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Home My WebLink AboutClinton News Record, 1945-10-18, Page 1WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED THE CLINTON NEW ERA No. 6171 -67th •Year CLINTON, ONTARIO, ' OCTOBER 18, 1945 Victory Loan Quotas County $4,170,000 Town $ 249,000 The Home Paper -5c a copy; CLINTON'S. VICTORY LOAN, II WIN'S Just Arrived 36", Rayon Spun, most suitable for Tailored Blouses 'and Dresses: Tri Plain Shades of'Brown,. Cocoa, Lime Green Gold and Powder Blue. , Attractively Priced at - $1.10 per yard New; Dresses Are here for this weekend selling. They are extremely smart and we knowthey.,. will be sure to appeal to you. R. V. IRWIN LOVELY HANDS FOR Jergen's LOTION 25c 4 47c Rehabilitation Committee Is Now Operating K. A. McKenzie, London, veterans' welfare officer of the Department of. Veterans' Affairs for M.D. 1, explain- ed the operation of local Citizens'. Rehabilitation Committees at a din- ner meeting of Clintdn Lions Club and later at a Canadian Legion me et - ing inthe Legion Hall, Thursday evening last. At the Lions Clup .meeting, at which many ex -service men were guests, President J. A. Sutter wel- comed the guests and turned the meeting ,over to Dr. Fred Thompson, chairman of War Services Committee., The latter introduced Mr. McKenzie who spoke briefly,' stressing the great importance of functioning civilian committees. The draw vas won by Doug Bartliff, an ex -service man. T. G. Scribbins, Legion president, also spoke briefly. Community Resp:insibltity "The men belong to your county; you must look after them,"'Mr. Me - Kenzie declared. "It is the com- munity's responsibility." He stressed that the younger fellows, particularly need guidance. Luckily; in this dist- +:, 98c+��++ T • �. W PENNEBAKER -PHONE 14 • • DRUGGIST UNIQUE PHOTO SERVICE w*»$+ntet•s •i+ +: +ieileie1et"2 a+1 :W i +tnTete:atelaial3N414Z +1 +r+S»#+1» 44S xict, there was a large number of Legion branches, he said. The Citizens' Rehabilitation Com- OF CIIYLDRN'S AID mittee for Clinton and district was OTA SET$249,000T HURON FEDERATION Local Executive RADIO BROADCAST Appeals F o r PROVES SUCCESSFUL . Public Support Shrroudin Townships t lsa Jumped 32 Per Cent EIGHTH CANVASSING nOrtacT• LOAN EIGHTH LOAN QUOTA NINTH PERCENT. LOAN AGE QUOTA I3russels t ...... $ 79,500 Wawanosh West • ' . .74;000 Wingham' . • . ...... 200,500 Seaforth 174,000 Grey ,, , 127,500 Howick ' 239,000 Turnberry 82,000 Codeiich (Town) 459,000 Wawanosh East , . •74,000 Zurich and Hay Wet Exeter . ; .:. Goderich .Tuwnshxp! . Blyth • Tuckersmith Usborne Stephen East Clinton • • Colborne • ,. • . . Stephen West Ashfield ., •• Morris McKillop • • Hullett Hensall and Hay East , Stanley •• 97,500 159,500 91,500 49,000 - 108,000 108,000 71,000 189,500 71,000 71,000 112,500 101,500 108,500 108,500 108,500 110,000 Huron County Totlals .... $3,175,000 $ 174,400 , 219.37 $ 104,000 140,350 189.66 97,000 309,300 154.26 265,000 242,900 139.59 229,000 175,900 137:96 .167,000 .329 650 137.93 314,000 s 112,1000 01 136.70 108,000 609,600 132.81 605,000 98,250 132.77 97,000 129,400 132:71 128,000 209,400 131.28 209,000 120;100 131.26 120,000 63,100 128.77 64,000 138,950 • 128.65 142,000 133,850 123.93 142,000 86,600 121.97 93,000 ° 224,100 118.25 249,000 79,200 111.55 93,000 78,050 109.92 93,000 122,950 109.28 148,000 109,750 108.12 133,000 '• 116,850 107.70 142,000 116,550 107.42 142,000 116,050 106.96 142,000 116,650 106.04 144,000 34,154,040 130.82 $4,170,000 ENLARGE MEMBERSHIP Fifteen Young follows: Chairman, T. G. Veterans Join - set up as TO INCLUDE GROUPS Scubbms, China Figures We are showing a small shipment of modern Canadian hand painted China Figures, consisting of animals and birds, including Baltimore Oriole, r s eak Kingfisher, Owl, etc. A good gift tu, Gosh g give to a good friend. ` This series of birds and! animals is sure to please. Prices range from $1.00 to. $4.50 each. We are also showing .a limited new stock of Corn 'Towler Crystal pieces. There.are cream and Sugars, sandwich or cake plates, sectional relish dishes, vases, bowls, celery dishes; candle holders, etc. We suggest you make your selection while, our stock is fairly complete. i a mond Authorized distributor of Bluebird Ia a and Wedding Rings, Bulova, Lorie and Pierce Watches, 1847 Rogers Bros., and Community Silverware, and other reliable quality Plate S , lines. N. COUNTER • secretary,J. R. Butler; executive and finance committee, con- sisting of chairmen of all sub -com- mittees, Mayor of Clinton, Reeves of Goderich, Stanley, Hullett and Tuck- ersmith Townships; N. W. Kyle, Blyth, and John Cornish, Bayfield. Sub -committees are as follows: Employment Thomas' Morgan, chairman• Robert Draper, William Perdue Gordon Ross; Pensions and Counselling -Dr. F. G. Thompson, J. G. MeLay, George Jefferson, .3. L. Heard; Land Settlement - Fred 0. Ford, chairman; N. W. Trewartha, Fred Nott, Frani: Bennett, B. W. El- liott; Social Re -adjustment -Rev. G. G. Button, chairman. "` • Ship 3�9 5OO Lbs. Old Clothing; Final Saturday Final collection in Clinton, in the National Clothing Collection. drive will take place this Saturday,' Oct. 20. The campaign officially closes that day. It will be accomplished through the aid of four trucks and a volunteer Legion Band Practising group of Boy Scouts and Girl Guides. baldheaded fellow*" tato a rest. acctf a out the team p Residents are requested to co-operate For Big Concert Dec. 2 The 15 new members formally briefly, "All the boys but McIntyrehr as much as possible. •are back this year with another According 'the A. J. Me1Vlurray, initiated, with • the units with which year's experience under the'r belts. of about 40 members, they served, are as follows: The team should show improvement Sana. E. Castle, Elgin Regiment;, Donald C. Colgnhoun, RCAF; Ken- neth W. Cequhoun, RCAF: len A. Tasker, Blyth, RCAF; Wellington. A. McNeil, Blybh, RCA; W. Charles Kennington, Lincoln and Welland Regiment; Douglas F. Andrews, .RCNV,R; F. 3. F. McKay RGA; William I. Bezzo, Essex Scottish; John 0. Tyndall, RCNVR; Wilfred David Buchanan, R. R. 1, 0 inton, 29 C.A.R.R.; Robert Y. Hattin, ROE; William Ross Thuell, Blyth,. 8th RECCE; Charles ,R. Cook, Calgary Highlanders; B. J. Dixon, RCAF. Membership of Huron County Children's Aid Society should:be en- larged to include as many represent- atives as practicable of leading groups and organizations within .the county,•otving to changing conditions in the field of social .work, it is' re- commended, in, the report; of the Pro- vincial Superintendent, B. W. Heise, for thexfiscai year ended March 31, 1945. The report compliments the mem• yers of the staff "their industry; and states ,that ; ii h' they had c oi4dititins the br'ftdrve.� , worked anis standing of the Huron society, is un changed and remains in the lower levels of "B" category. The report further' recommen'le that from one-third to one-fifth of the board should be elected each year for a fixed term, at this method would tend to introduce'a new view- point in board deliberations, would broaden the opportunities of mem- bers by contacts with other organiza- tions, and would promote community effort and resources. Legion Branch Radio broadcast of Huron County Federation of Agriculture over station CKNX, Wingham, from 1 td 1.30 p.m, Monday, proved quite sue- cessful, and those in charge received. hearty :congratulations from many points in the Province. The necessity of organizing Gan- adian agriculture in the postwar period was- stressed in a 13 -minute t zr Water- loo, address by Kenneth Be her, - W t r loo, president, Ontario Federation; of Agriculture. He gave a splendid talk. The musical part of the program was outstanding, the choir composed of ten •young girls from. neighboring townships being under the direction of Mrs. Edna Piekelh Huron County Fed'eration's next broadcast over the same station at the same time will take place on Monday, Noventhee 19.' Prospects Appear Bright For Clinton Collegiate Basketball This Season Canada's Victory Loan Campaign gets under way next Monday, October 22, and. continues for three weeks. Personnel .of the County Executive was previously announces. Details of comparative quotas for the various municipalities are pub- lished elsewhere on this. page. A. 32 per cent increase is noted in - the following figures: Clinton, $249,000; Goderich Township, 3120,000; Stanley Township, $144,000; Tu,ckersmith Township', $.142,000; Hullett Town- ship, $142,000. Corinnittees and salesmen for the above municipalities' are as follows: CLINTON-Chairman, A. J. Mc- Murray; vice-chairman, A. M, Knight; divisional chairman, Frank Fingland; publicity, G. H. Jefferson; salesmen --A.. J. McMurray, T. G. Seribbins, 11. E. Rorke. GOPER,LGH TOWNSHIP -Chair- man, George Ginn, R.R. 2, Clinton; salesmen -Clayton Laithewaite, John W. Deev'es, Maitland Driver. STANLEY TOWNSHIP -- Chair- man, Elmer Webster, Varna; sales - The boys of Clinton Collegiate In- men -Goldie Graham, J. K. Cornish, stitute are looking, forward to anotlt- Carl Houston, J. MeAsh. sales - : successful basketball Season. The Saints will have nearly the same squad that'was•tied for. the group championship with Goderich last year. The Saints will have Robinson, Ross Dilling, and Elliott again this year. although these boys were all Young veterans of the war recently in their final year of school last The local executive has issued the ended are flocking to the banner of year. Robinson, who quit school last following •appeal in -behalf of the .ap• the Canadian Legion of the Env ire fall. is back again and he should be proaching campaign: g p a strong scoring threat on any for- Serwice Lebgue in increasing numbers ward line. Canadian Aimed forces have been all over the country. Clinton is no Alee I{ennedy, the six -foot -lour- victorious in the battles for Liberty. One,,ereat challenge awaits 'the civil- ' HULLETT TOWNSHIP - Chair. man, John Armstrong. Londesboro;, salesmen -John Armstrong, W. J. Dale, W. R. Jewitt. TUCKERSMITH TOWNSHIP - Chairman, Ed. P. Ohesney, R:R. 4, Seaforth. Executive Appeals exception. Fifteen young men, most of whom had only recently returned from overseas, were initiated at an impress inch captain and the leading scorer in the league lass: season, will be back at centre. likely flanked' by six - sive ceremony at a meeting of Branch foot -one -inch Robinson on one wine, No. 140, Clinton, in the Branch e- and the speedy Dilling on the other novated LegionCRooms on Thursdaywwing.Bill Hanley, Leonard Johnson and Stew. McBride,. are the alternate evening last. forwards and- all of. theme are- expert .The candidates were resented by shots wider the basket. the Sergeant -at -Arms, John R. Bu • John McIntyre. of last year's team, ler, and the ceremony was'conducted is the only deportee and his absence by the president, T. G. Scr:bleins. leaves the team with only two Vic -president George Wilson lead the ex- perienced rearguards. Bob Miller, aims and objects of the organization, and each subscribed to them. one of the sparkplugs of the Saints N. W. Miller; Goderich, addreseel and a „long -shot artist, will be• back x. el t- -end- t left guard while ix foo one . Ian people to show that we are, in some measure, worthy of our victor- ious Armies. The Campaign for the Ninth Vic- tory ia tore Loan opens on -Monday, next. This is "The Victory Loan." 'the xniiiipluui gngta.s fen..Clinton.and sur-.. rounding Municipalities. are:' Clinton 3249,000.00 Goderieh Township 3120,000.00 Stanley Township 3144,000.00 Hullett Township $142,000.00 •Tuckersmith Township $142,000.00 We would bring to your attention the following: (a) All Victory* Loan the gathering in his capacity of Zone one -half-inch Elliott will he back at Bonds are today selling at par or Commander, urging the branch now right guard. Elliott was the ae•:ond higher,' the first issues at a ' Ion- to make financial arrangements for highest scorer on the Saints last, siderable premium. (b) The Minister the future, winter. of Finance has advised there will Mentioning that nomination night A. very fine prospect+ for a guard ; not be a further public loan for at ext meet - for Branch BPr'esident officers Scribbins insuggest d position shot is lrhas, lets uck lei height land least is resuch that many The that this that the new "young blood" in the is good very aggressive player. will be the last chance, at least for Branch should take. hold and stand for office and let. some of the "o1J- While speaking to Capt. Aloe T{on- a a time, when ought to of Can. F he re )iedl oda Bonds cosi be;bought to yield as high a rate as 3%n.. (d) No one has ever regretted having bought Victory Bonds, (e) Many boys from this area have made the supreme sacrifice' for the "Liberty" we today are en - chairman of the local committee, a Composed total of 3,300 pounds of good used Clinton Legion Band, under the direc- clothing has been shipped this week- tion of Bandmaster M. .T. Agnew, is 1,200 pounds on Tuesday and'. 2,100 now making preparations for aittcon- pounds yesterday. That collected cert program, to be presented he Saturday will be shipped .early next even - Town eember12,oeommen on dg ut 8.30 week. Collection in the adjacent rural Pan. district is coming along better, he Featured highlights on the pro - also reported. grans will consist of. vocal choruses, 0 'readings, and vocal soloists, whish, County it is antleipa+'ed will be presented Huron U ounty by outstanding local talent. There will be no admission charge. lowing vzng' Cll'Ch Band practices are held every Tuesday evening. Is A Success Following a lapse of five years ow- ing County Pl w en's Association held a very • Three -Way Tie for C.C.I. ing to war condttions, Huron Boys' Senior Championship successful plowing match -the' 19th since 1928 and comes here f the farm of Benson Sower annual -on by, Goderich Township., both defensively and offensively;• in fact, • with, the team we have, we.joying. (f) Many more require long should end up on top." • hospitalization and convalescence. 0 (g) All returning must' be re- established in civilian life. Group Captain E. A. McGowan Takes Common d An interesting ceremony took place at RCAF. Radio School, Clinton, Mon- day afternoon, when command of the Station was formally handed over to Group Captain E. A. •McGowan, who is now residing in Clinton. The new commanding officer, whose home is in Saint John,' N.B., has been a member of the RCAF tom Goose Bay; Labrador. He is ]Drown Blue Water to f the'orutifal runs and other safe hits were made as a navigational specialist. Highway south of Goderich, ,est Taking Collegiate rate In by Bob Miller, Flank Fingland Ger-, Squadron Leader A S er advantage o 0 a , S. 'Turnbull, day. dry Weather, Clinton o R i ate held its annual Field Day ald Elliott anBill Hanly, who has• been in command since Sep - Weather conditions were ideal, but st t the may' have been "too good" on yesterday, with field events . taking Wing -ham High School -Elston, rf; tember 20, handed over command at Yof farmers desiring to fill place at the school and tract: events Benninger, 3rd; Edgar, 1.1); Seli, ss; an impressive ceremony, which in- silosacount at Community Park. Brown, p; Walker; e; Ernest 2b; eluded a march past and signing of instead of competing in plowing y Lloyd, rf; Parker, cf,• Proctor, p. , required documents. He said he 'hoped. matches. • The teachers were in. charge, G. W. McGee being Clinton Collegiate lnstitutii-liob ' the personnel of the Station: would A. banquet was he'd in the Orange E A Fines, starter, Masses Miller, 3b; ,Bill Hanly, c; McBride, give the same can,pasttheyolxadnto Hall, concession 4, last evening with Helen Brown, Barbara Brown, Max rf; Kennedy, Gera'd Elliott lb; Cap sin George Feagan, Goderich, president of Frank Fingland, ss;ef; ,Ross Dining, r" 1 Wing Commander K. R. Patrick and the Association, in the chair. Among' anti Brock Olde, judges. Charles Hanly, p; Leonard Johnson, himself. those who spokeowns'Reeve Gong. 2b; Don Miller, 12; 1 Group.Captain Ivi.cGowan declared Ginn, Goderieh Township; B. Sr D. fist' Referee - Magill, Wingham,, at he was looking forward to being in D. Mooney, Goderich; 'agricultural Frepresent- Stew- pirate; Charles Johnsen, 'Clinton on command of the only RCAF Signals art, Clinton; agricultural -Resn is were un q bases.'Training School in Canada. Gave for Alton County;prGordon Mc- oyo Gavin, Walton, presient, Ontario I{ by were tied C int n C H. S. 304 031 2'0x-13 I Mr. and Mrs. I�. Westlake Plowmen's, Association, which is stag, big the International Plowing Match next Warden den in Huron County year;W. neknowJ. Alex Alexander, L official referee; Prin- cipal Ballacheyand Mary Mtheson, *ret Theywere assisted by a number of pupae. • Three Tied for e Results unique in the fact that threeboys-John MacDonald,•Ross Dilling and Fred Kirby -were -- for the senior •boys' championship. with 20 points each. No decision has yet been made as to selection of ultimate title holder. Other champions and runners-up. Hanna MLA • Wingham; W. T. diff, M.P., Bru'ssels, secretary w. the BOYS - Intermediate Chart Wilmot Haake, I Hanl Robert'Allan 21; 'Junior- count,, association; Y 32; R.R. 1, Goderich, who moved a vote 'Den Miller 26; Martell 25.- thanks to the ladies. I GIRLS -Senior -Marion' Peck 23; of During the match itself, J. W. Mary Lane 11; Intexmediate�-Grace Hanna, M.L•A., vainly essayed the Lobb 27; Joan Fines and Tait Ping - task of plowing a straight furrow,` lande27 Jedi amienGaron Junior -Evelyn Mac- Donald C.C.I. Boys 13-W.H.S. Boys s Cruickshank, Wingham; L. E. Car-- are as follows: _ e, being the only competitor in a special class for those who had never plowed before. He created' a great deal of e ent. amus m Winner of special tractor c1a=.s for boys' ' Institute Y ' t n Collegiate Clm o chool HihS team defeated Wingham, g in an exciting softball match in the veterans of 'second world war, rest- Community Para 10-5. Half a o Huron County-dxreetor, Bam The local team ran uo an early v filer for Over dent f n f Finer Jewellery Counters anti Y W.H.S. Girls 23-C.C.I. Girls 21 While the boys' softball game was in ' progress, girls' basketball teams representing the two schools were playing a very close match in the C.C.I. Gymanasium. The lead swung back and forth during the fixture, the visitors being ahead at half time by 15-9. However, the local girls. made it closer in the last half, and outscored the visitors by 12-8. Clinton -guards, A. ' L. Thompson, Marion Peck, Ardyss Inkley, Jean, Nediger, Kit Fing'•and, Betty Cooke, n Glew, mor G , a arils- Joan Fines • fox,w , Lois Middleton Margaret Colquhoun, Audrey Jervis. Doreen Armstrong. Referees - 1l'y4�iss 'Bow, Wingham; (Through shortage of space this week full results will be published in next issue.) erS or 1 least in the first and third innings Centuryin Huron CountyStewart, Clinton -Alex Iferz, Sea- forth (veteran with five years' ser- `anal were never headed.. Alex Ken- /r ' 1 Y home vaco ouPS;aAara.� • ped and Ross Dining knocked 1 Honoured by Neighbors•, ' A number of friends and neighbors born from the Buons'on. Line gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Keith l Westlake on Friday evening. ,Oct, 12, as a surprise for them. , They have sold their farm and: are moving t Zurich. The evening was spent in games and music. Dining the even ingMr. and Mrs. Westlake were presented with an electric iron, and Robert, a book.: A. fine address was read by Mrs. presentations and present otchm r e• Will Sc Scot were made by Miss Anna rhmer and Mies Doris Penhale. Mr. Westlake thanked all. present for the gifts and kind words. Ltinch was then served and -a social Hour. spent. ; The people of this community take second place to none in Canada in any patriotic endeavor. .It is good business to .buy Ninth Victory Loam Bonds, It is also a privilege and a patriotic duty to do so. The war is won. But there remains the task of bringing back and re-establishing those who have done the winning. We are again counting on your sup- port, which you so loyally gave while the guns were firing. We appeal to you tq invest heavily in the Ninth Victory Loan. It is good business for yourself. It 'wits re-establish . those today whom we, Tightly, so highly revere. • (Signed) - F. Fingland, Huron, County Vice -Chairman; A. J. McMur- ra • Clinton Chairman; A. M. Knight, Clinton Vice-Ghairman. Stanley Federation Plans Moving Pictures Stanley Township Federation of Agriculture is s;:onsoring moving pictures in S.S. No. 10 'schoolhouse, at 2.30 p.m. for children and 8 p.m. for adults and children, on Monday next, Octiber• 22. The Ninth Victory Lcan wi11 be explained by a. spec speaker. COMING EVENTS 3e a. word Minimum . Cho- a 50c Bazaar, auspiees Clinton Women's Institute, Saturday, Nov. 3, ;from. 3-6. Palle , Agricultural Board . Room. Afternoon tea, 30 cents. 71-x Mass Meeting, Ontario; St. United Church, at '7.45 p.m. Friday, Oct. 19, "Crusade for Christ", under auspices Huron Presbytery, United Church lof n Ca ada. 7-x Victory Dance, RCAF Radio School, Clinton,' Tuesday, Oct. 23, Tony Cryan's Orchestra. Ex -service- men and civilians welcome. Admin - pion 50 cents. ' 71-x