The Clinton News Record, 1943-01-21, Page 1The Clinton News -Record Est. 1878
With Which
Incorporated The . Clinton New
NO. 6128 -63rd YEAR
CLINTON
Era
The New Era Est. 1867
ONTARIO, THURSDAY, • JANUARY 21, 1943.
Reliable Watch Fora
GO TO HELLYAR THE JEWELLER.
,Or when in need of anything, generally carried in a
Jewellery Store. You will find quality and style.
W. H. HELLYAR
Clearing Odds And
Ends From Our
Ready-to-wear
Department
Mostly in Misses' Sizes, ,13
to 20.
Dresses, Skirts, Jerkins, Blou-
ses, Etc.
Some at only a fraction of
their real.. Value, and others at
Half Price,
It will pay You to Look
Them Over.
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RED CROSS NOTES
The University, of Western Ontario,
London, • Ontario, under the Division
of Study tfor Graduate Nurses is
conducting the annual Refresher
Course in the teaching of Home Nur-
sing, January 27, 28, 29, 30. Realizing
the importance of• this course, Mrs.,
Ruby Haddy has been delegated from
our local branch to attend. On her
return a course in Home Nursing
will be organized. We hope every one
who possibly can will avail them-
selves of this opportunity and attend.
Mrs. C. Venner has taken over the
convenership of the cutting commit-
tee.'• •
Hai'e YOU been out to help make
hospital supplies? The emergency
for these supplies is great. Let it not
be said that we could . not •meet
our quota because YOU failed to help
Let us see you at the work -rooms on
hi
lids
Monday. at 2.30 p.m. Many ha
make light work.
The Red Cross is spending a con-
siderable amount of money for Rus-
sia and close to one million dollars
has been raised this past year for
Russian Relief. Our local society has
given a donation of $100. to this
worthy cause.
Cards of appreciation for Christmas
gifts are "still arriving. These have
been received from 'the following
Gordon Hearn; Alfred McLachlan,
Fred Hovey, J. K. Hunt, Roy Vanden-
borsda„ H. J. Managhan, IL A. McIn-
tyre.
A new large sewing quota has been
received. Your help would be ap-
preciated.
Your Jewellery
Requirements and repairs of all kinds will be taken
care of promptly and efficiently if you consult us.
. Our stock of Watches, Rings, Silverware and
.Gift lines is beingkept complete as far as is possible;
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during this time of slow 'delivery and shortage : of
goods.
As always, we are giving you the best goodly
and work obtainable at reasonable : prices.
We are grateful for the confidence always be,
stowed upon us and pledge an even greater effort to
supply
our customers with quality merchandise and
good service on all our work.
Rogers and Community Plate Silverware
Bluebird Diamond and Wedding Rings
Bulova, Westfield, Lorie and Rolex Watches
Hughes Corn Flower Crystal
Gifts For Every Occasion
Remember—Watch Repair is a job for Experts. Our
Work Assures You Satisfaction.
W.N.COUNTER
Counters for Finer Jewellery for Over Half a
Century in Huron County
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LITTLE LOCALS
Miss May Davis had the misfortune
to fall at her home this week breaking
her hip. Her many friends hope .for
a speedy recovery.'
On Monday evening a large num-
ber of the Ontario Street Young Peo-
ples, turned out to a Toboggan party.
After an enjoyable time was spent,
all returned to the church where 're-
freshments were
efreshments.were served.
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Clinton R.A.F. Defeats
Stratford 68-7 in Basketball
THE HOME PAPER
Dr. Kingston Explains Why
Good Friday Late
Good Friday this year falls on .Ap:
ril 23, which, according to Dr. H. R.
Kingston, head of the department of
mathematics and astronomy at the
University of Western Ontario, is
within a day of the latest date -on
which it can come on the present cal-
endar.
• Easter Sunday, by which the Good
Friday date is calculated, explained
Dr. Kingston, is the first. Sunday af-
ter the first full moon following the
veinal equinox. The vernal equinox
(the day when the sun crosses the
equator, marking the first day of
spring) may occur on either ljfarch
21 or 22. When spring begins on the
latter date, the first full. moon fol-
lowing may occur as late as April
20: Should this date come on a Mon-
day, then six days must elapse until.
Easter. Sunday. Good Friday would
then fall on April 24th.
WELL KNOWN
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Ontario Street Girl's Club
The January meeting of the Girl's
Club of Ontario St. United Church
was held Thursday evening, Jan. 14,
at the home of Miss H. Courtice.
Miss L. Grant, President of the Club
opened the meeting by reading a very
appropriate New Year's poem. Mrs.
Burton then took charge of the devo-
tional period. This was followed by
the business which consited of the
reports of various committees and
plans were made for the work of the
coining year. Miss M.Judd bad
charge of the program which included
two piano selections by Miss Corona
'Wended, a missionary reading by
Miss Courtice, a contest anda very
interesting and instructive address,
entitled "The New Year" by Mrs.
J. Read. The meeting was closed by
singing the National Anthem and the
benediction was pronounced, Refresh-
ments were served by Mrs. N. Tyn-
dall, Mrs. Davis and Mrs. D. Thorn-
dike.
Clinton RAF defeated the No. 14 B.
T.C. from Stratford, 68-7 on the Clin-
ton floor in a fast basketball game
featured by the high scoring
of Fox,
Gray and Goldbloom. The game was
played Wednesday night.
From the opening tip-off Clinton
got control of the bald and was never
at any time threatened. Fox scored
first for the RAF lads and from
that point on it was merely 'a race
to see who was to score the most
points.
On lay -in shots from under the bas-
ket and long shots from the floor,
the score rose to 24-0 before Stratford
was able to break the ice on a free
throw by Reidel after he had been
fouled by Goldbloom. Another free
throw by Beide' and one by Cuddy
were the only points the Army boys
were able to .score in the first half
and the first period ended 36-3 for
Clinton.
Gray, the stocky forward of the
home team, opened the second half
with a long shot from near the centre
of the floor . and then proceeded to
put in three more baskets in quipk
succession. Scaife's three, baskets aid-
ed the Clinton score and it wasn't
until the 'game was almost over that
Ingram broke through to score Strat-
ford's first basket. He followed this
up with another just as the whistle
ended the game.
Stratford's inability to hold their
passes plus the excellent checking of
the Clinton boys made it almost im-•
possible for the army team to score.
Only four personal fouls marred) the'
otherwise fast game—all the fouls be-
ing against Clinton.
No. .14 B. T. C. B. F.T. P.F. T.P.
Cuddy 1 1
Gard
Ingram 1
Savage
'Garvin
Reed
Reidel.
Reach
Clinton RAF
Goldbloom . ' 6
Fox 8
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St. Paul's Annual
MILKMAN DIES
Mr. Luke Lawson, well-known milk-
man here for many years, took a heart
attack while on his regular milk route
Wednesday afternoon., His assistant.
Mr. E. 'Santee, was with him at the
time and endeavoured to get him
home, but he died before the doctor
arrived. Several weeks ago Mr.. Law-
son was stricken with a heart attack
while on his regular route and had to
be taken home. Since the he had been
taking it easy, only going on the route
whenever he felt well enough.
• The funeral will be held on Sat-
urday but further particulars are
not available. Surviving are two sons,
Gordon Lawson of 'Clinton, and Cap-
tain Harold Lawson of Woodstock.
Vestry Meeting
The Annual Vestry meeting of St.
Paul's Anglican Church was held in
the Owen Memorial Hall, on Monday.
evening, Jan 18. The Rector Rev.
G. W. Moore being the chairman.
The meeting was opened by the
members singing the Doxology and
the King, followed by prayer by Mr.
Moore. Following the report of the
Vestry Clerk, read by Mrs. Moe El-
liott in the absence of Mr. J. Hartley,
Mr. Moore spoke briefly thanking the
wardens, the organizations and all :the
parishioners for their co-operation and
loyalty. He stressed, the fact that
wars and trials of wars bring the
people closer to the church and its
influences, stating that the more we
give our church the greater our divid-
ends will be.
Gray
Marshall
Riches
Scaife
Millar
Lynam`
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The rector's warden Mr. 'W. John-
sonand the people's warden, Mr. C.
Draper also addressed the meeting
each giving some very 'progressive
suggestions for the new year. •
Mr. Chas. Middleton, the Lay Dele-
gate to the Synod told of the work
of Huron College and • of the work
of the Provincial Synod. Council. ' He
also stated that twenty-two minist-
ers of the Diocese are now in the
armed services.
The Financial Statement for 1942
was presented by Mr. G. Draper fol-
lowed by financial statements of the
Various organizations of the church,
each showing a good deal of work ac-
complished and a nice monetary bal-
ance.
Mr. Kenneth Waters accepted the
appointment as Recto'r's warden.
Mr. Chas. Middleton was elected
as people's warden.
Mr. J. Hartley' was elected as Vest-
ry Clerk.
Mr. Thos. Deeves and Mr. Barret
Taylor was elected as Chairmen of
Sidesnren.
The Lay Delegates to the Synod are:
Honoray Delegate, Col. H. B. Combe,
Active delegates, Mr. Chas Middleton,
and Mr. Thos Hawkins, substitutes,
Mr. W. Johnson and Mr. R. G. Thomp-
son. The auditors are Col. H. T. Rance
and Mr. E. Hovey
The Board of Management is as fol-
lows: The Rector, Mr. Moore, The
Wardens, Mr. Waters and Mr. Midi.
dleton and; Mr. C. Draper, Mr. G. V.
Cooke, Mr. W. Johnson, Mr. George
Walker, Mr. Robinson, Mr. R. G.
Thompson, Mr. G. S'cribbins, Mrs. H.
Bartllff, Mrs. C. Epps, Mr. Thos.
Deeves, Mr. B. Taylor, Mr. J. Zapfe,
Mr. M. Counter,and Dr. D. McInnis.
The meeting adjourned. Mr. Moore
closing with , an appropriate prayer.
and the 'benediction.
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AMONG THE CHURCHES
Ontario Street United Church
The annual meeting will be held on
Wednesday, January 27th.
St. Paul's Church of England
Thursday, 7.30 pan. Service of In-
tercession.
Sunday -
11.00 a.m. Matins.
2.30 pan. Sunday School
'7.00 p.m. Evensong.
Monday -
8.00 p.nn. Young People's meeting.
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Baptist Church, Clinton
The ancient Psalmist said, "I was
glad when they said unto me, let us
go into the house of the. Lord."
If you too receive the joy and
profit from being at the House of God
on the Sabbath Day, come to the Gos-
pel service beginning promptly at
seven -o'clock. We join as one in sing-
ing the good Gospel hymns.
The minister's sermon subject will
be— "The Christian's Need,"
Come, you are welcome.
Conte andreceive a blessing.
The young people are asked to sleet
next Monday evening at the home of
Mr. and Mrs, Neil McLean. The meet-
ing to begin at eight o'clock.
The Ladies Aid will meet in the
vestry of the church at 7.30 p.m. on.
Thursday, January 28th. The key'
word is "wisdom". All the ladies are and slciis., The trains had been sev-
cordially inv?ted. A. E. Rumba , Mrs. H. Cameron, Mrs,
oral hours late but on Tuesday even -
C. Draper, Mrs. M. Batters, Mrs. W.
V ing the Toronto train failed to reach Wallis, Mrs. Fremlin and Mr's. Crich.
Clinton, being blocked by snow jest packing and Shipping, Mrs. A. Had -
Sparks Lose to Beavers, 6-5 outside of Stratford. on Wednesday dy, Miss Brigham, Mrs. O. L. Paisley,
no trains reached here until about Mrs. G. A. Miller, Mrs. J. Flynn,
With Goal Not Counted 11 p.m. and on Thursday nnorning tlae and Mrs. K. Waters.
Storm signals were hoisted over the 7 o'clock train went through, with all
local arena last Fridaynight when - other trains cancelled for Clinton on Ennuis Raising Com., Mrs E. E. Pat -
the Sparks scored a goal on the Bea T y arson, Mrs. M. D. McTaggart, Mrs. E.
All roads were blocked, including
Wended, Mrs. Agnew, Mrs. Boyer,
Mrs. Fremlin, Mrs Nickle and Mrs.
Jefferson.
Quilt ,Com., Mrs. Hudie, Mrs. W..
Walker.
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LITTLE LOCALS
Miss Lois Kearns, elder daughter of
Mr: and Mrs. B. W. Kearns of town,
accepted a position on the office staff
of the Sky Harbour Air School and
commenced working on Monday,
Mr. Rueben .Grigg and family of
Godericlr township; are moving into
their house' on Maple street,' Clinton,
recently purchased from the Misses
Walkinshaw.
Miss Marian Stewart and Miss E.
M. Wilson left last Wednesday for
London where they have accepted
positions on the staff of Westminster
Hospital.
The members of the choir of On-
tario Street United Church were trea-
ted to a lunch at Bartliff's Restaur-
ant by Mr. Lorne Tyndall, after choir
practice last Friday evening.
The Clinton Public Library will re-
main ,closed on Wednesday until fur-
ther Vice to confirm with the closing
of business places in town.
The Clinton Collegiate' Institute
held their annual skating party at the
local arena Wednesday night with a
largecrowd attending in spite of the
storm. No booth was in attendance
as in former years due to the ration-
ing of foods, but all reported a good
time. •
The firemen were called out Tues-
day evening about 7.30 o'clock in an-
swer to a call from Mr. Charles Ar-
nold's home on Vierra street. Wood
piled near the stove caught on fire
and Mr. Arnold put in the, call think-
inghe could not get in under control
Fortunately it was very small and
was put out quickly.
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MEET IN ENGLAND
This picture was taken at Bourne -
Mouth, England, last September when
the four boys met there on leave. They-
are,
heyare, left to right, LAC. Lloyd Aiken.
of Allenford; LAC. Willard Aiken..
LAC. Fred Axon; and LAC. Gordon.
Hearn, all of Clinton.
Willard is the eldest son of Mr...
and Mrs. W. M. Aiken of Clinton and.
Lloyd Aiken is his cousin from Al,-
lenford; while Fred is the only son.
of Mrs. F. Axon and the late Dr. Ax-
on of Clinton, and'. Gordon: a the elder -
son of Mrs. P. Hearn and the late Dr.
Hearn of Clinton.
Lloyd Aiken, Fred Axon; and ,Gor•
don Hearn are radio technicians, bat.
only Fred attended. the RAY` station,.,
here. Willard Aiken is a. clerk at a.
reception centre and so very often
meets airmen from this district,await-
ing posting.
Snow Blocks Highways and
Railway, Thursday Trains. i Red Cross Officers for 1948.
Cancelled, Still Storming
Snowplows and: civic workers have
been unable to cope with the `nunner-
ens recent snowfalls in this district..
The town snowplow has been .un-
able during this week to clear the
streets and clownthwn and factory
workers are pushing their way
through drifts from three to five feet
high in order to be at their places
of business. We have noticed some
workers going to work on snowshoes
President, Mrs. W. A .Oakes; 1st.
vice president, Mrs. G. H. Jefferson;
2nd vice pres., Mrs. B. J. Gibbing's;
Corresponding Sec., Mis. G. A. Miller;
Recording Sec, Mrs. J. P. Manning;
Treasurer, Mrs. F. Axon; Knitting
Com., Mrs. W. T. Heiman; Convenor;
Mrs. Cantelon; Mrs. Addison; Wool
corn., Miss Stirling, Miss Shaw; Sew-
ing Conn., Mrs. Cree Cook; Mrs. Per-
cy Livermore; . Buying Committee,
Mrs. J. M. Elliott, Mrs. }L A. Mc-•
hityre; Gutting Committee, (to be
revised), Mrs. W. H. Robinson, Mrs.
vet's net with the referee refusing the road leading to the RAF station
to count it. The finalperiod ended
in .a 6-5 victory for Seaforth.
Seaforth led 3-1 in, the scoring at
the end of the first period, 5-3 at the
end of the second period, while •Clin
ton outscored. them 2-1 in the last
frame.
The only penalty of the game went
to Hughes of Clinton, while the
Sparks best performers were Hardy
and D•ungavell. Stan Smith of Strat-
ford refereed the game.
We understand several of the mein-
bars of the Sparks are leaving this
week but Cpl. Thorndike informs us
that he has two new members ready
for a tryout. The Sparks game with
Sky. Harbour Tuesday night had to be
called off on account of the roads •be-
ing blocked. •Goderich will play here
tomorrow (Friday) night at 8.15 pan.
Intermediate •Standing
WLT F AtiP
Exeter 5 0 0 31 17 10
Seaforth 4 1' 0 . 46 25 8
Clinton ..... 1 3 1. 24 48 3
Goderich .. 0 4 1 16 84 1
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WEDDINGS
LABISAU—ARLEJN
The marriage of Anna Louise, dau-
ghter of Leonard Arlein, to Trp. Ar-
thur Paul Le Beau, Cannp Borden of
Clinton, was solemnized at Holy An-
egl's rectory with Rev. Father Mc-
Martin, officiating. The bride, given
in marriage by her father, was gown-
ed in street -length frock cif Aladdin
blue crepe' with mulberry accessories,
and wore a corsage of white roses.
Her attendant, Miss Zita Arlein, sister
of the bride, chose a gold ensemble
with brown accessories and a corsage
of Talisman roses. Fred La Beau bro-
ther of the groom acted as grooms-
nian. Mrs. William McGann presided
at the organ. Fallowing the ceremony
a breakfast was served toy" the bridal
party and guests at the Grand Cen-
tral Hotel. Afterwards a honeynloon
to Toronto and Barrie.
two miles out from town. This road
was plowed out about Wednesday at
noon. The roads, on the RAF grounds
were also 'blocked.
Thursday morning and the snow is
still falling with a heavy wind blow-
ing, snaking visibility almost imposs-
ible. Workers are renewing their ef-
forts to clear the road and streets.
Due to the storm the correspond-
ence from Bayfield, Londesboro, and
districts has not reached this office.
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Wesley-Willis W.M.S.
The regular meeting of Wesley -
Willis W.M.S. was held at the manse.
President Mrs, J. G. Ohowen occupied
the chair for the opening exercises and
the presentation of annual reports
from various secretaries. The society
had a very good year and successfully
reached their allocation.
The new President Mrs. Frank Fing-
land then took the chair and conduc-
ted the business for the forth coming
year.
The study book was ably presented
by Mrs. Fowler. At. the close of the
meeting Mrs. Lane served refresh-
ments.
The officers for the year 1943 are
as follows:
Past President, Mrs. J. G. Chowen;.
President, Mrs. Frank Finglandi;. 1st
vice president, Mrs. J. Addison; 2nd
vice president, Mrs. McGill; 3rd vice
president, Mr's. Geo. Jefferson, 4th
vice president, Miss L. Brigham; Re-
cording and Corresponding :See., Mrs.
A. T. Cooper; Treasurer, Mrs. J, Sut-
ter; Press, Sec, Mrs. B. C. Hearn;
Temperance Sec., Mrs. Britton; Mis-
sionary Monthly, 'Mrs. T. J. Watt;
Supply Sec., Mrs. Van, Horne; Chris- to the Russian Relief Fund. This.
tian Stewardship, Mrs.. R. Paterson,
Com. Friendship, Mrs. Pickard; Work
Com., Mrs. Saville; Assoc., Helpers,
Mrs. A. Seeley, Rural ,Assoc,, Help-
ers, Mrs. J. Innes; Mission. Band Lea-
ders, Mrs. R. M. Sperling, Mrs, P.
Manning; Baby Band Leaders, Mrs.
Wilfred Jervis; Mrs. John Nediger.
Pianist, Mrs. B. C', Hearn.
Property Committe, Mrs. A. T.
Cooper, Mrs. H. Bartliff, Mrs. G. M.
Counter. ,
War Services, Mrs. G. M. Colin --
ter.
Recreation Room, Mrs. F. G. Thomp- •
son, Mrs. M. D. MoTaggart,
Hospital Supplies, Mrs. Percy Liv-•
ernnore, Miss Grainger and Miss Sin-•
clair.
Fur and Survivor's Bundles — Mrs;.
B. J. •Gibbings.
Hospital Requisition, Mrs. Jeffer-
5011.
Se\ving Groups Convenors, Mrs. H.,
A. McIntyre, Mrs. F. G. Thompson,
Mrs. M. Batkin, Mrs. C. Jervis, Mrs..
Jefferson, Mrs. McConnell, Mrs. R.
Mittel!, Mrs. P. Hearn, Mrs. C. Drap-
er.
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Presbyterian. W. A.
The January meeting of the W. A-•
was held in the Sunday S'chool'room
with a good attendance. The president
Mrs. E. Ward was in the chair and
conducted the opening exercises. The
report of the secretary was given by
Mrs: J. Neilans, who also gave • the
treasurer's report, which showed a
substantial balance on hand at the•
end of the year.
It was moved by Mrs. M. D. Mc—
Taggart and seconded by Miss Agnes.
Stirling that a cheque for $10 be sent.
makes a total of $20 the W. A. has .-
sent during the last year to this very
worthycause.
The meeting closed with repeating
the Lord'sprayer in unison after
which Mrs. Ward pronuoncedthe ben-
ediction. A quilt was quilted to be ,
given to the Red Cross and lunch was
served by Mrs. Cook and Mrs. Fox.