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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1943-03-11, Page 1The ;'Clinton News -Record Est. 1878 NO, 6135 -64th YEAR With Which ' is Incorporated The Clinton New Era CLINTON . ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 1943 The New Era Est. 1867 THE HOME PAPER Paste this in your hat If ever that watch of yours begins to "kick up" let US put it in working trim again; with the least possible loss' of time: At the least possible cost to you. And in the best possible manner.. We've a name for doing those things. We EARNED it by • doing those things— not for a day or a month but for years. And we are" ready to do ahem for you. W. H. HELLYAR If You Are:� Conterupiating The Purchase Of Window 'Draperies, Port- ieres or Chair Coverings, you will Revel in Our New Prices of Cretonnes, Repps, Monkscloth and Homespuns, Buy. Them Now and Have. them Ready to Use When You Want them. Spring Numbers in Curtain Nets and Marquisettes are also Here in Great Variety. May SuggestyouWe That Make an Early Choice. IRWIN BLUEBIRD DIAMOND AND WEDDING RINGS Every ringstyled is st in the modern manner. and in selecting Bluebird, you choose the utmost in value., Forour protection every Bluebird Diamond Ringyis registered, ed, look p registration number) for o the stamped inside your ring. Bluebird has been for years the world's stand- ard for fine diamnds, Perfection is your guarantee when you select a Bluebird Diamond Ring. Superb creation inspired by the imagination of true artists, Bluebird Rings typify the very latest Styles in engagement and wedding rings. Bluebird g Wedding Rings artisticallycast in the identical pattern of your engagement ring to make the perfect pair. offers you the Icomplete t Bluebird of s s 1lete choice of designs at the price you want to pay. We invite you to see our very complete stock of these beautiful rings. REMEMBER WArrCH REPAIR IS A JOB FOR EXPERTS OUR WORK ASSURES YOUR SATISFACTION W. N. COUNT Counters for Finer Jewellery: for Oier Half a Century in Huron County Mailing Lists Corrected Our mailing list has been corrected up to Saturday, March eth, and sub- scribers are asked to examine the la- bel en thein paper this week, because it should show the proper dating. Many new names have been added during the past month,' and we would like to welcome them as,regular sub- scribers. ' We• also appreciate the promptness with which so many have paid their accounts: It certainly helps make business more pleasant. We would appreciate it if those who are in arrears would pay up as soon as possible, Look at your ,label, and see how it etands. Trf it is in arrears we would appreciate a settlennent, V RED CROSS NOTES The class in Home Nursing started last Monday under the capable lead- ership of Mrs. Ruby Maddy. Owing to weather conditions many wishing to attend were unable to be out. You are still welcome to enroll at the next meeting. Monday 16th at 3 p.m. when the second lecture will be given. All who possibly can should avail them- selves of this opportunity to refresh or learn vital health factors. The Red Cross Society has purchas- ed ten emergency epidemic units. There seem to be some misunder- standing as to what these units con- tain. In order to clear this up we wish to publish what each unit con- tains: These are: 4 sheets, 2 bed pads, 6 surgical towels, 2, wash cloths, 2 bed gowns, 2 ed jackets, 6 gauze handkerchiefs, 3 face masks, 2' hot water bag covers, 2 bed pan covers, 1 T. binder, 1 pkg. periveal pads, 1, blanket, 1 quilt, a 1tillow cases, 1 kid- ney basin, 1 thermometer, 1 tooth brush, 1 soap, 1'bed pan, 1• hot wit er bag,' 1 pail. Part of thls unit is supplied• free by headquarters and Collegiate Students in Commencement Exercises On Thursday and Friday of last week 'the students of the Clinton Col- legiate Institute under the ' direction Of the principal Mr. A. E. Fines, and the members of the, staff, presented their annual' commencement exercises Each year, the varied items of the program reveal careful rehearsal on the 1 -cart of the students and their directors, but if an added improve- ment were inentioned, it would be the timing of the events', There were no long delays to-epon the effect of the program. On Thursday night the athletic awards, were presented, by Rev. G. W. Moore, to the following students: Senior Girls, Jean ,McDougall; In.. termediate Girls, Jo Arnie Cuning- hanie; Junior Girls, Eleanor Glew; Senior Boys, Lloyd Fulford; Iutermed- iate Boys, Kenneth :Miller; Junior Boys, Beecher Menzies; Juvenile Boys Leonard Johnsen Target Practicer— Cadet Cup, J. Melnty e. On Friday night Rev. G. G. Burton presented the diplomas to success- ful students. Before making the pre- sentation Mr. Burton reviewed their scholastic careers in a general way and offered a few words of advice. "To be intellectual does not mean one is .broadminded" :without exper- ience no theory becomes a reality." Knowledge gained in classes at the Collegiate helps, students to fit them- selves for problems of life, but real education is knowing how to live with others. In closing, Mr. Burton urged the graduates to continue their read- ing and study and .to develop a hobby, if they wished to live life to the full. Honour Graduation Diplomas: Helen Bond, Gerald Clayton, Wesley Hang Maureen Merritt, Mary Tor - ranee, Dorothy Melntyre, Phyllis Manning, William Sproat. Graduation Diplomas: — Milton Dagg, Helen Dixon, Lloyd Fulford, Doreen Gingerich, Elva Govier Phyl- Sg't. Ob. John D'. Hawkins Took Part in Raids Clinton residents were interested in reading newspaper reports'of the re- cent •bombing of the port of Hamburg, Germany, in which Sergeant -Observer John D. Hawkins, younger•- son of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Iawltins, of town, took an active and very effective part returning safely to the home lan- ding b an -ding, base. This is the 96th hammering on the giant submarine centre at Ham- burg, The newspapers quoted John as saying he saw the crafts 4,000 pound bomb hit end'biow up a big building. Sgt. Hawkins has a brother and a sister in the aimed forces. SOSgt. Hugh ];lawkins'is an instructor in the Can. adieu Army Trades School at Hamil- ton and LAW Madeleine Hawkins rs with the R.C.A.F. (W.D.) at Toronto, Brucefield Man Celebrates gird Birthday Walter McBeath, Bracefield, cele- brated his 93rd, birthday. He still re- tains his good health and takes a keen interest in the current events of the day. He was born in Scotland, coming to Canada when six years of age, and with the exception of a few weeks spent in the west, has been a continu- ous resident of the Brumfield district. During the summer months he spent part of the time with relatives in Hen- saIl. Walter McBeath of Tuckersanith Telephone System, is •a son, and Mrs. J. 11. Murdock of Stanley township a daughter. We join with his many friends in wishing him manymore years of hap- piness. V • Ladies Auxiliary of Legion • The Ladies Auxiliary to the Canad- ian Legion met in the Legion Hall on Monday evening, March 8th, for their regular meeting. Donations were Hs Herman win nifred James Helen made of Ten Dollars each to the Mine - the cost to the local society is $3.40. sweeper's Fewl•_wed, the Chinese ,Lear Kenneth KennethMillerallatricia Morri- MILITARY NEWS Pte. Elliott Bartliff of the R.C.A.S. C. at Camp Borden spent last week end in town with Mrs Bantliff and small son. S.ISgt. Hugh Hawkins, an instruc- tor at the Canadian Army Trade School at Ifaniillon was a week end visitor with his, parents Mr, and Mrs. T. W, Hawkins. Word has been received here that Pte. 'Kelso Streets of the R.C.O.C. at Halifax, N:"S., has been transferred to Debert, N. S. Capt. T. A. Fraser, son of Mrs. Thomas Fraser of Clinton, is one of theyoungest medical ofticersaat the Training Centre in Toronto, and is in charge. of first aid training. Ile it is who•t a •h a g t the men to usetheir wits, improvising splints and other things that are so necessary when the wounded man is to be moved back to a dressing station with the minimum of pain and danger. Several demon- strations were performed for the Tele-, grant, from which this is :taken, to explain what was meant by, using their wits, LAG. Laurie Colquboun of F. at Exeter .was a week end visitor at his home in town, Bob Hanley, only son of Mr. and Mrs, Fred Hanley of town has en- listed in the Royal Canadian Airforce as la member of aircrew, and report- ed at Windsor, on Match 2nd. He is now on his way to Brandon, Man,, where, he has been sent for bask train- ing. Bob is also one of the members of the Championship• Juvenile Hockey Team of 1941-42, and like the others members felt that he too could be of some use in the armed forces. We know that if the mentibers of the team that have enlisted wont as hard ' as they did while playing 'hockey the for- ces will be equally proud of; them. Chief and Mrs. A. E. Fremlin have received word from their elder son Flt, Sgt, Dick Fremlin of the Eastern Air Command. at Sydney, N. S., stat- ing that he has been promoted to the rank of Warrant Officer II. v. Pupils to Present Program over CNKX Mr. George Jefferson and a group of pupils from Clinton Public School are arranging a programme over the Wingham Radio Station' CKNX for Friday, March 12th, at 7 p.m. ' Mr. Jefferson was unable to put on hie pragramrne as arranged' two weeks ago due to bad roads, son, Anna Reid, Bruce Roy, Betty lief Fund. After the adjournment Snell, was enjoyed. Intern' idiate Diplomats—Elizabeth .V Allan, Kenneth Armstrong, Gerald Elliott, Lucy Ellwood, Harriett Frem- Mystery Play Presented cards were played and a dainty lunch 1 Aileen M eCartney, Helen McGill, Pauls • , A.Y John McIntyre, Pear] Miller, June BY "'St. ,P.A, Murdock, Clara Nediger,' Donald PaI- mer, Kenneth Rapson, William Robin- son, Murray Roy, Celestine Shana- han, Genevieve Snaith. Following the presentation of awards and diplomas this pro- gramme was given: II.—Pyramids—K. Jenks, L. Ful- ford, R. Kreuger, R. Churchill, I?r. Departing from the usual custom of presenting a comedy the Anglican Young People's Association rehearsed a mystery play. It was well received in its presentation on Monday and Tuesday evenings in St. Paul's Par- ish Hall ea�rrt A chorus of junior girls under the direction of Mrs. J. M. Elliott, sang Armstrong, J. P. Denomme, 11, Dill -'a group of songs. Mrs. 0. Wesson. ing, R. Garen, W. Hearn, W. Rlehl, sang two ;solos between acts, W. Hanley, C, Snider, R. Miller,' W The cast of characters included, Roy Robinson, D. Palmer, M. Roy, Churchill, as Roy Lane; Winnifred III—S•tvedish 'Schottische, Form III James as Mrs. Lane, Lois Draper as Girls: H. lii'eGill, H. Freniiitt, G. Sally Sherwood, Glen James as Toni Smith, J. Murdock, P. Miller, A, Hay, Sherwood, Charles - Thompson as A. McCartney, M. Shoebottom, Pian- .Tudge Sherwood. Phyllis Herman as i.st-•Doris McEwen, 1Janet Morgan, Shirley Niclae as Jane IV Choruses: In the Evening by .'Morgan, Jack Cook as Roger Hadley, the Moonlight; Picltaninny Lullaby; A. Murray Draper as .Simpson, Touch of Texas; Sympathy; By the The sound effects were devised by Light of the Silvery Moon. Murray Draper. The play was direct - L. ' Middleton, J. Elliott, D. Arm: ed by Mrs. D. H. McInnes, assisted strong, " E. Sutter, C. Wendell, A. by Evelyn Hall. Thompson, J. Middleton, T. Dagg, J, The play opened with a storm in pro Murdock, J. Cuninghame, M. Cornell, grecs, and in a flash of lighting a E. Middleton, B. Williams, M. Lobb, face is seen at the window, J. Morgan, P. O Divyer, P. Middleton, Presently tine Sherwoods who have R. Middleton, S. Nickle, F. Thorn- rented the Gray Gables house, arrive: dike K. Jenks, M. Dagg, D. FIackly, W, They are recleived by a taciturn Robinson, J. Stewart, J. Cook: housekeeper, Mrs: Lane. The Judge, Solos—On the Banits of the Wa who has been opposing the •bootlegg- bash--J'can Morgan; Old•Man River,Iirs, is seeking a rest from the pnib- Jaek Cook, Pianist, Lois Draper, licit, he has been enduring. . Four V, 'Gymnastics, Foim I Girls: -L. times he is confronted with an ,ace of Middleton, B. Brunston, 3. Elliott,; E. clubs, The plot swings along with the Glew D. Armstrong, A Inkley, G. interlude' between Janet Morgan and White, M.-Oola_ultoinn, M. Peck, M, Jane Morgan. Add to this the arrival Holland, Pianist, Twyla Dagg, of a young man, wounded- and unable VI-Velvetta Waltz, Form. IV di V to recall his own name. Thd villain, Girls, J. Cuninglname, J. McDougall, Roy Lane, - is exposed by Roger S. Nickle, E. Middleton, M. Connell, Haley, whin he discovers him in the C. Jefferson, II, Dixon, R. Middleton, •room, in the third Gable, which was Pianist, Lois Draper..' the "unused storeroom" Jane Mor- The concluding . event of the pro- gan and Roger Halley, who have been gram was a one -act play, "The Man in suspected as persons behind the end- the -Bowler: Hat." by A A.• Milne. den disappearance of Judge Sher Those taking dart were: John Stew- wood, clear themselves easily, as they art, Helen Dixon, Cameron Proctor, prove that they ' are respectively, a Jean Morgan, •Arthur Willson, Wil- newspaper reporter; and ,plainclothes Haan. Robinson and Eldred Moffatt. detective, Mistress of Properties. was Jo Anne The young group of octets -are . to Cuninghame and Stage hands were be 'congratulated on their splendid Keith Jenks, Charles Thompson, performance: They portrayed their Roy. Clnurehili and John Molntyre, , respective rolls quite well and carried• . V the idea of suspense to the climax of Tremours of the earthquake which the play. rocked Western Ontario districts were After the play the oast, directors' felt distinctly in Clinton, Residents and stagehands were ,invited: to the who . were still awake between the home of Mr, and Mrs, W. T. Herman hours of 11 and 12 n,iM felt the dis- for refreshments and a social time; turbence andwondered greatly about Mrs. Howard Williams assisted Mrs., the cause. Herman at lunch. Accidents to Local Women Miss Lily Kennedy, who suffered a broken arm on Saturday evening and had" been do the hospital for 'two days way able to return home en Monday evening 'and. is now under the cafe of her sister, Mrs. Edgar Armstrong: Miss Kennedy, who is superintendent of the local telephone office, will ,be laid aside from active work for a few weeks, Mrs. J. J. Japfe had the misfortune'. to stumble when descending the stairs to the basement of her home on Sunday and suffered a broken nose. She received hospital treatrnent and is new convalescing at her home on Rattenbury street. v Mr. W. H. Hellyar Among Clinton's Oldest Merchants . Forty years ago last week, March 5, Mr. W. H. Hellyar then a young mean starting' out in life, with a wife and one daughter commenced his long and successful career as a jeweler in Clinton. Mr. Hellyar coming here from Co- bourg, Ont., purchased the jewelry business then owned and operated by Mr. P. I3.- Crews. Mr Crews having bought a business in Kingston, During this long period of continu- ous business Mr. Hellyar has,witness- ed many changes in the appearance of the town, The installation of the waterworks being one of the main changes in the node of living since his conning here, A peculiar yet outstanding co -inci- dence in his arrival here was two bad fires. The first Monday night he was in town a business .block of frame structure standing where the Bank of Montreal is now situated was com- pletely burned. The building then' oc- cupied by Conibe's Drug ..Store; Couches' Butcher Shop, and a Laun- dry. • Within the next two or three weeks, the Clarittdon Hotel, ahnost opposite this first fire; was burned, leaving two indelible memories on Mi•. Hellyttr's mind of his arrival ie. Clinto n, With the exception of Mr. J. E. Bovey and Mr. W. D Fair, Mr. Hell - ;ear has been in business in the satire building under the seine name longer than any businessman in Clinton. This is nuite an achievement as Mr. Hellyar is still a comparatively young mail. He has taken an active part in the civic life from a religious and educational. standpoint, httviisg served; the public on both Public and Colleg- j late school boards, occupying differ- ent responsible positions., In religion he has been active in Methodist and latterly United Church Sunday Schoor'week, being affiliated with the Wesley -Willis Church. He had given his energies to the position of Secretary arra;. Super intendant of Sunday School altn•ost' continually till 1936; To the happy couple who came to Clinton 40 years ago a family of six children were born. Three girls, Fanny Amy and. Glace and three boys John, Brenton and Fred, Death having marred the happiness of his home in that he has suffered the loss of his life partner and two children Fanny and John. Mr, Hellyar has been a staunch advertiser in Clinton News - Record acivettisiug almost continu- ally since his au•rival here. We along with the citizens of Clin- ton and surrounding district join in wishing hint many more years of con- timed ontinned business and friendship among 115: V Clinton' Spring Show on Thursday, April 1 Posters around town announce the spring show of the Huron Central A.grio.iltnral Society to be field here on Thursday, April 1. "General pur- pose heavy and light horses,•beef cat- tle and bacon hogs are to be featured. In addition there will be a grandpa- rade of cattle at. 1 o'clock from in front of the theatre.' There are several prizes being of - :Cored among therm being prizes of $6 $b, $4, $3 and 2 gal. Cities Service Motor Oil offered in the livestock judging competition on beef cattle, draft horses and berm hogs men to Huron Comity boys 20 years of age and under, ASDecial.•orize of $18- is offered for the best heavy draft, general purpose or agricultural horses (stallions' ,bar- red) any age, on halter which need not be the property of one than, brit must be owned i'h the township, . The swine, show is new this Pear, presented because of the ever increas- ing galls for Baeon for Britain. The =poster also anniounees a dance in Clinton Town Hall on Spring Show night. ARRIVES OVERSEAS Pte. Allan Neal, (left) son of Mr. and Mas. Russel Neal, Base Line, Clin- ton. and Pte: Ivan Hoggart (right) son orf Mr. and. Mrs. Wesley Hoggart, Mullett Township, have arrived safely overseas. Ptes. Neal and Hoggart are with the R.C.A,S.C. as motor mechanics and joined the latter part of August 1942. They trained at London, Math -- am and Red Deer, .Alta., before leav- ing for. Debert, N. S., from whence they went overseas. Allan has one brother, Gradon of Smnmerhill, and Ivan has one brother Ross, and one sister, Mrs. Raymond Townsend. near Seeforth: jr World Day of Prayer,. Friday, March 12 On Friday, Marcjt 12th, the Wo- men's World Day of Prayer service, held annually, will be held in the Ontario Street United Chrireh at three o'clock. Women .of all . denomi- nations are asked to be present. Mrs. D. J. Lane of Goderich, representing the Clinton. Presbyterian Church will give the devotional address. Victory .Gardens Recom- mended for Clinton The Airmen's wives are to be con- gratulated on their foresight and in- itiative in arranging a meeting of those interested in Vegetable growing, in the . Council Chambers, Clinton, March 8th. The speaker. George ;tush, Vege- table specialist, thl'tario Department of Agriculture, Toronto, proved to be an interesting and inspirational spea- ker on the subject "Victory Gardens". Hepromised p t sed Health, Happiness, and E?ono:ny to those growing gardens. He mentioned the prospective short- age of canned goods and the drastic' curtailment of importations of fruit and Vegetables from the U,S.A. Coup- led with this is the unprecedented de- ment! in Canada from the troops and civilians for more and more fruit and vegetables to maintain health. Gerdcn seeds are scarce but a supply will be available for the -us- mil demand. Mr. Rush outlined soil preparation, seedling technique and recommended varieties to maintain a supply of fresh food for the table. from early summer until Fall. He stated that approximately 40 rya of the household expenses for food can be obtained from'the home garden if it is planned properly, Sq. Leader Sott Morton, moved a vote of thanks. Mrs. Meanwell, Secretary of the Airmens' Wives Association presided. V Huron County • Juniors Hold Party Meiners and friends of 'the Huron County Junior Association' of Toren - to enjoyed the evening of March 1st dancing to the music of Norm Harris and his orchestra in the Oak Room of the Ring Edward Hotel. The success of the party was assured by the large number attending,, among whom were: Mr. and Mr`s.` G. A. Stewart; Mr. and Mrs. Howard Purdie, Miss C. Ellis, Cy Hollingshead, Miss Mary bayman, .• N. E. Cook, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Robins, Mr. and Mrs. K: C. .Stanbury, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Hodgson, Mr. and Mrs, Fred Heantan, Mr. Sam, (3arriere, Mr. and,1Vlrs, McDougal, Mr. and Mrs. W. MeCutcheon, 111. and Mrs. G. L. Fow- ler, Miss Grace Sterling, Mr. Ted Harrison„ Miss Mary MacGregor, Mr. Little, Mr.. and Mrs, Fred Elliott, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Lyons, Mr. and Mts. Jack Brodie, Mr. and Mrs. Ken Rourke Mr• and Mrs. Ed. Taylor, Mr,. and Mrs. C. J. Parton, Mr. ken Hazlett, Miss Bergin, Bert Meehan, Miss Brewster, W. H.. Someville, "Mr, and. Mrs. J. C. Cox.