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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1940-05-02, Page 1The News -Record Est. 1378 inton With Which is Incorporated NO. 5986. -61ST YEAR. The Clinton New Era The New Era Est. 1867 CLINTON ONTARIO, . THURSDAY, MAY 2, 1940 THE HOME PAPER We Are Having Special Remembrances for MVIother's Day, May 12th FLOWER BASKETS — TABLE CENTRES (for flowers) BUD VASES in Silver and Glass - GUT GLASS ARTICLES, etc.' Visit aur store and see the complete stocks of goods suitable for Mother. Attractive articles for one .'dollar up. W. H. HELLYAR Jeweler and Optometrist Residence Phone 174j A HOSIERY SPECIAL . If You like to wear a Sheer .. - . . Chiffon Full-fashioned Pure, ^aa Silk Hose, Guaranteed, - this new number is sure to Appeal to you. Try a pair at Only 69c MARTHA 'WASHINGTON HOME FROCKS There is no Substitute for a Genuine Martha Washington. Every dress Guaranteed to give Satisfaction. Still selling• at original Prices of. $1.49 and $1.95 �I IN 9 FOR QUALITY MERCHANDISE Electrical Appliances This week we have added to our stock a fine Electric Appliances, Irons, of 1 p Sandwich (Toasters, Wall Clocks, also Desk, Radio and Be& room Clocks. Any of these would make an ideal Wedding Gift or you may need one in your own home. Most of the toasters are made to hold two; slices but we have them to take four at one time for those who need a lot in a hurry. Some are automatic and a chime sounds when toast is done. •Others may be set to do it at any degree of crisp- ' ness that you desire. The irons have a heat gauge that gives you proper heat at a glance for ironing rayon, silk, cotton, wool, etc. Also new this week are Serving Forks and Spoons for salads etc. Cop-, per and Silver Ice Tubs with Tongs. Tom Thumb Plant Pats in copper come 5 to a set and are ideal for gifts. Also Book -Ends and many other new and different items may be seen in our window this ,week. Remember Watch Repair is a job for Experts. Our Work Assures Your Satisfaction. "Counter's for Finer Jewellery for over Half a Century in Huron County" oloss Clinton Spring. ShoW. ttracts Large Entry, All Horse And Cattle Classes Well Filled The three week postponement of Shantz, Wm. Hamilton & Son, Wm. the annual Spring Show was rather J. Dale. freely criticized in the interval elaps- I Filly or gelding,' foaled in 1937,. ing, but now .everyone is agreed it Wm. McEwen, Wm. J. Dale, Reba was a wise move on the part of those • Wright, Seaforth, J. E. Falconer. responsible. Not only did it allow' Filly or, gelding, foaled in 1938, a greater number to attend, but also Stuart D. McEwen, Harvey Turner, may in part be held accountable for : W. L. Whyte, Seaforth, J. W. Van the increased interest as shown by Egmond, Clinton. the large entries in every class:. I Horse colt or filly, foaled in 1939, While net blessed with a warm day, Stuart D. McEwen, Joe .Flynn, Olin- the linthe weather could have been worse.: ton, Wm. J. Dale, M. McTaggart, A cloudy sky was accompanied by a Hensall. searching wind, but this failed to! Team in harness, Wm. Hamilton & drive the interested spectators away: Son, Wm. J. Dale, Robt. Wright, Chas. from the rings where the entries Stewart. were shown. Interest centred mainly in the judging of heavy horses and cattle. The instaIhation df,.a loud- nersin ea& !lass, was an added con- Hooper & Sons, St. Marys. venience appreciated by the large Filly or gelding, foaled in 1936 or crowd. Short. addresses uere given by various speakers as the show opened. The grand parade started shortly after 1.30 at the north end of Albert street and was headed by the Clin- ton Kilty Band. A six and four -horse team outfit was followed by the in- dividual horse entries. The cattle classes which had been formed at the Rattenbury street corner followed as Stallion, French Coach, Gus. Bis - the parade encircled the main busi- back, Auburn. ness section. Carriage horse in harness, over 16.2 A Director's luncheon was held at hands, W. S. Munro, 1st and 2nd; the McKenzie Hotel attended by the Ward Hodgins, Clandeboye, 3rd. majority of directors and a number' Roadsters in harness, 15.2 hands or of guests, representative of the under, John Vodden, Londesboro; Geo. county. These included L. E. Car- Pryce, Seaforth. diff, M.P. for Huron North, W. H. ( Roadster or Carriage horse in liar - Golding, M.P.; "Steve" Stothers, a ness, open to exhibitors from Hullett, former agricultural representative Tuckersmith, Stanley & Goderich here: George C. Feagau, Huron' townships, John Vodden, Londesboro. Sweepstakes; - Stuart McEwen, GENERAL PURPOSE Team in harness, Win. Decker, Zur- speaker giving the entries and win- lei); W. S. Munro, Eanbro; M. E4• previous, Wm. Decker, M. E. Hooper, W. S. Munro. Filly or gelding, foaled in 1937 or 1938, W. S. Munro, Wm. Decker, M. E. Hooper, 3rd and 4th. LIGHT HORSES Stallion, Standard bred, trotter or pacer, Geo. Riley, Mitchell. Stallion, Hackney, Chas. Godbolt. County Warden, together with reeves! Sweepstakes, Ward Hodgins. DRAMA GROUP FINAL ENTERTAINMENT FOR, )SEASON ONE -ACT PLAY AND OPERETTA. WELL RECEIVED • Concluding the qurrent'season's -en- tertainments, Clinton Drama Group presented a double feature, the third in the , series to raise money for Red Cross work. In the neighbourhood of 8200 should be cleared when all ex- penses are paid. The Friday evening entertainment started with a one -act play, "Friday For Luck" in which the eharaeters were Mrs. Reg. Ball (the housekeep- er); Orville Lobb (her suitor); Henry Slomen and Percy Livermore (bach- elors). The action centres around the efforts of the bachelors to induce the housekeeper to become a permanent fixture through marriage. The young folk however frustrate these plans. As they are making arrangements for their ' marriage the old bachelors sneak downstairs in night attire and 'hide 'behind' the chesterfield. When they are discoverd there is plenty of action. Everything straightens out however when the young man, who is also the bachelors' nephew, agrees to move into the house so that the services of his wife will still be available for the two elderly men. The play was exceptionally well act- ed rind credit is due the players and directors, Mrs. George Beattie and Mr. Gordon Murray. Mayor Waters acted as chairman for the evening and called upon Rev. Burton for a few remarks regarding the activities of the local Red Cross Society. Mr. George H. Elliott was audio/leer for the two clocks donated by H. R. Sharp, former manager of the Bank of Montreal. These were purchased by Mrs, Barrett Taylor and Mir. E. Paterson. "Miss Cherry Blossom", a Jap- anese operetta in three acts was something different. A synopsis of the story presented in dialogue and from surrounding townships. Dr. J.1 Lady Drivers: Mrs. W. S. Munro; song follows. Miss Evelyn Barnes, W. Shaw presided as chairman and Mrs. Ross Chapman, Kipper; Mrs, called upon the gathering to rise' Will Jenkins, Clinton. and drink a toast to the King, also BEEF CATTLE The Fair. In between courses Mr. Shorthorns his own ends, When Evelyn, who is A. 3. McMurray, manager of the Fair, Bull, calved in 1938 or previous, known as Cherry Blossom, is about gave final instructions to his various Robinson Bros,, St. Mary's; W. E.. eighteen, Worthington (the sec - committees, each being assigned a Parker & Song Watford; W. Oest- rotary) returns to Japan with a party • or an American girl, born in Japan and whose parents die of fever, is brought up as a Japanese maiden.. Her fath- er's secretary uses her property for spc ue ay. M a yor reneher Crediton, Waters and Reeve Trewartha each! Bull, calved in 1939, Cliff. Keyes, of American friends. One of them, extended a civic welcome in their! Varna; H. Armstrong; W. Oestreieh- John Smith, falls in Love with Cherry and wishes to marry her, but Kokomo short addresses, extending a hearty, er; Wilbur Turnbull, Brussels. who has brought her up as his daugh- welcome to the visitors, pointing out; Heifer, calved in 1938, W. E, Park- ter, wants her to marry Togo. The the fact that Clinton was a good place er & Sons; W. Oestreicher; Roy Pep- action centres around Jack's effort to do business in and assured all the "per, Seaforth; W. E. Parker & Sons. to outwit Togo and Kokomo. Event - farmer trade was welcomed by the 1 Heifer, calved in 1939, W. Oest wally Cherry cones into her own town. A slightly envious note was I reicher, W. E. Parker & Sons, H. property, marries Jack, and all ends introduced by speakers from other I (Continued on page 3) centres as they spoke of the success this Society has enjoyed since its inception, but expressed the hope the Fair would be the success it ultimat- ely proved to be. Credit is due Mr. A. J. McMurray for the efficient way he handled the multiple duties of manager, Under and daughters attended a banquet in his guidance the committees appoint- Ontario Street United church base - functioned smoothly, and as far as ment on Tuesday evening where a we can learn everyone was well sat- splendid social time was enjoyed. isfied with the fair. The loudspeaker announcing was oertainly an asset and added to the enjoyment of every- one. Judging could be followed in- telligently and in .addition exhibitors were kept constantly informed of the classes to be judged next. The judges were Prof. J. C. Steck- ley, Ridgetown, heavy horses; 3, F. Brownlee, Clarksburg, light horses; A. Pinkney, Cooksville, cattle. HEAVY HORSES Clydesdale stallion foaled in. 1986 or previous, J. E. Falconer, Dublin; Wm, Hamilton & Son, Cromarty; Chas, Lindsay, Clinton, 3rd and 4th. Clydesdale stallion foaled in 1937 or 1938, J. E. Falconer. Pereheron & Belgian stallion foal- ed in 1936 or previous, Gus. Bisback, Auburn; Chas. Godbolt, Eaceter. Heavy Draught Brood mare, Wm. Mclwen, Clinton; Wm. Urquhart, Mitchell; Stuart D. Me3Kven, Clinton; Harvey Turner & San, Varna., Filly or gelding, foaled in 1937, following should be along missionary or previous, Nile Shantz, Plsttsville, lines. This was ably given by Miss lsb 2nd & 4th; Roy Toll, Blyth, 3rd. Sybil Courtiee, who spoke from per - Filly or gelding, foaled in 1937, sonal contact with the work in Japan, Stuart D. McEwen; Roy Toll; Harvey she having spent some years in that Turner & Sao. land in missionary work. Accomp- 'Filly or gelding, foaled in 1988, anying her was her friend, Miss Ko Wm: Hamilton & Son; J, E. Falconer; Sakai, who was dressed in native costume. To add to the interest of the talk Miss Courtiee also had with her • several interesting souvenirs brought back from Japan which at- tracted well deserved attention.. Following the address Jean Elliott presented Miss Courtiee with a lovely bouquet of flowers which was fitting- Brood mane, Ooyne Bros, Staffa; ly acknowledged. Mrs. Burton Kearns Stuart D. McEwen; Chas. Stewart & contributed a pleasing solo • and the Son, ; Lond.esboro; Harvey Turner & ,delightful affair was brought to' a Son. - close by singing a verse of "Blest Be .Filly or gelding, foaled in 1936 ori The Tie That Binds",and the, Mizpeh previous, Wm. Hamilton & Son, NileaBenRdiction, happily. Owing to illness Jack Hawkins Large Attendance At was unable to take the part of Togo Mother &Dau iter and Bert Dimnan substituted very Daughter nicely for hint. Banquet The players were: Cherry Blossom, One hundred and fifty mothers Jean Morgan; Kokemo, G. Knights; Togo, Bert Dinnan; Mr. Worthington, T. G. Scribbins; His Secretary, John Levis; Jessica, Margaret Roach; Harry, Chas. Mitch; Jack, Willard Aiken; Geisha Girls, Mrs. Kearns, Mrs. Knights, Ruth Potter, Mildred Heard, Agnes Cameron, Lillian Gar- rett, Katherine Turner, Allie Lou Thompson, Shirley Henri, Eileen. Sut- ter, Lois Hanley, Geraldine Den oinme, Margaret Taylor; American Girls, Edna Ford, Pearl Elliott, Lois Kearns, Helen Herman, Margaret Sperling; Male Singers, C. G. Lobb, M. McEwen. Dialogue was directed by Mrs. Mc- Innes and musical numbers by Miss Beatrice Greene: Mrs. Theo. Fremlin Was accompanist throughout and to them goes much of the credit for the performance. Mention should be made too of the committee in charge of stage decoration. A considerable amount of labor was involved in Pre- paring the background. for this and previous entertainments. To all who have assisted in any way the Ex- ecutive wishto express thanks. The dining hall was attractively decorated for the occasion, yellow and white being the colour scheme throughout. Yellow an d white streamers cascaded from the light fixtures; daffodils and Myrtle sprays with jonquils and tulips made a col- orful setting as the mothers and daughters sat down to the bounteous banquet. For the programme which followed Mrs. G. G. Burton presided. This was interspersed with community singing led by Mrs. B. J. Gibbings and was as follows: Toast to our King, Mrs. Barton; response, Nation- al Anthem; "The Church", Mrs. D, M. Maltby, response, "The Church's One Foundation"; Sole, Mrs. H. C. Law- son;; "Mothers", Miss IY Marquis, response, Mrs. M. Wiltse; Instrum- ental Duet, Mrs. Wendorf, Miss C. Wendorf; "The Daughters", Mrs. W. J. Plumsteel; response, Miss F. Aik- en; Piano solo, Miss E. Wiltse. As the banquet was held under the auspices of the Woman's Missionary Society it was fitting that the talk Wm. J. Dale, Clinton Harvey Turner & Son. Horse colt or filly, foaled in 1939, Wm.. J. Dale, Harvey Turner & San, Team in harness, Nile Shantz; Roy Toll:; Wm, McEitven. Sweepstake, Nile Shantz. Agricultural PASSES STIFF EXAMINATION Mrs. C. M. Colville, who has been spending the winter with her aunt, Mrs. John Cuninghame, received word yesterday that her grandson, Robert Hines of Grand Rapids, Mich., who is training with the U.S. Navy at Penesoola, Florida, had passed his examinations in aviation, heading his class. Robert has visited here on various occasions and friends are de- lighted to hear of his success. NURSES WILL GRADUATE Graduating nurses at Victoria Hos- pital training school, London, include the following from this district: Clara Ball, Clinton; Isobel Betties, Seaforth; Mildred rollick, YIensall; Annetta McLaglan Mitchell; Helen Bell, Goderich; Alma Carter, Londes- bora, and Jean Murray, Myth. Graduating, exercises' will be held on May 8. international Plowing /atch CornesTo Huron In 1942 Four Day Event Expected to Attract 100,000 After two years persistent effort to obtain the International Plowing' Match, assurance was received this' week that bit 1942 this county would be _ the mecca for competitors aucll visitors from widely separated points. r The event is expected to attract cal crowd of not less than 100,009 which! should mean that a substantial awn' of money will be left in the county.! Some idea of the scope of this un dertaking may be gathered when it is realized five hundred acres of sod! and stubble will be ploughed in the! various competitions. Three hundred and fifty teams and about two hund- red tractors will be used daily. In addition the surrounding territory will resemble a tented city as leading manufacturers vie with each other in attractive displays. Selecting a suitable site for the event which lasts four days has been agreed upon and approved. A block consisting of 4,500 acres has been secured in Hullett and McKillop townships. W. L. Whyte's farm on the 5th concession of Hullett is the central point and by consulting the map one can see this is a central point, located eight pules north-east of Clinton. The properties secured are those of Ross McGregor, Morris Durham, Miller Adams, E. S. Mci- Brien; Wm, Mason, W. R. Scott, W. J. Seott, Jean McMichael, John W. Thompson, 3. W. Thompson, Peter Lindsay, J. 3. Hugill, ,Howard Arm- strong, Harvey Durnin, Dave Millson, the Ben. Snell farm, W. F. Carno- chan, A. Colclough, B. B. Stephenson, Ephriam Clarke, Edward Pryco, T. W. McMillan., Geo. Domande, Ed. Dorrance, John McNay, Thos. Me - Michael, Robt. Wright, Fred Fowler,, Wm. Livingstone, John IVIcCowan,. Stewart Dale, Thos. Dale, W. L. Whyte, Jos. T. Hugill, Clareuce Sturdy, Scott Hawthorne, Luther Sanders. The committee in charge is coin - Posed of J. D. Thomas, Goderich. (chairman); L. E. Cardiff M.P.; Gor- don McGavin, President North Huron Plowmen's Association; Bert Hem- ingway, President South Huron Plowmen's Association; Roland Wil- liams; William Quinn; J. C. Shearer, secretary. Last year the match was held at Brockville and was attended by the late Governor-General, Lord Tweeds- muir. This year it will be held in Elgin- County. Not since 1930 has, the International Plowing Match been held close to Clinton. At that time it was held in Perth County, with headquarters at Stratford. AMONG THE CHURCHES i BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. A. E, Silver's sermon subject for Sunday evening will be, "War— the Working of Cause and Effect" SALVATION ARMY The meetings on Sunday will be led by Captain Kathleen Fanner of Goderich. The prayer meeting to -I night will be held in the hall at 8 p.m. Lieut. McLean in charge. Spec- ial meeting tomorrow (Friday) led 1 by Captain Lily Bragg of Goderich at 8 pan.ST. PAUL'S CHURCH The Sunday School will meet on t Sunday at 10 a.m. Note change ofni hour. Morning Prayer at 11 a. I Sermon subject, "The Church Faces a Crisis." Evening Prayer at '7 pun. The regular meeting of the Ladies Guild will be held in Owen Memorial Hall Tuesday at 3 p.m. ONTARIO ST. UNITED CHURCH Sunday school meets at 10 0.111.1Note change of hour for meeting j Sidi he on the Fair which will continue for the summer' months. "Christian Hazards" is the topic for the morning service. "Shak- 1 At the Director's Banquet preeecd- ing Earth and Heaven"—where does ing the Fair Mr. James Leiper of God come in the events of today,? 'Juliet': told something of the origin will be the basis for the evening clic- ; of the Clydesdale horse. It seams course. that on large English and Scottish The Christian Fellowship Depart- ment will be in charge of the Y.P.U. meeting Monday evening. Engagement Announced Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Charlesworth announce the engagement of their only daughter, Ellen Myrtle, to Mr. Percy Henry Atkinson, Woodstock, son of Mr. and Mrs. Owen Atkinson of Grand Bend. The marriage will take place early in May. PERSONALS Miss Jean Morrison of Guelph was a weekend guest of Miss Dorothy Corless. Mrs, Ervin Zinn of Lucknow visitad recently at the home of her moth- er, Mrs, Geo. Holland. CATCH SMELT BY HAND Bayfield was the centre of attrac- tion for smelt fishing over the week- end. Cars crowded the river hank and fishermen were picking smelt out of the shallow rapids by the handful. Fishermen from as far as Listowel. and Toronto were present. WESLEY-WILLIS CHURCH The W.M.S. will hold their regular meeting Thursday evening, May 9 at 8 o'clock in the lecture room of the church. Miss Sybil Courtiee will give an illustrated lecture on Japan, visit- ors wilt be. welcome. The W.A. held a. splendid meeting yesterday which was marked with a full attendance, Mrs. Paterson was in charge, Mrs. Corless at the piano. The scripture lssson was read by Mrs. Beattie. Mrs. Miller read the min- utes of the last meeting and Mrs. Oakes gave the financial report. It was decided that the next and future meetings will be held the first Thurs- day each month instead of first Wed- nesday during the summer months. Convenors gave splendid reports. Mrs Cree, convenor of work committee made arrangements for quilting. Ar- rangements will be made at the next meeting for a social. Mrs. Lane con- cluded the meeting with prayer and group 3, convened by Mrs. VanHorno served lunch. Red Cross Notes A meeting' will be held on Monday, May 6, in. the Connell Chamber at 2.30. Come prepared to work,' bring scissors and thimble. Those who do rot sew, are asked to bring their knitting, Members of the executive will serve a 5 cent tea. CALLED TO NEW CHARGE Rev. A. P. Addison who has just completed six years at Coniston has accepted a call to the United Church at Haileybury. The present pastor of Haileybnn?y is Rev. W. A. Beecroft who has accepted a call to Wingham, the exchange to be made so that oath minister will be in his charge the first Sunday in July. Rev. A, P. Addison is a son -hi -law of Reeve Trewartha. estates the hairy legged Shire was popular up. until about the 17th cent- ury. Then a cleaner legged animal was brought from Flanders and the cross -breeding resulted in the trim Clydesdale so popular today. W. H. Golding remarked that it was some time since he had been able to attend Clinton Fair, Actually it was the first since he became mem- ber of Parliament. Usually he is at Ottawa on, the dates when fairs are held in this circuit. Children are smart at picking things up. Watching attentively and also asking the questions only a child can ask, little Marylin Waters showed lots of interest while Chas, Lindsay's horse was being "prettied up". Later in the clay she was found in her playroom putting ribbons and braids in the mane and tail of her hobby horse. "One grant made at County Council on which there is never a dissenting vote is that made to Agricultural Societies. It shows Huron County is 100 per cent behind agricultural se- cieties"—Warden Feagan. Mrs. Harry Dalrymple (nee Bessie Watt) was back at the clerk again in the Agricultural Office for the day and her assistance was apprec- iated. The young man in charge of the broadcastingsystem has made quite a .study of wireless and is a wizard in that line. He is usually found at the larger fairs in the district, From the secretary's office came to us the information that there were 116 horses and 107 head of cattle shown in the prize ring. The dance at the Town Hall to conclude the clay was well patronized. althoughh it did not get the publicity the Fair did. However, financial re- sults were s'atisfaotory.