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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1940-10-24, Page 1!The News -Record Est. 1878 e Clinton N With Which is Incorporated 'The Clinton New Era NO. 6011..-611ST YEAR. CLINTON The Clinton Jewelery Store For a Reliable Watch go to Hellyar the Jeweler. I know the watch business, and you canbenefit by my knowledge gained by years of experience. Getone of our dependable watches for accurate time, which is the essential thing ie 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. , QTJ1CKEES BE MODERN, Ignore old style Underwear, and Switch to Quickees. For Girls and r Boys 2 to 14 years. Separate Garments or Combinations. Many new patented features em- bodied in each garment. Quality remains long After price -is forgotten. FOR QUALITY MERCHANDISE TOW IS THE TIME 11 to choose that Watch you intend to give this? Christmas, or you may want a new one for your- self. We are now showing the largest and most complete stock of grand new models we have ever had. Come in and have us put one away for you. You may pay for it in instalments; as you wish, from now until you take deliv- ery at Christmas. This, of course, also ap- plies to rings, lockets, silver or any other goods you may need. We are sure you will enjoy shopping early at our store. We invite you to open an account with us today. Buy your goods on our dignified credit -plan now. Many have already made their selection. .We have just received a shipment of new pieces in, Cornflower Crystal. Some have teardrop and others have the new candlewick edge. Also a large new stock of Cut Crystal Goblets, Sherbets, Plates and Fruit Juice Glasses. Photo -Frames in white or gilt, various sizes and designs. Sell at .90c, $L00 and $1.35. See them. Remember Watch Repair is a job for Experts. Our Work Assures Your Satisfaction. NO !..MAN'S "Counter's for Finer Jewellery for over Half a 'Century in Huron County" The New .Era Esta 1867 ONTARIO, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1940 ONE YEAR OR TWO YEARS? Under the law -mit stands now all elected member of municipal 'bodies n tP .Febru- ary first holding office on t two years f%ce for w ary next will holde unless by a majority vote of the rate - players it is decided to hold an annual election as in the past. Failing action by the Council to provide for a vote On' the question, 5% of the ratepayers (about 65 in Clinton) :may petition the Council not less than five weeks prior to the date of voting to have the question sub- mitted to the people. The questionof a- two.year term for councillors and boards in Clinton should be left in the hands of the ratepayers at the next election. The council has not brought up the ques- tion and it is up to the ratepayers themselves to see to it that they are given a chance to vote on it, The matter of a one or two year term of office for the Reeve and Council, Members of the Board of Education and Hydro Commission, is more than the question of saving the few dollars necessary to bold an el- ection—it is taking from the people the power to keep in or leave out of .office those who have been their elected representatives. It is need- less for us to say that the holding of an annual election is something of which all elected representatives think and often think seriously when the question of an added expenditure is brought up. They know that if they are to hold the confidence of the people they must act in the best interests of all concerned. On the other hand, if they are elected for two years, the shadow of an election is not continuously over them—the day of reckoning is a long way off, and, the public's memory is often- times short. The holding of an election every second year would save some of the ratepayers' money. That cannot be denied. The point we are trying to snake is—is it penny wise and pound foolish? Recently we noticed where a paper carried ani article in connection with this question and they pointed out that $8,000 would be saved and held this up as a wonderful opportunity to the people to vote themselves a large saving. The $8,000 looks like a worth -while saving at first glance, but is .it worth the cost? To save this $8,000 the ratepayers concerned must give to their elected representa- tives the right to spend a huge sum of money, possibly more than a mil- lion dollars, for a second year even if they have squandered many tithes the $8,000 in the first year. Is it a good way to "save" money? The same applies in Clinton, al- though, of course, on a much smaller scale. In taking the stand we do, The News -Record does not necessarily favor an election every year. In fact, since we have been in Clinton it has been customary to ,hold an. election not oftener than every second year and we feel that it has wonted out satisfactorily, But even with elections being held every second year, there has been a nomination every year and had the people found it necessary to replace one or more of those hold- ing office they had the opportunity to do so. THE HOME PAPER SPECIAL MEETING ,OF TOWN COUNCIL' • A special meeting of the town council was called by the Mayor on Monday night, for the purpose ofap- r a ea a'n Clerk nd• Treasurer. pointing ew The Mayor presented the following letter from Monteith & Monteith of Stratford, Chartered Accountants for the Town of Clinton.: 18th October, 1940 The Mayor and Members of Council, Town of Clinton, (Minton, Ontario. GENTLEMEN: We have audited the books and accounts of your tniini- cipality to 18th October, 1940: This examination has covered the general account, Sinking Fund account, Ceme- tery Perpetuity Fund and Public Lib- rary account. ' , Vouchers for both . Receipts and Payments have been examined and all bank balances have been reconciled with the Bank Pass Books as at 18th October, 1940. The Securities in the Sinking Fund, Cemetery Perpetuity Fund and in the name of the Public Library were examined on October, lst, 1940, and were found to be in order. The Safety Deposit Boxes have not been opened since that date. Vire have found all records and ac- counts in order and entered up to the above date. , We would take this opportunity to compliment your retiring Clerk and Teasurer, Mr. Manning on the efficient manner in which he has car- ried out his duties (luring the time we have been associated with your Municipality. He has given as conn- piete co-operation at all times for which we express our appreciation. Yours faithfully, (Signed) Monteith & Monteith, Chartered Accountants. Nine applications for Clerk and 1 veneerer were read to the Council. On motion of Councillors Paisley and Falconer the Council adjourned in a committee as a whole. Upon re- as::nabl]ng, amended By -Law No. 4 for 1940 by transferring the name of M. T. Corless for that of R. E. Man- ning, the retiring Clerk and Treas- urer for Clinton, was read 1st, 2nd, an 3rd time and passed. On motion of- Councillors Agnew and Trewartha the transfer of the Sinking Fund !purities, et rectory Perpetuity Fund and the Public Lib- rary securities in the Royal Lank to joint custody of the Mayor and the tow Clerk anti Trcaiurer was author- ized. Councillor MacMurray express - ted his regret that Mr. Manning had decided to retire and that he voiced the sentiments of the Council in ex- pressing the appreciation of Mr. Man- ning's work as Clerk and Treasurer. LITTLE LOCALS The Clinton Collegiate has formed a Junior Red Cross Society. The C.C.I. are having their annual Hallowe'en Party on Friday night. Everyone is welcome. Mr. and' Mrs. John V. Diehl cele- brated their 55th wedding anniversary very quietly last Monday. Mr, and Mrs. Elliott Bartliff are moving into the house recently vacat- ed by Mr. and Mrs. M. Batkin: Mr. Frank Bawden with Mrs. Kelso Streets and Beadier Streets attended the funeral of their late uncle, Mr. Charles McDonell, Hensall last week. Mr. Stewart Taylor, a local C.N.R. sectionnran had his ,arm broken by a falling sledge hammer when it flew from its handle while being used by a co-worker. Mrs. Leila Rath had the misfortune to fall down a few steps at her home last Friday, breaknng her hip in the fall. On Saturday she was taken to Clinton Hospital where she is pro- gressing slowly. Mr. John Hawkins returned ;some on Tuesday after spending four days in Ottawa attending the Provincial Conference of the A.Y,P.A,; while there his brother Hugh of R..C.O.C. in camp at Barriefield visited with. John for the`iast day and returned on the same train as far as Kingston, 'Red Cross Notes All persons who were away when the canvasser called or who wish to, may take their contributions for the Red Cross Campaign to either the MontrealRy s Royal Bank in Clinton. or The last shipment from the Clinton Branch of hospital surplies, articles for refugee and knitted eoinforts.was made on October 8th. The following articles were shipped: Hospital Supplies: 140 cotton band- ages, 160 flannelette bandages, 600 compresses, 240 small pads, 800 wipes, 18 pair pyjamas; Knitted ar- ticles: 239 pair of. socks, 1 pair of seamen's socks, 10 pair of wristlets, 8 pair of mitts, 1 pair of half mitts, 5 helmets, 20 scarves; Re£ugee Cloth- ing: I th-ing: 3 slips, 1 pair of boys pants, 1 boy's suit, 4 children's dresses, 2 girI's skirts, 9 children's panties, 8 nighties, 5 baby's jackets, 9 quilts. The following donations are grate- fully received: two dollars from Mrs, N, W. Tietvaetha; six dollars and ten bents -from the Baptist Church Young People's; ten dollars from the Clinton Branch of the iV omen's Institute. EVENING AUXILIARY At the Monday night meeting of the Evening Auxiliary two helmets, two sweaters and one refugee sweater were handed in. At the conclusion of the meeting a ten cent tea was served. This will be a regular feature of the third meeting in each month, so all rembers of the Auxiliary are asked to snake a note of this announcement. PORTER'S HILL RED CROSS The Red Cross held their monthly meeting last Monday night in the basement of the church. Mrs. A. Betties presided, the meeting was op- ened with the National Anthem and prayer. The programs committee made Plans for a card party early In Nov- ember. Many are making clothing for refugee children to be ready for bale next meeting. Yarn was given out for sweaters. The meeting closed with repenting in unison the Lord's Prayer. Next meeting will be on Nov. 18th. Former Clinton Residents Mark Golden. Wedding Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Gale of London who were married on October 22nd, 1890, celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on. Saturday, receiving their friends in the afternoon and a family gathering in the evening. The wedding of 50 years ago took place at the Baptist Church parson- age, Tilsonburg, with Rev. Bosworth The Council then adjourned. offiiating. The bride was Ida Alberta Griffin of Eden. Mr. Gaie carne from Glen Meyer in Norfold County, and the couple, after the wedding, resided there for 10 years, later moving to Iona Station, then to Clinton for a numbers of years, and some 11 years ago going to London, where they have since resided. They are members of Central Baptist Churn. Their family of six inoluded God- frey of Wiudsor; Mrs. M. D. Blake of Welland; Arthur Gale of Strat- ford; Mrs. Brown Stewart of London; Clarence Gale of Dashwood; and Miss Lillian Gale of London. There are five grandchildren. CLINTON APPOINTS • NEW OFFICIAL Succeeds Mr. R. R Manning Clinton Town. Council met in special session to receive applications for the position of cleric -treasurer for the municipality made vacant by the re- signation of R. E. Manning. Of nine applications considered, that of Mr. M. T. Corless, Clinton, was accepted. Mn. Corless, the newly -appointed clerk -treasurer, has been a resideit of Clinton for the past thirty years. He has served on the public school board nod on the Collegiate board, and has been superintendent of Wesley -Willis United Church Sunday School for the past six years and is a member of the church session. His family consists of Mrs. Corless, the former Pamela Colquhoun, two sons, Benson of the Bank of Montreal staff at Norwich, and Alvin of the Royal Bank staff at Rcseneath, Ont,, and a (laughter, Miss Dorothy of Zurich. Mr. Corless takes over the duties of his new position at once, LETTER FROM SOLDIER IN ENGLAND The following are a few phrases taken from a letter received by Mr. William Cudmore from his son Mur- ray, now serving with the Essex Scot- tish in England: "London is bombed every night it, seems, but we only get the odd night of it. Instead of creating what they thought it would its only making the people over here more determined, and its not doing the damage you would expect. The closest one I have had the .misfortune to be near landed about 80 yards from me, close en- ough, its still in the same place. I was iv London last week. Our Mr Force is certainly doing a great job; I imagine you hear of one downing a number of German planes it sounds impossible, but its a fact. "We had a couple of bombs drop- pedon u the other s 1 daybut'no one was injured. The only casualties we have had, have been by trucks. A, truck hit a platoon during a night movement and injured twelve, none serious. We are used to air raids now, they don't even interrupt our training." LARGE CROWD HEAR DR. R. B. McCLURE A large congregation representing the section of the Presbytery of Hut'-' on of the United 'church radiating from this centre filled Ontario ' Street United church almost to seating cap- acity' Tuesday evening to hear Dr, R. B. McClure of. the Henan, China, medical mission, and Rev. M. C. Mac- Donald, Toronto associate secretary of the Missionary and Maintenance department of the United Church of Canada, on the subject of "Hone and Foreign Missions.". Rev. H. V. Work- man, Seaforth, Northside United, chairman of the M. and M. committee of the Presbtyery, was chairman and amongministers, i other e n rosters, nes dent and district, in attendance, was Rev. E. S. Chandler, Kippen United, who is chairman of the Presbytery, and who made the opening prayer. Rev. G. G. Burton, pastor of the church read the scripture lesson and extended the Welcome of the church, Rw. Dr. Mc- Clure was introduced as one who knows the mission work in China un- der war conditions better than any other man at home or abroad. Ile spoke for the greater part of an hour and portrayed some of the finer char- acteristics of the Chinese. Their atti- tude toward the invading Japanese army is not one of hatred, said the speaker, but a deterimnation to drive them out of their country and then to forget all about it. The respect in which the Christian is held among the Chinese was stressed. Among the weightier natters touched upon by Dr. Clure in his interesting estin address were some amusing experiences. Dr. MacDonald spoke more par- ticularly with reference to the in- creasing need of workers anti of the funds to support them. He made the statement that in 1939 there was a reducion of 59 per cent in M. and M. contributions. He referred to the debt of nearly two million dollars owed by the church, and analyzed it as only a matter of 95 cents per member of the church, and compared it with the debt of a large city in Ontario whose debt is $135 per Capita. He referred to the beneficent work of the; church during drought years in the Canadian West. The church could not let them clown. he said, and retain its self- respect. Hensall Evens "B" Finals With Toronto Grads Hensall Tudors and Toronto Col- umbus Grads will have to meet in a third game at Waterloo on Saturday Afternoon at 2 o'clock before the In- teimediate "B" baseball champion- ship' of Ontario can be decided, as a result of Hensall's top -sided 16-0 victory over the Toronto nine in Hen- sall yesterday afternoon. Many from Clinton attended the game and are anxious to see Hensall win out as Clinton was the team Hensall hacl to beat for the group championship. With ideal weather prevailing the 1,000 odd fairs were forced to wait almost an hour after the advertised starting time before the game got under way, owing to the late arrival of the Termite Club. "Farmer" Kerslake had the game well in. hand throughout, keeping the Toronto hits well scattered. Of the 16 runs 13 of them were earned runs, Hensall players are not taking anything for granted in the third game in Waterloo on Saturday for Toronto held their veteran pitcher in reserve, and be will likely oppose Maurice Tudor on Saturday with Kerslake warmed up for the first in- dication of a Toronto uprising. SPOKE FROM ENGLAND Pte. Kechnie, upon arrival in England last week with a group of wireless operators, was privileged to speak on the air, and although heard by some residents in Blyth, unfortun- ately his parents, Mr. and Mrs, Sam Kechnie, did not hear the broadcast. AMONG THE CHURCHES PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Mr. Andrew McKenzie, a student, will preach in. Clinton and Bryfiel' on Sunday at the regular (tour. BAPTIST CHURCH The minister's subject ter Sunday evening will be "The Church and Its Beginning." Special intercession at the Wed- nesday evening Prayer Service in be- half of the present world conditions. The quarterly business meeting of the church will be held on Wednes- day, October 30th. The Ladies Aid will meet in the Church on Tuesday, October 29. The key word is Victory. ntlaympipallAMMOSIIIMIIMMOISIO FORMER MAYOR DIES SUDDENLY GEORGE H. ELLIOTT ' George H, Elliott, former mayor of Clinton and a well-known and highly respected citizen died suddenly. at his - residence here early 'Wednesday morning. He had been ill for sops time of a heart condition. He was in his 63rd year. Mr. Elliott was mayor of Clinton in: '1938 and 1939 and was warden of Huron County in 1934. He had also. been reeve for several years. He was a member of the Board of the Huron. "ounty Hosie and latterly had been acting as inspector. He was once a Conservative candidate for the On- tario Legislature but was uns He is survived by his wife, the former Bertha Graham; two sons„ Edward and George, and three (laugh - tars, Edna, Pearl and Jeep, all at home, The funeral will be held on Satur- day afternoon in Ontario Street Unit • - ed Church, of which he was a mem- ber, at 2.30 pan, The late Mr. El- liott was. a member of the Masonic and Orange Orders, and the funeral will be under auspices of both lodges. Born on a farm eight miles from Enniskillen in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, Mr. Elliott came to Canada with his parents when twelve years of age. The family came dir- ectly to Huron County and took up farming in Geclerich township, tI'rre miles west of Clinton. Although Mr. Elliott gave up farming himself 20 years ago, he still owned the family homestead. Mr. Elliott had been an auctioneer^ for over thirty years and was well- known fart• his joking manner, all ever the county and further. Ilei was alio a n•epresenntative of. the Cannda Life Assurance Company for the past 2-t years. ONTARIO ST. UNITED CHURCH 11.00 a.m.--Subjoct "Pilots." 2.00 p.m.—Worship at Turner's Church. 2,30 p.m.—Sunday School Clinton, 7,00 nein.—Evangelistic Hyams -- Triumphant Song Book, Subject "The Cloud and The Voice," Monday 8.00 p.m,—Young People's Hallowe'en Night. Brucefielcl Y.P.S. will bo our guests. Wednesday 8.00 p.m. Special prayers of Intercession for our nation, Friday 25th 8,00 p.m.—Committee of Stewards will convene, ST. PAUL'S CHURCH Sunday, October 27th 10 a.m.—Sunday School. 11 a.m,-1VIoruing Prayer. Preach- er, Canon William Townshend, com- missioner for the Diocese of Huron, 7 p.m.—Evening prayer. Monday 7 p.m.—Church Boys Lea- gue will meet at the home of Mr. George Seribbins. Monday 8 p.m.—A. Y. P. A. Hallo- we'en Social in the Parish Hall. Thursday 5 to 5.20 p.m.—Inter cession Service. Friday, November lst—All 'Saints Day. Friday'9,30 a.m.—Holy Communion WESLEY-WILLIS CHURCH The Sacrament of Baptism will be dispensed at morning worship on Sun- • clay next, October 27th. . Sermon subject for the evening is "Neighborliness." A half hour service of Prayer and Intercession will be held on Friday from 7.30 to 8 p.m. The monthly meeting of the Wom- en's Association will be held on tine afternoon of Wednesday, October 30, instead of November '6th, the usual date, • Remember the Country Fair in. the school room of the church on Satur- day afternoon, October 26th, WESLEY-WILLIS MISSION CIRCLE The Autumn Thankoffeeing Meet- ing of the Ever Ready Mission Circle was held on Thursday evening, Oc- tober 17th, at the hone of Miss 1\I, G. Rudd, The President took charge of the business and special devotional period, and roll call was answered with verses on autumn or thanksgiv- ing. An especially interesting talk was given by Miss Hoeflin on ten ways to fuller, more rounded living. Various member under the ]eadershij of Mrs. John. Nediger gave the sec- ond of the new study series, entitled "Men of Africa". At the conclusion of the meeting the hostess served lunch and a social half-hour was en- joyed. Wedding Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Jervis were quietly celebrating the fifteenth an- niversary of their wedding, in Tor- onto, and on their return to town on the 21.st, they were met by a number of friends at the depot. They were escorted around town in four cars re- minding them of the original event 15 years ago. Returning to their home they had another surprise awaiting, when they were made the recipient of many splendid gifts of glassware, and other useful articles for the hone. The following address was read: Dear Wilfred and Aclell: We the members of yens families planned this surprise to show our esteem for you, and to congratulate you upon having reached your fifteenth anniversary - We do heartily hope you may be spar- ed to enjoy many more years of wed- ded life. Long lives to you and happy be your. years, God bless the home your souls are Pledged to build; May it be free from doubts and hurts and fears; A gentle place, with love and laugh- ter filled,—Guest. Please accept hese gifts,and may they remind you always of our love and friendship. Signed "The Fam- ilies." Dainty refreshments were served by the friends, and a delightful even- ing was spent. .