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The News -Record Est. 1878
Clinton
With Which
is Incorporated The Clinton New Era
NO. 5993. -61ST YEAR.
CLINTON ONTARIO, :THURSDAY. JUNE 20, 1940
The New Era Est, 1861
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11 CHENILLE BED SPREADS 1
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Other Spreads formerly priced
as high as - - - - - $8.75
All at New Low Prices
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for ordinary wear. They come
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ALL NEW SHADES
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FOR QUALITY MERCHANDISE
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Remember Watch Repair is a job for Experts.
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"Counter's for Finer Jewellery for over Haff a
Century in Huron County"
COUNCIL HOLDS'
SPECIAL MEETING
Owing to the fact that the Even-
ing Auxiliary was meeting in the
Council Chamber, the special council
meeting Monday evening . was held
in .the Clerk's office, attended by a
few interested taxpayers.
Two items of importance., were de-
bated, the first dealing with the
raised assessment of the Richmond
•Hosiery. At the. regular June meet-
ing a letter of protest was received
from Mr. Riehmond and was refer-
red to the town solicitor. Since that
time correspondenee has been ex-
changed, notice being received from
Mr. Richmond that d a unlesa wide con-
cessions
n � o -
cessions we're granted hewould re-
move hisequipment to the Mitchell
plant.
The matter was debated at some
length and resulted in a motion that
Mr. Richmond be notified that a
special meeting had been called and
that council was in favor of 'grant-
ing him a much reduced assessment,
asking that he be present at the reg-
ular Jury meeting. If such is not
convenient a special meeting at an
earlier date will be arranged in an
endeavor to keep the industry in
town.
The next item for discussion was
that of forming a Volunteer Civil
Guard. It was decided to hold this
over until a later date. This action
was also taken at .County Council,
Reeve Trewartha reported.
Prize -Winners at
St. Joseph's Festival
The strawberry season was ushered
in last Monday evening at a delight-
ful strawberry festival held on the
grounds of St. Joseph's Church. The
ladies and gentlemen of the parish
had worked hard in preparation for
this event, and the result was a most
enjoyable time for the many who
were present for the occasion. Sup-
per was served outdoors, on tables
tastefully decorated with flowers.
General convenor for the supper was
Mrs. Chris, O'Brien, assisted by
Miss Mona Carbert, Miss Eileen
Tighe and Mrs. Joseph Becker. After-
wards a number of games of bingo
were enjoyed, and the evening con-
cluded with dancing to Arthur's Or-
chestra. The following were the prize
winners in the drawing: 1st, $15,00,
Mrs. Joanna McAuley, Sarnia; 2nd,
Sunburst -pattern quilt, Miss Kath-
leen Tully, Sarnia; 3rd, Trilite table
lamp, Miss Dorothy McGuire, l3ay.
field; 4th, $5.00, Miss Antionette Zil-
er, Dashwood; 5thy $5.00, Mr. Charles
Lovett, ,Clinton.
Candidates Confirmed
by Bishop of London
On Wedersday, June 12th, the Most
Reverend J, T. Kidd, Bishop of Lan-
don, administered the Sacrament of
Confirmation to a class of nineteen
candidates from Clinton and Blyth at
St. Joseph's Church. Despite the
inclement weather, a goodly number
of people were present, in addition to
priests tram neighboring parishes,
who participated 'in the ceremonies.
Chaplains to His Excellency were the
Very Rev. J. C. Kelly, Chancellor of
the Diocese, and Rev. J. A. Mackesy,
Biddulph, Assisting also in the cere-
mony were Father H. Fallon, God
crick, and Father J, F. Paquette, of
Wingham. The Bishop addressed the
candidates both before and after the
administration of Confirmation, and
afterwards spoke briefly to their par-
ents. At the close Solemn Benedic-
tion was given, with Rev. J. R. Qnig- h
ley, Ashfield, Celebrant, Rev. E. J.
McMahon, St. Augustine, Deacon, and
Rev. L. J. Kelly, Subdeacon.
The following is the list of candid-
ates: Vincent Chianelli, Wilmer o
Kelly, Sylvester Benniger, Michael
Cummings, Bernard Cummings,
Maurice Hallahan, Blyth; Roger Gar- r
on, Ronald Clayten, Donald Shan- d
alum, John Flynn, Clarence Denoinme, o
Edward Arnold, William Matthews,
Clinton; girls, Jean Flynn, Rose Ar-
nold, Doreen McGuire, Dorothy Mc-
Guire, Jaime Gann, Phyllis Shan-
ahan, Clinton,.
PATRIOTIC RALLY
FOR HURON COUNTY
TO' BE HELD :HERE;
County Council Behind Effort
A meeting was held here on Sun-
day afternoon attended by members
of County Counctl and. a representa-
tive from each Legion branch in the
county to make plans and form com-
mittees to organize a monster pat-.
riotie rally for the 'whole county, The
rally to be held in Recreation Park,
Clinton, on Sunday afternoon, at 2.30
o'clock.
Warden Feagan opened' the meet -
in briefro -
g with remarks and inti
duced R. J. Bowman, chairman of the
warden's committee of County Coun-
cil, who then took charge. County
Clerk N. W. Miller was appointed
secretary.
Duties for handling the huge crowd
anticipated and to make full arrange-
ment for their accomodation was left
jointly in the hands of the town coun-
cil, local Legion and Scouts. A com-
mittee to make arrangements for
speakers is composed of Messrs.
Pooley, Exeter; Kennedy, Wingham;
Trewartha,.Clinton; Brown, Goderich
and Scott, Seaforth.
All bands in the county have been
invited to participate. All Legion
organizations will be present with
their colors and will wear berets. The
County Council is making arrange-
ments for loudspeakers so that the
voices of various speakers can be
earied to every corner of the park.
Subjects for addresses will be: "War
Effort", "Internal Security", "WarServices", "Evacuated Children."
An adequate number of police of-
ficers will assist local officers in
handling many cars from outside
points expected here for the clay.
At Monday night's council meeting
arrangements were made for erect-
ing a speaker's platform and alt com-
mittees concerned meet on Friday
evening for final arrangements.
LONDESEORO
Mr. Peter Patterson and his bride,
of Toronto, and Mr. "Tubby" Patter-
son and wife of Stratford, spent a
few hours Tuesday night with Mrs,
Wm. Lawson and Andrew,
Sag. R. F. Cooper of Petawawa
Military Camp spent the weekend at
his home 'here.
Miss Marjory Lyon R.N., of Cop-
per Cliff, who has been holidrying
at the home of her parents for the
past two weeks, returned to her dut-
ies on Sunday.
Mr. J. P. Manning is making ex-
tensive alterations and improvements
to the interior of his store, it being
completely made ever and when fin-
ished will be very up-to-date, the ap.
pearance being quite attractive.
Miss D. Little of Oakville spent
the weekend with her mother, Mrs,
R. Townsend,
Mr, and Mrs. Frank Tamblyn, Jack
and Margaret, visited with Mr, and
Mrs. Cowan in Stanley on Sunday.
Dr. Arthur Lyon of Toronto spent
the weekend with his parents, Mr,
and Mrs. W. Lyon.
Miss Bina Kirk is visiting friends
in Toronto.
Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Ball and
daughters spent several days at Sault
Ste: Marie recently. Mr. R. Govier
Nas handy man at the garage while
they were away.
Mr. Peter Brown of London spent
the weekend with his uncle, Mr. D.
Ewan. Mr. Ewan being quite ill for
a day or two.
Mrs. M. Manning is brightening up
er home by a fresh coat of paint,
Mr. Prest doing the work.
Mrs, W. Gray was in Toronto last
week and was present at the gradua-
tion of her son, Ephfiam Gray who
btained his B.A. degree.
The regular monthly meeting of the
W.M.S. was held in the church school
oom last Thursday with the presi-
ent, Mrs. 3, P. Manning presiding.
paned the meeting by a hymn and
the daily prayer; minutes were read
by the secretary, Mrs. Wood, and the
business taken up. It was decided to
have as guests the Mission Circle,
Mission Band and Baby Band with
their mothers at the 'next meeting.
unch will be served by the W.M.S.
he roll call was answered by a
erse of Scripture containing the
word "Praise". The word far next
eeting to, be "Trust". The treas-
rer gave her report. The secretary
of Christian Stewardship,. Mrs. F.
amblyn., read a letter recently re-
ived on Christian Stewardship. In
e absence of the temperance sec-
tary, Mrs, J. P. Manning spoke
riefly on the work. At conclusion
business the meeting• was turned
er to Group No, 3 with Mrs, R.
Caldwell presiding. A hymn was
ng and Mrs. Caldwell led in prayer.
to Bible reading was taken by Mrs.
Watson, Mrs. W. E. Manning and
iss F. Jamieson. ' Mrs, John. Snell
ave an interesting reading. Mrs."
enzies .and Mrs, J. Shaddick con-
ibuted a pleasing duet, eccompan-
g' themselves with the guitar. A
Presentation
On Monday evening the friends and
neighbours of the Base Line and the
Gravel Road gathered at the home of
Mr, and Mrs, Weldon Tyndall in hon-
or of their recent marriage, and pre-
sented them with ‘a lovely occasional
chair, the address being read by Miss
Margaret Levey and presentation
made by Billy Jenkins and Wilbur
Levey. The groom responded in a
few suitable words, thanking them
for their kindness. The evening was
spent in games ancl social chat.
CORRECTION
We regret an error crept into the
list of pallbearers named at the fun-
eral of Herbert Castle. Instead of
T. Livingstone the name of J. L. Gree tr
should have been inserted, in
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BIG RALLY OF GIRL
GUIDES AT GODERICH
Clinton Troops Win Prizes
Fifty Guides, Rangers and Brown-
ies of the Clinton troops in charge
of Mrs. Sam Castle Jr:, Misses Jean
Morgan and Mildred Heard took part
in the ceremonies and contests• held
in connection with the Girl Guide
Rally for the eounties of'Huron and
Perth at Goderieh on Saturday.
Meeting at noon, the rally began
with luncheon served on the huge
grandstand. Flag break and the
National Anthem, with the color
party provided byStratford, ori
xe ed-
preced-
ed ed inspection by Mrs. F. G. Light -
bourn, of Stratford, Divisional Com-
missioner of Huron and Perth. The
St. Marys Guides were awarded the
first place for posture, with Seaforth
a close second. The Seaforth Brown-
ies were given first place for having
the nicest smiles. Treasure hunts,
games and contests, followed by a
sing -song rounded out the afternoon.
Clinton'troops excelled in contests.
In the firelighting and cooking con-
test between Goderich and Clinton
each party was given an egg, two
slices of bread, tea, butter, salt, pep-
per, cream and sugar, a plate, cup
and spoon, They had to devise means
of cocking without utensils. The egg
was cooked in the water boiled for
the tea i
olnton, whale
the Goderich group opened the egg,
then placed it on the coals. The
contest was own by Clinton.
Results of other contests, were as
follows: Knot tieing, Clinton, 32
points; Clinton Rangers 29; Goder-
ich tied with St. Marys with 2n
points; Seaforth 21; Stratford 19.
Signalling, Clinton Guides 1st, Rang-
ers 2nd; Nature Scavenger hunt,
Clinton Guides.
The members of the Guide knotting
team were JoAnn Cuninghanie, Clara
Nediger, Helen Pearson, Catherine
Jefferson. Rangers knotting team:
Helen Miller, Lois Hanley, Fannie
Lavis, Mildred Heard. Guides Sig-
nalling team: Phyllis Herman, Lucy
Elwood, Jean Tasker, Carol Buchan-
an.
uchanan. Rangers Signalling team: Helen
Herman, Dorothy McIntyre, Fannie
Lavis, Clara' Nediger,
Troops were present from Strat-
ford, St. Marys, Listowel, Seaforth,
Clinton and Goderich,
PERSONALS
The Misses M. and A. Holmes left
Monday for a visit with their sister
in Muskoka,
Pte. Sam Castle of the Elgin Regi-
ment, London, spent the weekend
leave at his home here.
Red Cross Notes
The next regular meeting of the
Clinton Red Cross will be held on
Monday afternoon, June 24th, instead
of July 1st, which is a National holi-
day, Hostesses will serve tea at this
meeting.
A meeting of the executive was.
held on Monday afternoon, June 17th
to discuss the financial situation.
The finanees are low, but several
fine donations have been received and
it is felt that there are many more
svho• would like to snake donations
for Red. Cross work, The local branch
would like to acknowledge the fol-
lowing' donations: Clinton Public
School Concert, $25.00; Mrs, J. Toe -
ranee, $5.00; Mi. and Mrs. Jaynes
Livermore, $5,00; Colonel H. T. and
Mrs. Rance, $5.00.
The recent games night in the
Town Hall netted $52.30. Several
citizens gave generously on this ea-
casion. •
Clinton shipped 45 blankets in
answer to the recent urgent appeal
from overseas.
TO CONDUCT MUSIC EXAMS
IN CLINTON •
Arthur Oliver, noted Canadinst
organist and choirmaster, will con-
duct current examinations for the
Toronto Conservatory of Music in
Clinton on June 25th.
Mr. Oliver has been a distinguished
member of the Toronto Conservatory
for more than a quarter of a century.
Born in Aurora, Ont., he attended
the Toronto Conservatory and after
graduation went to Germany for
study in Dresden, and at the Leipzig
Conservatory under the great Teich -
Muller.
Since 1915, he has been organist
and choirmaster on Central Presby-
terian Church in Hamilton.
Mr. Oliver's teaching experience
has extended into the United States.
Several years ago he held the position
of principal of the State University
of Montana, where he remained for
three years.
few minutes of silent prayer were
observed Mrs. E. Wood gave the
other half of the report of the Pres-
byterial held. recently at Seaforth,
Meeting closed with a hymn and
prayer, 25 present,
PRIZE -WINNERS AT LIONS CLUB FROLIC,
MANY IN CLINTON AND DISTRICT
The fifth annual Lions Club Frolic Noble, Durham; Gent's Set, J.
C..
yesterday met with a cool reception! Purdon,- Lucknow; Overnight, Bag,,.
from the weatherman, but was well' Tom Rowe, Stratford; Yardley's Set,
patronized. Starting with a Huron- I Bruce Hunter, Waterloo; Camera;.
Perth baseball game between Lucan Mrs, L Makins, B'ayfieid; Magazine
and Clinton in which the home team • Rack, Mrs. J. T. Clancy, 'Guelph;,
were winners 10-2, the evening was ; Smoking S'et, Norman Kennedy,
rounded out with midway .attractions Clinton; Toaster, Arthur Dick, Hens
and dancing in the Town Hall, I sail; Iron, Geo, Ferguson,'Seaforths•
The baseball game was a .triumph End Table, F. Lobb, Clinton; Stool,
for the locals who haveoc s n i
stent]
G. A.
Y Mill er Clinton;rHeating Pad,
had trouble with the Irish Nine. Last Mrs. Austin Marriott, Milverton;;
night's game was not of the best, Pyrex Dish, Helen Nediger, Clinton s,
Both teams made some glaring er- Side Table, Chas. Manning„ Clinton;;
rors, but it was not all luck which Picture, Virginia Shearer, Clinton;,
enabled the homestere to win. Their Cocktail Set, Mrs. Harvest Cooper,.
runs came in the earlier innings of Clinton; Iron, A. D, McCartney, Cain -
the game and they had little dif- ton; Toilet Set, Rueben Grigg,, Clin-•
ficulty in hdlding their old rivals. ton; Pen Set, Mrs. E. A, Fines, Clin-
•
Gate receipts• for the ball game ton; Bread Tray, Mrs, Ross Me-
and midway go to the local Red Cross Ewan, Clinton; Desk Lamp, Doug..
and a substantial amount was mane- Thorndike, Clinton; Card Table, A.
ed. Drawing for the lucky, prizes McAllister, Clinton; Pyrex Set, Miss:
took place around eleven p.m, Fol- Lois Falconer, 'Clinton; Scale, Mrs
lowing are the winners: IL Dalrymple, Clinton; Vase, Colonel
$100.00 Bond, Mrs, Mary Harvey, Rance, •Olinton; Bedroom Lamp, El -
Clinton. wood Epps, Clinton; Big Ben, Mrs:
$50,00 Bond, Dorothy McDonald,
RR. 4 Clinton.
Radio, W. E. Douglas, Toronto.
Motor Rug, Geo. Thompson, Tien- Clinton; Bedroom Set, Dr. J. R..
sail. !Beatty, Clinton; Jardiniere, J. Gill,.
Percolator, H. F. R. Shaw, Clinton: Charlottetown, P.E.I.; Water Glass,
Tablecloth, Elmer Cruikshank, I Set, Percy Livermore, Clinton; Fire.
Stratford; Blanket, Miss M. Barrie, Screen, J. W. Church Jr., Palmer -
Clinton; Blankets, Jack Morgan, sten; Pen & Pencil Set, Mrs. 11.
Clinton; Table Lamp, R. W. Wade, Murch, Clinton; Whatnot, Harriet
Ginnie; Duffel Bag, Mrs. D. M, Ged-, Kennedy, Clinton; Flashlight, Vera
des, Rosetown, Sask.; Clock, C. A. Flaxbard, Clinton.
Rozell, Clinton; .Casserole, Miss Amy I Added Prizes: Mrs. C. D. Noble,
'Andrews, Clinton; Chair, Peter Doug- Clinton; R. S. MoKerclrer, Clinton.
las, Clinton; Mirror, B. H. Bedford, ! Gate Prizes Unclaimed: 1st, 1487;
Whsgham; Dresser Set, Shirley 2nd 681.
J. E. Rands, Clinton; Pyrex Pie
Plate, Tom Dodds, Seaforth; Book
and Book Ends, Phyllis Herman,
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o LITTLE LOCALS !AMONG THE CHURCHES
In the University of Western On- ffI PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
tario results just announced, Mary Rev. J. A. Grant of Alton will
Thompson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. i conduct the services in the Presby -
R. G. Thompson, Goderich township, teriau charge on Sunday,
obtained Honor standing in first year t
general course. Ij THE SALVATION ARMY
Subjects for Sunday are as fol -
An Afternoon Tea between the lows: Morning, "More Like Christ",
]lours of three and five pan. will he Evening "A Doxology". Prayer meet -
held at the hone of Mrs. M, D. ing Wednesday, evening at 8 o'clock.
McTaggart on Thursday, June 27th.
Everyone welcome. Proceeds for Red fi ST. PAUL'S
Cross. Morning Prayer at 11 am. Sermon
subject, "Tire Fifth Column" Even -
After a lengthy illness in a Hain- ing Prayer at the usual hour.
Ilton Hospital, Harold Burns, son of 1 Intercession Service Thursday 5 to
Mrs. Burns and the late Rev: Burns, 5.20 p.m.
a former pastor of the Baptist' BAPTIST CHURCH
Mr E W L
Church, died on Friday, June 7th,
Ile was thirty-six years of age. l be the guest spe.'rker at the evening
gas . re recelvrng a service.
new coat of paint so that visitors' The Ladies Aid meeting will be
will be able to distinguish street held in the Vestry on June 25th at
names clearly. The color scheme is ' 2,45 pan. Keyword for the meeting
black lettering on a yellow back- is "Faith,"
ground, Miss Hazel Barris is doing
the work, 1
WESLEY-WILLIS
The W. M. S. met on Thursday
Miss Marian Snell, B.A,, of Lan- evening, the president, Mrs, Chowen
es e, gold medalist in classics in the chair, Mrs, Hearn at the
from University of Toronto, has been piano, Ws. Pickard gave an inter -
appointed to head the Latin Depart-
ment in Exeter High School. Miss
Snell was a member of the special-
ists' class in classics at the 0.E.C,
the past term, - ;
W. owls, of Toronto, will:
The street si n i
Seventy-three per cent of Clinton's
school children made deposits in the
Penny Bank during the months of
March and April according to figures
just released. They have to their
credit $1,220.21 as compared with
$1,208.27 a year ago. Total for all
schools in the province is $1,682,-
000.04.
The L.O.B.A. will hold their reg-
ular meeting on Tuesday night in-
stead of Monday night as planned.
Peace education and International'
Relations is the topic for the Wom-
en's Institute meeting next Thutsalay.
Hostesses for the day are Mrs. J.
B. Lavis, Mrs. J. L. Heard, Mrs. II.
Jenkins, Mrs. A. Cantelon, Miss C.
Harrison and Mrs, M. Ford.
Engagements Announced
Mr. and Mrs, Nelson Cole wish to
announce the engagement of their
youngest daughter, Myrtle Mae, to
Goldwin Fredrick McClocklin, Strat-
ford, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mc -
Macklin of Mitchell,' the marriage to
take place early in July,
Mr. and Mrs, J. E. Johnston wish
to announce the engagement of their
daughter, Edythe Mae, to Mr. Chas,
E. Quennell, Toronto., the marriage
to take place June 29th.
Leaving Town
Capt, McDowell, who ilasbeen in
charge of the local Salvation Army
Corps hasreceived notice of transfer
and will conduct farewell services on
Sunday. He leaves Clinton after
spending two and a half years here,
during which time he has proved
himself an energetic worker for the
Army.
esting report of the convention held.
in London, The finance secretary,
Mrs. Paterson, gave a talk on Christ-
ian Stewardship. The meeting closed
with the Mizpah benediction,
ON'T'ARIO S'1". UNITED CHURCH
Worship service at Turner's church
at 9.30 a.ru, Rev. R. A. Whattanr
will be present at the morning ser-
vice in Ontario Street Church, Tem-
perance Sunday. "What Your Church.
Means to You" will be Rev. Button's.
subject for the evening service.
Convenors of Recreation and Cit-
izenship Departments will be in,
charge of the Young People's meet-
ing Monday evening.
Mrs. Robert Holmes Died'
Worcl has been received here of
the death in Toronto of aformer
well known Clinton resident in the
person of Emma Leavenworth, widow
of Robert Holmes, who passed away
on Tuesday at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Charles Wheaton.
The late Robert Holmes, a former.
M.P., was proprietor and editor of
the Clinton New Era. During the,
Laurier administration at Ottawa he
was appointed inspector of Customs,
at Toronto and the family took up
residence there. Since Mr, Holmes'
death Mrs: Holmes had resided with,
members of her family.
During their residence here the
family were dune prominent, the late
Robert Holmes serving the municip-
ality • as mayor before going into
politics. They were Methodist in
religion and were members of the
former Wesley •Church,
Mrs. Holmes had been in failing
health for some time. She was a..
sister-in-law of: Mrs, H. B. Chant.
and aunt of Mrs. J. A. Slitter. The
remains will bebrought from Tor-
onto tomorrow for. interment hi Clin-
ton cemetery. The service at the
graveside will commence at 2 pm,..