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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News Record, 1945-12-27, Page 3THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1945 aseemelesammoorimineemmiamie LINTON NEWS- RECORD Continue � Co e ce a �d By ,.PEG" Have you ever had the pleasure of watching the 'unloading and plac- ing of a huge tree which was to be used for decorative purposes ' at Christmas time? Recently. one such tree was placed on the lawn of a hospital of one of our large cities. A large truck drew up on the drive way; several sturdy men lifted the giant of the forest to the ground where it rested for the night. The following morning it was placed. There it stood in all its majesty; We could' almost imagine its thoughts as it looked around its new environ- ment. Probabily it missed its old companions. Then the colored bulbs were strung on it and it waited for the eventful night, which was to be the climax of its glory. On the top was a magnificent star, symbolic of the Christ in the honor of whose birth- day this festive season is held. Suddenly, in the twinkling of am eye, probably the most beautiful tree in the city shone forth in all its glory, for the first time since war restrictions prohibited the use of electricity for such purposes. To see such a tree light with seven or eight hundred bulbs isnot soon. to be for- gotten and is eagerly looked forward to by patients in the hospital from year to year. Not only did the patients enjoy it, but passersby on the street joined in the admiration of • it; visitors who came looked at it with amazement; and little children wandered in talk- ing and wondering, about the beauti- ful star, which has meant so much, to the world. Some of the little ones, who came from hones where Christ was known, were able to explain to others, who had not had that privil- ege, that it represented the star which appeared in the sky over Bethlehem the night Christ the Saviour was born. He had come to the world to save little boys and girls and everyone if they would only believe on Hinn. This beautiful scene lasted all through the festive week. The tree had accepted the gift of the bulbs which made it distinctive among the other trees and had started out to make itself and others happy, but the midnight hour of New Year's spelt its doom. A day or so after - Wards ladders were placed against it, the bulbs of all colors and of white prayer service -where we will go to ask God's forgiveness for our, sins of the past and where we will pray for Hisco-operation aid fellowship, during every moment of the : year upon which we are entering? If we are Christians let us choose the latter method of spending the midnight hour, and as we make plans to do that may we invite some •one who is not a follower of the meek and lowly Jesus to accompany us to -God's house. It may be the means of' his being - ,brought to Christ. Those who .do not make any profes- sion of Christianity, allow your foot- steps to take you to such a meeting and if you.shoeld there find Jesus Christ, you, will have commenced a life work which will bring you noth- ing but joy for the rest of your life. We may scoff at such an idea, hut. those who have lived a life of sin and have been brought to Christ as- sure us that they couldnot ever go back to the old life. The world to- day, is in a terrible state. Why? Because so many have never com- menced to walk in the Christian way. When once ` we have decided' , to, follow our Saviour, let us continue with Him as our guide. Jesus, in speaking to the Jews who believed on Him, said! "If ye contima in my word, then are ye my disciples in- deed; and ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you .free."— John ' 8t3f42. Such a freedom . as that will be! Many of our people are claiming freedom today. They are seeking it in robberies, slayings, car- ousing, and in absolute defiance of the law. Is it any wonder that the headlines •of one of our city papers tonight is ` "All .London in Police Net." John 15:9 tells us: "As the Father hath loved ine, so have I loved you; continue ye in my love." Is that not a wonderful statement? . Christ compares His lovg to us to the love which His Fathei had for Him. Al- though God loved His Son Jesus Cluist yet He did not share Him from suffering. It may be when we are not well we wonder why God allows us to suffer, but if we .just think it over, we will realize that some of the finest lessons we have learned have been through sufferine' and we, who are Christians, would were removed, Finally the great tree not have it 'otherwise for we know was taken down and hauled away. that God has some purpose for taking The high peak of its life was over, us temporarily or permanently from It had served its purpose. It had outside interests and we know that was the same love which He gave to commenced a grand work but. no longer needed, for the special pf cou serthos who are not Gn us st purpose for which it had been dans can find no comfort like this t brought was fulfilled. Next -year, when they are, laid aside. Such a should Christ tarry, another reo will wonderful love and to think we can, take its place. I if we so desire, have a part in it. How unlike the Christian life that All we have to do is to believe on is. There is no time in the career Him. of God's people when their work is finished. Like the tree, we commence I Paul and Barnabas, in speaking to our life work for Him when we be- their hearers; persuaded then to lieve on Him and accept Him as our l continue in the grace of god, John personal Saviour. We must do that 113:43, and in Acts 14:22, we have or we can have no part in His work.'them as they returned to Lystra, and We start that career with great joy, to Iconimn and Antioch,—confirming feeling that we have found a solution of our many problems. Sad to say, the soulsof the disciples, and ex - some of us fall away and go back to horting them to continue in the faith, the world. We get into company and that we must through much which is not. Christian. They, per-. tribulation enter into the Kingdom haps, have scoffed at ns when we of God, Can we expect to spend claimed fellowship with our Saviour. 'Sterility with Christ if we do not fold ft could notH standaheste follow Him even to the'stage where and so drifted away. How sad these things are! we go through tribulation? Would Just how are we planning to spend we feel worthy to follow him other - New Year's Eve? Will we be among wise? those who will pay a fabulous price There are three very important for a plate at some hotel or restaur- verses in God's word which have ant, where we will stay until the reference to continuing in prayer. late hours of the morning and then Colossians 4:2 . impresses on us to will have to be taken home? Will continue in prayer, and watch in the we stay at home" and entertain same with thanksgiving. When we friends of ora' young people, and in have finished speaking to God in the course of the evening give there: prayer do we ever think over what intoxicating liouor which probably we have said and to our shame must some of thein have never tasted be- we realize that we have principally fore and will we be party to their asked for things and we have, given downfall•'for life? Parents, be very little thanks for. all that God has careful along this , line. Treat your done for us? It might be if we began neighbors' young people in 'the same our prayer with thanksgiving . we way yon would want yours to be would not be so likely to forget it entertained. Will we give a nice later on. To many of us the return - quiet party which will be just as ing of thanks has little part in our much enjoyed by the youth of the prayers. We are too busy asking for . district? Will we attend a midnight : something. We should not only ask ' for what we want, but our hearts ;should be filled with gratitude for all our Saviour has done for us. He died Ilan, us on Calvary in order that we might spend Eternity, with Him. All we have to do is to accept the free :gift of Salvation which He is . offer i ing to us without money and with- out price. Luke 6:12 gives ue that wonderful passage: "and it came to pass in those days, that he went out into a mountain to pray, and con- tinued all night in prayer to God." What a lesson that is for us! There is a great danger of us being so filled with earthly affairs that we cannot concentrate en our prayer to Jesus Christ. To continue all night in 'prayer is something beyond us altogether. Is it any wonder that the Lord lived the life He did? He was constantly in communication with GLIUDON'S PRESS SHOP His Heavenly Father. Will we not Shortening and Lard Additional Supplies In an effort to help out with the preparations . for Christmas' and holi- day dinners, an increase of approxi- mately. one and a quarter, million pounds of shortening will be dist- ributed throughout Canada this week. Equitably 'distributed through- out the country this : means an in- crease of approximately one-tenth of a pound per person, but the short world supply of fats and oils will, not permit any additional allowances, Wartime Prices end Trade Board Of- ficials point out adding that the ad-' ditional amount falls short of • meet- ing current demand. In' the first week of January an additional' supply of lard will be made available following its purchase in' the United States by the Commodity Prices and ,Stabilization Corporation' in a further effort to relieve the shortage :of edible fats in this country. BLYTH • 38 Years Married', Mr. and Mrs. A. Taylor quietly' celebrated their 38th wedding anni- versary last week. They were mar- ried at the home of the bride's par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. E. Lear, conces- sion 13, Hulled, December' 18, 1907. They have two daughters, Miss Ethel Taylor, Kitchener, and Mrs. May Mitchell, Goodalls, Mich., and one son, Edmund Taylor, Clinton. There are three grandchildren, Betty and Karen Mitchell and Paul Taylor. Mr. and Mrs. Taylor farmed for some years but later Mr. Taylor took up carpentry work and was in part- nership in the planing mill with the late ,David Floody until it was taken over a year ago by the Blyth Co Operative. Now Mr. Taylor is man- ager of the lumber industry and plan- ing mill in connection with the Co - Operative. MARK GOLDEN WEDDING BLYTH—Mr. and Mrs. John Mills, a highly esteemed Blyth couple, cele- brated their golden wedding anniver- sary quietly at their home last week. Fifty years ago John Mills and Ann McIntosh were the first couple to be married in the newly -built Methodist church' at Constance by the late Rev. Mr. Fair, pastor of the church at that time. Following their marriage theytook up farming en the bride- groom's farm on the 14th concession of Hulled. . They retired from the farm six years ago and purchased a hone in Blyth. There are two daughters, both at home, Miss Elizabeth„ supervisor of music for Blyth and several surround- ing schools, and Mrs, Bert Anderson (Louise). Mr. and Mrs. Milts were at home to their friends, when tea was served. by Miss Elizlabeth Mills and Mrs. Anderson to many friends who called. They also received many congratula- tor, telephone calls, telegrams, gifts and flowers. learn a lesson from that? The third Phone 115 lin this series is found in Acts 2:14— These 1. . prayer and supplication." This of ��,��ss v " all continued with one accord ,F'✓: �� in p Yenc ir'r r r , ,.rd �� course has +eference to the HENSALL Outstanding News Items of the HONOUR • RETURNED MEN CENTRIA:LIA — Stephen Township Council decided that the honor roll should be completed and <placed in the town hall at Crediton. The, clerk was instructed to secure a fist of names of all those who •,served in' the armed forces and have the names, placed on the honor roll. ,When this roll has been eompleted the Township• will give to each man who has served overseas a $30 war savings certifi- cate and to those Who served in Canada a $15 certificate. MAYOR GIVER THANKS AI I ,O V GOIDEIiICH—Mayor D. D. Mooney expressed his appreciation of the co operation given him during the year, at the meeting of the Town Council. He regretted that a number of this year's council will not be back next year, as their support had been of great assistance to .,him. 'MEMORIAL SERVICE BRUSSELS—A: solemn military mass was'; sung by Father Phelan for the repose of the soul of PO. Lewis' A. Russell who was killed on active service on February 24, 1945. He was assisted by Father S. J. McDonald and Father Abel, RCAF chaplain, Clinton. Sgt. Healy served the mass. A large number of PO. Russell's friends and acquaintances. were pres- ent at St. Ambrose Church to pay tribute to his memory. The local branch of the Caandian Legion at- tended in a body. * Prominent former residents of Stanley Township Mr. and Mrs. Rob- ert Parsons, celebrated their golden wedding at their home in Hensall, where they have resided for the past 13 years, pn Wednesday last, Decem- ber 19. 11 was featured by a family dinner and reunion, when the couple were presented With many gifts, in- cluding :a davenport from the family. Mr. and Mrs. Parsons were married in Hibbert. Following their marriage they resided in Stanley most of their married life, until they tool; up resi- dence in Hensall. They recall their wedding day of 50 years ago -as raining moat of the day, with no sign of snow in the air. The brides- maid of fifty years ago, Miss Hannah Craig, Hensall, was an honored guest. The groomsman, George Kennard, Hensall, died a few years ago. Members of the family attending were: Mr. and Mrs. David Ryckman, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Ityckman and Mrs. Seymour, all of South Dakota; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ferguson and family, Hensall; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Parsons- and Bobby, Cromarty; Mr. and Mrs. Archie Parsons and family, Kippen; Mr. and Mrs. Fted;Parsons and Walter, London; Mr. and Mrs. Archie Ryckman, Exeter; and John Craig, Hensall. Mrs. John Hudson, well known in Hensall and district,died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Bartlett, Dans- vine, Mich. She is a sista'-in-law of Mrs. Logan, Mrs. Harvey, and George Hudson, all of Hensall. gatherrilg CLINTON PUBLIC UTILITIES cormSSION • PHONES FROM HOLLAND GOiDEErCH—Mrs, L. J. Calvert, and her little daughter, Jocelyn; had a real Christmas gift thronigh the transatlantic telephone communica- tions. Major L. J. Calvert, Fourth Division headquarters, Medical Corps, Hilversum. Holland, spoke to his wife and daughter for a very few moments to bring them Christmas greetings. Major Calvert has not seen little two-year-old Jocelyn. AWARDED D.F.C. CENTRALIA—Flt. Lieut. W. Le Schroeder, R. R 2, Centralia, has been awarded the 'Distinguished Fly- ing Cross. He recently returned from Ceylon. The citation stated that "Flt. Lt. Schroeder has completed many long •rings operational sorties all of which have entailed the double- crossing over 1,000 miles of sea and deep penetration into enemy territory both by day and night. He has also taken part in a number of moonlight minelaying operations which have been flown at a low level over heavily defended areas. This officer has at all times displayed a high degree of courage, skill and devotion to duty." * * e POLICE PROTECTION NEEDED «ODERICHRL C. Hays; K.C., in a letter addressed to council, stated that he viewed with alarm the appar- ent lack of police protection at the recent fires) at the Park House and the. Graham • residence. He claimed that a number of hoodlums had ran- sacked the former building, . and ex- pressed concern about the looting which took place there of cigarettes, chickens and jewelry. He thought that the moment the fire alarm was sounded, there should be police pro- tection. Y eM * KILLED IN CRASH BRUSSELS—Flt. Lieut. • W. A. Young, Brussels, was one of four Can- adians, killed last week in the crash of a twin -engined military transport plane near Oslo, Norway. The others were FO. K. 8'.,Sturdy, Verdun, Que., FO. W. R, Fee, Toronto; and FO. R. J. N. A. Dagennais*, Montreal. * SHORT CHANGE FRAUD GODERIOH—Lionel L. Leshley and Olivei Gourlayl, short change artists, Windsor, were charged jointly with theft by trickery of $4.90 at the East street bakery, were sentenced re- spectively to three months and one month in jail. They had visited sev- eral restaurants', and argued about change from $5 and $10' bills. Week in Huro Councy EX -COUNCILLOR RETIRES BLUEiVALEl—A. councillor of Mor- ris Township for several; years, Win liain L. Speir has sold his farm and retired to Brussels, having bought the'residence of the late Leslie Kerr, editor of the Brussels Post. 1VIr. Speir's farm, north half •of lot 14, concession 5, , was in possession of the family since first settled 90yeat•e ago' by his grandfather; Gilbert Speir. , m *: 18 VESSELS IN PORT'_ G(>!D EIREGH--•The-last` boat of the season,' the Sirncolite, arrived 1 last week with a cargo of oil. There are now. 12 vessel's in the fleet which will winter here, the largest number since 1929, when there were 22. The elevat- ors of Goderich Elevator Company are filled to capacity, and the 12 ves- sels have total cargoes afloat of more than 2,000,000 bushels of grain. • * * * HAS NARROW ESCAPE WINGHA.IVI = Norman Hastings, Turnberry: Township farmer,: narrowly escaped serious injury last week when his oar was struck by the roar coach of a CPR passenger train back- ing --into Wingham. Hastings car was proceeding north over the Joseph- ine St. crossing, when he apparently misjudged the speed of the oncoming train, the poach striking the rear end, of his car. Hastings escaped unin- jured. * *, * STRONG JUNIOR: TEAM GODEEAGH--There were 18 play- ers' out on the ice for the first work- out of the Goderich Juniors, at West street rink. Coach 'Arnold Doak put. the boys through their paces with plenty of action. From the present gathering of juniors, •Goderichwill have one of the strongest clubs which has been seen in action around these parts for a number of years. The team will play in Junior "C" O.H.A. with five home gasses. 5 * * LUCKNOW MAN SENTENCED' LUO'IONOW Fred Davidson. 56, London, was sentenced in county court at Lopdon Thursday to five years in Kingston penitentiary for stealing eight hens from the Caradoc township farm of James Scott, Cas- well Hackett, 39, Lucknow, arrested with Davidson, was sentenced to three years in penitentiary for re- ceiving stolen goods. * * * AUDITOR CHANGED GODERhIOH:--On notion of Reeve Baker and Councillor J. E'. Huckins, Bylaw 22, appointing J. W. Monteith, Stratford, as auditor, was rescinded and another was passed -appointing W. C. Attridge, Goderich,, as town auditor. Mr. Attridge refrained from voting. *. '* * DIED IN TORONTO WINGHAM—William L. Chandler, 83, resident of this vicinity for the past 50 years, died in Toronto at the home of his daughter, Mrs. R. 0. Meads. Born near London, he came to Turnberry township in 1895 to en- gage infarmin * g. * * TAX COLLECTIONS UP : GODERICH — Tax collections in Goderich for 1945' were $82,682; in 1944 were $86,853, en increase of $3,829. ALD CHUM FOR PIPE OR ROLLING YOUR OWN PAGE THREE NEW LEGION OFFICERS S$EAFORTH — Seaforth Branch, Canadian Legion, officers elected, are: Past president, Dr. J. A. 1Vlunn;, president,Basil J.Duncan;ice- lst, vice- president, Jolin J. Holland; 2nd vice- president, H. Finnegan; secretary- treasilter.,' T. D Siris; penston officer, Charles P. Sills; assistant pension officer, $. S. Box; chaplain, Rev, T. P. Hussey; assistant enaplain, Rev. Mr. Patton; honorary chaplain, Res. E', W. Edwards ` sergeant at. arms, H. N. McLeod; chairman of entertain- ment committee, J. L. Hotham; mein- bership committee, Andrew Calder; poppy committee, 1-Iar•old Free; sick and visiting, J. McMillan. TO ERECT NEW 'BUILDING CODERICH—Town Council decided. at its regular meeting to call for plans pls an d specifications for a new building to replace the historic Park house which was badly damaged by fire 'a week ago. Deputy Reeve -Elect George MacEwan was appointed chairman of a committee in charge. of the proposed project. TAX COLLECTIONS GOOD CENTEALIA—Stephen Township tax collections set a new record this year according to G. E. Paist, tax collector. Out of a total of $61,113 on the roll a total of $59,213 has been paid as of December 15 or 97 per cent of the total. EDWARD HARDY DEAD ,GODERiCII✓Edward Hardy died S.turday morning at his home after a hurt illness. A. Colborne township farmer almost all his life he lived in Goderich since his, retirement two ears ago.He is y survived ry by his wife; three sons, and three daughters, FOUR TEAMS IN GROUP WINGHAM—Five teams -Palmer- ston, Goderich, Lucknow, Wingham, sstowel=constitute Group 6. on.A, Junior' "C" this season. Schedule opens Jan. ` 7 with Palmerston at Wingham and Listowel at Goderiele Play-offs commene'Feb.15 withfirst st and third teams, second and fourth teams, playing off M. L, Gregg, Wingham, is group convenor. :r• * i, • MRS. POWELL DIES GODEJ4+ECH—Mrs. Susan Powell, widow of W. J. Powell, died at her home, Y mornin : to.} da • in her 79th rya g year. Born at Nile, she came' to God- erich 35 years ago and has lived here since., MRS. J. SMITH DEAD GODEEIC'II — Mrs. John Smith passed away 'at her home Saturday afternoon on her 70th birthday. Born in Eh:gland, she came to Canada when she was a child and resided at Goderich almost all her life. She is survived by her husband, a stepson, and four stepdaughters. in the upper room following the as- cension of Christ. From this we learn the lesson of assembling ourselves to- gether for prayer knowing that Christ will • be with us if we ask Him to. If any of our churches do not hold a prayer meeting would it not be well for our officials to gather together and plan to commence' the New Year by instituting one and may each one of us continue to attend in order that we may pray for the Christian progress of our church, of the community, and of the world. This can only be done by following the words in Hebrews 13:1—"Let broth- erly Love continue." This will lead us to believe the words in I John 2:24— "Ye also shall , continue in the Son, and in the Father." Will we rut accept Christ es our Saviour now and so live on with Him through the year and also through the ages of Eternity? The Unerring Guide - Before me is a future all unknown, A path untrod Beside me is a Friend well loved and. known, That friend is God. Before me lies a new and unseen way t't Midst shadows dim, 1 )reside me is my. Guide, and day by day I walk with Him. ' The mist lies dim on the coining year, I know not the way to go; But my .Captain standeth above the clouds, 'Tis enough for Him to know. GS Proclamation' Municipal Elections TOWN OF CLINTON NOMINATIONS ELECTION Monday, Dec. 31 Monday, Jan. 7 1945 1946 NOTICE Is hereby given that a meeting of the Electors for the Nomination of Candidates for the positions of Mayor, Reeve, Councillors, Public Utilities Commissioner, and members of the Board of Education, for the ensuing term, will be held in the Town Hall, Clinton Monday, December 31, 1945 Between the hours of half past seven and half past eight in the evening M. T. CORLESS, Returning Officer and if necessary, the election to fill 'the above named positions, or any of them, will be held on Monday, January 7, 1946 at the following places, and by the following named persons, that is to say, in ST. ANDREW'S WARD—, At the Town Hall, J. W. Manning, Deputy Returning Officer. ST: JAMES' WARD— At B. Gliddon's Shop, Victoria St., It. B. Fitzsimons, A.R.O. ST. JOHN'S WARD— At Ed. Munro's Barber Shop, W. Wallis, D.RoO ST.' GEORGE'S WARD— At Russel Jervis' Office, Albert Street, Chas. Manning, D.R:D. commencing at the hour of nine o'clock in the forenoon and continuing Until the hour of five o'clock in the afternoon and the results will be 'publicly' deolaied in -the Town Hall, on Tuesday; the. Sth dap of •January, 1946, at 12 o'clock noon. ' M. T. COIRLS, Clerk and Returning Officer imemmar..rr WE WISH ALL OUR CUSTOMERS A VERY HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR F. B. PENNEBAKER. PHONE 14 UNIQUE PHOTO SBRYICE NOTICE! After many years of satisfactory partnership, we wish to thank our customers for their patronage and friendships in the past. We wish to ,announce that the business will be carried on after Jaunary 1st as "C. D. Connell" instead of "Connell and Tyndall," as he has purchased Mrs. Tyndall's interests and; hopes to serve all the sane as in the past. We would like 'all accounts with this present firm in by January 1st or as soon after as possible to adjust our business. We Wish All A HAPPY NEW YEAR CONNELL & TYNDALL CLINTON'S LEADING MEAT MARKET Are yo'u satisfied with your pros- ent Systemof Bookkeeping? g. If not try Triple - 0 Very popular Very successful AUDIITING AND INCOME TAX A SPECIALTY R. BENSON SUTTER Phone 325 t New Year's Eve DANCE TOWN HALL, CLINTON Monday, Dec. 31 Sponsored' by HURON FISH and GAME CLUB Music by Ken Wilbee -Orchestra NOVELTIES —NOISEMAKERS — STRDAMERS — ETC• FOR, EVFRY,ONE --Start the ,NeW; IYea'r right by enjoying yourself—. - ADMISSION: 75c