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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1942-05-07, Page 1The Clinton News -Record Est. 1878 With Which is Incorporated rhe Clinton New NO. 6091 -63rd YEAR Era The New Era Est. 1867 CLINTON ONTARIO, TH�RSDA`Y, MAY 7, 1942 z IT IS YOUR PRIVILEGE AND DUTY TO GIVE YOUR FINAN- CIAL AID TO THE RED CROSS CAMPAIGN KIWI1: - I ' 1 �n Procont For a Graduation u 11 GIVE A WATCH. We have a good stockofwatches, New Styles, movements *are from the factories of Reliable Watch Manufacturers. SEE OUR DISPLAY. W. H. HELL ll AR Jeweler and Optometrist Residence Phone 174j WE PAY CASH FOR OLD GOLD BE THRIFTY And Give Every Dollar Possible to YOUR LOC&1 D CROSS" Save. Real Money on a Spring Coat This week we are offering substantial reductions on Prices of a Number of Coats; Polos, Tweeds, , Navyand and Black lour. Coats of Tricotine and velour. Almost every size in stock and at real BARGAIN Prices. R... i COUNCIL )SEEKS TO RETAIN TAXI LICENSES( There are more taxis operating in the town of Clinton today than ever before, date largely to the fact that there are more than a thousame air t t Radia School ;nten stationed a he near town, and also that there is no regular bus service to accommodate them, but the Transit Controller has cancelled the issuing of licenses for taxis. On this account the Town Council has written to the Controller seeking to retain for taxi drivers li- censes for this year. The taxis now operating . were doing so last year Without licenses• but this was due to the fact that the town had no By -Law governing them, till late in the year. A motion was passed appointing Murray McE'wan to the Fire Depart- ment to fill the vacancy caused bee Edward W. Elliott, who has joined the KNIGHT, famous British author, Civilian Firefighters of Canada at over the C'BC; while on his visit to Ottawa. . Canada lastiinontlit His words are A. communication from the Com- manding Officer at No, 31 .Radio School was read. This was- relative to the question of some special system at the junction of No. 4 highway and; the-C.N.R. at the south entrance to town. The clerk was instructed to communicate with the Board of Transport Commission regarding this matter. for statement f r the admission -of an indigent patient to the Clinton Hospital was referred, to the Reeve and dealt with in the regular manner. A building permit was granted Robert H. Vodden to erect a garage on the corner of Townsend and On, tario streets. Mr. Nelson Cole was present to protest against the water from the street running un to his property, This was left in the hands of the Street Committee. A communication was also read from the Oil Controller of the Provincepertaining to asphalt and road surfacing material, which was ordered filed. A motion carried that the town contract with J. B. Levis for 600 cubic yards of crushed gravel to be delivered anywhere in Clinton according to specifications agreed .to liy C'ouneil. Price 75c per cubic yard. Councilor Agnew recommended that each of the four members of the street committee take on the responsi- bility of overseeing the job in each individual ward. THE HOME PAPER Engagement Announced Mr. and Mrs. Norman Ball, Clinton, announce the engagement of their only daughter;; Jean Baleen, to Mr. Dougal Ca0ipbell, eon of Mr. and C'ni a b] of Hollywood. Mrs. D. S 1 Ho p Y d The marriage will take place in May. v RED CROSS NOTES The Red Cr6ss'Campaign 'Commences May litho This Year it has been Decided to Publish a List of the Contributipns. Famous British Author Thanks Red Cross One of the outstanding radio ad- dresses of this war was that of ERIC Councillor Trewwartha suggested that Council receive periodic reports from the local Board of Health, and yam,..,,. ' _ also that the Street Committee have nation The motion carried Mr all street parking lines re -marked. 11e said he suggestedthis because of • well worth remembering at this time, with the N isional Catnpaign but a week away: !'The Way to Fight This To �i' ht As If Th Enemy -Is T g e Were Only /,Ten Miles, From Your Own Home" Then be paid this tribute to the Red Cross: ONLY THOSE WIl) HAVE 'SEEN THE SPLENDID ;-AND GENEROUS WORK OF THE CANADIAN 'RED CROSSSOCIETY IN BRITAIN COULD SAY "THANK YOU" AS FERVENTLY AS 1 DO," For the benefit of the ladies in the country, the Red Cross Workroom will be open every Saturday evening from 8.30 to 9,30; to take in completed garments and give mit wool. The following quilt donations have been most g'ratefull'y received: Miss G. Miller, 1 quilt and 1 quilt top; Miss Adair, 1 quilt; St. Paul's Guild, 1 quilt; No, 4' Unit Goderich Twp., 5 quilts London Road' Ladies, 1 quilt; Mrs. J. Wilson, 1 quilt; Tuckeeshtith Unit, 5 quilts; Annoyntous, 3 crib quilts. Evening Auxiliary The following articles were brought in aye last Monday night's meeting, Knitted'Goods 1 pair lady's soelcies, 5 pairs gloves, 2 pair regular socks; 1 V-neck sweater; 1 pair Sea- men's stockings, 3 scarfs; 4 lady's caps and 1 men's cap. The quilt conn- pressure of 'business demanding so group will be in charge. I Pte. Don. Perdue of the R.C.A. at mittee reported three large quilts much of his time. Iiingston spent the weekend M town g Mr.'Miller spoke of the untiring ef- forts Clinton Mission • and three small quilts as bein • fin- i g t with his parents, Mr, and Mrs. W. E. isiied, forts of Mr. Cook in being responsible Services: Sunday School 2 pane !perdue. for the beginning of the association Worship 3 p.m. and moved that we accept his resig- Prayer Service, Friday 8.30 pen, at' Cpl. Gordon Monteith of the Dental , Old Dance Hall. Coups attached to the R.C,A,F. at' Masons Hosts To Past Coolc then moved that A. J. MCMue Jesus said, How can ye believe, Hagersville spent last weekend at hie: Members of St. Paul's I LITTLE LOCALS. A.Y.P.A. Present Two ' Lloyd Fulford, son of Mr. and, Mrs. One -Act Plays Wiliam Fulford, represented the Cadet Corps of the Clinton Collegiate Institute, at Camp Borden the first part of the week. Lloyd was one of the forty selected from schools in Western Ontario to view modern war machines in action. Following the Camp Borden tour, each eadet will write an essay describing' military life at the centre. The Ladies Rifle Club` will meet Friday: evening, May 8th,_ at Epp's Rifle Range at eight o'clock. On Monday evening members of St. Paul's A.Y.P.A. presented two one -act plays in the Parish Hall. Before the curtain went up on the first play, Mrs. John Hartley played several numbers on the piano. Between plays a group of boys and girls sang several patriotic songs. Mrs, George McLay gave a coupel amusing readings and LAC. Jhesley Harper sang two solos. The first play, "Honest Peggy," was directed by Mrs. Jas. C. Shearer and the following took part in the play: Geraldine White, Florence lei,rkby, Stone Moore, Jean Tesker, Betty Williams, Carol Buchanan, and Evelyn Hall. Doreen Elliott was un- able to take her part, owing to ill- ness. "All Carrs to the Reseue" was the title .of the second play, which was directed _, by Mrs. D. H. McInnis. Members of the cast were: Robin Thompson, Lois Draper, Phyllis' Her- man, Winnifred James, Jack Cook, Marie Savage, LAC. Charles Smell - man and Shirley Nickle. The plays were well presented and enthusiastically received by the aud- ience. The members of the cast of both plays are to be congratulated on th• ir splendid work. The play "All ll Ca'rrs to the Rescue" is being present- ed in Auburn on Friday evening in the Huron Deanery Drama Competi- _v AMONG THE CHURCHES Once each . year our Churches and Sunday Schools, set aside a time to re- member and praise the contribution made to the progress of the world by consecrated Christian parents.. With sarcificial love and courage our mothers lay the foundation of the Christian hone; With unnumbered thankless tasks of daily routine they build its walls; With graciousness and beauty and song they crown its roof; . They fill it with happy hearts; They open its doors in friendly hos- pitality; They pray that the Spirit of God may a dwell therein. l h •ein. St. Paul's Church Sunday, May 10th, 1942: 10.30 a.m. Sunday School; 11 aan. Rogation Day tion. We wish every success to the service; 7 pan. Evensong. Guest members of it's cast. Preacher Wg. Condi.. the Revd. Gerald ,home in town. V W. Gregson, Sr. C. of E. Chaplain of I LAC Robert J. Rose, who is attend - the R.A.F. in Canada. Do come andWar Services Association 1 ing the Radio School, R.A.F., near • hear this well-knownr Evangelical Clinton, is the great grandson of the pReviews Workreacher. late William Sterling of the 6th eon - Monday 8 pen., A,Y,P.A. 'cession, and the late William Alexan- Thursday is Ascension Day, Ser- 'der of the 7th concession of Goderieh vices as fellows: 9.30 a,m. IIoIy Cern-'.township. LAC, Rose's ancestors =union; '7.80 pan. Evensong. have lived in this vicinity for gener- The Friendship Club will hold its I ;anions, his parents being the late regular business meeting on Wednes- Robert and Margaret (Sterling) a balance of $209 and all outstanding . day evening, May 13th, at the home Alexander, but lie was born in Van - accounts paid. of bliss Evelyn Hall, houver, B.C., where he resides with Wesley -Willis Church his parents, Mr, and Mrs. J. E. Rose The service morning and evening of 1326 West 13t11 Avenue. will be especially in memory of our I Gunners George and Robert Canmp- mothers, bell of the R.C.A. at Camp Bordea The regular monthly -meeting of ( and Mrs. G. Campbell of Niagara the W,1W.S:'Well=be held, Thursday ev- ; Palls were the weekend guests of ening, May 14th, at the home of Miss , their parents, Mr. and Mrs. George- Rudd at 8 o'clock. Mrs. Addison's Campbell. PRIVATE DUNCAN CARTWRIGHT who learnt his trade .at the Clinton News -Record, and who 'resigned as foreman of the Alliston Herald to join. the Royal Regiment of Canada last summer.. He is the son of the late Athos Cartwright of Clinton. Some weeks ago Duncan left ore draft for the east, but word has reached Clinton that Dunt was one• of those 150 soldiers who were de- tained when the convoy left because they left the boat in protest against living conditions on board. MILITARY NEWS Cpl. Everett Lobb of the Dental Corps attached to the R,C.A.F. at Toronto spent last weekend at his The Clinton War Services Associa- tion "net its the council chamber Tues- day evening with the president, A. J. McMurray presiding and eleven mem- bers present. Mr, Gordon Miller read the treasurer's report which indicated Mr. Glen Cook reported for the salvage committee and referred to the shipment recently made, and ap- proximately three or four tons of r still prospects scrap iron in store andect Iz p s for a good collection,-'MrCook tend- ered his resignation as chairman of the Salvage Committee due to the the larger erplvds of shoppers in town 1111111119103316110 IRWIN FOR QUALITY MERCHANDISE .. ....awo:.` nUSTPROOF . SHOCKPROOF A'lTl.MAGNSTIC Specially made for active service, thereis no better Watchvalue. Can be serviced in any country. 61 Remember Watch Repair is a Job for Experts. Our Work Assures , Your Satisfaction. W.N� COUNTER Counters for Finer. Jewellery for Over Half a Century in Huron County. every Saturday night, and that Clin- ton has become the leading market town of the county. Captain Owen J, Combe of the Re- serve Army was granted the use of Muster's Group ray be made chairman of the Salvage which receive honour one of another, s home in town. ndeci b and seek not the honour that cometh Harry McEwan of H.M.O.S Pro -- South H, Jolutson•;Nem God' only. John, 5-44: S tl H District, A F and A M The Bast Master's Association, of committee. rms was sero 1 ,vost, London, spent last weekend with_ out toren his parents,Mr. and Mrs. Murray- held n Lodge room Mrs. 11. Johnson gave an interest- Ontario Street Church last Wednesdayntnightowhen upward hag and detailed, report of the work Mother's Sunday: 11 a.m, congre-'M�1ly Ser t. Gordon Verner, who liar, of 100 masons of the .district and anti activities of her committee and , gation and all Sunday School will g stated 94 boys have received gloves j worship together, Mothers with been on Active Service overseas sines. the room Hall the topt of the stairs in districts fropresent lodges o2 other since December 31st 1941 and 56 1 their babies are welcome to the ser- March 3941, leas boon tranferred tro the Town to store his rifles and districts were present. In all 23sh loch- ' tine Middle East, Libya, Mrs. Verner• es were represented. Worshipful have received soaks, and at present!vice. Many children will be baptised. machine ayn, • g 10 pair of socke are on hand and I Mother and daughter choir. Special of Caledonia received a cable last The Mayor and the property corn Master J. W Crich. and officers et enough wool for 15 more pair. ,program. Rev. G. G. Burton will give week advising of his safe arrival. mittee will be a committee to inspect Clinton Lodge opened the lodge after' Mr. Alex. Reddy, in reporting I the. address, Pilot Officer Ellwood Campbell of future with a, view to ea -insurance. Masters' Association, George A. Ron- all municipal buildings in the near which the president Fof the Past briefly for the Scouts, referred to1 2 pm. Turner's church, Mother's theR.C,A,F. at Rorkeliffe, spent the their willingness and readiness at any ; Sunday observed. Mothers' Chou first part of the week at his home. Councillor Trcnartha then read the son, a past master of Doris Lodge, finance statement in the absence of Parkhill, Conducted the business, Reeve Falconer. A degree team composed of past Your Finance Committee beg to no- "tasters of Stratford Lodge No. 332 commend payment of 'the following were requested to occupy the 0±1100irs accounts for Aprt1, 1942: than', The master of the lodge, E. Banks, was introduced, by J. Semple, Street director of ceremonies. They put on Pay Sheet the second degree. C. Hugill 4 hrs. @30e 1.20 1'. Hawkins Drain Rod .25 The guest speaker for the evening was Rev. A. E. Elson. of St. John's Lodge, Mount Bridges, He drew comparisons between the Asiatic races and our own in the matter of their contributions to the world civili- zation, He stressed the necessity of the Allied Nations , realizing• that those nations have made their con- tributions and. that abiding peace can not be realized otherwise.. If the Red Cross campaign was over and in principales of masonry are put into view of further requirements for the active practice, the fact that all men Recteation Room. are brothers will be recognized, er Imperial Oil 622r4i gal, cold. patch 188.93 H, Bloomers= culvert tile . , .35 Clerk Telegram, Gen. Supply.35 Street Lighting P.U.C, lighting streets 228,00 Property P.U.C. lighting 'rest room 1.00 P.U;C. lighting town hall 19.42 P.U.C. lighting stock yard 1.00 T. Hawkins bulbs, tap, labor 4:85 W. J. Miller 6700 lbs. coal , , 53.60 A. Fletcher 82 hrs. @ 35c , . , , 11.20 Mrs, L. Tideswell care of rest room . 5.00 Board of ,Hearth Clerk Express, milk samples .86 News -Record slieeial notice forms . , .. 6.75. Cemetery M. Mel0wan salary 95.83 Fire and `Water Sutter 8s Perdue hose reprs. . 14.60 Geo. Hanley conditioning fire truck , 6,33 Dry Earth Closet. A. Fulford; salary . . 65.00 Salaries A. E+. Frentlire salary . 82.50 D, Elliott salary 65.50 M. T. Corless salary 83.33 N. Kennedy salary ... 50.00 R. B. Fitzsimmons extra policing . 16.50 Postage and. Stationery A. T. Cooper postage 3.00 News -Record general printing 37.25 Insuaaitcc Clerk telegram Hartford Fire. .35 Perth Mutual fnre'pteintown hall . ....,8.00 Wellington Fire fire preen. town call to assist in the Salvage collo-I Baptismal service, tions. '7 p.m. "The Basis of True Friencl- Mr. McMurray spoke on the matter I ship." How to make friends and keep Canadian Army Trades School at of. the Red, Cross Drive, stressing the f them. Woven around two young men Hamilton who received his raise last urgency of full support on all citi- ' of the days of the Monarchy in the week spent the weekend in town. zens, It was decided. that the War 101d, Testament. Sapper Bill Williams of the R.C.E. Services Committee be responsible The W.M.S. will meet on Tuesday, of Petawawa spent the weekend with his parents . Mr. and Mrs, H. F: Williams. to town, Staff -Sgt, Hugh Hawkins of the, . for the local drive t9-secua'e Three Thousand Dollars for the Red Cross Campaign Fund. Different ladies, present as hostes- ses of the Recreation Room for the men in uniform referred to the many comments of appreciation, especially those of the Radio School. There was. considerable discussion' No other worship abides and endures, fur gown; on the "ratter of transferring some of Faithful, unselfish and patient like I lived in your midst in the days of the funds to the Red Cross. The corn- yours" the past , mittee decided to wait until after the Come to Sunday School at eleven But I treasured you not as my friends o'clock Sunday morning. There will true acid fast; be one open session with items of But now as I think of your green 'interest and value to all throughout; leafy shade the hour. I count you with those, the true The evening services begins at . friends that I made. ' seven with a bright Gospel song -sox- ( -Caroline Grant Farrill`. vice. Mothers will oecupy the choir ( Within the past two weeks true seats and render an appropriate trees of Clinton have blossomed forth "Mother's Day" message in song. The in their springtime dress and have minister's sermon message will be: been the subject of many enthusiastic "Lest We Forget." 'The message ' compliments from visitors. Several will be illustrated again with colore:l `ee the airmen from Western Canada May 12±11, Baptist Church Special "Mother's Day" Service. "Mother's Love" V "Over my heart in the days that have The Trees of Clinton flown No love like a mother's love ever has 0 beautiful trees in a beautiful town. shone, Like ladies who wear each a boleti- ; -II B. M. Tichborne of Maitland Red Cross Notes Lodge, Goderieh, a past D.D.G.M.ex- .pressed thanks.; W. Carroll of Tudor Lodge, Mitchell, moved the vote of thanks, to the Past Masters of Stoat - ford Lodge and Norman Johnston of St James' Lodge, St. Marys, voiced the thanks of the company for, the hospitality of Clinton Lodge. The ruling D'.D,G,M. of the district, W. A. Sutherland. of Parkbill,.ryas an hotocod guest, . The Canadian Red Cross. Society needs $9,000,000 to supply British and Canadian prisoners of. war: Hospital Supplies; Disaster Emergency; Blood Donor Service and marry other items. The Red Cross Society of Clinton has requested the Clinton War Ser- vice Organization to take charge of this campaign, which will open on Monday, May llth, and continue on Tuesday the 12t1x., and Wednesday 13th. All homes will be visited by a hall 15 General Municipal Exp. Bell Telephone general . , . , . .9 News -Record police stationery and assessment forms Sz e. 16. Hospitalization Geo. Finlay wood, indigent 15,20 , ' RE CDIPTS ;iaigns. i g Cemetery .... .....$ 37.50 T- appeal to Query citizen to give Rentals 100,00 this your earnest thought and meet 248.00 your canvasser .kindly with a ready ' 24.95 response. 6.30 Signed on behalf 0± the Clinton War Service Association, $ 416.75 , A, J. McMURRAY, Chainmatt. .00 local canvasser on the above dates. This isa most worthy cause and .81 every citizen will want to have a share in this donation. .50 We in. Canada are a favored people.' let its show our patriotism again as we have always in the past earn. Licenses . Stock Scales , Market Scales lantern slides. You aro most 1501- !who aro taping a ootu'se at the Radio Cone to attend this "Mother's Day" ' School near towns leave expressed. their worship service. I delight at the sight of their beauty to Colne and invite others to come to the service with you. "At Mother's Knee" "At mother's knee there's comfort When we say our good -night prayer, And mother's hands are loving, As they guard and hold us there," Cancelled for Duration several of, the citizens. After Bearing several comments an the trees of Clinton we began to talk with several of the older eitizens to learn if the trees, "just grew," like' Topsy, or were planted through the years. On investigation we learned+. that most of the trees are the result: of the dreams and labours of Mr. W. Complying with a request from the C. Searle, who was mayor of Clinton Department of National Defence, the in 1878 and: during several succeeding o ! of the Canadian Nation- Ex- hibition Association, has unanimously agreed, to cancel the Exhibition for the duration of the war. The Da pertinent of National Defence wil' take. over all the grounds and build- ings 'almost immediately. years. He was keenly interested in; trees • and: instituted Arbor Day on Ma.y. 1st,' on which day each year trees' were set forth on the ;streets of Cline ton These sane t -ee have been the pride and 'joy of the citizens ever since.