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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1940-01-18, Page 1The News -Record Est. 1878 inton With Which: is incorporated The Clinton, New Era NO. 5971.-60 YEAR. CLINTON ONTARIO. THURSDAY. . JANUARY 18, 1940 "Make Your Dollars Fight For Freedom" DOMINION OF CANADA ;FIRST WAR LOAN 34% BONDS Ponds will be dated Feb. 1st, 1940; to be redeemed by annual drawings by lot, on basis of 20% of the Loan on Feb. 1,1948, 1949, 1950, 1951 & 1952. Denominations of Bearer Bonds: $50 — $100 -- . $500 — $1;000 Price: 150%a and accrued interest W. H. HELLYAR. Jeweler and m Optomet rist Residence Phone 174j - 1 January Stock Cleaning I' - SALE - I Many lines throughout the store being sacrificed at a fraction of normal Prices PURSES AT 49e An Assortment in Brown, Green, Navy and Wine. Former Prices as high as $2.50 b Table Oilcloths Remnants galore at one -halt the regular prices. IR IN's FOR QUALITY MERCHANDISE The New Era Est. 1967 THE HOME PAPER :CLINTON:HAS..BIG 'WEEK OF H=OCKEY Colts .Win• 2 Juveniles Wln 3 Intermediate Standing . P W L F 'A Pts. Seaforth 6 '6 0 27 15 12 The 'Lions Juvenile hockey team New Hamburg 5 4 1 26 at away tri a goocl stout Thursday Clinton' . . - 4 3 1' 19 12 6 g Tavistock. . . 5 1 4. 19 23 2' night in the opening game of the sea- . . . 5 1 4 9 20 2 son, handing the Goderich Lions a Paths 10-1 defeat We are told the God - St. Agatha 5 '0 5 12 36 0 erich lads; had not had much practice: and they ehowed the lack Of coach- ing. The locals on the other hand have had several workouts and the benefit of "Timmer" • "McEwan's coach- ing. ing. They're a smooth -working team and should go far. Hockey fans were treated liberally, It •Would be unfair to pick out any here Friday night as far as thrills l stars. Each player.contributed his were concerned and cheered the Colts share to the win. "Last year's. ace to a 9-2 victory. The St. Agatha forward line of McEwan, Monteith team found the going heavy and it 1end Powell are still intact and proved was a rough sort of game from start their metal by combining on seven to finish with fights and spills a' -I of the goals. The `remainder were plenty . 7 scored by ' Thompson (2) and Cook In the opening minutes the Saints (1). Fraser Thompson is a new man seemed forerxthem, to sweep every - on on the second ling with Bartliff and thing before them, pressing steadily I Counter. 'With more' playing togeth- ta register the first marker. Doak er they will prove a formidable trio was ine fine fettle however, and what as their many sallies. on the Goderich the defence failed to stop, he drd.l i net proved. Defence duties were hand - Five minutes from the start or the led by McKenzie, Cook and Colquhoun combined with the McEwan'ss for of last scan's team and Webb, a new, first down with the odds about even for Smooth -Working Juveniles Score 16-1: Victory First Home Game Ends Colts9-2for' ONTARIO T. CHURCH ANNUAL MEETING PROGRESS REPORTED IN ALL DEPARTMENTS Memory of Scottish Poet Honoured: At Lions Club Meeting REEVE J. E. SCOTT, SEAFORTH, p Reeves of Huron County were,prom- WAS GUEST SPEAKER inent 'among the guests, including Encouraging reports from sec- 1 Reeve Russel Dorrance, McKillop, retaiies of all departments featured ' Lions Club members were trans- Reeve L. E. Caadiff, Morris, and the annual congregational meeting of, ported in memory to the rugged moor- Reeve T. E, Scott, Seaforth, the let - Ontario Street United Church held lands of Scotland for a, few hours. on ter being guest speaker for the even - last night. Rev. G. G. Burton pre- sided. The report of the session revealed a total membership of 607. There were 32 baptisms, 11 marriages and 15 deaths in the past year. 60 were received into church membership Mi William Walker and Mr. George S1-pley reported for the Sunday School as follows: Officers and teach- ers 22,; pupils enrolled 202; Cradle Roll 40; Total •money raised $319.55; Sent to Missions $100.00. The Women's organizations have. as usual been active and have contribut- ed in no small measure to a success- ful year. - Reporting for the Women's goal. Play seesawed up and; comer to town, I The last four mentioned, while not the next ten minutes, then Draper able to get on the score sheet were d at theblueline heav I thel Monday night, the meeting being giv- ing., He was introduced by Mr. Dor- en over to honouring the memory of ranee after Mr. Cardiff had brought the'. beloved poet, Bobby Burns, Lion greetings on behalf of the district Frank Fingland opened the banquet he, represented. period with' a quotation from the peal Mr. Scott proved himself to be an of this writer, "Some Hae Meat" and I ideal speaker for such an evening. Ile as the members took their seats the possesses a wealth of. Weil -nation on u in •descendant alunte ' Scottish customs. Be a -i ceased in v skirl of the pipes ncg as Piper Fred MVIutch in true tradit- l of .pioneers his knowledge of the wrih- ional style piped in the haggis borne-ings of the man whose memory was, by Liorls W. A. Oakes and William' being honoured proved unlimited, he Ball. The banquet board was encircled' being able to quote from memory,. and then Dr. Shaw pierced one of many of the poems. the delectable portions before proceed -•1 Before getting to the -kernel of itis Mg to read "Burns' Address to the talk the speaker' reviewed briefy ini Haggis." Lion K. G. Waters moved portant happenings of the past year a vote of thanks to De..Shaw for his and said in his opinion 1940 looms• Association Mrs. J. C. Radford said a part in the programme and paid trib-ahead• as perhaps the most interesting: totalof $299.04 had been raised from ute to the memory of F. G. Weir of year in our history. He referred to. a . membership of 104; their Flower Goderich who on a previous occasion the Royal Visit Last year and the im Fund amounted to $18.45. The Mis- officiated.in the same capacity es Dr. pressions he had received while a. sionary and Maintenance Committee Shaw. The tragic death of Mr. Weir 'guest of the Stratford Council. The has forwarded $845 to Church trees- who lost his life in the sinking of the appointment of Huron County's new urer. The Women's Missionary So- Afhenia was referred to and his mem- warden, George Feagan was termed ciety have also been active reported cry honoured with one minute's sil- "a good selection" Mr, Scott said the new warden is a man of ability . and that he felt sure the affairs of the county are in good hands. The characteristics of the Scot were briefly reviewed and the honour of being descended from this -proud race. Brief sketches in the life of Burns were interspersed with verse as Mr. Scott held his audience for upward of an hour in lauding the life and works of this honoured mare, e A 'hearty vote of thanks was ex- tended Mr. Scott on behalf of the club by Lion Dr. McIntyre. Before the gathering dismissed, Lion Lorne Brown stated a challenge to a hockey . ' game had been received from. the Rover Crew. Several members rather reluctantly volunteered to make up the team. The game will be played Mrs. ed to the treasurer $500.00. Two Lion songs were sung with gusto, bales -were sent to the west by this lead by various members of the club. picked one up -the playmakers on most of goals organization valued at $61.00 and A quintette composed of K. G. Waters, ed it at Tischardt, Who made a wild $81.40 respectively. H. Q. Lawson and J. C. Shearer gave' and did a fine job: Colquhoun and grab and failed to catch and Clinton McKenzie taking over with the sea The children's organizations have a rendition of a ;copular song, and' were two up at the end of the period. and line were called upon to protect been active throughout the year and though their harmony was not all that' From a face=off early in the second Goalie Brunsdon and skated• miles in contributed their share. The Mission might be desired, their enthusiasm Streets lined one over to Draper who doing so. Colquhoun receimed a cut Band raised $25.50, the Baby Band more than made up for this. Two new members Milton Wiltse, having forward- ence. very neatly dropped it inside the mouth in the last period requiring a goalie's pads. "Bucky" Doak stopped stitch, but continued to play. Steffler after he had made a danger- Almost from the face-off, in the ous breakaway foe a sure goal as the opening period, McEwan rapped home Saints pressed bard for a marker. a quick goal and repeated seconds Grant slammed home a rebound from later. Then came four More in quick Streets stick in a scramble in front succession by Monteith, Powell, Cook of the net with what looked like forty and Thompson. Billie Hill registeret players in and around the goal crease. Goderich's lone counter while Webb Schacht got away seconds later but was serving time. In the first period tangled with Young before he could play was mainly in Goderich territory take aim. Then Pickett gave an ex --and there was no busier man on the hibition of tricky stick -handling and ice than Chester MaNall. who played scored unassisted to make it 4-0. an outstanding game in goal through - Streets ;slapped home another for out. EVERY STJNPAYI Listen to the Silver Theatre of the Air over your favourite radio station. It is sponsored by International Silver Co. of Canada, makers of 1847 Rogers Bros. and Win. 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 stores 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 Finer Jewellery for ovr Half a Century in Huron County" geed measure and as if that wasn't Period two was more even. The • enough, the injury jinx frowned' on Clinton lads were protecting their the Saints. J. Steffler and two of his lead, but taking advantage of every team nates tried to -make a sandwich opportunity, The Goderich boys ap- Huron Anglican Young People's As-, of Punch Mc)Swan, but Punch slipped geared better organized and Brunsdo.n been paid was encouraging haws in sedation held in St. Pauls Church quietly away. Result, Steffler got a in the Clinton net had some anxious the report submitted by the church here, Mr, John Hawkins, president` bad crack behind the ear that ]aid moments while handling a .number of treasurer, Mr. Moffatt Aiken. The of the ].Deal A.Y.P.A., was chosen' him out for the rest of that period wicked shots.. Thompson bulged the total raised far the ,year was $3,849. deanery president in place of C.' and most of the next. twine once in this frame after being 60; expenses $3,626.02; Balance on4Sottthgate, Seaforth, whose resigna- a The annual Vestry meeting of St. A few minutes later Weber thought feel some neat passes by Counter and hand $223.58. 1tion followed his being transferred Paul's Church was held in the Parish. Elections he could take it out on Streets when Bartliff. to Toronto. William Riley, Goderich, Hall on Monday evening. The ladies. Muir handed out a penalty, Weber Again in the final period the locals The following Stewards were elect- president of the local council, pre- served a pot luck supper which \vas made a dive for. I{el., another made registered. Monteith was a busy man,' eel: William Tiplady, W. M. Aileen, sidled. An interesting paper and clis- very much enjoyed, also the sing -song a flying leap for Pickett and quicker notching two goals assisted by Me -Thos. Hardy, Arthur Knight, A. J•!cussin -vas conducted by Philip Cal- of patriotic and popular songs led by- than y than one could say "scat" it was a Ewan and Powell anti then Copping it McMurray, Russel Jervis, Harold 'der and Herold Taylor, Goderich, 011 Mayor K. G. Waters. general nix -up. Stu. Grant gently off with a fine solo effort for the Squire and Harold Pickett. Elders the subject of "Christian Youth and, In the absence of Col. H. Tr Rance, gathered a player under each arm and third and final goal. The Goderich elected: Frank Tyndall, William e s the Nation." Parishes represented Mr. John. Hartley was appointed they stayed anchored. Order was fin- lade gave everything they had in this den, J. T. McKnight, W. J. StevenssIwere Goderich, Wingham and Clin- Vestry clerk. Rev. O,Neil opened the ally restored and Weber and Pickett period and deserved better treatment Roy Tyndall, W. S. B. Holmes, Henry' ton. Road conditions prevented at- meeting with prayer, and thanked the were sent to the box, the former to from Lady Luck. From the Clinton Leishman. tendance from rural parishes. people for the welcome they had given meditate for five minutes. Ken picked fans standpoint the result was saris -I A vote of thanks was extended to Mrs. O'Neil and 'himself since he be - up aldose puck shortly after stepping factory. The lads put on a good ex-' Rev. G G. Burton for his services, Mr. Manning who scored, and just to "teach the C1erk-Treasurer•be was pleased to report au increase there, melee it a point to attend. the in attendance in the church and var- beggars a lesson" Ken bopped home next game. They're worth seeing. A special meeting of council was ions organizations. another. Score 7-0.' I CLINTON—Goal, M. Brunsdon; de- held Friday evening at the call of l Reports of finance in all organize - bang, third poriod opened with 'a fence, Cook, Webb; centres Powell; Mayor Waters, primarily to consider tions and church reports were read, bang, Schacht scoring the Saints first wings, H. McEwan, R. Monteith; al Pea- cock's house on 0 t the letter of resignation. from Mr.' revealing progress in all departments. goal, a rather sloppy one that bounced tietnates, N. Colquhoun, Bill Counter, treasurer,' I over Doak's pads. The McE:wan-post' Doug. Bartliff, F. Thompson, D. M' Albert Palmer is still confined,R. er line stepped on the gas however Carter, Doug. McKenzie. and quicky got it back. A rush at I GODERICH—Goal, C. M.eNall; de - the Saints citadel brought Tisehardt fence, W. Wilson, R. McDonald; The regular meeting to his knees and when, Punch passed centro, W. Hill; wings, H. Westbrook, Lodge 710 will be held on Thursday over to Timmer, goalie flattened him -!J. Duckworth; alternates, A. Mein- evening', January 25th. The date has self cornpletly, buried head in his.'tyre, H. Bloomfield; Baechler, Wigle, been changed for this meeting in or - arms while Timmer calmly lifted it Black, McKinnon. der that members may attend an im- portant hockey game Here. er the brothers got together again, Season's tickets are now on sale Punch socking it home this time. An- for the group. of plays being put on other minor fight broke out between by the Drama Group in aid of the Strome and McKay which was quickly Red Cross. Tickets are obtainable 1 t Cluff's $5.98. Miss Sybil Courtice, returned missionary from Japan and her com- r were initiated into' Lionism, V. D. Falconer and R. panion, Miss Ko Sakai, helped great- Jacobs of the Huron County Home.l ly in the work. Club pins were presented by Past Mrs. A. E. R.umball reported for President H. C. Lawson. President' the Benevolent Fund a total of $43.14. Reporting for the Young People's Union Miss Edna Ford said the total givjings had amounted to $51.21; raised-. by Dramatic Society $52.00; for Mission $16.00, a grand total of $119.21 for the young people. by Lion. F. Finglmid on his attain - There are forty members on the .tints during his term of office. Grade Roll it was revealed by the p,.. report submitted by Mrs. W. F. Ford welcomed the new men into membership after they had been read the Lions Code of Ethics. Lion H. C. Lawson was also presented with a past presider's pie anti congratulated first in Gaelic and then in English at the close of one of the juvenile hockey games in the near future. William John Hawkins Heads Huron Shipley. The Girls Club has raised $70.35. The church is entirely free from debt, every bill for the past year has Deanery Young People At a meeting of the Deanery of ST. PAUL'S ANNUAL VESTRY MEETING ENCOURAGING REPORTS RECEIVED Remains !came rector of the parish. He said on the ice, handed it over to Draper hibition of hockey. If you were nt LITTLE LOCALS Mrs. W. F. Dyer and family 01 Bayfield have moved into Mr. L. ntario street. Mr.R. Manning as clerk andc. A heartyvote ofthanks was ex- to his home, but is improving and: submitted at the January 8 meeting. tended to executives of all depart- ' expects to be back at work shortly. The members assembled in the meets for the efficient way they had t' of Murphy council chamber where a motion was handled duties during the past year, passed to adjourn, council to meet as' Election of officers then took place, a committee of the whole, This ma- l resulting as follows: tion automatically bared the few rate- Lay Delegates to Synod — C. G. payers who had gathered from list - Middleton, W. T. Hawkins. ening in ,on the deliberations. At the Substitutes—Col. H. B. Combe, H. committee meeting Mr. Mantling con- M Monteith. seated to remain in office for another Rector's Warden—G. M. Counter. term and his appointment, along with People's Warden --'W. L. Johnson. other town officers appointments, will Board of Management—Mesdames be ratified at the February meeting. H Bartliff, C. McKinnon, L. Winter; squelched although we noticed Strome from lova canvassers or a We understand the committee meet- Messrs. C. Draper, H. M. Monteith, fingering 'his sniffer as he argued games established something ' of a Shoe Store. ing lasted well onto three hours at J Hawkins, G. Walker, J. Zapfe, K. with referee Muir before taking' an record for high scores. Their first Those inaerested in forming or which a number of matters were G. Waters, M. G. Ransford, Robt. enforced rest. J. Steffler got the game with Goderich ended •10.-1 for playing in a Town Hockey League freely discussed. These matters will' Thompson, Col. H. T, Rance, Col. H. B Co second and final goal for the visitors Clinton. Next night they went to are asked to meet at the rink Tues- be aired at the February meeting.ing. rnbe. • - On motion and in appreciation of A London (England) News- his valuable and useful service as paper Reports as Follows' , vestry cleric, choir member and gen- 34 Goals in 2 Games The Juvpnile Hockey team, in three Exeter and won - 17-2, last night in after McKay fell in clearing when Steffler broke away alone. This was the return game the score was 17-1. a good clean goal, and came only a The locals showed the advantage of short time before the final bell, greet- good coaching and 'have worked out edwith relief by players on both a system 01 passing plays that is teams as the ice, was heavy. hard to beat. Team play is one of e— their strong points. In addition they. have a defence that's hard to beat. the games should be better patronized than they are with the class of hockey played. Colts Win Third Straight Game Beat Tavistock 6-2 Engagement Announced Three wins and one loss in four games is a good record, proving the The engagement is announced of. Colts are going to give Seaforth Miss Mildred Taylor, daughter of Mrs. Beavers a tussle for top honours, Taylor and the late F. W. Taylor of Monday night's game here with the Burlington, to Dr. A. G. Misener, Greensbirts was the best of the sea- Chicago, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. G. son and the visitor were worthy op- Misenen ponents, at tines giving the Colts The young couple are well known all they could handle to keep then in Clinton. Dr: Misener.' was for some from getting out of hand. trine employed at" Canada Packers Four minutes of close checking and Poultry Plant, Miss Taylor has, been hard playing accounted for Clinton's , o frequent visitor at the hone of first' goal. Pickett sneaked the puck Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Thompson, God- lcontinued on page 4) erich township.' - day. evening at 8 o'clock. If it can be arranged, four teams will be form- ed to compete for a silver trophy. Highway Traffic Officer F. E. Taylor of Watford, who is to be sta- tioned in Clinton, started Monday on the territory formerly patrolled by Constable William Robinson of Ex- eter. The latter has been transfer- red to the Smith Falls area. The Institute meeting will be held on Thursday, January 25th. Miss Brigham will give a talk on "Legis- lation", Mrs, W. Bozell, "Community Activities". Roll Call—a riddle or story. IIostesses—Mesdames Holmes, E., Adams, F. Glew, Hearn and Ferguson. Sunday's rain ;rind January thaw has done much to alleviate the water shortage in the district. Street con- ditions in town were not the best on Sunday, but the snow ploughs have the streets in good condition once more: The snow has again been re- moved from the front of business places on main street. eral world in the church, Col H. T. CANADIAN GENEROSITY IRance was made an honorary went Mr. Ernest Cooper and t'he direct ber of vestry. ors of Gillette Induetries Ltd., in con-, Auditors—J. E. Hovey, Col, H. B. tributing 110,000 to the hospitality Combe. fund for Canadian soldiers when in Chairman of 5idesmen — til'. e,.. London, have giMen a lead to the Hawkins. Canadian te iunnty ere. 1 In appreciation splendwk Those who conknow Mhr. Cooper will dlotce by Rev. O'Neilof the since ire assidumored not be surprised at this generosity charge of the parish, a substantial He is a man of ideas, and knows bowincrease in 'salary was voted' unatrim- to express them. Indeed, he is 118 ously. goad a conversationalist as you will find in the business world. He is in the fifties and has a pungent sense of humour, which loses .nothing by his strong Canadian ac- cent.' Though he is a vice-president of the American parent Gillette firm, Mr. Cooper spends nearly all the year on this side of the Atlantic." The gentleman referred to is a brother of Mr. A. T. Cooper of town. The Farmers' Market Wheat, 73. Oats, 34. Barley, 55. Buckwheat, 52. Creast, 30, 29. Eggs 18, 16, 15, 14. Hogs, $9.00.