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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News Record, 1944-04-06, Page 1The /.? 11 The Clinton News -Record Eat. 1878 With NO. 6191 66th. YEAR ed The Clinton New Era CLINTON ONTARIOT.1IUR ,l�'' Y APRIL 6th, 1944 Tax Rate' 46 M, s; Two Mills Engagement Announced GIFTS GIFTS For For Weddings Presentations GIFTS For Birthdays WE HAVE WHR1T YOU WANT Bridal Gifts, Jewelery of many descriptions, Watch* es, rings, pins, necklaces, etc. There is always a sense of satisfaction in knowing you have received the best possible quality -the best possible value. That's your assurance when you buy here. W. H. H ELLY AR JEWELER AND OPTOMETRIST . RESID'ENDCE PHONE 174j 1 1 I- GOATS Spring and Summer Wear Sizes for Women as well as Misses TWEEDS --in Diagonal and Fancy Weaves. NAVY and BLACK --in• Swagger and Fitted,Types.' JUNIOR NUMBER -4n the -new Raspberry Red and Scarlet Shop Here Always for the,latest in Wearing Apparel. • Q-1RwiN ii #41 024 (.1 14 rlfe4 4 4 ii,o4 Coe in its brilliant spackle, her Bluebird Diamond-csrhified perfect -will minor forever your treasured love. Its lovely styling is matched to the wedding tines design. NSVitED FREE Vii • 1,1 FR RED CROSS NOTES The April meeting of the Clinton Red Cross Society was held in the council chambers on Mon. April 3 at 3 p. m. The president, Mrs. W. A. Oakes was inthe chair. The daily prayer ,and Lord's prayer were re- peated in unison. The secretary's and treasurer's reports were received. Committee conveners presented their reports 'which were • ,all of an en- couraging nature. Exceptionally fine reports of the Annual Meeting of the Ontario Division were given by Mrs. Oakes and Mrs. Herman, two of the delegates. These will •appear, in next weeks paper. Will all :knitters requiring wdol please notice that the work -rooms will be open Saturday nights com- mencing the first Sat. in May from 8.30 to 9.30 p. m. The society wished to thank Mr. Harry Bartliff for bread and Mr. Gordon Lawson and Summerhill unit for donations of cream and milk at our last blood • donor clinic. To those Who gave jam we also say thanks. Our next clinic will soon be here and more jam will be needed. If you can contribute even a small jar` it will be much appreciated. Call Mrs. Fred Hanley. Visitors for April to the Camp hos- pital will be Mrs. Co'lclough and Mrs. Mcllveen. The following shipments have been made: Evening Auxiliary -840 compress- es, 24 white hdlcfs., 165 air force hdltfs. R. C. A. F. Auxiliary -250 perineal pads, 28 air force hdkfs. Sewing -South End Goderich Twp. 20 sanitary pads, 10 diapers, 25 bab- ies nighties. Holmesville--5 pr. • boys' shorts size 4, 10 girls dresses size 0, 20 khaki hdkfs, 3 bed jackets.. Porterahill-5 sheets. ..QC,li.,gtog=200: ' white-hdkfs,' 10. pr., boys' shorts size 4, 5 baby- blankets. A few articles were kept out from our shipments to be used in A• display on Spring Show day. Quilts -8 quilts Holmesville Unit; 6 quilts Summerhill Unit; 1 quilt Goderich' Twp. No. 4 Unit; 1 crib quilt Goderich Twp. No. 4 Unit; 1 quilt Wesley Willis W. A.;. 2 quilts Presbyterian Church; 2 quilts S. Paul's Guild; 2 quilts Ont. St. Church; 1 quilt quilted by Women's Institute 2 quilts Goderich Twp. South End. Knitting -Clinton Branch 7 khaki high neck sweaters; 4 airforce T. N. sweaters; 1 navy T. N. sweater; 2 pr. blue gloves; 4 navy scarves; 15 grey ribbed Helmets; 21 pr. khaki gloves; 25 pr. grey service socks; 21; pr. khaki socks; 20 pr. airforce socks; 1 pr. navy gloves donated by Mrs. Zapfe. Evening Auxiliary -1 pr. khaki socks, 7 pr. grey socks, 2 pr. khaki, gloves; 2 pr. navy gloves; 3 khaki high neck sweaters; 8 airforce T. N. sweaters, 1 navy scarf. Holmesville-2 navy T. N. sweat- ers, 11 grey T. N. sweaters, 2 boys sweaters, size 10, 12; 15 pr. khaki gloves, 7 pr. khaki socks, 11 pr. grey socks. Goderich Township South End -2 navy sweaters, 5 airforce T. N. sweaters, 2 khaki high neck sweaters, 4 pr. khaki socks, 5 pr. khaki gloves, 1 pr. navy gloves, S. S. No. 4 Goderich Twp. -3 boys sweaters, 2- pr. khaki gloves, 1 air- force T, N. sweater. Tuckersmith-2 pr. grey socks,,'3 airforce T. N. sweaters. 'Porter's Hill -4 navy T. N. Sweat- ers, 4 pr. navy gloves. Summerhill -10 pr. grey socks, 7 pr. khaki socks, 5 pr. navy gloves, 5 pr. khaki gloves. Total no of articles shipped 213. The New Era .Est. 1867 Lower i), At the regular, rr1. council, held in the on Monday ever -i tax rate for 1949 mills, which is tve last year. Council Trewartha pre- sented an estimat er'of receipts and expenditures for the;Year, as compar- ed with last year. After taking into consideration that an extra mill sud- sidy had been given ;the„town this year by the Depnrtment,of Municipal Af- fairs; and also CIA there is' an in- crease of $5'19.96 inTihe County grant to the Board of Education, enabled the councillors to lower the mill rate from last years. :;he motion carried that the'` 1944 budget' of receipts and expenditures as presented be approved and that the tax ratefor 1944 be set at 46 mills. All members of council were pre- sent with Mayor Agnew ,presiding. The clerk` read thd.;minutes of the r andthose of last regular clan meet n g the .adjourned meeting on March 20t1• which were approved. Communic- ations were also read, being as foll- ows: (1) Clarence' Bozell, asking for a building permit to erect an extract- ing plant on Victoria Street at a cot of $400. and which has been ap- proved by the ,erre Department: Council granted the••permit. (2) from. boys ,in the armed: forces overseas, thanking the members of council for billfolds that each htd reeeived. These letters from Eddie Elliott, and Fred Axon were filed- seeiarately, as sug- gested by the Mayor. (3) An Indig- ent patient in Clinton Public. Hospital (4) Red Shield asking $20 refund on rent paid on town hall, the night of March 22nd. This was granted as all R.S.W.A. funds are for war purposes (5) Stratford City Council re. art in- crease in Old Age Pensions was read and is being held aver for a later meeting. The 'By -Law committee report,' which' we gi enCiiiciller Crich. referred to the questom of a former meeting concerning the prohibiting of dogs running at large, dining- certain seasons, and advised that 'such a by- law was out of order: He also re- ported that the Chief of Police and the Medical Health Officer had look- ed into the matter of offensive odors conning from the Chick Hatchery on Albert street, and that Mr. Jervis had promised to clean up the place. in 1943 ting of the town until chambers April. 3rd, the as struck at 46 bllls lower than v Councillor Shaddick reported no families on relief as at April lst. By -Law No. 6 for 1944, a By-law relative to the levy and collection of taxes was read the first, second and third time and passed. The Mayor reported on the com- mittee of salaries and duties of town employees and that four county police will be here on Thursday, April 6th, to assist Chief Fremlin in handling the traffic. Thecemetery committee's activit- ies were reported by Councillor Epps. Reeve Falconer of the street com- mittee, reported doing all - he posy ably could to clean . main street for spring show day, also that a corn- mittee meeting will be called to es- timate the year's expenses and work. Councillor Brown reported on the Fire and Water Committee, and that a new ladder had been ordered. Councillor Butler of the Property committee, stated that all fixtures had been cleaned and new bulbs where necessary put in the town hall, Councillor Trewartha read the financial report, which appears be- low. The' street question was the most popular one on Monday evening with all members stating their views and repeating complaints received by then) on the condition of streets and drains. A lengthy and lively dis- cussion followed and was gratifying to see such animated interest. Citiz- ens would do well to get to know their councillors. Five Babies Baptized Morning service in Wesey Willis United church Sunday took form of a baptismal when Rev. Andrew Lane administered the sacrament of bapt- ism ono five infants who were thus taken under the spiritual guardian- ship of the church. The babies baptis- ed, were: Donald Ralph, infant son of L.A.C. and Mrs. Walter Caskey; Sus- an Blanche, infant daughter of Pte. and Mrs. Benson Coriess; 'Ronald James, infant son of Cpl. and Mrs. Ronald McDonald; Alfred Lorne, infantson of Mr. and Mrs. William Murch and Gerald Glen„ infant son of Councillor and Mrs. Albert Shad - _....i ick. THE HOME PAPER Mr. and Mrs, Thomas Fairservice, of Londesboro wish• to announce the engagement of their youngest daugh- ter Joyce Agnes, to William Christ- ophereKennedy eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Kennedy, Londesboro. The marriage will take place the middle of April. V• - Holiday Hours At The Post Office The usual holiday hours will be held at the Post Office on Good Fri- day, April 7th. The wicket -will open from 11 to 11.30 a. in. and from 2 to 2.30 p. In. forthe distribution of mail. There will also be only the one col- lection of mail bpxes, at 8. in the evening. V Gets $1,000 in Downpour of Money Among the fortunate people to re- ceive some of the wealthy Canadian contractor's rain of ' money from ,a Windsor hotel room last. week was Sgt. Emerson Mitchell of the Wind- sor Police Department, who was handed a check for $1,000. Mr. Mit- chell is a old Clintonian and many here will remember him. He is also the brother of Mr. Albert Mitchell and Mrs. Kyle of town. V Tend Canadian Graves In a little cemetery in the town of Hereford, England six Canadian air- men are buried, and every Sunday a group of young ladies of Hereford put flowers on their graves. This touching act of kindness was reported by a 'ladyjn Toronto to The Evening Telegram, from her niece', in Hereford. "I thought the mothers of these boys would' like to know that we are looking after their graves," she wrote. The mimes of -the airmen are E E , 1Glittell;' J P. Hayes, 11. C 'Beatty, C. C. Gardner, J. 13. Kemp and. K. F. Yuill. Ernest E.'Mittell was the only son of E.' L. Mittell and the late Mrs. Mi.ttell of Clinton, and was the first Clinton boy to lose his life in this conflict, having been in a plane crash. Sgt. Mittell was an observer. V Red Cross Donations Mrs. George McLennan, $2; Mrs. John Ashton, 1; Mrs.. Harold Fremlin, 1; Miss E. Prouse, 1. • P. U. C. 14 yr. Town Hall Water 2.94 P. U. C. 14 yr. Fountains water .1.35 P. U. C. 1/4 yr. R. R. Rental ..15.00 P. U. C. Light. & Fixtures rep. 18.15 H. Picket Cleaning repairing Town Ball 14.00 Mrs. L. Tideswell care of R. R. 5.00 A. McCartney 12,000 lbs. coal @ 12.00 .72.00 J. B. Mustard: 520 lbsboat for stock scales 3.25 G. 11. McEwnn New 'Flag $11.25, one bulb 10e 11.35 Sutter & Perdue Small gen, hardware .... 3.15 The yearly grant to the Clinton Public Library was given, $1,000. Street A. Carter Sanding streets, & repair walks 13 hrs: @ 40c .... 5.20 A. Fulford Plowing walks 15 hrs @ 50c ' 7.50 G, F. Elliott Plowing 9 hrs @ 2.25 oil for plow 2.00 .. 22.25 John Hall St. sign boards 7.10 'Street Lighting P. U. C. Lighting Streets 215.22 Property P. U. C. Lighting R. R. 1.00 P. U. C. Lighting Town Hall 16.42 P. U. C. Lighting Stock Scales 1.00 P. U. C. 1/4 yr. R. R. Water 2.70 LOCAL ITEMS The Ladies Auxiliary to the Cana- dian Legion will meet in the hall on Monday evening, April '10th at 8.15 p. m. Wild ducks appear to be plentiful along Lake Huron and are apparent- ly arriving each day in increasing numbers. Kildeers and robins as well as large nrunbers of blackbirds' are in the district. The special Easter services at the. churches will be found on page eight. A number of artieles have had to be left out this week because of lack of space. V Returned Men Honourtd About thirty-five citizens and members of the "Welcome Home" Committee assembled in the Connell Chamber Friday evening, March 31st to welcome six of our young men who have been honorably discharged from Service or have recently returned from Overseas Service. Those received were as follows: - Dr. H. McIntyre, Bruce McDougall, Harry Tideswell, George Carter,_ Jim Lockwood'and Dick McDonald who re- cently returned from England with the first English bride to come tore - side in Clinton during War No. 2_ A package of a hundred cigarettes was presented to each of the men and a cup and' saucer to Mrs. McDonald. There were brief addresses by Mr. N. W. Trewartha, Rev. G. G. Burton, and Mr. N. W. Miller. Rev. A. E. Silver to Leaver Clinton After a pastorate of five years Rev. A. E. Silver has seen fit to re- sign as minister of the Clinton and: Auburn Baptist Churches to aceept a unanimous call to become minister. - at Southampton, Ontario. In the course of five years Mr: - Silver has made a host of friends among the people and Churches of'. Clinton. Mr. Silvers' resignation is'• to become effective on April the • thirtieth. v "Put Victory First" - Slogan: for Sixth Victory Loan The slogan "Put Victory First" - will be used in the 'Sixth Victory - Loan indicating that nothing matters. now but Victory and Victory must be uppermost in our minds. V An opening ceremony will be held' in Ottawa on Saturday, April 22 at. 12.30 noon on Parliament Hill. A guard composed . of Navy, Army and St. Paul's • { Air Force will be present with Cabin - W. A. meets on Thursday, April!et Ministers and Chiefs of Staff" 13th, at 3 p. m: at the home of Mrs, Igrouped on a stand around the nine Raliinson. Thank -offering meeting.' reproductions of the insignia of the cheer: Speaker vnll46e Mise Sybil Lean, one for eaeii Province. Courtice, A good attendance is re- The Prime Minister will give a quested. Note change of date. short address following the playing. of "0, Canada" by massed bands. Mr, Ontario Street Church Ilsley will speak following the Prime • The Easter Thankoffering meeting Minister and ask Mr. G. Towers, as • of the W. lit S. will be held Tuesday Chairman of the National War Fin -- April 11 at 8 p. m. in the School room ance Committee, to accept the re -- Miss Sybil Courtice will be the gleet sponsibility of carrying out the speaker, pledges inscribed in the nine repro- ductions of the insignia. Mr. Towers- AMONG owers AMONG THE. CHURCHES Presbyterian Church will then accept the task on behalf of - Easter Sunday, April 9th, Sunday School 10 a. m.•the Committee and the laymen who Divine Service 11 a. m. Subject, work in the organization. "The First Easter" Speci for Easter. Everyone Welcome.al mu- The Armed Forces will then receive the nine insignia from Mr. Towers=.; and despatch those to each of the Evangelistic Centre nine Provinces. Special Easter Service Smaller replies have been prepared' The centre of. Evangelism. Every- for each county and unit and at a. one is welcome. The services are like ceremony in Huron County on April those of days gone by, "old fashioned" 23 a oftareplica will be presented to Mr.. Sunday, 2.30 p. m. Sunday School Beecroft as Chairman of the County.. 8,30 p. m. Evangelistic Service This insignia will then be displayed. Thugs. 8 p. m. Prayer and Bible throughout the County as an incen-- live to reach our objective. Study. V Friday 7.30 p. m. Children's Service The Bible is preached in all its fullness, so come and enjoy the bles- sings with us. Baptist Church You are welcome to worship on Hydrant Rental Easter Sunday evening with us. Our P. 11..C. 1/.r yr• Rental 01 Hydrant service will begin at seven o'clock 582.88 with a warm gospel song -service. Cemetery The minister's Easter sermon ares- M. McEwen Salary .. 95.83,1 sage .will bear out the theme, - A. Fulford Salary 70.00I Police Protection A. E. Fremlin Salary 83.33 Bruce McDougall Salary 15 days 2.50 37.50 E. Scruton Salary 16 days @ 2.50 40.00 Salaries M. T. Corless Salary 83.33 N. Kennedy Salary 50.00 • Hospitalization Co. of Huron Indigent Patient ..7.00 Postage & Stationery R. J. Lovell Carbon and general' small supplies . .... 4.27 G. R. McEwan Postage. 7.00 Insurance Waterloo Mutual Fire Prem. Tool house and contents . . 12.00 General Municipal Expense Bell Telephone Co. General .... 6.70 Fire and. Water Janes. Lovett .1 pr. Rubber Boots at 14 price (Firemen) ..... .2.50 Receipts. Rentals , 80.00 Licenses 50.00 Stock Scales16.50 ... .......... Cemetery 172 00 Dry Earth Closet "The Living Saviour" and. the text from Revelation, 1, 18, "I am He that Iliveth, and was dead, and behold, I am alive forevermore, Amen. and have the keys to hell and death." Wesley -Willis The Girls Club will meet at the Thome of Miss W. O'Neil on Tuesday !evening, April llth - at 8 o'clock Miss O'Neil's group in charge. Mem- begs are requested to come prepared =to have panel discussion on the "refugee problem" Mrs. Roy Spading and Mrs. Percy Manning will lead the discussion. ' The W. M. S. will hold its April meeting and its Easter, Thank -offer- ing meeting jointly in the S. S. room of the church, Friday evening, April 14th, .at 8 o'clock. Miss Brigham's group will be in charge. Miss Sybil Courtice, recently returned from Japan, will, be guest speaker. All people of the conrmnmity are cordially invited. The Young Peoples' Union extend an invitation to the Young People of various ' denominations to attend a Sunrise Service in the church at 8 a m on Sunday, April 9th. Breakfast will be served following the service. 313.50 MILITARY NEWS' Pte. Harold Johnston of London spent the week end at his home in town. L.A.C. Ted Middleton arrived home' last week from Goose Bay, Labrador. N/S 2nd Lieut. Margaret Middleton' of Trafalgar Hospital, London, spent the week end at her home, Qualification examinations for non- commissioned officers were held last Sunday for personnel of the Hur- on uron and Middlesex Regiment. While no official reason was given• for the, cut-down in the . maximum. 1 callable age limit, it is understood Ithat .a much higher percentage of men in the higher age brackets aro round to be medically unfit for mili. Mary service or are being deferred' as key workers in war industries. The present change follows by sev- eral months the decision by the Can- adian Army not to 'enlist men above - the age of 37. During the interven- ing periods those up to the age of 40 were callable for compulsory mili- tary service but could not enlist for active service. 0/S: M. N. Kenneth Miller, who has 'been in Toronto taking a Radio Arti- ficers Course passed his examinations and has been posted, to the .Univer- sity in Edmonton, Alberta. Tpr. Norman Elliott, returned to Wolsley Barracks, London, .on Wed- nesdey, after spending sick leave with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Elliott. Tpr. Elliott has only recently returned to Ontario havingbeen sta- tioned at Camp Dundurn, Sask., for 'the past .six months.