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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1941-01-02, Page 1The The News -Record Est. 1878 i With Which is News- Incorporated The Clinton New t:ra • NO. 6021. -61ST YEAR. The New Era Est. 1867 CLINTON ONTARIO, THURSDAY JANUARY 2, 1941 BR.I,DAL WREATH ENSEMBLE "BAJO Wreathuality pr good t6rte need 47 " q not be expensive! Just nate the lowprice on )hie piled Bs.dal -Pair! Deduct quality tool W. fiH HELLYAR, Clinton EVERY RING INSURED FREE AGAINST LOSS THEFT and DAMAGE snatelVelateIeletelenteteleenanteltantelatalannenletanialannitetlatiteleteteninetel 1 1 1 1 66 Have a Happy and Prosper- ous New Year Make it Profitable as well by resolving to take advantage of our JANUARY BARGAINS. During the month of Stock- taking we have Clearing Prices on lines from all Departments. Including Remnants of Prints Cottons, Broadcloth, Flannelette, Towelling etc. WATCH OUR ADS FROM WEEK TO WEEK, OTHERS DO. IRWIN'S FOR QUALITY MERCHANDISE 4 4 A 11 2 rs enenneemeainnzaznernn:niresea/narainnanenterneeeinta:aenanianannansensananennenie _`y 'melsene ie{{en e:nnetneetetetelmelemke tetCt(` elekm. terenvlel,etenaenny -n, BUY IOW AND SAVE Many lines of goods will be advancing in price this year. We have a large stock of watches, • rings, lockets, silverware, clocks, electrical goods, etc. all at prices you have been used to paying. Many re- ceive gifts of money for Christmas so that they may buy whatever they want. We can save you money now, so give us a call and inspect our stock of bargains. A complete range of beautiful Blue- bird, Diamond and Wedding Rings always in stock for your inspection. 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" ant 2ralat;llainier219ra _...-....e.-.a.a. 1 1 Military Honors Are Paid Victim of Drowning With impressive and reverent sol- emnity, the funeral of LAC, John Spencer . Debenham, R.A.F., 'who was drowned in Lake Huron, on. December 7, took place on Monday afternoon from the Cranston funeral home, God- erich. • Draped with the Union Jack and the R.A.F. ensign, on top of which was placed the service cap of the young airman, the casket was borne to a waiting lorry by a group of R.A.F. members. The flower -bearers. forming the guard of honor through the ranks of which the flag -draped casket was carried, were composed of representativ, citizens of the civic and military life of the community. They were: Mayor -elect E. D. Brown; H. S. Turner, president Canadian Legion; D.. D, Mooney of the Citizens' Wartime Committee; G. W. Schaefer, Goderich Board. of Trade; R. C. Hays, K.C., president Red Cross Society, ann, Lt. -Col. H. C. Dunlop, O.C., "C" Company, Middlesex -Huron Reg: Members of the Canadian Legion in large numbers, the Town Council, and the Royal Air Force, sixty strong un- der Flt: -Lieutenant C. Fletcher, sta- tion adjutant, joined in the funeral processionn which formed on Montreal street and, headed by the R.A.P. band of seventeen instruments playing the Dead March, marched down the street, around the Square to Kingston street, where cars awaited them, and thence to beautiful Maitland ceme- tery. There as the snow of a typical Canadian winter's day fell' gently, the young English airman was laid to rest. The beautiful burial ritual of the Church of England was read by Rev. A. A- Maloney, who is the of- ficiating chaplain of the R.A.F. at Port Albert. A firing party of twenty, in charge of Warrant Officer Canham, R.A.F., Port Albert, fired a salute, which was followed"LastPost," bythe played by Trumpeters Cpl, Burke and LAC Keys. As the roar of the guns and the clear, sweet notes of the trumpets died away,' a solemn stillness settled over the lovely surroundings of the last resting place of the young air- man, and a peace, such as he had hoped for, pervaded the cemetery. Following the usual custom of the Royal Air Force, the procession re- turned to town to the tune of the march "Hamblin Rifles" played by the band. AMONG THE CHURCHES Sermon subject for Sunday, Jan. 5th will be, "Elizah, the Man of God." WESLEY-WILLIS CHURCH The sacrament of the Lord's Sup- per will be dispensed at morning wor- ship on Sunday, Jan. 5th. The ser- mon subject for the evenng will be: "This One Thing." The W.M.S. will hold their regular meeting on Thursday, Jan. 9th at 3 ,. a clock at the bonne of Mrs. Fingland. Mrs, Fingland'.s group will be in charge of the program. THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Sunday School 10 a,m. Worship Service 11 a,ni. Sermon subject: "In the Hands of the Law— the awthe 'Jus Domini'." The Huron f o Presbyterial the Y Women's Missionary Society will hold their annual meeting in the church on Wednesday, January eighth. The first meeting of the Week of Prayer will take •paace irk the Pres- byterian church Mdnday evening, Jan. 6th. The Rev. Andrew Lane of the Wesley -Willis United Church will take the address. The Young People especially, of the town and commun- ity, are asked to bear this in mind. All are welcome to attend. ONTARIO ST. UNITED CHURCH Wish you all a Happy New Year. New Year Sunday 11.00 a,m.="Four Angels Standing at the Four Corners of the Earth." 2.00 pan.—Turner's Church, wor- ship and Sunday School. 2.30 p.m, -Clinton Sunday School. 7.00 p.m. — Special. Evangelistic Hymns, Topic: "One's Spiritual'Al- manac." Have all of us a calendar of Religion in the home? Thursday, Jan. 2 —Sunday School executive to meet at the home of the Superintendent, Mr. Wrn. Walker. Wednesday. Jan. 8—Week of Pray- er in Ontario Street United Church. Rev. Andrew of Presbyterian Church, the guest speaker. Boxing Day Was Observed Boxing Day was observed here on Thursday, last week, as a holiday. The stores, banks and factories were dos- ed, It was a welcome rest period for the merchants and clerks after ,long hours of work prior to Christmas. The weather was not favorable for a holi- day as there was neither skating nor skiing, • • THE HOME PAPE Letter of Appreciation From England The following letter, of apprecia- tion was sent direct to the Newt- Record to be published for the bene- fit of the citizens of Clinton.. Somewhere In England, Dec. 3, 1940 OITIZEiNS OF CLINTON" ' DEAR FRIENDS: Was very happy to receive your parcel; I bad just returned from a week's leave and it was very wel- come. I' wish I could thank each of you individually. We: have been informed that we' lost 11000 bags of mail, so I. am lucky toget ° your 'parcel:' The Canadian soldier has a very fine reputation over here. We only hope that we may be able to add .to what the boys of 1914-18 did, only we. hope to finish it for once and all. We don't want our children to have to come ever. Our R.C.A.F. ant' Navy are doing a fine job, we are the only ones that aren't doing anything, but our chance will come and I hope we can do as good as they are deing. Wishing you ala very Merry Christmas. Would lake to have a let- ter from you all. I remain, Pte. Murray Cudtnore,. A22049 — A Cey., &sex Scottish, lst. Bat. C.A.S.F, Base P. 0, Canada. LITTLE LOCALS Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Tiplady, who quietly celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary on Monday. William Aikenhead, Brucefield, has been ordered to report for military duty, Mr. Aikenhead enlisted for service in the C,A.S.F. some months ago. Mrs. Aikenhead will reside in Clinton for the duration, Miss F. Cuninghame has page ghams a p g of advertising of roses from a florist eompany in Windsor that has the scent of rose in the ink. The page was received before Chrismas and the scent is still quite distinct. An open meeting of the Drama Group for the purpose of casting the season's plays, will be held at the. Commercial Ittn, on Wednesday even- ing, January 8th at 8 p.m. Every- one interested in taking part in plays are cordially invited to be present. John Cuninghame, who has been taking a course in aviation at a Tor- onto aviation school preparatory to taking up instruction in the R.C.A.F. has been advised that subject to pas- sing successfully an additional physi- cal fitness test, he will receive his commission and must report for over- seas duty within a month. Mr. and Mrs. Warren Gibbings, hacl as their guests on Christmas Day, Sgt. 11. Boyd and G. Henderson, R. A. F., Port Albert. Their fathers are missionaries in India, where the boys first met while attending the same school, then again in England, M the same contingent. These men. have been over bombing Germany several times and are only in Canada for a short time taking a special course, before •returning to England. Also guests on Christmas were Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Rapson, Londesboro, Mrand Mrs. John Gibbings, Mr, and Mrs. Percy Gibbings and family and Mr, John Knox and daughter, Eileen, of Wingham. HOME-GROWN GRAPEFRUIT ENJOYED To have grapefruit,, grown and ripened here, served at breakfast on Sunday morning last was the unique• experience of at least one Clinton family, The tree, grown from seed, is a novelty at the residence of Mrs. J. and Miss F. R. Cuninghame and of course has been grown under glass. It has blossomed out and borne fruit for the past two years bearing frofn three to six fruit annually. The fruit attains the regular grapefruit size and though more tart than the imported fruit- is novo the less delicious. Mason Mark Festival 'Local Masons celebrated the fes- tival of St. John the Evangelist on Fr'id'ay evening by holding a social evening after the regular session of the lodge. A short agenda of busi- ness included passing accounts and the reading of a conmueication from the War Service committee, The question of holding a Ladies' Night was broughtup and a committee ap- pointed to arrange an entertainment, Alter closing the lodge session the brethren enjoyed an hour at bridge and five hundred and were served coffee, sandwiches and fruit. EARLY OR LATE J. W. Jowett, Bayfield, brought in- to this office Last 'week a blooming dandelion! which he found on his lawn. fire.. Fish and Game Club Held; Successful New Year's Eve Dance Old lean 1940, beaded, bent and gray, after 366 days of war and worry, was pushed into the pages of history here on Tue6day night and his .successor, 1941, was welcomed in- to the world by blaring horns, toot- ing whistles and all the other noises which go with a New Year's Eve cele- bration. The guests at the dance were proevided with colored hats and horns, the horns blowing the old year off the map, and providing the ' trumpet welcome for the young and innocent 1941 who'll grow just as old and bewhiskered as his predecessor before 1942 rolls -around. It was also a time for renewing old acquaintances and acquiring new friends. The holder of thalucky ticket for the door prize was Ian. Hall while the spot dance was won by John Levis and Vera Hogarth. PEOPLE YOU KNOW Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Hewson spent a few days this week in Brantford. Mr. William Draper, Western Univer- sity, is niver-sity,is spending the holidays at his home in town. Mrs. A, Weatherwax of Orillia is spending a few days with her sister, Miss Dolly Cantelon. Mr. Budd White of Niagara Falls, spent a day with his uncle, W. J. Biggart and family recently. Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Williams of Fordwich spent Christmas with Mr, and Mrs. W. J. Biggart. Mr. Fred Porter and Master John' Porter of Toronto spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Biggart, Miss Isabel Biggart of Toronto and Bob of Winghaiu spent Christmas with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Biggart of town. Miss Wilhelmina Thompson, a teacher in Toronto, is visiting her sisters, the MissesGertrude Ge ude an d Alberta Thompson. Miss Fanny Levis is spending the holiday season with her aunts, Mrs. P. C. Town and Mrs. Allan Sylves- ter of ylves-ter-of Toronto: Miss O. Brigham of Windsor, teacher in the Technical School there, is spending her Christmas holidays. with her sisters, Miss Brigham and Mrs. Adams. Lieut, W. K. Rorke, First Algonquin Rifles, Canadian Reserve Army, spent a few days of his Christmas leave with his parents, 'Mr. and Mrs, H. E. Rorke and with Miss P. Cuninghame and her mother. Rev. Lester Burry, missionary, and Mrs. Burry were guests during the Christmas week of Rev. and Mrs. G. G. Burton at Ontario Street United Church manse. Also three airmen from Huron County Airport were entertained during New Year's Day. 'Seaforth Firemen Overcome, By Smoke In Fighting Bad Blaze Fire at Crich Restaurant and Bakery, Causing Loss of $8,000, Gives Fire- men Difficult Task; Marble Floor of Restaurant Crashes -Into Basement Two firemen were overcome by smoke as a blaze, which caused dam- age estimated at more than $8,000 destroyed the Crich restaurant and bakery at Seaforth Tuesday, In the afternoon firemen were still pouring streams of water into the smoldering wreckage of the building.. The two firemen who were over- come were Frank Kling and D'Orlean Sills, members of the volunteer fire brigade. They were removed to their homes. Shortly after 7 o'clock Tuesday morning, Glen Smith, employed as a baker by John Crich, discovered smoke pouring from the basement un- der the front part of the building on Main street. He sent in a fire alarm and for two hours firemen were un- able to enter the building to discover the centre of the fire, because of the intense smoke. It was not believed at first that the fire was serious, and one line of hose was used. Then shortly after 9 o'elock, the marble floor of the restaurant crash- ed into the basement, carrying tables, chairs, counters and valuable equip- ment with it. That was the first indication fire- men had that the blaze had reached serious proportions, It -was shortly after the floor col- lapsed that firemen beat their way through the heavy smoke into the building and it was only a'few min- utes later thatthe two firemen were overcome. An. adjoining produce store owned by W. A. Spence was, blackened by smoke but there was no damage by Special Notice ---Urgent The annual Rad. Cross meeting of Clinton branch and vicinity and sub- branches will beheld on January 15, at 8 o'clock in the council chamber in the Town Hall. Please reserve this date. Societies and churches give the Red Cross the benefit. EVENING AUXILIARY The next, meeting will be on Mon- d^y evening, Jan. 6th at the usual hour in the Agricultural board room. All young girls of Clinton are urged to attend, as there is an ever increas- ing demand for war -workers. Week of Prayer The universal Week of Prayer will be observed in Clinton churches as follows: Mon., Jan. 6 in the Presbyterian. Tues., Jan. 7 in the Baptist church. Wed., Jan. 8 in Ontario St. church. Thurs., Jan. 9 in St. Paul's church. Fri„ Jan. 10 in the Wesley -Willis. The offerings received will be giv-1 en to the •Clinton Public Hospital. All services begin at 8 p.m. an o be present at as many of these meetings as possible. It is a good way to begin the New Year. GODERICH TOWNSi- i!' Miss Grace Stirling of Toronto, spent the Christmas week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. R. Stirl- ing. Mr. Harold Johnstone who has been training in Listowel for the past month returned home on Saturday, having been delayed one week with an attack of the measles. Mr, Don Smith of Toronto spent the Christmas holiday with his fath- er, Mr. D. A. Smith. Mr, and Mrs. Will McGuire spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Dan ...iannahan of Seaforth. Miss Elizabeth Thiel of Preston, spent the holiday with Mr and Mrs. J, McGuire. ALVIN CORLESS who became acting Premier for the 20th Older Boys' Parliament for 1941, and who will have charge of all ses- sions in the province. Premier -elect for 1941 is a Windsor youth, Lloyd Perry, which position Alvin held last year. LONDESBORO The meeting of the Women's Inst- itute has been again changed from the 3rd to Jan. 7th, owing to the fact that Mr. White who was to speak on "Peace", etc., could not be present for the 3rd, which was previously ' arranged. So ladies, please take note of the change of date. The Red Cross meeting will be held also on the same day and shall begin at 2 o'clock sharp. Material for sewing and knitting will be on hand to be distributed. Mn and Mrs. C. Troophe of Chicago spent the Christmas holiday with the lady's sister, Miss E. Mains. Mr. and Mrs. Percy Whitely, God- erich, Dr. and Mrs, Whitely, Gerrie, Mr. and Mr. Willis 1ylountaiu and Gladys, Miss Helen Youngblutt, Lon- , don, were the guests of MT. and Mrs. Robt. Youngblutt for Christmas. Mrs. Elizabeth Lyon spent Christ- mas day at the home of her daugh- ter, Mrs. C. Watson. Mrs. James Howatt, Auburn is vis- iting with her 'daughter and family,. Mrs. J. P. Manning, l Mr. and Mrs, W. T. Brunsdon cele- brated the fifty-sixth anniversary of their wedding quietly on Sunday, Dec. 29th. Mr. Brunscion is not enjoying the best o£ health. We are sorry to report the serious' illness of Glenn Fairservice who for some time has been working in Lon- don. Mr. J. P. Manning took hint and his parents to Toronto on Monday where Glenn was to have a serious oteration on the brain. At time of writing no word has been received from Toronto to report his condition. Mr. W. Manning and family were 1 the guests of Mr. and Mrs, Bert Anderson, Walton, on Saturday. I Mr. and Mrs. John Fingland and Alice spent Christmas with their son, Frank at Clinton. Mrs. (Rev.) Menzies who is organ- ist and choir leader of the United church entertained the ehoir last Fri- day night when a very pleasant time was spent by all. Mrs. Jas. R. Stirling is confined to bed• at the present tune with an at- tack of the 'flu Has spring arrived? We saw some people ploughing on Saturday and the caterpillars were crawling around. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Picot enter- tained a number of their friends at Christmas. Mr. Jas. Young while driving up the Telephone Road on Monday night came upon a cheer with its hind leg caught in the fence, he cut the wire and lifted the animal out and away it went on three legs. Mr. P. V. Elliott who has been laid up the past month is recovering slow- ly. Mr. Peter McDougall is also laid up at present, The South End Red Cross Unit will meet on Wednesday afternoon, Jan, 8th at 2 o'clock in the basement of St. James' Church (Middleton). Mr. Russell Colelough is able to be out again after et a recent attack of chickenpox, Mr. Charles Ferguson and Miss Florence Lovett of London spent the holiday with Mr. and Mrs. L. Steph- enson. Mr. Alf, Scotchmer, accompanied by Mrs. Scotchmer, has returned to Barriefield after a short leave spent with i t friends and relatives on. the Bay- field Line. Mr. John Middleton was appointed trustee at the :school meeting at S.S. No. 10. Miss Helen Mae Welsh visited her cousin, Mrs. Fred Wallis for a few days during the holiday's. Miss Margaret Middleton, nurse -in - training at Guelph spent a few days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Middleton. Frank Trewartha of Queen's Uni- versity, Kingston, is spending the holidays at his hone, HOLMESVILLE .A pleasant surprise was staged at the home of Mr. and Min. John Hul• ler on Saturday night, Dec. 28th. The event being their 30th wedding an- niversary. About fifteen were pres- ent. The evening was spent in' play-; ing cards and social chat. Later a , delightful lunch was served. During the evening a lovely occasional rocker was presented . the wedded couple of 30 years—a gift from the family. We wish to make a correction. Last week in the account of the Holmes - vine Red Cross we had 17 pairs of socks, instead .of 71 pairs of socks sent into headquarters. TUCKERS XM ITH The Tuekersmith Ladies Club will hold their meeting on Wednesday,, Jan. 8th at 2 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Wm. Rogerson., The roll call will be answered with a New Year's resolution, . Group 2 will have charge of the meeting. BRUCEFIELD J, Scott Davidson, Millbank, Ont., Mrs Leo Mu Monticello, rot Indiana, and Miss Helen Davidson, Toronto, spent Christmas with their mother, Mrs. A. Davidson, IHEAVY GOING FOR CARS ON SOME HURON ROADS A prolonged season of rain has rendered many of the roads near Exeter unfit for motor travel. The detour up the second line of Stephen Township was so bad at the week- end that groups of cars had to be pulled through the mud, As many as 30 are said to have been mired. The alternative detour ' through Usborne Township scarcely' lasts two days. The bus service is arranged by hav-. ing the Londono bus transfer, its pas sengers over a foot bridge tempor- arily erected near the fallen bridge , and another bus meets them at the other side. RECENT NAVAL RECRUITS INCLUDE AUBURN MAN Another detachment of nine sea-. men, enlisted through the London., Division, Royal Canadian Naval Vol'. tit. teer Reserve, left London on Friday night for active service at an East- ern Canada port. The seamen in the group are: Fran- cis A. r WiltonGro • Baxter, Grove; Wafter R. Halliday, St. Thomas; Fred Hop - croft, Dashwood; Alex. McLennan, London;. George E. Raxnesbottony Sarnia; John R. Riley, St. Thomas; George K. Taylor, Wiarton; . George L. Taylor, Auburn, and John A. Tay- lor, London.