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Collision Results
In Court Charge
CLINTON NEWS -RECORD
THURSDAY, MAY 12,
1040
(By our Bayfield correspondent)
Wilmer Blair, driving a 1930
Chevrolet sedan, going south, and
Ellwood Epps, Clinton, driving a
1948 Oldsmobile sedan, going
north, figured in a collision
which took place opposite the
Library on Louisa Street on Sun-
day, May 1, about 10 p.m.
Blains car collided with the side
of life Epps car and ripped the
fender but failed to stop,
With ,Mr. Epps were the mem-
They had
'1
of his famr
bars Y
been watching the lights on the car is estimated at $500.
river, where sucker fishing was
in progress, from the top of the
batik by Gemeinhard's cider, mill,
and ,hed,iust'gone"'onto the High-,
way a short' distance when the
ad"cident` occurred: When , the:
other car failed to 'stop, Epps
turned around and trailed it to.
obtain the license number and
reported to the police. Provincial
Constable Butter, Goderich, end
Constable Little, Bayfield, • in-
vestigated. Later Wilmer Blair
was arrested at his home on the
Blue Water Highway for leaving
the scene of an accident and is
out on $500 bail pending court
charges. Demage to the Epps
Feeling Fine!
That's what you will say after trying
Bisrnarex
For Stomach Acid and Gas Condition
85c and $2.00
at your Rexall Store
W.S. R. HOLMES
iron Presbyterial WMS
Opposes Sunda.. , • Violation
(By our Bengali correspondent)
Huron Presbyterial Woman's taken by Mrs. H. Kirkby, Walton,
Missionary Society convened in
the United Church, H•erisall, Tues-
day, April 26 for its 23rd annual
meeting, with the auditorium fill-
ed for the occasion.
Th'e Worship period was in
charge of Mrs. Lawson, and Mrs.
Desjardine. Greetings were ex-
tended by Mrs. E. Geiger, Bengali
replied to by Mrs. E. R. Stanway,
Br ucefield,
Mrs, Greer called the roll of
the Auxiliaries and reported 58
senior auxiliaries with a mem-
bership of 1628 end 7 evening
auxiliaries with 279 members.
Mrs. Hocking called the roll for
the Mission Circles showing five
an increase of three, with an
average attendance of 13-15 and
five life members, $299. was raised
iii 1948.
In the absence of Mrs. Tiffin,
Mrs, Greer reported 14 groups of
CGIT. The 'teen age girls are in
-need of more leadership end
training in missionary work.
The Mission Band secretary,
Mrs. W. Johns, reported 41 Miss-
ion Bands, with a membership of
921; 31 life members, and $1212.44
was raised sixteen bands achiev-
ed certificates and seals of recog-
nition.
Mrs. Webster reported a mem-
bership of 1,226 in the Baby
Bands, who raised $369, an in-
crease of $42. Hymn 252 "In Christ
there is no east or west was sung.
The treasurer, Mrs, J. A. Sutter,
Clinton, gave the financial report.
317,980 lied been sent to the
Branch Treasurer wbich was
$1,179.50 increase over the prev-
ious year. The allocation in 1949
is $16,800, increase of $600.
Mrs. Mills, the Christian Ste-
wardship secretary reported a
noted increase in interest. in Ste-
wardship of time; ability, and
possessions; $60,000 is asked for
gifts for building advance which
is supplied' by subscriptions in
excess of allocations. This to be
Reduced $1 a pair
for Clinton Day!
president, who presided for both
'sessions. •
Afternoon Session
At the afternoon session, Mrs.
McVittie and Mrs. Moores con-
ducted the devotional period. A
very impressive memorial ser-
vice was conducted by Mrs. C.
Tavener, Holmesville, past presi-
dent. Greeting from the Pres-
bytery were extended by Rev.
W, A, Beecroft, Wingham. Mrs.
Mason and Mrs. Holt, Grand Bend,
contributed •a vocal duett, "Marc
Like the Master." Mrs, R. Elgie
offered prayer.
Miss H. Campbell, ' a United
Church missionary in Newfound-
land, guest speaker, in addres-
sing the meeting stated that New-
foundland is one of eleven con-
ferences of the United Church,
that she has worked in Twillin-
'gate and Burin, her salary is paid
by the Women's Missionary So-
ciety, and travelling expenses
paid by the, Board of Rome Mis-
soins. She further spoke of her
work in outposts with young peo-
ple and children, assisting in
Sunday School and taking church
services Sunday. She also dis-
closed that now four workers are
working under the Woman's Mis-
sionary Society, three in out-
posts, and one in St. John's. Miss
Campbell was heard with much
pleasure by en appreciative aud-
ience,
Resolutions Adopted
The following resolutions were
presented: "We recommend that
this Presbyterial go on record
as opposing any further infringe-
ment on thea Lord's Day by com-
mercial amusements"; "In view
of the fact that the consumption
of beverage alcohol is steadily
rising in Canada we recommend
that members of the Woman's
Missionary Society remain true
and steadfast to our WMS prin-
ciples of total abstinence."
Officers Installed
divided as follows; five carte to Miss Hamilton presided for the
aidCanadian missionaries installation of officers: Past
SIS$AN Tre,dders
FgonfIRST
GRAVi
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tREDDERSi That', tbe name of
the shoes your boys should be
wearing! Made from strong leather
that doesn't scuff easily.. . with
flexible full weight soles. Tredders
provide natural foot comfort for
school and sportswear.
Callsoon and lee us here you ouefit
your young family poen tamoua
Sisman Tredders,
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Reg,
Boys', Brown, pr. %6.25
Boys', Brown pr. 5.25
Men's, Black pr. 8.2:5
Men's, Brown pr. 8.75
Men's Brogues, brown, pr. 9.50
Special
$5.25
4.25
7.25
7.75
8.50
Husty Shoe Store
and Shoe Repair
FEATURING SISMAN SHOES
Huron Street near the main corner
Hensall 'Tax Rate
Decided at 46 Mills:
(By "our Bewail correspondent)
At ;the regular meeting of Ben -
sail, Council,"Jathes A.. Paterson
reported arrears of taxes as being
$271.4'7, and handed in the roll,
It Was moved' that the Tax
'Collector's roll be accepted and
the 'treasurer be instructed to
return the tax arrears to the
County Treasurer for collection.
F. Smallecbrnbe appeared as
chairmen of the Park Board ask-
ing for the annual grant for the
Board, which was promised.
of the dogby-law
The question y
q
enforcement was brought up and
considerable discussion took place
with the result that the Constable
was instructed to •enforce this
by-law,
The treasa-uer, J. A. Paterson,
presented a temporary budget and
the same was discussed and by
using the strictest economy the
rate for the year'was finally
arrived at.
Tax rate is as fellows: County,
8,1; Public School, 7.7; High
School, 5.4; Park, .8; Library, .9;
Drain Debenture, 1.8; Water
Works Debenture, 5; Hydrant
rental, .6; Village rata, 10.3; or
a total tax rate of 46 mills.
Garbage will be collected as
usual May 11 and. 12.
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NEW HIGHWAY
WINGHAM — AnnounLement
has been made by r. W.• Hanna,
MLA for Huron -Bruce, of a neW
surfacing contract for highway'
86,6 Mr. Manna intimated that a
stretch,of six miles west of Luck -
now would be resurfaced, from
that village towards Amberley.
Tenders will be called for shortly.
C d is onarles m president, Mrs. C. Tavener, Hol -
their work, three oars for Central mesville; president, Mrs. H. Kirk -
India, six new missionaries for by Walton; first vice-president,
foreign fields, $6,000 to erect a Mrs. R. Allan, Brucefield; second
public ward at Dhar hospital, vice-president, Mrs. C. M. - Rob -
India, and $20,000 to build a ertson, Goderich; third vice -
school in Japan. president, Mrs, W. J. Moores, Bel -
Mrs. Wiltse, supply secretary, grave; fourth vice-president, Mrs,
told of the ,goad warm clothing E. Desjardine, Grand Bend;
which had been sent m bales to Evening Auxiliary secretary, Mrs,
the Indian School in Sa arl - C Worsell, Goderich; recording
ewan and to Timmins, Ontmario. secretary, Miss M. H. Milne,
These were valued at $199.65. Blyth; corresponding secretary,
Also a bale of 20 hospital smocks Mrs. W. J. Greer, Wingham;
had been sent to Aid to China,
Mrs. Penwarden, Community treton'
asurer, Mrs, J. A, Sutter, Clin-
Friendship secretary, thought Christian Stewardship caere-
there was a noted increase in tary, Mrs E. Mills, Walton; Mis-
interest in community work. soon Circle secretary, Mrs. E.
5,435 visits had been made to' , Hocking, Cromarty; Missidn Band
homes end hospitals, and friendly secretary, Mrs, W. Jahns, R. R. 3,
hands had been extended to Exeter; CGIT secretary, Mrs. G.
newcomers and displaced persons., w, Tiffin, Wingham; Baby Bend
In one instance two families of seecretary. Mrs. K. Webster,Belgians had been burnt out al-
most on arrival, so tbe commun-
ity rallied round and supplied
clothes, food and a home.
The Temperance secretary, Mrs,
R. Allen, reported $573,000,000 secretary, Mrs. Leslie Whiteman,
had been spent on beverage al- (Wingham; Temperance sectetary,
cohol in Canada last year. She Mrs, R, Lawson, Seaforth; etarr-
urged all WMS members to write ature secretary, Mrs. J. Hille-
brecht, Seaforth; Associate Help-
ers, Mrs, E. McQueen, Hensall;
press secretary, Miss E, Johnston,
Bluevale;
Finance committee, 1949, west,
Mrs. Worsell, Goderich; centre,
Mrs. J. Addison, Clinton; south,
Mrs, Penwarden, Centralia; north,
Mrs. Jesse Wheeler, Belgrave.
Nominating committee for 1950:
GREASE BLAZE QUELLED
GODERICIH-M. J. Atnslie's
smokehouse' on Pietun St. was
really smokisig May 10. E'ireinen
arrived to find several containers
of rendered grease on fire, but
Mr. Ainslie had the fire almost
out by the time they arrived.
NEW $20,000 SEWER
EXETER—A preliminary plan
and estimates presented by Eng-
ineer R, V. Anderson, Toronto,
at a meeting of Exeter Council,
calls for construction of a storm
sewer on William st. from Sanders
to the river. Beginning with en
18 -inch tile et Sanders st., it will
be increased to 24 inches at the
river. Depth .at the start is estim-
ated at nine feet. Engineer And-
erson has been authorized to pre-
pare detailed specifications and
prepare a call for tenders. It is
estimated cost will be $20,000.
Blyth; supply secretaries, Mrs. M.
Wiltse and Mrs. N. W. Trewartha,
Clinton; Community Friendship
secretary, Mrs, G. F. Penwarden,
Centralia; Missionary Monthly
iscount
AL
For Clinton Day, Saturday,
May 14, only
We will give a
CASH DISCOUNT on Every
ARTICLE SOLD in OUR Store
OffiCIWJ
Clinton Electric Shop
-- WESTINGHOUSE DEALERS —
D. W. CORNISH
PHONE 479 RESIDENCE 858
"EVERY HOUSE NEEDS WESTINGHOUSE?'
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the editors of magazines protest-
ing the objectionable advertising
of liquors; also to bring pressure
to bear on the governments to
prohibit the manufacture of bev-
erage alcohols; also to condemn
the drinking of alcohol by minors
as this is the cause of much ju-
venile delinquency.
Offering prayer was Mrs. A.
McFalls, Hensel]. Junior choir and west, Miss Currie, Nile; centre,
Eudora Hyde contributed the Mrs. MrWoolfrey, Clinton; south,
music. Report of nominating s. G. Hill, Crediiton; north,
committee', and closing prayer, Mrs. H. Hamilton, Wroxeter.
Mrs. Waolfrey. The chair was Delegates to branch, 1949: west,
Mrs A. Campbell, Auburn; centre,
Mrs. In, Stewart, Seaforth; south,
Mrs. T. Brintnell, Hensall; north,
Mrs. William Wilson, Fordwich.
Sectional meetings 1949: west,
Dungannon; centre, Brucefield;
south Elimville; north Ford`wich;
Clinton extended an invitation
for 1950, which was accepted.
Dinner was served in the
church school room to 375 dele-
gates from the charges of Huron
to the Huron Presbytery as well
as to the ladies of the Presby-
terial, by . the Woman's Mission-
ary Society end Woman's Assoc-
iation. The tables were very
attractively centred with daffodils
in silver baskets and potted plants
decorating the windows.
Buy YOUR
COAL NOW::
• SPECIAL FOR MAY AND JUNE e
ANTHRACITE
EGG
STOVE NUT
$20.50
CASH ON DELIVERY
A.G. Grigg
Phone 74-W
G.C. German
Phone 208
Jas. E. Johnson
Phone 485-W
V.D. Falconer
Rhone 97
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20th PARLIAMENT
HAS DISSOLVED;
ELECTION JUNE 27
Parliament has dissolved. The
campaign that will be climaxed
June 27 in the election of a new
national assembly bas begun.
The life of Canada's 20th
Parliament came to an end at
12,46 p.m. Saturday, April 30, with
the reading of a brief speech
from the throne by Chief Justice
Thibeudeau Rinfret, who acted
for Viscount Alexander.
The actual act of dissolution
was es anti -climactic as was the
entire post -Easter week of the
Commons,
Prime Minister 'Louis St.
Laurent Saturday tabled in the
House orders -in -council 'fixing
Monday, June 27, as the election
date; Septeinber 1 next, as the
pro forma 'dein for the opening
of the next session.
The House greeted the an-
nouncement in silence. The Com-
moners, assembled in the red-
carpeted Senate chamber'to hear
the "prorogation" address, dis-
persed immediately afterwards.
There were aro cheers, no dem-
onstrations. •
Nominations for candidates will
close Mondey, June 13, le ail but
six constituencies; In those six-=
five of wheel), are remote ridings
in Newfoundland — nomination
day will be Monday, May 30. The
sixth "constituency nominating
May 30 will be the vast, northern
riding of Yukon -Mackenzie.
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