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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1941-02-27, Page 1he Clinton News - rhe News -Record Eat. 1878 NO. 6029 -61ST YEAR With Which is Incorporated The Chilton , New Era GV The New Era Est. 1867 CLINTON ONTARIO, THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 27, '1941 11 Our Most ImportaTaT1 Repair Work Is making wrong watches right _ particularly thte higher grade watches. Watches that must be handled' by ,someone who understands them and knows how they are made. We don't claim to know all about everything, but you can +safely leave us any and every sort of watch repair work with a certaintyof securing competent workmanship: HIGHEST PRICE PAID FOR OLD GOLD IN CASH OR IN TRADE, WAY SAVE IT UP, WHEN YOU GAN HAVE CASH Fog IT. W. H. HELLYAR Jeweler and Optometrist Residence Phone 174j - Highest Price Paid for Old Gold it -WIL[TARY SSTATCHS We have a fine stock of watches for men on active service. They are made expressly for the man in uniform because they have been built to withstand all kinds of abuse that just an ordinary watch would not be able to take. By this we mean they are shockproof, dust - proof, anti -magnetic, waterproof, and, of course unbreakable glass. Some of the models also have luminous dials and hands. We can show you the leading makes in these watches among which are the famous 17 jewel Kotex "Victory" watch specially made for hard wear, the movement being fitted in a strong steel case and can be serviced in any country. We also stock the marvellous new Lorie "Submar- ine", also with 17 jewel movement. Lorie watches are also fully insured against all loss, free of charge for one year. Be sure to consult us if you are interested in a really fine time- piece, guaranteed to give you real service and satisfaction. - L Buy War Savings Certificates Regularly. Remember Watch Repair is a Job for Experts. Our Work Assures Your Satisfaction. ORM N'S Counters for Finer Jewellery for Over Half a Century in Huron County. THE HOME PAPER Engagement Announced Mr. and Mrs. William Lyon o6 Londesboro announce the engage- ment of their younger daughter, Ruth, to Mi•. Charles Meyers of Lon- don, the marriage to take place quietly in London on Saturday, Mar. 1st. The Shrove Tuesday 5t upper Shrove Tuesday was observed by the " people of 'St. Paul's Anglican church Tuesday evening by a supper served in the parish hall by the Lad- ies' Guild. The hall was tastefully decorated for the occasion and the table decorations consited of sluing flowers. Mrs. George Taylor, presi- dent of the Guild, and Mrs. (Rev.) A, 11. O'Neil received the guests. Many adherents of the sister churches of town patronized the supper, also the business men and women from the various places of business along the streets. The Shrove Tuesday sup- per has become an annual affair and is looked forward to by many as an event to patronize. The Guild real- ized handsome returns for their ef- forts. RED CROSS NOTES JUVENILES' WIN FIRST PLAY-OFF SERIES LOSE 4-3 AT NEW HAMBURG; WIN ROUND 14-7 After New Hamburg lost so badly here Friday night, it was quite ap- parent that a har0 fight would be put up when the Juveniles went to New Hamburg last: night. We were not there ourselves but weunder- stand there were four new players on the other team. Clinton's goal -getters were •Counter, Monteith -and Colqu- houn, while W. Carter, McEwan and Schoenhals got the nod once for pen- alties and Colqulioiun. twice. AMONG THE CHURCHES WELL DONE CLINTON Shorthorn Breeders' WESLEY- WILLIS CHURCH AND DISTRICT Annual Meeting Minister's sermon subjects: morn- Ing—"Forgiveness"; evening—"The An idea by N. B. Nickerson of the Lost Coin." Rural Hydro Office plus the whole - The WA. will hold .their regular hearted 'co-operation by the farmers meeting on Wednesday, March 5th, of Central Huron around Clinton laid at the usual hour. Group 3 will be l the ground work far the monster in charge. Bingo and Dance in aid of the British BAPTIST CHURCH War Victim's Fund on Tuesday; Feb. 25th in the Town Hall, Clinton. The. minister's sermon subject will Over $228.00 were raised and it has be,. "Listening to Christ from His gone forward to alleviate the distress program: Cress.,' and suffering in Britain caused by the 10.30 a.m,—Annual meeting of the The quilt. now on display in the indiscriminate and unmerciful raids Club to 'be held, in the Agricultural Agriculture Office window, was quilt- of Hun airmen. Office. Financial Report; .Election, o£ ed by the ladies of the Baptist church It must be publicly recorded that Officers, etc. and is being offered for sale. ,The never before have the people respond- 12.30 Noon—Luncheon in the Man- proceeds will be given to the Clinton ed,se generously and done it so will- sion House, 50 cents a plate. War Services Association. ingly, It is impossible to mention all 2.00 p.m. - Agricultural Office.. THF. SALVATION ARMY the- individuals and groups but spec- Speakers: H. R. White, Secretary„ ial mention should be made of the Canadian Shorthorn Association, and. organizers, N. B. Nickreson, Russell Prof. Geo. Day, Secretary, Ontario. Jervis, Wilfred Glazier and Wally Shorthorn Club. Crich; their foresight and enthusiasm Special; The ladies are especially,: enabled the evening to be one long invited to attend the morning meet -- to be remembered by the people of ing and the noon luncheon with the-. Clinton and surrounding district. men. In the afternoon, a scheduled The farmers donated the prizes for tour through the Beacon - Herald. the Bingo party, including fowl, eggs, Newspapers rooms, Furniture plants,, meat, apples, potatoes, vegetables, •such as the Imperial Rattan, Kroeh- honey, etc. ler's and Avalon Fabrics. The offi-- The Port Albert Air Force orch- cers are very desirous of having the. estra under the direction of Ft. Lieut. ladies attend on March 3rd. There - Fletcher provided the music for the fore, take this as a special invitation. u :e. The Town Council provided the to come along with your friends. It. Council Chambers and Town Hall free should be an interesting afternoons of rent. The Clinton News -Record program. and Radio Station CKNX co-operated Due to lack of entries, the propos- in the publicty work. ed sale to be held at Wingham. A number of busines and profes- around April 15th has been called sional ,men helped to operate the off. Bingo game, and last but not least I The beef industry is on the up. the people responded as patrons to grade and as a result there is a. the bingo and dance to such an extent strong demand for both bulls and to leave a profit of $228.00. females. All Shorthorn people are The door prize, a bushel of apples, invited to attend the annual meeting- was won by Ken Steepe, and with whether they are members of the Lieut Fletcher acting as auctioneer Club or 'not. were sold to the highest bidder, it being Flying Officer Tremear of Port Albert, for Ten Dollars; this money also going to the British War Vic- tim's Fund. With the help of the The following are the number of orchestra the apples were then pledges reported to February 22nd,. thrown to the dancers; and it was for the county of Huron: Brussels 40; your own tough luck if you didn't Clinton 207; Exeter 165; Goderich. catch one. The singing of AC. Jerry 384; Hensall 90; Seaforth 152; Wm g Beog was. heartily applauded..' • ham. 218; Zurich 68; with•two centres More people should be mentioned t unreported. Clinton has made an in - CLINTON 11—NEW HAMBURG 3 A. small crowd ' of loyal Juvenile hockey fans saw the boys win their first game in the play-offs here Fri- day night. The ice was in excellent condition and the boys played a fast but 'hard -checking; game. Superior , skill in stick -handling and closer team work were the features than won the game. Monteith started off the scoring in The regular monthly meeting of the the first few minutes of play assist - Clinton Red Cross Society, will be ed. by Powell, six 'minutes later Bill held in the Council Chamber on Mon- I Carter scored unassisted with a long day, March 3rd at 2.30. Quilt patches shot. Schoenhals got the only penalty will again be the order of the day. of the period. Before the first period so please come prepared to sew. ended two more goals were scored by We quote from a letter received the •Clinton boys. , to -day from headquarters: "We are The second period opened with a very much pleased to hear that your bang with the visiting boys putting workers are working' on quilts. These up a good fight. Meeker scored for service and Prayer for the Nation. are very much needed. It would be New Hamburg in a rush on the Clin- The regular monthly meeting of the of great assistance to us if you could ton goal while Colquhoun was doing Women's Association of Ontario St. carry on with these." time in the penalty box. The home Church will be held on Wednesday, "Slanders Hurt War Effort" team then went into a scoring ram- March 5th at 2.30 p.m. "Few organizations in Canada have page and scored 5 times before the been more severely criticized by period ended. ST. PAUL'S CHURCH whisperers than the Canadian Red Within a few minutes from the March 2nd—Firss,t Sunday in Lent Cross Society. No sooner is one lie start of the final period Colquhoun 11 a.m.—Holy nimu and ser - exposed than a second is invented and, got the Juveniles 10th goal while mon, "The Three Temptations:' given wings. The latest fiction about Meeker, who was always a threat, 2.30 p.m.—Sunday School and the this patriotic organization is that the favored his team with another goa.l. Ladies Bible Class chairman and the secretary are draw- Counter then scored the last goal o£ ing fabulous salaries. The sole pur- the game for Clinton with Schoenahls 7 p.m.—Evening Prayer. Mon 7 p.m.—Church BoYs League; of these untruths is to hamper aain in the penalty- box, The final the Red Cross in its humanitar on goal of the game, r'tts,,by :Bingman for '8 p to 4 Y P A work."Nety Hamburg. 1- Tues The regular meeting of the "It has been whispered around that NEW HAMBURG --Goal, Haunn; de- f Ladies Guild will be held in the Owen PERTH AND T HURON "ATTEND. 0 O .Arrangements have been made to hold the annual meeting of the Perth Huron' Shorthorn Breeders' Club in the City of Stratford on Mon- day, March 3rd with the following The services on Sunday are at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. The theme of the day will be in accordance with the "week of Crime Prevention", conduct- ed by the Salvation Army, world- wide. Morning: "God, Creator, Judge, Sovereign, and Father." Evening: "Adequacy in Jesus Christ." Tuesday—"Consistent Communion." Wednesday—Young People's. Friday—Young People's. ONTARIO ST. UNITED CHURCH 11.00 a.m.—"The Church". 2.00 p.m. — Worship and Sunday School at Turner's. 2.30 p.m.—Clinton Sunday School. 7.00 p.h.—"The Gospel." Monday 8.00 p.m.—Young People's Union. Christian Fellowship. Wednesday 8.00 p.m. — Mid -week Are You Doing Your. Share? Memorial Hall at 3 o'clock. here but space does not permit, To icrease of 68 pledges during last week,. fence, Vogt, and C Arnold; centre, + Wed. 4.1.5—Jr. W. A.; 8 p.m — all those who helped in any way, theland and comparing the figures with other Meeker; wings, Jantzi and Bingman; + reward is satisfaction of a job well towns, Clinton seems to be holding subs, Ferguson, Denstedt, E. Arnold, i Lenten Service, preacher, Rev. A. C, { Forler, Thomas and SchiedeL Calder, rector of Gode I 1 •• 9 p.m.— I done. One of the outstanding feat- its own. Will you not keep up tire. Board of Management. ures of the scheme was to demon- good work? strate the co-operative and friendly !the assistant national commissioner Cook and Schoenhals; centre, Count- PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH spirit between Clinton and rural pee- Clinton Drama Group1 and their secretaries, (both highly er; wings, Bartliff and W. Carter; pie of the district. trained young women) total much subs, Monteith, Millar, Colquhoun, TClinton: Sunday School at 10 a.m.; The apples won by a prominent Financial Statement t less than this. Moreover, Dr. Routley Hanley, Powell and McEwan. •Worship Service at 11 a.m, traveller at the bingo 1 gave up a private practice which Referees—Rath, Clinton and Hill, Bayfield: Sunday School at 2.30' g games were Financial Report up to Feb. 14, 1941_ p + put in the Agriculture Rooms, until EXPENSES yielded him more than double his New Hambur ( p.m.; Worship Service at 3 p.m. Ser- y y $32.3G> Hamburg. the next day, when they could be Plays and Royalties present salary to take on the Red Goal Summary: anon Theme: "Are We Worthy Of j taken home easier. Returning for prize (War Savings Certificate) 4.00 Cross work. First period: Clinton, Monteith, 2; Victory:' his prize on Wednesday, he found that News -Record . 14.55. - "Neither the chairman, nor anyClinton, Garter; Clinton,Counter; Bayfield Young People's Society tt had been sold. We appreciate this Miscellaneous . 3.99 other person on the national executive Penalties—Schoenhals. will meet Friday evening, Feb. 28th, patriotic gesture, friend, even if it receives any renumeration. The same Second period: New Hamburg, at which 'meeting Mrs. Andrew will $48.20 applies to the patriotic and disting- Meeker; Clinton, Counter, McEwan, speakJapanese costume. Visitors wasn't done knowingly. Total Sale of Tickets .... 246,20 in Jan $ uished men and women who are de- Monteith 2, Powell; Penalties: Jantzi, are welcome at this meeting. Expenses 54.90 voting time and talents to the direc- Colquhoun. The regular monthly meeting of First Salvaging Collection On Hand • $191.30" tion o f this great organization. Third period: Clinton, Colquhoun; the Women's Association will be held Being Baled "Falsehoods about the Red Cross are Naw Hamburg, Meeker; Clinton, at the home of Mrs. G. D. Roberton, 1941 Public Library Board invented by malicious enemies to shut I Counter; New Hamburg, Bingman; next Wednesday afternoon, March 5, A number of persons are working the gates of mercy and impede the Penalties: Schoenhals. at 2.30 o'clock. constantly now, sorting all the papers A meeting for the organization of war effort." and magazines that were gathered the Clinton Public Library Board for Voice of the Red Cross: early in January, in order to get the 1941 was held in the Board Room on A few weeks ago we told you about LITTLE LOCALS Reforestation Conference February 20th, Mayor McMurray first shipment of the salvaging tom - was appointed chairman pro tem, and Mr. H. C. Murphy, our Canadian Red To Be Held Here Saturday mittee off next week. You are asked Mrs. Alfred Smith left this week the organization resulted as follows:. Cross representative at an eastern hereafter to fold the papers once and for Cochrane to join her husband, Chairman—B. J. Gibbings. Canadian port, whose job it is tokeep the magazines separate from handle the calls for urgently needed who is working an a newspaper there, A very iutportent Conference un - them.. It will save valuable time if Secretary -Miss E, Atkinson. der the auspices of the Clinton Junior Financial Committee—Miss M. A.. clothing and woollen comforts for Mrs. Hugh Hawkins and daughterFarmers' Association tool open to an they are all securely tied with heavy Starve, chairman, W. S. R. Holmes,. farmer crews of boats docking in that area, Joyce have gone to Kingston'to live, ,s sons of Huron County will cord or twine. Do not roll your H. D. Cameron. Well, the other clay, this hard, -work- where Hugh, an instructor in the papers. ing man—who takes no salary for his C. A. S. F. plumbing department, is be held on Saturday afternoon, Mar. The neat collection will be within 3 Property Committee — B. 3. Gib - services — received a call from the now stationed. 1st in the Agricultural Board room, weeks. Please save papers and boxes, bings, chairman, H. D. Cameron, W.. captain of one of Britain's largest Clinton, with the following program: of all kinds and sizes. Everything S. R. Holmes, G` H, Jefferson. ships. Mr. Murphy hurried aboard y Alvin Corless,of the Royal Bank 10.30 a.m.—J. D. Thomas, Gocler- in paper is valuable. You are also Book Committee—Miss )4 Atkin- immediately—thinking it was another staff, who has been relieving for ich, Zone Chairman of the Ontario asked to save all bottles over the 1 son, chairman, Miss M. A. Stone, G. some few months at Orangeville, Association on Conservation and Re- H. Jefferson. of the emergency calls which he is g pint size, as we can get $4 per ton . ' tin Hastings, has been forestation. handling continually at all hours of Roseneath and the day and night. But this time he transferred to Oshawa. - 10.40 a.m.---illustrated lecture on for them. MILITARY NEWS The salvaging committee wish to wasn't asked for supplies. Instead, Tuesday's icy footing was the or- OntarioFarm Woodlot work byI. C. Merritt, thank the Westwell Hosiery Factory mach to his delight and surprise, he iginal dignity chaser, Forestry Branch, Toronto. Flying Instructor Tom Cooke of g p g' g y ,uat-excellence. 12.15 p.m.—Lunch. It is suggested for the use or their baler, Trenton spent Wednesday at his home was presented with a 'hundred pounds I Judging by the number of falls, that you bring your own lunch. Cof- A display on how to fold papers, in town and, left for Dauphin, Man.. in English money. The men on the skids, and near -sprawls, Tuesda and wrap magazines will be sAgri boat had get together and decided to was also a busy day. y fee will be provided free. inGlen Cook's window and the Agri- Mr. take up a collection, and Mr. Murphy 1.30 p.m. Illustrated lecture on culture Office window. Mr. and Mrs. William Bezzo have was told that the money was just a Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Matthews Economics of Forestry and Refores- received word that their son, Pte. small contribution to the work of the have purchased the property on Mary Cation by Mr. P. S. Newman, Super- William Bezzo of the Highland Light. Canadian Red Cross. This was the street known as the Fanny Waldron intendent of the St. Williams Ntu's- Ontario St. Skating Party Infantry of Galt has been stationed way in which the crew on this large home and recently occupied by Mr. cry Station, St. Williams. in Debert, Nova Scotia. British ship showed its appreciation and Mrs. Joseph Allison. Mr. and 3.00 p.m. —Discussion by those The Ontario street United Young Pte. Jack Nickle of the Kent Regi - of the help given to the men of the Mrs. Allison will live at the Allison present on the forestry problem of People's Union held skating part rent, London, spent the weekend with home en Matilda street. Huron County and what can and will at the local arena on Monday even- his parents in town. seas, and I btest evident will agree that he done in 1941 to bring about an ing in lieu of their regular worship The fallowing boys from Clinton it is the hest evidence in the world Please remember in addressing all increase in the number of trees service. The young people met at have been asked to report at the Galt of how the Wren of the British Navy snail for persons in the service of planted. the church and proceeded to the arena Aircraft Training School within a few feel towards the Canadian Red Cross. the Empire that if a person is over- in a body, some however, coining in weeks, Wesley Haddy, Reg. Cudmore..' At the present time, the Women's seas the word "Overseas" must ap- later. Instead of serving hot dogs Clarence Rozell is taking a serg War Work Committee of the Canada pear in the address but no ran Red Cross is asking the women place Evening Auxiliary and coffee on their own the young ealtt's course at a Military School at name; also, if the• person is in Can- people patronized the arena booth Kitchener, for the next few weeps.. of Canacba to keep up their knitting ada, the name of the place at which The regular meeting of the Even, -which is in operation this winter. Can- on behalf of the men of the seas who he is stationed must appear in the mg Auxiliary was held on Monday They report having had a splendid are braving wintry gales and zero night. A quilt was set up and most RED SHIELD temperatures, without complaint. The address. of the time, p p quilting completed before the Canadian Red Cross has its supplies close of the work period. Several available at Canadian ports and inBrother-In-Law Dies members sewed quilt blocks and the warehouses in Britain at all times for rest were knitting. the sten of the British Navy and' the Mrs. Jane Kyle and A. R. 1lithell Mrs. R. McEwan, convenor of the Canadian Navy, from the largest received word Sunday morning of the knitting committee reported that dur- battleship. to the smallest cruiser—to sudden death of - a brother-in-law, ing the month of February, the fol - submarines and minesweeping vessels —to little fishing vessels patrolling the coasts, and to the merchant navy which carries food, munitions and all other things vital to the successful Dr. Routley receives a salary of $17,000 or more per annm. We have reason to know that this is utterly false. The fact is that the combined I salaries of the national commissioner, CLINTON—Goal, D. Carter; defence, Joseph Guest, of Wingham, who suc- cumbed to a sudden heart attack and fell dead as he was walking across the room at his house. Mr. Mitchell and Mrs. Kyle and other Clinton waging of war by the British Empire, friends are with Mrs. Guest. lowing articles hacl been handed. in: 20 pairs of socks, 4 turtleneck sweat- ers, 13 .helmets, 15 pair of two-way mitts, 5 scarves, 3 refugee. scarves, 1 pair sockees, 2 pair of seamen's stockings, 4 sleeveless sweaters. Bingo & Dance Cancelled The bingo and dance which was to have been held in the Town Hall last Friday, tinder the auspices of the Clinton Fire Department, had to be cancelled on account. of the weather and the two unpredicted ;hockey games in Seaforth and, Clinton. It is expected that the affair will not take place until sometime in April. ' The weekly meeting was held at the' home of Mrs. Piekett, and 13 mem- bers were present. Following articles forwarded: 1 slip, 2 quilts, 5 scarves, 5 socks, 2 mitts. Members subscrip- tions $1.60. Next week the meeting will be held at the home of Mrs.. Thos. ,Churchill. Monthly report:, 4 quilts, 19 pairs mitts, 22 pairs socks, 7 scarves, 5. slips, 1 helmet, 1 pyjamas, 1. sweater;, 1 layette.. FABRICS THAT BLOOM IN THE MANNER OF SPRING Spun Rayon Coverts in Glorious Plain Colors and Smart New Designs in Prints and all in Courtlauds "Quality Control" Tested and Approved Fabrics. Buy a Dress Length and have it made up in Your Favorite Style. , COATS For Spring & Summer Wear A Wide Variety - Carefully Styled, Outstanding in Every Detail and THEY FIT. • IRWIN'S FOR QUALITY MERCHANDISE it -WIL[TARY SSTATCHS We have a fine stock of watches for men on active service. They are made expressly for the man in uniform because they have been built to withstand all kinds of abuse that just an ordinary watch would not be able to take. By this we mean they are shockproof, dust - proof, anti -magnetic, waterproof, and, of course unbreakable glass. Some of the models also have luminous dials and hands. We can show you the leading makes in these watches among which are the famous 17 jewel Kotex "Victory" watch specially made for hard wear, the movement being fitted in a strong steel case and can be serviced in any country. We also stock the marvellous new Lorie "Submar- ine", also with 17 jewel movement. Lorie watches are also fully insured against all loss, free of charge for one year. Be sure to consult us if you are interested in a really fine time- piece, guaranteed to give you real service and satisfaction. - L Buy War Savings Certificates Regularly. Remember Watch Repair is a Job for Experts. Our Work Assures Your Satisfaction. ORM N'S Counters for Finer Jewellery for Over Half a Century in Huron County. THE HOME PAPER Engagement Announced Mr. and Mrs. William Lyon o6 Londesboro announce the engage- ment of their younger daughter, Ruth, to Mi•. Charles Meyers of Lon- don, the marriage to take place quietly in London on Saturday, Mar. 1st. The Shrove Tuesday 5t upper Shrove Tuesday was observed by the " people of 'St. Paul's Anglican church Tuesday evening by a supper served in the parish hall by the Lad- ies' Guild. The hall was tastefully decorated for the occasion and the table decorations consited of sluing flowers. Mrs. George Taylor, presi- dent of the Guild, and Mrs. (Rev.) A, 11. O'Neil received the guests. Many adherents of the sister churches of town patronized the supper, also the business men and women from the various places of business along the streets. The Shrove Tuesday sup- per has become an annual affair and is looked forward to by many as an event to patronize. The Guild real- ized handsome returns for their ef- forts. RED CROSS NOTES JUVENILES' WIN FIRST PLAY-OFF SERIES LOSE 4-3 AT NEW HAMBURG; WIN ROUND 14-7 After New Hamburg lost so badly here Friday night, it was quite ap- parent that a har0 fight would be put up when the Juveniles went to New Hamburg last: night. We were not there ourselves but weunder- stand there were four new players on the other team. Clinton's goal -getters were •Counter, Monteith -and Colqu- houn, while W. Carter, McEwan and Schoenhals got the nod once for pen- alties and Colqulioiun. twice. AMONG THE CHURCHES WELL DONE CLINTON Shorthorn Breeders' WESLEY- WILLIS CHURCH AND DISTRICT Annual Meeting Minister's sermon subjects: morn- Ing—"Forgiveness"; evening—"The An idea by N. B. Nickerson of the Lost Coin." Rural Hydro Office plus the whole - The WA. will hold .their regular hearted 'co-operation by the farmers meeting on Wednesday, March 5th, of Central Huron around Clinton laid at the usual hour. Group 3 will be l the ground work far the monster in charge. Bingo and Dance in aid of the British BAPTIST CHURCH War Victim's Fund on Tuesday; Feb. 25th in the Town Hall, Clinton. The. minister's sermon subject will Over $228.00 were raised and it has be,. "Listening to Christ from His gone forward to alleviate the distress program: Cress.,' and suffering in Britain caused by the 10.30 a.m,—Annual meeting of the The quilt. now on display in the indiscriminate and unmerciful raids Club to 'be held, in the Agricultural Agriculture Office window, was quilt- of Hun airmen. Office. Financial Report; .Election, o£ ed by the ladies of the Baptist church It must be publicly recorded that Officers, etc. and is being offered for sale. ,The never before have the people respond- 12.30 Noon—Luncheon in the Man- proceeds will be given to the Clinton ed,se generously and done it so will- sion House, 50 cents a plate. War Services Association. ingly, It is impossible to mention all 2.00 p.m. - Agricultural Office.. THF. SALVATION ARMY the- individuals and groups but spec- Speakers: H. R. White, Secretary„ ial mention should be made of the Canadian Shorthorn Association, and. organizers, N. B. Nickreson, Russell Prof. Geo. Day, Secretary, Ontario. Jervis, Wilfred Glazier and Wally Shorthorn Club. Crich; their foresight and enthusiasm Special; The ladies are especially,: enabled the evening to be one long invited to attend the morning meet -- to be remembered by the people of ing and the noon luncheon with the-. Clinton and surrounding district. men. In the afternoon, a scheduled The farmers donated the prizes for tour through the Beacon - Herald. the Bingo party, including fowl, eggs, Newspapers rooms, Furniture plants,, meat, apples, potatoes, vegetables, •such as the Imperial Rattan, Kroeh- honey, etc. ler's and Avalon Fabrics. The offi-- The Port Albert Air Force orch- cers are very desirous of having the. estra under the direction of Ft. Lieut. ladies attend on March 3rd. There - Fletcher provided the music for the fore, take this as a special invitation. u :e. The Town Council provided the to come along with your friends. It. Council Chambers and Town Hall free should be an interesting afternoons of rent. The Clinton News -Record program. and Radio Station CKNX co-operated Due to lack of entries, the propos- in the publicty work. ed sale to be held at Wingham. A number of busines and profes- around April 15th has been called sional ,men helped to operate the off. Bingo game, and last but not least I The beef industry is on the up. the people responded as patrons to grade and as a result there is a. the bingo and dance to such an extent strong demand for both bulls and to leave a profit of $228.00. females. All Shorthorn people are The door prize, a bushel of apples, invited to attend the annual meeting- was won by Ken Steepe, and with whether they are members of the Lieut Fletcher acting as auctioneer Club or 'not. were sold to the highest bidder, it being Flying Officer Tremear of Port Albert, for Ten Dollars; this money also going to the British War Vic- tim's Fund. With the help of the The following are the number of orchestra the apples were then pledges reported to February 22nd,. thrown to the dancers; and it was for the county of Huron: Brussels 40; your own tough luck if you didn't Clinton 207; Exeter 165; Goderich. catch one. The singing of AC. Jerry 384; Hensall 90; Seaforth 152; Wm g Beog was. heartily applauded..' • ham. 218; Zurich 68; with•two centres More people should be mentioned t unreported. Clinton has made an in - CLINTON 11—NEW HAMBURG 3 A. small crowd ' of loyal Juvenile hockey fans saw the boys win their first game in the play-offs here Fri- day night. The ice was in excellent condition and the boys played a fast but 'hard -checking; game. Superior , skill in stick -handling and closer team work were the features than won the game. Monteith started off the scoring in The regular monthly meeting of the the first few minutes of play assist - Clinton Red Cross Society, will be ed. by Powell, six 'minutes later Bill held in the Council Chamber on Mon- I Carter scored unassisted with a long day, March 3rd at 2.30. Quilt patches shot. Schoenhals got the only penalty will again be the order of the day. of the period. Before the first period so please come prepared to sew. ended two more goals were scored by We quote from a letter received the •Clinton boys. , to -day from headquarters: "We are The second period opened with a very much pleased to hear that your bang with the visiting boys putting workers are working' on quilts. These up a good fight. Meeker scored for service and Prayer for the Nation. are very much needed. It would be New Hamburg in a rush on the Clin- The regular monthly meeting of the of great assistance to us if you could ton goal while Colquhoun was doing Women's Association of Ontario St. carry on with these." time in the penalty box. The home Church will be held on Wednesday, "Slanders Hurt War Effort" team then went into a scoring ram- March 5th at 2.30 p.m. "Few organizations in Canada have page and scored 5 times before the been more severely criticized by period ended. ST. PAUL'S CHURCH whisperers than the Canadian Red Within a few minutes from the March 2nd—Firss,t Sunday in Lent Cross Society. No sooner is one lie start of the final period Colquhoun 11 a.m.—Holy nimu and ser - exposed than a second is invented and, got the Juveniles 10th goal while mon, "The Three Temptations:' given wings. The latest fiction about Meeker, who was always a threat, 2.30 p.m.—Sunday School and the this patriotic organization is that the favored his team with another goa.l. Ladies Bible Class chairman and the secretary are draw- Counter then scored the last goal o£ ing fabulous salaries. The sole pur- the game for Clinton with Schoenahls 7 p.m.—Evening Prayer. Mon 7 p.m.—Church BoYs League; of these untruths is to hamper aain in the penalty- box, The final the Red Cross in its humanitar on goal of the game, r'tts,,by :Bingman for '8 p to 4 Y P A work."Nety Hamburg. 1- Tues The regular meeting of the "It has been whispered around that NEW HAMBURG --Goal, Haunn; de- f Ladies Guild will be held in the Owen PERTH AND T HURON "ATTEND. 0 O .Arrangements have been made to hold the annual meeting of the Perth Huron' Shorthorn Breeders' Club in the City of Stratford on Mon- day, March 3rd with the following The services on Sunday are at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. The theme of the day will be in accordance with the "week of Crime Prevention", conduct- ed by the Salvation Army, world- wide. Morning: "God, Creator, Judge, Sovereign, and Father." Evening: "Adequacy in Jesus Christ." Tuesday—"Consistent Communion." Wednesday—Young People's. Friday—Young People's. ONTARIO ST. UNITED CHURCH 11.00 a.m.—"The Church". 2.00 p.m. — Worship and Sunday School at Turner's. 2.30 p.m.—Clinton Sunday School. 7.00 p.h.—"The Gospel." Monday 8.00 p.m.—Young People's Union. Christian Fellowship. Wednesday 8.00 p.m. — Mid -week Are You Doing Your. Share? Memorial Hall at 3 o'clock. here but space does not permit, To icrease of 68 pledges during last week,. fence, Vogt, and C Arnold; centre, + Wed. 4.1.5—Jr. W. A.; 8 p.m — all those who helped in any way, theland and comparing the figures with other Meeker; wings, Jantzi and Bingman; + reward is satisfaction of a job well towns, Clinton seems to be holding subs, Ferguson, Denstedt, E. Arnold, i Lenten Service, preacher, Rev. A. C, { Forler, Thomas and SchiedeL Calder, rector of Gode I 1 •• 9 p.m.— I done. One of the outstanding feat- its own. Will you not keep up tire. Board of Management. ures of the scheme was to demon- good work? strate the co-operative and friendly !the assistant national commissioner Cook and Schoenhals; centre, Count- PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH spirit between Clinton and rural pee- Clinton Drama Group1 and their secretaries, (both highly er; wings, Bartliff and W. Carter; pie of the district. trained young women) total much subs, Monteith, Millar, Colquhoun, TClinton: Sunday School at 10 a.m.; The apples won by a prominent Financial Statement t less than this. Moreover, Dr. Routley Hanley, Powell and McEwan. •Worship Service at 11 a.m, traveller at the bingo 1 gave up a private practice which Referees—Rath, Clinton and Hill, Bayfield: Sunday School at 2.30' g games were Financial Report up to Feb. 14, 1941_ p + put in the Agriculture Rooms, until EXPENSES yielded him more than double his New Hambur ( p.m.; Worship Service at 3 p.m. Ser- y y $32.3G> Hamburg. the next day, when they could be Plays and Royalties present salary to take on the Red Goal Summary: anon Theme: "Are We Worthy Of j taken home easier. Returning for prize (War Savings Certificate) 4.00 Cross work. First period: Clinton, Monteith, 2; Victory:' his prize on Wednesday, he found that News -Record . 14.55. - "Neither the chairman, nor anyClinton, Garter; Clinton,Counter; Bayfield Young People's Society tt had been sold. We appreciate this Miscellaneous . 3.99 other person on the national executive Penalties—Schoenhals. will meet Friday evening, Feb. 28th, patriotic gesture, friend, even if it receives any renumeration. The same Second period: New Hamburg, at which 'meeting Mrs. Andrew will $48.20 applies to the patriotic and disting- Meeker; Clinton, Counter, McEwan, speakJapanese costume. Visitors wasn't done knowingly. Total Sale of Tickets .... 246,20 in Jan $ uished men and women who are de- Monteith 2, Powell; Penalties: Jantzi, are welcome at this meeting. Expenses 54.90 voting time and talents to the direc- Colquhoun. The regular monthly meeting of First Salvaging Collection On Hand • $191.30" tion o f this great organization. Third period: Clinton, Colquhoun; the Women's Association will be held Being Baled "Falsehoods about the Red Cross are Naw Hamburg, Meeker; Clinton, at the home of Mrs. G. D. Roberton, 1941 Public Library Board invented by malicious enemies to shut I Counter; New Hamburg, Bingman; next Wednesday afternoon, March 5, A number of persons are working the gates of mercy and impede the Penalties: Schoenhals. at 2.30 o'clock. constantly now, sorting all the papers A meeting for the organization of war effort." and magazines that were gathered the Clinton Public Library Board for Voice of the Red Cross: early in January, in order to get the 1941 was held in the Board Room on A few weeks ago we told you about LITTLE LOCALS Reforestation Conference February 20th, Mayor McMurray first shipment of the salvaging tom - was appointed chairman pro tem, and Mr. H. C. Murphy, our Canadian Red To Be Held Here Saturday mittee off next week. You are asked Mrs. Alfred Smith left this week the organization resulted as follows:. Cross representative at an eastern hereafter to fold the papers once and for Cochrane to join her husband, Chairman—B. J. Gibbings. Canadian port, whose job it is tokeep the magazines separate from handle the calls for urgently needed who is working an a newspaper there, A very iutportent Conference un - them.. It will save valuable time if Secretary -Miss E, Atkinson. der the auspices of the Clinton Junior Financial Committee—Miss M. A.. clothing and woollen comforts for Mrs. Hugh Hawkins and daughterFarmers' Association tool open to an they are all securely tied with heavy Starve, chairman, W. S. R. Holmes,. farmer crews of boats docking in that area, Joyce have gone to Kingston'to live, ,s sons of Huron County will cord or twine. Do not roll your H. D. Cameron. Well, the other clay, this hard, -work- where Hugh, an instructor in the papers. ing man—who takes no salary for his C. A. S. F. plumbing department, is be held on Saturday afternoon, Mar. The neat collection will be within 3 Property Committee — B. 3. Gib - services — received a call from the now stationed. 1st in the Agricultural Board room, weeks. Please save papers and boxes, bings, chairman, H. D. Cameron, W.. captain of one of Britain's largest Clinton, with the following program: of all kinds and sizes. Everything S. R. Holmes, G` H, Jefferson. ships. Mr. Murphy hurried aboard y Alvin Corless,of the Royal Bank 10.30 a.m.—J. D. Thomas, Gocler- in paper is valuable. You are also Book Committee—Miss )4 Atkin- immediately—thinking it was another staff, who has been relieving for ich, Zone Chairman of the Ontario asked to save all bottles over the 1 son, chairman, Miss M. A. Stone, G. some few months at Orangeville, Association on Conservation and Re- H. Jefferson. of the emergency calls which he is g pint size, as we can get $4 per ton . ' tin Hastings, has been forestation. handling continually at all hours of Roseneath and the day and night. But this time he transferred to Oshawa. - 10.40 a.m.---illustrated lecture on for them. MILITARY NEWS The salvaging committee wish to wasn't asked for supplies. Instead, Tuesday's icy footing was the or- OntarioFarm Woodlot work byI. C. Merritt, thank the Westwell Hosiery Factory mach to his delight and surprise, he iginal dignity chaser, Forestry Branch, Toronto. Flying Instructor Tom Cooke of g p g' g y ,uat-excellence. 12.15 p.m.—Lunch. It is suggested for the use or their baler, Trenton spent Wednesday at his home was presented with a 'hundred pounds I Judging by the number of falls, that you bring your own lunch. Cof- A display on how to fold papers, in town and, left for Dauphin, Man.. in English money. The men on the skids, and near -sprawls, Tuesda and wrap magazines will be sAgri boat had get together and decided to was also a busy day. y fee will be provided free. inGlen Cook's window and the Agri- Mr. take up a collection, and Mr. Murphy 1.30 p.m. Illustrated lecture on culture Office window. Mr. and Mrs. William Bezzo have was told that the money was just a Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Matthews Economics of Forestry and Refores- received word that their son, Pte. small contribution to the work of the have purchased the property on Mary Cation by Mr. P. S. Newman, Super- William Bezzo of the Highland Light. Canadian Red Cross. This was the street known as the Fanny Waldron intendent of the St. Williams Ntu's- Ontario St. Skating Party Infantry of Galt has been stationed way in which the crew on this large home and recently occupied by Mr. cry Station, St. Williams. in Debert, Nova Scotia. British ship showed its appreciation and Mrs. Joseph Allison. Mr. and 3.00 p.m. —Discussion by those The Ontario street United Young Pte. Jack Nickle of the Kent Regi - of the help given to the men of the Mrs. Allison will live at the Allison present on the forestry problem of People's Union held skating part rent, London, spent the weekend with home en Matilda street. Huron County and what can and will at the local arena on Monday even- his parents in town. seas, and I btest evident will agree that he done in 1941 to bring about an ing in lieu of their regular worship The fallowing boys from Clinton it is the hest evidence in the world Please remember in addressing all increase in the number of trees service. The young people met at have been asked to report at the Galt of how the Wren of the British Navy snail for persons in the service of planted. the church and proceeded to the arena Aircraft Training School within a few feel towards the Canadian Red Cross. the Empire that if a person is over- in a body, some however, coining in weeks, Wesley Haddy, Reg. Cudmore..' At the present time, the Women's seas the word "Overseas" must ap- later. Instead of serving hot dogs Clarence Rozell is taking a serg War Work Committee of the Canada pear in the address but no ran Red Cross is asking the women place Evening Auxiliary and coffee on their own the young ealtt's course at a Military School at name; also, if the• person is in Can- people patronized the arena booth Kitchener, for the next few weeps.. of Canacba to keep up their knitting ada, the name of the place at which The regular meeting of the Even, -which is in operation this winter. Can- on behalf of the men of the seas who he is stationed must appear in the mg Auxiliary was held on Monday They report having had a splendid are braving wintry gales and zero night. A quilt was set up and most RED SHIELD temperatures, without complaint. The address. of the time, p p quilting completed before the Canadian Red Cross has its supplies close of the work period. Several available at Canadian ports and inBrother-In-Law Dies members sewed quilt blocks and the warehouses in Britain at all times for rest were knitting. the sten of the British Navy and' the Mrs. Jane Kyle and A. R. 1lithell Mrs. R. McEwan, convenor of the Canadian Navy, from the largest received word Sunday morning of the knitting committee reported that dur- battleship. to the smallest cruiser—to sudden death of - a brother-in-law, ing the month of February, the fol - submarines and minesweeping vessels —to little fishing vessels patrolling the coasts, and to the merchant navy which carries food, munitions and all other things vital to the successful Dr. Routley receives a salary of $17,000 or more per annm. We have reason to know that this is utterly false. The fact is that the combined I salaries of the national commissioner, CLINTON—Goal, D. Carter; defence, Joseph Guest, of Wingham, who suc- cumbed to a sudden heart attack and fell dead as he was walking across the room at his house. Mr. Mitchell and Mrs. Kyle and other Clinton waging of war by the British Empire, friends are with Mrs. Guest. lowing articles hacl been handed. in: 20 pairs of socks, 4 turtleneck sweat- ers, 13 .helmets, 15 pair of two-way mitts, 5 scarves, 3 refugee. scarves, 1 pair sockees, 2 pair of seamen's stockings, 4 sleeveless sweaters. Bingo & Dance Cancelled The bingo and dance which was to have been held in the Town Hall last Friday, tinder the auspices of the Clinton Fire Department, had to be cancelled on account. of the weather and the two unpredicted ;hockey games in Seaforth and, Clinton. It is expected that the affair will not take place until sometime in April. ' The weekly meeting was held at the' home of Mrs. Piekett, and 13 mem- bers were present. Following articles forwarded: 1 slip, 2 quilts, 5 scarves, 5 socks, 2 mitts. Members subscrip- tions $1.60. Next week the meeting will be held at the home of Mrs.. Thos. ,Churchill. Monthly report:, 4 quilts, 19 pairs mitts, 22 pairs socks, 7 scarves, 5. slips, 1 helmet, 1 pyjamas, 1. sweater;, 1 layette..