HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News Record, 1944-06-22, Page 3THURS., JUNE 22nd, 1944
THE HAPPENINGS IN CLINTON EARLY IN
THE CENTURY
Some Notes of the News in 1919.
ME CLI•NTON NE'WS-RECORD,
June 19th, 1919
Morley Counter, son of IVIr.;,,W. R.
Counter, E. ,Grealis, son of Mr. and
Mrs. E. Grealis•" and John Sturdy
were among the soldier boys welcom-
ed home during the week, and F.
Haywood arrived this morning.
Clinton friends of Mrs. Whiting -
ham of Herschel, Sask,, will syanpa-
thize with her in the loss of her he
font. On May 28th at the home of Mr
and Mrs. J. R,'Whittine:am, former-
ly Miss Violet Argent of Clinton*
their little daughter, Verna, passed
away, aged eleven days.
Yesterday one of the most success-
ful bowling tournaments ever held
on the local green took place when
twenty-eight rinks from outside
points were present and took part
in the gauges. The games occupied
,the whole day. Mr. 3. E. Hovey's
rink, eomposed of R. J. Miller, F. A.
Axon, W. A. Grant and himself car-
ried off first prize, four handsome
silver deposit tea sets and trays: Tale
second prize, went to A, E. Cash! of
Stratford and third to D. G. Ross
of Brussels.
Mr. Jas. Crich has taken a posit-
ion with W. T. O'Neil.
Mr. Fred Thompson is at his old
job in Morrish and Co's and says
it beats soldiering.
Clinton is to have greatly improv-
ed' street lighting, so we understand.
The street coanmittee, is' contemplat-
ing putting in an extra row of lights
along main street and a fancy clus-
ter at the postoffice point.
After a long and painful illness
Donald A. Kennedy died at his home
en Huron street on Thursday even-
ing last. The late Donald' Kennedy
was born in ,Stanley, being the son
of the late Archibald Kennedy of
that township* and he spent practic-
ally all alk life in this section. Mr.
Kennedy is- survived' by his wife and
family of six, Mrs. A. W. Wilkin-
son of Winnipeg, Mrs. Edgar Arm-
strong of Shanley; Lily, of the Bell
Tel. staff, Cicely of Stratford Nor-
mal, Archibald of Detroit, and Lack,
who is at Camp Alexandria, 'Virgin-
ia. Mrs. (Dr) Blackall .of Blyth is
the only surviving sister and Mr. L.
Kennedy of Winghamthe only sur-
viving brother of the deceased.
William Bullen, for many years a
resident of this section passed away
early Tuesday morning after a
week's illness. The deceased was
born in Comma'', England, but cane
to this country when c young man.
For the past forty years he has lived
in the vicinity of Clinton. He is
survived by two daughters, Martha
and Hattie.
,Miss Pearl Gould goes Ito Toronto
this 'week to take a position.
Mrs. J. Cunninghame and Miss
Florence Cunningh)aane took in the
Greyhound excursion on Tuesday.
Mr, and Mrs. S. C. Andrews went
to Detroit on the Greyhound excur-
sion.
Mrs. M. T. Corless and Miss Dor-
othy and Master Benson of Levaek
are the guests of Mrs. Hugh Kennedy
and other friends, in town.
Mr. and Mrs. T. ` B; Levis and Miss
Minor McKinley spent Sunday co
the home of Mr, John McKinley of
Stanley.
Mr. Adam Canjtelon who spent the
winter with relatives' ire Clinton and
Godes-kb. . Township, returned last
week to tile west, where he has large
interests. c
THE CLINTON NEW ERA
June 19th, 1919.
Pte, Alex Butler arrived home on
Monday evening. Her enlisted with
the 160th Bruce Battl. at Luckeow.
He served in France with the 14th
Battl. and escaped' without a scratch.
Pte. John Sterling got a warm re-
ception on Tuesday night. He enlist-
ed with the 161st Battl. and after
the breakup was with a 'machine
gun section in .France,
The head of one of the boilers
blew out at the Doherty Faetory
Monday, afternoon and some , of the
workmen had a narrow escape. Pott
of the staff is off work until the.
needed repairs are done.
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The warm weather was a good
excuse for the farmer and tis family
to quit work on Tuesday and spend
the afternoon at the U. P. 0. picnic
in Fred Tyndall's Grove, on the
London Road. Nearly 1000 people
were present during the day and a
fine time was spent by all.
Dr. J. W. Shaw is the owner of a
ford Coupe for his practice.
Mr. Alex Oudmore is off work
from the Piano Factory with blood'
poisoning in his right ,hand.
Mr, A. E. Wood and family have
taken the residence lately occupied
by Mr. D. N. 'Watson • on Ontario
Street
Lieut. Earl O'Neil who has just
recently returned from overseas,
went under an operation for appen-
dicitis in the Clinton ' hospital ' on
Monday. Earl, isdoing as, well as
can be expected these hot days.
Miss Leona Nediger is back "on
the job" at the Molsons Bank after
her vacation at Galt, Preston and
other points.
We are sorry to report that Mrs.
Nott; Ontario Street, bas been ser-
iously ill during the past week. Her
many friends hope for a speedy
change.
Mr. Alex Mitchell, of Detroit, was
a visitor withhis •m other• this week.
On =Sunday Mr, Olim Hooper, of
ed
London motor with his wife and
THE CLINTON NEW
Ernest Livermore and' 'Erskine
Evans wheeled out to Bayfield on.
Saturday last and., spent the `day
there.•
Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Kerr were
visitors ,in Brussels. on Sunday.
Miss Nellie Rutledge left for To-
ronto 'where she has a position.
When the Present Century
Was Young
THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD
JUNE 16th, 1904
Mr. A. Vodden employed Mr. Har-
vey Bevins to put :down' an artesian
well for him. They started work
on Tuesday afternoon of last week
and ,on Friday last had the well com-
pleted' with a depth of 75 feet of
water. About three days drilling
did the whole thing and as Mr. Vod-
den expected it would take two weeks
he was certainly .well pleased. lasBevins is now engaged at D. A. For
rester's and has' got . down about 60'
feet.
R. Fitzsimmons shipped a car off
hogs to Toronto on Monday and; D.
Cantelon a ear of hogs to the same
place on Tuesday.
Mr. Harvey ¥VleBrien has bought
the house "oceupied; by the Misses
Cain on Victoria Street owned by Mr.
William Wheatley. '
Mrs. Ed. Cantelon left for Toronto
on Tuesday .to ,attend the wedding
of Mr. Will Cantelon, She will spend
same time in Toronto after which
she will visit friends in Pickering.
A very pretty wedding took place
Yesterday at the home of Mr. Wm.
Cudeaore when his daughter, Miss
Alice, was united in marriage to
Mr. M. Ward of Wyoming, Ontario.
Immediately after the ceremony Mr.
and Mrs. Ward left for their home
in Wyoming.
A very quiet but pretty wedding
was celebrated at 12 o'clock yester-
day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fin-
ley McEwan when • their eldest
daughter, Ella, was united in the
holy bonds of matrimony to HerbertW. Alexander of this place. Dr.
Stewart officiated. Only the im-
niediate relatives and friends wit-
nessed the ceremony. Tthw young
couple left for Detroit and Toledo on
a short :honeymoon.
The Government Poultry Station
at Holmesville will] sell hens 1 and 2
years old during the next few days.
The stock is in good condition, pure
bred Barred Rock being the stock
'for' this'season. Coekerals' $1, liens
$1. per pair. The station is under
the management of Mr. F. C. Elford.
Rev. Mr. Medd of Hensall visited
his brother, Mr. John Medd, on Sun-
day.
Mrs, Joluison of Londesboro was
the guest of Miss Flora Cunnigng-
hame on Tuesday lasft,
Mrs. J. Nediger and children left
on Tuesday for a two weeks visit
with friends in Lyons Head.
Mrs. Will Harland, who has not
been enjoying the best of health of
late, left lash week on a visit to fri-
ends in Buffalo and Niagara, N. Y.
children accompanied, with the super-
intendent, Mr. H. H. Harrison of the
London Street Railway Company to
Clinton to spend a little . time with
the 'former's parents on Huron
Street.
Lieut. Col. Combe, Major Shaw
and Lieut. Earl O'Neil attended the
sports at Belgrave last Thursday
when tele soldier boys of the conn-
minty were presented with medals.
Col Combe and Major Shaw, addres-
sed the crowd:.
R. A. F. SIGNAL CHIEF
Picture Shows. Air Vice bin.- A. F. Director General of Signals:,
shal V. H. Tait, C. B., 0. B. E. R. Royal Air Force.
Mr. Will and Miss' Cora Cook re-
turned to their b(ome in Streetsville
on Sa'turd'ay after attending the
wedding of their cousin, Miss L. Cook
Muss Hattie Rumball B. A. of Bos-
ton, Mass.; is spending a few holi-
days under the parental roof, the re-
sidence of Mr. Fred flumball, She
intends to return next September to
Boston,
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STANLEY
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The annual meeting of the Stanley
Community Club was held at the
home of Mrs, W. Moffatt with the
president in the chair. Nineteen mem-
bers answered the roll call by tell-
ing how they used their canning
sugar last year. The minutes of the
last meeting were read and the
treasurer's report given. Mrs. Glenn
gave a' report on the boxes sent
overseas and Mrs. Baird reported on
the work done in the year, Collec-
tion amounted to $5.70.
The new officers are:
President, Mrs, 3'ohn McGregor;
viee-president, Mrs. Eddie Glenn;
Secretary; Miss Margaret McKwen;
Treasurer, Mrs. Will McEwen; Yarn
Buyer, Mrs. John Innes; Buyers, Mrs.
Bert Murphy, Mrs. John • Innes; Cut-
ter, Mrs. McFarlane; Packers, Mrs.
N. Baird, Mrs. J. McGregor, Mrs. E.
Glenn; Roll call, Mrs. W. Moffatt;.
Overseas Boxes, Mrs, Eddie Glenn. .
The new president took the chair
and ,plans for a supper were dis-
cussed. Mrs. 3, McGregor was in-
structed to invite the Tuckersmith
Carries Olub and their families to a
supper at the school. The date to be
decided later.
The next meeting is to be held at
the home of Mrs. Will McEwen and
the roll . call will be "your favourite
pattern of silverware" the meeting
closed) with the National Anthem and
RECORD
TIF Canada and the United Nations
had depended upon "Armchair
Soldiers" to -fight this war, the.
Nazis and Japs would have grabbed
this country long ago.
There is no "Royal Road" to
Berlin. It's fighting all the way
E o and Canada's Army needs every
-% mad it can. get. That's why, today,
to you should volunteer for overseas
service. You'll need months of
intensive training to make you
fighting -fit.
Don't be a stay-at-home and let the
other fellow do it. Get into a man's
uniform with the G.S. badge - of
honour on your sleeve. If we're
going to win this war, we'll have
to do more Than just read about it
in the papers:
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So, come on you fellows, the good old army has got to finish 1'-ae job!
WEAR !TON YOUR ARM
lunch was served.
The work committee reported the
following turned into the Salvation
Army.
12 ditty bags for the Navy.
Sewing:
40 baby dresses; 13 baby shirts;
2 pr. ehildrens hose; 9 ladies gowns;
1 towel, 1 card pins, 19 quilts and a
quantity of used clothing. 103 dia-
pers; 11 pr. baby stockings; 13
ehildrens gowns; 1 bonnet; 1 wash-
cloth; 1 Childs sweater; 1 size 14
dress.
Knitting:
97 pr. socks; 5 sleeveless sweaters;
10 pr. mitts; 3 helmets.
The Treasurer's- report for the
year as follows:
Balance on hand .. $ 63.23
Receipts for year 136.49
Total 200,42
Expenditures 186.63
Balance on hand June 1st$13.79
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Ontario Street W.A.
The June meeting of the Women's
Association of Ontario Street Church
was held in the Sunday School room,
with the president, Mrs. F. Town-
sent in the chair. The meeting open -
was decided not to hold meetings ourselves, and we should treasure
during July and August, and all the happy memories.
members were asked to visit the The hymn "Jesus calls us" and the
sick and shut-in during the summer Mizpah benediction brought the
months. Crib quilts made by mem- meeting to a close.
hers were sold. •Mrs. Farnham fav- Afternoon tea was served by Mrs.
cured' with a reading and Mrs. Town- Addison's group.
send read two selections. The meet- `,
ing closed with a hymn and with
prayer by Mrs. Burton, after which Middlesex -Hurons Go To
a picnic lunch was enjoyed.
Camp
Women's Institute Middlesex -Huron Regiment (R.)
roll call was responded +to by a pro-
verb. Miss Maud Wiltse had charge
of the Study Book and was assisted
by Miss Rena Pickett, Mrs. B. J
Gibhings, Mrs. Kennedy and Mrs.
Farnham. Mrs. Burton gave a splen-
did reading on Stewardship. Hymn
382 was sung and Mrs. Kennedy
closed the meeting with prayer.
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Wesley -Willis Girls' Club
have gone into annual camp at Tha- Girls' Club met at the home of
The regular meeting of the Wo- mes Valley, near' London, Sunday, ,Mrs. C. M. Shearing an Tuesday
men's Institute will be held on Thurs. June llth, and prospects this year evening, June ISil , Mrs. Oakes pre
June 22nd, at 3 p.m, The roll call to are for a 'very small attendance,
be 'answered by "Different Uses for owing to the manpower shortage..
Strawberries," The guest speaker Men are not being .pressed to leave
sided. Mrs. Agnew was at the piano
for rbhe evening. Mrs. Freele gave
the scripture lesson after which Mrs.
will give a paper entitled "The Value their essential jobs or one-man bus- ..Lane led in prayer. Mrs. Oakes sang
of Tact". I inesses, for Selective Service .says it a solo, "Try Singing A. Song Today"
The program committee are Mxs, Could place 120 men right now. Miss Mary • Lane' gatae a inane solo,
J. McKinley, and Mrs. Frank Lay- I Lieut. R. C. Hays, 0. C. of "C" Co., I "Sonata in F. 1VIajor" by Ma.
ton. is rather disappointed at.the turn of • sag. "Homing" was sung by Mrs.
day e has worked hard to R. I marsh,
Hostesses for the:will be events, for h
Mesdames C. Elliott, A Cudmore, G. build up a fine company. However,
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Elliott, E.Ward, M. Bstkin and bliss H'i5 taking thingsThe speaker of the evening was
" philosophically.
Brigham. 'Hi Mrs. Archie Douglas, who told as men entrained at 8 o'clock Sun- beautiful story of "Ti e, Boyhpod of
(day morning and were joined at Clin- Jesus", telling of the beauty of
to b contingents f that to
Wesley -Willis W.A.
n y con ngen from a town the Nazarene country and spoke of
and Seaforeh., 'Others , entrained at
Exeter, Right now no one would at- loyaus natuaal things a child's life
hymnThe W. A.,of Wesley -Willis Church tempt to estimate the strength of could be, before the eonaciousnes5-of
ed' with the singingof a and I world pain. Afterwards Mrs. ".Marsh
the reading of a prayer written by met in the church hall on the after- the regiment when it reaches camp. sang a solo, "My Herd' -Ake was
Rev Mr Tucker for Invasion • pay.' noon of ` June 1st. The First vice- ' The camp will continue. for two
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followed, b a prayer, er prepared
Psalms 102 and 103 were read rtes- president, Mrs. M. Nediger, was in weeks.
pensively. - wire. M. Wiltse took,the.chair.; Mrs. A, T. Cooper was
charge of the devotional period. The Pianist.,
National Anthem in, its entirety was The opening hymn was "0 Master
sung, and ,the lesson was read from let me walk with Thee".' Mrs. Lane
Psalm 25. Mrs. Wiltse spoke on the' offered Prayer, followed by . the
subject of prayer, after which a' Lord's Prayer, Mrs. Freel chase the
moment of silent prayer was ob- 46th Psalm as her Bible reading.
served. The devotional period closed Reports from co -
with prayer by Mrs. Wiltse. were receivedn
mittees, and letters of thanks read
The president read a letter ap- from a member Whohad been ill and
pealing for help for the children' to whom flowers had been sant.
starving . in Europe and' a sum, of Mrs. Oakes -gave 'a splendid paper from Isaiah 55, followed by prayer by can. ,truthfully •say about their views
"Happiness" "within Mrs. Burton and Mrs, M. W ilttse. he on F. D. R.
$20.00 was voted to this fund. It ion Happiness Happiness is w than 1 T . ,
by
Ihits. Tinge,, and given by Miss Boni
V 'its, Shaw. 1114e Mizpah benediction
closed the meeting and adterwards a
ONTARIO ST. W,M.S I pleasant time was spent. Miss Bon-
Thhe. June nieeting •of the Women's uta Shaw gave piano :music,' and lunch
Missionary Society was field' •on Tues;:
day, June, 13th, at three o'clock at
the parsonage,, 'with. Mrs. Aiken
presiding and Mist Treleaven at the.
piano. The meeting opened by singing
"What a friend we have in Jesus".
Mrs. Townsend read the Scripture
was served by the hostess, and Mrs.
Adam's group.
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President Roosevelt 'says he never
hated :a man in his life. That'ssnore.
than a lot of his political opponents