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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1943-12-16, Page 1The The Clinton News -Record Est. 1878 With Which is Incorporated The Clinton New Era NO. 6176 -44th YEAR ecor The New Era Est. 1867 CLINTON ONTARIO. THURSDAY. DEC. 16, 1948 fee The Christmas Spirit "THERE'S A CHRISTMAS FEEL IN THE, AIR" and time is moving rapidly toward the great festival of the year. There is nothing that helps one to get the full benefit of the Christmas season as does the bestowing of tokens of esteem upon those whose friendship and companionship we value. This store has been fortunate to get many useful articles„ (far above our expectations,) to choose from and we invite you to come in and see for yourselves. BEAUTIFUL SILVERWARE, WATCHES AND RINGS, FOUNTAIN PENS, N'ECI{LACES, BEARDS CHINAWARE, ETC. W. H. H E LLY A R JEWELER. AND OPTOMETRIST RESIT ENDCT PHONE 174j :sox'tin: ta0:uftmStOtaria't2t2t2tatat Ax.mbtX4Dtr4MAV:Nrrxrnr-r aaar9tpt iD:Pat'cosrbtat=; i?4evett+e m4 Etc ' -tit ta-late:ve--we•e:.,:wela Me te-mVetC aMK--Iztotem--lcieVe' Woollen Blankets r. Are Here In Great Variety rl PLAIN WHITE - All Wool, in pairs. PLAIN COLORS - All Wcrol, Satin Bound. REVERSIBLE - Sateen Bound, Part Wool. PLAIN GREY - and with Blue Borders, All Wool SCARLET- All Wool with Black Borders. PLAID - Alt Wool Auto Robes, r d.. Genuine Tartans. R... 17—IRWIN 1 1 a ealerobielereielenerorcrietaileeleteleinietaarearnairceirereseaaraaceillateleenereenaietereretrdOM ` e etevelti64:t! +&t• etetGte+eeletei enane.verrelewo etmetetetetatetet@tetete5 a TELL SANTA Its to be a grand new watch this Christmas. Tell him Counters have dozens of lovely new models and that) the one he selects will be O.K. with you. Have hint choose it now while our range of models is so corn- lete and we will see he calls for it before Christmas, • Eve. • SOME REAL SPECIALS FOR CHRISTMAS AT REDUCED PRICES Also a new stock of Boys' and Men's Wrist Watchek, at $5.00 each, plus tax, while they last. Do Not Forget to See the New Rings also and lockets galore. Perhaps we can complete your chest of Silverware or add some pieces you have wanted, to it. Also lots of Dresser Sets, Corn Flower Crystal, Bilh folds, Compacts, as well as many more useful and, lasting gifts. Ask to se our Bluebird Diamond Rings W. N. COUNTER Counters for Finer Jewellery for Over Half a Century in Huron County i 5' leellsgira3Etarran` a ter^4taietel`d'il ;aieaietetaterel areenneareMeeeiereleat dfet ethd},3tlrle aP;;',t:,. RED. CROSS NOTES LAST APPEAL for used clothing for Russian relief, The box is to be packed and shipped on Friday after- noon of this week. Take a last loolri around and see if you can't find at least one article to contribute,, and leave it at the Red Cross rooms in time for shipment. Remember the .•annual meeting to be held in the Council Chambers on Thursday, December . 20 at 2.30 p.m. The Society wishes to acknowledge and thank Mrs. Jas. Livermore for a donation of Five'Dollars. V Important Regimental Notice All Officers, N.C.O: s and men of C Company are hereby given notice to attend Muster Parade at the Clinton Armouries on Monday, December' 20%. at 8 pan. Any member not being able to at- tend through illness or work roust leave or send a medical certificate or certificate from his employer at the orderly room of the Goderich Ar- mouries by 7.30 p.m. on December 20th. R. C. Hays, Officer Commanding, "C" Company, Middlesex and Huron Regiment. V COUNCIL MEETING The Statutory meeting of council was held in the Council Chambers Wednesday evening at eight o'clock. All members were present, the May- or presiding. A communication from the Secre- tary of the Women's Institute was read. This was relative to the refund made on rental of the hall for a dance held December 2nd. It was moved that in connection with the correspondence from the Women's Institute having to do with the refund on a dance spongy Bored by them, council grant them a further $5 rebate, for said dance be- cause of insufficient beating of the hall. The clerk read a detailed statement of the receipts and expenditure, cov- ering the period from Dec. 15, 1942 to Dee. 15, 1943, showing a bank bal- ance of $8,794.45 and cash on hand $1177.00. The list of 1943 taxes collection $34,034.27 and unpaid taxes of $3,928- 80 was 'read and approved. This com- pared very favourably with collections of recent former years. A precedent, contrary to other year's meeting at this date, no mem- ber of. the Municipal Fathers commit- ted himself as Al the coming nomina- tions, A motion carried that the regular January meeting of Council be held Wednesday evening, January 5th, at the regular hour, V LIONS CLUB MEETING The Clinton Lions Club met on Mon- day evening in the Parish Hall with the president, James Shearer presid- ng•. Many of the members did not measure up to the preoidrnt's high standard of experience; therefore fines vere levied according for the offence. Lion Alf. Sparks of Windsor, sup- ervisor of thenadia " National n Na nal In- stitute for the Blind of this district was the guest speaker. Lion Sparks s one of tht best speakers ever to address the Clinton club and he im- pressed his audience greatly. He ex- plained the teaching, and training of these unfortunates, the work accom- plished and important positions stu- dents of the Blind Institute hold. A vote of thanks was tendered the spea- ker. The War Services Association re- ported gifts and letters bad been sent to club members overseas, and ditty bags to the navy. The civic improve- ment committee reported a free show of pictures sponsored by the Clinton Lions and to be given in the town theatre to teachers and pupils of pub- lic sehools in Clinton and its rural sections, Thursday, December 23rd. Boys and girls committee reported prospects- are good for hockey clubs this winter and many of the young boys have stated their ambition. Reg. Ball 'held the lucky ticket in the draw. A quartette consisting of William Jervis, Glen Lockhart, Orval Lobb and Clifford Lobi rendered sev- eral numbers. The next meeting will be held December 27th, in Hensall and will be, in charge of the program com- mittee. THE HOME PAPER Legions, Elects. Officers The following officers were elected at the last meting of the Canadian Legion, Branch 140 Clinton. Honor- ary presidents, H. B. Combe and .1. W. Shaw; past president, J. K. Corn- ish, president, T. +G. Scribbins, let Ape George Wilson; 2nd vice Theo. Fremlin; sergeant -at -arms, J. R. But- ler, standard bearers, J. Silcock and J, Stirling; secretary -treasurer, N. Burton; executive, Bert Tasker, J. Shock; L. Cree, J. L. Heard, 3,:'Aik enhead. v "Blondie" Cook Coming Home Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Cook have re- ceived notice that their only son, Fly- ing Officer William" Francis Cook, is in Canada and will arrive at his home on Saturday. Since joining the RCAF at the age of 18, Blondie has ' -had a full share of exciting• experiences. and has had many hours of opt•rational flights over enemy territory. He brought his Spitfire fighter plane home from a recent raid Leith one wing almost shot away, and a few weeks later on a raid over enemy occupied territory his plane was slid down and he had to bail out. His parents here were notified that he was missing, ,but later received the good news that he had escaped. Later advices told of F. 0. Cook's safe ar- rival at Gibraltar and still later of his having arrived in England. Little has been made public of the details of his escape. v AMONG THE CHURCHES Presbyetrian Church Divine Service, 11 a.m. Subject "The Reality of the Christmas." Sunday School 10,00 a.m. Everyone Welcome at our Worship Ontario Street United Church 11 a.m. Sacrament of the Lord's Supper. 2 pan.. Turner's church Sacrament. 7 p.m. Christmas hymns. Wed. Ile,. 22nd, -..Sunday School Christmlas entesitainntent in the church school with a program. St. Paul's Church of England 4th Sunday in Advent 9.30 a,in. Holy Communion. 10,00 a.m. Sunday School. 11.00 aan. Matins and Litany Sermon: The King on His Judg- ment Throne, Text. ,,St. Matthew 25, 31-46. 7.00 p.m. Evensong. Sermon: Christ's last invitation from the Throne. Text: Revelation 22, 17. Monday 7,30 p.m.,Children's Christ. mas Tree. Please be on time as we wish to conclude at 9.30 pan. Thursday: 4.30 pan. Mid -week service. 8 p.m. Choir Practice, Christmas Eve: Holy Communion at 11 p.m. Christmas Day, 10.00 a.m. Holy Communion. Evangelistic Centre Christmas songs will be heard in the church on Sunday. So if you like singing come and join your voices with ours in praise to the Christ Child. Sunday — 8.30 "Is this not the Christ?" Thursday 8 p.m. Prayer and Bible Study. Friday 7.30. Special for the children The children love to hear the Bible Stories, "Mothers, let them come?" Baptist Church "Come let us adore Him— Christ the Lord. Christians worship service begins. at seven o'clock. Come and join with us in singing the good old Christmas Carols from the lantern screen. The Christmas message "God's Christmas Gift," will be illustrated with coloured Biblical lantern slides. A welcome and blessing await you in worshipping with us. The annual Christmas congrega- tional and Sunday -School entertain- ment is to be held in the church on Tuesday evening, December 21st, be. ginning promptly at eight -o'clock. Christmas 'songs and recitations will be given by the Sunday School scholars. There will also be colored lantern slides shown and Christmas Carols to be sung from the lantern screen. The small • charge of fifteen cents will be made at the door. Children of the Sunday School are to be admitted free. All are welcome to .the entertain- ment. (Winter for Sure On Friday last the wind, took on blizzard proportions and carried with it a snow storm and cold temperature. Friday night the temperature dropped to zero and each night since has been about that except for Sunday- night when it was five below. Since the storm on Friday we have had more snow added each day, Itrng. Winter has apparently taken, over. • V Many Happy Returns To Mr, John Derry, who celebrates his 91st birthday, today, and who will be guest . of honour . at a small dinner party given by Mr. and Mrs. T.G. Scribbins. Mr. Derry is, as every- one knows in good health and almost every day one can see him taking his daily stroll downtown. He reads without glasses and keeps abreast of current events. Mr,, Derry is a native of England, but has been in this part for over fifty years. Congratulations Mr. Derry, and may you continue to celebrate your birth- days for some time to come. v Clinton Lady Finds Cottage Entered Miss F. R. Cunninghame, on making a visit of inspection Monday," at her sunnier cottage on the lake shore six miles north of Bayfield, discovered that since being closed up for the win- ter it had bean broken into and robb- ed of silverware, kitchen utensils, chinaware, and other valuables, A neighboring cottage owner when mak- ing an inspection of his own property had discovered the doors ,open at the Cuninghame place and notified the owner. The cottage had been entered through a rear window, Police are investigating. V Remodelling Bakery The front of Bartliff's Bakery is all boarded up and extensive remodelling is being done inside. We understand they will have a very modern looking bakery and restaurant when the work is completed. Because of laborers and material being hard to proem the job, which was originally to be finished in the summer, is just now being start- ed. However, the store will be improv- ed immensely when the job is com- pleted. v Orange Lodge Elects The regular meeting of Murphy Loyal Orange Lodge No. 710, Clinton, held an Thursday evening, was featur- ed by the annual election and installa- tion of officers, William Falconer con- ducted the election which resulted as follows:-Wor. Master James Turner; immediate past master, Charles Nel- son; chaplain, William Fulford; re- cording secretary; Wesley Vander - burg; 'financial seereFary, John Lind- say; treasurer, George Potter: first lecturer Mervyn Falconer; second lec- turer, Leonard Cook; marshal, Will- iam Cook; committee )nen, Frank Pal. toner, Garnet Cornish, Edward W. Morrison, Henry Leishman; Norman Livermore, tyles Bruce Holland. Garnet Cornish aeted as installing master, and after a social hour, with luncheon was enjoyed. v MILITARY NEWS Pte. Harold Johnston of Camp ip perwash spent the week end at his home in town. LAC. E. W. Colquhoun of Calgary, Alta., is spending leave in town with Mrs. Colquhoun and family. Sgt. C. R. Holmes of Ipperwash Camp spent the week end with his parents Mr. and Mrs. W. S. R. Holmes. LAC. Mervin Nott has returned to Oshawa after spending two weeks va- cation with .his parents Mr. and Mrs. B, Nott, of Hullett. LAE'Bi11 Mutate and AC B. F. An- drew of Centralia visited in town this week. Among the pilots to receive their last wings at Il:agersvi le ast F rrelay was Keith B. Dale of Gunton. John "Mae" .Cameron, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Cameron, Huron street who is a recent recruit in the active army at London was a week end.'vis- itor at his home in town. Mailing List Corrected Engagement Announced The labels on the papers have been Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Lovett, Diodes - corrected up to and including Thurs- boro, announce the engagement of day last week, December 9th, Would their only daughter, Maureen Isobel, you please look at the yellow slip on to Charles Harvey Hayter, second your paper. If you find that you are 5051 of Mr. and Mrs William Hayter in arrears an early settlement of your of Varna. The marriage will take account would be greatly appreciated. place quietly late in December. If; you find that •there is an error P V please notify this office as soon as possible. Citizens Organize Papers dated December 1943 are to Welcome Troops now due and any dated previous to that time are in arrears. Your co-op-- Anorganization to be known .a5 enation in keeping our list up-to-date "the Clinton Citizen's Welcome Home is requested. was formed at a meeting held in the V council chambers last Friday evening. Golden WeddingCelebration The object of the association will be to initiate a suitable reception for The home of Mr. and , John E, members of the air,' land and sea Ball or 12 Regent Street, ejoGoderich, forces returning home from abroad was the scene of a very enjoyable either before or after demobilization. Home -Coating" over the week end The officers appointed are: Presi- The big event was the occasion "of dent, 3. R. Butler; vice-president their Golden Wedding and Mr. Ball's Mrs. W. A. Oakes, secretary, M. T. birthday. Corless. On Saturday, afternoon, all members The executive will include the fol - of tate' family arrived; Mr. and Mrs. lowing from organizations: Lions Club Oscar Bali and daughter, Miss Joanne, F, 0, Ford, G. M. Counter; town Detroit Michigan; Mr. and Mrs. Norms council, mayor and. reeve, A.F. and A. an Habkiric, Detroit; Mr and Mrs. M. No. 84; George H. Jefferson, T. Clarence Ball, Grosse Isle, Michigan; G. Scribbins; Legion Dr. Shaw, F. and Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Martin, fit Fingland; I.0.O.F. Barret Taylor, A. ehener, Ontario. E. Rumball; Red Cross Society, Mrs The bride and groom of fifty years iv H, A. McIntyre, Mrs. W: T. Herman; 'ec t e eci many cards of eongratula• Orange Order, James Turner; Minis - tions, gifts and flavors including a teriai Association, Revs. G. G. Bur - gardenia corsage and carnation bout- ton, and A. E. Silver; Board of Edu. omiere from their granddaughter, and cation, collegiate principal and a beautiful timing -room suite in solid chairman of the board; local press, walnut, a special gift from the fait- Miss Evelyn Hall, ily' Many suggestions were offered as On Sunday, a wedding dinner to method of reepetion to be adopted was arranged at which they received and it was Ieft to be decided at an - congratulations and best wishes for other meeting. To provide funds for continued health to enjoyr'many more financing the movement Councillor years of wedded happiness. , , Melvin Crich will sponsor a dance la V the Town Hall. LOCAL ITEMS v Miss Joyce Kearns has accepted a WEDDINGS position in Dr. H. A. Mclntvre's of- fice as dental assistant, THEED014I—COLQUHOUN There were baptized in St. Paul's A quiet wedding toolc place last Church last Sunday afternoon, Re- Friday in Goderich, when Isabella beeea Louise, daughter' ' of Mr, and Jannett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Mrs. Prank Taylor o£ Brueefield'; and E. W. Colquhoun of Clinton, was un - Leonard Charles, sen of Mr. and Mrs. ited in marriage to Corporal Leonard Charles Wilson, Holmesville, ° H. R. Theedom, RCAF Clinton, son There are only seven days left in of Mr, and Mrs, Cyril H. Theedom, which to do your Cln•istntas shop- of Nanaimo, B.C. Rev. D. J. Lane per. ping. Patronize the town merchants formed the ceremony. The couple were they can offer as large and varied unattended and after a short honey- s stock as the city stores. moon took up residence in Clinton. Mass Eileen Atkinson has accepted Mrs. Theedom has been a member of a position in the office of the selective the News -Record Staff for three Se2viee, Goderieli, :years. As is usually the custom, starting --V on Monday evening next week the CHARLTON—BEACH stores town will remain n At the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. the eveningof until Christmas, The pub -in Beach, Springfield, their eldest daug'n. Iic are also reminded that the Mott- ter, Margaret Elizabeth, was united d;•,y following Christmas will be ob served as Boxing Day. Two. Londoner's Hurt In Crash Here Two' London girls, Shirisy Farmer, of 425 Emery street and Aleida RoIef son, of 231 Hyman street, were injur- ed last Sunday when the automobile in which they were riding crashed in- to a ditch of No. 8 highway west on the outskirts of Clinton. Miss Farmer has undetermined in- ternal injuries and Miss Rolefson suf- fered cuts and bruises. Police said they were riding in a car driven by Fit. Lt. Roger Grant Napier, RAF, Port Albert which skid- ded on ice, knocked over a hydro pole and landed on its side in a ditch. Na- pier was .said to have been attempting to avoid a collision with another car. Damage to his machine amounted to $200, Fruit Growers' Officers Meet in marriage to LAC. Wilfred Charl- ton, RCAF, Clinton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Charlton, of South Dor- chester. .V Clifton -Webster A quiet wedding took place at Knox Presbyterian church manse, Goderich, on Saturday, December 11 th, at eleven o'clock when Leona Jeanette, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Elmer Webster of Varna, was united in marriage to Joseph George Clifton, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clifton of Clinton, Rev. D.J. Lane officiated, They were unatten- ded. The bride chose a smart two-piece suit of blue victory crepe with mat- ching 1 clilug• accessories. Following the ceremony the happy couple left for points east. They will reside in Wind- sor, --v DIEGF•L—HUDSON A pretty wedding was solemnized in the Northside United church par- sonage, Seaforth, by Rev. R. V. Workman on Wednesday afternoon, The Huron Fruit Growers Assoc- when Miss Alice May Hudson, dauglt- elation executive, J.W, Joynt, Luck- ter of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Hudson, now, president, met in the egrieultur Seaforth, became the bride of l'sir. al office at Clinton with the follow- Dalton W. Dciegei, son of Mr. and ing members present; J. W. Joynt, Mrs. Plenty biegel, Logan township. J. R. Stirling, D. 7. Lassaline, Clay- The bride wore a street -length ton Laithwaite, Fred Middleton, Ben- gown of French blue crepe with son Sowerby, Stewart Middleton, D. fringe trimmings and wore a corsage A. Smith and J. C. Shearer. It was of cerise roses, with matching head- decided to affiliate with the Ontario dress. The bride's attendant was Miss Fruit Growers Association and the Doreen McLellan, Seaforth, wearing Huron Federation of Agriculture, and rose crepe with a corsage of coral 3. W. Joynt was appointed delegate roses and matching headdress. Mr. to both of these organizations, It was Henry Riegel, brother of the bride - also decided to order spray supplies groom, was best man. The reception co-operatively for 1944 spraying. for immediate friends, was held at Distribution will he male from Clin- the bride's home with the bride's ton in April. Plans were made for mother receiving; assisted by Mrs. holding the annual meeting in March Diegel, mother of the bridegroom. ,when the guest speakers will be The couple left on a wedding trip to Prof. J. E. Howitt and Prof. R. W. points east, the bride travelling in a Thompson, Ontario; Agricultural Co11- two-piece wool dress in mustard lege, Guelph; Gordon Blair, Burling- shade with matching hat, and musk - ton, and J. J. Johnston, London. rat coat with brown accessories,