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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1940-05-16, Page 1`The News -Record Est, 1878 linton NO. 5988. -61ST YEAR. News- With Which is Incorporated The Clinton New Era- CLINTON ONTARIO, 1 Gifts for the Beide Newest and best valued goods from the Leading Canadian Manufacturers: A large selection of Silver Goods, which is always looked for and appreciated by the bride. Up-to-date Mantle and Bedroom Clocks. - Dinner Sets, good patterns and attractively priced. Latest Designs in Wedding Rings. THE BRIDE'S BOOK given to the purchaser of a BRIDAL WREATH Diamond or Wed-' ding Ring. Be sure and get one: W. H HELL.YAR: Jeweler and Optometrist Residence Phone 174j 11 THIS Is v71 CURTAIN WEEK IN OUR STORE During the _week following our Entire Store and Windows will be given over to the Display of - CURTAIN MATERIALS of all types. Make Your Selection Where Prices Are Moderate and High Class Merchandise is Featured. FOR QUALITY MERCHANDISE MATCHED RINGS... through the new BRIDAL SERVICE Tho final touch of elegance for the ceremony a Bluebird wedding ring in the same exquisitely beautiful design you chose for the engagement ring. What could be moro in keeping with the spirit of the Great Day 'than, the matched perfection of Bluebird Diamond rings , . . brilliant, flawless, superbly lovely. Ask about our now Bridal Service and the two smart little books for the bride and groom, full of facts you should know. e Bluebird Diamondsaterogisfered and guaraniood portent. Each Blucbirdsingisinsurod free fel alio year against loss. <r NORMA; "Counter's for Finer Jewellery for over Half a 'Century in Huron County" e MOmetimMomomomou The New Era Est. 1867, THURSDAY, MAY 16, 1940 PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD The regular meeting of the Public School. Board was held Thursday even- ing. Those present were Mrs. Tre- wartha, Mrs. McKinnon, Messrs Lobb, Hall and Cudmore. - Communications were read and on motion of Mrs. Trewartha-Lobb the Netter from the Safety League was referred to the Educational Commit- tee. The balance of correspondence was ordered filed on motion of Lobb- Hall. Accounts presented for payment: News -Record $3.50; W. D. Fair $2,60; P.U.O. $6.58. These were ordered paid on motion of Mrs. Trewartha and -Lobb. Mrs. McKinnon -Lob That the McKinnon -Lobb — Property Committee be empowered to repair fence and purchase new lawn mower. Reports from the Inspector and Principal were readand adopted before adjournment. Club Makes Presentation To Bride-to-be Donation of $10.00 to Red Cross A pleasing feature of the Tucker - smith Ladies Club meeting ,held yest- erday afternoon was the presentation to Miss Dorothy Walters, a bride -to- be of this month. She was conducted into the room by an impersonated groom, and after receiving some sound advice on taking a life part- ner, was presented on behalf of the Club " and ladies of the community with a silk bed -spread and an oc- casional table. Miss Walters made a gracious reply of thanks. Following the regular meeting which was attended by thirty-three ladies, an executive meeting was held at which it was decided to donate $10 to Red Cross work. The Club is do- ing its share in providing comforts for the soldiers, the secretary report- ing that twenty-eight pairs of socks were completed and more yarn dis- tributed. The meeting, which was held at the home of Mrs. Fear, opened with the Ode and Lord's Prayer. Roll Call was answered by a health rule and hints for the medicine cabinet. Miss Sadie Ball contributed an instrument- al number. A paper on "What every woman should know about antisep- tics" written by Dr. J. W. McCul- lough was read, followed by a solo, "Dorothy! Yes Mam" by Margaret Crich. .A. flower contest was enjoyed, the winner being Mrs. Amos Town. send. The June meeting will feature Home Beautification and will be in charge of group three under the leadership of Mrs. Walter Pepper. Wedding Atkinson -Charlesworth Spring flowers and ferns in attrac- tive arrangement at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry W. Charlesworth, Clinton, made a lovely setting for the marriage of their only daughter, El- len Myrtle and Mr. Percy Henry Atkinson, Woodstock, son of Mr. and Mrs. Owen S. Atkinson of Grand Bend which took place at two- o'clock on Saturday afternoon. Rev. A. Lane, B.A., B.D., pastor of Wesley -Willis United church, Clinton, officiated. The bride, given in marriage by her father, looked lovely in a gown of muted blue suede crepe, with navy accessories. Her flowers were Briar- cliffe roses, baby's breath and fern. Miss Virginia Harris, Gerrie, was bridesmaid, wearing orchid triple sheer with hat to match and a cor- sage of Pernet roses. The bridegroom was attended by Mr. Burton Greene of Grand Bend. Miss Margaret Sper- ling, Clinton, played the wedding music, also piano accompaniment for Miss Dorothy Corless ,soloist, in her selection of "Because." After the ceremony a reception was held when. the bride was• assisted by her mother end the mother. of the bridegroom, Mrs.. Charlesworth, wearing English blue sheer with hat and accessories to match, and Mrs. Atkinson, gowned in navy blue corded crepe with navy accessories. Both wore corsages of white carnations, For the wedding luncheon those who- assisted in serv- ing were Miss Jean Morrison of 'Guelph, Mrs. Harold Tyndall,, Miss Irene Vodden and Miss Jean Vodden. About thirty guests were present, in - eluding Mr. and Mrs. Henry Smith of Exeter, grandparents' of the bride- groom, and Mr, and Mrs. Arthur' Melsom and son Lawrence of Wood- stock. Afterwvaad Mr. and Mrs. At Itinson left on a motor trip, the bride donning , a skyway blue coat. On their return they will reside in Wood- stock. Pre -nuptial occasions at which the bride was honored were given, at the hone of Dr. and Mrs. W. A. Oakes when the members of the Wes- ley -Willis choir,- of which she was a soloist, presented her with a beaut- ifully bound Hymn Book with an ad- dress embossed onthe inside, and a gift showeratthe home of her par- ents when about forty guests were present, each bearing gifts. - THE HOME PAPER Engagement Announced The engagement is announced of Giadys Alison, datjghter of Mrs. Douglas and the late Mr. R. N. Doug- las, of Blake, to Alfred Russel, son of Mrs. Heard and the late 'Mr. Wm. Heard, of Bayfield. The marriage to take place in May. - BAPTISMS AT MOTHER'S DAY SERRVICEIS Special services in connection with Mother's Day were held in the local churches on Sunday and at Wesley - Willis and Ontario • Street baptismal servioes were also held. At Wesley -Willis the following children were baptised:PeterCro ome , son of Dr. and Mrs. R. P. Douglas; Robert Rutledge, son of Mr. and Mrs, Wilfred Seeley; Marilyn Irene, daugh- ter . of Mr. • and Mrs. Fred Miller. At Ontario Street: Iva Dalziel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Glazier; Patricia Ruth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Merrill; Helen .Ann, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fergus McKay; Stephen Lorne, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Brown;. Robert Mel- vin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Percy Gib- bings; Margaret Jane, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mervyn, Batkin. The same afternoon at Turner's Church: Donald Wilbert, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mervyn Lobb, and Amos Alexander, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Townsend were also baptized. Colored Views of Japan Enjoyed by W.M.S. Colored lantern views of Japan with descriptive talk by Miss Sybil Courtice, for thirty years in mission- ary educational work there, was the main feature of the program present- ed at the regular meeting of Wesley - Willis United Women's Missionary Society held on Thursday evening in the church, The meeting was con- ducted by the president, Mrs. J. G. Chowen. A Scripture reading by Mrs. J. Addison was followed by a solo. Miss Courtice was next on the pro- gram and with Rev. A. Lane manip- ulating the lantern and views, site entertained her audience for upward of an hour with a description of Japanese cities, gardens, mountains, temples' and industrial plants. Her work is at Tokyo, which is the third largest city in the world, having a population of seven million people. Statistics of the advance of Chris- tianity in Japan were also given showing that only about one half of one per cent of the vast population are Christian, about 50,000 in all. Of the 300 or more members of parlia- ment 35 are Christian but their in- fluence is nuich greater than their numbers. A vote of thanks to the speaker was moved by Mrs. F. ring - land and seconded by Miss M. A. Stone. An enjoyable social half-hour followed during which refreshments were served. AMONG THE CHURCHES BAPTIST CHURCH The minister's subject for tate even- ing service will be, "A Prayer for the World." WESLEY-WILLIS CHURCH Mr. Samuel Clark of London, rep- resentative of the Gicleons, will speak at the morning service on Sunday. At the evening service the pastor will preach on the subject, "Dreams Come True." The Girls Club will meet at the home of Mrs. Paisley Tuesday even- ing, May 21st at 8 o'clock. Mrs. Oakes will give the topic. Mrs. Paise ley's group in chargee of programme and lunch. ONTARIO ST. UNITED CHURCH Rev. Thomas Rutherford will be the speaker at the morning service on Sunday. A special Young People's Choir will assist in the' musical por- tion of the service. Young People will take part in the programme at the evening service. Rev. Burton. will give a picture ser- mon of the Great Refusal.. On Monday . evening, the Y. P. U. visit Victoria Street Union at Goder- ich. Cars leave the church at 7.30. ST. PAUL'S CHURCH Of special interest is the announce- Ment that at the Sunday evening ser- vice, to be held in the Parish Hall, Archdeacon D. B. Marsh of the Dio- cese of the Arctio will present mo- tion pictures and . an address on the work in that area. All are urged to attend. Holy Communion at 8 a.m. Sun•clay Schcol will meet at 10 a.m: Morning Prayer at 11 a.in. The Men's Choir will assist with the music. On Monday evening members oC the A.Y.P.A. of St. ,George's Church, Goderich, will be guests of the local organization. Wednesday, May 22nd. Spring Con. ference of 'Huron Deanery at St. George's Church, - Goderich. Registea- tion at 10 a.m. Juvenile Baseball Schedule May 27 Exeter at Hensall May 31—Clinton at Goderich - June 4—Hengal'l at Exeter June 5—Goderich at Clinton June 10—Clinton at. Exeter June 14--Goderich at Hensall June 17—Exeter at Clinton June 20—Hensall at Goderich June 24 --Exeter at tloderich July 3—Clinton at Hensall July ,8—Goderich at Exeter. Local Men Involved In Accident A car accident Monday night near Port1 A Bert involved local men, and Charles Mutch was taken to Goderich hospital for x-ray to determine the extent of his injuries. It was expect- ed he would be able to return home yesterday. The car owned and driven by C. M. Shearing, struck the shoulder of the road and got out of control as the party were returning from a scout meeting in that district Shear- ing received minor injuries and bruises and his car was extensively damaged. • WEED CONTROL MEET- ING HERE TUESDAY CAMPAIGN IS PROVINCE -WIDE Having in mind; the serious foothold gained in Ontario by noxious weeds during and after the last Great War, the Ontario Department of Agricul- ture is planning province - wide weed campaign. Meetings nave been arranged for every county in the province this month at which all phases of the weed problem will be 'discussed by provincial, federal and local officials. Next Tuesday, May 21st at 10 a.m. a meeting for this -purpose will be held in the Board Room of the Agri- cultural Office. Weed inspectors for each municipality, county and town- ship road authorities, members of municipal councils and all others interested are urged to attend. Speakers obtained for the meeting include John D. McLeod, Department of Agriculture; William Wallace, Woodslee, District Weed Inspector. Roy Patterson, County engineer, will discuss "Weed Control on Roadsides"; "The Thresher's Pat in breed Con- trot" by Ben Elder, Ilensall; "Our Tourist Industry", J. D. Thomas, Goderich; "Poisonous Plants", Dr. McCague, Wingham, In addition to these speakers an open forum' will be held. Farmers are urged to bring in any uncommon weed for identification, and suggested me. thods of control will be given. This is an important meeting and a good crowd is expected. THOMAS WIGGINTON FATALLY INJURED STEPS FROM SIDEWALK LNTO PATH OF CAR The sudden and tragic death of Thomas Wigginton which occurred Thursday night when he was struck by a car shocked this community. Mr. Wigginton was afflicted with de- fective bearing and eyesight and it is thought he failed to notice the approaching car, driven by Norman Griffith of Londesboro. The accident occurred opposite Mrs. McCool's residence on Albert street north, Mr. Wigginton had ap- parently decided to cross the road at this point and stepped directly into the path of the car approaching from the north. Griffith did everything possible to avoid striking the man, swerving sharply to the right and bringing his car to a halt within twenty-one feet. He immediately backed up to render assistance, but it was believed Mr. Wigginton died almost instantly. Following the police inquiry it was decided an in- quest would not be necessary. Thomas Wigginton was a familiar figure around town, he having con- ducted a woodworking and carpent- ering business here for .some years, his shop being located at the corner of Princess and Albert streets. A son of the late John Wigginton and Mary McGregor he was born in God erich,township and farmed there be- fore engaging in the carpentering trade. He Was twice married, first to Phoebe Allin who died in 1900 and later to Florence Chapman by whom he was ' also predeceased. ' Surviving are one son, Join of town, and two sisters, Mrs. Sidney Hodgins, Lucan, i and Mrs. W. T. Softly of Strathroy. 1 Many friends from town and dist- rict filled the Ball & Zapfe Funeral Parlor to overflowing on Sunday af- ternoon for, the funeral service which • Rev. rt 1 s ..v. Andrew Lane, conducted ley R pastor of Wesley - Willis Church, Those' who ectad: as pallbearers were Robert:Pearson; Robert Tricic; Rob- ort (Thee, M. T. Cerl;ss, John V. Diehl and Dr. 'H. Fowler: Interment was , made in Clinton. Cemetery. • Tomato Plant Six Feet Tall Mr. E. Ward has a tomato plant set out in his garden which- is just six feet tall, When geraniums were be- ing re -potted last fall a tomato seed was scooped up with the earth, Event- ually it became a plant and continued to thrive throughout the winter. Twice it produced bloom and now it is out in the garden' apparently in good, shape for some very early home- grown tomatoes. Takes Over Law Practice Mr. Ian McLean, son of Mr. and Mrs. Keith McLean, Seaford], has taken charge temporarily of Mr. F. Fingland's law practice here. Mr. Fin lan a g d is making in g slaw recovery from the car accident which sent him tothe hospital almost two months ago. Until he has fully recovered Mr. McLean will conduct the business here. lie is a graduate lawyer and has an office in Hensall. Bishop Kidd to Visit Clinton The Most Reverend J. T. Kidd, Bishop of London, will visit Clinton next month, according to an an- nouncement made public by Father S. J. McDonald, of St. Joseph's Church. The purpose of the Bishop's visit will be the administration of the Sacra- ment of Confirmation, which will take place on Thursday evening, June 13. At the present time classes are being. conducbed in preparation for this event in both Clinton' and Blyth, and it is expected that candidates from both places will be confirmed at Clin- ton on the above date. LITTLE LOCALS The cooking demonstration at Ball & Zapfe's store last Friday afternoon was attended by over seventy inter- ested ladies. Mrs. Clarence Potter was the holder of the lucky ticket for a free Stove. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Lawson and family moved to Burlington on Mon- day, Mr. Lawson, who is an employee of the C.N.R., is working on the Hargove Bridge there, They have been residents of Clinton since 1900. Mrs. Harold S. Graham of Goderich township has rented the cottage on Cutter street next to G. H. Elliott's residence and has taken. possession. In. the notice regarding hours for the Public Library last week a slight error was made. Hours for Saturday should have react from 7 to 9.30. The lady bowlers of town wish to organize for the coming season. A meeting for that purpose will be held in the Board Room of the Town Hall, Tuesday, May 21st at 7.30. All ladies interested please attend, A talk on "Peace, Education and International Relations" will be given by Mrs. McKinley at the Institute meeting, Thursday, May 23rd. Host- esses are Mrs, E. Epps, Mrs. T, Cook, Mrs. T. Glazier, Mrs. J, Livermore and Mrs. R. Carter, PLAN MEMORIAL IN HONOR OF TI -IE LATE THORNTON MUSTARD Plans to honor the memory and perpetuate the work of the late Thornton Mustard, principal of Tor- onto Normal School, who lost his life in the sinking of the S, S. Athenia last September, are anemia -mad by Stanley Watson, Honorary president, and Cecil Potts, treasurer of the Thornton 1Vlustarcl Memorial FundCommittee. • • The proposed memorial will include the placing of a portrait of the late Mr. Mustard on the walls of Toronto Normal School and of more• general importance, the establishing of mod- ern educational aids 'which will. bene- fit scholars throughout the province. Many former and present students of Toronto Normal School, university students, teachers and educationalists have expressed the desire to- honor memory of the late Mr. Mustard and it was through this desire that the Memorial Fund wag established. Contributions amounting to $050.00 have been sent in to date, Mr. Watson pointed out that Mi. Mustard's loss is an almost irrepar- able one for the cause of education in Ontario, He said that he was one of the most progressive men in his profession' in this county, and was a leader in educational reforms. It was largely through Mr. Mustard's efforts that the present course of study' used in Ontario schools was devised. This course is designed especially to teachyouthto think lather than merely to memorize with- out understanding. Acting on the Thornton Mustard Memorial Fund Committee are: Mr. V. Kr Greer, M.A., Chief Inspector of Public and Separate Schools of On- te 'io; Mr. H. E. Amoss, B.A D.Paed., Director of Professional Training for the Province; Mr. H. E: Morn, M.A., D. Paed.; Principal cf Toronto, Nor- mal Si'liool and ,„rain' others. Con- tid- itirns should he sent to Mr. C. T. Potts, 1569 Bufferin Street; Ter t BAYFIELD Miss A. M. Stirling attended thed Missionary Conference of the Unite Church in London on Tuesday sued Wednesday of this week. Mrs. R. P. Gairdner is spending n. few days in Toronto this week. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stewart. of. Ilam- ilton spent the weekend at. their sum- mer home here. Mr, and Mrs, Len Smith. andfamifyr of London were guests over the. week- end with Mrs. C. Parker Sr.. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Baker and fam- ily of London spent the weekend with. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Baker. Mrs. George King is spending a few - days in Toronto this week. . Rev. JGraham i is attending the:. Synod of the Diocese of Huron in, London this week. Mrs. George Morley of Chatham iso spending some time with her parents„ Rev, and Mrs. Gale. Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Trout of Detroit, spent the weekend in the village. Professor Lloyd Hodgins of Tor— onto is spending a few days at his. cottage. Mr. and Mrs. Allen Pye and family- and amily and Mr. Sam Widcombe of Windsor- spent indsor spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs.. C. Widdcombe, Mr. Harold King of Sarnia spent. the weekend with Mrs. C. Parker Sr.. Mrs. King returned home with him on Sunday after spending the week. with her mother. Miss Lorna Westlake of London, spent the weekend with her parents,. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Westlake. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Speed, Billy and Merle Speed of Detroit spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Henry McCIinchey. Miss Irene Leitch of London spent the weekend with 'Iter parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. Leitch. Mr, V. C. Quarrie of London is at Itis summer home here for the season. Mrs. Quarrie and Miss Pendergast of London spent the weekend here. Miss Margaret Ferguson of Tecum- seh spent the weekend with her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Ferguson. Mrs. Mabel Prentice of Toronto is. visiting her mother, Mrs. W. Stinson_ for the next two- weeks. The regular meeting of the Bay- field Red. Cross Society will be held in the Town Hall, Thursday after- noon, May 23rd at 3 p.m. On this occasion an Empire Day Tea will be- held, e held, unto which all are invited, Rev.. G. G. Burton of Clinton will be the spacial speaker. It is hoped there will be a large attendance. A. silver col- lection will be taken. LONI),ESBORO Mr. J. D. Elsley of Listowel visit- ed at the home of his parents on. Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Stonehouse of God- erich were callers in the village on: Sunday. Miss Dorothy Little of Oakville visited over the weekend at the home- of omeof her another, Mrs. R. Townsend. Mr. and Mrs. T. Oliver and daugh-' tees of Clinton visited with Miss E.' Mains on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. J. Sinclair and little daughter of Kippen spent Mother's Day with Mrs. Sinclair's mother and ; sisters, Mrs. C. Watson, Bide and. Fern. Mr. Eddy Radford and Wallace' Riley are working at Port Colborne...; Mrs. McLeod, who is staying with Mr, and Mrs. Elsley,- spent the week -- end with her son and 'family near Auburn, Mr, and bit's. L. Ball •entertained friends from St. Thomas on Sunday.. . The third bale of soldier's supplies from the Londesboro, Butes and Con- stance Red Cross was shipped re- cently and contained 52 pair socks, 3 sweaters, .2 pair wristlets. Word has been received by the secretary of the safe arrival of bale at head- quarters (Toronto) all being quite: satisfactory. The Mother's Day service which was held jointly by the Sunday School; and regular service, was well attend-- ed in honor of Mother. The choir• being composed of Mothers sang very- appropriate eryappropriate numbers. Miss Marion, Snell and Ruth Lyon gave the Serip. ture reading .and Miss Ruth Vodd'ene gave the Mother's Day story, Four - mothers took up the offerings Rev.. A. Menzies delivered a very toucbing- addi•ess on the "Home..” The twos children of Mr. and Mrs. Percy Riley• were baptized. The church which. was:. decorated with spring flowers, also Hydrangea and roses, gave a cheerful! setting. Mrs. Mary Grierson and little - daughter ter of Torontoare visiting1t']gwith her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. Fingianet. Mr. and bit's. J. 1'. Manning and Phyllis, Mr, and Mrs. W. E. Manning, Gailya a'rl June, visited with - their mother, Mrs. Margaret, Manning on. Mother's Day:.