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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1932-07-07, Page 1e News -Record Est. 1878 WITH WHICH IS INCORPORAT TED THE CLINTON NEW ERA The New Era Est, 1861' NO. 2578 -54th YEAR CLINTON ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JULY 7, 1932 ieiducitiL r + �lro.T ` iYt8 Yourr Daughter 1 Son - Your I �1� g Proud and Happy on Graduating WT1ETHER FROM PUBLIC SCHOOL, COLLEGIATE OR UNIVERSITY When Awarded Their Diplomas Add to their Pride and Joy by presenting Them with A RELIABLE WATCH For an accurate Timepiece adds to their punctuality,. They can meet their engagements on time. WE HAVE OTHER ARTICLES VERY SUITABLE FOR GRADUATION GIFTS ark Headquarters for Watch and Jewelery Repairs Jewelerand Optometrist Phone 174w and 174j SPECI OUH DRESS flEPART:vET We are clearing a number of lines of children's wash dresses in Sizes 8 to 14 Former prices to 2.50 ON SALE AT 49e iaos' Yoile POSSE at $i1 This lot consists of a number of samples and lines which we wish to clear immediately Sizes 32 to 40 .�6 " CLINTON'S LEADING STYLE SHOPPE " WE RECOMMEND THE PURCHASE OF OF THE NEW ISSUE OF THE Province - of Ontario MATURING JULY let, 1946 Bearing 8 per cent. interest issued at 97, yielding 5.81 per on the investment. DENAMVIINATIONS: $100, $500, and $1,000, cent. H. B. Markriing BANK OF IVfONTREAL BLDG., CLINTON, ONT. PHONES: Office 29; Residence, 18. A ,PLEASANT SURPRISE { The following article is 'clipped from the Wielland Tribune of June 30th and refers to former well- known Clintoniane, now resident of Fonthill: "Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Johns were pleasantly surprised by about • 20 Hill- top friends on Wednesday evening on the occasion' of the 20th anniversary of their wedding. Gifts of roses and flowers and china • were presented and, after a dainty lunch, Mr. and Mrs, Johns by special request arrayed themselves in their wedding garments of 20 years ago," Mr. and Mrs. Johns' friends in Clinton and vicinity will also waft them good wishes on this interesting occasion, , _ ;.,: -i-il THE MARKETS Wheat, 65e. Barley, 40c. Oats, 32e, Eggs, 9c to 15e. Better, 16c to 160. Live Hogs, $4,00. Lambs, $6,50. COUNCIL MEIaTING The regular meeting of the town council was held 011 Monday even- ing, all members present and Mayor Trewartha in the chair. After the reading of the minutes of last meeting a communication was read from the Canadian Legion of the British Empire Service League urging consideration of ex -service men in giving employment whenever possible,. A motion by Councillors Cook and Livermore set forth that the council had always co-operated with the Ser- vice League whenever practicable to do so. A letter was read from Mr. S. L. Lucas, former accountant on the staff of the Bank of Montreal here: expressing his appreciation of the banquet and presentation given hint by the business men of the town on the eve of his removal from Clinton.. A petition £romna number of rate- payers in Rattenbury street for con- sideration of the deepening of a drain on the north side of Rattenbury street was read and on motion of Councillor -Paisley and Reeve Elliott the council decided that permission be given to deepen the drain, under the supervision of the chairman of the street•eonncittee, and at the rate- payers own expense. A petition was rend, signed by W. G. Mcilveen and others, asking that something be done to lay the dust at the corner of Albert and Princess streets, Councillor Cricb, chairman of the street committee, reported that this matter had been attended to, Messrs. Charles E. Elliott and An- toine Garon wrote requesting permis- sion to lay a cement walk on the west side of Beech street, fronting their property and at their own expense. On motion of Councillors Cools and Livermore this was granted. Chairman Livermore of the Park committee reported the sports park had been levelled and put into good condition, Reeve Elliott reported that the county engineer expected to have crushed stone available for the roads in about two weeks. Moved by Reeve Elliott and Conn - oilier Paisley that the council deem it advisable to lay retread pavement on Shipley street from the Highway to the Hospital corner. Chairman Crich of the street cone rnittee reported that the Collegiate hoard suggested the levelling of the ditch on Princess street, On motion of Reeve Elliott and Councillor Pais- ley the street committee was instruct- ed to communicate with the Collegiate board and snake arrangements for the laying of tile in front of the Colle- giate property, the council to pay for the tile and the limed to complete the work. On ]notion of Councillors Paisloy and Langford the request for build- ing permit by the Public Utilities was granted. Chairman Livermore of the ceme- tery committee reported that a tank of water had been placed in the ceme- tery for the convenience of plot own- ers. Chairman Paisley read the follow- ing financial report: Street Account Paysheet . $60.25 S. J, Andrews, tile 12,11 ,A. Eagleson, painting signs , 5.75 N. Cole, drain and labor 16.00 Clinton Hardware Fur. Co7.25 Electric Light Account P. U. Com., st. lighting ..... 161.17 Property Account P. U. Com., light town hall 7,01 P. U. Cone six mths. rent rest room . 27.00 P. U, Corn., light, rest room, and water 2.62 P. TJ. Com., heating, rest room 58.14 Mrs. Brown, care rest room . „ 1.00 Clinton Hardware Fur: Co6,25 D. E. Closet Account A. Pulford; salary for June 65.00 Cemetery Account M. MaThwan,`salary for Juno 116.60 T. Hawkins, mower, etc, 11.80 Olin. Hard. F. Co. mower, etc9.70 J. M. Elliott, gas and oil 5.00 W. Burton, team and labor5,00 W. Seeley, labor, etc. 5,45 Salaries Account R. E. Manning, sal. for June 58.33 L. Stong, salary for June,70.83• L. Stong, collecting taxes,,60.00 E. Grealis, salary for June58.33 R. Hunter, 3 nights night watchman . - 7.50 Giants Account P. U, Come light,' X -Ray, water, Hospital 47.69 • Eire and Water Paysheet . ... , , , 1.26 Clinton'Hardware and Turn. THE HOME PAPER Company, box for truck12.02 Park Account Paysheet . 6.15 G. Jenkins, lumber 1.60 Clinton Bard. F. Co, wire, etc, 1.32 Charity Account 'Charlie Kaomeals for tramps 4,50 Insurance Account Royal Ins. Co., Prem on Con- tents of Fire Hall 1a.76 Postage Account Stamps 3.00 Incidental Account Bell Tel. Co., rent and acct., 10.44 Municipal World Forma, ate 9.16 Typewriting . RECEIPTS L. STONG--- Hall Rent .....; $40.00 NT. MOEWAN- Sale of lots.... 28.00 Care in Perp... 130.00 Work . 166,50 324.60 E. Grealis, stock scales 15.05 • AMONG THE CHURCHES Presbyterian Church Union services in this church on Sunday, Rev. Dr. Dougan in charge, His r ng subject ct will be: "Sensa- tion or Sacrifice." Evening: "The Power of the Spirit," The annual congregational and Sun- day school picnic of this church will be held at Bayfield on Wednesday afternoon, July 13th. FIFTY-FIVIO YEARS WED Mr. and Mrs. Robert Holmes, 472 Palmerston Boulevard, Toronto, quietly celebrated the fifty-fifth an- niversary of their wedding last weeln SIr. Holmes for a timber of years was connected with H` 11t, Customs. leaving Clinton, where for many years he published The New Era, to take that position. He had been active in public life having been May- or of Clinton for five years, and later representing West Huron in the 'federal House. Mrs. C. F. Wheaton, Toronto; Miss Louise, Edmonton; Walter G., London; Mrs. 0. Ie. Ad- ams, Gravenhurt; Mrs. 0. W. Kaiser Turtleford, Sask.; Mrs. G. F, McKel- vey, Burlington; and Harris B., Tor- onto, are the members of their fanc- ily surviving, only four of whom were able to be home for the event. Clinton friends have kindly mem- ories of Mr. and Mrs. Holmes and their fancily and extend congratula- tions on the occasion of this interest- ing anniversary. LITTLE LOCALS STORE REMODELLED Yesterday was opening night at the Red and White store, •0'Neil's corner grocery, when, in spite of the fact that no selling was done and it was a holiday, a very large umber came in to see the altered premises. Each lady was given a shopping bag and some samples of groceries, O'Neil, the genial proprietress tel- ling thein that they were expected to return the next day with the bag and get it filled. . Over 450 bags were .given out. The shelving has ,been changed to run all roundthe stere and made low uo enough so that customers • can reach each article and serve themselves, if desired, and all painted pure white. Flowers and palms decorated the ledges and counters for the opening night and the affair was like a social gathering. WILL CIICOSE CANDIDATE The executive of the South Huron Conservative Association met in Hen- sall on Tuesday evening and it was decided to hold a convention on Tues- day, July 19th. also at Hensall, to choose a candidate a dtdate toon s c tet the h seat left vacant by the death of the late Thomas 1vleMillan. It is expect- ed that Hon. Robt. Weir, a forme'✓ Huron eounty bay, will be a speak- er at this convention. There is some talk of a three -cor- nered contest, as the Progressives may put a man ,in the field. The Progressives will meet on the 20th when it will be decided. The date of the election in South Huron is not yet known but it will probably be in September or Octo- ber'. Col. II. B. Combe, president of the County assoeiaticn, presided at the ureeting in Hensall on Tuesday even- ing and several went down from Clin- ton. Ontario street Sunday school picnic was held yesterday at Bayfield. The W. A. of Wesley -Willis church will not meet during the month of July. A broken T in the main water- works pipe at the Bank of Montreal corner has caused a deal of trouble the past week but has now been re- placed. The stand on the corner of Isaac and Huron streets is being 'painted and fitted up for the McKnight's, who will take possession as soon as it is ready. A severe lightning bolt in an el- ectric storm early the other morning entered the residence of Mr. G. D. MeTaggart, putting his electric range out of commission. . The Londesboro Women's Institute is meeting this afternoon at the home of Miss Brigham, a former president of the organization, but now a resi- dent of Clinton. The residence of the Iate Miss Thomson, Beech street, has been pur- chased by Mr. Antoine Garon, an employee of the Richmond Knitting Co., who is already in possession. The Ontario street church girls' baseball team played a game with the Walton team on Tuesday evening, the score at the end of the game be, ing 19-13 in favor of the Clinton team. Dominion Day passed off very quietly in Clinton. Many citizens went out •of town, some to :Goderich and some to Londesboro. A quite in- teresting celebration took place at Londesboro on that day. The W. M. S. of Ontario street church will meet in the lecture room on Tuesday afternoon next at three o'clock. Mrs. George Murdoch will present the study ,hook and a short musical program will be given. The Ladies✓ Guild hold a lawn tea on, St. Paui's church lawn on Tuesday afternoon. The weather cleared`beau- tifully and a large number . came out to enjoy the hospitality of the Guild and an appetizing tea in the open. Clinton Fire .Company went to El- mira, on Dominion Day to take part in the convention and demonstration of the Ontario West Firemen's Associa- tion. The celebration took place in Clinton last year and will be "held in Wlinghten next year, A "BORN BOWLER" Miss Dell Taylor, only daughter Of Mr. and Mrs. Jake Taylor of To- ronto. formerly of Clinton, evidentip inherits the fancily Haire for bowling and recently skipped trophy -winning rinks in Toronto, the Hiltz trophy at the the Ontario ladies' doubles, Kew Beach and also the foster trophy at the St. Matthews annual tourna- ment. Miss Taylor• is a member of the Withrow Lawn Bowling Club, which has won the Foster trophy four times in eight years. The club will hold the trophy if it can win it the majority of times nten years. Miss Taylor comes naturally by her skill in bowiiug, perhaps, al - I though no doubt some of it is due to practise. But her father and three t i brothers of his are great enthusiasts and like to take part as a rink at tournaments. They have played of- ten on the local green when visiting the old home town. STAFF RE-ENGAGED The contracts have been signed with the teachers of the Clinton Col- legiate Institute for the coming year and the staff will be as follows: Principal, Mn Fines, salary, 32900 (former. salary 33000.00) ; Mr. Allen, salary 32100.00 (formerly salary $2200.00); Mr•. Cooper, salary 31900. (former 32000); Miss Depew 51900.00 formerly $2000.00)1 Miss Brydone 31800, (formerly 31800.00), The new member to take Miss Ricker's place as teacher of Science will be Miss Dorothy Kitchen of Nixon, for- merly -teacher in Port Elgin high School, and her salary will be 31900. (Miss Ricker received $2000.00.) The intention of the Board is to carry on with six teachers, unless the regis- tration of students at the beginning of the Autumn term stakes necessary the engaging of a seventh, which will mean a saving of 32200.00 on salaries. Miss Brydone intends taking 'a summer course in 'bookkeeping; to pre- pare her for teaching this subject during the fall term. IZONO'UR 1LOTEF,R ON BIRTHDAY A fancily gathering was held at the hone of Mr. and Mrs. John Neil- ans on Saturday evening last, it be- ing the occasion of the seventy-sev- enth birthday of Mrs. Neilan's moth- er, Mss. Margaret Cook. In addition' to the members of the family, which included Mrs. Neilans, Mrs. Grace Grealis, W. J., W. Glen, and J. Cree Cook of Clinton, Mrs. . Routley, Bright, and Mr. Geo. Cook, Strat- ford, there were the sons-in-law and daughters-in-law and the grandchil- dren and a few intimate friends; numbering in all about thirty-five. All , partook of the bountiful feast provided Co'r the'oeeasion and the mother was presented by her family with a handsome silk kinona and many waren congratulations., The birthday of the eldest son, Mo. W. J. Cook, coming on the following day, the. hostess provided two cakes, and mother and son were both; honoured., A! happy little social evening was en- joyed: ENTERING SERIES At a meeting held; in Hensall on Monday evening of Clinton and Hen- sall baseball men it was decided that the two teams should enter the in- termediatee sitesBA O A,, actcl the following schedule was drawn up: July 21st: Ilensall at Clinton. July 28th: Clinton at Hensall, Aug. 4th: Hensall at Clinton, Aug. 11th: Clinton at Hensall, Aug. 16th: Hensall at Clinton. Aug. 18th: Clinton at Hensall. A meeting of the baseball players of town will be .held in the domicil chamber on Friday evening, July 8th, at eight o'clock. ROBBERY IN CLINTON A daring robbery ,took place in Clinton Sunday night or early Mon- day morning when a truck was backed up to the door of Gunn, Langlois Company's warehouse, the door forced open and eighty crates of eggs removed, valued at over 5400. The theft was discovered when the staff assembled on Monday morning for work, The local and county pol- ice .are working on the case and provincial police have been notified, as the eggs would not likely be marketed at any near by point. Sone clues are said to be held by the police but at time of writing nothing de- finite is known as to the identity of the robbers. THANKS FROM PRINCE Before the birthday .. of the Prince of Wales fast month Miss Gene Hearn, daughter of Dr, and Mrs. Hearn of town, whose birthday oc- curs on the same day, sent him letter of congratulatiot and good wishes. Last week the little lady received the following gracious re- ply: "St, James's Palace: The private secretary is desired to express His Royal Highness's thanks for your kind message of congratulation on the occasion of his birthday." This little epistle, direct from the palace of the Prince, is very highly prized by the little lady receiving it, as may well be supposed, and will no doubt be kept amongst her most cher- ished treasures, HURON ROAD EAST Mr. Stewart Ball is spending a week camping at Long Branch. There was quite a demonstration of sheep dipping at Mr. Win. Ball's recently, r r. 1 ri 12 cLeocl, the district representative of Clinton, was the ov- erseer, about 150 sheep and lambs were dipped. We are sorry to hear that Mr. and Mrs. George Monk's daughter, Eve- lyn is under the doctor's care. We hope soon to hear of her recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Church and daughter Glenna of Toronto called on their uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs, G. Vandenburgh recently. Mr, Noble Holland spent a couple of days recently at the Experimental farm, Guelph. Miss Myrtle Dale of Seaforth spent Sunday at her pat'enta} house, that of Mr. and Mrs. Shop. Dale, 31r. and Mrs.. Fletcher Gibbings and son of. Sasktoon are visiting the former's brother, Mr. Bert Gibbings, PORTER'S HILL The Goderich Township Men's Club will meet on Wednesday even- ing next, July 13th, at eight o'clock, when Rev. Capt. K. McGomt of St, Paul's church, Clinton, will be the speaker. HULLETT TOWNSI111- Miss Irene Vodden of Goderich township spent the week -end with Miss Marion Stewart. Mr. and Mrs. Elias Kohler of To- ronto are at present visiting the lat- ter's sister, Mrs, Chas. Stewart. CONSTANCE Miss M. Moore of Toronto is at present spending a two week's vaca- tion with her mother and brother here. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Wright and family of Detroit spent the week -end at tate hone of their aunt, Mrs. Thos. Pollard, Master Maurice Wright re- maining for a longer visit. Mr. Dan Nicholson, Mrs. Joe Nich- olson and Mr. W. Nicholson of Wal- ton spent Sunday at the horse of Mr, an /Mrs. Adan, Nicholson. Miss Blanche Wlheatley of Toronto is spending her vacation at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. 'George Wiheatley. Mx. John Mi11son of. Seaforth is spending a while with his brother; ivir. David •Millson. Mrs. Fred Stephenson and sen, b aer eind daughter Doreen of Brus- sels spenta few days last week at the 'home. of her, m.other.; Mrs. G. Riley., Master Mac is' remaining for the summer vacation. PEOPLE YOU KNOW Miss Anne Taylor of Toronto spent. the week -end with her mother in town, Mrs. R. J. Oluff, who has been spend- ing the winter at Grimsby, has returned home. Mr. Albert Wise of Toronto is visit- inat then home ofToth P,his brother, , Mr. E. II. Wise of Clinton. Mr. F. C. Coombs, formerly a mem, bee of the C. C. L staff, visited in town the past week. Mr, and Mrs, Thomas Quinn and child of Toronto are the guests. of Mr.. and Mrs, Ii. W. Gould. Mr. and Mos. Percy Town of Toronto• visited the latter's smother, Mrs. George Levis of town, over the holi- day. Mrs. Clare Elliott and Miss Kather- ine of Toronto are visiting the lady's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. B.. Lindsay. Mrs. W. J. Kay anu hiss Elaine Kay of Lapeer, Mich., have been visit- ing their sister, Mrs. J. W. Tee- leaven and brother, Mr. B. J. Gib- bings. Mrs. A. E. Blight and blaster Billie and little Miss Jean of Massey, Ont., are guests at the home of the lady's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hellyar. Mrs. H, B. Chant, who has been vis- iting at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. A. Sutter, for the past fortnight or so, returned to St. Catharines yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Dorland Glazier of To- ronto are visiting at the home of the former's parents, Mr. and errs. H. Glazier of town, and with oth, relatives in this vicinity. Mrs. Weir and her son-in=law and daughter, Dr. and Mrs. Kelly, and two children of Detroit were with the former's brother, M. R. E. Manning, over the week -end. Mr. and Mrs. Arch. Cadzow of Buf- falo, N.Y., and Mr. and Mrs. John Cadzow Of Niagara Falls, N.Y., spent• the week -end visiting their aunt, Mrs. Margaret Watt, Fulton street. Masters Kenneth Deegan, Clarence, Elvin and Chester Neilans, Jack and Stinson Mcll een, Fred Axon andCharlie C az e M t u ch are enjoying a holiday at the Presbyterian Sum- mer Camp at Kintail. Mr. Binford Colquhoun of Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Colquhoun of Staffs, Mr. and Mrs. Linford Moore and family of Niagara Falls, Mr. an Mrs. Brook c and Aylmer, Mr: and Mrs. Brook of India visited their relatives, Mr. and Mrs. M. T. Cor- less, Mrs. E. Kennedy and M. and Mrs. II. Fitzsimons, over the week- enc?. Dr. W'. J. R. Fowler, a member of the faculty of the Ontario Veter- nary College, Guelph, sailed from Quebec on the Empress of Britain on Saturday, July 2nd, en route to isngland, the trip being taken in• the interest of his profession. *Be- fore returning Dr. Fowler will spend some time in Ireland and in: France. Mr•, Kenneth Rorke, who has been teaching at Silver Centre, is home for the holiday period. "Hen" who likes life in the open, away from the more formal settlements enters into the life of the commun- ity in which he resides and is sec- retary of the mining company which forms tiro basis of the cen- tre and also collects taxes and makes himself generally useful as a citizen. BRUCEFIEL1J The many friends of Miss McCully will be glad to hear that she was able to return to her horse in the village last week after spending near - 1y four months in Seaforth Hospital or account of a fractured leg. She is not yet able to walk, Mrs, J. G. Kaiser and •Mr, and Mrs, Bon, Kaiser and Mrs. R. McKenzie and family of Detroit visited friends in the village this week. Dr. Wm, and Mrs. Swan and fancily of Hamilton spent the week- end at the fortner's home in the vil- lage. Mrs. Taylor and daughter of Michi- gan and ,Mr. Stevens of Detroit were the guests of Mrs. Brock and Mrs.. Jamison this week. Mr. and Mrs. Dntot of Comber• visited friends ` in Tuckersmith last week. Miss Doris DOtot has gone to spend her holidays with friends in, Comber. Rev. WI. A, Bremner received eon.. gratulations from, his many friends: last Sunday, the occasion being, that' ` he and Mrs. Bremner are now grand: - parents. Mrs. Bremner is at St. Thomas at present where their daugh, ter, Mrs. West and little granddaugh- ter, reside. Dr. Anna M. Haugh left for Moose. Jaw last week where she expects tat ,' rieinain for a year in a hospital.