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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News Record, 1945-09-06, Page 1be Muted Newo7Reeord Eet. X878 0, 6165 --- 67 YEAR With CLINTON ONTARIO THURSDAY WOOLLEN Suitings and Dress Fabrics for Your Fall and Winter Wardrobe Camel Suede Herringbone Tweed Polo Coating All Wool Duvetyn Fine Wool Shepherd's Check widths 54 " to 60 " R. V.. IRWIN Wampoles Phospho-Lecithin RED. CROSS, NOTES The September meeting of Clinton Red. Cross Society will be held in the "Connell 'Chambers • on. Monday, September 10th at 3 p.m. Now that seasonis over we would the halide y like all our members ; to be present, so we can plan our activities with 'extra effort. $1.00 There is nothing better for a bad case of nerves -St feeds, soothes nd relaxes tired "Ragged" Nerves -Promotes sound sleep improves General Health - F. B. PENNEBAKER LOCAL, ITEMS Batkin's Locker has been recently taken over by Lloyd Batkin, a bro., ther of the former owner. Mr, ,Reg. Cudmore has purchased the "Peter Cantelon" house on Prin- cess Street, from Mr. E. Ward. Miss Doris McEwen of Bayfield who was a .student of Clinton Coileg- date, is a recipient of a University of Western Ontario .Soholarshig. Mr. George Rumball, who recently returned home after more than four years service in the R.C.N.V.R., has resumed his position with Mr. T. J. Riley, in his Grocery store. 11 HONE 14 DRUGGIST UNIQUE PHOTO SERVICE King's Plate This fine silverware. featuring two lovely patterns and "Inspiration" are again in stock. 34 piece service for eight in tarnish -proof chest at $38.00 52 piece service fox eight in tarnish -proof chest at $53.00 Each piece is protected at the point of greatest wear by the silver "Mayflower" mound. When school^re-opens be sure they have a good Pen -_and Pencil from our Parker or Eclipse display. - - If it's a watch,:see our large stock of all the finest makes now being shown. Thoren's lighters just received 3 grand models @ 2.76, $3.50, $4.50 Other makes @ 79e, $1.00, $4.00 and $11:50 Large stock -of new Billfoldsmanany styles and colours $1.00 to $3.25, each. Silver and Watches subject to Govt. Tax- . N. COUNTER Counters for Finer Jewellery for Over Half a Century in Huron County. don't want to carry a thing like that on your lap. Put it under the seat." .SAFETY, FIRST A fellow;, got on the bus with a 0-poundbomb under Iris arm and t down. - "What's that lg`ou've got on your p ?". conductor. - Evening;Auxiliary - p. .asked the ", delayed action bomb., I'm Its y n of the ," There will be A:'meet g king to the police, station, came e answer. Evening Auxiliary on Mosjday even- "Lumme," •said the conductor, ",you";ing, September' 10th e .Clinton New Era SEPTEMBER6th 1945.: The New Era Est.' 18011. THE HOME PAPER COUNCIL 1NE>TING The •regular September 'meeting' of the town council ; vas held in the Council` chamber „mg, Tuesday even- ing at' 8 o'clock, September 4th. All members of council were present, and Mayor Agnew. Presided.> Mr. Morgan Jones, .while plowing on Saturday, September lst, on the side road near the 16th concession, plowed out a nest of eggs, averaging about fifteen or.twenty, apparently turtle eggs. This is one lot that will not hatch out. ;An appi ice i n iora• b ui tdin g P er- mit was read and twa :. moved by Councillor McMurray • and seconded by Councillor • Brown 'that. permit to erect an addition to the office on Rattenbury street at a cost of about $500.00 be granted Dr. •J. A. Addi- son,' subject to .approval of, the con- troller of, construction. Returns From Overseas Lorne Brown, . who has 'served for Several years. in the R.C,N.V.R. has received`' his discharge aria has re- turned to his home in Clinton. As is their custom the members of the "Silent service"' do not wish for publicity and `.Brownie" arrived homewithout revealing the time of issed ` nds and so m his, arrival to .Erie the happy welcome, Clinton likes to extend, to her 'returning servicemen, -A letter was received from Mon- teith and Monteith in -response to an :enquiry concerning preliminary Sewerage Accounts. A communisation from; the 'Strat- ford Branch of the Bell`, Telephone Company . was received and read. This was relative to their anxiety' over the necessity of Se' serage out- let and disposal. In the Clinton Lions pub appeal for refund of rental it?,was moved by Councillor Trewartha, and secon- ded by Councillor Shaaddick,' that Council refund'the sum 'of $15.00 to the Lions Club for rent 4f Hall paid for the evening of August 29th, as all proceeds are turned over to the Red Cross. Mrs. Ray Mason received 'a parcel from her husband in Holland, in the parcel were tulips, crocus and other bulbs, among these site found a colchicum bulb. You can just set the bulb anywhere as it grows with- out earth or water, It looks very much like a crocus and has a very sweet scent. 0 ' Wesley -Willis Girls' Club The Girls Club of Wesley -Willis church will hold their regular meet- ing on Tuesday,, September llth, at 8 p.m. at the home of Mrs. P. Mann- ing: Mrs, Gordon Miller will be the speaker, and Mrs. Tingey and Mrs. Freers group will be in charge. asw w 0 Appreciation For Work Well Done The Bowling Club Lawn Bowling reaches high peak in Clinton. Four of the most enthusiastic members of the Clinton Bowling Club attended a bowling tournament at Stratford August 29th. Due to arguments on the way home another tournament took place in the "wee small hours of the morning" at Clinton. As yet we haven't had the reports on the finals and many citizens of the town are quite interested. Dr. F. G. Thompson, M. O. H. was present and .spoke concerning the urgent need of the sewerage system. The mayor called on the Assessor and Tax Collector, who;; rendered a statement of arrears of taxes, col- lections to date, and reported the new assessment figures 5 as at this date. By-law No. 15 for 3945, authoriz- ing and requiring the Treasurer to proceed with sale of -properties for arrears of taxes, was give first, second and third readings and pass- ed. In reporting' for the committee on Salaries and duties, Mayor Agnew read a request from Chief Constable Thompson for some holidays. This matter was left with the, committee, At the Council meeting on Tues- day night, the Mayor and members of Council felt that they could not let the opportunity slip by, ,of ex- pressing their' appreciation and thanks to everyone, who in his or her own way, helped to make the Labor Day celebration such an outstanding success. To Mr. Harold Fremlin goes a special word of appreciation for the untiring efforts on his part to make the parade a success. He spent many hours arranging and planning with the merchants concerning their floats. b Softball News As a result of darkness, the Soft- ball game played Wednesday even- ing between the Juveniles and Main Street was called at the end of six innings, and consequently was de- clared no contest. The series will be 'resumed on Friday evening. Sept. 7th. The game will be called for 6.30 o'clock and in yiew of the short evenings, players are urged to be on time so that the game may start promptly. ' The excellent attendance of the local ball fans at these games is appreciated, and we hope to provide some really good ball before the season ends. labor Day Celebration Monday, Clinton ,celebrated Labor Day in the Town Community. Park." On Friday it looked - as if the weather man was not going •to co-operate but the weather cleared Saturday Wood met with an accident which night, Sunday was clear and warm marred things somewhat but we can . and Monday was all that anyone all be thankfult hat it was not could ask' for. Everyone got away serious and he was able to crash bright and early on the Park ground and by the time the Parade was due to arrive everything was in good shape. thing new in Clinton and was made possible by the new race track. The races were fast and good, and we're' enjoyed by all, Unfortunately Ell - through the flaming barrier as. promised. The evening program was put on by Myrtle Armstrong's 'troup'. from. 6 . Major Morgan got the parade London. It was a good clean show• away on time and what a parade it and the crowd showed their apprecia- was. Never has.. Clinton seen any- gtion by giving them a good hearing. ting like it andhere we should [ To Mr. W. E. Perdue, chairman of all give credit to Harold Fremlin the sports Day program goes the and Jack Butler. They were, res- j credit. for arranging all the details in: connection with the day's activities. ponsible for all the arrangements and they did• a real jab. The mer -1 The bingo was under the able• chants and manufacturers responded management of the Legion and as - usual it was 'a success. To Dick. Jacob goes the credit for a success-, ful dance. He was ably assisted by In the request from, ,T, E,.-John- soii for We disposal o: weeds at the rear of the Town Hall, Reeve Fal- coner as chairman of the Property Committee, accepted the responsi- bility. Concerning the notice from Ernest A. Adams, regarding drainage, Mayer Agnew stated he would take up the matter. In . reporting the Park extension program, Councillor McMurray stat- ed ,that the grader would be em- ployed for probably three weeks yet, and it was moved by Councilor Shaddick and seconded by Councillor Trewartha that the parcel of land we purchased from C. Elliott for extension of Park be paid for as soon as our solicitor has the deed ready. Then too, the council is not un- mindful of the efforts of the con- venors and their committees who looked after the details concerning she sports, ball games, motorcycle races, the bingo and dance. If there are others, who had a hand in .pro- moting this successful event, the Council wishes them to know that their work was appreciated. In explanation, there were five organizations, who sponsored the ,Celebration,, as a means of helping in the Park project. Tilley were the Turf Club, The Lions Club The Public Utilities ;Commission, Spring Fair Board and the Clinton. & aoli of the Canadian Legion. Each of the above organizations is represented an the Park Com- mission. 0 Clinton Community Park 0 wonderfully. The Town Council furnished the money for the children's sports A. D. McCartney and Roy Sperling: which were enjoyed by all. The cons- The finances were under the able mittee responsible for the day's management of Geo. MeLay and the• program consisted of Mr. A. W. final report will show that he did a Nott, Mr. T. Churchill, R. McEwan, good job. Dr. G. Elliott, W. E. Perdue. In the afternoon there were two good ball games both boy and girls) teams were outstanding and to Thos. Churchill .goes credit for the success of these games. It was due to his untiring efforts that the diamond today is one of the finest in Western Ontario and we can look forward to enjoying some real ball games next year. - To Ellwood Epps goes credit for the motorcyele races. This was some - And we must not forget the band - They were led by Mayor Agnew and were in good form and it was 'a real. treat. The Firemen were an hand to see that everyone got parking space and they did a very good job of handling' the crowd. The loud speakers were donated by the Radio School and- were operated by Cpl. Harry Flinn. PERSONALS Mr. and Mrs. Dou week Kennedynnd with d baby, spent their parents here. Bob Kennedy who spent three 'weeks with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. 'Norman Kennedy, has gone back. Mrs. Clyde Kennedy and Miss Anne Elliott, ' spent the' week' end with Mr. and '; Mrs. , Norman Kennedy. Mr. and Mrs.. W. S. R. Holmes spent the week end with their son Gerald, and Mrs. Holmes of Toron- to. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Welsh. and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Plumsteel, left on Thursday on a motor trip to Que- bec. Mr. R. E. Evans of Winnipeg, Man., was the guest at the home of his brother, Dr. J. S. Evans., for the past ten days. Coundllor, �ttatlei'.:ua .l'liabhlan of the Fire and Water Committee, re- ported the Siren operating again, and referred again to the request of the Firemen's secretary for a grant to cover fees charged to Fire- men as penalty, but due to false alarms by the siren, and it was -mov- ed by Councillor Butler and seconded by Reeve Falconer that Council grant the firemen $20.00 re Firemen's False Alarms. Councillor Trewartha read the Finance statement for August and moved its - adoption, wh'eh was seconded by Councillor Nott and approved. The epmmittee in charge of the Labor Day celebration wish to thank the people of Clinton and vicinity for their loyal support. The finances for the afternoon and evening activities were as follows: We took in; • Afternoon in park Evening in park Dance Bingo .... o 519.65. 239.50 95.05 80.78 Total We paid out: For softball Teams For motorcycle races For Concert at night Advertising Sundries -0- - PERSONALS Mr. Ray Gibbings of Durham spent the week end at his home in town. Mrs. W. M. Aiken and Miss Florence Aiken attended the Hearn -Gray_ wedding in Toronto on Satunday. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Shore spent the week end in Goderick with the former's parents, Mr. and' Mrs. A. Shore. Master Harold Gibbings spent the - week end in Petrolia and Sarnia, with Mr. L. Paisley, ' and l'dr. 'A. Knight. Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Nott of Toron- to, spent the holiday visiting at the home of the lady's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Groves. Mr, and Mrs. Donald Switzer spent AMONG THE CHURCHES Presbyterian Church Sunday School 10.00 a.m. Service at 11.15 a.m. Sermon subject, "Sharing Life Together." Everyone welcome to worship with us. St. Paul's Church 15th Sunday after Trinity 10 a.m. Sunday School. 11.00 a.m. Morning Service. 7.00 p.m. Evening Service, Rev. M. F. Oldham. The. Septembermeeting of the on Tuesday after- noon at the horn W. A. will be held ter - noon at three o'clock a of Mrs. W. H. Robinson. It was moved by Councillor Mc- Murray and seconded by Reeve Fal- coner that due to the plan of the Province of Alberta to re -organize its bonded debt, council approve the sale of the $1,000.00 1954 mnaturity. Bond for $1,125.00 and of the $1,000. 00 1958 maturity bond for $1,187.50. 934.98. 200.00 50.00 95.00 10.50 9,00 It was moved by Councillor Mc- Murray and seconded by - Reeve Falconer that Council accept the contract figure of Donald' Inspection Limited, re the boring of test )toles prior to calling. for tenders for the Sewerage System, boring' to be done immediately. It was moved byCoancillor Butler and seconded by , Coppcillor Tre- wartha that Council, suggest to the Victory Loan Committee ' that re- turned men be given the canvassing for the next Victory Loan. ' Total , 36'4.50 We'have left: For park improvements .. $57048 'Some of . the improvements the park needs are; grandstand facilities, sanitary conveniences, more levell- ing,,. new seeding and drainage. It will requise the whole hearted• sup- port of the community to make ;this. park the useful and beautiful ;place it should be. Church Home 10.00 a.m. a.m. 7.00 pm. Wednesday the Anniversary Rev. G. W. Sherman speaker. )lis Church 9th Worship, 11.00 o'clock. for. 12,10.. Worship, 7.00 p.m. of Goderich Friday evening .., United Church Rev. G. G. Burton of Ontario Street 'United Church resumes his work. He will preach both morning and evening. Dedication of Baptismal Font in memory of William• Walker, Super- intendent of Sunday'School for twenty-five years, will feature the morning service. "Rook of Ages" and "Abide with me", will be played by•the Chimes' at the evening service. vice at 2.00 p.m. The members of the Sunday School executive will h ld a meeting on in execu i Thursday, September 6th, at the' home of Mr. and Mrs. ,Wtalis ''a '`are.ux ed' E'glnond. All'ithe:mombgxsl g',,, to be present.. . . fingertip' veil of white net, fell from a halo of pretty flowers and had a deep scalloped edge. She carried a bouquet of Red Briar.liffe roses. The Maid of Honour, the bride's sister, Miss Margaret Lobb, wore a blue sheer floor length gown. The bridesmaid also a sister of the bride, Miss Bernice Lobb, Kitchener, wore a pink sheer floor length gown. Both attendants wore maturing' Coronet headdresses and shoulder length veils and carried Snow Queen , Gladiolus. The best man was the groom's brother, Darcy Docking, Staffs. The wedding music was played by the bride's Aunt,- Mrs. Robert Williamson, Woodstock. During the signing of the register, Jim and: Grace, brother andssister of the ,bride• the holiday' week end at the home sang, Ohl Perfect Love, accompanied of the former's parents, Mr. and by Mrs. Mervyn Lobb. Mrs. "Mac" Falconer. The groom's gift to the bride was• , Mrs. W. Y. Dyment of Detroit, who a silver service.pon Alureception was held following the ceremony. The dining room was decorated with pink and white• streamers and summer flowers. The table was centered with the wedding has been spending the summer with Mrs. Henry Garrett left for her home on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Dean Courtice and Miss Elizabeth of Hamilton, and Miss cake and tall white candles. The Ella Lediard. of New Denver, B. C. bride's Mother wore a navy figured and Mrs. Mary Doan of Indianap- silk dress. The'bride groom's Mother olis, were the guests of the Misses wore a wine crepe dress. Both wore : Harriet and Sybil Courtice. corsages of white Killarney roses. The waitresses, cousins of the - Mr. and Mrs. James Walter and son' bride were Donna Lebb, Wonnetta. Jimmie, who has spent the past Henderson and Velma Heskt week with the former's mother, Mrs. Helen Dalrymple, and other The happy young couple left on a trip to Northern points. The bride donned a moss green wool dress and hat with brown accessories. Upon Mr, Jack Carter of. Detroit, Mich., their return, they will reside on the has returned home after spending groom's farm in Hibbert Twp. a few days holidaying.at the horns. Guests were present from Wood - of his grandfather, Mr. Isaac, stock, London, Kitchener, Sebering- C'arter. Jack. recently got his ville, Auburn, Clinton, Staff& and honorable discharge from the U. S. Londesboro. Marines,' .and started to work Tuesday as a shipping 'clerk. o friends, have returned •to their, home in Pontiac, Mich. Baptist,, The County Ho Bible School 11.00 Evening Service, Prayer meeting, even- ing at 8.00 p.m. September 30th Services. The Re will be the guest - Wesley -W i Sunday September Morning ' lock. `Theme "WitnessingChrist". Church School Evening- Rev. R. H. Turnbull will preach. Choir Practice, Sept. 7th at 8 o'clock. Councillor Nott again urged the re -marking of the street parking lines and ; considerable discussion ensued. It was moved by Councillor But- ler and seconded by Councillor Brown that for those trmployees who have signed certificates for bene fit of the Hospital - care, Council approve the collection ' and transfer for same through the 'office of the Clerk, at no: cost to. the town. Ontario Streetch Mr. and Mrs. G. Bishop and two little daughters, of Niagara Falls, have returned home after spending the latter part of their holiday season, at the parental" home of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Jervis on the Base Line. ' Mr.: and Mrs. Lou Trouse of Wood- stock, are visiting the latter's sisters, Mrs. Fred .-Livermore and Mrs. George Cooper. In renewing their subscription to the News - Record, Mrs. Trouse said that. her husband had' been a subscriber. for fifty-one years. Owing to a slight stroke suffered a few months ago, Mr. Trouse was un- able to walk downtown. Reeve Falconer, moved the adjourn- man_ t. :Financial Report on page 8 Tuckersmith Turner's Church Ser- WEDDINGS DOCKING - LOBB HEARN --. GRAY Summer flowers decorated Win- dermere United Church, Toronto on Saturday, September 1st for the marriage of Margaret Isabelle, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James K. Gray, to Fit. Sgt. Gordon R. Hearn, just returned home after four years overseas with the R C.A.F., and son of Mrs'. Hearn, and the late Dr. P. Hearn of Clinton. Rev. W. L. L, Lawrence officiated. The bride given in marriage by her father, wore a graceful gown of white satin, with long veil, crested with white flowers. She.carried white stephanotis,with red roses. Miss Jean Gray, attending her sis- ter, as :maid of honor chose ice blue tulle over taffeta, and Miss Donalda Fordham, junior brides- maid, was in ice b'ue taffeta. Both The marriage of Ada Joy, eldest had flower coronets, and earned' daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Lobb, » cascades of red roses and delphin-• Goderich, Twp. to Lyle Winston, rums. Cpl. Willard Aiken, R.C.A.F:,: youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis was groomsman, and the ushers were. Docking, Staffer was solemnized on Mr. William Hearn and Mr. Ronald Saturday September lst, before a Gray. pyramid of gladiolus. and ferns. Rev. ,Snell Auburn, cousin of the Harold , bride officiated. The charming bride, given in marriage by her `father entered wear- on 'es. wear- ing a graceful white gown made'r lines :a high round. The bride.' travelled, in : a suit of �grecian m s I ,r, neck, and a shirred waistline. The pale ;blue ,gabardine, accented by 'a o' full:bisho sleeves black acres cries and a shoulder bodig, and i n;;, P �; • were =.Prettily ; embroidered. Her bouquet. To receive, the bride's Mother wore a powder blue crepe dress with touches of black, while the groom's Mother, who assisted, was in a pearl greyensemb'e, with wine aecessor-