The Clinton News Record, 1940-10-03, Page 1Tie Clinton
The News -Record Est. 1878
With Which . is
News
Incorporated The
Nth . 6008. -61ST YEAR.
Clinton New Era.
CLINTON ONTARIO, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1940
The Clinton Jewelery 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 foe 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 oases 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.
Plaids are Good
In Siiirts - Sport Dresses
Sport Coats
We have a Good Stock at Prices
' from 79c to $2.50 per yard..
We also have the
Sweaters, Cardigans and
Pullovers
to be used with the PLAIDS, or
other Sportwear in a varied selec-
tion of styles and colours.
IRWIN'S
FOR QUALITY MERCHANDISE
WE ARE
SHOWING
the finest and largest stock of Watches
you have been 'able to see in many a day.
You may now inspect all the latest shapes,
sizes and models that are being shown at
our store. If you want a new watch we
believe that you will see just what you
want in our collection at the price you
want to pay. We have a grand range of
shock -proof and water -proof watethes for
men in the Arley and R.C.A.F. Luminous
dial and sweep second hands are included
on many of them and we have such well
known and reliable makes as Lorie, Rolex,
Savoy, Modera and many others, all guar-
anteed to give you satisfaction.
We cannot describe the beauty and
elegance of our new Lady's Watches, but
we know you will be delighted with them.
See the new Pink Gold cases and smart
new bracelet designs.
Remember Watch Repair is.a-job for Experts.
Our Work Assures Your Satisfaction.,
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"Counter's for Finer Jewellery for• over Half a
Century in Huron County"'
SPECIAL MEETING OF
TOWN COUNCIL
A special meeting was called by
Mayor Waters for Tuesday evening.
All members were present.
His Worship explained that the
time limit for Mr. Manning to trans-
fer the town's securities to a joint
holding of the keys to town's safety
deposit box, had expired, and al-
though he had asked the Clerk twice
for the key and had been promised
it in September, this understanding.
bad not been kept. The. Ontario
Municipal Board had written asking
disposition of this matter as ordered
in Auditors' report and passed, by
resolution of the Council some time
ago. The bond's had now been sold;
and he, personally, was being, blamed
for the situation. People were laugh-
ing and he was there to carry out
the town's business to best advant-
age,' but could not get co-operation
from Mr. Manning, The matter was
open for discussion.
Councillor Paisley asked if the
Clerk had been notified of meeting
and why he was not 'there.
Reevea th
Tr war,chairman a as of
Finance Committee stated the ques-
tion of a joint holding of the key
to Clinton's securities had become a
joke among other municipal circles.
He understood it was even statutory,
as every box had two keys, but noth-
ing had been done, although the
Council's attention had been drawn
to Auditors' report some time ago.
His understanding of the "Gentle-
man's Agreement," when Mr. Man-
ning resigned last January, was that
a new clerk be advertised for in
October, taking ober office in Jan-
uary. In reply to what he suggested,
he thought the auditors' should be
present when key was turned over.
Councillor Walker asked what cost
would be of such an audit, and was
advised it would probably be included
in year's total cost.
Councillor Agnew stated he .re-
membered plainly the agreement
with Mr. Manning and that a new
clerk would be hired in Oetebar, hav-
ing November and December before
assuming office.
Some discussion followed as to pro-
cedure and Councillor McMurray nnov-
i, seconded by Councillor Paisley,
that the Clerk be instructed to turn
over key to the Mayor and Reeve,
who would check over safety security
box in presence of town's auditors,
sante to be done as quickly as pos-
sible.
Moved by the Reeve, seconded by
Councillor ' Aiken, that Council ad-
journ.
Purchase Epps Transport
Mr. 13. W. Tuckey, of the Tuckey
Transport, Exeter, has enlarged his
field of operation by taking over the
Epps Transport. The Epps Trans-
port operates from London to Owen
Soudd and Wiarton with headquart-
ers in town. It will be operated un-
der the old name with headquarters
in Clinton.
LITTLE LOCALS
Mr. John Diehl lias again been ap-
pointed as -collector for the Clinton
i
B bleS Yoctet ,
The Presbyterian church • chicken
pie supper last night was quite suc-
cessful. •
Chief Fremlin reports eight hund-
red and thirty-five guns and rifles
registered in Clinton,
Mrs. A. Colclough has been con-
fined to the hospital after falling and
breaking her hip last week.
Rev. H. O'Neil' of Clinton, was the
guest speaker at St. Peter's Anglican
church in Lucknow last Sunday.
Mr; Alvin Carless was presented
with a Parker Fountain Pen by the
Royal Bank staff before leaving to
take up his new duties at Roseneath.
We notice Mrs. Thomas Glazier's
picture in the War Cry this week,
having knit over eighty pair of socks
in the last few months. She is a
member of the Clinton R.S.W.A.
Workmen are busy making atlera-
tions to store in the Bartliff block
preparatory to installing lockers for
the news refrigeration plant. The
rooms over the store are being re-
fitted up for, living quarters to be
occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Baticin.
Mr. Kelso Streets left this week for
Toronto where he has secured a
position with the Ford Motor Comp-
any. Kelso has been working with
Mayor Ken Waters for the past four
year; he will also be missed on the
healthy team this winter.
The Public, Library has brary I as resumed'
the usual longer hours for Autumn,
and Whiter, with the Stoyy Hour for
children on Saturday from 2 to 3
o'clock. While any ohildrer who wish
may come, this hour will be especial-
ly for children of eight or under.
Record,
The 'New Era Est. 1867
THE HOME PAPE!
Engagements Announced
Mr, and Mrs. Frank J. Picot; Cedar,
Dale Farm, Goderich Township, an-
nounce the engagement of their eld-
est daughter, Verna Evelyn to Mr.
Murray Samuel Pollock of Clinton,
eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel
H. Pollock,Filmore, Sask., the Mar-
riage will take place early in Oct,
Mr. and .Mrs. Milton Woods, God-
erich Township, announce the en-
gagement of their elder daughter,
Beatrice Irene to James C. Durnin
of London, son of Mr. Victor Durnin
of Luclenow, the marriage to take
place quietly October 19th, at Grace
United church, Porter's° Hill.
Women's Institute
The Women's Institute regular
meeting for September was held at
the summer residence of Mr. and
Mrs. N. W. Tiewartha. The presi-
dent, Mrs. Ernest Adams conducted
the meeting; a splendid paper on
education was given by Mrs. Trewar-
tha. A motto was interestingly com-
mented on by Miss L. Brigham. Miss
Eva Holland sang two solos playing
her own accompaniment on the guit-
ar. A donation of Ten Dollars was
voted to the Red Cross. Mrs. Nay
was appointed as delegate to go to
the convention at London in October.
Thiene were 39 present. Next meet-
ing the Institute will have as their
guests the Londesboro Institute.
Installation of I.O.O.F
Officers
• District Deputy Grand Master H.
W. Gould, assisted by Bros. George
Jefferson, Barrett Taylor, E. L Mrat-
tell, C. W. Draper, J. L. Heard, A. E.
Rumball and Norman Kennedy instal-
led the officers of Clinton Lodge No.
83 I.O.O.F, on Tuesday night.
After the ceremony lunch was serv-
ed and a number of short addresses
given.
The following officers were instal-
led:
N,G.—George Rumball
I.P.G.—George Jefferson.
V,G.--Barrett Taylor
R,S.—H. W. Gould
F,S.---E. Mittoll
Treas.--J. L. Heard
R.S.N.G,—J, A. Sutter
L.S.N.G.—C W. Draper
R,S.V.G.—George McLay
L.S.V.G.—N. Counter
Ccn. Frank Bawden
Wor.---George Beattie
R,S.S,—Jantes Livermore
L.S.S,—W. Mitch
Chap.—A. E. Rumball
T.G.—Norman Kennedy
0.0.—J. E. Cook
Red Cross Notes
The local branch has received no-
tice of the quota of refugee articles
to be made. The sewing committee
are busy making arrangements to
resume work, when the materials ar-
rive and are cut.
me next regular meeting will be
held on Monday afternoon, Oct. 7th.
The treasurer gratefully acknow-
ledges a gift of Five Dollars from
Miss Jennie Tebbutt.
SUMM);RHILL REDCROSS
C OSS
The Summerhill RedCr
h ors Group
held their bi-monthly meeting at the
home of Mrs, Ed. Farquhar with a
very good attendance. The meeting
opened with the president in the
chair. Following the singing of the
National Anthem, t h e Prayer for
Peace was repeated. The minutes
of the last meeting were read and
adopted. Discussion as to what form
of sewing took place. It was de-
cided to sew for refugees. Socks
were handed in and more yarn given
out. Tea was served at the close of
the meeting. The next meeting will
be held at the home of Mrs. J. Forbes
on October 9th. '
RED SHIELD AUXILIARY
The Red Shield Women's Auxiliary
of the Clinton Corps of the Salvation
Army held their weekly meeting en
Tuesday, October 1st at the home of
Mrs. Norman Miller. There were
fourteen of the members present, and
the following knitted garments were
brought forward: 11 pair of woollen
sox, 4 pair of rifle' mitts, 1 sweater,
1 muffler. The meeting next week
will be held on Tuesday, 2.00 p.m., at
the home of Mrs. Peter Glazier, Al-
bert Street.
VARNA
The Varna Red Cross Society will
pack a box of winter clothing, for
the needy in England, on Wednesday
afternoon, Oct; 9th. If there are any
in the district who would liie to con-
tribute to this worthy cause, will
they kindly Pring or send their dona-
tions to this meeting.
The Red Cross Society will meet
for work, every Wednesday after-
noon for the fall season
LIONS CLUB IS HOST
TO DISTRICT CLUBS
Clinton Lions were host to officers
and members of clubs of the same
organization from Goderich, Mitchell,
Milverton, St. Marys, Seaforth, Ex-
eter and Wingham. The dining room
of ,the McKenzie Iroise was taxed to
capacity to seat the combined groups
for the banquet. 'The guest speaker
for the after-dinner program was
Thomas Pryde, ex -reeve of Exeter, a
Great War veteran who delivered- a
patriotic address on aviation, a sub-
ject in which he is well versed, hav-
ing been a mechanic in the air force
in the last war.
The world owes much, said the
speaker, to the men who brought
aviation out of the embyro stage and
through the experimental stage. They
did it largely with their own re-
sources. Aviation has gone far in
development since the first machines
manufactured by 'the Wright Broth-
ers. Many unsuccesiul trial flights
were macle,_many changes in mater=
ials and construction before the air-
plane became practical for passenger
and goods transportation.
Used as a weapon of warfare for
the first tune in the first World War
it has surpassed all other means of
warfare and has made war the most
horrible thing the imagination can
conceive. The superiority of the pil-
ots of the Royal Air Force over those
of the enemy was spoken of and the
important 'part Canada will be filling
before the present war is fought to a
finish with her trained pilots, the fin-
est the world can produce was stress-
ed.
The extent and importance of the
works being pushed to completion at
Port Albert and at Sky Harbor was
also outlined.
The speaker was introduced by
Lion K. G. Waters, mayor of Clinton.
Representative of visiting clubs call-
ed upon spoke bridfly. Musical selec-
tions by the Milverton quartet were
a feature of the program. Lion M.
G. Counter was the winner of the
draw prize, A hearty vote of thanks
to the speaker was moved and second-
ed and was presented. to Mr. Prycle
by Lion President Frank Pennebaker.
AMONG THE CHURCHES
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
The Women's Association of the
Presbyterian Church will meetinthe
Sunday School room of the church
on Wednesday, October 9. All merit-
oc•rK au+.. requcstocl to be present to
quilt.
THE SALVATION ARMY
The Sunday services will be con-
ducted by the Corps Officers. In the
morning Lieut. Maclean will speak
upon the text ''He Careth For You."
At night; Lieut. Earle will speak on
a topic of current interest, "Are We
Prepared?"
BAPTIST CHURCH
The minister's sermon subject will
be "What kind of a Revival do we
Want?"
Anniversary services will be held
at 11 a.m. and '7 p.m, on Sunday,
Oct, 13th, with Rev, Glen Sherman
of Sparta as anniversary speaker.
WESLEY-WILLIS CHURCH
Sunday, , Octbber Gth sermon sub-
ject in the morning, "Learning Good-
ness". Evening, we will worship with
Ontario Street church which is cele-
brating its anniversary.
The "Covenant" 'Adult Bible Class
lesson for Oct, 6th, will be Luke let
chapter and Acts 16:9-15 and for Oct.
Luke 2nd chapter.
O'NT'ARIO ST. UNITED CHURCH
Sixty -Second Anniversary
Guest Speakers:
11.00 a.m.—Rev. Arthur Sinclair of
Blyth.
7.00 p.m.—Rev. Arthur E. Doan,
M,A., B.D., of Forest,
2.00 pan.—Worship at Turner's
• Church. Rev. G. G. Bur-
ton will preach.
Monday: 8.00 p.m.—Young People's
Union. Fellowship service. . Recep-
tion of new members.
The regular meeting of the W, M.
S. will be held on. Thursday, Oct. 10,
instead of the 8th, the report of the
sectional convention will be given at
the •meeting.
ST. PAUL'S CHURCH
Sunday, Oct. 6, 1940
10 a.m, Sunday School,
11 a.m. Holy Communion and ser-
mon. The sermon subject will be:
"Our •Essential Bread."
7 p.m. Evening Prayer.
Monday 7 p.m. Church Boy's Lea-
gue; 8 p.m. A.Y.P.A:
Tuesday—The regular meeting of
the Women's Auxiliary will be held
on Tuesday at 3 p.m. in the Owen
Memorial Hall.
Wednesday The Pall Conference
bf the Deanery of Huron will be held
at Trinity church, Fordwich, 'begin-
ning with a celebration of Holy .Com-
munion at 10 a.m.
Thursday 5-6.20 p.m. Intercession
Service.
News Paper Week
In this era of fast moving and conficting local, national and
world events, it is fitting that we should recognize and pay tribute
to the weekly press of Canada for: the valuable service it constantly
renders to the people in presenting the true fact of news happenings
to the great reading public. -• ..
In this critical time when the very foundations of Democracy
are threatened from within and without, it-is.vitally important that
we demonstrate our full support of those agencies and institutions
such as the weekly press whose ,aims and efforts are.indispensable
to an enlightened public opinion.
Since October 1st to 8th has bedn set aside as Newspaper Week
in Canada, and since' it is fitting that the; people of our community
join in this Dominion observance, ]:.deem it a privilege to proclaim
the same period as Newspaper Week in. Clinton and do hereby urge
that all citizens give serious thought to the benefits they themselves
derive from the weekly press which is free to publish all the facts
and which is rendering an invaluable community service.
--KEN. G. WATERS, Mayor.
Scout News
The Boy Scouts
will resume their
meetings on Fri-
day, Oct, 4th, fol-
lowing the summer
recess, and boys of
twelve and over
will be welcome.
Should there be surround-
ing
s in the urround-
ing country who feel it would be
possible to attend most of the week-
ly meetings, the Scoutmaster, M. 1.
Schoenhals, will be more than pleas-
ed to have them, as it is felt they
would thoroughly enjoy the work, not
having the same chance for the many
activities as the town boy. Meetings
are from 7.30-9 o'clock each Friday.
The Scouts are busy preparing for
their Apple Day on Oct. 12th.
C.C.I. FIELD DAY CHAMPIONS
Collegiate athletic field' day was
held Wednesday under ideal weather
conditions.
Championships in girls' events
were:
Senior Vera Hoggart, 21.
Intermediate --Betty McEwan, 21.
Junior—Harriet Fremlin, 18.
Senior boys' champion—D. Sunder -
cock, 38; runner-up, W. Cook, 30,
Intern ediate—Rolph Monteith, 36;
runner-up, B. Roy, 26.
Junior—Kenneth Miller, 30; run-
ner-up, W. Robinson,'17.
Juvenile—Keith Jenks, 25; runner -
tip, R. McKinley and D. Palmer, 7
each.
The Reporter
You may pick up any paper, publish-
ed in most any town,
And you just glance at the headlines
and your eye runs up and down
Along the printed columns, with the.
i"ads" of store and shop,
For maybe you are busy, and you
haven't time to stop—
Then, all at once your glance will
light upon a bit of news
That you've simply got to finish, no
matter what you lose—
A fire or a murder, or perhaps a
baseball game,
And written by some fellow who for-
got to sign his name,
It may be something funny, or it
may be something sad,
Or dramatic, or pathetic—or perhaps
makesyou mad
it
>
Telling of some steal or other that's
been made by trusted men,
Showing up a gang of grafters who
are subjects for the "pen"
Anyhow, you read it twice, and save
it up to regcl aloud
When you get back to the office.
And it passes through the crowd,
Talked of by ten thousand people—
yes, and quoted as it came
From the pen of some poor devil who
forgot to sign his name!
He writes—this unknown genius—on
all subjects, good and bad,
And he has the biggest audience that
author ever had.
The nation laughs and weeps to read
the tales he has to tell,
And he has to tell them quickly, so
he has to tell them well.
lie't not obliged to write his stuff
and then sit back and wait
Por readers half a lifetime — to-
morrowYll be to late!
And yet no book or monument will
er'er record his fame,
For when he's done his writing, he
forgets to sign his name!
BAYFIELD
Mrs. A. Shields who has spent the
summer months with Mrs. S. Cleave,
returned to her home in Goderich on,
Wednesday.
Lance - Corporal Walter Harvey,.
who is with the Canadian Forces in:
England is dangerously ill, owing to.
injures received in a motor cycle ac-
cident. olden . He is the son-in-law r w of Mr..
and Mrs. Edward Sturgeon of this.
village.
Mr. and Mrs. G. Churchward of
London spent the weekend at their
cottage in the village.
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Ferguson of Lon-
don were guests over the weekend
with the fernier's mother, Mrs. J.
Ferguson.
Misses Barbara and Lorraine At-
kinson of London -spent the weekend
with their giandparehts, Dr. and Mrs.
Atkinson.
The Red Cross dunce held in the
Town Hall after the concert on Fair
night realized the sum of $36.00.
Mr. and Mrs. W. Wightman who
spent the summer at their home here
returned to Detroit on Saturday last.
Rev. and Mrs. D. Cornish of Port
Dover were the guests of Rev. and
Mrs. J. Graham for a few days last
week.
Mrs. McKeon and son William and
Mrs. Lewis of Windsor were guests
of the former's daughter, Mrs. Vin-
cent Quarry and Mr. Quarry last
week.
Miss B. Reynolds of Detroit is the
guest of Miss Marian Fairbairn,
The Misses Morley and their guest
Miss White spent a fete days in Tor-
onto last week.
Pte. Alfred Scotchmer who enlisted
last week: with the Royal Canadian
Engineers, spent the weekend at his
home here,
The Bayfield Fall Fair held last
Wednesday and Thursday, the attend-
ance was much lower, owing to the
lateness of the season for the farm-
ers. The exhibita were up to par,
especially the outside show, this year
having the Huron County Holstein
Club and the Goderich Township Calf
Club.
Trinity Church was tastefully dec-
orated
esorated on Sunday last for the Harvest
Thanksgiving service. Rev, D. J.
Cornish spoke on Praise and Tranks-
giving to God. This is depicted in
many of the Psalms, especially
Psalms 145 to 150. Miss Lucy Woods
sang "Consider the Lilies" and the
choir sang the anthem "All Creatures
and �m Mrs.R J
ofGod OurXing,"
Larsen taking the solos.
Mrs, Walter Grierson of Waterloo,
spent the week with her aunt, Mrs.
Edwards, Miss Florence Pollock spent
the weekend in Huntsville.
HOLMESVILLE
The Goderich Towitship School
Fair concert held in the church aud-
itorium on Friday evening was high-
ly successful. The programme cone
sisting of speeches, recitations, dram-
atics and vocal and instrumental
musical members were well received
by a capacity audience. Pupils of
Holmesville school carried off many
of the laurels, Ruth Lawson ranking
first in the senior public speaking,
Billy Joe Palmer second in the inter-
mediates, Phyllis MacClinchey first
in the juniors; Marie and Eileen
Glidden first, in the instrumental con-
test, and Donald Palmer and Betty
Stock first and third in the spelling
match. Cr.'edit is due these enter-
prising young people and their in-
structors.
The Art of Printing
Five hundred years have passed since the
art of printing from movable type was created.
Born in the darkness of superstition its light
has brought knowledge. Reared in adversity,
its power has transformed thought. In silence,
1 its
has led the world forward, moulding
opinions, religious and political. Its revealing
light has penetrated abysses of ignorance, and,
on the sure foundations it has lard, commerce
and industry have built a new world.