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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1933-04-27, Page 1erne News -Record Est. 1878 WITH WHICH IS INCORPORAT ED THE CLINTON NEW ERA The New Era Est. 185a. NO. 5320-55thi YEAR CLINTON' ' ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 1933 o f itq ITHURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY FOR CASH 114 OFF ALL GOODS This means a tremendous saving.. Anticipate your future needs I � and buy now, ANY PERSON BUYING A DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING in addition to the 1-4 off will get a Wedding Ring at the 1-4 off when needed. Goods are marked in plain figures. You get 1-4 off marked price. Also in our repair department—Bring in your Watches, Clocks, and Jewelery and you get 1-4 off regular charges. You pay when you leave the repairs. REMEMBER FOR 3 DAYS ONLY iJ. �"E. �feUqur Headquarters for Watch and Jewelery Repairs Jeweler and Optometrist Phone 174w and 174j 3 BIG DAYS SPECIAL Voile Dresses to clear at 98c About four dozen of *Last Sea- son's Voile Dresses previously priced at $1.95, $2,95 and $3.95 Short or Long Sleeves, sizes 32 to 44. Dark and Light Shades. All at 98c each. Rayon -Knit Lingerie at 79e Look over this table of Gowns, Pajamas, Slips, etc. and be con- vinced of the Wonderful Values we offer here also. IRWI'S " CLINTON'S LEADING STYLE SHOPPE " MUNICIPAL BONDS We offer, subject to prior sale and change in price CITY OF MONTREAL 5% BONDS Due Mar. 1st, 1945 Price 98'12 and accrued interest to yield 5.15. A CITY OF HAMILTON 5%n BONDS, Maturities 1945 to 1962 Price 98% and accrued interest to yield 5.15 and up. H. B. MANNING Bank • of Montreal Bldg. Phones 29 or 18. Clinton, Ont. •i'BiiBLES TO' HOSPITAL THE MARKETS Wheat, -42e. Barley, 37c. Oats, 20c to 25c, Butter, 20c to 22e. Eggs, lOc to 12c. Live hogs, 85.25. L.O.B,A. PART An enjoyable evening was spent by the L.O.B.A. and friends on Tues- day evening, cards, lunch and danc- ing being the program of the even- ing. The prizes at euchre were as follows: Mrs, W. Stewart, ladies 1st, cried Miss Rae Andrew ,of Goderich the Consblation prize. Mr. Cliff Cooper won the men's first and Mr. .Harry Steepe the consolation prize. Music was furnished by the M'cNevin Brothers of Goderieh with Miss Rae Antrew at the piano, HOME AND SCHOOL CLUB These was a good attendance at the April meeting of the Home and School Club held in the Collegiate auditorium on Tuesday evening. The program was in charge of Mrs. Gee. Jenkins. The minutes were read and approved, after which a letter was read from the Central Home and School Club, Goderich, regretting their inability to accept the invitation to be present. Mr. Stonehouse, prin- cipa,i of Goderich school was present and spoke a few words, as did also the presidents of the Seaforth and Victoria School, Goderich, clubs. Two musical numbers delighted the aud- ience, a duet by Misses Ellen Char- lesworth and Wilhelmina Trewartha with guitar accompaniment, and a solo by Mrs. Harold Lawson, accom- panied by Mrs. Wendorf. Both re•, eponded to encores, The speaker of the evening, Miss M. A. Stone, was then called upon, who gave an excel- lent address on "The Five Year Plan in Russia." Such a subject is a difficult ,one but the speaker had made an exhaustive study of all a- vailable sources of information and gave her hearers some vivid im- pressions of the existing conditions in that vast country, which is the largest undivided empire in the world. After an interesting contest, a delicious lunch was served by the social 'committee. A hearty vote of thanks was given to all who had provided such a fine program. The meeting was closed with the Na- tional Anthem. WILL OBSERVE ANNIVERSARY On Saturday, April 29th, Mr. and Mrs. Win. Walker will celebrate the forty-second anniversary of their marriage. For that many years, and indeed many more, Mr. and Mrs. Walker have been citizens of Clinton. Mr. Walker, son of James Walker, born at Granton, and Isabella Shepherd daughter of James L. Shepherd born at Blyth, came to Clinton with their parents as very young children. been them cam s an a few been On- tario L are Mrs. Imo- there: C. Robert On- Mr, Walker's sister, Mrs. T. Rum - resides ,in . `Galt. Two brothers ) n,, John and Robert passed on in recent years. the four children who grew up Clinton two were taken in their e.. William, (Bounce) who gave' ife for his country at Arras six - years ago, joining the 'ranks of Deathless Army, is •remembered is home and town, ,Two years to the very day, the "flu" med as its .victim. a daughter, ant, Their lives, though quiet, have very busy and useful ones. To their home and family ' ever e first, with their church interest important secohd. As a very young girl, Mrs Walker began her Sunday School teaching in the Presbyterian church. She is sj:ill teaching after period of years of such length can rival, Mr. Walker has teacher and superintendent of St. Sunday school, for r years, Mr. Walker is this year a member of the town council. Mrs. Walker's father, James L. Shepherd, lived beyond the grand old age of ninety and his family following in his footsteps. Walker is the oldest of a surviving family of four sister's and two there: Mrs. A. Morris of town; T. Kemp, of Holly, Mich.; Mrs. Mason, Mrs. R. Greensides, Iand James Shepherd of London, On- tario. ++t ' longed. Mr. Curie gave the address, ball giving an interesting account, of the of t On ,Sunday last representatives of. origin and aims of the, organization, .I with the London Camp of •Gideon were in .•'. Of town, and presented their cause,, at the morning service in Ontario street •fixated -and . ;the Presbyterianchurch and in the evening a dedication service was 'held• . in. .;W.esley-Wil] s church, when .a;.gift•iof bibles,,,sufficient, to euppiy''one to .each room ie. the .Clin-- Ston Public Hospital; were. presented and dedicated. " The .representatives . present were 1). A. ,Curie, • president, H. B. Ash - plant, vice-president, and R; J. Treth-. i6vay, secretary of the tendon 'Camp, keev. D, . E. Foster, , minister of the church; was, in charge of_ the service, ,anti `ir' introducing the visitors: said 1, that it was the custom When 'Making n resentation 'of "bibles to art )los i- .p ,, p it ind the,, ,,,.,7; . al to do u 'r to'which d117? h�l , _ , ';tight b��'s �otl�? e'sn erintenderit df tlie'hot ital"be•' eit1, The Gideon, an association of in Christian Commercial Travellers', prim was' started.by the chance meeting his I of a couple .of Christian commercial ; teen travellers who ,were thrown together I the. in an hotel in the State of Wisconsin !in h thirty-four years ago and it has later grown until they now number several 'clad thousands. ;They began by putting'' Mar g bibles into betel bedrooms in the cit= iee'of the United States and Canada. Just' recently -they have begun put- ting them into public hospitals and on Sunday last bibles were placed lir the hospitals of Stratford 'Seaforth. Wflgham and Clinttni.. .The bibles were ;l"h. resentedy , b' y Mr. , Ashplant, ,who iegitested Wthat a, copy ,be. lac a oo Y , o 'tha . . p l;d,l .,ea h r ri hat pat' .'cess cn, Tb mer, Mrs: Mr a .fe but Mts. b'dsii We :years o h e eldest, Grace, Mrs: W. ,W'.. Tan. resides at•Timniins, and Agnes, L. D. Wilson in Fort- William. . Walker' has been suffering for w, weeks from a sprained ankle' with' this exception bath 'Mr. and Walker )lave enjoyed the very of health„!for many years past. congratulate them, On so many. of ' health and happiness and them many imbue slid glad' en series: ;M THE HOME PAPER A COURTEOUS ACT Col. T. H. Rance took a walk out. to the cemetery one. day last week, his errand being to l'Ccate'the'graves of some former citizens, at the request of a grandson living in a distant city. . Col. Rance did not even remem- ber• the name but he looked up the town's books and located the graves and thoughtfully copied the inscrip- tions to send to the enquiring one, As a descendent 'of one of the oldest families in town and always having occupied a position of prominence Gel. Rance is often called upon for little services of this kind, which, with characteristic courtesy, are al- ways scrupulously performed` . A FATHER DIES Mr. Gordon Howes has been in Hamilton attending the funeral of his father, whose death 'occurred on Thursday. Mr. Howes had been in Hamilton earlier in the week but had only returned when he was again summoned, the end coming unexpect- 'edly. The following is from the Hamilton Spectator: "The death occurred in this city on April 20th of Edward John Howes of 66 Ontario avenue, The deceased, who was 72 years 'of age, had worked for many years with the Evel Casket Company as foreman. Besides his wife he leaves three daughters, Mrs. W. Midgley, Mrs. A. Lowry and Mrs. C. Midgley, all of this city, also one son, E. Gordon Howes, Clinton. The funeral took place Saturday after- noon to Woodland Cemetery. Rev. Mr. Luxton of Burlington Anglican church conducted the services at the home and by the graveside.” CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY Mrs. Isabel Tunney 'of Fulton street on Easter Monday celebrated her seventieth birthday by entertain- ing members of her family and other friends to a dinner prepared by her- self. Members of the family present were: Mr. and Mrs. Alex, Butler and WO children of Goderich; Mr. and Mrs, Jack Butler and+ three children and Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Cook and three children, Clinton, and Miss But- ler, Stratford, two sons and a daugh- ter by her first .marriage. Mrs. Mc- Innis of Whitechurch and Mr. and Mrs. D. Ellett of town were also invited guests and Misses Sadie El- liott and Dorothy Cook waited on the table, which was attractively set and decorated for the occasion. Many friends called during the af- ternoon to offer congratulations and flowers and other gifts were present- ed. Mrs, Tunney has resided in Clinton for over twenty years. Her husband, Robert Tunney, died about fifteen years ago. DEATH OF J. P. REYNOLDS After only a few days' illness John F. Reynolds passed away at his home, Albert street ,on Tuesday ev- ening, at the ripe age of over 82 years. Mr. Reynolds was a native of Mul- lett township, being a son of the late Dominic Reynolds, an early settler in the township, being born in November 1851, and was the eld- est of a family of thirteen, the first child born in the Hullett settle- ment. Ile was the eldest and the last surviving member of his family. Over fifty-three years ago he wars united in marriage to Mary Jane Gray, also a native of Hullett, who survives him, For thirty-five years Mr. Reynolds resided in 'Detroit,. be- ing all that tune (in the. employ of the street railway company, for which he was inspector. Tie returnee to Canada twenty-one years ago and. for about six years resided in . Gode- erich. Fifteen years ago, however, they returned, to 'Clinton and pur- chased the cottage in Albert street, which they greatly, improved, until they had a very pleasant and .com- fortai?le home. Mr. Reynolds found great pleasure each summer in work- ing in his garden' in which he took much pride. A year ago • he under- went a'serious operation but he made a wonderful recovery, and all last summer was in good health: Last fall, however, 'he had a= siiight stroke and :while he recovered .to a great extent his health ne"vet, fully return- ed and the' immediate cause of death was a general -wearing: , out' of, .his, frame, Death came quietly •and. with- out suffering. Mr. 'Reynolds was a man who had the esteem of all who knew him,, a quiet, kindly,neighborly man, belov ed of his family, his friends and neighbors. ' He is 'survived by his wife, two sons and one daughter.: James B. Reynolds 'of Goderich J, Tof New York and M'rs. F. Bernard of.De- troit.- Another son died a little over a year ago. The funeral takes"' place 'from '''St; Joseph's ohurehon Etriday morning service to commence., at half past nine o'clock"Interrrlent.. will take place in-thd'a'Catboile cemeteryin . Hullett. '• ` • 'w':• <Mack C. C. I. NOTES Owing to Miss Bartram's continue Ilness, Miss E. Plumsteel,' .B.A., of Clinton, is teaching in her stead. On Monday afternoon, ' m ythe audi orium, Mr. J. Buchanan, B.S,A., Di 'eater. of .Extension, from the On ario Agricultural College, gave a short descriptive ptive address on the O.A 'Cadet inspection will be held on Thursday, May 11th. LOOK AT YOUR LABEL d The News -Record mailing .list has been corrected up to Apr; 21st, and each Iabel is marked up to the date to 'which c the o subscription is paid, - Take -a look at your label and if you - think it is not where it ought to. be come i m n a see us about it, We it , like e our subscribers to keep an eye on their labels, HONOURED DEPARTING PRIEST On Sunday last, after morning mass the congregation of Lucan Catholic church gave the Rev. Father Gaffney a little farewell, an address being read and a purse of gold pre- sented to him; Father, Gaffney has been appointed to St. Augustine, Hu• non county, and takes up his new duties at once. McGUGAN--JOHNSTON The following report of the mar- riage of a popular young Clinton business man, appeared in last week's Essex Free Press. The bridegroom is manager of the Clinton Creamery and the young couple have taken up residence in the .house recently va- cated by Mr. D. Maltby, Rattenbury street, East: t t C a Le J T D Ia se w EPRESENTATIVES.OHOSEN Mr. J: A. Sutter, at a meeting of the LO.O.F. on Tuesday evening, was ppointed representative to the. Grand dge, which insets in Toronto . in une, and Messrs. C.' W. Draper and W. Morgan were appointed to the istrict Meeting. Mrs Sutter was appointed at the st meeting of the Rebekahs repre- ntative to the Rebekah Assembly,. which meets in Toronto the same eek as the I:O.O.F. Grand Lodge. M so "le fr th ha S po col Ian (T enj se the A 0 of pre CIi ted the mo in the fou wer Ha And Ma Jew Ru Bea be t Ma she duel by take the char and AM CHEERY NEWS FROM MONTANA Mr. and Mrs. John Cowan, Richey, antana, writing to renew their sub- ription to The News -Record say: e would like to advise all our lends through The News -Record at we are both in fine health and ye whipped Mr. Depression," * * S Mrs. John Carter, writing from trathclair, Man., for the same pur- se remarks: "We have had a long, d winter. No work done on the d yet, as we still have some snow; his was written on Apr. 20th.) We oy reading the home paper, it just Bins like someone coming in from old home town." RELIGIOUS DRAMA n Sunday evening last "Pilgrims the Way," a xe,)igious drama, was sented in Ontario street church, nton, by the Y.P.S. of Knox Uni- church, Auburn. The pastor, Rev P. G. Farrill, was in charge of service and the Rev. Dr. Marti- e of the Auburn church took part the service, reading portions from Acts, upon which the drama is tided, The characters portrayed e:'Barnabas, which was taken by Hai Sturdy; Saul of Tarsus, Oliver arson; John Mark, Jack Bennett; ry, the mother of Mark, Cenetta ell; Rhoda, maid -servant to Mary, Rut Straughen, a messenger, Ivan a n. The place was supposed to he garden of Mary, mother of Mar and the scenes depicted were rtly .after the crucifixion and ng the persecution instituted Saul. The parts were well s n and the drama was enjoyed by large congregation present, The e eh choir led in -the service of song rendered a pleasing anthem. a "The marriage of Miss Grette Madeline Johnston, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Johnston, of Essex. to Archibald McGugan, only sou of the late John and Mrs. Agnes Mc- Gugan, of Rodney, took place on Saturday, April 15th, at 2.30 'o'clock in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Essex, the Rev. H. M. Paulin, of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Wind- sor, assisted by Rev. Mr. Isaac, of Puce and Essex, officiating'. The church was prettily decorated with lilies, ferns and spring flowers. The bride, who was unattended, was given in marriage by her father, and wore a becoming suit of grey rabbit skin cloth, trimmed with squirrel, with hat of the same material and gloves and shoes to match, and carried a bouquet of mauve orchids and lilies of the valley, Mrs, J. A. Nightingale furnished organ music throughout the ceremony. Following the service at the church a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents, after which the young couple left 'on a motor trip which will include Mon - real and New' York, and on their re - urn will reside in Clinton, Ont. The ut-of-town guests were Mrs. Agnes McGugan, William Goodwin, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Goodwin, and Mrs. Bessie McGugan, of Rodney; the Hon. and Mrs. Finlay MaeDiarmid and son Douglas, of Toronto; Mrs. MacPher. on, of Glencoe; Mr. G. Cruickshanks. a£ Wingham; Mr. and Mrs. W. H. ennings ,of Windsor, and Mr. and Mrs. W. I. Batten and two children, f Detroit, The Free Press joins in xtending congratulations and best wishes." ONG THE CHURCHES Presbyterian Church Morning service at eleven, sermon act: "The Benefit of the Cross." he Ladies' Auxiliary will meet at S home of Mrs. B. Armstrong on day evening, May 1st, at 8 o'- • ntario Street United Church to e W. A. will inset in the Sunday ol room on Wednesday afternoon to at three o'clock• c nday. is Sunday School anniver- day. Rev. J. H. Stainton, B,A•, of James'. St., Exeter, will be 'o arge for the day. Services 11 a. io .30 and 7 p.m. 1•s ecial annual offering to help aim the work of the school. r Monday night Mr. C. S. Hawke gi the Y.P.S. meeting and Fred y was in charge of the program. Laura Jervis gave a reading, nary .read a paper on Sabbath zTance, then an old-time spelling o'ok place. Jack Murch end cis Powell acted as side leaders with a dozen On each side ma- in a s dspirited contest: Jack Mute side won by a small margin. Wesley -Willis "United Church minister'& morning sermon t will be: "The Power of Per'- ty." Evening: `Christian: ourliness." Odd .Fellows and Rebekahs ttend service in this church• in dy on Sdnday""evening. Sacrament of the Lord's 'Sup Sag - milli ' be observed 'en Sunday ng, 'May 7th, e W W.M.S. annual Baster ;thank ng mee'ti'ng•will'i be held in'`'the y school room at ' eight 'gyp clock onday,'evening,,;May 1st. = Miss zie, a missionary under' the Mission Board, will be.the er on this occasion. All ladies congregation invited. A spe- vitation'is;'extended to the' ens lof Ontario:street church W. ,'W'ome s n Association:; in the ,church hail' en We'dncs= fternoon';;- May'i8rc, subj T the Mon clock 0 Th echo next Sn sary B.D., in oh in,, 2 Si main openeOn Snar Miss Mr. S Obsei t Frail. and gage Mur The LITTLE LOCALS • This is the evening of the Boy cants' play in the town hall. One of Clinton's most esteemed itizens, Mr. John Cuninghame, is at me of writing, very ill. The 'Clinton Odd Fellows will at- nd service in Wesley -Willis United hurch on Sunday evening, Apr, 30th. The regular meeting of the Huron - Rebekah lodge will be herd in the dge rooms on Monday evening, May t.. subject eonali Neigh The will. a a:bo The pet,, morni Th off eel Sunda on M McKey .Home speak of the cial in memb M.SI • The, meet day :a A new tile drain is being put ac - ss the east end of the -bowling reen and new tile, being laid down Mary street this wek. The regular meeting of the .Hospi- tat board will be held in the board room of the town hall on Tuesday evening, May 2nd, at seven -thirty. Mr. Victor Falconer has rented 'the vacant lot west of Nediger's gar- age frbm the S. S. Cooper estate and is starting a commercial wood yard. The Legion put on a card party and dance in the firemen's hell on Monday evening, when a very happy time was spent by those in atten- dance. The Home and School Club has de- cided against a paper collection this year. But . they would like all who can do so to save their pope's.. until they do make a collection. Dr. Shaw, M.O.I., is sendingoit notices to the.householders about' cleaning p their premisesfter May' eanin15th.uthe ,sanitary officerA ; will_ take a look around !and any premises not up to 'the" mark will be; made so at owner's e)pense. - ,. >, A meetingbf thie o r' � ., . Ogg -producers n8ncers of, the district was' held rn .'the agri- e Itir I ,r7 ' offices o " n" Tuesday evening to ilea.' .Mr, Hary l' Miter' •of" Tiler s &iia rth y , B."�. t , •Moorrr ny, ,,explain' coif -storage 'and its advantages to the farter.' COME OUT TOMORROW. NIGHT A get-together meeting, which it is hoped all Clinton. business people will attend, will be held in the council chamber on Friday evening, April 28th, at eight o'clock. This meeting will be addres- sed by MR. A. H. WILFORD of Wingham and matters per- taining to the interests of the town will be discussed: Anyone who has any ideas for town betterment should conic out and give citizens the benefit of such ideas, It is a Public. Meeting, Ev- erybody Welcome! COUNCILLOR WILLIAM WALKER AND MRS WALKER of Clinton, who on Saturday will celebrate the forty-second anniver- sary of their marriage. THE SALE IS ON This is the week of the special three-day sale, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, April 27-28-29, Clinton merchants are offering exceptional. bargains for these three days, thrif- ty buyers will take advantage of these bargains, PEOPLE YOU KNOW Miss Zetta Bawden spent a recent week -end in Hamilton. Miss Mary Hovey has been holiday- ing in Lucan and Burlington. Miss Hattie Balzer and her brother, Mr. R. Baker, of Fullerton visited with Miss Florence Cuningliame on Monday. Mrs. Calton, who spent the winter with relatives in Stratford, return- ed to her home in Mary street, -Monday. Mrs, Clara Rumball, who has been. with icer son and his wife, Mr. R.. J. and Mrs. Rumball, . Ottawa, since before Christmas, has return ed to her home in town, Mrs. Suter of Cayuga and Mr. Fred Lawrence of Hamilton have re- turned home after spending the Easter vacation with their mother; Mrs. S. Lawrence of Clinton. Miss Evelyn Hall, who was unable to return to her studies at Toronto University earlier in the week as she was suffering from an abeess in her mouth, returned to the city • on Friday. Mrs. Hugh, Miller, who has been• 'spending the winter with her sons in Long Island, N.Y., is now with, her daughter, Mrs. T, W. Hawkins' of Clinton and will spend the summer here. Mr. Bruce Biggest, .who has been on the staff of the Bank of. Montreal for the past four years, going in as a junior, has been transferred • • to the 'Georgetown branch, and for that at tow non Tuesday. Rev, F. G. Perrin and Mr. •R,. J., Mil=-• ler from Ontario street United church, and Rev. I). E. Foster and' N. W. Trewartha from Wesley- Wiillis church attended the Pres- bytery meeting' at ElimviIle on Tuesday, " Mr. W. W. Tanner, Principal of Tim- ' mins High and Vocational .School, • Spent the week -end at the home- of Mr. and Mrs. 'W'm: Walker; Mr. • Tanner' was attending the Ontario Educational Aseoeiation meetings iii ,Toronto and fere a few days this : ' week ' is investigating the new • "Staggered System" in use in Lon•- •don Central Collegiate. Mrs Elizabeth' Kennedy, Mrs. Carrie Jervis, Mrs. F. Garden Murdoch; Mrs.' 'G. Shipley, ' ' Mrs, W. 3, Rt' Holmes, Mrs:B. J 'Gibbings, Mrs. . J. B, Levis and Mrs. -F. G ran ill 'Ontario'strdet'Church and Mia, ;Pickard, 4Y Mrs. s. F. Venn : , •an "' Mfrs -,11.• Fowl9r from'Wesley-WI t-'.` lbs church h were :. •,-, r in ,at%ndance ire: the WM.S. Presbyterial' at Thames Roan .n ',Tuesday, 'Iv c:, :'• • .,