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NO. 6096 -63rd YEAR
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CLINTON ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JUNE 11,1942
The 'Gift the bride .would
choose herself.
26 PIECE 1847 FLATWARE
In Smartly designed Walnut -finished chest with tarnish -proof lin-
ing: 6 Teaspoons; 6 Dessert Spoons; 1 Sugar Spoon; 6 Forks; 6 Hol-
low -handle Knives stainless steel, mirror -finished blades; •1 Butter
Knife.
PRICE FOR CHEST AND SIVERWARE ONLY 834.75
Also a new stock of Silver-plated hollowware—'Good Quality—
New ew Designs and lasting wearing quality.
W. H. H1114YAR
Jeweler and Optometrist Residence Phone 174j
WE PAY CASH FOR OLD GOLD
GOING TO A SHOWER?
The Bride is Sure to want Linens
Choose from our _ Immense
Selection of Pure Irish Linens
Tea Towels,
Fine Linen Huckaback Hand
Towels,
Luncheon Cloths,
Luncheon Sets,
Guest Towels
All Linen Double Damask
Cloths and Some with Napkins
to Match.
Cloths $4.95 to $14.95
Sets $14.95 to $34.50
We invite Your Inspection.
.a. a . • •
—IRWIN
FOR QUALITY MERCHANDISE
June
1
Call for lovely gifts from our stock of
Jewellery, Watches, Silverware and Crystal.
DIAMOND RINGS AND WEDDING RINGS
In latest designs,l? perfect diamonds, creations by the
In
,finest craftsmen m the trade. Your inspection of
lovelyrings is invited.
these
Our -Supply 1. of Corn Flower Crystal will provide
you with a wide variety of gifts. We have also just
received a shipmentRogers of Rogers Silver consis-
Iting of cream and sugar, sandwich and cake plates;
casseroles, etc.
neral ne zom Tete chests of Rogers
Wehavesev p g
and Community Silver in most of the new and lov-
a'sly pattern
Lockets,Bracelets Pearls and Compacts are
other persnal gifts we suggest.
SEE THE NEW LORIE, BULOVA AND.
WESTFIELD WATCHES
for ladies and Gentlemen, Our stock is most com-
plete. There are,dozens of gorgeous new numbers
to choose from.
Buy War Savings Stamps and Certificates
Regularly.
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.
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The New Era Est. 1867
THE HOME PAPER
Clinton Lions Frolic, Wednesday Evening, June 17th
HOW : DOES YOUR
LABEL READ7
The News Record .mailing lissts.
were corrected up to Monday, June
8th, and all payments on su'bscription
accounts made on orbefore that date
should be shown our the label" on this
week's paper. Look at your label
now and see if you have ,been given
the proper credit, While every ef-
fort ismade to guard against mis-
takes, we would like the co-operation
of our subscribers to be sure that no
errors have been made. Look at your
label and if ,there is any mistakes
please notifyus as soon as possible.'
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RED CROSS NOTES
When you think of food parcels for
prisoners of war, you think of them
as just a vast and ever-growing line
ofbrown boxes packed with tins of
food slipping off a conveyor belt, in.
to the shipping room, and off on" a
Engagement Announced
The engagement .is announced •of`
Ella Ruth Veneer daughter of Mrs.,
Venner, and the late Thos: Venues',
Clinton, Ontario, to Frank Garbutt'
Bowes son of'Mr, and Mrs. Victor G.
Bowes, Meaford, Ontario, the wed-
ding to take place,• in Caledonia the
latter part of June;:'
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Wesley -Willis Holds loth
Anniversary
The 14th anniversary of the open-
ing •of Wesley -Willis United church
was observed by apeeial'anniversary
services Sunday when the guest
speaker was Rev. William Fingland,
M.A., B.D., pastor of St. Andrew's
United church, Niagara Fall's', a
brother of Frank Fingland, K,O.,
Clinton, and son of Mr. and Mrs. John
Fingland ,Londesboro•
Wesley-Wil'Iis church was built on
the foundation of the former Wesley
church, erected in' 1901, destroyed by
fire in 1928. The foundations and
brick walls of the former church were
boat to a distant destination. But incorporated in the architect's design
when yon see those parcels, being for the new clinch. Wesley -Willis is
packed by women In Canadian Red now conceded to be one of the most
Cross smocks, who have; voluntered complete church structures in the
their services for a job that must be London 'C'onferenee.
For this anniversary _occasion the
beautiful interior was further beauti-
fied by a' pleasing arrangement of
baskets of summer? flowers. For his
morning discourse Mr. Fingland bas-
ed his remarks. on Hebrews, Chapter
11.
He centred his remarks more speei-
fieally in the 13th. verse. 'These all
died in faith not having obtained the
Cros's Headquarters. That's when you promise, but having seen it afar off."
get the picture of what a food parcel He spoke of the great reformers of
really is,
done at top speed over and over again
day -in and day out, you get a picture,
along with it.
In go the tins of butter and whole
milk powder, corned' beef and salmon,
sardines, primes, jam, biscuits, sugar,
chocolate, salt and pepper, tea and
soap, and last of all the square bit
of white pasteboard that the prison-
er will sign and send back to Red
You get a picture of lads in prison
camps in Italy and Germany and Bel -
more modern times, John Wesley,
John Knox, Gene,;al Booth and others
whose faith was sufficient to .canny
gium and the Far East dipping into them on in their work through much
those brown .Boxes with the Red. Gross opposition •and• difft'ottlty. He also
labels for food which they Couldn't 'made reference to the faith that was
get from any other: source. You -have exercised by the congregation and of -
a momentary realization of how int- Bejaia of Wesley -Willis church in un -
portent these parcels must be, to dertaking the building of the present
someone whose diet has been turnips church structure,
and cabbage, 'tasteless soups and "But the principle for which the
stews, and a little tea or coffee, none great men of Bible times and. more
too good at best. modern times stood out can only be
These food pareels take en a per- carried to a .triumphant 'fulfillment
sonality, when yon see them being by ourselves," he said. "Unless we
packed. After a very long time, carry out in our' lives the doctrines
th t bd will d •ll b and principles they preached, then
ase square pas a oar car s e -
POWER OFF TWO HOURS
THREE HOURS LOST
Owing to a severe electrical
'storm which broke over this sec-
tion at 9 o'clock this morning,
our local •station was hit and we
were without , power till eleven
oc'lock and unable to get press
until two o'clock and forced to
leave some • articles • out which we',
didn't have set up.
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Lawn Bowling Begins
Ladies To Assist At
Recreation Rooms
Below is the Ladies from the Leg-
ion Auxiliary who are expected; to be,
present on each Monday evening in
the Recreation Roam. Will these
ladies please be responsible for their
evening's.
June 15: Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Cole.
June 22: Mrs. MacDonald, Mrs. Car-
ter.
June 29: Mrs. Shaddock, Mrs, Snell.
July 6: Mrs. Cornish, Mrs. Wilson.
July 13: Mrs. Leppington, Mrs Butler..
The lawn bowling club anticipate July 20: Mrs, Thompson, Mrs. Shaw,
July 27: Mrs. Counter, Mrs. Wendorf,
a bumper season this year as the
greens are in excellent ,condition,
thanks to the rains, etc.
The Club have decided to hold their Aug. 17: alis Combe, Mrs, T. Fremlin,
Aug. 3: Mrs. Heard, Mrs, Cook.
Aug. 10: Mrs. McTaggart, . Miss D.
Shaw.
opening tournament Monday evening, Auk 24: Mrs, Hanley, Mrs, Scribbins.
June 15th, at 7.50 o'clock. All who Aug. 31: Mrs. Haddy, Mrs. McIntyre.
want to spend a good summer's sport Sept. 7: Mrs. Carter, Mrs. MacDonald.
in pleasant surroundings are cordial Sept. 14: regular meeting of Ladies
ly invited to come and get acquainted. Auxiliary.
with the players and the game. The v
members will be glad to encourage
beginners.
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PERSONALS
Navy Tag Day Realizes
;The Navy League of Canada wishes
Mr. William Weedenark, Manitoba, is to thank the good people of Clinton
visiting Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Fisher. and surrounding district for their
Miss Faye Snyder of London spent most generous response to their an -
the weekend: at her home in town. peal here last Saturday. The fine
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wilson were sum of 88.92 was realized through
Sunday visitors with Mrs. William the efforts of the local Sea Club ani
Wilson and other relatives at Dun three or four of their friends who
helped them. The names of the tag-,
gens who did so well are Mary Lane,
Phyllis Manning, Winnifred James,
Alfie Lon Thompson, Jiume Mooi?e,
Wesley -Willis Church Carol Buchanan, Jean McIntyre, Jean
The Girl's Club will hold "choir an- `Hearn, Coronna' Wended, Nancy
nal picnic on Tuesday, June 16th, at Ford, Catherine Fingland`Eileen Sut-
Mrs. Cook's cottage, Bayfield, Trans- ter and Lois Connell,
potation is being arranged. Mem-
bers having 'cars are to communicate
with Mrs. Oakes.
Mr. and Mrs. C. V. Cooke have re -
St. PauI's Church ceived word from their son, Sgt, Pi -
Sunday, June 14, 1942: 8 a•an. Holy lot Thomas C. Cooke, R.C.A.F. in -
Communion; 10.30 a.m. Sunday structor at Dauphin, Man., that he
School; 11 a.m. Morning Prayer; 7 has been granted a commission as
p.m. Evening Prayer. pilot officer for nreritorius .service
Thursday, 7.30 p.m.. Prayer Ser- and unusual leadership qualities.
vice, Cpl. Gordon Monteith of the Dental
gannon.
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AMONG THE CHURCHES
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MILITARY NEWS
Clinton Mission
In 0Id-Time Dance Hall, Services:
Sunday School at 2 pan.; Evangelistic
Service, 3 p.m.; Evening service 8
p.m.
gin to reach Canada, with large their faith is in vain. Cottage prayer service at Mr, J.
„ For the morning service the an- Wheatley, Friday lam Biggart.
Thank You notes underlined on y, Y evening 3.30 p.m, AC. Reg Gudntore of the R.C.A.F.
them. There is the link between•
three, selection chosen ryas "The Lord And this is life eternal, that they
Corps attached to the R,C.A.F, at
Bagersvillo spent last weekend at his
home in town.
Constable R. C. Biggart of the R.C.
M.P. at Ottawa spent the weekend
with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Will -
these food parcels and the families and
friends of the prisoners of war,•who
count it a Red Letter Day when the
allotment of parcels comes in.
These food parcels and the blood'
donated for serum i
s' urn have one "miracle"
>
in camn Becausetheir con-
tinued arrival soldiers and sailors and
airmen are going to come back after
this war who without this constant
help • from home could, not!
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Won Gold Medal
The following refers to a daughter
of Mr, and' Mrs', S. B. Stothers, of
Arthur, who many in Clinton will re-
member, Mr. Stothers bang Agricul'-
ture' Representative here some time
ago.
Miss Agnes Stothers, a graduate
of the A.H.S., is tao be heartily con-
gratulated en having won the gold
medal in French in her final year
in Arts in Western. University, Lon-
don. Mist Stothers has taken. a bril-
liant career throughout, and becoming
a gold medalist is a very fitting clim-
ax. Mr. and Mrs. Slathers, Miss
Kathleen, Miss Ella. Mitchell and Mss.
Crispin of Moorefield motored to
London to attend the graduation exer-
cises.—Enterprise-News, Arthur.
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Ontario Street W.A.
The Women's Assocation of Ontar-
io, -.street church held their -regular
meeting on ' Wednesday afternoon,
Mrs, Holmes presiding and Mrs,
Hawke in charge of devotions. The
seripture was read by Mrs. Radford.
It was decided not. to have a straw-
berry social this year. Plans were
made for -an out -door meeting in
July in the form, of a picnic. 'During
the afternoon the ladies quilted a
quilt which is to be donated to the
Red Cross. The program included a
solo by Miss Elva Wiltse with piano
accompaniment by Mrs. Wendorf, and
a reading by Mrs. Kennedy. Lintel;
was served by the •executive.
Loveth the gates of Zion," with solo.
parts by Mrs. M. Nediger, soprano, and Jesus Christ, whom thou Bast 1
and W. Conon, Royal Air Force, 'sent, Si, John 17:3. All ate Welcome, I p
baritone. The solo selection, "0 Rest ll 4• ly K. Reid of Camp Borden spent ilia!
in the Lord," was sung by Mfrs, W. Weekene with the forymer's parents, 1
Oakes Hurn Deanery Holds Spring 1 Mr. and Mrs, R, B. Fitzsimons, ,.
might knew thee the only true God Trenton spent last weekend at his
home in town.
Pte. Norris B. Fitzsimons and C
•
which
For the in service in
•re
the
r, an ministe • . of On-
tarioe n acro d r
o g g
tario Street church, united, the choir
music included the anthem, "Fear Not
Ye, 0 Israel," by Dudley Buck;. a
duet, 'Hew Sweet the Name of Jesus,"
by Mrs, P. Hearn and Mrs. W. A.
Oakes, and quartet by Mrs. Hearn,
Mrs. E. Paterson, C. Lobb and M.
Me1wan
On occasions such as the present,
memories are carried back through
the years, to the shoals occasioned: by
the loss of the former church, to the
services carried on for a year in the
town hall and to the members of the
building 'committee who have passed
on •since the church was erected: the
late Dr. J G. Gandier, H. B. Chant,
Dr. P Hearn, R. 111. Manning. Also
to the ministers who have hid pastor-
al 'charge, Rev. Dr. J. 15. Hogg, now
of Dutton, who was minister at the
time of the fire; Rev. D. E. Foster,
and Rev. C. W. Cosens, who was cell-
ed to the church at Essex four years
ago and was auc'ceeded by the present
pastor, Rev. A. Lane.
The heads of the department of
churoh work at this tme are: secre-
tary, F Fingland, K.C.; treasurer, E.
Paterson; secretary of the committee
of session, N. W. Trewartha; chair-
man. of the committee of stewards, F.
Fingland; envelope steward, Charles
Nelson; treasurer of the missionary
and maintenance funds, M. T. Corless;
Sunday school superintendent, John
Nediger, Jr„ president of Women's
Association, Mrs. E. Paterson; presi
dent ofW,omen's. Missionary Society
o n
Mrs. J. G. Ch we , president of
Young People's Union, Miss Ruth
Potter; president of Girl's Club, Mr
W. A, 'Oakes; president of Evening
Auxiliary, Mrs, George Beattie;'choir
leader and organist, Mrs. M. J. Alg
new.
Meeting
TheDeanery of Huron held its
Dei
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Spring meeting at St, John's church,
Brussels, Friday, June 5th, The Rural
Dean, Rev. E .0. Gallagher has charge
of the Holy Communion service as-
sisited by Revs. J. Graham and Dr.
R. P. D. Hurford. The women held
their meeting in the church under the
direction of their leader, Mrs. John
*Graham. The laymen and the Clergy
met in the rectory with the Rural
Dean as the Chairman.
A letter of sympathy was directed
to be sent to G. C. Petty, of Exeter
absent..through illness. Mr. Petty
has attended these meetings with
very few absences in the last 40
years. Mr. Meier outlined the plans ",
of the Laymen which include a month
of Evangelistic witness among the;
'churches of the Deanery this Autumn, ,
For two Sundays there will be an in -1
terohange of pulpits and the remain-,
ing Sundays there will be brought in ,
outstanding preachers.`'A committee
to prepare for these meetings was
appointed, consisting of the Rural
Dean, Dr. Hurford, Mr, Meier and
Mr. C. A. Roberts. Rev. J. Graham
read the noon -day Prayers for
Missions. Among subjects discussed
were Bible teacahing in the ' Pttblle
Schools -and the Pupil Examinations
in the Sunday Schools.
' Canon Dixon, General Sec. of 'the
M.S.C.C. spoke 'on several matters of
general interest. He was followed by
Arch. Doherty and Canon Townsend,
Rev. H L. Jenning, gave an illustra-
ted address on his work. among the
inNorth-Western Caanada.
Indians
The ladies of Brussels and Walton
ss gave a bountiful dinner and supper,
Those attending for, Clinton in-
clude Mrs. McKinnon, Miss Violet
- Morrison, Mrs. Hudie, Mrs, Monteith,
Miss Alice •and Miss Mary Holmes.
LAC.Percy Brown of the R.C
.A.I t
at Guelt spent the weekend
eekend
in town visiting his sister and broth -1
ers.
Seaman Lloyd Schoenhals visited in
Godesich last Thursday on his way 1
to Halifax, N.S., from Esquirnalt,
BC., where he will taise a gunner's j
course. Relatives from Clinton also
saw him.
0,5. Clarence Neilans of H.M.C.S.
Prevost, London, and Mrs. Neilans of
the C.W.A.C. Kitchener 'spent the
weekend at their home ht town.
Cpl. Douglas Ward of the Basic.
Training Centre, Chatham, spent the
weekend at his home in town.
Pilot Officer Kenneth B. (Bev.) Mc-.
.Gown, aged 20, who has been missing
sines last November 8, is now pre -
sullied deed, his parents, Rev, and
Mrs. Kenneth McGonn, Broughdale,
London, have been notified. P.O. Mc-,
Goun graduated from Jarvis Mr
School May 10 of last year and went
overseas in July. The family. is well
known in Clinton, Rev. McGoon hav-
ing been rector at St. Paul's Church
of England here for seven years.
MR. E. FLOODY
Founder of the Clinton News -Record,
who passed away in Toronto in his
85th year,
LITTLE LOCALS
Miss Lillian Garrett, daughter of
Dr. and Mrs. Henry Garrett -of town,
is fiIIing the vacancy hi the 'office
staff of the Clinton Knitting Com-
pany caused by the resignation of
Miss Edith Paterson. -
Mrs. IL.H. Johnston received a let-
ter of appreciatoin from O.S. Jack
Shannahan, London, for socks given
to him ,by the Clinton War Services
Association.
Miss Betty Brandon of the School
of Commerce, and only daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. A, Brandon of Clinton,
has'accepted•a position in the offices
of the Sky Harbour Air School and
commenced work last week.
Frank Fingland, K.C., is in Toronto
General Hospital undergoing an oper-
ation on his foot. In his absence Mrs.
Frank Mutch will be in charge at the
office.
• Albert and Jimmie Fitzpatrick
celebrated their birthdays together
Monday 'afternoon when they had a
few of their friends hi for a party.
Albert is 9 years old and his birthday
is on June 'J while Jimmie is only 7
and his birthday is on .Time 8.
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Wesley -Willis W.A. Goes
, J To Bayfield
Wesley -Willis Women's Association
motojred to Bayfield Wednesday,
afternoon where their June meeting;
was held at Mrs J, Cree Cook's, sum-
mer cottage. There was an attend-
ance of 29, and the meeting was con-
dueted by Mrs. E. Paterson. Those•
assisting in the worship service were
Mrs, E. Adams in prayer and Mrs, M-
T. Confess in Bible reading. Mrs.
Sperling acted as secretary in the
absence of Mrs. Miller. Preliminary
plans were discussed for the annual
Country Fair to be held in the fall,
after which a reading was given by
Mrs. Percy Manning, and afternoon
tea and social hour followed. The
July meeting will be held an Dr,
Oakes' lawn.
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LONDE'SBORO
The many friends of Mr. Charles
Stewart are pleased to know that he
is home from Clinton Hospital, and
out and around again' after a severe
attack of blood poisoning in his right
hand.
Mrs. Chas. Watson, Mrs. Wm. Gov-
ier and Mrs. Geo. Moon who visited
with relatives in Ottawa for a few
returned home an Tuesday.
days ehulrn y
Miss Fern Watson ,spent the week-
end et the hoarse of her sister, Mrs, J.
Sinclair of Kippen.
The Decoration Day which was
held at the Union cemetery Blyth last
Sunday was attended' by any from•
this section; beautiful flowers decora-
ted the grave of departed loved ones.
The United, church. Sunday School
are planning to Bold a Garden Party
sometime in the near future, more
particulars pater.
Mrs. Agnes Taylor who has been
in the Clinton Hospital for the past
week through illness is somewhat int
proved and is expected home soon.
Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Youngblutt
visited at the home of their daughter,
JVlrs. Will Wells of Clinton on Sun-
day. Mr. Wells is slowly; recovering
from his: recent illness.
Several from •here attended the
Anniversary services of Wesley -Wil-
lis church, Sunday evening, Rev. Wats..
Fingland ,of Niagara Falls being the
guest speaker..
Mr. W, J. 'Taanblyn-of Forest, To-
ronto spent the weekend holiday with
his mother and brother,
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LONDON ROAD
Mr. Fred Nott wins Underwent an
operation last Wednesday in the Sea-
forth hospital is improving nicely.
Mr. B. Rawehiffe taken was t ken to the
Seaforth hospital on Sunday . with
pneumonia. We wish hien a very
speedy recovery.
Mr and 1VIrs. Walter Swinbanlc are
spending a few days at their home
on the London Road.