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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1942-05-14, Page 1The Clinton News -Record Est. 1878 With • Which is Incorporated The Clinton' New Era NO '6092 -63rd YEAR ecor ,,The"New Era Est. 1867. CLINTON ONTARIO, THURSDAY. MAY 14, 1942 NMIMIIIMMIONIMOIIIMMIMMOW IT IS YOUR PRIVILEGE AND DUTY TO GIVE YOUR FINAN- CIAL AW TO THE RED CROSS CAMPAIGN NOWT 0 For a Graduation Present GIVE A WATCH: We have a good stock of watches. New Styles, movements are from the factories of Reliable Watch Manufacturers. SEE OUR DISPLAY. W. H. HELLYAR. Jeweler and Optometrist Residence Phone 174j WE PAY CASH FOR OLD GOLD II Give Liberally To Your Local Red Cross The Tremendous and Ever Increasing Demands Caused by War. make It Imperative That we all Give Generously to this Humanitarian Association which knows no Rest but Works un- remittingly to keep the Supply Line Going at all Times. The Red Cross is your Agent Abroad. GIVE That Others May LIVE. R_. Q—IRWIN FOR QUALITY MERCHANDISE Choose It To -Day CJ We have the most complete stock of fine Watches. on display that you would hope to s,ee anywhere. Dozens of new models in many of the leading makes of today. We feel fortunate in being able to show such a wide assortment and price range at this, time. We cordially invite you to come in and in- spect them. It is quite probable that you will choose the very one you have always hoped to find for yourself, or perhaps for someone in the Ser- vices or as a Graduation Gift. • SEE OUR NEW WALL CLOCKS For Office, School or Store—Seth Thomas 8 day movement in plain modern case with large clear !figure and hands. Dial dimensins 12" by 12". PRICE $15.7it 5 R.C.A.F. LEATHER PICTURE HOLDERS To carry 2 pictures each. We 'can supply these in three different sizes. Buy War Savings Stamps and Certificates Regularly. Remember Watch Repair is a Job for Experts. Our Work Assures Your Satisfaction. W • N. COUNT1ER Counters for Finer Jewellery for .Over Half a „. in u County. Century Count, . RED CROSS NOTES We are publishing the names of all donors' to the leampaign as a public recognition of their contribution to the Society's War Fort Sewing machines are very badly needed for the workroom. If anyone has a machine, which they could lend to the Red Cross ,it would-be very much appreciated'. Odd balls of, wool can be put to very good use too—any colours or texture will do.If these are just left in the workroom, the Soeiety will be most grateful for any donations of this kind. V Radio School Choir Visits Wingham Sunday evening last the choir of about thirty voices from Clinton Radio School No. 31 accompanied by Fit. Lt. C. C. Murray and Flt. Lt. Eheriey, paid a visit to St. Paul's Anglican •church, Wingham. The "Blue Boys" provided the music which consisted of a solo by Flt. Sgt. Holland, a Male Quartette and Anthem, all of which were pleas- ingly rendered. The lesson was read by Fit. Lt. Eb- erley. A timely and inspiring mes- sage was delivered by Flt. Lt. Mur- ray. Following the regular service the boys were entertained at a `social hour in the school hall. All who were present report an enjoyable evening. As the service was broadcasted over Radio Station CKNX many peo- ple in Clinton took the opportunity to listen to a popular speaker and a message in song, V AMONG THE CHURCHES Presbyterian Church Sunday School at 10 a.m. and wor- ship service at 11 a.m. The W.M.S. will hold their regular annual meeting on W.ednesdaay after- noon, May 20th, at 2.30 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Jack Leiper. St. Paul's Church Sunday, May 17th, 1942: 10.30 a.m., Sunday School; 11 a.m,, Matins and Litany; 7 p.m., Evensong and Holy Communion, Monday: A.Y.P.A. at 8 p.m. Thursday: 7.30 p,m. Ante -Holy Communion Service. Clinton Mission Old Dance Hall, Services; Sunday 1•School, 2 p.m,; l .vangelistie Service 3 p.m. Cottage Prayer Meeting, 8.30 p.m. at the home of Mr. Joseph Wheatley, Friday next. Jesus said "I came net to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance," Mark 2 17. Wesley -Willis Church On Sunday evening May 17th, the minister and choir of North St. Uni- ted church, Goclerich will exchange with the minister and choir of Wesley -Willis. The minister's morning subject for May 18 will be "God's• Workmanship.” The Girl's Club of Wesley -Willis ehurch will hold their meeting at the home of Mrs. Rey Sperling on Tues- day evening, May 19th, at 8 o'clock. Mr. R. Middleton of Hensall will be the guest speaker. Mrs. Oakes group will be in charge. Ontario Street Church Rural Life Sunday; 10 a.m. Sunday School; 11 e.m. Worship Service. Farmers and Agriculturists are in- vited. Hymns, Anthem and select- ions are hi keeping with Rural. Life, Address: "Seeds Falling on Good Ground:" 2 p,m. Rural Life Service at Turner's church. 7 p.m. Thirty- two of the Parables of Jesus take his listeners out into the open Country— Hear the Parable of "The Barren Fig Tree." Sunday, May 24th, Young People's Anniversary. Monday, 8 p.m. Young People's Union, Wednesday, 8 p,m. Service of Pray- er. Baptist Church "If the church does not proclaim the Gospel, its silence is 'a guilty silence -if a man is sick and nigh unto death, if we' know what would save the man and do not speak it, our silence is murder." — (Rev. Joseph Parker.) Strengthen the minister's hand and heart by your presence at the worship service. ' We shall open our evening worship service with the use of a new'collec- tion oaf hymn sheets. The minister's; sermon subject will be, "Measuring Man." You will find a warns welcome at our service The Sunday School meets at eleven o'clock en Sunday. morning. There are classes for all ages, and the superintendent says: 'Welcomes THE HOME PAPER Engagement Announced Mr. and Mrs. Wrn. Griffiths, Lon; desboro, wish to announce the en- gagement of their youngest daughter, Dorothy Louisa, to Wiliam Morgan. Breen,only son of Mr. andrs M y Henry Breen, Goderieh, Ontario. The marriage to take place June 6th. Monday, May 25 Will Be Observed 'A's Holiday The Victoria Day holiday will be observed in Canada on Monday, May, 25, this year, as the usual date of observance, May 24, falls on a Sun- day, State Department officials said, Tuesday, Under provisions of the Victoria Day Act, no proclamation is required to make the date of obser- vance May 25, officials said. School of Commerce Notes School of Commerce Awards grant- ed by Educational Dept. of Gregg Co., on April tests: Jr O.G.A. (Order of Gregg Artists) Bronze, pins: Jean Hearn, Margaret Yungblut. O.G.A. Membership Certi- ficate: Betty Brandon, Ella Bohm, Phyllis Ball, Gwen cooper (Special Silver Pin), Lillian Garrett, Mary Goodwin, Geraldine Hagerman, Vera Hoggarth, Freda Hill, Jean Hearn, Gloria Holland, Hazel Johns, Lois Kearns, Marian Lawson , Bernice Lobb, Berva Mair, Helen Miller, Hazel Rapson, Barbara Scott, Fay Snyder, Marie Savage, Florence Schwalm, Hazel Wilson, Doris Webster. Jr. 0.A.T. (Order of Artistic Typ- ists) Certificates:- Florence Aiken Phyllis Ball, Betty Brandon (Special Silver Pin), Gwen Cooper, Gladys Earle, Gloria Holland, Jean Hearn, Freda Hill, Hazel Johns, Doris Lear, Berva Mair,, June McDougall, Hazel Rapson, Pay Snyder, Barbara Scott, Hazel Wilson, Margaret Yungblut. Sr. O,A.T. Certificates: Helen Miller Marie Savage, Fay Snyder. Typewriting Speed Certificates: Florence Aiken 50, Gold Pin; Helen Miller 49, Gwen Cooper 41, Marie Savage 45, Fay Snyder 42, Gloria Holland 39, Doris Webber 38, Jean Hagerman 36, Freda Hill 35, Barbara Scott 34, June McDougall 33, Marian Lawson 31. MILITARY NEWS ACI. Reg Cudmor'e of the R:C.A.F. at Trenton spent last weekend in town with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alex, Cudmore. Sgt, Itlstruetbr M .3. Snyder of Sky Harbor, spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Snyder. Pte. H. J. Managhan of the R.C.A. M.C. has returned to Sussex, N.B,, after visiting at his home in town. Among the recent class of wireless operator -air gunners who graduated from No. 2 Bombing and Gunnery School of the Royal Canadian Air Force at Mossbank, Sask., was W. R. Cook, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Cook of Clinton, • Ordinary Seaman Clarence Neilans of H.M.C,S.. Provost, London, and Mrs. Neilans of the Canadian Wo- men's Army Corps at Kitchener spent the weekend' at their home in town. Lieut. W. K. Rorke of Brampton, spent last weekend with his -parents, Mr. and Mrs. H, E. Rorke, Sapper Norman Fitzsimons of the R.C.E, at Kitchener spent last week- end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs, Hairy Fitasirnonaa, LAC. John Arm- strong; of Manning Depot, Toronto, was also their guest. Cpl. Ronald! McDonald of the R,C'.- AF. at Port Albert spent the weekend in town with Mrs. McDonald and family. Airwoman Madeleine Hawkins of the R.C.A.F. was transferred from St. Thomas to No. 6 Manning Depot, To- ronto, last week. Staff -Sgt. George Knights of the London Military Hospital ,spent last week in town with Mrs. Knights and son. Sgt. Instructor Ken. B. Hall of the Canadian Army Trades School at Hamilton spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. and, Mrs. John Hall. The requirements. for Aircrew -Ob- server -Pilots, and Wireless Operators (Air Gunners) still exists. Vacancies are listed for the follow- ing Works and Buildings trades: Pumpman, Draughtsman, Fireman ist Class, Fitter General, Electrician,' Engineer Stationary, l7;ngineer. Stat- ionary (Chief Engineer), Applicants for enlistment as Engineers Station- ary (Chief Engineer) must have 2nd Class Stationary Engineer Papers. Firefighters and Telephone Main tenance men are urgently, required to meet needs o theRtG f , A,F. Applications are solicited from qualified) women for enlistment in the following traders:— • Clerk ('Accounting), Clerk :(Gen- eral), Clerk (Stenographers), Cook, Dental Assistant, Driver (Transport), and postal Clerk, LITTLE LOCALS Miss Hazel Watkins returned to Ottawa on Monday after a visit with,. her mother and family ef the Base Line. Miss Watkins will leave Ot- tawa this week ee t for New Yox k where she has accepted a position with the British Government,/ Miss Erma Pasel, of Hamilton home economies teacher at the Clin- ton Collegiate Institute returned' to her duties last Monday after an ab- sence of several weeks owing to ill- ness. Monday, May 25th, will be observed as a public holiday. Miss Shirley Henri has accepted a position in Mrs. Ronald's Beauty Shoppe at Listowel. Benson Sutter Named Pres. Of United Y.P.A. At the 18th annual convention of Huron Presbytery Young .People's Union of the United Church of Cana- da, held in Goderich North Street United church, last Monday evening, Mr. R. Benson Sutter of Clinton was elected president. Close to 175 young people were present and supper was served in the church hall by the Wo- men's Association. A worships period proceded a short business session during which Rev. Ralph H. Turnbull welcomed the delegates. After a sing=song conducted by Bill Conron, R.C.A.F. Clinton with Mervin Snyder at the piano, the following officers were elected: President, R. Benson Sutter, Clin- ton; honorary president, Rev. Hugh Wilson, Auburn; vice-president, Miss Verna Barbour, Goderich; secretary, Sheldon Baxter, Benmiller; treasurer, Mrs. Roberta Plumsteel, Clinton; con- ference president, Clarence McClena- ghan, Whitechurch; conveners• — Christian education, Rev. R. G. Hazel- wood, Benmiller; Christian,. fellow- ship, Miss Margaret Henry, Bruce - field; Christian missions, Ruth Walk om, Londesboro; Christian citizen ship, Shirley Wallace, Blyth; Christ- ian culture, Miss 11 Margaret Watson, Brucefield; publications, Miss Kath- leen McGill, Clinton; recreation, Har- vey Bryans, Goderich; girl's work, Rev. Reba Hern, Varna; boy's work, Edgar Priclhasn, Goderich. V Mother's Day Is Observed With Fitting Services Mothers were fittingly honored in the church services' here on Sunday. in Ontario Street United a choir of 24 mothers led in the service of praise at both morning and evening' services, the morning service being featured by a duet by Mrs. Boston Kearns and Mrs. George Henderson, and a solo sung by Mrs. H. C. Law- son. The service was also marked by the attendance, with the adult con- gregation, of the pupils of the Sun- day school. The pastor, Rev. G. G. Burton, conferred the sacrament of baptism on six babies, Linda Louise, (laughter of Mr ,and Mrs. Russell Jervis; Kenneth, George, son of Staff - Sgt. and Mrs. George Knights; Law- rence Middleton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Powell; Nelson, son of Mr. and Mrs. William N. Ball; Carolyn Isabel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Carnegie, London; Charles Albert, son of Mr ,and Mrs. Charles W. Garnet, The baptismal service was also •ob- served at Turner's church, Tucker - smith, Mr, Burton's afternoon ap- pointment. The children baptised there were Maclelon Rae, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Townsend; Dawn Elaine, daughter. of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Ball; Murray Webster, son of Mr. and Mae. Mervyn Lobb. The Mother's Day service in Wes- ley -Willis United church was also marked by a Large attendance. The pastor, Rev. A .Lane, read some poems dedic}rated to mothers. The regular choir led the song service, a feature of which was a duet by the Misses, Mary Lane and Eileen Sut- ter. At the evening service Misses Phyllis Manning and Kathleen Mc- Gill sang a duet, Special Mother's Day services were conducted also in the Baptist church. The evening service was varied, also, by lantern. views and special refer- ence to mothers inthe musical num- bers ;and um-bers-and in the sermon by the pastor, Rev. A, E. Silver, The evening service in St. Paul's Anglican church, was of a special character. The guest speaker was Wing Commander Rev, Gerald Greg- son, supervising chap,Iain of R.A.F. training 'stations in Canada, who at this time is at the Clinton R.A.F. time he is rector i In peace e 1 station. of St. Paul's G'athedna1, Cambridge., England. The local rector, Rev. G. W., Moore, conducted the service, and, a ,special.musical number' was a; solo by Leading Aircraftman Chesley Harper of the Clinton R.A.F. school, hospital' staff:, SALVAGE COLLECTION May 23rd There are plans afoot to have another Salvage Collection on Satur- day, May 23rd. The collection will be of general sarapr such as, newsprint and corrugated board, scrap iron,rub- ber, mattresses, rag's, bottles, etc. The Salvage Committee, of which Mayor A. J .McMurray is the new chairman, Mr, Glen Cook having re- signed due to increased business, de- mands, feel that housewives will by May 23rd, be alrnost through house- cleaning and a big collection is an- ticipated. V Visit Parkhill Lodge W. A. Sutherland of Parkhill, D.D. G.M. of South Huron, A.F.'and A.M. being in the hospital at London, Past D.D;G.M. George H. Jefferson of Clinton, was asked to take his duties in visiting Monkton and Parkhill lodges. He was accompanied to the letter place by E. E. Paterson and G. E. Hall on Tuesday night. V Japanese To Work Near Centralia According to reports, a Japanese labor camp will be located at Cen- tralia 'entralia to help with the sugar beet crop. This possibility is noted by Hrjron County Agricultural IFeepee- sentative J. O. Shearer, who has just completed a survey of current live- stock, crop and labor conditions throughout the county. Last week an official announcement was made by Hon. P .W. Dewan, Ontario minister of Agriculture, that between 400. and 500 Japanese would be brought from British Columbia to Western Ontario sugar beet fields shortly to relieve the labor shortage. This announcement was received with a lack of enthusiam by beet growers throughout. A prominent sugar beet grower in Sarnia Township intimated• there was a definite antipathy in the municipal- ity to the employment of Japanese labor and it was his opinion that very little of it would' be employed in this district unlese present sentiment changes. V ONTARIO ST. W.M.S The Women's Missionary Society of Ontario Street United' church met on Tuesday' afternoon in regular sess- ion, Mrs. Aiken presided. The wor- ship service was conducted by Mrs. (Rev.) Burton, her theme being, "The Church," Mrs. C. Jervis, community friendshipsecretary, reported 13 home calls and 8 calls at hospital. Mrs. Walker, supply secretary, re- ported two quilts ready and it was decided to quilt these on Tuesday afternoon, May 19. After the busi- ness period concluded Miss M. Wiltse gave a splendid report of the Pres- byterial and Mrs. Farnham had charge of the study book. This took the form of three discussions and those taking parts were: Mrs. Milton Wiltse, Miss Maude Wiltse and Mrs. E'. Kennedy. The meeting closed with prayer and benediction by the president. V Wesley -Willis W.A. The regular monthly meeting of the Women's Association of Wesley - Willis church was held on Thursday last and in the absence of the presi- dent, Mrs. J. McKinley presided. It was decided to try and raise $1,000 by the end of 1943 for church pur- poses. And in place of holding• the annual strawberry social a canvass would be made among the members for funds. A Letter of appreciation from F.O. John Cuninghame of dee- land was read by the treasurer, also a number of thank -you lettere were read by the corresponding secretary. Mrs, P. Hearn then sang a solo and Mrs. R. Shipley gave a reading. The June meeting will be held at Mrs. C. Cook's cottage at Bayfield on Wed- nesday, June 3rd. V Indications Of Excellent Harvests Mr. J. C. Shearer, Agricultural re- presentative for Huron reports that cattle are out on, grass except heavy- prodnucing tows.. Demands for horses has been keen, with many sales re- potted at $100 and $150 each. Pullets are out in shelters en range and a pronounced increase in baby chick sales, is shown. Weather conditions have beenid:al e for growth 'of both grass and spring- grains. pringgrains. Apple erchardts axe out in full bloom;; isoya•sbeans and sugar beets' are. being' planted; seeding of spring grains has been completed, and fall wheat has every indication sof being an excellent crop. Results From the Red Cross Drive The RedCross, D� t Drive which started Monday and ended .Wednesday even- ing'has been vary gratifying to the members of the committee in charge of canvassing the town and district. The results are as follows: 27 canvassers :,,,,,,,...$ 11830,45 Delayed amounts 50.00 County . 600.00 TOTAL . . , ........ $ 2,180.46 with seven county units to report The War 'S'ervices • Committee, who had charge of the campaign, sent 600 letters to Clinton citizens and 510 citizens have taken part in this dona- tion. On behalf of the Clinton War Ser- vices Association I would like to ex- press the appreciation sof this organi- zation for the cordial. reception tend- ered them and of the splendid re- sponse to this worthy cause. I would also like to express appreciation. of the whole -hearted endeavor of .all canvassers who did a splendid job in three days, returning all lists com- pleted. A. J. McMURRAY, Chairman. • r 36,669 Blood, Donors gave 'their blood in Red Cross vlinics across the Dominion last year. v St. Paul's A.Y.P.A. Group Wins Dramatic Award The fourth annual dramatic festival of the Anglican churches in this disc trict' was held in the Forrester's Hall, Auburn, last Friday evening, and the judges gave their decision in favor of Clinton A.Y.P.A., and the cup was presented to the winning players. Rev, P H, Streeter, rector of St. Mark's Anglican church, Auburn, acted as chairman and in his opening ,remarks welcomed the different soe- ieties. Musical numbers were presen- ted during the evening.. The Goderich Society presented the first one -act play entitled, "Heart Balm Inc.," written by- Harold F. Taylor of Goderich. The ,other play, "All Carrs to the Rescue," was given by the Clinton group with the follow- ing roast Robin Thompson, Lois Drap- er, Phyllis Herman, Winnifred James, Marie Savage, Shirley Nickle, Lead- ing Aircraftsman Charles Sanaliman. The judges were: Mrs. V. M. Bary, Blyth; Rev. E. O. Gallagher, Wing - ham; Charles Asquith, Auburn. Red Cross Hospital Visitors, look after all members of the Canadian Forces Overseas and bring there cig- arettes and comforts. ------P W. L. Whyte Heads Sky Harbour Board W. L. Whyte, demonstration farmer and stock breeder of near Seaforth, is again president of Huron County Flying Training School Ltd., oper- ators of Sky Harbor Elementary Training Airport. He was president in 1940, first year of operation, but last year was replaced by G. L. Par- sons, elevator president of Goderich, and now as a result of Wednesday's annual meeting Mr. Whyte is back in office. Wilmot Haacke, Goderich township farmer, is the new vice- president. B. Straughan was return- ed as secretary -treasurer and .1. R. Douglas as general manager. They have been with the airport from its inception. v Since the outbreak of war, Cana- dian Junior Red Cross workers have. given upwards of $500,000 to the various projects for which they work. V PERSONALS Miss Winnifred O'Neil ,of Toronto has returned to her home in town. Mr. and Mrs. Morley Mayor of London spent a short time in town on Sun- day. Mr. and Mrs. James Livermore, their daughter, Mrs. Green and little daughter Audrey, spent the week- end in Aylmer with their son, E. S. Livermore, Mrs. Livermore and the boys, Mr, Benson Corless ,of Acton and Leading Aircraftsman Alvin Cor- less of the R.C.A.F. at Fingal spent 's resDay.with the weekend and Mother's w their parents, Mr. and lilrs. 141'. T. Corless. -v: 50,000 Channel islanders are. being clothed in garments Supplied:by the Canadian Red Cross.