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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1940-05-09, Page 1'The News -Record Est. 1878 '►�Ith'' `° W'hich is " Incori$orated The Clinton New Era NO 5987. -61ST YEAR. CLINTON The Now Era Est. 107 ONTARIO, THURSDAY. MAY 9, 1940 We Are Having Special -. .r s -for 11�othen1 a m R e ebryes n Day, May 12th FLOWER BASKETS TABLE CENTRES (for flowers) $UD VASES in Silver and Glass - GUT GLASS ARTICLES, etc, Visit our store and see the complete stocks of goods suitable for Mother. Attractive articles for one dollar up, W;,.:: H. HELLYAR a y Jeweler and Optometrist, :Residence Phone 174j .:i YourGiftFor Mother MAKE IT PERSONAL- , SOMETHING TO WEAR. rA Pair of Gloves or Hosiery, •An All Wool Cardigan, An Oil Silk or Taffeta Umbrella, Lingerie -A Satin Slip or Summer Panties, • A "Martha Washington" Home Frock. Whatever it is to be choose it here ClearingPrices on all Coats Black, Navy or the New High Shades of Blue and Rose. All Substantially Reduced for Quick Selling. I FOR QUALITY MERCHANDISE FOR MOTHER'S DAY A selection of moderately priced gifts for this occasion may be purchased at. our store. We have a new supply of cut glass and crystal dishes, cups and saucers, bud vases, etc. at .50c each. Besides these we can suggest many other lovely things from $1.00 up, such as a piece of silver, a locket or pin, a fancy little clock, a new bracelet, compact or necklet of some kind. Come in and look around., Gifts that Mother will remember and cherish come from your jeweller. The Emerald is the birthstone for May and stands for Happiness. We will be happy to show you a selection of rings with this beauti- ful sparkling green stone priced from $5.00. We would also be pleased to show you Emerald ring sets with diamonds from $125.00 up. Sugar Tongs are now on hand for all who ordered. them. 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" WEDDINGS INKLEY-ELLIOTT 'Aquiet, wedding. was solemnized at the .Ontario. Street. United Church parsonage on Monday morning at tear o'clock when Nina Elliott, grand - oh Jacob, Clinton grand- daughter of Mrs.. J n b 1; , was • united in marriage to William Inkley, Clinton, son: of 'Mr. and •Mrs, A. ;S Inkley Torontol Rev. G. G. Burton officiated. .The bride was: very attractive in a neat navy;: blue tailored suit, . shell pink blouse and matching accessories. She Was 'attended by Miss Jean Hutch who wore' a dark dress; and tailored coat with matching aceessories. The groomsman wasMr. Irvin Jacob. Following the ceremony the bridal party motored to the home of Mrs. Jacob where a light luncheon was served. Later' the young couple left for . a motor trip to various points iia Michigan and will return byway of Niagara Falls and Toronto. They will reside on Princess street east. GRAHAI,I-MANNING White stocks; pussywiilows and ferns decorated the Wesley -Willis United- Church,:Clinton, for the mar- riage of Miss Helen Charlotte Man- ning, daughter, of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Manning, Clinton, to Mr. Albert Ron- ald Graham, son of Mr. and Mrs. P. E. Graliain, Red Deer, Alberta. Rev. Andrew Lane officiated, and Mrs. Morgan Agnew was at the organ. The bride, whose father gave her in marriage, wore a gown of white net, fashioned with square neckline of Valenciennes lace, puff sleeves with bands of the .lace, and bouffant skirt with lace insertions. A braided net hat finished at the back with a soft bow, held in place her shoulder veil, and she carried Bridal roses. Her attendants, Miss Mary Armstrong. of Toronto and Miss Frances Mossop of Varna, were gowned alike in aqua mist net, with lace yokes, net skirts, and perky bows at the shoulder line. Their small net hats were held with a braid of the net and topped with pink sweet peas, and they carried bouquets of the same flowers. Mr. Bruce Hay, of Kingston was grooms- man, and the ushers were Dr. Gordon Lea, Toronto, Mr. Robert Freestone, St. Catharines. A reception was held at the home of the bride's parents, where Mrs. Manning received in a gown of Ma- donna blue English suede lace made on princess lines, flower hat and cor- sage of Rosehill roses and scillas. Miss Helen Fisher of Denver, Color- ado, aunt of the bride, wore a frock of black Irish .crepe with white or- gandie trimming, black straw hat and corsage of Killarney roses. Later Mr. and Mrs. Graham left for Banff and the Canadian Rockies, and will live in Red Lake on their return. The bride travelled in a California plaid suit in grey, blue and pink, with blue felt hat and corsage of Russian statice and sweet peas. Out of town guests were: Miss Helena Fisher, Denver, Col.; Mr, and Mrs. H. B. Manning, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hillary, Miss Helen Patten and Miss Florence Rorke, Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. Peter Gardiner, Miss Eleanor Manning, Miss Marion Man- ning, Miss Gladys Nelles, Miss Mary Hovey,,e and Miss Marion Brigham, London; Miss Thelma Lovett, St. Catharines; Miss Marion Mason, Mr. Ralph Totten, Essex; Mr, John Cook, Wingham; Miss Violet Morrison, Windsor; Dr. and Mrs, J. A. Addison, Zurich; Miss Zetta Nixon, Strathroy; Mr. Stanley Sharp, Cayuga, and Mr. Robert Webb, Red Lake, Ontario. Engagements Announced Mr. and Mrs. Frank Walters of Tuckersmith announce the engage- ment of their eldest daughter, Dor- othy E., to Mr. George A. Twyford of Toronto, son. of Mrs. Harriet Twy- ford of Clinton. The marriage to take place the latter part of May. Mrs. A. F. Collyer of London, announces the engagement of her yotmgest daughter, Ruth Fairfax, to Melvin Clare Pryce, only son of Mrs. Pryce and the late Mr. Chester Pryce, Game Association to Meet The Clinton Game Restoration As- sociation will hold a meeting in the Old Time Dance Hall on Friday even- ing at 8 o'clock for general business. Everyone interested invited to be present. The object of the Association is to foster and improve sportsmanship in this Province. To protect and pro- mote the mutual interests• of the members to protect wild game life. With the co-operation of the farmer the object is to release five thousand birds annually from the Association's hatchery, to assure a well stocked reserve at all times. Officers are: President, T. Church- ill; 1st Vice, J. Becker; `Treasurer, F. VanEgmond; Secretary, E. Epps. • THE HOME PAPER_' Red Cross Notes Theregular meeting of the Red Cross was held' on Monday afternoon in the Council Chamber. The meet- ingg was opened by prayer. Then the members hose a work group and a busy' afternoon followed. Work was begun on bootees for refugee child- ren,"a'quilt'and several ladies rolled bandages, At the conclusion of the wbrk period, members of the execu- tive served a five -cent tea, which is hoped to be a feature' of the regular meetings, Another '•group will serve at the meeting in Jtme, which will be held on Monday, June 3rd. During month of ;April 143 pairs of socks, 14 scarves, i5 pairs of wrist- lets 1 sweater, 3 bed jackets,3 surg- eon's , , g eon's caps were shipped to Toronto. Many articles made'were not shipped as they arestill ori display. AMONG THE 'CHURCHES WESLEY-WILLIS CHURCH Mother's Day will: be observed on Sunday both in the church and Sun- day School. Baptismal Service at morning worship. SALVATION ARMY The Thursday 'evening Prayer meeting will be held at the Quarters. On Sunday the meetings will be con- ducted by Lieut Maclean. "Pentecost" will be the subject in the morning, and in the evening; "Mother." BAPTIST CHURCH Special Mother's Day services both in the Sunday School and Worship Service. Kindly note change in hour for Sunday School meeting which now is 11 a.m. Sermon subject at the evening worship. service will be, "The Needful Home." ST. PAUL'S CHURCH May 12 -Whit Sunday Sunday School at 10 a.m. Holy Communion at 11 a.m. Sermon sub- ject: "The Holy Ghost, the Lord, and Giver of Life." Evening Prayer at 7. Tuesday, May 14th - The regular meeting of the Women's Auxilary will be held in the Owen Memorial Hall at 3 o'clock. ONTARIO ST. UNITED CHURCH At 10.30. a.m.. on Sunday. the Sun- day School will join the congregation in open session for a programme in the auditorium of the church. Baptis- mal Service at 11 a.m. Mother's Day programme and Bap- tismal Service at Turner's Church at 2 p.m. The sermon subject for the even- ing service in Clinton is, "Four An- chors -and Watching for Dawn." W.M.S. meeting Thursday of next week instead of Tuesday. FRIENDS STAGE MOCK WEDDING FOR NEWLYWEDS The home of Mr, and Mrs. Willis VanEgmond, No. 4 Highway, was the scene of a happy gathering when a number of friends and neighbours called to congratulate Corporal Thomas MacFarlane and his bride who were married in Stratford on April 241h. The evening's fun commenced with a Mock Wedding in which those par- ticipating carried through their re- spective parts amid much merriment. The blushing bride was none other than Arthur Groves, gowned in cream lace and carrying a beautiful tin of geraniums. "She" was supported by Mr,s Chester Farquhar who chose a white embroidered frock with :natal - Mg accessories and a corsage of Strawflowers. The bashful groom was Charles Brown, "he" was sup- ported by Miss Lois Farquhar who was very smart in evening dress. The "bride" was given in marriage by her father, Mr. Ferg. VanEgmond smartly attired in tails. His wedding outfit was topped with a bowler hat only three sizes too small. Mrs. Ferg. VanEgmond was the demure little ringbearer, charmingly attired in a small girl's costume of pink and 'white, short socks, pink sash and hair ribbon. Trainbearers were Ruth Groves and Mildred Farquhar. With much dignity and solemnity "Rev." Mrs. Morley Jordan performed the wedding ceremony. The wedding march was played by Mrs. Charles Brown as the marriage ceremony got under way. During the signingof the register. Mrs. Willis VanEgmond. sang (terribly); "I Love You Truly," she was gowned in a green print housedress, long woollen gloves and Leghorn hat. • • Then the "bride and groom" pre- sented Corporal and Mos. MacFarlane with a silver flower basket and table mirror which were wheeled in in small wheelbarrows. To the recipients Mr. Willis VanEgmond read an .ad- dress on behalf of the friends gath- ered, expressing, their beet 'wishes to the young' couple. Cpl. MacFarlane made, a suitable reply of thanks. The balance of the evening was spent in games, ending in the usual way by the serving of a bounteous lunch. H. W. Gould Named D.D.G.M. The district meeting. of. Huron Dist- rict No. 8 of I.O,O.F. was held in the Brumfield LodgeRooms last might with DDG Berrypresiding, H F pxesrdn g. The following officers were elected: District Deputy. Grand Master, H. W. Gould, Clinton; District Warden, Geo. Matheson, Goderich. A Large representation was present showing the interest taken in Odd Fellowship. The .report's of the var- ious lodges throughout the district showed 'vast gains in, membership during the term just ended. The best wishes of Huron District No. 8o to the' new Deputy for his gP Y success. Clinton's Soldier Boys . Receive Gifts At the close of the meeting of the Young Men•'s Interdenominational Bible Class meeting on Sunday, the last for the present season, two of Clinton's young men who have joined His Majesty's forces received gifts from the members. Those receiving the gifts were Gordon Monteith, who is attached to the Dental Corps at St. Thomas, and James Nickle, of the Flying Corps, Toronto. Each receiv- ed a handsome fountain pen along with the best wishes of their fellow class members, the presentations be- ing made by Vice -President Bert Glidden. The class also remembered one who has been an energetic work- er in the class and was responsible for its formation,'Dr. D. H. Mclnnes, who wars also presented with a pen. In each case the recipient made a suitable reply of thanks. James Nickle was also among the young men who received a signet ring from the Exeter Municipal Coun- cil. For some he was employed at the Canada Packers Plant there and when the remembrances were handed out he was not forgotten. With the ring he received the follow- ing letter: "In this time of great chaos and conflict that holds the world in its grip, the Municipal Council of the Village. of Exeter wants you to know that they appreciate the service you are rendering your Ring and Country, and we take great pleasure in pre- senting you with this ring as a sinal] token of our appreciation. "May it often remind. you of the old home town of Exeter and to as- sure you that the thoughts of many are with you. "We want you to know that we are hoping and praying for your safe and speedy return. "May God bless you and keep you." Signed on behalf of the municipal- ity, Benson W Tuckey, Reeve. LITTLE LOCALS Mr. Clarence Bozell has purchased Mrs. Kirk's house on Victoria street and is now in possession. Misses Jennie and Rose Tebbutt re- ceived word Monday evening that their cousin, Mr, Chris. Tebbutt, had passed away in Alberta. A. H. Martin, B.S.A., Assistant Director, Ontario Department of Ag- riculture, is making a business call at the Agricultural Office here today. Of interest to ladies Is the an- nouncement of a cooking demonstra- tion to be held at Ball & Zapfe's store tomorrow afternoon (Friday) 3 p.m. Summer hours are being observed at the Public Library as follows: Af- ternoon 2.00 to 5.30; Evening 7.00 to 8.00; Saturday evening 700 to 7.30. Wednesday closed all clay & evening. Mr, W. J. Bishop, Fire Marshal of Toronto will be guest speaker at an open meeting of the Junior Farmers Club on May 15th, at the Agricultural Office Board Room. All interested are invited to attend. Meeting com- mences at 8 o'clock. Arm bands were received this week by the Clinton Rifle team, winners of the Ontario Championship. Scores were re. VanEgmond 300; Earl Dou- cette 300; Elwood Epps 300; Reg. Smith 299. Elwood Epps has also received a trophy won in a recent shoot at Port Hope. The doctors of town will observe the Wednesday half -holiday through- out the summer, commencing May 15. One. doctor will be on call afternoon and evening for emergency service. A schedule has been arranged which gives Dr. Beattie the first Wednes- day, May 15th. The name of the doctor on call will be published each week. The Farmers' Market Wheat 82c. Barley 62c. Oats 40c. Buckwheat 62. Cream 25c, 24c. Eggs 18c, 16c, 14c, 12c, Hogs $7.75. 7000 Gallons•Road: Oil Purchased By Council , NEW SIDEWALK TOBDLALAID D ON Relief KING STREET W. M. Aiken, relief for April 130.50 The May meeting of council held on Monday night was unasked with a full attendance and started prompt- ly on time. All business was trap Stratford relief re J. Brennan 8.40 Co. of Huron,' hospital indigents 68.70. Queen Alexandra San. Pneumorthorax Patient ... 9.00 Printing & Stationery sacted within an hour, much of the'•. Manning,• postage . 3.00 time being taken up. with street work. Insurance Chairman Paisley reported on quota - Waterloo Mutual, on' Town Hall .. 8.00 tions received for road oil and a tank waterloo Mutual, on Town Hall 16.00' carload, 7000 gallons, designated as ' Park •M.C.1 Asphalt Primer, was ordered 'Jack Miller, planting trees -... 1.50 T. Livingston, 1 n ' s o a tin trees..1.50 fromg n Imperial 021 Company. A quota , P g, tion for spraying and spreading at 3. B. Cox, 21 trees and cartage 11.00 oae cent per gallon was received: and ' General Municipal, Expense accepted from Mrs. C'ornell•of Brant -`E. C. Vance, dog tags 7.88 R. E. Manning, express ,on tags ,25 . Bell Tel. Co., rent. and acct. 6.75 • Miss L. Walkinshaw, typing 4.211 . ford. The work will commence as soon as possible. It was agreed to lay a sidewalk from the Cities Service Station south H. E. Rorke, writing up roll .. 10.00 On the west side of King street. The T. Leppington, work at dump .. 1.29 work was left in the hands of 'the Street Committee after Chairman Paisley had told of his efforts to secure a quotation locally so as to employ all local labor. A communication from the Howick Mutual Insurance Company asking for the assistance of the fire brigade in ease of fire on the premises of their policyholders was not granted. A motion was passed that the comp- any be advised the council regretted their inability to comply with the re- quest since the absence of the brigade would leave the town unprotected in case of an outbreak of fire. Another letter a 1 d if tl t s to ne own had a large building, preferably with foundry, suitable for a munition. plant. The letter was ordered filed after council had been advised the matter had been referred to the Piano Factory management who were com- municating with the party referred to, • A. complaint regarding a drain was received from Mr. James H. Johnston' and both Councillor Paisley and Town Engineer Livingstone gave brief re- ports nn their findings in that re- spect. This was also referred to the Street Committee for attention. Councillor Agnew said he had re- ceived complaints from local car deal- ers against what appeared to be a transient trader and asked if any in- vestigation had been made to estab- lish ownerhsip of the cars being sold. The mayor said the matter could be easily cleared up and Councillor Mc- 8ilurray suggested the chief of police investigate. The chief will also look into the matter of pin games being rperated in the town. Twenty-one trees had been replac- ed in the park at a cost of $11.00 and $6.00 for labor reported Council -1 for Falconer. Arrangements have also j been made for the power roller from Seaforth for rolling the parks and for citizens who have made use of the service in previous years. Getting back to street work Reeve Trewartha said the town had been highly complimented by the county engineer on the condition of the streets this spring. He suggested that the programme this year should include some permanent dressing for King street. Later in the evening arrangements were made for the council to make a tour of the town in a body to map out street work for the season. Councillor Walker reported on cemetery work which has cost $216 to date. A grant of $12 was made to the Lions Club to help daifray the cost of banquet to Juvenile Hoc- key team. Tenders are invited for a 30 -ton car of Anthracite stove coal. Councillor Agnew mentioned a com- plaint received on the condition of library, said to be dirty. The mayor, as an ex -officio member of the board, will investigate. The clerk was auth- orized to renew licenses for pool rooms, tobacco, etc. Building permit to Mr. John Hartley was granted. -In presenting the financial report Reeve Trewartha remarked the tax collector reported over $600 in arrears had been received. Financial Report Street Pay sheet $43.50 A. E. Finch, drawing tile 50 Harold Emmerson, 12 8" tile . 1140 Street Lighting P.U,C., lighting streets 222.50 P.U.C., lighting stock scales ... 1.00 P.U.G., lighting rest room .... 1.00 P.U.C., lighting Town Hall ... 11.21 Clinton Lumber Co., plank 3.00 W. J. Miller, 6160 lbs. coal .. 46.20 J. 11.. Brunadon, 1 cord cedar . 2.50 Mrs. Tideswell, care rest room 2400 Cemetery M. McEwan, salary . , . 125.00 F.'0.`Ford, grass seed, 3.60 Fire & Water G. Hanley, gas and oil 5.25 Dry Earth Closet A, Fulford, salary ' .. , 60.00 Salaries A. E. Fr•enlin, salary 66.66 D. Elliott, salary 55.00 R." E. Manning; salary , . , ' 58.38 Earl Fulford, work at dumpy .. 1.25 , RECEIPTS Market scales $6.20 Stock scales 23.90 Building permit 2.00 Cemetery: Salt of lot 5.00 Perpetuity. 15.00 Work ..... 25.00 Relief, Prov. Ontario 165.44 Tuckersmith 6.97 Insulin 7.30 Hall rent 39.00 Baseball Season Opens Here May 24th CLINTON VS. LUCAN MORNING AND AFTERNOON The baseball season opens with a vengeance for the intermediates May 24th. In the morning they meet the strong Irish Nine from Loan and go right back in the afternoon for a return engagement. This year's grouping should fur- nish some good ball. Crediton and Exeter have combined for a team, and the same goes for Zurich and Hensall. A newcomer to the group is St. Maryls, reported to have a strong team. Clinton will have the usual good aggregation to choose from, so fans can hope for a good season. Officers chosen at v. recent meet- ing are: I•Ionorary Presidents: Col, Rance, Col Combe, G. D. McTaggart, Dr. Shaw, G. Gilchrist, T. Hawkins; President, G. Miller; ist Vice, C. W. Draper; 2nd Vice, 3, Lovett; Sec, Tress., J. Livermore; Executive, B. Taylor, A. Garen, A. Matthews, R. Ball; Manager, T. Churchill; Coach, W. Pulford. IVfeeting in Hensall this week -the schedule, was drawn up and Clinton games follow: May 24-Lucan at Clinton, 10 a.m.. May 24 -Clinton at Lucan, 3 p.m. May 27 -Clinton at Hensall June 3 -Blyth at Clinton June 7 -Clinton at Blyth June 11 -Exeter at Clinton Jime 14 -Clinton at Exeter June 21-Hensall at Clinton June 26 --St. Marys at Clinton June 28 -Clinton at Goderich July 2-Goderich at Clinton July 5 -Clinton at St. Marys The management are desirous of seeing a good turnout for practice tomorrow (Friday) night. With only three weeks before the first game little time can be lost in getting into shape. Hockey Teaiu Presented With Sweaters and Crests MAPLE LEAF PLAYER GUEST SPEAKER The Clinton. Juvenile "13" heckey finalists were guests Tuesday evening of their sponsors, the Clinton Lions Club, at a goodwill banquet in the McKenzie Hotel. Each member of the team received a sweater in the Lions colours and a suitable crest. Many of these sweaters will also bear the W.O.S.S.A. championship crests since several of the boys were en the team which battled to. a championship position. An extra thrill provided for the boys was the attendance as guest speaker of Reg. Hamilton of the Tor- onto Maple Leafs who gave sono sound advice when he told therm not to neglect their education. He was aecompanied by Nesbitt (Mike) Cook, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Cook, who is also well known in sporting circles. Other guests present were members of the town council: Mayor Waters, Reeve Trewartlia, Councillors Pais- ley, Aiken and McM1 rray, in addition to.. the :team's coach and ahem who had assisted during the past season. Dr. J. W. Shaw assisted by H. C. Lawson made the presentations to the players and the ;response to the complimentary remarks was made on behalf of the team by Rolfe Monteith.