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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1941-02-13, Page 1The News -Record Est. 1878' With Which is Incorporated", .The Clinton New Era NO. 602'7. -51ST YEAR The Nese Era Est.. 1867 CLINTON ONTARIO, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY, 13, 1941 FEBRUARY IS WAR SAVINGS PLEDGE 1VIONTH ,Start your regular purchase of WAR SAVINGS CERTIFICATES Today. THIS SPACE' DONATED BY W. H. HELLYAR Jeweler and Optometrist Residence Phone 174j Highest Price Paid for Old Gold 'EVERYTHING 1OL'II1LIEVIIN IS IT STAKE! Every Dollar You Lend .May Save A Life --May Help To -- Shorten The War Buy WAR SAVINGS CERTIFICATES Regularly i THIS SPACE DONATED BY ' I ' € •''F, FOR QUALITY MERCHANDISE 9 , What are War Savings Certificates? A. gilt-edged security, which is a direct obligation .of the Dominion of Canada. Interest' at 3%, compounded half -.yearly, return you $5 at maturity for every $4 invested. Need not be reported for income tax. Only $600 in Certificates may be registered in the name of any person in each year. You may buy Certificates for other memebrs of your family or friends, subjeet to point No. 4, above. They are sold in convenient denominations: $5 for $4—•$10 for $8— $25 for $20—$50 for $40—$100 for $80. They are repayable in 71 years at full face value, but may be redeemed after 6 months at an established scale of values, as printed on every Certificate, Applications accompanied by cash, cheque, or money order, may be made to any post office, bank or other selling agency; through your employer; or 'direct with cheque or money order to the War Savings Committee, Ottawa. They tire registered in the name of owner and are not transferable. If you lose a Certificate you do not lose your money. In the case .of death they may be redeemed or transferred by heirs, upon notification to the Bank of Canada. War Savings Stampsprovide a method of buying Certificates by instalments. A folder giving complete details may be secured from your local committee, or direct from Ottawa. PUBLISHED BY THE WAR SAVINGS COMMITTEE, OTTAWA. THIS SPACE DONATED: BY NQRM Counters for Finer Jewellery for Oiler Half.a Century in Huron County. THE HOME PAPER Clinton's Drive for War Savings Certificat SAVINGS CAMPAIGN AV GSC IN P G BEGINS Saturday, February .15th, is War Savings Day in Clinton Campaign to be Opened with Parade. Soldiers Will larch. Next Saturday this community will open its War Savings Certificate Campaign. At three o'clock on that afternoon a parade led by the pipe band and consisting of the Rangers, Brownies, Scouts, Cubs and soldiers from the Huron -Middlesex regiment, under command of Major Morgan, will march 'through the down town section of Clinton. The highlight of the, parade will be the demonstration by the soldiers of the Huron -Middle- sex regiment. The purpose .of this parade is to remind the citizens; that this com- munity is making a determined effort to do her part in the. National War Savings Campaign. Canada expeets to borrow $120,000,000 per year by War Saving's Certificates. - We are asked to lend $27,000 of this amount or approximately $2,200 per month. To do this we must buy War Saving Stamps and War Savings Certificates regularly. Our sailors are sailing the seven seas and givng their lives for us. Our airmen are braving the dangers of the air and writing a glorious page in Canadian history. Our soldiers are as good as any army in the world and are eager and wait= ing to finish this job. Surely we can lend our quarters, and half dol- lars, and dollars so that these brave men may have the modern implem- ents of war and have then, in large quantities. ['here are several ways in which you can invest regularly in War Sav- ings Certificates. You may purchase them from your local Banks or Postoffice, or you may send your remittance direct to the War Savings Committee in Ottawa, by cheque or Money Order payable to the Receiver General of Canada. Another very popular and conven- ient method of purchasing War Sav- ings Certificates is by bank pledge. Ask your bank to purchase eertifi- Bates for you every month, auto- tnatic'ally, simply by charging to your account. All banks have the neces- sary pledge forms. There is no charge for this service. You can increase the number of certificates you can offord to buy by purchasing war savings stamps with odd cash. Buy at 25 cent stamp when- ever you can. When you have 16 stamps', take them to your Bank or Postoffice and purchase a certificate. So far this month we have been doing out bit. 115 employees have asked their employers to make reg- ular deductions from their wages for the purchase of certificates. Several people have signed bank pledges. A large amount in War Savings Stamps and Certificates have been sold. But Now on we must do our bit day by day and' month by month, until the job 'is finished, Let us save and save and lend and lend until our freedom can no.]onger be threatened by a brutal dictator. To assist you in your purchases, the local banks will be open on Sat- urday afternoon, February 15th, from 2,80 till 4.30. A local canvasser will also call on the citizens of Clinton before the end of February. Owing to the conditions of the roads, it will be impossible to have a canvas- ser call on the country homes. Each home will receive a letter from the local War Savings Committee asking everyone to save for victory. Let us all do our share. MILITARY NEWS Sergeant Cecil Holmes of the C.A. D.C. spent last week with his par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. R. Holmes, before leaving for Ottawa. Pte. Kenneth B. Hall of the Voca- tional School, Chatham, spent the Weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs, John Hall. Cpl. J. F. Douglas of Ottawa, who spent the past week with his broth- ers in town returned on Wednesday. Cpl. Douglas McKenzie, R.C.A.F., Toronto, is visiting with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. W McKenzie, Huron Road. Cpl. Everett Lobb, Dental Corps, has been transferred to St, Thomas from Toronto. Sapper Alex. Osbaldeston, R.C.E., Petewawa, spent a two week's leave with his mother, Mrs. Cardwell, THE VOICE OF THE RED CROSS Last week, a very simple but im- pressive ceremony took place in Tor- onto. In a large hall, dozens of wov- en were at work packing the parcels of food which the Canadian Red Cross is sending to British and Canadian prisoners of war in Germany. For: a few minutes, the women ceased their work and stood with heads bowed while Bishop Renison raised his hand and blessed the work. Quietly, but with words that rang with emotion, the Bishop gave this benediction: "In the name of God and of His Son who gave the Red Cross to the world, we dedicate the work and the labour and the love of those who work in this place." It was Significant that the Bishop should dedicate our work, for his own son is a prisoner -of -war hi Germany and so will receive the food which His Lordship saw being packed. After giving prayers for the men of our active service forces and for those who are prisoners in Germany, the Bishop spoke a few words to the wom- en who are giving their time volun- tarily to packing the parcels. "Anyone who realizes," he said, "what the Red Cross stands for knows that it is an institution of Christian- ity against which no possible critic- ism can be aroused. It is very quin- tessence of the spirit of Him, who spent His life on earth doing good." And so, ladies and gentlemen, our work in Canada on behalf of British and Canadian prisoners has begun, In the past, we have sent food to Eng- land to be packed by the British Red Cross' for British and Canadian pris- oners in Germany. But the werk in Britain' has been hampered by enemy air -raids, and we have been asked to help. The Canadian Red Cross has agreed to supply 10,000 parcels of food every week. Ladies and gentlemen, if there is one among you who wonders if these parcels of food .actually reach our men in Germany, let me asst you this —would Britain, who is fighting such a courageous battle for the freedom of the world . . . would Britain al.. low food to go into Germany if she were not' sure that it reached her own men? No ladies and genlemen, that is all t the proof you need., Our help would not have been asked if Britain her- self could supply all the parcels that were, needed, for' I don't need to im- press. upon you the fact that our gal- lant Mother Country is a proud little ° lady who doesn't like asking for help, Britain is continuing to send parcels of food to prisoners from the depots which have not been hurt by bombs, e and all we are asked to do is give a T helping hand. You will recall that the supplying of 10,000 parcels of food every week, at a cost of about a million and a half dollars. a year, was one of the main planks of our nation-wide campaign for funds to (Continued; on Page 3) AMONG THE CHURCHES WESLEY-WILLIS CHURCH Morning sermon subject—"Medita- tion." Evening sermon subject—"Un- conscious Glory." Girl's Club—The Girl's Club of Wesley -Willis church will meet on Tuesday evening of February 18th, at 8 o'clock at the home of Mrs. R. Hewson. Miss Cuninghame will give the topic and Mrs. Iiewson's group will be in charge of the lunch. BAPTIST CHURCH The minister's evening sermon sub- ject will be: "Elijah Loosing His i Grip." Will you not join the "Fellowship of Prayer Group" in the church on Wednesday evening at eight o'clock? CLINTON MISSION Sunday, 3 pan. ----"A Candlestick and Two Olive Trees;" The Clinton Mission regular broad- cast, CI{NY, Saturday, 10.30 a.nt. Mrs. Sparks' Bible Study Service, Tuesday nights, 8 p.m. P7138 SALVATION ARMY The subjects for consideration in the Sunday services are: morning: "The Contract Between the Old and New Covenants"; evening: "Jesus, the Champion of Personality." Tues. 8 pan.—"Prayer in Crises." Wed. 8 p.m.—Young People's. Fri. 8 p.ni. Young People's. ST. PAUL'S CHURCH Sunday, February 15th 8 a.m.—Holy Communion. 11 a.m.—Morning Prayer, sermon subject: "The Good News and Good Deeds." 2.30 p.m.—Sunday School and the Ladies Bib 7 p.m. --Evening Prayer, Monday, 7 pan. --Church Boys Lea- gue; 8 p.m.—A.Y.P.A. Wednesday, 4.15 pan.—Jr. W.A. Thursday, 7.30 pan.—Intercession Service. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Clinton—S,S. at 10 am.; Worship at 11 am. Bayfield—S.S. at 2.30 p.m.; Wor- ship at 3 p.m. Sermon thence: "Do the Chosen Accept?" Bayfield, Y.P,S, will hold t,heir reg- ular meeting on Friday evening, Feb- ruary 14th at the church. Remember the Girl's Club tea and home baking sale Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock in the Council Chambers. Clinton Y.P.S. will hold their reg- ular meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. McLeod. Stuart McEwen, convenor of the Devotional Commit- tee, will provide the program. ONTARIO ST. UNITED CHURCH 11.00 am,—"Hearing and Doing." 2.00 p.m.—Turner's Church, Wor- ship and Sunday School. 2.30 p.m,—Clinton Sunday School. '7.00 pm,—"Thoughtful and Thank- ful." Monday, 8.00 pan. — Valentine Night for Young People's Union, 'Skating." Wednesday, 8.00 pan.—Prayers of Intercession. The W. M. S. of Ontario Street. church met on Tuesday afternoon with a splendid attendance. Owing to the illness of Mrs. Burton, the President, Mrs. Aiken was in the chair. After singing a hymn and prayer, Mrs. E. Kennedy conducted, he devotional period, her theme,'' `Finding a way by Prayer. to lead a Christian Life." The business was then dealt with. A solo was rendered by Mrs. Henderson, "My Jesus 1 Love Thee." The study book was in charge f Mrs. M. Wiltse, those taking part with her were Mrs, W. VanEgmond, Mrs. G. Shipley, Miss R. Pickett and Miss E. Plnmsteel. The Watch Tow - r was ably taken by Mrs. Maltby. hemeeting. closed ee n c se bythe g National Anthem and the Mizpah Benediction. . The Woman's Association of the Ontario Street United Church met n regular session with President Mrs. J. C. Radford presiding and Miss Lucile Grant at the piano. Mrs. C. S. Hawke conducted devotions. The committee convenors presented LITTLE LOCALS Mr. D. Johnston of the Richmond Factory at Mitchell hasbeen trans- ferred to the Clinton branch. Mr. Robert McGregor and family of the Bayfield road have gone to Windsor to live. Congratulations to Mr. C. E. Tom- kins, father of Mrs. T. Leppington, who celebrates his 79th birthday to- day, also to Mr. Thos. H. Leppington, who celebrates his birthday on St. Valentine's Day. A car owned by Roy Elliott, Bay- field Road, was stolen Monday night. It had been parked in the gateway to his farm home. Police were notified and after a few hours' search the car was found abandoned in a ditch near Clinton. Sergeant Gordon Venner, who grad- uated recently front Fingal Flying School as a wireless operator -aerial gunner, is spending a few days at Caledonia, the guest of his brother, Arnold Venner, and family. During the weekend a fancily reunion was held to honor Sergt. Verner who re- ports soon for overseas duty. Pres- ent for the ocasion were his mother, Mrs, T. Vernier, Clinton, Ontario; his sisters, Ruth, Thorold, and Grace, To- ronto; another brother, Howard, and wife from Midland, and Miss Agnea Ellett, Brantford, anti Frank Bowles, Oshawa. RED CROSS NOTES On Thursday, Feb. 27th at 2.30, the weekly meeting of the Red Cross Society will be held, instead of Mon- day of that week, For this elate we have been fortunate in securing the services of Miss Edith Elliot, Hone Economist of the Dept. of Agricul- ture, Ottawa, at which time Miss El- liott will deliver an address on "Can- ada's Food in Wartime." Will alt ladies of the community please bear this date in mind and bring along any friends, whom they think might be interested. The Iced Cross Society gratefully acknowledges the following dona- tions: Week of Prayer services via Ministerial Association $83.00; St, Joseph's Church $25.00, 2 ribbed hel- mets from Mrs, Burton Andrew, The proceeds of Mrs. McTaggart's Snow Ball Bridge have already amounted to $45.50. These teas ,.md bridges are still continuing. Don't forget the weekly Red 'Cross meeting on Monday at 2.30. There is an urgent appeal for refugee quilts. So if you have any material for patches, please bring• it along. There will be a quilting bee also, so bring along your needles and thimbles and, help this worthy work. RED SHIELD The weekly meeting was held at the house of Mrs.. Joe Carter. Twenty two ladies were present, and. sub- scriptions totalled $2,30, Following articles forwarded: 1 pr. pyjamas, 2 slips, 5 pr. mitts, 5 pr. socks, 1 scarf. R.S.W.A. wishes to acknowledge $2. donation from Mrs Geo. Campbell, and $1. from Mrs, J. Hall. Next meeting to be held at hone cif ;Mrs. Ji. *own, Change street. $6.35 has been collected thus far on "Nance Quilt." , their reports of the work of the past month. New business consisted of voting a donation to the Deaconess Girder, Toronto, and a decision to put on an aggressive drive for new members. The entertainment portion of the program consisted of a vocal solo by Mrs. Burton Kearns which was greatly appreciated, and a read- ing by Mrs. W. M. Aiken entitled "Scandal." The ladies resident in St. Andrew's Ward were hostesses in serving afternoon tea, Mrs. W. S. R. Holmes and Mrs. A. E. Rumball con- vening tine group. Buy VIAR SAVING CERTIFICATES Regularly In the present appeal for funds to help Canada carry on in her magnificent war • effort, much stress is placed on War Savings Certificates. The average individual is not doing enough. It has been said that we in Canada, even yet, hardly real- ize what is going on in the world. We must pre- pare for harder times ahead. We can do our part by saving. We have been warned that we will have to face sterner taxation — that is expected but, by buying War Savings Certificates, we not only loan our savings• to the government, but in vest our money in Canada's future. What more security is needed than that? It is up to each of us to take his part more seriously and "Serve by Saving." Request from Postmaster The Postmaster draws our atten- tion to the fact that word has been received from the Department that no perishable goods such as fruit and vegetables may be enclosed in parcels going to members of the C.A.S.F. overseas, 1941 Hospital Board. The Clinton Hospital Board's an- nual meeting was hell} when officer's and members were named as follows: President—F. Fingland Vice-President—E. Paterson Secretary -4i. M. Monteith Treasurer—R. E. Manning Members --A. ,T. McMurray, F. Liv- ermore, Dr. J'. W. Shaw; Dr. W. A. Caltex, L. Paisley and G, M. Counter. The full report of the annual meet- ing will be found on page. 3 of this issue Public Library Board There are four new faces on tine Public Library Board this year. The Mayor by virtue or his office is a member of this Board although for years he has not been active in this respect but Mayor McMurray will, no doubt, accept the responsibility to the Library. The Town Council appointed W. S. R. Holmes as one of their rep- resentatives and the Board of'E'cluca- tion appointed 13. J. Gibbings and Miss Eileen Atkinson, the latter fill- ing out the tern for J. E. Hovey, who wishes to be released of the position. The other tlu'ee members of the Board are Miss M. A. Ston, H. D. Cameron and G. H. Jefferson. L.A.C. James Lockwood in- jured in Strange Accident On Saturday night a strange acci- dent occurred at the village of New- castle, which brought injury to four members of/ the R.C.A.F, and one civilian, among therm, L.A.C. J. S. Lockwood of Toronto, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Lockwood, Clinton. The five men were cut by flying glass while sitting in the C.N.R. wait- ing room, when a railway snowplow smashed into a huge mound of snow on the rails, sending amasses of snow flying. against the station, The win- dow of the waiting room was shatter- ed and bits of glass struck the mein- begs of the group. Sleigh Ride Parties Enjoyed TWO Sunday school groups had their annual sleigh ride and hot sup- per Friday afternoon after school hours. They were the Baptist and the Wesley -Willis United. Ivan Turn- er's team and sleigh furnished trans- portation for the Baptist gr'ottp, and they were given a smart ride about town and a few miles out on the township roads. The weather man was }tint} and handed out just about the best brand of sleigh ride weather which plus good road conditions made the outing about perfect. The teams accommodating the larger group were furnished by Thos. Turner, Norman }Iolland and Mr Bisback. After the sleigh ride the children repaired to the church din- ing hall where the Women's Associa- tion had supper ready for then, And they were ready for their ,supper as was evidenced by the speed with which plates were emptied. After the supper a series of moving pic- ture reels of nature studies were shown in the Simday school room. The closing devotions were conducted by the pastor, Rev. A. Lane, Super- intendent John. Nediger Jr. and offi- cers were well pleased with the suc- cess of the annual event. I.O.O.F, Buys War Certificate At the regular meeting of Clinton Lodge No. 83 LO.o.F. held- on Tues- day night, the trustees were instruct- ed to purchase a $100 War Savings Certificate. ' ", Drama Group Presents First Plays To -Night The first in the winter series to be presented by the Clinton Drama. Group, will be given to -night in the Town Hall. The two- one -act plays are "The Weatherman's Secret" and "In Tiny Cellar", both comedies that will provide many laughs The pro- ceeds from the series will be devoted to Patriotic Purposes. The Boy Scouts and school boys of: Clinton gathered all the papers, mag- azines and old books last Saturday morning for the War Services As- sociation and were rewarded by being served hot dogs by Glen Cook with, Mrs. H. Lawson and Mrs. H. A. Mc- Intyre assisting.,