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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News Record, 1945-05-03, Page 1Ike Clinton News -Record Eat. 11878 NO. 61 7 - 67th YEAR With Which hi Incorporated The Clinton New Era CLINTON ONTARIO: THURSDAY MAY 3rd, 1945 At Yalta in the Crimea "the big' three" left no doubts in the minds of the enemy that neither the spirit of Junker militarism, no any of the Nazi concepts of race super- iority shall ever again raise their ugly heads. Canada has played a glorious role, in helping make pos- sible their pronouncement that Victory is inevitable. As a token of your faith and your will to speed the finish -buy more Victory Bonds than ever before. INVEST IN THE BEST Bout VICTORY BONDS Space Donated by R. V. IRWIN =_Ji AUIEXTRAVOND When your boy comes home, he'll be happy about that bond you bought for him. It will help toward fulfilment of his peace- time dream, no matter what that dream may be .. , a new home, a car, a university education ... whatever it is just you and he know about. EST UNTERE R nerentroarmoornevweem 1 RED CROSS NOTES The May business meeting of Clinton Red Cross Society, will be held in the Council Chambers on Monday, . May 7t1), at 3 p.m, At this time we must endeavour to re- double our efforts. The works of the Red, Cross are more vital and more needed now, and in the days ahead of us than ever before. Be at; this meeting and held the socie- ty do its utmost. We remind you again of Clinton's next Mobile Blood Donor Clinic to. Yo held on Tuesday, May 15th. The Red Cross Lodges One of the biggest projects to be undertaken by the Canadian Red Cross on the home front is the con- struction' of Lodges. These will be built adjoining military hospitals where necessary and will, providea congenial meeting place between patients and relatives away from the "'institution, Several of these new structures are now being erected and when they are: completed ,they : will be a splendid monument to the generos- ity of the Canadian people, and to the Satiety into the magnificent organization it is today. The first Red -Cross' Lodge was constructed 25 years ago, adjacent to one of the military hospitals, to provide a home _ away from home where convalescent patients may meet socially with their relatives and friends. It has been found that these frequent, happy visits with their loved ones in an atmosphere of cheery, home -like comforts consider- ably aid the recovery and rehabili- tation of our wounded servicemen. The new lodges already under construction are modernly equipped with spacious lounge and games rooms, canteen, snack bars and various other comforts -with Red Cross hostesses in attendance to see to the comfort of the men. Every Red Cross Lodge construct- ed for our wounded is an expression of deep appreciation of all Cana- dians to those who have bravely fought and sacrificed for freedom. V The acreage intentions of Cana- dian fanners will not be known until early in May .but the recommended acreage for wheat calls for a re- duction of nearly two million acres. v - Lock. Cree Honored After bhe regular meeting of the town firemen on Monday evening, members of the brigade escorted their chief to his house. Chief Lock Cree and his wife were then present- ed with a handsome lamp in honor of their recent marriage. The address was read by the secretary, Caryl Dra- per, and the presentation was made by and Gordon Lawson. Fire- man John Sutter was chairman of the event and he and his committee served lunch. Mrs. Cree also passed wedding cake. Assistant Chief Harold Fremlin voiced the appreciation of everyone for making the evening a success. The gathering closed with all singing "For They are Jolly Good Fellows". Present for the occasion were three former firemen, Edward' Elliott, Frank McEwan and Robert Draper. These three all served over seas with the Firefighters' Brigade and now have "returned tp civilian life. AMONG THE CHURCHES ,St. Pant's 5th Sunday after Easter 1030 a.m. Sunday School 11.00 a.m. Poly Communion. '7.00 pm, Evening Service. Confirmation class in " Memorial Hall on Wednesday at '7.30 pan. Thursday Ascension Day -Holy Coinrnunion in 'Memorial Hall at 9 a.m, The May meeting of the W. A. will be held on Tuesday, May fitly 3.00 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Geo. A Walker. Baptist Church 11.00 a.m. Bible School. 7.00 p.m. Evening Worship. • Subject "The M$'anest, Fraudof a word in Clinton." Wednesday at 8.00 pan, quarterly business meeting. Wesley -Willis Church 11.00 a,m. Morning. service, subject' Paganism or Christ. 7.00 p.m. Evening worship, God or Chaos. The W. M. S. will meet at the home of Miss Brigham, Thursday, May . 10th. Mrs. Hearn's group will be in charge. The Fireside Hour, will be under the direction" of Sgt. Wm. Conron The speaker will. be . Fit. Lt.'Jos. Billyead, who has travelled exten- sively before and during the present war, . Ontario 'Street United .Church 11.00 am. Rural Life Sunday. 7.00 p.m. Morning and Evening topics in keeping with Rural Life. Near Noon Sunday School.. 2 00 pin. Turner's Church Worship and Sunday School. • Monday, May 7th, Young Peoples of Ontario Street Annual Missionary night. Pictures and Films -,Paintings and .Missionary book display. Wednesr7av, - Mav Dib, 8 00 p,m. Midweek Prayer .and Praise service. The New Era Est. 1867 Received Parcel from Germany Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Leppington, have received a box containing one pair of wooden shoes, and other trinkets from their son, L./C11:' R. E. L•eppington, who is now in Ger- many. v• Softball News All Softball and Hardball enthus- iasts are welcome to attend a meet:. in g in the town hall, on Thursday, May 3rd at 7.30 'p.m. to form • leagues for the coming season. James Turner on National Network James Turner, President of the National Farmers' Union of Eng- land 'and- Wales, and leader of the United Kingdom farmers' delegation, which has visited Canada and tlfe United States, will speak over the national network of the :Canadian Broadcasting Corporation on Monday evening, May. 7th, at the regular Farm Forum Hour (8.30 to 9.00 o'clock Eastern . Daylight' Time.) Since the G. B. C. has been good enough to arrange for this broadcast, which will feature the United King- dom farmers' tour in Canada, we hope that member bodies of the Ontario Federktion of Agriculture, and other friends of organized agri- culture, will do their best to publi- cize the matter in their respective Counties. Father and Daughter Night On Tuesday night, April 24th the Clinton Lions Club observed "Father and Daughter". night. Lion Vie. ' Roy was chairman for the evening. During the evening a splendid program was presented revealing the versatility and hitherto .hidden tal- ents of several members of the .Lions Club. .A. male quartet composed of Messrs. Cliff Lobb, Orval Lobb, Glen Lockhart and Bill Jervis contribu- tedeveral fine snumbers. Mr. Wilfred Jervis gave a great demonstration of playing the $`bones", accompanied at the piano by Miss Roniagne Geiger. Misses Gloria Palmer and Lola Jervis sang duets, accompanied by Mrs. Palmer. The feature item of the program, and one which created a great deal of fun, was a "Mock Wedding". Lion Geo. Jefferson acted the role of minister, and the :blushing bride was 'very ably portrayed by Lion "Doe." McIntyre, while Orval Lobb gavea good performance as the nervous bride -groom. Public Holiday after . Hostilities Cease Hon. J. H. Ilsley as Acting Prime Minister, said in a report late on Monday that an official announce- ment will be made on behalf of the Canadian Government 'when hostili- ties hi Europe have ended. Mr. Ilsley said it was intended to follow the announcement with two prociannations-the first declaring the following Sunday to be a day of solemn thanksg.ving and remem- brance, and the second declaring the day following the announcement to be a public holiday. These arrangements are tentative only. and may be altered according to circumstances. One hour after the word is received in -Clinton, services will be held in all the churches. The former arrange- ments of two churches' writ planned for use in winter, to save heating. v Queen of the May at Stratford Normal Miss Ruth Middleton, student at Stratford Normal . School, has been. chosen as Queen of the May. The twenty-fifth • annual crowning of the May Queen, will be held at the Nor- mal School on Friday, May llth. Each year the student body elects its most popular member as Queen of the 1VIey.. Johp Robert Cook of Winton will be the valedictorian of the year. These are two , high honours to' come to two ex -students of the Clinton Collegiate Institute, V' Killed On Aave Service Word was received Saturday night by Mrs. M. Batkin, that her bro- ther Craftsman William Harold Miller had been killed in an ex- plosion in England. Full particulars in regards to the cause of his death have not been learned as yet. Harold was in his thirtieth year being the second eldest son of Mr. and Mrs.J. 13 Miller, and was born. in Clinton. He received his early schooling at the .Holmesville Public Selibel, and later at Sault Ste. Marie Ontario- -In 1937 he was married to Helen Kenhick of East Korah Twp., who survives him. He also leaves ,to mourn their., loss three' small children, Evalee, Harold' Jr., and Jimmie. Being a mechanic- in the Royal Canadian Eorineers Corps, he re- ceived his training at Berrie$ eld' and London, Ont. .before going overseas in February 1945. Prior to enlisting he had been a valued mechanic in anauto shop in ',Soo `Uity, for over thirteen years. ' He Was a member of the East Koran United Church, and ''being of a plea- sant nature won many friends in that district. Being a devoted huslytn.d an l rather much sympathy is felt Los his wife and Lamty, in their t r e.v loss, THE HOME PAPER Safe in Britain W.O. George S. Habkirk, Seaforth, has been released from a German prison camp and is now safe in Eng- land. This good news' was received by his mother, Mrs. Bertha Habkirk, Tuesday, May ` 1st. He was shot down in the North Baltic on Septem- ber 18th, 1942, and after spending 18 hours in a "rubber dinghy, was taken'. prisoner by the Germans. In- terned at Stalag 344 he was one of the many prisoners moved ahead of the, Russians advance in January 1945•" W. 0•. Habkirk has three -•sis- ters, and one ?brother. v Victory Loan`' Standing Tuesday's sales of the 8th Victory Loan were $77,039,000, against $74,848,750, for same day in 7th Victory Loan. Accumulated total for 8 days of campaign stands at $577„ 041,150, comparing with ,$575,813,500, at same point' in the seventh Loan. Sales to individuals on Tuesday amounted to $40,170,200 against $41,404,'700 for corresponding day of 7th Loan. -National War Finance Committee Ottawa. Collegiate .Inspection -- The Clinton Collegiate Cadet Corp. held their annual inspection on the campus on. Monday, April 30th, at 2.00 p.m:. - Major J. Young, District Cadet Officer for M. D. 1 was more -than pleased with the p=rogress of the Clinton Cadet Corp. He praised the boys and girls in respect to the inter- est that was shown on the inspection. Inspecting :party consisted of Lieut. Col. F. G. Thompson, Maj. J. Young, D.C.O. Maj. T. Morgan, Mr, McGee and Miss He"'.ere• Brown. Cadet Capt. D. • Palmer, handled the torn very nicely throughout the inspection: The girls gave a very finedemonstration of P. T. At the conclusion of the inspec- tion. nspec- '1 1 4 of the entire corp marched through h town, and returned to the collegiate. Among the spectators were the Officers and N.C.O.'s of the Seaforth Corps. who enjoyed the entire pro- gram. Voted the smartest girl and boy cadets were, ,Lieut. Margaret Col- quhoun, and Cadet Bill Hanly. Maj. J'. Young pre -tented each with an envelope of apprec'ation. V Pays, Official Visit -The. District Deputy Grand Mas- ter for South Huron District, Bro: Ross Scott of Brucefield, paid his official visit to Clinton Lodge No. 88, I.O.O.F. on Tuesday night. Accem- partying him was Bro. T. Wheeler of Brucefield. The Noble Grand of Clinton Lodge, Bro. A. E. Rgumba%, appointed Past Grands J. A. Sutter and E. L. Mittel' to • receive . and introduce the D. D. G. M. Bro: 'Scott gave am interesting ad- dress on Oddfellowship, Which was re- ceived with warm appreciation by the brethern present.' A number of the local brethren are planning to attend Divine ne Servi ce 'with their Hensel) brethern, in Hen - sail on Sunday evening, May 6th.. The members of Clinton Lodge will attend Divine Service on Sunday evening, May ' 13th, in St. Paul's Anglican Church. V_ Federation of 'Agriculture A , rectors meeting of the 'Feder- ation of Agriculture was held in the Agricultural Board Room, Clin- ton, on April 27%, 1945. ' Motion by McIfereher''and Bryce that the delegate to the Toronto meeting (Ilarry Sturdy) ' in May, stay over for Farrar Forum meeting on second day. Motion by Lobb and Simpson that wehave a special meeting re. hog scheme in conjunction with Federa- tion (carried). Hog Committee and Executive to arrange meeting. - Proposed plan of 1/5 mill canvass read by Turnbull. Motion by Reid: and Robertson that they have a special meeting between now and May 15th on can- vass. , Jim' Moore temporary Agricul- tural - Representative spoke a few words to the meeting. Harry Sturdy spoke' on the To- ronto meeting 'with British delega- tion of farriers. ' Mrs. Anderson gave a talk and as usual gave the meeting, something to think about, . Chas. Coultis gave a report on the. Annual meeting . of the Beef Producers. - Bert Lobb spoke ryr his trip, to Toronto, commending our delegate Chas. Goulds. Vice -President and Secretary nominated to Farm Radio Forum Committee by, Coultis and Halla- han (carried.) • Motion by -Coultis and Robertson that resolutions comanittee be . ap- pointed (carried) First nained to be Chairman. Motion. by Bright and Iia'.lahaii that Chairman appo,int,, a resolution committee. Committee to be Elmer Robinson, Geo. Feagan, Martin Grasby (carried). Motion by Robinson and Archibald that they send, a letter of apprecia- tion to Bruce Matheson for his services during: his stay in Hurons County . (carne l). The Secretary was instructed to forward all resdlntions to committee and copy to President. Standing of Victory Loan for Huron From Wednesday's Bulletin District Quota To Date Wpsgham , ..... 200,500 218,900 Goderich Township 91300 Clinton ..... 189300 Zua'ich & Hay West .. ' 9.73004. Howick Township , 239300 Colborne 'Township 71,000 Wawanosh East 74,000 Turnberyy Township ' 82,000 Blyth .. 49,000 Wawanosh West .. , . 74,000 Gtderich Town . . 459,000 Hullett Township 108,500 Stanley Township 110,000 Brussels .. 79,500 Hensall & Hay East 108,500 Usborne Township 108,000 Seaforth ... .. 174,000 Morris Township .... 101,500 Grey Township ..r - 127,500 Exeter . 159,500 Tuckersmith Township 108,000 Ashfield Township 112,500. McKillop ,Township . 108,500 Stephen West '71,000 Stephen East 71,000' Huron County Total $3,175,000 Air Schools 170,500 Combined Totals $8,345,500. 1 80,000 130,250. 65,000 156,650 42,600 44,350 44,250 25,850 38,200.. 230,150 53,800 54,150 50,100 37,100 49,350 76,350 44,300 53,550 65,450 41,350 • 38,800 28,650 18,550 14,600 1,702,300 229,00.0 1,931,300 Percent .109.18 87.43) 68.78 66.66- 65.54 60.000 59.93. 53,96- 52.76; 51.62: 50.14 49.3$• 49.22:' 46,17L 46,67' 45.69 43.8T 43:66•. 42,00 41.03 88,28 t ,34.49 26.40 26.12 20.56• 53.6a.: 134.81 ,57.73• 'MI'LITARY NEWS Word has been received that' Cpl. Gordon Compbtll is now safe in Eng- land, after being reported . missing in action. on March lst. Some recent enlistments at No. 1 Depot London, were: Kenneth J. Hazlitt, R. R. No. 4 Goderich; Earl W. Montgomery, Seaforth• Harold M. Price, R. R. 1 Seaforth, Harold K. Brandon and Clarence E. Larson•of Bayfield. • Takes over Business Mr. J. E. Hovey has sold his drug store Frank Pennebttker, who took possession on Tuesday, May 1st. It will be fifty-one years this coming fall, since • Mr. Hovey started in business and during this length of time was in the sante store. Mr. Pennebaker is very well-known in Clinton and district 'as he was born and educated hs town, and for several years before attending the Ontario College of Pharmacy, was associated with Mr. Hovey, and later, on his return from Toronto, resumed the association. Fellow citizens extend best wishes to Mr. Hovey, who retires after many years of faithful service to the community, and also extend congratulations to Mr. Pennebaker, Bayfield Agr. Society The directors of the Bayfield Agricultural Society met' in the Little Inn, Bayfield. on April 264, Trirteen were ,present, the .president Murray Grainger in the chair. The following resolutions were passed. That an entertainment be put on in the Town Hall, Bayfield .during the third week in May, .full details to ,be adv ertised laterti That a horse raeg be -held at the Fall Fair, October 10th. John Howard and Frank Keegan were. appointed a committee to ascertain the wishes of prospective competi- tors and to make' the necessary arrangements. That a demonstration of labour saving devices be put on at the Fall Fair. The possibilities of putting on an old time fiddler's contest are to be explored. v Play "Uncle Josh Perkins" • Last Friday evening the play "Uncle Josh Perkins", was presented in the Town Hall, by a group of Young• People of Wesley.Willis Church. The members • of the cast were Sgt. and Mrs. Conron, Sgt. and Mrs. Ralph Devereux, Eileen Sutter, Benson Sutter, Frank Freeman,i Donalda Adams,' Mary Lane . and Orval Lobb., The play was under the direction of Mrs. G. A. Miller,' who was' assisted by Mrs. W. A. Oakes. Between acts Mrs. Percy, Atkin-' son contributed several pleasing 5 solos, accompanied at the piano by Mrs. Morgan /kg:new. During one intermission, Mr. Geo. Jefferson spoke on behalf of the 8th Victory Loan. _ Following the presentation of the 1 play, the cast and directors were' entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Sutter. The cast presented their directorswith caring and brooch s,ets. - WEDDINGS TURVEY - KERR A spring- wedding • took place at the .United Church parsonage Brus- sels, when Rev, H. C. Wilson united in marriage Mary Helen I{err, daugh- ter of the late' Mr. and Mrs. J. Leslie Kerr, formerly of Clinton, to Ross R. Turves, younger son of ¥r. and ,Mrs. Robert Turvey, of Bluevale. The .bride .chose a powder blue crepe dress with ]Hatching hat and a corsage of '•deep, pink ca"nations. Jack McDonald -,attended the groom. Pod travel'ing, the bride donned a blue chesterfield' coat with lrtaok accessories and mink :furs. V INVEST IN THE EIGHTH VICTORY LOAN Real Estate Changes Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Welsh, who for- - merly resided just north of Clinton,... have moved into the house on Wil- liam Street, which they purchased from, Mrs. Fred Tyndall. Mrs. Tyn- dall has moved to the house en Ontario Street, which she purchased • from Mrs. Beacom, Mrs. Beacom will reside in Bayfield for the sum- mer. V Seed grain treated with an organic • mercury dust, or a solution of it, • should= not be sold for commercial- pur' p po res or fed to livestock. V Women's Institute. The Women's Institute met for their regular meeting on Thursday, April 26th at 2.30 pan. in the Agriculture Board Rooms, with' an attendance of 20" members and 2 vis- itors. Mrs.. B. Levis pansided and Mrs Hearn was at the piano. The meet- ing opened' with the singing of 0 Canada, The Ode.: and God Save the King, followed by the Lord's Prayer. The minutes were read and` ap- proved; and the treasurer's report given, showing a tidy sum having been realized from the three groups held throughout the winter months.. Several functions were held, the pro- eeeds of some of these previously advertised for war work, will be- used for that purpose.* It was decided= to change the date - of the next meeting to May 17th.. It• was decided' to send boxes to • boys overseas ag&in and 'a com- mittee om•nittee of Miss " Brigham Mrs. Cud -- more and Mrs. Lobb were appointed• to attend to same. The ' Roll Call: was responded to by "Suggestions for Household Hints" Some very useful and timely suggestions were given. A donation of 10.00 was voted to the sugar fund for jam for Britain. • Mrs. B. Hearn favored with two pleasing solos acdompanied by Mrs.. M. Agnew at the piano. • Mrs. N. W. Trewartha' was ap- pointed as' ehairlady and the else-- tion of officers took place. Mrs. M. Crieh, Convenor of Nominating pre- sented the slate of 'officers, and the following were elected: Hon. President, Mrs. E. Adams; President, Mrs. . J. 13, Lavis. lot vice pros. Mrs. M. Batkin, 2nd vice pres. Mrs. Fairscrvice; 3rd vice' president, Mrs. F. Hanley; Rec. Sec. Mrs. A. Venner; Press Secretary, Mis. W. Perdue; Treasurer, Mrs, I. M. Nay; Dist. Director, Mrs..- J. McKinley;. Branch Directors, Mrs. E. Adams, Mrs, Layton, Mrs. Hay- den, Mrs. Crich, . Mrs. Sturdy; Fin- ance Convenor, Mis.. Sturdy; Social Convenor, Mrs. Crich; Reception Convenor, Miss Brigham, Mrs. F. Grew; Flower Comsiuttee, Mrs. Cud- more, Mrs. L. Heard; War Work Committee, Mrs, Glazier; ,Song Leader, ' Mrs. E. Adams; Pianist, Mrs. W. . Perdue, 14Irs. B. Hearn; Auditors, Mrs. McKinley. A hearty' vote of thanks was ex- ' tended to all the officers for their services in the past year. ' The War Work Committee reported 18 anti cles'- Laving' been completed this month. Mrs, McKinley then 'gave some interesting facts on Current.. Events: -Canada's ob,'•ec"ive of Jany to ha- s t to Brain : V Day celebrations • Rational ,goods , in :foreign coun- tries--.Frractical use of learning languages-iQneens message to W • - I. of the world. Mrs Kearns sang gr pleasing solo playing. her .own Tian aecompanyanent. A vote of ' thanks, was extended to those taking part in the days programm. The meeting adjourned and hostsases for the day' were Mesdames Holmes, Jervis, Sloman and Cooke.