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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1940-12-26, Page 1VibeNews-Record Est. 1878 Linton News-Reco NO. 6020. -61ST YEAR. With Which is Incorporated The Clinton New Era CLINTON With sincere appreciation of our pleasant business relations we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. W. H. HELLYAR Jeweler and Optometrist Residence Phone 174j Highest Price Paid for . Old Gold ssaasaaseza e9rp+ 3ntaianalr? bararaaaamatantaraiarsearaaanirmb hameraiaa' :a lra tatelNlnest Ee@ tEt t(tatElanceagele "t'e "'eanat eyelet eteal lalerataseer The Compliments Of The Season The Charm of Christmas lies in the Thought that We Live in the Memory of our Friends. The Success of Every Busi- ness Depends on Its Regular Customers. Continuity of Patronage is a definite indication that our Cust- omers continue to buy from us ao because we Merit their Confid- ence. 4 4 TO ONE AND ALL, 4 A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR co IRWIN'S FOR QUALITY MERCHANDISE rtD1424.ar izm-a h,Dmam izta atiriata:a,x2mzizmsm arsrem 1. **r**.i2rmaaat2trr+2.1r?ras' mo tsc-tw= .rode 4{-tommtvg-taknatat. ctetetetvetme-tCcimettuettctoci. WiiE?: m NORMAN'S We sincerely thank all our Customers and Friends. for their patronage during 1940 and express the wish that the com- ing year will bring Health, Happiness and Prosperity to them all. NORMAN'S t, er for over Half a Couliter s for Finer Jewell y Century in Huron County" i ADaammizoogamizzaaammotuwaveamm2akrsatsd Xa The New Era Est. 1867 ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1940 THE HOME PAPER The Clinton News -Record Wishes All Its Readers and Friends A Very Happy and Prosperous New ar ANNUAL MEETING Engagement Announced OF BAYFIELD UNIT Mr. and Mas. Davd Lippert of Mel- bourne announce .the engagement of OF RED CROSS their second daughter, Bette Jay, to Pte. 'Robe'rt Cook, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard'J. Cook of Clinton. The marriage will take place in Mel- bourne on January the lst. The annual meeting of the Bayfield Unit of the Red Cross was held in the Town Hall on Wednesday evening of last week, Mrs. Gairdner, the presi- dent conducted the meeting. In her address she said: "It was over a year ago that we organized our group in. Bayfield, and I am most grateful to all who have helped carry on in the splendid way you have. There are so many ways in which you have shown us that we could count on you. We must all serve in some way. There are still some in Bayfield who have not yet taken part in our work, but most everybody has contributed in time or money. We have worked hard; but any kind of work you make go is hard, it is just a different kind of hard—that is all. Your loyalty has helped in what we have done and L want to thank you all for it. First df all there are the knitters who have spent so many hours knitting, and especially those whom I, call our re - knitters. Sometimes we have things that have to be ripped out and that is very boring: but the re -knitters have been patient and faithful and we are proud that Bayfield has not yet had one. article returned from Toronto. And of course as time goes on, we may all become such perfect knitters that we hope no time need be wasted that way. I am not going to mention any navies tonight because I know you have all .shared your own! responsibility, There were the can -1 vassers who covered the two carp -1 paigns—the energetic committee who ran the dances throughout the year and contributed the profits so reg- ularly to our work; all Hayfield's summer visitors who gave of their I time so willingly and helped in so many ways. There were the ladies who made the dresses to be sent to England, the girls who helped with the fashion show, the school children who gave quilts and money, the mem- bers who made patches and patches and are still going to make patches from material sent us by Detroit friends. There was the London sum- mer visitor who sent us a sewing machine for use in our workroom, the loyal citizen of Bayfield who parted with a sacred possession so that we might have the money it brought.. There was the committee who packed and wrapped Christmas gifts for former Bayfield citizens serving over- seas, and the ever faithful helpers who label and pack the shipments, store the merchandise before it is shipped to Toronto. To the organiza- tion which has so generously loaned us their hall and the "city fathers" who have never charged us any rent, to those who use their trucks when- ever We need them, and the milkman for his transfer of goods to the ex- press office, to all, we are deeply in- debtecl. Last but not least, I want to thank the two kind and faithful citi- zens who have kept our fires burning —no matter how cold the day, we would find the hall warm. I cannot close without expressing my apprec- iation to the splendid officers who backed me up in what we have tried to do. Sometimes didn't always wey have the same view of things, but it is not at all important that we agree with one another in ev4,rything-1 don't always agree with myself. Our views and doctrines may separate us on Sundays, but we all come together in Red Cros work as we now. You. will have to go on serving for no one knows what we will be called upon to do during the coming year. Those of you who have read the stir- ring speeches of Canada's Minister of Defence, will remember that he said: 'When the spirit of England prevails in Canada we will win. We never know how much we can do until we try. It is the ordinary everyday peo- ple who are going to win this war. The fighting forces are only a pert of it all. We must adopt° the slogan of Fagan of County Tipperary. Who ever hearer of him before he went down with the Jervis Bay. Bloody with wounds, with .one arm shot away his last words to the convoy were: "Am closing up closer to the enemy." And when we make that the spirit of all Canada, and every citizen feels his personal responsibility, the we have done our share'." The Secretary gave a report of the organization of the Bayfield Unit. The first three meetings were held in the Town hall but after December they were held twice a month in the Orange Hall, the use of which s whi was kindly kidonated Y by L,O.L. No. 24. The work for the year has been very satisfactory. 744 Special Notice—Urgent The annual. Red Cross meeting of Clinton branch and vicinity and sub- branches will be held OrtJanuary 15th at 8 o'clock in the council chamber of the town hall. Please reserve this date. Societies and churches give the Red Cross the preference. WOMEN'S INSTITUTE The regular meeting of Women's Institute was held on Thursday, Dec. 19th, The hall tables were very pret- tily decorated for the season. The meeting opened with a sing -song anti the ode, followed by Lord's prayer. The president, Mrs. Adams in the chair. It was decided that all mem- bers help furnish a ward in a hos- pital in England for soldiers. Mrs. Trewartha reported that tickets to the show were available for the boys and girls who took part in the tag - day for the blind. They can be secured from Mrs. Trewartha. Mrs, W. Rozell gave the motto on Christmas thoughts. Rev. Silver then addressed the meeting and spoke of giving encouragement to the mem- bers and spoke of the extensiveness of their work and of the opportun- ities they had of working in unity and harmony. He said "What is this Christmas business all about," It all centres onone person, the Living Chrst, the Son of God, the Prince of Peace, who never found fault in anyone. How does our lives com- pare with his? Katherine Fingland favoured with a piano solo. Mrs. Adams led in a sing -song of Christmas carols. Meet- ing closed with 'God Save the King. The hostesses convened by Mrs. Tre- wat•tha served hunch. There were 28 present. knit articles, 1403 hospital supplies and 178 articles for refugee had been.; sent in. This was comprised of 617 pair of socks, 49 sweaters. 53 scarves, 9 helmets, 2 pair gloves, 3 pair of mitts, 9 pair wristlets; Hospital sup- community. plies, 54 pillow cases, 30 pair pyjam- as, 28 handkerchiefs, 64 4" bandages, 44 3" bandages, 400 wipes, 120 small WESLEY-'WILLIS pads, 61 large pads, G00 dressings, Refugee, 13 quilts, 12 blankets, 62 CHRISTMAS TREE 'pair mitts, 8 scarves., 8 suits pyjam- as, 11 pair socks, 14 garments for j infants, 20 garments for children, 4 garments for men, 9 sweaters, 3 caps, 3 women's garments—this does not include our quota, which was shipped ;last month, of 12 dresses', size 16, 1,2 pair of bloomers and 2 suits of child- ! ten's sleepers. We have 57 active knitters. This includes some of the summer colony who ape still working for this branch. The Women's Enter- tainment Committee, Mrs. Matins, Mrs. York, Mrs. M. Toms, Mrs. W. Westlake, Mrs, Percy Weldon and Mrs. Bassett, which was appointed on. January 4th to start hoose -to -house card parties and dances had realized 4 fromeightdances m of 163 4 e the su $ and $14.15 from card parties. This did not include the two bridge parties given by Mrs. Gardner and the U.S. residents at the home of Mrs. Day which amounted to $60.50. The treas- urer's report which was given in de- tail was summarized as follows: Re- ceipts $1094.52, Expenditures $805.43, Balance on hand $289.09. Soldier's Comfort Fund, Receipts $51.00, Ey- p.enditures $10.95, Balance on. hand $40.10. The average spent in one month was $65.00 for local expenses. Rev. J. Graham took the chair for the election of officers and the following were returned for the year ,x.941: Honorary President, Mrs.N. W. Weeds; President, Mrs. R, H. F. Gairdner; Vice-president, Miss A. M. Stirling; 2nd Vice-president, Mrs. J. Graham; Secretary, Mrs. R. L. Bas- sett; Treasurer, Mrs. Georgy Elliott. The Ladies Entertainment Committee was re -appointed. To the Men's Com- mittee, consisting of Rev. J. Graham, Rev. Harold Currie, Messrs. E. Feath- erston, W. Westlake, C. Scotchlner, W. Ferguson, A. E. Erwinl, were ad- ded Messrs. Malcolm Toms, George Elliott, Percy Weston, Lloyd 1'4akins and Ji:nv Robinson. It was moved by A. E. Erwin and seconded by Mrs. D. Betty Steep and Eileen Sutter. GGemeinhardt that the Unit apply for Telegrams were received at inter - a charter and become a branch of the. vals during' the latter part of the Canadian Red °toss' Society. The program from Santa •Claus at various following were a ointed auditors for journey here. He was g pp. stages of his you ey g the year Mrs. E. York, .Mrs. D. a merry old fellow and created a lot Prentice: f fun on his arrival. , To prop- erly exp- rest Christmas cheer one should have an appropri- ate setting. A Chris- tmas tree is always in order so here's ono that we made for you. Oa this tree we shall hang a lot of Good Wishes, Good Cheer and a sincere hope for your Health, Happiness and Prosperity. We are indebted to you and to all who have contributed even remotely, to our success. On our part we've triad• earnestly to be helpful and shall look forward eagerly to the coming of of another year which will afford us a further opportunity to serve. It is on such a plat- form that we have. built our friend- ships. Our wish ie joy and happiness to you & yours in this joyful season. LIONS CLUB HOST TO AIRMEN The Lions Club were hosts to up- ward of twenty men of the Port Al- bert and Sky Harbor airports at the regular meeting of the club last Tuesday evening. Two of the R.A.F. men, Squadron Leader Voyce and Pilot Officer Symonds, were guest speakers and were introduced by District Deputy Governor Lion Nel- son Hill, Goderich. They gave some interesting figures of the operations of the R.A.F. The development and present standard of completeness of the air service was dealt with in guarded detail. Pilot Officer Symonds gave a few details of his flights over enemy territory before coming to Canada. Two of the visitors were from New Zealand. Lion L. W. (Nick) Whyte moved the vote of thanks. The visitors were given a warm welcome by Lion President F. Pennebaker and were given a reception throughout, by the club members, worthy of the organization and creditable le to this • et lg l . The annual Christmas entertain- ment and visit of Santa Claus to Wesley -Willis United Church Sunday School was held last Wednesday even- ing. The Christmas tree occupied a prominent place in the church decora- tions and carried many decorated lights and ornaments. The superin- tendent, M. T. Corless, was chairman and the program. was given in two parts. Part one was conducted by Mrs. M. Nediger and consisted of choruses, recitations and duets. The first num- ber was a chorus by the whole class and was followed by a sweetly spok- en address of welcome byJoyce ce And - news Short recitations were given by Gordon Lane, Betty Lou Nediger, Anne Epps, Marilyn Murray, Lloyd Holland, Carol Sparring, Joan Mc- Laren, Audrey Oliver, William Shear- ing, Betty and Jean Fitzsimons, Gary- Cooper, aryCooper, Woodena Epps, William Nediger, Harris Oakes, Kenneth Ash- ton, Sherman Murray, Jacqueline Mulholland, Betty Lampman, Murray Smith, Lola Jervis, Donald Epps, Helen Suart. Four choruses by the class, two boys' choruses and a girls' trio were the musical numbers in part one. Part two was given by older pupils and opened with a chorus by Miss Edith Paterson's class, with Miss Paterson at the piano. A recitation by Margaret Holland followed. Mary Ellen McDonald and Jean Lampman sang a duet and Don Miller recited: A. guitar duet by Helen Lobb and Ardyss Inkley was well rendered. A dialogue was presented •by Charlie Nelson's class. Jean Nediger and Audrey Jervis sang a duet. The clos- ing number was a pantonine by Mrs. McGillawee's cities. The solo, " Jeru- salem," sung by Mrs. Hearn, was followed in pantomime by Jo Ann Cuhinghame, Ruth Hearn, Mary Lane, Former Goderich Township Girl Killed When Car Hit Buggy Christmas Eve Mrs. John M. Kirby, Oshawa, was instantly killed and. her father, Harry 'Thompson, 16th concession of God- erich Township. received back injuries when the buggy in which they were returning from a Christmas Eve shop- ping trip in town was struck by a car on No. 8 highway a mile west of town at 6.15 p.m. Tuesday, Mas. Kirby, a bride of a year ago, was at her parents' home for the holiday. On their way home from town tire. horse-drawn buggy was turning onto the 16th concession when it was struck. The car was driven by Earl Wil- liams, Goderich Township, which was proceeding west following the buggy. Both occupants of the buggy were .r— thrown, out on the pavement and one of the buggy shafts driven through. the horse's body. Mrs. Kirby died, instantly from; head injuries. Mr. Thompson wan taken to Clinton hospital for X-ray examination but when it was found: he had no serious injury he was tak-• en to his home, It is understood that an inquest wilL be held. Mrs. Kirby (Emily Mary Thomp- son) is survived by her husband, her. parents, Mi. and Mrs. Harry Thomp- son, three brothers, Rev, George R.. Thompson, Kenville, N.B.; Rev. John: Thompson, Anglican clergyman in. Stratford; Harry at home, and a sis- ter, Miss Olive Thompson, dietician, in Toronto. • • BAPTIST CHURCH The minister's sermon subject will be: "God's New Year Gift." WESLEY-WILLIS CHURCH The Christmas -New Year's note will nark the worship on Sunday, Dec. 29th. Sermon subjects: Maru- ing, "For The New Year"; evening, "After Christmas"; Anthems: morn- ing, "0 Zion That Bringeth Good Tidings"—Stainer; evening, "There Were Shepherds Abiding"—Simper; Solos: morning, "Ave Maria" (Schu- beat) Mrs. W. A. Oakes; evening. "Jesu Bambino (Yon) Mrs. W. M. Nediger. The W. A. of the Wesley -Willis church will meet on Thursday, Jan, 2. at the usual hour. Note the change in day. ONTARIO ST. UNITED CHURCH Last Srutday in the old year. Topic: for the day: 11.00 a.ni. - "The Balance Sheet and the Sheet Anchor—of our Re. ligion—of our Faith—of our Trust.' 7.00 p.m.—"Journey's End -1940.'' Women and ehildron murdered, Cathedrals and churches blasted, hos- pitals and patients smashed, a year of blackouts. The shadow of Sir Ed- ward Grey—The tights are going out one by one. Let us face the facts. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH The regular monthly meeting of the Women's Association will he held ai the home of Mrs. E. Ward next Thursday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock, Jan. 2nd, ' The Sunday School held their an- nual Christmas eintertainment and visit of Santa Claus last Wednesday evening. The fun started at 4.30 o'clock when the children were taken for a sleigh ride around town and part way into the country, then back to the church 'for a bountiful supper prepared by the ladies' and girls' club of the church. An interesting feature ,of the program was the showing of real life pictures of the different t children and their families. This proved amusing to both young and old. After the pupils part of the 1 program was over Santa arrived, he was a merry old fellow and created a lot of fun. ST. PAUL'S CHURCH Sunday, Dee. 29th --Sunday after Christmas 8 a.m.—Holy Communion. 11 arm.—Morning Prayer— Prelude—"O Come All Ye Faith- ful"—Wilson. Processional Hymn — Christmas. Awake. Christmas An them — "Behold 4. Vir" nn—Rnnbault g • Te Deum Bath. Jubilate—Elvey. Anthem—"Glory to God in the Highest"—.Vincent. Hymn—Angels from the Realms of Glory. Sermon—Good Tidings of Great Joy. Offertory Solo—"The Holy City" Soloist, Mr. J. Conan. Recessional Hymn — Hark, the Herald Angels Sing. Postlusle—"Nazareth" by Gained, 2.30 pan.—Sunday School and the Ladies Bible Class. 7 p.m.--Christma Carol Service,. Monday 8 pin. — A.Y.P,A. New Year's Social, LITTLE LOCALS Douglas MacKenzie has received his call to report to the R.C.A.F., neek. this w Toronto, � called' to J. D. Thorndike who WAS as e 1 Toronto on Monday to join the R.. C. A. F. 'spent Chrstmas in town with his family and left immediately for Brandon, Manitoba. The staff and students of the Clin- ton Collegiate Institute held a sue cessful Junior Red Gross benefit dance in the auditorium on Thursday evening. About $25 was cleared. VARNA • SHORT COURSES CLOSE The closing celebration in connec- tion with the Varna short courses in agriculture and hone economics took the form of a banquet in the Stanley township hall on Friday evening, fol- lowed by a dance. One 'hundred anti forty sat down to the banquet put on by the Varna district Red Cross Society. J. C. Shearer, B.S.A., was toastmaster and the toast 'list inelud- ed: The King, staff and distinguished guests, proposed by Miss Rachael Johnston;; class in home economics, proposed by Allan Hill; class in agri- culture, proposed by Miss Jolene Stephenson. Response to the first toast was the national anthem. To the second, the responses were by County Warden George Feagan, Goderich., Wilmot Haacke, Goderich township, and Reeve Fred Watson and members of Stan1ey township - t toe ncil. Other in- vited guests included in the toast were Reeve Ben Rothwell, Goderich township, Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Beat- tie and Mr, and Mrs. Ted Cimter, Varna. Miss Lillian Elliott fittingly re- p s on.ded to the third toast for the class in home economics and Harvey Keyes to that of the class in agricul- ture, The address by the guest speak- er, A. H. Martin, B.S.A., assistant director Department of Agriculture,. Toronto, was instructive and was giv- en by all present. He also was lauda- tory of the fine showing and large membership of the short course classes. Singing of Auld Lang Syne by the company with accompaniment by Miss Jean Love, pianist, was the closing number. The dance which fol- lowed was attended by upward of 300. Music was furnished by the Moon- light Serenaders. !Sunday School Class Entertained Continuing the observance of ocr annual pre -Christmas event Miss M. Rudd entertained the young ladles of her Sunday School class of Wesley - Willis church at a turkey dinner at her hone last Friday evening. After dinner the evening was spent with teacher and class grouped around the open fire place with the Christmas tree occupying a corner of the room, Christmas stories told and carols sang and then the exchange of gifts, each member receiving a gift from. the teacher and the teacher from the class, lent the true Christmas char- acter to the event.