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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1943-07-15, Page 1The 'Clinton News -Record Est. 1878 With Which is Incorporated The Clinton New Era No: 6153.64th YEAR CLINTON ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JULY. 15, 1943 When in need of a Diamond Ring CALL AND INSPECT min UP -TO -DAME SETTINGS, AND PERFECT DIAMONDS We have the stock, priced moderate, all diamond rings are insured against Lass or damage; without extra cost to the purchaser. We have the wedding rings to match your 'engagement rings FOR THE WEDDING GIFT YOU ARE ABOUT TO BUY We can supply it to your satisfaction, and appreciation of the persons receiving it. W. Hr HELLYAR JEWELER AND OPTOMVgTItIST R'MIDENN•DC'Fr PHONE 174j Colton Broadcloth Blouses A Necessity to We ar with your Dirndl Skirts. Plain White, or Colored Dots and Stripes Sizes 12 to 20 and Priced at $1.00 to $1.59. Also Children's Dainty white Blouses Smocked in Colors or Trimmed with fine Lace, and Priced at $100 to $1.25. 110" FS=ummer Jeweliery A nice stock foro y u to select from in many colors and pastel shades. Beads Bracelets Earrings itieekchains Brooches Pearls v-�RWIN W. N. COUNTER Counters for Finer Jewellery for Over Half a Century in Huron Count. y _ 1 RED CROSS NOTES 100 More i,lood • Donors Wanted 100 Blood Donors wanted for Ciin- tone second voluntary blood donor clinic on Tuesday, July 27th to be held. in. Wesley Willis Church, The generous response to the first clinic is not forgotten. Now the Red Cross requires 1.00, new men to donate a portion of blood for the salvation of the .lives of our soldiers, sailors and airmen. The urgency of this appeal scarcely needs to be emphasized with Canadian soldiers engaged in the at- tack on Sicily. The casualties will be heavier, and the need of blood for Oransfus'ions consequently greater. Make your request to be included in the great ariny of blood donors to James Shearer or Mayor McMurray of Clinton. You will beinformed of the exact rim eservices our ywrllb ere- quired at the clinic„ If you have vol- unteered your blood and fol any rea- son are unable to keep your appoint.. ment communicate with Mrs, Gordon Miller of Clinton, so that another don- or may ba substituted in your. place. Further notice of this clinic in next weeks News Record. In the meantime send in your name, and take your part in this momentous struggle for free- dom and democracy, Clinton Branch of the Red Cross. _V Bob Bowman to Broadcast .Bob Bowman of Brussels, a leading figure in Huron County Council and one of the best known men in the district will speak over CKNX, Wing - ham, next Friday evening, July 16th, at 7.30 urging publie support of the "Stamp Out the IIBoat" campaign now in progress. On Friday evening last, this series of broadcasts was conducted .as a round table discussion of this depth charge campaign, by Messrs Frank Howson, chairman of the War Sav- ings Stamp Committee, C. E. Ritchie, chairman of the Wingham Merchants Committee, and Herman Copeland, chairman of the Publicity Committee. A very interesting discussion was presented of the method by which the public can actually buy specific depth charges to be tossed on U-boats with with their r messages attached, and of the very pressing need that the pub- lic should put a greater wallop be- hind this important phase of the war effort, Women's institute The regular meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. ,McKinley, on Thursday afternoon, July 22nd and will all members bring lunch and dishes. The social committee will be in charge, Program eommittee Mrs. Epps, Mrs. C. V. Cooke and Mrs. Shobbrook. v Wesley`Willis W.M.S. The W.M.S. of Wesley -Willis Chur- eh met at the home of the President Mrs. Frank Fingland Thursday even- ing July 8th. Mrs. Agnew was pianist. The devotional period included the reading of the Scripture by Mrs. A. Seeley and prayer offered by Mrs, J. G. Chowen. The secretary Mrs. A. T. Cooper and the treasurer Mrs, J. A. Sutter gave their. reports, Mrs. E. Paterson "seeretary of Christian ,stewardship gave a short talk. Mrs. Britton Temprance secretary spoke on the subject 'Ontario's blight.'. Mrs. Pickard reported a number of calls made on the sick by her com- mittee of Community Friendship.' Mrs. W. McEwen gave current events in a most interesting way. Mrs. M. Nediger sang a solo -"Fear not it is I." A short playlet, entitled "Asleep or awake to our new Home Mission Task" was conducted by Mrs. Britton with Miss Olvetta Brig- ham, Mrs. Sutter, Mrs. P. Manning, Mrs. Paterson and Mrs. Chowen, tak- ing part. The hymn -"In Christ there is no East or West" was sung and the iinz- pate, benediction brought the meeting to a close. A short Social time followed, lunch being served by the hostess, Mrs, Fingland. The New Era Est. 1867 Engagement Arnnounced Mr. and Mrs. George Carter, of Hullett township, announce the en- gagement of their only daughter, Bery1' Marjory, to Watson Gordon Reid, younger son of Kr. David Reid and the late Mrd, Reid of Huiiett. v Induction of Rev D. J. Lane On Thursday evening last at 8 o'clock Rev.: David J; Lane, formerly of Knox Church Goderich, was induct- ed into his new charge, the Presbyter - ion church at Clinton. There was a large attendance at the service which was presided over by Rev. Hugh Jack of Seafcrth. The sermon was preach- ed by Rev. Dr. Thompson of Auburn. The sacred responsibilities undertak- en by a minister accepting a charge were expounded in the address to the minister . by Rev. John Galloway of Exeter. The congregation was ad- dressed by Rev. Richard Stewart of Goderich, the interim moderator, who narrated the steps leading up to the induction and urged the loyal support of the congregation to the minister they had chosen. At the close of the hel serd.vice a delightful sogial' hour was Rev. D .J. Lane is also the chap- lain of Sky Harbour, No. 12 E.F.T,S. His brother, Rev, Andrew Lane, is now pastor of Wesley Willis United. Church, Clinton, V ONTARIO ST. W.M S In the absence of the president, Mrs. George Shipley, 1st vice., pre- sided over the July meeting of the Women's Missionary Society, Mrs. G. G. Burton led the worship service and dealt with the theme "Fellowship in the World Church," The minutes of the last meeting were read and ap- proved. During the business periodit was 'decided to hold an open meet- ing in August. Reports of the dif- ferent departments were submitted by their secretaries. Mrs. P. Townsend reviewed is chapter of the study book, followed by a discussion period, led. by Mrs. Farnham, Mrs. B, Wendorf gave a reading on "Christian Stew- ardship". The meeting closed with a hymn and the Mizpah benediction; v More Needed to Reach Greek War. Relief Objectives The subscription list for the Greek War Relief Fund will close this com- ing week, so that all will have an op- portunity to donate to this most wor- thy cause if they have not already done so. Leave your donation et either bank -or if it is inconvenient for you to be about in banking hours you May leave your donation at the Town Clerk's office or the News -Record office. Clinton and district have always reached their objective and wo do not intend to fail now to help these peo- ple who have a spirit teat can not he crushed by the Nazi invadere, Donations Previously acknowledged „ .. $323,75 Miss A, Cochrane $1,00 Caryl Draper $3 00 John Walton $1,00 Ont. Street Sunday School $22.25 Lucy R. Woods, Bayfield , , $5:00 Murray Draper $2.00 Total $358.00 74,204 Called Up in Year, 4,827 Later Discharged A House of Commons return tabled for Howard Green (Prog, Con., Van- couver South)_ said that of 74,204 wren called up and accepted by the army in the year ended March 31,1943, 4,827 were subsequently discharged. By military districts the number en- listed, with disehargesrshown in brac- kets: London, Ont.,'5,542. (307); Tor- onto, 10,908 (583); Kingston Ont., 8,618 (346); Montreal, 15,886 (1,502); Quebec, 5.499 (581); Halifax, 5,788 (252); St. John, N.B., 3,618 (250); Winnipeg, 6,031 (281); Pacific Com- mand, 5,322 (272); Regina 6,918 (239 Calgary, 4,976 (207). in addition, 143 men were discharg- ed to join the R.C,A.F. and 51 to join the navy. Reasons for the discharge of the 4,827 men were: Called up in error, 75; unable to meet medical standards (category I7) 4,311, (category 0) 859, (category D) ,two; unlikely to 'become an efioient soldier 53; civil conviction, three; miscellaneous reasons 24, Navy League Appeals for Clothing The local branch of the Navy Lea- gue of Canada are making an appeal for all items of men's clothing for survivors from the sinkings in the North Atlantic, All articles are to be clean and in good repair, Mrs. G. M, Counter is looking after this part of the work and clothing may be left at her home anytime. V Local Creamer e Troll at Meaford Greamerymen and buyers from the surrounding towns were the guests of the Canada Packers for a eek end fishing trip and convention in Mea- ford. All arrangements were made by F. A. Wiggins, of 'the company at Toron- to, with D. M. Maltby assisting. The convention trolled on the lake fol• three hours on Saturday afternoon and cruised s d aII of Sunday morning. Following Sunday dinner the group dispersed.The men came from the following points:-.Walke»ton, James Cassidy, Edward Lobsinger, Bert Mc- ICay and Jack Anderson; Harriston; Ralph Bender; Mount Forest, Nel- son Bender; Shelbourne, Garent Rid- dell, Clinton, Edward Armstrong, Wesley Vanderburg; Wiarton, W. J. Crawford, J. D. Boynton, Jack Pat- terson; Tara, Mansel Gibbons, Ches- ley, Archie Campbell, Earl Dailey; Centralia; Fred Bowden, . George Boynham, V LITTLE LOCALS Mrs. Percy Towne, won second prize McLaren Memorial Day Tournament far the Malarrn Memorial Trophy at the Well's Hill Lawn Bowling Club, Toronto. . Mrs. R. 13 Carter has rented her home on Victoria Street to Flight- Lientenant and Mrs. Carlon', who will get possession the first of Aug- ust. Mrs, Garter, will then reside with her daughter Mrs, Campbell, of Brant- ford. 'Ai corrected and up :to date time table for the Canadian National 'Rail- ways will be found on page two of this issue. • The Crich reunion will be held at Lions Park, Seaforth, on Wednesday, afternoon, July 28th. Last Sunday at the morning service. in St. Paul's church there was bap- tized, Sally Evean, infant daughter of Mr. a nd Mrs. Thomas W. Deeves. The. parents and Mrs. Harold McPherson, the baby's aunt, were the sponsors, Hay Township Reeve May Seek Nomination George Armstrong, reeve of Hay Township and warden of Huron Coun- ty in 1942, will likely seek nomination as Progressive -Conservative candi- date for Huron at the party conven- tion at Hensall tonight. Mr. Armstrong was quoted as "sers thusly', entertaining the thought," Only other contender for the candi- dacy on the horizon at the moment is Dr, Hobbs Taylor, unsuccessful can. didate in 1937. AMONG TRE CHURCHES Wesley Willis Church In connection with the report for the quarter ending June 80th of the home -class readers the following mem- bers have secured a complete record, Mesdames W. J. Nediger, G. E. Sa- ville,W. Mali, J. Walker, S. Emer- son, Mrs, W. 3. Tough and, Miss Laid- law; Mr. and Mrs, George Vanhorne, and Messrs A., J. Tyndall and J. V. Diehl. St. PauI's Church Thursday 7.80 p.m, Mid week set vice, 4th Sunday after Trinity 8.00 a,m. Holy Communion 10.00 'a,m. Sunday School 11.00 a,rn. Litany Sermon: The Gifts of Christ: Revelation 1: 4-5 7.00 p.m. Evensong sermon: The King of Glory and Lord of the Churches. Revelation 1 9-20. Baptist Church "I was glad when they said unto. me, let us go into the house of the Lord." i "Not forsaking s king the assemblingof t ourselves together, as the manner of it some is, but .exhorting one another, C and so much the more, as ye see the th day approaching, (Hebrews 10: 25) Come to the evening' Gospel service at seven o'clock. The minister's ser- th subject will be —"Faith.", A Welcome To A11 bes Warden Tuckey. Named As Liberal Candidate Benson -W, Tuckey, reeve of Exeter for the past four years and present warden of Huron County, was, yest- erday afternoon chosen South Huron's Liberal candidate in the forthcoming' election. Receiving the candidature on the third ballot, he defeated James Ballantyne, of Usborne Township, M, 'L.A. since 1935. Other nominees who bad fallen in the first and second balloting• by the 180 delegates were John M. Eckert,. of Dashwood, and Miss Josie Saund- ers, of Goderich, A. J. MacMurray and Frank Ping - land, IC. C., of Clinton, and Dr, A. R. Campbell, of Hensall, withdrew their names from the nomination list. - ' V Notice To Subscribers Please look at your sate; and, see if it coi'resnondes with your re- ceipt, As our 1 u mailing lists we• gre cor- rected up to Saturday, July 10th, Not- ify this office immediately of any error or omission. Conditions have forced weekly pap- ers all over the to make subscriptions payable in advance, The government has curtailed newsprint supplies and has stated that we must utilize our stocks only for those who are in good standing, . • Please take a glance at the label on your paper and if it shows that you are in arrears or that the paper will son be due, may we suggest that you make your remittance as soon as possible so as not to miss a single copy. Thank you! MILITARY NEWS • Pte !A, Benson Corless spent the week end with his wife and Mr. and Mrs. M. T. Corless at the lake cabin, Pte. J. E. Dale of Camp Ipperwash returned, to his station on Saturday after spending his two weeks furlough at the home of his father, Mr, W. A. Dale, Huron Road, Pte. Kelso Streets of the R.Q,O:C. at Halifax, N. S., has been spending a furlough at his home in town. LAC, Harold McPherson of St. John, New Brunswick, spent two weeks leave in town with Mrs. Mc- Pherson. Pte, Harry Tideswell, second son of Mr. and Mrs. William Tideswell of town, has been honourably dis- charged gid from Canada's Active Army due to ill health. Harry has been with the Highland Light Infantry for the past eight months and,had been in training' at London, Kitchener and Stratford. L.A.C. Laurie Colquhoun of the R. C.A.F. has sent word home that he has arrived safely overseas, Mr, and Mrs. M. T. Corless have re- ceived word from their son, Pilot Officer Alvin V', Corless, stating he has arrived safely overseas with the R.C.A.F. Don McDougall, S.B.A., Royal Can- adian Navy of Kindersley, Sask., visited last week end at the home of Mr, and Mrs. William Henry, London Road. Cpl. Madelaine Hawkins of the W. D. of the R.C,A.F. at Toronto, spent the week end at her home in town, V— Timely Warning 'A suggestion made by the Ottawa Better Business Bureau that Victory Bond holders should be on their guard against irresponsible promoters de- serves a wide hearing. War Bonds are rapidly become the. }average family's most important sav- ings reservoir, the Bureau observes, Thus, such investments and securities are always prime lures for racket- eers, with their schemes for persuad- ing people to cash in their bonds and turn the money over to them on ir- responsible promises of getting rich quick. Ono•thingis certain the Bureau ad- vises --these propositions will sound good. They have to seem plausible to get our money. Some may appear to be an opportunity for one to make a good profit. Brit(, fnuoratnuoevtehmo good profit, But, unfortunately, in t l h many deals the promoter is the only one to profit. Says the ,Bureau: "If you are urged o. cash in your bonds for 'investment' h- an unknown proposition Watch Doti' arefully investigate the offer for ese good teasons: "1—It may be a racket, "2. --It is real ,patriotism to keep, he War Bonds you buy. ."3—These bonds are one of the t investments you Can make," THE HOME PAPER Clinton and District ,orange Lodges at Wingham Thousands of spectators lined the - streets of Wingham, Monday to view one of the largest Orange "walks" held in years. The procession, over a mile in length, proceeded from the Wingham Public School to the town, park, Led by the Wingham Citizen's Band and the two traditional white houses, 60 lodges participated be- tween the deluges of rain which Pal- ed to disrupt the spirit of the Orange- men commemorating the 253rd anni- versary of the Battle of the Boyne. Traffic was at a standstill and every available space was filled with spec- tators. Special speaker for the occasion was Rt. Wor, Bro. J. W. Carson of London, Past Grand Master of Onta- rio West. Mr. Carson complimented the County of Huron, stating' this dis- trict was -one of the most outstand- ing m Canada. Said Mr, Carson "No other battle since the Battle of the Boyne has been so "rich in results as this we com— memor'ate today. Wehavenever ask (Continued on Page 8) Is Your Name on List for Voting? It is up to every citizen to examine the lists to see if his or her name is thereon. If it is not, have your name added by giving it to your municipal clerk. Your name must be on the list if you axe to vote. PERSONALS Mrs, B. Hearn and Miss R. V. Irwin are spending two weeks at Owen Sound. Mr's, George H. Elliott and daughter Jean are visiting relatives in Port Huron, 141is Barbara Scott of London is visit- ing this week at liar home in town. Miss Greta Taylor of London is spen- ding two weeks at her home in town. Miss Hattie Livermore has returned after visiting in Stratford and Goderich. Mr•s..Campbell of Brantford is visit- ing her mother, Mrs. R. 5, Carter, of town. Mr. and Mrs. George h%Car'tney of Woodstock visited in town a leis - days last week. Miss Helen Levis, Reg. N., of St. Thomas was a recent visitor at her home in town. Miss Vera Chapman of Owen Sound spent the week end with Misses Lois and Joyce Kearns. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur McCreary of Brantford are visiting with Mrs, Fred Livermore of town, tit's. Viola Lampmen and daughter Jean, have returned home after vis- iting relatives in Chesley, 1tIiss Betty June Lampman is visit- ing in Chesley at the honkie of her uncle, Mr, Clarence Livermore. Mrs. Erma Paxman, of Parkwood Hospital, London, spent last week with Mr. and Mrs, William McClin. chey, Miss Dorothy Cornish of Ottawa is spending her holidays in town with her parents, 'Mr, and Mrs, Garnet Cornish, Miss Ena Mclswan and Miss Edna Archambault spent last week at the home of the former's aunt in Port Stanley. Mr. and Mrs, Robert Fisher and Shir- ley of Stratford are visiting friends and relatives in Clinton and dis- trict this weelc, • Mrs. William Ball and small sen, Nelson, left London last Thursday, by plane to join her husband, Pte. Wm. Ball of the Ambulance Corp., Canadian Army at Victoria 13. C. Mr. and Mrs, Ian McLeod, and two children Catherine Anne and Don- ald, of Brantford spent last week with Mrs. McLeod's parents, Dr. and Mrs. J. S. Evans, and other friends. AC. Bruce Biggart and his bride have been .the guests of his parents, Mr, and Mrs. W. J. Biggart for the past week. On Wednesday they left fol' their home in Westmount, Que., but will stop off in Toronto to visit Mie s Isobel Biggart for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth iii, Breakey left en Friday for their home in Mon- treal after spending their, honey- moon at the cabin at Bark's on Lake : Huron, and also visiting friends in. Zurich, They are follow- ed 'by the best wishes of many friends.