. 13, THORNDIKE Poppy Chairman F ••-4:•.4,••••. ,•••Ok.:••,*? • xtc., "In.01 • at Mai talked.... 4... when they were hit hard, the eyes looked at you and said : "I'm not afraid for myself, Mac. But my wife and kids! What'll happen to them Who'll look after them P' , C pmAm441 t)1 ,..iim 1,4•Giorl For thousands of widows and war orphans there are pensions. But no pension or allowance can hope to provide for ife's emergencies. Most of us have some form of insurance against sickness, accidents and hospital bills. But where would your wife turn for help if she were a widow or if you were disabled ? The Canadian Legion's Poppy Trust Fund is the answer for thousands of war widows, orphans ifettd disabled veterans. It is a comrades enduring answer to the eyes that talked! Kr WA,NAlilitt'7."'K. trt”.54. sTVI Ptl`r AIX.* WC"' ey V THE e • aoeeeiea,i•-asapta'...:-.4VViMareN:".. :Wa Two Christmas Parties Planned By Branch 140 Much business was transacted at the general meeting following Clinton Legion's annual nomina- tion night banquet on October 26. Two Christmas parties were authorized. The Legion will spear- head the annual community party for children on Saturday, Decem- ber 13. A visit from Santa Claus with treats and a free movie are being arranged. This party is in co-operation with the Lions, Kin and Fish and Game clubs, and the Town Council. The branch Christmas party for Legion members' families was set for Sunday afternoon, December 20 at the hall. The Legion will purchase a brass and wood plaque, listing names and dates of all presidents since the branch was chartered. It was also recommended that pictures of former presidents be secured and hung in the memorial hall. Donation of $15 was made to the John Kellman Christmas Fund at a London hospital, Church Parade The branch's annual church par- ade will be this coining Sunday to Wesley-Willis United Church. Le- gion and Auxiliary members are requested to meet at the hall at 10.30 and parade to the church. JOIN GODERICH FIGURE SKATING CLUB Club Pro--WANDA MacDONALD (Canadian Ladies' Junior Champion, 1955) Registration Date—SATURDAY, NOY. 7, 2 p.m.-4 porn. GODERICH MEMORIAL ARENA FEES— INDIVIDUAL—$12 FAMILY RATE (3 or more members)—$25 WEEKLY CLASSES WILL SE HELD ON SATURDAY AFTERNOONS Get rid of Drying Problems During Winter Months Bring us your WET WASH 4 Dryers for you to use at the Laundry (across from the Drive-In) 25c only — up to 15 lbs. (dry weight) We'll pick up Wet Wash (in your container) and deliver it dry — SOc THIS WEEK THE LUCKY No. is 1126 Check Your Calendar. If the number matches take the cal- endar to our office and claim your $3.00 credit. ,Perfumes, colognes and toilet waters usually contain a high percentage of alcohol which "bleeds" dyes, Put per- fume on your skin—it's much more effective there, —Reprint from Canadian Home Journal. Full Holiday Proclaimed on November 11; Public Service at Hail and Cenotaph A. full holiday will be observed before, will, be laid. in Clinton next Wednesday for the annual commemoration of No• vember 11., Remembrance Day, Legion members and the Ladies Auxiliary to the Legion will form up in parade order at the Clinton Public School grounds on Wednes- day morning, at 9.30 o'elock, Led by the pipe band, and the Legion °colour party, they will proceed to the Legion Memorial Hall on Kirk Street, for the service being plan- ned in co-operation with the Clin- ton Ministerial Association, The public is invited to this service. Over 400 can be accommodated— and if necessary, the Legion mem- bers will make use of the base- ment, in order to accommodate the public, This service is to be- gin -at 9.45 a,m. The Scouts, Cube, Guides and Brownies will join the parade from the hall up to the cenotaph, RCAF Station Clinton is taking part, contributing band and marching troops, The parade will reach the cenotaph about 10.45 a.m. and the wreaths will be laid by representatives of the groups who have purchased them. Sale of wreaths was particularly good this year, and more than ever A short ceremony of Last Post, two minutes silence and Reveille will be held, Complete silence is asked for during this period, All those companies who might be moving trucks at that time, are asked to urge their drivers to ob- serve this request, and to stop at least two blocks short of the int- ersection. Following this ceremony, march past will be carried out and the salute taken by Commanding Of- ficer, Group Captain. K. C. Cam- eron, from 'a base near Chafer Electric (the former Seribbins store), on Victoria Street, The parade will be dismissed at the Legion Hall. LEGION POPPY VAIND HELPS ALL NEEDY PERSONS; NOT JUST LEGION MEMBERS " During the current year the Clinton Legion Poppy Fund has spent well over $400 in the form of help to needy families, comforts to veterans in hospitals, flowers to veterans and immediate famil- ies of veterans in time of bereave- ment, and financial help to home- less veterans of all, wars. In 1958 the fund spent over $200 in relief. Many Nominated To Fill Local Legion Offices The suggested list of nomina- tions as recommended by the Legion executive were read out at the nomination night banquet on October 26. This list was added to from the floor of the general meeting, Receiving acclamation as 1960 officers of the branch were: J. Edward Dale as president and James Graham as first vice-presi- dent, Sergeant-at-arms George Campbell; color sergeant J, Doug- last Thorndike and his standard hearers and Padre Rev. D. J, Lane all were acclaimed to office, Secretary Robert B. Campbell and treasurer K. W. Colquhoun have both definitely stated that they are giving up their posts this year, Several names were nomin- ated for these positions, as well as that of second vice-president. At least 30 were nominated for the eight-man executive commit- tee. All nominees will state their in- tentions at the next general meet- ing on November 23. If not pres- ent at this meeting the nominee has one month to advise the sec- retary whether he is standing for election or not. Election will take place at the December general meeting. c7-4111TON NEWS-RECORD taph at, the poSt office, are made by veterans of the war in which Canada has fought, and by their families. The blood red poppy is worn in remembrance for those who were very young when they gave up their hopes, and dreams of the future, for the service of their country. They gave the greatest sacrifice possible, so that we might continue to live the kind of life they loved. Letter to the Ed itor Dear Editor: $UpPORTING CTA The question of whether to re- peal or not to repeal the Canada Temperance Act, is a vital one---a battle between drinkers and non- drinkers. The CTA is an Act with too many loopholes-, but at least has been a restraining influence, If men and worsen are determined to drink, they 'will de it, as long as the stuff is made. Why not prohibit the making and sale of -beer and liquor altogether? Of course, this would be impos- sible, as many of the men who make the laws use the stuff them- selves. The liquor traffic is a big source of revenue to the govern- ment. Drinking is- a curse—a deadly curse, that ruins homes and murders on the open highways. Why make it easier to obtain the cursed stuff by removing the pres- ent CTA? Remember Sir John A. MacDon- ald, a heavy drinker himself, turn- ed down a member of his cabinet for overindulgence in the evil ha- bit, saying that there was no room for more than one drunkard in the House. Many fine young men will be leaving home, where drinking has been unknown to them, to enter college and get a job. Are they to face free drinking and all the evils that follow? Without prejudice to those, like Mr. Germ, who have always been used to beer at least (and no harm done) the CTA is a restraint and hampers the enjoyment of his customers in his entertainment es- tablishment, thus reducing his pro- fits. Granted. Now the liquor control board headed by men like Mr. Garon (and a good citizen he is) taking the wide open view of the liquor problem would surely approve free drinking and open bars again. Heaven forbid! Let us keep the small restraint afforded by. the CTA and improve this Act. Where in Ontario are conditions' any better than in Huron County? Prohibitionists, stand by your guard. Don't be deceived by counter arguments. Revocation means repeal, so if the ballot is worded as suggested, then vote thus For Revocation Against Revocation X. Thanking you. Yours truly, —MAC, Proceeds from the sale of WI), les is Uept in a special fund lay the local Legion branch for use in helping needy veterans and their families in this area. A committee of the brancb is, in- charge of the funds at all times, and upon request, consider the case, and provide funds to those who need. assistance. No part. of the poppy fund. is sent to a city headquarters of any kind, Ali of the money you give to the poppy fund is kept in Clinton to help Clinton and district people. Chairman of the , poppy fund campaign this year is J. Douglas Thorndike, Chairmen of the four wards in town 'are: St. Andrew's, G. Morley CoUnter; St, James, Garnet Harland; St. John's, Hec- tor Kingswell; St. George's, Wil- liam J, Counter, Theseward chair- men are responsible for the house- to-house canvass in their wards, rAtoD Legion Thank:Q.4 For Remombering Fallen Comrade The following exeerpt from letter to Clinton Branch 140 of the Canadian Legion, is only one of many thank-you letters race*, ed during a year: "I UM very pleased and grateful that your Legion honored my son, 'who was killed in World War 1.1', by decorating the grave in Clinton Cemetery, where his name is pine., ed on the head-stone with his father's." The above was from a former district lady now residing in the United States, Appreciation in the form of a cheque was enclosed, The veterans plot at Clinton Cemetery was decorated on De- coration Day in August when the Legion held a remembrance ser- vice at the cemetery, WRSDAY; NOVEMB.,' 5, ;959 Sale -of Poppies this year win be carried out in Clinton in a different manner than has been. customary, Instead of the, Legion Auxiliary taking on the task, the Legion members have accepted the responsibility, and will carry out a house-to-house selling campaign, Some Legion member will call at your house sometime between. 7 and 9 p.m, on Friday night, November 6. Buy a poppy and wear it in remembrance on No- vember 11. The poppies we wear on Novem- ber 11 and the wreaths which are placed in front of the ceno- Legion Selling Poppies Friday Night, Wear Yours In Remembrance .„ - , Featatitig S'iViEr3 PREMIUM Branded Beef November 5th to 7th OLD TYME SYRUP 16 9z.--23C HEINZ KETCHUP 9;.-2/45c KELLOGG'S CORN FLAKES 12 ot.-4/$1.00 KELLOGG'S—K Cereal—Corn Pops—Sugarsniacks ..... 4/ $1.00 GOOD MORNING MARMALADE 24 oz.-47c BREEZE GIANT—Blue—White I Oc Off-73c RED ROSE TEA BAGS 60's-73c HABITANT PEA SOUP 28 oz.-2 /31c HEREFORD CORN BEEF 2/79c STUART HOUSE FOIL WRAP 25' 29c KLEENEX-400's Economy 29c ea. MARGARENE JULIP I lb. pkg.-25c ROSE BRAND STRAWBERRY JAM 12 oz.-33c MAXWELL HOUSE INSTANT COFFEE 6 oz.-99c CRISPY FLAKE SCHNEIDER'S SHORTENING 2149c Stanley's Red Eit White Store 202 QUEEN STREET CLINTON Free D elivery Friendly Service Good Parking SPECIALS