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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1942-06-25, Page 1The Clinton News -Record Est. 1878 NO. 6098 -63rd YEAR -11 TheGift the bride would , choose herself 26 PIECE 1847 FLATWARE In Smartly designed Walnut -finished Sher Spoon; t with i hsh-prof lin- ro 6 H 1- ing:. 6' Teaspoons; 6 Dessert Spoons; Hol- low-handle knives stainless steel, mirror -finished blades; 1 Butter Knife. $34.75 PRICE FOR CHEST AND SIVERWARE ONLY Also a new stock sof Silver-plated 1 hollowware—Good Quality— New Designs and lasting wearing quality. W. H. HELLYAR Jeweler and Optometrist ResidencePhone 174j WE PAY CASH FOR OLD GOLD ALL WOOL CARDIGANS With Short or Long Sleeves could use one of ' them You these Cool Days & Evenings for Great. Variety of New A Shades As Well as Black Summer and White. Sizes 14 to 40 And So Reasonably Priced from $1.98 to $3.75 ntOtt,With Which is Incorporated The Clinton New Era CLINTON ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JUNE 25,1942 Join Canada's Reserve Army Now. Army Week June_ 29 to July 5 To Honour- .Canada's Army - Deserved tribute will be. paid to grams, church parades and drumhead Canada's soldier sons during Army Week, June 29th to July 5th, an event that will be suitably marked in every 'city, town and village from coast to coast. Judging by the enthusiasm already evinced by citizens thramghout the Dominion, Anny week will mark a new high in the outpouring of patrio- tic feeling among Canadians. It is a week set aside in response to wide- spread public demand for the purpose of honouring the men in khaki who have offered to give their lives if nec- essary to defeat the aggressors and to preserve our freedom. - have The lads of Canada's Army sacrificed all the comforts of civilian life and the association with their loved ones in order to serve their country. During'Army Week the Canadian people will have an oppor- tunity of their appreciation show tunity to this sacrifice.For weeks now Citizens' Committees have engaged in mapping out programs for' entertain- ing and honouring the troops. Every community, large and small, across Canada will have a part in this Spon- taneoup„demonatration. Churches, civ- ic groups, industries. retail stores, many fronts while the Army has re- mained inactive so far as actual earn - services services will have their part on the agenda. Tribute will be paid to the next-of-kin of lads on active service. The overseas lade -will not be forgot- ten and citizens are asked to 'make a point of writing to them and of send- ing parcels during Army Week, Dominion Day, July'1st, falls in this week and as it marks. the 75th anni- versary of Confederation. it fitting that the majority of towns and vil- lages in Canada are planning a suit- able celebration for that day. It will give added impetus to Army Week and to the deep-seated desire to hon- our the boys. in khaki. This is a citizens' show and every community in the country will want to have a part in it. Not only will it prove to the soldiers that they have not been forgotten- by the public, but it will go far towards enlightening rn- tel conee 'intima Canadians more intimately ' and the ing the role of Canada's Army manner in which the troops are cared for and trained. Until the present time the Army has been somewhat overshadowed by the sterling perfor- mance of Canada's Air Force and Navy, which have seen - action on R..• IT IRWIN FOR QUALITY MERCHANDISEL___.L..______....._ The i" Nw E1'2 Est. 1867 TIIE HOME' PAPER JULY `FIRST Next Wednesday being July lst., and the Dominion' Day holi- day, it will be necessary for all advertisers and correspondents to have their copy in this office on Monday. v Engagement Announced Mr. and Mrs. Walter Nogodoski of St. Catharines wish to announce the engagement of their eldest daughter, Carolyn Anne, to Mr. Norman Lever, of S. Catharines, the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Nommen Lever, of Clinton. The wedding will take place at three o'clock on the afternoon of July 18th, at St Catherines. d Husband Of Clinton Girl service clubs and women's organisa- tions rganza tions will do their bit to achieve the maximum success. . Public and private buildings will an invasion of the European contm- fly flags throughout. the week. The ent to ensure the defeat of Hide -rims. public will have a chance to attend Then the Army will be called upon to 'Open House' at military training play its part. centres and schools, to hear the inspi- Meanwhile Canadian troops both in ring music of military bands and to England and in the Dodiinion are watch the stirring parades of Canad'- training tirelessly to fit themselves ian soldiers. They will have the for the supreme struggle that lies chance to entertain men of the Army ahead. In training centres, schools in their homes and at dances and con- and camps from one•end of Canada to certs. Service emblems will be dis- the ether, they reelnugndrgoin g tren- played in homes, churches and busi- nous physical ion nes: houses, while Honour Rolls will in modern methods' and weapons' of be prominently exhibited. Newspapers will publish special Army editions, the radio will carry programs on the Army Week theme, and theatres will present Army films. chance during Army Week to demon Hotels and restaurants will serve 'strate their true appreciation Batf he e on Army rations and men who are snaking the gr meals based householders are asked to do likewise sacrifice in the battle to preserve our on one day of the week. Members of `liberty. The days from June 29th to the Reserve Army will take part in July 5th should culminate in the most parades and will wear their uniform 'memorable exhibition of patriotic one day in the week. Sports pro- `fervour in Canada's history. Killed In Action On Saturday, June 20th, Mrs. Erma V. Adams, daughter of Mrs, C. B. Hale, of Clinton, received the follow- ing kind letter from the Commander of Patrol Squadron Forty-four, to which her husband James W. Adams was attached. Last summer Mr. Adams took a radio course at the Clinton Radio School. Adams:— It Mrs Dear you 71x7 info to duty Itis•my sad that your husband James Wilbur Adams, Aviation Chief Radioman, U.S. Navy, was killed in action with the enemy on June 4, 1942. His re- mains were' carried down with the plane. We are very proud;. of your hus- band, Mrs. Adams, in his squadron. He stayed at his post with utter dis- regard for his own safety and with brave devotion to duty until the act- ual moment of his death. The infor- mation which he sent led' direetly to the rescue of his surviving shipmates. No man could do° more for his ship mates, his Naval Service, and his Country; -of such brave acts are traditions made. The officers and :nen of the squadron join me in ex- tending to you aur sincere sympathy in your great loss. V 7th Annual Frolic Draws 'fit is led' by a 26 -year-old veteran and his experienced flight -lieutenants are Large Crowd 21 and 23 years old. They also have The 7th annual frolic of the Clinton the youngest adjutant in the R•C•A.F" Lions Club drew one of the largest s crowds here last Wednesdaynight. The portion of Main street from No. 8 highway intersection north to Rat- tenbury was fenced off for the ocegs- ion and there were booths set up, with one a score or more ways to spend money on the chance of winning a prize. Prizes consisted of useful cooking utensils, blankets, groceries and bat is concerned It cannot be for- gotten that in the end it will require Meet In England In Malta The above picture shows Sergeant - Pilot Bill Cook of the Royal Canadian Air Force and Midshipman Rolfe Monteith of the • Royal Canadian Navy, now at the Royal Naval Engin- eering College, Plymouth, when they met by chance at a friend's home in •London• England. • LAC. Jimmie Walsh •of the Royal Air Force at Port Albert has been a frequent visitor at the Monteith home since his corning to Canada, so when Rolfe and Bill went to England. he asked them to visit his parents in London, where this happy reunion took place. • " both • Rolfe are and Ro Hite Bill Blo well-known in Clinton, Blondie being the only son of Mr. and Mts. W. J. Cook, and Rolfe ,the second son of Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Monteith. Sgt. -Pilot Cook, soon after his 18th birthday ,applied for enlistment in the R.C.A.F., and was called in March 1941. He received his training as Trenton, .Eglinton Hunt Club, To- ronto, and Virden, Man. Then in October 1941 he received his wings at Dauphin, Man. Last week we heard that Blonde is a member of the "Baby Band" squad- ron. war so that they may not be foun wanting when the zero hour comes. Canada has an army of which to be proud and Canadian's will have the Sergeant Pilot Charles Mutch„ youngest son of Mr .and Mrs. Fred Mutch of Clinton, fighter pilot attach- ed to a squadron of the Royal Cana- dian Air Force, who. cabled his par- ents from Gibraltar last week. Fur- ther word has now been received that he is in Malta. edu- cation his 'v d to Pilot Match race Sgt. Dation at Clinton Public! School and the Collegiate Institute. When he en- listed in the fall of 1940 he was in business with J. Jacob, proprietor of "The Toggery Shoppe." (men's furn- ishings). He obtained his training as an airman at Manning Depot, Toron- to; Picton; St. John, N.B., and in the spring came to, Crumlin. After get- ting et ting his wings in September of 1941 at Camp Borden, he proceeded over- seas. Sgt. Pilot Mutch was an active member of . Clinton Presbyterian church as a member of the choir. he was also a member of The Clinton Con in Wales. "The Baby Band", Pipe Band. He has •one sister, (Jean) merked by the youthfulness of the Mrs. Jacob of Clinton, and three cons have so far been of while brothers. Jack of Detroit, and Bill and to convoy gainn coastalxertpatrol Frame of Clinton ,who conduct a gro- the pilots . experience. All fly- eery business. ing personnel and more than half the ground crew are Canadians. The out- Sugar Ration Cards The Postmaster wishes to advise all those who have not handed in their sugar application forms to the Post Office to do so at once. They are sup - ALOE 15 (await $2475 ' RED CROSS NOTES Receive Diplomas At TO ALL DOUBTING TILOMASES St. Thomas "Each Canadian wife or mother Among the twenty-four girls who with a husband or son in the Canadian received their diplomas as registered forces in Britain has more reason to !nurses at St. Thomas Memorial Hos- thank the Canadian Red Cross SocietyI pital were Miss Helen, Lavis, daughter than she realizes" says A. C. Cum- of Mr. L. Lavis, of Clinton, and Miss rings writing from the Spectator's. Jean Cameron, daughter of Mr. and London (Eng.) News Bureau•"I) Mrs. H. D. Cameron, also of Clinton. this world-wide war of devastation, 1 This, was the largest class of nurses tragedy and deprivation, the Red, i ever to graduate from this hospital. Cross stands out as a mighty organ- I Attending the exercises were Mr. zation for healing, help, eomfori, and Mrst H. D. Cameron aiixl• <laugh - kindness and good -will towards every ! ter, Mary, the Misses Cochrane, and: fighting man who wears the King's Mr .and Mrs. L. Lavis and Miss uniform • . . The "Canadian Red Crass Fanny, all from Clintons besides.. other Society, in short, is a,'credit to ,Cana- members of the families not ,residing. dian organization, generosity, and in town. foresight. In no activity more than V that of assisting prisoners of war is the work of the Red Cross more ap- Clinton Ministerial Holds preciated. The reason why the Cana -I Annual Picnic and dian , Red Crosse Society becomes so • Election O Officers important to the captured airman, ldier or sailor is because it repre- I A happy time was; spent at the so his Goderich "Summer School"grounds. rents his relief. from boredom,.17th contact with home and. the outer world 1 en Wednesday, June I when the and the source of his ;supply of better '.Clinton Ministerial with their wives food than that which the came pro -'and children met for a social: after vides." (40,000 food parcels per week noon together. are being shipped by the C'an'adian Rad' Among the moments of interest Cross ,Society. We are asked to during the afterndon was a visit to double that figure this year. Rev.- G .G. Burton's new'summei cot - The following is the latent ship tage and the testing by the heavy meat from the sewing room: 47 prs. weights, of the concrete steps made navy gloves; 33 prs. sockees; 83 by the Reverend himself. It is•need- Calot:; 15 sleeveless sweaters; • 15 less to say, they stood the test. sweaters with sleeves. Election of officers for the coming V Ministerial year took place and W.M.S.icna� as follows,: President, Rev. G Clan to b Pres y .President Rev. A. D. ars. and etc. The. bingo stand, with Rolfe enlisted in the Royal Cana- dian Navy in the summer of 1941, and posed to be in by left for England in August of the Rationing goes into effect July lst. same year. Rolfe and Blondie took V 1 1 Both lads were members of the Col- officers ofo. II. E. Rorke Lodge, A.F. and s. the ed by legiate hockey team, which won A.NI•, on Wednesday night, assist W.O.S•S•A• championship in tha I the following Past Masters: T. G. spring of 1940. • In April 1941 the Scribbins, E.E. Paterson. F. Penne- rne Clinton Lions, on which team Rolfe baker, 11. P. Plumsteel, A. M. Knight, seating capacity for fifty, seemed to iplayed right wing and Blondie playa;` G. E. Hall and H. Munro of Morning be the popular spot. Star Lodge. The officers are The R.A.F. Radio School orchestra defense, won the Ontario Juvenile W.Master • 1Vor. Bre. M. J. Agnew Championship. The noes also played I p iK Wor. Bro. J. W. Crich washeengaged to play for the dance in Juvenile baseball for Clinton. I Sr. Warden .. Bro. H. M. Monteith the town hall and. all trainees were It is with much pride that we re- Jr.Warden en W. giro. E. E. Paterson given late passes, which helped to cord from time to time the exploits ofChaplain S c •etas Rt W Bro. H. E. Rorke an active part in various school games, and the Literary Society. Installation Of Officers h swell the crowd by several hundred, , e r y the members of these teams, as most Treasurer .W. Bro. F. B. Pennebaker and who were spending their moiveY of them are now :cluing their I€ing Sr. Deacon Bro. K. G.Waters freely. Jr. Deacon Bro. W.N Ball The draw for prizes took place at and Country, in various parts of the I !empire, by land, sea, and air. D. of 0. • . • • W Bro. . Belt Ibins midnight in front of the Agricultural ! i I. Guard office. V win • Sr. Steward ...... Bro. R. Thompson j Jr. Steward Bro. G. R. Ross Short. addresses were give:: by X;• Tyler Bro. N. Kennedy Waters and W. L. Whyte of the Lions Successful Dance By War Civb and Mayor A. J. McMurray who : alsod thefirst prize ticketo V for the Club HAYFIELD raw. ''' 100 Victory bond which was won by The Happy War Workers Club of •The Bayfield Branch of the Red A .Shaddick, Londesboro. Other win - the Huron Road east sponsored one of Cross Society have en exceptionally Hers in order. were John Peek, Zurich; the most successful dances ever hel.r 'heavy quota of both knitting and: sew - Dorothy McIntyre, Clinton; J. 0• in the Clinton Town Hall, Tuesday ing. If you can knit or sew, won't Beattie, Radio School; Cactus Mc- ,evening• The music was provided' by I you get in touch:with the officers, be - Donald', Goderich; Lieutenant Sneider• the CKNX Ranch Boys' -front Wing- i cause this very important work must 'Radio School; Fern Read. Clinton; Pham. The irate for a beautiful hand be accomplished in record time. M Ed Wise Clinton; Mrs. 3• C made quilt was made later in the I The United Church of Bayfield, are rs. , Shearer, Clinton; A. J. McMncray,' evening and Mr..Harry Bartliff, town, `holding their annual strawberry Clinton; H •E. Rivers, Exeter; H. E. `vas the lucky winner. social on Friday. June 26th from six Rorke, Clinton; Thomas Grealis, Cim- During the dance a small pink I to eight-thntY pan. ton; H. Armstrong, Walton; R. J. change purse was lost, containing a {I Mrs. Robert Watson and young son Robertson, Toronto C. E. Mutch, Clin- large sum of money. The finder is. Master Edwards; arrived on Tuesday ton; Eva Cluff. Clinton; Ross Elliott, asked to leave it at the News -Record from Neudoif, Sask., to spend the Hohnesviile•; E. J. Mossop, Varna; office when a reward will be offered• summer holidays with Mrs. Watson's V mother, Mrs. F. A. Edwards. Master Paul Crosby, , a student at MILITARY NEWS Ridley College, spent the weekend in AC Howard Cowan of the R.C.A. Bayfield, returning to Moortown to The Women's Missionary Society , G. Burton, Vice held their June meeting at the home Silver; Secretary -Treasurer, Rev. of Mrs. G. Graham, Stanley Town- Harold Curry. A hearty vote of ship, on Thursday of last week. After , thanks *as extended to officers of the devotional period, Mrs. Lane of the past year, the president Rev. Goderiich, as the guest speaker, gave John Graham and ,the sec.-treas., A. a most interesting account of the E. Silver. Provincial Presbyterial held in May.I The picnic group sat down to a at Orillia.eMrs. Cairns le B, Lose` I well pread table in Summer School.hedining- ball After dishes field then sang a solo entitled, ten" after which Miss M. Gilmour, were washed and the house set in gave a 'short reading` The meeting order, the merry gathering ,dispersed closed with the Lord's Prayer. Lunch feeling - much better for the get -to - was servedI by the hostess. ge Alrneld Dale, Clinton; Mrs. L. Stev- ons, Clinton; Ross Elliott, Rohner- villa; F. E. Mend'ette, Toronto; H. F• Berry; Brucefield; J .W Riley, Wrox eter; Jean'McC'allum, Clinton; G, lt• F L St Thomas spent last weekend join his family at their summer home, i M Mllan Radio School; Ray Carter. at McMillan, - at his home in town. there ,on Monday. He was accompan- Clinton; W. Wilson, Auburn, John AC Dick Dixon of the R.O.A.F. at ied by his grandmother Mrs. George McIntyre," Clinton; Gordon Lawson, St .Thomas was with his parents, Mr; Woods. and Mrs. John Howard and Clinton; Jessie Armstrong, Auburn; J b Clinton Mrs W. Will- couple of weeks visiting the Rev. and and Mrs. Frank Dixon over the week- little Margaret who will stay for a Mrs. aco s, end. stn. , lam, Clinton; Mrs. Howard Snell, AC Reg Cudniore of the R.C.A•F. Mis. • Hug 1` Westlake were Mrs. George Beattie, C7lin- at Trenton spent the weekend at his Mi and W V home in town. Hawkins of Airwoman Madeleine Hugh LITTLE LOCALS the R.C•A•F. at Toronto, and Sgt. »Mrs. Henri, beauty shoppe opera- Hawkins. instructor in the Canadian tor. will close her shop from the 1st Army Trades' .. School at Hamilton o July to yta' 6th, when she will en- spent ent.% Mr. andnd in town with their Mrs. W. T. Hawkins, joy a holiday. Miss Marie Savage has accepted a leaveBtl Counter, h�is, parents, Mr.nd Mrs. positionng his : in the -offices of the Clinton Mwith his. Knitting Company. Hugh Crosby and -family. Mrs. Walter ter glad to receive a cable from their son Lloyd, :showing he had arrived safely in England. Miss Lorna West- lake from Hespler, spent the weekend at ,home, and also Mr. Tom Flannig- 'tan of the. Postal Almy Corps, Ot- tawa, was a guest. Mr. and Mrs. Jinn 'Ferguson of London are occupying the Cuningharue cottage this week.