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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1941-06-05, Page 6t'AGE 6 THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD THURS., JUNE 5, 1941 RED CROSS NOTES The falling off of shipments of all 'supplies coming into the warehouse necessitates an appeal to branches to realize the need of immediate effort. The following its a message from Mrs. W. R. Campbell, National Chairman: "As we havebeen fortunate enough to eeoure some additional shipping space for the month, of Jnne and are most. anxious to get as much. civilian 'clothing and knitted eomforts over- seas ascan be possibly managed, will you urge your workers to redouble. their effasts and ship everything you possibly can to the Bay & Hayter Street Warehouse at your earliest convenience. It is earnestly hoped that theme Will be no sleekening on the part of 'onr workers since the need grows more urgent hourly and since we must do our utmost to encourage the people of Britain by our gifts, which we know dre being so gratefully re- ceived and which really mean so much more than just clothes. W.e beseech Canadian women to rally to the cause of our brave de- fenders and while we realize it is a difficult time of year for many people, it should be remembered that for them the war is gathering mom- entire on -enti rm and for us it is little enough to give a few hours each day to a job we can still aecomplish from the saf- ety of comfortable worlarooms. or the shelter pf our homes. "11' Women of the Red Cross WORK. KNIT SEW PRAY the men. women and children. of Britain deserves no less of us." Bear in mind the message of Mrs. 'Winston Churchill, wife of the Prime llfinister of Great Britain, to the women of the British Empire: —"I BEG OF YOU ALL NOT FOR A 'WEED. NOT FOR A DAY, NOT FOR AN HOUR TO RELAX BTJT MAKE SUPERHUMAN EFFORTS TO SURPASS IF POSSIBLE WHAIT YOU HAVE ALREADY DONE." Donations: The following donations have been most gratefully received: Mrs. Oakes, 2 sleeveless sweaters; The Ball Club (Audrey Jervis, Cath- erine Fingland, Joan Fines) $3,21. RED SHIELD The attendances at the Red Shield meetings are steadily increasing. Tuesday. there were 26 present, in- -eluding one visitor. Three new mem- bers were added to the roll which now shows a membership of 36. It was decided to purchase blankets with a portion of the money receiv- ed in the efforts of late. The an- nouncement of the number purchased will of course be made sometime in the future. June 17th, a pienis will be held at the cottage of Mrs. Trewartha in HoImesvllle. All the plans are not yet complete but next weeks report wil lcontnin all the necessary inform- ation. According to arrangements, the "pot -luck" supper was held and an amount of $4.20 was raised. Articles received: 1 quilt donated by Mrs. Dr. Thompson; 1 crib quilt; 1 afghan; 8 ins. of socks; 1 child's dress. The yarn for another afghan was donated: by MBra. Jordan. The meeting next week will be held at Mrs. Joe Carter's residence. ,y. Price starts at $6.55 WE HAVE THE PATHFINDER IN YOUR SiZEI COME IN AND SEE IT TODAY. WE CAN PUT 1T ON YOUR CAR WITHOUT DELAY • Outstanding value! Features including a non-skid, centre - traction tread twin protector cord plies, Stupertwist cord body, for longer, safer mileage. Come is and see it today. NESS The Empire fights that iY freedom may live. Our mines and factories must ti} be kept running night and day, turning out "tools to finish the job"..- guns, tanks, planes, ships, muni- tions and supplies all are needed! For the sake of our future security and all we cherish most — we �,. cannot, must not, SHALP, yF rk rh•. not fail! ! NAVY LEAGUE TAG DAX SATURDAY, There Can Be No Other Course But To Help Freely; a tangible way, by helping the Navy League, help them, SATURDAY, JUNE 7T11 Look for the Rangers, who are gen- erously giving their time to act as taggers on Saturday. On Saturday, June 7th, the Ontario Division of the Navy League is hold- ing a tag day here, to raise funds for their work, which embraces doing ev- erything possible, in every way and in every department, for the bodily and mental comfort of the men of the Royal Canadian Navy and the Mer- chant Services. To stand on watch. to man the guns under fire, to spend hours in the water, ship -wrecked, aye, to die, for us all, that we may live and walk in peace. is for thesemen just a duty gladly performed. By providing warm clothing, comforts, recreation, in their brief hours of leisure and by giving dare and supervision to their dependents, we all can, through the Navy League Tag Day, make the lot of the seamen a great deal lighter They are risking all for us. The least we •can do is to say "Thank You" in Service Station, Clinton 3 -BONDS ,VARNA Please get your salvage ready for the Red Cross. a truck will call at your home sometime before the 15th of June. The many friends .of Ms. John Rathwell will be glad to know she is able to leave the hospital and is at Present convalesceing at the nonce of her son Fred Rathwell. Mrs. M. Reid, Mrs. H. Deihl, Miss Mossop, Mrs. M. Elliott; Mrs. Smith, and L. Elliott of the Varna W.A. of the Anglican church attended the 50th Anniversary of the Middleton W.A. on Wednesday last. Commencing on Sunday. June atli, service will be held in St. John's An. glican church at 1.30 p.m. until fur- ther notice. . Mrs. Woods of St. Helens and daughter Mrs. R. A. Barber. of Fergus and Mrs. A. E. Dyson and little son Jackie of Geraldton were the guests of Mrs. M. Reid, Monday. Mrs. Bdoadfoot and son James were guests at the home of G. Beatty Sr, Sunday afternoon. A new flag and pole has been erect- ed on the Township Hall. Mrs. Geo. Connell has returned home after spending a few days last week with Mrs. Geo. Miller of God- erich Township. St. James (Middleton) W. A. Observes 50th Anniversary On Wednesday, May 28th, the Women's Auxiliary of St. James An- glican Church, Middleton, observed the fiftieth Anniversary of the found- ing of that organization in that Par- ish. Serviees in the church was the oP- ening part of the afternoon's pro. gram. During this service the rector Rev. J. Graham, introduced Rev, W. Diehl who now lives retired in Them- esville. who was instrumental in the organization of the first branch of the W. A. in St. James, In 1891. His address, for the most part, was con- Middleton as vice-president in 1919. Mrs. Fred Middleton, president, ex- tended a welcome to all present. history of the branch, was read by the secretary, Mrs. Milton Steep. A wishes for message containing good ti v the success of the organization, was, react from Rev. F. 11. and Mrs. Paull of Windsor. A telegram of congrat- ulations from a former rector and his wife, Rev. W. G. Bugler was also read. Greetings from the Deanery W.A. were given by the President, Mrs. J. Grham, wife of the rector. Mrs. A. C. Calder of Goderieh, Dio- cesan Social. Service Secretary paid very high tribute to the work accom- plished by the members of the St. James' W.A, Mrs: Calder introduced the guest speaker, Mrs, R. A. Bingle of London, Diocesan President, Mrs. Bingle spoke glowingly of the early years of that organization. Some of the early officers of St. James W. A. are given here. These faithful officers carried on their work for many years, helping mm ensly in the building up of their Auxiliary. Mrs. Geo. Middleton was president from 1891 until 1922. Mrs, John Mid- dl:eton was vice-president from 1891 until 1919, when she removed to God- erich. Mrs. John Cluff was secretary for many years. Miss Maude Middle ton was the first treasurer. acting in that capacity from 1891 until her marriage in 1894. Mrs. J. G. Steep was treasurer from 1894 until 1920. Tt2•er_ -re_naweciLIVIng.sloll!_ splendid work being done by the branches of the W.A. across Canada. there are branches of the W.A, org- anized among the Eskimos of the far north, and on Indian Reserves Special mention was made of St. Paul's Indian School on the Blood' Re- serve of Cardston. Alta. This school is the responsi)iility of Huron Diocese. At present, not all the children at the school are outfitted, and it her aim. that soon every child in the school will be completely outfitted. At the conclusion of. Mrs, Bingle's address an appropriate hymn was sung, followed by the National An- them. Rev. T. W. Diehl pronounced the benediction. Those present, numbering over sixty were later entertained at the home of the President. Mrs. Fred Middleton, where tea was served. aMtlif vrnasenaltitabilagi Presiding at the tea tables were Mrs.. J. Graham of Bayfield and Miss Kalli•. leen McNaughton, Diocesan Little Helpers Secretary. Mrs. Bingle had the honour of cutting the beautiful birthday cake, which was set among yellow roses and: candles. Among those present for the an.' niversary services were representor+ ives from Goderich, Varna, Clinton: Bayfield and Hensel', who added their words of congratulation to membera of St. James' W.A. Mrs. R. A. Bin- gle, Diocesan President; Miss L. Schulte, Diocesan treasurer, Miss Kathleen McNaughton. Diocesan, Lit - tie Helpers' secretary and Mrs. Kenn neth Taylor, Recording -secretary, were special guests. It was noted with interest that Miss Frances Hawkins, returned missionary from Japan, was also present. 's t1 T ti i7 VICTORY LOAN FONDS "It is up to us to see that the wheels of our war industry are kept turning to maximum capacity, to accept the sacrifices and read- justments that are necessary to feed the war machine and to do so ungrudgingly, to find the money to finance our effort and to give it with both hands, to sink our petty differences and present a united home front to our enemies." --JAMES S. Di1NCAN, President and General Manager. " „Width- JAL So.b" MASSEY-HARRIS CO. LIMITED )