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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1941-06-26, Page 1The News -Record Est. 1878 With Which is Incorporated NO. 6046 -62ND YEAR �s�Record. The Clinton New Era The New Era Est. 1867 CLINTON ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JUNE 26, 1941 TIIE HOME PAPE rrr��M s A NORTHYPLEDGE __,.�,�, q!{ltlt sl\\ - • The Exquisite Beauty of through the ae a trust- in coloring, Phone 174j GOLD A H RRIOALWDET DIAMOND : Ring makes it a worthy pledge to be proudly cherised Years, and she will appreciate the Four Point guarantee ed pledge of diamonds which are completely perfect cutting, brilliancy and flawless quality. For Sale by W. H. HELLYAR Jeweler and Optometrist Residence WE PAY CASH FOR OLD R YOU . 0 DSfOD r . -NEWCIIA SUMMED WASH For Only 25c each. You will want to choose er of these for Different In White Pique, Lace and oidery Trimmed for Round "V" Necklines. They Are All Excellent TUBFROCKS A New Shipmenthas just In sizes up to 44. And Priced at $2.95 and the Famous "HAMPTON" Prepare for the Holiday End. S .. DQE SES a.numb- .Dresses. Embr- or Value. arrived , $3.95 in Line. Week IRWIN'S FOR QUALITY MERCHANDISE SilvorParado . The Is still going full speed at Norman's. In recent weeks we have delivered many lovely., chests of both; .. i . COMMUNITY PLATE AND 1847 ROGERS BROS. SILVERWARE We know there are several more of our custom - I vers who intend to buy theirs soon. We strongly ur-1 ge you to decide on the pattern you want and choosey our cabinet soon, as most of the best values now advertized throughout the countryare for a limited time only, and may be withdrawn at any time.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 theresent for a long , time p � Consult us now, see the lovelyp patterns, take a price list home to make your selection and study, .., we willsee thatyouget the best "Buy" for your money that is: obtainable. i NORMAN'S Counters for Finer Jewellery for Over Half a Century in Huron County. NEXT TUESDAY BEING THE FIRST OF ,JULY AND A HOLIDAY IT WILII BE, NECESSARY TO HAVE ALL COIRES- PONDENCE AND CHANGES IN AIIVER- 'THE OFFICE ON MO DAY TISING IN,.. JUNE BOTH. Huron Old Boys Association Of Toronto The Annual Picnic of the Huron Old. Boys' Association of Toronto was held in Area No. 2 Canadian National Exhibition grounds on 1lfsdnesday the 18th,}last. The weather was all that could be desired, but the attendance, owing to war conditions, was smaller than former years. The usual games and sports were run off and good prizes awarded the successmul competitors. . The following were some of those present: Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Smith; Mr. H. M. Jackson; Mr. J. A. Mc- Laren.; e.Laren; Mr. E. Floody; Rev. R. C. Me Demid; Dr and Mrs. J. F. Ferguson; Dr. and Mrs: H. J. Hodgins; Dr. and Mrs. W. F. Bryans; Mr. and Mrs. J. Moon; Mr, and Mrs. L. W. Pringle; Mr. and Mra. 8, M. Wickens; Mr. and Mrs. W. McCutcheon; Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Fear; Mr. and Mrs ;W. D. Spin- ks; Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Saul; Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Hanna; Mrs.`-. Vanstone; Mrs. W. McCreath; Mrs; B. 13. Me- Creath; Mrs. H. J. Cooke; Mrs. G. C. Young; Mrs. DeLacey; -Mrs'. Lester Scott; . Mrs:. G. Wilson; Mrs. Lavack; Mrs. Mauthe; Mrs. S rJ. Stewart; Mrs. B. Scott; - Mrs, E F. Stewart; Mrs J. D. Guy; Mrs H. Hoffman; Mrs. J. Spragg; Miss Grace' Stirling; Miss E'dyth Smith;, Mrs. E. J. Steven- son; Miss B. Morrison; Miss R. Beek; Miss E. -Kerr; Miss C. Kerr; Miss Mary Watson; Miss L. M. Carr; Miss M. Clarke; Miss G. McIntosh; Miss Jean Hendry; Miss EIIa Beck; Miss Lydia Beck; Miss, E. Hajnilton; Miss L. McCreath; Miss R. Proctor; Miss Jessie Fowler; Miss Jessie Gardner; Miss L. M. Cooper; K. 0. Stanbury; (continued on page 6) Red Cross Notes The knittitng shipments for the month of June are as follows: Navy, 17 prs, seaman socks; 14 hehnets; 24 prs. whole mitts; 12 scar- ves; 7 prs. Air Force Flying Mitts. Army, 13 prs, socks; 18 prs. two- way mitts; 6 prs. rifle mitts; 4 V- neck sweaters. Ladle's Quota, 2 pr. gloves; 1 pr. knickers, 3 white vests; 1 grey scarf; 24 prs. ankle socks, Donation, the local branch of the Red Cross is most grateful to the County of Huron for their generous donation of $487.75. SUMMERHILL RED CROSS The Sunmerhiil Red Cress group held their meeting at the home of Mrs. John Muir with the president in the chair and the meeting opened with God Save the King followed by the Red Cross Prayer. The' minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted. Twenty-five members paid their fees for the coming year. 'In the business part of the meeting it was decided to gather woolen mater- ia such as sweaters, socks, pants, etc., and take them to the next meet- ing where they will be collected. Bach member requested to bring as much as possible., In the afternoon a quilt top was (put together- and a quilt quilted,. The next meeting will be held at the home orf' Mrs. Epliriam Snell on Wednesday, July 2nd. The roll call to be answered by the most iinportant'place-in Western Ontario. Tea was served at the close. Annual Picnic The annual picnic of the "Coven- ,)) ant adult .Biblea C1 ss, was held' on Thursday afternoon and evening, on the lawn of Mrs. J. McKinley, Isaac St. with fourteen present. Adelightful supper, including strawberries and cream, was much enjoyed, under the shady trees, Some activities were then in order, with the following results --]time test walk a minute, Mrs. A. Cantelon and Mrs. J. Turner. Marble' in spoon, Mrs. N. W. Trewartha and Mrs. G. E. Sav- ille. Putting ball through -trundled. hoop, Mrs. G. E. Saville and Mrs. A. Seeley, . Same for - men, Messrs C. Wallis and. Rev. A. Lane, Pick cloth- -es -pins from line, Rev. A. Lane and J. B. Lobb. Mixed plate race Mrs. J. McKinley and Rev. A, Jane, and Mrs; A. Seeley' and; Mr. J, ]3.'Lehi:), Putt- ing hoop over head three times., sides, Mr. J. V. Diehl and Rev . A. Lane, Ladies graceful walking contest, im- possible to decide, as se well exeeut Social convenor, Mrs. A. Seeley and staff. Sports Com, Messrs J. B. Lobb and -J. V. Diehl. The class decided to discontinue meeting for the month' of July, but will be back again in full, swing in AAeguet. • Clinton Doubles its Quota Huron Helped Loan Over the Tap Canada's Victory Tel eh will be presented to Prime Minister Churchill by High Commissioner Atificent Mas- sey on July 1st, Domi nick- lty. Can- ada put the Victory Loan over in a big way, raising about $830,000,000 The countries was not less than $600;000,000. Huron County did its share toward feaching this wonderful total subs- cribing $2,000,000 beating the quota by $1,200,000. Clinton raised ;131,- 500-200% 131,- 500200/0 of its quota of $65,750, The final figures for, the other mun- icipalities are not available just yet. Band Concert, Sunday, The Tavistock Band will present an open-air band concert in the Lib- rary Park on Sunday evening, June 29th at 8.30. Presentation and Showers The Clinton Knitting Company pre- sented Mrs. Alvin Cox, formerly Miss Edna Huller and one .of their workers, with a beautiful tri -light lamp last Tuesday afternoon. The girls of the Clinton: Knitting Company gathered at the home of Mrs.. Reg. Shipley last Friday even- ing, June 13th, to do honor to one of their co-workees Mss. Alvn Cox. Mrs Cox was presented with a kitchen shower and after thanking them gratefully, a dainty lunch was enjoy - ad. A shower was held for Mrs. Alvin Cox at the home of Mrs. Alvin Cox at the home of Mrs. F. Walters, Holmesville; where her friends of the village gathered tb present her with many useful gifts. Mrs. G. Dresda Beck, formerly Mise; Kathleen Huller was completely sur- prised last Tuesday evening when a number of, friends from Goderich pre- sented her with a miseellanous show- er at her home. Clinton Bible Society The annual meeting of the Clinton branch' of the Bible Society was held at the home of Wm. A, Vodden, with the president in the chair. The meet- ing opened with prayer by Rev. Bur- ton. The treasurer's report. was then read stating that $101,25` had .been Collected and sent_ to headquarters. The secretary's report was then ad- opted as read andit was moved by Rev. Burton and seconded` by. Rev. Late that all officers be re-elected for the year; it also tarried that Mr. Pohn V, D•ieh1 be collector:again`for this year. A hearty vote of `thanks was extended to the officials, espec- ially Ma. Diehl, for his untiring work: Appreciation was also expressed to Mr. Vodde n f , his n or the use of 1 ns ho e. xn The meeting closed with prayer. The following members were present: Rev, A. B. Silver, Rev. G. G. Burton, Mr. Wm. Forrest, Rev;' A, Lane, Rev. B. F. Andrew, Mr. J. V. Diehl and Mr. Wm. A,•Vodden.. LITTLE LOCALS Miss Helen Giealie has taken a part time job in the Post Office, , Miss Gladys' Radford has success- fully passed her Registered Nurse ex- aminations. - Miss Kathleen Ross, student of the School of Commerce, has accepted a position in the Toronto offices of the Woolwa th Company. The Lawn Bowling Club held anoth- er jitney on Mondayevening and the r� y evn g an winners were Percy Livermore, A. Morrison, Harry Steep and A. D. Mc- Cartney. . Lost At Sea Mrs. G. Hopson of near Bayfield has received the sad news that her son 18. D. Hopson, who signed• on the S. S. Empire Blanda last February has been lost at sea. The vessel was reported to have left Halifax on the 6th, of February and: no word at all has been received of her and owing to the time that has now elapsed it is presumed that she was lost by en- ein action. Further, as there has Y a been no word of any survivors it is presumed that the complete crew were lost and those next-of-kin that could be traced through the crew list were notified to that effect on the 12th, of March Mrs. Hopson's name had not been given to the Steamship Company, otherwise she would have received a letter. Ministerial Association Meets On Monday afternoon the members of the Clinton Ministerial, with their wives met at the' Anglican. rectory, Bayfield, in response to the kind in- vitation of Rev. John and Mrs. Gra- ham, As it was the closing meeting of the Ministerial year, the occasion took the foram of combined picnic and matter of business. • The. weather being bright and warms a couple of hours of friendly con- verse was enjoyed by all, then while the ladies prepared the evening meal, the clergy got together to attend to amtters of business. Rev. H. A. N'Neil read the minutes of the last ministerial meeting, fol- lowing with a report from the nom- inating- committee for the election' of officers for the coming year. The report was accepted and the following appointed: Pres. Rev. John Graham of Bay- field. Vice -Pres. Rev. G. I3urton, Sec.- Treas., Rev. A E: Silver, Reverends Burton and Silver spoke words of appreciation of the very helpful services and, fellowship of Rev. O'Neil with -the ministerial and expressed, on behalf of the Minister- ial, best wishes to Mr. and Mrs. O'Neil for happiness and success as they take up residence in London, Ontario, and as Rev. O'Neil takes over his new post as principal of Huron college, Reverends Andrew and Graham, al- so onbe if h a of the group,spoke lre p words of appreciation and best wishes to Rev. T. R. Peters and Mrs. Peters who are soon to leave Varna to take up the Master's work at Belmont, Ontario. Ladies and men, shortly after five o'clock sat down to a well spread table prepared by the ladies. Near to the close Rev. O'Neil moved a hearty vote of thanks to the ladies and another to (Lev. and Mrs. Gealtam for their very gracious hospitality. What does this Ministerial do? or what have they done in the course of the year? They have held• a fellowship and study meeting each month, with a few emergency meetings in between They have visited the public :school on Friday afternoon and given a fifteen minute talk to the scholars, there to receive a warns welconne, from Princ- ipal Jefferson and his staff of teach- ers as well as the best attention from all pupils. ' In the month of Janizary the Min- isterial sponsored a week of special prayer meetings. The totalofferings amounting. to $33.00 was given over to support Red Cross work. Again, in April the Ministerial con- ducted Passion 'Week services in the different. churches, the collections re- eeived•were given °to the wont of Christian' Missions. The Ministerial played• a leading part in the annual Remembrance Day service and also the special St. Geor- ges Day service. At that service held in the Clinton town hall, 40.00 was received in offering and given to 11 thzed.e Queen' Elizabeth War Victims Although the new officers' of the Ministerial take .over responsibility immediately, the next regular meet- ing will not be held till about the middle of September. No Trace of Missing Plane A lamge area of Lake Huronwas covered as the search was broadened for trace of the Avro-Anson 'bomber and its crew of four men missing from the R.A.F. training sdhooi at Port Al- bert since last Thursday night. A11 ports on the Ontario and Mich- igan sides of Lake Huron have been notified- to have shipping on the look- out for wreckage or for bodies. It is now acknowledge that the fly- ing suit found five -and -a -half miles west-southwest of Goderieh at 7 a.m. last Saturday was that belonging to LAO. Clarkson„ one of the student navigators of the missing erew. Dragging operations were carried out near the point where the suit was found, according to Flt. Lt. C. Fletch- er, adjutant of the R.A.F. Navigators School. This had brought no results at the time of going to press. The plane left the base at Port Al- bert about 9 p.m. Thursday night and was reported to have had enough fuel' for three to five hours' flying. It was Iasi definitely located in a radio mes- sage shortly after 10 p.m. as being over Port Dover. At 11.57 a weak radio message from the ship was picked up, It has not been heard from since. AMONG THE CHURCHES Baptist Church The minister's sermon subject' for Sunday evening will be: "The Die- honored iehonored Face." Text (Matthew 26.67) Remember the uarion B.Y.P.U. pic- nic, to be held at "Blue Water Beach." on Tuesday, July 1st. Please meet et the Baptistchurchat one o'clock. St, Paul's Church Sunday, June 29th, 8 a.m. , Holy ommunion; 10 a.nt. Sunday School; 11 arm Morning Prayer, Sermon sub- ject: "Not Rich Toward God;" 7 p.m. Evening Prayer. A number of the of- ficers and men of the Middlesex and Heron Regiment will attend Divine Service in connection with Dedication Sunday throughout Canada. Monday, 2 perm Ladies Guild quilt- ing; 3 p.m, The regular meeting of the Ladle's Guild will be held in the Owen Memorial Hall. Thursday, '7.30 pre., Intercession Service; 8 p.m, a meeting of the Board of Management. Presbyterian Church Clinton: 10 a.m., Sunday School, 11 a.m., Worship Service. Bayfield: 2.30 p.m. Sunday School, 3 p.m., Worship Service, Preparatory Service will be held in Clinton church Friday evening, 8 p.m. The Sacrament Service will be dispensed at the morning service on Sunday. The TOB Club will hold its meeting Monday evening, 7.30. The Clinton W.M.S. regular meet- ing will be held on Wed., July 2nd; at the church at 3 o'clock. Mission Band meeting will be held at the church at 2 pan., Friday, July 4th, Wesley -Willis Church . The Sacrament of the Lord's Sup- per will it be, observed at the morning worship on Sunday next, June 29th. Pre -communion service will be held on Friday evening of this week at 8 o'clock, The Women's Association will hold their July meeting on Thursday, July 3rd, at the usual hour on the church lawn, if weather favourable, if not, in the church. There will be a picnic lunch. Masonic Installation Instalation of the Worshipful Mas - tee and investiture of the olfieers for the ensuing year £eatueed the reg- ular meeting of Clinton Lodge, A.F. and A.M. No. 84, Tuesday evening, "St, John the Baptist Night" in Mas- onry. The ceremony was perforsned by past masters F. Pennnebaker., E. Pat- erson, T. G. Scribbins, A. M. Knight, F. Fingland, and H. P. Plumsteel. The officers are: War, Master, 3, W. Well'. Sr. Warden, M. J. Agnew. Jr. Warden, II. M. Monteith.. Chaplain, E. E. Paterson. Secretary, II. E. Rorke. Treasurer, F. B. Pennebaker. D. of C., T. G. Scribbins. , - So. Deacon, V. Falconer. Jr. Deaoon, K. G. Waters. . Inside Guard, W. Bali, Sr. Stewards Bert Irwim. . Jr. Ste*crt, Robin Thompson. Tyler, N. Kennedy. ' Auditors, G. II. Tefferson, H. P. Plimrsteel. Trustees C. W. Drape], A. M. Knight, H. H. Marin. Continuing a custom long observed the lodge odge session va s £o] ]awed bya social hour'and banquet. A resolut- tion to withdvaw July and August meetings was adopted The fin.aneial report presented by the secretary and adopted showed the lodge in a sound position, Fruit Growers Field Day •( and Picnic - Arrangements have been made by- the ythe Huron Fruit Grower's Assooiat-- ion,to hold their third annual Field'. Day and 'Picnic at Geo. Laithwaite• & Son's, near Goderieh on Wednes- day, July 23rd. The President R. J..Me McLaughlin n of Brussels) and his Officers have al...- ranged r»ranged the following program: 2.00--4.00 p.m.--Eth'ucationaI ad- dhesses by Professors J. E. Howitt and R. W. Thompson, O.A.C,, Guelph;: and Gordon Blair, Burlington: 4.00-5.30—Sports under direction: of Wesley Joynt, Lueknow:. 5.30-6:30—Picnic Lunch. 6.30--8.00—After Lunch Program featuring a special speaker and mus- ical numbers,; • 8.00—Midnight-Games and Dane.. ing with proceeds going to war or- ganizations. . Over 600 people attended the 1940) Field Day at Sloanorest Fruit Farm. Bayfield, and the efficers are desir- ous of having a larger turnout' at the -1941 event being held at Goder-- ich. - All Huron folk are invited to at- tend. WESLEY-WIUIS MISSION ; CIRCLE Thursday evening last was ideal for a picnio and so the Ever -Ready Mission Circle of Wesley -Willis Un- ited church gathered at the home of Mrs, Murray Pollock to have their June meeting. Around 6.30 p.m.. when the girls arrived, they enjoyed a picnic supper served cafeteria style,. At the close of which they held their• regular study meeting. The Presi- dent Edith Paterson opened, the meet- ing. Later Helen Gould took charge. of the study period. The theme ''Demonstrating the Way of Christ in Feiendslrip." Then a little playlet was given entitled "Adventures in: Friendship" demonstrating the Coni - unity Friendship Dept. in Action and way at the same time enlightening us 1n ways of friendship which may- help ayhelp all of us. Those taking part were: F. Shipley, G. Addison, E. Pat- erson, V. Pollock, A.Jervis, I. Chowere and H. Gould. Little Locals Miss Marian Snell, who taught dur- ing the past year at Exeter High School, has accepted a position as head of the Classical Department in the Sandwich Collegiate ab Windsor:. The first prize essay, "The Issue• at Stake in This War and Why Can- adians Should Buy Victory Bonds"' written by Isabelle McGill, was for- warded last week to Toronto as an entry in the Ontario competition for secondary schools in which the first prize wiener will be awarded $100. LONDESBORO Mrs. (Dr.) Medd and Miss Josie. Medd of Chatham have been visiting- with isitingwith the former's sister. Mrs. J. Tam- binfort y he past week. Mr. Win. Lyon is able to, be out again after his recent illness. Mrs, G. H. Ball suffered a slight stroke last week but is slowly re- covering; she is being taken oars of at the home of her son, Leslie Ball. Mrs. Margaret Maiming spent a few days recently at the home of her son 3. P. Manning of Clinton. Miss Margaret Tamblyn was suc- cessful in obtaining 93% First Class Honore in Garde 2 Theory music ex- amination in this Toronto Conservat- ory of Music. She was a -pupil of Prof. A, E. Cook of Blyth. Mrs, J. D. Melville has returned' from Trowbridge -after spending a, week or two at the home of her sis-• ter, Mrs. Medd. Miss AIice Finglaind spent a few days lest week in Toronto. The Garden Patty, which was holct. on the Community Hall grounds .on Monday night sponsored by the Unit- ed Church Sunday School was a de- cided ,success. Quite a large number were in attendance. For entertain - anent, a play "Ali on Acount of Lu- ella' put on by the Young People of - Egrnondville was well rendered and - enjoyed; the evening was quite chilly which made it a little uncomfortable• Sitting around. " The gate receipts, for the evening were $105.00. The farmer have --commenced hay- ing and report a very poor crop; clo- ver being so short it is difficult to gather up; rain is badly .needed in.. this district, . Tiekets on a blanket Were sold by the pupils of S.S. No, 12, McRillip.. The proceeds amounting to :$16.25, were sent to the British War'Victim's Fund. Mfie.1C A x. I{e•rth as - w e win- ner of the blanket. Mrs. A: W. Mair and Viola and Mrs. David'FL. Mair, .Detroit, Miele, spent 'the weekend at the home of Mrs. Rebt. Fairservice, coming over for the Mair re -union on Saturday.