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NO. 5970. -61ST YEAR.
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CLINTON ONTARIO.. THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 1940
We Solicit a Call
If you've a watch that needs attention we
request that you bring it to us for
an examination and an opinion of an
expert watch repairer.
No, there isnothing to pay for this.
Though often it: is worth a. good deal to
you.
For we think you should understand just
what is wrong with your watch, if
anything. is, before anybody starts to
fix it.
Get our free. opinion.
W. H. -HELLYAR
Jeweler and .Optometrist Residence Phone 174j
IT January Sale
Continues
'a
This week we are clearing out
odds and ends from our
hosiery department
at the astonishingly
low price of
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19e a• Pair
Women's and Children's lines
of all descriptions.
When you are here don't neglect
to glance over our
remnants. It will pay you.
IIZWIN'
FOR QUALITY MERCHANDISE
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• log HOME PAPER
MANNING TENDERS RESIGNATION
AS CLERK AND TREASURER
ASKED TO RECONSIDER
SPECIAL MEETING FRIDAY
/At the first meeting of the 1940
council held Monday evening, Mr. R.
E. Manning handed in his resignation
as clerk and treasurer of the town,
to become effective on present tion
of the auditor's.report for 1989. Mr.
Manning was asked to reconsider his
decision and wibadvaw his resigna-
tion. This he said he did not wish tp FIRE & WATER `- McMurray,
do, but would discuss the matter with Falconer Agnew.
council. A special meeting was called RELIEF — Aiken, Walker,
by the mayor for Friday evening at Paisley.
whieh time the matter will be dealt PROPERTY --Agnew, 7rewartha,
With. Aiken.
The mayor and council took the
oath of office at eleven o'clock Mon-
day morning and as is customary,
their first session was opened with
divine worship. Rev. A. H. O'Neil of
St, Paul's Church read a passage of
scripture and briefly addressed coun-
cil on "Stewardship" under the head-
ings of "Stewardship o£ Life, Time,
Citizenship and Office." "God has
given us life, health, strength and
certain abilities for service to . Him
and the well-being of our fellow men.
This is an opportune time for service,
both in church and municipal life. We
are proud of our citizenship for
wherever Christianity has been It was the opinion of other speakers
preached it has brought freedom. This that it was pnfair to raise the tax
freedom and democracy is being rate, making a higher rate for those
threatened. Therefore we should be who pay to make up for the delin-
true to the highest ideals of citizen- I quency of those who do not
ship that the best things may prevail.' Mr. Manning's resignation as clerk
You have a double stewardship to and treasurer was then read. Paisley -
account for to God and to those who Agnew inovhcl that he be asked to re-
elected you. The stewardship of of -;consider the matter until a future
fice, your actions and fulfilment of date and the mayor has called a meet -
duty must be accountable to God and in for tomorrow night at which time
to your fellow men. I trust yon inay:the matter will be dealt with.
each make your contribution to the Quite a number of ratepayers were
wellbeing of the citizens and the present at the meeting including the
town,' he said in part before leading retiring mayor, George H. Elliott.
in prayer for the rulers, governors of
state, army andnavy and people, con-
cluding with the Lord's, Prayer.
Mayor K. G. Waters on behalf of
council thanked Rev. O'Neil for his Hon. President, Mrs. Harry Bartliff
services. He stated it should be the President, Mrs. Geo. Taylor
endeavor of council to curtail ex- lst vice Pres., Mrs, Clifford Epps
penses as much as possible in view and vice Pres., Mrs. J. Shearer
3rd vice Pres., Mrs. Scribbins
Secretary, Mrs. Geo. McLay
Treasurer, Mrs. M. Elliott
Flower Mission, Mrs. W. J. Elliott
Memorial Flower Fund, Mrs. C. V.
Committees' for 1940
The first named in each Com-
enittee is Chairman:
STREET — Paisley, McMurray,
Falconer, Trewartha.
FINANCE - Trewartha, Paisley,
McMurray.
CEMETERY - Walker, Aiken,
Agnew.
1F -EVERY SUNDAY
Listen to the Silver Theatre of the Air overt
your favourite radio station. It is sponsored by'
International Silver Co. of Canada, makers of 1847
Rogers Bros. and Wm. Rogers & Son fine silver-
ware. They present a fine play each week and we
are sure you will enjoy listening to the many
famous stars of stage, screen and radio who take
part in the programme. International Silver Co.
make many beautiful patterns in flatware, the lat
est one being "Adoration". If you are interested
in fine Silverware be sure to come to our store
where you may see this grand new pattern. We
will be glad to start you off with a few pieces from
time to time or you can save considerably by buy-
ing one of the complete services in a grand tarnish,
proof solid walnut chest.. This may be purchased
on our time payment plan if you wish. It will pay,
you to see Norman when you want the best in
quality and value.
Remember WATCH REPAIR is a job for experts.
Our work assures your satisfaction.
"Counter's for Finder Jewellery for over Half a
Century in Huron County"
PARK —+ Falaaner, Agnew,
Walker.
SPECIAL — Agnew, Paisley,
Aiken.
BYLAWS—McMurray, Falconer,
Trewartha.
COURT OF REVISION - Tre-
wartha, Aiken; Walker, Ag-
new, Waters.
The Striking Committee re-
commended the original plan of
Mayor and Council of the whole
to look after the committee on
officers, their salaries and duties.
Officers for St. Paul's
Parish Guild -1940
of the war and expressed the hope
that committee chairman would sub-
mit written reports and statements
of expenditures, also that the various
committees would meet at regular
periods. Regarding tax rate he said Cooke, Mrs. O'Neil.
the lowest rate possible consistent Convenor of teas, Mrs• A, J. Me -
with efficient administration. would Murray.
be struck, The Highway Traffic Act Social Hostess, Mrs. D. H. McInnes,
should be more rigidly enforced as Tables, Mrs. T. Frenlin, Mrs. T,
suggested by the Medical Officer of Herman.
Health. Finally he expressed the hope Silver, Mrs. .1. Zapfe.
that ratepayers would feel free to Canilassing committee, Mrs. A, J.
make suggestions. Holloway, Mrs, D. McInnes, Mrs. G.
The clerk then read the minutes of Taylor, Mrs. C. V. Cooke, Miss A.
the January 2 meeting and CO'nBartliff, Miss A. Steepe.
munications front the Ontario Good Seleet Vestry Representative, Mus,
Roads Association and Ontario Mun-lH. Bartliff.
ieipal Association, The latter were: Quilt committee, Mrs. E. Morrison,
ordered filed. 'Mrs. H. Thompson, Mrs. A. Gudmore,
Bylaw No. 1 authorizing the bor- pars. W. J. Elliott, Mrs. W. Johnson,
rowing of $30,000 to meet current Mrs. W. McGlinchey.
expenditures until taxes are collected' Property committee, Mrs. H. Bart -
was read three times and passed. lift, Mrs. J Zapfe, ii3rs. E. Morrison.
Statistics from the chief of police
were read and accepted.
The report of the Striking Commit-
tee was accepted on motion of Tre- C. Draper, Mrs J. Watkins, Mrs. C.
wartha-Aiken. Sturdy, Mrs. H. Thompson, Mrs, J.
Councillor Paisley wanted council's E. Hovey, Mrs Herman, Mrs. H.
opinion on snow removal and suggest- Bartliff, Mrs. M. Counter, Mrs. 4Vat-
ed that a new snow plough should
be bought each year until the present
old equipment is replaced. The mat-
ter of removing snow was left in the
hands of the Street Committee.
A lively debate was started by
Councillor Agnew when he asked School Board was held on January
council to define property and park. 4th with the following members Ines -
Citing as an example that as chair- out: Mus. McKinnon, and Messrs
man of the Parks Committee he had Lobb, Cook, Hall, McIntyre and
been asked to provide for the paint- Nediger. The minutes of the previous
ing of the bandstand from the Parks meeting were read and adopted.
appropriation which he felt rightly Communication were read and on mo -
belonged to the Property cornmittee.'tioin of hall -McKinnon ordered filed.
The mayor read from the book of by -1 The fallowing aeeounas were pre -
laws and after further debate the
matter was dropped.
GIANT SNOWPLOW
CONQUERS DRIFTS'
ALL PROVINCIAL ROADS OPEN
All main :roads in this district were
reported open on Tuesday after a
weekend of high pressure work for
the gangs in ohargeof snow plows.
On the Bluewater Highway from
Goderich to Kincardine the newest
and largest plow seen inthis part
of the country was brought into ac-
tion and took two ' days to conquer
the drifts. Eye -witnesses reported
that it was throwing clouds of snow
over ten feet. It was brought from
Toronto by trailer.
This monster, weighing in the
n.eigbounhood of eighteen tons, is op-
erated by two men and will be kept
on hand to answer calls throughout
the province where the situation has
become too much for the. ordinary
plows to handle. It has a compar-
atively short tip -to -tip length and can
turn in its own length. The huge
wings are operated• from within the
cab and can be spread or narrowed
as the occasion demands.
The plow is known as a 75 cater-
pillar -type. There are a number of
smaller plows known as 40's, owned
by the province capable of handling
an ordinary snow blockade. The pro-
vince also uses a rotary type of plow
that chews the snow up and shoots
it beyond the road through a blower.
This new type machine can operate
with a crew of two 'men on twenty-
four hour shifts in emergency.
AMONG THE CHURCHES
Presbyterian Church
The Young People's Society will
hold a skating party at the rink next
Tuesday night at 8 o'clock.
Salvation Army
At the morning service on Sunday
the subject will be "A True and Holy
Life", and in the evening, "Have You
Found Cluist,"
Wesley -Willis Church
The Girls Club of Wesley -Willis
Church will meet at the home of the
president, Mrs. Oakes, on Tuesday
evening, January 16 at 8 o'clock. ltliss
Stone will give the topic. Mrs. Pais-
ley's group in charge.
Baptist Church
The pastor's subject for Sunday
evening will be "When Ye Pray."
Souvenir con., Mrs. C. Draper, Mrs.
J. Zapfe, Mrs J. E. Hovey.
Visiting conn., Mrs. G. Taylor, Mrs.
ters, Mrs. McInnes.
Public School Board
Meeting
The regular meeting of the Public
$7,000 In Taxes Outstanding
Finance Chairman Trewartha in
speaking of the financial condition of
the town pointed: out how difficult it
was to strike the tax rate and• come
out on top with a balance. The rate
is strait on the taxes which have
come in and in the past year less
money from this source was received
than expected. Consequently there is
an overdraft of $2,000. "We have
$7,000 outstanding hi taxes and I
can't understand it. We have a pros-
perous town and those who haven't
paid seen to have money for every-
thing else,'" he said. It was his
opinion that times will be better and
it would be a good time to see what
could be done to gather up these out-
standing taxes. $3,000 was transfer-
red from the Sinking Fund surplus
last year to hold the tax rate down,
but in his opinion this cannot continue.
sented for payment:
W. T. Hawkins ..... $21.00
C. V. Cooke ....... 7.85
T. G. Scribbins 1.18
P. C. 14.93
Ball & Zapfe 11.15
W. D. Fair 92.81
C. C. Snewden .Co. 18.88
Cook -Lobb moved that the accounts
be paid—carried. The principal's re-
port was read and accepted on motion
of McIntyre-Nediger.
Motion by Lobb -McIntyre — That
this meeting go on record as ap-
preciating the' services of Mr. W. 3.
Cook as a me ibex of the School
Board and regzet his retirement
carried.
Chairman Cudlinare expressed his
appreciation for the co-operation re-
ceived during the last year and ex-
pressed the hope that such would
continue.
Hall -McKinnon moved that meet-
ing adjourn.
New Year Resolutions
Feature Tuckersmith.
Ladies Club Meeting'
The Tuckersmith .Ladies Club 'held
their January meeting yesterday ,af-
terday afternoon at the home of Mrs.
Ernest Crich. The president, Mrs.
Edwin Johns in the chair.. Nineteen
ladies and four children attended.
The secretary's and treasurera re-
ports were read and the roll all
answered by the name of an industry
in Canada. The programme on. Ag
rieuiture under the chairmanship of
Mrs: Howard Crich consisted of:
1. Talk on how to make wool quilts.
Mrs. A. Matheson.
2. First Prize Essay of Glenrose
School, Tudor, Saskatchewan —writ
ten by Miss Shirley Horton on "The
Advantages of Canada as a Home for
Man"—read by Miss Sadie Ball.
3. Reading entitled, "What Girls
Should Do" by Miss Florence Whit-
more. Girls should make it a daily
rule to: (a) Do at least one kind act
every day. (b) Stop at least once
a day the critical 'remark about our
fellow workers. er . (c) Learn one new
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thing every clay about homemaking.
(d) Read one informative news item
daily. (e) See that they are living
within their means. (f) Practice pa-
tience with those around us. (g)
Learn several new words and their
correct pronunciation. (h) Leann to
be a good listener. (i) Believe they
are good and then go ahead and
prove it.
New resolutions for the Club were
read by Mrs. Ernest Crich: (1) Be so
strong that nothing can destroy our
peace of mind. (2) Talk health, hap-
piness and prosperity to everyone. (3)
Make all our friends feel there is
something to them. (4) Look at the
funny side of everything — in other
words—make our optimism come true.
(5) Think only of the best, work only
for the best, expect only the best.
(6) Be just as enthusiastic for the
success of others as for ourselves. (7)
Forget the mistakes of the past, press'
on toward the future. (8) Wear al
cheerful countenance at all times.
Give every living creature a smile
and he will feel the better for it.
(9) To spend so much time iinpaoving
ourselves that we will have no lame
to criticize others. (10) To be too
large for worry; too noble for anger;
too strong for fear; too happy to per-
mit the presence of trouble.
The Red Cross Committee reported
thirty-three pairs of socks knitted and
more yarn was distributed. It was
The annual Church business meet. decided that the young girls should
ing and supper is to be held on Wed- contribute one number to each
nesday avlening, January 17th. All month's programme and that Mrs.
Berson cu in
committee for the sewing to. be clone.
A letter of deep appreciation for
the box sent to Mrs. Stoman et
Christmas was read, by Mrs, Walters.
Group, two will be hi charge of the
7 pat, The rector will preach on February meeting en 'Education. The
"Our Christian Responsibility preach
in1Homemakers Prayer brought this
very interesting meeting to a close.
Wartime."
Monday at 0.30 p.m. Congregation-
al Pot -Luck Supper, followed by the
annual Vestry meeting.
Annual meeting of the Chancel
Guild hi Owen Memorial Hall Tues-
day- everting at 8 p.ni.
'OLDER BOYS' PREMIER
Mr. ALVIN CORLESS
/Active in the work of the Older -
Boys' Parliament for the past four
years and holding various positxos,,..
Alvin Corless was this year elected::
to the highest position available, that.
of Premier. His qualifications for -
the position have been demonstrated'
in bhe work of the young people's•
organizations of Wesley -Willis United'
Chris ch./ He has spoken at various
functions in the county on the worle•
of the Boys' Parliament during the.
past four years.
FIRE DESTROYS
VALUABLE HOME IN
GODERICH TOWNSHIP``
In the early hours of yesterday
morning fire totally destroyed the.
fain house on the farmer Maurice -
Switzer farm, Bayfield Line, owned
by Mr. Ernest Townshend, Goderiola
township lso destroyed most of the
furnitur . and clothing belonging to
the occupants, Mn and Mrs. Charles.
Jones and Mr. and Mrs. James Hut-
chins.
The fire is thought to have been.
started by an overheated stove and.
was first noticed when the crying of
the Hutchin's baby wakened the par-
ents. The fire had epparenty gained'.
sane headway when discovered as.
little could be done to remove furni-
ture and personal effects. An appeal
for help was quickly answered by
neighbours, but the fine frame strue-
ttn•e was soon a blazing inferno.
This is a heavy loss for Mr. Town-
shend who is at present quite nil at.
his hone. He had intended to move
to the house which was destroyed, the
original Townshend homestead.
interested in the work of the church Garrett and Mrs. Ro bett g
invited to be present,
St, Paul's Church
Sunday 11 a.m. Morning Prayer
with a Men's choir. Subject, "The
Consecrated Life." Evening Prayer at
Ontario Street United Church
On Sunday morning Rev. G. G.
Burtonwill preach on the subject,
"Except You Exceed." The topie for
the evening service, "The Children's
Bread."
The Missionary Department will be
in charge of the Young People's meet-
ing on Monday evening at 8 p.m.
Wednesday at 8 pan. The annual
meeting of the congregation. Re-
ports will be given and officers
elected.
The January meeting of the W.M.S.
was held in the Lecture Room of the
Church on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs.
Wiltse, the retiring president, taking
charge of the opening exercises. The
reports of the different departments
were read and accepted. Mrs. Burton
and the executive then took their of-
fices. Mrs. Aiken taking charge of
the devotional, took as her thane,
"Consecration" and read firm the
29th chapter of 1st Chronicles. A
hymn wan sung ,then several of the
inembers led in prayer. After a short
business meeting the visitors were
welcomed and a a'ainty lunch served.
The Farmers' Market
Wheat, '73.
Oats, 34.
Barley, 55.
Buckwheat, 52.
Cream, 30, 29.
Eggs, 18, 16. 14.
Hogs, $9.00.
Marriage Announced
Mr. and, Mrs. Leslie Stirling of
Goderich township, wish to announce
the marriage of their eldest <laugh-
ter, 'Elizabeth Jane (Betty) to John
Frederick Dikken, eldest son of John
T. Dikken, which took place at Mon-
teith on November I8, 1939, the young
couple are' residing near Monteith.
/ LITTLE LOCALS
/Shovelling snow off the house roof
is the popular pastime these days.
Mr. Joe Carter had the misfortune
to slip from his roof while shovelling
snow, striking the cement step in his
fall. He received a severe shaking up/
A decided improvement in the ap-
pearance of Albert street has been
effected this week with the removal
of snow. Mr. 0. L. Paisley, chairman
of the Streets Committee, supervised
the work.
Next Tuesday evening, January 16
the local I.0.0.1+. will have a social
evening when a 'number of veteran
jewels will be presented to their
members. All members are request"
ed to be present.
Mr. Herb. Norman is limping
around on a sprained ankle. The in-
jury was received at a tobogganning
party last week.
,Royal Family Goes
On Rationing Planr
Receive Only Limited Supplies of
Bacon, Sugar and Ham
Coupons were torn from the royal
ration cards at Sandringham, when
supplies of sugar, bacon, butter and
ham were delivered to the King end
Queen and Princesses Elizabeth and
Margaret Rose at the royal residence.
The royal family have been issued.
"commercial travellers' cards" similar
to those used by all people who have
Ito move about the country.
Rationing of the royal family, at.
the King's request, will be as strict
as possible. The Queen has drawn
up special menus which. eliminate two
'courses from luncheon and dinner,.
and has given special orders for the
use of more fruit and vegetables.
Down in Stepney His Majesty's
humblest subjects began the coupon
existence, too. There is no favorit-
ism and most housewives regard the
amounts provided as adequate.
Said Mrs. W. S. Morrison, wife of
the food minister: "I am sure we.
shall be able to manage beautifully."
The rationing plan allows each
person 12 ounces of sugar, four
ounces of butter and four ounces of
bacon or harm per week. Rationing
of meats will be instituted next Mon-
clay.
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Official Temperature
For January
A popular question this week was
"How cold was it last night". There
were various answers, none of them'
official. Through the courtesy of Mx.
George Baird, Stanley township, who
keeps the records for the govern-
ment, we are able to give the official
report from January let until yester-
day whenthe cold snap ended, for
the time being at least.
January Maximum Minimum
1 20 15
2 21
3 23
4 24
24
6 25
7 25
8 18
9 14
10 23
9
23.13
15
14
12
22 below
2 below
19 below
10
LONDON ROAD
Miss Beatrice Snell returned home
on Thursday after spending New
Year's and the following days with
Miss Helen Welsh, Bayfield Line.
Ask for Action Filling ' •
Huron Court Offices.
Annual meeting of Huron Law As
-
sedation sent a resolution to At--
taney-General Conant asking that,,
the vacancies of justice of the peace,
and police court dealt be filled forth-•
with.
The former position was made
vacant by the drowning of F. G. Weil*
an the liner Athenia, while the court..
cleric was reeently married and re-
signed.
The officers for 1940 are: Icon..
president, Judge T. M. Costello;:
president, L. E. Dancey, K.C.; first.
mice -president, D. E. Holmes; sec-
retary, R. 0, Hays, I{:C.; 1•ibrarianr.
D. R. Nairn; auditors, F. R. Darrow,.
D. R. Nairn; representative on On-
tario Law Association, James Morley,.
Exeter. A credit balance of $140 vats'
reported in the treasury,,