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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1943-02-11, Page 1The Clinton News -Record Est, 1878 With Which is Incorporated The Clinton New Era 1407 6131 -63rd YEAR CLINTON ONTARIO. 'THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 11, 1943 The New Era Est. 1867 Erratic Timepieces Make erratic . people - for we are governed More than most of us imagine by our watches and clocks. When they go wrong we ane liable to be late for, this, that and the other thing, or too soon or something. 1Something: Going Wrong All The While But there's really no Not when there's a re- need for all this trouble. pair '.outfit like ours within, easy reach. Consult us about your Timepiece Ailments II W. H. HELLYAR a � Remember ember Your Valentine Witho H *r.y. She will appreciate them this year more than ever. We have them in Sheer and Service Weights and they look like pure silk. Priced at 79c, $1.00. $1.25 and $1.50. All New Spring Shades. Also Fine Quality Lisle at $1.00 to $1.50. [2... �%-IRWIN ��Silver And Gold IDENTIFICATION BRACELETS A most important and much appreciated gift for the man in uniform. We have a large and varied stock in several shapes and styles to choose. from in either sterling silver or gold filled. We will engrave them with name and number or supply with proper crest if desired. We also have Sterling Silver Identity Neckchains for their discs, in regulation length. Full line of Parker Pen and Pencil Active Service Sets, complete in fine leather cases with crest Zippered cases containing toilet articles for men - also Military Brush Sets - Writing Cases - Bill- folds - Steel Mirrors Ronson Lighters -Pouches -Rings - Shockproof Watches, eta REMEMBER WA(rCH REPAIR IS A JOB FOR EXPERTS OUR WORK ASSURES TOUR SATISFACTION W.N. COUNTE. Counters for Finer Jewellery for Over Half a Century in Duron County 1 RED CROSN E OT_S Theresponse to the appeal for old furs and good used colthing has been very gratifying, - We wish to thank those who have contributed and would like to gratefully acknowledge the gifts .from the. London. Road Club and from the ladies at Bayfield.' The final shipment will be made on Mon. 15, so please have all articles in by them. We hope to get our course in Home Nursing starred real soon. Will all the ladies wishing to take the course register at the town hall on Monday 16th, Any local graduate nurses who would be willing to help with the lec- tures please get in touch with Mrs. A. Ruddy as soon as possible. Phone 221. Your help: will be appreciated. Letters, of thanks have been receiv- ed from the following: Reg. Cook, Ce- cil Holmes, Bili Cook, J. A. Osbaldes- ton, N. E. Osbaldeston, G. Carter. Financial Statement for the local Clinton Branch of the Red Cross for the year 1942: Receipts Balance of Cash Jan 1st 1942 $1200.16 General donations 811.65 Campaign 2704.01 Fund Raising Events 824.44 Permit "C" Events 57.00 Miscellaneous 8.00 Disignated Funds Russian Appeal 51.00 Blanket Fund 2.00 Materials sold to Units for work 177.94 $5836.20 Total Expenses To Division for War Work ..$3524.29 Russian Appeal 51.03 Jain Appeal 10.00 Blanket Fund 2:00 Wool and Materials purchased from Division , 1572.04 Wool and Materials Purchased Locally 126.43 Iltroricroom Expenses 28.83 Miscellaneous 10.25 Soldiers Comforts . 34.18 Dumper ii Caih' Dec 31stTT542' 477:15 Total $3836,20 ry Wesley -Willis Girls' Club The Wesley Willis Girls Club met at the home of Mrs. Ernest Adams .on Tuesday evening with Mrs. Miller presiding. Mrs. Lobb read the scrip- ture lesson, Psalm 43, and hymn 555 was read in unison followed by the Lord's prayer. Miss Rudd gave a very interesting book review on James T. Gilkey's book on "How to be Your Best," his book is a study on prac- tical psychology) presenting a pro- gram of fresh courage and confi- dence in facing our daily round of life. The discussion centred on the chapter, "Getting All There is from the Little You Have." Mrs. M. Nediger sang a solo, "The Ehd of a Perfect Day" with Mrs. Agnew accompanying. Mrs. Jef- ferson gave readings, "The Vinegar Man" and "The Chink", The meeting closed • with the Mizpah benediction. Mrs. Adam's group served lunch. v Russian Relief Campaign Almost Over It is generally understood that the local fund for the Canadian Aid to Russia will be over this Saturday. Already Clinton citizens have excelled themselves in giving unselfishly to. our brave Russian allies. Over $1282 has been raised by Clinton and dis- trict, but donations are still being re-' ceived at the Town Clerk's office and the two banks here. This corn- munity is helping the Russian allies in their successful fight against Ger- many. But we must also help our brave Russians behind the- lines. Those that sweat with toil in war production factories those who need clothing and medical supplies. The Canadian Aid to Russia Fund will help relieve the suffering. of these stricken people. There is still time to give a donation. Contributors. Previously' acknowledged Mrs. Myrtle Tyndall Frank Wood Wm. Hoggart Bob. Jervis Ernie Brown Wm. Ross. Miss H. Courtice Mrs. Wm. Ball Wesley Willis Sunday School ....$16. J. B. Cox ' $2. H. Thompson $5. Andy Price ..p ,$2. Miss Helen, Adair $2. Mrs. Wm. Scotchmer $5. Brunson Line, R Crosti ,Stanley' $4,20 Varna lied Cross` $50, Total $1232.10' $1182.10 $2. $1, $2. $2, $2- $2. $1. V. THE HOME PAPER Presbyterian W. A. Snow 'Again Blocks Traffic The Women's Association held their regular meeting on Wednesday after The 3rd in the Sunday School with a good attendance. The President Mrs. E. Ward was in the chair and opened the meeting with all repeating the ; Lord's Prayer in unison, The secretary's report *as .read by Mrs. Street's and adopted and was seconded by Mrs. Wilson. . The treasurer's report; was read by Mrs. Shaddock in the absence of Mrs. Neilans, who has been sick for sev- eral weeks. It was moved by Miss Ag- nes Stirling and seconded by- Mrs. Geo. Roberton, that all biil's.,be paid. Several thank you letteka were read front the sick and shirt iris. It was moved by Mrs,'Streets and seconded by Mrs. M. D. 'McTaggart that the W. A. make a quilt and give to the Red Shield, ' The meeting closed with the sing- ing of "God Save the 'King" after which a quilt was worked;'on. Lunch was served by Mrs. Maxwell and Mrs. McTaggart. 1 V Annual Meeting of'' Hospital Board The annual meeting ofthe Clinton Hospital Associationwas' held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday even- ing and immediately following this meeting tile regular monthly meet- ing of the Board of Directors was held. F. Fingland K. C., and O&. L. Paisley were reappointed to the board for a period of three years, A. M. Knight was appointed to the board to fill the vacancy caused` by Mr. H. M. 'Monteith's removal from town Treasurer G. H. Jefferson present- ed the financial roport for the year. which shows an operating profit of $156.03. Votes of appreciation of ef- ficient services in, the interests of the hospital were extended to Miss Jessie Grainger and Staff as well as to Mr, H, re Monteith who served as secretary for a number of years. The election of officers for the in - stung year resulted as follet0tk'resi, dent, P. p'ingland, K. C.; Vice -Wel., E. E. Paterson, Secretary,. A, M. Knight, Treasurer, G., H, Jefferson. The following committee were ap- pointed:'Finance, E. E. Paterson, G. H. Jefferson, A. M. Knight. Property: 0. L. Paisley, Dr, J. W. Shaw, May- or A. J. McMurray. House: G. M. Counter, Dr, W. A: Oakes, Reeve V. D. Falconer, Staff: Dr. W. ut..Oakes, Dr. W. J, Shuw, E. E. Paterson. • V , A1Y1ONG THE CHURCHES Baptist Church Clinton "In all thy ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct thy paths." The Gospel song -service begins promptly at seven o'clock, The minster's sermon subject will be,- "Worry", What is it? What it does and How it can be avoided." All are Welcome to Worship With Us Presbyterian Church Morning Worship at 11 a.m. Sunday School at 12.30 p.m, The W,M,S, will meet on Wednes- day, Feb. 17th, at 3 p.m. at the home of Mrs. E. Ward. Ontario Street United Church 11 a.m. "He gave His Life for Me" (A Tribute to the Red Cross and Army Medical Corps) Near Noon -Sunday School. 2.00 p.m. Turner's, Church. 7.00 p.m. Sermon on the Mount Illustrated one slide -colored- By the, Great. Artist Dore. Monday, 8 p.m. Young People's Un- ion will meet. Wednesday, 8 p.m.- Prayers for the Nation and our Men at the front. Wesley Willis United Church The minister's sermon subjects for Sunday, February 14th, are: 11 a.m. "Building the Christian Church,"' 7 p.m. "What Man of You?" The report of the "Covenant" Adult Bible Glass for the quarter ending Dec. 31st 1942, the following home readers have a complete record. Miss Elizabeth Ford, Mesdames W. J. Ned- iger, G. E. Saville, A. Cantelon, W. Mair, James 'Walker, W. T; Tough with Miss Laidlaw, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Van Horne. St. Paul's Church of England Thursday. 7.30 pan. Prayer Serviee. Sunday. 11 a.m. Matins. 2.30 p.m. .Sunday School in the Church: 7. n.m. Evensong: - Monday, 8 p.m. Young People's Val tine . Social. The programme of col•ured slides, being pictures taken in:di'ferent parts of Canada, will be give by LAC. Scott•Reid. For a second time this winter snow has blockedsall roads leading to and from Clinton and held up train sched ales. No, 4 highway from London to Clinton and on to 'Winghani was blocked Sunday and Monday owing to the storm en Saturday night and Sunday. A plow got through from Brucefield about mid-afternoon but. the 50 -mile stretch was not clear until after 5 p.m. Trains on the London- Clinton branch were cancelled for the day. .R,A.F. school men living in town were obliged to walk the two and one half miles to their station and found it very hard going. Toward evening. on Monday the road was cleared to Gode- rich and ,Seaforth, but trains are still coming into Clinton hours late. A R.A.F.- Wins Play-off Spot 'by LAC. Hillis Clinton "Sparks" outfought and outplayed the Exeter S.F.T',S. by a score of 3-4 in an 0.H.P..'league game in Exeter Tuesday night, Second loss suffered by the league leading Ex- eter team and clinched the third spot play-off berth for Clinton. The play was fast and the teams were held scoreless until midway in the first period when Hardy scored on a pass from McCrea. Before the period ended Meter had tied the score and gone ahead on goals by Masey and Hunter. Clinton fought back and before the second period had ended the score was tied again with Christie doing the honours. The. Sparks opened the first per- iod with two fast goals to go ahead 4-2. The first was scored by S'eholte on a pass from LIardy and then Christie on a beautiful end to end solo rush. The Exeter team tried to come back but were no match for the flying Clinton aggregation. In the dying mo- ment of the game Masey scored his second goal and Exeter's third during a scramble around the nets. , Teams. Clinton: Dungaveil, Mertz, Hay. Christie, Vadebonaceiu T i l rIDI7 dy, Scholte, Clark, Finucan, McCrea. Exeter:Young, Webb, Allan, Plum- ber, Brennan, Hunter, Masey, For- sythe, O'Shea, Taite, Bradley. V MILITARY NEWS Pte. Wm. H. West of the Scots Fusi- liers at Niagara -on -the -Lake was vis- iting his mother, Mrs, West, Princess street, over the week end. Flt. Sgt. Dick Fremlin with the Eastern Air Commend at Sydney, N. S., is on furlough and is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Fremlin, AC 2 Bill Match, LAC Laurie Col- quhoun and LAC. Lloyd Stevens of the R.C.A.F. at Exeter were week end vistiors at their homes in town. Pte Ethel Neilans of the C.W.A,C. at Ipperwash spent the week end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. V. Cooke. Cpl. Bruce Bartliff, of the R.C.A.F. at Aylmer visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bartliff over the week end. Gordon Herman and Francis Evans of the Galt Aircraft Scuool spent the week end at their homes in town. n AC' 2 Kenneth Colquhoun of the R.C.A.F. at Eglinton Hunt Club, To- ronto, was a week end visitor at his home in town. LAC Reg Cudmore of the R.C.A.F. at Picton was also a wee k end visitor with his parents Mr, ad Mrs. A,F. Cudmore, ' LAC. Gerald Fremlin, who spent a short leave in town with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. E Fremlin, is now stationed at Eglinton Hunt Club To- ronto. Cpl. Don Colquhoun of the R.C.A. F. at Bagotville, Que., is spending his furlough in town with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Colquhoun., LAC Dick Dixon with the R.C.A. F. on the west coast is visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dixon. LAG Alvin Corless of the S.F.T.S. at , Exeter • spent a week end leave with his parents in town. Mr. and Mrs. J, K. Cornish of Brticefield have received a cable from their son, Sgt Carlyle .Cornish, wire- less au,gunner, stating that he has arrived safely, overseas with the B. C.A.F. P.10. Robert Aldwinckle, R.C.A.F. has returned to his duties with the Eastern Coastal Command aftervis- iting. his parents, Mr. and Mrs: Hen- ry Aldwinclde of Varna. Leading Airwoman. Pearl McPhee of .the R.C.A.F. at 'Exeter is visiting friends in town. Engagement Announced - 16. and Mrs. Lorne Wilson, Bruce field; announce the engagement of their oldest daughter, Dorothy Isabel, to Pte. Garnet Ray Mason, son of Mr. and MVlrs. T. E. Mason of Clinton. the marriage to take place late in February, Mr. and Mrs. William 14IcClinchey of Holmesville wish to announce the 'en- gagement of their second daughter, Emily Marie, to Donald Eileen Bar- inger of Goshen, Indiana, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Beringer. The marriage will take . place the latter part of February. V R.A.F. TRUCK IN CRASH DUE TO ICE Spun on to . the wrong sidle of the road by a chunk of ice, an R.A. F. truck from Clinton was -struck by another truck, and: received $150 dam- age on. No. 7 highway, a half mile north of Mooresville, last Wednesday. H.T.O. Ha2''ry Lemon, who investi- gated, said the northbound R.A.F. machine, driven by LAC. Harvey, pulled towards the shoulder of the road to give plenty af room to an approaching truck, driven by J. H. Burrows, R.R. 1, Wilton Grove. A lose niece of ice on the highway threw the air force truck into a skid which carried it directly into the path of the oncoming truck. No charges were laid. V Wesley Willis Mission Band The Mission Band of Wesley Willis Church met in the church hall on Mon- day at 4.15 with an attendance of fifteen (15). The president Cather- ine Fingland presided for the meet- ing which was opened by singing hymn 763 "Tell Me the Stories of Je- sus." followed by the Lor'd's prayer in unison, and the Mission Band Pur- pose. The roll call was answered by repeating a verse of Scripture. Ken- neth' Ashton received the offering. The scripture readings were, given by Jean Ns'd ge?and •GarymGrooper; The treasurers' report was given by Caro] Sperling. • Adoption was moved by Carol Sperling and seconded by Har- ris Oakes. Sentence prayers were giv- en by Harris Oakes and Jean Nediger. A recitation was given by David Oak- es. Gail Shearing• then entertained with a delightful solo. A piano solo was pleasingly rendered by Catherine Fingland. The groups then separated for the study period after which Hymn 739, "I Think When I Read that Sweet Story of old," was sung. The meeting closed with all joining in the theme song. The next meeting will be in the form of a Valentine party, to which all the children of the con- gregation are cordially invited. V Ration Officers Named at Goderich The Goderith local ration board has appointed Councillor D. D .Mooney as "receiver of supplies" for the Town of Goderich and Townships of Col- borne, Ashfield, Goderich and West Wawanosh. Mrs. D. D. Mooney was also appointed distributing chief for Goderich with headquarters at the town hall. Mrs. Mooney will be in complete charge and will select her own staff of workers. Her assistant is Mrs. H. B. M. Tichborne. Distributing points will be at Bay- field, Clinton, Benmiller, Auburn, Dun- gannon, Lucknow, Kintail and Port Albert. Secretary Neil Mackay, town clerk, has been a busy man since the board was sat un a few weeks ago. He has given 206 interviews, granted six temporary and 36 new ration books. Forty-four dairy butter producers have registered with him and 35 but- ter coupons have been turned in by dairy butter producers. 'Applications have been made for tea and coffee rations for six children who have rea- a shed the'age of 12. V Public Library Officers The inaugural •meeting of the Clin- ton Public Library Board was held in the town hall board room Monday. evening. Organization for' the year 1943 was proceeded with, and resulted n as follows: Chairman, B. J. Gibbings B (re-elected): secretary, Miss M. A. Stone, treasurer, M .T. dorless; com- mittees (first narded being chair -'w man): Finance Miss Stone, W. 8. R. S Holmes, IED, Cameron, property, Gib- bings, Cameron, Holmes, Jefferson; t books, Miss Edna Tlaniieson, Miss s Stone, Mr. Jefferson. Miss Minnie' Rudd is librarian. b She has held the position uninter p ruptedly for the past 25 years, ren- dering a splendid nubile service. d LITTLE LOCALS Miss Florence Aiken, only daughter of Mr, and 112rs.,W,.111..Aiken of town. has accepted a position on the staff of the Post Office and commenced work Monday last,. Public Utilities Superintendent A. E. Rumball and Commissioners Thos. Churchill and W. T .Hawkins are in. Toronto attending the.Hydro Conven- tions being held there this week. kr, B. W. Kearns, local agent for - the Prudential Insurance Company,. headed the sales for this district for 1942, and was presented with a silver- trophy ilvertrophy at the annual district meeting in Stratford. This puts Mr. Kearns in the 49th, place in the entire Canadian Division consisting of over 800 agents. V GIVE TO THE CHINESE' WAR RELIEF FUND, During February the Chinese War' Relief Fund is appealing for aid for our gallant Chinese allies. The C1'in-• to News -Record will accept dona- tions for this cause and publicly ack- nowledge them. If donating by cheque make cheques payable to Chinese War Relief Fund, 24 Elizabeth Street Toronto. Mast of us are familiar with, the• appalling• price China is paying in the fight for human rights. Few of us,, however, may realize that by "hold- ing at bay" since 1937 over a million. well-equipped Japanese soldiers, China. has made an invaluable contribution to the allied; cause and has diverted troops which would undoubtedly have been used in the Pacific theatres of war. Australia, India and possibly ev- en Canada's West Coast, would have felt their impact. The story of the courage and the - suffering of the Chinese people is beyond belief. They look to us with hopeful eyes for medicine, for food, for clothing and for shelter. Will YO;U helix? We shall not fail her, We must. prove to China that we appreciate her sacrifices; that we are willing to make p payment,_on the vast debt we - 'OWE her. ._,.... Your donation will be that proof:: V Ladies Auxiliary of Legion/ The regular meeting of the Ladies. Auxiliary to the Canadian Legion was held on Monday evening, Feb. 8 in the Legion Hall. The Charter was draped and one minute silence was Ob- served in memory of Mrs. Lockhart J. Gree. The ladies decided to hold a. bingo on Wednesday, Feb, 17 in the council chamber. Everybody welcome.. V Wesley -Willis W.A. The Women's Association of Wes- • ley Willis Church met on Thursday af- ternoon, February 4th in the •Church Hall. The President Mrs Paterson was in the chair and conducted the devo-• tional period. The 37th " Psalm was read by Mrs. Jefferson, Mrs. Chowen offered Prayer, The Hymn "0 Mas- ter Let me walk with Thee." was.. sung. The Secretary, Mrs. Gordon Mil • ler gave her report, and that of the Treasurer, in the absence of Mrs,• Oakes. The corresponding secretary, Mrs:. Adams read a number Of letters of thanks for flowers and fruit includ- ing interesting letters from two mem- bers of.the. R C.A.F. overseas, Gorden• Hearn and Everett Lobb. Arrangements were made for the annual St. Patrick's tea which takes place on Saturday March 13th in the. Sunday School room of the church: Mrs. Hearn sang an old English' Hymn -"My Faith" accompanied` by Mrs. Agnew. Mrs. A. T. Cooper gave- a reading "Our Allies the Russians"' and Katharine Fingland played two numbers on the piano. "God Save the {ing" brought the meeting to a close• fter which afternoon tea was served y Mrs. Nelson's group. - ONTARIO ST. W.M.S The regular monthly 'meeting of the' WJeLS. of Ontario Street United Church wee held on Tuesday' after - con. Mrs. Aiken presided and Mrs. J. Gibbings was pianist. Mrs. Mil- ton Wiltse conducted the worship ser- vice and, led m prayer. The minutes'. ere read and approved and Mrs.W.• teve ns, treasurer, gave her report:.. Mrs. E. Wendorf gave a very instrue- ive reading on Christian Steward - hip, Mrs,' F. Townsend' had charge o1 the study book and was assisted: y Miss H. Courtice, A discussion. eriod followed, The meeting` closed, with a hymn and prayer by the presi-•. ent.