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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1941-05-08, Page 1• The News -Record Est. 1878 With Which is Incorporated; The ` Clinton New Era NO. 6039 -62ND YEAR CLINTON. ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MAY 8, 1941 Select any article from our large assortment of Silverware, Flatware, etc.. for wedding gift and you will be certain to get , r� Somethi: g which is notonly a £ good appearance but which has the necessary Quality to make it Serviceable for all occasions: A wedding gift selected from our stook is sure to give great pleasure to the bride for many years. W. H. HILLYAR • Jeweler and Optometrist Residence Phone 174j 1 WE PAY CASH FOR OLD GOLD THE NEWEST IN SUMMER WEARING APPAREL ThGHT AT YOURON DaDA Make a Habit of Trying us First. We May,Have it Where Others Fail. Our Assortment is Larger Than n Ever Before. Wateh Better Stilt COME IN AND HAVE A TRY -ON. IRW1N'S For High Class Merchandise a Reasonable Prices: Mother's Da Is Sunday, May 11th. This year give Her a gift of lasting value, such as a selection from the many; jewellery line`we carry for just such gift -giving occasions as Mother's Day, 1'or example, few Mothers it would be who would not be delighted be- yond words with something new in silver flatware, asilver teaset or a piece of Rogers holloware in one of the very new patterns. Or, if something more for her personal enjoyment would be in order, then may we suggest a thrilling and very dainty wrist watch, a beautiful cameo brooch, a strand of pearls or any one of the many gift items that feminine hearts long for and only jewellery stores can read- ily provide•at their best. We are well prepared to, supply and help you choose a lovely gift for Mother' for Her Day. RED CROSS NOTES The Clinton Red Cross Society will not meet en -Monday, May' 12th. The following is the report• from our P rt r' o e s1U i1 Unit ntfarth month month of April. . This very splendid. work was accomplished shed m I p by only sixteen knitters 1 turtle -neck sweater; •1 ladies, sweater; 3 ladies' vests; 8 prs, two-way mitts; 2 prs. knickers; 4 prs, gloves; 1 -scarf; 2 helmets; 2 toques; 1 pr. seaman's socks; 2 prs. army socks. The society is most grateful for the following. donations: Mrs. H. B. Combe $10.00; Goderich Tp. Unit No. 4 $20.00; Mr. Frank Powell $2. The proceeds from Mra. McTag- gart's Bridge have reached the fine sum of $96.25. If there are any hos- tesses, who have not yet handed in their bridge :money, will they kindly leave same with the .treasurer as soon as possible, as we are anxious to learn the final result of this venture. This weeks shipment from, the work room is as follows: 10 boy's blazers; 10 boy's shorts. size 8, off the March quota; 20 boy's shirts 20 boy's ties non -quota; 2 quilts; Donations: 20 ties from Tuckersmith Unit; 1 quilt from SS. No. 4 Goder- ich tp.; 1 quilt from the quilt commit- tee; 1 bottle mucilage for work room from Mrs. Monteith. • Beginning Saturday May 10th, the Red Cross Rooms will be open from eight -thirty until nine -thirty, for the convenience of the ladies from the country, who wish to bring in finish- ed articles or obtain more wool. The pupils of the Jr. Red Cross of B.S. No. 4, made a quilt, on which tickets were sold. Proceeds amount- ed to $10:00 and the sum was sent to the Toronto Evening Telegram British War Victims' Fund. Evening Auxiliary Knitters are Urgently Needed The knitting has fallen off consid- erably. The need is very great and that is one easy Why of helping the work of the Red, Cross. Tiiefollowing is the monthly report of the work done: 1 ladies sweater; 2 ladies seeds; 5 seamen's scarfs.; 2 pair air force mitts; 1 vest. b The quilt committee also report 2 t quilts finished. a The New Era Est. 186''9. THE : HOME PAPER COUNCIL MEETING CHARLES MUTCH IS STUDENT PILOT Among the large class of R.C.A.FF, Ancient pilots, who arrived et No. 3 Elementary Plying Training School," Crumlin, after completing service as security guards and attending an in- itial training school, is Charles "Rip" hutch, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fled Kutch of Clinton. They have been completely outfit- ted with flying equipment and cloth- ing and all are eager to get started in the new course: Monday and Tues- day the pilots -to -be were taken up fox their first aerial jaunt in Fleet train- ers. All students must conform with the school's unofficial, initiatin re- gulations. some are heetie, such as wearing their flying goggles to meals, sleeping in their "teddy bear" suits, and they must wear a bright red rib- bon on their sleeves until they have completed their efirst solo flight, Presenting Junveniies with Wind, breakers The Town Council held their May meeting in the council chamber last Monday evening. with 'Mayor Wilful. - Tay in the 'hair and Councillor Churchill, who has been ill these past fewmonths, itisback in hr's • m regular Councillors -Agnew. Wand Falcone were absent. ' In view of the honour that the Juvenile Hockey Team have won .and brought the Championship cup to the Town of Clinton the Council are pur- chasing and presenting each of the members with a windbreaker. Motions That Carried, in response to a• letter from the Navy League of Canada the council granted them the privilege of a Tag Day in Clinton on June 7th.' Anew uniform will be purchased • for the Day Policeman, Councillor Nediger reported! for the Park Committee and brought up the question of a new steel fence for the recreation park, giving specifications. It was decided to leave this over till the June meet- ing. Councillor Walker gave his re- port on the work being done on the streets and the motion : carried that Council have' a cement walk put in front of J. L. Heard and e China - man's man's place of business, The cemetery committee reported that they could not ...purchase the original Power Mower from the U.S. at this particular time and council moved that they purchase a Power Lawn Mower from Lewis Brothers of Montreal, according to specifications at hand, and that the Clerk be authorized to order at once. A hardwood floor 'will be laid in the police office and side entrance. Rev. Mr. Cowherd is being allowed the use of the Town Banti Stand with the provisions that lie pay 25e for each engagement, and all engage- ments be subject to the demand of council. Reeve Livermore and Coun- cillor Falconer, with the Mayor, will he a committee to arrange engage- ments for Band Cencerte for the 1941 season. As We understand it there will be two concerts a month starting in June. n Coanoii has received several com- plaints about boys and, girls riding icycles on the sidewalks, and as. here is a By -Law covering this, they re subject to a penalty. Your finance ooihmittee beg to re- commend payment of the following accounts for April. 1941, Street Pay Sheet 130 hrs, @ 30e ,,,, 41.70 6 hrs @ 45c ,.,, 2,70 64 hrs. @ 50e 32.00 $7.6.40 G. T. Jenkins cement ... , , , 6,50 J. Rands 3 sewer grates 9.00 Imperial Oil 10 drums cold patch . ,,..... 103.21 J. B. Mustard tile 1.25 H. Emmerson tile 28.95 p G. F. Elliott gravel . , . , 24.00 Street Lighting P.U.C, Lighting streets .,,, 228.16 Property PUC .Lilt Lighting rest rem cora , ng 1.00 P U,C. Lighting Town Hall. 15.75 PUC. Lighting Stock Yard 1.00 H, J. Twyford time and mater iai , 25.10 Mrs, L. Tideswell cafe of rest room 2.00 Sutter & Perdue time and mat- terial .,. 109.16 A. T. Cooper felt, lights, tissue 13.40 t Geo. Beattie chair for stock scales' . . • 2,50 .c T. Hawkins material 26 , 83 p LOST AT SEA In the list of mantes of the 75 "military personnel," lost when a tranfi a nt was sunk P byencu action, y r, appears the name of Major John R. Townshend. Mr. Townshend was well known in this community. He spent his boy- hood in Goderich township and was the son of the Iete Albert Townshend and Hanna (Scotchmere) Townshend. At the Clinton Collegiate Institute he distinguished himself as a brilliant student and was held in high esteem by all his classmates. He gradtnated from Queen's University in the Hon- our Science Course. After attending O.C.R. he entered the Teaching ea m Prof- ession g and held positions in Colleg-' iate Institutes at Ottawa. Hamilton, Port Arthur and Fort Frances, where he was Science Master and Principal. His wife was the former Mabel Crieh of Tuckersntith twp. and there are four children. Ernest Townshend of Goderich township, Canon Wm. A. Townshend of London and Alvin Townshend of Toronto are brothers. Thins the relentless forces of war move closer to our borders and bring dark hours to many houses. FIRST AID" COURSE STARTING The St. Jo r I n Ambulance Associat- ion First Aid Course will be given to all interested women in Clinton start- ing next Friday, May 16th. Each meeting consists of lecture, discus- sion and actual practise' and will be held once a week in the Town Hall at 8 p.m. This course requires •six two-hour period of instruction. which will be given by Dr. J. H. Beattie. In the seventh week you will be given an oral and medical examination by another physician to complete your course and successful candidates "are awarded individual certificates of the Association, BOARD OF EDUCATION MEET The regular meeting of the Board of Education was held in the Town Hall on Tuesday evening, May 6th: Remember Watch Repair is a Job for • Experts. All the members were psesenit, The minutes of the last meeting were a- mended and adopted. In the' discussions which followed a difference t nee of opinion among the members of .the Board was evident and it was decided to ask the ,Judge of..the county for his ruling on these matters.. -- - - Our Work Assures Your . Satisfaction. NORMAN'S Horses Go On Mad Dash. Here ?, aturday Land on Top of Parked' Car A runaway team caused consider- able onsider able excitement en emen t her e on Saturday " af- ternoon. and also considerable dam- age. The horses, a big farm team owned and driven by Victor Blsbeek of Goderich township, became un- manageable as they were being dr' en through town and could not be hel in cheek. Racing' along Ring stree where an auction sale was being hel and more cars than usual were park- ed, leaving a narrow traffic lane, the ran head on into the rear end, of car owned by William Carter, parke in front of George Jenkins' planin mal. The team reared and cam down on top of the car, crushing in the fabric top and buckling the metal body. Mr. Carter and a small boy had but a moment before stepped out of the ear and thus, by a narrow mar- gin escaped almost certain death un- der the iron hoofs and crushin weight of the heavy team. The im pact of the team and heavy farm wagon against the Carter car drove it forevard against a "car o}Sned, by Gordon Manning of Stanley township parked directly in front, which in tun was forced against the Jenkins truck in the same parking line. Jammed between the truck and the Carter car. the Manning car's headlights• radiator and fenders were crushed The local police officer, llavid El- liott, investigated and decided that nohs charge ge will be laid. Mr. Bisbecic tv- d t Among those attending the funer- d al of the late Mrs. J. G, Steep: were 1BAYFIELD Mrs. E. H. Yates, Waterbury, Conn.; Miss Doris Featherston went to' Mise Elizabeth Sheppard, Sault St. London last week where she has taken a Marie, Mich.; Mrs. and Mrs. Ottwell a position as nurse. d Todd and son Earl and Mrs. and Mrs. Mrs, J. 0. Goldthorpe and baby g Alex. Toppin of Toronto; Mrs. Clara Sandra came on Wednesday of last e Collyer of London and Mr. and Mrs, week to visit Mrs. H. A. Stott. George Lavton o•' LITTLE LOCALS The lawn bowling season has open ed with a few of the regulars turn my out for practices. Miss Mary Clark of Hensall an Miss Dorothy' Peck of Varna, wh have se ben e attending the e Sehoal o Commerce, e c have accepted ted o r ' P i P s frons Miss Clark in the legal ;office of •R. L McLean, Hensall, and Miss Pe in the office of the Goderich Salt Company. ' Lanee Corporal Reg. Smith of the LC. Engineers at Petawawa. arrived home on Friday to spend a few clays with his wife, and; parents of Clinton. Having been given a promotion on passing his examinations, he is now instructor of motorcycle despatch and motor convoy. A number of complaints have come. to the notice of the Town authorities regarding persons raiding bicycles on the sidewalks. Persons • following this practice better take warning., Bill Counter represented the Cade ets of the Clinton Collegiate Inetit- ute at Camp Bordon on Monday and Tuesday, when representatives, of various cadet corps in Western Ont- ario witnessed' army exercises, The annual district meeting of the Women's Institute will be held in Winghant on May 28th. instead of the 22nd. The Clinton Women's, Institute will be held on their regular monthly meeting date, May 22nd. MILITARY NEWS - Serg. Clinton E. Madsen of Toronto, - is listed among the "75 Military Per- disonnei" lost when a transport was. em* by enemy action. Serg. Madsen, who was born in Denver, Col., was ° named after his mother's home town, Clinton, Ontario, and is the nephew ' of Mrs. A. D. MVleCartney of town. Pee HOLMESVILLE Mr, and Mrs. John Cook of Goder- ich spent Sunday at the hone of the latter's- parents Mr, and Mrs, Johta Huller. Mr. Ivan Jervis of Galt spent Sun- day with his parents, Mr. and Mrs: Leslie Jervis. Mr. and Mrs. Will Potter spent the weekend atKincardine with Mr, an4 'Mrs. Charlie Shaddick, ST. PAUL'S LADIES GUILD Mrs. G. Taylor presided at the re- gular meeting of the Ladies' Guild on Tuesday afternoon. Four quilts. for the Recl Cross are now in the course of completion, con- siderable sewing having been accom- plished at the meeting. On Thursday afternoon on of this week a quilting will be held in the Owen Memorial Hall. Refreshments were served by' Mrs. W. J. Elliott. Mrs. Waters, Mrs - Shearer, Mrs, Scribbles and Mrs. R.. Thompson. xeLer, Mrs. Wnt. Moran returned to Lon- - don on Thursday of last week after AMONG THE CHURCHES, having spent several clays with her parents, Mr, and Mrs. Sam. Houston, Wesley -Willis Church j Mr. and Mrs, A. Furter and sen Bit- Mother's Day, Sunday, May 11th. 'ler, of Toronto spent last weekend with g 11 am, sermon subject "A Mother's :Mrs. Furter's mother, Mrs. W. Stine ` Request", '7 p.m. sermon subject son. Mark on Discipleship." j Mn and Mrs. Harold Edward of St.'Paul's'Chureh London were with the latter's mother Sunday, May 11th, 10 a.m. Sunday Mrs. T. C. Batloy over the weekend_ I School; 11 am„ lth, en's Day and 1 Mrs, C. Clturchward and Mrs, Iii Children's Day Service; 7 p.m. Even - of of London spent a couple ing Prayer, sermon subject "Truth, of days in the village last weetc and Treeclom;, 1 Mr, James Cameron of Toronto was Mon. '1 pen. Chuteh Boys' League at his cottage on the Blue Water owner of the team, though quite. un- able to prevent the crash, gave Carter a cheque covering the vaule of his car and authorized Mr, Manning to have his car repaired and send him the account, The horses appeared' to be little the worse for their mad run and sudden stop. The neck yoke and arts of the harness were broken, The Carter car was a total wreck, HURON WAR SERVICES RG A 0 G NI ,ZED A( meeting of the Huron County War Services executive was held in the town hall Tuesday night for or- ganization purposes and to discuss ways and means of carrying on to get maximum results, It was decided to F all information obtainable induci- ng the financial standing of every c haltered Red -Cross branch in the ounty se that the committee will he able to help the •Red Gross obtain all ossible financial assistance. There were eleven members present. Mayor' McMturay presided. Officers elect- ed were: James Mullen; Seaforth„ president; K. Huston, Gerrie, first vice-president; Thomas Pryde, Exeter, second vice-president; secretary-trea- user to be appointed at next execut- ive meeting. W. L. Whyte was acting secretary at the meeting. Members of the publicity committee appointed, were J. C. Shearer and W. L. Whyte. Followingthe lengthy discussion and organization proceedings, coffee and sandwiches were served, Relief Court. Walker April relief acs. 97,11 Town of Goderich, Clinton share Indigent . , 5.35 County of Huron, Clinton share Indigent . 10.50 Queen Alex, San. Clinton share indigent . 4.50 Dry Earth Closet A. Fulford, salary 60.00 Salaries A. E. Fremlin, salary ... 66.66. D. Elliott, salary 55.00 M. T. Corless, salary ., , 58.33 Cemetery M. McEwan, salary ... P. Ford grass seed ,. Insurance Perth Mutual on town hall Wellington Fire on town hall Fire and Water Geo. Hanley, gas, oil, battery Park Seaforth Bowl, Chtb rolling grounds . Postage and Stationery Beare's 'Limited copy paper etc , , . , 1.80 A. T. Cooper postage, bands etc. ., 6.65 General Municipal •Expenses M. T. Corless waiting tax roll. express. Typewriter Ribbon etc., 12.15 Bell Telephone general 8,68 News -Record tax notices ane' 96.83 5.80 ' 8'.00 16.00 15.19 16,50 Hospital Tad Day Cancelled The Hospital Aid Association will not hold their annual, Hospital Tag Day this year because of existing conditions acid ao much needed for Red Cross and war relief work. • Summer Hours At Library The Pctblic Library is observing the usual Simmer Ho`m'e as follows: Afternoons, -2' to 5.30. Evenings -7 to 8, Satuseday-7 to 9.30. Wechn eda y olosed afternoon and evening. 8 p.m. A.Y.P,A. Highway over the weekend. Tues., The regular uteeting of the Mrs. R, Hunter and Mary Alice of Woman's Auxiliary will be held in the Toronto are spending a fartnight at. her an en `, tsco P cottage in Owen Memorial Hall at three o'clock. g the village,. A bale for Western Relief will be Mt Harry Walmsiey of Niagara packed at this meeting. Falls is here to spend the Summer iked., 4.15 pen. Jr. W. A. with Mr. James Walmsley. Theirs, 7.30 p.m:, Intercession Ser- 1 Mrs. Reynolds of Sudbury, Miss: Austin, Miss M. Twitche vice; 8 pm.. Confirmation Class. ll and Master Boger Lenny, Mrs, C. G. Stogdill and Baptist Church Mr, C. • A. Irwine of Toronto were "Mother's Day" services will be ob- guests at the Ritz Hotel over the •served next Sunday. In the Sunday, weekend. school at 11 a.ni. and in the evening Dr. and Mrs, N, B. Alexander and at seven. when there will be special Lieutenant and Mrs. George Alex- music by the choir, and the minister's ander of London were at the fornter's sermon subject will be: "A faithful cottage over the weekend. 1Vlothe r . •- A' 'fru e Son." The Blue Boys (rho choir of the Mothers will find a welcome await R.A.F. training' centre at Port Alberta ing them and will no doubt profit under the direction of the choir mast - front these , Sunday sessions. Come er, Sgt. Charles Grant, gave a splen- ia' honor of true Motherhood. did ,programa of choruses, vocal solos, Presbyterian Church harmonica selections, comic impers- The Girl's Club will hold their onations and a colored skit in the monthly meeting at the home of Mrs, Town Hall on Friday evening, last for Howard Cowan, on Tuesday, the 13th the benefit of the Bayfield Red cross instant, at 8 p.m. Society. The audience was most en - Clinton, 8.S, at 10; Mother's Day, en- thusiastic, As the numbers progress - Service at 11, ed one was struck by the great mus- Bayfieldss, at 2.89; Communion cal talent amongst the performers, Service at 3, and the beautiful blending of their voices. The harmonica player. Sgt. Bill Williams, formerly broadcast ov- er the B.B.C. Mrs, Gairdner, as President of the Bayfield. Red Cross,. welcomed the performers and the audience. At the close of the pro- gram she tendered the thanks of the Society to those who took part. Flight Lieutenant Britton replied on behalf of the choir, Mr, John Pease and Miss Vera spent a few days, this week in London,_ Mr. and Mrs, Fred, Ritchie and the 'Mimes d daughter Muriel and M d M Mon, May 12th, TOB Club outdoor meeting. Wednesday, May 14th, Prayer Meeting. Rev. Andrew Lane will have charge of this meeting. The time of the meeting will be 7.30 to 8.15. A Supper, under the auspices of the Girl's Club of the Presbyterian church, was held in the basement of the church last Friday evening from 5 to 7 o'clock and was well attended. As this is an annual affair it is look- ed forward to by many and also gives 1n. se men an women, •a , , 'r, an rs, chance to have their supper down - Mr. Ritchie spent the weekend with town, The waiters were kept busy Mr, and Mrs. George Ring, Mrs, for the whole two hours and the re- Ring accompanied; them on their re- • turns netted the club a handsome turn to Elnivale where she will spend amount, a week with her 'daughter before go - ling on to Toronto. Ontario Street Church The Guild of Trinity church met at 10,15 ann., Religious Instruction the Rectory on Tuesday evening, Mrs_ Class; 11 a.m., Mother's Day ---Moth- Lloyd Seoteltmer, the President, took. ers' Choir. Baptism of infants, I charge of the meeting, Wednesday, Mothers' will talepart in, the service, 1jJuly 2 was sat as the crate for the, Sunday School will' assemble at 1 Annual Garden Party F'olloeings Open Session; 10,80 p ni 2 p.m, the meeting, Mrs, Lloyd Scotclnnee Turners church': Mothers Choir, Open was stuprlsecl by menthe's of the Session of Sunray School. Baptisms, congregation who lead, assembled to 7 p.m. Topic, Yom: Friend, Your i expeess felicitations to her and Mr. Relatives and your Rich Neighbours, Scotohiner on their recent marriage. A very pleasant y 1 sant evening was spent in games, Before refreshments ever served. Miss Lucy Woods readan appropriate address and Mr, Win. J. Monday 8 o.n , Xoung People's 1os Un- ion -ion Missionary Convenor in charge. Wednesday, 8 non, Prayer for, the Nations.