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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1943-08-12, Page 1The Clinton News -Record Est. 1878 With Which is ewspat Incorporated The Cliiraton New Era NO. 6157 -64th YEAR CLINTON The New Era Est. 1867 ONTARIO, THURSDAY, AUG. 12, . x943 THE HOME PAPER THE GIFT OF -Al LIFE TDIE ... . BULOITM There is no gift so precious as a dependable time piece — none that lives so long in useful service. FAIL ACCURACY — BEAUTY — STYLE ---, VALUE . , . 13ULOVA is outstanding. A world wide symbol of beauty and dependability. a. If you are contemplating a purchase of a watch—we invite you to sec our stock—Also do repair work which gives satisfaction. .!' • H. HELL 1. AR JEWELER AND OPTOMETRIST RESIDFIND017 PHONE 174j F1 SALE of Summer Sport Togs Play Dresses, Slacks, farmer- ettes, Beach Capes etc., from our Sports Goods Department. Cleaning at prices far below Half of the Original. It will pay you to look them over, 11 R... v—IRWIN Choose the rings she will proudly treasure a thrilling Bluebird Diamond, certified perfect in flawlessbrilliance , . . and styled to match it, a lovely Bluebird Wedding Ring! W. N. Counter Clinton i i RED CROSS NOTES The Clinton Red Cross held their August meeting in the Council, Cham- ber on ,Monday August 9. Splendid re- ports were given by the convenors of the various committees showing that in spite of the hot weather and the holiday season, our workers are carry- ing on faithfully, An urgent appeal was read £tom Red Cross headquarts era for articles for Prisoners of war Capture parcels. As this is the first parcel given each boy when reported captured— and as our own boys are now front-line fighters—you eon all see that these comforts are urgent- ly needed as quickly as possible, These articles are sent to Britain and are waiting for the boys. Each boy receives a parcel in his own name as son as taken prisoner and placer in a prison camp in Germany or Italy. We must not fail our Armed For- ces—This appeal needs scarcely to be emphasized. Let ouch of us accept her responsibility that these quotas of sewing and knitting, large though they appear to be, may be completed and shipped aa soon as possible. We aoknowiedge with thanks a donation of honey from Mrs. T. Seib - bins for Blood Donor Clinics also a box of buttons from Mrs. J. P. Man- ing. The third Blood Donor CIinic 'will be held in September—date to be announced later. The next regular meeting will be held on Monday, •Sep tember 13th. Note change of date. The following articles were com- pleted and shipped during the month. Knitting: Evening Auxiliary— 4 boys sweaters sizes 10 and 12; 1 lady's sweater. Goderieh Township, South End -- 1 lady's sweater, 4 pair airforce glov- es; 4 long sleeved khaki sweaters. Goderich Township No. 4-4 pair seamen's socks 18 inches. Tuckersmith-1 girl's sweater size 8, 1 lady's; 1 pair seamen's socks 18 inches. Porter's Hill -6 pair boys stockings 1 lady's sweater. Holmesville 2 grey T. N. sweaters; 3 girl's sweaters. Summerhill. 2 pair seamen's socks 18 inches; 4 girl's sweaters size 3 and 4. Clinton Branch: Seamen's Com- fort 3 pair seamen's socks 18 inches 1 grey T. N. Sweater. Army Comforts: 2 long sleeve khaki sweaters, 8 pair khaki gloves, Airforce comforts: 8 pair gloves; 5 pair socks: British Civilian: 5 girls sweaters, sizes 3 and 4. 5 boy's sweaters sizes 3 and 4; 3 boys sweaters, sizes 10, 12, 14; 8 ladies sweaters, sizes 84 and 36. Sewing:— Porter's Hili; --.19 ladies blouses size 16; 1 pinafore, Goderieh township, South End:— 5 pantie dresses size 4; 20 boy's pyjam- as size. 4. Hohnesville: 20 girls blouses, Summerhill: 10 blouses. S.S. No, 4 Goderieh Township: 15 girls pinafore dresses, size 6, Clinton Branch: 6 babies jackets; 5 sweaters size 2; 25 shirts (Greek Relief) 11 quilts, 1 unit hospital sup- plies. In addition to the regular sewing quota we have also the following Emergency quota for Capture parcels so urgently needed: 50 men's bed jac- kets; 100 personal property bags; 100 khaki handkerchiefs; 90 nightin- gales. 200 new small operating sheets. Raigmore Hospital, Tuesday July 6, Ward 13, Inverness Scotland. To the Red Cross, •Clinton, Ont, Just a line or so to let you know what the Red Cross are doing for us boys so far from home. You will have to excuse the writing as I am a bit crippled with my hands. You see I left my camp . in Southern England on June 21 for an intended • enjoy- able nine njoy-able-nine day leave but I was admitt- ed'in this hospital on June 25, with my second finger of rny.right hand. It turned out' to be a whitlow and they operated and cut off the bass of the nail. It is doing very well now, My thumb on my left hand was septic also from a sugar burn Ire- ceived at camp. It has caused a lump under my arm so I don'tknow how long I will be here now. , There are approximately 200 nrs- es on the staff here as well as lady doctors Ate. They are all very clever and do a rushing: business, In my, ward here there are five other Can- adians as, well as two soldiers from India, two from British Honduras aand .a few R.A.F. -lads. We have a very good time. We are allowed to go to Inverness twice a week. They run PERSONALS Miss E. Hunt"of Toronto is a visitor; this week in town. ' Miss Ally Lou Thompson is holiday- ing in St. Catharines svtth relatives Miss Fannie Laois is spending a,holis day with her aunt Mrs. P. C. Towne, in Toronto. Miss Marion Pickett is spending two weeks with friends and relatives in Toledo, Ohio." Mrs. Gilbert Shaw of Toronto is visit- ing this week with Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Van Herne. Mrs. B. Hearn and daughter Jean of town, are spending a Sew days in Toronto this week, Mrs. I. M. Nay, was visiting her sis- ter, Mrs. Hanley of the London Road, Last week. Misses Jessie Campbell s nd Isabel Colquhounare holidaylag In the Muskoka District. • Miss Margaret Heard is spending a two weeks vacation in Goderieh with her sister Mrs. Fred Nancy Miss Lois Kearns of Sky Harbor was a week end visitor in town with her parents, Mr. and Mrs B, W. Kearns Mr. and Mrs. A. E, Rumbail, of town spent a few days with their daugh- ter, Mm. S. Ronnie, of Hensall last week. Master. Billie Rearm, of town is apend- ing a few days with Master Frank Murdock at their summer home in Port Dover. Misses Catharine Jefferson and ,lean Morgan of the Farm Service at Forest were week end visitors at their home in ton -n. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gibson and children Ronald and Norma of To- ronto spent last week with Mr, and Mrs. Cecil Van Horne, Miss Hazel Watkins has returned to New York City after spending her vacation with her mother, Mrs. Joseph Watkins of the Base Line. Rev. and Mrs. Hunter of Los Angeles Cal., are spending a few days with Mrs, E. Pickard, Abs. Hunter is a sister of the late Mr. Ezta Pickard. Lt. Col. F. G. Thompson, who is on furlough, accompanied by Mrs. Thompson are holidaying with friends in Chatham, St. Catharines, and Toronto, Mr. and Mrs. G. G. Murdoek and son . Frank of Hagersville,' spent the week end with Mrs. 13, Hearn, and visited with other Clinton and Goderieh friends and relatives. Mr. and Mas. A. T. Cooper spent the week end in Toronto with Mr. and Mrs. Willis C. Cooper. They brought their little granddaughter Janet back with them for a visit. Mrs. Vernon Wagner spent the week end in Preston. On her return she was accompanied by Pilot Officer Wagner who has been at Arnprior and are now spending a few days with Mr, and Mrs. Norman Miller, Pilot Officer Wagner is posted as an instructor at Sky Harbour. Mrs. W. .1. Kay has returned to her home in Lapeer Mich., after a visit with her sister, Mrs. W. J. Trelea- ven and brother Mr. B. J. Gibbings. Judge and Mrs. Desjardins of Lap- eer were week end guests of Mrs, W. J. Treleaven, and on their return home were accompanied by Mrs. Treleaven and granddaughter Eliza- beth. V Notice Re Ration Books Ration Books No, 3, 6,000 in num- ber have been received by the local Ration Board. The holders of ration book No, 2 are requested to see that the cards in the back of their ratioh books are properly filled in before they apply for ration book No. 3„ The new books will be . distributed on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Au- gust 28th, 27th and 28th, a bus every hour so we are well off. Well I guess you don't want to hear any more of my troubles so I will tell you how the Red Cross treat us,. Every Monday there is a lady re- prese»tatlive of the Canadian 'lid Cross comes to see us. She gives us two sheets of this paper, some candy 20 Sweet Cap. cigarettes, and a paper from near home. I was fortunate to get hold of a paper from Kitehener. It was a real treat. It is now bed time. so I must get set so once again you can pass the good news along please and filen me to all of you the very best till we are able to meet again in the very near future. S remain, Norman Fitzsimons, Ration Books Lost Several ration books belonging to residents s ents in Clinton and vicinity have e been lost. The finders are instructed to return them ,to the Ration Board in Clinton, Any one found using these books can be prosecuted. V St. Paul's W. A. The W. A. held their regular mon- thly meeting at the home of Mrs, C. G .Middleton, Huron oRad ,on Tues- day afternoon, August 10th. Over thirty were in attendance. The meeting was in charge of the president, Mrs. L. M. MacKinnon, Mrs H. Williams, read a selection on pray- er, Miss Alice Holmes assisted in the prayer service. • A. bale consisting of three large car- tons of used and new clothes and ma- terials was packed a few weeks ago and sent to the Bishop's Messengers at Endeavor Sask. New materials were valued at $15.70. At the conclusion of the meeting, the hostess, Mrs. Middleton served a dainty lunch and a pleasant social time was enjoyed by all. V Competition Started In Tall Corn Stalks After reading in the Clinton News Record of the corn grown by Benson Cox, 9 ft 6 1-2 inches on August 3rd Mr. Howard Trewartha measured a stock of corn 10 ft 3 in on August 6th. He has 11 acres of corn and hopes to fill his new silo whack is 13 ft by 45 ft. and 82 loads of hay. He hopes to be able to feed his 36 head of dairy cows so they will produce a large amount of milk to be made into cheese to help supply Britain. In conversation with Mr, Adam Mc- Cartney he informs us that he has sweet Evergreen garden corn plant- ed sixty-six days that measures 10 ft This is quite a height for the garden: variety to attain in such short time. V DO THEY MEAN YOU? Category Men previously rejected for active service" are now urgently needed to replace "A" category men, who are going overseas, in increasing- iy larger numbers. If your category is "BI", "B2" er "CI" then there is a place for you in Canada's active army. At the present time there are 12,- 000 girls idthe ho C.W A.C. and now. g, the calf has gone out for 35,000 more women this year. The rates of pay in the C.W.A.C. are now $1.05 per day for the first six months; after that the rate is 61.20 per day. Dependents allowances and separation allowan- cec are now allowed to married wo- men who enlist. A large number of 17 -year-old boys for trade's training will be ac- cepted for six months course. Anyone interested contact the Mobile Recruit- ing Unit whieh is here every Friday or Major Thomas Morgan of town. V AMONG THE CHURCHES Presbyterian Church 10.15 a.m. Sunday -School. 11.15 am. Worship Service, with Rev. Dr. Thompson as minister in the absence of Rev. D. Lane. The United Church of Canada Ontario Street and Wesley Willis congregations will worship together morning and evening in Wesley Wil- lis Church. Baptist Church Is Sunday to you a Holy Day or, another holiday? 'Remember the Sab- bath Day to keep it holy." Again you are invited to attend the evening gospel service conducted by. Christian young men of the R.C.A.F, Station. Their word and testimony will be an inspiration to you. Let your presence at the service speak to them of your appreciation of. their services rendered during the pas tor's absence en vacation. The Baptist Church Ladies' Aid will hold their picnic on Wednesday, Aug- ust 18th, on the lawn of Mrs. McLean, Victoria Terrace, St, Paul's Church of England Thursday, 7.30 p.m, kid -week Ser- vice. 8th Sunday. after Trinity 8.00 a.m.. Holy Communion. 10.00 a.m, Sunday School 11.00 am. Litany and Sermon:- The Fear of the Lord is the beginning of Wisdom (Proverbs 9:10). NO EVENING SERVICE IN AUG. Wednesday 7.30 psis, Board of :Man- agement, LOCAL ITEMS Two birthdays were celebrated at a icnie inLi p cons Park, Seaforth, on Sunday, August 8th, wnen Mr..Rich. and Tapp, father of Mrs. R. Hattin; observed his 88th birthday. Sapper R. Hattin, home on leave, also cele - hinted the anniversary of his birth. Out of town guests were Mr. and Mrs, Earle Tapp and son of Monkton, • Hie Worship Mayor McMurray, wishes to' contact service clubs ,who' will be willing to assist in the col Ieetion of phonograph reeds for the use of the armed forces. The appeal is for 1,000,000 records across Canada. —V "Huron County Raises $6,750 For Depth Charges" New Sales of War Savings Stamps and Certificates during the month of July were apportioned by the Govern- ment for the purchase of Depth Charges, used in the destruction of enemy 11- boats, and the "Stamp out the U -Boat" campaign for this pur- pose was started on June 28th and ended July 31st. The objective allocat- ed to Huron County was 67 Depth Charges at $90. eaeh--$6,080, The following are the results obtained. Goderich, 34, $3,060; Exeter, 11, $990; Clinton, 8, $720; Hensall, 7, $680; Seaforth, 6, $540; Wingham, 4, $360; Brussels, 3, $270; Wroxeter. 1, $90; Zurich, 1, $90; Total 75. $6,750. ' V ONTARIO ST. W.M.S The regular meeting of the W.M.S. was held at the home of Mrs. W. S .R. Holmes on Tuesday afternoon, The de- votional period was under the direc- tion of Mrs. Kennedy. Miss Hattie Turner read a very interesting letter from Mrs. Geoffrey Smith, a young missionary in Chi•(na. The letter gave intimate glimpses of the Chinese peo- ple ,and told also about the condit- ions due to the war. Miss Elva Wiltse sang a solo. The guest speaker of the afternoon was ,Mrs. Ferris, hostess at the R.G. A. F. School, who gave an interesting and thought provoking talk on our re- sponsibilities in the present war. She emphasized our need of upholding' a high moral standard. Mrs. Farnham contributed a read- ing, entitled, "Over the Ration Book" which added a touch of humor as well as presenting a good moral. At the close of the program a vote of thanks was moved by Mrs. F. Townsend, se- conded by Mrs, B. J. Gibbings to the guest speaker and to all, who contrib- uted to the program, also to' Mrs. Holmes for the use of her home. The meeting was closed with prayer by the president. Refreshments were served and a social time was enjoyet4 by all. There was a good attendance. Join Services to Save Fuel With a view to conserving fuel a plan for joint church services in the winter months is being developed in Hamilton to serve as a pattern for ex- tension of the scheme throughout the country. Russell T. Kelly has been nam ed as supervisor of the entire pro- gram, according to the first announce ment made. Through the to -operation of all communions, united services will be planned keeping in mind the geogra- phical factor. It is expected all relig- ious bodies will' join in the plan which should save at least 20 per cent of the fuel normally burned by churches in the winter'. Details will be worked out within the next month or two with clergy- men being asked to assist in the Vol- untary effort. The plan probably will be discussed through central bodies such as conferences, presbyteries and church Councils. The plan was devised by Mr. Kelly, advertising executive for local appli- cation but Federal Government offic- ials fficials were so impressed with it that it was decided to.put it into use through- out the Dominion. Mr,,, Kelly .as, ap- pointed to supervise. arrangements. Said Mr. Kelly today: "A plan will be worked out immediately in Hamilton anddistrict which will 'be applicable to any city or rural ,district in any part of the Dominion and the arrange- ment we adopt here will be a pattern for the whole of Canada." He will visit various centres at once to enlist the support and co-operation of all religious groups. Mx. Kelly's suggestion merits` con- sideration, as a considerable quantity of fuel could be saved if .the Clinton churches made similar plans to hold joint services during the winter inonths, ',MILITARY NEWS Junior Officers of the Middlesex and. Huron Regiment 1st Reserve Battal- ion from around here who wrote the examinations on Saturday and Sun- day are 2nd Lints. K. G. Waters and' W. A: Sutherland, of Goderieh. A,C, 2 Cameron Proctor stationed' et Belleville, spent the week encs at his home in town. Sgt, Ivan Jervis returned to the East coast after spending his fur- lough with his parents M:. and Mrs. Les. Jervis, Holmesville, Mrs, Frank Heard of Godeeica has received word from her husband, Sgt. Frank Heard, of the Canadian Dental Corps, telling of his safe arrival ov- erseas. Pte. Bob Cook of Brockville is on furlough and is visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Cook of town, There were a number of Clinton boys with the latest arrival of Canad- ian troops overseas. They were Sgt. Frank Heard of the Canadian Dental. Corps and son of Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Heald; Gunner Bob Campbell, Royal Canadian Artillery, youngest son of Mr. and :Mrs. George Campbell; Troop; er Don Hanley, with a Tank Corp, and son of Mr .and Mrs. George Hanley; Sgt. Gordon Monteith, Cali - adieu Dental Corps, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. H. M, Monteith of Goderieh, formerly of Clinton; Pte. William "Izzy" Powell, well-known in town where he has lived for the past numb- er of years and nephew of Miss S. Watkins, Princess street; Lieut. Clay- ton Dixon, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dixon and husband of the for- mer Clare Brunsdon of town; Also on the same boat was Jack Clancy,. Guelph, son of Mrs. Clancy and the late Mr. Clancy, formerly station master at Clinton. Former friend- ships and school doys would be re- newed at this reunion on board ship. Chief and Mrs. A. E. Fremlin have received a cable from their younger son, Sergeant Gerald Fremliin, stat- ing be had arrived safely overseas with the -R.C.A.F. Cpl. Stanley Kennedy of Brock- ville is spending a leave at his home in town. L.!Cpl. Roy Fitzsimons of the Pro- vost Corp, London, was a visitor in town with Mrs. Fitzsimons last week. Cpl. Bartliff of the R:C.A.F. at Aylmer is home on leave, and spent last week at Grand Bend, with Dr. George Elliott and Mr. Beecher Streets. LAIC. Wesley Haddy of the R.C.A. F. at Summerside P.E.I., is visiting at his home in town. AC. Gordon Herman of Centralia- was a week end visitor at his home, in town. One of the recent graduates from. No. 4 R.C.A.F. Wireless School„ Guleph, was R. J. Snell Londesboro,. LlOpI. Arthur Aiken, Niagara -on - the -Lake, spent the week end with lila parents, Mr. and Mrs, Moffat Aiken. LAC. Ted Middleton who recently spent a furlough at his home, has sent word of his safe arrival last. week at his new post in Labrador, Pte, 3, E, Dale of Camp Ipperwasit. spent the week end at his hone on the: Huron Road East. V His Masters Voice The long arm of coincidence be- comes longer and more extraordinary' during Ivan. For then the customary boundaries and restrictions of 'peace are withdrawn and the unimaginable becomes fact. Hark to this story frau. North Africa. A British Tommy in Libya came upon a partially -destroy- ed German tank. Being,. of a curious. turn of mind be began to inspecs it, finally boarded it. The radio which: had escaped damage, was there and "just for fun T turned it on." Here conies the fantastic part of the yarn. which is vouched for by the BBC in, London. The first words out of 'that Teutonic radio set in Libyi were the words of that Tommy's wife in Eng- land, Mrs. Tommy was broadcasting on a BBC p'ogran which permits wives to "say a few words. to their husband's in the aimed forces," This. particular message was delivered to - hubby, with singular directness. Or, as Tommy put it ." Blimey, there was, me •Missus talking just like she does at Some." Such is coincidence. Gold is where' you find it •a eel soit would appear, is your wife's voice -in nicer.' ern