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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News Record, 1945-06-21, Page 1, •`• s,• • , Clinton Naive-R.60rd 6154 67th YEAR - ith Inoori)orlitod The Cljnt�n New Era The New Era Est isini CLINTON ONTARIO THURSDAY •JUNE 21st 1945 • Clinton Lidns Club 10th Anrutal FROLIC and I2IRAW Wednesday, June 27th. 1945, at 8 p.m., Main Street ' JYRAW t Prize -- Sherlock- Manning Piano d Prize — Gibson Electric Washer d Prize --, C.O.M. Bicycle 1 Prize — Kroehler Lounge Clair L, Prize Tri -Lite Electric Ploor LatreP Other. Valuable Prizes Prizes on display at Beattie's Furniture Store „ FROLIC DANCING — GAMES BAND Big Night Arranged For The Lions Club asks for, special support this year! they have arranged through the Waifs -and Stray Iciety in England to clothe and keep four English -iildren If you support us freely we will arrange for more ildren. e his is besides our re"gular Welfare Work in ClinA and surrounding district. - The New Pinafore Dress You'll want one of these for r Vacation. They come in sucker in Stripes and Floral gns. s 12 to 20, and priced at $4.50 oys' Wash Suits Sizes:2 to 6 years. Priced from 65c to $1.95 ariety of S64es and Colors from which to choose. R. • Time ve them a gift they will always remember — that will last, and give years of service. fine watch from our large stock will „do just, We will be pleased to help you select the one will like best. Show -them you are proud of achievements. We invite you to call and see grand watch display soon. . e stock Mido super •automatic, Pierce Chronoq.. •h, Rolex, Bnlova, Westfield, Lorie, Savoy, and al others in all their newest models. The most lete and up, to date stock of watches in this of the country. •N.. COUNTEI lounteics for Finer Jewellery for Over Half a Century in Huron County omezmant.r.,,rm, RED CROSS NOTES Will all those 'knitting sacks for the emergency appeal, please, have them in the -wmicreems by June 28th. We Wieb to get this shipment away as soon as pc,ssibla In our last ehipping -report we should have included 6 nein, scarves from Goderich Tem. South End. v To Celebrate Golden Wedding 'Anniversary Mr. and Mee. B. J. Gibbings o Clinton, Ontario; will mark their Golden Wedding Anniversary, June 20th, and will celebrate the occasion by entertaining their immediate family and relatives to a dinner party at their home, Saturday even. ng Tune 23rd. Both, Mr. and Mrs Gibbings have been lifelong residents of Clinton and very -valued and prominent figures in the life and community of that Town. Mr. Gibbings has associated with the Sherlock Manning Co. ever since he was a boy and at one time was their managing superintendent. He is still connected with the firm. In the Municipal life of the Town Mr. Gibbings was very active. Re has held the offices of Councillor, County •Councillor, Mayor, Public Utilities Commissioner and is now J. P. for the Town. • Both Mr: and Mrs. Gibbings have been valued •members of Ontario Street Church and choir for over fifty years and Mr. Gibbings has been their master for over half century and is still serving. in that capacity today. Their two children, Miss Marion Gibbings ,of Dundas, and. Mr. John A. Gibbings and wife, of Stratford, will be with them en this memorable occasion, and also relatives will be present from Detroit, Cleveland, Keno/a and Laspeer. v Fed. of Agriculture Picnic Five thousand gathered at Lions' Paris. Seaterth, June lath, for the third annual field day and picnic of the Huron Federation of Agri- culture. The large crowd eves favoured with the best day of the year to date, everyone seemed to thoroughly enjoy themselves. Jim Hunter, well known radio sews commentator of 'Parente, a. Huron old bey, officially. opened the field day which featured sports, soft ,ball, lacrosse, a square dancing contest, exhibits and dancing. The Centralia R.C.A.Ii'. Kiltie band was in attendance and was thoroughly enjoyed by young and old. "We have all the elements in this eounty to turn either to Communism or Egoism, "Mn Hunter said,. commenting on -the political situa- tion and making a plea for e. dynes mie support of democracy by all Canadians. "Democracy is so far ahead of everything else that it isn't funny" he Maimed, upholding his statement by citing the role of Canadian and allied troops in the war. We have to develop a national spirit by which we will become known. We must be- come proud of our own country and not be too ready •th be little, ' "he said". The democratie spirit through trial and error,will bring us out pn top," though adaiiittedly it is the hardest to operate because every- one has to do his pert". Politiciats, by and lavge, are fine people and many- good men will not enter politics because of the abuse they are forced to take, "Mr. Hunter stated, adding that "Those who growl loudest about the govern- ment are those who don't take the trouble to 'exercise their franchise on election day." Cultural interests in small towns must be teetered, he said and the edmational system revised. Speaving of his daughter's High school studies, he claimed that half the stuff she has to learn was tommy-rot. The ,audienee -applaud- ed his statement. Mr. Hunter was introduced- by Russel Bolton, vice-president of the Huron Federation and thanked by Bain Stewart our - Agricultural Representative. Mr. Hunter was followed by Ken Betzner, of Waterleo, President of the Ontario Federation who brctughe greetings from Wapitis, County. He expressed hope for a large move- mentof trucks and machinery to rural areas, . An International -Farmers' Union is being formed in London, England, he announced. Meetings are to be- gin en October 8th. W. H. Golding, M. P. of Huron - Perth, L, E, Cardiff, M.P. foe North, Huron & •John Hanna, M.L.A. of neon Bruce all spoke briefly, to the large- gathering. All seemed to be agreed that it was the best Field Day IlltkOn Federation has had yet. V— Softball News iVtanclay night at 7 p.m. slasarp. Goderich vs. Clinton. This will be a good game. Come and see the boys play. Silver -col- THE HOME PAPER IVII,IarrAlrir NEWS Emory Elliott, 11.,C.N.V,R., of Pert Colbotume, is visiting his greed- parentS, Mr. and Mee. Cecil Cooper before leaving for hie destination. V EBENEZER • . Ebenezer Sunday School ip joining With Helmesville and Zien for a picnic which is being 'held at Harbor Park, Goderieh, Saturday', June 23rd. Sports to commence at 3.00 p,m. Thanks From Blood Clinic The followingdonations were gratefully accepted at the last blood clinic, 12 loaires of bread from Bartliffs, Pairholrne Dairy, 2 qta. of milk and 1 qt. of cream, • Coun- ty, home 2 quarts of cream, MTS. Rus,sel Jervis, 1 pound of butters Mrs. Ed. Glenn, 1 pound of butter, Mrs. John Gregg, 1 pound of butter, also John Fraser for donations of ice. WEDDINGS KEYS — SNELL A quiet wedding took place June 16th, at 11 a.m. at the 'United Church parsonage, Londeshoro, when Elva Ruth, daughter of Mr. Wm. Snell and the late Mrs. Snell was united in marriage to Cpl. Gordon Webster Keys rt„c.A.r., Kamloops, B. C., son of Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Keys of Varna. Rev. A. E. A. Menzies officiated. The bride wore white sheer with matching accessories and's. corsage of red Briarcliffe roses. Mrs. Barry Langmaid of Windsor, sister of the bride, was matron of henour. She wore a blue jersey silis ensemble with accessories and a corsage of dream roses. Mr. B. Allan Keys of Montreal, brother of the groom was best men. The groom's gift to the bride was a Lady Elgin wrist watch; to the matron of honour a sterling silver piece; and to the best man a leather bill fold. Immediately following the ores mony a reception was held at the heme of the bride's father. The din- ieg-room was tastefully decorated with June flowers. The bride's table was attractive with a three -tiered wedding cake. The colour scheme was pink and white with pink candles and streamers surmounted bY a white wedding bell. Amid showers of confetti and good wishes, the happy couple left for Toronto. for travelling, the bride donned a yellow flowered silk dress with matching coat and black ac- cessories. Guests were present from Goderich Varna, London, Beueefield, Welland, Windsor and Montreal. , MILLER — WALLACE The marriage of Grate Eileen Wallace, daughter of Mrs. Wallace, Tuckersmith, and the late Alex Wallace, to Pte. John Bldon Russell, Peterborough, son of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Mifler, Avonlea, Sask., was solemnized at noon Saturday, June 16th, at the parsonage of the United Church, Egmondville, Rev. A. W. Gardiner' officiated. The bride chose a frock of horizon rose French crepe, and carried a bouquet of pink roses and Fern. Following the cere- mony 'a 'wedding dinner was served to the irntnediate members of the families at the home of the bride, Mrs. Wallace received in black crepe with. matching accessories. The table, centted with a three-tier wedding cake, was decorated with bowls ef yellow roses and fern. The couple left later for a trip through eastern Ontario, the bride donning a two-piece figured allis. jersey dress with white accessories and corsage of roses. CARVER -- FORBES, Monies and Inc decorated the Congregational -Church in New Pros. ton Connecticut, .U.S.A., for tho marriage on Saturday June 9th, at one o'clock, of June Davidson Forbes daughter of Mrs. Ferbee and the late Jae. C. Forbes of Ilullett twpe to James 'Williatn Carver, Lincoln Park, Mich., son of the late Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Carver of Mokane Mis- souri. Rev, Win. Whiston officiated. The bride, given in marriage by Mr. Phillip Myessitt, was attended by Mies Beryl Mathieson of Toronth, Ont. A gown of white American Faille, made with a sweetheart neckline encl-a" string of pearls were worn by the bride. A. coronet cif white gardenias caught her fulls length veil and she carried a bou- quet of white roses and white sweei. peas. Iter bridesmaid wore a street length drese, of fusehia silk'," and car- ried a, bouquet of pink inoses and bache/or button. The 'wedding music was Played ley 1VIrs, Fowler -Of Washineten, Cann. After the ceremony a reception was held -at the Bear mountain Tun. The happy couple left en a honey- moon -trip to New YOsks Buffalo and -Ont On then' retusn they will ree.;-le ih lineoln Park. Mich. These erten a dietnsilee attend4ng the wending _were Le Cm -enemies G. P. a.nd Mee Mites,, New 'Voile and lino arraCe lVfisth sys, tion - Ta'ipto, Gat. 'Engagetnent Announced. and ,Mrs, John Harris Rol- niesville, announce . the •engagentent of their youngest daughter, .Rutti , Helena to', George Dewar Talbot son of Mr. and Mrs, Talbdt;. Bayfield. 'Fite marriage will take place the letter part' of. June: • "Welcome" Cemmittee The Welcome Home Committee will hold a meeting, Thnrsday. even- ing, June 21st in the Council room at 8.00 p.m. " This meeting. is very, important and we would like a good turn out of those who are on the Committee, Public is especially ,invited to this meeting also, as it has to do with the boys now coming home from Overseas. Plan to attend. V Clinton's 18th Blood Clink The 1.8th 13loocl Donor Clinic for Clinton and vicinity tailed to come up to its usual high standard, as many donors who were called failed to come. This may be due to a busy season among the farmere, and also a wrong impression that plasma is not needed as much now. There will be no -clinic July and with this rest we would urge our donors to make our next clinic a record one. There were seventy-four re- ported, of which sixty-seven 'were accepted donors. There were forty- five men and- twenty-two women, Our total number of donations since ineeption is 1,922. v LIONS CLUB MEETING At.the last regular meeting of the Clinton Lion e Club, the election of officers for the term 1945-46 toolc place, with the retiring president, Lion Dick Jacob in the chair. . When the ,ballotting -was finished the result was the following, slate of off icers ;— Pres. Lion John Sutter 1st vice Pres. Lion Caryl Draper 2nd, vice Pres., Lion Dr. McIntyre 3rd vice Pres. Lion Dr, F. Thompson Secretary, Rev. R. Bulteel. Treasurer, Prank Pennebaker Board of Directors: Lions Eph. Snell, Geo. IVIeLay, Geo. Jefferson, and Vic. Fajconer, Tail Twister, Dick Jacob, Lion Tamer, Red Garen. The various -committees willi be arranged at the next meeting. ' One visitor was present, Mr. Robert Irwin, who has 'recently come to Clinton from Alberta. Women's Institute The Women's Institute will hold their regular meeting, on June 28th at 2.30 p.m. in the Agricultural Board rooms. Reports of District Annual and Current Events will 'be given. The Roll Call "My Favourite Song." Prog,ram COM. Mrs. McKinley and Mrs. F. Layton. Hostesses, Mes- dames Van Horne, Haydon, Lobb, Taylor, Crich and Kyle. - • All ladies are welcome to attend. v Navy League Tag IlaY On Saturday, June 80th, the Navy League of Canada will hold its annual Tag Day here. We know you are interested in their excellent work but maybe you have forgotten what you niekles, dimee, quarters, dollars —no amount barred—have meant for the men of the seas. The Davy League operates 23 Hostels and Recreation Centres at our coastal Porte, where in the last three years Naval and, Merchant Seainen of 43 Allied Natione have made nearly eight and a half million visits, receiving comforti, helping to relieve the ,train and tension of over five years, vigil on the treacher- ous, water's. To these men they try and give some of the comforts of herne—•woollens, jerkins, magazines, grimes, ditty bags, ete., all help to make their going easier: To maintain these services and also that of the Royal Canediari Sea, Cadets, our Youth Waffling Move - meet, the Navy League yearly in- steticts thousands of teen-age boye in the principles of good seamanship and teaches theen discipline, self- reliance, the ability: to receive as Well ad give orders, all necessary to good citizenship. V-111 bay is past end gone—but with the swing to the Pacific of the supplies cif war, their deananrls in- crease an hundreds of thonsande of these seamen will still be needed, tc, tranport the millions of ions of food and medical, supplies to the over-enn an4 starved. reople of Europe. The Navy-- Lesglie welds tonethsr the thousands of individual efforts for the mee of the ses, wherever they towni out, Paris and for danitda/s rancor in the makittet POT' sre agked tO Ohre -- wive for those whe. belted and are belinng to keep OW shores free. Music Examinations jaek Goddard; will conduet current examinations for the Termite Con- servatory of Music in Clinton on June 23rd. Mr. Goddard has been a member of the Conservatory faculty since 1926. He studied piano with Paul Wells, Ernest Seitz and Hayun- ga, Carmen. -LOCAL ITEMS Mrs. Oliver Harris, who fractured her hip, while visiting her danghter, Mrs. Roy Sellers, of Bluevale, is in Clinton Hospital, and will be pleased to receive visite from her friends. AMONG THE CHURCHES Presbyterian Church 10.00 am. Sunday. School 11.00 a.m. Divine Worship, Sub- ject of Sermon 'Me Divinibility."- ity." A cordial invitation is extended to , The W. M. S. will meet on Thurs- day, June 28th at 3.00 pan. at the home of Mrs. J. McGowan of Stanley. Wesley -Willis Church Sunday June 24th 11,00 ani. Morning Worship, Sai. aliment of the Lord's Supper. 12.10 noon Church school 7.00 Evening Worship. The M' sonic order in attendance. Baptist Church. The Ladies Aid will hold, their missionaxy meeting., on Tuesday, June 26th in the vestry of the church. The , key word will be "Gospel," 11.00 a.m. Bible School. • 7.00 p.m. Evening Worship. Sub- ject "The difference between thronging and, teaching Jesus." Prayer meeting, 'Wednesday at 8.00 pm. • Ontario Street United Church 11.00 a.m. Sacra•ment of 'the Lord's Supper. Near Noon, Sunday School 2,00 pan. Turner's Church, Sacra- ment of the Lord's Supper. 7.00 ,pctn, The Testimony of Lt. Gen. Sir William Debbie D.S.O. as to Goodness of God during his Governorship. •of Malta --He says, "I have had many tokens of God's great goodness to me. I have seen his overruling , control in any life, and, His guidance in my affairs—." It is no vain thing to trust in the Living God." Thursday, June 28th, Official Board will meet". Radio School Plans Enter- taimnent Fxotri the Entertainmen't office at the Radio School comes word that 'the Airmen and W. D.'s stationed there are sparing no effort to Pro- duce the biggest entertainment at- traction staged in this district for many a year. On the evening of Dominion. Day, being celebrated, Monday, July 2nd, this year, the Radio School will be the scene of a great celebration, which they are terming a "Fun -Fest". In looking over the neogramme we can readily see that large crowds from the neighbouring towns and countryside will go flocking into the Radio School's gates starting early that evening, fov the night's fun begins at 6 p.m. with a Band Concert to be presented by the famous silver band ficin R.C.A.p. Toronto. This band has been heard all over Canada and the United States by enthusiastic crowds during Wartime, and thousands of R.C.A.P. personnel know them and their MUSIC well, The band of thirty-five pieces is under the capable direction of W./0. Emer- son, who is, a graduate of Kneller Hall, England, from which place has come many of the finest bandsmen and, directors in the entire world. When the band have concluded their programme the crowds will be enter- tained by some of Canada's' hest divers, who will present an Aquacade programme directed by F./0. Mac- Lean and F/Sgt. Cumanins. This should be something well worth seeing; and, no doubt many of the young swimmers from the district will benefit directly by watching how the stare actually perform on the high -heard. We've,saved the best of the Story to the last This concerns the high- light Zif the nls'ht, which will come during the carnival. For a long time we've been reading and hearing about "Te'evision" and at last we'll get 41, chance to see how this Com- mercial Television looks; and we'll het, that there .sTe many More of our leaders, -who'll be more thin interested in this too. As • for the Carni -vel games, the Jitney Dancing, Walkie-Talkie Rasi. ios et; the Yong fence will be xigh in their element. Takingsit all in all, chances are we'll be seeing you at the Radio Sahool, July 2nlr from 6 p.mon, when we'll eelebeate Canada's birthday with the R,O.A.F. LEGION NEWS John. Butler was elected taut - surer, of Branch 140 Canadian. Legion Clinton, ' Legion Special Notice Regarding Cigarettes. , , The Legion would like to thank. the people of Clinton, and surround- *- nig Villages and the Rural Centres for their fine suppint of the Bingos,. which are held each Saturday even- ing in theeCouncil Rooms, Sino the start of the Bingos, the- , Leven have sent over one nailliors Cigarettes to our boys from Clinton,. and Surrounding Villages and the, Rural sections. .- It is a great pleasure to the mem- bets, when reading the -oversoe snail, and we read the letters Which, say "Youe cigarettes received to- day. Thanks a Million times." Our Mailing list is very incomplete. now, owing to the war being ever - with Germany and our boys are still being moved around to different camps, and some coming back homes. We would like the co-operation of all the parents of th'b boys to notify - either Gordon Scribisins phone 315,. Theo. Premlin phone 180j or John.. R. Butler, phone 18, of these boys addresses and if they intend to come- back teen. - • With your co-operation we care. keep our listeup to date, and your boys will continue to receive their - supply of cigarettes, Thanks, . John Butler, See, —V-------- , Nurses Graduation The graduation exercises and re- ception for the nurses of the Clinton. Public Hospital were held in Wesley - Willis United Church qy Tuesday night The menders of the gradua- tion classes were Misses Betty Craig', Ruth Cummings, Mary Wiltse, Aud- rey Congram and Ina Read. Rev, Andrew Lane acted as chair- man during the evening,Mr. Frank Finglapd, K,C., chairmen of the Hospital Board., gave a report of the Board's activities. ,Rev. R. 11E. Bulteet addressed, the graduating class. Miss Grainger, the Hospital Superintendent, presented the diplo- mas and Miss Sinclair the pins, to the - members of the class. . Dr. J. W. Shaw, on behalf of tht• Hospital Board, presented gifts te. the graduates. The program, consisted of a -trio, by Misses Eileen Sutter, Mery Lane and Ally Lou Thompson, a readings by .Mrs. MoKinnon, a solo by Mrs.. W. A. Oakes, a reading by Mrs. MeLay. The flower bearers were; Betty Sturdy for • Betty Craig, intherine, IVIeLay for Ruth Cummings Cameron Addison for Navy Wiltse, Janet Elliott for Audrey Coiigrant ancl! Barbara Forman'for Ina Read. The reception ewas held in tht Maui& hall. The table was yeses beautifully decorated. 'Miss, Dorothy Shaw and Mrs. M, D. MeTaggavk presided at the tea tables. Welcome Homo - Citizens of Clinton turned out iit large nmiebers to welcome back, Win. Counter, who has been overseas. for some time. All the different. Societies were represented and the Collegiate Band was in attendance. After the usual hand shaking and,. wishing Bill happy returns, the parade, headed by the band, marched_ to the Town Hall, where it was dis- missed. Fred Hovey Returns News was- flashed to Clinton then. Fred Hovey, -another Clinton Boy was returning after several years. overseas, Mrs. W. A. Oakes went to Guelph, and arrived back in Clinton, at 3.30 when the Citizens turned out bit -large numbers and met Fred out, by Reg Ball's Service Station. The many oars headed by the - Collegiate Band, paraded to the Town Hall. Short speecheswere- rriade by His Worship, Mayer Aignew Rev. Bulteel and Gorden Scribbins, Pres, or Legion 140, Welcoming - Fred back to Clinton. Gordon Lepgington Returns Gordon Leppiugton, who was a prisoner of war for some time, re- turned to Clinton, Monday. Mom friends and town speople tented out, to welcome Gordon back. Mayor Agnew welcomed i behaIlt of the Town, and the other socie-- ties were well represented, parade headed by the Clinton Legieri. band led the parade to the townHall.: Gordon was accompanied by hib brother Bill, and wife. His father,. WM. Leppingion was a veteran of tte First great war. The Welcome Home Committee, ` greatly appreciated, the warm wee. come. von, the citizens of Clinton are doing by turning out in great numbers welome bads our Heroes. Keep, an the good work. Pallas, Thanks. John R. Butler was in charge of all parades.