Clinton News Record, 1945-11-01, Page 8PAGEri' Et
,CL NTON,-.NEWS -.NEWS-RECORD
Buy Victory Bonds • Today.
Town of Clinton's Ninth Victory
Loan objective is $249,000.
Use "Coming Events"..to• advertise
eh
urch socials,' bazaars, f 'dances end
other gatherings.
The Brownies and Guided will meet
on Wednesday, November 7, Brownies
.at 4.30 p.m. and Guides at 7 p.m. in
', the St. Paul's Parish Hall.
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Canadian Legion Clinton Branch,
accompanied by the. Legion Band and
detachments. from RCAF' and RCAF
(WD),' Signals Training School, will
attend divine service in Wesley:Willis
United Church on Sunday morning,
November' 11, Remembrance ` Day.
Rev. Andrew Lane, minister of the
church, will give the address.'
Clinton Branch;–Canadian Legion,
will hold its ' monthly, meeting` next
Thursday evening, November 8, when
nominations will be presented for
various' offices for`' next,;year.
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W. H. Golding, M.P.for Huron -
Perth, has been suggested for mem-
bership on . a . select _ parliamentary
'committee, committee to study war expenditures.
RCAF personnel at Signals 'Train-
ing School, Clinton—it assumed that
name today --are planning a second
dance in the Drill Hall at the Station
for Tuesday evening, November -13,
'Ab
'memorial to the. fallen. may e
Day
at the Remembrance
service in,: Wesley -Willis United
Church Sunday morning, November
DINITERWARE
66 -Piece DINNER SET. A good quality set
made by SOVEREIGN P'OTTERIES of CANADA.
Three rose bud sprays feature the distinctive but
beautiful design. The' scalloped edge of each plate
is highlighted with a bold GOLD line. . -
Price $25.04
66 -Piece DINNER SERVICE.' ::A lovely set
with a rich floral centre ,bordered with a GOLD
lace scroll. This stet: is as appropriate for your in,
formal luncheons as it is for your : most formal
occasions.
Price '$35.44
G. R. McEWAN Co.
OFTEN THE CHEAPEST ALWAYS THE BEST
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• VALUES FOR NOVEMBER 2nd and 3rd
QUICK QUAKER CONCENTRATED BLEACH
OATS lg. pkg. 19c JAVEX bottle 14c
READY' OUT BIG FIVE
MACARONI 2 lbs. -11c CLEANSER 2 tins 9e
PANCAKE FLOUR, Aunt Jemima
R. & W. TOMATO
Soup 3 for 25c
LYNN .VALLEY
Peas 2 for 25c
Moyer's Pickled
ONIONS
Jar 21c
Sea Nymph
HERRING
2 tins 25c
PAPA,
let
WHEN AVAILABLE
Lb. Pkg. 20c
pkg. 16c
R. & W. Veget ole
Soup 3 tins 25c
SUN FLOOR
Wax tin 35c
HEINZ 57
SAUCE
Bottle 23c
Aylmer Choice
PUMPKIN
28 oz. tin 13c
GARDEN FRESH FRUITS -and VEGETABLES
CELERY — LETTUCE — TOMATOES — GREEN BEANS
TURNIPS — CARROTS — CABBAGE — CRANBERRIES
CALIFORNIA SWEET 220's CHOICE No. 1 SPANISH
ORANGES doz. 53c ONIONS 2 lbs. 19c
NEW FLORIDA 126's CALIFORNIA RED
Grapefruit 4 for 25c' GRAPES ib. 19e
CALIFORNIA JUICY 360's
LEMONS 3 for 11c
CHOICE SWEET
POTATOES lb. 14c
SHEARING'S
FOR FOODS OF FINE QUALITY
Phone 48 tree Delivery Clinton
USED BICYCLES $30.00 to $35.00
HUNTING COATS $6.00 to $24.00
HUNTING CAPS $L85
GUN LICENSES .$1.00.
HEATABS - - $1.15 to $1.55 complete
EPPS SPOT ,T SHOP
Headquarters' For All Sporting Goods
Veterans', •.Counseling
Re 'wined iu New Year.;
Counselligr+aervicd'tlno"'iiliout Lon-
don 'district by' officers of the De'
partmeht.•of "Veterans+ Affairs, Lon-
don, likely will-be';rosuiried in the.
New Yeaig%when the'' fnll;,complement
of, staff (If ,the, bureau is expected' tot
be, filled 'and 'trained. _Pressure. of work locally with the
increase in numbers of discharges'
from the•: aimed services -temporarily
suspended' this department of DVA
activity. The number of calls receiv'
ed weeklyin the London offices now
approach 1,200 weekly.
• . Purpose 'of. the 'mobile counseling.
service is the ' assistance of local
Citizens'; Rehabilitation ' Committees
which are located in nearly every
community„ and for .the solution of
particular tproblems which confront
ex -service men ;there.
With Scotty McLachlan'.. London Band
in attendance. ' Admission includes a
free chance on •a $100 Victory Bond,
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A number of Clintonians attended
the hot goose supper at Kippers
Thursday evening, and the Masonic
banquet at Londesboro Tuesday
evening.
F. K. B. Stewart, Clinton, Agri-
cultural Representative for Huron
County, attended•a Bruce County Hog
Producers' -organization meeting in
Walkerton Monday evening.
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Rt. W. Bro. William h Carroll,
Mitchell; D.D.G.M. for South Huron,
will make his official visit of inspec-
tion to Clinton Lodge, A.F. and A.M.,
No. 84, tomorrow evening. • An.
initiation ceremony will take place..
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A. J. Cooper, formerly of Clinton
and owner of considerable real estate,
in town, has been critically ill . at
his home on' Hamilton St.,';Goderich;
for the past two weeks, ' He has been
confined to his bed for the past two
months.
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Rev. G. G. Burton, minister of On-
tario St. United Church, preached
anniversary services' in Dorchester
United Church Sunday, in 'exchange
with. Rev. W. J. Taylor who preached
at both services in Ontario St.'Church
here.
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Costumes of every imaginable de-
scription were in evidence at the big
Hallowe'en Party, sponsored by the
Town Council, in the Town Hall last
night, with Coun. A. J. McMurray
in charge. It followed a parade of
School children in costume, headed
by the C.C.I. Bugle Band, from the
Public School Grounds. Motion pic-
tures were shown by Harvey John-
ston, Walton, representing the
National Filum Board. Prize winners
will he announced in next week's
NEWS -RECORD.
November 1 to 3
KRAFT DINNER 18c pkg.
VAN CAMP'S PEA'S .... 2 tins 25c
POST TOASTIES 3 pkg. 23c
CHAMP CLEANER and
Water Softener 2 pkg. 19c
AEItOWAX pt. tin 29c
VAN CAMP'S TOMATO
SOUP 3 tins 25c
EATMORE
WHEAT BERRIES 5 lb. bag 25c
JAVEX • 2 bottles 29c
ODEX SOAP 2 bars 13c
HEALTH GLO
CARBOLIC SOAP 3 bars 15c
DR. BALLAR.D'S
DOG FOOD 2 tins 27e
PURE MINT JELLY jar • 25c
CROSSE & BLACKWELI,, PURE
ORANGE MARMALADE jar 22c
SWEET PICKLED BEETS jar 27c
POLLY PRIM
MUSTARD 24 oz. jar 23c
GARDEN • FRESH •FRUITS AND
VEGETABLES
MEATS
COTTAGE ROLL per lb. 39e
FRESH SAUSAGE , . , ' 25c
WEINERS 27c
BOLOGNA 24c
MINCED HAM 49c' .,
A Lona uumis- 01401/w1.
5 bars 25c
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DISThICT IGEN SERVE
ILE.JURIES
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the,Court House and Gaol ;in.God
and the County Home ",'at rClinto
His 'Lordship remarked that
number ofCstudents were' in att
ance in' the court and dommende
study of a boolt;prescribed for
tario schools: '"Canadian. Derho
in Action'
Grand. Jim*
Members of, the. Grand, Jury.
as follows: '
Robert Allan, farmer, Tuckersmith
R. R. 1, Brucefield; John A. -
strong, farmer, Stanley, R. R
'Zurich;. William. T. 'Bolt, far
Turnb'eriy, Wingham; James' Bo
merchant, Exeter; 'James. Cam
farmer, Ashfield, R,R. 3$ Luck
Joseph Chivers,. merebant, Blue
W. H. Dalrymple', -;farmer, Tu
smith,' Brucefield;; ,Aaron Erb,.f
e7r, Stanley Ra?: 2, Zurich; F
Galbraithl
farmer,; Grey; R.R.,RR2,
vale; Hubert Jolles,' merchant, Ex-
eter; Duncan McKercher, farmer,
Howick,' R.R. 2, Wroxeter; Thomas
Gilmour, farmer,. Turnberry, Wing -
ham; Lorne G. Young, clerk, God-
.erich. . .
When the Grand -,Jury retired, the
roll, of the petite jurors was called
and they were :allowed to go 6ntil
10 a.m. Tuesday. Trial of three un-
defended
m
defended divorce: actions then •pro-
ceeded. _
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Petit Jurors
The petit jurors' panel of 39 includ-
ed the following from this district:
Henry J. Armstrong, con. 1, East'.
Wawanosh Auburn,• Hugh Berry,
merchant, :. Brucefield;' Reginald
Bown,farmer, ,Colborne, R.R.5,God-
erich 'Stewart' Date;" fernier, ^. 3,
Hullett, R.R. 2, Seaforth; Melvin
Dale, laborer, Clinton; Melvin Dav-
ison, farmer, Stanley, Bayfield; Vic,
tor Falconer, con. 4, farmer, R.R. 2,
Goderich; Mervin Hanley, con. 1,
Stanley, R.R. 5, Robert Jack-
son, fernier, con. 1, Clinton;Hay, Hensall;
Albert J. Kelly, farmer, con. 8, Mor-
ris, Blyth; John Murdock, farmer,
con. 2, Stanley, R.R..1, Brucefield;
William Soldan, farmer, eon. 1, Hay,
Hensall; James Willis, salesman,
Seaforth.
Two True Bills
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The grand jury brought in an in-
dictment of breaking, entering and
theft of a safe at Seaforth Creamery
on the night of June 17, against Day-
ton, Marvern, and •Charles Platten,
brothers, of .Toronto. ,'A true bill was
Ids() presented against Marvern Plat -
ten on an additional charge of the
theft of a car at Stratford belonging
to W. A. McTeer, London.
The grand jury -brought in an in-
dictment of defamatory jibe] against
Arthur E. Parry, Clinton. Owing to
the unavoidable absence of Wing
Commanddl Patrick, O.B.E., former
o.C. of the Clinton Radio School, a
crown witness. this case was travers-
ed to the neat sitting of 'the co
at Goderich. The accused was n
asked to plead. Bail ,was renewed.
The jury deliberated for five hou
on all four cases.
.Ctl<: TEAMS BOTH
OSE, AT WINGII•AM•
BY CLOSE "COUNTS
Teams representing p ng Clinton. Col-
legiate Insitute played two 'friendly
matches, in' Wingham with the'Hi
School tea1ms of that town Thursday
afternoon last.
Wingham won both ends of the
doubleheader—the girls; being victor
Mous`1 -
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6 in
basketball sket a
b and.
the ;boys'
by the close count of 9-8 in softball.
Wingham Girls 10—Clinton 6
'the girls' game, Elinor Glew.
sniped the first basket for Clinton
and,' Margaret 'Colquhoun chalked, up
two points. Lois Middleton brought
the score to six by obtaining two free
shots. The Wingham •lassies had the
advantage of being used to the out-
door court. " G. Sivanson and I, Curie,
of the Wingham hoop squad, each
scored four, D. Hamilton sank the
final basket, leading the Wingham
lassies to a 10-6, victory.
Wingham Boys 9—Clinton 8
Wingham H. S. got revenge when
they sent the Clinton "Saints" home
with a 9-8 defeat. The Clinton boys
tied off on the offerings of "Mute"
Brown for a total of 12 hits .but
their hits were not bunched together,
thereby : leaving many runners
stranded on the bases. The Clinton
club got a slim lead throughout the
game and were nursing a three -run
margin going into the last inning, but
two hits and four errors gave Wing -
ham four runs and the ball game.
Kennedy, had three hits, 'including a
home -run; while Elliott also contrib-
uted two safe blows. D. Miller, John-
son and Dilling played steady ball
in the field for C.C.I.
Clinton lineup: B. Miller (3b), B.
Hanley (c), Kennedy (p), Elliott
(lb), Fingland (cf), Dilling (rf),
D. Miller (lf)�, Johnson (2b), C. Han-
ley (ss)'.
BUSINESS ASSESS -
MENTS CONTENTIOUS
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that the assessment on Mr. Counter's
dwelling be reduced $200.
In the appeal of Reg Cudmore on
too high assessment on dwelling, it
was decided to reduce the assessment
on dwelling $150.
Mrs. Ellen Cox complained of too
high assessment and damage by
water and ice from nearby buildings.
The appeal was not sustained by the
Court.
William J. Elliott appealed against
too high assessment, and the latter
was reduced from $450 to $350.
Clifford Epps spoke regarding his
complaints of deplorable conditions
of streets and high assessment, lots
wrongly assessed, etc. Ile remarked
that he would be satisfied if streets
were properly improved, weeds kept
nit clear, and a separate assessment
of made for the. different parcels.
George German appealed against
too high business, and land tax. As
rs the natter of business assessment
is to be given further consideration,
no action was taken at this sitting
of the Court.
Clifford G. Lobb appealed against
too high assessment on dwelling. As-
sessment was reduced $200.
Orval Lobb complained that his as-
sessment was not in accordance with
the properties. No change was made
in the assessment.
In the appeal of Albert Mitchell
against too high assessment on land
and building on Albert St., No. 11,
assessment on land was reduced $50
and on building $25.
An appeal against too high assess-
ment on building was received from
William Reed. It was reduced $100.
Mrs. Azie Treleaven complained
that her assessment was out of line
compared with other property. No
action was taken by the Court.
In the appeal of Fred Sloman
against too high assessment, the
Court reduced the assessment on
building $90.
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COL. H. B. COMBE, V.D.,
EX -MAYOR DIES
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COUNTY LIBRARY
MAKES STRIDES
IN CIRCULATION
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rth libraries were thanked for lists
suggested books sent in, and more
ere requested. Book jackets from
cent additions to the collection were
display.
Warden Alexander was called upon
say a few words... On behalf of
e County Council he welcomed all
o were there and pledged continued
pport from the County Council to
e Association. In closing he moved
vote of, thanks to the speaker of
e evening.
County Support
Robert Bowman, reeve of Brussels
d representative of the County
until to the executive of the H. C.
A„ spoke of the growth of the
satiation since its inception in 1941
d gave a resume of its work for
benefit of those who were just
ming in. He took grecs pleasure
seconding the motion of thanks
dered by the warden to which all
ponded heartily.
Harry Sturdy, Auburn, president,
ron Federation Of Agriculture,
e of the willingness of the Fed -
tion to cooperate, with the Library
sociation in their work and receiv-
information on how farm forums
schools could join. and receive the
efits of library .service. '
ordwich and Wroxeter public lib-
ies and. Ethel Public -School, join -
the association: Ethel School is
first school to join the associa-
These members will receive their
to of books seri the next exchange
December. '
After -the generale meeting was ed-
rned ,the executive held , a short
ion when -Mrs. Eckwhil-
ed
a
ed to purchs se office equipment
the new H.C.L.A. office' to be
up temporarily at`59.Newgate St.;
erich.
Lyth Public Library board served
ainty lunch.
uron County Library Association
ngs to the people of Huron and
libraries, school areas, farm for -
and responsible organizations
welcome to join and make use of
worth while service, it was point -
out at the meeting.
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alive to bear our share of the burden
of re -clothing Europe,"; said Mrs. Me-
Eachren.
"Our plansfor the next six or seven
months have been dominated by one
consideration, the responsirilityof the
women in Canadian )ted Cross to do
everything possible to relieve the in-
evitable suffering in the United' King-
dom and Europe this winter."
Quilts for cribs and cots, and flan-
nelette vests for infants are being
made from old surgical dressing box
linings, as the women utilize made-up
stock to fill the great need for cloth-
ing and bedding in Great Britain, as
as in Europe.
ave been made for a large
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Veteran of .the first Great War,
Col. Combe organized and went over-
seas in 1915 as officer in command
of the 163.st Huron Battalion. Later
he transferred to the 3rd British
Army,. serving in France until 1918.
As a lad of 16 he joined the Huron
Regiment as a bugler and.yetired with
the rank of full colonel in the Huron -
Middlesex Regiment.
For many year's he was a member
of the Town Council and was mayor
in 1928-29-30. He was for some years
on the High School Board and was an
active member of St. Paul's Anglican
Church. He also was a member of
Clinton Lodge, ,A.F. and A.M., No. 84.
(A son, Capt. James Owen Combe,
on active service;, was killed in Nor-
mandy in August, 1944, while serving
with the Essex Scottish Regiment.
Surviving are his widow, Julia
Isabel Combe; two daughters, Mrs. F.
W. Troop, Toronto, and Agnes Jean-
ette Combe, serving overseas with St.
John's Ambulance Corps: and a sister,
Mrs. W. U. Latornell, St. Thomas.
gift of hospital sunplies to China, in-
cluding hundreds of cases of sterilized
dressings, from the balance of made-
up stock in National and Divisional
warehouses,d
Port Di'sbribution, of clothing and.
comforts, will !be continued from Can-
adian ports during the coming winter,
especially to the Merchant Marine.
Needy children in Britain, par-
ticularly, those, in war, nurseries who.
have- been brought to Britain from
some of the liberated areas in Europe,
will receive the largest share of ap-
proximately 300,000 lbs. of jam, jelly,
and honey to be exported by the Can-
adian Red' fross'l'ociety this year.
An additional 25 members of the
Canadian Red Cross Corps to arrive
in England by the middle of Novem-
ber for general duty work, are now
being chosen and equipped, Norman
S. C,pudwell, National Chairman of
the Corps: Committee, reported.
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"Sign Your' Name for Victo4y1'
AID TO NAVY LEAGUE
GODERICH—E, J. Pridham,, chair-
man of the books •and magazine com-
mittee, reported 'at a"meeting Of the,
local branch of the Navy League of
Canada that 4,050 pounds had been
sent forward this year—a s
ubstantlal
increase over last"year, It was de -
HURSDAY, NOiYk]1VI$Eit, 1, 19440
aided to discontinue the, collection'.ryi?'
liooks and magazines'hete'Octobe
31. A letter from V. R. Ramsay.
b
managing secretary of the league;ad*.
vised the ob'ec '
.l live for Goderich
tbcoming campaign for funds, would
be $1;500c
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PURE. FLOATING
CASTILE SOAP
bar, .,.
5c
BIG BEN -
CASTILE
SOAP
bar
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MAXWELL ROUSE
COFFEE Ib. 43c
GROVE
MAPLE SYRUP 35e
EATMORE 5 ]bbag
WHEAT BERRIES 25c
INTERLAKE
TISSUE 3 rolls 25c
Cross and Blackwell
Orange Marmalade
12 oz. jar (1 coupon) 23e
ROBIN HOOD QULCK
'OATMEAL pkg, 27e
GAINES'
DOG FOOD pkg. 25c
NEWPORT
FLUFFS ... 19c, 25c, 39c
ORANGES -.,.,.
288's -39c 257's -49c.
Lipton's
Noodle Soup 2 pkgs. 25c
READY CUT
MACARONI 3 lbs. 20c
CHOC., LEMON or CARMEL
PIE FILLER 1 lb25e
MOTHER JACKSON'S
Jiffy Pie Crust 23e.
Jiffy Porridge 19c•
Harry Horne'..
Jelly Powder Kits ..: 59e
SHELLED
ALMONDS % Ib. 29c
HYRO1 REPE
200 ft., 320 towels, 71/x10
Paper Towel's & Holder
2 rolls and holder $1.00
LE'E'S
MUFFIN FLOUR 15c
Grapefruit ..,. 4 for 19e
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