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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. -
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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,
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, 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
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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.