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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1941-07-24, Page 1trhe News -Record Est: 1878 liftton N,O. 6050 -62ND YEAR N ews- Record1 With Which is Incorporated The Clinton -New Era The New Era Est. 1807. CLINTON ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JULY 24, 1941 ( THE HOME PAPE `Old Ji1ver Polish your old silver to look lake new. We have silver cleaners and polishing cloths for your silverware, Our polishing cloths are chemicallytreated to give a brilliant lustre to tableware. A briskwill make all silver shine like rub new. Complete easy directions are included with, each cloth 25c For the difficult raised or fluted designs- yon may prefer to use silver cream. It is also excellent for flatware 35c W. H. HELLYAR Jeweler and Optometrist -Residence Phone 174j WE PAY CASH FOR OLD GOLD Wam Woather Frons Specials 1.98 These are broken Lines of our Former $2.95 and $3.50 ranges. See Them Early -- The quantity i s limited. 1 REMNNTS or PRINTS f You will Want Several of These for your Quilts and Other Sewing 'for -Fall and Winter. Indications are that Prices will be higher on all Cotton Goods. Come in and Look Them Over II IRWIN'S FOR QUALITY MERCHANDISE ENGAGEMENT and WEDDING RINGS k For they were made for each other in beauty and loveliness of design. Ask your Bluebird 4 Diamond dealer to show you his magnificent array of Blue bird Engagement and Wedding Rings. Priced for your budget.. 3 BLUEBIRO'S RBE BEST See the gorgeous new rings we have just re- ceived. Bluebird is the leader, in 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 them. For special appoint- ment write or phone 230, L; la,iiu i" I NORMAN'S Counters for Finer Jewellery for Over I3Calf a Century in Huron County. 11 An S.O.S. has been sent out by the R.A.F. Radio ;School, south of Clinton, for pianos and radios. Anyone having an extra piano or radio who, would care to donate same to the school please phone Nos. 382 or 4, Clinton. Engagements Announced Mr. and Mrs. John Snider of God- erich announce the engagement of their daughter, Eleanor May, to fir. Murray Lawrence Hetherington, younger son of Mrs. Isaac Hethering- ton and the late Major Hetherington of Goderich; the wedding to take place quietly in July. The bride-to-be is well known in Clinton. Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Hartman', Midland, announee the engagement of their only daughter, Margaret Iva, to William HenryMutch, Huntsville, only son of Mr. and Mrs. William W. Mutch, Clinton, the marriage to take place quietly Friday, August 8th. Band Concert Owing to the B uld Tatoo in Tavis- tock on July 24th, in which the New Hamburg. Band is taking part, they will not play in Clinton Library Park until. Thursday evening, July 31st. Clinton and Community Honoring Dr. J. W. Shaw On Wednesday Dr. J. W. Shaw cel- ebrated his 80th, birthday, and is still an active and alert doetor.to the com- munity. Dr. Shaw was honored by the Medical Alumni of the University of Toronto on the 5th, of June this year on the occasion of the 50th, an- niversary of his graduation. So with all due respects to this man who had officiated at their births and guided them through many spells of sickness, the people of the district are planning a big event on Friday afternoon, July 25th, on the Clinton Collegiate Insti- tute grounds at 4 o'clock. Eaeit family is requested to bring a basket lunch. Between 4 and 6 o'clock there will be games and sports for all. Tea and coffee will be provid- ed free, After supper a entertaining program will be given and a presenta- tion will also be made to Dr. and Mrs. J. W. Shaw. The Clinton Kilty Band will be in attendance. It is expected that people from all over Huron Coun- ty will attend, as the doctor is known throughout, This is a personal invite - ton to you and: your family to attend, Talented Daughters Bonita Shaw and Marilyn Shaw, daughters of Mr. and Mrs, Earl Shaw of Brig den have both been successful in passing the recent pianoforte ex- aminations of the Toronto Conserv- atory of Music Bonita, thirteen years of age, passed with honors her grade five exam. She is the pupil of Petrolia High School and next term will be in grade eleven, or third form. Marilyn, who is eleven years of age, passed her grade four exam. with first class honors, as well as obtain- ing second class honors in her Curr n - i ce examination of public school. Both girls have competed at festi- vals several times at Sarnia, Strat- ford, London and Toronto, and have won many medals and certificates in their piano work. This year, they only competed in one class at Sarn- ia Musical Festival and obtained a first class certificate in the piano duel class. These two girls are the daughters of Mrs. Shaw, who was formerly Miss Ella Rutledge. They are the nieces of Mrs. W. E. Seeley, R.A.F. Radio School Progressing Rapidly Four hundred and fifty men, re- presenting all branches in the build- ing trade, are at work on the new R.A.F. School, south of Clinton, and what a few weeks ago was a peaceful farm is today the busiest spot in Hur- on County. Gangs of men are laid off and taken on again, depending on the amount of material on hand. Workmen of the rural hydro are busy putting the finishing touches on a transformer station. A great deal of the radio equipment is of a secret nature so the buildiings housing -the radio material will .be enclosed by an "inner fence," which will be eharged atall times and the enclosure guard- ed closely. No intimation has been given asto the ultimate size of the new school but it is reported that option has been taken on land; both to the north and south. Twenty-five buildings of an esti- mated done inn mate aed and twenty-five d Y are completed and many are nearing completion. Some of them have been. painted. The R.A.F. boys have taken up residence in the buildings comp-. leted in recent days and which are now serviced with water, light and telephone. Changes Jobs Mr, Goldie Buckingham, who for the past two yearns has been employed by CKNX Radio Station in Wingham, has resigned his position there as Production Manager to return to the Kincardine News, where he was pre- viously employed. Mr. Art Rogers, editor and publisher of the Kincardine News, has been called to the Air Force and Mr. Buckingham will take over his duties. Spend Their Picnic in Clinton The members of the Women's As- sociation of Harriston United church accompanied by their pastor and his wife, Rev. and Mrs. Thomas, motored to the home of their former president Mrs. A. J. McMurray, last Thursday afternoon for their annual picnie.'Ev- eryone took an active part in games contests, and sing songs and while refreshments were -being prepared th e ladies drove out to view the Radio School. Rev. and Mrs. G. Burton were guestsn and allexpressed thanks to P the hostess, who ,made possible this happy occasion. RED CROSS NOTES The recent shipments of the sew- ing committee of the local Red Cross Unit consisted of: Hospital supplies: 10 suits of men's pyjamas, size 38; 10 personal property bags, these were made by the Brownies, British Civ- ilian Population: 5 quilts; 1 pair flan- nelette blankets. Donations: 1 pair new flannelette blankets, from Miss Etta Wheatley; 1 quilt from Mrs. Win. Walker; 2 quilts from the quilt committee; 3 quilts from St. Paul's Ladies Guild; 1 child's skim from No. 4 Unit, Summerhill Red Cross The Summer Hil1'Recl Cross group held their meeting at the home of Mrs. A. Vodden with the president in the chair. The meeting opened with the singing of God Save the King followed by the Red Cross prayer. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. There were 21 answering rollca and 1l nd 2 members paid their fees. Mrs. Smith gave the knitting quota for July and August. In the efteroon one quilt top was put together and a quilt quilted. Miss Jean Bald donated a box of berries and the lucky winner was Mrs. Gray- don Neal. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Will Snell. The roll call to be answered by "my favorite book." Hostesses for the day will be Mrs. Ellis, Mrs, It. Neal, Mrs. 0. Rapson, Mrs. N. Wright, Tea was served at the close. Graduates of Sky Harbour pchool A're In Thick of Fighting A new class of R.C.A.F, pilot stud- ents began their flying careers at S'ky Harbour last Monday morning, the group that had been there for the past seven weeks having departed at the weekend for service schools, to continue their training. In the new group, which is known as the junior class, about twenty-five percent are from the States, the largest percent- age of Americans to conte to ' Sky Harbour in the nine monthsthe school has been in operation. Quite a number of the lads who re- ceived their elementary training in Goderieh:, are now in England and some have seen service over France and Germany. There have "been at least two casualities among them, although records of this kind are not kept there. Regulations do not permit the publication at this time of the number of students that have so far trained at Sky Anthem', or their disposition, but it is ai source of satisfaction to Huron County to know that graduates of the school are now into the thick of the fight across the Atlantic, R.A.F. Contingent Arrives at Clinton More than five hundred people gathered, at the O.N.R. station late Sunday evening to greet the first of the Brr rushers to occupy the new Rad- io school. , . When the G,N.R. train composed of five colonist cars . and. sleeper, with flat ears carrying equip- ment for the 250 more or less officers and men pulled into the Minton stet - Mn the 'citizens on hand gave them a welcome: The officers and men had embarked at an Eastern Canadian port after an ocean voyage of eleven days, and it is understood they en- trained for Clinton on Thursday, Huron County Council Mem- .ber Now In Khaki. George McNeil, for years reeve of Blyth village and out -standing mem- ber of Huron county council has fin- ally succeeded in joining Canada's active forces after doctors had twfee turned him down. He saw three years' service in France in the last war, Eight months ago, determined to serve his country again, he signed, Y b up as a guard at Sky Harbor Airport, but meanwhile periodically offered his services in the active forces. He is with the petrol corps at Hamilton. Active At 85 l ing•. I lItik. Bert Hkhad h . misfor+ Mr. James Jackson, who is eight- tune to loose aboutusing 80a, thrteee month five years old, cradled an acre of fall old young pullets on Friday night or wheat for Mr.• Robert Fisher. early • Sat, morning all being killed and left scattered over the fields. It is thought either dogs of foxes done the killdarg Mr. L. Ball is improving his house by a covering of shingles and a new porch at the front. Mr. R. Townsend and R. Youngblut are doing the job.. Miss A Townsend of Toronto is vis- iting friends in Londesboro and coma runty, Mr. Murray Fingland of Niagara Falls spent the weekend with his par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. John Fingland. Mr. and Mrs. E. Blewett and Mr. and Mrs. E. White of Bowlnanville Mr. and Mrs. Percy Tyerman of Brus- sels were recent visitors at the home of James Fairservice. Mr. Wm. Manning sold a fine young animal front his accredited herd of Scotch Shorthorns to the Lions Club,. Palmerston, where tickets are being sold for Red Cross work. The lucky ticket to be drawn on Sept. 17th. Mrs. W. T. Brundsort had the mis- fortune to fall down the cellar steps. on Monday evening' cutting her fore- head which had to have stiches. no bones were broken but she received a bad shaking up and is bruised con- siderably. MILITARY NEWS Staff -Sergeant Major George Knights of the Trafalgar street Mil- itary Hosiptal, London, is home on a seven day leave, part of which he is spending at the lake, with Mrs. Knights and baby, LAO Dick Fremlin of 0.A,C.:Guel- ph spent the weekend, at his home in town. LAC John Hawkins of the Eglin- ton HIunt Club Flying school spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. W. Hawkins. E. W. McGill of Montreal Wireless School spent last weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James McGill, Albert street. LAC Douglas Thorndike who has been stationed with the R.C.A.F, at Prince Rupert, B.C., is spending his furlough at his home in town. Cpl. Frank Heard of the, R.C,A.F. Dental Corps, at Drumlin spent the weekend at his home in town. AMONG THE CHURCHES St. Paul's Church Thursday, July 24, Intercession service at 7.30 pan. Friday, July 25th, St. James' Day Holy Communion at 9.30 a.m. Sunday, Seventh Trinity, 10 a.m. Sunday School; 11 a.m. Morning pray- er, "Truth to defeat Hitler"; 7 p.m Evening prayer, "The Moody and Sankey Revival." There will be no evening services during August. STANLEY The July meeting of Gohsen W.M.S. was held in the church on Thursday 17th with a very good attendance, Mrs. Peree' Johnston's group had charge of the program which had as its theme "Demonstrating the Way of Christ in Brotherhood." Mrs. W. Clarke was organist throughout the meeting. The Scripture reading, chosen from Col. 3, 1-17, was read by Mrs. Bruce McClinchey, giving a challenge to Christian people of to- day to demonstrate the reality that Christ and His church have the only solutions for racial and national hat- reds and prejudices. Especially does Wesley -Willis Church this challenge come to a people who The following members of the claim to be fighting to preserve "Covenant" Adult Bible Class, home- Christian democracy against a view of readers, s, have made a complete retort life which exalts race superiority and for the quarter ending June 30th utilizes race prejudices for its own Mesdames J. Walker, W. J, Nediger, ends, G. E. Saville, Miss E. Ford and J. P • Miss Isabel Robinson gave a talk Sheppard. on "The Miracle of Christ," taking as her text John 2nd chapter, verse 1. Miss Robinson also contributed a very beautiful vocal selection. Mrs. P. Johnston and. Mrs. E. Step- henson rendered a vocal duet which was also greatly appreciated. Mrs. H. Erratt gave a Temperance reading from the White Ribbon Tid- ings. Mrs. R. Erratt presided for the Business discussion, when it was de- cided to entertain the Baby Band and Mothers at the August meeting, An invitriri on was received ved f • r Olnlr7 �a la Auxiliary to join with them for their meeting August 7th when Mrs. Toll of Winthrop, delegate to Branch Meeting in Woodstock in May, wilI be guest speaker. A letter was read frons. Mrs. Peters in which she expres- sed her deep appreciation of the don- ation of five dollars- (in her honour) to the Queen Mary Fund for War, Refugees. A letter from the Neigh- bourhood hootd Worker's s. Association of Toronto was read, urging all who eould to invite a couple of boys or girls from the city to enjoy a vaca- tion of two weeks in the fresh air and sunshine of their home. Rev, Miss Herne closed the meeting with the Benediction. Baptist ,Church The regular meeting of the Ladies Aid will be held in the church on Tuesday afternoon, July 29th, at 2.45 o'clock.The key word is "friend," all ladies of the church are welcome. The minister's sermon subject at the evening service will be, "The Name that Is Above Every Name." We welcome soldiers to w irship with us. Wesley -Willis and Ontario Street Churches United churches of Clinton will worship together July 27th, morning; and evening at Ontario Street United, Ontario St. and William, Street. Little Locals In the weekly bowling jitney held on the local green every Monday even- ing commencing at 7.30 o'clock, more and more enthusiast stilt be '' goners and regulars are becoming interested. The winners last Monday evening were Angus Morrison, Robert Vodden, Bil- lie Carter and Bud Schoenhals. The following are the enlistments in this district in the R•C.A.F• at the London Recruiting Centre for the week ending July 19th, Robert Mru•- ray Hanley of Clinton, Bertram El- liott of Blyth and Roy Dark of Wing - ham. IL M. Shackleton In Air Force Mr. H. M. Shackleton, principol of Central public settee', who enlisted some time ago with the R.C.AF., has been called to active service and is to leave town next week for the Man- ning Pool at Toronto. Mr. Shackle- ton will be greatly missed in Gode- rich, where he has been an esteemed citizen and for seven years has been the efficient principal of Central school—Goderieh Signal Star. Baby Band and Mothers Entertained The Women's M.S. entertained the members of Baby Band and their mothers in the Church school room on Wednesday afternoon. The room Was prettily decorated in the baby colors of pink and blue. The program open- ed With a singing of ehildren's hymns followed by' a short devotional ser• vice, conducted by the President, Mrs, Burton. Readingswere given by Mrs: Geo. Potter and Mrs: Reg, Ball who also conducted a blackboard talk for the children. Mrs. Burton gave a talk on thework on c of the Baby Band, showing how important • it is to be- come interested in Missionary work early in life Stanley Community Club The July meeting of the Stanley Community Club was held .at the home of Mrs. Glenn Broadfoot with the new president Mrs. Broadfoot in charge. There were 18 members and 5 visitors present, The roll call was answered by the name of a Father of Confederation. Lieut. Deadman of the S.A. Corps in Minton led in pray- er. The minutes of the June meeting were react and approved. The treas- urers' report -was then given. The proceeds of the Garden Party held at the home of Mr. John MacGregor amounted to over Forty dollars. Ways and means of spending the, money were discussed. It was decided to buy clothing for teen-age boys in Britain, also yarn and material for quilts. It was also decided to have a salvage collection in July. -A committee was apppinted to arrange for the annual picnic, whenever there is a hill in the farm work. Business discussions took up most of the afternoon so the meet- ing closed with the National Anthem. The next meeting is to be held at the home of Mrs. John MacGregor and the roll call to be answered by the "name of a leader prominent in the last war." LONDESBORO Miss M. Melville is visiting with friends at Grand Bend. Mies Adeline Tyerman is viisting at her. cousin's, Mts. F. Oster, Blyth. Dr. and Mrs. Yokes of Blyth were GODERICH TOWNSHIP Miss M. Gaydon and Miss Jean Heard have returned to Clinton after a short visit with Miss June Steph- enson, Bayfield Line. Mr, and Mrs. Robert Fisher and daughter Shirley of Stratford spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Welsh. Mrs. Geo. Levis of Clinton and Miss Beta Beacom of Toronto are spending a holdiay with their parents on the Bayfield a Line. Miss June Stephenson is spending a holiday with her aunt, Mrs. Liver- more at Blights Grove. Mr.t a rd Mrs. s D'Az'c y Rathwell and family were guests on Sunday of Mr, and Mus Edgar Rathwell, Mr .and Mrs. Glen Rathwell of Ethel spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Rathwell. A lawn party and open-air dance was held last week at the home of Mr. Arthur Hebden, eon. 16. A good pro - grant of patriotic music and singing by talent front Clinton and Goderieh was enjoyed. There were booths for bingo, etc.; the draw was made on the quilt and the holder of th e lucky ticket tvas• Murray Forbes. Irwin's Orchestra provided splendid music for dancing. The proceeds will go to the S.S. No. 4 Unit of tine Red Cross. PORTER'S HILL On Monday afternoon 25 ladies wen present et the Red Cross meeting held at Grace ehrurch. Two lovely quilts were quilted and a splendid quota of knitted articles packed for soldier's and the navy; 15 pair of pyjamas had been cut and were handed out, to be finished by the next meeting. Yarn was also given out to meet next mon- ths on theqt quota. Not many yidle fingers eT S are found in Porter's Hill district; every one is willing and anxious to clo what she can even in this busy season, when there is so much`pickling and preserving. It would be a good idea. to do a few extra jars to send to our boys overseas. • Miss Betty Harris has taken a position in the store at Holntesville.. Visitors at .Mr. and Mrs. Allen Betties on Sunday were Me, and Mrs. Monelaur, St. 'Thomas and Mr. and Mrs. Geo, Armstrong of Brucefield, both families are relatives of Mrs, F'• Weston who lives with her daughter,. Mrs. Bettics. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hunt and lit- tle daughter Elizabeth Ann of Hamil- ton visited at G. G. Newton's no Sun- day. A muds needed rain carne on Fri- day, as the crops and pasture were both in need. CONSTANCE Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Reiekie anti' family are holidaying at the home of Mr. and, Mrs, Williain Britton. Miss Donelda Adams left on Sen - day to spend a couple of weeps at Wasaga Beach. Mr. Lorne Lawson recently receiv- ed a letter from his cousin Pilot Of- ficer Allan T, Johns somewhere i England. Ile states everything is very well looked after, and where he is damage is slight. Mr. Lloyd Jewitt of Regintental Corps of Hamilton spent the weekend with relatives here, Mr. and Mrs. Wni. Jewitt spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Jewitt. Miss Fern Dexter isrenciit S ] a 1 g few days in Kitchener, Mrs. W. Britton hacl her tonsils re- moved on Tuesday and is recnperat ing nicely. The meeting closed with the,bene:d- the guest of Mrs. Wm. Lyon. On Sun- Quite a number from this corn- ietion and the National Anthem, after day the Dr. spoke on Temperance at munity took in; the Agriculture Pienie which refreshments were served, the Sunday School on Sunday Morn- at Alulni n last Friday,