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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1941-11-13, Page 1The Clinton News- - The. Clinton News -Record Est. 1878 NO. 6066 -62ND YEAR With Which is Incorporated! The Clinton New Era The New Era Est. 1867 CLINTON ONTARIO, THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 13, 1941 THE HOME, PAPER When You Buy A Watch II Sold and recommended by HELLYAIL THE JEWELLER. You dover f time keeper, ane .benefit by his.knowledge o a good p, g by fifty year of his personal experience workingat, and selling, the 1 watch most suitable to the work the purchaser is engaged in. JJur hest satisfied customers: are those we have sold watchep to. Come in and inspect our stock of watches .moderately priced, and movements in cases up to the minute in quality style and, Workmanship. W. H. HELLYAR Jeweler and Optometrist Residence Phone 174j WE PAY CASH FOR OLD GOLD 11 Solve Your Foundation Garrnen Problems Hese, Let us Fit You in a Style Most Suitable to. Your Requirements. Girdles Priced at 89c to $5.75 Corselettes $1..19 to $10.50 Brassieres at 25c to $1.95 A TRY -ON IS WORTH A THOUSAND .WORDS. R... IRWIN FOR QUALITY MERCHANDISE 1 Quality Jewellery Our cases are filled to capacity with new goods, Beautiful watches of every description in most of the best known makes on the market today. Rem- ember it pays to buy Quality Jewellery and Coun- ters as always can supply you with just what you desire. This together with the service and atten. tion we give to all, assures you of the utmost in sat- isfaction. Visit our store soon and choose Gifts that will be cherished through many years to come. See our trays of new and lovely rings for Ladies and Gentlemen. Many smart' models to choose from and if its a Diamond or Wedding Ring you Know our Bluebirds are perfect. Also dozens of grand new Lockets and Bracelets' in gold or silver. Pearls and fancy necklets are _alsoAinuch in demand and we are sure you will see what you want in our collection. Fancy new clocks in a var iet'y of styles—See the , R.C.A.F. Hurricane, Wing, and Grandson models. Chests of all the new patterns in Silverware now in stock. Fancy pins in Modern settings for your winter coat or dress from 75c up. YOU WILL ]PROFIT AND ENJOY SHOPPING AT Remember Watch Repair is a Job for Experts. Our Work Assures Your Satisfaction. NORMAN'S Counters for Finer Jewellery for Over Half a Century in Huron County. - RED CROSS NOTES A special Red Cross meeting will be held in the Council' Chamber on Mon- day, November 17th, at 3 pm.,, at which Mrs. L. M. Johnston of Strat- ford' will be the guest speaker. Mrs. Johnston is the District Representa- tive of the Women's War Work Com- mittee'for this territory and' has just returned from a -big 'meeting held in Toronto to discuss all the latest phas- es of the work. Kindly keep this date free and show your interest by your presence. We have received a call from the Radio School for hospital supplies and are asking at this meeting for a show- er of . jams and "jellies, also' old sheets, suitable for making mustard plasters. They would also be pleased to receive cardgames, such as chess, Chinese checkers andnuzzles of all kinds. We would also like to draw atten- tion to the fact that for the winter months, the Red Cross Rooms will be open on Friday and Saturday after- noons only, for receiving finished ar- ticles and the distribution of wool, Re:Blanket Appeal The response has, to this date, been slow and all Branches are asked to make a very urgent appea 1 to the public to respond to this call. $2.00 will purchase a wool blanket and don- ations will be most gratefully accep- ted. The following have responded to the call during the past week and we take this opportunity of saying "Thank ypu": Miss Agnes Sterling $5,00; Mrs, B. J. Gibbing& $2.00; A Friend $2.00; Mrs. John Torrance $4.00; Mrs. CIifford Epps $3.00; Evening Auxiliary $10.00; Miss Elizabeth Ford 1 used blanket; Mrs. Adams I quilt; Mrs. O'Brien 1 quilt top, lining and batt. V Evening Auxiliary The knitting committee reports the following articles received during October: 1 cap; 13 pair socks; 6 pair mitts; 5 scarfs 3 sweaters. The Auxiliiary donated $10.00 fur the Red Cross Blanket Fund, The next meeting will be Tea Night and a good attendance is looked for. v Summerhill Red Cross The astrunerhill Red Cross held their meeting at the home of Mrs, Norman and Clarence Ball. With the vice-president, Mrs. Os- baldeston, in the chair the meeting opened by singing 0 Canada, followed by the Red Cross prayer, The minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted. 26 answered the roll call and there were 9 visitors. Mrs. Ball gave the treas. report and there is $73.20 on hand. In the afternoon a quilt was quilted and a top put together. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Earl Blake on Wed. Nov 19. The roll call will be "A Memory of my grandparents". The hostess are Mrs. E. Ellis, Mrs. 0, Rapson, Mrs. G. Smith, Mrs. W. Snell. God. Save the King was sung, Tea was served at the close of the meeting, Meeting Uf 1+12deration Ot Agriculture A meeting of the Huron County Federation of Agriculture was held on November 4th, in the Agricultural Board Room, Clinton. The meeting opened with the President in the chair, who thanked the directors for such a good turnout. Reeves Scott, Whitmore and Dorrance and H. B. Goudie of Seaforth were visitors. The minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted on motion of J. W. Gamble, seconded by G. Kina- han. Motion by H. Sturdy and Win, J. Turnbull that we support one hun- dred per cent. The Brant County Brief, re the amendment of the Live- stock Act to include poultry destroy- ed by dogs. Motion by C. Renwick and W, Sweitzer that we send a resolution to the Ontario Federation in regard to price fixing. Motion by M. Grainger and G. Kin- ahan that the Huron County Federa- on of Agriculture donate $20,00 to- wards .organization of Farm Forums. This motion was defeated. Motion. by G. Feagan and H. Sturdy that we write the Ontario Secretary of the Farm Fortuns advising that the time for assembling is one hour too early. Motion by C. Renwick and H. Stur- dy that J. C. Shearer and Ken Jack- son represent the Huron County Federation of Agriculture on CKNX, November 17th and Decen}'oer Ist. The meeting adjourned at 11.30 and will meet again Wednesday, December 3rd. WAR SAVINGS DRIVE IN. CLINTON AND DISTRICT UNDERWAY Chairman Fingland, Reports Encour- aging Results R sults Still Many Regular Subscribers Needed Frank Fingland",, K.C., Chairman of the local War Savings drive (Oct. 20th to Nov. 20thi reports that pled- ges totalling $1183.50.per month for Clinton and district. This is a very encouraging resp4.nse and if those purchasing certtes now and then for cash would deCid'e to enrol as reg- ular purchasers Sir a monthly basis, then Clinton and district would reach their quota of $2500 per month for the duration. The cash sales have been gratifying at the Ipcal Post!' Office and Banks but the desirable' condition would be regular saving and the purchasing of certificates each Month. A number of the local factories and organizations have their employees signed up 100% as regular purchas- ers of certificates. Perhaps some of those pledged woirld consider increas- ing their monthly purchases. Disagreeable weatherhas prevented a full atnvan of t. the rural districts. However, many of the new pledges have come from the various rural communities.. Mr. Fingland desires to express his thanks to the rural canvassers• who have co-operated splendidly. He stressed the facts that all canvassers should coinplete their routes by Nov. 20th. It is near the -end of the drive. Clinton and district should have no difficulty in reaching their quota, provided that eadh citizen purchases all the certificates he can afford. The need is great -Now is the time for you to give this matter your serious consideration. MILITARY NEWS Pte. H. J. Managlian of the C,A.S, C. at Montreal spent the weekend at his home in town. In a recent conversation with Mrs, Venner of Caledonia, and formerly of Clinton, she stated that she re- ceives letters regularly from iter son, Sgt. Gordon Venner, R.C.A.F. Wire- less Operator, who has been overseas since the first of March. He has been engaged in bombing operations for two or three months now. Sgt. Von- ner has nothing but the highest praise for the English people and in the way 1 he is being oared for. Cpl. Gordon Monteith, attached to the R.C.A.F. Dental Corps, has re- I turned to St. Thomas after spending a fourteen days Ieave at his home in town, Pte. N. B. Fitzsimons of Kitchener, spent the weekend with his parents, Pte. Beverley Lennox of the Tank Corps, Kitchener was the guest of Mr. and Mrs, R. B. Fitzsimons en Sunday. C. A. V, Hyatt, Mrs. Hyatt and Master Victor of the R.A.F. Port Al- bert spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Fitzsimons. Women's Institute The November meeting of the W.I. will be held on Thursday, Nov. 20th, when a report of the area convention will be given. The program com- mittee is in charge of contests and games as it is a social: afternoon. The roll call to be answered by, "What t am Thankful Fort" A demonstra- tion Boning a Fish, by Mrs. E. Epps, A report of the officers rally will also be given and the hostesses of the day are, Mrs. Vanlrorne, conven- or, Mrs. Lucas, Mrs. G. Elliott, Mrs. C. Jervis', Mrs. Cornish; Mrs. Bran- don randon and Mes. W. Bozell, Wesley -Willis Women's Association The W. A. of the church held their November meeting last Thursday af- ternoon with the splendid attendance of thirty-five. Hymn 270 was sung and Mrs. Paterson, president, led in prayer. The Scripture lesson was read by Mrs, Chowen and the secre- tary's report by Mrs. G. Miller, The. treasurer Mrs. Oakes, reported that the proceeds of the Country Fair'ex- ceeded $110. The cor, secretary, Mrs, Adams, also gave her report. Splen- did reports were given by the differ - ant committees. The visiting com- mittee appointed for this month is Mrs. A. T. Cooper and Mrs. Sperling. The striking committee is composed of Mrs. (Rev.) Lane, Mrs. McKin- ley and Mrs W. Jervis. It was de- cided to send Christina.& boxes to the boys overseas. A reading was en- joyed, given by Mrs. G. Miller, Lun- ch was then served by group 4 with Mrs. F. Andrews as, convener. The December meeting will be in the form of a Christmas party with. all group, leaders in charge. Armistice Day jSiervice Held Here In commemoration of Armistice Day citizens of ,Clinton attended 'a r' s vi e ce a ll arranged the Town Ha a ranged un- der the auspices of the Clinton branch of the Canadian Legion and the churches of the town. Rev. G. W. Moore of St. Paul's church was the speaker. Rev. G. G. Burton presided, Rev A. E. Silver of the Baptistchurch and Rev. B. F. Andrew of the Presby- terian church offered prayer. Lieut. Deadman of the Salvation Army Corps led the audience in responsive reading and Rev. A. Lane, of Wesley- Willis United church read the scrip- ture. Mrs. M. Agnew acted as pian- ist. Bugler Agnew played "Last Post." I '11,1 After the service the Legion mar- ched to the memorial tablet and wreaths were placed by the following: Mayor McMurray for the Town Coun- cil; Province of Ontario, Reeve N. W. Trewartha; Masonic Lodge, E. E. Pat- erson; I.O.O.F., N. Kennedy; Rebek- ahs, Mrs. J. A. Sutter; L.O.L. Chas. Nelson; L.O.B.A. Mrs. N. W, Miller; Women's Institute, Mrs. E. Adams; Fire Brigade, L. J. Cree; Ladies Aux- iliary of Canadian Legion, Mrs. G. Scribbins; Canadian Legion, J. K. Cornish and the Clinton Public School, Douglas Thorndike and Billy Reihl, v Pilot Officer K. B. McGoun Missing Pilot Officer Observer Kenneth B. (Bev.) McGoun, 26, is missing after air operations overseas, according to a message received Sunday by his parents, the Rev. Kenneth and Mrs. McGoun, 207 Raymond avenue, Brou- ghdale. The message said that the opera- tion from which he failed to return was on Saturday. It arrived in the city. while Rev. Mr. McGoun, a retired clergyman, was conducting a special service at Lucan, a former charge, PO. •MeGoun graduated from Jar- vis Air School on May 10 of this year and went overseas in July, re- ceiving his commission. after his graduation. A native of the 1Voodstoek area, he had lived in. Clinton and Luca prior to moving with his family to London. At the time of his enlistment he was on the Bank of Montreal staff at Morrisburg. A brother,, Carlisle Mc- Goun, ie also overseas and he has two brothers, Frank and Clifford, in Mon- treal, and a sister, Miss Pat McGoun, at home. Rev. McGoun was rector, of St. Paul's church in Clinton for number of years before going to London. v EDUCATIONAL WEEK Education Week was organized in Canada seven years ago for the pur- pose of directing the attention of the public to the schools for at least one week of the year, with the hope that over the years, parents and taxpay- ers alike may become better acquain- ted; with the work of the school, It was never intended, of course, that public interest should stop at wider acquaintance; for it is not sufficient that public. opinion must participate in supporting the school. In a self- governing society it is the responsi- bility of the electorate to determine the type of school it shall maintain in the best interest of that society. It is the responsibility of the electorate to determine the place of the school in the life of the community, Any oc- casion, such a E'dueation Week, which serves to call the attention of the pub- lic to the school is one to be welcomed by all socially conscious citizens. v EDUCATION WEEK, NOV. 10 -16th THE JUNIOR RED CROSS The idea of Junior Red Cross sprang into life following the first Great War, and now it has the ender sation in Canada of educational of- ficials, public health authorities, teachers, parents, and the public gen- erally. Junior Red Cross in a school whether it be a branch in a secondary school, or primacy grade, provides an inspiring motive and 'opens up prac- tical channels for the expression of its ideals. At the end of the tsohool year 1940- 41, there were 9,484 branches in On- tario with a membership, of 294,032 school girls and boys of all ages'. Jun- ior Red Cross has three main objec- tives: 1. Health 2. Service I 3. Good Citizenship The unit of organization in elemen- tary schools, is the classroom, with the teacher as local director, In second - (continued on page 6),,, Engagement Announced Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Hugill, of. Tuckersmith, wish to announcethe engagement of their second daughter, Verna Leola, to Arnold Thompson Rathwell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ben- jamin Rathwellof Goderich township. The marriage will take place the last week in November. v R.C.A.F. Mobile Unit To Visit Clinton The Mobile Unit of the R.C.A.F. from the divisional Headquarters, London, will visit Giiiuton Council Chambers, Nov. 20, from 1 part. till 8 p.m. There is an urgent need for Air Crew materials—Pilots and Ob- servers, Wireless Operators (Air Gun- ners). Also many standard trades- men, at present including Firemen lst and 2d Glass for Works and Build, ing•s, Electricians, Clerk (Stenograph- ers), Firefighters, and Stationary En- gineei's. A point of interest to all single men having successfully completed! two years High School but have not ob- tained Junior Matriculation, will be discussed and information given out whereby the applicant can complete a course in Manthematics with the Dominion -Provincial Youth Training Plan in order to qualify for Air Crew. All applicants must have the fol- lowing supporting documents: Birth Certificate Marriage Certificate and Birth Cer- tificates of children (where applic- able) Proof of Education for Air Crew applicants. V Ontario Street W.A. The regular meeting of the W. A. of Ontario street church was held on Wednesday afternoon last, Mrs, Rad- ford presiding and Mrs. Hawke con- ducting the devotional period. The visiting. commiittee reported fiftyl-four calls 'macre. The flower committee reported •flowers sent to five. It was decided to visit the County Home on Thursday, Nov. 13th; (today,) The ladies planned to quilt a quilt for the girl's club, which is to be donated to the Red Gross. Mrs. Wen - doe favored with a piano solo. Mrs. Hawke closed the meeting with the benediction. A delicious lunch was served by the ladies of the Huron Road west, and sixteenth concession, — v Will Choose New Warden Huron County Council will open its final session. for 1941 on Tuesday. November 18, at 2 o'clock, The first duty of the ntenrebts will be the election of a warden to fill the vacancy caused' by the death of Was - den Janes Leiper in October. This' is in accordance with the statutes. The choice will be made, as it was last January, ]n a caucus of the Liberal members. Reeve Percy Passmore of Usborne township was the runner-up in the vote for the wardanship in Jan- uary. Letters were sent gut by County Clerk Norman Miller requesting rem - es to signify whether in their opinion the election should be held in a spec-• ial session or at the regular one. All replies favoured the latter course. FLYING OFFICER JOHN E. CUNINGRAME Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Cuninghame' have received word that their son Plying. Officer John E. C'uninghame; who has been connected with the Roy-. al Air Force in England sines March; has been 'transfellred• to Iceland, where he has been made Commanding Officer of a Royal Air Forc& Station outside of Reykjavik. John is another one of our Clinton boys who is making rapid progress in 'the service of the Empire. He is the youngest Commanding Officer in Ice- land. 1 His many friends here wish him godspeed and every success. Plowing Match Plans Nearer Completion Arrangements for the 1942 Inter- national Plowing match being held in 'Huron County next October came a step nearer on Friday with the an- nouncement by County officials that headquarters for the big event would be held at the Conunercial Hotel, Sea - forth, J. A, Carroll, managing director of the match, who conferred with local officials on Friday approved the choice and confirmed arrangements whereby the hotel will be taken over - for the period of the match. l V ' Drama Group To Meet A meeting of the Drama Group will be held in the Board Room of the Town Hall on Friday, November 14th, at eight o'clock. This meeting is open to the public and a frill at- tendance is requested. V LIBRARY HOURS Afternoon from 2 to 5.30 o'clock.. Monday to Thursday evening's, 7 to 9 o'clock. Friday evenings 7 to 8 o'clock, Saturday evening 7 to 9.30 o'clock. Children's Story Hour Sat- urday afternoon 2 to 3 o'clock. • v The "V" Sign We have just been told of something, new in the line of "V's". Thos. Lep- in •tont11that g tells us on n new black calf at his place is a perfect white V on its forehead. Another unusual thing about this calf is that it was bore on Armistice Day. Several peo- ple, who did not believe it, have been up to see for themselves. War Weapons Objective The war weapon pictured here, a Naval Gun is the objective for the Clinton district in the current drive for new and increased pledges for War Savings Certificates Clinton and district are asked to subscribe to enough War Savings Certificates to provide one of these weapone for th= maned services each month.