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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News Record, 1944-06-29, Page 1The Clinton News -Record Eat. 1878 i it • With Which is Incorporated The Clinton New Era NO. 6103 --; `67th YEAR. CLINTON ONTARIO THURSDAY JUNE 29th 1944 I BEAUTY - RICHNESS -NENESS 11 Greet you at every step when you enter this stare.. We,'ihave just received a shipment of 'beautiful silverware including, Salt andr'popp- ers, cream and ,sugars; mayonnaise, marmalade and pickle dishes, Pie plates and other attractive and usefu4 articles. We also have a nice line of :jewellery, watches etc, and we will' be pleased to show you these beautiful goods at any *tune. Watch repairing neatly done.. .. W. H. HELLYAR JZiWELER AND OPTOMETRIST RE IDENDOF3 PHONE 174j ....ter. • Cooler Dress. Fabrics 1 11 For The warmer Days Can you imagine anything more like old times than Fine Flowered Materials of Voile,Bat- iste, Lawn and Dimity? 36'' and 39" Wide and priced at 55 to 89c yard. LR. V.IRWIN w Always Something New These are days when we are receiving small ship, silents of new goods frequently, and so our stock •i `constantly changing. We may not have had just( what you wanted last week - but we may have ilt now. For this reason we suggest you -call and bro4 'wse about our store more often — it will be to your advantage as well as ours. We recently received several lovely,p ieces in. sterling silver, such as relish dishes, butter dishes candle holders, Baby Cups, Napkin rings 'etc. P � � We can also supply Salad Forks, Butter S readers 'and spoons in Lady Hamilton and Milady designs as well as most serving pieces. ` Inquire for what you want =- if we haven't got it we may be able to secure it for you. y W. N. COUNTE Counters for Finer Jewellery for Over Half a Century in Huron County RED CROSS NOTES Will all Red Cross Workers please note thatthere will be only one sum - titer meeting for July and August. This will he held on Mon. July 31, at 3 p,m. • We would like to remind you once again that Clinton's next Blood D.onar Clinic will be held on: Tues. August • 1st. ' The next class in the Emergency Reserve in Home Nursing Course will be on July 24th. Those taking this course are very enthusiastic' and are enjoyingthe practical training they are receiving. V BUSINESS CHANGE Commencing July lst, Mr. Hugh Hawkins will take over the Plumbing Heating and Tinsmithing Business and will carry on entirely indepen dent of the Hardware Store. V Summerhill Strawberry Social The Strawberry social, . which was held on the lawn at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Ball, last Friday v n'n Fx y e e r g was well patronized. The threatening weather probably prevented a record crowd being pre- sent. The supper and play were under the auspices of the Community Hall Board and the Red Cross Group. Most of the visitors were able to have their supper on the lawn, some of the late comers were served in the house. The entertainment consist- ing of speeches and a play was held in the Clinton Town Hall. The pro- ceeds will • be divided between the two organizations. V • Installation Of–Officers The regular meeting of Clinton Lodge, A.F. and A.M., No. 84, was featured by the installation of offic- ers. Rt. Wor. Bro. Jefferson was in- stalling master, assisted by Rt. Wor. Bro. Rorke and Wor. Eros. 1'. G. Seribbins, F. 73. Pennebaker, A. M. Knight, M. J. Agnew. The officers are Wor. Master, V, D. rrteoner.. Immediate Past Master, H. M. Mon- teith, Sen. warden, R. E. Thompson. Jun. warden, Gordon R. Ross. - Chaplain, G. H. Jefferson. Secretary, H. E. Rorke. Treasurer, F. B. Pennebaker. Sen. Deacon, R. J. Irwin. Jun. Deacon, H. R. Plumsteel. Inner Guard, S. G. Middleton. D. of C., T. G. S'oribbins. San Steward, J, Cree Cook. Jun. Steward, C. M. 'Shearing. Tyler, N. Kennedy. Auditors:. Rt. Wor. Bro. G. H. Jeffer- son. Wor. Bro. H. R. Plwmsteel. Trustees: Wor. Bros. H. H. McBrien, C. W. Draper, and A. M. Knight. v Eirthday Party A very happy gathering took place ,on Sunday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Fitzsimons, Ship- ley Street when relatives, thirty in number, arrived: to do honor to Mrs, Elizabeth Kennedy, Ontario St., this being her birthday and also her wed- ding anniversary. Neely decorated tables were ar- ranged on the spacious lawn where ,a delicious luncheon was served. A large birthday cake with pink and green trimmings a gift of the host and hostess adorned one of the tables. During the afternoon a cleverly composed humorous address was read by Mrs. Alvin Craigo of St. Marys and on behalf of the relatives a beautiful studio couch was present ed by Mr. Wm, Colquhoun of Mitchell Other kifts were a bouquet of pink and white carnations front her twin grand nieces, Jeanne and Betty Fitzsimons. A china cup and saucer and a suni of money. Although taken completely by surprise Mrs. Ken- nedy made a very suitable reply ex- pressing her thanks to all. She also referred to the different occasions when she practically nursed, in in- fancy,'.many who were present. Some pictures were taken, one being ,of three of the guests who were brides of this date, Mrs. Ken nedy, Mrs. Burford Colquh'oun, of Staffs and". Mrs. Kenneth`Breakey of Montreal, Guests Were present from Car- lingford; Science Hill; St, Marys, Staffa andVClinton. The New Era Est. 1867 Holiday Hours At The Post Office The usual holiday hourswill be held ' at the Post Office on Dominion Day, July,1st. The wicket will open from 1.1 to 11,30 a,m, and from 2 to 2.30 p.m. for the distribution of mail. There will also be only one collec- tion of mail boxes,' at 8 in the evening. v. Tara Leader,, Sold A', E. Scott, of, Milverton, and his son-in-law, Dick Dentinger, of . Tara have purchased the Tara Leader formerly ,published by Roy Van Du- san of Tara. Mr. Dentinger 'has been associated with the paper for several years. V Navy League News The local branch of the Navy League of Canada wishes to thank the citizens of Clinton and surround- ing district' for their splendid and generous support given at their an- nual Tag Day Saturday last. Total receipts were $129.32. They also wish to thank the follow- ing young ladies, who as tuggers worked so diligently to make the day such a success. Nancy Ford, Catharine Fingland, Jean McIntyre, Joan Fines, Jean Nediger, Isobel Chowen,Audrey Jervis, Edna Ball, Jean Elliott, Mary Thompson, Doreen Elliott, Ally' Lou Thompson, Mary Lane, Ardyss Inkley, Eileen Sutter, The following generous donations, are also gratefully acknowledged. Lafalot Bridge Club $5.00; C. C. I. Junior Red Cross $40.00. Mrs. Fred Ford, Secretary G. M. Counter, Chairman, At E. Douglas, Treasurer. v AMONG THE CHURCHES The Presbyterian Church ' 10.00 a.m. Sunday School. 11.00 a.m. Divine Worship Subject "The privilege of Worship" Dominion Day, Everybody Wel- come to worship with us. Wesley Willis Church The July meeting of - Wesley- Willis W. M. 8. will be held Tuesday July 4, at 8 o'clock in the evening at the home of Miss D. O'Neil. Mrs. Jefferson's Group will be in charge. A cordial invitation is extended to all. The "Covenant" adult Bible Class is holding their annual picnic on Friday afternoon and evening, on the lawn of Mr. and Mrs. George Vanhorne, ,Wellington St., to which the honorary members and their wives and the home readers, are cordially invited. Supper served at 6 o'clocb. - Evangelistic Centre 10.00 a.fn.un 'School Sa dySc 1 11.00 a.m. Morning Worship. 7.30 p.m. Evangelistic Service. A cordial invitation is extended to All. The United. Church of Canada During the month of July, Ontario Street and Wesley -Willis ,congrega- tions will. -meet for joint worship in Wesley -Willis Church. The sermon for Sunday, July 2, will be patriotic hi tone and the praise and special music will be in keeping with Dominion Day sentiment.. "Let the people praise Thee 0 God, Lent all the people praise, Thee.". Remember the United Service for Intercession in the Baptist • Church on Thursday, June 29 at 8 p.m. St. Paul's 11.00 a.m. Holy -Communion. 7.00 p.m. Evensong. The Ladies' Guild will hold a Red Cross' quilting in the Memorial Hall on Tuesday, July 4th. For those who do not quilt there will be patch- es to sew. Baptist Church The . worshipp service will be Sun- day evening at.7 o'clock. The new pastor Rev. C. C. Anderson will have charge of the service. This will be his first Sunday as pastor of the Clinton and Auburn charge. 'Sunday School at 11 o'clock. Par- ents encourage your children to go to Sunday School. A hearty welcome awaits you, Come and hear the sermon in ser- vice and in song. The 'limon ;Prayer Service will be held on Thursday evening at i8 o'- clock in the Baptist Church.' THE HOME PAPER Engagement Announced Mr. and Mrs. L. Walkom, Munro, announce the engagement of their. daughter, e , Ruth I{oreen to Mie. Allen S-haddiek of Londesboro, sou of Mrs: Shaddick and the late Mr, "Richard Shaddiek. The marriage to take place in. July. Mr. ,and Mrs, Charles • 'Widen of Londesboro wish to 'announce the en-' gagement of their youngest daughter, Ruth Isabel to John Orval Pipe, youngest son of Mr. William Pipe and the late Mrs. Pipe of Brussels. The marriage will take place early in July. ' • Hullett Turns Down ;School Area Plan A meeting of the ratepayers of Rullett Township was held in the community hall, 'Lpndesboro, Mon- day night for the purpose of dis. Cussing the new proposed school area. • After a lengthy discussion, it was decided that Huilett Township, for the present time would not enter the new school area. V Twelfth at Listowel The Orange Lodge will celebrate the Twelfth of July in Listowel this year. L. O. L. No. 24, Bayfield, will ob- serve the hundreth anniversary In 1945, of the founding of the Lodge in Bayfield, and will endeavour to have the 1946 celebration in Bay- field. V MILITARY NEWS Pte. Harold Johnston of Camp Borden, spent the week end in tower with his wife and snail son, W.O. S. E. Yungblut of Londes- boro was among the Canadian air- men who have returned to their homes from overseas. He left Ot- tawa for his home on Friday and will have some debarkation leave. Cpl; Arthur Aiken, of Nanaimo, B. C., is spending a leave with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Aiken. Cpl Wesley Haddy, ,R.C.A.F. of Camp Borden, visited at his home last week end. L/C.pl. D. Bartliff is spending his leave with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Bartliff. Cpl. Roy Fitzsimmons, of the Provost Corps, London, spent the week end with Mrs. Fitzsimmons. V W. D's Entertained by Aux., The Ladies' Auxiliary to the Can- adian Legion entertained about thirty-five W. D.'s of the .Radio School at the home of Colonel H. 13. and, Mrs. Combe, on Monday even- ing. The party was held onthe spacious and lovely lawns. Contests and bingo ' were enjoyed. Mrs. G. MeLay . gave two humorous, mono- logues which were very much ap- preciated. Lunch was served and the girls had a sing -song. The committee in oharge deserves Feat credit and thanks for the planning of the evening's entertain- ment. • Committee Hears Repbrlt,' on Sewerage System Members of the committee ' ap- pointed to receive the engineer's 're- port concerning the sewerage sys. tem for the town of Clinton, met on. Tuesday night in the 'Council Chain- ber. Nineteen members were present. Shaw-Epps—that the committees -as' appointed, be executive. That this pomnuttee go an record, ' that •a sewerage system is a necessity for Clinton.. • It was suggested by Mayor Agnew that a ' publicity committee consist- ing of G. E.Hall, Dr. Shaw, -Dr. Oakes, . ` F. Fingland,' ' Councillor Epps, Fred Ford, :and A. J. Mc.: Murray be -appointed. This was car- ried. r� • • Ford-Falconer=:That the secretary write Dr, Berry of the Sanitary Engineering Division of the Depart- ment of Health, asking hint to be the special speaker at a public meeting to be held sometime in. July. , Dr. Shaw, M. 0. H. spoke on the condition of a large number of sep- tic tanks .in town, and the amount of trouble they were givingSome were no better than cess pools. Dr. Oakes commented on the con- dition of the septic tanks in the Clin- ton Public School and Clinton Colleg- iate, and intimated' that they, were not satisfactory. J The Hens are Sure of Victory, The people pie of Huron County think they are, doing their share of worts to -help in the progress of the war and insure ultimate Victory, 'but the hens of the County are also very conscious of, the part they play. Not only •do they produce eggs in large quantities, but some carry a trade Mark "V" for Victory, Mr. Alfred Norris of Hullett Town- ship, brought, into the News -Record office, an, egg which has a raised clear-cut "V" 'on one end. This isn't the first instance, as others have also. been brought in. The Bowling Club ' The members of the Clinton: Bowl- ing -Glob held their weekly jitney on Monday night and a good crowd took part in the evening's fun. The following were winners: First Fred O. Ford; Second, Gordon Law- son; third, W.L. Johnson. W. L.. Johnson and Will Rozell tied for third prize, and W. L.. Johnson won the draw. A very good time oras reported. v Softball News • Blyth came to Clinton a week ago Tuesday and the Clinton Juveniles piled up their 7th win of the sea- son by trouncing Blyth 17-12. Tun- ney, Blyth hurler• was shelled from the box in the seventh inning and "Bonnie" Foster, a former ' Clinton hockeyeplayer took over the mound chores.. An argument started, in the sixth when Kyle, Blyth catcher struck out. The Clinton catcher mis- sed the ball and Kyle reached first. However, Clinton has a home rule which states thata batter who strikes out whether the catcher cat- ches the ball, or not, is out. Kyle didn't like Umpire McGuffins decis- ion when he called him out. Pollard, Blyth 2nd baseman made a sensa- tional one handed stab of a pop up 40 feet behind second. 13. Miller hit his fifth homer of the season with one mate on board. Poster and Tun- ney hit homers for Blyth. Pollard and Elliott with triples and D. Miller and Kennedy with doubles were the only other extra base hits. Kennedy turned in his seventh win against one defeat. ' Line-up Clinton—Johnson 2B; LP; 13. Miller, L.F., Cat; Elliott, 113; F. Taylor 3B; Kennedy Pit.; B. Hanky, Gat., 2B; D. Miller, C.F.; C. Hanly, SS.; Churchill, RMF.; Clinton returned to Blyth on Mon- day and were. defeated 21-11. Elliott pitched the first -two innings and gave up, 11 runs. Kennedy pitched theremeinin g 4 innings: Clinton scored 6 runs in the seventh inning but an argument in the last of the seventh forced the umpire to call the the 'game g s core reverted to the end of the sixth. Clinton played er- vatic ball from startto finish. • Line-up Clint-n—Johnson 8B.; B. Miller, L.F,; Elliott pit, 1B; Ken- nedy, 113., Pit.; Dialing Cat.; Chur- chill, ,R.F.; B. Hanly, 28; D. Miller, C.F.; C: Hanly S.S. Batteries Clinton --Elliott, Kern-• ttedy,3, and Dialing. Blyth—Taylor, Tunney, 6, and Kyle: Londesboro was defeated 14-18 in 10 • innings at Clinton on Tuesday night. Clinton had to come from be- hind to score two runs and tie the sooie in the ninth and had to score 4 runs to Londesbrro's three in the tenth. Carter went all the way for Londesboro while Kennedy relieved C, Handy in the tenth with one out. Kennedy received credit for his 'eighth win ofthe season Against one loss. • Line-up Clinton—C. Hanly, nit,. 1, F.; B. 13anly, 384' D. Miller C.F.: Elliott 1B.; IKennedy,L.F.; pit.; Churchill, S.S,; B. Miller, cat.; John- son, 2B.; Fingland, Batteries', Clinton—C. Hanly, Ken- nedy, 10, and Miller. Londesboro-Carter and Kyle. • On Saturday, July L the Clinton Juveniles will engage in a double- header 'at the Collegiate Grounds. The fust game starts at 1.45 pm. with Clinton vs. Seeforth. This pro- mises, to be a good game as the two teams are evenly matchedAt 3,30 p.m.. the second game . starts with Clinton vs..Blyth: There is no admis- sion so come up to Collegiate and witness these face softball teams in, ti PLEASE Advertising must be in by Tuesday afternoon, because of the shortage of help. Most of the. Advertisers get their Dopy in on Tuesday, and the few that come in Wednesday morn- ing are the eause'of the paper being. late. • A ' word to our correspondents. Please mail your budget of news not. later than Monday. Dominion Day Next Saturday is Dominion Day and will be observed as a holiday in Clinton. All places of business will: be Closed for the day. People are urged. to mark the 'occasion by put-. ting up some. flags. A, F. 8& A. M. Attend Church! About 30 members of Clinton Lodge A.F. and A.M. No. 84 and several visiting brethren, attended' the Sunday evening Service at Ontario Street United Church.. The Choir rendered special music. and Mrs, B. W Karns and Pte. John Meyserian, U.S.A.A.F. Ciintos Radio ,School sang "The Lord's My Shepherd" as a duet. Rev. G. G. Burton preached an appropriate sermon, V Winners at Lions Frolic - In last week's issue the names' of the first five winners were announ- ced. Following are the forty-five other prizes for the Lien's June Frolic: - 6th, table lamp—•Alice Quineer,'159, Boone Ave, Toronto. 7th, end table—A. Coethart, St.. Marys. 8th, card table—Cecil Jehnsion,. Lucknow• 9th ladies comb and brush set-- A. M. Knight. 10th, mirror—Melvin Clark, Seaforth: 17th, card table -.Wm. 0estreicher„ Crediton, 12th, 1 box groceries—J. E. Levy,. Mount Hope. 13th, coffee percolator Ross Fitz- simons. • 14th, mat—Chas, Johnson. 16th, tea kettle -Pauline Taylor: 16th, 3 bath towels—B, F. Christie;. 1Seaforth. 17th, men's shaving set -Frank Lobb 118th, men's comb and brush set-. Erwin Miller, London. '19th, ash stand—David Oakes. 20th, rubber boots—h. - A. Pidweell;. Thornbury. 21st, cake plate—Norman Zapfe, • Kitchener. 22nd, 50 lb. soap flakes Edwin Tighe, R. R. No. 1. 23rd 100 lb. flour Louis Freeman. 24th 1 case tea bisk N, W. Miller. 25th 1 ease wheat germ Cereal -Joan: Fines. ' 26th 100 lbs. hog Concentrate W. G. Watson, Auburn. 27th 1 case tomatoes—L.A.C. S. R.. McCarthy, London 28th., 1 ease pork and beans—J.: N. Hart, Clinton. 29tin carton of puffed wheat—Elea- nor Thrower, Clinton. 30th, 1 box groceries—Miss • ,Ruth Hood, Clinton. 31st, 1 case peas—Kay Ford. 82nd, 100 lbs. bog concentrate Bob: McKerchor. 33rd, 1 case tomato juice—ll'. Reid, Dungannon. 34th 100 ib. flour V. D. Falconer. 35th, 1 case pumpkin—Gordon Man- ning, Clinton. 36th, 1 box groceries—Joseph Hart, Clinton. 87th, 1 overall smock—Geo, C. Ginn,. R. R. 2. 38th, water glass set—S. E. ' Gosebo,• Zurich. 39th, ladles dress --Mrs. Charlotte Lubelle, Montreal. 40th,, bed lamp—Mrs. Norman Man- ning, Clinton. 41st, 1 box grooeries—Helen Me - Neil, Port Albert, 42nd, 1 ease tomato juice ---Mrs. Geo.' Riehl 43rd, overalls—Ab. Taylor, Blytib, 44th, 1 Water glass set—Wm. W. Moore, R. R. 1. 46th, 1 box groceries -13111 Shearing 46111, 1'pair .men's pyjamas—Norman , Zaipfe,: Kitchener. 47th, 1 hill fold -Helen Smearing. 48th, tie and socks—Mrs; Elizabeth. Townshend. 49t11 flashlight,-Jean•"Glenn, R. E. 6 ;Goderich. . 50th, bill fold -Sgt. A. Johnston, No. 5 R. S. Clinton.