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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News Record, 1944-01-06, Page 1Ike Clinton News -Record Est, 1878 With Which is IncorporatedThe Clinton New Era .: NO. 6179 -64th YEAR The New Era Est. 1867 CLINTON ONTARIO, THURSDAY., ,zvrunyyvp c eoe,armc,ut"l Z -Mg acm r.4 a,swm Reliable Watches We again draw your'. attention to our grade' of watches. Good material, fine finish, and 'accurate adjustment are all combined in each watch. Our aim in the past, as now, has not been a question of price, but quality. " A. good timepiece, like anything else, is always cheapest in the end. So if you want a reliable watch, come in to our store and we will try to please you, •' W. H. •HELLYAR JEWELER AND OPTOMETRIST RESkDENDOE PHONE 174i nixinontn�r'7>:laMerm a sernt+3m9 2r�hrSsa7gr37 rrsr&r."t27 i�rpR9tan tr,�nA7hsrnt :ar t2 t ;• \mteta '.gte atom res re:ststet tete ' , Cts v elevate zest A JANUARY The Month of Sales. Stocktakingimeans also Store Cleaning, the time when we dis- pose of slow moving merchandise is at reduced prices. You will be glad to take ad- vantage of purchasing at excep= r• b tionally low prices many lines throughout the store. Included in our sale will be a number of Coats and dresses which will be attractively priced for quick. Selling. R • . . aBrp3+a:7t�tarbr#9r�unrsrbrtarpratDr�tstbr�r7rbrmt3torat3at�r3t3tAr7athavtlarir;ar;at�brnr�a�rtZrIDrkl �gtG-Stet�tel�'.��tLk6�6`4�t��'.�"��r�rL�r",m°°'°"`z="'.tet�tg�'.tg;�eSt��terfatCt�tF;t�-tHte�t6t�� IT IRWIN s Results of Elections Monday, MAYOR Agnew, M. J. 394; McMurray A. J. 252; Agnew elected by a majority of 142. COUNCILLORS for 1944 all elected by acclamation are: Brown, Ernest; Butler j. R. ; Crich Melvin; Epps, Clifford; Shaddick Albert; Trewartha, N. W. REEVE Falconer, V. D. Elected by accla- mation. PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION Hawkins. Hugh 268; Perdue W. E. 366; Perdue was elected by a major- ity of 98. BOARD OF EDUCATION Oakes W. A. 413; McInnes D. H. 333; Fingland Prank, 316; Ross Gordon, 285; Hall, G. E. 248; Ford F. 0. 229 Paisley 0. L. 206; The first four elected, V Raise $250 to Aid War Service Work Upward of $230 was realized for the Clinton War Service Committee in a Lions Club sponsored ticket draw held in the town hall last Wednesday night when 10 prizes were drawn for. The major prize of ton of coal was won by Gordon Jenkins, Clinton, R.R. 2; the second, two cords' of wood, was captured by W. H. Cudmore. Crates of oranges were won by V. D. Fal- coner, Clarence Connell, Clinton, and Mrs. R. M. Scott, Seaforth. Fowl went to other fortunate ticket hold- ers.' The Lions committee in charge included F. 0. Ford, chairman; R. E. Holmes, A. E. Middy, G. M. Counter and. G. H. Jefferson. A bingo game for the same patri- otic purpose was under auspices of the Legion and in charge of J. It, Butler, N. W. Miller and T. G. Serib- bins, realizing upwards of $100,. Music was' furnished by :Art orCh- estra with 0. Rapson as leader and L. W. McDonald as pianist. 0 A BULOVA Watch is a lifetime investment) Long after your bonus check is forgotten your BULOVA will be paying happy dividends of pleasure and dependable service. Prices are Subject to Government. Tax Y 1 ft. • �/ V V l\ .✓• t �' Count elsfor Finer Jewelleryfor Over Half a Century in Huron County i, iiiaDtPekai V JAN. 61944 THE HOME PAPER New Post Office Hours The Post Office Department has authorized that the_lobby of the Clin- ton Post Office be opened.at 8:00 a.m. instead of 6.00 a.m. and closed at 8.00 p. m. instead of 9.00 p. m. as at pre- sent. Husband 'Killed' in Italy Mrs. Robertson has been advised by the casualty officer at Ottawa that her husband, Pte. Jelin Stones Robertson, formerly a'meniber of the Perth Regiment, has been killed on active service in Italy. He liad trans- ferred from the Perths some time ago. Pte. Robertson's wife, is the former Miss Myrtle Ashton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 'John ; Ashton of Clinton, and' they have one daughter, Jacqueline. Pte Roberton is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Robertson of 51 Water street, Stratford. Sympathy is extended to'the family Mother of Clinton Woman Passes Mrs. John J. Jones died at her home, concession 2, Delaware Town- ship, on Saturday. She was 74 years old. The former Jessie Nugent, she was born in London, Eng, daughter of the Isle Mr. and Mrs. William Nugent. She came to Canada at the age of one year, spent her early life in Toronto and since her marriage resided at her farm home in Delaware Township. She was a member of Littlewood United church and was a supporter of all church organizations, Surviving besides her husband are two daughters, Miss Edith, of Toronto, and Mrs. Evelyn Brock Olde, of Clinton. One brother, Ernest E, Nugent, of -London,' also survives. Clinton Well Represented in Honors List • The Town of Clinton was recog- nized in the King's New Year's honor list Saturday, The British list also included the names of Canadians, Er- nest Herbert Cooper. native of Clin- ton, Ontario, was knighted. He is a prominent industrialist who has been in Britain since 1908. Mrs. E. A. Sorby, Winnipeg the,, former Emma Higgins of Clinton, now Major in the Canadian Women's Army Corps over- seas; was awarded the Order of the British Ehnp4re. And Wing Cord - mender Kenneth Roland Patrick, R. C. A. F., Wireless School, Clinton, officer commanding, was also award- ed the Order of the British 'Empire. Sir Ernest Cooper, native of Clin- ton, knighted by King George in the New Year's honor, is a brother of Mr. A. T. Cooper of Clinton, and Col. John A. Cooper, of Toronto, officer commanding the 198th Buffs Battal- ion C. E. F., in the First Great War. Sir Ernest served as a subaltern in that unit, bath in Canada and over- seas, having returned from England to join the'Battalion at Camp Borden. A daughter of Sir. Ernest, Mrs. Collin Rutherford and her two sons, are war guests, in Toronto. 1- 5 V In Hospital After Fall Down. Stairs Mrs. Angus McLeod, Joseph street, is in the Clinton Public Hospital .re- ceiving treatment for a cracked vertebra in her neck. She had just started down stairs early New Years eve when she tripped and fell all the way down, and as a result cracked a vertebra in •her neck, and is also suffering from bruises. Mrs. McLeod will be obliged to wear a cast for several weeks, but it is hoped she will improve rapidly. V AMONG THE CHURCHES , Presbyterian Church 10. A. M. Sunday School. 11. A, M. Worship Service, The Huron Presbyterial of the W. M. S. will meet Tuesday, January, 11., in the church hall. The morning session, commences at 10 o'clock and the afternoon session at 1.30 o'clock. St. Paul's Church of England 1st' Sunday after Epiphany. 10 A.M. Sunday School 11 A. M. Morning Prayer Sermon "The task of the Church." 7 P. M. Evening• Prayer Sermon: "The Comfort of the Scriptures. Monday 8. P. M. in Owen Memorial Hall Programme: A debate. Tuesday -3. P. M. The W. A. meets at Mrs. Geo. Walker's. Thursday 4.30 P. M. Mid week ser- vice 8. P. M. Choir' Practice. Paptist Church You will receive both welcome and a blessing in worshipping with us 051 Sunday evening. The Service begins promptly at Seven o'clock with a bright gospel, song service. The minister's sermon subject for Sunday coming will be, "Christian, What is Your Greatest Desire?" The annual Church Business meet- ing to be held at the Parsonage on Tuesday evening, January 18th, The meeting to begin at eight o'clock: Presbyterian Vico i,I. S. The Presbyterian W. M. S. held a Candle -light meeting on December 16th, at the home of. Mrs. Roberton, with a good attendance. The living rooms' were nicely decorated with lighted Christmas Candles which ad- ded a festive air to the occasion. The meeting opened by singing Hymn 170 after which Mrs, Roberton led in prayer. The Christmas Story as re- corded in Luke 2nd, Chapter was read by Mrs. Shaddock. Christmas read- ings were given by Mrs. Fox and Mrs. Stevenson. The officers elected for 1944; Hon. President, Mrs. D. J. Lane; President, Mrs. Roberton; Secretary...Mrs. Snider Treasurer, Mrs. Wilson; Glad Tidings Secretary, Mrs. Roberton; Pianist, Mrs. Snider. A number of Christmas carols were sung and an exchange of gifts; fol- lowed by singing "Silent Night" Miss. Roberton closed the meeting with prayer. A picnic lunch was served by The hostess and friends. V Women's Institute According to Mr. Cooper, his knight- ed brother is serving as co-ordinator of industries for Northern Ireland 'n the. British Government but main- tains a residence in London. Sir, Ernest is widely known as a Mason, being past master of Canada Lodge, A. F. and A. M., and past grand master of the Grand Lodge of. Eng- land. Working with Sir Ernest is Mr. Willis Cooper, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Cooper of Clinton, who made a visit to his home here only a short time ago. Mrs. E. A. Sorby, who received the Or'd'er of the British' Empire, is the former Emma Higgins, daughter of Mrs. Higgins of Whitby and of the. late Ben Higgins of Clinton. Major Sorby is a graduate of Clinton Cbl- legiate Institute; she also • has the distinction of being the first C.W.A. C. to go overseas, and, while there arranged and organized the posting of more C. W. A. C.'s. Her husband who is also in the services, is over- seas. zipaanti3/lydi' iii zpvinourpdtA'imt'8ti'1oi$olantrenRaria°i7iPwaimp?rido.` Regular quilting meeting of the W. S. will be held the second Friday in January (14), Mrs. Sturdy, Mrs. Jenkins, and Mrs. Nay to provide lunch. A Native of 'Clinton, R. E. Diehl, Passes Funeral services for R. E. Diehl, 64, of Westbrook, formerly of To- ronto, who died in Kingston' General hospital Dec. 28, were held Thurs- day at the McGill funeral home, Bioor St. W., with interment in Pro- spect Cemetery. Rev. C. A. Mustard officiated. Born in. Clinton, Mr. Diehl lived in Toronto for 52 years until he moved to Westbrook in 1936. .He. was associated with Burt Business Forms Ltd, for the past 30 years. Ha was a member of St, David's United church, Toronto, and later of Princess Street United church, Kingston. Surviving are his widow, one son Alan Diehl, Y.M.C.A. supervisor, overseas, and two daughters,,Mrs. Walter Mann, Ottawa, and Mrs. A. R. Thompson, Philadelphia. His soh, Mr. Alan Diehl, is well known in Clinton, having been,. the Y. M. C. A. supervisor at the Radio School hero for almost two years, prior to being sent overseas. Ontario St. Church 11.00 A, M. "The Cebvenient To - Morrow". Near Noon- Sunday School 2.00 P. M.' Worship at Turner's 7.00 P. M. "Christ and the Fisher- men," Religion has its practical side - It has its "Inasmuch' as ye have done it-" A religion must be workable. Monday 8.00 P. M. Joung Peoples Union will meet at the Home of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Wiltse (London Road.) Wednesday 8.00 P. M. Prayer and Praise service. LOCAL ITEMS The first meeting of the New Year of the L.0 B,A. will be held in the lodge rooms on Tuesday, January 11. All members are asked to 'attend. The Ladies Auxiliary to the Cana- dian Legion will meet on Monday, January 10th, at 8.15 p.m. All ladies having quilt blocks out, please bring to this meeting. Free skating for the children every Saturday moving sponsored by the Clinton Lions Club. Wesley Willis Sunday Jan. 9th. Morning Worship -The Sacrament of The Lord's Supper The members of the congregation are asked to present themselves in the sanctuary and to take part in this the supreme act of Christian Worship Evening Worship - Plait and Prayer,. Sermon Subject; "Do we mean Business?" Remember the remaining services in the Week of Prayer Thursday, Jan. 6 in the *Presbyterian church; Friday, Jan. 7th, in Wesley Willis church. V Evening Auxiliary All the girls are asked to be present at the Evening Auxiliary meeting on Monday, January 10th, as there are hospital supplies to be made. Tea will be served and eveyone bring a sandwich. V Free Skating for School Children The Lions Club are as usual i spon- soring the Saturday morning skating for the children. Boys ten and under from 9 to 10 a, .in. and girls (same age) from 10 to 11 a. in., commencing this Saturday, Jan. 8th. Country children are extended a welcome. A supervisor for both the girls and boys will be at the rink every Satur- day morning. A hockey schedule is also being arranged for the older boys,froin 10 to•.16 years. Here is your chance, boys, to try your luck with stick' and puck. - V MILITARY NEWS Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Hoggart re- ceived greetings from their son, Ivan, w io is with the British and Canadian 8th Army in Italy. Cpl. Bruce . Bartliff of Aylmer M. J. Agnew, New Mayor of Clinton Morgan 3. Agnew was elected: mayor of Clinton in Monday's civic' election when he defeated A. 3. - McMurray who held that post for' the past two years. Mr. Agnew, had: a majority of 142. The new mayor is a lifelong resi- dent of the community, except for the• period in which he served in the• Great War. He was with the 2nd Bat-• talion, an Eastern Canada regiment,. and saw service in France and with the Army of Occupation in Germany.. Mayor -elect Agnew has the inter - este of the armed forces at heart and is definitely concerned with re- habilitation and other post-war plans. V LONDESBORO ' Miss RuthGovier. London with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Wni. Govier. Mrs. Chas Watson and Fern with:. enjoyed a leave at his home here. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Sinclair. Pte. Gordon Campbell, Camp Shilo, Mr. Thomas Moon, London th Mr.. Man., is on leave at his home in Lon -and Mrs, J. McCool. don, andvisited friends in town Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Throop, Chicago over the holiday week end. with Miss B Maines. Arnry authorities at London, Ont. Jack Clark Toronto with his par said"more thith ji dozen iieir'in'West- ent5'-Mr, and'Mrsi"Clark ern Ontario who spent some time Mn and Mrs. Wm. Govier spent. evading their call-up notices now are Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. Sinclair. bemoaning the fate that brought them 30 days in jail. Apprehended by Royal Canadian Mounted Police for failing to report for medical exami- nations when ordered to do so, they were found guilty of draft evasion and each sentenced to 30 days. After the. term they were taken to army headquarters and "they were flab- ton. bergasted when they were finally told Leonard Radford, Ipperwash, with that their medical category was too his parents Mr. and Mrs. A. Radford.. low for acceptance in the army any- Miss Betty Snell, Stratford with her way." an officer said. parents Mr. and Mrs. J. Snell, Wing Commander A.H.W.J. Cocks Mrs. Will Tamblyn, Toronto, spent' R. C. A. F., formerly Commanding a few days with his mother during officer of the Radio School here and Christmas i`veek. who is now in England, has been Mr, and Mrs. Vincent, Godericir promoted to the rank of Group Cap- with Mt. and Mrs. Thos Adapts. tain. Miss Dorothy Little and Miss - Mr, Edward Steep has just received Esther Jamieson returned to Torontie a telegram informing him that his after spending the .Christmas holt.-- second son L./Cpl. Joseph Steep has days at their homes here. been wounded in action in Italy. Joe The monthly meeting of the W.M. has been serving itt Italy for the S. will be held'in the basement of the past six months with the Hastings church on Thursday Jan. 13th. Roll and Prince Edward Regiment call will be answered with paying of LA.C. E. W. McGill, R.C.A.F. at fees. Hagersville spent the holidays with Don't forget the Red Cross meet Itis parents, Mr, and Mrs. J, A. Me- 'ing on Thursday Jan. 6th and' the Gill and family. pot luck supper after the meeting. L Cpl. Arthur Aiken of the Prince Miss Bina Kirk 'was in Goderich Edward Island Highlanders.stationed Tuesday attending the funeral of the The January, meeting of the Girls at Prince George, B. C., spent New late'Mrs. John Robertson. Club will be held at the Home ofMrs, Years at his home here. T. J. Riley on Tuesday evening, Jan. Mr, and Mrs, A. Armstrong, Bron- llth, at 8 o'clock. Mrs; D. H. Mein - son line, Stanley township, received GODERICH tOWN HTP" nes will be the guest speaker and. Mrs, Kippen. Miss Edith Brown has returned' to Brantford 'after spending her Christ- mas holidays with her anut Miss L.. Young. Mts. Lellie Webster left on Mon- day to spend the rest of the winter with her aunt, Mrs. Wm. Mair, Clin- word that their son, Fit, Sgt. John Inkley's group will be in charge.(Armstrong, missing after a raid over Mr, •and Mrs. Robert Sterling and' The W, 51, S. will meet at the home Germany on November 26, is now a Wayne, Mr, and Mrs. Thomas Rath.- of athof Mrs. (Rev.) Lane on, Thursday, prisoner of war in Germany, well and Mr. Gordon Rathwell spent Jan. 13th, at 8 p. t n, Mrs. McKinley's i. Flt. Lieut. Harold. Carioni, son of New Years with •Mr. and Mrs. John, group in charge, Mrs. Carioni of Medicine Hat, Alta, Ostrom, and husband of the former Miss Mary l Mr, and Mrs, J• R. Middleton spent Evangelistic Centre Mcjauley of Stratford, Ontario, and New Years with Mr. and"Mrs. Francis Where the" Gospel is preached in f now a resident of Clinton, received Powell, all it's fullness. We believe the Bible it real Christmas box, He was pro-! Mr, and Mrs, Randal Cole of Lond-- from cover to cover, Salvation for the � mated` to the,rank of Squadron' Lea- on visited during the holiday with. soul, Healing for the "body, Baptism dei` in the R,C,A,F. Mr. and We. Robert Cole: in the Holy Spirit and the Second Since last May, shortly after re -1 The South End Red Gross Unit Coming of Christ. Enjoy the sing- turning from West Africa, Sgdn will meet at the home of Mrs. Milton ing and preaching of the Gospel with Ldr. Carioni has been on the staff of Steep -on Wednesday afternoon, Jan.. us. the Clinton Wireless School. He 12th. has some 18 months service in Africa to his credit. Enroute for Africa from Britain where he had previous- ly been ,.stationed, the young officer • Sunday 2.30 Sunday School V Sunday 8.30 Evangelistic Service. PORTER'S HILL Pastor Ford's subject will be "This is that", 'The" first; of a series of Red Crass . Thursday 8 p. m. Pray and Bible: was "fished" out of the ocean after parties to be given by Group 2 of the. study, '. his ship had been torpedoed. Porters Hill Unit was held at the Thisbeing a week of prayerbe home of Mrs, John Torrance, the sure you attend the House of God to convenor of the group on Thursday pray ior. Victory and our boys over evening; December 30th. Winners at euchre were as follows..: Head Lady-- Mrs Allan Betties, Head: Gent- Mr. Wm. Maguire, Consols- • tion prizes went to Mrs, F. Stirling„ and Mrs, V. Roy Coder J. C. Shanahan left for the coast on Friday to join his ship after. spending two weeks leave at his home' in town. Friday 7.30 Children's Service. A. 13. ICeith Jenks, R.O.N.V.R., SL Hyacinthe, e spent children are taping a great `front S . Hyaci h , Que. interest in these services so be sure Christmas with his grand parents and let yours come. Mr. and Mrt. E. Ward.