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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1933-04-20, Page 4PAdE 4 THE CLINTON-NEWS-RECORD THURS. APRIL 20, 1933 COOPER'S STORE NEWS • Better ..:gins bring • Bigger : liminess VISIT THIS STORE ON Thursday, Friday, and Saturday Th>l;: ayy, y• April, 20, 21 and 22 Our Monthly Bill, delivered to your home tells you why It will be to your interest to do so. A. T. COOPER. Phone 36w (Main Store); 86j,.(Ready-to-wear Dept, 2nd floor) The Store With the Stock. Leaders in Low Prices. WSISSEalLUISnatilaMISSIZaltalr a Save Your Crop USE STAR BRAND FORMALDEHYDE AND INSURE YOUR GRAIN CROP. USE OUR SPECIAL HOG POWDER AND INCREASE YOUR PROFITS ON HOGS WE HAVE THOSE WONDERFUL SPENCER'S SWEET PEAS NATURE'S BEST— GET THEM NOW W,S.Re Holmes, Plum B CLINTON, ONT. PHONE 51 i TUCKERSMITH The April meeting of the Tucker- smith Ladies' Club was held et the home of Mrs. Howard Crich. The roll call was answered by "Little Courtesies Worth Knowing and Ob. serving." A reading on "Courtesy" was given by Mrs. R. Fear. The topic for the month was "What is the Modern Wife's Most Difficult Problem?" Readings were given by Mrs. P. Walters, Mrs. A. Pepper, Mrs. G. McGregor and a harmonica selection by Mrs. J. Tur ner. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. P. Townsend on May 10th, the roll call to be answer ed by an exchange of slips, bulbs or seeds. Mrs. Allen of Brucefield is to give an address on "Floral Cul- ture." Mr. and Mrs. Fred Pepper visited their daughter, Mrs. Austin Mathe- son of Goderich, on Sunday. Miss Myrtle Ashton is visiting her brother in Stratford for a week. Miss Hattie Turner of Termite visited her brother, Mr. Sack Tur- ner, over the week -end. Miss Edna Turner of Toronto is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Ira Johns. Miss Edith Gibbings of Clinton visited her aunt, Mrs. Ira Johns, on Good Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Gift. Crich visited with friends in Goderich on Sunday last. LONDESBORO Miss Ida Lyon spent the week- end with her sister, Mrs. E. Guars' of St. Helens. • Mr. and Mrs. Bert Brufudon vie- fted with Ingersoll friends over the week -end. Miss Jean Mains of Chicago spent Easter with her mother and sister, Mrs. Mains and Miss Elizabeth. Mrs. Fred Johnston and Miss Hel- en spent a few days with their son and brother, Mr. Harold Johnston of London. Mr. and Mrs. Geo, King of Bay- field, Mr. and Mrs. Ford King and Master Douglas of Toronto were the guests of Mr. Geo. and Miss S. Barr on Easter Sunday. Easter visitors here included: Mr. -and Mrs. A. Kerslake and family of Niagara Falls with Mr. and Mrs. E. 'Crawford. Mr. Kerk Lyon of Kitchener with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Lyon. Mr. and Mrs, W'. J. Tamblyn and son of Toronto with his mother, Mrs. J. Tamblyn. Mr. ,and Mrs. Norman Manning -and daughter and Mr. Gordon Man- ning of Clinton with Mr. Herman Sundercock. Mr. Eph. Gray of Palmerston and Mr. Bert Gray with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Gray. Mrs, E. Bell is spending a week at the home of her son, Mr. Wm. Bell of the 13th' Concession of Hul-. "lett.. ' The Easter meeting of the W.M.S. 'was heldin the basement of the church on Wednesday last with the president, Mrs. Gardiner, in the •chair. The meeting opened by ming- ing :hymn 185, followed by prayer, 'minutes by the secretary, Mrs. 'P. 'Manning and roll call,' answered by •a, verse of scripture containing the' word '"thanks", Mrs. Gee..Moon and 'Miss L.' Young were appointed as 'delegates to attend the 'WM.S; Presbyterial on the 25th of April at Thames Road. A hearty vote of thanks was given Mrs. R. Shaddick for her trouble and work with the two Dresden Plate quilts, which were made for sale. Mrs. J. Tay- lor and Mrs. P. Johnston were re- appointed as visiting committee for the month. • It was decided to have the next regular meeting two weeks sooner than usual, on April 27th, in order to suture Miss Duff of the W.C.T.U. who is expected to be pre- sent to speak on Temperance. This concluded the business for the day. The progrom was in charge of Group No. 4, Mrs. W. Lyon, in the chair. The Easter message was given by Mrs. Armstrong and Mrs. Lyon. A reading. "Christ's Commission" by Mrs. C. Watson, reading, "They Are Depending on You," by Mrs. B. Hall, and a pleasing solo, "Alone" was rendered by Mrs. J. Scott. Several short prayers were offered. The re- sponsive leaflet wars used. This brought this very interesting meet- ing to a close. Refreshments were served by the Group in charge, a- bout 40 being present. A very impressive Easter message was delivered by the pastor, Rev. Mr. Gardiner, in the United Church on Easter Sunday morning. Special music was rendered by the choir. The church was filled. There was alio quite a. large at- tendance at the Sunday school. A special Easter program was given, two hundred and two being present. Born -=.In Clinton Public Hospital on April 14th, to Mr. and Mrs. Ed- win Wood, a son. Report of S. S. No. 4 for the win- ter term: Sr. 4th: Wanda Rowcliffe, 77; Margaret Crich, 71; Beatrice, Wal- ter, 67; Clifford Pepper, 56. Jr. 4th: Brine. Garrett, 58; Irene Garrett, 52. 3rd: Lloyd Walters, 64; Harry Crich, 48; Viola Pepper, 44. Sr. 2nd: Donald Crich, 78; Mervyn Falconer, 60, Jr. 2nd: Eileen Walters, 70. Sr. 1st: Keith Layton, 50. Jr. 1st: (Promoted): Edith. Pep- per, 85; Betty Crich; 77; Ruth Man- ning, 68i Mervyn Falconer, 57:- -M. 7:—M. I. Powell, teacher. ST. HELENS Mr. Ed. Nicholson of Fort William who has been attending O.A.C. at Guelph, is spending a few days with his friend, Mr. Wilson Woods. Mr. and Mrs. Torn Campbell and' Mr. and Mrs. Taylor of Stanley spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robinson Woods. Mr. and Mrs. Durnin Phillips spent Saturday in Wingham. Miss Iona Swan is spending the holidays with her grandmother, Mrs. England, Lucknow. The following teachers are spend- ing the holidays at their respective homes here: Miss W. I. Rutherford, Miss Dorothy Webster, London; Doreen Webster, Carlow,.,. and Zilda Webster, Toronto; Miss Lula Weath- erhead, Park Hill; Misses Mabel and Irene Woods and Vera Todd, near Kitchener; Mr. .Chas. 'McQuillan near Exeter. Mr, Alf. Webb''and Miss •Greeta spent Sunday afternoon at Blyth. STANLEY Miss Margaret McGregor. of To- ronto is spending her Easter holi- days at her home. . Mr. Hugh McGregor of Detroit t visited on 2nd con, this week, Mr. and Mrs.' Thos. 13, Campbtll and Mr. and Mrs. Victor Taylor spent Easter with Mr. and Mrs. R. ,•Woods of St. Helens. Mr, and, Mrs. Albert Batt return- ,edtoStouffville last Saturdayay after several weeks' visit with her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. John McCowan. Mr. and Mrs. Norman' Baird,' and Audrey , spent the week-endwith friends in Goderich: Miss Myrtle McLinchey of Lon- don spent Easter under the parental roof. • Mr. and Mrs. Harold Penhale• were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Snowden on Sunday last, Mr. Will McOlinchey of Auburn is spending the summer months with his father, Mr. Wm. McGlinchey Sr. of the Bronson line. Quite a number of Stanley town- ship farmers attended the wood bee in Mr. M. J. Butler's bush one day last week. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Greer visited friends on the Bronson line ,On Thursday evening. Friends and neighbors regret to hear of the illness of Mr, Colin Campbell and wish him a speedy recovery. Mr. G. M. Elliott, his daughter, Miss Margaret, and son Master Jacic, of Toronto spent the Easter week- end with Mr, and Mrs. E. C. Glen. Mr. Elliott and Miss Margaret re- tuitned to Toronto Sunday but Mas- ter. Jack is remaining for the week. Mrs. Sharp of Toronto spent Eas- ter with Mr. and Mrs. J. Innes. Miss Margaret McGregor of To- ronto spent the Eastertide at her home here. Miss Mary E, Stewart of New Liskeard is spending the Easter va- cation at her home here, that of Mr. and Mrs. Fenwick Stewart, Masters Maynard, and Glen 'How of Toronto are the guests of Mr. and blrs. Ed. C. Glen. Mr. Arthii Peck •of the front road spent a few days in Toronto last week. Mr. Lee McConnell spent Good Friday with friends in Toronto. A very pleasant time was spent on Wednesday evening of Iast week at the home 'of his, and Mrs. Chas. Rathwll of the Goshen line, it being on the eve of their departure from the neighborhood, when about 50 of their neighbors and friends gathered to bid them a kind farewell. Dur- ing the evening an address was read by Mr. D. H. McNaughton, showing the esteem in which they are held by their neighbors thus assembled. Af- ter which a beautiful electric floor lamp was presented by Mrs. Orval McOlinchey. Following is the address: "Dear Mr. and Mrs. Rothwell: On learning of your intended departure from our community, we could not allow the opportunity to pass with- out letting you know how sincerely scrry we all aro that you are leaving us. We shall surely greatly miss you, not only because we always enjoyed your society and were cheer- ed and encouraged by your pleasant and happy disposition, but because yen were genuinely good neighbors. We repeat we are very sorry you are going away. But we hope to see. you occasionally And also hope that you may be happy and prosper in your new home and find reflected there your own kindly and happy temperament, for, as is often sale "The world is like a looking glass,' which if true you are sure to be happy wherever you go. We would wish to be remembered by you, too so please accept this token of o•tn love. Hoping you may be spared in health many years. Signed on be half of the neighbors, Orval Mc Clinchey, Jas. A. McGee, Milton W Pollock." Mr. Rathwell very ably thanked his many friends for their kindness and invited them all to come and vis- it them 'in their new home in the city of London, after which the eve- ning was spent in games, music and dancing which was enjoyed by all present. SUMMERHILL The many friends of Mr. A. Neil will be glad to know that he is im- proving nicely. Miss Cora Jervis of St. George visited at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs, Oliver Jervis on Sun- day. Mr. A. McPherson of Walkerville spent a few days with his sister, Mrs. Victor Bisbaek,.last week, Miss Fisher of Stratford was the guest 'of her cousin, Miss Willa Jarvis., Marion Mason of Stratford Normal is home for •Easter week. The Base Line is in good shape a-' gain, the power grader having been up it a couple of times. Miss Hazel Watkins, who is teach- ing near Goderich, is visiting under the parental roof. Mrs. W. J. McBrien spent a few days with her daughter, Mrs, T. E Mason. We: are sorry to say that Mrs. J. Johnston is notimproving very much. HOLMESVILLE A very unusual and intensely, in- teresting gathering was held on Monday night at the home of Mr. Geo, Tebbutt, .the 'occasion, the eigh- tieth anniversary of Mr. Tebbutt's birthday. • Twenty eight sat down to a splen- did repast of everything good, after which a delightful evening was spent chatting of former days and singing oldtimeo songs. Those present were the 'brothers of Mr. Tebbutt with their wires; also .his children, grandchildren and great- grandchildren. During the evening several letters of congratulation were read from dis- tant.friends. The happy event was brought to a,•fitting conclusion 'by singing 'God be with you till we meet again." The many friends of Mr. Tebbutt wish join ,in extending congratulations. The service in the church on Tues- day night, put on by Rev. F. W. Craik of Goderich and his group of young men, was enjoyed by all of the large congregation present. Mr. Craik is to be • congratulated upon having such a fine group to assist in such services. Mrs. Herbert, and Billy are spend- ing the week in Toronto. Mrs. Wilffred Jervis and Miss Audrey are visiting at Zurich. Miss McDonald is spending the vacation at her home et Teeswater. Miss Edith Herbert spent the week -end at her home here. Miss Beatrice Jervis is visiting Miss A. McCartney. Miss Irma Ceurtice of Bloomfield Hills, Mich., spent the week -end with her aunt, Mrs. Walter. Little Miss Betty Ward of Listow- el is spending a few days with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Cud more. Mr. Herb. Black of Toronto spent the holiday at the parsonage. On Friday, the Young People of the. United Church presented Mr. and Mrs. Herebrt with a beautiful bouquet of spring flowers, it being their wedding anniversary. Next Sunday the service in Hol- mesville church will be the W.M.S. thank -offering service. Rev. Dr. Mortimer of Auburn will be the speaker. Mr. and Mrs. S. B. McMath and Mrs. MeMath, Sr., have returned from Toronto, where they spent the' winter. PORTER'S HILL On Sunday Rev. R. M. Gale de- livered a splendid Easter sermon to a good sized congregation. The choir rendered special music. On Friday evening April 21st Mr. Fred Elliott will speak to the young people on "Sabbath Observance." We would like to see a good turnout as. this is a very interesting subject. Miss Helen Cox is spending the Easter holiday at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herb. Cox. Mr. Thos. Hillock, Stratford spent Sunday with Mr. V. Fisher. Mr. Geo. Henderson left for Tor- onto on Thursday and from there ex- pects to leave on his boat for a sum- mer's work. Miss Grace Evans, our teacher, is spending the Easter' holjday with her parents in Clinton. School will open again April 24th. I wonder if someone who knows could 'explain satisfactorily ihosri it is the tax was put on sugar in March instead of May. As I under- stand May let was the date set by the Government. The weather still continues wet, rain, rain and then more rain. The farmers are getting rather impat- ient as very few can do much on the land. (The• tax on sugar was to com- mence operations at once, as soon as the budget was announced. The date -for the commencement of some other taxes, such as that of a stamp on cheques under five dollars, was fixed for May ist.—Ed.) At the meeting of the Men's Club last week a fifteen minutes' discussion on the control of the ap- ple maggot was taken part in by a number of interested persons pre- sent. The principal address, giv- en by Mr. Trewartha on thrift' was so much to the point that one man remarked that if it had been de- livered five 'or six years ago it would have been of great benefit. Still, the probability is that nobody would have heeded it then. Those taking_ part in the discussion were Messrs. Sowerby, F. Powell, H. C. Cox and E. Paterson. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday ev- ening, Apr. 25th, when Mr. Arthur Knight, Rural Hydro superintendent, Clinton, will give, an address on hy- dro affairs. A fifteen minute dis- cussion will 'follow.. Aft men web. come. ' Messes. Fred and ,Ernie Bell are exlchattging residences, the former going out to the farm, the latter coining to Porters Hill. WINGHAM: Claudius Gregory of Hamilton, who recently wrote the book, "'Forgotten Men" has present- ed a copy to the Library of theUni- ted Church Sunday School. The Wingham Public Library is also al, ranging to have a coupleof copies placed on the shelves. The citizens of Wingham are much interested' in Mr., Gregory's ' new venture, as he is, married to a Wingham girl, Edith Buchanan, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. I'. Buchanan. News in General Two •of the British engineers who were on trial for sabotage and es- pionage have reioeived •sendence, Thornton, chief engineer, to three years, his assistant, MacDonald, to two years. Three others were order- ed out of the country and one was acquitted. c��lca The pound sterlingandthe Cana- dian dollar advanced slightly on the New York market on Tuesday. A number of paintings were cut from their frames' at The Montreal art gallery on Tuesday by some thief or theives. They took some paint- ings of comparatively little value and left others of much greater value untouched. !a The bill to legalize sweepstakes in Canada, which was passed by the Senate recently, was defeated in the House of Commons on Tuesday by a vote 'of' 76 to 15. Nine Conserva- tives, five Liberals and one Laborite voted in support of the measure. The main part of the wreckage of the dirigible Akron, which plung- ed into the sea off the Jersey coast a couple 'of weeks ago, has been brought up by vessels grappling at the scene of the wreck. Hon. Frances Perkins, secretary of labor in the Roosevelt cabinet -in the United States, has, it is alleged, been given powers of a dictator in her department. 0=7[� The amalgamation of the two rail- ways in Canada is being guarded a- gainst by a new clause in the rail- ways bill now before the House. The two-year old child at Hastings N.Y., upon whom an operation for an aboessed eye was to be perform- ed, has been taken away by her parents, the whole family having disappeared from their home, and the operation is not yet performed. The parents, were opposed to the operation and the court ordered it done. Premier Bennett goes to Washing -1 ton on April 25th to confer with Pre- sident Roosevelt. The Ontario Labor Party, in con- vention at Brantford last week voted to affiliate with the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation, of which Mr. Wordsworth is the leader. While waiting for the sessions to continence the delegates sang the Red Flag. A Toronto delegate walked tout in pro- test. The season of navigation on the St. Lawrence opened this year on April 14th, the earliest date since 1902, when it opened on April 12th, which is the the earliest date on re- cord. Prince Phillip of Hesse, a nephew of the ex -Kaiser, is said to be favored in Europe as a candidatefor the Germane thron . The prince is mar- ried to an Italian princess. C�77L"� 'Melville Wilkie, . the young Owen Sound man who was on trial for the murder of his wife and child, was found guilty of the crime but was ad- judged insane and will not suffer the extreme penalty. He set, fire to his house after sprinkling asoline a- round the bedroom where the young. wife and babe lay. He alleged he wanted to collect On an insurance poi - icy his wife carried so that he might settle his financial difficulties. AUBURN Mr. Henry Snyder of Goderich and daughter, Miss Elsie of London were visitors with Mr. and Mrs, John Ferguson one day last week. Visitors here over the 'week -end and for the holidays were as follows: Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Patterson and daughters of Toronto at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Weir. Miss Ethel Washington of Emsdale with her parents. Mr. Stephen Medd of Woodstock at the home of his parents. Miss Annie Dobie of Jamestown with her parents here. Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Munro and family spent Good Friday at •Seb ringville the home of the latter's sis- ter, Mrs. Win. Strausser. Dr. W. W Martin of Goderich will give an address on "The History bf Huron County" at the Y. P. S. of Knox United church on Tuesday ev- ening, April 25th. A play entitled, "Jimmy, Be Care- ful," was presented in the hall on Wednesday evening this week by Clinton talent under the auspices of the Women's Institute. Among those who spent Easter away were: Alex. McKenzie with his daughters in Toronto; Mrs. Geo. Hamilton with her mother, Mrs. W. Wilson, Brucefield; Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Johnston with their dauglhter, Mrs. Fetheringham of St. Marys. Miss Mary Asquith is spending Easter week with relatives in To- ronto. Among those who are spendi.,g the holiday week hero are William II111 Goderich, with his grandpar- ents, Mr. and Mrs. James Carter; Will Kruse of Galt with Mr. and Mrs. E. Lawson; Dorothy and Mar. garet Farrow of Mitchell with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Johnston; Miss Marion Mortimore, Toronto, with her parents, Rev. and Mrs. W. 5, Mortimore. Spring plowing has become gener- al and an •edd field of spring grain has been sown. E. Lawson's mill commenced op- erations Monday. On account of the .0111111111111111111 poor market for lumber the cut this: year will be limited to custom saw- ing. The funeral of William Neave took place from his late residence, Gode- rich, to Balls Cemetery Saturday afternoon. Thie deceased, who was in his 86th year, until he moved to Goderich following the death of Mrs. Neave (Christena Medd) about fif- teen years ago. The Neave home was the farm now owned by Frank Stanley, one mile west of here on the 8th concession of 'Colborne. 'GODEBIOH: A goodly number of worshippers attended the three-hour service in St. George's Angiicon Church last Friday afternoon, and in the evening the choir rendered the sacred cantata, -"Olivet to Calvary." Miss Ann Wurtele, Frank Riley, Forbes Miller and Col. A. F. Sturdy were the soloists, with G. B. Davits at the organ. , SIMPLE TO SAVE! - Saving any sort of Wearables is simple, when you let our Cleaning process preserve them, Saving money goes with saving articles we Clean! The little that our Dry Cleaning costs is saved you. many times. Dry Cleaning holds the fashion as well as the fabric of an article. Try, with anything from Gloves to Evening Gowns! EAMES The Cleaner Phone 194, CLINTON DONT NEGLECT to see us about the REPAIRING OF YOUR ROOF- ING AND EAVETROUGHING Furnace and Stove Pipes Cleaned and Replaced. W. J. ROZELL CLINTON, ONT. Heating, Plumbing, Tinsmithing PHONE 298 { .•pose.) Every Towii ants Indastries Every industry, be it large or small, adds to the prosperity of any community. Every such industry brings new capital to a town, and distributes this among the busi- ness men generally in the way of wages and . saleries. Everybody benefits. Among local industries there is none of greater importance in any community than that of the local newspaper. Not only does it provide employment for a certain number of workmen, but it offers a service to the community which could be obtained in no other way. In their own best interests, there- fore, business men should use their local paper for purposes of advertising, and also for the procuring of their requirements in PRINTING. All business men need printed matter of various kinds from time to time. Remember your local printing office when in need of printed matter. THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD A FINE 'MED'IUM FOR ADVERTISING—READ ADS. IN THIS I'S SUE PHONE 4