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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News Record, 1944-03-09, Page 3THURS., MARCH. 9th, 1944 THE CANTON NEWS -RECORD . Si?:;:'::fid):�.�}+,'•^'.k:o .w/ skiw'c"•:.u�:.�}t'$k Y.,kY'�.f�''£k�"� t' , �'R G PAGE a :!v THE HAPPENINGS IN CLINTON' EARLY IN THE CENTURY Some Notes of the News in 1919. THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD March 6th, 1919, Master Ernest Ford, ' •son o£ Mr.1 John Ford, met with an accident at the rink the other day when he col -1 lided with another boy and in falling broke his -right arm. It is only about two years ago that Ernest had his left arm fractured. By carrying the wounded member in a sling Er- nest is able togo about, even though he cannot, take an active part in games or sports. Miss Clete Danford leaves for Detroit theend of the month to en- ter Harper Hospital as a probationer nurse -in -training. day evening last, There were many We regret to state that Miss Jean, proposals but the committee decided r soy, who has been in Winnipeg that - the memorial should take the for some time, has had a rather bad form of a monument but location, attack of the flu but at last reports etc, has not yet been arranged. When was convalescing. (more details are arranged a public Mrs. L. 'Prowse, who on Tuesday meeting will be called and the plans last passed her 78th birthday, is laid before it. busy again collecting for the Bible An esteemed subscriber in Hallett: Society, awork she has kept up for Itownship writes the News- Era this two scorea years or so. mgrning: "Talk about early robins, GIencoe again .defeated the locals Mr. J. Tiplady of the Base Line has in the senior series of the Northern a bynch of thirty February chicks, Hockey League last night, winning ten being hatched from twelve eggs," by 8to 0, but the game was played and he evidently thinks this is as under protest as the visitors were as anybody would want. And we re - 4.00ii ■mining mmiume �-� This is your ■ � ■ 1944 motor r vehicle stamp■ ■ to, and two sisters, Mrs. W. McClin- chey of Clinton and Miss Belle Ag- new of Detroit. Mr. John Little has sold his dwel- ling on Queen street, that until re- cently occupied by 'Mr. F. Hollyman and Mr: Walter Mair of the Base. Line; who with his ,family will occupy it before very long. THE CLINTON NEW ERA March 6th, 1919 The committee chosen to confer with . regard to the erection of a memorial to Clinton's fallen heroes met in the council chamber on Thurs-. greatly strengthened by the presence good a sign of spring or mild winter of A. Davenport, the former Lon- don star. He accounted for six of the goals scored by the "visitors, and his work was easily the best seen here in years. Clinton's line-up is as follows: Cook, McDonald, Mitchell, • Kilty, Draper and Elliott. speetfully suggest that Mr. Tiplady take excellent care of these enter- prising chicks and that he present The News Era with half a dozen of the first eggs they lay next autumn. The death occurred at the home of daughter, Mrs. J. E. Barnwell of On Sunday morning the death Oe- Varna, on Monday of Mrs. Elizabeth carred eat, his home in Welland of Dr. Elliott, widow of the late Gabriel McBride, son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Elliott of the Bayfield Line, Goderich D. S. Cuof Cy. many McBride Township. The deceased lady, whose Clinton c rememberedby Me - will be.maiden. name was Elizabeth Me- al havingnsvisited here onisles Cullough, was born at Taylor's Cor - Grace• arms. Mr• were and Missed hers, seventy nine years ago, and henand Nellie infunWelerald and she lived all her life in the vicin- when the end .came. The funeral vicin- ity. On her marriage to Mr. Elliott she went to reside on the Bayfield line and continued to reside there un - till three of four years ago, since which time she has resided with one or another of her daughters. She Elliott died eight years ago. is survived by six daughters and one son, J. W. Elliott of Clinton. took place to Alliston yesterday. Pte. Joseph S. Silcox and Gunner Maguire,son of Mr. W. A. Maguire, arrived home from overseas on Tues- day,the former at six, o'clock, the latter on the late train. Thus they come by ones and twos. Soon all will be home. Mr. H. Plumsteel, who has had; a Another son was accidentally killed very severe illness, was able to come I some years ago. down town last Thursday for the Stephenson—In Stanley township first time: Though somewhat thin on March 4th, Robert H. Stephenson, and not feeling just like himself yet aged 71, years. Mr. Pluinsteel is steadily gaining and. Mr. Albert Pepper of London it ii hoped will soon be 811 rightn. I Road, underwent a rather serious • agWe regret to state that Mrs. Robt. operation in the Clinton General Hos- Marshall is quite ill with bronchial pital on Tuesday. At last reports• he pneumonia at the home of her dough- was progressing favorably. ter, Mrs. James Livermore. I Messrs. W. Jackson and A. 0. The death took place at Stratford Pattison were in Stratford on Satur- hospital on Friday last of James day attending a farewell banquet Agnew, son of Mrs. Sarah Agnew of which was given that evening in hon - Clinton. The deceased young man had our of Division Freight Agent been working for the G. T. R. Com-' Weatherston, who goes to Ottawa,. pany as fireman and had a run out' .Mrs. Susan Crawford of herof Sarnia. Some weeks ago he was boro was the guest taken ill: and went to the hospital at Mrs. J. E. Johnson, for a day or so Stratford but thinking that he was last week. Mrs. C a offo e ,ds air improving, he left it and spent: a "Grandma as her host a few .days with relatives. Herisfew weeks ago having been knocked ve to call her, met with an accident survived by his mother, three broth-- a a horse as she was walking A. Ag- down y new oo Agnew of Def Detroit, and Robobereto,.t, of Toon- along thea road, but she is: almost all Robert, SSENG It renews your 1943 {date con MUM In InINi =NO IN • ■ Your 1944 motor vehicle permit is now ready. Good citizenship and good sense tell you to get it now. Take good care of your 1943 plate. Wartime re- strictions require that you use .it for• another year. Your motor vehicle permit fee remains the same. With your 1944 motor vehicle permit, there will be issued a windshield stamp such as that illustrated. The display of this stamp will validate the use of your 1943 plate. 1944 drivers' licenses are now available and should be secured at once. FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Do you know that both your motor vehicle permit and driver's license will be automati- cally suspended until you file proof of financial responsibilityif you are convicted of a violation of the law following an accident? You may find an insurance policy difficult to secure then. It is better to drive safely and avoid accidents than to find yourself unable to drive at all. GEO. H. DOUCETT, Minister of Highways right again. 'that of Monday which tied up traf- Appointed Acting Principal Miss Irenet en o e rot , who fie completely. ;: : as :a,•. W'lk f D t 't has not been very well for some time The Citizens' band is now in a more The Goderich Public School Board has been visiting ' at her home in satisfactory, condition than ever be- has appointed Miss E. I. McDonald as town. fore at this season of -the year. 'acting principal of Victoria School to Miss Jean Ross has returned to Practice has been kept up steadily th/ end of the term m June, to fill the Markdale for the millinery season. 1 all winter with a good attendance and vacancy occasioned by the death of Mr. Robert McPherson of Strong- by and by when the open-air season's principal Roy Stonehouse. Mrs. W. F. field, Seek., spent a few days at the concerts begin our citizens will be Walkom, who has been substituting, home of Mrs Henry Adams and re- much pleased. At a meeting of the h hewing old acquaintences in the band. held on Thursday evening last village of Londesboro. ;officers were elected as follows: pres. 113, J. Gibbings; sec. R. A. Downs; Pte. James Hill, who has recently.treas. W. H. 'Newcombe; representa- returned' from the front, arrived in tive of town council, J. A. Ford. . Brueefield on Saturday evening and Exeter hockey team has withdrawn) Lance -Corporal Scott and anothtrl After serving as manager of the was met at the station by a large ( Mr, A. J. Holloway has sold his from the 0 ILA. to play in another member of his Company were sum- Public Utilities here for 29 years, in. number of friends and was given a residence on Huron street to Mr. J. league and on that account this grouphearty welcome. re- moved to appear at the Beaver Club eluding his service in the Great War.. -- Hill--. W. Irwin, .,.t,.. gets possession the untilis at loose ends i.' ifor special'•services. When they ar- Mr. Herbert Campbell has resigned rived they were given their instruc- his position to take effect April 30th. ' Four players from Seaforth took tions, and told that they would be eb- The Hydro has made great strides has been added to the teaching staff. Lance -Corporal Scott and another —Goderich Signal -Star, cently had the honour of escorting Wingham P. U. C. Manager celebrants received many beautiful gifts, congratulations, cards and good and sister in Toronto about the mid - wishes on the occasion. —Seaforth rive in Blyth the latter part of the News. week. Fred called his mother from V Toronto this Wednesday night, and he will arrive in Blyth on the noon Escorts King and Queen train Friday. -Blyth Standard. Through Beaver Club. y dle of the week and will probably ar- --v Their Majesties the King and Queen Exeter Withdraws ! dOn, England. • on a tour of the Beaver Club, in Lon -1 Resigns lls"Ar'Ju.88 R.A.F. Coastal Command Plane "Ki, little daughter accompanied him and first of April. (organized. are visiting Pte Hill's father, Mr] Hodgens Bros: had intended en - George Hill. laming their store by taking in the part in an exhibition game at Toledo, liged to escort some very important under his management and the local V_— whole block, but- the other lease- Ohio, on Saturday night, McFaddin, guests on a tour of the Club. When system is considered one of the most (holders being -reluctant to move, they Nicholson, Hubert and Hildebrand• the guests arrived, low and behold, it efficient in the area. During. these When the Present Century have the carpenters y enters at work on the was, the King and Queen. We can there has been a' great reduct- I second floor making some changes. - Vears imagine with what pride the two ion in the hydro rate which was 13e Was Young I Tozer & Brown are transforming young Canadians launched on their per k.w.h. when he took over. It is Constance Home Burned to THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD their store and when their alters tour. The occasion was in the form reported that the lines here are ' in tions are complete it will be ,up -to- Ground of the Clubs anniversary and a large excellent shape which will be wel- March 3rd, 1904. date in every respect. Their new cake was provided for the affair. The coins news to whoever assumes this .. cutter, Mr. Coniba of Toronto arrived Fire struck in this district for the Queen cut he cake. position, The trustees of the Summerhill last week. second time on Wednesday of this school have given Mr. S. S. Cboper / Lance -Corporal Scott is connected I the contract of building a new school Mr. Will McClure, a graduate of : tile farm of Mr. Hugh Dunlop, north t week whenthelarge frame house on _ the Provost Corps, and is well- Mr. Campbell has taken a very known in Blyth, being a brother of active interest in the welfare of the community being less active these est few years due to ill health. on concession 16, Goderich township• ,the clothing establishment of Mr. T. of Constance, Lot 8, Con. 8, Hallett, Operations will commence as soon asJackson Sr„ has bought a property was burned' to the ground. The men -1 Mrs. John Fairservice. -Blyth Stan - the spring opens. Mr. Hugh E. Rorke is movingto the residence on Victoria street, for- merly occupied by his brother, Mr. George A. Rorke, which will be more convenient for him. The ;house he is in the thriving village of Dungannon were out in the barn doing the chores,dar" and will at once embark in the cloth- I after supper, when Mr. Hugh Dunlop' V ing and gents' furnishings business. noticed the house on fire and they L. Mr. James Stevens met with an rushed in and carried out Mrs. Dun-, BOWler Winner in accident on Saturday evening last lop,. who is elderly and bed -ridden.' Florida Tourney Leap Year TWins rich will confine him to his room Mrs. Dunlop was taken immediately i —Wingham Advance Times. ,v liter Mrs. • • leaving will be occupied by Mr. Con for several weeks. He was bedding 1 to the home of her dau g At the National open lawn bowling signey of Goderich, who purposes one of his horses when the animal Orville Dale. Some of the .furniture tournament held at St. Petersburg embarkingin the laundry business. kicked. him on the'leg just above • the downstairs was saved. The wind was Lawn Bowling Club last week, the Miss Addie Rothwell, daughter of knee, breaking Inc bone in two Places.l blowing towards the barn, but withfinal game of the 1944 Press trophy Mr. S. Rathwell of Goderich township left Clinton station on Monday after- noon of last -week for Winnipeg where on her arrival she was married to Mr. John Mackay, formerly of the Mr. Stevens was alone at the' time, I the help of neighbors the fire did was won by Alex Smart, Detroit but managed ` to crawl. the forty not spread to it. The cause ofthe Mich., skip; John Beattie, Seaforth; yards or so to the fire is not known. —Seaforth News, `Ont., vice and 87 -year old John Riley, Mr,. E. Kemp has sold his dwelling V Tenafly, N. J., lead, with a score of 118-13 against Alexander Crawford, 17th concession of Greytownship, on Ontario street to •his son; Mr: S. p, Seaforth Couple Mark Rubywinbham,;Ont., skip, Walter Dundas, this county. The happy couple have Kemp and purposes moving to lion Toronto, vice and Arthur Howard, don to take up his abode there. Three' Wedding' I Grimsby Beach, Ont„ lead: taken up their abode in Elgin Man. of his sons have become residents The bride is a sister of Mrs. W. Bea- of that city in the past year. I Mr, and Mrs, J.G. Reynolds recent- In the first game of the women's coin of town. ly celebrated the 40th' anniversary of doubles oft the same club tournament, Miss Maud Cook,, daughter of Mr. their' marriage, at 'their home 'here. Mrs. Beattie and her partner were al - Mr. James Carter had cause. for Arthur Cook is very ill in Toronto. d St. James' winners. —:Duron Expositor. Feh. 1909 "b A Ju. 88 shot down into the sea by pilot . of the British Aircraft but' ' an aircraft of R.A.F. Coastal Cent- around taking photographs but saw mand. The German plane is seen on no signs of survivors. fire just before it hits the water. The house. A pair of little ladies arrived at Mrs. Godbolt's Hospital, Tuesday, February 29th, daughters of Mr, and Mrs. George Frayne, of .I/sbortie Township. The arrival of a single child on'Leap Year day is an event to note but being twins puts these little ladies in a special class as they will be able to celebrate their birth- days but once in four years. —Exeter Times Advocate. thankfulness on Saturday and we ' They were married m so believe he was truly grateful. Ile had been sinking a well for Mr. 11 A. Forrester, and when at the depth of twenty-five feet the bucket broke as. it was being landed. Had this hap- pened a fraction of time sooner, Jim, it is altogether likely, would have had to be brought up in a bucket hini- self. The worst storm of the season so far as it affected the railway, was Isabel Betties Enlists as Nursing Sister MISS Isabel Betties, Reg. N., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Theron Settles of Winthrop, reported to military headquarters in London on Tuesday. She will :be enrolled as a nursing sister. —Seaforth News. • church Seaforth on F b , yI • Rev. Father Corcoran. A dinner V • was served to a number of friends. and relatives,by their daughter-in- law, Mrs. Gordon Reynolds. The dining -room was artistically dec- I orated in pink and white and the ' Mrs. Alice .Fawcett received the same color scheme carried out on glad tidings on Monday, that het son, the table. Pink candles, pink roses Cpl. Fred Fawcett, had .arrived safely and carnations surrounded a -large back in Canada from Overseas. pink and white wedding cake. The He was expected tot join his wife Fred Fawcett Home • From Overseas, Takes Over Bus Station Mr. : Harold Vodden has taken over the local Bus Station from Mr. E. J. Cartwright,who will shortly be handing over his barbering business, to Mr. S. W. Sibthrope, who is 're turning to Blyth. From now on -bus patrons will communicate with, or stop at, Vodden's Bake Shop when desiring 'bus information, or tickets, —Blyth Standard.