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THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD
AUBURN
The work train of nneshanice who
have been here for nearly a month
relaying ties on the C.P.R. bridge,.
completed the work on Friday and
are now at Blyth repairing the ov-
erhead bridge five mileseast of here
on the road between, Auburn and
Blyth.
1VIr. George Raithby ` spent the
week -end at _St; Thomas at the home
of his brotter„ Rev. William Raithby
• Mr, Alex. McKenzie who has been
convalescing at the home of his �
daughters in Toronto, following an
attack of the flu, has returned home
le
• and hopes to be ab to resume his
work shortly.
The Canadian Girls, in Training
held their regular monthly 1Y
meeting
g
in the basement of Knox Presbyter
ian Church on Saturday afternoon.
Among those from Auburn who at-
tended the funeral of the late Ella
Ross, widow of Dr. Benson Hamil-
ton, which was held from the resi-
dence of her brother,, Dr. H. H. Ross
of
Seaforth en Friday, were 1VL'r. and
Mrs. E, Lawson, W, T. Riddell, Miss
Mabel Hickingbottom and C. E. As'
quith
Visitors hero over the week -end
were Mr. and Mrs. Gormley Thomp-
son, "London, Mr. and Mrs. Spence
Irwin and babe of Belfast; Mr. and
Mrs. Bert Mills of Dungannon:
Miss Edna Robison of Detroit and
11?.r. Frank Robison of Toronto were
visitors last week at the home of
their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Archie
Robison, owing to the illness of their
methe+r.
Some excitement was •caused on
Tuesday evening this week when a
lamp was upset in Mr. Wm. Craig's
house in the village. The oil caught
fire very quickly but was put out be-
fore much damage was clone.
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Happenings in th
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1B,USSEEL:S: Fire which destroy-
ed the home of Neal and Gilbert Mc•, r
in-
s
Callum on the 7th concession': of Mar -
Tis broke out at the noon hour, Fri-
day, when the men were at dinner.
the
fanned
time
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;flames and the house was' quickly de-
sroyed.,
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DUNGANNON; At a special
gathering in Dungannon on May 13:
Benson Park will receive an engrav-
ed certificate, awarded by the Royal
Canadian Humane Association for
"prompt action and presence of mind
in the rescue of Neil Haines from
drowning in the Nine Mile River on
September 12, 1931." The gather -
Mg will be ' open and the .public are
invited.
65-s.
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sing name as a distinct shock not
only to her immediate relatives but
to the whole community. She is sur-
vived by three of a family: Ross, of
Toronto 'University Medical • school
and
Clayton and I
len at home. Two
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brothers and two. sisters, Dr. H.I
Ross, Seaforth; A. J. Ross, Wing -
ham.; Mrs. WIm. Berry, Brucefield and
Mrs D. B. 'NLcEnven, of Winnipeg el -
so survive. The funeral was held
Friday.
THURS., MAY 1Z, 1U8Z
Meighen. This ,very interesting ad-
dress was given: by J."NeEwan and
was very much, enjoyed' and appre,
dated. A selection on the saxo-
phone by 41±. Cantelon, and on the
accordion by Clare Zuelle, closed this
exeeileet program.
GODERIOH: Word was received
in Goderich on Tuesday of the acci-
dental ' death in Detroit on Monday
of Mrs. Martin Price, a former Gode-
richanddaughter-in-law
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of M
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rich
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and Mrs. George Price, of this town.
•Information received was that Mrs,
Price's car had skidded on the wet
pavement and crashed against a
eurb, •overturning, Mrs. Price receiv
inginjuries.fatal
At
thee time she
was driving , to a store for some
things for supper. Deceased before
her marriage, was Miss Isabelle
March, daughter of Louisand the
one-time resident
Bch one t
Mrs. ut
late
M
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here. Mr. Murch now residlea at
London. She was ]parried in 1921,
and lived with her husband at St -rat,
ford, +Goderich and Detroit. Besides
her Musband she leaves two young
sons, aged five and seven years.
GORRIE: The May meeting of
the W.M.S. of the United ehuroh was
held at .the home of the President,
Mrs, R. A. Ashton on Thursday. The
meeting Was opened with a period of
meditation, Mos. Britt giving a short.
talk on 'prayer,' followed by silence
prayers for the Mothers 'of India,
GOD:E•RICH: At the meeting of l Rev. Mr. Butt sang a solo; Mrs.
the Pulblic School hoard last week the
committee appointed to make ar-
rangements for a picnic or outing for
.fine Public School pupils reported. It
will be held on September 9, after•
the summer holidays on Victoria
School grounds. The co-operation
rf the Home and School Clubs and
the teachers has been asked to
work with the committee of which
William Wallace is chairman.
$2 0he
late Robert. Mprovided
McKay
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in his will, the yearly interest of
which was to be used to finance
this picnic. The money was invest-
ed by the School Board in C.N.R.
bonds which yield 395 a year..
Mr. and Mrs. John Mann and two
children, Doris and Ross of near
Clinton spent Sunday at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Grimuldby.
Mr. and Mrs. Adana Nicholson at-
tended the funeral of Mr. John
Shortreed of Grey Township on Mon-
day afternoon.
We, are sorry to know that Mr.
George Riley, Sr., was taken to Sea,
forth hospital on Saturday where he
will undergo a critical operation the
latter part of this week. Mr. Riley
has not been enjoying good health
for some years now and he has the
best wishes of the neighborhood for
a speedy and sure recovery..
Mr. Ben Riley is laid up this week
with blood poisoning In his hand and
is under the doctor's tare. We hope
he will soon be well ..gain.
Mrs. Thos. Pollard, firs. Adam
Glazier of Clinton, Miss Phoebe
Wakefield and Mr.
David
Wilson
spent last Thursday in
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MORRIS: It was with sincere re-
gret that the community learned
of the death of John Shortreed which
Coote place at his late residence, con.
9, Morris. on Thursday night. The
deceased had been in his usual health
until about a week ago when he took
a bilious attack which was followed
by a stroke of paralysis. Several
strokes followed until the end came
The late Mr. Shortreed was one of
the outstanding men of the township
having served •cn be council ane
was always ready to act in any cap
ecity for the good of the community,
He is survived by his widow,
daughters and one son: Mrs. Leslie
Johnston, East. Wawanceh, Mrs. ]lar•
vey Brown and Ellwood of Morris.
Besides his immediate fainly. he is
survived by three brothers, William
and Robert, Morris, and Dr. George
Shortreed 'ef, the Wrest, also two sis-
ters. The funeral was held Monday
afternoon from his late residence to
Brussels cemetery. ;.n religion Mr.
Shortreed was a Presbyterian and it
ST• HELENS politics a Liberal
WOULD THEY TAKE A'R1EST?
The Chesley Enterprise publishes
the following suggestion :Pion a
farmer's wife which is worth passing
on: Dear Eid.tor,—I have a sugges-
tion to make regarding -the unem-
ployment situation. Why not all the
unmarried sons and daughters, now
in the cities and towns, come 'home
for the summar and do the work and
give mothers and dads a holidayti`
Their laundry and room rent would
be nothing and food!' is plentiful in
most country homes, Their , cheery
presence around the farm would be
welcome and they could have picnics
and parties at each others' homes and
this
t
so
' upthe old homestead.
fix
year of depression would he long re-
membered as a blessing in disguise.
The children of well -to -de town par -
encs could also give their positions
rons
to others less fortunate. A Farm-
er's Wife hwo Would Like a Holiday.
SEATO+RTH: The regular meet-
ing of the Seaforth town council
was held in the council chamber on
Monday evening, those present being
the mayor and reeve and councillors
Bolton, Crozier, Hudson Scott and
Stephens. The sum of 350 was grant-
ed to the industrial committee The
bylaw fixing the rate for the taxes
for the year at 42 mills was carried.
Hamilton gave a paper o1 "The Mis-
sion Work in India;" Mfrs. Butt and
Mrs. R. A, Ashton gave the report of
the Presbyterial convention held
recently in Wlingham. Each member
was asked to donate something in
children's clothing far the bale. Mrs.
T. 0. Johnston gave a paper on Chris -
tion Stewardships
GOD'ERICIt: A resident of Gode-
rich for upwards of 60 years, Mrs,
Annie McKinnon, widow ,of John
McKinnon, died Monday night in Al-
exandra Hospital in her 85th year.
Over a year ago she suffered a
stroke and had not since -been in
good health. Three weeks ago she
was removed to the hospital. De-
ceased, who before her marriage was
Annie McIntyre, was born in the
north of Scotland, but came to
Canada when quite young. Her hus-
band predeceased het; four years,
There survive three daughters, Chris-
tena, Margaret and Sarah, all of
Goderiche and two sons, Dan, of God-
erich, and Capt. John McKinnon, of
Detroit. The funeral was held this,
Thursday, morning, with service at
St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church.
GOODRICH: The Lions Club of
Seaforth held their annual ladies'
night in Goderich en Monday when
sixty ladies and gentlemen enjoyed
dinner at the Hotel Bedford. Chief
Lien Beattie presided. Rev. B. J.
Lane, B. A., of Goderich, was the
guest speaker, whose subject was "A
Trip to Normandy". It 'was in-
teresting and informative address
and was listened to with delight. A
happy sing -song was indulged in.
Afterwards the party went to the
Capital Theatre to see "Husband's
Holiday" on the screen.
GODL'RICH: The inquest into
the death of James F. Thompson
held on Tuesday resulted in a verdict
of accidental death. The finding of
the jury was as fellows: "W1, the
jury appointed to inquire into the
death of James F. Thomson, do here,
by find that the deceased came to
his death on Tuesday, May 3, 1932,
in his garage by carbon monoxide
poisoning. According to the evi-
dence submitted at this inquest, we
are of the unanimous opinion that
his death was i±,ccidental." Coroner
Dr. A. C. I•Lunter presided and Dui' -
ley Holmes, K.C.; acted on behalf or
the Crown.
HE•NSALL: The y: P.. League o'
the United Church held an enjoya:•lt
meeting on Monday evening with r
good attendance: Tho chair was tak-
en by Ferris Cantelon, and the pro-
gram arranged by F. Cantelon ane'
C. Blowes. The opening number of
the program was "0 Canada," fol-
lowed by the devotional exercises.
There was a sola by Samuel Ronnie
who accompanied himself on the pi-
ano and two short dialogues taken by
Ronald Beck, Billy Genn, Ivan Kip-
fer„' Bob Drysdale, Kenneth Manns,
and Dave Sangster. The pleasing
feature of the evening was the
topic on the life of three prominent
men, namely Premier R. B. Ben-
nett, Sir Robert Borden and Arthn*
Misses Mabel andIrene 'Woods I
also Miss Vera Todd all of near Rut- GODERICH: At the annual meet-
chener, spent the week -end at their
respective hones here.
Mrs. John Anderson and children,
who have been spending a couple of
weeks with her parents, near Strat-
f cod has returned benne again.
Miss Laura Martin, who has been
spending a few weeks with her
gran°tfather, Mr. Win. Woods, re-
tuned to her hone this week.
Mrs. McVittie is spending a few
days with her daughter, Dirs. Wm.
Taylor.
41±. A. E. Tyson and Miss Vera
Weeds of Toronto, also Mrs. Arthur
Whithan of Galt spent the week -end
at the hc•me of Mrs. R. J. Woods.
Miss Dorothy Webster of Londoe
visited at her home here over the
week -end.
Mr. and Mos. Gordon McPherson
and children spent Sunday over near
Brussels. ' Mrs. 'McFarlane accom-
panied theta hone and is staying for
a few days.
Mrs. Dan Martin and son, Billy.
visited at her father's one day last
week. •
We congratulate Messrs. Lorne
Webb and Wilson Woods, who have
successfully passed their second
year in O.A.C. •
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argain
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Saturday, May 14
efurn
SPECIAL TRAIN—Eastern Standard Time
Leave Clinton Train No. 28-6.58 a.m.
Leave Stratford (Special Train) 9.00 eon,
Arrive Toronto (Special Train) 11.35 a.m.
RETURNING: Special train leaves Toronto 7.15 p.m.
(E.S.T.) Sunday, May '15th. Tickets good in&coaches
only, no 'baggage checked. Children 5 y .,,and
tinder 12, half fare. (Not including Stratford-Gedierich
Branch.
Tickets goodGOING Special Train only. Returning on
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Canadian National
ACCIDENTS AND
COMPENSATION
During the month of April there
were 3,518 accidents repotted to The
Workmen's Compensation Board, as
Compared with 3,836 during March,
and 4,061 during April a year ago.
The fatal cases numbered 23, as a-
gainst 25 of last April.
The benefits awarded amounted to
• 3438,164.75, of which 3356,511.88 was
• for compensation and 381,652.87 for
medical aid. The benefits awarded
•sturing April a .year ago amounted to
3510,607.55.
In commenting on these figures
R. 13. Morley, general manager, In-
dustrial Accident Prevention As-
sociations, calls attention to increas-
ed interest in the whole question of
accident prevention. He cites as an
example of this the fact that there
were 1,055 persons registered at the
Safety Convention 'of the Associa-
tions in April and that these carne
from seventy-three different towns
and cities, being representative chief-
ly :of the Province of Ontario, al-
though Montreal, and three Amen -
can Cities, New York, Chicago and with a songwhen a person speaks to
Cleveland Were included. them.
ing of the Women's Institute held it
McKay Hall the following officer:
were elected. Honorary presidents,
Miss Mary Salkeld and Mrs. .Gordon
Bisset; president. Mrs. Percy IIaines;
vice -,president, Mrs. James Bisset;
second vice•president, Mrs. R. Math-
!escn, secretary -treasurer, Mrs. Wen.
Abell; press secretary, •Mrs. Girvin
Young; branch directors, Mrs. Gor-
don 'Bisset, Mos. Albert Shore. Mrs.
Bert Price, Mrs. Harry Tichb0t'ne
Mrs. A. Iligginsol, bars. William
Doak; pianists, Mrs. Beattie and
Mrs. Girvin Young; auditors, Mrs,
John, Stewart and Mrs. Beattie.
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GODERIG]I: Every tribute of
honor and respect was paid to the
memory of James P. Thompson when
the funeral took place from his late
residence on the ;Huron Road on
Friday afternoon. Citizens from ev-
ery walk in life were there. Throng,/
of people corning from town and
country gathered in the house and on
the lawns long before the service
started.- Maitland" Lodge No. 38 A.
F. & A. M. turned out in large nim-
hers. The Public School -Board of
which Mr. Thomson was a member,
and formerchairman, attended in a
body, Flags at Victoria and Central
Schools were lowered to half mast
and classes dismissed for the after-
noon out of respect for the memory
of the kindly trustee who 'had taken
such a keen interest in educational
matters. The staffs of both schools
were present at the funeral. It will
be remembered that Mr. Johnston':
death was the result of being over-
come by gas in his garage.
TELL ALL KNOW— GET OUT
QUICK
,One day recently a group of town
ladies were deploring the lack of .
what they earn "real news" in this
paper. They thought half a dezen�
ladies could dish up more "real news" '
in Half an hour than you could get in
this paper in two weeks. Maybe i
they were right at that. There is a I
legend about there once being an edi-
tor who decided to tell the whole I
truth about everythit•g, and also tell 1
all he heard. He did it for one issue
92 the paper. A few hours later a'f-;
Iter the paper appeared he' disappear -
ed, and hasn't been seen since.—Ex-
Change.
1IULLETfi SOW NST Iyr
Report of S. S. No. 10, Ilullett, for
the month of Aprils
Sr. 4th—Stanley ,Yungblutt, (35.
Sz. 3rd—Ruth Vodden, 80; Beth
Govier, 39; Pearl Johnston, 73; El-
eanor Sprung, 72; Florence Yung-
blutt, 66.
Jr. 30d—Rhoda Govier, 83; Eddie
Ranking, 88; Joe iiunking, 73.
Jr. 2nd—,Jahn Sprung, 68.
Jr. 2nd, A.—Anna Mae Johnston,
80.
Pr: --Berea Mair, Fern Yungblutt.
Best speller for the month• --•Rhoda
Govier; Number on roll, 13; average
attendance, 12.3.-E. Arnett, teacher.
EXETER: Wiens have returned
to -Exeter for the summer and have
been busy housecleaning. It is an
old. wronisit custom to pull all of
last year's nest lout and to build a
new nest each"year. -Che birds have
been found to oesemble canaries 10
that they" will frequently answer
o5EAF0RTH The death oocttrree
suddenly and unexpectedly on,Wed-
nesday at the residence +af her bro.
ther, Dr. H. H. Ross of Ella Ross
youngest daughter of the late Mr.
and Mrs. John Ross of Stanley and
widow of Dr. B. H. Hamilton. The
deceased was born en the Homestead
near Brucefield and wss.tnar rice! 'ov-
er twenty ,years ago to Dr. Hamil-
ton of Auburn. 'They moved to Sanir
Ste. Marie, where Dr. Iiamiltot prac-
tised for a number of years. ]Ie af•
terwards located at 1VI'oose Factory
where he died suddenly a year ago
and after his death, Mrs. Hamiltor
and her family came 'to make their
home in Seaforth. Mrs. Hamilton
'was beloved by a large circle of
friends . because. of her bright, am-
iable disposition and her sudden pas- .eareweereinaigiia."11"114
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