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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News Record, 1944-03-16, Page 1The Clinton News -Record Est. 1818 With Which is Incorporated The `Clinton New : - Era ,N0. 6188 --64th YEAR ecord. The New Era Est. 1867 CLINTON ONTARIO. THURSDAY, MARCH 16th, 1944 Just Arrived! -1 Dozens of new and daintypieces of your favourite crystalin genuine Cornflower pattern. If you have.choosen this for Your crystal and: have not yet completed it, now is the time to come in and buy those extra pieces you have been wanting. You will find the prices will meet with your . approval. W. H.. HELLYAR JEWELER AND OPTOMETRIST , RESIDENDOE PHONE 1741 GLOVES Play a Most Important part in Planning Your Accessories. for Spring Never have we had a Wider Assortment of Fabric, Doeskin, Pigtex, and Suede Gloves. Shades:. White, Natural, Beige Brown, 1 Grey, Navy, Black ' and Two-tone Effects. �R... I%-IRWIN Pierce Parashoek Watches 11 Waterproof— Shockproof -= Non»Magnetic, Another shipment of these fine watches has just arrived. Dials have Silver, Rose, Black, Gunmetal and two-tone backgrounds, all with luminous figures and hands. Sweep Seconds Watches have red` second hands. Models at $24.75 $27.75 $29.75 "FOR MEN OF ACTION" BULOVA "Lada- Of Valour" ;Newest creation in a sturdy, dependable Watch for Women in all branches of the Service, Smartly 'designed round shape with luminous figures and hands, large red sweep second hand, with natty leather strap, 17 jewelmovement. Prices $29.75 up All Watches Subject to Government Tax. N. COUNTER Counters. for Finer Jewellery for Over Half a Century in" Huron County RED CROSS NOTES The „'date for Clinton's seventh I3Iood Donor Clinic is Tuesday, March 21, Donors are reminded to be sure and eat only a fat-free breakfast, No eggs, bacon, cream er butter. Eat plenty of fruit, raw or cooked,, hot or cold cereal with syrup or sugar and skimmed milk only, white bread or toast with jam, marmalade •or honey. Tea or coffee clear or with sugar and skimmed milk. Have a heavy dinner or supper the preceding evening, and if desired a late 'snack before going to bed. More nurses will be needed to as- sist at this clinic. If you are a gradu- ate or know of one who is willing to help, please call Mrs. A. Haddy or Mrs. W. A. Oakes. (continued on page 8) Lions Unable to Include alt Farmers The ClintonLionsClub's r n annual Farmers' Night banquet will be held in St. Paul's parish hall on Friday evening, March 24th, at 6.30 o'clock, Owing to the ever increasing popu- larity of this event it is becoming more difficult to accommodate all who would like to attend. But the committee in charge are ` doing all they possibly can to please as many of the farmers of the community as possible. CIKNX Wingham will broadcast from 8 to 10 o'clock and will likely stay on the air with this program un- til it is finished. So if you are unable to attend personally, you will still be able ,to hear exactly what is going on. The Club regrets this shortage of accommodations and , hopes that you will realize their difficulties in this instance. Vice -Regal Party to Attend Huron Fed. of ,Agriculture Official intimation that Their Excellencies, the Earl • of Athlone, Governor-General of Canada, and H. R. IT. Princess Alice, will be guests of the Huron County Federation of Agriculture on theoccasion of their second annual field day to be held at Seaforth on Wed, June 7, was announ- ced at a meeting of the Federation executive held in the agricultural board room here last Wednesday evening. Harry Sturdy, Auburn pre- sided. It was also announced that <R. S. Kennedy, editor of Family Herald and Weekly Star, Montreal, who recently returned from. a , tour of English farming districts, will be a field day speaker. A. feature also will be a demonstration of labor- saving devices. Field Day committees were also appointed. v Father and Son Night at Lions Club The regular meeting of the Lions Club took the form of "Father and San Night", when each father brought a son as his guest, 100 were in at- tendanee. The program was in char- ge of Lion A. Garen, Clinton Scout Master, who took his place as chair- man in a creditable manner. The guests of the evening were Mr. Art Clark, Scout Master at Auburn, who also spoke on "Boy Scout Work" delivering a very impressive message; Rev. P, H. Streeter of Blyth; Club Master and chairman of this district spoke briefly; Sgt. Ducast and Cpl. Bill Conron of Clinton Radio School, who have assisted with Clinton Boy Scouts, were guests also. One new member was introduced to the gathering, Lion Norman Hol- land, Goderich township farmer.. The vocal selections were contribut- ed by Mr. MacDonald of Goderich, ac- companying himself on the guitar. He received. great applause for his num- bers, A trio from the C. 0. I., Bill Robinson, Charlie Thompson and Roy Churchill sang, and were greatly ap- preciated. Lion chairmen reporting were Gor- don Lawson, sports; Eph Snell, Cilia- ton Spring Show; John •Zapfe, Far- mer's Night and Pete Counter, on magazines for the Navy. Lion H. A. McIntyre on behalf of theClubof thanks moved a votea finks to the guest • speaker, and all those who assisted with the program. Leonard THE HOME PAPER 35 Deer Seen in Stanley_, Last week while Messrs. Thomas Stinson and Lloyd Johnston were re- turning from the bush from cutting' wood they sighted a herd of deer in Mi: Johnston's'. wheat field. Being only a few rods away they counted them and there were thirty five in the ,herd. V 39th Annual Spring Show, April Gth Preparations are now being made for the 39th Annual Spring Show, to be held in Clinton on Thursday, April 6th, and featuring ' Heavy horses, light and general purpose horses, beef cattle, market hogs, exhibit of dressed bacon hog carcasses and a Junior Farmer judging competition. The fair will be officially opened by the Lieut -Governor of Ontario, The Hon. Albert Matthews. The Huron and Middlesex Regiment will act as guard of honour. v. --- Local Breeder Buys Young Stock at Bridgeport Sale Wm. Sparks, Bayfield, bought a two-year-old heifer and two baby heifer calves at the 72nd Breeders' Combination Sale held February 29 at Bridgeport, near Kitchener. Mr. Sparks paid $145 for the two-year- old which was consigned by Allan Bean, Embro, and $82.60 and $50 for the two calves. ` The dam of the $82.50 calf which was consigned by. Eldon fiunsburger, Baden, sold for $267.50 to Menno B. Martin, Bin i>ra. The excellent average of $215 was realized •tor the 31 females sold at this sale, while 11' bulls averaged $147.50. Seven head each brought $250 or more. V- MI• LITARY NEWS LAC Eddie„ MeGill of',liagersville Spent a few days at his.. home here, ' Warant Offieer Percy Brown, who has been invalided home from overseas following injuries received in a plane crash in Scotland in which other members of the crew were killed, visitedwit i relatives in town last week end. His brother, Lorne Brown of Clinton, is with the R. C. N. V. R. on the Atlantic' Coast. Spr. Clark all and Mrs Ball have returned home from Camp Dundurn, Sask„ to visit their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cornish and Mr. and Mrs. Nor- man Ball. Pte. Carman W. McPherson, son of Mr. and Mrs. William McPherson, Perth County, has returned from Britain after serving 'with the Royal Canadian Army Service Corps. He resides in Stratford. He is in his 27th year and is married to the for- mer Miss Ether Hoggartii, daughter t of Mr.' and Mrs. William Hoggart of Clinton, and has two brothers Fus. a Ross McPherson, who served at Kiska 0 and Aireraftsmarl, Harold. McPherson, R:C,A.F, New Brunswick. Mrs. Har- old McPherson is .'the former Doris Taylor, youngest daughter of Mr, and Mrs. George Taylor of Clinton. Cpl. Bruce Bartliff of R.C.A.F. Aylmer and L/Cpl, Douglas Bartliff of Brantford, Tank Corps, were week end visitors with . their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bartliff.. Picture front Italy A Canadian Army photo received at this office this week shows'a group of. Canadian soldiers on the Eigth' Army, Front in Italy, who are respon- sible for moving the grub forward up. the line after dark. It is an excellent photo of the mei. getting their noon- day meal. in the.field, and included in the group are Pte, C. M. Rantoul, of Seaforth, and Pte. Tom Smith, of Clinton. V LOCAL ITEMS Have you an extra pillow in your house lying idle? If so, will you don- ate it to the Blood Donor Clinic, as they are badly in need of eight more. Get in touch with Mrs. W. A. Oakes. J. 11. Vandewater, Victory Loan organizer for Huron County- in the last four campaigns, was in the county breaking ground for the 6th loan which will open on the 24th of April. The list of 'contributors to the re- cent t Re d Cross campaign will he pub- lished in this paper next week. Patriotic Organizations in need of boys to run errands and to help with jobs may get in touch with the Scout Master "Red" Garon, or his assistant, Charles Johnson, as the Scouts have offered their services and are very anxious to help. V Interesting "Welcome Home Committee" Meeting On. Friday, March 10th, the "Wel- come Horne" Committee met in the Council Chambers. Owing to other committments, there was not a full attendance. The secretary, Mr. Carless, read the minutes of the previous meeting and reported generous donations for the gift. fund 'from the Ladies Auxil- iary to the Canadian Legion,'the Rebekah Lodge and the Canadian Legion No, 140. A short discussion was held con- cerning the nature and the cost of gifts to be purchased. These mat- ters were left in the hands of Mrs, T. G. Scribbins, Mrs. N. WF,-Trewar- tha, and Messrs. P. 0. Ford and G. M. Counter. It was moved by Mrs. C. V. Cooke, seconded by Mrs. H. Sloan, that April 6th, Spring Fair Day, be a tag day for a group of • teen-age children to collect funds for the "Wel- come Home Committee' for the.pur- chase of gifts or other necessary reception expenses. AMONG THE CHURCHES St. Paula Church 'of England The Friendship club will meet on Wednesday evening, March 22nd, at he home of Mrs. Ray Cartwright. Sunday, March 19th, service at 11. in, and 7. p.m. conducted by Rev. , Jennings: of London. 2.30 p. m, Sunday School, Presbyterian Church Sunday, March 19 Sunday School 10.00 a. m. Divine Service 11.00 a,m, Subject "Pre -Easter Meditation," Everyone welcome at our service, Here are a few addresses of some of our boys overseas which will be of interest td many. Can. R102602, L.A.C. Gordon Hearn, R.C.A.F. At- Cached R.A.F., Overseas; Can. 118720, LA.C. Colquhoun, A.L. 405 Squadron, R C,A.F. Overseas; A38382, Sgt. Ca}rpbell, R. B., 19 Cdn, S. P. Regt., iR.C.A., Canadian Army Overseas. Can. . C8044, F/Lt. J. C. A. Cooper, 403 A,M.E.S., Royal Air Force, M.E.F.; P/O. Corless, A. V., J26477, R.C.A.F Overseas, A104485 Pte. Crozier, J. A., No. 10 Can. Gen, Hospital, R. C. A. M. C. While we admit we thought"of,put- ting the overseas boys addressesin, our column some time ago, it did not become a reality until' we received a letter from Pte. G. 'li: Mason, over- seas, asking us to do so,'stating that he thought it would be a real service in knowing the whereabouts of many of their pals. To the citizens, we ;ask ilJohnson was the lucky boy in the i that you help us fill thiscolumn week: draw, Next meeting, will,. be Friday by week until we have all the boys March 24th; when 150 farmers will be !addresses. Notice 'of change of ad - guests of the club. J dress'. will be welcome. Salvation Army Monday, March 20th, at 8 p. nt. Evangelistic meeting, taking the form of a Trophy of Grace meeting, and, conducted by Lieutenants McArthur Hunter and Durkee, assisted by R. A, F. men Durst from Port Albert. Simms Ontario Street United Church Totals Women's institute The regular meeting of the Women's Institute will be held. in. the Agricultural Board Room on Thurs- day afternoon, March 23rd. The ad- dress will be given by Mrs. W. J. Henderson of Wingham, District Clinton in the chair. It was decided nominating clommifttee will be ap- pointed to bring in a slate of officers tor election. Program to follow. Anyone having quilt blocks organized and the members will made please bring to this meeting, have their stock on exhibition en Hostesses, Mrs.' J. Jenkins, Mrs, T. field day when judging: contests will Glazier, Mrs. Saville, Mrs, Sioman, take place with prizes offered, and Mrs, George Taylor, V Holstein Field D'ay Planned A meeting of the Huron County Holstein Club was held in the Agri- culture Board room here last week with a full attendance of members: and the president J. W. VanEgmond,. President Roll Call "a joke" A to hold the annual "Black and White" field day at Seaforth in conjunction with the fall fair. A Holstein calf club for junior farmers has been V Celebrate. Golden Wedding Fifty years ago on the sixth con- cession of Hullett, the Rev. Hamil- ton united in the holy bonds of mat- rimony, Miss Jane Ferguson and Mr. Thomas . Noble. The bride and groom resided on their' farm an the fifth concession of East Wawanosh for forty-one years retiring to Blyth in 1935. . The union was blest by three children (Hazel), Mrs, R. J, Wiggins of Brantford; . (Berdetta), Mrs. C. Rath of the seventh concession of East Wawanosh;, and Roy on the homestead. These, with relatives and friends net at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Rath in honour of the occasion. Eighteen sat down to a sumptuous dinner in the dinning, room, which was appropriately .decorated in gold crepe for the occasion. The bride and groom of fifty years ago were the recipients of many gifts Which showed how highly they are held in esteem by relatives and fected troops in the battle area, Re -- friends. turning troops from the front hear An iinpron.ptu program was put witness that they owe their return on by the five grandchildren. After only to the efficiency of the field the health of the bride and the groom hospital units and the miracle of the. had been drunk, the afternoon ..was battlefront "plasma." It is our bout). - spent in games and reminiscence. den duty to see that of this prepared. V= ;life-giving blood there is no lack. If Result of Shooting Compet- you are a healthy male or female, and "neither too old nor too young"' '!tion' Held at'•C. C. I. here is your opportunity to serve in. Seventh Blood Donors Clinic Congratulations to Clinton and the surrounding di,strict•en the splendid way the Red 'Cross appeal was re-- ceived and responded' to, Congratula- tions too on' the loyal support given: to the Blood Donor CIinic last held. ' in the Community. It was the big gest and best yet. There are still: dozens in our district who have not yet heard the call to serve in this. manner. To them we make another• appeal to put first things first, and: work for Victory by registering for next Tuesday, March 21st, with Dr. Shaw, The Town Clerk, er the District Agricultural Representative. You will be notified : when to appear to take your donation, so that your• loss of time will be reduced to a. minimum, Every detachment of troops on land, on the sea, or in the. air has trained hospital corpsmen equipped with transfusion kits and. prepared human blood from the• blood donated in Red Cross clinics, ready to save. the lives of shock=af-• a praticaI way. Don't put if off a. Following ire the results of a moment; arrange your registration shooting competition held in the by calling Clinton 22, 130, or 47; the Clinton Collegiate Institute, March Red Cross will make all arrangements, 8th, in connection with the Middle- for an appointment for you, It's as: sex and Huron Regiment, "C" Coy. simple as that. Every donor drives a. team is made up of men from Clin- weapon in the war for Victory, Free - ton and Goderich and "D" Coy team dom, Peace, and the return of oiar• are men from Exeter and Seaforth. defenders to their own firesides,. 1st shoot with B.S.A. Rifles (5Rd's Remember .text Tuesday forenoon, ia Group' 10 Rd's App) Wesley -Willis United Church Clinton. Clinton High School Team Make your appointment and keep it, Name Group App promptly. Ro'y 20 35 Morgan 25 27 McIntyre 20 29 Dithy 20 30 Armstrong 20 Stewart Totals Grand Totals "C" Coy Name Grist East Elliott • Watson Anderson Williams Totals Grand Total Name Murray McIver Hubert 11 a. m. Sacrament of the Lord's Supper, Near noon, Sunday School. 2 p, m: Turner's Church Service. 7 p. m, Aquila's Hospitality, Monday, 8 p. re. Young Peoples' Union, Wednesday, 8 P. in. Lenten mid- week service. Friday, 8 p. lit. Steward's. meeting. Baptist Church Carne and worship with us. The evening service begins at seven o'clock, when. the Gospel will be proclaimed in song and exposition. The Sunday School "meets at two - thirty on Sunday afternoon. Encour- age the children to attend, l . ese i ' W YWlhs `. March 19th, 4th Sunday in Lent. Morning Worship, 11o'clock, ser- mon subject, "Christ and the Church." Church School after worship. Evening Worship, 7 o'clock, sermon subject, "The Goal. of Religion.". Coy WEDDINGS SNEI.L NETIIERY 32 A quiet wedding was solemnized at: 25 34 the Blyth Rectory on Thursday, March•. 130 187 9th, when the Rev. P. H. Streeter un -- 317 ited in marriage Sgt. Robert Jack, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Team (Snell of Londesboro, and Marion Ada, Group App 'second daughter of Mr. W, G. Nethery 20 82 and the late Mrs. Nethery of Blyth. 26 35 The bride was becomingly attired 'in 26 30 a flowered silk jersey dress with 20 361brown accessories, and wearing s 25 31 corsage of Talisman Roses. Miss Jean 25 35 Nethery, as her attendant, was dress-• 140 199 ed in a two-piece ensemble of brown`. 339 'crepe and yellow flowered silk jersey Teamwith brown accessories, and wearing Group App , a corsage of yellow daffodils. The 25 34 groom was attended by his younger. 20 26 brothel' Ray. After the ceremony.• 25 29 a wedding dinner: was served at the• 26 31 i Blyth Hotel with about twenty-five: 25 33'guests present, ,Guests were. present 16 26 'train Stratford London, Rosseau, 135 178, Clinton, Londesboro and Blyth; Later Grand Totals 313 the sante evening a receptions was held'. 2nd Shoot with Cooey Rifles "0 Coy in the Blyth Memorial Hall where X' "D" Coy (5Rd's Grouping 6 Rd,s :the bride and groom wore the recap- App) Tents of many useful gifts, and a • . substantial gift of money. Oh Fri. "C" Coy Team evening, the neighbours of the loth Name Grouping .App i Concession of Hullett, gathered at. Possible (25) < Poss (20) the home of the • groom's parents. Sgt. Williams 20 15where the happy couple were present Cpl. Elliott Pte. Grist Pte, Watson Pte. East Pte, Anderson Totals Grand Totals f'D" Coy Team Name Grouping Poss (25) Poss Cpl. Hubert 20 Cpl, Durst Cpl. Hunter L/ Opl. Kerniek Pte. Henn Pte. Hunter Totals' Grand Totals 20 16 ed with a beautiful occasional table; 20 16 by Mr, Ab, Radford and Mr. Eight 10 18 Josling, the address being read by Mrs 20 ' 16 Josling. ' The remainder of the evening: 20 10 was spent in playing progressive 110 ' 91 euchre, after which lunch was served 201 bringing a very pleasant evening to. a close, App (20) 15 20 14 20 18 25 13 16 11 10 11 110 82 192 RAU—REYNOLDS An interesting wedding in Windsor' this week was that of Miss julia. Reynolds, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Reynolds, to Lieut. Gerald Anthony Rau, home fioin overseas,, where he was aide for more than a year to Gen. A. G. L. McNaughton. Lieut, Rau is the son of Mrs. Henry,* Rau of Zurich.