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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1940-04-11, Page 1he Clinton The News -Record Est. 1878 NO. 5983. -61ST YEAR. News - With Which is Incorporated The Clinton New Era The New Era Est. 1867 CLINTON ONTARIO, THURSDA.Y, APRIL 11, 1940 THE HOME PAPER APRIL The Diamond Month See our stock of Bridal Wreath Diamond Rings. •''Beautifully mounted in Artistic Natural Gold, Up-to-date Settings. Priced from $25.00 Up These Bridal Wreath Diamonds are noted for their brilliancy, and perfection. Insured against loss and accident, free of charge to the purchaser. If you have a Diamond Ring with the old-fashionedsetting, come in and have it mounted in one of those new style settings. You will be delighted, with the improved appearance. W. H. HELLYAR Jeweler and Optometrist Residence Phone 174j DRESSES Dozens of them, and you must see them to appreciate the large assortment and attractive prices at which they are selling. Tailored shirtmaker types in spuncharm, and dotted and floral patterns in crepes. You can afford two or three of these at the prices. Sizes 12 to 50 Selling at $2.95, $3.50 and $3.95. FOR QUALITY MERCHANDISE 1 SILVER This Spring be the finest ton for many Silver Co, Rogers Silverplate. give long all useful, Gifts. Do dow now complete stock. have if you a few of the reasonable from $1.00 Meat Platters, without Trays, pieces, Relish Dishes, Hot Butter Dishes, and many OP QUALITY 1 we are showing what we believe to and largest selection of Silver in Cling+ years. It is all made by International of Canada, the only maker of original Every piece is guaranteed to; and satisfactory service. The pieces are and lovely for Wedding or Presentation, not fail to see some of them in our win -1 or better still, come inside and see ourl We enjoy showing you what we are just looking around. Below we list new items we have. The prices are for the quality of the goods and range to $12.00 each. Tea Sets, Cream) & Sugar with 'or Waiters, Flower Baskets, Center. Dlishes, Pie Plates, Casseroles, Bake, Water, Sandwich Plates, Bread Trays, , Bon Bons, Muffin Dish, Ice Tuba more. We have sold out of Sugar Ton Tongs at 25c twice but expect to have lots more by the time you read this. Get yours today. Remember Watch Repair is a job for. Experts. Our Work Assures Your Satisfaction. "Counter's , N18 for Finer Jewellery for over Half a Century in Huron County" CONDITIONS DIFFERENT FROM L'A!ST WAR SAYS HON. P. M. DEWAN "it is evident that ther is going to be little opportunity for anyone to get rich quickly at farming in C'an- ad'a just because a war is in. prog- ress," the Ontario. agriculture leader, Hon. P. M. Dewan, warned in an ad- dress to:•the Perth -Huron Shorthorn Club here. He pointed to the determinationof the British Government to maintain' agricultural values. at moderate lei= els and said: "It is evident that in generals terms there will be no exorbi- tant prices for our surplus farm products in the near future." There- fore he said that it would appear "all we can do is to adopt a policy of good farming." The minister repeated an earlier warning that it is a mistake for farmers to rush headlong into a hasty and unreasoned program of increased production. "Farmers should study closely these commodities for which there is likely to be an increased demand. "The situation is much different to that, which existed at the beginning of the last war, when submarines were impeding shipments of British cargoes of foodstuffs and when there was not a surplus of foodstuffs in the world and the demand was equal to or even greater than the supply." Farmers in Ontario should carry on as usual, he urged, "doing a little better the things they have been do- ing` in the past. Each farmer should keep in mind a wartime program that will fit into peace -tine. Before in- creasing the production of any par- ticular commodity he should feel as- eured that there iso going to be an enlarged demand for that product. "For the immediate future at least increased efficiency bppears to'be the only effective outlet. The average farmer can achieve this by watching his breeding operations, bykeeping up quality, by improving the fertility of his soil, by selecting the most suitable grains for his particular dist- rict, by growing more of his own concentrates and by increasing leg- ume production." Officers elected at the afternoon session are: President, Russell Dor- ranee, reeve of McKillop; first vice- president, James B. Robinson, St. Marys; second vice-president, Wil- liam Oestricher, Crediton; secretary, J.C. Sh carer Clinton • assistant, R. E. White, Stratford. Directors are: Huron, Orval Free,:, Jahn McEwen, Roy Pepper, Howard Armstrong, R. M. Peck and R. "D.. Hunter; Perth, L. E, Whitney, Lincoln White, Arthur Bragg, George Waldie, Benjamin Phiel, James McGillawee. Clinton Residents Mark , 48th Anniversary Friends here are glad to offer felieitations to Mr. and Mrs. Archie Robinson, former residents of Aub- urn, on the occasion of their 48th wedding anniversary on Saturday. Essie Philter, daughter of the late William and Mary Fluker, was born on the farm in West Wawanosh, the old Fluker homestead, where Mr. and Mrs. Wellington Goad now reside. Mr. Robinson was a native of the 6th concession of West Wawanosh. Mrs. E. Phillips, now of Auburn, was the bridesmaid, and James Philter at- tended the bridegroom. The couple farmed for some years on the -Bruce farm in West Wawanosh, then moved to Auburn, and later farmed in Hul- lett, but for some five years have lived retired in Clinton, Both are enjoying fainly good health and ate able to vist with the family of six: (Mary) Mrs. Shoal of Detroit, Prank of Toronto, (Lavern) Mrs. Belanger, and (Edna) Mrs. Geieneson, both of Detroit, (Luella) Mrs. Orville Phil- lips of Mitchell, and Archie on the home farni in Hullett, Clinton Public ;School Concert Last Friday evening the pupils of the Clinton Public School presented a splendid and highly appreciated con- ceit in the Town. Hall. Due to pre- vailing illness a year ago, the cora Bert was postponed so often, it was held over until this year. Praise for competent and untiring training and direction is extended to Mr. W. R. Golding of Exeter, musical director, and to Mr. G. H. Jefferson, principal and to the able staff of teachers. With so many taking part in the choruses and playlets, and, with each and every child showing outstanding talent, it is impossible to single out any performers for special mention. Mrs. Golding very kindly assisted at the piano during several of the num- bers. The programme, which was carried through with little or no delay con- sidering the large number taking part, consisted of nine numbers. Grades 7 and 8 opened the concert with three dhoruses: 0 Canada, Car- illon, Lead Kindly Light. The girls of Grades 4 and 6 pre- sented a musical interpretation of an Old Fashioned Sewing Circle. The boys orf Grades 4 and 6 sang an hilarious song about Cooks, which appealed very much to. the audience, who. would have relished an encore. Then followed several selections by the Rhythm Band of Grade 2. Grade 1 and 2 presented a Mother Goose playlet, and these tiny per- formers spoke out very well. Grades 4 and 6 sang three chor- uses:. In Our Canoe, Cornish May Song, and Be Strong, Ye Sons of Canada. The girls of grades 7 and 8 sang two choruses: "Gypsies" and "Float- ing with the Tide." The boys of grades 7 and 8 pre- eented "Sailors of the Guard.' The east` of characters for "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" was from Glades 4 and 6. . The choir selections were .present ed by grades 3 and 4. The last item on the program was an amusing, playlat, Madame , Cantel- ia's; Beauty Parlour, with a well- chosen cast of characters, who took their pants particularly well, Game Association Formed Here A 'meeting of sportsmen was held at the Epps Sport Shop this week and a new organization to be known as the Clinton Genre Restoration As- sociation was formed. The purpose of ithe organization may be gathered from the name. It is hoped to secure anacreage of land to be used as a game preserve. This will be supervised to prevent poach- ing. Pheasants and other game birds will be protected in this area and at stated intervals organized hunting will be allowed. Naturally there are Many angles to bet waited out Me such a venture which appears to warrant support. A further meeting will be held at the sane place Tuesday evening at 8.30. Officers appointed are T. Churchill, president; J. Becker, vice-president; E. Epps, secretary, AMONG THE CHURCHES BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. Silver's sermon subject for the evening service on Sunday will be, "Playing the Fool." • SALVATION ARMY "The Master of the Soul" and "He Cometh with Clouds" inc the sermon topics for Sunday. Thursday even- ing Prayer meeting in the, quarters at 8 p.m. ST.PAUL'S AUL S CHURCH Morning Prayer at 11 a.m. Men's Choir. The rector will preach on the subject, "True National .Welfare." Evening' Prayer at the usual hour. The Women's Auxiliary will hold a quilting in Owen. Memorial Hall on Tuesday afternoon. WESLEY-WILLIS CHURCH The Girls Club of Wesley -Willis Church meet at the home of Miss Walkinshaw on Tuesday, April 16th at 8 o'clock. Miss Sybil Courtice will give the topic. Miss Proctor's group in charge. • The Missionary meeting which was to have been held this evening leas been postponed owing to illness and will be held. next Thursday. ONTARIO ST. UNITED CI•IURCH The Easter Thankoffering meeting of the W.M.S. was held in the Lec- ture Room of the church on Tuesday afternoon, with Mrs. Burton presid- ing. After singing a hymn the Lord's Prayer was repeated in unison. The business session followed. Mrs. Aiken had charge of the devotional period, reading the Easter story from the 20th chapter of St. John, closing with prayer, The programme consisted of a piano duet by Mrs. Wended and 1Vliss. Emma Plumsteel; reading, "Why We Give A. Thankoffering," Mrs. W.Pumsteel> Solo, Mrs. H. C. Lawson; Reading, Mrs. B. J. Gih- bings, "The Gifted Gold": Mrs. M. Wiltse gave a talk on "What shall I render unto the Lord". A ehonus was sung by seven choir girls. The Mizp.ah Benediction brought the meeting to a close. "The Choirmaster's Collection/' is Rev. Burton's sermon subject for the morning service. •A special service is being arranged for the evening. Picture semen, "The Good Shep- herd", by great artists. Ushers and Stewards meet Friday evening at 8 o'clock, Monday next the Miss-ianary Dept have charge of the Y.P.U. meeting.- Executive to meet the following Thursday. ' Bacon Board Chairman': Here Tomorrow Hon. J. G. Taggart Minister of Agriculture for Saskatchewan, and Chairman of the Canadian Bacon Board, wilt be in Clinton tomorrow (Friday) at the Farmers' Night Ban- quet of the Clinton Lions Club. All swine men of the district know the importance of Mr. Taggart's post in Canadian agriculture. On his shoulders rests the task of seeing that Canada fulfills her agreement to supply the huge war -time bacon re- quirements of Great Britain. Mr. Taggart will undoubtedly give an address that will be of vital int- erest to all agriculturists. A special effort should be made to attend the banquet in the Clinton Town Hall tomorrow night at 6.30. Tickets are available at the Agricultural Office or may be obtained from Ford's Feed Store, H. C. Lawson; W. L. Whyte or any Clinton Lion.. The address will be broadcast ever CKNX at 7.30. Engagement Announced Mr. and Mrs. George Mair, Clinton, announcethe engagementof their youngest daughter, Olive Georgia, to Mr. John Gilbert, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gilbert, Goderich township. The marriage will take Glace this month. Band Meeting Tonight PRACTICE MONDAY NIGHT An organization meeting for the Boys Band to be sponsored by the Lions Club will be held tonight in the Rover Den above Heard's Barber shop. Young -nen betwen the ages of 25-30 and those who played in. the Citizen's band are cordially invited to be present. Bandmaster Agnew has asked us to issue an invitation to band mem- bers and all interested in music to attend practice in the Legion Roonts Monday night. With the band season approaching more interest is being shown and it is expected a good turn- out will be present at both meetings. LITTLE LOCALS A baseball meeting' has been called for this evening and will be held in the council chamber at 8 o'clock. All interested are invited to attend. Yesterday afternoon and evening a Travelling Bridge Party was held under the auspices of the Red Cross Society. Results were very satisfac- tory. Mr. and Mrs, W. D. Williams were agreeably surprised Tuesday evening whenneighbours called to offer con- gratulations on the occasion of their twenty-second wedding anniversary. Mrs. A. E. Parry enclosed her name and address in a pair of socks knitted for the Salvation Army and has re- ceived a reply of appreciation from a member of the Toronto Scottish Regiment. Dr. Douglas will address the Wom- an's Institute on Thursday, April 18. Meeting is being held one week earlier owing to Pair. Slips and seeds will be exchanged. The striking- committee will bring' in list of new officers. Rev. Austin L. Budge, of Hamilton, has been notified from Knox College, Toronto, that he will be given the honorary degree of Doctor of Divinity nt ceremonies oe April 15th. Rev. Budge is well known in this district. Telephone Wires Dug Front Snowdrifts No Mail Received Since Easter It was reported this week that county snow ploughs were being used to clear some of the concessions in the district which ate still buried as a result of the unusually heavy snow- falls of the past winter, Our Porter's Hill correspondent writes as follows: "It has been rather difficult to get items. to your paper as our ntailnan finds our roads in a deplorable con- dition, He Inas not been along this way (R. R. 1. Goderich) since before Easter. The snow is now slowly but stuely disappearing. The telephone wires which have been buried so deep all winter were dug up a week ago. The young man who did the work told me he shovelled six feet of show off the wires before he could pull them out. Strange but true is the fret the snorvv slid not in any way interfere with our telephone system, in fact our line has never been: in better condition." Speaking of difficulties for the mail couriers, here's one for the book. Morley Jordan who serves route one from Clinton :Hound the going heavy like all the rest. Part of the journey required wheels, the other required the cutter. To make matters worse the snow wasgetting soft and the buggy wheels were cutting deep. Morley hit upon: the idea of putting the cutter runners' under the buggy about three inehes from the, ground so that when the combined vehicle struck snow the runners held up the conveyance. The mail went through. Lions Juveniles Bring Runner-up Trophy to Clinton MIDLAND CAPTURES "B" TITLE ST. CATHARINES THE "A" TITLE The Clinton Juveniles put up their gamest fight of the season Saturday night in: Midland in competition with the Lions team there for Juvenile B. championship honours. Everyone here knows the result. Our bays were humbled 7-4 and that is a pretty fair indication of how the teams rated. The Midland boys are a classy team with lots of speed and' finish. Added to that they were playing on familiar ground whereas the Clinton Lions had only been on the ice in a practice ses- sion. Given the same odds here the Clinton team would be a safe bet to win in their own backyard. Much could be said against the arrangements which placed the C]ias- ton boys under a decided handicap in meeting a class A. team in a sud- den death game on theirown ice. Midland fans admitted rte some e ha d erred. However, since what the high- er ups say has to go there is little point in bemoaning what appeared to ofthe -cup- t'eceived by the •Ioeals.. Medals were also presented to each. player individually. The manager of the' St Catharines team had velar little to say but quoted. Kipling's: poem,""ff",'stressing the lines, "I ybir cat meet triumph anti disaster"„ he told the boys it was not hew you. win but praying the game in the: right spirit which counts. Dr. •Hipwell Presented the trophy to the Midland captain- and, compli- mented the Clinton team. on their showing. He said it would be the: policy in future to play finals places similar to Midland such as. London Stratford, ar wherever hit - west centred, and not in Toronto,. Medals were alsp presented the play- ers. On behalf of the Clintaw team. Rolfe Monteith received the rtume>- up cup, FI: C. Lawson was also call- ed upon[ for a speech and offered his,_ con atuion giia tons, The banquet festivities ended at. approximately 1.80. By this time one. would have thought the boys would: be ready for, bed, but they wanted be favoritism toward the Midland to talk over the game. As soon as team. possible however they were sent away Leaving here Friday night the to bed but one particular player was team and management took the long way route to ensure safe arrival. After a good night's sleep the boys had a brief workout in the morning up again at 6.30 sounding Reveille to. those who would have preferred too sleep. The whole team was up and had succeeded in arousing the four at the arena, followed by a rest. In carloads of fans by eight o'clock. Not the afternoon they indulged in mere very long afterwards all were laying relaxation by attending the theatre away bacon and eggs. This pleasant and were in good shape for the game. pastime was interrupted in the later Not having been in 'a game for some stages by one candid camera fiend_ time it required a while for them With a good breakfast under the beat to get their skating legs. the boys were chafing to get away Midland opened tine scoring after and arrived home early Sunday af- thirteen minutes of play in the first ternoon without mishap. period, Todd lifting a long shot past One thing we must comment upon Carter. Rolfe Monteith evened the that impressed us on the trip was count with less than it minute re- the extensive reforestation work that maining, Both goalies were tested has been done further afield. Frons out well and in the ensuing periods) Guelph onward one noticed several turned in a swell performance even government woodlots an d many in - though a couple of easy ones got by dividual plantings. Although some. beth. Carter was called upon possibly woodcutting is being done in those more than Midland's goalie and on parts apparently those in charge are more than ane occasion drew the looking ahead to the future. New plaudits of the armed for some swell plantings. were in many cases are' the saves. The Midland fans were not sides of steep hills, to prevent soil: rabid anal when a play by the Clinton erosion. tenni deserved applause, they gave i And now just a few words about it freely. The old raspberry so fait- Midland. It is situated on the shore.;+ iliac in these parts was lacking, of Georgian Bay and we were Inform - Both teams played much the same is a very beautiful spot in the iunn. type of hockey. Long passing plays incr. Otto can readily .believe it. The• figured in most of the goals scored. country is beautiful even at this There was very little dirty work al- time of year with many small lakes. though at one stage n Midland player in that vicinity in a rugged, setting-.. started to throw fists at McKenzie Midland is also the 'home of the fare - who kept himself in hand and con. ons Martyr's Shrine and our party' sequently did not follow the offender )drove over to get a glimpse. The to the box. As usual Monteith was I church adjoining the shrine is a. relied upon to score, and accounted 1 wonderful example of architecture. As. for Midland itself our stay was ton brief to say much about the towi;< sights. The arena is a comparatively new one made f em nt and a far a e a c e s as we could learn was erected about twelve years ago. It has quite a. large ice surface with adequate com- fortable seating on all four sides,. marked in yellow, blue, green, etc. The only kick we have to offer was that our press• card was not aeknow- for two. The other two goals were scored by McEeven and Colquhoun. Webb got a well earned assist on McEwen's counter. It was a swell game of hockey to watch. Without question the best team won on the night's play, but as we have said, it would be a different story in home - and -home games. Prior to the game in which we were most interested the battle for "A" championship was staged be- ledged! Other than that we were tween St. Catharines and Sudbury. well satisfied. It has beers a great season. The team, their coach and management are to be congratulated in having - sand enough to make the long trip to play a final sudden death game with the cards stacked against them« Perhaps it will be a lesson to those' responsible for the setup which. wan wide open for criticism. To the Lions. Club congratulations also for spon- soring such a fine team whose splen- did season's record is the best ad- vertisement for their sponsors. Actually this was not nearly as good a game to watch, being much slower. The St.Catharines team were heavier and appeared much older than their opposition. The spearhead of their rushes was Wallace while Wuilf was the standout player for Sudbury. Act- ually the Sudbury boys played the smartest hockey but .seemed to lack polish around the nets. Both games of hockey were over by eleven o'clock and then back to the hotel where a banquet was staged for the teams, managers and offic- ials. Alvin Bent, acting mayor of Midland extended a hearty welcome to the visitors. He informed us all that Midland had been a hockey town for a long time, but this was the first trophy to come home since 1909. He complimented the teams for the fine spirit, pointing out the future of hockey lies in the juvenile teams of today. the avid advice wasgiven, Some s boys by another speaker. "How you play is the type of business mare you will be in the future. Use your abil- ity to further your business, but don't let it interfere with business: He went on to show haw some suecess- ful men had got their ,start in life through athletic peewees, notably Harry Carmichael of General Motors who started playing baseball in St. Catharines, "Let your ability in spores be a guide to your future life's work or vacation," he urged. Following thr cheers fox the win- ners the manager of the St. Cath- arines team was called forward and presented with tate Lionel Conaoher 'trophy which is about twice the Size five. Bowling Schedule Apr. 10—Silver Dollars vs Old Chums Apr. 17—Royals vs Sweet Caps Apr. 18—SwestCaps vs Silverpoilars Apr. 22-01d Chums vs Royals .Apr. 23—Silverpollars vs SweetCaps• Apr. 25—Royals vs Old Chums Apr. 29—Sweets Gaps vs Royals May 1—01d Chums vs Silver Dollars: May 3 -Sweet Caps vs Old Chums May 6—Royals vs Silver Dollars May 8—01d Chums vs Sweet Cape May 10—Silver Dollars vs Royals PLAYOFFS -2nd and 8rd teams. play for final with 1st place taam,. FIRST LEAGUE RESULTS Send -Finals Lions 2—Can. Packers 1, Wearwell 8—Com,-Imr. 0, Finals . Wearwell 3—Lions G.. W. Fulford, high single score, 330t Lions, high team score, 1240. The trophy won by the juvenile hockey team is now on display stn the window at the Agricultural Of..