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The Clinton New Era
The New :Era Est. 1867
CLINTON ONTARIO, THURSDAY, " SEPTEMBER 26, 1940
The Clinton Jeweler, Store
For a Reliable Watch go to
Hellyar the Jeweler.
I know the watch business, and you can benefit by my knowledge
gained by years of experience.
Get one of our dependable watches for accurate time, which is
the essential thing in a watch.
We carry BULOVA, WESTFIELD and ELCO WATCHES; priced
from .$9.95 up, in good stylish cases in gold colour.
These watches all carry our personal guarantee.
See our stock of DIAMOND RINGS, special priced from '$20.00 up.
Headquarters in Clinton for Watch Repairing.
Cash Paid for Old Gold.
W. H. HELLYAR
Jeweler and Optometrist Residence Phone 174j
Cash Paid for Old Gold. .
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TALK OF THE
TOWN
We are still taking orders for the Special
Complete Chests of Community Plate Silver.
Think of it ... a complete service far eight, con-
sisting of 44 pieces in a beautiful tarnish -proof
chest, for only $49.75. The manufacturers have
told us that the time on this offer may be short
and may be withdrawn without notice at any time:
The reason for this promotion is really to intro-
duce Community's new pattern "Milady." Do not
;wait any longer if you are planning on a set of
Community Silver this year. Simply place your
order with us today. You may plan your pay -1
ments for it, and take delivery whenever you want
it. Do not leave it off any longer. We can save
you several dollars if you order it from us now.
Our first shipment of Cream Ladles were all sold
in three days. We have procured more, so call,
soon if you want one. Regularly $1.50, special sale!
price 35c each. Call in for your illustrated price
lists and catalogue of all the newest in Silver.
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"
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Ebenezer United Church
Celebrates Their 80th
Anniversary
The 'congregation of Ebenezer
United Church, on the Maitland con-
cession, Goderich township, with Rev.
G. H. Wilding as pastor celebrated
the 80th anniversary of the erection
of their little church. These services
'were held on Sept. 15th and 22nd, and
an entertainment on Friday evening,
Sept. 20th.
This church was built in 1860, by
about six families, who were anxious•
to have a place of worship in their
community. The minister at the.
time of the opening of the church
was Rev. Cleghorn, and the first
child (now .Mrs. A. Beaton - of. Clin-
ton) to receive, the rites of baptism
in the ehurch 80 years ago, was
present at the service on Sunday
morning, and also at the entertain-
ment held in the church on Friday
evening.
At this entertainment a good pro-
gram of music, both vocal and in-
strumental, readings, and addresses
by former residents •of the commun-
ity were given. Mrs. Beaton gave
a very 'interesting talk on the his-
tory of the church from its begin-
ning.
The services on Sunday were held
inthe and i'
evening. The
morningg
church was nicely decorated with
autumn flowers and foliage. Rev. J.
W. Herbert of Dawn Mills, a former
pastor, was the special speaker, de-
livering inspiring sermons to large
congregations at both services. Spec-
ial music was rendered by the choir,
and at the evening fervice Mrs. J.
Bates sang a very pleasing solo. A.
very generous thankoffering was re-
ceived.' Many former residents were
present at these special services.
The members of this congregation
wish to thank all those who have
contributed to make this 80th anni-
versary a success.
The Y.P.U. had a very enjoyable
time at the corn -roast held at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Merrill on
Monday evening,
The men of the eommmsity, with
Mr. Willard. Lee directing the work,
put a new metal roof on the church
shed on Wednesday of last week,
LITTLE LOCALS
Bank Inspectors spent several days
at local branch Royal Bank Last week.
The Clinton Collegiate will hold
their Field Day on Wednesday, Oc-
tober 2nd.
Bayfield Fall Fair is today with
Red Cross dance in the Town Hall
at night.
The Brownies will hold their first
meeting in the Guide Hall on Wed-
nesday, October and at 7.30 p.m.
Instulation will be Tuesday even-
ing, October 1st at the I.O.O.F. All
members are requested to be present.
Mr. Kenneth Dougan of Trenton,
sort of Rev, Dr. and Mrs. Charles E.
Danger), formerly of Clinton has been
called up by the R.C,A.F.
Mr. Alvin Corless who has been.
relieving at the Royal Bank, Orange-
ville, has been transferred to Rose-
heath, Ont.
The annual meeting of the Hospital
Aid will be held next Tuesday even-
ing in the Board Room at 7.30 p.m,
Everybody is requested to be .present.
Mr. Hugh Hawkins nits enlisted
for active service in the R:C.A, in
the mechanical department and will
be in training at London for the
present.
A meeting of the Red Cross was
held last Teusday evening to arrange
the date for the local campaign,
starting the week of October 21st.
Committee and names will appear
next week.
Dr, R. P. Douglas closed his office
on Tuesday, having joined the Active
Service Forces, and it is probable he
will be stationed in Canada for the
present. The doctor will be greatly
missed among the Medical and social
activities,
Quite a number took part in
the Chicken Bowling Jitney on
the local bowling green on Mon-
day night. The Chicken winners being
Clarence Rozell, Jack McI{night,
George McLay and W. S. R. Holmes;
another tournament is scheduled for
tonight.
EVENING FROLIC
The Clinton Branch of the Canad-
ian Legion have decided to hold a
frolic in the Town Hall on the even-
ing of Oct. 11th. There has been
a considerable demand made upon the
funds of the Branch owing to the
war, and it is felt that something
shouldbe done for our boys who
have gone overseas by way of send-
ing comforts which are not provided
in the army.
By supporting this effort on, the
art of the Legion you are helping.
'n a worthy cause which will be ap-
n.e.eated by our boys overseas.
THE HOME PAVE
THE VOICE OF THE
RED CROSS
Last Sunday evening, Dr. Routley;
national commissioner ,of the Caned -
ion Red Cross told you that nearly
two million dollars had been devoted
to the purchasing of.; materials for
the voluntary making of all types of
supplies by 9,000 groups, of women
in 'all parts of the country. He told
you that not one article of these
applies has ever beensold by the.
Canadian Red Cross Society. I want
to deal more fully with this, because
undoubtedly you have t heard rumors
about Reel Cross articles, such as
socks, for instance, being sold.
These rumors are false.. They aren't
even new falsehoods. They are all
carry-overs from the last war. And
I'll give you a slogan which every
loyal Canadian can adopt --• DON'T
REPEAT 'RUMOR, Report it to your
local Red Cross Branch or to Red
'roes headquarters..
During the past week we have done
some investigating ourselves as the
result of the prompt action of a Red
Cross Branch in reporting a rumor to
headquarter. This is the story that
was circualting in a certain district.
A private stationed at a large On-
tario camy was short of socks, he
went to the Red Cross depot at the
camp and asked for four pairs. The
in in charge arge said, "That will be a
dollar, please." The private, so the
story went, was prepared to take an
affidavit on the truth of the state-
ment,
You can see for yourselves how
untrue the story was when I tell you
that the Red Cross has no depot at
the camp in question and distributes
its supplies only on indent of the
Commanding Officers of military
units. Nor has the Red. Cross any
girl in charge of supplies at the
camp. Comforts for the soldiers are
distributed by an official mimed by
the commanding officers.
During the week, President Roose-
velt of the United States felt it
necessary to broadcast to his nation
a warning against deliberate at-
tempts being made to sabotage the
work of the American Red Cross by
the spreading of false rumors. In my
talk Last Sunday I referred to sim-
ilar rumors in this country, and
promised that I would relate an ex-
perience we had in the last war, Here
it is!
During the first Great War, rum-
ors eland ring the Recl Cross became
so widely circulated that we had to
ask the police to make a nation-wide
investigation, The chief source of
these rumors was traced to a woman
in the employ of the German Secret
Service. She, herself, was a German.
Her particular job was to undermine
confidence in the Red Cross. Pos-
sessing an attractive personality, she
had cultivated the friendship of un-
suspecting Canadians right across
the country. And she was an extra -
good correspondent. She wrote reg-
ularly to her friends, scattered all
over the Dominion, and in each let-
ter was a casually -dropped rumor
• about the Red Cross. I don't need
to tell you how it progressed from
there. That woman was arrested and
interned. What I have told you is
not just a story, it is an actual po-
lice record.
Red Cross Notes
The ladies of our local society are
very grateful to the members of the
Clinton Lions Club, for their untir-
ing efforts on their behalf. during
the recent Street Fair and are pleas-
ed to acknowledge a cheque for
$537,50.
The following donations are grate-
fully received. The Huron County
Fruit Grower's Association, ten dol-
lars; Miss C. Parke, Toronto, fifty
cents.
During the past two weeks there
have been three major demands made
on the Canadian Red Cross: That of
establishing ten convalescent hospi-
tals in Canada, supplying 10,000 par-
cels weekly to prisoners of war in
Germany, and lastly, 500,000 articles
of clothing for refugees in England.
Through the generosity of our many
societies and personal gifts from in-
terested people in Clinton and com-
munity, we hope to be able to do our
shake in helping in this gigantic
task. Thank you!
Collision in Fog Sunday
Morning •
J. W. Norris of London was driving
north on No. 4 highway on southern
edge of. Clinton at Bayfield river
bridge, when he was in almost head-
on collision with a cal proceeding
eouth driven by E. Cameron Boyd,
London. The fog was exceptionally
heavywith hardlyn visibility. any' vlstbrl ty. The
crash resulted in both cars being
severely damaged with fenders and
wheels suffering. Passengers were
all, but not seriously. injured. Chief
Fremlin and Provincial. Officer Tay-
lor investigated the crash.
PATRIOTIC RALLY
GODiRJCH
Nearly 3,000: gathered at Menese-
tung , Paris, adjoining Sky Harbor
Airport, for a patriotic rally Sunday
afternoon when the promotion and
development of aviation in Canada,
and particularly ie Huron County,
was urged by prominent speakers as
the quickest -and surest way of de-
feating Hitler and Mussolini. It was
the fourth big outdoor patriotic
meeting• sponsored by the Huron
County Council this summer.
The "bpeakers included: Rev. Mr.
Gallagher of Wingham; L. C. Car-
diff, M.P., Brussels; Warden George
Fea an • Flying in Officer g y g Off ter J. M. Roberts
and Capt. Dr. Cargill, R. C. A. F.
London.
John R. Douglas, Kitchener; J. D.
Thomas, Goderich, and Squadron
Leader M. A. Seymour, R.C.A.F., St:
Catharines, explained the operation
of elementary flying schools such as
Sky Harbor by a private company,
to which the people of Huron County
are being asked to contribute $35,000.
Brussels Brass Band and Clinton
Pipe Band provided the music and the
weather was perfect.
"The training of air pilots is the
best contribution Canada can make
to the empire war effort at this time.
The mother country is expecting and
waiting for them," said Mr. Cardiff.
"Britain will win this war because
sheds fighting for a just cause and
because she has Christianity as an
ally," Flying Officer Roberts told the
audience. High tribute was paid by
all speakers to the R.A.F.'for carry-
ing on a gallant flight until more
R.C.A.F. reinforcements in machines
and pilots arrive.
Capt. Cargill and Squadron Lead-
er Seymour reminded that many
Canadians now fighting with the
R.A.F. are products of ctvil flying
clubs in Canada. The Sky Harbor
elementary school is a worthwhile
project and puts Iluron County in
the best position to service, they said.
It is not a commercial, but a fine
patriotic gesture, they contended.
Clinton Bible Society
A meeting of the Clinton Bible
Society was held at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. W. A. Vodden on Saturday
night, Sept. 21st. It opened with a
mayor by Rev. O'Neil, then the min-
utes were read. The Secretary and
treasurers report was read and ad-
opted. The officers were compliment-
ed on the excellent work accomplish-
ed last year. Over one hundred dol-
lars was sent to be used for the pur-
chase of Bibles for foreign missions.
The election of officers for the corn-
ing Year then took place: President,
t
,
Mr. John Diehl; Secretary -Treasurer,
Mr, W. A. Vodden and Mr. W. H.
Hellyar was appointed as Auditor. A
hearty vote of thanks was extended
Mr, and Mrs. Vodden for the use of
their hong.
Clinton Is To Have A New,
Modern, Refrigerated
Locker Storage Plant
Mr. Mervyn Barkin, well known
resident of Clinton, has just announc-
ed complete plans for a new, refrig-
erated locker plant to be located on
Albert Street, Clinton, next to Bart-
liff's Confectionery, construction of
which will be started at once.
Three hundred and seventy-five
modern, sanitary, individual lockers
of two sizes will be installed so that
the smallest faintly niay be able to
take advantage of this new service
for these lockers willhold up to ap-
proximately 325 pounds, of meat.
Imagine being able to have your
own sweet corn, berries, and other
vegetables served with garden fresh-
nese at your Christmas table, or tate
finest quality of your own meat,
fresh whenever you want it. Truly
this is an amazing world in which
we live, and this new industry, ae-
rm•din.e to those who are in close
touch with it, is destined to become
one of the nation's largest.
It will -lie good news to all the
residents of Clinton and the entire
surrounding district, many of whom
have been going considerable dis-
tances to take advantage of locker
service in nearby towns. The new
plant, according to Mr. Batkin, will
be completely equipped. to give a new
type of locker and processing service
heretofore not known in this part of
the 'country. The plant will be equip-
ped with a chilling room, where the
neat will be hang in quarters for
nn•ecooling and ageing, or where bulk
storage of all types may be accom-
modated; processing room where it
will he cut according to the patron's
specifications, and properly wrapped
for storage: a locker room, where
the meat will be quickly frozen and
where a tennnerature of 10 degrees
above zero will be maintained at all
times.
Th. opening date will he min mine-
id: teter. when the pubiie will be
invited to visit the new plant.
A1%IONG THE CHURCHES
BAPTIST CHURCH
The minister's sermon subject will
be "Do We Want A Revival." Clin-
ton Baptists are asked to meet in the
Auburn church on Friday evening at
eight o'elock to hear Rev. Aubrey
Small of Montreal: Rev. Small will
show lantern pictures bearing out the
subject "Quebec and her Processions."
THE SALVATION ARMY
Sunday meetings will be conducted
by the Corps officers. In the morn-
ing Lieut. Earle will speak upon "The
Religion of Christ". At night Lieut
Maclean will consider another Bible
character, "The Man of Law."
ONTARIO ST. UNITED CHURCH
Rally Sunday -
11.00 a.m. Worship Service. Topic:
"Praying and Watching."
2,30 p.m. Sunday School Rally in
Auditorium of Church. Chief feature:
Still Pantorninte or Tableau with
Program.
7.00 p:nt. Illustrated Sermon, Evan-
gelistic Hymns, Jesus at Geshemane.
Mon. 8 pan, Young People's Union,
Anniversary October 6th.
The regular monthly meeting of
the Women's Association will be held
on Wednesday, Oct. 2nd in the lecture
room of the e church. Ladies of the
2nd concession and Gravel Road will
have charge of the social hour.
ST. PAUL'S CHURCH
•
Sat., Sept. 28th, 3 p.m.—The an-
nual meeting of the Little Helpers
will be held in the Owen Memorial
Hall. Miss Harrison, of London, who
is the Diocesan secretary of Little
Helper's work will be guest speaker.
Mothers, W.A. members and friends
are invited.
Sun,, Sept. 20, 8 a.m.—Holy Cons-
munion; 10 a.m.—Sunday School;
11 a.m.—Morning Prayer, the rect-
a's subject will be "Pilgrims of the
Bible"; 7 p.m. --Evening Prayer, Rev,
A. A. Maloney, rector of Lucknow
will preach.
Mon. 8 pan.—A.Y.P.A., the regular
monthly meeting of the Ladies Guild
will be held on Tuesday at 3 p.m. in
the Owen Memorial Hall.
Titurs„ 5-5,20 is,m. — Intercession
Service.
WESLEY-WILLIS CHURCH
The W.A. of Wesley -Willis church
will hold their meeting et Wednesday
next at the usual hour. Note change
of day. They have decided to hold
their annual country fair on Oct. 26.
Further announeements.
The Ever Ready Mission Circle meet
at the home of Miss Edith Paterson
on Thursday, Sept. 19th to resume
their fall study. Mrs, Reg. Shipley,
president, presided and took charge
of the business meeting. The first
of a new series of study, ettitLd
"Birch Bark Talking" was under the
leadership of Dorothy Match's group.
At the eonelusion of the meeting:, the
hostess served a delicious lunch and
a social hour was spent,
The minister will be at Port Al-
bert on Sunday next conducting the
anniversary services in the United
Church and the Rev. W. P. Newman
of Dungannon will be in charge of
the worship services.
CLINTON "BACK TO GOD"
MISSION
Friday night 8 p.m. in the Old
Time Dance Hall, Mr. H. W. Crone,
Grace United Church, Toronto, D.V.
will speak on the subject, "Who Is
The Greatest Sinner In Clinton?"
You are invited.
Harvest Thanksgiving
Services in 1St. Paul's
Harvest Thanksgiving services were
held in St. Paul's church on Sunday.
For the occasion the Church interior
from chancel to nave was decorated
with autumn flowers in abundance
and with the produce of field, orchard
and garden, The guest speaker for
the day was Venerable Archdeacon
W. H. Hartley, L.Th:, rector of Kin-
cardine Anglican church, who deliv-
ered inspiring sermons to larger than
usual congregations owing to the an-
niversary services. The bountiful
provision which the Ahnighty has
made for the wants of man was dwelt
upon. The favorable conditions that
we as Canadians enjoy was also
stressed. Ave we as a poeple as
thankful for the blessings we enjoy
as we should be? And are we show-
ing our thankfulness in service, ser-
vice to church, to our community, to
our country? were questions enlarg-
ed upon. Special .thanksgiving music
was rendered by the choir and a spec-
ial thanksgiving offering taken up,
which was generously contributed to.
The services continued Monday even-
ing in a pot luck supper being served
at 6 p.m., followed by an entertain-
ment of musical numbers and a toast
list which brought out some fine
impromptu speeches.
Fraser Thompson. Wills;
Scholarship
The O.H.A. Hockey Scholarship.
was awarded to Fraser Thompson of
Clinton. He proved himself an ex-
cellent studentand turnedfin
ama fine
performance in W.O.S.S.A. hockey-
during
ockeyduring last winter. This scholarship
is the equivalent of four years tuti-
tion and one hundred dollars in cash,.
at the University of Western On-
tario, where he will study Law. This
is the first time such an honour has
been won. by a Clinton Collegiate
student. Fraser• also played on the
Clinton Juveniles sponsored by the
Lions Club of Clinton, and was chos-
en to represent Clinton at the On-
tario Athletic Commission's camp at
Lake Couchiching this summer.
Potatoes Grown in Cellar
If you want to grow potatoes free
from labour and bugs, tvhy not fol-
low Mr. Sam Castle's method. Mr.
Castle dumped seine potatoes in a
box and had forgotten about thein
until the tops had grown over the
edge of the box. He then watched
then grow without the aid of water,
sunshine or cultivation, and a few
days ago clug them up! the potatoes
being a fait size.
.Huron County Gives $10,000
to Red Cross
One of the first donations to reack
the provincial campaign headquarters
of the Canadian Red Cross at Tor-
onto, was a cheque for $10,000 from
the County of Huron. The stoney
was voted at the June session of the
council. The cheque was marked on
Saturday last, Treasurer A. H.
Erskine said, so as to help get the
campaign away to a good start.
The Ontario Street Choir present-.
e t ito ste. n -•
1 e
ed one of their members, Frank Tre-
wartha with a gift on last Friday
evening, prior to his leaving for
Kingston,
Coderich Township
School Fair.
Following are the names of the
boys and girls who won prizes at the
Goderich Township School Fair held
at Holmesville on Sept. 20th, 1940.
The number after each name repro -
seats the school section:
Oats, 1. quart—Gordon Grigg, 0;
Arthur Bell, 6; Ronald Falconer, 6;
Helen Hutchens, 3.
Barley, 1 quart—Robert Ginn, 2.
Field Corn, 6 stalks—Jack Teb-
butt, 4; Margaret Holland, 11; Ernie
Powell, 6; Walter Jefvis, 3.
Sweet Corn, 6 ears --June Middle-
ton, 10; Isabelle Fuller, 6; Joyce.
GrFiield Corn, 1 quart—Kenneth Mc -
Milian, 2; Abbie Crich, 1; Joe Potter,
11; Lois Middleton, 10.
Mangels, 3 specimens — Chris -
Sturdy, 2; Joe Gibson, 11; Eileen:
emcee, 3; Phyllis McDougall, 2:
Turnips, 3 specimens—John Mid--
dleton, 10; Clifford Pickard, 3; Grace.
Hayden, 4; Kathleen Holmes, 2.
13eets, 5 specimens—Grace Steep,
10; Phyllis McClincltey, 3; Audrey
Harris, 5; Betty Sowerby, 6,
Carrots, 5 specimens—Geo. Wise,
9; Joe Potter, 11; Clarice Lassaline,
6; Helen Montgomery, 1,
Onions, 5 specimens — Phyllis
Cooper, 1; Bobby Potter, 11; Marion
Jones, 4; Marjorie h'inlay, p:
Parsnips, 3 specinions Grace
Lobb, '4; June McCartney, 4; Lois:
Hell, 6; Ferne Potter, 11.
Sugar Beets, 3 specimens—David"
Lawson, 3; Keith Miller, 9; Vera
Young, 5; Margaret Torrance, 6.
Pumpkin—Billie Lobb, 4; Donald'
Elliott, 3; Ronald Fuller, 6; Marjorie,
Finlay, 9.
Squash—Harriet Wise, 9; Helen
McDougall, 2; Grace Lawson, 3;
Bobby Moore, 1.
Aster, 6 blooms—Margaret Hol--
lan.d, 11; Bob Clements, 1; Phyilib
Meelinehey, 3; Grace Lobb, 4.
Zinnias, 6 blooms—June Middleton;,
10, Mary D. Tiudie, 9; Gloria Panner,,
3; Kathleen Holmes, 2.
African Marigolds, 0 blooms --
Marjorie Finlay, 9; Phyllis Cooper;.
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t
1; Jack n r
cubo t
4;MaryJcr
Jervis,
3:
Cajenduias, 6 blooms. — Charles: s:
Fuller, '6; Betty Hutchins, 3; Grace
Lawson, 3; Billy Cox, 5,
French; 11tarigolds, 6 blooms—Roy
Wise, 9; Billy Palmer, 3; Harry
Little, 4; Harold .,Johnston, 6.
Pinks, 6 blooms—Madelo•n Cox, 5t
(continued on page 6)
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ASK TO SEE THEM.
You Should Be Knitting
With Only ninety days until
Christmas, and You are Sure to
Have Socks on Your Gift List.
New Plain and Fancy Yarns
for Your Selection.
IRWIN'S
FOR QUALITY MERCHANDISE
TALK OF THE
TOWN
We are still taking orders for the Special
Complete Chests of Community Plate Silver.
Think of it ... a complete service far eight, con-
sisting of 44 pieces in a beautiful tarnish -proof
chest, for only $49.75. The manufacturers have
told us that the time on this offer may be short
and may be withdrawn without notice at any time:
The reason for this promotion is really to intro-
duce Community's new pattern "Milady." Do not
;wait any longer if you are planning on a set of
Community Silver this year. Simply place your
order with us today. You may plan your pay -1
ments for it, and take delivery whenever you want
it. Do not leave it off any longer. We can save
you several dollars if you order it from us now.
Our first shipment of Cream Ladles were all sold
in three days. We have procured more, so call,
soon if you want one. Regularly $1.50, special sale!
price 35c each. Call in for your illustrated price
lists and catalogue of all the newest in Silver.
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"
,o
Ebenezer United Church
Celebrates Their 80th
Anniversary
The 'congregation of Ebenezer
United Church, on the Maitland con-
cession, Goderich township, with Rev.
G. H. Wilding as pastor celebrated
the 80th anniversary of the erection
of their little church. These services
'were held on Sept. 15th and 22nd, and
an entertainment on Friday evening,
Sept. 20th.
This church was built in 1860, by
about six families, who were anxious•
to have a place of worship in their
community. The minister at the.
time of the opening of the church
was Rev. Cleghorn, and the first
child (now .Mrs. A. Beaton - of. Clin-
ton) to receive, the rites of baptism
in the ehurch 80 years ago, was
present at the service on Sunday
morning, and also at the entertain-
ment held in the church on Friday
evening.
At this entertainment a good pro-
gram of music, both vocal and in-
strumental, readings, and addresses
by former residents •of the commun-
ity were given. Mrs. Beaton gave
a very 'interesting talk on the his-
tory of the church from its begin-
ning.
The services on Sunday were held
inthe and i'
evening. The
morningg
church was nicely decorated with
autumn flowers and foliage. Rev. J.
W. Herbert of Dawn Mills, a former
pastor, was the special speaker, de-
livering inspiring sermons to large
congregations at both services. Spec-
ial music was rendered by the choir,
and at the evening fervice Mrs. J.
Bates sang a very pleasing solo. A.
very generous thankoffering was re-
ceived.' Many former residents were
present at these special services.
The members of this congregation
wish to thank all those who have
contributed to make this 80th anni-
versary a success.
The Y.P.U. had a very enjoyable
time at the corn -roast held at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Merrill on
Monday evening,
The men of the eommmsity, with
Mr. Willard. Lee directing the work,
put a new metal roof on the church
shed on Wednesday of last week,
LITTLE LOCALS
Bank Inspectors spent several days
at local branch Royal Bank Last week.
The Clinton Collegiate will hold
their Field Day on Wednesday, Oc-
tober 2nd.
Bayfield Fall Fair is today with
Red Cross dance in the Town Hall
at night.
The Brownies will hold their first
meeting in the Guide Hall on Wed-
nesday, October and at 7.30 p.m.
Instulation will be Tuesday even-
ing, October 1st at the I.O.O.F. All
members are requested to be present.
Mr. Kenneth Dougan of Trenton,
sort of Rev, Dr. and Mrs. Charles E.
Danger), formerly of Clinton has been
called up by the R.C,A.F.
Mr. Alvin Corless who has been.
relieving at the Royal Bank, Orange-
ville, has been transferred to Rose-
heath, Ont.
The annual meeting of the Hospital
Aid will be held next Tuesday even-
ing in the Board Room at 7.30 p.m,
Everybody is requested to be .present.
Mr. Hugh Hawkins nits enlisted
for active service in the R:C.A, in
the mechanical department and will
be in training at London for the
present.
A meeting of the Red Cross was
held last Teusday evening to arrange
the date for the local campaign,
starting the week of October 21st.
Committee and names will appear
next week.
Dr, R. P. Douglas closed his office
on Tuesday, having joined the Active
Service Forces, and it is probable he
will be stationed in Canada for the
present. The doctor will be greatly
missed among the Medical and social
activities,
Quite a number took part in
the Chicken Bowling Jitney on
the local bowling green on Mon-
day night. The Chicken winners being
Clarence Rozell, Jack McI{night,
George McLay and W. S. R. Holmes;
another tournament is scheduled for
tonight.
EVENING FROLIC
The Clinton Branch of the Canad-
ian Legion have decided to hold a
frolic in the Town Hall on the even-
ing of Oct. 11th. There has been
a considerable demand made upon the
funds of the Branch owing to the
war, and it is felt that something
shouldbe done for our boys who
have gone overseas by way of send-
ing comforts which are not provided
in the army.
By supporting this effort on, the
art of the Legion you are helping.
'n a worthy cause which will be ap-
n.e.eated by our boys overseas.
THE HOME PAVE
THE VOICE OF THE
RED CROSS
Last Sunday evening, Dr. Routley;
national commissioner ,of the Caned -
ion Red Cross told you that nearly
two million dollars had been devoted
to the purchasing of.; materials for
the voluntary making of all types of
supplies by 9,000 groups, of women
in 'all parts of the country. He told
you that not one article of these
applies has ever beensold by the.
Canadian Red Cross Society. I want
to deal more fully with this, because
undoubtedly you have t heard rumors
about Reel Cross articles, such as
socks, for instance, being sold.
These rumors are false.. They aren't
even new falsehoods. They are all
carry-overs from the last war. And
I'll give you a slogan which every
loyal Canadian can adopt --• DON'T
REPEAT 'RUMOR, Report it to your
local Red Cross Branch or to Red
'roes headquarters..
During the past week we have done
some investigating ourselves as the
result of the prompt action of a Red
Cross Branch in reporting a rumor to
headquarter. This is the story that
was circualting in a certain district.
A private stationed at a large On-
tario camy was short of socks, he
went to the Red Cross depot at the
camp and asked for four pairs. The
in in charge arge said, "That will be a
dollar, please." The private, so the
story went, was prepared to take an
affidavit on the truth of the state-
ment,
You can see for yourselves how
untrue the story was when I tell you
that the Red Cross has no depot at
the camp in question and distributes
its supplies only on indent of the
Commanding Officers of military
units. Nor has the Red. Cross any
girl in charge of supplies at the
camp. Comforts for the soldiers are
distributed by an official mimed by
the commanding officers.
During the week, President Roose-
velt of the United States felt it
necessary to broadcast to his nation
a warning against deliberate at-
tempts being made to sabotage the
work of the American Red Cross by
the spreading of false rumors. In my
talk Last Sunday I referred to sim-
ilar rumors in this country, and
promised that I would relate an ex-
perience we had in the last war, Here
it is!
During the first Great War, rum-
ors eland ring the Recl Cross became
so widely circulated that we had to
ask the police to make a nation-wide
investigation, The chief source of
these rumors was traced to a woman
in the employ of the German Secret
Service. She, herself, was a German.
Her particular job was to undermine
confidence in the Red Cross. Pos-
sessing an attractive personality, she
had cultivated the friendship of un-
suspecting Canadians right across
the country. And she was an extra -
good correspondent. She wrote reg-
ularly to her friends, scattered all
over the Dominion, and in each let-
ter was a casually -dropped rumor
• about the Red Cross. I don't need
to tell you how it progressed from
there. That woman was arrested and
interned. What I have told you is
not just a story, it is an actual po-
lice record.
Red Cross Notes
The ladies of our local society are
very grateful to the members of the
Clinton Lions Club, for their untir-
ing efforts on their behalf. during
the recent Street Fair and are pleas-
ed to acknowledge a cheque for
$537,50.
The following donations are grate-
fully received. The Huron County
Fruit Grower's Association, ten dol-
lars; Miss C. Parke, Toronto, fifty
cents.
During the past two weeks there
have been three major demands made
on the Canadian Red Cross: That of
establishing ten convalescent hospi-
tals in Canada, supplying 10,000 par-
cels weekly to prisoners of war in
Germany, and lastly, 500,000 articles
of clothing for refugees in England.
Through the generosity of our many
societies and personal gifts from in-
terested people in Clinton and com-
munity, we hope to be able to do our
shake in helping in this gigantic
task. Thank you!
Collision in Fog Sunday
Morning •
J. W. Norris of London was driving
north on No. 4 highway on southern
edge of. Clinton at Bayfield river
bridge, when he was in almost head-
on collision with a cal proceeding
eouth driven by E. Cameron Boyd,
London. The fog was exceptionally
heavywith hardlyn visibility. any' vlstbrl ty. The
crash resulted in both cars being
severely damaged with fenders and
wheels suffering. Passengers were
all, but not seriously. injured. Chief
Fremlin and Provincial. Officer Tay-
lor investigated the crash.
PATRIOTIC RALLY
GODiRJCH
Nearly 3,000: gathered at Menese-
tung , Paris, adjoining Sky Harbor
Airport, for a patriotic rally Sunday
afternoon when the promotion and
development of aviation in Canada,
and particularly ie Huron County,
was urged by prominent speakers as
the quickest -and surest way of de-
feating Hitler and Mussolini. It was
the fourth big outdoor patriotic
meeting• sponsored by the Huron
County Council this summer.
The "bpeakers included: Rev. Mr.
Gallagher of Wingham; L. C. Car-
diff, M.P., Brussels; Warden George
Fea an • Flying in Officer g y g Off ter J. M. Roberts
and Capt. Dr. Cargill, R. C. A. F.
London.
John R. Douglas, Kitchener; J. D.
Thomas, Goderich, and Squadron
Leader M. A. Seymour, R.C.A.F., St:
Catharines, explained the operation
of elementary flying schools such as
Sky Harbor by a private company,
to which the people of Huron County
are being asked to contribute $35,000.
Brussels Brass Band and Clinton
Pipe Band provided the music and the
weather was perfect.
"The training of air pilots is the
best contribution Canada can make
to the empire war effort at this time.
The mother country is expecting and
waiting for them," said Mr. Cardiff.
"Britain will win this war because
sheds fighting for a just cause and
because she has Christianity as an
ally," Flying Officer Roberts told the
audience. High tribute was paid by
all speakers to the R.A.F.'for carry-
ing on a gallant flight until more
R.C.A.F. reinforcements in machines
and pilots arrive.
Capt. Cargill and Squadron Lead-
er Seymour reminded that many
Canadians now fighting with the
R.A.F. are products of ctvil flying
clubs in Canada. The Sky Harbor
elementary school is a worthwhile
project and puts Iluron County in
the best position to service, they said.
It is not a commercial, but a fine
patriotic gesture, they contended.
Clinton Bible Society
A meeting of the Clinton Bible
Society was held at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. W. A. Vodden on Saturday
night, Sept. 21st. It opened with a
mayor by Rev. O'Neil, then the min-
utes were read. The Secretary and
treasurers report was read and ad-
opted. The officers were compliment-
ed on the excellent work accomplish-
ed last year. Over one hundred dol-
lars was sent to be used for the pur-
chase of Bibles for foreign missions.
The election of officers for the corn-
ing Year then took place: President,
t
,
Mr. John Diehl; Secretary -Treasurer,
Mr, W. A. Vodden and Mr. W. H.
Hellyar was appointed as Auditor. A
hearty vote of thanks was extended
Mr, and Mrs. Vodden for the use of
their hong.
Clinton Is To Have A New,
Modern, Refrigerated
Locker Storage Plant
Mr. Mervyn Barkin, well known
resident of Clinton, has just announc-
ed complete plans for a new, refrig-
erated locker plant to be located on
Albert Street, Clinton, next to Bart-
liff's Confectionery, construction of
which will be started at once.
Three hundred and seventy-five
modern, sanitary, individual lockers
of two sizes will be installed so that
the smallest faintly niay be able to
take advantage of this new service
for these lockers willhold up to ap-
proximately 325 pounds, of meat.
Imagine being able to have your
own sweet corn, berries, and other
vegetables served with garden fresh-
nese at your Christmas table, or tate
finest quality of your own meat,
fresh whenever you want it. Truly
this is an amazing world in which
we live, and this new industry, ae-
rm•din.e to those who are in close
touch with it, is destined to become
one of the nation's largest.
It will -lie good news to all the
residents of Clinton and the entire
surrounding district, many of whom
have been going considerable dis-
tances to take advantage of locker
service in nearby towns. The new
plant, according to Mr. Batkin, will
be completely equipped. to give a new
type of locker and processing service
heretofore not known in this part of
the 'country. The plant will be equip-
ped with a chilling room, where the
neat will be hang in quarters for
nn•ecooling and ageing, or where bulk
storage of all types may be accom-
modated; processing room where it
will he cut according to the patron's
specifications, and properly wrapped
for storage: a locker room, where
the meat will be quickly frozen and
where a tennnerature of 10 degrees
above zero will be maintained at all
times.
Th. opening date will he min mine-
id: teter. when the pubiie will be
invited to visit the new plant.
A1%IONG THE CHURCHES
BAPTIST CHURCH
The minister's sermon subject will
be "Do We Want A Revival." Clin-
ton Baptists are asked to meet in the
Auburn church on Friday evening at
eight o'elock to hear Rev. Aubrey
Small of Montreal: Rev. Small will
show lantern pictures bearing out the
subject "Quebec and her Processions."
THE SALVATION ARMY
Sunday meetings will be conducted
by the Corps officers. In the morn-
ing Lieut. Earle will speak upon "The
Religion of Christ". At night Lieut
Maclean will consider another Bible
character, "The Man of Law."
ONTARIO ST. UNITED CHURCH
Rally Sunday -
11.00 a.m. Worship Service. Topic:
"Praying and Watching."
2,30 p.m. Sunday School Rally in
Auditorium of Church. Chief feature:
Still Pantorninte or Tableau with
Program.
7.00 p:nt. Illustrated Sermon, Evan-
gelistic Hymns, Jesus at Geshemane.
Mon. 8 pan, Young People's Union,
Anniversary October 6th.
The regular monthly meeting of
the Women's Association will be held
on Wednesday, Oct. 2nd in the lecture
room of the e church. Ladies of the
2nd concession and Gravel Road will
have charge of the social hour.
ST. PAUL'S CHURCH
•
Sat., Sept. 28th, 3 p.m.—The an-
nual meeting of the Little Helpers
will be held in the Owen Memorial
Hall. Miss Harrison, of London, who
is the Diocesan secretary of Little
Helper's work will be guest speaker.
Mothers, W.A. members and friends
are invited.
Sun,, Sept. 20, 8 a.m.—Holy Cons-
munion; 10 a.m.—Sunday School;
11 a.m.—Morning Prayer, the rect-
a's subject will be "Pilgrims of the
Bible"; 7 p.m. --Evening Prayer, Rev,
A. A. Maloney, rector of Lucknow
will preach.
Mon. 8 pan.—A.Y.P.A., the regular
monthly meeting of the Ladies Guild
will be held on Tuesday at 3 p.m. in
the Owen Memorial Hall.
Titurs„ 5-5,20 is,m. — Intercession
Service.
WESLEY-WILLIS CHURCH
The W.A. of Wesley -Willis church
will hold their meeting et Wednesday
next at the usual hour. Note change
of day. They have decided to hold
their annual country fair on Oct. 26.
Further announeements.
The Ever Ready Mission Circle meet
at the home of Miss Edith Paterson
on Thursday, Sept. 19th to resume
their fall study. Mrs, Reg. Shipley,
president, presided and took charge
of the business meeting. The first
of a new series of study, ettitLd
"Birch Bark Talking" was under the
leadership of Dorothy Match's group.
At the eonelusion of the meeting:, the
hostess served a delicious lunch and
a social hour was spent,
The minister will be at Port Al-
bert on Sunday next conducting the
anniversary services in the United
Church and the Rev. W. P. Newman
of Dungannon will be in charge of
the worship services.
CLINTON "BACK TO GOD"
MISSION
Friday night 8 p.m. in the Old
Time Dance Hall, Mr. H. W. Crone,
Grace United Church, Toronto, D.V.
will speak on the subject, "Who Is
The Greatest Sinner In Clinton?"
You are invited.
Harvest Thanksgiving
Services in 1St. Paul's
Harvest Thanksgiving services were
held in St. Paul's church on Sunday.
For the occasion the Church interior
from chancel to nave was decorated
with autumn flowers in abundance
and with the produce of field, orchard
and garden, The guest speaker for
the day was Venerable Archdeacon
W. H. Hartley, L.Th:, rector of Kin-
cardine Anglican church, who deliv-
ered inspiring sermons to larger than
usual congregations owing to the an-
niversary services. The bountiful
provision which the Ahnighty has
made for the wants of man was dwelt
upon. The favorable conditions that
we as Canadians enjoy was also
stressed. Ave we as a poeple as
thankful for the blessings we enjoy
as we should be? And are we show-
ing our thankfulness in service, ser-
vice to church, to our community, to
our country? were questions enlarg-
ed upon. Special .thanksgiving music
was rendered by the choir and a spec-
ial thanksgiving offering taken up,
which was generously contributed to.
The services continued Monday even-
ing in a pot luck supper being served
at 6 p.m., followed by an entertain-
ment of musical numbers and a toast
list which brought out some fine
impromptu speeches.
Fraser Thompson. Wills;
Scholarship
The O.H.A. Hockey Scholarship.
was awarded to Fraser Thompson of
Clinton. He proved himself an ex-
cellent studentand turnedfin
ama fine
performance in W.O.S.S.A. hockey-
during
ockeyduring last winter. This scholarship
is the equivalent of four years tuti-
tion and one hundred dollars in cash,.
at the University of Western On-
tario, where he will study Law. This
is the first time such an honour has
been won. by a Clinton Collegiate
student. Fraser• also played on the
Clinton Juveniles sponsored by the
Lions Club of Clinton, and was chos-
en to represent Clinton at the On-
tario Athletic Commission's camp at
Lake Couchiching this summer.
Potatoes Grown in Cellar
If you want to grow potatoes free
from labour and bugs, tvhy not fol-
low Mr. Sam Castle's method. Mr.
Castle dumped seine potatoes in a
box and had forgotten about thein
until the tops had grown over the
edge of the box. He then watched
then grow without the aid of water,
sunshine or cultivation, and a few
days ago clug them up! the potatoes
being a fait size.
.Huron County Gives $10,000
to Red Cross
One of the first donations to reack
the provincial campaign headquarters
of the Canadian Red Cross at Tor-
onto, was a cheque for $10,000 from
the County of Huron. The stoney
was voted at the June session of the
council. The cheque was marked on
Saturday last, Treasurer A. H.
Erskine said, so as to help get the
campaign away to a good start.
The Ontario Street Choir present-.
e t ito ste. n -•
1 e
ed one of their members, Frank Tre-
wartha with a gift on last Friday
evening, prior to his leaving for
Kingston,
Coderich Township
School Fair.
Following are the names of the
boys and girls who won prizes at the
Goderich Township School Fair held
at Holmesville on Sept. 20th, 1940.
The number after each name repro -
seats the school section:
Oats, 1. quart—Gordon Grigg, 0;
Arthur Bell, 6; Ronald Falconer, 6;
Helen Hutchens, 3.
Barley, 1 quart—Robert Ginn, 2.
Field Corn, 6 stalks—Jack Teb-
butt, 4; Margaret Holland, 11; Ernie
Powell, 6; Walter Jefvis, 3.
Sweet Corn, 6 ears --June Middle-
ton, 10; Isabelle Fuller, 6; Joyce.
GrFiield Corn, 1 quart—Kenneth Mc -
Milian, 2; Abbie Crich, 1; Joe Potter,
11; Lois Middleton, 10.
Mangels, 3 specimens — Chris -
Sturdy, 2; Joe Gibson, 11; Eileen:
emcee, 3; Phyllis McDougall, 2:
Turnips, 3 specimens—John Mid--
dleton, 10; Clifford Pickard, 3; Grace.
Hayden, 4; Kathleen Holmes, 2.
13eets, 5 specimens—Grace Steep,
10; Phyllis McClincltey, 3; Audrey
Harris, 5; Betty Sowerby, 6,
Carrots, 5 specimens—Geo. Wise,
9; Joe Potter, 11; Clarice Lassaline,
6; Helen Montgomery, 1,
Onions, 5 specimens — Phyllis
Cooper, 1; Bobby Potter, 11; Marion
Jones, 4; Marjorie h'inlay, p:
Parsnips, 3 specinions Grace
Lobb, '4; June McCartney, 4; Lois:
Hell, 6; Ferne Potter, 11.
Sugar Beets, 3 specimens—David"
Lawson, 3; Keith Miller, 9; Vera
Young, 5; Margaret Torrance, 6.
Pumpkin—Billie Lobb, 4; Donald'
Elliott, 3; Ronald Fuller, 6; Marjorie,
Finlay, 9.
Squash—Harriet Wise, 9; Helen
McDougall, 2; Grace Lawson, 3;
Bobby Moore, 1.
Aster, 6 blooms—Margaret Hol--
lan.d, 11; Bob Clements, 1; Phyilib
Meelinehey, 3; Grace Lobb, 4.
Zinnias, 6 blooms—June Middleton;,
10, Mary D. Tiudie, 9; Gloria Panner,,
3; Kathleen Holmes, 2.
African Marigolds, 0 blooms --
Marjorie Finlay, 9; Phyllis Cooper;.
-
t
1; Jack n r
cubo t
4;MaryJcr
Jervis,
3:
Cajenduias, 6 blooms. — Charles: s:
Fuller, '6; Betty Hutchins, 3; Grace
Lawson, 3; Billy Cox, 5,
French; 11tarigolds, 6 blooms—Roy
Wise, 9; Billy Palmer, 3; Harry
Little, 4; Harold .,Johnston, 6.
Pinks, 6 blooms—Madelo•n Cox, 5t
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