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The Clinton News Record, 1943-10-14, Page 1• 1• The Clinton News-Reeord Est. 1878 New With Which) is incorporated The Clinton New NO. 6166 -64th YEAR Era •1 The New Era Est. 1867 CLINTON ONTARIO, THURSDAY, OCT. 14, 1943 .11.11.1111•1111.1111•1111••• Space Sponsored by W. H. Hellyar ourskimiamiwkwind. Space Sponsored by R. V. IRWIN Akirs*1 emommaatintimo. t d•W With the enemy reeling back on all fronts now is the time to plant the finishing punch . . . With 5th Victory Loan Bonds. Sign tap NOW. Sign up for all you can carey. Sign up to bring the boys back home in triumph • . . soon, Every dollar, every bond, counts in this great forward sutge of our fighting forces. And remember, Victory Bonds are Canada's finest imeestment. BUY BONDS ! ceeve V.11; flk.,111, 0109, • Space Sponsored by W. N. Counter THE HOME PAPER The MOST You Can Lend Is The LEAST You Can Do Final arrangements are being coin- Knight, and salesmen were present. pleted this week for the 5th. Victory Loan drive in Clinton. A recent meet- ing of the salesmen in Clinton and of the townships of Goderich and Stanley was held in the council chamber when J. A. Luarsden of the Huron County organizing staff, Frank Fingland, K. C., vice-chairman for Clinton and dis- trict, and the local chairman, A. M. • • Similar meetings are being held :throughout the county. Fifteen of the leading merchants advertising in this medium have donated their space this week towards the 5th Victory Loan. Clinton's quota is $184,000 and wit14 your help it can easily be accomplish,. ed. RED CROSS NOTES A rally of all units of the Clinton Red Cross Society will be held in t the town hall, Clinton, on 'Tuesday October 19th, at 8 p.m. There will be a display of work done and a splen- did program has been arranged. Much interest should be centred in this rally. Will you do year share to make it the success it should be? Your at- tendance will help and you are as- sured of an enjoyable.and profitable evening. 1—.•11-1.^17 Toronto Association Party The Huron County Junior Associa- tion of Toronto extends to all Huron Old Boys and their friends, an invi- tation to a Bowling Party on the even- ing of Saturday, October 23rd at 8.15 p.m. at the Central Bowling and Re- creation Club, ,22 Sheppard Street, Toronto. Following lunch, a short business meeting will be held to elect the of- ficers for the coming year. Because of the shortage of alley boys, the executive members urge everyone to be ready to bowl at 8.30 at the latest, V Clinton's Third Blood Donor Clinic Proves Successful The third mobile Blood Donor Clin- ic for Clinton and district was held in Wesley -Willis United Church with Mrs. Jaekaini; Nurse Technician in charge. Seventy-eight donors were ac- cepted. The doctors were, Dr. Shaw, Dr. Oakes, Dr. Addison, Dr, Voices. The nurses assisting were: 'Mrs. W. A. Oakes, Mrs. Alec Haddy, Mrs. Brown, Mrs, Shaw, Mem. Robetelle, Mrs. P. Livermore, Mrs. Ross Fitz- simons, Miss Stirling, Mrs, McLeod, Mrs, Fred Thompson, Mies Greig, Mrs, Middleton, 'VD's. Lawrence. The secretaries were Mrs. G. Miller and Miss Ruth Ball. Mayor McMurray, acted as receptionist, and Mrs. J. M. Elliott assistedin taking tempera- tuees. 'Mrs. Hunter had charge of rou- tine. Convener for serving breakfast was Mrs. Paterson. Her committee was as follows: Mrs. McLow, Mrs. Lowe, Mrs. Morgan, Mrs, Streets, Mrs. Fear, Mrs. 3. Torrence, Mrs. Walters, Mrs. Cree Cook, Mrs, Lep- pington. Publicity for the clinic was handled by Mr. Geo. Jefferson, and Dr. Shaw. Mr. J. C. Shearer, and Mr. A. McMurray ,ware responsible for getting donors. The clinic wishes to thank rifarch Bros. for a donation of cream. The following is the list of donors: Harold Crittenden, 2; G. M. Coun- ter, 2; C. M. Shearing, John Butler; Gregor McGregor, 2; Mrs, Lula M. Elliott, Shirley Henri, A. Garen, 2; J. C'ee Cook, 2; Benson Edwards, 2; Robt, Thompson, Mrs. Jean Leiper, Emily Scrutton, Dorothy Mutch, Dor- othy Streets, M. Jacob, 2; E. E. Walton, 2; Ken Elliott, 2; C. D. Connell, 2; Lloyd Keyes, Dr. H. Mee Intyre, If. C. Schelleriberger, 2; Har- old Yeo, Elden Yeo, Gordon Scrib- bins, 2; Elmer Potter, 2; Alvin Flet- cher, 2; John Leiper, 2;., Mrs. Geo. Riehl, Mrs. A. Garon, Helen Dixon; John Sutter, 2; Mrs. Donald Harris, S. B. White, 2; Rev. A. Lane, 0. H. Rands, 2; Mrs. Wm. Shaddock Clif- ford..Cooper, 2; F. W. Pennebalcer, 2; Mrs. Walter Forbes, Ephriam Snell, 2; Mrs. Fred Lobb, Mrs. Bert Lobb, Glenn Cook, 2; Kenneth Trewartha, 2; James C. Shearer, 2; Harry Thomp- son, Raymond Cox, 2; Mrs. W. G. Mc-, Damen, Art Knight, 2; Irvine Tebbutt, 2; Robt. Jervis, 2; Mrs. Rees Jenkins, Palma Flunking, Wm. Hoggart, 2; Geo. Gerinan, 2; Mrs. Ione VanEg- mond, Joe Shaddick, Stewart Middle- ton, 2; Vic ,Roy, 2; 'Mrs. Harold Glaz- ier, Ina Read, 3e Mrs. Wm. Jervis, Mrs. J. B.. White, Noble Holland, 2; Mrs. Noble Holland, Edward McLeod 2; Bert Glidden, 2; Mrs. W. Pinning, Mrs. Laura Saundercock, W. A. Mc- Allister, Mie. Lloyd Pipe, Geo. Tea- verner, 2; ,Mrs. Hazel MeEwenrPercy McLellan, Leslie Jervis, W. M. Lee, Geo. Jeffers:OM, AMONG THE CHURCHES Wesley Willis United Church Morning Worship conducted by Mr. Stewart Miner of Holmeeville, Evening Worship; • Rev. R. 3. Mer- riam of Centralia will preach. 1 The joint Thankoffdring meeting of Wesley Willis W.M.S. and Evening Auxiliary will be held on Thursday Oct. 21st at 8 p.m, in the schoolroom. I Rev, johnsonaecently returned from Bolivia will be the guest speaker and will give an illustrated talk. Everyone is urged to attend. Evangelistic Centre A special invitation is given to all young and old—you will enjoy the bright singing and inapiring message rendered by the Ford Family. Sunday at 8.30 p.m. subject "The Unopened Letter." and on Thursday evenings at 8. p.m. This may be your last opportunity of bearing Evangelists Mr. and Mrs. Ford. Ontario Street United Church Turner's Church Anniversary At 2 p.m. and '7,30 p.m. Sunday, October Ilth V.3V. A. M, Giant, B. A., B.D. of Kip - pen United Church will be the guest speaker at both services, Rev. J. S. Harrington of Toronto will preach at Ontario Street in the morning at eleven. Evening service withdrawn. Clinton Presbyterian Church Sunday, October 17, 1943 Divine Service 11.00 a.m. Meditation --"I had fainted—unlees" You are Welcome Among us You will find UR friendly David J. Lane, B. A., Minister. The Presbytery' of. Huron, Presby- terian Church in Canada will meet in the church in Clinton on Tuesday, Oct. 19 at 2,30 p.m. to consider a call to Rev. Joseph E. Taylor of Cranbrook. and to make provision for his induc- tion if the call is suetaitted. W. M. S. will hold their. thankof- fering meeting on Wednesday Oto - her 21st at 11 13.M. at the home of Mrs. Clifton. Mrs. D. J. Lane, Goderich will be the speaker. All the ladies are cordially invited. Baptist Church Anniversary services will he held on Sunday, luorning and evening. At eleven alt, and 7 p.m. The anivresary speaker will be the Rev. Joseph Janes of the Goderich, Baptist Church. There will be music by the choir. Engagement 'Announced Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Cole, 33 Laur- ier Street, Stratford, announce the en- gagement of their eldest daughter, Cpl. Ellen Jane Cole, C.W.A.C. Kit- chener, to Mr. Joseph Patrick Mor- gan, Clinton, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Morgan of Belfast, Ire- land. The marriage will take place ite November. V - LIONS CLUB MEETING Lions Club meeting held at Align - cap Parish Hall with president Jim Shearer in the chair and Mac McDon- ald at the piano. Lion F. Ford reported on War Ser- vices committee. Lion George Jen- kins reported on Victory Gardens. Two new members were installed, Win. Jervis and Reg Ball, with past presidents, Frank Fingland, Frank Pennebaker, and Niek Whyte, taking charge. Lion Fred Ford took the chair on behalf of the War Service Committee Dr. Melntyre gave a short address and introduced the guest speaker, Mr. Harold Turner of Goaerich, his ad- dress was very interesting, the topic "What can be done for the Boys when they return from Overseas." The draw was made by Bill Counter Frank Finland being the lucky Lion. V PERSONALS Rev. G. W. Zherman of Sparta visited in town on Tuesday. Miss Shirley Bawden is visiting in Hamilton this week. Mrs. Ralph Foster and son Ralph are visiting in Toronto this week. Mr. and Mrs. 13. W. Kearns and Miss Lois spent the week end. in Kin- cardine. Miss Cora Streets, Toronto spent the holiday week end at her home in town, Miss ..Toyee Kearns spent the week end in Centralia, the guest of Miss Ida Belle Watson. Mrs. R. B. Ferris of the Y.W.C.A Hostess House, Clinton, was a week end guest in London. Miss Barbara Thompson of Washing- ton, D. C., is visiting her grand- mother, Mrs, Martha Pickett. Mrs. H. P. Chapman of St. Thomas is spending this week with her grand- daughter, lIrs. 13. W. Kearns Mr. and hies. Laurence Manistee' and Barbara Spent Thanksgiving week end with their families in town. Misses Irene Snider of London me' Kae Snider of Kitchener spent Thanksgiving at their home in tom,. Mrs. George Crooks and daughter Mary of Delhi epent the week end and holiday with relatives in town. Mrs. F. G. Sandy of Goderich is spend- ing a few days this week with her Parents Mr. and Mrs. 3, L. Recut . Miss Withelmine Trewartha of Toron- to spent the week end with her par - elite, Mr. and Mrs. N. W, Trewar- tha. LAC and Mrs. Leonard Caldwell of Toronto were week end visitors with their families in town and Londes- The services of the day will nark tdarch Miss Jean Powell is spending this the 62nd anniversary M the life of week at the home of her parents, , the church. We extend a cordialwet - Mr, and Mrs. Baden Powell, Sea- ' come to one and all who would like to foxth. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Watson, and two children of Sarnia spent the holiday week` end with her mother Mrs. Angus McLeod. Mr. and Mrs. V. W. Lawrence of Ham- ilton were with Mr. and Mrs. P. Townsend over the holiday -week end and to attend the funeral of the late Mr. Robert Trick. Mr. and Mrs, A. F. Hughes of Port Colborne and Mrs. F. Hugh- es of Aurora spent Thanksgiving at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Pickett., Mr. and Mrs. Earl Cooper of Toronto spent the holiday -with, their mother, Mrs. G. E. Cooper, also her, two grandchildren, Misses BettY,,Hitch- in and Blayne Webb, all of Toronto, 'Other relatives in town en Sunday for the late Mr. Robert Trick's fun- eral were Mx,. and Mrs. Charles Mills of London, Mr. and Mrs. Leeds Lott of Coetworth, Mr. and Goodman, of Wheatley, Mr. and Mrs B. Bree of Chatham, Mrs. Hattie Laurie of Blenheim, Mr. and Mrs. Wrn. Wood, Mr. and Mrs, George ":Shann, Mr. and Mrs. Win. Downs, andr MT Clarence Downs all of Ex - worship with us at one or both of the anniversary services. Special thankoffering will be re- ceived. The Sunday School for Oct. 17th will meet at two thirty o'clock in the afternoon. St. Paul's Church of England Thursday. 7.30 mid week service. ' 8.15 choir practice. Friday 'Autumn meeting of the Deanery of Huron in St. Thomas' Chruch, Sea - forth, ,41, 10.00 a.m. Holy Communion. Followed by business sessions un- til 3.30 o'clock with recess for lunch at 12.30 o'clock. 3.30 p.m. General meeting address- ed by Rt. Rev. A. L. Fleming, Bish- op of the .Aretic. 17th Sunday after Trinity 8,00 am, Holy Communion, 10.00 a.m. Sunday School. 11.00 a.m. Litany and Sermon 7.00 p.m, Evening Prayer. Guest Preacher: Rev. J. 5. Harring- ton, Toronto, representative of the British and Foreign Bible Society, Monday, 8.00 pan. A. Y. P. A. BOYS- AND GIRLS :We have found out that the town hail has been engaged for the evening of October 30th, for a Hallowe'en party for all the boys and girls of Clinton and surrounding district. Priz- es -will aso be given for the best cos - tunes, so now's the time to start planning what you will wear. We will tell you more next week. V Baptist Church Anniversary' Sunday, October 17th, is the day set apart for the church to observe the Sixty -Second Anniversary. Rev. Joseph Janes, the newly settled min- ister of the Goderich Baptist Chereh is to be the guest speaker for the day. Services at 11 o'clock in the morning and again at seven o'clock in the ev- ening. Remember and reserve the day. Let us pray and look forward to a bless- ed and profitable time at our anni- versary services again this year. — Let us— "Expect great things from God and let us, Attempt great things for God." V Bride-to-be Honoured At her home, Riverview Fann, Mrs. Adam Stewart recently entertained at a trouseau tea for her daughter, Miss Nora, whose marriage to MISgt. Adolf (Don) Wilson of Boea Raton Field, Florida, will take place Satur- day. The bride and her mother receiv- ed and LAW M. Helen (Billie) Ste- wart invited the guests to the tea- room -where Mrs. William McEwar, and Mrs. Ed. C. Glenn pourea tea et a lace covered table, centred with a low bouquet of autumn flowers. In charge of the tea room was Mrs,Fran- cis Daymond, of Chatham, aseistettby Miss Alice Glenn and Sgt. Marjorie Peddle R.C.A.F. No. 16 S,F.T,S, Hagersville. Upstairs Mrs John Mac- Farlane sr., was in charge with Mrs. Alec Addison and Mrs, William Ad- ams, both o'C Clinton, assisting. Mrs. Alec McEwan opened her home on the 2nd of Stanley for a shower given the bride by the Stanley Community Club and Miss Josephine S hlet of London also entertained at wIn a shower Ind class reunion in Lon- don.v Navy League News The Local Committee of the Navy Leegue is crateful to the following whn aro 'filling Ditty Bags. The LaraInt. Club; The W. A. of the Presbyterian Church, The Ladies of St. Pauls Guild; The W, A. of the Ontario St. Church; Mrs, Shaw; Mexwell; Mrs. C. Epps; Mrs. M. Bat- kins; Mrs. G. Howes; Mrs. M. Corlese• The Ladies of the Baptist Church; Mrs. IL Gould; Mrs. W. 'lintel]; ley -Willis W. W. A.; Mes. J. McKinley; MPS, W. H. Robinson; Miss F. Schoen- hals; Mrs. R. P. Douglas: Mrs. G. Nickerson; Miss Ora Grealis; Miss Helen Kennedy; Pupils of S.S. No, 4 Goderich Township; Lions Club; Pupils of 8. S. No. -5 .Hellett; Miss N. Thompson; Special mention is made of the pupils of Clinton Public, School who are filling 8 Ditty Bags. MILITARY NEWS Sub. Lieutenant Bill Counter is vis- iting his parents Mr. ancl Mrs, G. M. Counter of town, and expects to leave shortly to serveNvith the British Navy in European waters. 1 Mrs. G. R. Harris of Blyth receiv- ed a cable last week from her 1Ms- band, Cpl. Gerald R. Harris, stating, that he had arrived safely overseas. Cpl. Harris is the younger son of Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Harxis, Huron street. I Able Seaman Keith Jenks, 11. C. N. V. It, St. Hyacinthe, Que., spent the week end with his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. E. Ward, Huron Street. Wien Mary Gayclen of H.M.C.S. Stadacona at Halifax, N. S., is epend- 1Ing pert of her leave in town as the guest of Mrs. 13. C. Hearn, Miss Gay - don was formerly on the staff of the Clinton Public Hospital. Cpl. Roy Fitzsinions of the Pro- vost, Corne, at London spent the week end with Mrs. Fitzsimons. Q.11VI. Sgt. George Knights, of Ip- perwash was a week end visitor with Mrs. Knights and son. I LAC Gordon Herman of Centralia spent the week end at his home in itown . • . More Rooms Wanted An acute shortage of rooms for - wives and families of Airmen, hait arisen, Will anyone willing, to ACCOM• ,odate these young people either with housekeeping rooms or room and. board 'kindly notify Mrs Ferris, Hos- tess phone 382 at the Radio School or Mrs. Fred Hanly, phone 65, or Mrs. B. C. Hearn „phone 69, in town. New Commanding Officer at Radio School Wing Commander IC. R. Patrick, 28,. chief radio instructor at No. 1 Wire- less School Montreal, since June 1940„ has been posted to No. 5 Radio School R.C.A.F. Clinton, as command- ing officer it was announced Monday by Air Vice 1VIarshal A deNiverville, air officer commanding No. 3 Train- ing Command, R.C.A.F. A resident of Montreal since Febru- ary 1940, when he arrived in charge' of the • advance party to opera No. 1 Wireless School on Queen Mary Road,. he had been stationed at the school since that time, Born at St John, N. B., he enlisted in the R.C.A.F. on September 6, 1939, being the first signals officer to be commissioned at the outbreak of the war. He was at- tached to the 117th Coastal Artillery. Squadron at St. John, then went to Trenton as an instructor before going' to No. 1 Wireless School as chief tech- nical officer. Wing Commander Patrick was lar- gely instrumental in organizing the first co -operational wireless manoeu- vres to be held jointly by the navy., army and air force, held in 1942, and continued this ear with an increased scope and participation of several thousands. Wing Commander Patrick is mar- ried, and has three children, the ybun- gest of whom was 'born the clay, he was commissioned in the R.C.A.F. Four of his brothers are in the R. C.A,F. They are Plying Officer Ed- mond R, Patrick, it prisoner ot war; Flying Officer Keith Patrick, who has just completed two tours of °per- ation overseas; Sgt. Murray Patrick, stationed on the East Coast, and, Flight Sergeant R. Patrick, an archi- tect at No. 3 Training Conunancl Head- quarters. 0 V St. Paul's W. A. The regular monthly meeting of St, Paul's W. A. was hall mi Tuesday, ' afternoon at the home of Mrs. W. R. Robinson. The meeting was under the - direction of the President Mrs. C. McKinnon, who led in the openingrrayers fre, peace and guidance. The- paseage of scripture was read by Eve- Ilahl. Mrs. MeKinnon, later in the meeting iuformal talk on the chi- feZealt ntlihases of work undertaken by the W. A., answering questions by the, members. At the conclusion of the meeting' dainty. refreshments were served by the hostess. Wesley -Willis W.A. 1 The W. A. of Wesley Willis Church: met in the church hall on Thursday,„ afternoon, September 7th, with a ;large attendance. The president, Mrs.. Paterson, was in the chair, Mrs. Hearn was pianist, The opening hymn. was "Come ye thankful people. Come" Mrs. Nelson o„ffered, prayer, and the 121st Psalm was said in 'unison. 'Minutes were read by the secre- tary, Mrs. G. Miller. Reports were re- ceived from the following committees. Work, Social, Manse, Communion. Arrangements were completed fore the "Country Fair', which takes place on Saturday, October 30th. Mrs. F. Hanley and Mrs. Hearn were appointed to receive gifts for the ditty bags for the sailors. Christmas boxes for the boys ov- erseas were 'planned for and left in care of hies, Oakes. A short program followed: Mrs. G. Miller gave a beautiful original read - !ng entitled "Friend" Miss Mary Lane sang very' sweetly: "How Still the Night," accompanied; by Mrs. Ags- Inew, and Mrs. Reg Shipley contribut- ed a very amusing reading A hymn - and the Mizpah benediction brought 1 the meeting to a close—after whieh, afternoon tea was served by Mrs. Frank Andrews' group. •