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The News -Record. Est. 1878
NO. 6045 -62ND YEAR
With Which
is, Incorporated The Clinton New Era
CLINTON ONTARIO, . THURSDAY, JUNE 19, 1941
The New _Era Est. 1867
THE HOME PAPE
.Largest Drumhead
A VVORTHY PIEDGE Service Held in
Huron County
The Exr-uisite Beauty of a
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pledge of diamonds which are completely perfect in coloring,
cutting, brilliancy and flawless quality.
For Sale by
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WE PAY CASH FOR OLD GOLD
1 Shoets dammed Free II
For One Week Only
Take Advantage of This Offer
Which comes at the Very Time
To Replenish your Supply of
Bedding.
Materials have been purchased
before the Recent Price advances.
Widths 73 ins. and 81 ins. and
priced from 45c to 79c a yard.
PURE IRISH LINEN TO ELLING
In Large Variety of patterns Pric-
ed From 35c to 59c yard.
II
IRWIN'S
FOR QUALITY MERCHANDISE
The Siler Parade
Is still going full speed at Norman's. In recent
weeks we have delivered many lovely chests of
both:
COMMUNITY PLATE AND 1847 ROGERS
BROS. SILVERWARE
We know there are several more of our custom-
ers who intend to buy theirs soon. We strongly ur-
ge you to decide on the pattern you want and
choose your cabinet soon, as most of the best values
now advertized throughout the country are for a
limited time only, and may be withdrawn at any
time. Let us supply you with the Chest of Silver
now, that you have always dreamed of owning. One
thing is quite certain, prices will not be lower than;
'at the present, for a long time.
Consult us now, see the lovely patterns, take a
price list home to study, make your selection and:
we will see that you get the best "Buy" for your
money that is obtainable.
NORMAN'S
Counters for
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IMPRESSIVE SCENES AT
MILITARY SERVICE
Need ;Ken for Reinforcements, Large
Audience is Told
More than 6000 people from Huron
Perth and Middlesex and other neigh-
boring counties gathered. at Clinton
on Sunday afternoon to witness one
of the largest military parades ever
held in Huron County. The parade
was more than half a mile in length
and addresses were given by members
of the local clergy and prominent
military leaders.
The parade foamed at the public
schoof and marched'd through town to
the recreation park, the order of
march was: Clinton Kilty Pipe Band
in full dress and under the leadership
of piper Fred Mutch; The Clinton
Brownies and Guides and Scout
Troops and Cubs from Clinton, Exe-
ter, Wingham, Goderieh and Seaforth.
The Huron and Middlesex Regiment-
al Pipe Band came next setting the
march time. for the Great War Vet-
erans of Huron. They were followed
by the Stratford Wingettes under
command of Supervisor A. H. Mank-
elow, the Seaforth Highland Band
leading the Middlesex and Huron
Regiment in battle dress. The Lon-
don Military District Band led the
men of the Active Service Force in
parade uniform. The Home Guard
of Huron Centres came next in line
and were followed by a line of Bren
gun carriers each mounting a driver
and gunner and had motorcycle out-
riders, under connmand of Capt. H.
C. Lawson. of Clinton. These were
followed, by the Transport Trucks
and Ambulance Wagon. Military of-
ficers in command of units were
Lieut. Col. L. C. McDonald of the
Middlesex and Hurons and Major
Gossage, M.C. of Woodstock.
For the service at the park a
speaker's stand, had been erected,
flag bedecked, and Capt, the Rev. A.
H. O'Neil was chairman. Addresses
were heard by members of the clergy
and military leaders, including Brig-
adier A. E. Nash deputy adjutant
general of the Department of Nation-
, al Defence at Ottawa; Major, the
!Rev. F. G. Lightbourn of Stratford.
and Mr, 3. D. Thomas of Goderich,
chairman of the Victory Loan Com-
mittee for Huron County.
Major Lightbourn was eulogistic
of the success of the Victory Loan
campaign in Huron County and Hur-
on municipalities, all of which have
far exceeded their quota. He hoped
that his home county of Perth would
soon measure up to Huron's status in
the drive. He also congratulated the
committee on the splendid well or-
ganized parade and park arrange-
ments.
Mr. J. D. Thomas was then called,
He listed the amounts subscribed by
each municipality and the percentage
of the quota for each and warmly
thanked the canvassers. He also ur
ged-£urther effort being made by the
canvassers in the six remaining days,
Brigadier Nash addressed the
crowd on the subject of the need for
recruits for all branches of the ser-
vice. He said in part: "We have
20,000 men now in England and
125,000 in Canada in training in act-
ive service. Why do we want more
men? It takes nine months to train
a soldier and we need them for rein-
forcements and to build up another
division; we need thein now. He
made a strong appeal to all men be-
tween the ages of 19 to 45 to rally
to the colors,"
The National Anthem closed the
service. The parade then reformed
es before and marched back to the
school where lunch, was served to
them by the Evening Auxiliary of
the Red Cross.
The committee in charge were Maj-
or T. Morgan, Mr. F. Fingiand; Dr.
J. W. Shaw, Mr. J. C. Shearer, Mr, A.
Haddy, Clinton, and, Mr. A. Y. Mc-
Lean and Mr. W. L. Whyte of Sea -
forth.
LITTLE LOCALS
Something unusual in weeds was
brought into the News -Record office
the other: day by Mr. Thos. Lepping-
ton, The weed is known in Canada
as the Lang -rooted Cat's Ear (Hy-
och
p aexrs radicata) and is rarely
found except in Europe where it orig-
inally came from. But it has been
found in late years t� be growing in
Ontario waste lands and permanent,
pastures, but may be easily be erad-
icated, .
Engagements Announced
Mr, and Mrs. 0. E Rozell announce
the engagement of their youngest
daughter, Helen Jane, to Pte. William
Charles Garnet of Chatham, youngest
son of Mr, and Mrs, Philip Garnet,'
St, Marys, the marriage to take place
quietly the latter part of June.
New Officers Elected
Officers for the Masonic year were
elected as. follows: Tin. Past Master,
F, Fingiand, N.C.; master, Jl. Wt.
Cinch;senior warden, M.J.Agnew;
junior warden, H. M. Monteith; chap
lain, E. E. Paterson; secretary, H. E.
Rorke; treasurer F. B. Pennebaker;
senior deacon, V. D. Falconer; junior
deacon, K. G. Waters; inner guard,
W. N. Ball; senior steward, R. Irwin;
junior steward, R. E. Thompson; ty-
ler, N. Kennedy; auditors, G. 11. Jef-
ferson, H. P. Plumsteei; trustees, G.
W. Draper A. M. Knight, H. H. Mc -
Brien; executive board, E. A. Fines,
G. H. Jefferson, F. Fingiand, Instal-
lation and investiture will take place
on June 24th.
Narrow Escape for Dobbin
While William, Cook of town was
driving his coal delivery team over.
the C.N.R. railway tracks near the
station, one of the big horses got its
shoe caught, and in its struggles to
wrench free, fell. The men at the
station, seeing the predicament in
which the teamster was placed, ran
to his aid and set a flag just in time
to stop the express from Goderich to
Toronto at 3 p.m. Efforts to free
the horse were unavailing until ex-
press driver Henry Shoran pried up
one of the planks with a crow bar.
MILITARY NEWS
Pte. William Steep of the R.C.O.C,
stationed at Windsor spent the week-
end with Mrs. Steep and children.
The sad news has been received of
the death by accident near London,
England, of Pilot Glen Elwyn Hal-
stead, a son of Mr. Arnold Halstead
and a grandson of Mr. Albert Hals-
tead formerly of the Maitland, Goder-
ich township. Pilot Halstead trained
in the FVesteinr Provinces where he
received his wings and was sent over-
seas not long ago. He was a nephew
of Mrs. George Holland and Mr. J. B.
Lobb of town.
Among the enlistments in R.C.A.F.
at the London Recruiting Centre last
week was Howard G. Cowan of Clin-
ton.
Mr, George Cardwell of Port
Alma and Pte. Alex, Osbalcleston of
the R.G.E. Petawawa spent the week-
end with their mother, Mrs. Card-
well of town.
AMONG THE CHURCHES
Baptist Church
The minister's sermon subject for
Sunday evening will be: "The Res-
olute Face". Text, (Luke 9. V. 51.)
Come to the evening service and if
you enjoy singing the good Gospel
hymns, or even enjoy hearing others
sing, tarry- for twenty or thirty min
utes at the close of the service..
Mr, Norman Rutter will lead the
singing.
The Ladies Aid will meet in the
Vestry room of the church on Tues-
day afternoon, June 24th, at 2.45
o'clock.
Presbyterian Church
Clinton: 10 a.m., Sunday School; 11
a.nr. Public Worship.
Bayfield: 2,30 p.m. Sunday School;
3 p.m. Public Worship.
The TOB Club will meet Monday
evening at 7.30.
Preparatory: Service at Clinton
church Friday evening at 8 o'clock,
June 27th.
Sacrament of the Lord's Supper,
Sunday, June 29th.
Wesley -Willis Church
The friends of the "Covenant Bible
Class" will not forget the picnic this
afternoon on the lawn of Mrs. J. Mc-
Kinley, Isaac street.
Ontario Street Church
10 a.m. Sunday School; 11 a,m. Sac-
rament of the Lord's Supper; 2 p.m.
Tuner's church -Children's Day and
Flower Sunday, Rev. Harold Currie
of Bayfield the speaker.
7 p.m. Topic, some said "Its is He"
others said "It is like Him" He said
I am He" Question: "The changed
Man."
Wednesday, 8 p,m. Midweek Pray-
er for our Empire—Prayers of Int-
ercession.
St. Paul's Church
Sunday, June 22, 10 a.m. Sunday
School; 11a.m, Morning Prayer, ser-
mon subject, "The Law of Increase";
4p.m. Holy Baptism; 7 p.m, Evening
Prayer.
Tuesday, June 24, St. John the
Baptiste Day; 9.30 a.m. Holy Com
munion.
Thursday; 7.30 pin,., Intercession
Service.
Clinton Has 175 per cent.
of its Quota.
Huron County $1,750,000 on Monday
The latest returns from Mr. Frank
Fingland;. of the focal Victory Loan
Committee, show that Clinton has
subscribed' qu175%ota of its of
$65,750. Present subscriptions am-
ount to $116,000. It is hoped that by
Saturday, when the books close, Clin-
SPECIAL TO THE NEWS -RECORD
Ottawa, June 18th
Canada's 1941 Victory Loan should
reach its minimum objective by Fri-
day if the present rate of progress is
maintained. The total up to Tues-
day night stood $5,387,773,000 from
603,088 individual subscribers. Nat-
ional headquarters will not be satis-
fied with the objective. Canada's
torch of freedom must go to Winston
Churchill, butle o t ni itgo hand-
somely.
oke hon
somely. G. W. Spinney, National Ex-
ecutive chairman, said, in a message
to the field forces.
Signed,
Dominion Publicity Committee.
ton will achieve 200%.
Up until Monday of this week
Huron was second to Haldimand, the
banner countythe of t e Dominion On
Monday Huron slipped to fourth
place, and latest returns have not
been received this morning,
CAVALCADE OF FLOATS
VISITED CLINTON
The spectacular parade of Floats,
now touring the province of Ontario,
went through Clinton several times
on Wednesday, returning at '7.30,
when they were served supper by the
Ladies Guild of St. Paul's church, in
the Parish Hall.
The floats numbering forty were
very colorful, and attracted much
attention i
and comment. The e Caval-
cade remained in Clinton over night
in the Recreation Park, members of
the local Reserve units took over
guard duty during the night.
The Cavalcade passed through town
this morning at 8,30, on its way south,
Lions Hold Successful Carnival
The sixth annual carnival staged
by the local Lion's Club, was a very
successful event. Amount of proceeds
could not be ascertained this morning
The proceeds will be used mainly
in war work during the coming year.
The Lions Clubs of Canada have or-
ganized a "Lions British Child War
Victims' Fund", a fund which will
provide money to extend to the child-
ren of bomb -ravaged Britain, the
practical aid of the Lions Clubs of
Canada and their friends. The ad-
ministration expenses are being
borne this year by the St. Catherines
Lions Club, and all monies received
will go direct to Britain at regular
intervals.
The following is the order in which
the prizes were received:
Peter V. Lmnbertus—Walkerton.
Dorothy McIntyre—Clinton.
A.C.1. G. Roberts—Port Albert.
Percy Towne—Clinton.
Florence Evans—Clinton.
Ben Rathwell—No, 3 Clinton.
R. G. Thompson—No, 2 Clinton.
E. A. Martin—Ripley.
Mrs. A. J. Holloway—Clinton.
Geo. T. Jenkins—Clinton
Bert Glidden --Clinton,
Mrs. E. A. Fines—Clinton
W. 13. Cross—Hensall.
H. S. Steep -Clinton.
A. Phillips,—Seaforth,
Marjorie Dale—Clinton.
Anthony Dennome—St. Joseph,
Joe Bartlett—Clinton.
Neville Monteith—Clinton,
Bill Shearing—Clinton.
LAC Howe—Port Albert.
J. S. Gillespie--Goderich
Mrs, Win, Gibbs—Goderich.
H. C. Johnston—Blyth.
R. 3. McLauehlin—Brussels.
Bili Dale—Clinton,
Stewart Middleton—Clinton,
J. J. Smith—Toronto.
Lorne Dale—Seaforth.
Mrs. T. Morgan—Clinton.
Campbell Tweedie—Goderich,
T. S. Johnston—Auburn.
1T. Harburn—Hensall.
Ellwood Smith—Listowel,
Dr. W. A. Oakes—Clinton,
Mrs. J. G. Montgomer•A—Goderich,
Saltford.
J. S. Hutton—Long Branch.
Mrs. Dick Jacobs—Clinton.
Mrs. J. 3. McGuire—Clinton.
Chas. Nelson—Clinton,
Mrs. R. Iiendersor--Goderich,
Kr. E. Paterson—Clinton.
Irene Brunsdon—Clinton.
Levi Wesley—Harriston.
Wm.
G. Cocke n
n e—Clinton.
Joseph Morgan—No, 5 Clinton.
D. 11, McInnes—Clinton.
II. S. Gartside—London.
R. N. McCleery—R•C.A•F. Clinton:
Jas. Landsborough--No. 3 Seaforth.
Band Concert, Sunday,
June 29th
The Tavistock Band will present
an open-air band concert in the Lib-
rary Park on Sunday evening, June
29th at 8,30,
Winners of Huron County
Decoration Contest
County Prize $10.00
Middleton Drug Store—Hensall
Judged by Mrs. D. J. Lane, Mrs. J.
D. Thomas, Mrs. E, D Brown, Mrs.
11. C. Dunlop,
Local Prize $5.00 each,
Elmer Bell Law Office— Brussels.
McKyndsey Store—Seaforth,
Middleton Drug Store—Hensall.
Southcott Brothers—Exeter,
Hovey's, Drug Store --Clinton.
Stainton Hardware—Wingham.
Craigies News Stand-Goderich.
Boy Found After Long
Search
More than 500 men from Goderich
and district searched all day Tuesday
and on through the night for Arnold
Laithwaite, aged 3 years; son of Mr,
and Mrs. C., E. Laithwaite of Gods-
erich and grandson of George Leith-
waite, well-known agricdlturist, Hur-
on Road, who left the house with his
two dogs early Tuesday morning and
didn't return. The two dogs return-
ed home during the afternoon with-
out the child; the parents became al-
armed and sent for the police.
Two small ponds were dragged and
every acre of the Geo. Laithwaite
farm was searched, as the child knew
the place thoroughly, and by Tuesday
evening the searchers had covered al-
most the whole of Goderich township.
On Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock
little Adenoid Laithwaite was found
on the C.N,R. tracks two miles from
his home, He was none the worse
for hiss experience of being out all
night but was described as being very
hungry. Mrs.: Clarke, who was
picking berries along the right -of
way found the child and he was driv-
'Women's Institute
The next meeting of the Women's
Institute will be held on Thursday,
June 26th at Mrs. N. W. Trewartha's
summer home in Holmesville. Rev.
Wilding of Holmesville United church
will give an address and Mrs. J. Mc-
Kinley a report of the annual dis-
trict meeting held in Wingham. The
roll call is to be answered by a joke.
Gars will be at the Agriculture office
at 2 o'clock for all those wishing trap-
sportation. The hostesses are Mrs.
Trowartha, Mrs, Sturdy, Mrs, McKin-
ley, Mrs. Saville, Mrs, Epps, Mrs, F.
Lobb and Mrs, E. Adams.
MEMORIAL SERVICES AT BALL'S
CEMETERY
The annual Memorial Service of
Ball's Cemetery will be held on the
grounds on June 29th, at two o'clock
in the afternoon. The entire service
will be in charge of the Anglican
Church, Auburn, and will, be conduc-
ted by Rev. R. M. Weekes of Blyth.
Collected $77.59 for
Navy Fund.
Fine Response By Public To Navy
League Appeal
The Navy League Tag Day on Sat-
urday June 7th, was a successful ev-
ent as the taggers collected $77.59
which was forwarded to the head-
quarters of the League. The Navy
League of Canada wish to take this
opportunity of expressing their ap-
preeiation to the public for their co-
operation anct the taggers and the
committee splendid ,d worst
The taggers were: Helen Miller,
Jean Hearn, Lois Hanley, Phyllis
Herman, Helen Herman, Winnifred
James, Dorothy McIntyre, Marie
Connell, Phyllis Manning and Carol
en to his home by Mr. Leslie Monk, Buchanan
Congratulations,
Huron
But Let's Finish the Job Properly
The people of Huron County deser-
ve to be congratulated for the excell-
ent way they have responded bee
reaching the Victory Loan quota in the
first week of the present campaign,.
It is an achievement that is greatly
appreeiated.
However,there is still
i canvassing
assn
g
to be done,especially a pee11113 m the townships
where a number of calls have yet to•
be made, and when the campaigns
closes on June 21 no resident of Huron
County should feel content unless it
may be said that all who could have
subscribed to this important war ef-
fort by purchasing Victory Loan
bonds.
When it was announced that the
Present Victory Loan was for $600,000-
000 it was believed by many that that
amount is all that ie required and
that once each individual quota has
been passed no more need he sub-
scribed. However, nothing could be
more false as the Government reeeda
over a billion dollars and not just
eix hundred millions for the Army,
Navy and Air Force,
Most quotas for the Victory Loan
were set low on purpose in the belief
that the people of Canada would sup-
port this loan with their whole heart
and that it would be heavily over-
subscribed. The effect of this on the
British people would obviously be of
very great importance and would
hearten and cheer them greatly,
whereas, on the other hand, it would
have opposite effect on the Germans
and would serve to illustate the deter-
mination of all Canadians to conquer:
the German nation.
Here in Huron County a quota of
$1,400,000 was set which is campara
tively low when the savings in this
County are taken into consideration
as they are understood to be many
tines the quota. Much more than
this quota is wanted and urgently'
needed and the objective should be to
see how much above the quota can bee
subscribed and not to consider, now
that the quota has been passed, that
the job is done.
The life of each individual Canadian
man, woman and child is in extreme
danger this very minute and it is only
by toiling, sweating and sacrificing
now that we will have any chance of
avoiding the blood and tears which
are .sure to follow unless the Germans
are beaten decisively and soon.
All that is being asked is that we
should lend our savings to assure
victory. Surely that is the very
least that we can do. Never was so
much owed to so many by so few in
this war. The least we can do is to
make it possible to equip our Army,
Navy and Air Force with better
equipment than any other country
and to da this much, money is need-
ed and needed now.
Many people have aready subscrib-
ed to this Victory Loan and it is very
creditable that Huron County should
be the second to reach its quota but.
Hunch more than the quota is needed
and needed very urgently. If you
can subscribe more than you have al-
ready, or if you felt before that you
were unable to but realize now that
you can help, a canvesscr will be glad
to call on you and it would assist
greatly if you would contact your
local Victory Loan Committee and, re-
quest a canvasser be sent to see you,
of if you wish your banker would be
pleased to attend to the whole matter
once he heard from you.
Given Special Honors
Thirteen young nurses -in -straining'
were graduated with full honors from
the Ontario Hospital in London on
Wednesday, June lith, at gradua-
tion exercises in the. recreation hall
of the hospital.
In a setting of bright flowers, they
were presented with pins and certif-
icates, and four who had distinguish-
ed themselves in their final year,,
were singled out for special honors..
Superintendent Die G. II. Stevenson.
presented the award for general pro-•
fieiencY to Miss Audrey of`
Lion's Head. Miss Lillian Cudnnore, of
Thamesville, won the prize for psy-
chiatry and Miss Josephine Shier, of
Armow, the prize for psychiatric:
nursing. Miss Nora Stewart, of:
Clinton read the valedictory,.
