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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1943-07-01, Page 1The Clinton News -Record Estt, 1878 Ston With Which ws�Record. is Incorporated The Clinton New TO. 6151 -64th YEAR CLINTON ONTARIO, THURSDAY. JULY 1, 1943 11 •BRIDAL WREATH DIAMONDS Guaranteed Perfect GIFTS EOR ALL OCCASIONS ! WATCHES RINGS SILVERWARE CLOCKS FOUNTAIN PENS JEWELLERY NOVELTIES Watch & Jewellery Repairs Guaranteed W. H. HELLYAR JEWELLER & DPTOMETERIST CLINTON 11 New Cotton Fabrics For Warm Weather Wear New Patterns in Merricord, Fruit -of -the -Loom, Seersucker, Prints, Etc, Navy Slacks Extra Large Sizes 40-44 Priced Reasonably at ...$1.25 R... v—IRWIN 1 IMOMMIIMINPOIMOM NOW MORE THAN 29 Thk is the lovely aestNA des gar- , , Beautifully fashioned comb, micron brush. INTERNATIONAL $26.25 Always ., popular favorite rhe Gaitis of modern motif . . comb, mirror, bosh: tl $31.50 BestNie6--one of our mosrdlninguisheddresser. ware designs in comb,.. Wirer, brush, DR -ESS- RWARE Whether your preference (n Sterling D esserware as for the daseic, ornate Or more simple ple pattern you'll find is here Choose from these favorite International designs—Annette,. Geis, Fedora, Athlone, Fiesta, Rostna,'Bere• nice, Lady Joan, Lady Rose, Maytime— each strikingly attractive, (STJBJECT TO GOVERNMI NT PURCHASE TAX) �W.N.COUNTE RED CROS NOTES • The July meeting of the. Clinton Red Cross will be held on Monday July 5th at 3 p.m. in the Council Chambers. We must carry on our work effie• iently during the summer months. Plan to come to this meeting, and if you are going on holidays take some sewing or knitting along. Thin will be appreciated not only by the society but later by the boys who will receive the articles you . have made. They do not slacken in their great efforts why should YOU? Keep in mind the next blood donor clinic! We cannot plan too far ahead to make it a success. Many, more don- ors will be needed. Have you offered your blood to perhaps save the life of one of our boys on the fighting forces? Don't wait to be called upoy Offer your name freely, Mr. Shearet or Mr. McMurray will be glad to re- ceive your name. Evening 'Auxiliary The evening auxiliary of the Red Cross will dispense with the regular Monday evening, meeting during July and August. But will meet once each month, the second Monday in July and August. v Masons Hold Installation At the regular meeting of Clinton Masonie Lodge Iast Thursday night the officers:for the ensuing Masonie year were installed in office. II.- M. Monteith, former manager •of the Bank of Montreal here, but re- cently transferred to Goderich was in- stalled as Worshipful Master of Clin- ton Lodge A. F. and A. M. No. 84, Mr. Monteith 'was in office as senior warden here at the time of his trans- fer to Goderich, and is advanced to the chief office, though a non-resi- dent by special permission. The other officers -elect for 1943-44 are: immediate past master J. Agnew, senior warden, V, D. Falconer; junior warden, R. E. Thompson; chaplain, E. E. Paterson; treasurer, F. B. Penne- baker; secretary, H. E. Rprke; diree- for of ceremonies; T. G. Scribbina senior deacon, G. R. Ross; junior dea- con, R. T. Irwin; inner guard, Harry R. Plumsteei, senior steward S. G. Middleton; junior steward, C. O. Pearce; tyler, N. Kennedy; auditors, G H. Jefferson, H. P. PlumsteeI; trus- tees; H. M. McBrien, C. W. Draper and A. M. Knight. The installing master, Past D.I.G. M., Ii. E. Rorke, was assisted in the ceremony by, past masters of the lodge, A. M. Knight, G. E. Hall, F. B. Pennebaker, E. E. Paterson, H, P. Plumsteel and T .0 Scribbins To Attend Church Service Murphy Lodge No. 710 L.O.L.' and Huron L.O.B.A. are attending Divine Service in Varna United Church Sunday evening July 4th, at 7.80 p.m. Miss Reba Hern, the min- ister, will speak on "Charter of Pro-, estantism", All members who wish to attend please be at the lodge room at 6.30 p.m. LIONS CLUB MEETING The Clinton 'Lions' Club held their meeting on June 29 in the Tudor Ho- tel, Hensall, with Ken Waters in the chair and Mac MacDonald at the piano. The winners were banqueted by the losers in the ticket selling• eon - test of their annual frolic, the Winn- ers being Dr, Geo. Elliott and Bill Wells, and the losers Carl Draper and Russ Holmes. They were banqueted to a turkey dinner and all the trim- mings, with 45 present. The follow- ing guests were introduced, Geo. Armstrong, ex -warden of Huron County; Peg Shaddick, reeve of I -len. sail, Geo. Thompson, bean -buyer, Hen-- sail, en-sail, Gordon Miller accountant and W. H. Robinson, manager of the Mon- treal Bank, Clinton; Capt. Harry Mc- Intyre, former Lion, and Seaman Lorne Brown, also a former Lion. The first president, , Lion Frank Fingland, addressed the club briefly, Treasurer Frank Pennebaker report- ed on :the Frolic held June 16, show- ing a 'net profit of $1,673.00 Lion Dick Jacob reported on the Victory plot, with 3 acres of sugar .beets ready to be thinned and blocked this week. The draw was made by ,Reeve Shaddick of Sienaall, and won by Geo, Elliott. Era The New Era Est. 1867 MILITARY! NEWS Pts, Bill West of the Scots Fusi- liers at Niagara -on -the -Lake. spent Friday and Saturday in town with his mother, Mrs, S, West. O.S., IC, Jenks of H.M.C,S. Provost. London, who has but recently been accepted in the R.C.N.V,R, spent the week end at his home in town AC Gordon Herman of the R.C.A.F.. at St. Thomas was a .:week end visit- or at his home in town. Seaman Maurice Maguireof the R. C.N.V,R. is enjoying a leave at his home in town. Pte Joe. L. Yesbee with a Hospital Unit stationed at Oakville, renewed old acquaintances in town a couple of days last week. Induction of Rev. D. J. Lane Rev. D. J. Lane of Goderich, who has been ministering to Clinton and Bayfield Presbyterian churches for some time now will be inducted next Thursday evening, July 8th, at 8 p.m. at the Clinton church. Rev. Lane received a call from the Presbyterian congregation at Paisley, but last week it was learned that he was not accepting it. He is at pre- sent chaplain of No, 12' Elementary Flying School (Sky Harbour), Gode- rich. oderich. ' Succesful Tea and Sale A very successful afternoon tea and baking sale was held in the base- ment of the Presbyterian Church on Saturday afternoon, June 26th. The room was beautifully, decorated with flowers and the small tables were cen- tred with rosebuds. The president, Mrs. Ward, received the guests and Mrs. McTaggart as eonvenor of the social committee and her assistants looked after the tea. Mrs, Neilans and Mrs. Shaddoek were in charge of the homemade bak- ing sale and Mrs. Fax and Miss Shaw looked after the novelty booth, which was quite a centre of :attraction and realized a substantial' sum. Mrs.. Ro- berton and Mrs. Snider looked after the plates with the salads; Mrs. Ax- on and Mrs. Streets were in' charge of the tea and Mrs. Cook and Miss Stir- ling the bread, butter and cookies. At the close of the afternoon work the W. A, had made a large amount to carry on their work in the fall. V Covenant Bible Class Plinio The "Covenant" Bible Class held their annual picnic on Wednesday af- ternoon and evening, June 23rd on the lawn of Mrs. J. 'McKinley, Isaac street. Fourteen sat down to a dainty lunch at 6 pan. afterward a recreation period was observed. The fan race was won by Mrs. N. Trzwartha and Mrs. West, for lad- ies, and for men by Mr. 1. fl. Lobb and Rev. A, Lane, Putting the wooden blocks through a hole in a perpendicular sheet, was a game similar to bean-bags, and was won by Mrs. J. Turner and Mao. R. McKinley, and for men by Rev. A. Lane and J. B. Lobb. Ladies walking two minutes and stop nearest the time was won by Mrs. (Rev.) A.'Lane. Considerable amusement was exper- ienced by the whistle on a string, the central figure trying to locate the whistle. The thanks were generally express- ed and an scramble for kisses ended a pleasant evening. V Women's Institute" The regular meeting opened with the W.I. ode followed by the Lord's prayer in unison. Mrs. Hearn was at the piano. The treasurer reported a balance of $45,27 and Mrs. Trewartha reported on the rationing of sugar for canning fruit and meat in locker storage. The annual picnic was cussed and dispensed with for this year. The next regular meeting will be at thehome of Mrs. J. McKinley, Isaac Street, each member to bring Iunch and dishes. The committee to look after ' chairs and tables are. Mrs, Trewartha and Mao, Nay and Misa Harrison. The program consisted of art address by . Mrs. Cocker on "Life in England in Peace and War Time", Four girls Isobel Chowen, Catharine Fingland, Audrey Jervis and Jean Nediger sang two songs and a read- ing. was given by Mrs. P. Manning. Mrs. Trewartha moved a vote of thanks to those taking part in the pro- gram. The meeting closed with the National Anthem and Mrs. Nay and her committee served ltiinch. THE ROME PAPER LITTLE LOCALS " Mr. and Mrs. Ken. G. Waters and two children Marilyn and Bobby left this week for God'erioli where they will reside in future, Lieut and Mrs. Freel and family of Goderich will occupy the house vacated by the Wa- ters' family. The annual church service of L.O. L, No. 710 Clinton is to be held at Ontario Street United Church on the evening of Sunday, July 11th. Memb- ers are asked to assemble at the lodge rooms at 6.30 p.m. We should like to see as many as possible, V Moved to Huron Street • Mr. Morgan Agnew, proprietor of the tobacco store and billiard parlour on Main street, has moved his busi- ness to Iiuron Street. His new stand is in E. Wendorf's old confectionery, shop, but had later been used as a 'dance hall. It was also used by Davis & Herman, when theirgent's furnier- ings store was ruined by fire last winter. Phis new stand has hardwood floors and a good lighting system. Mr Agnew bought the business fifteen years ago from the late Alex Mitchell and has build up a fine busi- ness, His able assistant, Mr, George Phelan, will still be with him. We wish him: continued success in his new stand. Calf Club Members Put on Radio Program During the noon hour of June 19th,, member's of the Huron County Hol- stein Calf Club took to the air for a fifteen minute program over Station CKNX, Wingham, to extoll the mer- its of their favorite breed of cattle. This was one in a series of weekly features entitled "Farming for War" sponsored by the Huron Agricultural War Committee. The program pre- sented was of a varied nature, mus - be and recitations being interspersed between short talks on the founding, progress, and objects of the Calf Club and its value to the boys and girls of the community. Agricultural Representative J. C. Shearer, Clinton, acted as Master of Ceremonies. Those taking part in- cluded: Carol Campbell, Bayfield.; Jack Van E'gmond. Clinton; Norma Learning, Walton; Bill CIutton, Gode- rich; Donald Pryce, Walton; Colin Campbell, Bayfield; Willis Van Eg- mond, Clinton, and W. Hume Clutton Goderich, V -- AMONG THE CHURCHES Presbyterian Church 10 a.m. Sunday School. 11.15 a,m. Divine Worship, subject of meditation "One Soul Blesses Al- mighty God." Wesley -Willis The W. M. S. will meet at the horn of Mrs. Frank Fingland on Thursday evening, July 8th, at 8 p.m. Mrs. Jef- ferson's group in charge. St. Paul's Church Thursday 7.30 pan. Dominion Day service, 2nd Sunday in Trinity 10.00 a.m. Teachers' Meeting. 10.20 a.m. Sunday School Session, 11.00 a.m, Holy Communion Ser- mon: Enthroning Christ as Lord. Rev. ITT, 20. 7.00 p.m. Evensong Sermon: The Island Experience Rev. 1., 9. Baptist Church You will find a weleotne and a Gospel service that will be helpful to you at our seven -o'clock service. We;preach Christ and Him Crucified, the risen, living, and reigning Lord. The minister's sermon theme will be "Tribulation. and the Untroubled Heart." Our Young -People's meeting con- tinues at eight o'clock each Monday evening. All are Welcome. A mid -week service for praise and prayer is held each Wednesday even- ing at eight dcloek in the vestry of the church, The world's need is pra- yer. United Church of Canada During the month of July the Oon- gregations of the United Churches of Wesley -Willis and Ontario Street, will worship together in Ontario Street United Church, corner of William and Ontario Streets. Rev. G. G. Burton will be the min, ister in charge of both. Pastoral charges. Services at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Turner's Church Service will be held, at 9. 45. a.m. (Note change • to morning), HOME FROM OVERSEAS Sapper R. Hattin of the, 12th. Field Company, who has been overseas sine January 1940; has returned home as a prisoner -of -war escort. He is now enjoying a 28 day leave with Mrs. Hattin and family who reside on the Bayfield Road, He was billeted home owing to ill - health. Nurse Registration Exam. Results are Given Among those successful in the May examinations for nurse registration in Ontario, announced by Ontario Health Minister Kirby are the following from Clinton and from Huron County. Agnes Gertrude Holmes, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. W. S. R. Holmes; Helen Isabel Levis, daughter of Mr, L. W. Levis of Clinton; and Margar- 1i ngagements Announced • Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Williams, Mit- chell, announce the engagement of thjeir daughter, Ila May; to LAO Reginald L. Cudmore, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Cudmore, Clinton. The marriage will take place in July. Mr. and Mrs. T, E. Mason, Sum• - merhill, announce the engagement of • their younger daughter, Madelon Ruth, to Flight 'Sergeant George W. Yeats, R.A.F, Clinton, son of Mrs. Yeats and the late Mr. Joseph Yeats of Turriff, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The marriage will take place in July. eh Hariett Middleton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Middleton of . Gode- rich Township; Geraldine Marie Cas- tle of Bayfield; Rita Margaret Court- ney, of irucknow; Dorothy Mae Hari - ton, Dashwood; Beulah E. Holt, Grand Bend; Ruth Marguerite Robertson, Goderich, wemanimenminrowarawo Public School Promotions, PROMOTED FROM GRADE 1 TO GRADE 2 Beverly Aikenhead Richard Andrews Jack Carter Kenneth Carter Lorne Carter Tommy Colquhoun Elizabeth Cooper 'Yvonne Dales Donald Denomme Betty Fitzsimons Jeanne Fitzsimons Mildred Fraser John Hartley Donald Ladd Marie Lee Murray Maltby Kenneth McLeod Aletha Millson Paul Moore David Oakes Elizabeth Rodges Teddy Ross Marilyn Shaddick Virginia Shearer Dennis Steep Patsy Thompson. M. D. ADAMS, Teacher. PROMOTED FROM GRADE 2 TO GRADE 3 Maureen Ainsworth Shirley Ashton Richard Elliott Robert Fines Jimmy Fitzpatrick Alvin Fowler ' Lorine Garon Ruth Glew Carroll Glidden Jane Hartley Kathryn Ladd Dorothy Managhan Shirley Pearson Olive Petrie Shirley Procter Mary Silcock Barbara Steep Kenneth Taylor Eleanor Thrower Joan Warnock Marilyn Waters JEAN WEBSTER, 'reacher PROMOTED FROM GRADE 3 TO GRADE 4 Jack Ladd .... Billy Pearson Margaret Pickard Donald Ward L. GLLKINSON, Teacher. PROMOTED FROM GRADE 4 TO GRADE 5 Helen Ball Arva Britton li�ernice Denomme Donald Epps :.. Tommy Grealis Marie McLeod Carl Murray J.ee Nixon Donald: Petrie, Ann Shaddock Billy Shearing Stirling Silver Jack Stanley Marjorie Stanley John Ward GILKINSON, teacher. PROMOTED FROM GRADE 5 TO GRADE 6 Joyce Andrews , Kay Britton L. Billy Chowen Billy Cooper Francis Denomme Gerald Elliott June Fletcher Harold Gibbings Anna Glew Ruth Groves Andrew Husty Joan Jordan Gordon Lane Donald Longfield Cameron Maltby Bobby Monaghan Marlene McAllister Jacqueline Mulholland Billy Nediger .Audrey Oliver Carol Sperling Barbara Steep Bobby Taylor Yvonne Thompson CHARLES C. PEARCE, Teacher. PROMOTED FROM GRADE 6 TO, GRADE 7 Donald Carter Fern Carter GIoria Dales Doreen Elliott Donald El Wood Stanley Falconer Marie Fitzpatrick Nancy Ford Beatrice Fowler Mary Fulford Jeanne Garon Kathleen Glew Howard Grealis Douglas Hoggarth Anne Husty Bettey I.ampmen Helen I;obb Evelyn MacDonald Mary Ellen MacDonald Renneth McAllister Barbara McMichael Jack' Petrie Lois Pickard Bobbie. Riehl Phyllis Shanahan Phyllis Steep Joyce Sly Verna . Taylor Mary' Thompson ' Billy Stephenson Ruth Williams Dick Steep (Aux) +`r Fred Steep (Aux) EDNA M. JAMIESON, Teacher PROMOTED FROM GRADE 7 TO GRADE 8 Billie Andrews Isobel Chowen Ross Colquhoun • Betty Cooke Anita Cruikshank Clarence Denomme Joan Fines Catherine Fingland Doreen: Glazier _ Shirley Hattin Raymond Hoggarth Audrey Jervis Donald Kay • Fled Kirby Jean Lampman Bruce Marshall Billie MattYtws Donald Miilex Gwendoyin' Moore Jean Nediger Doreen Proctor Jack Resll David Sperling Marion Stanley Betty Ward Ruby Dales GEORGE H. JEFFERSON,teacher