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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1941-07-17, Page 1Gate News -Record Est. 1878 Linton N ews- Recorcf. With Which is Incorporated The NO. 6049 -62ND YEAR Clinton New Era CLINTON ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JULY 17, 1941 `Old $itver Palish your old silver to look like'new, Wehave silver clear exs and polishing cloths for your silverware, ` IOur polishing cloths are chemically treated to give a brilliant lustre totableware. A brisk rub will make all silver shine like new. Complete easy directions are included with each cloth .. 25c For the difficult raised or fluted clesigans you may prefer to use silver eream. It also excellent for flatware 35e W. H. HELLYAR Jeweler and Optometrist Residence Phone 174j WE PAY CASH FOR OLD GOLD Annual Midsummer Sale Of Sport Togs If You are Preparing for Vacation Days You will Want to Take Advantage of our clearing Prices on Shorts -Reduced to 69c Slacks -Reduced to 89c Farmerettes Reduced to 1:95 Play Suits Reduced to 1.59 Blouses Reduced to .79 Cotton Pullovers Reduced to .69 SE OF ENDS OF TOWERING CONTINUES You Still Have An Opportunity of Securing Remnants of Linen or Turkish Towelling At Prices far below normal II IRwI�t'S FOR QUALITY MERCHANDISE ENGAGEMENT and WEDDING RINGS •Ic For they were made for each other in' beauty and loveliness of design. Ask your Bluebird Diamond dealer to show you his magnificent array of Blue- bird Engagement' and Wedding Rings. Priced for your budget: BLUEBIRD4S RAE BEST See the gorgeous new rings we have just re- ceived. Bluebird is the leader 4n Styling and Value..., Lovely Wedding Rings to perfectly match ev- ery Bluebird Diamond Ring. BUY THE BEST Choose a Bluebird Guaranteed Perfect Free insurance with every ring. , Call in and see thexn. For special appoint- ment write ppoint-hentwrite or phony 230. NORMAN'S Counters for Finer Jewellery for Over Half a , Century in Huron County. 1 PICNIC PLANNED' IN RECOGNITION OF SERVICES Clinton and, community are planning a picnic on Friday, July 25th, on the grounds of the Clinton Collegiate'In- stitute to honour Dr. J. W. Shaw, on completing fifty years of medical ser- vices inClinton C zand vicinity. The committee in charge is Mayor A, J, Mc1Vlurray, Dr. W. A. Oakes, Frank Fingland, K.C,, Mrs. Ephriam Snell and Mrs. D. A. Smith. HOW DOES YOUR LABEL READ? Our mailing list has been revised up to Monday of this week. All pay, ments on subscriptions made by Mon. night or before should be shown on the label of this week's paper. Look at you label and be sure it shows your payment correctly. Some of our subseribers are more than a year in arrears and apparent.' ly are unable to make payment in full. In such oases we would be glad to receive partial payment A dollar now and then will soon reduce your indebtedness to us and we will ap- preciate it. Your publisher is one of your most lenient creditors, but he too nlnst have money to meet his obligations. Will you assist him by paying your subscription? Board of Education The Clinton Board of Education has been fortunate in securing two out- standing experienced teachers to fill the positions vacated by Miss Abbott of the Collegiate and Mr. Palmer of the P.S. staff. Miss Helen Brown, B.A., of London, a specialist in French and Latin and also in Art and several years' success- ful experience comes: to the Collegiate. Her salary will be $1,600 per annum, Mr. Chas. Pearce, holder of a First Class Certificate, and with seven years' experience, the last four in charge of the Holnesville school, takes the position on the Public School staff at a salary of $900 per annum with a bonus of $50 for sup- ervising the playgrounds. At the Board of Education meeting held last Thursday at which the fol- lowing trustees were present, McKin- non, Tretvartha, Hall and chairman Middleton, secretary Hartley was in- structed to 'write to Miss I. Stephen, a C.C.I. teacher re her letter for an increase of $100 in salary. Mr. Pearce has been looking for a house to rent and he and Mrs. Pearce will live in town, They will be wel- conned• by their many friends here, Huron Fruit Growers Picnic The Officers of the Huron Fruit Growers' Association are holding their third Annual Field Day and Pic- nic next Wednesday afternoon, July 23rd, at the faros of Geo. Laithwaite and son, with the following program Ed ucat]onal address by J. B. Van Haarlem, Vineland Experimental Farm, and Gordon Blair of Burling- ton. Sports under the direction of Wes, Joynt, Lueknow. Picinic Lunch. Each family is requested, 4 d tc bring a basket of sandwiches, cake, etc., which will be pooled and served by members of the lunch and refresh- ment committee under the direction of Mrs. D. A. Smith. Guest speaker and musical program. Games and dancing. Last year over 600 people attend- ed the field day and picnic. This year the officers are anxious to have an even larger crowd. This is one of the best events held during the year in Huron County. All are wel- come, and the proceeds will go to War Organizations, Recruiting Unit Here Obtaining Recruits for All Branches Of The Army A recruiting drive for all branches of war service was held in town on Saturday afternoon and evening. The mobile recruiting unit was in charge of Capt. 0, A. Bryan, of No. 1 Dist- rict Depot, London. The driver of the army truck was Norman McLeod, of the Arany Service Corps, London. Others were Lance-,Clorporal- Smith of the Rent Regiment; Sergeants Farmer and Luscoinbe, of the R.C.R. Wolseley Barracks, London and Lan- ce -Corporal Thomas Henderson of the R. C. C. S. London. Lance -Corporal Henderson is the wireless operator in charge of the sound equipment of the truck. The sound equipment is mounted in a truck with provisions for . speech- making and record -playing. The Purpose of the chive is to interest and attract young men into the army. Results of the visit to Clinton in the way of securing recruits were not ,,made known. �L Killop `The New Era Est. 186? THE HOME PAPER RED. CROSS NOTES The sewing committee would ap- preciate it very much, if any mem- bers having buttons oz• buckles, which they could spare, would please leave same in the Red Cross, work room. Buttons of all sizes are needed—for pyjamas,• blouses etc. and larger ones for 'ca coats and dresses. ss s, Would all members, who have 'not handed in their money for quilt tick- ets,; please do so before the next meeting, as the . lucky numbers will. be drawn at the regular business meeting on Aug, llth. Evening Auxiliary During themonth_ of June the Ev- ening Auxiliiary have completed' the following articles: 1 cap; 3 pair of mitts; pair of long stockings; 1 ladies scarf; 4 pair seamen's socks; 6 sea- men's scarfs; 1 scarf; 8 helmets; 1 pair of rifle mitts; 1 pair of sookees; 8 pair of socks; 2 sleeveless sweaters; 3 quilts have also been finished. Goes To Wingham Mr. A. W. Anderton has resigned his position as organist and choir director: of St, George's Anglican church Goderich, and has been engag- ed in a similar capacity by the Wing - ham United church. He will assume his new duties at Wingham at the beginning of September. He has been instructor of music at the Wing - ham public school for some time and with the re -opening of school will be teacher of music at the High School there also. Given Parting. Gift Engagements Announced The congregation of St. Pauls An- The engagement is announced of Clara Edith, Reg. N., youngest daugh- ter of Mrs, Nelson Ball and the late Mr. Ball, Clinton, to Royce Scott Mae aulay of Plymouth, Mich., son of Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm A. Macaulay, Southampton, Ontario, the marriage to take place in Clinton early in Aug. est. Mx, and Mrs. Clifford H. Keys of Varna announce the engagement of their daughter, Sybil Lorraine, to Mr. Williams Russell Allen, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Allen of Sea - forth, the marriage will take place early in August. gliean church presented Rev.' A. H, O'Neil and Mrs. O'Neil with a beaut- iful clock, featuring Westminister Chimes last 'Thursday evening; after the regular intercession services all present gathered in the school room where e t he presentation took k place, Mr. John Hartley gave an introduc- tory address and the presentation was made by Mn Win. Johnson, while the address was read by Mrs. L. M, Mc- Kinnon. Mr. and Mrs. O'Neil moved to Lon - den yesterday where Mr. O'Neil has been appointed principal of Huron College. Last Sunday Mr. O'Neil preached his farewell sermon. He prefaced, his address witha'few remarks con -I cerning the happy association he and Mrs. O'Neil had had during their stay in Clinton. LITTLE LOCALS The Tobbutt picnic will be held at Harbour Park on Tuesday, July 22. Miss Grace Heliyar of Clinton has been appointed to teach the Holmes- ville Public School when school re- opens in September, Miss Cora Strets of town, who has been on the Montreal Bank staff at Zurich for the past two and a half years, has been transferred to the Clinton branch. The annual picnic of the Women's Institute will be held at Harbour Park, Goderich, on Thursday, July 24th. Program and Social commit- tees in charge. Miss Eva Kennedy, of Londesboro, injured While Picking who has: been holidaying in Brantford Berries has accepted a positoin as Dietician's ord S, While picking berries on Monday aanndlstant cornmeneednantfher dutiesanatoriumMenday. Mrs..N. W. Trewartha had the rids- The Gabs spent last weekend at El - fortune to step into a groundhog hole, liott's Beach on the Blue Water High- obseared by shrubbery, and fractured way with their Cub Mester Danny the heel bones of her right foot and Colquhoun and Mr, Alex .Haddy and. strained the ankle muscles. The ac Charles Johnson of the Rover Crew. cident which occurred on their sum- Mrs. Sarah Cooper, Princess street, mer farm on the Maitland concession had the misfortune to x1.141 in her home at Holmesville, was quite painful and breaking her arm. She was taken to she had to be taken to -the Clinton the home of her daughter Mrs, A. Hospital for treatments, Bond, Huron road, where she is do- ing as well as can be expected. Robert Irwin, son of Mr, and Mrs.. Bert Irwin, has received word from the Western Conservatory of Music that he passed his Grade 8 Junior Piano examinations with first class honours, (81 narks). Robert is a pup- il of Miss Helen Britton. Wesley -Willis W.M.S. The July meeting of the W.M,S. of Wesley -Willis church was held in the lecture roost of the church on Tues- day evening last. The president Mrs, Chowan was in the chair, Miss Maud Torrance was pianist. After the devotional period a short business meeting was held. The sec- retary, Mrs. A. T. Cooper read the minutes of the last meting. Mrs. Car- less, Temperance secretary, read an interesting item telling of the suc- cess of a dry hotel in Edmonton. Mrs. Pickard reported for the Community Friendship committee that 13 calls had been made. A splendid letter was read, gratefully acknowledging the fine bales sent to Edson, Alberta, by the W.M,S. of this church. The program was conducted by Mrs. Pat- erson. Thehymn , J , "Jesus nolle was sung. A number took partindiscussion on "Racial Brotherhood", entitled, "What would you do If." The hymn, "In Christ there is no East nor West," was sung .and the Miepah benediction brought the tend- ing to a close. WEDDINGS MALONE--DELANEY A pretty July wedding of special interest was solemnized at St. Pat- rick's, church, Dublin, on Saturday morning when Miss Theresa Delaney, deputy sheriff of Huron County, fifth daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Delaney of McKillop was united in marriage to Joseph .Malone, son of Mrs. Malone andthe late John T. Malone of McKillop. Rev, Dr..6'foul- kes officiated and sang the nuptial Mass. Miss Mary Beale presiding at the organ. Rev. Father O'Deowski of St. C'olumban occupied a seat in the sanctuary. The bride, given in marriage by her father, looked at- tractive in a sheer street length gown of pink beige with picture hat and white accessories and corsage of cream roses with delphinium. • She was asissted by her sister, Mrs. Ben Blonde of Chatham, a recent June bride, who wore a gown of precious aqua crepe with white accessories and corsage of talisman roses with baby's breath. Mr, Ben Blonde was grooms- man. roomsman. During the offertory Miss, Veronica Molyneauic sang "Ave Mar - le". Inmediately following the cer- emony a reception was held at the bride's home after which dinner was served at the Royal Hotel, Mitchell, Junior Farmers of Huron in Successful Competition Several Farms Visited Udder direction' of J. C. Shearer, agricultural representative, a junior farmer's livestock judging competit- ion for Huron County was held when 37 young farmers took part in the contest, which was judged in four sections. Four faints were visited, those of the county home, W. J. Dale, RR. No. 1,Cli nton,D phl aal ,Snell and son, and J. W. Van Egmond, No, 4 highway, Huliett. At each of these places judging *as carried on. After leaving the county home farm the party drove around the block in which the radio airport is located, to give the young men and the judging party an idea of its ex- tent. The judges were: S. B, Stother, Wellington County; T. S. Cooper, Grey County; Ralph White, Perth; A, H. Martin, Department of Agri- culture, Toronto, and Leonard Schm- idt, Walkerton. After the noon luncheon the party assembled in the board xoom when the young men were awarded points on the correctness of their judg- ments. A program of brief address- es Was also given by L. B. Cardiff, M.P. for North Huron; Wardell James Leiper and J. W. Gamble, chairman of the agricultural con mittee of Huron County Council, The contest was arranged in four sections and the four highest in each were Section 1, juniors in order, Murray Matheson, Gleey Township; Mervyn Falconer, Stanley; Hugh Rutherford, West Wawanesh; Allan Waiper, Stephen. Section 2, seniors, Robert Henry, East Wawanosh; Bert Garrett, Tuck- ersmith; W. 3, Turnbull, Gray; Wil feed Shortreed, Morris Township. Section 3, club memebas, Roy Mc- Vittie, . East Wawanosh; Winton Glutton, Colborne; Willis Gall, 'Step- hen Township. Section 4, .December 1940, short course students, Anson McKinley, Zur- ich; Dean Aatlnvinkle, Varna; Harold o thirty-five guests, immediate rel- Peck, Zurich; Harry Reid, Varna. atives, of the two • families, The The judges were highly coin 1.. mentary ` of the classes of livestock shown, particularly the cattle •of the county home herds which they' stated: were of higher quality than any they had seen in similar' institutions in Ontario, tables were decorated with white del- phinium. Mr, and Mrs: Malone left on it honeymoon trip, to Northam Ontario and on their return will re- side on the bridegroom's farm in 34c. township. Sectionman Hurt While Charles Lee, C.N.R, section- man, and another section worker were driving a jigger, they drove through an open switch and the jolt threw Mr, Lee forward on to the ties, sus- taining broken bones in the left hand, severe bruises to the hip and should- er and a gash over the right eye, re. finking several stitches to close. The painful accident occurred at the new construction job for turning trains at the "Y". Mr. Lee was rushed to the Clinton Hospital for treatment and we understand he will be laid up for some weeks, Wedding Bells Are Ringing Miss Eleanor Snider, oragnist of Knox Presbyterian church, Goderich, has handed in her resignationof that office, to become effective immedia- tely. She has been the very efficient musical director of that church for the last two years, going to Goder- ich from Kincardine, and serving the Clinton Presbyterian church on dif- ferent occasions. Miss' Snider is the sister of Flying Instructor Melvin Snider, at Sky Harbour Airport, mid a former teacher at the Clinton Pub, lie School. Orange Celebration In • Seaforth The Orango demonstration in Sea - forth on July 12th, was one of the largest and, most successful ever seen in this district, A conservative est- iniate places the attendance at 16,000, The districts of North and South Perth, North and South Huron, Ox- ford and Waterloo were well repres- ented by 81 Lodges. The highlight of the proceeding was a colorful parade participated in by 4,000 members of the Orange Organ- izations which took nearly an hour to pass a given pont. The first con- tingents arrived about the middle of the day and from then until midnight, there was something of interest for everyone. a Ontario Street W.A. The July meeting of the Ontario Street Women's Association was held On Tuesday afternoon at the stunner cottage at Bayfield of Mrs. Radford, A short business period was conduct, et!, It was decided to dispense with the August meeting. Over 40 ladies were in attendance, and a very enjoy- able afternoon was spent, AMONG THE CHURCHES Wesley -Willis Church The Sunday School picnic will be held at Jowett's Grove, Bayfield, next Wednesday, July 23rd. Clinton Mission All services in the Clinton Mission are cancelled daring the Pilgrim Hol- iness Tent Campaign, and the Mission is merging its efforts with the Cam- paign. Baptist Church The minister's sermon subject will bet "The Christian's Power and How to maintain it," The junior boys and girls are ask- ed to meet for choir practice, at the chrrreh at -seven o'clock on Friday evening. St. Paul's Church Sunday, . July 20th, 8 a.m., Holy Communion; 10 a.m, Sunday School; 11 am., Morning Prayer; 7 p.m., Ev- ening Prayer, Rev. George W. Moore, L,Th., the new Rector of the parish will be in charge of all services, Presbyterian Church 10 a.m. Sunday School; 11 a.m. Warship Service; 7 p.m. Evening Service; 9.45 a.m. Service at Bayfield. Bayfield Prayer Meeting at 8.15. p.m. Thurs., July iPtli, Mission Bard at the church Friday at 2 o'clock, Anniversary' Services will be held in Knox church, Bayfield, Sunday, July 27th, Rev. Wm. Weir of Hensall will preach , both' morning and even- ing, PERSONALS Mr. Gordon Simpson of Toronto was; on the Tueguessdat ofy. Miss Harriett Courtice• Percy Hearn of the R.C.A.F, -Dental Corps at Toronto spent the week- end et, his home in town, LAC Charles Muteh of the Service School at Camp Borden spent the• weekend at iris home in town, A.C. John Hawlcins of the R.C',A.F atClub. Trenton has: been transferred to• Toronto. at the Eglinton Hunt. Mt•s. Elsie Twitchell of Windsor ik holidaying at the hone of her sister Mrs. Murray McEwan and Mr.. M.o- Ewan. Mr. and Mrs. Dean Courtice and daughter Betty of Hamilton spent a few clays last week with Miss. Harriett Courtice. Lieut. Paul Deadman of the Salva- tion Army Corps in Clinton has /eft for a month's holidays at his homer in Monkton, New Brunswick, Mr. and Mrs. F, W. Johnston have: retutaled home from Ashfield where they atended the funeral of the formers brother, Archibald John stop. Mrs. W. J. Dyment of Chicago, 111., who has been a guest at the home of Dr. and Mrs, Henry Garrett, left on Tuesday to visit friends in Tor-. onto and Montreal. BAYFJIELD Mrs. Gilbert Knight, Maiy and Master E. Sawyer, who spent the past fortnight with the former's mother, Mrs, F. C. Gemeiahardt, returned to Toronto on Sunday with Mr. Knight who was here over the weekend. Mes- ter Ronald Knight remained with his grandmother. Mrs, W. J. Knox and two nieces of Toronto are spending• the month of June with Mr, and Mr's. E. J. Sturg- eon. Rev, H. Langford of-Walkervilie and Rev. IL Paull of East Windsor spent Monday and Tuesday at the former's cottage South of the village. Mrs. Langford aeon -warned then on their return to Windsor, Mrs. R. E,. Bricker and two children of Waterloo. are staying on at the cottage, Mrs. J. Pogson and Miss Ruth Pog- son of Essex are at their cottage.. Mrs. G. W. Woods, Mrs, 3. Howard and little daughter spent several days last week with Mrs. H. G. E.. Crosby anti family in Mooretotvn> Miss Mildred Dunn of Toronto' spent the weekend with Miss Helen Sturgeon. Mrs. T. King and grandson, Master - J, Harris, of London visited her granddaughter, Mrs, Alvin Dutot, last week, Mr. Stuart Sturgeon and Keith Gemeinhardt of Preston spent the• weekend with their parent's. Mrs. L. B. Smith and little daught- er iVia ,ni. ne, returned L to London ori Sunday after having visited her another, Mrs, Chas. W. Parker, for a few days. Mrs. 0. Ehynas and grandson have r et to nett to their r home in Bu•Iington after having visited her sister and brother, Miss N. Ferguson and Mr, W. J. Ferguson, Mrs, R. H. P. Galyd:ier and Miss. Betty Gairdner left on Thursday of last week on a motor trip to Chicago. Mrs. R. W. Bristol of Washington, D;O,, who has been visiting in Clin- ton, opened her cottage in the village on Wednesday. Mrs. R. H, Middleton of Hensel! is visiting her mother, Mrs. N. W. Woods. Mrs. A. Furter returned to Toronto,. on Friday last after having visited, her mother, Mrs. W. J. Stinson, Mi. and Mrs. E. Kendall and babe, returned to their home in Elmira am Sunday after having spent the past two weeks with Mrs. Kendall's par ents Mr. and Mrs, W. Jewett, Mrs, F. A, Edwards spent a few' days in Kitchener last week. Don't forget the Red Gross Bingo and Dance to be Reid in Jowetts Grove on. Friday evening July 18th. The R.A.F. Ochestra from Port Al- bert will be in attendance. The Ladies of the Hayfield Golf" and Country Club held a very- success-ful White Elephant sale, in the Town. Hall on Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rouatt of Tor- onto aind Ma.. and Mrs. Will Cameron of Seaforth visited' with Mr. and Mrs.. Lioyd.Maicins on Sunday. Mr. harry Aherne of Detroit Mich,,,'ipent the weekend at kis cot- tage with Mrs. Aherne. They return- ed d tome on Monday, TUCKERSMIT. Turner's Church Sunday School Picnic will be held at Jowett'e Grove, Bayfield on Saturday afternoon, July; 10th.