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Clinton News Record, 1944-01-27, Page 5'THURS., JAN. 27th 1944 THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD PAGE 5 Lever Brothers' "Lifebuoy Follies" 'Which, in the last two years has entertained over a quarter of a -Million men in uniform, puts on one of the few civilian shows of its car- eer when it comes to Clinton on Thursday, February 3rd. All proceeds from the sale of tickets go to the local branch of the Red Cross Society. Cast of the 'Follies from left Front row: Irene Hughes„ Joan Elaine, Pat. Rafferty, Helen Bruce, and Daphne MacFarlane. ' Back row; Jimmy Devon, Jack Ayre and Norman Evans,. AUBURN . Miss Vivian Straughan of Strat- • -foie! Normal spent the week end at ler home here. Miss Marjorie Arthur of Tees - water was a week end visitor with her mother Mrs. M. Arthur. Mrs. Harold Nicholson and daugh- ter Karen spent the week end with friends in Galt. Corporal John R. Weir was a week end guest at his home here. Mrs, Thos. McNall entertained a number of young friends'in honor of Iter son Wellington MWNall, who cele- brated Itis 11th birthday on Friday. Miss Amelia McIllwain and Mrs. Lari McKnight entertained some 15 ladies at the home of Miss Melllwain on Wednesday evening. Progressive euchre was played. Prizes were won :ity Miss Madeline Yungblut, Miss Mae Ferguson, Mrs. F, Ross and Mrs. Jack Armstrong, A collection Was taken for the Overseas Box Fund and $7.50 was realized, A dainty lunch was served. London, with Mr. and Mrs. Wni. Go - vier. Mts. Norman Radford and Shirley Blyth, with Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Shob- brook. Mrs. Bentham, Clinton, with Mrs, Robt. Townsend. Mrs. A. Kerslake and Mrs, C. Cor- nish Exeter with Mrs, H. Lyon. Mr. T. Moon, London, with Mr, and Mrs. Jim McCool. Mrs. Wm., Lyon and Miss Kirk spent a couple of days with Dr. and Mrs. Anderson in Exeter. The annual public meeting of the Londesboro Library Association was held in the library room on Tuesday, afternoon Jan. 18th, with seven pre- sent. Mrs. Robt Townsend presiding The tnitiutes of the last meeting were read and adopted. The treasurer's report showed a balance of $2.54 with a tnembership of 36, and the number of books in library, 720, It was unanimously agreed to con- tinue with the Huron County Lib- rary association, Mr. Gibbs moved Women's Institute and Mrs. W, Lyon seconded that the The combined meeting of the Wo- following officers be elected for 1944 inen's Institute and Red Cross was Chairman Mr. 3. Armstrong, Sec. held in the Foresters Hall with the Mr, Geo. McVittie, Treas. Mrs, Alex- ;ltresident Mrs. Edgar Lawson presid- ander, Librarian, Mr. Alexander. Ing. The minutes of the previous Board—Mr. J, Armstrong, Mr. W. Meeting were read by Mrs. Fred Ross Knox, Mr' G. McVittie, Mrs. B. Town - in the absence of the sec. Miss M. send, Rev. Menzies, Mr. Gibbs, Mrs. Eing. Letters were read from Fl/Lt. W. Manning, Miss Alice Fingland, Eugine Dobie, L.A.C. Gordon Dobie, `MVizs. Alexander, Miss Kirk. and L.A.C. Stanley McNall thanking' Book Selection Committee- Miss the Institute for gifts they had re- R. Walkom, Geo. McVittie; Miss E. teived at Christmas. Mains; F. Tamblyn, Miss Kirk Mrs. Mrs. R. J. Phillips Alexander. 1 ps explained the "one foot of a anile of coppers". It The annual meeting of the Londes- wvas decided, that, each member take ,bore United :Church was held in the five of .cards to fill and returnSunday School loom on Jan. 21st, A them at the next meeting. It was pot inch dinner was served, after decided to have a "Sunshine Sisters, which the business meeting was held. Club" Mrs, Ross and Mise, ee King 'The meeting opened with devotional Were appointed a committee to see exercises conducted by Rev, Menzies the members mbers that were not present.' Moved by Mr. F. T'atnblyn seconded A quilt donated by Mrs, Mogridge by y Mr. W. Huniting that the minutes Was displayed. It was decided to Ieavelof the last 'meeting be adopted (ear - it until the next meeting. A reading ried). "The New Year" was given by ]Mrs.' Satisfactory reports were received A. J. Ferguson. The topic "Citi- from all departments. The financial lzeinship . was given by M. Earl report showed a balance for the year ;taithby and a reading was given by of $163,00 Mrs, Jack Cowan. Current events Moved by F. Tamblyn seconded by Were given by Amelia'. McElwain. C.• Stewart that all reports be adopt- Tickets were sold on a apron donated ed. by Amelia McIl'lwain, Mrs, "Woods A hearty vote of thanks to Mr. and Was the holder of the lucky ticket Mrs. Menzies for their work and Winch was drawn by Mrs. Ray O'Neil leadership .in church and choir was of Ottawa. moved by F. Tamblynand seconded Mrs. Woods vice-pres, of the Red by C. Stewart. A vote of thanks was Crossthen took charge, Letters wore also tendered the ladies for the spien- iead from Pte. Geo. Straughan, Pte. diel dinner served. Albert ' Govier, L/Cpl. Norman Rod- ger, and F/Sgt Harold Asquith thank -I Ing the Red Cross for parcels they had received at Christmas. Mrs, Woods asked for a thower of . pillow eases for the Red Cross: and prayer was offered by Mrs. Woods. The roll -call was responded, to by a "New Years Resolution". The meet- ing closed with the singing of the National. Anthem after which a dain- ty lunch was served by Mrs. Geo, Remitter', Mrs. E. Philips, and Miss Mae Ferguson. v LONDESBORO The regular meeting of the Londes boro Red Cross will be held in the kitchen of the Community Hall on Thursday, February 3rd. The wo- men of the tenth concession west are sponsoring a sale of Horne made bak- ing. The ladies would like tto see a Ruth; Bayfield, with Mrs, Wm. Lyon, Miss Rhoda Govier and friend, large attendance. Mr, and Mrs. Chas Snelling and V TUCIE.RSMITH The Tuel;ersmith Ladies Club will hold their February meeting on Wed- ne'sday, the 2nd, at the home of Mrs.. William Pepper. Roll earl to be an- swered by a Valentine verse, V-- HOLVIESVILLE NIr.. and Mrs.' Norman Trewartha' and Ralph 'spont,Seeday with Mr, and Mrs. E, Trewartha, Mr.. and Mrs. Jas, Cox of Pertors. Hill spent Sunday with Mr. an -.1 Mrs: Wm. 1VIeC1•ineltey. Miss Dell Finley of Sky Harbour visited Tuesday with her parents. Lloyd Stock of tee R, C. A. F. Ottawa som a feet days last week with his parents, Miss Gwen Miller spent last 'week with ilei sistele Mrs'. A, Lockhart. We are sorry• to report that Mrs. Edward Grigg Sr. who has been sick for sometime has not been improv- ing es her friends w0•udt wish, PORTER'S HILL The annual meeting of Grace Unit- ed church was held last Thursday in the basement of the churely very few were present. Reports were given of the different branches and were very satisfactory. A lot of added expense was due to improvements and repairs at the parsonage. Mrs. Will Cox was appointed organist, with Mrs. A. Lockhart assistant; other officers re -i main the same as last year. • Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Picott and. family have moved from the 7th con, to the 6th con, to the farm once own- ed by the late Thos. Betties. We understand Lloyd has bought • this property from Eriend Betties Mr: and Mrs. Glenn Lockhart and family, Mr. and Mrs, Bert Rowden and daughters spent Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. Jas. Lockhart, Group No. 3 had a very successful Red Cross party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Greensled. This is their second party in two weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Les Cox entertained at a Red Cross party for their group on Friday night, About 65 guests were present and a delightful even- ing was spent in euchre. Mrs. J. Lockhart was high lady and Mr. Reg. Sturdy, Arlie Lockhart and Jim Young cut for the gents prize. Reg Sturdy was the lucky one. Consolation prizes went to Reta Yeo and Bert Harris. Mr. and Mrs. Will Sinclair of Sea- forth and Nurse Sinclair of Clinton were recent guests with Me. and Mrs. Les Cox. The January meting of the Red Cross was held at Mrs. Reed Tor- ranee's hone on Monday last, about 20 ladies were present. .Mrs.. Alvin Bottles president was in charge tickets were sold on cups and saucers donated by Mrs. Alvin Betties and won by Mrs. Alvin Betties. The different groups -reported • good suc- cess with their Red Cross parties. Croup No. 8 was divided and put in with No, 1 and No. 2. Two quilts were quilted and it was decided to there are 3,000 from Huron already use part of the group's money to send m uniform with 'die services: 411, tter ayi 1,44.4wux CUT FLOWERS FLORAL DESIGNS For Every Occasion C. V. GOOLE FLORIST Phones: 66w and 66j Fat Fowl Market Any Boarders you may have in your flock will meet a good market demand for the coming Jewish Holi- days. ,Feed is too dear to feed,to non -producers ' This is a good time to sell your goose and duck feathers. All our eggs are machine graded. N. W. TREWARTHA Day Phone 214. Night Phone 328. Batkins Locker Service Try us for salmon, white fish, herring; cod fillett and Haddock • Klett. Also Frozen raspberries and strawberries, Peas and Corn Casings for Sale. We buy Hides. Frqzen Foods are Better Foods. the grant of $13,000 to Sky Harbour, was answered by Reeve Bowman, chairman ef the Warden's Com- mittee last year, who explained that the government does not pro- vide equipment for recreation pur- poses, and part of this amount was used for the equipment of the recreation hall, A. H. Erskine, county treasurer, submitted the provisional estimates for 1944 which was referred to the Finance Committee. The rate of 4 mills, the sante as last year, will be made up as follows: 2.45 mills to raise $182,933 -in the general ac- count; and 1.55 mills for. county highways account to yahoo $84,101 plus the secondary school costs for townships. The estimates included $27,130 for the war effort and $25,000 for Victory Bonds, Acting on the recommendation of the legislative committee that a com- mittee be appointed to consider re- construction and rehabilitation after the war, Huron County Council on Friday afternoon named . the county . clerk, Norman W, Miller, zone commander of the Canadian Legion, as, chairman of a centraI committee to be composed of the mayors and 'reeves of Grodericii; Clinton, Seaforth and Wingham; and the president of each branch of the Canadian Legion in the county. Tbis tnotion was proposed by Reeve R. J.' Bowman, Brussels, and Deputy -Reeve D. D. Mooney, Goderich, the latter pointing out boxes to the boys overseas. Another five boxes will be sent as soon as they can be packed, Mr, and Mrs. Alvei Cox also had quite a successful euchre party for the Red Cross` one evening lately. VARNA It was suggested by some mem- hers that a committee appointed by the county council would .act as a clearing house. forall municipal rehabilitation committees. Reeve B, W. Tuckey, EScetr; said that reconstruction work should include more than just the per- son s'hould be fitted to a suitable job. Mr, and Mrs. Geo. Charters of Mayor R. E. Turner, Reeve Blyth and Mr. Homer Hogg of Sask- Baker and Deputy Reeve Mooney atoon, Sask, visited with bbl,, and Mrs. of Goderichwill be asked to pre - Fred Reid on Sunday, pare a coneise report on thero- Mrs. Frank' Coleman of Hensall' is posed road to the north side ofI re visiting friends in the village. harbour, negotiations for which Mr. and Mrs. M. Elliott celebrated ,have been' under way' for some their 40th wedding anniversary on time. This action was taken when Tuesday,. January 25th.' a letter from Goderich Salt A very seceessful euchre and dance Company was read asking the co.: was held in the Varna Hall last Tues- operation of the county council in day evening. having' the project promoted. The War Services of Varna" ere It was felt. that no concrete plan sponsoring a euchre and dance in aid had ever been presented. Deputy of boxes for overseas. tellies Reeve Mooney explainedthat the orchestra and a lunch counter. Railway Board' had- closed . the nee gotiations by refusing the right of Interesting Proceedllrgs at way across' their tracks; which caused Reeve Tuckey to exclaim: "Do you mean to say they won't give a right of way -V' Huron County Conned at the Wed- "Yes." ngsday morning session unanimously . ha t e most absurd, thing I voted that one-half midi be set,ever ,heard!" the Exeter reeve ex aside for the war effort. The ap�.elaimed indignantly: propriation is to be under the juris No action was taken .;on a. eeso diction of the Warden's Committee. lution u ton from ' s' Es ex co unt r e ard' I z If the total amount set aside is 'free transporation of' service men; not needed, the committee is auth- nor on a resolution from Oxford orized to return the balance to the 1 county "that all purchases •of Vic - general account, : tory Bonds by municipalities, re-' Reeve Frayne's inquiry regarding gardless of the amount, be placed Huron County Caunc ' ROXY THEATRE CLINTON Now Playing—"BUCKSKIN SKIN FRO- NTIER" & "JACARE" Mon. Tues. Wed. "HOLY 1WATItIMONY" Monty Woolley and Gracie Fields, the perfect. combination for any mirth -packed ' situation with Laird Cregar and Una O'Connor. • Thur. Fri, Sat. Richard Dix, Leo Carrillo and Pre- ston Foster, . • Ruf'hlessly he carved ae. empire out' of the wilderness, but it took -tragedy to show him the value of love and friendship, "AMERICAN EMPIRE" Coming Don Amoche irr "HAPPY LAND" CAPITAL THF,ATRE GODERiCS Now• Playing John Garfield in "THE FALLEN SPARROW" Mon. Tues. and Wed, Margo. Toin Neal Gloria Golden and Jr/Carrot Naish from the pages of James R. Young's startling, book comes the story that will make you want to `fight. "BEHIND THE RISING SUN" Thur. Fri. and Sat. Teresa Wright and Joseph "Cotten Portray the living character of a great dramatic and romantic story "SHADOW OF A DOUBT"' Coming "APPOINTMENT IN BERLIN" and "LtICKY LEGS" REGENT THEATRE aw.JIR'U$TS Now "THE FALCON STRIKES BACK,,' and "HENRY ALDRICH GETS GLAMOUR', 1VIon. Tues. and Wed, Betty Grable and Robert Young Presenting in gorgeous Technicol- or the liveliest musical comedy of the year, "SWEET ROSIE O'GRADY" Thur, Fri. and Sat. Richard Dix, Jane Wyatt and Albert Dekker Presents an ''epic of outdoor adventure, thrills rom- ance and comedy, "BUCKSKIN FRONTIER" Coming—Sonja Henrie' in "WINTERTIME" The Place to Buy YOUR BREAD Buns, Pies and Cakes BARTLXFF'S PHONE 1 TENDERS FOR WOOD Tenders will be received until February 8th, for ten cord of maple and beech hardwood, 12" in length. Beech not to exceed 50 per cent. To be delivered to School Section No. 11 Goderich Township by April first. H. L. Wise, Sec-Treas. , R. R. 8, Clinton 82-2 on the "special names" so that every dollar will be used for the war effort; nor • on a Lambton county resolution "that the care o TUNE IN ON Old -Fashioned Revival Hour 7 to 8 P.M., E.D.S,T. ' Pilgrim's Hour 2 to 3 P.M., E. A.S.T. On Mutual Network — Sundays Local Station—OKLW., Windsor CHARLES E. FULLER, P.O. Box 123, LOS ANGELES 53, CALIFORNIA ' --ate`:: ` _ TENDERS WANTED Tenders will be received until Jan, 29th, for 20 cords of 12 inch maple and beech body wood. Beech to be not more than 50 per cent. To be delivered to 'School Section No. 10, Goderich Township by April lst, 1944. John Middleton, Sec-treas. 80-2 DANCE FRIDAY, Jan. 28th TO WILLIS TIPPING TOWN HALL, CLINTON Dancing 9 ill 1 Admission: 50 ' £ CARD OF THANKS not a tax against the laud or real property and that the indigent patient be considered: it the cate- gory of the aged and blind." Concurrence was given to the resolution from Elgin county com- mending Hon. T. L. Kennedy, pro. vincial minister of agriculture, for "his sincere,• untiring endeavor to bring about better farming condi-- tions " Huron county council on Friday mbrning endorsed a motion brought in by Reeves R. J. BowmanandAlex. Alexander that• $10,000 in Victory Bonds be purchased by the County of Huron to be held in trust for Huron College until the building of the new residence for men is under. taken. A by-law covering this was passed at the afternoon session. v BIRTHS COWAN—In Clinton Public Hos- pital on Monday, January 24th, to L.A.C. and Mrs, Howard Cowan, of Clinton,- a son, (Michael Liddell). BATKIN--Ian Clinton Public Hospital on Thursday, January 27th, to Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Batkin, R. R. 5, Clinton, a daughter. FOWLER—In Clinton Public Hos- pital on Thursday, January 27th, to Mr. and Mrs, Fred Fowler, Londesboro, a daughter. ELLIOTT-In Clintons Public Hos pital on Thursday, January 27th, to Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Elliott, Holmesville, a daughter.. DEATHS EDMESTON-At Maple Creek, Sask. at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. K. Edwards, on Tuesday, Jan. iltit, John H. Edmeston, in his 82nd year. BLACKER—In London, on Sunday, January 23rd; Ernest Thomas Blacker, in his 69th year. HOFLICH-At the Kitchener -Water- loo Hospital, Mary Jane Hiilen, beloved wife of George Hoflich, formerly of Clinton JACKSON—In Clinton, on Tuesday, January 26th, Adeline Catherine Roe, beloved wife of James Jack- son, in her 79th year. STERLING—In Guelph, on Wednes- day, January 19th, Kenneth George Leslie Sterling, beloved 'son of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Sterling, in his 21st year, Mr, Edward L, Mittel wishes to extend his heartfelt thanks and ap- preciation to his many relatives, friends and neighbors, for their acts of kindness, messages of sympathy, and beautiful floral tributes exten- ded during his rebent sad bereave- ment, in the death of his wife, Annie. CARD OF THANKS Mr, and Mrs. Leslie Sterling and family wish to thank their many friends and neighbours for the kind- ness and sympathy extended to them in their recent sad bereavement and for the many beautiful floral tribe utes. APARTMENT WANTED Small girl, 3 months old, desires suitable accommadation, Does not smoke or drink. Would prefer to have parents neith her. NOTE: $5.00 reward to person. submitting information which results in securing suitable dwelling. In event of similar suggestions, FIRST letter gets reward. Send Letters to Box 436, Clinton Ont. • 82-1 Wanted to Buy A small house in good condition, with bath preferred. Apply by letter Co Box 39-F, The News Record, 82-2 • Lost Soldier lost pipe in vicinity of Clinton. Personal value. Reward. Call or notify the News -Record. Rooms for Rent Two apartments for rent, furnished with modern conveniences and pri- vate entrance, Apply at the News - Record. 82-2 For Sale Two, three-year old horses, broken; also a quantity of Spy apples. Apply to Morgan Jones, phone 902-4 Clinton. 82-2 Apartment to Let Furnished, apartment with private dntrance . and allmodern convenien- ces, onveniences, Apply to Box -C The News -Rec- ord 82-1 For Sale A brick house, in good condition, modern conveniences, Apply by let- ter to box 39x News Record, 79-t£ For Sale One annex stove with water front; one chemical toilet, nearly new. Apply to Box 39-0, The News -Record. NOTICE The annual meeting of the Clinton Hospital Association will be held in, the Council Member on Friday evening, February 11th, 1944 at 8.00 p. m. 81-2 For Rent ;. Pasture for cattle of various ages, limited number. Approximately 120 acres with spring creek shade, natur- al grass. OR will sell whole farm, 160 acres clay loam, natural drain- age, rolling land, about 7 acres in bush, ten acres new land partly clear-. ed. Roomy barn, two threshing floors, on stone wall. All land suit- able for crop as well as _pasture. Cropped • very little since owned by Canada Company. Apply early to Mrs. Alice Ferguson, Frederick i,treet Clinton. 82-2 FARM'FOR SALE 100 acres good clay loam farm. Adequate farm buildings and good water supply. Apply P. Fingland, Clinton, Ont, 84-3 For Sale Exeter house, electricity and few acres. Suitable for poultry,' fruits, vegetables. 75 acres pasture, 65 tillable, newly seeded, water in creek. Zurich area. Apply William P earce, Exeter, 82-2 Cow for Sale One good grade Shorthorn cow, 8 years, freshening very soon, quiet and right. Also Irish Cobbler potatoes, suitable for table or seed, IL L. Wise, R. 1t. 3 Clinton, phone 807124. 82-1 For Sale Good 1 1-2 storey house with itew bath: House in `good conditon. Also small barn, garden and fruit trees. Apply to J. V. Diehl, Queen street, Clinton. Wanted to Buy Wanted to buy, old horses and dead cattle for mink feed. If dead, phone at once. Fred Gilbert 908r22 or Jack Gilbert 908r21. 58-tf NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the • Estate of Robert Lewis Thomson, late of the Village of Bay- field in the County of Huron, Yeoman, Deceased, All persons having claims' against the Estate of the above deceased are required to file the same: with -the undersigned Solicitor for the said Estate, on or before the 5th day of February, A. D. 1944, after which date the assets will be distributed amongst the parties entitled thereto, having regard only to the claims of which notice shall have been given. Dated at Clinton, this 15th day of January, A. D. 1944. F. Fingiand, K. C., Clinton, Ontario, Solicitor for the said. Estate. NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Estate ef Susan Marie Hackney, late of the Village of Exe- ter in the County of Huron, Widow Deceased. All persons' having claims against the Estate of the above deceased are requested to file the same with the undersigned ' Solicitor for the said Estate, on or before the 5th day of February, A.D. 1944 after which the assets will be distributed amongst the parties entitled thereto, having re- gard only egard'only to the claims of which notice shall have been given. Dated at Clinton, this 12th, day of January, A.D. 1944.. P. Fingland K. C., Clinton, Ontario, Solicitor for the said Estate. 79-2,