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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1942-07-30, Page 5TIIUP,S. JULY 30, 1.942 Proclamation' 1942 Civic Holiday Following the usual Long Time Custom of Ob- serving the First Monday of August as a Holiday,' I HEREBY PROCLAIM:- Monday, August 3rd. 1942 As the Civic Holiday for the Year 1.942,`of which All Citizens are Hereby Requested to Take Notice 'and Govern Themselves accordingly. A. J. McMURRAY, Mayor, ( The Town of Clinton. God Save the King. Vosiesseastamessesteaceseuse ass>r�ar HYD'O USE S! This is Important Hydro consumers will find with their next bill a printed form which youare requested to READ CAREFULLY, FILL OUT and RETURN to the HYDRO OFFICE. The information requested is very' necessary in order that we may inform the Government definitely what materials and parts, we will require to KEEP YOUR APPLIANCES IN REPAIR. CLINTON Public Utilities Commission AUBURN Mr. and Mrs. Harold Nicholson and !daughter Karen of Gait spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs, J. J. Wil- son. Miss Ruth Adele Frost of • Flint, Mich„ is visiting Mr. and Mee, W. T. Robison. Miss Alma Mutch of Toronto is 'Visiting her mother, Mrs. Jas. Mutch. Mis. Gormley Thompson and son Bobby of Brampton are visiting Mr. and Mrs. -Flerb Mogridge. Mrs. Jas. Carter has returned from a week's visit with her daughter Mrs, Nelson Hill, of Goderieh. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey McGee, Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Phillips and Mrs. Pred Ross. attended Anniversary services at Ashfield Presbyterian church Sun- day evening, Mr. McGee was the ,guest soloist. Mrs. John McKnight and Mies Lois Ferguson have returned from Christ- ian Island. Miss Mildred Scott R.N. has ac- cepted a position in Hamilton hos- pital. Mr. Donald Harris of Peterboro .has been accepted as teacher •of the Continuation school here, Mr. and Mrs, Eve and family of .Leaside are visiting the lady's moth- er, other, Mrs, •George Dawson, .' Miss Gail Manning of Lond'esboro is. visiting her uncle and ,aunt, Mr. and lbs, Jas. Roberton. Mrs. J. C. Stoltz spent the weekend in Toronto. We are sorry to report that her• son, Eldon Stoltz is a pat- ient in a Toronto hospital, Mrs. Lemp and two children of Hamilton, are visiting the lady's par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wagner. A very pleasant time was spent be Sunday at the lovely farm horn of Mr: and. Mrs. Fred Wagner when the Wagner family held a reunion. The afternoon was pleasantly spent with ..eighteen present. Supper was served on the lawn. y Gladys Chapman, Margie Zapfe, Jean McIntosh; girls 8, 9, 10, June Pink- ney, Marjorie Mustard, Audrey aBird; boys 8, 9, 10, Jimmie Chapman, Hugh Zapfe, Stuart Wilson; girls 11, 12, Madeline Wilson, Blanehe Zapfe, Joan Fines; boys and girls under 12, Jim- anie Chapman, Madeline Wilson, Jrme Pinkney; young ladies, Joyce Aiken - head, Betty Wooley, Amy Aikenhead; young men, ' W ,D. Wilson,. Addis Mustard, Cameron Henry;'•married women, Mrs. R. Chapman, Mrs. S. Ross, Mrs, Cornish; married amen, Lindsay Eyre, J. K. Cornish, Wallace Haugh; clothes pin race, Doreen Pep- per and Anna Aikenhead; three-leg- ged race, Amy and Joyce Aikenhead, Addle Mustard and Amy Aikenhead, D. .Wilson and T. `I{? Sernish; shoe scramble, Marion Wilson, Joyce Aik- enhead, Blanche Zapfe; neck tie race, Addie Mustad and Ainy Aikenhead, W. D .Wilson and Mrs. R. Chapman, Genevive Smith and Alvin Whiteman; peeing race women, 'Marion Hill, Mary McCully, Blanche Zapfe; pacing. race men, Will Hill, Rev. Atkinson, R. R. Watson,; kick the slipper, men, Alton Johnston, Wes. Ilam, Rev, At- kinson; kick slipper woman, Blanche Zapfe,Betty Wooley, Joyce' Aiken- head; throwing rolling pin, Mrs, R, Chapman, Mrs, H. Aikenhead, Marion Wilson, EBENEZER The annual Sunday School picnc was held last Thursday : on Irvine Tebbutt's river -flats. About seventy.• five were present, , and a- pleasant afternoon was spent in swimming, games and races. The sports com- mittee, Mrs. Bert Lobb and Fred Lobb, conducted the following laces with the first .prize winners given: girls to 4 yrs., Pauline Jervis; boys to 4 yrs., Donald Lobb; girls 5 to 8 yrs., hors Jones; boys 5 to 8 yrs. Lewis, Tehbutt; girls 9 to 12 pits s . Grace Lobb; boys 9 to 12 yrs., Biline fa Lobb; young -ladies, Josephine Muir; in BRU CEFIELD young men, Harry 'Lobb; mar red 'er THE CLINTON USS. Trucks Travelling On Ontario Highways American trucks carrying bonded war materials through this country will ` begin rolling across the border at Windsor and Sarnia, on Sunday, according to rumors in railwayald trucking circles. It is expected that two routes will be used through this country -,.some trucks. from the border at Windsor going on No 3 Highway, through St; Thomas; others from both. Sarnia and Windsor coming through London on No 2. and 22. high- ways. While the traffic is expected to be heavy as yet no definite estimate can be made. local truckers state, ' v NOTICE To whom it may concern:— In reply to certain rumours that are current I would like to make, this statement in connection with the Huron County National War Finance Committee that there is not one of the entire eountyl organization re- ceiving any remuneration whatso- ever not even for travelling expenses, All this is entirely voluntary with the •exception of a small remunera- tion being paid to an all time secre- tary .and a part-time stenog- rapher. No merchant • or salesman receives one cert of commission in connection with the sale of War Sav- ings Stamps and Certificates. Hop- ing this will clear up any misunder- standing as to saie!ries-and commis- sions being paid this organization. Yours very truly, A J. MoMURRAY Chairman Huron County National War Finance Committee Ipperwash Camp Needs Many Men. Call Issued For All Types of Admin- istrative Personnel o es ng personnel are re- quired for the new A29 (Advanced In fanny Training Centre) at Camp Ip- spent the weekend with her parents; perwasit, commanded by Lieut. -Col H. Mr. and Mrs. G. G. Newton. Mrs, Ballantyne: Hunt, Goderieh, and Mrs. Walters, Barbers Benmiller were also, guests at the Buglers Newton horn, Butchers Orval Rogers has been 'confined to Clerks Goderieh Hospital for a few days. Cooks Gn Sunday morning Rev. Wooland Drivers delivered, a 'sipendid sermon at Grace Drummers church taking his text . from Gen. Firemen 1 chapter, 28th verse. Pipers ' Y Postal Clerks t' Provosts NEWS -RECORD CUT FLOWERS FLORAL DESIGNS For Every Occasion C. ♦ . COOKE FLOR.IST Phones: 65'w and 66j' Britain Calls For 'More And • Better Eggs - A'few pointers in 'improving qual- ity in hot weather. 1. Do away with all stale birds. 2„ ,Gather eggs often and place in your coolest room. 8,. If possible market at least twice per week. 4. Give liens a plentiful supply of fresh clear water. 5. Peed a properly balanced ration. N. W. TRE WARTHA Day Phone 214. Night Phone 328. Batkins Locker Storage Now is the time to store green peas and raspberries. We have waxed .containers for fruits and vegetables. , We have many kinds of fish for Sale; also farmers style sausages, WE DO CUSTOM KILLING AND BUY HIDES "Frozen Foods are Better Foods" Shoemakers HURON ROAD Storeinen The Huron Road Happy War General Duty Men (such as: Workers_ Club will hold their meeting Batmen, Mess Orderlies and at the horse of Mars. Bill. Glazier' on Sanitaay men), Thursday, August 6th. The new centre will be the only ad- V vanced (1) Training Centre in Mili- tary Distriet No. 1.' n re a now be- COREY FISHER .MARRIAGES ing organized at. Listowel, Ontario On Saturday Tulp 26th at the home of the bride's and !nen of the Reserve. Army A -B- and 01 categories, and civilians who' parents, in Colborne township, when are interested in serving at this, now '' Amanda Mario, daughter : of Mr. Oentr•e aro invited to, anal' Mrs. Aaron C. Fisher, became Commending OfficerA29 Advanced r.ante son of M, Harr Cand the (1) Training Centre, Listowel, On- tario ,for an immediate interview , late Mrs. Corey of Goderieh town- apply to the the bride. of Joseph George Corey, • ship. Rev. Harold Currie of Ben- , liiiller officiated. VARN A , VINGIONT—STERWART 1 In Clinton Pte. Walter Smith .of Nava Scotia' on Saturday ,July 25th, when Miss Edith R. Stewart of Clinton was is'home on leave, prior to being mov- ed' to other quarters. united in marriage to Mi. John Mr, John. Seeley of London has re- Vincent of Goderieh. Rev. A. turned to his home after spending' a Lane, pastor of Wesley -Willis Uni- fo!rtnight with his sister, Mao. A. ted church, Clinton performed the ceremony, Austin, I Master_Jno, McConnell who 'was in LOOKWOOD--FILGAS -- In Smith - Clinton hospital for treatment has re- minster-United church, Lethbridige,' turned to his hone nrnch improved, , Alberta, . when Kathleen Dorothy, Me. Lee, McConnell and Elmer Step- daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Filgas of 1 henson have purchased the threshing Lethbridge, became the bride of outfit formerly owned by the late ? Leading Aircraftsman James F. Will Reid of Varna. Lockwood of the R.C,A.F., only son t Mrs. Johnston of Toronto is a guest R of Mi. arid Mrs. Charles P. Lock-' at the horn of Mr. and Mrs, J. Smith.. wood of Clinton, Mrs. Robinson and Mrs. Dodsworth • ROXY THEATRE • CLINTON NOW PLAYING: "Blondie In So- ciety?' & "Outlaws of Panhandle" MON.- TUTS. & WED. "BROADWAY" From the avenue of ballyhoo comes a romantic and thrilling ad- venture, George 'Raft, Janet Blair and Pat ,O'Brien THURS., FRI. & SAT. Ann Sheridan and Ronald Reagan stars of ` "King's Row" in another romance "JUKE GIRL" Richard Whorl, Gene Lockart and Alan Hale I Coming: "My Gal Sal" with Victor Mature and Carole Landis Mat:: Sat. and Holidays at 3 p.m. PAGE 5' CAPITAL THEATRE REGENT THEATRE I� GODFRICH SFr4FOHTH NOW PLAYING: In Technicolor, "MY GAL SAL" Mon., Tues, & Wed. Two Features Warren Williams, Ruth Ford and Victor'Jory Aboard a yacht, jewel, thieves go. after some Napoleonic treasures `Secrets of the Lone Wolf' Also George Formby in 'South American George' THURS., . FRI. & SAT. Abbott and Costello, Dick Foran and Anne Gwynne. Two drug -store cowboys join a rodeo for the funniest film of the year "RIDE 'EM COWBOY" Coming: Henry Fonda in "THE MALE ANIMAL" Mat.: Wed. Sat. Sr Holidays 3 p.m. NOW PLAYING: "Prairie Strang- er" and "Blondie Plays'Cupie MON., TUTS, & WED. Michele Morgan, Paul Henreid and May Robson Present a screen masterpiece. A. story of present day France. A story to remember! "JOAN OF PARIS" THURS., FRI, & SAT. Olsen and Johnson with Martha Raye A superb comedy ,past in the most nonsensical riot you'll ever See HELLZAPOPPIN" Coming: "To The Shores of Tripo- li" Technicolor Mat.: Sat. and Holidays at 3 p.m.. • SATIIRDAY SPECMLS SUEYS DATE LOAF FRIED CAKES TRY OUR:— CHOCOLATE CAKES THEY ARE SWELL. BI RTLiFF'S PHONE 1 WE DELIVER STANLEY An enjoyable evening was spent at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Adam Stewart "recently, when the friends and neighbours of the Community met and presented their daughter, Miss Billie Stewart, who has joined the Women's Division of the Air rot cc with a travelling clock and air force ring. Miss Billie is now in iraitiing at Manning Depot, Toronto. The friends and neighbours of Miss Dorothy Innes gathered at the hone of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Cantelon on Monday afternoon and showered Iier with gifts of linen, silver, china etc,, in honour of her approaching mar- riage. Miss Trines made a .gracious "thank you" 'speech and all enjoyed a social hour together. LAG, Tom Sootchner of the R.C. Al'. of Ottawa is spending two weeks leave with his parents, Mr, and Mrs. Wm. Scotchmer. Miss Irene Seotelnner of Hamilton, is .spending two weeks With her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm, Scotchmer. Mrs. H. Johnson of London who spent a week with her sister, Mrs. Harold Penhale has returned home. Miss Phyllis Elliott of Mitchell is spending a few weeks with her sister Mrs. Bert Dunn, Jr. HOLMESVILLE Dr. Cooper . andwife of Toronto, spent the weekend at the home of Mr ,and Mrs. Albert Bond. Mr. ` and, Mrs. McDonald of Tees - water spent Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. Elmer Potter. Mrs, Carrie' Jervis of Clinton spent Sunday at the home of her son, Lesl- ie Jervis. Miss Alnia Trewartha, who has been holidaying at Port Eight has re- urned home. acid son' John visited -at the home of UI.EATHS Mrs. Smith and Mr. T, Davison one day last week. Miss Doris Chutor.of London is en- joying her holidays•.at tlte'home of her parents Mr .and Mrs. 12. Chutes Mr. and, Mrs. $illy McAsh and bah spent Sunday in the village.; ' Harvest is in full swing and the rrner•s are very busy stook thresh g and getting their grain under cov- • BRUNS'DO'N — In Lendesbcro, on Monday July 27th, William, Thorn,' as` Brunsdon, in his 82nd, year. ' 0 HOBSON'S CHOICE Fresh Fruits and Vegetables in Season Grown Right—Picked Right Packed Right Make your sugargo farther by buying fruit that is ripened on vine or trees. Orders may be left at Connell & Tyndail's Butcher Shop CARD OF THANKS The family of the late Mrs. Geo. Holland, also deceased's brother, J. B. Lobb, of town, wish to express their sincere thanks to their many their friends and neighbours for kind ex- pressions of sympathy and lovely floral tributes ;also for cars loaned, during their recent and sad bereave- ment. Special thanks to Rev. A. Lane, the neighbours and W.A. of Wesley -Willis church. Apartments for Rent Two downstairs apartments for rent, furnished and' with all modern conveniences. Apply at the News. Record office. 03-2 Wanted Board and room wanted, by a young business woman. Apply, stat- ing rates, to Box 39B, News -.Record, 03-8 For Sale A two year old Hereford Bull— Ideal Domino, No. 126500,. quiet and right. Phone Blyth 28-11, Win..Hog- gart, Londesboro. 08-2 Boy Wanted Boy or young man wanted, Military exempt to deliver groceries. Must be good with horses. Apply to T. J. Riley, Clinton. 03-1 wires. But the great mass of Cana- dians are deprived of this right by a wanton abuse of wartime press cen- sorship. Information in the letter sickens the.heats of those who have read it. The opinion expressed by scores of newspapers throughout Canada is shared by The Financial Post that' it lends the strongest coloring of truth to the Drew allegation that some of the Commissioner's findings were not oh the facts. That the Administration, should not Welcome the revelations of this letter is understandable. That the Canadian people should ,however, have as their leaders' an Administration that will condone things such as the letter re- veals, which will nit face up to the bitter facts and take notion that will obviate repetition of ghastly mistakes is shocking and extremely disturbing. The tragedy of Hong Kong cannot be repaired; lives. cannot be restored. But the propose of an inquiry is not LAC. Ivan Jervis•' of the R,C.A.F. to find a scapegoat or to punish is spending his leave with his pat It is to prevent repetition of errors. ents, Mr. and Mrs, Leslie Jervis; and reports next Monday morning! at uelph The lialmesville Unit of the Red rose stet at the hone of Miss S. Enough has already come out, and enough has> been whispered about the Hong Kong affair, that - no stronf.- arm methods on the part of the ad- ministration will be completely suc- Acheson on Tuesday afternoon of cessful in keeping' it faom the Cana- ast week with the. Pres. Mrs, E. Yeo dian public. There is no scrap of in- formation. in the letter that can con- ceivably be of value to the enemy at this stage. To use the excuse of JUNOR--In Hamilton, on Tuesday, .1 e; July 28, Hector Junor. Funeral i service to be held in Hamilton on Thursday afternoon, July 30th. u n the chair. Tite'aneeting opened by repeating the Red Cross prayer in nison. Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. Plans • were censorship to black out the letter ins lade to pack boxes on Wednesday make' a mockery of parliamentary afternoon to send to local boys who institutions, The only thing about the Tetter which may "bring aid and comfort to the enemy" or which "is likely to prejudice recruiting" will be a con- tinned effort to suppress it and to do nothing to see that these blunders can never again occur, V International Plowing Match Called Off Local Meets Are To Be Held Following a meeting of the exeeu- rive of the Ontario Plowmen's Asso- ciation Monday, General Manager J. J. Carsoll.:anonuneed that the inter- national plowing match, scheduled for Oct. 13 to 16 in Huron County, Mr .and Mrs. John- Lowery o' Dshawa spent a few days with Mrs. Lowery's brother, Mr. and" Mrs. T. Y, Wheeler. Mrs. Hannigan and son{, Ted of. Ebc- :ter spent a few days with Ma•. and drs. T. IC.. Cornish., 'The United church Sunday school ielet its annual picnic to J:owett's Irove, Bayfield.` There wasn't as big: crowd ' as usual but there was a very nthusiastie one:, .Aftera pleasant Ammon in playing ball; and sports vents, 150 sat downto a nice lunch,' `ollowing are the r•esultsi of races: Boys and girls ander ,5 yrs,. Robt. Custard, Verna Eyre, Thelma Baird; ops 6 to 7, Lorne Thompson„ Frank Iil•1, George- Baird; girls 6 to 7, s men, Rev. W. Rogers; kicking slipper, married' women, Mrs. Robt. Jervis; kiokin'g slipper young men, Harry Lobb; kicking slipper, young ladies, Marianne Merrill; bean guessing contest,' Bert. Lobb; picture paper. tearing contest, Bernice Lobb. There was. also an interesting relay i•a"e, and a tug• of war which was won by the married men. F'ollowing the sports a bounteous picnic supper was prepared.by the Ladies, and servedi by the ;young ladies and young men or the Sunday School. Mureay, anal Dawn B1gginj, of Windsor are spending their vacation. With ;. relatives inthis vicinity.'. Miss Violet Phillips of Toronto, is visiting this week at the home of her inter Mrs. Ira -Merrill( p ss PORTER'S HILL' Harvesting is in' full swing •and farmers report a bumper crop; fort. unately we escaped, the heavy wind and rain of last. week that flattened the grain in so many districts.: The hunt of the thrashing machine is heard once more around here. Friends of Mrs. Bert Cox are glad to know she is -malting splendid: im- provement in Clinten Hospital: 'May she soon" be, back hone again, Mra."J. Lockhart spent a couple of days with•friends at Bothwell;` Mrs: Austin .Sturdy is a patient in Go detich -Hospital: We wish `her a speedy recovery. Miss Betty Newton, Sky Harbor V Nn015 I ' 1ORIAM ` r J EmuE*1n lelrig onion are now stationed ioned somewhere in , of Glenn,' dear son and breter who England. Letters of appreciation I passed away one year ago Aug. 2, were read, for boxes previously re - 1941. clewed by them. Articles of sowing One year has passed since that sad were given out. The meeting was day brought to a erase by singing the God called the one we loved away National Anthem. During• the after - The blow was great the shock severe noon one quilt was quilted. A ten We little thought the end. was near. -. cent tea was served, by Mrs. Palmer's When evening shades are falling group. And we sit in quiet alone. tp__ ` To our ,hearts there domes a longing Drew Letter Must Be If he could only come home. I.. Revealed Galin and peaceful he is sleeping, i (A Financial Post Editorial) !Sveetest'aest that follows pain; Already hurelreda of Caruadians, We who loved lii'iiY'sadly miss him, have read the George Drew letter., to. But trust' in (God, to meet again. 'the ' Prime Minister. Hundreds -Sadly missed' by mother, father and Americans have read it, Since an ex sisters, ^ tensive digest was-broadicast' on re has been postponed' MONUMENTS To those contemplating build- ing a Monument , . Get my prices before buying, Cemetery Lettering a specialty. All work guaranteed. JOHN GRANT CLINTON MARBLE & GRANITE WORKS Clinton -- Ontario Successor to Bail &Zapfe 59 tf 'n dA s,,„a,a et2roi+re9tetr913>2i�`9:h9�`y5n,. Electrical Equipment Shur Shock Electric Fences, com- plete with Battery and Insulators 315.00 guaranteed. I carry a full line of radio tubes, up to date tube tester, General bat- teries and Dominion Washing Mach-, ines ,all electrical appliances and roofing supplies. A. W. Groves. Princess- St.. Princess Street — Clinton DANCE EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT To Roy Mackenzie and his Orchestra TOWN HALL CLINTON ADMISSION: 35c and 25c Cliff. Watson, Manager WESTERN ONTARIO MOTOR- WAYS LTD. BUS SERVICE Change of Schedule June 27, 1942. LEAVE CLINTON Southbound: DLY. ex. Sun. & Hol. Sun. & Hol. 8.15 a.m. 8,15 a.m. 1.25 pan. 4.50 p.m. 4.60 p,nr. 8.30 p.m. Northbound: DLY. ex. Sun. & Hol. Sun. & Md. 10.508 2.20 2.20 9.55 8.45 B. Indicates to Winghatn only.. For furter information call Bastliff's Confectionery Phone 1. WANTED Coekshutt Plow Company Limited, of Brantford, need skilled mechanics in nearly all trades, but would be glad to get some semi -skilled or in. experienced linen or women and, train thein. Basle wages in War work in this plant are approximately as fol- lows: Male Skilled machinists .75e per hr. and up Send -skilled machine operators 60e per hour and up Welder's 65c per hour and up Inexperienced men—to start 471ic per hour and up Female Inexperienced, 32*c per hour, first increase within three months. Flans are now under way to provide excellent housing and living facilities / adjacent to the plant. Apply to H. CHARLESWARTH, Clinton, Ontario For Sale Hobe and furniture for sale in Bayfield ,real cheap. Apply to Mrs. Lyda McNeil, Clinton. 02-4 Wanted "Cook. Full' maintenance furnish- ed. Apply to Superintendent, Public Tlospitei Clinton,, Ontario", 02-2 Wanted A girl or woman to do. housework. Phone 290j, Clinton central or write Mrs. J. Vincent, Clinton, 01-2 Pigs for Sale . 20 chunks about 3 months old, also some suckers. Apply to 1loy Tyndall, Clinton, phone 907r3, Clinton Central, 1110111h1. ' ll 01-2