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The Clinton News Record, 1940-12-12, Page 5The The News -Record Est. 1878 NO. 6018. -61ST YEAR. -tommettectetortowectatcsoctmetatventosecteiees:eoe teleleteteielettelexicievIr ns: 0 esti Christmas Suggestions THRILLING GIFTS WITH A LONG USEFUL FUTURE. 1. CHESTS OF COMMUNITY SILVER. 2. ` OLD ENGLISH SILVER REPRODUCTIONS. 3. DINNER SETS AND FANCY USEFUL 4. MANTLE, CHIMING C'LOGKS, & WESTCLOX CLOCKS, A GOOD SELECTION. 5. WATERMAN'S PEN AND PENCIL SETS. 6. HANDSOME GENT'S TOILET SETS. 7. STYLES FOR THE LADIES AS WELL. 8. BULOVA, WESTFIELD AND OTHER RELIABLE MAKES OF WATCHES. DIAMOND` AND WEDDING RINGS. 9. BRIDAL WREATH 10. A SPLENDID STOCK OF JEWELERY. STORE 'OPEN EVENINGS UNTIL CHRISTMAS, STARTING DEC. 14th. limon W. H. HELLYAR Jeweler and Optometrist Residence Phone 1743 Highest Price Paid for Old Gold ., 0110M4V-Inroaris'JM3i-201i7-`da41i1,44,10M101-207Dvhr'iarVI`iEN'Enni';IDa 7iS:"+ IS% --1 VOCC...e,muc+tcfCle°tcVOt.'rcrC g„ S E N I L The Most Acceptable Gift of All No Shortage Of Linens Here. Pure Linen Tea Towelling, Irish and Domestic. Pure Linen Huckaback Towels, made in Ireland: Irish Linen Double Damask Table Cloths. Ladies' and Gents' Irish Linen Handkerchieves. Woolen Blankets --- Wool -Filled Comforters Will Also Be Appreciated. r, Blankets from Leading Canadian 4 Mills, In Pairs or Single Satin Bound. • >n The Coforters are in Two -Tone Satin, bound ° with Heavy Satin matching Cord and in Exceptionally Large Size. BROWSE SE COME IN AND D TT N e �O Store 'Open Evenings Until Christmas • IRWIN'S With Which is NewsRecod. Incorporated The Clinton New Era. CLINTON ONTARIO. THURSDAY. DECEMBER 12, 1940 RED; CROSS NEWS Ther is a great deal of work done by the Canadian Red, Cross which cannot be told to the public because of censorship regulations. For in- stance, we cannot tell you about the boats that are contacted by the Can- adian Red Cross. when they arrive at Canadian ports. Neither can we tell you the name of the ports. Some weeks ago, when the gallant Jervis Bay set out on what was to be'her last voyage, we could not. tell eu that we had' supplied every man ort that armed cruiser with badly - needed winter comforts. If we had done so, we would have revealed her whereabouts. The Jervis Bay is at the bottom o£ the ocean now. None of us will ever forget how she met her gallant end. Neither shall we•forget her Captain, Fogerty Fegan, who died a hero's death when he went down with his blazing ship. In the possession of a Maritimes division of the Canadian Red. Cross is a letter signed by the brave captain. It reads as follows: "May I ask you to convey to your president and committee our deep ap- preciation afthe magnificent gift t of winter comforts that arrived safely on board yesterday afternoon. Your generosity is on a par with the wond- erful hospitality that has been shown to us at your port during our stay here, and it is difficult to find words to express our gratitude." The letter continues, "From my own experience of the North Atlantic last winter, I know that your kind gift is going to be of the greatest value in the months to come. Yours very sincerely, E. F. Fegan, Captain, R. N. We know now, of course, that those supplies were not to be used in the months to come. Shortly .afterwards, the Jervis Bay valiantly thrust her- self between a convoy and a heavy German warship. The men on board knew that the battle could have only one end. But not once did they stop to think of that. The Jervis Bay's heroic fight gave the ships convoy Y a chance to scatter, and many were saved. Captain Fegan was giving orders at the very end. He went down with his ship. The story does not end there, When the survivors of the Jervis Bay reach- ed an eastern Canadian port, they wsre stet by Canadian Red Cross re- Wiltse, Mrs. Geo, Shipley; Common- presentatives and supplied with all ity Friendship Sec, Mrs. .0. Jervis; necessities. Voluntary Red Cross Supply Sec., Mrs. Wheatley, Mrs. J, worker visited them in hospital. Yes Crich; Associate Helpers Sec., Mrs. Webster, Mrs. Geo. Elliott; Pianists, Mrs, Wendorf, Mrs. B. J. Gibbings; Sec, of Tem exa nceCh Christian o n Citizen- ship, Mrs, N. Sly; Missionary Month- ly, Miss Rathwell; Literature See., Mrs. Mervin Batkin; Expense Fund, Mrs. E, Mittel.; Mission Band, Elva Witte., Mrs. Maltby: Baby Band. Mrs. Maud Miss •• Book, Glazier; Study T. G Meeting Wiltse, Mrs. A. Parnham. Mee t; closed with the Mizpoh Benediction. Institute Meeting The New Era Est. 1867 THE HOME PAPER The Women's Institute meeting will be on Thursday, Dec. 19. Motto:' Christmas Thoughts by Mrs. W. Roz - ell, Roll Call: Gifts for the Needy. Paper on "A Christmas Message" by Rev. Silver. Hostesses: Mrs. N. W. Trewartha. Mrs. - Nay, Mrs. Jervis, Mrs. J. Graham, Mrs. F. Johnston and Mrs. Jas. Chowen. Roof Collapses On Team At Chopping Mill j, loading The slued roof covering the platform and driveway at the Petrie chopping' mill collapsed, with the weight of snow while a customer with team and sleigh was waiting for his bags of chopped grain. Fortunately! the horses were not injured but were badly frightened and would have run away only that the sleigh was held down by the weight of snow and timbers. The roof was wide and had no supports from the ground, but was braced from the building. As it came down it ripped off a considerable por- tion of the metal siding of the mill front. Christmas Shopping With Christmas goods on display and filling the shelves of our stores and with the invitations to shop at home as extended in our advertising columns, the public has assurance again this year of a choice and. qual- ity of foods and personal service on the part of the town merchants and sales staffs which will give pleasure and satisfaction to the shoppers. There is, little doubt that selfish extravagant purchases of the luqur- ious things of life will be curbed un- der war conditions, yet there are children, the less fortunate and the shut-ins to whom a ray of Christmas joy means more than can be told. So rally forth t in goodtime to enjoy your shopping. The prices are right, too. 1 6 FOR QUALITY MERCHANDISE .vasat3rar-Matarnrur-DatXDI-Vaar21�raateit- rz•r2•,�rar1� «ter t ✓r2r2r2tm e�2r�'+212a�ra12s2rsrarnr2r2s gROVOCIOCK-ICICteletCleVatatC4MOVesetaZeteteVOZOCtetetetateleKtZtleKter Ontario Street United Church W. M. S. The W.M.S. met on Tuesday after- noon in the Lecture Room of the church. The president, Mrs. Burton presided. Mrs. M. Aiken having charge of devotions, taking for her topic, "The Christmas Story". Prayer was offered by Mrs. Hawke. Laura Jervis, Mrs. M. Wiltse, and Mrs. Aik- en. After the correspondence and the business part wasdealt with a short memorial service was conducted by the president, in memory of those members, who had passed on during the year. The Nominating committee presented the slate of officers for the coming year (1941) as follows: Hon. Pres., Mrs. Geo. Shipley, Mrs. M. Wiltse; President, Mrs. Burton; lot 2nd Vice Mrs. Aiken; M Pres., Vx'c e Pres., Mrs. B. J. Gibbings; 3rd Vice Pres., Mrs. Holmes 4th Vice Pres., 14Irs, Geo. Shipley; Recording Secre- tary, Miss Rena Pickett; Press Secre- tary, Miss Edith Cornish; Treasurer, Mrs. W. Stevens; Sec, of Christian Stewardship & Finance, Mrs. M. WATCH 01111 WINDOW FOR LOTS OF GIFT SUGGESTIONS FOR FATHER - MOTHER - SISTER - BROTHER AND SWEETHEART. Step inside and look around. We will be delighted to show you our goods and help you in any way we can. All our gifts are nicely boxed and you may have lots of tissue for putting the finishing touch to them. We suggest that you choose that DIAMOND RING, for Christmas, Now. Fj. SPECIAL for Saturday, Dec. 14th AFREE E CUT GLASS DISH withevery cash urchase •of goods amounting to $5.00 or over. (one to a customer) and to the first six customers, purchasing $10.00 or over a beautiful Sterling Sil- ver Sugar Spoon regularly sold at $3.00 each. STORE OPEN EVERY EVENING. NORMAN'S > a "`Counter's for Finer Jewellery for over Half Century in Huron County" �u?e",d'k1fr.`7rkdrs 049490r20030'r'rdtr!°r'mYi3t`A7xii`.d'Tdidrn'rlar4:9121- LITTLE LOCALS Mr. W. T. Hawkins has been con- fined to his bed, the result of sick- ness.: The annual, G.C:h Con'mencement will be held in the auditorium of the Collegiate tonight and tomorrow night. Mr. R. J. Fisher, who underwent a critical operation in Clinton hospital on Friday is said to be doing as well as could be expected. The committee in charge of the "Christmas Treat" for the children wish to thank the business men of Clinton for their generous support in this project. Ever' Ready Mission Circle At the regular session sewing meeting of the Ever Ready Mission Circle held Dec. 5th, a good-sized car- ton containing children's clothing and Christmas gifts was packed and has been sent to Teulon, Manitoba. The following are the officers for 1941: President, Edith Paterson; 1st Vice Pres., Helen Nediger; 2nd Vice Pres., Florence Shipley; Y, 3rd Vice Pres., Helen Gould; Secretary, Isobel Chowen; Treasurer, Greta Nediger; ror. Secretary, Grace Addison; Press Secretary, Viola Nelson; Temperance Secretary, Helen Fraser; Supply Sec retary, Adella Jervis; Asst., Miss Davis; Community Friendship, Ber- nice Henry, Dorothy Kutch; Pianist, Ferrol Higgins. • "It pays to advertise," so says Thos. Leppington, who after the re- lease of the paper last week, in which hehad an ad., had four buyers in less than three hours and two on the following days. AMONG THE CHURCHES THE SALVATION ARMY Services on Sunday will be conduct- ed by Lieutenant Earle, and in the morning he will speak on "Losing Spirtual Power." In the evening ser- vice the topic for discussion is: "Gambling -The Evil." ---we can tell you about the Jervis Bay now. But we still cannot tell ycu about all the other ships whose - sailor are given urgently -.needed sir p plies. Every case is investigated be- fore the supplies are handed out. I wish you could see the letters of thanks which we receive. They come by the hundreds. A donation of two dollars Mr. from A. Tyndall is gratefully received. aNia EVENING AUXILIARY Evening Auxiliary will not meet again until Monday evening, Dec. 30. PORTER'S HILL RED CROSS The Porter's Hill Unit of the Red Crass Society will hold its next reg- ular meeting on Monday next at 1,30 in the afternoon in Grace United Church. During the winter months, the meetings will be held in the af- ternoon, instead of in the evening. Clinton Team Places Third in Dominion .22 Rifle Competition. Shooting its way to the .22 Sport- ing Rifle Championship of Canada in the largest rifle match ever held in this country, the Levack Gun Club, Levack, Ont., today became the new provincial champions in the first round of the fourth annual Dominion Marksmen .22 Sporting Rifle Champ- ionship Competition. A record entry of 1,653 marksmen competed on a total of 219 teams from all over Canada. Designed primarily to organize the army of sporting rifle enthusiasts who had been spending their time taking pot-shots at impromptu tar- gets around the countryside the Do- minion Marksmen competition this year has disclosed some remarkable scores. The first round just complet- ed has brought to light the develop- ment of some expert, hitherto un- known, marksmen in many sections of Canada: The personnel and individual -scores of the team entered from the Clinton Rifle Club, which placed third, were as follows: J. Farrish, 299 x 300; E. Epps, 300; D. Farrish, 300; F. Van- Eginond, 800; E. Faulkner, 299; Wm. Farrish, 800; spare, S. Thompson, 299. Team total. 1499. Former Clinton Resident Dies in Toronto John May, for 20 years a picture framer forthe Tyrrell l]Book Shop, died Sunday at Itis home in Toronto. Five days previously Mr. and Mrs. May celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. Born in Exeter, he spent some years here, where he engaged in the furniture business. Surviving are his widow, Sarah A. May, one son, Rev. Russell May of Lakeside and two daughters, Carrie L. and Minnie, Santa Will be in Clinton !Saturday Santa Claus will make his first ap- pearance in Clinton on Saturday of-. BAPTIST CHURCH The minister's sermon subject for Sunday evening will be, "The Wond- erful Jesus." The: Sunday School Christ- mas their a bolding use purer entertainment and tree on Wed- nesday evening, December 18th. ONTARIO ST. UNITED CHURCH 11.00 am. -Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be observed. 7.00 p.m. -Christmas hymns and Carols will be sung. Monday 8.00 p.m.-Y.P. Union has planned by executive. Wednesday 8.00 p.m. -Prayers of Intercession. Lions Are Hosts To 'Sheep Club The, Lions Club was host to the members of the Junior Farmers' Sheep Club, an organization sponsor- ed by the Lions, at their regular meeting on Tuesday 'evening. Owing to the storm, however, only a few of the young farmers were able to at- tend. In this connection, however, the zeal for the project evidenced by James Clutton, son of Mr. W. Hume Clutton, Goderich rural, is worthy of note. He walked three miles to God- erich to take the afternoon train to Clinton, attended the meeting, caught the 10.10 p.m. train for Goderich and had the three miles to walk to the home farm. He said the meeting was worth the effort made to attend it. The com- mittee in charge of the project com- prises Irvin (Dick) Jacob, convener, J. C. Shearer, John Read and A. D. McCartney. The guest speaker was James Telfer, Paris, Ont., Dominion live stock promoter and extensive sheep raiser. He spoke of the importance of the sheep industry to Canada and stres- sed the point that there is room for much needed expansion in sheep rale- ing. ailing. Canada imports annually up- ward of sixty million pounds of wool to complete her requirments of over one hundred million pounds. The sheep, he said, provide man with a greater number of his needs than any other animal and listed clothing, leather tallow, mutton. He commend- ed the young men for their enter- prise and urged them to continue in sheep raising. He also gave the boys same good sound advice for general practice in life and quoted the late U.S. President Calvin Coolidge, "Do the days work." W. a; Stephen, Toronto Department of Agriculture, also spoke. A feat- ure of the after dinner program was a sing song period in which one of B. F. Andrew, Mrs. McDonald. is. the selections sung was the sacred Roberton and MTS. Neilans were ap- 0 hymn, "The Ninety and Nine." The pointed to look after sendingflowers wers appreciation of the club for the ad'- and fruit to the .shut-ins of the con - dresses was voiced by Lion J. Read gregation.. The hostesses, Mrs. Rob - And was. 'heartily endorsed. Lion J. ertson and Mrs. Morris served lunch. A. Petrie won the draw from •the hat by the guest speaker. WESLEY-WILLIS CHURCH Sunday, 5th Dec. 1 Morning service, sermon subject: "The Quest for the ICingdom`'; even- ed by the Blyth Wom ing service, sermon subject: Christ- i and the club leader is Mrs. Harty ed by God Save the King and the ran Accounting." McCool, Blyth. The members are Band repeated the Mizpah benedie,- The Christmas tree entertainment 1' 18. Dec. Wednesday, will be held on W Y, The Girl's Club of Wesley -Willis church will hold their regular meet- ing in the form of a pot -luck supper on Thursday evening, Dec. 19. (Please note the change of day) in the Sunday school room of the church. After the supper they will decorate the church. Look At Your Label'. The time approaches when many subscriptions to The Clin- ton News -Record will become due. We hope to have the full co-operation of our readers in,• this respect, as only through the prompt payment of subscriptions.• Mk the standards of this news- paper be maintained: If the labels en• your papier reads prior to. December'1, 1940, then your sub- scriptions is in arrears. It only takes a moment to ascertain this; fact, and a little longer to remit the necessary amount to this of.: five. These accounts are small individually, but in the aggregate they are a serious matter to a. newspaper. You can snake no better Christ-- mas present to yourself than to renew at once your subscriptions to your home newspaper. 1940 Automobile License Plates to be Collected We hope the motorists of Clinton - and surrounding districts will co -op - the plan for - cratesalvaging 1940 automobile wholeheartedly wholehe Y in o ile license rn b plates This arrangement gives you an opportunity to render effective aid in two ways and at no cost to your- self. Several tons of steel would be an important aid to the war indust- ries and the cash derived from the sale of the metal will be effectively used for patriotic purposes. In the present emergency, when steel mills are working to capacity we must avoid waste of material and I am - sure that motorists will support this' worthwhile undertaking. All collect- ing depots will be announced later in• and around Clinton. 30 when he wt to all children of Clinton and the An open meeting of the Mission surrounding country. Invitations have (Band of Wesley -Willis church was gone out to all schools so we expect held in the Sunday school room Mon- a big time for' the children asge tate tela afternoon to which the ladies of- Roxy Theatre has been engaged to.the church were invited and a goodly' The r 1VL' howMar fret sresident giveay them nThe 11 nattended. p number bet nu t Littlo Peppers At Home". This is Lane was in the chair and gave the a grand children's show and we knew ;tall to worship. After singing and' they will cnJc>Y tt• prayer the Band and visitors repeated.' 'the Lord's Prayer in unison, Turkey Show Held I Presentation of Mission Band pins- ' In Clinton to the members of the band was a' pleasing feature of the program. The. The first show of turkeys by the pastor, Rev. A. Lane, gave a short Blyth District Turkey Club was held encouraging address and the pins. at the agricultural office on Saturday tvere presented by Mrs. E. Paterson, afternoon when eleven boys and girls a past superintendent of the Mission of the club exhibited dressed turkeys Band. The present leader is Mrs. G. in competition. The club, a project, H. Jefferson, under whose superin-• Miss, 1 d. Mt he tm WAS met toxience the g of thet n agricultural C. department underTorrance arranged the pro - direction of J. Shearer, is sponsor- Maud T en's Institute gram. The closing hymn was folTot. ternoon at 1. p,m. tv ne i „ head the parade and distribute treats Mission Pins Are Presented. teen-age boys and girls of Blyth and anon. Auburn districts. The poults were ' • obtained from the Rideau chick I Na Trace Of 'Remains Of hatchery, Smith's Falls, five months, Two R.A.F. Men Drowned. ago and were all of the same hatch- Near Port Albert ing. The prize money, $3 for each entry was contributed jointly by the. Search foe the bodies of Leading Blyth Institute, the Dominion and I Aircra'fbmen Debenham and George,. the Ontario departments of agricul-'of the R.A.F., victims of a double ture. E. V. Lawson, Halmesville, who i drowning fatality in Lake Huron near• is an extensive breeder of turkeys !Port Albert Airport, on Saturday, was and therefore an authority on the !continued during daylight hours to ST. PAUL'S CHURCH Sunday, December 15th 8 a.m•-Holy Communion. 11 a.m.-Morning Prayer, sermon. subject, "Tho Lord is the Judge." 2.30 p.m,-- Sunday School and the Ladies Bible Class. 7 ,p.ni -Evening Prayer, the rector will preach on "The Forerunners of the Second Advent." Monday 8 p.m.-A.Y.P.A. Thursday 7.30 p.m. -Intercession Service. Friday 7.30 pat - Sunday School Christmas entertainment and tree in the Parish Hall. The. Chancel Guild meeting will be held on Thursday, Dec. 19th, at 7.30 p.m. at the church. Engagement Announced announce -vis an Mrs, J B. Levis M s, Mr. . ands the engagement Claytonu h- g Y daugh- ter, a ge 'mrnt of their only ter, Ruth Elizabeth to Pte. A. Salisbury, Perth Regiment, C, A. Mrs. Salis- bury of Mitchell, the marriage will take place this month. subject, judged the birds and after- wards explained to the boys and girls the various points of merit and de- merit in preparation, plucking and dressing the birds for exhibition and day without success. Fishing boats were brought from Goderich and dragging was conducted over a large area in bitter cold weath- er. New ice is forming with falling market. He also gave the class a temperature and the lake became II/ - demonstration in judging live birds, � singly vough as the day advanced using a pen of two hens and a tom creasingly rough. Old-timers expo es- froxrr his own flock. The boys and 1 sed the opinion that the bodies had' judging for which points were award - been washed under the ice. Dynamit- ing is being considered but has not girls then went into competition in ed. For the dressed birds ribbons Iboen decided upon. A day guard of were awarded in th.e following order: six. has been stationed at the scene of the fatality and constant vigil is, being kept. An inquiry into the tragedy was• started by Flight Lieut., C. Fletcher, adjutant of the camp, but was not PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH The supper and Sunday School sleigh ride is to be held, Wednesday, Dec. 18th in the Sunday School roam of the church. There will be special Christmas entertainment and lantern slides. Despite the stormy weather there was a good attendance of Woman's Association. at the home of Mrs. Rob- ertson, Rattenbury St., Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 4th. The president, Mrs. Stevenson presiding. Mrs. J. Neilans, secretary - treasurer then gave the financial report and a re- view of the work for the year. The election of officers are as follows: President, Mrs. Stevenson.; Vice Pres., Mrs. Roberton; Sec.-Treas.. Mrs. J. Neilans.; Committees: social, Mrs. Roberton, convenor, Mrs. E. Ward, Mrs, Streets, .Mrs. M. McTaggart; Quilting, Mrs. J. Wilson, convenor, Mrs. W. J. Cook, Mrs. J. Sterling, Miss Stirling; Visiting, Mrs. McDon- ald, 1VIrs. Stevenson; Program, Mrs. Lawrence Platzer, Alvin Plunket, Harold Gross, Don Yungblut, Rich- ard Leggett, Lorraine Fowler, Marg- aret Nesbit, Eddie McNeil, Mary Nesbit, Archie Watt, Leonard Fowl- er. Ribbons were placed on the first closed. The official version does not• six in the order named. The result ovary greatly from accounts already' in points awarded on the basis of re- published. cords, farm visits, exhibit, examine - tions, judging coopetition, meetings and general interest were: Margaret Nesbit, Blyth, 835; Lawrence Platzer, Auburn, 798; Harold Gross, Auburn, 786; Eddie McNall, Blyth, 755; Don- ald Yungblut, Auburn, 745; Richard Leggett, -Blyth, 714; Mary Nesbit, Blyth, 645; Alvin Plunket, Auburn, 643; Archie Watt, Blyth, 606; Lson- and Fowler, Blyth, 554; Lorraine Fowler, Blyth, 530, Some of the dres- sed birds were offered for sale and brought a good price. RED SHIELD The meetinr• was closed by repeat - The ladies of the R.S.W.A. .tet at the home' of Mrs. R. B. Carter on Wednesday and: held a pot -luck sup per. Present were 24 members and nine visitors. A short patriotic pro- gram was held with some of the daughters of members taking part. A collection of $9.60 was received and the following garments were brought in: l5 pair socks, 2 scarves, meet- ing • week 1 boy's snit. Next the eet- ing will he held at the hole of Mrs. ing the Lord's Prayer in unison. ' F. Livermore,' Little England. BAYFIELD Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Jowett left on Saturday for Fort Lauderdale, Fla., where they will spend the winter months. Mr. and Mrs: Chas. Widcombe left' on Thursday last for Windsor, where' they will visit their family for same. time. The winners at euchre at the Red''• Cross euchre and dance in the Town. Hall on Friday evening were: Ladies 1st, Mrs. E. Sturgeon, Ladies consola- tion, Mrs. M. Gellner; Gentlemen 1st,. Charlie Wallis, Consolation, Leslie Elliott. The iaduzs intend holding en- other euchre and dance on Thursday- evening, December 26th. The annual meeting of the Bayfield' II/lit of the Canadian Red Cross Se- ciety will be held in the Town Hall,r Bayfield, Wednesday evening, Dec.. ' inv iced' i 18th at 8 p.m: The public is to attend this meeting. It is espec- ially asked that all finished work be, turned in before the meeting -if pos- sible.