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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1943-11-11, Page 1The Clinton News -Record Est. ].878 ews-Recor With Which is Incorporated The Clinton New Ira The New Era Est. 1861 AO. 6170 -64th YEAR CLINTON ONTARIO, THURSDAY;. NOV. 11, 1943 rut: HOME 14PER Watch the Rings g In our display. See how. they glisten and glitter. No wonder they make the most acceptable gifts as well as the most enduring Our Jewellery Display Contains rings of every description. There are baby rings, birthday rings, engagement rings,wedding rings, and just rings for adornment. What kind do you think of buying next? Come and pick it out now. Will lay it aside for you until you are ready to take it w• W. H. HELLYAR JEWELER AND OPTOMETRIST RESIDENDCE PHONE 174j New Dress Fabrics Of Rayon, with the Smooth- ness Firm and Rough of Silko r g like Wool. A length of one of these Materials would Make a Most acceptable Christmas Gift. They Range in Price from 85c to $1.95 per yard. Self Covered Buttons are ex- tremely Smart. Leave your Order with us for 48 hour service. R... v-IRWIN ITake a Look at our window and see dozens of the finest watches money can buy. Then come in and select what you. want for the most useful and lasting Christmas Gift we can suggest. WE HAVE ALSO: COLLECTED • a large stock of lovely rings and invitey ou to see these also. Signet for one, two or three initials, stone set rings of many kinds, emblem rings, including R. C.A.F.. in gold or silver for Ladies and Gentlemen. AND DON'T FORGET we are showing the latest in Bluebird Diamond en- gagementrings rin s at any price you care to see. Also a new stock of Bluebird Wedding Rings for Men. SHOP NOW AND USE OUR LAY -AWAY SERVICE. N. COUNTER Counters for Finer Jewellery for Over Half a Century in Huron Count. y r REP CROSS NOTES Mrs. Arthur Ellis, President of On, tario Division, -suggests that it is not too early to begin planning for Christ- mas. "It is not too early" to begin thinking and planning for the needy, who are to be found at home as well as abroad. We will find people in our .own communities everywhere who bre in need of 'cheer and consideration whatever. its nature it must be pro-* vided. This especially applies to vet- erans of the last war and their fam- ilies." If youknow of anyone who is in, need of help, please report to our local Red Cross, for this society will consider it not only a duty but a pri- vilege to see that they are not for- gotten. Remember the elate of our next Mo- bile Blood Donor Clinic on Friday November 26. Many donors are still needed. The Society wishes to acknowledge and than]: Mrs. Nettie McTaggart, for a donation of $10.00. Engagements Announced Mr. and Mrs,' R. M, Peck, Stanley township', announce the engagement of their elder daughter, Dorothy Em- meline, to John Francis Elliott of To- ronto, son of Mr. and Mrs J. H. R. Elliott of Blyth. The marriage will take place the latter part of Novem- ber. • Mr. and Mrs. John A. Snell, Lon- desboro, wish to announce the engage ment of their daughter, Elva Jean, to LAC. Robert Keith Peck, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Peck of Zurich. The marriage will take place hi Moncton N.B., on December first. •v Celebrates 94th Birthday' Congratulations to ,Mrs. E. Herman who on Saturday, November Gth, cele- brated her 94th birthday. Members of the family from Marlcham, London and Clinton were present. They were Mr ,and Mrs. C.. W.' Draper, Mr. and Mrs. W. T .Herman, Mr and Mrs Theo Eremlin, Clinton; ftev and Mrs. Frank Herman, of Markham and Mrs Demp- sey of London. Mrs. Tomlin of Har- riston, and Mrs. Livermore of Cali- fornia, who are daughters, were un- able to be present. V County Leaders Discuss Health Nursing Service Over 150 then and women from all parts of Huron County crowded the council chambers, Clinton on Novem- ber 4th to hear Dr. Phair, Deputy Minister of Health, Toronto, and Miss Margaret Grieve, R.N., Woodstock, discuss health nursing service on a county ,basis. The meeting was under the aus- pices of the Huron Federation of Ag- riculture and President W. L. Whyte, Seaforth presided. It was decided to send a delegation to the November session of the,county Council to discuss withthe members the advisability of inaugurating a scheme in Ilttron. to benefit the 5,000 boys and girls going to public and separate schools. Favourable recommendations of the plailwas expressed by Warden Tuc- key, Exeter, T. C. Wilson, BluevaIe, Mrs .0. G. Anderson, Wingham, Dr. E. A. McMaster, Seaforth, Jas Kin- kead and R. 0, Staples, Goderich, L. E. Cardiff, Brussels, Dr. Hobbs Tay- lor, Dashwood, John Hanna, Wingham Mayor A. J. McMurray and J. C. Shearer, Clinton.• Dr. Phair outlined the financial backing of the Department of Health whereby one third of the cost of the County Council was remitted by the Provincial Government. Miss Margaret Grieve gave a splendid picture of the work' and re- sults in Oxford county where three county health nurses are employed by the county council to inspect the school children twice during their school career ` (in grade one and in Oracle seven) and to report their findings to the local medical officer l hasthe authorityto of health who have the defects corrected. Out of over 2,000 pupiis in Oxford County physically examined over 1,000 had major defects. Local apeakers of Huron forecast about the same situation amongst the school children -here if the .plan was put into operation. Huron Old Boys The 44th Annual meeting 'of the Huron Old Boy's Association of Tor- onto, will be held at Haddon Hall, 310 Bloor Street W. Toronto,,'on 'Friday evening, November 19th:; Business meeting for the election of new offic- ers will convene at 8.15 and bridge and euchre games` will • begin at 9 o'clock. 'Attractive prizes will be awarded to the winners. A small ad- mission fee will be charged. - V, Visiting Mason at Clinton Lodge Clinton Lodge. A.F. and A. M. No. 84 had a large attendance at their meeting last Friday evening when the lodge was host to Willis C. Cooper of London, England. Mr. Cooper, a past master of Canada Lodge, London, was installed as a -worshipful master: of that lodge by the grand master of the Grand Lodge of England, the late Duke of Kent. Mr. Cooper gave an interesting• address, describing the bombing of London and the evacuation of. Dunkirk. He also intimated that any Masons from here that went over- seas were cordially invited to visit Canada Lodge, andrthat he has often seen as many as two hundred visitors. Mr. Cooper is in Canada for the Industrial company of whieh he is a director and also in the interests of the Red Cross -Society, of which he is a supervisor in London. Mrs. Coop- er and children have made their home in Toronto since the outbreak of ural war. He is the only son of Mr. and Mrs. A. T, Cooper. of Clinton tlV Legion Attends Church and Parade Armistice Day is not 'being obser- ved here, but to commemorate the. 25th anniversary of that memorable day, the Legion and Legion Auxiliary attended a church service.in a body at Wesley Willis United Church last Sun- day, The partide•'ivas''nder command of Sergeant at Arms J. R. Butler, and the colors were borne by Color &Irk geants John Sterling and George Wil- son. At the close of the service the colors were lowered, while War Vet- eran J. M. Agnew sounded "Last Post" and the congregation ;stood at attention for the two minutes' silence. After the service wreaths in memory of the dead were, plaeed at the mem- orial tablet at the post office centre by Col, H. T. Rance, representing the Province of Ontario; J. K. Cornish president of the Legion, and Mrs. T. G. Scribbins, president of the Legion Auxiliary, LIONsS CLUB MEETING The Clinton Lions Club met on Monday evening -in the Parish Hall with a large attendance. Lion James Shearer, president, presiding. Lion E. E. Cardiff, M. P. for North Huron was guest speaker. His subject was "Food Production." An interesting and detailedaddress was given, wbieh was greatly appreciated by the club members. Councillor John R. Butler, a guest of the club, gave a short talk regard- ing a reception committee for the returning. soldiers and asked for the co-operation of the Lions who are 100 per cent behind this movement. The War Services Committee, Pied Ford, Russell Holmes, Alex }teddy, Pete Counter and George Jefferson will re- present the club. - Two new members joineil the club Stewart Middleton, Goderich township farmer and George B. Beattie, funeral director and furniture dealer in Own. The next meeting will be. held November 22nd, and the program will be in charge of Dr. H. A. Mcintyre. Dick Jacob won the lucky draw. V ,PORTER'S HILL - Rev. and Mrs, Ohas Cox of Price-. ville are, spending a few days in this community. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs.. Austin Harris on: the arrival of a little son in Clinton hospital, Nov. 3rd. Mrs. Lawson Lockhart and son Jim from al Oak, Mich.,on motored f om Ro Y Tuesday last. Mr. - and Mrs. Jas. S. u y Lockhart returned with them for a visit. Miss Dorothy Cox, teacher at Dres- den 18 home over the week end. Mrs. Thos East attended the fun- eral of her father: the late David Pocock :in. Hamilton last Wednesday. Hockey Notes The ninth annual meeting• of the. Ontario Minor Hockey Association Was hsld last 'Saturday in Toronto and the following officers were elect- ed. Ashton A. Morrison, of St, Cath- arines was elected president, suc- ceeding Dr. Leon HipwelI, of Tor- onto, 0, Harold Luke of Oshaw[ was elected first vice-president, with I{en. G. Ws Ors of Goderich and Harold Dunk of Elora, as second and -third vice-presidents, respectively. Jack L. Christie was elected secretary and J. H. Stafford of Toronto, treasurer. v Trousseau Tea Last Wednesday evening Mrs. Ern- est Ellwood entertained at a trousseau tea in honour of her only daughter Lucy, whose marriage took place yest- erday. The guests were received by the bride and her mother. Miss Mild- red Lobb showed the wedding and shower gifts and Miss . Donna Lobb showed her linens, silver and dishes. The bridesmaid, Miss Marie Ellwood, showed the bride's personal gif :s. Mrs. W. P. Johnston of Goderich poured tea from a table covered with a lace cloth, and centred with flow- ers in a low glass bowl. Those serving were Mrs. Thomas Riley, aunt of the bride, and Mrs Donald MacDonald the former Betty MaBwan. . A surprise shower was held re- cently in honour of the bride -elect at the home o fMiss Donna Lobb, by her neighbors and friends; and previous, to this fellow -employ- ees of the Clinton Knitting Company presented the popular bride with many useful and beautiful' gifts, V AMONG THE CHURCHES Clinton Presbyterian Church' Divine Service: 11 a.m. subject of meditation: "Failing. Brooks" Sunday School 10.00 a.m. All Worshipers are Cordially Welcome The W. M. S. will meet on. Wednes- day, November. -17th at three o'clock. in the afternoon at the home of Mrs. Frank Mntch. St. Paul's Church of England Thursday. - 4.30 p.m. Mid -week service: 8.00 pan. Choir Practice. 21st Sunday After Trinity 10' a.m. Jr. Bible Class. 11 a.m. Morning service. 7 p.m.. Evening` Service Monday - 8 pan. A.Y.P,A. meets at the rec., tory. Program the history of Clinton convenor: Mary Hudie. Note to Parents: Beginning next Sun- day the Sunday School children will attend church at 11 a.m. During the singing of the third hymn they will pass into the Owen Memorial Hall for their lesson. Evangelistic Centre Where you can hear the Old Time Gospel. Sunday 11 a.m. Morning worship. 8.30 'p.m. ivangelistic service. Thursday 8 p.m. Prayer and Bible Study Friday 8 p.m. Children's service. In this service the message will be just for the children, (illustrated). All are invited to come. You will enjoy the singing and messages here. Ontario Street United Church 11 a.m. "Beholding and Forgett- ing.,, 12 or near noon -Sunday School. 2 p.m. Worship at Turner's Chureh. 7 p.m, A night with .some of the Greatest Hymns of the Church. The place that music plays in worship. A real tonic to the soul. Monday 8 pm. Young People Union at the ho,nte of Mr. and Mrs. Writ, Potter. Missionary Dept. in charge, The Autuann Thankoffering meet- ing of the W.M.S. will be held on Tuesday Nov. 16 at 8 p.m. in the school room of the church. The guest speaker will be' Mr. J. Hartley' wiio will speak 'on 'his visit to the Holy Land. Baptist Church: Beginning this coming Sunday and t' r � the winter months Dori muing th ough the Sunday school • will meet et two thirty o'clook on. Sunday afternoon Please note the change of time. Gospel service at seven o'clock The minister's sermon subject will be "Obedience -The Secret of Godli- ness." Johnson Grocery Moved Mr, W. L. Johnson will move his. grocery stock into the store on Albert s.reet, which was formerly occupied by the Muth Brothers, He' expects to be ready fora special opening day nex: Friday, November 19th, so .watch this paper for an advertise - smut. V Huron Loan Chairman To Speak in Stratford Rev, W. A. Beecroft of the Wing - ham United Church, and chairman of the Huron County National. War Fin- ance Committee, has accepted an invi- tation to address the Lions Club of Stratford at its meeting Thursday (tonight), at the .Stratford Y.M.C.A. Mr. Beecroft served as a combatant in the Great War. V LOCAL ITEMS Miss Alice Glen and Miss Barbara Graham, students of the School of Commerce, have accepted positions with the Mutual Insurance Company at Kitchener. Miss Pearl McGee has accepted a position in the office of .Merchant's Rubber Company, Kitchener, Miss Me Gee was formerly associated with Zeller's Limited in the position of cashier in that city. The first 1943 fall meeting of the Huron -Perth Section of the Industrial Accident Prevention Assoiations, will be held in the Y.M.C.A. Assembly Hall in Stratford at 6.30 pan. on Friday, November 12th. MILITARY NEWS Leonard McKnight, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. McKnight of town has been Promoted to the rank of Captain in the Canadian Army and is stationed at Woodstock. "C" Company of the Middlesex - Huron Regiment (Reserve) in com- mand of Second Lieutenant Frank Walkom took part in the Reniom- branee Day services •at Goderich last Sunday. Cpl. Roy Fitzsimons of the Pro- vost Corps, London, spent the week end in town with Mrs. Fitzsimons. Q./M. Sergeant George I{nights of Ipperwash spent the week end in town with Mrs. Knights and son, L./Cpl, John Cree of Sydney N. S., is on leave and is visiting at his home in town, that of Mr. and Mrs. Ho - beet Cree. LAC William Mutch of the Pipe Band at'Centralia was a visitor with Mrs. Muteh in town this week. LAC. Murray Hanley of the R.C. E. FORD Pastor of the Evangelistic Centre on Albert Street, Clinton, who has been receiving. a `large' following at his Old Time 'Gospel services. Pastor Ford's work has taken him through all parts of the United States and. Canada and he has been in Toronto for the past two years. V The Fifth Victory Loan Goes Over the Top In a wave of buying that has never before been equalled Huron Comity subscribed $3,385,250 in 5th Victory Lotus Campaign, On top of this the special names subscribed $150,000 to bring the total subscriptions to $8,- 494,000. 8;494,000. These totals do not include the conversions which amounted to $225,000. These were the latest figures, up to Wednesday morning and they will be 'considerably increased when the final bulletin is issued. The Dominion objective of $1,209,.. 000,000 was oversubscribed by' $137,- 900,000 13r,900,000 and when final figures are given these totals will also be much greater. Amount District Quota Subscribed Brussels ,.,,.,..... 76,500 97,200 Goderich Twp 82,000 98,850 Wawanosh W. 67,000 88,900 Seaforth 170,000 190,650 Wingham , ,188,000 197,400. Colborne 64,000 80,150 Morris 91,000 105,850 Goderich Town 436,000 477,300' Gsey 116,000 116.650 Wawanosh East ... 69,000 79,500 Exeter 151,000 161,750 Howick 229,500 243,300 Clinton 184,000 185,300 Zurich & Hay West . 92,000 94.600 Ashfield 103,000 103.550 Tuckers,nitlL .... , , 100,000 107,400 Turnberry .. 79,000 88,050 Hensall & Hay E.... 99,500 122,550 Usborne 97,000 101,300 67,500 61,450 67,500 54,650 46,600 48,650 99,000 100,300' Hullett 100,000 100,000 McIZiitop 100,000 66,500 Mr Schools 150,000 190,350 A.F. and Mrs. Hanley of the East Stephen East Coast are visiting at their homes in Stephen West town and Pine River. Blyth Cpl. John Levis of the staff of Stanley Bennett Barracks, Listowel, spent the week end at his home in town. V Bert Kerr Injufed 1 In Accident While out walking on Tuesday evening Mr. Beit Kerr, well-known figure in this town, was struek by a car and us, a result is in hospital where he is suffering from a badly broken leg and serious head injuries, The accident occurred at the corner of .William and Ontario streets on No. 8 highway; Mr. Kerr it is believed stepped off the curb and started across when he was struck and knocked down by a car driven by Erie Gardiner, of Hamilton who was going to Goderich to see his mother who is in the hospi- tal these. Provincial Constable Prank Taylor of BrucefieId is investigating. V Minister of Agriculture, Speaker at Annual Meeting The annual meeting of the Huron Federation of Agriculture will be held in Clinton town hall, on Thursday, November 18th at 2 o'clock, when the Hon, T. L Kennedy, Minister of Agriculture for Ontario will be the guest speaker. Mr. W. L. Whyte, president, will act as chairman and the election of officers will take place In the. ebening at 7 o'clock a banquet will be given in the Parish Hall of St. PauI's Church,, at which Mr. Ken- nedy will again be guest speaker. rr nd a wel- Mayor McMurray it : *tewill e come from the town and Warden Ben- son Tu_ekey, from the county, The program[ which will be broadcast over CKNX will also feature musical tal- ent from Toronto and the Magic Mara vel from the Radio School, AC, :1 J. G. Gardiner. $3,125,000 $3,385,250• Huron County Fifth Victory. Loan percentage 108.32 per cent. V Presentation to Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Nott A very pleasant evening was spent at the Forester's; Hall, Constance, on Monday for Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Nott, prior to their leaving the community for their new home in Clinton. The following address was head by Mr, Bert Irwin. To Mr, and Mrs. Nott: Dear Friends We, your friends and neighbors have assembled here this evening to spend a few pleasant hours with you before, your departure from our midst to your new 'tome. All of us realize how much you will be missed in our com- munity and the many enjoyable PI, 1:11-.. Ings that you have given us at vst ious times at your home. You have pre• yen yourselves, the best of neighbors, always ready and willing to lend a helping hand, anytime during the 24- heur dock. When we say that you will' be missed is saying it very mildly and we could not gat this time lose the opportunity of asking you to accept this clock in remembrance of this- farewell. hisfarewell. occasion, and trust when, ;using it ',you will recall this evetung, and. the .many 'friends, acquaintances and neighbors, that have made thio gathering possibje. Wishing the very` best, that life holds in store and trust you will be happy and enjoy your new, brume. is the wish, of everyone..liere, this evening.