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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1940-05-23, Page 1'The. News -Record Est. 1878 CLINTON ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MAY 23, 1940 Clinton 1�[ews With Which is Incorporated The Clinton New Era Recor The New Era Est. 1867, NO. 5989. -61ST YEAR. _____._ Gittsfo-rthe Bride Ii. t Newest and best valued goods from the Leading, , Canadian Manufacturers. Alarge selection of Silver Goods, which is always looked for and appreciated by the bride. Up -too -date' Mantle and Bedroom Clocks. Dinner Sets, good patterns and attractively priced. Latest Designs h 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 HELLYAI Jeweler and Optometrist Residence Phone 174j SALE First Quality Silk Hosiery Former 85c and $1.00 Values, Clearing at 59c pair. From our Regular Stock but in discontinued Shades, ORIENT Crepe and Light Service, PHANTOM : Sheers, BUTTERFLY - Reverse Knit, HOLEPROO F - Service Weight, Sizes 81/2 to 101/2 Every Pair a Genuine Bargain you cannot afford to miss. I RETURNS HOME AFTER FORTY YEARS ABSENCE W. R. Livingstone, California, Is 'i Here . Visiting On Tuesday we had the privilege tomorrow morning at ten o'clock and of a long chat with an interesting man who will be 94 years of age in will need plenty of moral support October and who, after forty years from the fans. They find themselves absence, is back again on familiar stacked against the Irish Nine from soil and visiting with ,his brother, Luean in two games, here in the Thomas Livingstone of town. Despite morning and back' to LuBan for a his years, William R. Livingstone of .game at three in the afternoon. Sunnyvale, California, is quite active, The Irish Nine are managed by a farmer Clinton boy, has a wonderful memory and a de Cecil Cooper. lightful sense of humour. He has Maybe that accounts for the fact travelled extensively in Canada and they have taken the group title two the United States and has had many years in succession the. year before that Clinton were winners. Owing to interesting experiences. Born in Hulled township on the continued wet weather both teams homestead of his parents who came not had too much practice and to this country from Ireland, Mr. Lit may be easier for the home team THE HOME PAPER BASEBALL OPENER TOMORROW MORNING COLTS MEET LUCAN TWICE The Intermediate Baseball . team find themselves with a tough a ssi n- ment far the opener of the season FOR QUALITY MERCHANDISE ma* manimakeimmaahenralle1100.1.A Livingstone xetauts many pleasant, to win now than it will later in the URGE SPEEDING EFFORT IN WAR Legion of Three Counties Call, for More Action A largely attended meeting of re- presentatives of Canadian Legion branches in Huron, Perth and Bruce Counties, held in 0linton,_nnanimous-' ly passeda resolution calling on the Dominion Government to take vigor- ous action to speed up Canada's war effort. Several speakers stressed the need for immediate action, stating that "apathy" displayed by the public was "most alarming." Vigorous Govern- ment leadership was required, it was claimed, in order to meet the threat made so evident by the quiek sub- jugation of the Netherlands and the terrific battle now being waged in Belgium. The need for stricter supervision of memories of his boyhood days on the season when the Luean boys -have enemy aliens and the immediate in- farm. He was born in the old house 1taken-the kinks out properly. ternment of all suspected of subver- which at that time stood in the or- Some new faces jappeiar on the sive activities was urged. chard. 'All that remains to mark the ,Clinton lineup this year. Frank The meeting was in charge of R. E. spot is a depression in the ground "Red" Taylor, • the new provincial Pooley, zone commander: for Zone 10, and he told us that he and his broth- police officer has been hurling and and Earl Burgess, commander of er stood theme for a few moments I appears to be good material. Fred District No. 1, was the guest speaker. recently while fond memories of McDonald, Hanover's ace third sack- It was decided to hold this year's former days ran through their minds. er has also- rolled the pill and looks annual Zone 10 church parade in Sea - In those days the countryside was good; Melvin Snider is another new forth on Sunday, September 8. dotted with bush. Roads in the early man. Then most of the team of last R. E. Pooley, of Exeter, and H. S. spring were almost impassable,' and year is available and judging by the Turner, Goderich were appointed zone earnestness shown at practice, its representatives to the Dominion con - transportation was not as swift as at the present time. With his moth- going to be a good season. vetrtion to -be held in Montreal the er, William often made the trip to We haven't been able to obtain the end of this month. for tomorrow's game, but re- The next regular zone meeting will Clinton on foot, carrying eggs and lineup butter to trade for necessities. His gardless :of position, the team will be held in Listowel on October 8. father, driving a team of oxen, would be out to cop the honours. Turn out - be away three days when he went and cheer them along. CANADIAN PRODUCTS to the mill at Goderich, run by a Juveniles have also been getting man named Ben Miller. There the in a few workouts in preparation for DISCUSS WEEDS AT HURON RALLY HERE FOUR RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED Weed inspectors, road \superin- tendents, town and township reeves t and deputies of Huron to e num- ber of 50 from all sections of the county attended the weed control ganization in Clinton, is daily ad- meeting in the agricultural assembly ding to its membership and. many room Tuesday and heard addresses inquiries have been received regard- ing the purpose and aims of this and similar organizations through- out the Dominion. To acquaint the public with the work which is being. done to preserve the wild life of Canada, arrangements have been made for the showing of special films here in the Town Hall on May 28th. These will show fide and game: hatcheries, methodsof restocking; fishing streams and game preserves. and many angles, not generally• known by .the public, The films, will be shown twice, at 4,15, far the• school children and any adults wlhee care to attend, and again at 8.15. when gall interested are invited toe attend. Harvey McGee, Huron: County's Harry Lauder will be pres- ent at the evening performance. FILMS ON WILD LIFE WILL BE SHOWN HERE. GAME ASSOCIATION SPONSOR- TNG FREE SHOW Asp sto The Clinton Game Restoratibn. on sociation, a comparatively new or - by. Dr. W. J, Stephenson, of the de- partment . of agriculture; Toronto; William Wallace,' of Woodlee, pro- vincial weed inspector; Dr, . Mc- Cague, Wingham veterinary; Roy Patterson, county engineer, and Fred Elder, Hensel], of the Ontario Threshermen's Association. The Weed Control Act was the basis of all the addressers dealt with from varying viewpoints. • Ex -Warden Haacke presided after Representative J. C. Shearer had called the meeting to order and ex- plained the purpose and aim of the gathering. County Warden George Feagan was present and spoke brief- ly. A resolution committee composed allows Carlow,chair- man; Hugh Gilmore, Stanley' town- ship; Gerald Switzer, Clinton, and George Cleghorn, Wingham, brought in six resolutions, four of which were adopted. Those adopted are: That special attention be, given by the weed inspectors in regard to clover dodder and that the act be enforced in regard to its eradication. That the county be advised to pur- chase an extra power machine for the, spraying of county roads and that the township councils be en- couraged to engage the machine for the spraying of township roads. In so far as weeds and railway rights of way are concerned the var- ious councils should be advised to require the weed inspectors to see Nefr MATCHED RINGS... through the new BRIDAL SERVICE The final touch of elegance for the ceremony a Bluebird wedding ring in the same exquisitely beautiful design you chose for rho engagement ring. What could be more in keeping with the spirit of the Great Day 'than, rho matched perfection of Bluebird Diamond rings .. - brilliant, flawless, superbly lovely. Ask about our new Bridal Service and rho two smart Tittle, books for the bride and groom, full of facts you should (snow. • Bluebird Diamonds areregisbrod and guaranteod perfect. Ends Bluebirdringis insured free foi a,n, year against toss. NFMAN'S a;, r "Counter's for Finer Jewellery for over Half . a Century in Huron County" wheat was ground into flour, and the their first game at Goderich on the APPRECIATED IN 31st. Their first home game is on BRITAIN bran and shorts for cattle also form- ed part of the load on the return June 5th. Some time ago while preparing a trip. Later on the quiet oxen gave shipment of eggs for export to the way to horses, largely through Wil- AMONG THE CHURCHES Wil- liam's coaxing, although he remark- ed father favored the oxen. THE SALVATION ARMY Being the eldest son of a family. The subject on Sunday morning of eleven, his services were required on the farm in the summer' months, and during the winter months he re- ceived his education, His teacher was Dr. Shaw's father, graduate of a Normal School in Carolina. Mr. Liv- ingstone recalls Dr. Shaw as a be "Refreshing Springs." youngster of six or seven years andThe Ladies Aid meeting will be has found time to renew acquaint held at the church on Tuesday af- ances during his brief stay. When he was twenty-five years of ternoon at 2,45 p.m. Keyword for age William was married and with the meeting is, "War." his wife moved to Michigan. His ST. PAUL'S CHURCH wife died about a year and a half Sunday, May 26 -Day of Prayer ago, just nine days before their throughout the British Empire ask - sixty -eighth wedding mmiversary. At ing for God's help in this present the age of eighty-four Me. Living- crisis. 1.0 a,m. Sunday School; 11 stone retired from the trade of a.m, "What Can Our Prayers Do at 7 • learned m • which hen 7 watchmakingAgainst Ruthless Me p• Kincardine, being apprenticed to. the Evening Prayer. Everyone is earn - late H. F. Huntly, "the best man I estly invited to attend these services. ever sat beside." While Moses' hands were uplifted to Mr. Livingstone is an ardent God in prayer Israel prevailed. sportsman and has inherited the against the army of Amalek. American's love for baseball al- though at one time he was quite a WESLEY-WILLIS CHURCH cricket player. While living in Col- Sunday will be observed as a Na- orado he joined the army, enlisting tonal Day of Prayer, according to in the 33rd Battalion of the U. S. the request of His Majesty, King army receiving the rank of lieuten- George VL will be: "Holiness -- A Step, Or Growth?" At the evening service the topic taken will be: "Your Need of Christ. BAPTIST CHURCH The minister's evening subject will ant before his retirement. He also The regular monthly study.meet- ' ' reference to this war. In publishing .served five years in the Canadian ing of the Ever Ready Mfission Circle British Isles, Raymond Whitmore, that the Weed Act is complied with. chief egg candler at N. W. Trewar-I In so far as the act is concerned the's Egg Grading Station, wrote his regarding threshing machines the name and address on one of the eggs. townships councils should be advised Much to his surprise he received the to require their weed inspectors to following letter this weer:: see that the act is complied with 539 Hertford Road, and that the weed inspectors be giv- dl d Wash, en special instructions as to the var- Mid Middlesex, England. Mus places in a threshing machine May 5, 1940 Where weed seeds are liable to col - DEAR MR. WHITMORE: You will be surprised to hear the egg with your name and address ar- rived, with a consignment of eggs at the above address, . about April 13, an old established grocery busi- ness, in a road which was once the• part of Watling street. The Old Road from the north of England: to the City of London now it is very busy LITTLE LOCALS Several cases of measles have beery reported from the Brucefield and. Varna district. A representative of the Safety League will be in town next week and will show films and lecture the students of the Collegiate and Public School. As the doctors are observing the Wednesday half holiday, arrange- ments have been made for one doctor to be oncall afternoon and evening.. Dr. Douglas is on call May 29. We regret an error crept into the birth announcements last week. Wes reported the birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs, Thomas Flynn, Hullett. The parents of the little girl are Mr, and Mrs. Joseph Flynn. Kenneth Reid, son. of Me. and Mrs. James M. Reid, Goderich, formerly of Clinton, has been elected Presi- dent of Young People's Unions of lect and be carried from farm to Huron Presbytery, being installed at farm or be distributed on the roads the Spring Conference held at Grand. while moving on same. Bend. The carload of road oil recently Rev. G. Peddie, Co -Author purchased from the Imperial Oil of New Book Company is expected to arrive here Monday. If the weather is warm (From Tillsonburg News) enough, arrangements will be made written by the Rev Dr, immediately for treating the streets. a coon thoroughfare. We appreciate the Arthur C. Cochrane minister of St. Cost of spreading is one cent per produce from your country very Andrew's Presbyterian church here, gallon. andns times, ham. ' tit tShortly byTa: difficult published sheofcouncil in these , t meeting King- muchyinYAt the las is beg S your brave countrymen who have Nelson & Sons, Limited Toronto, The' motion was passed authorizing the+ come over to help us in the struggle book is entitled "The Church and the laying of a new sidewalk on King - for freedom and right against the War" and contains an introductory street from the Cities Service Station evil forces,. No doubt you listen to letter by the celebrated Swiss south to the creamery. This week the wireless programmes and enjoy theologian, Professor Karl Barth. the work was started, Constable El - the different items. Let us hope Dr. Cochrane's p: o s t g r a d u a t 0 liott's equipment being used for the victory will soon be won. Then We studies with the Confessional Church job. While he is away from his reg - shall once more have peace. in Germany, while taking his degree ular duties Frank Bowden is acting Yours faithfully, � from Edinburgh University, have ad- as day constable, he having been duly Mr, and Mrs. Waghorn•; mirably equipped him to speak on the sworn in on Monday. problems confronting the Church in Engagements Announced 1this book Dr. Cochrane is fallowing DEAN JEAhINS Army and for several summers was held at the home of Miss Grace 1 Edwin Chutes trained near Goderich. The old U.S. uniform is still worn twice a month. as Mr. Livingstone carries the flag for the Eastern: Star Lodge. In the United States is one other man from Canada who beats Mr. Livingstone in years as a member of the Masonic Order. He is Dan Mc- Donald, whor last New Year's Day observed his 103rd birthday. These two veterans are good friends and are proud of their record. Mr. Mc- Donald. is the oldest living Mason in the United States, Mr. Livingstone the second. The latter joined the Lodge at Harriston in 1873 and has been chaplain of . the Sunnyvale Lodge ever since it started. Addison on Thursday, May 16th. The President was in charge of the busi- ness meeting during which the roll call was answered by quotation of a favourite poem. The study period dealing with Customs in India was taken by Mrs, John Nediger's group. At the conclusion of the meeting the hostess served a dainty lunch and a social hour was enjoyed. ONTARIO ST. UNITED CHURCH The name of John Douglas, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Percival Batkin, was omitted from the list of child- ren baptised on Sunday, May 12th. New members will be received at the morning service on Sunday. Ser- mon subject: "What Do I (person- ally) Believe." 'The Ring's call to prayer. Young People's Service at Turners at 2 p.m. Guest Speaker, Rev. Thomas Rutherford, B.A. Special Prayers for our Nation and Soldiers will be offered at the even- ing service. Rev. Burton will preach on "What I Owe to My Country as a Britisher." Rev. Thomas Rutherford will tell of his experiences in the West on a Mission Field at the Y.P.U. meeting Monday evenng, W. M. S. Meeting Features Medical Work in India The May meeting of the Ontario - street United Women's Missionary Society held in. the church Thursday afternoon was featured by a playlet arranged by Miss Maud Wiltse from the study book chapter entitled "Medical Missions in India." Those taking part were Mr.s E. Wended, Mas. D. M. )Maltby and Miss Elva Wiltse. Development of the theme was made the more realistic by the wearing of articles of Indian native dress. • The president, Mrs. (Rev.) G. G. Burton: conducted the meeting and gave -the opening'prayer. Mrs. George Shipley was in charge of the devotional period. She gave an in- spirational talk on the theme of Christian Stewardship and assigned Scriptural passages bearing on the theme to Mis, Wheatley, Mrs, Eliza- beth Kennedy and Mrs. Robert Pear- son for reading. The period was con- cluded by prayer by the devotional leader, Miss Rena Pickett and Mrs. Agnes Farnham, official delegates to the Presbyterian held last week in North Side' United church, Seaforth, gave their reports of the proceedings of that important gathering;. Mt. and Mrs.in the footsteps of his well-known' Varna, announce the engagement of grandfather, the Rev. Dr. William. HIES SUDDENLY their daughter, Irene Frances Chut- 1 Cochrane who was the author of sev- er, of London, to Norman E. Waiper,, eral works and for many years the _ also of London, son of Mr. and Mrs.minister of Zion church, Brantford. Edmund J. Wolper, Dashwood, the , � Citizens of Clinton will be inter- marriage to take place early in June., to learn that the author was Mr. and Mrs, A. E. Rumball, Clin- assisted in editing the book by the ton, wish to announce the engage- Rev. G. A. Peddie, B.A., who recently ment of their youngest daughter, i accepted a call to• Norwich from Clin- Helen Elizabeth, to John Arthur, eld-'ton, and by Donald Herron, B.A., a est son' of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur 1 member of the staff of The Tillson- Anderson, of Kippen. The marriage } burg News. Miss Dorothy Hewer, Tillsonburg, was responsible for typ- 1to take place early in June. ing the entire manuscript. .The authordeclares that the Young People Entertained 1 Church has failed to give a clear Young 1 Scriptural and theologically grounded The members of St. Paul's A. Y. statement of her reasons for. support - P. A. entertained the groups of Mit- ing the state in the war against Ger chell and Goderich here on Monday man Nfational Sociali m.`.1 Affirm - night in St. Paul's Parish Hall. Airs. man fully his belief that the Church L. Winter, local president, was in must support the State, he then sets charge of the opening games and out to elucidate the legitimate req - Rev. O'Neil extended a hearty well I sons, setting aside the arguments come to the visitors. The program advanced by modern Protestantism which consisted of readings and mus- ical numbers, was presented by the Goderich and Mitchell young people. Lunch was served and the evening as pacifism, imperialism, war -guilt brought to a close with the Nationale and war aims. It contains a penet- A.nthem. The visiting groups werelreting chapter on the Church's true L L ford• Another chapter entitled CODEIIICH TOWNSHIP and Rev. A. C. Calder. `Prayers for the State" reveals the Members of the Ontario Street I writer's firm grasp of the problem Service at St. James' Church, Mid- Y.P.U. motored to Goderich `Monday of the relation of Church and State. dleton, next Sunday will commence cvcn'ng - where they were guests of Whether the reader agrees with the at 9.30 a,m. and continue at that th^ 'Victoria Street United Church position. Dr. Cochrane takes, he will hour for the summer months. Sun -1";-1'71. lin arjvvabl: t..,t. ',s'r: be struck by his passionate desire to day School meets at 10.30, port�cl; - uphold the sovereign authority and Mr.' and Mrs. Gordon Livermore The sante evening at Wesley -Willis power of the word of God even in our and Miss Doris Gene' Groden of Lon- .Church thirty young people from political life. While "Church and the don spent the weekend with Mr. and Wingham' were guests, the worship War" may be regarded as a severe Mrs: L. Stephenson. • periocd'being conducted by two of the indictment of contemporary theology, Mr. and Mrs. John Middleton and visitors, Miss Caroline 'We`lwoo:l it contains a warm message of •com- Mrs. Bert Middleton attended Coin- anis Miss Hazel Wilson. 4 solo was fort and of hone. Two chapters en- menceinent Exercises on Tuesday at contributed by Miss Louise Lore. A titled "The Weapons of the Church's the Guelph Agricultural College social tune was held under the lead- Warfare" and "War: A Sign- of.the f the Clinton group whieh Times" sneak to the need of a deep when the degree of Bachelor ioe Ag- includedclp o of amen faith in the midst of the present riculttti'al Science was ,conferred on a recreation period g an lunch. on the one hand and by Roman Cath- olicism on the other. The book deals with a wide variety of subjects such accompanied by Rev. C, . Lan enemy. • Mr. Bert Middleton.. d r s. • Very Rev. Charles E. Jenkins, Dearr. of Huron and Rector of St. Paul's. Cathedral, London, for the past five and a half years, dropped dead last. night •from a heart attack: while vis iting at the home of a. parishioner.. He was in his 63rd year. Dean Deakins had served for 37' years as a teacher and rector in the. Diocese of Huron. He was rector of St. Paul's Church, Clinton, from 1911 to 1914. Prior to that he was rector at Wingham. From 1909 to 1911 he was in London as a professor at. Huron College and after his rector ship at Clinton. was appointed rector' of St. Jude's Church, Brantford• On. leave from that parish he served: overseas, returning after the war to: serve there again until 1931 when: he went to Lamson. His sudden death. came as a.shock to the diocese and city,' and 'leaders in church and mil- itary life expressed' regret.