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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1943-06-17, Page 1The Clinton News -Record Est. 1878 With Which is Incorporated The Clinton New Era NO. 6149 -64th YEAR CLINTON ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JUNE 17, 1948 The New Era Est. 1867 THE HOME PAPER Gifts for Those IN SERVICE! Watches, Rings, Fountain Pens, Eversharp Pencils, Identification bracelets, etc. We Have a nice assortment of giftsfor the bride and her home. W. H. HELLYAR JEWELLER & UPTOMETERIST CLINTON 1 REMNANTS 1 Dozens of Them, and Mostly of Summer Dress Goods. Lengths suitable for Skirts, Blouses and Children's Dresses. If you do home sewing and appreciate Value, you cannot af- ford to miss this grand opportun- ity .of buying goods at a price considerably below. normal. The lot also includes ends of curtain materials of all kinds, and many of these are marked far be- low half original prices. ..• �%-IRWIN WILL TELL YOU WI-IERE' Its Counters r There is always a sense of satisfaction in knowing you have received the best pop sible quality—the list pas, Bible value. That's your as- surance when you buy here . that's why we feature the finest name in diamonds — Bluebird . Registered Per- fect and Loured Free. RED CROSS NOTES The first Clinton Blood Dollar Clin- ic will be held on Tuesday, June 22nd at 8.45 a.m. in Wesley Willis Church Hall. The Mobile Unit will arrive on Monday and the nurse technician is very anxious to meet andinstruct the Clinic staff, nurses ,and those assis- ting on Monday, at 4 p.m, in the Church Hall. If you are on one of these groups please attend this meet- ing for the instruction received`' is necessary to assure an efficient and smooth 'running clinic, Will all the nurses assisting please phone Mrs. Oakes by Friday if pos- sible confirming their willingness to. help. Twenty-five members of the Home Nursing Classes have written the ex- am set by headquarters, and the re- sults have been very encouraging. The instructors Mrs. Haddy, and Mrs. Oakes, presided at this exam and the fine resultsobtained by the class can be attributed to the time and work they spent on the course. .V_ R.A.F. and Michigan Soc- cer Teams Meet Saturday On Saturday, June 19th, the RA., F. Station's Soccer Football team is playing a match. against a Soccer team representing the Michigan State Soccer Football Commission un der the auspices of and for the bene- fit of the Clinton Women's Auxiliary (R,A.F.). The game will be played on the Station Sports Field with kick off at 7.30 p.m., and an admission charge for civilians and service personnel will be made. Women's' Institute The regular meeting will be held on Thursday, June 24th, and the guest speaker will be Mrs. Cocker, subject to be • selected. The roll call to be answered by something you learned at the District Annual, The program committee is Mrs J. McKinley and Mrs. F. Layton; Hostesses' are Mra. Nay, Mrs. Glew, Mrs. N. Mair, ,Mrs. G. Wheatley and Mrs. B. Jervis and Mrs. W. Perdue. V MILITARY NEWS W. 0. 2 Harold J. Seeley, attached to an IL.C.A.F. Ferrying Squadron at Itockcliffe was a visitor at his borne In town on Monday enroute to Win- nipeg. LAC. Reg Cudmore of the R.C.A.F. at Mountain -View spent the week end at his home in town. Tel. Tom A. Steep returned to Hali- fax, N. S,, on Tuesday after spend- ing a three week's furlough at his home in town. Cpl. Kenneth Vandelourg of the R. G.A.F. left on Wednesday for a •sta- tion in Labrador after .t leave spent at his home in town. Mrs. Vander - burg will reside with her parents in Goderieh. AC 2 Kenneth Cooke, R.C.A.F. has returned to his station at Montreal after a short leave spent in town with his parents, IVlr. and Mrs. C. V. Cooke, V LIONS CLUB MEETING The Lion's Club meeting was held in St. 'Paul's Parish Hall on Tues. day evening with the President, Jas. Shearer in the chair and Mac Mac- Donald at the piano. Mayor McMur ray, Dr. Shaw and George Jefferson were special guests, introduced byy the chairman. Dr. Oakes gave a report, 0 the Blood Donors Clinic to be held on Tuesday, June 22nd, in Wear- ley eiley Willis. Church. A letter was read from Rolpli Monteith, overseas, than. king the Club for the- cigarettes he received. Past President Nick White presented 12 pins to 100 per cent members, which went over in a big way. Lion Dick Jacobs reported on the Victory Plot which "is making progress. Lion. Fred Ford reported en the Lions Convention to be held at Niagara Falls. As this meeting was called to make last minute prepar- ations for the Frolic, held June 16 the General Chairman, Mr. Shearer, called on all sub chairman for re- ports. The reports were all geed and everything was in readiness. Mayor MacMurray, Dr. Shaw and Mr. Geo. Jefferson., all spoke briefly. The draw was made by Mayor MacMurray and was won by Geo. Jenkins. '1 LITTLE LOCALS Miss Helen K. Fisher, R.R. 2 Clin- ton was among the nurses to gradu- ate at the School of Nursing of the Stratford General Hospital last week Mr. Barry Wenger, who was on the staff of the News -Record for a short tune and who has been with the Exeter Times -Advocate for the past two years • has purchased= the Mildmay Gazette. We wish him every success. Clinton's main business streets are being white -lined for angle parking. By exercising care in conforming to the lines when parking against the curb, motorists will find that many more cars can be aecommodated than is the case when cars .are carelessly Iined up. Mr. Ivan Turner has been engag- ed as teacher at S. S. No. 5. Gode- rich Township, (Porter's Hill.) The annual reunion of the Stir- lings will be held June 19th at Har- bour Park, Goderieh . Miss Margaret Middleton, R. N., has accepted a position at Bigwin Inn, Lake -of -Bays, where she will be resiident nurse for the summer months. Mr. and Mrs. W. Bezzo and family had their first treat of strawberries last Sunday. They were grown on Mn. Ormond Alcock's berry farm R.R. 2 Goderieh. The berries are in full swing now for the season. A man 'drove up, stopped his car in Clinton, " and after getting into, it again and going home, found a hen On the back axle. He is probably get- ting ready fp his meat rationing. Miss Gertrude Holmes, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. R. Holmes of town, graduated as a Reg- isterd Nurse at the Hamilton Gener- al Hospital last week. Her parents, and brother, Sgt. Cecil Helms attend ed the graduation. V Huron -Perth Organizer W. A. Wall of Toronto, has taken over the position as intermediate organizer for the National War Fin- ance Committee for Huron and Perth counties, a position he kerinerly held in Simcoe and Dufferin counties. For the last three Victory Loans ht was chief organizer for Leeds and Gren- ville, V -- AMONG THE CHURCHES Presbyterian Church 10 a,m, Sunday School 11 a.m. Minister's sermon subject, "Gifts, Laden with Joy." St. Paul's Church of England Thursday, 7.30 p.m Mid week ser- vice. Friday, 8.00 p.m. Choir Practice. Trinity Srunday 8.00 a.m, Holy Communion, 10.00 a.m. Sunday School. 11.00 a.m. Litany and the Creed of St. Athanasius. 4.00 p:m. Baptism service. 7. p.m, Evensong Sermon by P.L. the Rev, 7'. H. Floyd, Padre of the R.A.F. Station. The Friendship Club will meet at the home of Evelyn Hall on Wednes- day, Jufie 23rd, at 8 o'clock. Wesley Willis United Church The friends of the "Covenant" Bib- le class will not forget the Picnic on Wednesday, the 23rd, on the lawn of Mrs. J. McKinley Isaac street. Tea at6pan. Ontario Street United Church' 10.00 a.m, Ont. St. Sunday School 1L00 a.m. Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will •be administered. 2.30 p.m. Flower Sunday at Turner's Church, Tuckersmith Township. Rev. H. Vi Workmau, Seaiorth United Church will be the guest spea- ker. 7.00 p.m. Paul's Handwriting— Paul's andwriting Paul's ,A:ecount and Paul's Promise. Evangelistic Hymns will be chosen. Wednesday 8.00 p. m.—Prayer, In- struction and Fellowship. • Tuesday (22nd June) Official Board will meet at 8.00 p.m. Sunday 27th (morning) ChiIdren's Day and Flower Sunday for Ont, St. Church. Children's Choir. Baptist Church- Gospel ;Servitee begins at seven o'clock with the singing of the good gospel hymns, The minister's sermon subject will be "The. Way to Vietory." You are cordially invited to join with us at the mid -week prayer ser- vice in the Vestry of the Church, 'be- ginning promptly at eight o'clock. The prayer meeting is the spirit- ual business meeting of the . church, where we do business with and for God, and nothing should be permit- ted to interfere with it. Engagements Announced The engagement is announced of Marguerite Faye Lindsay, Reg., N. youngest daughter of Mr. David M. Lindsay, and the late Mrs. Lindsay, Clinton, to Sub. Lieutenant Ian Dram - mond Roy, R. C. N. V. R., son of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Roy, Montreal, Quebec The wedding to take place in the chapel of Deer 'Park United Church, Toronto, on June 30th. The engagement is announced of ]Elizabeth M. (Betty) Barker, young- est daughter of Mrs. B, Barker, Lon- don, and the late Mr. P, Barker, to I4A,C. John J. McDonald, Clinton, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs,' J. B. MacDonald, Toronto. The wedding will take place at Hamilton Road Presbyterian Church, London, on June 26th. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Appleby, Me- killap, announce the engagement of their daughter, Rosamond Doreen, to Mr. Wilbert Stanley Garrett, son of Mr. and Mrs. Newman Garrett, of Tuckersmith, The marriage will take place in June. Thega e n menu is ' g e announced 0 Mary Dorothea, elder daughter of the late G. Victor Motherwell and of Mrs. Motherwell, Westmount, Quebec, and A.C. 1 William Bruce Biggart, ,R.C,A. F., elder. son of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Biggart, Clinton, Ontario. The mar- riage will take place on Saturday, July 3rd, at four o'clock at St. Mat- thias Church, Montreal, V First Blood Donor's Clinic on Tuesday, June 22nd The First Voluntary Blood Donor Clinic under the auspices of the Clin- ton Rea Cross will beheld in the base- ment of Wesley Willis' Church in the forenoon of Tuesday next, June the twenty-second. The response to the calls for donors has been gratifying Volunteers will be informed regard- ing the time their presence will be re- quired at the clinic, and it is hoped they will make every effort • to be punctual so that the clinic may pro- ceed in an efficient and orderly man- ner With. aminimum of losttime for boihsdonors and attendants. Donors are required to prepare themselves for their donation of blood by re- fraining from eating any fats for breakfast on Tuesday morning, this includes meats, eggs, butter, cream, miitc, ice-cream etc. Don't forget the place, Wesley Willis Church, Clinton, and the date ---Tuesday, June 22nd from 9 a.m. to 12.30. Only men will give their blood at this first of a ser- ies of clinics. The need is great, and this is your opportunity to do that tangible something you have wanted to do towards the allied effort in winning the war, by sending a part of yourself overseas to the aid of someone who is suffering his every- thing in the struggle. V Popular Bride Showered Mrs. Charles Brandon, the former Miss Marie Plumsteel and a popular bride of last Saturday was very plea- santly surprised last Wednesday even- ing when friends, numbering twenty, gathered at her home, to honour her with a miscellaneous_ shower in view of her recent marriage. Gaines and so- cial chat were enjoyed and then the bride opened her many beautiful gifts expressing her thanks individually. A dainty lunch was served and after wishing the bride happiness the even. ing came to an ending. The girls of Sky Harbour, where Mrs. Brandon is on the office staff presented her with a beautiful cof- fee table last Tuesday during their lunch hour, V Presentation to Miss Corless Last week at their regular meeting the Young People's Union ef-Wesley- Willis United Church held a weiner roast down at the river. This form of meeting was planned as a social evening when the Young People could honour Miss Dorothy Carless.- one who has been a faithful worker and during this past year ,has been the Citizenship Convener— prior to her marriage. Out door games were enjoyed and a sing song was led by' L.A.C. Jim Murray. When the group were gath- ered round the fire Miss Kaye McGill read an adddress, cleverly written in poetry' by her slater Helen au I Miss' Ruth Potter presented Dorothy with a toaster. The bride-to-be made a fitting reply thanking the group for their best wishes. " Hot dogs and pop were enjoyed and a most enjoyable evening closed, with the group gathering around the fire and singing. "Tapp. MacKenzie House Sold The MacKenzie House, • Clinton's only hotel, has been bought by Mr. and Mrs. W. ,R. German, who recent- ly sold their hotel at Whitby and. are now in possession. The MacKenzie House was formerly the Rattenbury Hotel, and Mr. and Mrs. 1VIacKenzis, occupied and conducted the hotel for seven years, having purchased it as a closed house, and during their occu- pancy had built up a fine connection. Mr. German is the brother of Mr. George German of town. Legion Auxiliary The regular meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Canadian Legion was held Monday evening last with a very good attendance, Miss. Johnston and four of her pupils from the Clinton Public School were present, the child- ren presented a play, "Jimmy's Un- lucky Morning," with Gary Cooper, Barbara MacDonald, Kenneth Ashton and Mary Scribbins. This was remark- ably well done. This was the last meeting until September, and after lunch was served a •social half hour was spent. MILITARY NEWS LAO Bill Muteh is a visitor at his home in town. iAiC 2 James Kennedy of the R.C. A.F, at Manning Depot, Toronto, vis- ited his parents, Mr, and Mrs. Nor. man Kennedy last Thursday. Terry Maguire of the Merchant Marines spent a few days at his home in town this week, LAC. Chaides Cudmore, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Cudmore of town, who has been overseas with the R.C.A.F. since the first of this year, has returned home. LAIC Cud - more proceeded overseas just before Christmas 1942 and before that had'• been in training ab Toronto, Trent- on, Winnipeg and Fingal. Prior to en- listing he taught school at Wingham. AC. 'Gordon Herman of St, Thom- as was a week end visitor at his home in town. • Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Cook have -re- ceived word that their son, Pilot Of- ficer Reginald Cook of the R.C.A.F. overseas is being sent back to Can- ada because of ill health caused by the damp climate. V St. Paul's Presented With Communion Set The ladies of St. Paul's centenary committee, having some extra cash on hand, decided to invest it in a private communion service of sterling silver, to be used in giving communion to the shut-ins and the sick, The ser- vice consists of a paten, inscribed with the following "Centenary St. Paul's Church, Clinton, 1835-1935", and a chalice, water and wine goblets and a eirborium or bread box. The service will be dedicated to the church on the first Sunday in July at morning communion. V PERSONALS Miss Ella Mae Wilson of Westminst- er Hospital, London, spent the past week end in town, Mr, Dave Mathers, of Mushwa, B. C. visited at the home of his sister Mrs. W. C. Bezzo, last week -end. Mr. W. T. Hawkins is in Toronto this week attending the Grand LodgetheIndependent 0 l p t Order of Oddfellows. Mrs. C. H. Keys has returned home to Varna after spending a week with her mother, Mrs. J. H. Tip- lady. Mrs. William ;Bozell and daughters Mrs. William Reid and Miss Mar- garet Rozeil and son Jackie spent a few days with friends in Detroit last week. Mr. and Mrs. W. S. R. Holmes and Sgt. Cecil Holmes attended the graduation of, the School of Nurs- ing of the Hamilton General Hos- pital, when Miss Gertrude Holmes received her R. N. degree. Miss Pearl Elliott of London came up to attend the Brandon-Plumsteel, wedding on Saturday, and on leer return was accompanied by her sis- ter, Miss Edna. Elliott, who will remgin in London for a few weeks.. Mr. and Mrs. Harry J. Thompson and Rev. John R. Thompson, Stratford, attended :ate funeral on •Saturday of Mrs: Thompson's brother, Judge Patrick of Saskatoon, who died suddenly. at Hamilton on Tuesday, at the home of his daughter, lugs. Thode. Chntonians Uninjured ' When Car is Ditched A motorist and four passengers from Clinton narrowly escaped ser- ious injury when a car was ditched in order to avoid two horses wandering on No. 4 •Highway a mile south of Lucan at three o'clock Thursday ,mor- ning. Information received by Highway Traffic Officer Harry Lemon who investigated was that a car riven by Wilbur Glidden of Clinton was going north . when Glidden saw one horse in the centre of the road and another nearest the east ditch. He chose the east ditch rather than try to stop or take the far side of the road. The passengers were Frank Lawson, Glen Cook, Ken Miller and .Sgt. F. B. Athersych, the latter with the R. C. A. F. Nopersons were injured and the car was fairly extensively damaged. V Sgt. J. C. Cornish Missing Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Cornish of Brucefield, received word on Tues- day that their son, Sergent T. C. ' (Jake) Cornish is reported missing as the result of air operations over en- emy territory. Sgt. Cornish joined the R.C.A,F., about one year ago and had trained at many Ontario stations, and in December 1942 received his wing as an air gunner at Mont Joli, Quebec. After spending a furlough with his parents, he progeeded over- seas, arriving sometime in January. As Sgt, Cornish is listed as missing we hope -his parents will hear better news ,soon. Accepts Palmerston School We understand that Miss Eleanor Plumsteel of the High School Teach- ing Staff at Sioux Lookout has ac- cepted a position with the High School at Palmerston, as a teacher of English. Miss Plumsteel is well-known and well -liked in town and during the five years she taught here has made meny friends who are very sorry to see her leave, but who wish her the best of luck in her new field. —Sioux Lookout Herald. Miss Plumsteel, who is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs, W. J. Plumsteel of town, will read "English papers at Toronto during July. V Wesley -Willis W.M.S. The regular meeting Sof Wesley Willis W. M. S. was held at the hone of Mrs. J. P. Manning on Thursday, June 10, 1943. The President Mrs. Fingland was in the chair and conduc- ted the opening exercises. Secretary' and treasurer's reports were read and adopted and reports of various com- mittees presented. Arrangements were made to entertain the affiliated soc- ieties in the near future. Mrs. Mc - Gill's group had charge of the remain- der emainder of the meeting. The scripture les- son was read by Mrs. J. P. Manning and prayer offered by Mrs. A. T. Coo- per. Mrs. Fowler then gave a very interesting resume of the closing chapter of the Study Book. Mrs. Hearn sang "Does Jesus Care" ac- companied by Mrs. M. J. Agnew. A Hymn brought the meeting to a elose, dainty refreshments were served by the hostess. • V. Large Crowd at Frolic • Despite the Raiff, - A very large crowd enjoyed the Lions Club 8th annual frolic, last night desipte the threatening rain of the afternoon and again later in the evening. The usual games of chance Were played and a dance was in pros cress in the town hall to the music of the R.A.F. Station orchestra. The fifty prizes were drawn for near midnight and the first five lucky win- ners are: $100 Victory Bond, N. A. Zimmerman, of .Milverton; $50 Vie. tory Bond, Mrs. H. B. (chant, of Clin- ton; : $25 War Savings Certificate, Bob Mathews of Dashwood; $15 War Savings Certificate, Alex. Mann, .of Monkton; $10 War Savings Certifi- cate, Cecil. Van Horne of Clinton. Fourteen of the other 45 prizes came to Clinton, and others went as far away as Montreal. V Four Nurses to Graduate The Clinton Community Hospital will hold the Nurses' Graduation Ex- ercise in, the Presbyterian Church. on Thursday evening, :lune .17th, at 8 o'clock. This year four nurses will graduate, Miss Marian Stewart, Miss Bernice Grigg, Miss Madelon Mason and Miss Marjorie Watson.