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CLINTON ONTARIO, 'THURSDAY. NOVEMBER, 20, 1941
THE HOME PAPER
, and
TI.ME-SATISFACTION
In buying a watch we are guided by our experience of years,
you can profit by our judgment.
SEE OUR STOCK AND PRICES
Watches is one line we pride ourselves on.
We have a good stock, of goods such as is seen only in a
Jewelery Store.
BUY NOW and save the possibility of a disappointment in get-
ting, what you want.
Goods laid aside for you until wanted.
OLD GOLD TAKEN AS CASH
W. H. H E L:LYAR
Jeweler and Optometrist Residence Phone 1743
WE PAY CASH FOR OLD GOLD
Replenish Your supply of
Bedding Now
Wool Throws with Satin
Binding in Plain Color or
Two -Tone
Or Pairs of White, Large Bed
Sizes with Rainbow Borders
whipped singly.
Flannelette Sheets
In white with Various Types
of Borders Sizes 70"x84", 70x90
and Jumbo Size 80"x90".
These Goods were Purchased
previous to late Advances in
Prices.
Be Thrifty Buy Now
--IRWIN
FOR QUALITY MERCHANDISE
1' Quality Jewellery 11
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
also much in demand and we are sure you will see'
what you want in our collection.
Fancy new clocks in a varier 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
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Counters for Finer Jewelleryfor Over Half. a
Century in Huron County.
RED CROSS NOTES
"Spare a Blanket for Britain"
The Canadian Red Cross, through
its London office, has its finger on
the pulse of the situation oversees
and knows the urgent needs. That is
the reason for the appeal for clothing
and for blankets. Clothesmust go
over. And so must blankets. Thous-
ands upon thousands are needed,. The
response to date in the province of
Ontario has not fulfilled expectations,'
The huge supply of blankets contri-
buted by Canadians in response to the
Red Cross appeal in June 1940 is de-
pleted. The people of Britain faee
the cold winter months and a strong
probability of intensified air raids.
The need is therefore urgent, and our
response must be immediate.
We wish to thank the following for
their donations to the blanket fund:
Mr. Frank Powell $2.00; Mrs. Ewart
Patterson $2.00; Misses Doan $3.00;
A Friend $2.00; Mrs. J. D. Atkinson
$1.00; Mrs. John Noble $2.00; An-
onymous $4.00; Girl's Club Ont. St.
church $4.00; Mrs. McKinnon, three
blankets; Tuekersmith Ladies' Club,
three quilts. -
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Marriage Announced
The marriage is announced of
Florence Mildred, youngest daughter
of Mrs. Joseph Sifton and the late
Mr. Sifton, of London, Ontario, to
Mr. Francis Arthur Dale, son of Mr.
William Arthur Dale and the late Mrs.
Dale of Clinton.
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Board of Education
The Board of Education held a spec-
ial meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 18 to
consider finances. The Board submit-
ted Estimates to the Town Council
at the beginning of its term and it
was fund that those estimates had
been overdrawn by an amount of
$386.11. A motion was passed to re-
fund this amount to the Town Coun-
cil. The Board hopes• to complete the
year with, a fair balance on hand.
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Five Grand Lodges Are
Represented at Clinton
The meeting of Clinton Lodge A.F.
and A.M. No. 84, when a member of
the Canadian active service force was
initiated, was featured by a circum-
stance that would occur very rarely in
subordinate lodge meeting. Five
Grand Lodge jurisdictions were repree:
ented in the attendance. They were
the Grand Lodges of England•, Scot-
land, Alberta, California and Ontario.
The initiated member was Staff
Sergeant George Knights of the C.A.
S.F. Medical Corps; London.
Former Clinton Clinton Women' To
Introduce Her Book
Of Poems
Mrs. F. G. Farrill of Windsor, wife
of the former minister of Ontario
Street United church, Clinton, is giv-
ing
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ing a poetry recital and musioale at
Giles Boulevard United church. Wind-
sor, next Monday evening, Nov. 24th,
when she will introduce her Chap -
Book, "Some Morning Soon",
We have just received "Some Mor-
ning Soon", and we find it a group
of poems thoughtfully written as to
content and structure. -Twelve of
the poems deal with nature, but sim-
plicity is the dominant note. Several
weeks• ago we published one of her
poems. "The Trees of Clinton."
Caroline Grant Farrill has also been
invited to read from her book over
CKLW at 9,30 a.m. on Monday, Nov.
ember 24th.
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MILITARY NEWS
LAC. Thos Scotchmer of the R.C.
A.F. at Uplands; Ottawa, spent the•
weekend with his parents, Mr. and.
Mrs. Wm, Scotchmer of Stanley.
LAC. Elwin Bunking of the R.C'.A.
F. at Fingal spent the weekend at his
home in town.
Mrs. P. Hearn received a cable last
week from her son LAO Gordon
Hearn, of the R.C.A.F. Radio Division,
stating that he had arrived safely in
England.
LAC. Dick Fremlin aceornpanied by
LA,C. Larry Fleming of the R.C.A,F.
at Guelph spent the weeknd in town
with his parents, Mr. and Mrs A. E.
kremlin.
LAC. John Hawkins of the R.C.A.F.
at Crumlin spent the weekend in
town with his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
W. T. Hawkins,
Cpl. Frank Heard and Cpl. Everett
Lobb of the R.C.A.F'. Dental Corps,
stationed at Newmarket spent the
Weekend d in tion with theirp arents.
Brigadier General J. It. Lawson,
who commands the Canadian troops
recently "landed in Hong ,Kong is, a
brother .of 1VIr. Colin Lawson of the
sixth concession of Goderich Town:
ship.
HOW DOES YOUR
LABEL READ?
The News -Record mailing lists were,
corrected up to Monday, Nov. 17th,
and all payments on subscription ac-
counts made on or before that date
should be shown on the label onthis
week's paper. Look at your label
now and see if you have been given
the proper credit. This is the season
of the year when an pnusually large
number of our subscribers' pay their
subscription and therefore we had
many changes to make. While every
effort is made to guard against mis-
takes, we would like the co-operation
of our subseribersto be sure that no
errors have been made. Look at your
label now and if there is any mite -
take please notify us as soon as pos-
sible.
Wesley -Willis W.M.S.
The Women'a ,Missionary Society
met at the home of their fourth vice-
president, Miss L..'Brigham for their
November meeting. There was a
good attendance and Mrs. Chowen,
the president was in the chair, with
Mrs. Agnew at the piano. The meet-
ing opened by a prayer by the prrai-
dent and the signing of hymn 682
followed' by the Lord's prayer in un-
ison. The secretary and treasurer's
reports were read :and approved.
Mrs. M. T. Corless read an article on
temperance and Mrs. Pickard re-
ported calls made on the sick. Mrs.
Patezison,. Mrs. ,'McGill and Mrs.
Adams were appointed a nominating
committee to bring in a slate of of-
ficers
fficers for the coming year, at the
next meeting. After the business
Miss Brigham then took charge of
the study period.;" Mrs, Pickard read
the scripture and Mrs. Jefferson of-
fered prayer. Mr. s, Chowen favored
with a solo, "I 'Shall know Him,"
Mrs. Lane gave an interesting talk on
the second chapter of the study book.
The meeting closed with a hymn and
the Mizpah benediction. The hostess
then served refreshments and a soc-
ial half-hour was spent.
AMONG TH1u CHURCHES
St, Pauls Church
Sunday, November 23rd, Services at
i11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday School
at 2.30 pm.
Wesley -Willis Church
Remember the Sunday School Anni-
versary at 11 o'clock, Nov. 3rd, when
Rev. J. C. Britton of Port Albert Air
Navigation School will be the guest
speaker,
Clinton Mission
Supt. Alex. Sparks. 2 p.m. Sunday
School; 3 p.m. Fellowship Service.
prayer meeting will be held at
the home of Mr, and Mrs. Henry
Pickett on Friday evening at eight
o'clock.
Presbyterian Clrureh
The next meeting of the Teachers'
Training Course will be held in Beng-
ali on
Wed. evening. Miss Made-
leine Lane, B.A. of Goderich will be
the speaker.
The last meeting will be held in
Clinton on Dee. 8rd, 'when Miss Edna
Jamieson will again be the speaker.
Ontario Street Church
11 awn. Topic "Eneompassed9'; 2
ppm. Worship and Sunday School at
Turner's. church; 2.30 p.m. Ont. St.
Sunday Schoot; 7 p.m. Will Russia
grant Freedom of worship after this
struggle? What has Russia been
thinking and doing since the Revolu-
tion,
Monday 8 p.m., Young People's
Union, Department of Recreation and
Social in charge.
Tuesday 23rd, 8 p.m., Official Board
of the congregation will meet.
Wednesday 24th, Prayers of Inter-
cession.
Baptist Church
• Hope for the sinner, comfort for the
sorrowfu] and strength for the Christ-
ian warrior is available at the place
of worship, Then "Come let us wor-
ship and bow down before the Lord
our Maker,"
The minister's sermon subject at
the evening service will be, "Christ's
Specific Object in Corning To Earth."
The choir will present the gospel in
song.
A11 are welcome.
The ladies Aid will meet in the
Vestry room of the church on Wed-
nesday, Nov. 26th, at 2.45 p.m. The
key word for the meeting is "call."
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SMITi3
Mr. and Mrs. James Black visited
with the latter's parents., Mr. and
Mrs. Wm. Scotolnner on Sunday.
Mr, and Mrs. Fergus Wright and
family of Muncey spent the week ed
with 31rs. Wright's father, P.C. Cook.
OBJECTIVE ALMOST
REACHED IN WAR
SAVINGS DRIVE
Chairman Frank Fingland is Satisfied
With Local Response
Regular Contributors Wanted
The War Savings Drive which ter-
minates today, November 20th, has
done an exceptionally good job in
Clinton and the surrounding district.
The objective of $2500 per month for
the duration has almost been reach-
ed; at least it is expected that by
the end of this week over this amount
will have been subscribed, covering
the period Out. 20th, to Nov, 20th.
Approximately one half of this
amount has come from the regular
monthly contributors and the balance
through cash sales at the Post Office
and the local Banks. Chairman
Frank Fingland, K.C., STRESSES the
importance of purchasing the Certifi-
cates in a regular, consistent manner
such as a monthly deduction front the
pay envelope or the personal bank ac-
count, All those now buying their
certificates by a cash transaction are
asked to consider the advisability of
pledging an amount each month
throughout the year.
It is not necessary to stress the
fact that this is a costly war, as com-
pared with the previous one'of 1914-
18. The anted forces need the most
modern and efficient equipment. In
addition, the manufacturing of aeto-
planes, corvettes, minesweepers, de-
stroyers, anti-aircraft gums; coastal
long-range guns, Bren guns, machine
guns, universal carriers, and mobile
units of all descriptions, call for huge
expenditures of money by the Feder-
al Government.
The money must come from the
people; either through taxation or
from the sale of Victory Bonds and
War Savings Certificates.
The people of Clinton have respon-
ed well in a financial way to both
Victory Loan appeals and the recent
War Savings Drive. On behalf of the
local committee, Chairman Fingland
desires to express sincere thanks for
the co-operation and support of the
Clinton people. It is desirable that
the sale of War 'Savings Certifica-
tes be increased as the war proves -
es. Will you do your part to the
best of your ability? Remember
Churchill'„yorclst "We shall fight on
the seas and oceans, we shall fight
with growing confidence and growir•„
strength in the air. We shall defend
our island whatever the cost may be.
WE SIIALL NEVER SURRENDER".
WEDDINGS
SMITH—ELLIS
A pretty wedding was solemnized,
at
Empress Avenue United parson-
age, London, on Saturday, November
loth, when Rev. R. J. Agnew united
in marriage, Alice Wilfrieda, young-
est daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ezra
k ,Lisp Clinton, to Donald John Smith
of Brantford, son of Mrs. John Smith
and the late Mr. Smith, Clinton,
The bride was attired: in air -way
blue wool dress with brown accessor-
ies and a corsage of pink roses. The
bride's attendant was her sister, Mrs. '
W. L. Chapman of Exeter, wearing a
dress of teal blue. Mr. W. L. Chap-
man of Exeter, brother-in-law of the
bride, was groomsman.
This happy occasion marked the
twenty-fifth wedding anniversary of
the bride's parents, who were married
in Tuckersmith by the same minister.
Following the ceremony the bridal
couple left for a short motor trip and
on their return will reside at 42 T. Percy Passmore New 7 -
Lawrence street, Brantford.
Ernest W. Hunter, C.A., who was
unanimously elected' President of the
Huron County 'Junior Association of
Toronto at a recent meeting of the
Executive Committee. He is the son
of Mr. and Mrs. Robt, Hunter and is
one of the members representing the
Town of Clinton on the Committee,
and was largely responsible for the
organization of the Association over -
five years ago. (List of officers on
page 6).
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DAVIS—RAYMOND
BRAY—RAYMOND
Warden of Huron
T. Percy Passmore, of Usborne
township was elected warden of Hur-
on County at the opening session on
Tuesday afternoon, for the unexpir-
ed term of the late Tames Leiper, who
A quiet and: pretty double wedding died in office, the first warden to do
took place in St. John's Anglican so in 100 years of incorporation,
church, Brussels, on Saturday, Nov - The usual procedure was followed.
ember the 15th, at ten o'clock. The Mr. Passmore, runner-up to Mr,
ceremonies were were performed by the 'per last January, was chosen in Lib -
rector of the parish, Rev. F. Watts, ` eral caucus before the session opened
when he united in marriage the twin' and was later unanimously elected in
daughters (Patricia) and (Priscilla) of open council. The oath• of office was
Mrs. Edith Raymond of Brussels and : administered by Judge Costello, and
the late Charles Raymond. Patricia both he and Mr. Passmore in their ad
was united in marriage to James dresses paid tribute to the late war -
other members of council.
i Geo. Davis of Brussels and Priscilla to One minute of silence was also obser
Mr, Clifford Warden Bray second son vel.
of Mr. and Mrs. W. Bray of Ethel.1
1 Both brides were becomingly attired!
in blue with wine accessories and were
attended by their sister (Betty) Mrs.
Carol Gowering and Miss Berva Mair, The November meeting of the
Londesboro. Mr. W. Kellington and Stanley Community Club was held at
Mrs. Kenneth Bray were groomsmen. the home of Mrs. Fenwick Stewart
with the vice-president, Mrs. Norman
The wedding music was played byeBaird; in charge. There were 22 mem-
Mrs. John Mair, Londesboro, After bars, 1 visitor and 3 children present
the ceremony the 'wedding dinner was -The roll call was ireswVer.ed by'°a mien
served to about thirty guests. The ding hint. The meeting opened by
dining room being decollated with repeating the Lord's prayer and then
pink and white streamers centred by the Secretary's and Treasurer's re -
a large white bell. Both couples: left ports were given. Mrs. Innes gave
later for a wedding trip to Barrie the knitting report which consisted
Markdalo and other points. Their of 9 pair of socks; 1 scarf; 2 pair
many friends wish them every happi- mitts; 1 multi -wrap; 2 helmets and 1.
ness in their married life. , cap. Mrs. Will McEwan resigned as
Packer and Mrs. Norman Baird will
take her place. Mrs.,I 'nes was asked'
to inquire around concerning the pur-
chase of blankets. The club made and
Ailed 12 ditty bags which were ship-
ped the first of November. They also
'made several quilts and many articles
of clothing and sent a bale to North-
ern Ontario. Mrs. Mossop and Mrs.
Jno. A. Melihvan each gave readings
and the meeting closed with the net-
ions] anthem after which a social half-
ihour was enjoyed. Mrs, MacFarlane
.will have the next meeting at her
home and the roll call is to be answer-
ed by a Christsnas suggestion.
Agriculture Committee Of
County Council Takes
Action
A meeting of the agricultural com-
mittee of Huron County Council was
held in the agricultural board room
with J. W. Gamble, reeve of Howick
Township, presiding, and the follow -
mg reeves present:
Fred Watson,
Stanley; Peecy Passmore, Usborne;
Alex McDonald', Ashfield; S. H. Whit-
more, Tuckersmith; N. W. Miller,
County clerk, and J. C. Shearer, agri-
cultural representative.
Reeve Whitmore moved and Reeve
Passmore seconded that the agricul-
tural cominittee affiliate with the
Huron. Federation of Agriculture and
that the chairman, Reeve J. W. Gam-
ble, be the representing director. The
motion carried without opposition.
The following reports were presen-
ted by Mr. Shearer and adopted:
Short courses in agriculture to be
held in the Village of Ethel, Grey
Township, from November 25 to Dece-
mber 19, organized by Reeve T. C.
Wilson and members of Grey Town..
ship Council.
Outbreak of hog cholera on two
farms in Grey Township near the
Perth County border. This being the
second outbreak of the disease in Hur-
on County in the past 40 years, the
previous one having been in the
spring of 1940.
Plowing demonstrations held in
eight townships, Goderich, Colborne,
Hay, McKillop, Stanley, Stephen,
Tuckersmith and Osborne. In this
connection it was decided, that the re-
maining eight townships will have
an opportunity of having similar de-
monstrations in the summer : of 1942.
The objective is to make farmers
plowminded for the big International
Match to be held in Huron, October 13
to 16, 1942.
Public speakingcontest tobe held
at the November session of County
council en November 20 at 2 ppm. In
this .connection• the committee passed
a grant for prize money,
Alter the meeting adjourned the
group made a visit of inspection esti
sp on to
the soldier's recreation room here and
to the site chosen for the Internation-
al Plowing Match for 1942, situated
between Clinton and Seaforth, and
taking in portions of Hallett and Mc-
Killop townships.
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STANLEY
CUTT—I•HEDRICK
The hone of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford
Hedrick, John street, Blenheim, was
the scene of a lovely wedding when
vows were spoken by their daughter.
Agnes Irene, to Keith Crawford Cutt,
of Goderich, son of Mr. and Mrs. Cal-
vin Cutt, Goderich. Rev. W. R. Os-
borne, acting pastor of Blenheim Un-
ited church, performed the ceremony,
and the attendants were Doreen Hed-
rick, i
d s star
of the bride, and Kenneth
Cott, of Oshawa, brother of the
groom. The bride was lovely in a
floor -length gown of white silk jersey.
pleated skirt, sweetheart neckline, and
fingertip vier gathered with orange
blossoms. The bridal. bouquet was
of Johanna Hill roses. The brides-
maid's floor -length dress was of pale
pink sheer, and her ,headdress of
rosebuds. She carried a colonial
bouquet of roses. The flower girl
was little Barbara Goddard, of Chat-
ham, whose dress was of white org-
andy over pale blue taffeta. She wore
a corsage of roses. After a reception
hi the Hedrick home, the young couple
left on a honeymoon to Toronto and
other points in Ontario. They will re-
side in Goderich.
The bride is well-known to many in
Clinton, having been employed here
for the 'past few years.
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RATHWELL—POTTER
A. quiet wedding was solemnized on
Saturday, November 16th, at two
o'clock at the. Ontario street United
church parsonage. when, Willa Fran-
ces Potter, daughter •of Mr. and Mrs.
Clarence Potter of Goderioh township,
became the bride of Mr. Thomas Wil-
mer Rathwell, son of Mr. and; Mrs.
Benjamin Rathwell, also of Goderich
township. Rev. G. G. Buxton, officia-
ted.
The bride was gowned in a street -
length dress .of park avenue rust and.
wore a corsage of talisman roses. Her
only attendant was. Miss Muriel Rath -
well, sister of the groom, who wore
teal green with dark green accessor-
ies and a corsage of bronze chrysan-
themums Mr: Frank Potter, brother
of the bride, was best man.
Later the young couple left on a
wedding trip to London and Sarnia,
and en their return will reside on
the Bayfield line, Goderich township.
GODERiCI1 TOWNSHIP
Mr. and Mrs, B. J, Rathwell spent
Sunday with Mr, and Mrs, Fenwick
Stewart.
. Mr. and: flits, Robert Welsh spent
Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Howard
Snell,
Miss Muriel Rathwell spent Sun-
day at her hone on the Bayfield Line.
Mr. Gordon Rathwell spent Sun-
day with Mr. and Mrs, John Ostrom,
Mr. and Mrs. D, L. Stephenson
spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Will
Stephenson, Parr Line.
The S.S. No. 4 Unit of the Red
Cross met at the home of Mrs. Bert
Lobb on Wednesday of last week.
Mrs. Frank Jones prdesided, and the
meeting was opened by singing "0
Canada", followed by the Lord's
Prayer. The minutes of the previous
meeting were read and adopted. Alter
the business discussion, a quilt was
quilted. The meeting was closed by
the National Anthem. Lunch was ser-
ved, by Mr's. Bert Lobb and Mrs. Har-
old Lobb. The finished. articles for
October were: 1 pr. seaman's long
stockings; 2 pr. seaman's short socks:
4 pr. mitts; 1 pc, socks; 1 pr. two-way
mitts; 2 scarves; 1 quilt.
The pupils of Fairmount School
S.S. 10 Goderich township held a suc-
cessful quilting party in the school
on Tuesday afternoon Nov. 11. Pro-
mptly at one o'clock the women of the
section assembled .and the quilt was
soon in the frames and while some
quilted others enjoyed a few games of
Bingo and a display of the pupils
work. 'A quantity of which was also
on sale. A dainty lunch was served
by the girls and tickets were sold on
the quilt. Miss McGill en behalf of
her pupils.. thanked the ladies for
their co-operation. The proceeds are
to go to the War Vietim's Fund and
the Red Cross.