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The Clinton News Record, 1940-11-07, Page 1C1int�n he News -Record Est, 1878 With News - Which is Incorporated The Clinton New Era NO. 6013. -61ST YEAR. CLINTON ONTARIO. THURSDAY Bulova and Westfield WATCHES From $9.95 up Thjese watches are noted for their Accuracy, as time keepers, Durability' and pleasing appear- ance, fully guaranteed. W. H. HELLYAR (I Jeweler and Optometrist Residence Phone 174j Highest Price Paid for Old Gold Now Be Hones II You Promised Yourself Last Year that There would be No Christmas Shopping Panic in 1940. Have the Courage of Your Con- victions and SHOP NOW. Our Stock is at Its Best. With Conditions as at Present, i is Impossible to insure Future Deliveries. IIZWIN'S FOR QUALITY MERCHANDISE SVEBDIMG BELLS are ' ringing for someonenearly every day. They ring a happier note If he has selected perfect Bluebird Rings. 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NOVEMBER 7, 1940 e The New Era Est. 1807 THE HOME PAPER MANY MOTIONS PASSED AT COUNCIL MEETING, • The regular meeting of the Council of the Town of Clinton was held in the Council Chambers Monday even - mg, all the members being present withMayor theit Waters hn chair. minutes of the last regular meeting and a special meeting held on Oct. 21st, were read and approved. A com- munication from N. W. Miller, secre- tary of Branch No. 140 of the Canad- ian Legion making an appeal to the Council for Poppy Day was read and approved. Motion. The request of N. W. Miller, sec. of Branch No. 140 of the Canadian Legion, re the mat- ter of the Council defraying expense for programs for Remembrance Day, be accepted and that the Council grant Ten Dollar toward a wreath. Moved by A. J. McMurray and sec- onded by V. D. Falconer. Carried. A. communication from William Benzo re taxes was read. Motion: That the letter from Mr. Bezzo re- garding the matter of taxes be left in the hands of the Finance Commit- tee. Moved by M. J. Agnew and sec- onded by V. D, Falconer. Carried. A petition signed by three rate- payers on Orange street, who were present at the meeting was read re- garding the matter of better street lighting in their section. Motion: That with regard to the written deputation from residents on Orange street re lighting, the Street Com- mittee instruct the Public Utilities Commission where to place the light. Moved by M. J. Agnew and seconded by W. Walker. Carried. A communication from N. W. Mil- ler concerning the question of obser- vance of Remembrance Day was read. Motion: That the Council sanction the request of Mr. Miller that a holiday be declared on the morning of Nov, lith, Remembrance Day. Moved by W. M. Aiken and seconded by N. W. Trewartha. Carried. A letter from E. Ward regarding the removal of driveway tiles at the back of hisat en Rattenbury bury street lot was read. Motion: That the matter of tile fol• Mr. Ward be left in the hands of the Street Committee. Moved by V. D. Falconer and seconded by A. J. McMurray. Carried. By-law No. 10 for 1940, fixing the date of nominations and election was read three times and passed, Nom- inations are to take place on Nov. 22 and election on December 2. The places of polling and the D.R.O: s and Poll clerks were alae included in the by-law. They are St. Andrew's Ward, at town hall; D,R.O., L. Stong; clerk, E. L. Mittel]. St James' Weed, at Bert Gliddon's shop; D,R.O., R. B. Fitzsimons; clerk, ]3. Gliddon. St. john's Ward, at J. B. Levis' office; D.R .O, W. Wallis. clerk, r s e Go cionLa aw son. St. George's Ward, at H. D. Cameron's shop; D.R.o., H. D. Cam- eron; clerk, Ross Forester. A. statement of taxes collected to date was presented. Arrears of taxes ccllected for years 1937-38-39 amount to $3,012.01; arrears of taxes still unpaid for the saute years $3,448.43; 1940 taxes collected to date are $17,588.84. Motion: That the Plebiscite as set by Government regarding the two- year term for Council and otherp ub- lac bodies be submitted to the rate- payers at the next election. Moved by W. Walker and seconded by 0. L. Paisley. Carried. Motion. That beginning November 1st, that the Tax Collectors' salary be paid quarterly. Moved by A. J. McMurray and seconded by N. W. Trewartha. Carried, Motion: That some definite ruling be set to prohibit the abusive use of the telephone in the Police Depart- ment for long distance messages. Moved by W. Walker and seconded by W. M. Aiken. Carried, Councillor Paisley rendered a re- port of the activities of his committee during the month of October, report- ing the removal of trees or shrubs, for such were a menace, also placing of tile and catch basins where neces- sary. Considerable work on water lines was reported oh-or`in the vicin- ity of Mary and Erie streets. Motion: That the Street Committee be a body to view the matter of water lines and placing necessary hydrants on or in the vicinity of Mary and Erie streets. After considerable discussion the Council decided to place no hydrant id that particular section at present. Motion: That the hydrant to be plac- ed at the corner of Alma and Erie streets that was passed on Oetober 7th, 1940, be rescinded. Moved by M, J. Agnew seconded by W. Walker. Carried. Motion: That the question of one relief recipient being incapacitated be a matter left to Dr, Shaw and the Reeve. Moved by N. W. Trewar- tha and seconded by W. M. Aiken. Carried, Motion: That the Salvation Army be granted the free use .of the Hall for the evening of November 11th, for purposes pertaining to Red Cross. Moved by ,V. D. Falconer and second- ed_by A. 3, McMurray. Carried. The matter of the snow ploughing of 'streets received considerable dis mission. Motion: That the following for the season's snow ploughing as follows: Arthur Fulford, William Cook and Leonard Hunter: Mr.,Hunt- er• to' supply two horses. Moved by Wm. Walker and seconded ded bY O. L. Paisley. ' Carried. Motion: That the use of Furnace No. '2 •be withheld only for special call for the hall. Moved by N. W. Trewartha and seconded by A. J. Mc- Murray. Carried. Mayor Waters expressed his ap- preciation of the co-operation of the Council during . the year and stated his intention of allowing his name to come before the ratepayers at the next electiono for the second term of office. On motion of W. Walker and 0. L. Paisley the meeting then adjourned. AMONG THE CHURCHES The first meeting of the Men's Bible Class will be Mild in St. Paul's Sunday School at 3.46 p.m. on Sun- day, Nov. 10, 1940. The election of officers will. take place at this meeting. A large at- tendance t- ten n •e ofmen thet da c. theof own is requested. BAPTIST CHURCH Remembrance Day service in the evening at 7 o'clock. The minister's subject will be: "Lest We Forget." Special music by the choir. Intercession in behalf of present world conditions on. Wednesday 8 p.m. ST. PAUL'S CHURCH Sunday, Novemger 10 11 a.m.—Holy Communion and Re- membrance Day sermon. 2,30 p.m.—Sunday School and Lad- ies Bible Class. 3,45 p.m.—Men's Bible Class. 7 pm.—Evening Prayer Monday 8 p.m,—A.Y.P.A. Tuesday 3 pan. — The Women's Auxiliary will meet in the Owen Memorial Hall. Thursday 7.30 p.m.—Intercession Service. Friday 8 p.m,—The members of the A.Y.P.A. will be guests of the Middle- ton A.Y.P.A. at Bayfield ONTARIO ST. UNI'T'ED CHURCH Remembrance Sunday 11,00 a.m.'--"V:aliant Hearts --Past and Present" Veterans of the Great War and friends, also present soldiers on have aro invited to attend. 2.00 p.m. — Worship and Sunday School at Turner's. 2.30 p.m.—Clinton Sunday School. 7.00 p.m,' ---Rev. Arthur Sinclair of Blyth will be guest speaker. Monday 8.00 p.m.—Young People's Union. Missionary Night. Rev. 3. R. Peters will yive an illustrated lec- ture: "Have 'You A Hobby." Wednesday 8.00 p.m.—Service of Intercession for the nations. THE SALVATION ARMY During the weekend all the services will be conducted by Brigadier Fred Riches, recently appointed Divisonal Commander for the :London. and Windsor Division, The meetings will be as follows: 11 a.m.—Holiness Service, 3 p.m.—Sunday School. 7 p.m.—Salvation Meeting. The public is ,invited to all these services. 8 p.m. Monday: Armistice Day pro- gram in the Town Hall by the Strat- ford S. A. Band; Mayor K. G. Waters presiding. 8 p.m. Thursday: Public Prayer Meeting. 8 p.nt, Friday: Young People's Meeting, WESLEY-WILLIS CHURCH Minister's subjects for Sunday, November 10th: Morning — "Thy Brother's 'Blood"; Evening—"The Re- proof of Life." Service of Prayer and Intercession, Friday evening from 7.30 to 8.00 p.m. The W.M.S. will hold their regular meeting on Thursday afternoon, Nov. 14th at the home of the president, Mrs. Chowen. Mrs. Addison's group will be in charge of the study period. All ladies of the congregation will be welcome, ° The regular meeting of the Wom- en's Association was held on Wed- nesday instead of on Nov. 7th, the customery date. There being a good attendance. The president, Mrs. E. E, Paterson was in the chair. Mrs. A. T. Cooper presided et the piano and the "Scripture lesson. was read by Mrs. T. R. Jenkins. The treasurer's report of the proceeds of the country fair was presented. As a result of their efforts in that enterprise a substan- tial sun nearing the hundred -dollar mark was realized. Plans were then made for catering for the annual fowl supper for Murphy Lodge No. 710, Clinton, on Thursday, November 7th. The supper will be in the church din: ing hall. Mrs. George VanHov n's group were hostesses in serving' tea. Wins Another A a" ' W l Il We again .congratulate Fraser Thompson, who has proved himself an excellent student by winning still another award, the Third Carter Scholarship in the 'County of Huron.' Fraser is now attending Western names submitted be the men hired University; Four Lion Clubs Meet At Clinton. Comforts and entertainment for the boys from Britain who are in train- ing at the Port Albert airport were suggestedi and dscu ssed at the reg- ular e -ular bi-monthly banquet of the Lions Club held at the McKenzie House, Tuesday evening, when four clubs were represented—Goderich, Exeter, Seafortli and Clinton. The Goderich members included Deputy District Governor Nelson Hill. The guest speaker was His Honor Judge Cos- tello, Goderich, whose subject was "The Making of Wills." He said in part: "Anyone can draw a will, but most people are afraid to venture to do so. It is advisable however, to have a lawyer read your will and at - end to the legal formalities in con- nection therewith. Everyone should, make a will, either drawn by himself or by a lawyer." Lion President F. Pennebaker next called on District Deputy Governor Nelson Hill to speak. He took up the subject of the welfare of the men at the airport. "What can we as Lions do to help on the war effort?" he questioned. "A definite opportun- ity to do something exists right in cur own county. Many of the men and boys at Port Albert are strang- ers to Canada. They are not familiar with our customs, our manners or our money. Let us all strive to make them feel at home among us. It is quite probable that many of them may make their homes here after the war, if they retain a favorable im- pression of the country and the local- ity. The boys will need entertain- ment. Gifts of Canadian fruits should also be acceptable." Lion K. Waters, mayor of Clinton, moved, seconded by I.,lon G. M. Coun- ter, that Clinton club co-operate in what ver line of welfare the Dist- rict Deputy Governor may find ex- pedient. Lion President J. Stewart, Senfotth, alsc presidents of Goderich and Exeter clubs were of like kind. Lion G. M. Counter suggested that t the officers end men be invited to our homes for Christmas dinner. LITTLE LOCALS Miss Edna Jamieson has rented Mrs. Fliles house on Ontario street. Mr, R. E. Manning is opening an Insurance Agency in the offices be- hind the Royal Bank on Huron street. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Leppington who celebrate their twenty-first wedding anniver- sary today. Residents here had many Iloilo- we'en callers on Thursday evening, who were dressed in varied costumes. 1 On Friday morning a few gates, steps iand trailers were missing and win- dows were soaped. Mrs. E. Paterson was advised by telephone on Wednesday night of the quite serious injury in a motor acci- dent of a sister, Mrs. Kirby of Flor- ida, who has been visiting relatives in Toronto. Mrs. Kirby visited with Mrs. Paterson here during part of the summer, Mr. John Cuninghatne of the Tor- onto Flying Club and Miss Cathleen motored ln e and spent last weekend with their parents. Miss Florence Rorke accompanied them. Miss Cath- leen Cuninghame was one of two hundred chosen for the University of Toronto Women's Training Service Detachment. This is a newly organ- ized Office Administration Service of the Canadian Red Cross composed of 'University women only. Hog Cholera in Ontario With a splendid market for their baeon in Britain, the epidemic of hog cholera in Ontario is a serious busi- ness for 'Ontario farmers. Denmark and other .European countries spedial- izing in hog products are out of the picture now, and Canada is rising to its opportunity. Britain will take 400,000,000 pounds of Canadian bacon this year, and hog owners have been preparing to supply this demand. Now attention must be devoted to- ward checking an epidemic that has made heavy inroads on their stock, entailing serious monetary loss. The Ontario Department of Agri- culture is actively co-operating with the Federal Department of Agricul- ture and farmers in their efforts to stamp out this disease. Generally the epidermic is fatal, so that pre- ventative methods only are effective in checking spreading of the cholera. In this issue of the News-R.ece the Ontao Department of Agricul- ture advertises instruction and advice on what to do about this scourge. The disease is highly contagious and esin spread very rapidly; hence there should "be close study of the precautions stated. At any time this would be imperative, but when Can- adian baeon has become a war neces- sity, action should be doubly vig- orous, The Ontario Department of Agri- culture is to be commended for its adoption of the direct method of ad. vertising in the'press its instructions or appeals to the people of the Province. Engagement Announced Mr. and Mrs. Thos. G. Elliott, God- erich Township, announce the en- gagement of their youngest daugh- ter, Phyllis, to Corporal Stewart Schoenhals, Woodstock, son of Mrs. M. B adle Clinton, e h ton, and the late Ed- win Schoenhals, the marriage to take place early in November. Poppy Day Saturday Remembrance Day with its poig- nant yet proud memories, calls us to its adequate observance, this year with increasing insistence. The War has renewed our understanding of the need for sacrifice and service in the defence of our country and the principles for which we stand. The Canadian Legion of theBritishh Lr . pire Service League has many years accepted as a sacred trust the direc- tion of the observance of Rememb- rance Day with its accompanying Poppy Campaign, The Clinton Branch of the T egnon earnestly desire that the citizens of this community supply us with the funds to look after the soldiers cd the last War as well as this War by purchasing poppies on Poppy Day, Saturday,November c ber 9th. Honor Stockmen The Spring Show management are making preparations for honoring two leading stockmen of Huron County at a banquet in the Toa Hall' on the evening of Nov. 21st, at which they will be guests of honor 1 The men who are thus singled out are Ephraim Snell of Hullett, breed- er of prize-winning Leicester sheep and Robert Murdock of Brueefield who is a horseman of outstanding achievements. It is expected that up- wards of 300 will be seated at the banquet board and an after -diene program of music and speeches will be carried out. President W. H. Lobb of Goderieh Township and J. C. Shearer are the active management This event is expected to bring to- gether prominent stockmen of the westernparto' t t Ontario. Renovation in Sport Shop The Epps Sport Shop has been re- modeled during the last couple of weeks and now presents a very mod- ern up-to-date appearance. A front entrance has been added Middlesex -Huron Unit Attend Service The officers and men of "D" Company of the Middlesex & Huron Regiment under the command of Major Thomas Tlona r• 1 s Mo gam paraded' to . Divine Service in St. Pauls Church on: Sunday morning. In addition • to. "D" Company several officers of the regiment from London were present, including Lt. -Col. MacDonald, The Clinton Pipe Band led the parade, from the corner of Princess and Al- bert street to the ehurch. Captain, the Reverend A. H. O'Neil, Chaplain of the Regiment, conducted the ser - i vice and preached on the text, 1 Peter 2:17: "Honour hourall men. e Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the Ring." 1 Rev. Falconbridge, the United church minister at Centralia and a Lieutenant with the regiment, read the lesson. Mr. Harry T. Hoffman of Dashwood sang, also Miss Wilhel- mina Trewartha. Both solos were• contributed in. a very effective and inspiring manner. After the service the troops march- ed to the Post Office square where Lt. -Col. MacDonald addressed them briefly and took the salute at the dis- missal. ' RED CROSS NOTES TOW! Clinton's quota for refugees has. been completed as follows: six won- . en's dresses, twenty girl's skirts, 1 dozen women's nightdresses, 2 girls jackets, 1 dozen pair boy's pants, and , 1 layette. Extract from bulletin received from Toronto headquarters: "I must tell you that the clothes we get for the children, sent by the r Canadian Red Cross, are simply mar- vellous --lovely and warns and just what the children need. The jerseys and the little girl's flannel dresses are really lovely; they are such pret- ty colors and so well made. Do tell any of your friends who are working for the c elcom how Cross Red their c C w help is, and with winter coming on we can't have too many warm undies and things, both for the refugee chil- dren and our own bombed children who lose every single thing they've gut when their homes are blown up. I can't tell you what a joy it is to be able to fit themt out properly. It is always a thrill for us when we get a new batch of clothing, and I only wish some of the people who have made the things could see how appreciated they are." Letters such as this make us feel that we are doing a little for the vast army of brave u:cu and women, • yes, and -little children, who are in the front line to -day. Their bravery stands between us and the horror.: u: modern warfare. Surely there ar.i none in Clinton who do not realize this great debt. i Six boxes for our men overseas were packed and mailed last week from the town of Clinton. Tile boxes • contained the following: 1 sweater, 2 ! pair of s'o'cks, 1 two pound cake, 1 'pkg. notepaper, 1 tube toothpaste, 1 face cloth, 1 can coffee, 1 can pea- nuts, 5 milk chocolate bars, 2 pkg. guni. A carton of cigarettes was sent- naratel se 1 y The following donations 'are grate- fully appreciated by the local branch: Two layettes, lefts. M. D. McTaggart; four yards flannelette, Miss Laid- law; box of traveller's samples for quilt, Mrs: Radford; lamp for work- room, Mrs. Thompson; services of Mr. Glen Cook on sewing machines; three sweaters, Miss Hoeflin. A call has come from. headquarters for knitted garments for our sailors and the brave women in England in the War Auxiliary Forces. The Air Forge is over -supplied, so let us tern our attention to this urgent need. Help is needed. Knitters, the call is to youl so customers may enter the shop directly from the street. The floor space has been greatly increased en•I now accommodates more stock. The new ultra -modern lighting equipment shows, to the best advantage, the trophies which the Clinton Rifle and Motorcycle Clubs have won. Mr. Epps has in his possession a large collection of antique gens on display, some of which date back to the days of the Fenian raids; also c most modern stock of guns and am- munition in Ontario. He also deals in .refrigerators, mot- orcycles, bicycles and all sporting equipment. CKNX BARN DANCE HELD IN CLINTON Between 400 and 450 people jam- med the Clinton Town Hall last Sat- urday evening to witness an actual broadcast of the C 11 N X Saturday Night Barn Dance. e. They saw with their own eyes and heard what the radio listeners in all parts of the district were enjoying through then lotldspcakers, Featured artists such as Ross Mann and IIis Melody Mixers, Cactus Mac, Clark Johnson, Sara & Freddy, La- verne Holland, Frank Kinny's Kippen Hotshots, and all under the Master of Ceremonies W. T. "Doc" Cruick- shank. During the program, the group was welcomed by Mayor ICen G. Wat- ers. His Worship extended a cordial welcome on behalf of the townspeople and expressed the desire that CKNX include Clinton regularly on it's schedule of remote broadcasts. The directors of the program How- ard Bedford and Harry J. Boyle were pleased to find many people included in the gathering from Goderich, Aub- urn, Varna, Exeter, Hensall, Kippen. and Brucefield as well as from Clin- ton'and surrounding district. Assistant Engineer Bud Cruick- shank was in charge of equipment of the broadcast and 'co-operated 'with the Bell Telephone Company whose lines carried the program to Wing - ham where it was broadcast by the CKNX transmitter. At 0.30 Saturday evening Mr. Cruie'kshanks interviewed "Timmer" McEwan and "Red" Rath about Clin- ton hockey for the conning season. Moving From Town The Rev. Samuel Trewin came to town about five and a half years ago. He had given his life work to the Methodist Episcopal Church in oItlo- homa, Michigan and other states of the Union, and on retirement came to Clinton. He sold his home on Isaac street recently, and left on Nov. 1st to make his home with his nephew Mr. Will- 40411 Trewin near Londesboro, where he spent his boyhood days. Mr. Trewin made many friends in town especially in the Wesley -Willis Church where he Was a member. EVENING AUXILIARY The regular meeting was held in • the Town Hall, Monday evening with a fair attendance. D. Match was ap- pointed to look into the matter of obtaining new quarters immediately. The knitting committee reported hav- ing received: 3 helmets, 5 pr. socks, 1 scarf and 4 sweaters. To all girls who are not active in our work: Could you not spare one evening a week foe this worthy cause. Our war effort is so pitiably small compared to the sacrifice that the people of attain are making. We must help to win this war—nothing else matters now. Let us make the attendance at next meeting a rocord one, RED SHIELII An attendance of fourteen mem- bers and two vistors marked the weekly meeting of the Red Shield Women's Auxiliary at the home of Mrs. Cecil Cooper, in spite of wintry weather. Eight pairs of socks, and three scarves were turned in and. plans completed for the Armistice Day program in the Clinton Town Hall, Collection amounted to $1.30. The next meeting will' be held on Wednesday, November 13, at the home of Mrs. Joe Carter; Little Eng- land, Visitors are always welcome.