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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1942-12-03, Page 1e Clinton NOTs-Record Est. 1878 O. 6121 -63rd YEAR CLINTON With Which is Incorporated The Clinton New Era ONTARIO, THURSD . DECEMBER 3, 1942' Choose Gifts Here PEN AND PENCIL SETS .— les les by popular reliable maim- Even Santa wants a Waterman's facturers. • I . RINGS, BRACELETS, LOCKETS, NECKLETS, BROOCHES WE HAVE A WIDE VARIETY IN ALL JEWELLERY CUPS AND SAUCERS, TEA- HOLLOW -WARE — Our stock POTS, LUNCH SETS, SER- - of Rogers silverware gives you VICE PLATES.— All are fine the opportunity for a splendid English good's. - choice. W. H. HELLYAR WRIST WATCHES—Many ;sty='• 1 Two -Ply Mid Grey Wheeling Yarn A Fine Quality All Wool Yarn in One Shade only. Regular $1.75 ib. fora limited Time Only $1.49 lb. Christmas Greeting Cards Clearing at 2 for 5c This is our regular 5c line you are sure to appreciate : ,,t1u,s.excePtional� value..�, _A Large,. Assortment from which to make your choice. SEE THEM EARLY RED CROSS NOTES The Clinton Red Cross Society will meet on Monday Dec. 7th., at three o'clock in the council chamber. A good attendance is hoped for, as there ate Hospital Supplies. to be made at this meeting. Backing of the Red Cross Aids Morale "It cannot be estimated what the Prisoners of War parcels, the Blood Donor and other services rendered by the Canadian Red Cross contribute to the welfare of the troops", declared Major General C. B. Price, newly ap- pointed Overseas Commissioner of the Red Cross. Former Commander of the Third Canadian Division, Major Gen- eral Price is in Canada to familiar- ize himself with all phases of Red Cross programme and the policies of the National organization, to enable him to put them into effect overseas. Red Cross backing of the armed. for- ces is a powerful instrument in main- taining'morale, he believes, and he is convinced that the blood donor's ser- vices have saved thousands of lives. R• ..Iramim4RWINl� SANTA SAYS We have the grandest stock of fine Watches he has ever seen. GOVERNMENT PURCHASE TAX, EXTRA a FOR HER DIAMOND, SIGNET AND. BIRTHSTONE RINGSBROOOH, GO'MPAOT, LOCKET PEARLS, BRACELETS WRIST WATCH, DRESSERSET, CHEST OF SILVER WARE, SILVER. TEA SER- VIOE, CORNFLOWER CRYS_ TAL, SILVER CREAM AND SUGAR ON TRAY, BEADS AND COSTUME JEWELLERY Choose your Gift while our lines are complete. We `will keep them for you until Christmas if you wish. FOR HIM WRIST WATCH, BILLFOLD, BONSON LIGILTER, CIGAR- ETTE CASE, SIGNET RING, PARKER PEW and PENCPL SET, SMOKER'S STANiD, ON- YX RING, CLOCK, WA'LD'E- MAR CHAIN OR KNIFE, MI4L- ITARY BRUSH SEiP, BOOK ENDS, CARVING SET, TOB- AC'C'O POUCH, WATCH, BRA CELET. OPEN EVENINGS W. N, COUNTER Counters for Finer Jewellery for Over Half a ,Century in Huron County ecora The New Era Est. 1867 THE HOME PAPER "Ladies Night: a$ Eions' Club. t`s The Lions' Club bc4'l their regular meeting on December a st,'in the form of a Turkey supper,' at, St. Paul's Par- ish lien "with about 1,00 present. Ken Waters president wee in' the, chair. Distoiet Governor, Bu'Blowes of Mit- chell was present ail addressed the gathering. This beim Ladies'. Night we had with us Mr. TehieMcCulloch soloist and entertai*•Pauline Wil- son, cellist and reads, 'Myrtle Arm.. strong, violinist, Mayiiell Smith, pian- ist and acc'ontpanist` (from London. They entertained tiie audience for about an hour and a kuarter, with an excellent programme 'df songs, music. and readings, which iwas very much enjoyed by all.. li.r. Jersey Breeder, 1V eet Tonight Arrangements haveibeen made for the holding of a *say Breeders' meeting in theagradultural board room, Clinton, on Thursday, Decem- ber 3rd, at 8 p.m. The guest speaker will be James Brenngr, Toronto, sec- retary of the Canadian Jersey Cattle Club. He will also conduct a discus- sion of the Jersey bissiness and will show moving pictures. All Jersey en_ thusiasts are invited to attend this meeting which is arranged by the agricultural representative for Huron County. J. C.' Shearer. Board of Education The Board of Education met in the Public School on Tuesday evening last for its regular meeting. The following accounts wereordered to be paid— C.C.I. T. J. Riley $9.54; B. V. Irwin $2.05; Orval Lobb $3.25; W. D. Fair Co., $14.86; Gestetner $21.59. Public School, J. C. Proctor $5.85; Print Shop 2.85; W. H. Cowan $7.33; Orval Lobb $3.50. The Board found it neces- sary to purchase a few more seats for some of the rooms in the Public School. V Hostesses at Recreation Hall Below is a list of ladies of the Red Oross to go to the Recreation Hall. Will these ladies please be re- sponsible''for their evenings and unable to go kindly find a substitute. Please cut this list out and hang in a convenient place. SUNDAY, Dec. 6, 1942: Mrs. McTng- gart, Miss Shaw. THURSDAY, Dec. 10, 1942: Mrs. P. Manning, Mrs. G. Miller. SUNDAY, Dec. 13, 1942: Miss Brig- ham, Mrs. Adams. THURSDAY, Dec, 17, 1942: Mrs. Oak- es Mrs. Jefferson. SUNDAY, Dec. 20, 1$42: Mrs. Geo. Walker, Mrs. B. J. Gibbings. SUNDAY, Dec. 27, 1942: Mrs. Burton Mrs. Aiken. SUNDAY, Jan, 3, 1943: Mrs. Addison, Mrs. Hearn. THURSDAY, Jan. 7, 1943: Mrs. Mer- vin Batkin, Mrs. C. Connell. SUNDAY, Jan. 10, 1943: Mrs. A. T. Cooper, Mrs.' Caryl Draper. THURSDAY, Jan. 14 1943: Mrs. Gor- don Cuninghame, Mrs. L. Paisley. SUNDAY; Jan. 17, 1943: Mrs. W. Plutnsteel, Mrs. W. S. R. Holmes. THURSDAY, Jan. 21, 1943: Mrs. C. V. Cooke, Mrs. Russel Holmes. SUNDAY, Jan. 24, 1943, Mrs. Art Knight, Mrs. Ron. Scott, THURSDAY, Jan. 28, 1943: Mrs. Dave Kay, Mrs. Cree Cook. SUNDAY, Jan. 31, 1943: Mrs. Andrew Mrs. Seeley, Engagement Announced Mr. and Mrs. George. A. Glenn, of Hensall, Ontario, wish torannounce the engagement of their elder daughter, Helen Cavelle, to Morley Clinton San- ders, B. A., youngest son of Mrs. E. M. Sanders, of Richmond Hill, On- tario; the wedding to take place De- cember ;26. V MILITARY NEWS • LICp1. R. Fitzsimons of the Provost Corps at London spent the week end in town with 'Mrs. Fitzsimons. Cpl. Bruce Bartliff of the R.C.A.F. at Aylmer was a week end visitor at his home in town. Pte. Ethel Neilans of the C.W.A.C. stationed at Ipperwash spent the week end in town with her parents, Mr. and, Mrs. - C. V. Cooke. Pte Elliott Bartliff of the R.C.A. S. C. at Camp Bordenspent the week end with Mrs. Bartliff and small son. 'LITTLE LOCALS Mr. Reg. Shipley, garageman :and taxi-driver for the past two years has purchased a fourteen passenger bus, in which to better aecotnntodate his steady, business from the R.A.F. Sta- tion here. Kenneth McAllister, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin McAllister, King Street, is now out of the hospital and recovering from an arm operation. Mr. A. D. Mcartney, who has had his coal weighed on the' town scales for the past number of years, has now installed scales at; his yards on Queen street. Captain S. Curtis of Montreal is now at the Salvation Army Barracks in town, replacing Mrs. Envoy Wright who has gone to London. This is a warning to those who have neglected to secure a radio li- cense. We have observed in some of the weekly papers that the -radio in- spectors have been about checking up and that violators are receiving no- tices to appear in cotut. Leading Airwoman Madeleine Haw- kins of the R.C'.A.F. (W.D.) at Toron-• to, spent last week end with her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs W. T. Hawkins. A.C. 2 Kenneth Cooke, who tied for top honors in his recent examinations as a wireless operator at Hamilton, spent the week end at his home in town and on Monday left for Lachine Que. Quarter Master Sergeant George Knights, and Privates Alfred Crozier Williatn (Izzy) Powell and Henry Slo-. man of No. 10 Canadian General Hospital R.C.A,M.C. stationed at Stratford are home on leave. Lt. Cmdr. Herbert S. Rayner, R. C.N. of St. Catharines, Ontario and Bedford, N. S., has been awarded the Distinguished Service Cross. Lt. Cmdr Rayner was born in Clinton and is a grandnephew of Mrs. Hugh Miller and cousin of Mrs. W. T. Hawkins. Sgt. Percy Brown, wireless air gun- ner in the R.C.A.F., from 'Hebert N, S., -vi sited.with'his.:sister.Mrs. Ronald MacDonald, this week. St. Paul's Ladies Guild The December meeting of St. Paul's Ladies Guild was held on Tuesday, Deceinber 1st, with fifteen members present. The treasurer reported a splendid response to the "stay-at- home party" which Was held instead of the annual bazaar; proceeds being $62.90' to date. '; Mrs. Walker reported that the quilt- ing committee had completed twenty- two quilts for the Red Cross,. two more being required _ complete our quota `of`'twenty 'foul -for'."the'year.' And donations of tops, linings or pat- ches would be appreciated. The com- mittee in charge of overseas boxes re- ported that twenty had been sent . Will the members of the Guild. please note change of date for the an- nual meeting from Tuesday, January 5th to Thursday, Jan. 7th, and plan to attend. V Women's Institute The November meeting of the . Wo- men's Institute was held in the Agri- cultural board rooms on Thursday last with an attendance of forty-two. The •president, Mrs. Adams, presided and in the absence of Mrs. Batkins, Mrs. Hearn, acted as secretary. A sing -song was conducted and during the business section different dona- tions were granted. Fifteen dollars to the Red Gross Society. Fifteen dol- lars to the Red Shield Women's Aux- iliary; Fifteen dollars to the Junior Red Cross; and Five Dollars to the Central Fund. A splendid program followed with Mrs. Percy Atkinson singing a solo and an encore and Miss' Dora Harri- son gave a whistling solo and encore with Mrs. Hearn at the piano. Mrs. V VISIT OF D.D.G.M. The regular meeting of Clinton lodg _ A.F. and A.M. was featured by the official visit of the District Deputy Grand Master for South Huron, Ralph D. Munro, of Auburn. There were also in attendance upward of 30 visiting brethren from Goderich, Hensall, Sea- forth, Carlow lodges as well as mem- bers of the R.C.A.F. and R.A.F. from Huron training centres. The D.D.G.M. was introduced by Past D.D.G:M.'s Dr. J. W. Shaw and II. E. Rorke. The work of the even- ing was that of conferring a third degree on a local candidate. The dis- tinguished visitor complimented the master and officials on the excellence ofthe work. Dr. J. W. Shaw address- ed the lodge on the meaning and ap- plication of allegories and symbols, basing his remarks on passages in the Scriptures. ` Other high ranking Masons pre- sent were George H. Jefferson of the Grand Lodge board of G.P., P.D.D.G. M.'s H. B. M. Tichborne, Goderieh, and Hugh Hill, Colborne. A pleasant hour around the ban.. quet board followed the lodge session when R. W. Bro. R. D. Munro gave a fine address on a Mason's duty to his lodge and to his community. V• V AMONG TRE CHURCHES Wesley Willis United Church December 6th, White Gift Sunday, 11.00 a.m. "Debt". 7.00 p.m., — "Wise and Foolish Bridesmaids". The Y. P. U. are holding a Christ- mas Carol Service in the church on the evening of December 9th. Please keep this date in mind. The W. M. S. will meet at the .home of Mrs. McGillonThursday, Dee. 10th it three o'clock. Mrs, McGill's group will be in charge. V Acclamations Given, in In Six Communities Four municipalities in Huron Coun- ty will go to. the polls next Monday to elect representatives to civic offices. They are: Colborne township, Turn - berry township, West Wawanosh township and the village of Blyth. Six others—Ashfield Twp., Town of Goderich, Twp. of Rullett, Twp. of East Wawanosh, Township of • Gode.. rich and the Village of Hensall elec- ted their officials by acclamation, thus averting the cost of elections. Fourteen municipalities the town- ships of Grey, Hay, Howick, McKil- lop, Morris, Stanley, Stephen, Tucker - smith, and Usborne the Towns of Sea - forth and Wingham and the villages of Brussels and Exeter will nomin- ate their candidates on December 28 and if necessary, election will be held in January. When the qualification hour closed at 9.00 o'clock Saturday night it be.. came apparent that Dr. J. A. Graham did not qualify for council, his retire- ment taking place after two years' service. E. J. Pridham also became a new member of the public school board as representative for St. Pat • - rick's ward. West Wawanosh will have a bal- lot'battle for reeve and' councillors and in Colborne township three are seeking the reeveship and five want the four seats on the council. Turnberey Township accorded an acclamation to Harold Moffatt as reeve but there will be a vote for council since five qualified for four seats. In Blyth W. H. Merritt was given the reeveship by acclamation, the. seats in the school board and public, utilities commission also being fill- ed without a vote. There will how- ever be a contest for council, five hay. ing qualified for the four places. Qualifications were: West Wawanosh: Reeve, Thomas Webster, Brown Smyth; councillors, four to be elected, (Harold Gaunt, Wallace Miller, George Kennedy, George A. Webb, David McAllister, 'ilii fi'd `Pinnegad. and -Gordon iJ Pherson. Hensall; Reeve R. E. Shaddick, (ae- elanlation); council, F. W. Fink,'3'. Parkins, Alvin Kerslake, S'. Smola- Combe (acclamation); school trustees J. Flynn, G. R. Hess, E. L. Niclde,, (acclamation); public utilities aim - mission, C. Moore (acclamation). Town of Goderich: Mayor E. D. Brown; reeve, R.E. Turner; deputy reeve, W. J. Baker; councillors, W. Sutherland, D. Sproul, J. E. Hucidns, P. J. Ryan, C Attridge, D. D. Mooney, Public School trustees: St. David's ward, Mrs. George Johnston; St. Pat- rick's ward, E. J. Pridham; St. Geor- ge's ward; George MacEwan; St. An. drew's ward, Harold S. Turner, all by acclamation. Colborne Township: For Reeve, R. W. Thom, Nelson McLarty, Alex Watson; councillors, four to be elect- ed—William lect-ed -William Ciairk„ Jiames pagen, Leslie Johnston, Stanley Snider, Ross Christmas Tree Lighting According to an order of the Do- minion Power Controller, Christmas tree lighting will be permitted in connection with churches, on Christ- mas Eve and Christmas night. Inside Christmas trees only may be lighted and these trees may be located in Churches, Sunday School, Parish Halls or other buildings connected with churches of any recognized religious organization. Householders may have inside decorations but not outside and schools arenot allowed any electric decorations. V Wesley -Willis Y.P.U. On Monday evening the Young Peo- ple's Union of Wesley Willis church held their meeting with Miss Marjor- ie 'Glidden, as`their'leader, discussing plan's 'for their • n rstiha`s"` s'iSiices:` The programme given during the ev- ening consisted of a missionary ad- dress by Miss Glidden, a Bible read- ing by Miss Dorothy Corless, and a missionary reading by Miss Clete Pot- ter. . The musical part of the pro- gramme was taken by a member of the U. S. Air Force who gave special piano selections and a duet given by the Misses Mary Lane and Eileen Sut- ter, and fitting in to round out an en- joyable evening's entertainment. Baptist 'Church, Clinton Have you seen the Pictures illustra- ting the World's Greatest Truths? Do you enjoy singing the good Gos- pel hymns? Then don't missothe service at the Baptist church on Sunday evening, be- ginning at -seven -o'clock. All are wel- come. Beautiful 'colored lantern slides will be shown at the service to 'help make more clear the meaning of God's Word Ontario Street United. Church 11.00 a.m.--"Qhecking up the Seven Churches." Near Noon: Sunday School. 2.00 p.m Worship at Turner's church. 7.00 p.n1.—"Illustrated Hymns" Topic: "The Ocean of Thy Love.'` Monday 8.00 p.m. Young People's Union. Tuesday Dec. 8th—W.M.S. at 3 p.m, Wednesday 8.00 pan.—Prayer item. ing. • Baptist Mrs. J. R. Butler opened her home o the Baptist Young People's Society or their meeting and the regular de- votional and business' meeting was followed by a social program ,con- sisting of a Bible reading by Miss E. Epps gave a report of the area Helen Kennedy, with piano selections convention held in London. Mrs: Chas. Elliott gave a splendid paper on "peace, and what we may expect af- ter this war". Afterwards a dainty lunch was ser- ved by Miss Brigham and her corn. mittee. The next meeting will be held one week earlier on Thursday, Decem- ber 17. by Mrs. W. E. Perdue, a reading by Miss Akam and a solo by Miss Cruik-• shanks. Miss Anita Cruickshanks had charge of the business and devotional section of the meeting, after which some time was spent in practice for their Christmas entertainment follow- ed by a half hour of games whieh was concluded with a very delicious lunch.. St. Paul's Church of Elbgland Thursday tonight, 7.30 service of Intercession. Sunday. 11.00 a.m. Holy Communion 2.30 p.m. White Gift Service. The children are bringing Christmas Gifts for the boys and girls of Willow Vale, Spirit Lake, North of Edmonton, Al- berta. 7.00 pm. Evensong. Monday, 8.00 A.Y.P.A. Social;' in charge of Phyllis Herman. Tuesday, 3.00 Annual meeting .and election of officers of the W. A. The •Friendship, Club will ' meet on Thursday evening, December 10th at 8 o'clock at the home of Mrs. D. H. McInnes, Huron Street. ; This meeting; will take the form of a Christmas party and all members are asked to attend and bring a small gift valued at twenty-five cents. V WEDDINGS SIM-WATSON St. Andrew's United Church manse. Kippen was the scene of a quiet wed- ding when Rev. A. M. Grant, B.A., B. D, officiatedat the marriage of Anna Blanche Watson, daughter of Mr. anal Mrs. Clifford Watson of Kippen, and Aircraftman James Leslie Sim, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Sim of Mont- Maher. real. Hullett Township: Reeve, John The charming bride was gowned in Ferguson; councillors, John Arut- sky blue wool with air force blue strong, Ira Rapson, George Brown, hat and corsage, of Ophelia roses. She. Victor Kennedy, all by acclamation. was attended by her sister, Miss Ida- Turnberry Township: . Reeve, 'Har - belle Watson, who wore powder blue . old Moffatt, by acclamation; council crepe with a corsage of pink carni- lors, four to be elected: John Fisher, tions. Cpl. G. Green .attended the P. Ring,, R. Porter, R. Wilton, James groom, The couple left for an ex- Breckenridge. tended wedding trip to Montreal. Blyth: Reeve, W. H. Morritt, ne- clamation; councillors, four •to be el_ V ected: Arthur Barr, Herbert Dexter, HOLIVIESVILLE T. Wright, B. Taylor, Franklin Bain ton. School trustees, William Thuell, During the fall season Mrs. Mac- G. Doherty, E. Kernick, acclamation; Math's group has had two quiltings at public utilities commission, Gordon Miss S. Acheson's home. A ten cent iElliott, acclamation: tea was' served at Mrs. MacMath's The reeve and council of Godericii home each time. township were returned by acclame- On Nov. 17. Mrs. E. Trewartha in- tion at the nomination meeting Friday- vited a number of ladies to her home afternoon in the Council Chamber to assist in quilting a quilt made by attended by upward of 40 ratepayers. her group. A ten cent tea was serves] Township secretary R. G. Thompson at the home of, Mrs. M. Elliott. opened nominations at 1.00 pan. wheo On Wednesday, afternoon of last the. 1942 reeve and council were the week Mrs. E. Yeo and Mrs. J. Hu'l 'r only names put in nomination and they entertained a number of ladies at Were declared elected by acclamation. their respective homes. During the af- They are reeve, Benjamin RathweI'l, ternoon one quilt was quilted and one councillors, Harry Calrey, George. Ginn, J. R. Sterling, Robert Smith. ' For the discussion of township and county affairs, W. H. Lobb, Clinton. was appointed'chairman. He called on Reeve Baths ell to address the rate- payers, Mr. Rathwell dealt with the proceedings of county council for the year in -so -fax as they related to the township. Each' councillor was called 1n alphabetical order. and .each gave thanks, the Women's Institute Don - had had individual supervision. started. The V , - group served' a ten cent tea at the home of Mrs, Yeo and Mrs. L. Jervis' group en ioyed refreshments at Mrs. Huller's home. Thursday afternoon a number of ladies from Porter's Hill gathered at the home 'of Mrs. J. Yeo to help fin- ish the Dresden Plate quilt started Wednesday afternoon. Mrs., E. Yeo assisted by Mrs.' J. Yeo served a tri cent tea.