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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News Record, 1944-09-21, Page 1Clinton News -Record Est. 1878 To. 6115 -67th YEAR With Which Is Incorporated The Clinton New Era CLINTON ONTARIO THURSDAY September ' 21st 1944. 1 EMPIRE'S FINEST DIAMONDS We have just reeieved a shipment of the ever popular Diamonds,. and they are beauties. With a name you can trust - because its reputation is based. on the 4 -point guarantee of perfect coloring, cutting, ,brilliance and flaw; less quality. She will proudly eheaish such Complete perfections of beauty: W. H. HELLYAR P WELER AND OPTOMETRIST RESIDENCE PHONE 1743 11 G1RLS' WINTER COATS Sizes 7 to 14x Priced at $9.75 to $17.75 Plain and fur trimmed, well lined and interlined. Quantities are limited and we would suggest you shop early for . these and your other fall re- quirements. R V. JRWJN ,Please bear in mind onr.Store will be closed All dad. Wednesday pft each week until further notice, in order to gernply with new :govern- ment regulations for a 48 hour ,weak. Asured ogee argAre W. N. COUNTER RED CROSS NOTES Co -Operation It isn't the guns nor, the armaments Nor the money that they pay, But the close co-operation That makes them win the' day; It isn't the individual • Nor the aimy as 'a whole But theeverlasting teamwork Of every bloomin' soul. To -day, more than ever before the gigantic results of co-operation among nations and ,individuals is manifested. Leaders of the greatest countries' in the world meet to, con- fer and plan the ' best ways of co- operating to bring 'this war to the speediest close and ultimate defeat of our enemies. The best- in any undertaking, be it large or small, can only be accomplished by all pulling together in one eoncetted effort. In our Red Grose Sosiety we need every obtainable worker—sew- er, 'knitter, quitter. With your ef- forts and our efforts combined the work we •could accomplish would be amazing. Are you willing to co- operate and give our boys your best? Any assistance you can give will be greatly appreciated. v Blood Donor Clinic WESLBY-WILLIS CHURCH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1944 The need for Candian'Blood serum now is greater than at any previous period in the war, Dr, John T. Phair, chairpman of the National Blood Don - k Committee of the Canadian Red Cross Society, said recently, Drastic depletion of overseas stocks due to their emergency use for robot bomb- ing victims was given as the reason. Dr. Phair said the time has come for Canadians to "give every ounce They can spare" of their blood. The Bed Cross is shipping all available blood se}ptn not being used by Canadian foreee.for use in treatment of memb- ers of the British forces and British pivilian 'bombing casualties. This wee requested by the British Re - sea$ Council which stores and dis- tributesall blood and blood derive tivee in England. Lame reserves also are needed for the Far East, as only dry blood ser- um' suc}r as is produeed in Canada is practical for use under climatic conditions there. The next Red Cross blood donor clinic will be held in Clinton on Tues- day, October 10, Officials of the local Red Cross branch emphasize that increased donations to the national blood bank are needed there to meet the demands of War. At this Thanks- giving season we have much to be thankful for. Let us express our thanks in this most practical way. If you have already volunteered your blond, let nothing keep ,you away from this importan't duty and privil- ege. If you have not yet.. made your donation this is your opportun- ity. A request to be enlisted in ;this work to A. J. McMurray, Town Clerk Corless, D. Jacobs, or Mrs. Gordon •Miller of Clinton,•will be at- tended to. New donors are needed. Won't YOU be one THEY need you, Local Man Becomes 'Assist- ant Superintendent Mr. l3nrton W. Kearns Iocal rep- resentative here for the Prudential Insuraaice Co., is tobe congratulated upon his recent appointment to As- sisteut Superintendent. The promo- tion is in recognition of Mr. Kearns' sales record for the past several years and marks his 13th Anniver- sary with the ,cocpany. While his new %duties require him to be conneeted with the Stratford Office and to cover the district bet- ween Goderich and Stratford, Mr. Kearns' and family will continue to vesicle in Clinton. t A new agent is tieing appointed . for Clinton and vi- cinity. ,v Holstein Calf Club Achiev-. bent Day The Huron Holstein Club, which its spensoring the Holstein Calf Club, will hold their Achievement Day in Seefoetfi on Thursday,' September 28th iii . conjunction with the Huron ark end White Show. The New Era Est, 1867 THE HOME PAPER Engagements Announced The engagement is announced of Miss Marjorie Elizabeth Watson, eldest daughter of Mr. Wm, H. Wat- son, Parkhill, Ont., and the late Mrs. Watson to Mr, James Lorne Thomas, Brampton, Ont., eldest son of Mr. and' Mrs. Larne Thomas, Alliston,' Ont, The marriage will take place quietly in Alliston in September, Mr. sand Mrs. Russell Coleman, Tuckersniith announce . the engage- ment of their Aeldest. daughter Dor- othy Mae to Ernest William Talbot only son of Mrs. Talbot and the late Mr. • Melvin Talbot of Stanley. The marriage will ttake place early in October,, v, Rev. 1. H.' Colclough Appointed to Oshawa Rev. X. ]3. Colclough, B.A., B.D,, rector of. Trinity Ohureh, Thornhill, Ont., has accepted a call to rector- ship of Christ •Church, Oshawa, Ont., and begins new duties on Sept. 1. Rev. Mr. Colclough has done mag- nificent work at Thornhill, During the six years as rector the heavy. mortgage on the parish hall has been cleared off, the church re - roofed and the interior completely redecorated. His parishioners are sorry to see him go, but wish him God -speed in his new post. - Parting gifts were: Al Victory Bond from congregation, Prayer Book from choir:—Canadian Church- man. v , LIONS CLUB MEETING About thirty-five members of the Clinton Lions Club motored to Bright last Wednesday, to the farm home of Mr. James C. Shearer, a former president of the Club. This was the first meeting of the fall terns. The Lions were given a cordial welcome by Mr. and Mrs. Shearer, Mr. Thomas Dent, M.L.A. for Oxford was the guest speaker and gave an interesting address, which was much appreciated. Softball News The Clinton Army played the Wearwell softball team on Monday evening in the Recreation Park. The Army trimmed • the Wearweils by the•score of 23 to' 10. The game was featured by good base hits and three home -runs by Chas. Johnson for the Wearwelis and G. Hoy and Clarence Cooperfor the Army. Batteries were: Airmy Len Fowler and Clarence Cooper; and for the Wearwells, John Paul Dennome, B. Taylor and Hugh Hawkins. Clinton Juveniles edge Army 15-13 The Clinton Juveniles hung up their fifteenth win of the season last Friday night as they edged the Clinton Army by a score of 15-13. The game was called at the end of. the fifth inning on account of dark- ness. The Army were leading 13-7 when the Juveniles Game in to bat for the last time but a few base hits and 'a few errors gave the kids & runs and the ball game. Chas. Johnson hit a homer for the Ariny and W. Glew hit a triple. Kennedy' hit a triple for the winners. Batteries: Army ---Fowler and C. Cooper. Juveniles—`Elliottt, Kennedy, 4 and Fingland, B. Miller, 4. Last Monday night the. Clinton Juveniles played host to the Blyth Ball team and defeated them 8-4. Kennedy hung up his 16th win of the season as against 4 defeats. Clinton came from 'behind in the last of the fifth and pulled the game out of the'fire hi e, -six innings contest. Philips with a triple for Blyth and Fingland and R. Miller with triples for Clinton were the only extra base hits. Clinton's record now stands at f0 wins, 10 losses for an, average of .61.5. Batteries: Blyth -Turney and Kyle. Clinton—Kennedy and Fingland, B. Hanly, 5. - In last week's paper we gave Fingland credit for two homeruns and he should <have three. We also gave C. Hanly oredit for 1 win and 4 lasses while actually his record is 0 wins and it losses. Special Meeting of Town Council. The Vote to be Taken on Wednesday, October 18th, 1944 A special meeting of council was held on 1Vlonday evening, September 18th in the council chamber. The meeting was at a call fromthe mayor to give reading of the By -Laws Mel tive to the proposed sewerage sys- tem for the town of Clinton. The mayor ,and all the members of coun- cil were present. By -Law No. 12 for 1944 was given the third reading and passed. This is a By -Law concerning the installation of a sewerage system in the town of Clinton.' By -Law No. 14 for .1944--.a By -Law authorizing the borrowing of $199,000.00 upon 'debentures' for sewerage disposal purposes, was given first and second reading. Following the first reading of By - Law No. 14, Mr. F. Fingland, who. was present at the meeting explain- ! ed xplain-fed the pertinent feateres and as so i related to the Department of Public • Affairs; also outlined the debenture schedule yearly retirement. A By -Law No. 15 for 1944, a By - Law to provide for the taking of votes of the electors on a proposed. money By-law to raise money for the installation of a proposed sew- _s erage system was read the first, sec- curd and third time and carried. Memorial Service for F. 0. It was moved by Councillor Tre- wartha and seconded by Councillor liCrich that the mayor and clerk be authorized to order and pay for the necessary supplies ant advertising ,required for the vote on the proposed 'sewerage system.• SALVAGE COLLECTION me C, C. I. Junior Red Cross will collect papers, rags, iron, grease on Sat. morning Sept. 23rd. Have your contribution at the curb at 9 a.m. with the paper secure- ly tied in bundles, please. V 'Bowling Club 0'n Friday, September 22nd, it is hoped that several rinks from Gode- rich wil%-be present for a tournament, Last Friday evening there was ilowljng on the local green, . The prizes were chickens and the winn- ers were:—R.. Sperling, G. Gilchrist, B. White and J. Sutter. On Mondhy the regular local jitney was played, the winners being, C. Diviner, A. E. Fines, J. Snider and A. D. McCartney. V John D. Hawkins A memorial service was held in St. Paul's Church on Sunday after- noon, September 17th, for F. t' , John David Hawkins, who was re- ported missing after an operational flight on August 17th, 1943. His mother, Mrs. W. T. Hawkins, receiv- ed word on Saturday that for of- ficial purposes, he has been presunx- 'ed dead. The crowded church was a testi- mony of the popularity of John Hawkins, who made many friends at school and in athletic circles. The service was under the direction of Rev. R. M. Bulteel. The members of the Clinton branch of the Canadian Legion at- tended in a body. The "address was given by Rev. Kenneth McGoun of London, a for- mer rector. He prefaced his remarks by recalling that John Hawkins was one of the, leaders in the A.Y.P.A., teacher in the. Sunday School and just previous to his enlistment in the R.0,A.F, was superintendent of the Sunday School and planning on entering the ministry of the, Church. Rev. McGoun took as his text, part of the 27th verse of 33rd chapter of Deuteronomy; "The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath bre the everlasting arms". It was a most in- spiring and thought-provoking ser- mon. • Among those who attended the service from a distance were; Mr. and Mrs. Warren of Hamilton, Mr, and' Mrs. John Hawkins of Hamilton, Mr. George Hawkins, Hamilton, Mr. George Suitter of Newton, Mrs. Paulding of Buffalo, Mr. and Mrs. ' Harold McKay of St. Marys (Mr. ,McKay is a brother of Gordon. Mc- Kay, who was a member of the same crew as John Hawkins), Mrs. Roy Lonsway of Toronto,' L.A.C. and Mrs. Carl Otton of Hamilton, Mr. Scott Davidson and . Mrs. L. Davidson of Brucefieid, Mr. and Mrs. Dayman of London, Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Clifton of London. Hydro Off On Sunday The hydro will be off on Sunday, Sept 24th, from 10,15 to 10.45 and front 2.00 to 2.45 in the afternoon. v Navy League News The Navy League will meet on Monday,' September 25t1i, at 8,30 in the Council Chamber. v Local Race Rase Sold Paisley and Knight sold their good trotter last week and shipped him to North Sydney, Nova ' Scotia on September 16th. This, horse was trained on the local track this summer by the owners and great things are expect- ed of him in the future, V AMONG THE CHURCHES Wesley -Willis • 11.00 a.m. Rally They Service. 7.00 p.m. We worship with Ontario Street Congregation on the 'occasion of their anniversary, Presbyterian Church Rev. (Major) Farley ,will occupy the pulpit at the 11 o'clock service next Sunday, Sunday Sehooi will be held at 10 o'clock. Baptist Church Rally •Day program in the Bible School at 11.00. Evening worship at 7 Subject, "Blessing from a closed Bible". Look up Proverbs 20: 13-15. St. Paul's 'Chureh 11.00 a.m. Morning Prayer. No evening service. Wednesday 8.00 pan, , Board of Management The Chancel Guild will meet at the home of Mrs. Fred Ford on Thursday, September, 28th at 8 p.m. The Friendship . Club will meet on Wednes day evening Sept. 27th, at the home of Mrs: 3, Niekle. Baptist Church The Ladies Aid of the • Baptist Churehwill meet in thevestry on.,. Tuesdae; evening, Sept. 26th ; at 7.30. The meeting will be in charge of Mrs. (Rev.) Anderton. The Roll Call is to be answered by a favour ire vase of scripture. Alt the ladies I are specially requested to be present at this meeting. ,• Ontario Street United Ohureh ° Anniversary 11,00 a.m. and 7.00 p.m. -Rev.. John A. Agnew, •Minister of Empress United Church, London, a former Pastor of Ontario Street will be the. guest speaker. (Rev. Agnew was Pastor of this cht{reh during the fast war.) Art the evening Service the Pastors of Wesley -Willis and St,` Paul's An- glican will -take •part. • Turner's Church ' will cancel afternoon service. Oet. 1st World - Communion Sun- day; Sacrament of Lord's Supper will be observed at '.Ontario Street in the morning and. Turnerte in the afternoon. PERSONALS Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Lancaster of St, Marys are guests this week of Mr. and Mrs. George McLay. Mr, and Mrs. Bootle and daughter Helen of Flin 'Mon, Man., were recent ghests of Mrs. T. J. 'Watt. Mr. and Mrs. A. T Cooper have re- turned home from a holiday spent, at Oakwood Inn, Grand Bend. Mrs. Ida McCall of Toronto is visit- ing with her cousin, Mr. A. J. McMurray in town. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Parrish and Mrs. J. F. Johnston of Ashfield were visitors with Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Johnston on Sunday. V Girl Guide Commissioner Visits Clinton. On Friday, September 15th, Mrs. K. Clysdale, the Girl Guide Commis- sioner for Huron and Perth counties, carte to Clinton to enroll the Brow- nies and Guides of the let Clinton Pack and Company. At four -thirty the Brownies gath- ered in their meeting hall, and one by one twenty. Brownies entered the Farcy Ring and repeated their Law. and Promise. Sixer Lorene-Garon, of the Fairy Six, was enrolled first because she had finished her Tender- foot work first of all. Afterwards the Brownies played : a game, and Mrs. Clysdale told them a story. The Guides met at seven o'clock, and marched into horseshoe forma- tion about the flag. Patrol Leader 'Lisbeth Sloni,an and Company Lea- der Jean McIntyre' carriedthe col- ours. The, guides marched one by. one to Mrs. Clysdale, and repeated their Promise. Then they were giv- en their Guide pins to show, that they bad been introduced into the great sisterhood of Girl Guides. Twenty- seven Clinton Guides were enrolled. Patrol Leader Shirley Tingey, of, the Swallow Patrol, was the first to complete her Tenderfoot work. After the ceremony Mrs. Clysdale gave a short talk on Guide spirit and the Guides sang some of their songs. Guide Audrey Jervis, of the Swal- low Petrol, passed her Morse Code on Saturday with an average of LOCAL ITEMS War Services Association will greet in the Town Hall :at 7.30. p.m. ,Thursday, September 21. One of the subjects will be "V. Day Preps- %tions" Miss Florence Evans, who has been employed for several 'years at the Richmond hosiery, has aecepted a position an the staff of the 'Toed office . of the Bell Telephone -Com- pany; � Y Victory Day Meeting A. meeting of the War Service Committee will be held in The Conn- cil Chamber on 'Thursday, September 21st to organize for celebration of Victory. All •members of the War, Services Committee are asked to at - I Also all Business Men's Associa- tions and those interested in snaking this occasion a suitable celebration.. • Russian Relief Those in charge of packing the bales for Riissian Relief would like to remind everyone to have their donations. at the town hall early in tbeecoming-week