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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1940-09-19, Page 1, _ The News -Record Est. 1878 e With - Which is Incorporated The Clinton New Era NO. 6006.-611S'T YEAR. CLINTON ONTARIO. The Netiq Era 'Est. 1867 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1940 `. TIME IS WORTH MONEY TO YOU if properly 'used Be on time, start the day, on time by the aid of a real. Alarm Clock: A big variety to pick from, get one at Heliyar's. He has the fellable kind. W. 11. • HELLYAR Jeweler and Optometrist Residence Phone 174j Cash Paid for Old Gold. rill LINEN TEATOELL1N6 Plan Now -for your Future Requirements. Even at Slightly Advanced Prices, this is a Golden, Oppor- tunity to get a Supply fr Some; Time To Come. Are You Considering the Purchase of a FUR COAT? Don't Speculate. There are Many Qualitites and if You Do not know Furs, you Easily May Be Taken In. We Guarantee Every Garm- ent We Sell as to Value and Durability. 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For a limited timewe offer you a lovely Cream; or Mayonnaise Ladle for only 35c, regularly sold for $1.50 in Milady Pattern. Remember Watch Repair is a job for Experts. Our Work Assures Your Satisfaction. NORMAN'S "Counter's for Finer Jewellery for over Half a Century in Huron County" COLTS LOSE IN HURON PERTH FINALS Hensall won the championship... of the Huron & Perth Intermediate "/3" 22 are: Morning, "Learning Christ";' League in the fourth game played in Evening, `'Broken en Gin. terns . Hensall Friday when they scored their third victory in the three -out - of -five series over the Colts 4 to 0. Hensall won the first two games of the series and then dropped the third to the Colts 13 to 3. Carter Kerslake, ace hurler for the Hensall squad, turned in a smart mound performance, holding the Colts to four scattered hits and earn- ing a shutout. Bob Draper, on the mound for Clinton, gave Hensall only eight hits but the winners bunched them in the first and fourth when they garnered two runs each. Stade was the, hitting hero of the game, scoring three runs. Clinton , . . 000 000 000-0 4 2 Hensall . . . 200 200 OOx-4 8 2 Batteries: for . Clinton, Draper and Colquhoun; for Hensall, Carter Ker- slake and D. Kerslake. Umpires: plate, Appel; bases, Con- nelly, both of Stratford. THE HOME PAPER AMONG THE CHURCHES WESLEY-WILLIS CHURCH Minister subjects for Sunday, Sept. A.Y.P.A. Elects •Officers On Monday evening the Anglican Young People's Association resumed activities for the fall and' winter, Election of officers took plead-result- ing laceresult- ing in the following list being chosen: President, Murray Draper; first vice president, Robin Thompson; second vice president, Gordon Herman; sec- retary, Marie Sauvage; treasurer, Helen Herman; committee convenors, program, John Hawkins, visiting, Robert Draper, missionary, Mrs. Thomas beeves, social, Lucy Ellwood. After a business session a social hour was spent in game and music. Mur- ray and Lois Draper favored with a duet piano and violin, Jean Taster conducted a guessing contest and var- ious games were enjoyed. Lunch and dancing were the final exercises. Lions Club Meets The Lions Club held their meeting in the MarKenzie Hotel last Tuesday evening with Rev. W. Weir, Hensall, as guest speaker, He was introduced by Lion Stan Tudor, Hensall, who spoke of the tragic death of the speaker's father, Fred Weir, of God- erich, who was a victim of the Athonia torpedoing. "Hero Worship" was the subject of the address. He said that in nearly every community there are one or more men outstand- ing in attributes that make them heroes in the estimation of the boys of the place. It may be in the line of sports or of outstanding achieve - i ennet in business orrefe ion p ss ,men look up to and emulate. He referred also to the national heroes of the world's history, men whose achieve- ments in arms or in leadership have thrilled the hearts and fired the minds of youth. Lion J. B. Mustard moved the vote of thanks to the speaker. Lion Presi- dent F B nn er Pe obi was w s in the chair and extended appreciation to Mr. Weir. Lion Jack Read won the draw, the prize being a number of war savings stamps. Rally Day Services Rally Day Was observed in Wesley - Willis United Church at the morn- ing service Sunday. The Sunday School and congregation united for the service, the school entering the church in a body from their own rooms and occupying front seats re- served for them. The Rally Day service issued by the Board of Christ- ian Education of the united Church was used throughout, the theme of which was "Serving the Lord with Gladness." Associated with the pas- tor were M. T. Corless, superintend- ent; John W. Nediger, associate sup- erintendent, and W. H. Hellyar, all of whom took part in the service. A pleasing feature of the program was a story entitled "Finding Jesus," told by Mrs. Norman Holland. A. short address was given 'by the pas- tor, who emphasized the gladness that everyone should feel who really and truly are serving Christ. A. pretty ceremony was carried out before the close of the service. It consisted of the promotion of pupils from each grade to the one higher. At the front pews the centre aisle of the church was closed by gates opening from the centre. Garlands of flowers were artistically arranged over the gates and during the ceremony, two little girls stood one on each side to swing them, open at the given sig- nals. The little gatekeepers were Carol Sperling and Audrey Oliver. While the pupils of the various grades passed through' the gates, typifying entry into advanced study, Mrs. W. A. Oakes sang, with organ accompaniment by Mrs. M. Agnew, "Open the Beautiful Gates." Respon- sive reading by leader and congrega- tion and prayers in unison also feat- uied the service. ' The,'•Wesley-WillisMissionary So- ciety held their regular meeting on Thursday evening, Sept. 12th, in the lecture room of the church, with the President, Mrs. Chowen in the chair and Mrs. Agnew at the piano. The secretary and treasurer's reports were read and approved. Mrs: Fing- land took charge of •the study per- iod. Miss Stone very'ably taking the chapter of the Study Hook. Miss. Ir- win iea$'the scripture 'lesson and Mrs. Oaks s e favored: with a solo. The meeting closed with a hymn and the Mizpah Benediction. • • BAPTIST' CHURCH Sermon subject at the evening ser- vice will; be, "The Need of Revival." We would correct the error of last week, Anniversary services are to be held in the Baptist church on Sun- day, Oct lath, with Rev. Glen Sher- man of Sparta conducting the ser- vices. The Ladies . Aid of the Baptist Church will meet next Tuesday after. noon, Sept. 24th at 2.45 p.m. in the Vestry room. The keyword for the meeting will be "Obey." The Baptist Young People's So- ciety met on Monday evening. Miss Helen Kennedy was in charge and the meeting opened with a rousing song service. The pastor, Rev. A. E. Sil- ver made the opening .prayer. Ora Grealis judged the Bible drill, for which points for proficiency are awarded, toward. a final test. Betty Falconer gave a reading and Miss Pearl McPhee gave a synopsis of the study book chapter chosen for the evening. Shirley Silver favored with a solo and Audrey and Lloyd Butler a duet. The guest speaker, Rev. H. W. Crone,ue evangelist, gave an im- pressive talk on evangelism, stressing the need at this time of every one turning toward God. He closed the meeting with prayer, ONTARIO ,ST. UNITED CHURCH 10.00 a.m. Clinton Sunday School. 11.00 a.m. "The Word of God." 2.00 p.m. Turner's Church—Sac- rament of the Lord's Supper. 7.00 p.m. Evangelistic hymns. The Triumphant Songs. Topic: "The Or- iginal Portrait. What was the Mas- EngagementsA announced Mr, and Mrs. J. D. Robertson of Goderich, Ontario, announce the en- gagement of their daughter, Hazel Irene, to CIarence Osborne Crawford, son Mr.Crawford n of J. S. C awfo d and the late Mrs. Crawford of Winnipeg; Manitoba, the marriage to take place the latter part of September. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hohner of Varna announce the engagement of. their daughter, Bertha Mae, to Har- vey William Taylor, son of Mr. Wm. Taylor and the late Mrs. Taylor of Varna. The marriage will take place soon, The engagement is announced of Jean Stewart, youngest daughter of Mrs. John L. Page and the late Mr. Page of Woodstock, to Lloyd Nor- man, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Nor= man Snyder of Radisson, Sask., the marriage to take place early in Oc- tober. Mr. Snyder is a grandson of Mr. W. H. Lobb •of Goderich Town- ship. Mr. and Mrs. Albert J. Glazier of Hullett, wish to announce the engage- ment of Dorothy Eleanor &Connell to Francis Edward Layton, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Layton, London Road, the marriage to take place the latter part of this month. Public School Board A meeting of the Public School Board was held last Sunday after- noon. The urgency of the occasion was a sudden and unexpected vac- ancy occurring on the teaching staff. Melvin Snyder who had signed up for active service in the R.C.A.F. received orders to report foi duty at Trenton on Monday. Advising school board chairman A. F. Cudmore of his summons, the latter called a meeting of the board to engage a teacher to -be ready for school open- ing on Monday morning. All mem- bersof the board were present ex- cept Major McIntyre who though home from St.Thonas aviation school for the weekend, his visiting address was unknown to the chairman. The board engaged Miss Evelyn Ball, B.A. to fill the vacancy. Local Man Rendered Unconscious When George Hudie, of near Bay - ter like?"field, was driving west from Seaforth Monday 8.00 p.m. Young People's on No. 8 Highway two miles east of Union, Citizenship department in Clinton, his car went out of control, charge, left the road, struck a telephone pole, The Ontario Street United Young People's even- ing.s U nio met et on Monday a en- ing. Miss Jean Swan was in charge. -The address was given by C. S. Hawke who stressed the value to the church of the work being done by the young people and urged them to per- severe in the good work and to have a forward outlook. No slacking in Christian work should be allowed to creep inat this time when the world d is in such a state or unrest and anx- iety. Keep close to God should be our watchword. The Women's Association of On- tario Street Church met Wednesday afternoon at the 'home of the presi- dent, Mrs: J. 0. Radford and worked at quitting to quilt for the Red Cross Society.' ST. PAUL'S CHURCH Sunday, Sept. 22—Harvest Festival 8 a.n.—Holy Communion. 10 a.m.—Sunday School. 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. — Harvest Thanksgiving Services. The Vener- able Archdeacon W. H. Hartley L.Th. Rector of Kincardine will preach morning and evening, Special music will be contributed by the choir. Monday 6.30 p. m. — Harvest Thanksgiving Pot -luck supper in the Parish Hall. Thursday 5 to 5.20 pan.—Interces- sion Service. Saturday, Sept, 28 — The annual meeting of the Little Helpers will be held in the Owen Memorial Hall at 8 p.m. Mothers, W.A. members and friends are invited. The Women's Auxiliary of St. Paul's Church met on Tuesday after- noon in Owen Memorial Hall. The president, Mrs. O'Neil, was in the chair. Miss Antis Bartliff read the scripture lesson and Mrs. O'Neil and Mrs. McKinnon the prayers. A short business session followed the devo- tional period and afterward the guest speakers, Mrs. (Rev.) . John Graham, Bayfield„ president of the Deanery Auxiliary and Miss Madelon Hawkins of Mildmay Institute, Toronto, were heard. Mrs. Graham's address was of women's activities in the church from a missionary viewpoint. Miss Hawkins spoke of social service work from personal observation and par- ticipation, A. vote of thanks was ex- tended to the speakers. The offer- ing was taken and the meeting closed with the prayer for peace, spoken in unison, went into the ditch and finally came to a stop against a wire fence and tree trunk. Hudie sustained an n in- jured � jured knee and forehead lacerations besides being rendered unconscious for a time. Mrs. Harry Aiken, Bay- field, a passenger in the car, escaped injury except for being badly skaken and bruised. The front of the car was smashed by the impact against the tree. The pole was not snapped off, having been hit a glancing blow, Provincial Officer Taylor, Clinton, in- vestigated and the injured were brought to Clinton for medical aid. LITTLE LOCALS Mr, Roy Fitzsimons has rented Mrs. Scott's house on Victoria street. Rev. A. E. Silver of Clinton Baptist Church conducted the "Period of Morning Devotion" at Wingham on Wednesday. Good progress is being made at the Allen farm where drilling for oil is in progress. Late last week the driller was down over 760 feet, Messrs. Bruce Bartliff, Phillip Sperling and Albert Dinnin have joined the R.C.A.F. and are in train- ing at the Galt Aircraft School. Mrs. E. Munroe was taken to the Hospital Sunday evening in a serious condition, result of a heart attack. Her many friends hope for a speedy recovery. Miss Wilhelmina Trewartha sang a solo in Carlton. Street United Church on Sunday, Sept. 15th. A. number of her friends in Clinton were fortunate in hearing this service broadcast over CKC'L. A meeting of the Advisory Board of the Red Gross will be held in the Town Hall an Tuesday, Sept. 24th, at 7.30 p.m. All men interested in local war work are asked to attend. Dr. Geddes ]stab+ted Wednesday, Sept. 18th, to inspect the children's teeth at 'the Clinton Public School. Returning by special train on Sun- day morning, the local boys who have spent the last two weeks at the camp located at the Thames Valley -site, are. glad to be home again, having had a taste of camp life with copious showers of rain. They, all report a good time and feel fit as a result of training., Tag Day Yields $53.00 The Tag Day for the Canadian National Institute for the . Blind sponsored by the Clinton Wdmen's Institute and the Clinton Lions Club proved very successful. Much credit is due the girls and boys who did the collecting; although the day Was unpleasant. The sum of $63.00 was realized. Presentation On Thursday evening a number of the members of the Young Ladies Bible class of Ontario Street Church, along with their teachers, surprised Miss Valena en Elliottat her home and read a farewell, address before pre- senting Valeta with a parting gift of handkerchiefs, on the eve of her departure to attend MacDonald In- stitute at Guelph. Women's Institute The Women's Institute meeting will be held September 26th, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. N. W. Tre- wartha, one half mile north of Holmesville. The motto will be given by Miss L. Brigham and the subject, "education" by Mrs. N,W. Trewartha. The roll call will be answered by giving the name of our first school teacher. Will those wishing to go, please get in touch with members who drive cars, or the secretary. Goderich Township Teachers' Association The year's first meeting was held by the Goderich Township Teachers' Association on Sept, 12 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Pearce, Hohnesville. A full attendance of tenhastily summoned meeting of the was recorded. Public School Board and concerned Discussions on various topics of two of its members. G. E. Hall, a interest were led by the retiring member of the board had called with president, Mr. John Martin. The two This car for Mrs. McKinnon, also a new teachers, Miss Hazel Wilson, member, to take her to the meeting. Porter's Hill, and Miss Vera Mac- Mrs. McKimron stepped into the Hall Leod, Taylor's Corner, were weleom_ car; after looking east and west and ed into the group, failing to see the approaching car Officers for the coming year were .Mr. Hall turned his car across the elected as follows: Pres, Miss Grace pavement, making a left-hand turn. HeIIyar; vice pies, Miss Laura Bell; As he did so, a car proceeding east, sec., Miss Esther MacMath; assist- driven by Miss Ethel Whitely, of ant, Miss Hazel Wilson. Toronto and in which Miss Christi - Before the gathering dispersed an law also of Toronto, was a passenger, attractive lunch was served by the ran head-on into the Hall car, Both hostess. ;cars having their fenders crushed and some body damage. Local police and Provincial Officer Frank Taylor, investigated. ,Accident Two Miles West of Clinton 'Due to fog, two carsmet in head- on collision early on Monday, the occupants escaping serious. injury. Carl Niebergall of Shakespeare driv- ing towards Goderich on his way to work at the Port Albert Airport, met a car driven by Arnold Hugill of Goderich going east. Engines of both cars were driven backwards on chassis, with the biei- bergall car' landing in the ditch, while the Hugill' car, athough on the road, was turned in the opposite direction. Considerable damage was done both ears. Mr. Hugill 'was painfully in- jured on head, body and left leg. Niebergall had g a face and head injuries. Provincial Officer Frank Taylor in- vestigated. Accident on No. 4 Highway. South of Clinton Early on Saturday a panel truck owned by Grainger & Taylor Ltd.,. London, was in collision with a car driven by Watson Reid of Blyth. Cause of accident is attributed to bad. weather conditions, resulting in a. side swipe, damaging both machines but more extensively the Reid car_ Minor injuries were suffered by the drivers. Officer Taylor was called to investigate. Accident in Clinton on No. 8 Highway A motor car accident in which occupants of two cars escaped injury except for mild shock, though both ears were damaged, occurred on Huron street, which is No. 8 Highway through town, Sunday afternoon. The accident was a sequel of a Red Cross Notes PORTER'S HILL RED CROSS The Porter's Hillunit of the Red Cross, met on Monday evening and prepared for shipment the following list of articles: 36 pair of socks, 1 sweater, 48 cotton bandages, 11 sur- gical towels, 20 sheets, 36 handker- chieves, 2 quilts for refugees. EVENING AUXILIARY. The regular weekly meeting was fairly well attended on Monday night. The evening was spent in making hospital supplies. The convertor of the knitting committee reported that she had received eight pair of socks, three sweaters and one scarf at this meeting. SUMMERHILL RED CROSS • The Summerhill Red Cross group met at the home of Mrs. E. Ellis. The meeting opened by singing God Save the King, followed by the Pray- er for Peace. The minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted. During the business of the meeting the yarn committee reported thirteen pairs of socks finished. .A. donation of Five Dollars was received from Miss Elizabeth Arnett and the pupils of S.S. No. 10 Hullett. The after- noon was spent in piecing a quilt top. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs, Ed. Farquhar on Sept. 25th. Tea was served at the close of the meeting. RED SHIELD AUXILIARY The meeting of the Red Shield Women's Auxiliary was held on Wed- nesday with an attendance of 18 members and one visitor. 4 pairs of socks and 1 scarf were the complet- ed goods turned in, with a collection of $2.25. The next meeting to be at the home of Mrs. Norman Miller, Mary St. on Sept. 25th. BRUCEFIELD Pte. Abe. Zapfe of London spent the weekend at his home here. Miss Doris Dorland of London spent a few days with Miss Anna Aikenhead last week. Mr. Jas. Swan, Miss M. Swan and Wesley Ham spent Sunday in Ham- ilton. Miss Rhea Rowatt of London spent Thursday at the home of Me:s.' Jas. O'Brien.. Mrs. Finney of -Detroit spent a few clays last week with her mother, Mrs. Margaret MacKenzie. Mr. and Mrs. Cole of Exeter are visiting Mr. and Mrs. T. Z; Cornish. North Huron Plow Match October 10th Big Event will be Held at Dungamion The annual North Huron Plowing (Match will be held on the farm of Mr. Robert Davidson, north of Dungan- non, on Thursday, October 10, Keep the date in mind. The association are very anxious for a large entry of boys as they wish to train them and have them ready Ito take part in the 194E International Match which will be held in Huron, north of Seaforth, headquarters at the farm of Mr. Nick Whyte. Get your boy to take an interest in plow- ing and attend the match this October at Dungannon. Keep your'moldboards shining and poiints sharp. This is one way we can help beat Hitler.—Wingham Ad- vance -Times. Air Commander at Sky Harbor An official R.OA.F. party headed by G. W. Brooks, ,air commander for Eastern Canada, spent seven hours in this district on Tuesday inspecting progress being made by Sky Harbor and Port Albert airports, now being rushed to completion in the Empire Air Training Plan.. No statement was given out. The party of six, Which included engineers, arrived shortly after 10 a.m.in.a nine -passenger twin -engined Boech.cratt silver monoplane, landing at Sky Haiibor. After a tour of this airport the party motored to Port Albert, where an inspection 'lasting several hours was made of what is to be one of Canada's largest air training schools. 1Work was in full progress there af- 'ter a partial holdup of three days due to heavy rains. I The party saw 33 buildings in all stages of construction, some of them practically completed. I' Big cranes raised the first trusses of one of the four big hangars. The official ,party took off at 5 o'clock for. Toronto. CABBAGE FROM IULLETT WEIGHS 8% POUNDS Isaac Marwood has in his posses- cion a prise large cabbage, grown on his farm in Hullett Township, The cabbage weighs 8% pounds, and is firm and perfectly headed.