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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1940-10-10, Page 1The News-RecordEst. 1878 Clinton News -Re With Which is Incorporated The Clinton New Era NO. 6009. -61ST YEAR. '' ,.:. The ' Now Era Est. 1867 CLINTON ONTARIO, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1940, Thelinton J�weler: Store C �. For a Reliable Watch go to Fo Jeweler. eler. he W He1lyal T know the watch business, and you can benefit by my knowledge o x gained by years £ experience. n ce. Get one of our dependable watches fox 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. H DRESS UP YOUR WINDOWS If Your Rooms Have The Doldrums Nothing will Change Their l Appearance Like New Window Decorations. Try it On One of your Rooms and be Convinced. It will help Keep Your Spirits up during the Long Winter Days ahead. Step in and Look Over our Stock of Curtains, Curtain Materials and Draperies II IRWIN'S FOR QUALITY MERCHANDISE Gifts For Men � We are pleased to announce that we have as- sembled a fine stock of goods that are very suit-, able for gifts to men on Active Service. They are) all of fine quality and have been selected by us be- cause they can be carried with them at all times. Besides this they are all useful, essential and durable. We have the new Parker Active Service Sets consisting of a fine Pen and Pencil enclosed in a leather case with zipper opening. They sell at $5.00 and $8.50 complete. The Pens all have fine 14K. solid gold points. We also have other sets at $4.25 to $7.50. Cigarette cases from $1.50 to $5.00 and Com- bination case and lighters at $4.50 and $5.50. Ronson lighters and various other makes from $1.00 to $6.50 each. Also a grand range of shock -proof watches with luminous dials and; waterproof cases from $27.50 up. Choice of 15 or 17 Jewel movements. Sterling .Silver Rings with any Military Crest that is desired. Complete in gift box from $4.00 up. We also have a complete line of Billfolds with the new round zipper fasteners to sell at $1.25, 1.75, 2.50, 3,00 and 4.00 each. Besides these we have many other items. If you want a good gift for hiiri call at our store and we will assist you in, making a selection. 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" COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY EVENING All member were present. The minutes of meeting Sept. 3rd, and also Oct. lst were read and approved. A.deputation, from Clinton Red Cross, of Mrs. Monteith,ohairman , and Mrs, (Rev.) O'Neil waited on council., asking that a sum of money be voted to provide Christmas boxes for Clinton boys in C.A.S.F, Councillor Agnew, seconded by Councillor Paisley, moved that $30. be granted Mrs. Monteith for this purpose, as well as the thanks of all citizens for this work. The mayor added the warmest appreciation for the ladies undertaking this work. Councillor Paisley outlined the work the Street Committee had per- formed on repairs and maintenance. The sum of $2,199.20 had been spent to date, leaving a substantial balance on hand. Councillor Agnew, moved, second- ed by Councillor Walker that the P.U.C. be given permission to ex- tend water services and place a new hydrant on Erie St., two streets south of Huron St. Mr. Frank McEwan was added to the fire company in lieu of Kelso Streets, who had resigned. Councillor Falconer moved that 25 additional bill folds be purchased for Clinton. boys in C.A.S.F. Councillor Walker recommended grave stones in cemetery be straight- ened, or if too far gone, to be laid flat. Councillor Aiken reported $32 paid out for Relief, and was paid highest praise by his Worship for tha good work in connection with this com- mittee and in keeping relief as low as possible. Reeve Trewartha reported the Auditors had been present last Fri- day, when Securities had been turned over to a joint holding and entire contents of safety deposit box had been found intact, as had been ex- pected. Moved by Councillor McMurray, seconded by Councillor Paisley, that By -Law No. 11 of 1939 be repealed, and elections held first week in Jan - nary. Many expressions of opinion, in which Coundillor Agnew stressed the need of business men being free' during the busy holiday season to attend to their business rather than seeking votes. The matter was put to a vote, Mayor Waters asking Councillor Walker take the chair, while he took part in debate. The motion was lost 5 to 3. Councillor Aiken, seconded by Councillor Falconer, moved that fut- ure date of elections be left for the people to decide. The electors will probably be asked to vote on this ue i q st on in the coming election. Councillor Falconer moved, second- ed by Reeve Trewartha, that as per understanding, advertising for new Clerk & Treasurer should be done at once, with duties to commence after Auditors' report in January 1941. Mr. Manning then handed Mayor Waters his resignation to become ef- fective as soon as a successor could be,i appointed audit and made. Moved by Reeve Trewartha, seconded by Councillor Falconer that Mr. Man- ning's resignation be accepted. He also expressed his fullest approval of the way the books werekept, and always had been, as they were in splendid shape and all securities had been'found intact. The auditors were the best obtainable and gave every praise for the condition of the town's books. In taking the stand he did, it was done knowing to be in best interests of the town, and he would take his place on any platform ta substantiate his actions, knowing he had a large percentage of electors behind him. Mr. Manning thanked the council for their appreciation of his work, but he had resigned fully intending to leave and his resignation stood. ' He would remain until a new clerk was appointed, and would prepare the voters' lists read for the printers. TIe stated that at the August meet- ing of Council it was explained to Council that joint custody of the town securities had not been put in- to effect as certain bonds had to be sold to retire maturing debentures of the town, and until this was complet- ed it wouid save his having to sum- mons the Mayor from time to time to open the deposit boxes at the bank, Council accepted this explanation) and the poll agreed that single cus- tody remain in force until after the securities were sold. The mayor had mentioned in the discussion: at the time that he would not want to' as- sume joint custody unless the town auditor was present •at the check- over, and he (Mr. Manning) men- ticwhen men - timed that the auditor came am on his next official visit of audit would be an opportune tine. This visit would come after the September Nisi ness was closed. This seemed agre- eable, and he had. left it at that to await the regular visit•of the auditor•. The next move was the special meet - THE HOME PAPER Legion Frolic 'fortiori. ow Evening The Clinton Branch of the Canad- ian Legion are sponsoring a big frolic on Friday night, Oet. llth at 8t . in the Town Hall. P .n w The Legion have had considerable call on their funds since the start of the war and are badly in need of funds to carry on their work among the new soldiers as well as the usual work among the soldiers of the last war. By supporting this frolic you will enable the Legion to send comforts to the.men of our district who are now and will be serving in England. The Clinton Branch of the Legion. never go to the public for funds un- less they have a good xeason for do- ing so, and anticipate a good re- sponse from the public on Friday night. Women's Institute The Women's Institute has accept- ed an invitation to meet with the Auburn branch on Tuesday, October 15th. A good attendance is request- ed. Will those wishing to go, make plans for their transportation. ONTARIO STREET 'CHURCH W.A. The Ontario Street United Wom- en's Association met in the church lecture room when full reports of the several departments were received. Instead of the customary annual sup- per voluntary offerings were received and the results proved entirely sat- isfactory from the financial view- point. The president, Mrs. J. C. Rad- ford, presided and Mrs. Beaton led in the devotions in opening exercises, After the reports were received and adopted it was decided to extend an invitation to the women of Tucker - smith Community Club to be guests of the association at the regular meeting in November. A duet by Mrs. M. W. Aiken and daughter, Florence, for which Miss L. Grant played the accompaniment, was well rendered. Mrs. Willis VanEgmotd entertained with a reading. Hostesses in serving afternoon ten and lunch were the Indies of 2nd concession and Gravel Road. Prayer and benediction by Mrs. Beaton were the closing exercises. ing called by the mayor, front which he had been excluded, and could not defend himself, but the Press was present when reports considered pre- judiced were published. He consid- ered the treatment unfair. The mayor did not reply to Mr. Manning, Councillor Agnew wanted to see some immediate action as regards advertising for a new Clerk -Treasur- er. Councillor McMurray suggested the auditors come as soon as possible owing to large amount of work on hand, while Councillor Paisley re- commended advertising this week. A motion to this effect was put for- ward, advertisingto commence this welt al replies to e 1 1 es be in byOctober 21st. Council adjourned. Your Finance Committee beg to recommend payment of the follow- ing accounts for September: Street Pay Sheet $53.50 G. F. Elliott, 6 loads earth .,. 15.00 H. Emmerson, tile 21.20 R. J. Fisher, grate .. 2,75 J. 13. Mustard, tile 17.16 Street Lighting P.U.C., lighting streets .....224.34 Property P,U.C., lighting rest roost , , , , 1.00 PILO., lighting band stand .... 1.00 P.U.C., lighting Town Hall 1121 P.U,C., lighting stock scales 1.00 P.U.C., 6 mos. rent rest room 30.00 P.U,C., water for rest room ... 2,1$' P.U.C,, water for Town Hall .. 4.33 P.U.C., water for fountains .. 1.35 Mrs. Tideswell, care of rest room 2.00 J. C Proctor, repairs 1.25 Geo. Finlay, 1 cord cedar 3.00 Hydrant Rental P.U.C., rent hydrants, 3 mos. 523.88 Relief W. M. Aiken, relief for Sept. . 32.00 County of Huron, Hospital Incligents 32.40 Dry Earth Closet A. Fulford, salary 60.00 Salaries A. E. Fr•emlin, salary 66.66 D. Elliott, salary 55.00 R. E. Manning, salary 58.33 Cemetery M. McEwan, salary ' 12520 Insurance Insp, G. & A., Treasurer's bond 40.00 Stationary & Printing R. E, Manning, postage,3.00 General Municipal Expeses Postmaster, P.O. box rent 5.00 Miss Walllinshaw, typing 225 Bell Tel. Ca., rent & Acct. 8.28 W. 3. Nediger, taxi to Goderich 2.50 A. Slonian, cutting weeds 5,00 F. Hains, police duty , .75 Salaries Receiver -General, Defence Tax, July, Aug. and Sept 7.50 RECEIPTS Stock scales .. $21.35. Market scales 4.50 Relief (Prey. Ont.) 20.10 Ball Rent 15.00 ;Cemetery: Sale of lots 3320 • Gare, Perpetuity 90.00 Work 22,04 Adoption of report: moved by N, W. Trewartha, secandsd by 0. L. Paisley. Installation of Rebekah Lodge Officers A very interesting evening was spent at Hurons Rebekah Lodge 306 on Oct. 7th, with the official visit of District s Deputy President,Sister tex • P Y Mabel Jenkins and staff, consisting, Of Deputy Marshal Bessie Dalrymple; D. Warden Rose Nickle; D. Rec, Sec. Mary Nediger; D. Fin, Sec. Bessie Smith; D. Treas. Annie Glew; D. In- side Guardian Gertrude Sutter; D. Music Gertrude Wended. The D.D. Pres. was gowned in pink triple sheer over taffeta with corsage of roses which blended with the cream net over green taffeta floor - length dresses worn by her staff. These were e e augmented by shoulder- ettes of pink carnations, gifts of the D.D. Pres. A unique feature of the evening was the floor work of the guard of honour, captained by Sis. Cook, and uonsisting -of the following sisters: Aphrew Steepe, flag bearer; Annie Jervis, M. Judd, Vivian Knights, Mary Ford, Margaret Brown, Annie Mitten, Dorothy Miller, Emma Liv- ermore. They wore floor -length cream taffeta gowns with shoulder- ettes of pink roses also gifts of the D.D. Pres. Assisting during the evening were Past Grands of the Sub. Lodge, Bros, W. H. Gould, E. Mittell and J. Sut- ter, wearing buttonnieres of white carnations, The officers for the ensuing term were installed as follows: J.P.N.G.-Sis. B. Smith N.G.-Sis. M. Judd V,G.-Sis. A. Jervis Rec. Sec,--Sis. G. Sutter Fin. Sec,--Sis. V. Heard Treas.-Sis. A. Steepe Ward.-Sis. D. 'Sillier Con.-Sis. V. Knights Chap.-Sis, A. Mitten Musc.-Sis. G. Wendorf R,S.N.G.-Sis. M. Nediger L.S.N,G.-Sis. B. Dalrymple R,S.V,G.-Sis. M. Brown' L.S.V.G.-Sis. M. Cook LG.-Sis. M. Ford O.G,-Sis, E. Livermore An honoured guest of the evening was D.D. G. M., 13ro, W. Ii, Gould. P.G. who was officially welcomed and later gave a very interesting and in- structive message. J,P.N.G. Sir. 13. Silth and N.G. Sis, M. Judd were each presented with b •nut'fui bouquets of mums, gifts of their DD. Pr:a., Sister M. Jenkins. The D.D, Pr•es, in an inspirational message stressed her appreciation of the work of her staff and guard of honour and gave to the lodge an in- centive to carry on to the best of their ability and to live up to the high stand of the Rebekah Order. Addis to1 pleasantness the of gthe evening were instrumentals by Sis. G, Wendorf and a well chosen solo by D. Sec. Treas, Sis. M. Nediger, P.N.G., after which a social half hour was spent. ,Engagements Announced Mr, and Mrs. T. J. McMichaeI of McKillop announce the engagement of their daughter, Marjorie, to Mr. William J. Dale, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Dale, Hullett, the marriage to take place late in October. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Layton of Tuckersmith wish to announce the engagement of their only daughter, Verna Helen Elizabeth, to Mr, Gor- don John Hildebrand, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Hildebrand' of Seaforth, the marriage will take place soon. Red Cross Captains For Campaign Following are the captains for the districts for the Red Cross campaign on Oot. 21st for Clinton and vicinity: 1. St. Andrew's Ward - Principal A. E. Fines. 2. St. James' Ward -Mr, E. Pat erson. 3. St. John's Ward - Mr. Glenn Cook. 4. St. George's Ward - Mr. Jack Butler. Tuckersnith-Reeve Samuel Whit- more. No, 4 Highway -Mr. Milton Wiltse and Mr. Mervyn Hanley. No, 8 Highway East (Huron Road) -Rev. A. Lane. No. 8 Highway North -Rev. A. H. O'Neil. Brucefielcl-Rev, H. Wright. Bayfield -Rev. J Graham. Varna -Mr. Mort. Elliott and Rev. J. Peters. South End Goderich Twp. - Mr, Fred Middleton. Holmesville-Rev. Harold Wilding. 5,S. NO. 4 Goderich Township - Mr. Irvin Tebbtrtt and Mr. Bert Lobb. HtIlettTownship:Mr. R. Z . Whyte.' ` Porter's Hill -Mr. John Torrance. Stanley Township -Mr. Wm. Shad- dick. Suntnerbill-Mr, Norman Ball. Base Tine & No, 4 Highway -Rev' A, E. Silver. Construction Began Today On New Locker Storage The new, modern looker storage plant being constructed on Albert Street, next to Bartliff's Confection- ery by Mr,MervynBatkit of Clt rt' i on has been rather an interesting place to visit in the past week, for in this short span of a few days materials produced and manufactured in the far corners of the world have been assembled to :prepare for the con- struction of this new service, to be available very shortly to the resi- dents of Clinton and the entire rural district. Mr. Batkin is to be commended for the excellent quality that he is build- ing uild- in into this o t s plant. I'ot .when it is complete there will be few of its type in the Province. One of the interest- ing eonstruetion details is that the locker roost itself is being insulated with 6 inches of solid cork, installed in such a manner that the 6 inch cork wall will form the actual par- titions in, the building, thereby form- ing the various refrigerated rooms. In the immediate front of the new plant there will be a convenient lobby where patrons and friends may feel perfectly at hone. Complete Processing Service Mr. Barkin has announced that a complete processing service will be inaugurated so that patrons who have not the facilities or who know little about the actual cutting up of meat purchased in quarters, will be able to either buy their requirements from a wholesale butcher, or from Mr. Batkin, have it sent to the ageing room, where a card will be provided on which the customer will specify the cuts he wants from the quarter of meat. After the meat has been aged ac- cording to your specifications, it will be processed, wrapped, and each par- cel clearly marked with the date,, the locker number, the cut, and the num- ber of pounds, so that residents of the town will use this new plant as their private meat supply, Many Uses for Lockers As the construction. of this new industry progresses, people of all walks of life are realizing a specific use for a locker. That is to say, some people are nnxionc to have a locker in order to eff:ct economy over the cicl system of purchasing meat by the piece, Others want a locker so that they are assured at ail timer of the type and quality of meat they desire. Others are anxious to see the plant completed for then they can store such delicacies as lobster, shrimp, sknllops, ete., in reasonable quantities so that they are available to them at all times, for such delica- cies as these could not be procured in store except on special order. Still others, for instance the sportsman, are animus for it locker, for when they make that hunting or fishing trip they can store their spoils and serve them it some stiecial occasion months atter the season has close(. In analyzing the sericces to be of- fered by this locker plant, the bene fit r s are manifold, both to the individ- ual who uses a locker and the cam- mnnt t t it el 1 s f fol• ahats p t of this type will bring hundreds of extra people to Clinton every month. The floor elan of the locker roost is now complete, so that persons may contact Mr. Batkin and choose their locker and reserve same now, LITTLE LOCALS Don't forget that Saturday is Ap- ple Day for the Scouts. Mr, John Rath has been confined to his bed for the past two weeks. The Clinton. Company, N.P.A.M. was in Goderich on Sunday taking part in the military manoeuvres. Mr. George McTaggart has been in the Clinton: Hospital receiving medical care and is improving nicely. Miss Woodena Epps has returned hone after undergoing treatments in a London Hospital these last few weeks, Mrs. Ed, Munroe has returned home from the hospitar and is feel- ing much better but still has to take things easy. • Mrs. Ernest Adams, R. R. No. 1, Londesboro has a cucumber that weighs 5 lbs., is 14 inches in length and 15 inches around. Miss Rhoda Gooier of Londesboro, a student of the School of Commerce, has been successful in passing the Civil Service Examinations and has received an appointment iii London with the Department of National Defense. EXPIRES EXPIRIIS SUDD,DNZY Death came with tragic suddenness to Donald Sheardown, 18 -year-old Goderich Collegiate student, on Sat- urday while assisting in the granary of Roy Rundle, Goderich Township, during threshing operations. Ile died a few minutes after being stricken. Presbyterian Mission Band Conference An interesting Mission Band Con- ference was held in connection with the Fail Executive meeting of Huron Presbyterial b of the Presbyterian Y n Y Church in Canada. The meeting was, held in Clinton Presbyterian church, on Tuesday, sda Oct d was 8th an cons ducted by the President, Mrs. Hugh Jack of Seaforth. The guest speaker was Mrs. J. R. Hill of Ottawa, and she stressed the importance of Mission Band work, if. we are to have faithful and interest- ed workers in our Women's. Mission - cry Society in the future. "We must teach1 our children the$ race of iv - g ing," said the speaker, "It isn't jest the pennies they bring, but their time, attention, and talents, in taking part in the meetings that will make, the work worthwhile." Mrs. Hill gave• many helpful suggestions for work. meetings, and in the discussion which followed, led by Mrs. W. Weir of Hensall Presbyterian Mission Band Sec., other suggestions were made that will be most valuable to all the Mission Band leaders. Mrs. J. D. Lane of Goderich, told of the inspira- tional messages received at the Board meeting held recently in Tor- onto, and urged consecrated givings from now to the end of the year, so the allocation may be reached without fail, Miss E, Summerville of Goderich, Literature and Library Sec., reported a change in policy. Owing to im- proved conditions in the West, it will not be necessary to send books and' magazines there next year, each province will take care of their own,• so she asked that reading material suitable for men, be sent to Goderieh for the use of Airmen, who will be stationed in the district in large numbers this winter. Representatives from Seaforth, Exeter and Hensel' took part in the devotional period, and many helpful comments were trade by the Secre- taries of the various departments. Anniversary at Ontario St. United Church Special sermons by visiting min- isters and special music by the choir marked the anniversary services in Ontario Street United church on Sun- day. At tine morning service the speaker was Rev, Arthur Sinclair of Blyth United church, for the even. ing servicea former pastor of the church, Rev. A. E. Doan of Forest United church, occupied the pulpit and associated with him was Rev. A. ' Lane, pastor of Wesley -Willis United. church, the service in that church being withdrawn in honor of the event, as is the custom with the two churches on thole anniversary occas- ions. Mr. Sinclair's subject for the morning discourse was "Conscience." His text was "A conscience void of offence toward God and man." He spoke of the several phases of life in which conscience is the guide to the right way and the warning against wrong. In the matter of busi- ness as between man and man, the moral conscience teaching us to dive according to God's law. He told how conscience may become dulled if we persist in disregarding it and finally the one sinning against conscience may lose all benefit to be derived from its warning, The dictators of Europe were instances cited. They have become so read for power that they stop at nothing, however vile, in gaining their objectives. Mr, Doan's discourse was evangel- ical in character and was delivered with the genuine earnestness for which he is noted in his ministerial work, At the morning service the choir anthem was supplemented by a duet sung by Mrs. B. Kearns and Leslie Pearson and at the evening service a special number was a solo by Miss Elva Wiltse. Sky Harbor Airport To Open Oct. 14th No. 12 Elementary Flying Train- , ing School at Sky Harbor will have its official opening on Oct, 14th, The directors of Huron County Flying Training School suet Friday last and committees were named to prepare a suitable program. Hon, G. C. Power, Minister of Air; Hon. J. L.. Ralston, Minister of Defence, and. Hon, C. D. Howe, Minister of Trans- port, have received invitations to be present. The airport will be thrown open for the afternoon, and people will be present from all parts of Huron County. The opening will have a. large military and patriotic demon- stration. Many airplanes from other air- ports will be present as well as three bands. A highly successful event is anticipated.