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Home My WebLink AboutClinton News-Record, 1960-03-17, Page 13Trust Is So Importait ;Clinton Haws-Record Thursday, March 17, 1960-409e 13 To these 1st War Vets, the 2nd: War V'ete, proudly raised their berets And said, "Well done fel- lows, we'll take it from here". PORTER'S HUI MRS. DONALD HARRIS Phone HU 2-3362 Social Evening', Don't forget the card ;party be- ing held in Porter's lid' School on Friday evening of this week, Ladies are asked to please bring sandwiches, The senior class needs. yolir support so come out and have a- social 'evening, Y1'.1/* Meets The Grace-St, Andrew's Young People's' Union.met in the church basement Sunday evening with Gail Lockhart, convener of recrea- tion and 'culture, in charge. Scrip; tune . was read by Janet Herm and Miss Lockhart led in ',prayer, A poem 'was- read by Margaret Porter and the story by. Patsy Cox. Gail Lockhart and Ted Dunn conducted a number of quizzes. 1 FOUR ONLY ItROEHLER Quality 2-PIECE —AIRFOAM CUSHIONS —NYLON FREIZE COVERS To Clear at Greatly Reduced Prices — MAKE US AN OFFER SPECIALS in USED FURNITURE- 1 STUDIO COUCH with Arms— good as new Specially Priced 1 Only Used JUNIOR BED Natural Maple Finish, Spring- Filled Mattress, 33x66 $20.00 Beattie Furniture ear Brussels Motors Brussels, Ont. Phone 173 Huron County's Foremost Used Car Deafer USED CARS 1959 'CHEVROLET Impala 4-Door Hardtop, fully powered, special motor 348 h.p. H. D. equipment. Saving of $1,100 off list. 1959 PONTIAC Laurentian Sedan, auto- matic, fully equipped , $2,595.00 1959 CHEVROLET Bel-Air Sedan, auto- matic $2,495.00 1959 CHEVROLET Biscayne Sedan, auto- matic, fully equipped $2,395.00 1959 CHEVROLET Biscayne Sedan, fully equipped $2,250.00 2-1958 FORD Fairlanes, automatic, fully equipped \ $2,150.00 1958 OLDSMOBILE 4-dr. Hardtop, power equipped $2,495.00 1958 PONTIAC Strata-Chief, fully equip- ped $2,095.00 3-1958 CHEVROLET Delray Sedans ,, ..... $1,995.00 1958 CHEVROLET Sedan, automatic V8 $2,250.00 1957 CHEVROLET Bel-Air, fully equipped $1,795.00 1956 MERCURY Sedan, fully powered $1,495.00 1956 CHEVROLET Deluxe Sedan, radio .,$1,395.00 1956 CHEVROLET Deluxe Sedan $1,295.00 1956 FORD Coach, 8 cyl. $1,295.00 1954 PONTIAC, radio $ 795.00 1954 BUICK Special, automatic $ 995.00 1953 CHEVROLET Sedan $ 595.00 1953 FORD Sedan $ 595.00 1953 FORD Sedan, automatic ...„.„ ,,,,,,, . $ 495.00 A number of 1954 CHEVROLET Standards and automatics, ranging in price from„,:$ 650.00 to $ 850.00 TRUCKS... 1956 CHEVROLET '/z ton pick-up $1,095.00 1955 INTERNATIONAL, 14 ft. platform with racks ......... „ ... . .. $1,250.00 1953 CHEVROLET 1/2 ton pick-up $ 495.00 1950 CHEVROLET '/z ton pick-up $ 125.00 ALL CARS UNDER COVER AND HEATED, CAN BE SEEN IN COMPORT ANYTIME MANY OLDER MODELS AVAILABLE Cars Can Be Driven Away at the Prices Listed in This Advertisement J. W. BRITNELL, County Engineer, Court House, 11-b Goderich, Ontario. TENDERS FOR TRUCKS / SEALED TENDERS clearly marked will be received by the undersigned until 5:00 p.m. on Monday, April 4th, 1960 for the following: 11-HA ton panel truck 1-19,500 GVW Chassis, Cab and Combination Body Tenders must be submitted On County forms. Tender forms and Specifications available at the office of the undersigned. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. THAT'S TABLE MANNERS? Brother, we woudn't like to pay for HIS food bills! Why don't you bring him to us We'll put' him on a diet so he can start paying you back! RAY'S Sunoco Station 192 HURON STREET '••, kNOW Ray Hoggarth, Prop. HU 29013 • 406) CLINTON HU 2-6661 NOBODY HAS AS MANY LOW MEAT PRICES AS PETER'S MODERN MEAT MARKET (Beside Clinton News-Record) Smoked Picnic Ham - AMIN Loin End of Pork — Loin Pork Chops - Mac. and Cheese Loaf MIN Fresh Ground Beef - PHONE HU 2-9731 'MN - Only 35c lb. - Only 45c lb. - Only 52c lb. - Only 39c lb. Int 3 lbs. for 99c Freezer Special: Young PORK by the side Only 28c lb. Home Killed BEEF, front quarter - Only 37c lb. Mrs. E, A, Featherston weet.. to London on Sunday to spend a few days, I,. Mr. end Mrs, - Keith Brandon and family, Stiatford, spent the weekend - with his father, B. N. Brandon. Mr. and Mrs. J.- Flowere end Sylvia, London, visited his broth- er, Adam and..Mrs. Flowers- en Monday. " Mr. and Mrs. R. Humphries and son Carl, Port Stanley, spent Sunday With her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. Kern. Meg. 'George'Conriell was in London''on Sunday to visit her son Roy, wile is a patieht in Vic- toria Hospital. Mr: and Mrs.-Keith Prussr. Jan- ice and Charles, London, visited her mother,, Mrs.-. J. B. Parker, for 'the weekend. Mr, and Mrs, W. lliblado, who spent the weekend with his rela- tives in Auburn, -called on her father, H. N. Brandon, on. Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Kenneth Brandon accompanied them on their return to Oakville and also visited in TAXI SERVICE Office located in Don Smith Motors SUPERTEST GARAGE PHONE Business: HU 2-9088 Residence: HU 2-9815• ASHTON'S TAXI HARVEY ASHTON, Prop. 11-b —Engraving courtesy The Salvation Army WHY FOOL OURSELVES Think! Figure WOO Act! What is the net profit on the sale of a beverage by a service club, which has been or will be, returned to community service? We are looking with pride at the Swimming Pool, Minor Sport.. Teams, and other community services accomplished in Clinton. BUT WE AREN'T LOOKING AT TI-IE DOLLARS 'THAT WENT INTO AL0oHoL, TO DO How much of the money spent, went to pad the pockets of a selfish liquor induStry who make more net profit percentage-wise than most private 'businesses anywhere. if we are as interested in our youth as we claim to be, let's support them directly, without hiding behind the fact that to- day's citizens like to drink. HISTORY OF BRANCH -140, CANADIAN LEGION.' News of Londesboto BMX 4144N Telltale Wyth 37 r The life spare of the Legion in "Clinton has eeen '.4 long one, date ing beet! to the -.days immediately fallowing World War 1, -common.' iy. known as the .Great War. On November 11,1918, this ter,-1 rible conflict ,ground to a halt and an Armistice .was signed, Thous- .ands -of Canadian 'troops returned to Ceneda to settle 'again into civilian life, end Clinton bed its: share of returning servicemen.. These lade had a desire to con- tinue the comradeship Which they had enjoyed as fellows hi 'IMPS and -SO in 1.919 the Clinton Branch 'of tile Great War Veterans As- sociation was Permed, This prov- ed to be the nucleus of what is. to-day the Canadian Legion, end the Clinton Branch received its Legion elearter in 1929 with membership of 30 members. A point- of interest is that Clinton Branch 140 is in its 32nd year as a member of the Canadian Legion, which body celebratedeits 35th an- niversary in 1960. Clinton then 'is one of • the -oldest. branches of the Legion in Canada. • , The years from 1929 to 1939 saw many changes, The Legion. members were able to withstand the trials and tribulations of the elepresaion of the terrible thir- ties and kept the Branch operat- ing continuously. In August, .1939, Hitler's arm- les invaded the Low countries and World War II was on, with a fury and deadliness never 'before.. wit-. nessed by Man, Canada reSpOnd- ed epeicklY,recruiting, training and dispatching the 1st Cenadien Division to England in the 'fail of '39, followed by the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th divisions, thousands of reserves, thousands of Naval personnel, thousands of yA,ir Force personnel, -Through the dark days of 1939- 1945, the members of ,Branch 140 . took on the job of supplying cig- arettes and treats to the boys from Clinton serving 'abreact Weekly bingos were held to raise money, the Legion rooms were opened to serving eervieemereeee a place to meet, write letters, etc, The "Old Sweats" as they. ere called swell job of holding the Branch -together. May, 1945 saw Hitler defeated unconditionally and again /the thousands of servicemen and wo- men were returning to their re- epective communities to again take up their civilian trades, With the new young veterans returning in large numbers, the Clinton Branch had a busy time witJa Mitiatiens. The Branch grew from 30 members to 200 in no time. For a couple of years 'the "Old Sweats" carried on the run- ning of -the Branch, then •the new members began 'the gradual move to take over the job and give the- older members a well-earned break, • Cengratelatiehe to Mr. and Mrs. Ted Fothergill an the errieee of a son on Maroh Miss Vine Knox, Toronto, spent the weekend with her parents, Mr: and Mrs, Thomas Knox, Mrs, Walter ItIC0111 is 'pending a few days with her sister in Goderiele Mrs. Robert Townsend left last Friday morning to spend a short time with her daughter Dorethy in Toronto, Me, ,and Mrs, Alieter Broadfo.ot, Ttickersmith, with Mrs, Jelin Scott, also Mrs, .Ruddell and Fred Johnston visited with Mrs, • Soot( on Sunday after/WA. • We are pleased to see john den able .fie be about again, He has been confined to the house for several. weeks L: - The 35th 'annual meeting of the United -Church .Presbyterial is be- ing 'held in Northaide United Church., Seaferth, on March 24. Any ladies who can attend will. find It time well spent. • The Orange' Lodge members ,held their regular meeting last Toronto until Wednesday. Mrs. Roneld Coleman, London, was with her mother, Mrs. T, W. Castle; "from Friday evening to Sunday. Her husband motored to the village ,for the day. Mr. and Mrs. William H. John- ston returned 'home on Thursday laSt after having visited their dau- ghter, Mrs. Angus leleRae, Lon- don,- for a week. Mrs, R, L. 11/LacMillen returned home on Friday after having spent a few days in London and Centralia. She was accompanied by her 'daughter and grandson, Mrs. J. IVLayaran and Jeffrey. They returned •to their home in Centralia on Sunday. Walter R. Pierson, Goderieh, who recently purchased "The Old Forge", took over the business from Fred, Felter last week, He -plans to remodel the place and expand the business. • Mr. and Mrs. Fred Falter, daughter and son, Pamela and Jesse, moved to Goderich the first of last week. Miss Diane Hulls was the guest of Brian Grifee at the University of Western Ontario School of En- gineering ball held at the Hotel London on Thursday evening, Shower Held - Mrs:' Betty• Lou McLeod enter- tained at a miscellaneous shower in honour of Mrs. Ronald Cole- man. She was assisted by her mother, Mrs. R. J. Larson Who opened her honie for this delight- ful affair, Twenty relatives and friends of the bride enjoyed an evening of count whist. lYritr A. B. Bassett held the high score, and the bride received the prize for low score. Little Lea Aim McLeod wheel- ed in her ',baby buggy, decorated in pink and white, laden with the gifts to' the bride, Mrs. Coleman requested Lea Ann's assistance in opening the beautiful packages, after which she expressed her thanks quite charmingly to all. Mrs. Fred Weston assisted her cousin in serving lunch, Wednesday 'evening in the hall and la somal time was spent with visiting ,Orangemen 'free): Belgrave and Auburn, We are pleased to hear that little Danliy Lear was able to re- turn home last Thursday- from the Sick ,Children's Hospital in Lon- don where he has been a patient for eel/era weeks. He is progres- sing favourable under the treat- ments, Hugh Campbell, who has been -visiting with :his • niece, Mrs, Small, returned to his daughter's home on Menday. Mr. Campbell will be 98 in July and is enjoying comparatively good health. Mr, 'and Mrs. 13ert. Brosdon who have - been, living in Mrs, srunsdon, Sr...'s home since New Year's when their home was fee, vaetated by fire, have moved back to their own: home this -week. A new oil .furnace has been installed and the rooms beautifully re-dec- orated. Weekend visitors at their re- spective homes were Kenneth Gaunt and a boy friend, from. Lions Head; Miss Maxine Hunk- int London, -and Miss Margaret Taniblyn, Leamington. WI Meeting About 40 ladies attended the Women's Institute meeting last Wednesday with • Mrs. • Edwin Wood in the chair. A number of guests' were introduced. Mrs. E. Beecher Nienzies; Clinton, was guest speaker, ande•gave a splen- did resume of 'the activities of the Clinton Hospital Auxiliary which everyone found very interesting, Mrs, Vincent favored with a solo. A 'humorous skit presented by Mrs. Don Buchanan, Mrs, Mil- ton Little and Mrs. Stanley Lyon induced a few laughs. After lunch a penny sale was. conducted. THIS WEEK. THE LUCKY No. is 1115 Check Your Calendar. If the number matches take the cal- endar to our office and claim your $3.00 credit. • , A TEACHER'S VIEWS When asked his views on the forthcoming liquor vote, a local teacher said: "I spend five days a week, working with teen-agers, try- ing to help them get an edu- cation, so they may be good citizens. I am not in favour of ANYTHING which would interfere with their progress toward this goal." , * * * Report on Survey ' The results printed last week, of a survey of busk neSsmen, have caused con- cern. The statistics were NOT based on complete town bfacks, but lieither were the businesses, nor the random groups of businesses hand-picked, If we have led people astray in this regard, we apologize. A more complete survey of 65 businessmen to date has been made with the fol- lowing results: 64% feel that legal liquor outlets would benefit their business; - 20% feel it would be detri- mental, and 16% forsee little change. Business At Any Price— or Morals-- WHICH WILL IT BE? News of Bayfield By MISS LIMY R. WOODS PHONE; RAM: MD 4.5 r 3 Clinton Young Adult fiellowship YOU CAN TRUST US WITH YOUR FINEST CLOTHES Ours is a modern dry clean- ing plant ... run by experienc- ed people. That plus the fact we care about your clothes, as- sures you of finest service! e