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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1942-06-11, Page 1The Clinton News -Record' Est. 1878 into NO. 6096 -63rd YEAR With Which is Incorporated The Clinton New Era 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. u 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.' v •riv 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;:' v - 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. Y 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. v 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. v AMONG THE CHURCHES v 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! v 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. V 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 Y 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. ---v 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. ..y 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, v 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.