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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1941-09-04, Page 11 The C1I.nto The News -Record Est. 1878 With ,Which Incorporated The Clinton New 6056 --62ND YEAR Era Record. The New• Era Est. 1864 CLINTON ONTARIO, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1941 1i 7 Royal Albert China. of LADY HAMILTON Design This is an extremely fine Royal Albert Crown China quality, A cup and saucer deserves a place of honour hi yours home'.. $1.25 Would you care to have a bread and butter plate instead. This plate is useful for cookies or when having afternoon tea ., fisc each British made china. Britain delivers the goods. ii • W. H. HELLYAR YA �L, R Jeweler and Optometrist Residence Phone 174j WE PAY CASH FOR OLD GOLD COTTONS 11 Prices on All Cottons Are Advancing Considerably. You will Be Well Advised to Purchase your Fall And Winter Requirements Now at Prices Pre- vailing Last Season. Flannelettes Broadcloths Bleached Cottons -Factory rt �,,to '„� CC+ttOns Turkish Towelling Shirtings, Etc. BUY NOW AND SAVE FOR QUALITY MERCHANDISE 1,0•1•0•1•11.1•11.01.114•• ISMINIOrt Council Amends Two By -Laws Council met in the Council Chamber on Monday evening, Labor Day, Sept, let, with Mayor McMurray in the chair and all members present. The minutes of the previous meeting and a special meeting on August 26th; were read and adopted. A Communication was read from Mrs. J. Kyle. Churchill -Falconer - That the building permit, which Mrs. J. Kyle applied for, be granted. • Amendme two to to by-laws � c by aws were given the necessary three readings and adopted. One was that of the by-law governing street orderliness and gives police authorityto make arrests in any case of street or sidewalk ob- struction or disorderly conduct. The other amended by-law No. 9 provid- ing for tobaeoo license for each in- dividual place of business in cases of occupancy of more than one store for that purpose. - Councillor Nediger for the Park Committee reported the new fence as nearing completion. Councillor Falconer for the Fire and Water Committee reported the in- stallation of the Siren and Fire Alarrn System almost completed. Couciilor Agnew reporting for the Property Committee, suggested lay- ing in store about ten tons of coal. Coucilior Walker reported consider- able patching of streets, also differ- ent sections of sunken and displaced walks being levelled, catch basins cleaned and in preparation for fall. Councillor Churchill reported for the Relief Con niittee. Churchill -Walker That the extra order of two drums of Cold "Fatca from the Imperial 'O11 Limited, to complete the fall street patching be approved. Agnew -Falconer --.The purchase of Uneznployment Insurance, Excise Stamps from the postoffice, when necessary, be approved, • The Mayor referred again to the passing of Reeve Livermore and. the members of Council expressed their regrets in the loss of a member of the municipality: The elerlk s'as insti•ue- ted' to write a letter of sympathy to the fancily of the late Reeve. Before adjournment the Mayor ex- pressed concern ever the serious traf- fie accidents that have occurred in or near town recently, He thought some regulations making for greater saf- ety in motoring might be worked out. There was considerable discussion ov- er the matter of special signs at the zones of each entrance to the town. While no action was taken the mat- ter is being given thought by Mayor and council: Your Finance Committee beg to recoinmend Payment of the following accounts for August 1941. Street 164 lire @ 30e , 49.20 11 hrs. @ 50e ,. 6.50 ,,,. 64.70 C. Proctor Mower reprs. , , . , , 2.00 Co, of Huron power Grader 14 itis, @ 2.00 28.00 A. Sloman Cutting weeds 2.10 Wm, Cook 9 hrs. @ 50e 4.50 Street Lighting P.U,C, lighting streets .,,.,, 226.16 Property P.U.C. lighting rest room , , , 1.00 P.U.C. lighting Town Hall .. , , 16.40 P.P.C. lighting stock yard ,.,, 1.00 P.U.C. lighting Band Stand 1.00 Mrs, L. Tidesweil care rest room 2.00 Wm. Bezzo work on floors 2.70 Satter & Perdue Sundry Hdwe, 4.57 Grants Clinton Pipe Band 1941 grant 200.00 Cemetery M. McEwan salary 96.83 W. J. Nediger gasoline 2.64 H.Brnda: u son1] drier 9,00 Park Win, Cook 5 hrs. @ 50e 2,50 H. Brunsdon fence material 46.16 Fire and Water E. Ellwood 7/z price, pr, boots 2.37 Dry Earth Closet , ` A, I'nl ford salary '60,00 Salaries A. E. Fremlin salary 73.33' D. Elliott salary • 66.. 91 F. Bawden salary 60.50 M. T. Corless salary 64.17 N. Kennedy salary 50.00 Relief Cash August Accounts 50.00 • Postage 'andStationery Bear's ,Limited 1 qt. ink ' 1.25 A. T. Cooper postage 3.10 Insurance Oasuality Co, of Can. Fire Truck premium 35.00 General Municipal Expense Bell Tele. 0o, general 9.70 Clutton New Record assess, forms, Proclamation . 18.00 Park Labor 34 hrs. @ 300 ...... .25.20 Labor 1 hr. @ 50, ,,,:50. Pines . • 11.00 Licenses . , 80.00 Cemetery 86.25 Stock Scales • 20.00, Market Scales , ' 2.00, 216,35 THE HOME PAPER MILITARY NEWS Mr, and Mrs. 'William Bezzo of town have received word from their son, L Cpl. William Bezzo of the Highland Light Infantry, that he has arrived safely overseas. Aiu?eraftsman Edward McGill of the R.C.A.F. at Montreal spent the weekend in town with his parents, Pte, Stanley Kennedy of the Brock- ville Training Centre, is spending his furlough at his home in town, Staff -Sgt. George Knights of • the London: Military Hospital spent the weekend in town with Mrs. Knights and small son. Cpl Frank Heard 'of the R,C.A,F. Dental . Corps at Crzi,ml1n, spent the it weekend in town w h 'his parents, Mx. and Mrs, 3. L. Heard Spr. Harry J. Nelson, R.C.E. Pete - wawa spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Nelson v'_. AMONG, THE CHURCHES Baptist Church The minister's sermon subject at the eveningservicewill v be, "A Prayer Por Peace." "Let us not neglect the assembling of ourselves together as the manner of some is." Ontario Street Church 9.45 a.m. Service atlsurner•'s chur- ch; 10 a.m. Sunday School, Clinton; 11 a.m. Worship Service at Clinton, Topic "The Place of Prayer in this War." Remember -The Order of the King for this to be a Day of Prayer for the Nation. 7 p.m. Evangelistic Hymns and an Evangelistic Address. All are welcome. Wed, 10th, Prayer for the Nation. Wesley -Willis Church Sunday Sept. 7, 11 a.m. Morning Worship, sermon subject: "Vital Ad- vice front Paul" 12,10: Bible Study for all ages in the church school. 7 p.nz. Evening Worship, sermon subject: "A Dark for Peter." The W.M.S. will hotel their meeting next Thursday evening, Sept, lith, in the Sunday School room of the church. St: •au1's iiureh 10 a.m. Sunday School; 11 ease Mattins; 7. p.m, Evensong. Guest speaker for the day, Rev. R. 22. Weekes, rector of Blyth, Auburn and Belgrave, Wednesday, Sept. 10th, 8 p,m. Service of Institution and Induction of Rev. G. W. Moore, L. Th., into the Incumbency of St. Paul's, conducted by Rt. Rev. C. E. Seager, D.D., Bish- op of Huron. Sermon by Rev. P. G. Lighbotirn, rector of St, James' cicurch, Stratford. All are welcome. Presbyterian Church Next Sunday, Sept. 7th, is the last Sunday of the summer for early ser- vices at Bayfield. There will be no Mission Band this week. Anniversary Services of the Clinton Presbyterian church will take place Sept. 21st. The Rev, Douglas Wilkie, B.A. of Teeswater will be the speaker, Annual Rally of the Huron Presby- terial of the,M. will S. wz 1 be held in Pirst Church, Seaforth, on Tuesday, Sept. 9th. Morning Session at 10 and afternoon Session at 1.45. •The September meetrog of the Presbytery of Huron will tape place in Seaforth, Sept. 9th, at 10 a.m, Bayfield W.M.S. will meet Thurs., Sept, llth, at 2.30 in the church. The Monthly meeting of the Girls' Club will be held at the home of Mrs T. W. Morgan, on Tuesday, Septem- ber 9th, 1941, at 8 pan. Pull atten- dance is urgently requested. V Plan For 1942 Plowing Match In Huron County The 1942 Huron County Interna- tional Plowing Match Committee met in the agricultural board room last Tiuusciay afternoon with the various sections well represented and. Chair- man J. D. Thomas, Goderich, presid- ing. Mr. Thomas c stressed es d •e omplete or- ganization so that every detail will be in hand, assuring for the four-day match unobstructed progress, J. M, Eckert, chairman of the main- tenance committee reported that the Huron County Council had purchased the salvaged material from the 1940 St. Thomas match and that the equip- ment is now stored in Hallett Town- ship and adequately insured. Hugh Hill, Colborne, was appointed chair- man of the finance committee in ad- dition to his duties as vice' -chairman of the general committee. A blueprint of the plowing match site is to be prepared. Wilontt Haacke, chairman of the ground com- mittee, is instructed to have this ar- ranged. The Township, road are al- so being greatly improved by the Mc- Killop and Hullett Townships, Coun- cils, and in that connection . splendid rr0 rensreported. p g was epo ted. George Fea- gan, chairman of traffic committee, has the matter in hand. Last Band Concert Enjoyed The Stratford Boys Banti played here -Last Thursday evening at the last' concert of the season, and though the air was chilly it did not prevent a large crowd of people from Clin- ton and vicinity from turning out to hear the concert; The Boys' Band havebeen heard here on several oc- casions and never fails to have a large andappreciative audience, • RED CROSS NOTES The monthly business meeting of teClintonh Red Cross Societywill be held on Monday, September 8th, at three o'clock in the basement of On- tario Street United Church. Tea will be served at the conclusion of the meeting by the ladies of the church, so please keep this date free. Sununerhill Red Cross The Summe •hi] t 1ed R Gross group n held then meeting at the home of. Mrs. Wes. Vodden on Wednesdicy, August 27th, with the president in the chair. The meeting opened with the singing of God Save the King followed by the Red Cross Prayer. Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. Twenty-four members answered the roll call. Mrs. Robert Smith reported for the " yarn com- mittee. The following' is the recent shipment to headquarters: 4 par large seaman's socks; 6 navy helmets; 2 pair whole mitts; 4 scarves; 1 turtle neck sweater and 8 pair of socks Miss Laura Snell gave an interesting talk on her trip through the Maritime Provinces. A donation of One Dol- lar from Violet Watkins is greatly appreciated, Pyjamas were given out to be made up, In the afternoon two quilts were quilted', one top put to- gether:. The next meeting will be held at the home, of Mrs. George Wright on Wednesday, Sept. 10th. The roll call is to be answered by your fav- ourite flower. The hostesses are: Mrs.;Blake Mess Jervis,.Mrs..0orzlish,. and Mrs. Farquhar: Tea Was served at the close of the meeting. V First of Service Club Dances The Recreation Room above the Bank of Montreal was the .scene of • a gay occasion on Tuesday evening when members of the Evening Auxil- iary and their friends played host to mare than twentyigfive young men from all branches of the service, Af- ter the boys and girls got organized, under the direction of Mr. W. A, Diehl, Y.M.C.A. worker, and Miss Is•• obel Chowen, president of the Even- ing Auxiliary, fun and laughter sparkled for the remainder of the evening. Tea and sandwiches were served. V Examination Results Omitted Mise Roma Chandler's name was accidently .omitted from the Upper School results as reported in aux August 21st, issue. Miss Chandler passed in the follow- ing subjects: History 1; Latin Auth- ors 1; Latin Composition 1; French Authors 2; and French Composition 1. V r Funellall Held FClinton d ox Ch l Reeve • The funeral of Reeve Fred L iver - n0ieF which was held last Tzmsday afternoon, was largely attended. The Clinton Knitting Company, where Mr. Livermore worked for many years, was closed for the afternoon, as a mark of respect, and office and mill staffs attended the funeral. Mayor McMurray and the Town Council, were also present, The latter acting as pallbearers. 01 the members of County Council only four were unable to attend. Salvation Army officers and members from London and from neighboring centres were present also, • The casket was surrounded by flowers from the mayor and council 01 Clinton, the Warden ,and County Council, the Army, the choir of Wes- ley Willis United church, other or- ganizations, neighbors and friends. Nephews of the departed reeve were Ernest Livermore, John Livermoro', Cliff, Castle, Fred Slocnan and font fellow workmen, Harold Fremlin, Dan Cook, Gorden Marshall anti Barrett Taylor.. The service was conducted by Brigadier Ritchie ,assisted by Rev. Andrew Lane and Lieut, Whibley. As the funeral' procession passed through town, all places of • business - were temporarily, closed, Interment was in Clinton cemetery. Friend and relatives attended fromn a distance:- Lucknow, London. Chat- ham,. -St: Catherines, Harristorf'; Ayl-' mor,: I'it. Forest Blyth; ,Woodstock, Brussels, Goderich and S,teatforcl, Penny Bank Figures The Penny Bank. in Clinton Public School had e, total • of $728.45 at the end of Jibe 1941. The comparative figures of a year ago, June 1940 vrere 5750.63. Only 05% of the pupils de- posit every week, The decrease is due to the fact that so . many youngsters are investing their money in War Savings Stamps and Certificates. V- 1J'ecoratioil SerViceS The annual anion decoration ser- vice at Clinton cemetery will be held on Sunday, Sept. 7th, at 2.30 o'clock, The LO P .0. ..the L.O ,L and Legion will take part. V LITTLE LOCALS All persons desiring to entertain any of the nen from No. 31 Radio School, please get in touch with Mrs. H. C. Lawson at phone 251. Col. H, T. Rance left for Winnipeg on Monday to attend the funeral of his uncle, . Heber Archibald, which was held Wednesday. Mr. Archibald was a lawyer formerly known here. Wins 21 Prizes at Exhibition Mr. Ephriam Snell of Hullett is following in the footsteps of his father, the late Mr. James Snell, fam- ous breeder of sheep and who was a judge at the International Stock Show in Chicago for a number of years, This year at the Canadian Nation- al Exhibition, Mr. Snell won twenty.- one wentyone prizes for his sheep: ten firsts; 4 champions;' 2 seconds; 2 thirds; 1 fourth and 2 fifths. Winning more prizes for his sheep than any other single exhibitor. PERSONALS Mr. and Mrs, Rees. Jenkins are visit- ing in Toronto this week, Miss Maud Torrance is visiting her brothers in Toronto this week. Miss Lorena Snyder of London spent the weeker.6 az. her home In town. Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Scribbins anti fain- ily spent several days last week in Toronto. hlrs. Nelson Brady of Penwich is vis- iting with Mr, and Mrs, P. W. Johnston. Miss Ferrol. Higgins has returned from a two week's vacation spent nto, Slayin GibbiToroiigs spent last week at the home of his aunt, Mrs. Bert Jervis of Toronto. Mr. George Stone Oof Greenfield, Mass., was the recent guest of his sister, Miss M. A. Stone, Mr. Benson Corless of Acton spent the weekend in town with his par- 'onts, Mr. and Mrs, M, T, Corless, Miss Luella ttralkinshaw returned home last week from a two week's holiday spent in 'Marton and Tor. onto, Miss Winuifred Thompson of Toronto was the recent guest of her sisters, Misses Alberta and Gertrude Thom- pson. Mies Celestine NI Shanahan r has returned from visiting her uncle and aunt, Mr, and Mrs. Frank McCaughey in Toronto. Mrs. Devine and Mrs. Chapin ori Buf- falo, N.Y. spent the weekend and holiday with Mr, and Mrs. P. W. Johnston, Misses. Violet and Norah Fre'mlin of Toronto spent the weekend with their parents, Mr, and Mrs, A. E. i"remlin Mrs. L. McKnight and daughter, San- , dra, and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Bat- kin spent Sunday with Lieut. J, L. McKnight. at Kitchener. Mia and Mrs, Davidson of Belleville antirs 11 Robertson M , 1L be tson of Auburn arevisitors withMiseVitard r B I'.Wrd and Miss M. A, Stdne at the School of Commerce.. Mr, and Mrs. Melvin Oriels accompan- ied by Mr, and Mrs. Cleve Richards of Str:atforrl, spent the weekend and holiday at St. Catherines and Niag- ara Fails. 2lastees Ted and l3od Kennedy re- :turned e-.tun' ed to .Toronto after spending the •summer vacation with etheie grandparents, Mr, and Mrs. Nor- man Kennedy, • Mr. and Mrs. A.. C. Brandon and daughter Betty have returned home after spending several days at the Toronto Exhibition, Mr, Brandon returning with a new truck. Weekend and holiday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Chas, Nelson were Miss Annie, Nelson, Mr. Frank Nelson, Miss Flora McNabb and Mr, Ellwood Groves all of Orillia.. Mr. andr. MurrayM s a Tandy and Mrs. y y Andrew Moore, of Detroit, visited Mr. and Mrs. A. J. McMurray on Sunday. Mrs, Margaret Austin of Los -Angeles who has been visiting heti brother, Mr. McMurray for the past two weeks returned with them Engagement Announced Mr, and Mrs. Glen W. Cornish, Iluilett, wish to announce the engage- ment of their younger daughter, Margaret Edith to Clarli Goldwin, youngest son of Mr, and, Mrs. Norman Ball, Eullett. The marriage will take next Saturday, September the sixth. V Aluminum For Victory Collection, Saturday Sept. 6th. With reference to he Aluminum Victory Campaign, there will be a collection .in Clinton on Saturday morning, Sep. 6th.' We are trying to collect for ur war urgent g ores all purposes available scrap Aluminum in town. Will you please look though your • stock of Altunieum and if you find any worn or useless items, turn these over for war use. As the money real- ized from its sale will go to Red Cross, you are actually helping in two directions --the Red Cross with - funds, Canada with Aluminum for, Victory, Won't you please co-oper- ate with us and have your suppiy ready for the collector when he calls, V Grandmother's Day at W.I. Annual Grand'mother's DO in the Women's Institute was held on the lawn at the home of Mrs. E. Saville, Rattenbury street, Iast Thursday af- ternoon, August 28th. First Vice Pres. Mrs, F. Glery oa- eapied the chair in absence of the Pres. The meeting opened by singing the Ode after which a sing song and business meeting. followed. Mrs, 0. V. Cooke took charge of the program. There were 70 present for the occasion, of which 40 were Grand- mothers, This was a record atten- dance. A reading "What we snort need," eves given by Mrs. D. Steep, Mrs. Laehalle of California won the modern invention contest. The tall• est and shortest Grandmothers were Mrs. E. Ward and Mrs, Jaynes Jaok. son respectively. Oldest grandnzoth- er present, Mrs. Henry Pluntsteel, One having most grandchildren, Mrs. Dalrymple (32-. Grandmother coming greatest distance, Mrs. Woodyard, Battleford, Sask., 8000 miles. Lady coming farthest distance, Mrs, Atte- berry, from Panama 0,000 miles ap- proximately. An amusing reading. "When Mrs, C. V. Cooke joined'the L.O,B.A.," was given by Mrs. P. Glow, Mrs, Geo, Taylor rendered two selections on the mouth ozagn. God Save tha King was sung. Refreshments including ice create were then served, with Mrs. E. Rozell as convenor of the Social Committee. --V- Board of Education The Collegiate .Ltstitute and the Public School opened for the work of the Pall Term on Tuesday Sept, 2nd. The attendance at the Collegiate will not be complete till October lst, because the students are permitted to continue at Paint Labour till that elate, Th t The attenc ante at the Public School is some larger than it was last year, • The new teacher ue atta he, • Collegiate ate Bt who succeeds Miss W. I• Abbott is Miss Helen Brown. On the Public School staff, Mr. C. 0. Pearce sec. ceeds Mn L. S. Palmer, At a special meeting of the Board held on Aug, 21st the Judgement and Order of Judge Costello unseating Mr, A. T. Cooper and Mr. W. E. Perdue was re- ceived by the Board. Mr. I3, 0, Meir's account amounting to $100.02 fes acting as the prosecuting lawyer was Passed and paid by the Board. At the regular meeting for Sept, hold on Sept. 2nd and Sept. 3rd, Dr, J. S. Evans was elected Trustee to succeed Mr. A. T. Cooper and to act for the remainder of 1941. Mr, Alex C'udmore was elected to succeed, Mr. W. Et Perdue anti to act for the re - meeting of the Board held ort August nza:incler of 1941 and aII of 1942. Dr. Z. S. Evans was appointed a member of the property committee and of the. finance committee. Dr, J. S. Evans took his seat at the meeting but Mr. Alex Cudunore was out of town. The following accounts were pass- ed -- Clinton Lumber Co. . , , , .... $' 4.31, W. T. Hawkins, 8.40 0, M. Shearing 1.96' V Sod Turned For New Airport Operations have been commenced by contractors - at the new airport in Stephen Township. The Warren Bit- uininous Paving Company of Toronto have the contract for the grading and paving of the field, and the Arlie. strongCompany 'of Brampton n Yare sub -contractors. The first sod was turned on Tuesday of last week. So far nothing :definate has been heard of other new-airfeIds in the district regarding which rumor has been busy for 'some weeks, ,'' y °. k wW.f^^4 t'3`»''jM,`,•:;"C�%3 `'�R�t'� { »'..,:�•>,?%n,., p f 4 a sza i. aee f was•. es 3°3 � sis k ) X r � zl,•y. .t it Y, 1 ;<�'�'f'r`95". Sese ry ,•'rail.. � f$3 �}'Li Wig: �, Ef :±.; s has . , i't ,` L `»fit �'Z� iKY' ;L:. y $>: � 3r Y'Np es sy �� :,.''`,.r �' .. •,m, x =�i�sz si7`,.tJ'.,. 'S+:' inert p4' :3 a, F C r %i se; ��r eeee W 1 \7a ifYl ➢may:'^, ti.. ..a4 `�.- \„ '`� �€• ; *,,',is t. s 3 a';;'•fa•: t'•• :'�ArQ `•y'�;,, �4•'Yt; M �'' ^�' d h z DUSTPROOF - SHOCKPROOF - NON.MAGNETIC Specially made with an, extra large second hand and strong steel case, there is no sturdier watch anode for all'' branches of the military and naval services, Thry can be serviced in all parts of the world, it L`D:' S:- On O 5"F <A C:C U ICA T.E WRISTWATCH' Remember Watch Repair is a Job for Experts. Our Work 'Assures Your Satisfaction. Counters for Finer Century Jewellery for in Huron County. • Over Half a Council Amends Two By -Laws Council met in the Council Chamber on Monday evening, Labor Day, Sept, let, with Mayor McMurray in the chair and all members present. The minutes of the previous meeting and a special meeting on August 26th; were read and adopted. A Communication was read from Mrs. J. Kyle. Churchill -Falconer - That the building permit, which Mrs. J. Kyle applied for, be granted. • Amendme two to to by-laws � c by aws were given the necessary three readings and adopted. One was that of the by-law governing street orderliness and gives police authorityto make arrests in any case of street or sidewalk ob- struction or disorderly conduct. The other amended by-law No. 9 provid- ing for tobaeoo license for each in- dividual place of business in cases of occupancy of more than one store for that purpose. - Councillor Nediger for the Park Committee reported the new fence as nearing completion. Councillor Falconer for the Fire and Water Committee reported the in- stallation of the Siren and Fire Alarrn System almost completed. Couciilor Agnew reporting for the Property Committee, suggested lay- ing in store about ten tons of coal. Coucilior Walker reported consider- able patching of streets, also differ- ent sections of sunken and displaced walks being levelled, catch basins cleaned and in preparation for fall. Councillor Churchill reported for the Relief Con niittee. Churchill -Walker That the extra order of two drums of Cold "Fatca from the Imperial 'O11 Limited, to complete the fall street patching be approved. Agnew -Falconer --.The purchase of Uneznployment Insurance, Excise Stamps from the postoffice, when necessary, be approved, • The Mayor referred again to the passing of Reeve Livermore and. the members of Council expressed their regrets in the loss of a member of the municipality: The elerlk s'as insti•ue- ted' to write a letter of sympathy to the fancily of the late Reeve. Before adjournment the Mayor ex- pressed concern ever the serious traf- fie accidents that have occurred in or near town recently, He thought some regulations making for greater saf- ety in motoring might be worked out. There was considerable discussion ov- er the matter of special signs at the zones of each entrance to the town. While no action was taken the mat- ter is being given thought by Mayor and council: Your Finance Committee beg to recoinmend Payment of the following accounts for August 1941. Street 164 lire @ 30e , 49.20 11 hrs. @ 50e ,. 6.50 ,,,. 64.70 C. Proctor Mower reprs. , , . , , 2.00 Co, of Huron power Grader 14 itis, @ 2.00 28.00 A. Sloman Cutting weeds 2.10 Wm, Cook 9 hrs. @ 50e 4.50 Street Lighting P.U,C, lighting streets .,,.,, 226.16 Property P.U.C. lighting rest room , , , 1.00 P.U.C. lighting Town Hall .. , , 16.40 P.P.C. lighting stock yard ,.,, 1.00 P.U.C. lighting Band Stand 1.00 Mrs, L. Tidesweil care rest room 2.00 Wm. Bezzo work on floors 2.70 Satter & Perdue Sundry Hdwe, 4.57 Grants Clinton Pipe Band 1941 grant 200.00 Cemetery M. McEwan salary 96.83 W. J. Nediger gasoline 2.64 H.Brnda: u son1] drier 9,00 Park Win, Cook 5 hrs. @ 50e 2,50 H. Brunsdon fence material 46.16 Fire and Water E. Ellwood 7/z price, pr, boots 2.37 Dry Earth Closet , ` A, I'nl ford salary '60,00 Salaries A. E. Fremlin salary 73.33' D. Elliott salary • 66.. 91 F. Bawden salary 60.50 M. T. Corless salary 64.17 N. Kennedy salary 50.00 Relief Cash August Accounts 50.00 • Postage 'andStationery Bear's ,Limited 1 qt. ink ' 1.25 A. T. Cooper postage 3.10 Insurance Oasuality Co, of Can. Fire Truck premium 35.00 General Municipal Expense Bell Tele. 0o, general 9.70 Clutton New Record assess, forms, Proclamation . 18.00 Park Labor 34 hrs. @ 300 ...... .25.20 Labor 1 hr. @ 50, ,,,:50. Pines . • 11.00 Licenses . , 80.00 Cemetery 86.25 Stock Scales • 20.00, Market Scales , ' 2.00, 216,35 THE HOME PAPER MILITARY NEWS Mr, and Mrs. 'William Bezzo of town have received word from their son, L Cpl. William Bezzo of the Highland Light Infantry, that he has arrived safely overseas. Aiu?eraftsman Edward McGill of the R.C.A.F. at Montreal spent the weekend in town with his parents, Pte, Stanley Kennedy of the Brock- ville Training Centre, is spending his furlough at his home in town, Staff -Sgt. George Knights of • the London: Military Hospital spent the weekend in town with Mrs. Knights and small son. Cpl Frank Heard 'of the R,C.A,F. Dental . Corps at Crzi,ml1n, spent the it weekend in town w h 'his parents, Mx. and Mrs, 3. L. Heard Spr. Harry J. Nelson, R.C.E. Pete - wawa spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Nelson v'_. AMONG, THE CHURCHES Baptist Church The minister's sermon subject at the eveningservicewill v be, "A Prayer Por Peace." "Let us not neglect the assembling of ourselves together as the manner of some is." Ontario Street Church 9.45 a.m. Service atlsurner•'s chur- ch; 10 a.m. Sunday School, Clinton; 11 a.m. Worship Service at Clinton, Topic "The Place of Prayer in this War." Remember -The Order of the King for this to be a Day of Prayer for the Nation. 7 p.m. Evangelistic Hymns and an Evangelistic Address. All are welcome. Wed, 10th, Prayer for the Nation. Wesley -Willis Church Sunday Sept. 7, 11 a.m. Morning Worship, sermon subject: "Vital Ad- vice front Paul" 12,10: Bible Study for all ages in the church school. 7 p.nz. Evening Worship, sermon subject: "A Dark for Peter." The W.M.S. will hotel their meeting next Thursday evening, Sept, lith, in the Sunday School room of the church. St: •au1's iiureh 10 a.m. Sunday School; 11 ease Mattins; 7. p.m, Evensong. Guest speaker for the day, Rev. R. 22. Weekes, rector of Blyth, Auburn and Belgrave, Wednesday, Sept. 10th, 8 p,m. Service of Institution and Induction of Rev. G. W. Moore, L. Th., into the Incumbency of St. Paul's, conducted by Rt. Rev. C. E. Seager, D.D., Bish- op of Huron. Sermon by Rev. P. G. Lighbotirn, rector of St, James' cicurch, Stratford. All are welcome. Presbyterian Church Next Sunday, Sept. 7th, is the last Sunday of the summer for early ser- vices at Bayfield. There will be no Mission Band this week. Anniversary Services of the Clinton Presbyterian church will take place Sept. 21st. The Rev, Douglas Wilkie, B.A. of Teeswater will be the speaker, Annual Rally of the Huron Presby- terial of the,M. will S. wz 1 be held in Pirst Church, Seaforth, on Tuesday, Sept. 9th. Morning Session at 10 and afternoon Session at 1.45. •The September meetrog of the Presbytery of Huron will tape place in Seaforth, Sept. 9th, at 10 a.m, Bayfield W.M.S. will meet Thurs., Sept, llth, at 2.30 in the church. The Monthly meeting of the Girls' Club will be held at the home of Mrs T. W. Morgan, on Tuesday, Septem- ber 9th, 1941, at 8 pan. Pull atten- dance is urgently requested. V Plan For 1942 Plowing Match In Huron County The 1942 Huron County Interna- tional Plowing Match Committee met in the agricultural board room last Tiuusciay afternoon with the various sections well represented and. Chair- man J. D. Thomas, Goderich, presid- ing. Mr. Thomas c stressed es d •e omplete or- ganization so that every detail will be in hand, assuring for the four-day match unobstructed progress, J. M, Eckert, chairman of the main- tenance committee reported that the Huron County Council had purchased the salvaged material from the 1940 St. Thomas match and that the equip- ment is now stored in Hallett Town- ship and adequately insured. Hugh Hill, Colborne, was appointed chair- man of the finance committee in ad- dition to his duties as vice' -chairman of the general committee. A blueprint of the plowing match site is to be prepared. Wilontt Haacke, chairman of the ground com- mittee, is instructed to have this ar- ranged. The Township, road are al- so being greatly improved by the Mc- Killop and Hullett Townships, Coun- cils, and in that connection . splendid rr0 rensreported. p g was epo ted. George Fea- gan, chairman of traffic committee, has the matter in hand. Last Band Concert Enjoyed The Stratford Boys Banti played here -Last Thursday evening at the last' concert of the season, and though the air was chilly it did not prevent a large crowd of people from Clin- ton and vicinity from turning out to hear the concert; The Boys' Band havebeen heard here on several oc- casions and never fails to have a large andappreciative audience, • RED CROSS NOTES The monthly business meeting of teClintonh Red Cross Societywill be held on Monday, September 8th, at three o'clock in the basement of On- tario Street United Church. Tea will be served at the conclusion of the meeting by the ladies of the church, so please keep this date free. Sununerhill Red Cross The Summe •hi] t 1ed R Gross group n held then meeting at the home of. Mrs. Wes. Vodden on Wednesdicy, August 27th, with the president in the chair. The meeting opened with the singing of God Save the King followed by the Red Cross Prayer. Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. Twenty-four members answered the roll call. Mrs. Robert Smith reported for the " yarn com- mittee. The following' is the recent shipment to headquarters: 4 par large seaman's socks; 6 navy helmets; 2 pair whole mitts; 4 scarves; 1 turtle neck sweater and 8 pair of socks Miss Laura Snell gave an interesting talk on her trip through the Maritime Provinces. A donation of One Dol- lar from Violet Watkins is greatly appreciated, Pyjamas were given out to be made up, In the afternoon two quilts were quilted', one top put to- gether:. The next meeting will be held at the home, of Mrs. George Wright on Wednesday, Sept. 10th. The roll call is to be answered by your fav- ourite flower. The hostesses are: Mrs.;Blake Mess Jervis,.Mrs..0orzlish,. and Mrs. Farquhar: Tea Was served at the close of the meeting. V First of Service Club Dances The Recreation Room above the Bank of Montreal was the .scene of • a gay occasion on Tuesday evening when members of the Evening Auxil- iary and their friends played host to mare than twentyigfive young men from all branches of the service, Af- ter the boys and girls got organized, under the direction of Mr. W. A, Diehl, Y.M.C.A. worker, and Miss Is•• obel Chowen, president of the Even- ing Auxiliary, fun and laughter sparkled for the remainder of the evening. Tea and sandwiches were served. V Examination Results Omitted Mise Roma Chandler's name was accidently .omitted from the Upper School results as reported in aux August 21st, issue. Miss Chandler passed in the follow- ing subjects: History 1; Latin Auth- ors 1; Latin Composition 1; French Authors 2; and French Composition 1. V r Funellall Held FClinton d ox Ch l Reeve • The funeral of Reeve Fred L iver - n0ieF which was held last Tzmsday afternoon, was largely attended. The Clinton Knitting Company, where Mr. Livermore worked for many years, was closed for the afternoon, as a mark of respect, and office and mill staffs attended the funeral. Mayor McMurray and the Town Council, were also present, The latter acting as pallbearers. 01 the members of County Council only four were unable to attend. Salvation Army officers and members from London and from neighboring centres were present also, • The casket was surrounded by flowers from the mayor and council 01 Clinton, the Warden ,and County Council, the Army, the choir of Wes- ley Willis United church, other or- ganizations, neighbors and friends. Nephews of the departed reeve were Ernest Livermore, John Livermoro', Cliff, Castle, Fred Slocnan and font fellow workmen, Harold Fremlin, Dan Cook, Gorden Marshall anti Barrett Taylor.. The service was conducted by Brigadier Ritchie ,assisted by Rev. Andrew Lane and Lieut, Whibley. As the funeral' procession passed through town, all places of • business - were temporarily, closed, Interment was in Clinton cemetery. Friend and relatives attended fromn a distance:- Lucknow, London. Chat- ham,. -St: Catherines, Harristorf'; Ayl-' mor,: I'it. Forest Blyth; ,Woodstock, Brussels, Goderich and S,teatforcl, Penny Bank Figures The Penny Bank. in Clinton Public School had e, total • of $728.45 at the end of Jibe 1941. The comparative figures of a year ago, June 1940 vrere 5750.63. Only 05% of the pupils de- posit every week, The decrease is due to the fact that so . many youngsters are investing their money in War Savings Stamps and Certificates. V- 1J'ecoratioil SerViceS The annual anion decoration ser- vice at Clinton cemetery will be held on Sunday, Sept. 7th, at 2.30 o'clock, The LO P .0. ..the L.O ,L and Legion will take part. V LITTLE LOCALS All persons desiring to entertain any of the nen from No. 31 Radio School, please get in touch with Mrs. H. C. Lawson at phone 251. Col. H, T. Rance left for Winnipeg on Monday to attend the funeral of his uncle, . Heber Archibald, which was held Wednesday. Mr. Archibald was a lawyer formerly known here. Wins 21 Prizes at Exhibition Mr. Ephriam Snell of Hullett is following in the footsteps of his father, the late Mr. James Snell, fam- ous breeder of sheep and who was a judge at the International Stock Show in Chicago for a number of years, This year at the Canadian Nation- al Exhibition, Mr. Snell won twenty.- one wentyone prizes for his sheep: ten firsts; 4 champions;' 2 seconds; 2 thirds; 1 fourth and 2 fifths. Winning more prizes for his sheep than any other single exhibitor. PERSONALS Mr. and Mrs, Rees. Jenkins are visit- ing in Toronto this week, Miss Maud Torrance is visiting her brothers in Toronto this week. Miss Lorena Snyder of London spent the weeker.6 az. her home In town. Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Scribbins anti fain- ily spent several days last week in Toronto. hlrs. Nelson Brady of Penwich is vis- iting with Mr, and Mrs, P. W. Johnston. Miss Ferrol. Higgins has returned from a two week's vacation spent nto, Slayin GibbiToroiigs spent last week at the home of his aunt, Mrs. Bert Jervis of Toronto. Mr. George Stone Oof Greenfield, Mass., was the recent guest of his sister, Miss M. A. Stone, Mr. Benson Corless of Acton spent the weekend in town with his par- 'onts, Mr. and Mrs, M, T, Corless, Miss Luella ttralkinshaw returned home last week from a two week's holiday spent in 'Marton and Tor. onto, Miss Winuifred Thompson of Toronto was the recent guest of her sisters, Misses Alberta and Gertrude Thom- pson. Mies Celestine NI Shanahan r has returned from visiting her uncle and aunt, Mr, and Mrs. Frank McCaughey in Toronto. Mrs. Devine and Mrs. Chapin ori Buf- falo, N.Y. spent the weekend and holiday with Mr, and Mrs. P. W. Johnston, Misses. Violet and Norah Fre'mlin of Toronto spent the weekend with their parents, Mr, and Mrs, A. E. i"remlin Mrs. L. McKnight and daughter, San- , dra, and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Bat- kin spent Sunday with Lieut. J, L. McKnight. at Kitchener. Mia and Mrs, Davidson of Belleville antirs 11 Robertson M , 1L be tson of Auburn arevisitors withMiseVitard r B I'.Wrd and Miss M. A, Stdne at the School of Commerce.. Mr, and Mrs. Melvin Oriels accompan- ied by Mr, and Mrs. Cleve Richards of Str:atforrl, spent the weekend and holiday at St. Catherines and Niag- ara Fails. 2lastees Ted and l3od Kennedy re- :turned e-.tun' ed to .Toronto after spending the •summer vacation with etheie grandparents, Mr, and Mrs. Nor- man Kennedy, • Mr. and Mrs. A.. C. Brandon and daughter Betty have returned home after spending several days at the Toronto Exhibition, Mr, Brandon returning with a new truck. Weekend and holiday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Chas, Nelson were Miss Annie, Nelson, Mr. Frank Nelson, Miss Flora McNabb and Mr, Ellwood Groves all of Orillia.. Mr. andr. MurrayM s a Tandy and Mrs. y y Andrew Moore, of Detroit, visited Mr. and Mrs. A. J. McMurray on Sunday. Mrs, Margaret Austin of Los -Angeles who has been visiting heti brother, Mr. McMurray for the past two weeks returned with them Engagement Announced Mr, and Mrs. Glen W. Cornish, Iluilett, wish to announce the engage- ment of their younger daughter, Margaret Edith to Clarli Goldwin, youngest son of Mr, and, Mrs. Norman Ball, Eullett. The marriage will take next Saturday, September the sixth. V Aluminum For Victory Collection, Saturday Sept. 6th. With reference to he Aluminum Victory Campaign, there will be a collection .in Clinton on Saturday morning, Sep. 6th.' We are trying to collect for ur war urgent g ores all purposes available scrap Aluminum in town. Will you please look though your • stock of Altunieum and if you find any worn or useless items, turn these over for war use. As the money real- ized from its sale will go to Red Cross, you are actually helping in two directions --the Red Cross with - funds, Canada with Aluminum for, Victory, Won't you please co-oper- ate with us and have your suppiy ready for the collector when he calls, V Grandmother's Day at W.I. Annual Grand'mother's DO in the Women's Institute was held on the lawn at the home of Mrs. E. Saville, Rattenbury street, Iast Thursday af- ternoon, August 28th. First Vice Pres. Mrs, F. Glery oa- eapied the chair in absence of the Pres. The meeting opened by singing the Ode after which a sing song and business meeting. followed. Mrs, 0. V. Cooke took charge of the program. There were 70 present for the occasion, of which 40 were Grand- mothers, This was a record atten- dance. A reading "What we snort need," eves given by Mrs. D. Steep, Mrs. Laehalle of California won the modern invention contest. The tall• est and shortest Grandmothers were Mrs. E. Ward and Mrs, Jaynes Jaok. son respectively. Oldest grandnzoth- er present, Mrs. Henry Pluntsteel, One having most grandchildren, Mrs. Dalrymple (32-. Grandmother coming greatest distance, Mrs. Woodyard, Battleford, Sask., 8000 miles. Lady coming farthest distance, Mrs, Atte- berry, from Panama 0,000 miles ap- proximately. An amusing reading. "When Mrs, C. V. Cooke joined'the L.O,B.A.," was given by Mrs. P. Glow, Mrs, Geo, Taylor rendered two selections on the mouth ozagn. God Save tha King was sung. Refreshments including ice create were then served, with Mrs. E. Rozell as convenor of the Social Committee. --V- Board of Education The Collegiate .Ltstitute and the Public School opened for the work of the Pall Term on Tuesday Sept, 2nd. The attendance at the Collegiate will not be complete till October lst, because the students are permitted to continue at Paint Labour till that elate, Th t The attenc ante at the Public School is some larger than it was last year, • The new teacher ue atta he, • Collegiate ate Bt who succeeds Miss W. I• Abbott is Miss Helen Brown. On the Public School staff, Mr. C. 0. Pearce sec. ceeds Mn L. S. Palmer, At a special meeting of the Board held on Aug, 21st the Judgement and Order of Judge Costello unseating Mr, A. T. Cooper and Mr. W. E. Perdue was re- ceived by the Board. Mr. I3, 0, Meir's account amounting to $100.02 fes acting as the prosecuting lawyer was Passed and paid by the Board. At the regular meeting for Sept, hold on Sept. 2nd and Sept. 3rd, Dr, J. S. Evans was elected Trustee to succeed Mr. A. T. Cooper and to act for the remainder of 1941. Mr, Alex C'udmore was elected to succeed, Mr. W. Et Perdue anti to act for the re - meeting of the Board held ort August nza:incler of 1941 and aII of 1942. Dr. Z. S. Evans was appointed a member of the property committee and of the. finance committee. Dr, J. S. Evans took his seat at the meeting but Mr. Alex Cudunore was out of town. The following accounts were pass- ed -- Clinton Lumber Co. . , , , .... $' 4.31, W. T. Hawkins, 8.40 0, M. Shearing 1.96' V Sod Turned For New Airport Operations have been commenced by contractors - at the new airport in Stephen Township. The Warren Bit- uininous Paving Company of Toronto have the contract for the grading and paving of the field, and the Arlie. strongCompany 'of Brampton n Yare sub -contractors. The first sod was turned on Tuesday of last week. So far nothing :definate has been heard of other new-airfeIds in the district regarding which rumor has been busy for 'some weeks, ,''