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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News Record, 1945-01-25, Page 1he Clinton News -Record Est. 1,$78 NO. 6133 - 67th YEAR With Which is Incorporated The Clinton CLINTON ONTARIO THURSDAY JANUARY 25th 1945 Reliable Watches We again draw your attention to 'our grade of watches. Good material, fine finish and 'aceitrate adjustment are all combined in each watch,. Our aim in the past; as now, has not .been a questionof peke, but quality, - A good trine piece, like anything else is alwayscheapest in the enol. , P So if you want a reliable watch come in and let us show you our Watches: .Also .jewelry, Billfolds, China,.Silvcrware etc. HELLYAR JEWELER AND OPTOMETRIST .1 RESIDENCE PHONE 174j •,y 8e •Is the Price we have Marked to Clear Our Stock of Odd Num- bers of Blouses, ' Skirts. Dresses, Children's Wear and goods too Numerous to :liention. Our January Sale of Remn-' ants Continues until the End of the Month. Don't Miss Your Share of• These Ba` ' r�a� ns. TUCICERSMXTU - he Tiickersmith Ladies Club 1 their Jan. meeting .at. the Home Mrs. Howard Johns with: the new sident, Mrs, Frank Waiters pre - ng. Fourteen, members and two togs 'were present, It was de - to have a roll call Contest for Year• with. Mrs. Laweon-and Mrs. in Whitmore as captains, of two. s, • For the roll call, for -Feb. i The Lions Chib The regular meeting of the Lions Club which took the form of Robert Burns Night was held en Monday evening •lir;the Owen Memorial Hall. Starting' the program .in tradi- tional Scottish style, Fit, Sgt, .Rosa and Cpl. Match; pipers, of the R. C. A, F. Pipe Band,. Centralia, provid- ed an escort, while Dr. W. A. Oakes and! Clifford Lobb carried in the haggis to the head table where "Burns' ' Address to The Haggis"'. was :given by Frank Fingland, K.C. One minute ofsilencewas then ob- served in memory of the late Fred Mutch followed by the playing' ' of "The Flowers of the Forest," by Piper Ross. The chairman for the evening called en the guest speaker, George H. Jefferson, who outlined the life history oar 'Robert' Burns, pointing out the reasons why such occasions were held. The assembly was then favored with selections on the bag- pipes, ably .performed by 'Pipers ,Ross and Minch which were well received, - Dr, J.' W, Shaw also spoke briefly, submitting a plan draft .by Eric Cross, Toronto architect, of a mem- orial recreation building which would include an ice 'arena, an as.-' sembiy hall with seating cccoinmoda- tion for 600 persons, club room's, bil- liard room, a ping-pong centre, and Icitcheus. He also referred to a suit- able land site for the establishment of such an enterprise which would be donated through the generosity of the daughters of the late Dr. Gunn. The next meeting will take th, form of the annual Ladies' Nigh. on. Feb. 11. • Midget Hockey Schedule The schedule for the Midget hock- ey series inthegroup comprising, Clinton, Goderich, Exeter and Sea - forth has been drawn up as follows•:, Exeter at Seaforth, Sat. Jan. 20th Seaforth at Goderich Mon. Jan•. 22 Clinton at Seaforth, Thurs. Jan. 25th Seaforth at Exeter Mon. Jan 29th. Clinton at Goderich Mon, Jan 29th. Clinton at Exeter, Fri. Feb, and, Seaforth at Clinton, Mon, Feb. 8th Exeter at Goderich, Mon-,' Feb, 5th Goderich at Seaforth; Feb. 8 or 10 Goderich at Exeter Fri. Feb. 9th. Exeter at Clinton Mon. Feb. 12. V Attend Conference Jack Clegg, Bruce Roy, Keith Tyne dell, of Mutest and Louis Phelan, Ted East and Roy McVittie, of Blyth attended, the conference and annual meeting of the Ontario Junior Far- mem' Association at the Ontario Agricultural College on Jan 22, 28, and 24. Highlights of the three-day gath- ering were addresses by Premier George Drew, Col. the Hon. T. L. Kennedy, Ontario minister of agri- culture, and Dr. G. I. Christie, president of the O.A.C. President of the OJ,F.A, is Gores don Orr of York County. • Dr. bSihaw Recalls High. lights Of Fifty* -twin Years As M. O. H. At a recent meeting of the Clin- ton Town Connell, Dr. J. W. Shaw tendered his resignation as Medical Officer of Health after more than fifty years of servige to the town and community. Although still haleand hearty , Dr. Shaw was compelled to relin- quish his position as Medical Officer of Health, on. account of the age limit set •bye government regulation In his address to the Mayor and Council, Dr, Shaw spoke with ap- preciation, of the co-oper Mayors, reeves and Citizens during Itis fifty-two yeaes of o In reviewing the reco years, Dr. Shaw recalled several alarming events, two epidemics of small pox in 1903 and11908, and epidemics of typhoid a Strict quarantine and severe disci- pline prevented the spreading of the diseases. Since. the installation sent excellent waterwo no signs -of any seriou have appeared. The introduction of preventive pleasures of diseases has also 'assiste the Own free of disease. During the "polio" scare of all Collegiate and Publio. lly in that Clinton du oted in , the especially in eolripulsory yearsof faithful service, Dr. Shaw realized another ambition, the pass- ing of the money -by-law, mak'ng possible a sewerage system for the town of Clinton in the near future. Tha : resignation of Dr. Shaw was received with sincere regret, as he bail always' been keenly interested in seeing that, the people of the o erre own ks d the rules of health each member' is asked to. bring her and advanced with each intr .od ue- baby picture or the earliest one pos- I tion of new and better health mea - Bible. Let' eec of thanks were read sures frorn P.0• Frarjk Garrett and Cpl. As Dr. Shaw retires, from this Pletcher Whitmore. It was decided municipal o''fice, he has the satin•• to continue the use of the su-shfne'faction of having crone an arduous Lags' for the }tear. •Mrs• Warren and dif:Ficult task .well The'citizens Wl itnaore ,rr ens G�ce.area,ivg and. Mrs: all loin in ex-i-essing ':to Dr. Shaw Turner con 'need ern authors con- s'nrere thanks for his u°failin : as - test. ,Sewing ani yarn' were g'ven s'stance, and extending ••' to him and out. The meeting w^s: closed with. Mrs. Shaw the .wish that they May the homemakers prayer: en'oy many more year ' tl t s an re own. New Era. The: New Era' Est, 1887 THE HOME ' PAPER Short Courses The ,Short Courses in Agriculture in the North of the;County will be; resumed on Monday, January 29th, at the following places. Carlow, January- 29, and 30th. Wingham< January 30th and 31st Brussels, January 31st and Feb. 1st, Gerrie February let and'2nd• The Courses to date have had very, good -turnouts, and many lively and interesting discussions have arisen, It is hoped that as many. feigners as possible will avail themselves the opportunity of attending'' one of ;these Courses. The program discussed is as'fol- lows: ' First Day - 10.00 a.m. to, 12.00 noon —Soils 1.00 p.m. to 1.45 1..m. Pastures and - Pasture Improvement. 1.45 to 4.30 —Soil and Management Second Day - 10.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon --Farm Mechanics 1.00 pm. to 3.00. —Animal Diseases and Remedies 8,00 to 4.30 —Farm.• Mechanics If per chance these courses myst be called off again, announcements will be made over the local radio station CKNX. Election of Officers The meeting of the Royal Scarlet Chapter in the District of Hallett was held in Clinton on Monday'last and elected the following Officers: Wor. Com., C. Nelson; Deputy Com„ J. Turner; Chaplain, Com. G. L. Falconer; Scribe, Com. Frank Falconer; Treasurer, Corn. Tom. Beeves; Com. let Lect., W. Fulford; Com. 2nd Leat. Merv. Falconer; 1st Conductor; E. Morrison; 2nd Con- ductor, W. Cook; Marshal, G. Cor- nish; Herald, H. Lanrenee; Sentenal, G. Beattie. Junior W. A. of St. Paul's Hold 'Display and Tea ' The Junior W. A. of St. Paul's church held a display of their year's work and • a tea at the home of their superintendent, Mrs. C.' Arnold, on Saturday afternoon, January 20th. Receiving the guests at the door were two 'members, ;Mary Sileock and Joyce Hawkins. On their arrival the guests were shown the articles Wade by the Juniors during the past year. These included two crib quilts, the tops of which were patched by the Juniors and were quilted by the Misses Thompson, three flannelette articles of clothing and several interesting scrap books. Included in the display were a number of lay- ette articles, donated by the juniors as' Christmas gifts., The girls who were in charge of the display were Mary Scribbins and Barbara Mac- Donald. The table, in the dining room, was centred with a beautiful flowering plant and tall white tapers. Mrs, (Rev.) R. M. Butted and Miss Evelyn Hall poured tea. Miss Betty Cooke,' and six Juniors, Jane Hartley, Barbara Ford, Kathryn Ladd, .lratsy Scruton, EIeanor Thrower and Gail Shearing served the guests. A generous amount of money was realized and this will be used by the Juniors in meeting their Missionary pledges and in furthering their missiorary study, V C. C. I. Basketball The Huron County Interschool basketball schedule between Clinton, Goderich, Seaforth and Exeter opened on- Jan,. 11, with Clinton playing host.to Seaforth. Clinton took a 15-8 lead in the first half and won the game 80-12, Kennedy (11), Elliott(11), and Dialing (8) were high scorers for. Clinton, while Watt and Love:o,• Seaforth scored,four points each t lead their team. Clinton visited Exeter en Jan 15, and won by a score of 46-16. Elliott (18), Kennedy (12), billing (8), Menzies (4) McBride (2) and Millet (2)' were the point getters for Clin- ton. The Exeter .girls apparently knew some of .tare Clinton playa and throughout the game wer., calling for a certain "Mabel". This had a terrific effect on one of the Clinton players, otherwise the score might have ,been over fifty. On Jan. 17th, Clinton earned a 31-31 overtime tie with Goderich in Goderich, Kennedy (12) and Ginn (11), were high scorers for their respective teams, Other Clinton scorers were Dialing (9), Elliott (5, Miller (3) and:McBride (2). Last Mon; Jan, 22, Clinton wound up their road trips with a . game in Seaforth. Clinton•piled up an early lead of 20-2 at quarter time and came through with an easy victory winning 53-36. Kennedy had a field - day with 25 points, Regan of Sea - forth scored of Clinton and points while .Elliott scored 12 Seaforth points each. Other Clinton. scorers were billing (9),. Menzies (2), McBride (2), Mier (2) and Johnson (1). McIntyre,. .Clinton guard, has payed an. excellent game through' the series. Clinton have two'hone . left with Exeter and 0 e games Co t der' rear. Tha Clinton players' are; Centre: Kennedy, (Capt,), forwards, Dining, Miller, Menzies, McBride o nson, Haply. Guards, Elliott, McIntyre. League S;tandin • g W L T F 0 S Clairton • Exeter 3 0 1 160 97 27 Seafor•t 1 1 0 726 557 2 li 1 3 0 127 2 Goderieh 0 1 1. 45 46 1 MILITARY NEWS Mr. and 'Mrs. Emerson Heard, of Bayfield have received word that their elder son, Tpr. Gordon Heard, had been injured in Italy. Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Aiken have received word 'that ,their son. Sgt, Arthur Aiken has arrived safely at 'his d'estination;' It was "three : years less one dad, since they received a similar message from' their elder son,' L. A. C Willard Aiken, who is now serving le Holland, v �• Due Dates 'for Ration Coupons Coupons now valid are abutter 90 to -.94, sugar 46 to 51, preserves 33 to s8." Butter •coupons' are good for the purchase of eight omrcet. Three be- come valid each month giving a total. ration of one•and a half pounds. V Hockey News Seaforth Juveniles d-feated Clin- ton 8-6 in a Juvenile O.M.H.A.. game here on Friday night, ' Ellwood led the winners -with three goals, Strong fired two , and Doig, Stewart and Beatty one each. Chur- chill counted twice -for Clinton, C. Hanly, McDonald, Lee and Menzies added singles. Goderich juveniles knocked off Clinton 5-1 here on Tues: night in a scheduled O.M.H.A. 'group game. Bisset, .Goderich winger, counted the first goal after 1:15 of the open- ing frame and the lakeside club continued to lengthen their lead from there in. Bisset scored another fast goal 30 seconds after the third - period started and Newcombe, West- lake and Ainslie added the others. Lee fired Clinton's only goal with 30 seconds of the :game left, CLINTON—.Goal, R. Miller; de- fence, H. . Miller and Fingland; centre, R: Hanly; wings, G. Han- ly and tee alternates, McDonald, Churchill, Menzies, Armstrong, El- liott, Reihl. Referee—Butch Murney, Gode- rich. v Evening Auxiliary ' The"January meeting of the Even- ing Auxiliary of the W. M. S. of Wesley -Willis :church was held at the home of Mr's. Percy Livermore, Jan. 18th, with' an attendance of seventeen members, The President, Helen Nediger, pre- sided over the business part of the aneeting. Then Isobel Bruce, lat vice-pres. took charge of the Study -period, "The Churoh in the Philippines" was the subject and different aspects of the building up of the church were taken by Helen Nediger, Dor- othy Muteh, Evelyn McGuffin, Fere rol Higgins and .Effie Beattie. The Roll call was answered by the payment of fees for 1945. A solo "Bless This House" by Ellen Atkinson was much .enjoyed at the close of the Meeting and a social half hour was spent. AMONG THE CHURCHES Wesley -Willis The W. A. will aneet in_the Church Hall on Thursday, February lst, Group II will be hostesses. 11,00 a.m. Nothing Worship, Ser- mon Subject "Christian Affection". 12.10 Church School, T.00 p.ni. Evening Worship Sermon. Subject "Vigilance', Presbyterian 10.00 a.m, Sunday School' 11.00 a.m, Divine Worship. Sermon Subject "The Virtue of Goodness". • . The annual meeting of the con- gregation will be held on. Friday, January. 26th at 8 o'clock. St: Paul's Church Septuagesima 10.00 a.m. Sunday School 11.00 a.m. Morning Service 8.00 p.m. Bible Class, 7.00 p.m. Evening Service: Ontario Street United Church 11.,00' a.m. "coming Events cast Shadows" - Near. Noon Sunday School Ontario Street. 2.00 p.m. Service at • Turner's Church, Tuckersmith Twp. 7.00 p.m. Illustrated Sermon night Well-known favourite hymn illustra- ted and .coloured (several verses). .Address by the Pastor based on a painting of an outstanding artist. illustrated with colones ,to interpret an intense Truth of the Gospel, (Truth through the Eye -gate). • Monday Night (Jail, 29) Youhg Peoples Union, Christian Culture sande ,Recreation night. Baptist Church 2.00 p,ni. Bible School 7.00 pin. Evening Worship Sub- ject: "The Imperial • Power of t hmnan' will", Prayer nee:ing Wecinesday even- ing.. On accoum of cigarette shortage g. overseas v seas at has been suggested that all Clinton Citizens refrain from their use for at least one month ant send the results,' overseas. Wha. about it? The meeting of the Ladies Aid will- be held in the parsonage on Tuesday ;evening, January 30th. at 7.30 p.m, The key word of the meet- ing is "Trust". This will be ,the annual election of officers so all the ladies are asked to be present. .. Hockey Game On Friday night, Jan, £6th, 1945, Exeter will play the Clinton Reserve Arany in the Clinton Arena, Don't foieet to come, V I.O.O.F.'Notes The T. 0. 0. F. enjoyed a treat of limburger' cheese and biscuits after the regular meeting on Tuesday night, from Bro. J. •A, Sutter, The members of the Rebekah Lodge are havinga: card party on Monday, Feb. 5th, birthday of Iluronic Lodge. • v Annual Meeting of Clinton War Services Association The Annual meeting' of the Clinton War Services Association was held in the ,Council Chamber on Tuesday, January 23rd. Mayor Agnew pre- sided at the ineeting. A report from the committee in charge of plans for observing V- Day, showed that, under the capable chairmanship of Dr. J. W. Shaw, ex- cellent plans' are under consideration for observing the day in Clinton. In connection with the Recrea- tion Room, it was stated, that. due to certain factors, the Room hadnot been patronized to the extent to warrant a general expenditure of approximately $150.00 plus Beat and lighting, and had been closed. The treasurer's' report showed a balance of $38.36. .- Mrs. R. H. Johnson, who was un- able to be present had prepared a brief. statement of the knitting. Seventy-four pair of socks had been given to. Service inen durigg 1944. There are nine pair 'of socks on hand. It was moved - by Mrs. L. Denote= and seconded by Geo. McLay that this report be accepted and that Mrs. Johnson be authorized to .purchase the necessary wool needed by her committee, Dr. Shaw was called upon to pre- side over the election of officers for 1945. It was moved by T. G. Scrib- bins and seconded by Jack• Cook that the present officers be re- elected: President, 'Mayor Agnew; Secretary, M. T. Carless; Treasurer Gordon• Miller, The president xesuntecl the chair to carry on the new business. Miss Dell O'Neil, representing the Clinton Branch of the Red Cross, requested that the Association take charge of the. Campaign for funds, The campaign will ran from "March 5 to March 81st, 1945. - Meesrs, A, J, MoMurray, T. G. Scribbins and G. M;•Lay were ap- pointed a committee. to plan the cam- paign. Mrs. Chas. E. Elliott reported for the Red Shield W. A. and stated that since the S. A. Barracks had been sold, they had no rooms in which to carry on their work or store supplies. It was suggested that tare Legion Room or I. 0. 0. F. Hall be made available. No decision was made at the meeting. It was moved by F. Fingland, and seconded by Jack Cook that the equipment, which was purchased for the Recreational Hall, be given to the Legion. The meeting adjourned: Statement of Receipts and expendi- tures War Service Rooms 1st Jan, 1944 to 31st Dee. 1944 Receipts Balance on .hand 1st Jan 1944, $80.49 5th May War Services Assoc. $100.00 3rd' Nov, War Services Assoc. 100.00 Bank Interest .20 Total $280,69 Disbursements Janitor Services , $180.00 Light, Heat and Water 36.33 Stamps, etc. • 3.06 Rooms and. Equipment 4.70 Balance on hand ............. 56.6u Total $280,69 Statement of -Receipts and Expendi- tures Wax' Services Rooms 1st Aug. 1941 to 31st Dec. 1914 Receipts Ladies Aux. Canadian Legion $20 0" County of Huron $500.00 Clinton Lions Club,, 250,00 Anonymous , 2,00 Clinton War Services Assoc, 350,0b From, Music Machine 11., Bank; Interest 7,4 Total $1140.94 Expenditures - Equipment, Fu+nawthings, Rop. 219.59 Sports and Equipment 55.4 Janitor't - Salary $00.00 Light, -Heat end Water . 203. Revenue, :Stara s, postage, etc' 6.10 Balance on hand ... . 56.60 Total - ,1140.94 LONDESBORO• The W.M.S. held their ` monthly meeting on Thursday, January 10th with a fair - attendance: The meeting opened By a poem entitled Thoughts on the New Year" react byr Mrs. E. Woods,fol- lowed by Hymn 570 and Psahii 121. Report of • Baby Band for past, year was given' by R„ Shadd'ck, and report of Mission, Band given by Mira. B. Shobbrook. A special, reeoe1 of all the secretaries of the different departments• was given by Mrs, W. Lyon the eorresporiding secretary. The minutes au to s o:f the' , revio a ing were read r 1? s meet - ins and adorted, Report on Mission Circle was given by Mrs, Menzies. Moved by Mrs. Toy*•nsend :rn seconded by Mrs, Freels hleels Ta d ,a...,• rn yn Prisoner of War W.0, L H, JERVIS Mr. and Mrs. .Leslie Jervis and family of Hohnesville were greatly pleased last week ;when they receiv- ed a card from their son, W.O.L H.• Jervis, who is a prisoner in Germany,. it being almost three months since- last incelast hearing from him. The card, stated he was in good health. In Feb. 1941, et the age of 18; Ivan `started a course at the Galt Aircraft Training School finishing in July and joined the R.C•A.F, at that time. He trained at Montreal as a Wireless 'Operator, going from: there to 'Yarmouth, N.S., but later remustered as a Wireless Air Gun- ner. This training he received at Guelph, Ont. and Mossbank Sade, front which station he graduated. He finished his training at Debert, N. S. before going overseas in Sept, 1.943. After further training in England he was attached to the Porcupine Squadron and it ivas on his 23rd operational flight over enemy terai- tory on the evening of Nov. 4th that the plane he was in failed to return; Mr. and Mrs, Jervis ' aprpreciated very much all the kind letters sent to them at this time, Among many others was one from the Command,-. ing Officer of the Squadron and one from the . Chaplain. and Mrs. R. Townsend to be let vice president. Installation of officers then took place with Rev. A. E. Menzies is char Thge.e roll call was answered by paying of dues. The word for next month will be "Prayer", • Group No. 2 with Mrs. T. Fair - service took charge, the topic being "The kingdom' of God in our oots- munity". Mitis L. Young gave the study book the interesting topic, "The church in the Philippines". The collection was taken up by Mrs. Townsend. - Hyrnn 252 was sung and the meet- ing closed with the Lord's Prayer, The Mission Circlehell their January meeting on Tuesday even - Ing, Jan. 16th at the home of Mrs. - the election of Officers for 1945 Arm - which are as follows; Menzies. After the Worship Ser- vice Mr. Menzies took charge of President, Mrs, Jack Pipe; View President; Mrs. Robert Peek; Secre- tary, Miss Betty Snell; Treasurer; - Mrs. Sidney Lansing; Christian Stewardship sec, Miss Doreen Arm- strong; Temperance Sec.' Miss Alice Fingland; Pianist, Mrs, Allen Shad - After the business period 'a story was read .by Miss Alice Fingland and the Study Book was given by •Mrs, - Robert Peek, after which the meete ing- closed with .all repeating the Mizpah Benediction. Lunch was then served by Mrs. - Menzies. The W.A, held their ' monthly meeting in the basement of the church on Wed. afternoon, Jan. 17. The President, Mrs, Laura. Saunder- - cock,' presiding. After the Worship Service and bus-ne:s periodwere over, readings were given by Miss Melville and Mrs. Menz`es, Mrs. Robert Townsend read :a letter from Miss B:na 1{irk, who is spending the winter in Vancouver, alter which a very lovely lunch was served by the' Hostesses, Mrs, Geo, Beattie of tendon a former resident from Bullett was buried frorn the home of her steer, Mrs. Wan, Brunsdon on Tuesday, Jan. 16th, Mr. and Mrs, Cooper and family oents,Clinton and' visited tThos he 1 Mrs. Fairservice on Sunday. - Miss Fern Watson spent the week end at the home of her mother Mrs. Nellie Wats,^n .Mr. and Mrs. Bill Riley of Gode,,, rich 'visited, ' with the, Iatt r' mother Mrs. Nellie Watson .on Sunday' Miss Eileen Millar spent the weelc d at the .home of her parents, r, and Mrs. Thos, 1VIillar. "here passed away in St. Jose h's ospital, London, on. Sunday, Jane- . 1 -4th, .y 111.s.B actio formerly ass Clara Mason, of Blyth. M's attic was born on.the farm south. arLondesAdabomros. no* owned by Mr. old' Surviving' are three si°tees-and e brother,, tette, Mr . lo.r of t. Fere t • Emma, - Mrs H in 4s of radon; Wil+ -`am o" L n on ^-d 111 s. • Brunsdon of Lon�'es'roro from, en M •H ar M Be 0f on M Lo W w! 4sc ]ore, the i'',rer •] "oolt p ;+ce. Friends frorna di t net -^e-,21 Burne`te o¢ L'11,1"11 ^„^s '"n' k C ',- ton, Mr. Eddie. Mason, Gode' ich, Messrs. ' Howerd Brun- ,o ., Drk Vodden, W ' am n'e .n r and George Mains were pall- arer-. Mr Mel 'y„ ns ii: • er bo"rer. s Bru�s.'on w'she s to thank ev, ° and Mrs. Menzies and all ,heal ]hhoes for kindness shown in thin e of trouble, Che W 31 S. and W A, coni'-ine sor their meeting with that of World be 1 Dav of Ptaycr to' bo held on ' b;'16. flow Moved by Mrs. 're -resent. endeeconded by Mr,. W. Lyon that R Mrs, E. Woods 43' ne • P••eri ne g cleat for the ensuing year. (eariie tiny