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The Clinton News Record, 1942-07-02, Page 1The Clinton News -Record Est. 1878 NO, 6099 -63rd YEAR Time e �, Watch Tl BI1�OV Carries On Every Dour -- Every Week — Week In and Week Out With Style, Beauty, Dependability and Value SEE OUR STOCK OF BULOVA "Salute to the Canadian Army" W. H. HELLYAR Jeweler Wand I Optometrist Residence E PAY CASH FOR OLD GOLD Phone 174j l II For Your Vacation You will need Slacks, Playsuit, Bathing Suit, Beach Gape, Socks, Bandana, All of which we have a large selection from which you may make a choice. If you require an Oversize Bathing Suit, we can supply them in sizes 42, 44 and 46. FOR QUALITY MERCHANDISE With Which is Incorporated The Clinton New Era CLINTON ONTARIO, The New Era Est, 1867 THURSDAY, JULY 2, 1942 THE HOME }APER Army Week June. 29 o July 5• Clinton and community delights to pay tribute to the Canadian Army, in Canada and Overseas — the men in battle dress, the nursing sisters, and the Canadian Women's Army Corps. The public has sought an opp'ortun- 'ity to express its appreciations of the sacrifices made by those who have volunteered to give their lives, if nec- essary, as their contribution to Vic- tory, -and during this week, June 29th to July 5th, all sections of our Topa- unite in demonstrations of r• e Canadians am proud of to honou day's army, youthful, keen, and well. equipped, and are confident that the record of the past will be bravely maintained. Clinton and community are proud to make known that more than 200 of its men have joined the fighting forces. We salute the Corner Stone of the Nation; those who defend our homes and the honour of our Country) Marriage Announcement • I+ Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Cooper of Wall- enstein announce the marriage of RED CROSS NOTES their daughter, Marjorie Alma, to Mr. The Clinton Red Gross Society will Frank M. Garrett, eldest son of Mr.meet on Monday July 6th at three and Mrs. Newman Garrett of Tucker - smith, r- o'clock in the Council Chamber. smith, which took place in Barrie on I The Society is most grateful for a June 27. donation of $6.6$, from the Huron Mr. and Mrs. George Law; -announce County Beekeepers? Association. the marriage of their daughter, Mary y Elizabeth, to Mr. Kenneth Manning Pattison, on Friday, June the nine.-. Engagement Announced teenth, nineteen hundred and forty- two, in St. Giles, United Church, Van- Mr. and Mrs. Aaron C. Fisher of Colborne, announce the engagement of their daughter A. Marie Fisher, to Joseph G. Corey, of Clinton, son of Mr. Harry Corey, and the late Mrs. Gorey of Goderich Township. The marriage to tales place the latter part of July. ---4— To Visit Blyth Lodge Blyth Lodge A.F. and A.M. •hav my Stratford Lodge No. 332 on a vies' it'to confer the third degree on the reeve of Blyth, and are inviting a number of county councillors and of- ficials to be present. The meeting will be held on Friday, July 10th, Visitors welcome. Bride -Elect Showered couver. British Columbia. 'v High School Entrance Results Clinton Centre First class Honours (75% or more) -Doreen Armstrong, Betty LITTLE LOCALS Brunsdon, Hazel Coleman, Margaret • Colquhoun, Carman Dale, George Misses Katherine Jefferson, Helen Durham, Jean Elliott, Elinor Glew, Herrman of town and Eleanor Goard Audrey Grealis, Donald Haddy, Will- of Beaverton left on for Farm Service eMonday Force for iam Hanly, William Hearn, Ardyss Grimsby, Inkley, Robert Irwin, James Jackson, work. Eleanor Johns, Douglas MacDonald, Miss Barbara Scott, daughter of Ross MacDonald, Lois Middleton, Mr .and Mrs. Ronald Scott of town Robert Miller, Clifford Snyder. has accepted a position on the staff Second ClassHonours (70 to 74%) of the Royal Bank here. —Lois Fowler, Marie Holland, Joseph , • The following left Monday morning Potter, Fred Thorndike, Geraldine for Cadet Army Camp. at Thames White. Valley, London, Lloyd Fulford, Frank Pass, 60 to 69%—Ross Arnold, Ani Ellwood, Bob Morita), ' Keith 'Jenks, nie Ball, Jean Paul Denomme, Roger Charlie Thompson and John MclntYr'e• Giron, Eldon Gliddon, Melvin Grah The entire staff of the Clinton am, Wesley Holland, Walter Jervis, Knitting Company are holidaying this E'na Johnston, Grace Lawson, John week. MacDonald, Donald McNall, Donald At a meeting of the executive of Middleton, Gordon Mustard, 'Nelda the Crich Picnic on .Wednesday even - Pocock, Mary Ellen Prest, William ing it was decided to postpone the Riehl, James Snell, Grace Steep, Ken-, picnic for a year. The executive is neth Vod'den, Ray Wise. Ito meet again: next June. Passed under the provisions of Re- Iiaying operations are in full swing gulations 10 (6)— Clifford Cooper, lin this vicinity. Blyth Centre Rev. A. Lane of Wesley -Willis Un - First Class Honours (75% or more) I ited ;church, Clinton will be the — Leonard Archambault, Roy Buchan- preacher at Turner's for the month of an Donald Morritt, Robert Vokes. I July. Church at 9.45 a.n, Second Class Honours (70 to 74%) V — Kenneth Brogham, • Donald Cowan, I Organize For War jsrctvings Ferne Pollard, Joyce Rath. Committee Pass, (60 to 69%a)—Gordon Beadle, Women's `institute' The Women's Institute met Thurs- day hurs-day afternoon in the agriculture board mom, _with ,the president, Mrs. 13.' Adams, in the chair, and an attend- ance of 35 members. Reports by sec- retary Mrs. M. )3atkin and treasurer, Mrs. Nay were adopted. Other items of business included donation of $1.00 to the Canadian Tuberculosis Associc ation ;resolution;'to purchase a.,100 - pound bag of sugar for m'aldng jam for overseas shipments, resolution to hold the annual picnic at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. R. Holmes on July 23. Reports of the district annual held at Kingsbridge were given by Mrs. M. Batkin and Mrs. J. McKinley. Mrs. N. W .Trewarths, gave a talk on the Wartime Prices and Trade Board, and Mrs. E. H. Epps was appointed' re- presentative from the Institute. A re- port of the war service work done by members during the month was giv- en by Mrs. Hayden. It was. decided that the Institute will `donate a quilt for war service needs. Entertainment included solos by Mrs. J. G .Chowen and Harold Gib- bings, Mrs. P. Hearn playing piano accompaniment for each; and read- ings by Mrs. .1 .G. McLay. Lunch was served by Mrs. N .Holland and committee. V About 30 friends of Miss Margaret Jenkins, bride -elect, assembled at the bride's"home this Wednesday evening to honour her prior to her marriage, During the evening Miss Jenkins was the recipient of a miscellaneous shower. and received many useful and lovely gifts. Nurses from the Clinton and Wing - ham hospitals presented Miss Jenkins with a bride's book, suitably inscribed During the evening Mrs. Ben. Taylor rendered two much -appreciated mouth organ selections. —Blyth Standard. rslvLEo i�EINUTE We are now showing our new stock of Lorie wrist watches. Several lovely new models have just arrived and we will be pleased to show them to you. All have fine 17 jewel movements and the new cases and bracelets are clue ularly smart. We consider them extra good v ACCURACY — DESIGN - VALUE Mantel Clocks See Our Line Of Seth Thomas -8 day Mantel Clocks ISTRATHROY—Diginfied design and a real value. Hardwood case, dull walnut finish silvered dial and polished heavy brass sash. Single rod "Cathedral" gong, mellow tone, 1/2 hour strike $15.00 STRATFORD—Graceful lines,' polished hardwood case walnut finish, silvered dial with "Cathedral" gong. A lovely clock $18.50 PORTLAND—Mellow Westminster chime. Rich butt walnut front. Brass skeleton Yqdel,of- ished brass sash. Chimes pky quarter hour • or can be silenced $20.05• 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 Coa Century in Huron County ._ Entertained At Trousseau Tea Mrs. Derwrn Garter, Londesboro en- tertained last Wednesday, June 24th, at a trousseau tea. in honour of her daughter, Alma. Lorene, whose mar- riage to Dr. C. W. Mewhort, will take place in Duncan, B.C., in July. Presiding over the tea -table in the afternoon were: Mrs. J. Woods, Aub- urn, and Mrs. J. Kyle, Clinton, in the evening, Mrs. J. P. Manning, Clinton, and Mrs. J. Knox, Wingham. Over 100 guests from Toronto, Lon- don, Seaforth, Wingham and Clinton were present. V MILITARY NEWS LAC. Ernest E. Andrews of Alix, Alberta, who is attending No• 31 Radio School, R•A.F., Clinton, is a nephew of Mrs. Fergus VanEgmond of town. Flt. Sgt. Dick Frenrlin of the R.O. A.F. at Sydney, N.S,, spent three days at his hone last week, Fit. Sgt. James Nickle from New- foundland and Mrs. Nickle from To- ronto are visiting friends and rela- tives in town. LAC. Howard Cowan of the, R.C.A. F. at St. Thomas spent the weekend at bis home in town. Mr, and Mrs. Harry Fitzsimons have received a cable from their son, Pte. Normran Fitzsimons. telling of hig safe arrival overseas with the Perth (Motor) Regiment. Gnr. Don. E. Perdue has returned to Petawawa after spending his fur- lough at the home of his parents on the Huron Road. Don. recently pass- ed his 'tests for se first class signaller, and is attached to that wing of the Royal Canadian Artillery. LAC. Jack Perdue and Mrs. Perdue of St, Thomas and Pt. Stanley were recent visitors at the home of Mr. and d. e. u Mrs. W. E .Per LAC. Ted Middleton of the R.C.A.F, at Brantford spent the weekend with his parents, Mr .and Mrs. Fred Mid- dleton. Pte. Norris B. Fitzsimons of the Perth (Motor) Regiment cabled his parents, Mr .and Mrs. R .B. Fitzsim- ons, word of his safe arrival in Eng- land. LAG. Alvin Corless of Fingal spent Friday evening Ad Saturday with his parents, in town. Mrs. W .Managhan received a cable message of the safe arrival in Eng- land of her husband, Cpl. W. E. Mona- ghan, An air snail letter has been received from Pte, Joe Steep who has arrived in England and is quite close to hi= brother, William, who has been there. one year. M. J. Schoenhals, who for the past few years has been customs and r•it- ional revenue officer here has applied and been accepted in the service branch of the Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve and is ordered to report for duty. on July 18th. Mr. Schoenhals is a First Great War vet- eran. His. son, R .J. (Bud) Schoen, Inds is already inothe R•C.N.V.R. at London. Jack C. Shanahan, H.M.C.S. Prev- ost, London, spent the holidays with his parents in town. Mrs. George H. Elliott has received a cable from her son, Leading Fire - Milton McCool Roberta A meeting was held in the office of Velma Hesk, F. Fingland, K.C., last Friday nigth, Nethery,ie, Keitheae MorSnel Al Kennethnto organize for the coming campaign SnellStamps JeanetteSta ,Jeanfor the sale of Wat Savings p Staples, Lloyd Walsh, Harvey Wight- and Certificates. Mr. Vandewater•., man, Roy Young, Public School Results The executive chosen to Tread up the campaign is composed of Mayor A. J. McMurray, Huron county chairman; PROMOTED TO Edith GRADE 8 F. Fingland, K.C.. and J. C. Shearer, Forrester, Helen 1 chairmen for Clinton and .district; G. MacDonald', Frank R (Rec.) I H. Jefferson, Dr. 3, W. Shaw, K G. McLean,Harold (Ree.) Waters, publicity committee; A. M. McMichael, Ross (Res.) Knight, George Elliott, J .0. Radford, H. E. Rorke, T. G .Scribbins, sales committee; Owen Combe, employers' committee, The campaign will be extensively publicized through press, radio, pos- ters and a demonstration in the park when speakers will be heard and an evening's entertainment given. V MUSICAL FESTIVAL AT ST PAUL'S At 7 p.m. on Sunday evening, Judy 3, there will .be :shortened even- song. In place of the sermon, a re- cital of • Sacred Gramophone Re- cords will be presented by Cpl. A. M. Lawson*, R;•Ai.F., . Cllinton, one time Boy Singer, . affiliated with the "School of English Church Music." The Records were made by the choir of the "School of English Chur- ch. Music" directed by Dr. S. H. Nickolson (former organist' of West Minster,:: Abbey. The recordings •consist of Psalms, Anthems Hymns, Responses, Venice, . Dominion Victory Loan organizer, was present and outlined suggestions. AMONG THE CHURCHES Wesley -Willis Church The W.M.S. will meet in the church hall on Thursday evening at 8 o'clock. Mrs. McGill's group will be in charge of the program. St. Paul's Church 11 a.m. subject "Persevering Chris- tian." Holy Communion, 7 p.m. Musical Festival. No ser- mon. • PROMOTED TO GRADE 7 Andrews, Billy Case, Lucile Colquhoun, Ross Cooke, Betty Chowen, Isobel Oruickshanks, Anita Denomme, Clarence Fines, Joan Fingland, Catherine Glazier, Doreen Hattin, Shirley Hoggarth, Raymond Jervis, Audrey Kay, Donald Kirby, Fred Lampman,' Jean Marshall, Bruce Matthews. Billy McAdam, Eugene Miller, Donald Moore, Gwen Nediger, Jean Pickett, Irene Proctor, Doreen (Rec.) Rozell, Jack Sperling, David Stanley, Marion KILLED IN ACTION Chief Petty Officer J .W. Adams, who was killed in action off Midway island on June 4th. Mrs. Adams is the former Erma Hale of Clinton. Y Ontario Street Church The W.A. of Ontario Street church have cancelled their meetings for the month of July. During July, Ontario Street and Wesley -Willis congregations will wor- ship together in Wesley -Willis church. Rev. Andrew Lane in charge. V GODERICH TOWNSHIP Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Welsh spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. David Stephenson, Varna. Miss Reta Beacom is spending her holidays with her mother Mrs. J. Beacom, Bayfield Line. Mr. Ed. Merner had the misfortune to fall, breaking his, arm at the elbow. He is at present in Clinton Hospital. Mr, Jack Stirling of St. Gatherines and Miss Grace Stirling, of Toronto, spent the weekend with their parents, Mr .and Mrs. Jas. Stirling. Mrs. Andy Sloan and son Mae of Sheffield spent last week visiting their friends in this neighborhood. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Williams of n Mrs. with Mr .and ��• visited Tilsonburg John Torrance. Miss June McDougall left this week to take a position in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. R. Stirling were married forty years ago on Friday, and were away at a church social. but when they arrived home, about twenty of their friends had gathered as a surprise and after congratula- tions the evening was spent in social chat. Little things like these are what makes life worth while. Miss Margaret Middleton. nurse -in - training at Guelph General Hospital is spending three weeks holidays at the home of her parents. Mr, and Mrs. Fred Middleton: The Emmerson home on the 16th was the scene of a large gathering on Friday evening, when neighbors and friends gathered to give expression to feelings of good will and best wish- es to several members of the com- munity who are making their homes or occupations elsewhere. Miss Laura Bell, popular teacher of S.S. No. 11 was presented with a matching dresser and bed lamps and white purse. Margaret Holland read the address and Betty Potter made the presentation, Jimmy Murray who is leaving soon for overseas, was presented with a shaving kit. The address was read by Francis Powell and the presentation made by Dave Deeves. Norman Holland, read an address to. —Edna., M. Jamieson. Teacher, Magnifica, Nuc Dinrntis arill a re - Ward, Betty Te-D'eum. PROMOTED FROM GRADE 6 TO , cording from the "S.E.G.M" choir GRADE 6 festival,, held at the Crystal Palace, Bezzo,:cWilfredi (Aux.) 1933, (4,000 voices, 216 choirs), ,sing- ing,0 God Our Help in Handel's "Hallelujah Chorus," I Carter, Forth Carter, Fern ,and the Hymn> ` tContinued on page 3) Ages Past." man Edward, Elliott, of the Canadian Fire Fighters for Great Britain, tell- ing of his safe arrival overseas. Pte. Frank Redden of Toronto, is visiting Mrs. Hedden, who is staying with • her parents, . Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Steep, Capt. IL C. Lawson has returned from overseas and at present is stationed at. Woodstock. the Emmerson family. Mrs. Emmer- son, Sr. was given a purse; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Emmerson received a woolen blanket and Eldred a tie and handkerchief. . All replied with a fitting speech of thanks and appreciation. The remainder of the evening was spent in dancing. Collegiate Results FORM IX TO FORM X Bayley, Verna Clark, Doris Connell, Lois . Dayman, Ida Kearns, Joyce Lane, Mary Lockwood. Margaret McCartney, Jane Mclntyre,.Jean Middleton, June Moore, June Pearson, Helen Pepper, Eleanor Rowden, Muril Sutter, Eileen Tamblyn, Margaret Thompson, Alice Turner. Helen Wendell, Coronna Wiltsie, Lois Wiltsie, Mildred Wise, Harriett Allan, Robert Andrews Donald Fingland, Frank Gibson, Joe Johnson, Leonard Kay, Robert Little, John McBride. Stuart Miller, Murray Menzies, Beecher Moffat, Gerald Scribbens, George Sparks, Evan Stewart, James Tyndall, Bruce Watson, Paul Wise, Alvin FORM X TO FORM XI Allan, Betty Armstrong, Ken. Bayley, Marjorie Churchill, Lillian Dilling, Ross Elliott, Gerald Ellwood, Lucy, Frenrlin, Harriett Glazier, Mervin McCartney, Aileen McGill, Helen McIntyre, John McKinley, Robert Miller, Pearl - Murdock, June Nediger, Clara Palmer, Donald Rapson, Ken. Robinson, Wm. Roy, Murray Shanahan, Celestine Smith, Genevieve FORM XI TO FORM XII Archambault, Edna Connell: Marie Cook, John Crich, Helen Guninghame, JoAnne Daym'an, Esther Draper, Lois Frenrlin, Margaret Gibson, Fred Gingerich, Della Harris, Ruth Hearn, Ruth Jackson. Keith Lobb, Mildred McDougall, Jean Middleton, Elizabeth Middleton, Ruth Moffat, Lois Mustard, George Nickle, Shirley O'Brien, Dorothy Pepper, Edith Reid, Ruby Stewart. John Webster, Lois Williams, Betty Wise, Edward