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The Clinton News Record, 1940-06-06, Page 1The News -Record Est. 1878 With Which is Incorporated The Clinton NO. 599L -61ST YEAR. WS blew Era Reco The ,New Era Est. 1869 CLINTON ONTARIO, THURSDAY. JUNE 6, 1940 SEE OUR SPECIAL 11 Dust -Proof and Water -Tight WRIST WATCH A sturdy case, just the watch you are looking for. Only $17.75. Other Wrist Watches for Men and Women of Special Value and built for service. All our watches are guaranteed. P.S. See our Special Three -Atone Diamond Ringer for $25.00. • W. H. H1LLYAR Jeweler and Optometrist Residence Phone 174j FS111MER DRESSES AND SPORT TOGS HERE IN ABUNDANCE Friday and Saturday of this week we will show many new dresses featuring the last word in materials -and design. All sizes and at attractively low prices - $1.95 to $.10.95. BATHING SUITS E PLAY SUITS IN GREAT VARIETY. WATCH OUR WINDOWS IIZWIN' FOR QUALITY MERCHANDISE JUNE AND WEDDINGS We are prepared to supply you with the necessary items of Jewellery and Gifts. 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N RMAN'S "Counter's for Finer Jewellery for over Half a Century in Huron County" THE HOME PAPER Clinton Lions Club 5th Annual Frolic Wednesday, June 19th Gate Receipts for Red Cross JUVENILES WIN 17-7 The cup winning Lions Baseball team made 'a good start last night by cleaning up on their old rivals from Goderich, The offerings of Young, Hawthorne and Fritsley were ham mered around freely after a some- what weak start when the visitors established a 2-0 lead. 'Cook, gave way to Monteith on the mound late in the fifth and consid- erable onsid-erable rearranging of positions was done by both managers as the game progressed. Clinton went on a scor- ing rampage in the fifth, hammering home ten runs. Their next game will be with Ex- eter on June 17th. God e r i c h: McNeil, Hawthorne, Lanaway, Young, Rogers, Westbrook, Worse), Duckworth, Eedy. Clinton: McEwan, Bartliff, Cook, Monteith, Powell, Colquhoun, Miller, Counter, Schoenhals. yve COLTS' TAKE OPENER FROM BLYTH BACK AT BLYTH TOMORROW The Intermediates opened the local baseball season with a 4-1 victory over Blyth here Monday night. Wea- ther conditions were ideal and for the opening game, it was classy ball. From start to finish the visitors put up stubborn resistance, giving Craig splendid support. Jardine pitched the final inning, collecting three strikeouts for his first time out this season. Gordie Stock, "The Hohnesville Flash", was very calm on the mound for the Colts, allowing only three hits in the game. He proved to be a hero in the eighth when the score stood 2-1. Driving the ball between second and first which was fumbled by Sims, he accounted for two runs. Blyth's lona run came in the fourth inning. Foster led off with a hard single and romped home on Fairser- vice's double, Tunny, the next man to *bat lifted one out to Neilans; Rouse roiled out to White; Robinson grounded back to Stock ancl was eas- ily out at first. All were nicely fielded and that was the close Blyth carne to winning the game. Clinton carte 'right back to take the lead. Craig walked McDonald; Hugh Hawkins singled and stole sec- ond; Bert White's triple brought home the winning run althought he himself was tagged attempting to turn his fine hit into a home run. Blyth held Clinton off the score sheet until the eighth when Glew started things rolling with a single and a stolen base. Jarcline's wild. pitch gave Colquhoun a. free base. A passed ball and Sims' error on Stock's grounder gave the Colts an- other two runs to make the decision safe. Clinton: McDonald, 8rd; H. Haw- kins, If; J. Hawkins, 2nd; B. White, ss; W. Glew, ef; E, Hovey, lst; L. Colquhoun, c; C. Neilans, rf; . G. Stock, p. Blyth: Elliott, If; Sims, 2nd; Gray, 1st; Foster, c; Fairservice, cf; Ttin- ney, 3rd; Rouse, es; Robinson, rf; Craig and Jardine, p. Umpires: Thorndike and Craig, Vote $175.00 to Red Cross Work At an executive meeting of the Drama Group held on Tuesday even- ing it was decided to transfer $1'75. to the'local Red Gross Unit. A little over $200 was cleared in the recent plays by the Group and more will be presented later this year. In all probability a Theatre Party will be held some time in September before the regular series start. • Wm. Draper Scholarship Winner Scholarship awards have been granted to outstanding students in the various faculties' of the Univer- sity • of Western Ontario. Two of these came to' Huron County. Wil- liam Draper, Clinton, qualified for the second year honor history schol- arship and the Albert 0. Jeffery Scholarship for third year honor biology went to Borden Sanders, of Exeter. 0• ! :+• Other students from this district who were successful are: Mary Holmes, Seaforth; Bernice Brake, Dungannon; Douglas Stewart, Sea - forth, in Bachelor of Arts course. In the Business Administration and Secretarial Science' course Dorothy Golding, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Golding, Seaforth, was award- ed a gold medal for proficiency. Red Cross Notes The regular meeting• of the Clinton Branch of the Red Cross was held on Monday afternoon in the Council Chamber, with an increased attend- ance. The meeting was conducted by the vice-president, Mrs. W. A. Oakes. The nurses under the direction of Miss Sinclair have volunteered to prepare the work for the hospital and surgical supplies. During the month of May, the local branch shipped the following supplies to Toronto: 174 pairs of socks, '7 sweaters, 9 scarves, 8 pairs of wristlets, 2 pair seamen's socks, 2 helmets, 3 pair of mitts, 14 dressing gowns, 27 roller bandages, 54 flan- nelette bandages, 25 cotton bandages, and 2 dozen hospital sheets. The following articles were ship- ped for refugees: 4 girl's dresses, 1 dress and panties, 2 slips, 1 layette (28 pieces), 3 quilts, 10 infants' shirt, 1 pair of baby shoes, 15 nighties, 6 pair of ,pajamas. LITTLE LOCALS Dr. Shaw will be on call Wednes- day afternoon and evening, June 12, Mr. W. Potter of Seaforth, has purchased the house on Mill street formerly occupied by the late John Folland. Mr. ,George Elliott Jr. will be the guest speaker at an open meeting of the Junior Farmers Club on Wednes- day, June 12th, , Engagements Announced Mr. and Mrs. John Turner, Cline ton, announce the engagement of their third daughter; Mary Rebecca, to Norman William, second son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Griffiths, of Londesboro, the marriage to take. place the latter part of June. Mr. and Mrs. William Ball of Tuckersmith announce nc the engage- ment ngage-ment of their second daughter, Sadie, to Stanley N. Jackson, son of Mrs. J. D. Jackson and the late Mr. Jack- son of Kippen, the marriage to take place Saturday, June 15th. Randall Cole Appointed to Western Staff Randall Cole, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Cole, Goderieh township, has been notified of his appointment to the Mathematics Department of the University of Western Ontario where he takes the place of Professor Woods who has been appointed Com- manding Officer at Mahon Airport. After graduating front Clinton Collegiate Institute, Randall attended Normal School and taught for a few years, then studied at West -1 ern University for four years, receiving his B.A. degree and a scholarship for advanced study in the United States. At Madison, Wis- consin, he received his M.A. degree and a fellowship. At Convocation exercises to be held on June 17th he will receive his Ph.D. degree. Colonels Knit Also Although there is plenty of mili- tary activity at Camp Borden, the officers and men have a few hours for recreation. Lieut. -Col. L. M. Stuart, Commanding officer of the 11th Field Ambulance Corps, Guelph, now stationed at Camp Borden, likes toknit and is quite handy with the needles, On Sunday Col. Shaw of Clinton was visiting his friend, Major F. G. Thompson there, and all three took a hand at knitting a few stitches on a sock which had been taken along by a lady member of the visiting party. . Y Top honours in the knitting eon - test went to Lieut. -Col. Stuart. He is an old hand at the game and as proof of his skill exhibited a sweater he had finished. Second and third honours ,were divided between Col. Shaw and Major Thompson. They tried their best and perspired freely as each stitch was laboriously trans- ferred. At least they can boast they didn't drop any stitehes, but both badly need practice. Officers Elected at Lions Meeting At the regular meeting of the Clinton Lions Chib on Tuesday even- ing election of officers took place. The new slate is as follows: President, F. Pennebaker 1st Vice, E. A. Fines. 2nd Vice, W. L. Whyte 3rd Vice, Wm, Ball Lion Tanner, E. Wendorf Secretary, M. J. Schoenhals Treasurer, H. M. Monteith, Board of Directors: W. N. Count- er and A. D. McCartney (2 years), K. G. Waters (1 year). The re- maining member of the Board is T. Churchill who was elected for a two year term last year. The above will take office in July, at the beginning of the Lions Club year. At that time -appointments to the various committees will be made. A resolution was passed, endorsing the action taken by council in plat- ing a constable on periodic duty at the public school during rush hours. Motorists are apt to treat too lightly the seriousness of strictly adhering ^to traffic regulations' even in school zones. The hope was expressed that police protection would be 'continued.. Suffers Broken Hip Friends are sorry to learn of the accident which happened yesterday afternoon to Mrs. Catherine Steepe of Ontario street. Mrs. Steepe with other friends was visiting at the home of Mrs. Wiseman. The ladies were sitting talking when she fell from her chair. After medical aid had been summoned it was thought best to take her to the hospital for x-ray examination which revealed a broken hip. Same Name But Not Related It often happens that persons bearing the same surname meet and yet are not related. Major F. G. Thompson of town, now stationed at Camp Borden, has a batman named C. M. -Thompson. As far as can be ascertained there is no connection between families. On Sunday the Major was visited by his brother, C. M. Thompson of Port Hope who was accompanied by another Mr. and Mrs. Thompson of the same place. The latter couple are not related either, Resolution to be Forwarded to Minister of Defence by Council; Young Ladies Unite For Red Cross Work A. meeting was held ;n the Town Hall on Monday evening for the purpose of forming a young ladies auxiliary to the Red Cross. A large number of the young ladies in town are unable to attend the regular work meetings in the daytime, and for this reason decided to' organize that they might do their share in the evenings. Officially the organization is to be called The Evening Auxiliary. Mrs. W. A. Oakes, vice-president ef the senior organization presided for the election of officers appointed as follows: President, Isobel Chown Vice President, Dorothy Mutch Secretary, Helen Nediger Treasurer, Helen Coolc Buying convenor, Freda Sehoen- hais Sewing and Cutting, Mrs. T. Morgan Wool committee, Edith Paterson Hospital, Miss Gayden. It was decided to hold work meet- ings every Monday night at the hos- pital. Young ladies who were not at the organization meeting are g g in- vited to be present. Among the communications read at the Council meeting on Monday even- ing was that from the Town of Bur- lington, asking council to endorse their petition and forward a similar resolution to the Minister of Defence. The resolution was endorsed unanim- ously and a copy will be forwarded. Speaking in this regard Mayor Waters said he had been approached by several citizens asking if a _home guard would be formed here As soon as the government has some definite plan to offer in accordance with the request "outlined in the resolution, as- surance was given that council would co-operate to the fullest extent. Reeve Trewartha expressed the be- lief police would be called upon in the capacity of home guards and ask- ed for 100 per cent co-operation of the police commission. He further stated the opinion seemed to exist that the police committee was a two- man affair and asked for clarification of who composed the committee and when they met. In reply the mayor said the council as a whole formed this committee and that the Friday evening committee meetings, when. among other things officers duties are discussed should be considered a committee meeting. While no one was classed the of- fender, the charge was made that someone was Carrying information from committee meetings; that af- fairs discussed at Friday night meet- ings were public property before be- ing ratified at the regular session. Although it was agreed council had nothing to hide, certain matters dis- cussed at these private sessions could not be aired in public. Consequently the person or persons releasing the information was unofficially censur- ed. Band concerts and band property occupied the spotlight. Councillor Walker asked if the property belong- ing. to the town had been turned in. Councillor Agnew, chairman of the Special Committee under whose juris- diction this matter' comes, stated bluntly he was not going round to gather up the property as he did not feel this was his duty. In this lie was backed up by Councillor Paisley, also a member of the committee. Con- siderable debate took place. As far es we could determine the matter still rests with the Special Com- mittee. Negotiations are under way for a series of concerts for the summer. months Councillor Agnew reported. He had expected to have something definite on this natter to report. Committee chairman reported on work accomplished and expenditures to date. The Property Committee was authorized to erect a public building at the rear of the Tovn Hall; tender for a carload of An- thracite Stove Coal at $14.25 from A. D. McCartney was accepted; the new sidewalk laid on King street cost approximately 13.4e per square foot; painting and relettering of street signs was left to Street committee; a bylaw will be prepared governing pin ball games; tender of J. Becker for repairing roof on town hall was accepted at a special meeting May 1.7th, Councillor Paisley to supervise the work. Richmond Hosiery Company, Lon- don, wrote a letter of protest against their increased assessment this year and the natter has been handed to the town solicitor, A request for an. additional street light on Victoria Terrace from Misses Ward and Stone was granted. Secretary of the Col- legiate asked for sidewalk on the north side of Princess street -letter filed. Building permits to Geo. B. Beattie and J. L. Heard were granted, also a request for a tobacco license from F. Layton. A motion by Paisley -Ag- new granted Clarke Stanley permis- sion to carry of all auto wrecking business provided he erects a six-foot board fence and that his business does not become a public nuisance. Street Pay sheet $119.62 Imperial Oil Limited, 6297 gal. Imp. Asft. .... 749.34 Mrs, E.M. Cornell, spraying oil 62.97 H. Emmerson, '7 8' tile .. 6.65 G. F. Elliott, gravel & trucking 71.63 G. Radford, gravel 18.00 G. T. Jenkins, lumber, cetnent108.35 W. J. Nediger, gas and oil 1,92 D. Elliott, labour & rent mixer 42.30 R. J. Fisher, grate 2.50 Street Lighting P.U.C., lighting streets 222.50 • AMONG THE CHURCHES BAPTIST CHURCH The sermon subject for the evening service will be, "Jesus the Saviour." SALVATION ARMY "A Step Upward" and "Sinners Only" are the subjects for discus- sion at the services on. Sunday. WESLEY-WILLIS CHURCH The Missionary meeting will be held Thursday, June 13th at 8 p.m. in the church. ST. PAUL'S CHURCH At 11 a.m. Morning Prayer with Men's Choir. Sermon subject, "Thoans and Thistles." Evening Prager at the usual hour. The regular meeting of the Wom- en's Auxiliary in Owen Memorial Hall Tuesday at 3 p.m. Thursday 5 to 5.20 p.m. Service of Intercession. Praying for God's aid in this crisis. ONTARIO ST. UNITED CHURCH Flower Sunday & Children's Day. Turner's Church Service on Sun- day commences at 9.45 a.m.. At the morning service in Clinton the sermon subject will be: "The Sower and the ,Soil." Children are invited to this service. Flower dis- play and s'ermonette for the children. The evening service will be with- drawn in favor of Wesley -Willis an- niversary. Reereation and Literary Depart ment in charge of the Y.P.U, meet- ing Monday evening. The W.M.S. meeting will be held in the lecture room -on -Tuesday, June lith• at 2.30. R. J. Fisher, repairing wheelbarrow . . ...,... 1.25 W. D. Fair, scale checkbooks,, etc. . 45.75, Receiver 'General of Canada,. Inspecting scales 11.50. Ball & Zapfe, supplies 3:45. Cemetery • M. McEwan, salary 125.00 F. 0. Ford, grass seed 5.80 W.,J. Nediger, gas and oil 1.51 G. 'T. Jenkins, lumber. .85, W. T.Hawkins, ower 10.00 lawn mower A, Seeley, repairing mower 5.15 Ball & Zapfe, repairs for mower 8.95. Dry Earth Closet A. Fulford, salary 60.00) • Salaries A. E. Fremlin, salary 66.66; D. Elliott, salary 37.25, F. Bawden, salary, police duty 17:75. R. E. Manning, salary 58,331 Relief W. M. Aiken, relief for May 36.25: Department of Health, Insulin7,01 City Stratford, Indigent relief18.07' Printing and Stationery G. E. Hall, printing account 36.25 R. J. Lovell Ltd., supplies • • • • -81 Park Seaforth Bowling Club, rolling parks 16.25 General Municipal Expense R. E. Manning, postage 5.00 Bell Telephone Co. rent & acct. 8.92 Treasurer of Ont., Hall license 3.00 Norman Elliott, burying dog . 1.00 RECEIPTS Licenses . ,........$247.00 Cemetery Perpetuity . 30.00 Cemetery work .... 5.00 Stock scales 30.05 Market scales 4.65, Rents . 15.00' Property P.U.C., lighting rest room .. 1.00 P.U.C., lighting stock scales . 1.00 P.U.C., lighting Town Hall . 9.49 P.U.C., outlet in board room 5.81 GODERICH TOWNSHIP Mr. and Mrs. J. Clegg, Londom Road were guests on Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Stephenson. Mr and Mrs. Fred Wallis spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Cliff. Hol- land of Goderieh. Miss June Stephenson spent Mon- day at her hone, Bayfield Line. Bride -Elect Showered On Thursday evening, May 30th,. about fifteen friends assembled at the home of Mrs. George Rumba. to hold a surprise shower for Miss: Helen Rumball, a bride -elect. of the, week, The guest of honour � was seated' on a small rug and received the gifts,. consisting of kitchen utensils, and. read the notes attached to each token of wishes for happiness. The remainder of the evening was spent in games, and at the conclusion dainty refreshments were served. Joined The Army Recruiting for the Elgin Regiment is being carried on at Goderieh where. an examining board has been set up for those wishing to offer their ser- vices. ervices Yesterday afternoon Sam Castle Jr. presented himself before, the board and was accepted He leaves Monday for London to join a. unit there. Sam is going to be missed around. town, .especially by the Scouts. He: has for some time been an energetic worker in the scouting movement. and has held various important pos- itions in district organizations. Hey has also been a member of the Fire Brigade for some time. Friends here, wish him the best of luck and a safe rennet. Home Guard Resolution Adopted by Council That, in view of the tactics em- ployed by Nazi Germany from with- in countries which they later have invaded --- namely the setting up of subversive organizations for the pur- pose of disseminating propaganda. and endeavoring generally to weaken, the morale of the citizenry -and in view of the fact that in a .country' such as ours there are acknowiedgely groups of individuals sympathetic: of ebstruobing and even sabotaging our war effort, the Minister of National. Defence be petitioned to grant per -- mission for the formation in Com-, rarities, where garrisons do not ex- ist, of Home Guard Units, the latter to be tinder the direct supervision of the District Military -Authorities, and that he be further petitioned, to' grant assistance in the formation of said units. meet a eat beim that sucFa Our eat pp g action is urgently and .imperatively' necessary for the complete safe- guarding of British principles, and ideals and the protection of lives and; Mrs. Tideswell, care rest room 2.00 public properties.