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Clinton News Record, 1944-02-24, Page 4PAGE 4 THE;CLINTON NEWS -RECORD Join The Parade OP Spring Time Fashions By "Using Simplicity Patterns FOR QUICK AND EASY SEWING GUARANTEED: PERFECT Each pattern includes' a primer of Illustrated In- structions. The lowest price patterns on the market Only 15c,! 20c and 25e and over 1500 Patterns in Stock. A. T. COOPER,. STORE OPEN EVENINGS 6 TO- In Business 'Since 1885 ' Awyw�M�M1� a PHONES 3366W • Care For Your Teeth Kleenor Tooth Powder does just that and it is very pleasant dentifrice 26e large Box. Toilet Lamoline will heal up those cracks and sore spots in your hands. 35 cents a tube W. S. R, NOIMES CLINTON, ONT. eke Jean. PBONL 6I IIAUCIIS BIG 88 OVERALLS,• WORK PANTS, SMOCKS & SHIRTS Other lines including Carhart's Famous Big B. Brand. FULL LINE OF PARKAS 8.50 to 13.501 DAVIS BSc HERMAN CUSTOM TAILORS Be Measured by a Tailor. SPECIAL PRICES Used ski outfits half price New ski outfits at reduced prices. Ladies ski jackets Grenfell and Gabardine Ladies Vyella flannel sport Shirts Ladies and Mens Ski Mitts 7.95 and 10.50 3,50 2.25 and 2.50 EPPS SPORT SHOP Headquarters For All Sporting Goods Clinton Monument Works WILL IN THE FUTURE BE OPERATED BY CUNNINGHAM & PRYDE IN CONJUNCTION WITH THEIR Exeter Business Mr. J..3.•Zapfe will be pleased to receive any inquiries `l SUMMERHILL Mrs. James Jewel of Goderich is visiting her sister, Mrs. James Wat :7;ins, for a few weeks, The Summerhill Red Cross Group met at the .home of Mrs, Percy Riley ,on ' Wed. Feb. 16., With the president in the' chair the meeting opened with ithe Red Cross Prayer, The minutes .of the last meeting were read and adopted. Owing to so much sickness a very small number of members were present. Since, Jan. 1 we have com- pleted 20 pr, men's pyjamas, 15 mens bed jackets, and 30 pillow cases. Mrs. P. Riley donated 'a cushion which brought 80 cents .and was won by Mrs. W Penfound. A quilt, was quilted and a quilt top worked on in the afternoon. Lunch was served at the close of the meeting. Our next meet, ing will be at the home of Mrs, Robb. Snaith on March 1. The hostesses Mrs. N. Ball, Mrs. W. Meir, Mrs. T. Mason, Mrs. P. Riley. BAYFIELD M'rs. F. W. Baker returned home on Saturday after having visited in London, She was accompanied by son, Harry, and grandchildren, Con- nie and Sylvia Baker and Ronald Burt of London who were here over the week end. Rev. and Mrs. J. Graham and Pat were in London on Monday and at- tended the Installation Ceremony of Bishop Seager as Archbishop Metro- politan of Ontario in St. Paul's Cathedral •on Monday evening. Mrs. Grahams remained to visit friends for several days. Miss .1. Manson went to London Red Shield The R. S. W. A. held their meeting Tuesday, February 22nd. Mrs, Harvey Jenkins presiding'. There were 20 members and 1 visitor present, Lieut, Durkee took charge of the Devotion- als. $25.00' was voted to the Milk for Britain Fund, Letters of thanks for. boxes received were read from J. E. McDonald, Cecil Elliott and Chester Neilans. Mrs. Squires donated 1 dress, Mrs. G. Potter, 1 'baby's night dress, Mrs. N. W. Trewartha, 1 ladies nightdress The next meeting will be Tuesday Feb. 29th in the S. A. Hall. Articles brought in to last week's meeting: 2 scarves, 8 dresses, 10 pr, socks, r panties, r • sl orts 1 15 p . pa res, 1 lz., t •, afghan; 1 .pr. of these socks were knit by Mrs. Frank Layton, and 1 dress made by Mrs. Wes Nott,. We acknowledge with thanks 1 baby's knitted woollen set, donated by Mrs.. Cecil Van Horne; and 2 dresses donated by Mrs, Fred Liver- more. From the Happy War Workers 1 afghan, 5 dresses, 6 pr. socks, 2 nightgowns, 2 sleepers, 1 pr. rompers 1 pr. panties, 1 sweater,.1 crib quilt, 1 large quilt. nom No. 2 Hullett, 2 quilts, 1 pr. socks. The Packing Committee, packed 15 quilts, 4 afghans, 13 baby's shirts, 85 diapers, 29 white Flannel baby dresses, 3 slips, 1 baby's woollen set, 4 pr. Booties, 1 pr. baby's stockings, 23 pr. children's stockings, 1 bonnet, 1 card pins, 1 towel, 1 wash cloth, 15 pr. braces, 1 parka, 9 boys sweaters, 1 large sweater, 6 children's sleepers, 2 children's nighties, 1 pr. pyjamas, 1 pr. panties, 1 layette, 15 pr. panties, 45 children's .dresses, 2 ladies dresses, 15 pr. boys pants, 2 Balacava caps, 83 pr. socks, 1 pr. mitts, 9 scarves, 3 pr. gloves, 4 blouses, 3 ladies night- gowns, 12 vests, 12 underwear, and a quantity of Refugee clothing. on Monday to attend the funeral of -the late Walter Kelly which was held on Wednesday. Mrs. Walter Westlake went to Goderich on, Tuesday to visit her sister, Mrs. A. Leitch for a few days. Mrs. L. G. Bassett spent Monday in London. Petty Officer Marton Meaner who has been spending his furlough with his sister, Mrs. Grant Turner, and other relatives in this district, left on. Saturday for an Eastern Canadian port. Pte. Ellen Maeleay, C. W. A. C. stationed at London, came home on Moielay for two weeks furlough. Mr. John McKinley of Winnipeg carne last week to attend the funeral. of his uncle, the late John A. Mc- Donald. Mr. Harry Walmsley of Niagara Falls, who was called to the village on Sunday owing to the death of James Walmsley, returned home on Wednesday. A very successful pancake supper was held at the Ritz. Hotel on Tues- day under the auspices of the Library Board. Mrs. T. C. Bailey was assis- ted by other members of the Library Board. All pronounced the pancakes and maple syrup "good" , Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Heard and son Lloyd and Mrs. Isabella Lawro- son ,attended the Lawrason-Hummel. wedding in Mitchell on Saturday. Congratulations are extended to Samuel G. Lawrason and his bride who are residing' in Mitchell. Mr. and Mrsr Emerson Heard re- ceived a letter from their son, Tpr. Gordon Heard acquainting them with the fact that he was confined in the 100th General Hospital, B. N. A, F. suffering from diptheria. Gordon's Many friends hope that he will snake a good recovery. He was taking a course in N. Africa, Death of James Walmsley Death removed a'familiar :figure from Bayfield early Saturday even- ing in the person of James Walmsley, who was found . dead outside his home by John R. Cameron about eight o'clock. Dr. J. A. Addison of Clinton who had been attending Bim -was summoned. He pronounced the cause of death to have been a. heart seizure with' which .he had been stricken an hour before. 'He was'found lying near the well where he had evidently gone for a pail of water. Although he bad, not been in good health for some time he was at no time confined to bed. The late Mr, Walmsley, was bore at Beigrave on October. 31, 1867, the son of Charles Walmsley and Jane Sharp. About fifty-five years ago, the family tame to live in Bayfield. Ile was a cook and spent.a number of years following his trade in C. N. R. and' lumber camps in Northern 'Ontario and British ,Columbia. About thirty -years ago he retired to the. twenty acre farm in the village where he has resided ever since. He. was known as a genial, kindly THURS. FEB. 24, 1944 neighbour and tomany a person he was _a friend in need. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Marie Elliott, of the village and two -brothers, Charles of Minneopolis Minn, and Harry of Niagara Falls Ont. The funeral was held from his late residence on Tuesday afternoon and interment made in Bayfield Cemet- ery The service was in charge of the Rev, J. Graham. The pallbearers were J. E. Howard, Ivan Steckle, Spetice Irvine, Walter Westlake, Howard. Stinson, Wm. H. Johnston, Amongst those from a distance who . were present for the - funeral were James Walmsley, Seaferth, Harry Walmsley of Niagara Falls, Miss Sharpe, Varna, Pte. Bruce Cann, A-58936 II. Q. :Coy, R.C.A,M.C. e Can. Army— Central M. Force. Dear Mrs. M. Prentice % The Bayfield Community Fund. Just a few lines to let you know I received your very welcome letter *written on Dec. 29, 1943 to -day Jan. 21, 1944. 1 am feeling fine but as you know feeling very blue too, over the death of my brother Stewart. I. accept your letter or sympathy and want to thank you all for your kindness in sending me and my brother, parcels and eigs. Yon have been so kind. I don't know how to express myself. •It really is a tough go for we Canadians but I ase sure we have Jerry on the run now, and Canada can well be proud of her fighting forces overseas. As Col. W. Oake, of my unit gave me 48 hrs off and a ear and driver to go and see my brother's grave. It was really in a nice spot. He died from wounds received doing his duty for his King and Country and I know he has gone to receive his reward in Heaven, where there is a robe of white and crown of gold and mansion fair waiting for him. I am sorry I didn't get a chance to see him "here in Italy. We only met a couple of times while we were stationed in England. I haven't seen any Bayfield boys here yet. Well, the weather is much better now than it has been. The sun is shining brightly to -day Our meals are very good now and we get lots,of fresh figs, oranges and nuts here. Well, I aim on duty in our Hospital and I ani going to work harder than ever to relieve suffering and help the wounded. I have such a good opportunity only wish I could work longer hours at tunes as I really like my job too. The bugle has sounded for supper so will have to sign off. Thanks a million. Yours sincerely Bruce Cann This is the first letter Sgt. T. H. Scotchmer wrote to his parents Mr. and Mrs. Scotohmer, following his capture but it was received two weeks after the one recently printed. Dear Mother, Dad and Sisters, Well I suppose you will be wonder- ing what has happened to me. -I am well and fit in a prison camp in Ger- many, had to bail out when we got shot up, on the night of November 22nd. my erew all got out safe but the pilot, haven't heard what happen- ed him. The first guy I met at the camp was John Armstrong, so we have had quite a chat. Don't worry as we are used very well here, and will be seeing you all again bye and bye. The Red Cross is really wonderful, I never realized till now what great work they are doing. If you ask the Red Cross they will tell you about writing to me. You will not be able to answer this letter, but I will be writing again soon. Keep smiling and Good -Bye for now. Love to all as ever • Tom, 148 Ship Convoy Gets. Thro- ugh here's to Our Sailors and Seamen Itt was recently revealed that the largest convoy to set out on a voyage, as far as is known, reached its destin- atione- a North African port — with- out loss of escorting ships, merchant ships or men, and with no damage to the goods shipped. The convoy was a United Nations convoy consisting of no less than 148 ships which, as it moved, covered an area of 70 square miles! In that convoy were Canadian es- cort ships of the Royal Canadian Navy and ships of the Canadian Merchant Navy — persumably many of them as our ships of both navies have con- sistently been engaged on this work over the seven seas! It is good for us to contemplate with pride the part our navies are taking in keeping the "life -lines' open and it is also a matter of serious thought when we 'think of how many thousands of Canadian sailors and merchant seamen on those ships risk- ed their lives as a matter of course to take supplies, food and ammunit- ien to our men who are now waging j' a battle to the death on Italian soil. ,As an editorial in the Globe and Mail stated the other day --and it bears repetition -- referring to our merchant seamen, "the heroism and devotion to duty of these men is un- surpassed. Most of them have been at war since the first shot was fired. From that day until the turn of the tide when the menace of the submarine was brought in check, they have been continuously in the front line, and, from the enemy's view, our first line Trip after' trip they've made stalked night Mid day by enemies they could not see!" It is because the Navy League of Canada recognizes the Stirling worth and heroism of these men ,and of our sailors too, that they appeal to us to help them in their gigantic task of providing comforts and relaxation for them whenever and wherever possible! Let's heed the appeal. v Recent Fire Loss Doesn't Change Plans Applications and plans to operate twelve an. line routes in Ontario and. Quebec connecting over fifty differ. ent communities at present without scheduled air service, are in no' way changed or altered, as a result of the fire at our Toronto Plant", said Mr. C. R. Leavens, General Manager of Leavens' Bros. Air Service Limited when interviewed to -day. On February 8th, fire broke out at 4.00 A. M, in the Leavens Bros. Air- craft Overhaul Depot sit Barker Field, destroying twenty-seven aircraft and two hangers. Damage at the time was estimated to be more than $300, 000.00, but recent estimates• place the figure lower. Approximate- ly one hundred persons were employ- ed in these hangers, but immediate reconstruction was begun and none of the employees were out . of em- ployment. Vine wili be overhauling aircraft again is a fe'iv days now, and it will only be a matter of a few weeks un- til our new hanger isup and we can get back on the old schedule", Mr. Leavens said. "Fortunately our parts stock room was not affected and we have been able to continue filling ail orders and' slipping parts, to all sections of the country." "In the meantime", he further stat- ed, "our plans for the air lines are going ahead. The applications have been filed with the Controller of Civil Aviation at Ottawa, and as soon as permits are granted, and aircraft ate available; we• be able to com- mence operations". Leavens Bros. Air Limited recently announced that the applications had been filed and that their routes would connect practically all the main communities between Windsor, Ot- tawa; Montreal, Niagara Falls and1 North Bay, to Sault. Ste• Marie and Cochrane. They pian on using the conventional twin -engined fixed wing aircraft, later changing to helicopters• when they become• suitable, for. com- mercial purposes, Toronto would be the base of opeiations with Iikes eon - fleeting practically all the communi- ties in Ontario and part of Quebec. They would connect with Trans -Can- ada and other air lilies at various junction points. V Queen's Park Highlights Highlights from the Speech from the Throne Tuesday in tile Ontario Legislature: Inauguration of religious instruc- tion in public• and: secondary schools. A "48 -]tour Limit on the work week with assurance of one week annual vacation with pay for eonimercial and industrial` workers. Establishmen of a new Provin- cial Department of Planning and Development. A. postwar four-year highway building program providing 27,840,- 000 man -days of employment. Expansion of the mining industry for postwar etitployment. Establishmentof an 'Ontario For- est Resources Commission}+ to super- vise Crown forests. Adoption of one permit in place of three for purchases of Iiquor, beer and wine. Expansion' of postwar trade with Britain and other countries- through the opening of Ontario douse in London. Development of fish andgame fa. Sources. • Alefi&ltiOrfif Use SHUR-GAIN Laying Mash Clinton Feed Mill OBITUARY JAMES JACKSON Three weeks after the death of his wife, Adeline ' Roe Jackson, James Jackson succumbed on ,Tuesday to pneumonia following an attack of influenza. He was in his 86th year, son of the late John Jaek'son and Eliza Lyttle Jackson and was born in Sligo Ireland. He came to Canada with his parents when two years of age. They settled in Grey township, where he spent his early years. On May 28, 1884 be married Adeline Roe. They farmed in Grey, Culross and Stanley townships. Six years ago they re- tired in Clinton. , There ,survive five, sons, John• L. of Vancouver; Dr. Wesley L. of Philadelphia; Stanley G. of 'Stanley Tp; Dr. W, J. Spence of Toronto; Dr. Clarence G. R, of Cleveland; three daughters, Mrs. James Warren of Rapid City, Man.; Miss Hazel of Washington Pa.; Miss Zetta of Philadelphia. The funeral services were con- ducted by Rev. A. Lane of Wesley- Willis esleyWillis United Church from the Beattie funeral home and the body entombed in Roe Mausoleum Winghan. WILFRED J. COX THOMAS MARSHALL. Thomas Marshall for tiie past ten years a retired Clinton resident, died Friday night"Feb. 18 in Clinton, in his 70th year, having succumbed to a stroke of paralysis and exposure. Ot. Wednesday be was found by neigh- bors lying unconscious onthe floor, at his home, James St., where he had lived alone. Indications were that he had lain there for two days. The coal fires had burned out and the house was icy cold. His nephew, Murdock McLeod and and a friend, Malcolm Montgomery, had him removed to the hospital where it was learned that exposure had brought on pneumonia to which he succumbed Friday. He was a son of the late Williai Marshall and Eliza Carter Marshal and was born June 10, 1874, in Bruce Bounty near Ripley where he spent the early years of his life. Forty years ago he .came to Clinton and was employed as sectionman with the C. N. R. He afterward purchased the Clinton skating and hockey arena which he operated until lie sold out and retired about seven years ago. There survive one brother, George Marshall of Kincardine, and three e sisters, Mrs. Robert Freeman, Hul- lett township, Mrs. Elizabeth Roach and Mrs. Peter Carter, Ripley. Clinton near relatives are his neph- ews, Gordon Marshall and Murdock The community was shocked to McLeod, and niece, Mrs, ' N. W. kern on Sunday morning of the Sud- Miller. den death of Wilfred James Cox, He was conservative in 'politics of Goderich Totvnslzip youngest and United Church in religion. The soli of the late Alexander body rested at the Ball and Zapfe Cox and Eleanor McKee Cox. He haat funeral home where the funeral was been about his duties as usual on Meld at 2.30 p. in. Monday. Service Saturday, although not just up to the was conducted by Rev. G. G. Burton, mark, since having the flu recently, !pastor •of Ontario street limited He retired to bed about eleven o'- Church. Interment took place in Clin- tonclock and passed away about one- cemetery. The pallbearers were thirty before medical aid arrived, I Michael Greens, Murdock McLeod, He was born on the 0th concessian.'Clifforrl Cooper, Malcolm Montgom- of Goderich Twp. on the farm owned ey' J. L, McKnight. by Mr. Powell and at the age of 2 v months moved with his parents,and brothers to the farm on the Cut Presbyterian W.M. S. Line where he resided the remainder The W. M. S, held their regular of his life. meeting on Wednesday, February 16 On June 2, 1915 lie was united in at the home of Mrs, Shaddick with a marriage with Blanche Tebbutt of pre good attendance, the President pre- Holmesville, youngest daughter of the siding. The meeting opened with a late Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Tebbutt. To hymn, "Breathe on me breath of this union were born 6 ehildrezt,' Go „ namely, Clayton, Earl, Eleanor, .Lar -d. The Scripture was read by etre, Madelon, Wilfred Leroy having Misso Shaw, ewGo chose Psalm 91, followed yb the Glad Tidings Prayer died in infancy. One brother Alberti by Mrs. Clifton. The Secretary's B. also survives, and Treasurer's reports were given In politics he was a Conservative, 'and arrangements made for the Day he was a member of Clinton Masonic of Prayer to be held in the Baptist Lodge A.F. and A.M. No. 84. 'Church. The Roll Call was answered He was connected with the Grace by a. verse on Wisdom. Mrs. max. Unit 'Church :Porters Hili. The welI gave some interesting, `facts on service was conducted by :Rev. A S• British Guiana, the new Story Book. Colwell of Bayfield Circuit on Tues- Miss Sterling road the current events Maitland Ceme• from'tlie Glad Tidings, The meeting tery, Goderich. The pallbearers were day with interment in closed with a prayer for wisdom by W. E. Tebbeitt, Dal Gardner, Murray the President, and the National An McDougall, Bert Harris, Les Cox and them. Refreshments were .served! by Ernest Townshend. The floral ttib-the hostess utes were born by ten nephews and v_ nneene two neighbours, Ray, Keith, Elgin, Li ti ' n tin of Alvin, Carl, Erie and Jim Cox and g the cost of Hydro- Leslie Pearson, Austin Harris Win. Electric power to municipalities' in E. Jervis, Tom Hudie and Jack Gar- Southern Ontario to $39 a horse, dener; power.