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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1941-11-27, Page 1The The Clinton New -Record Est. 1878 Clinton With Which N ews- Rec is Incorporated The Clinton New Era NO. 6068 -62ND YEAR CLINTON ONTARIO, FT TIME -SATISFACTION In buying a watch we are guided by our experience of years, and 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. HELL YAR 11 II Jeweler and Optometrist Residence Phone 174j WE PAY CASH FOR OLD GOLD r Clearillg all Coats I1 The Remainder of our Stock of Women's, Misses and Children's Coats are Substantially Reduced for This' Sale. C.hildron's Coats from $4.50 to $11.50 Ladies' Sizes from $12.50 to 29.90 Every garment a genuine Bargain. ••0 -IRWIN RED CROSS NOTES The regular meeting of the Clinton Red Cross Society will be held on Monday, Dee. lst at three o'clock in the halt of St. Joseph's church Tea will be served at the conclusion of the meeting by the ladies of the church. Come and bring your friends The following articles comprise the knitting shipment for the month o November: Army: 3 alternative caps; 3 hel- mets; 4 turtle-neek sweaters; 6 prs. socks;6 prs. gloves. Navy: 18 prs. seaboote; 23 prs. sea- man's seeks; 12 aero caps; 19 prs. whole mitts, 5 turtle -neck sweaters. Women's Forces: 1 white vest; 1 pr. ankle socks; 5 prs. gloves; 1 sweater; 1 pullover; 2 refugee caps., Donations: Mrs. John Noble, 1 pr. socks; Mrs. J. S. Evans, $2 to the blanket fund; Anonymous $2, to the blanket :fund. V The New Era Est. 1867, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27, • 1941 THE HOME PAPER FLAMES DAMAGE' HOVEY BLOCK Seven Place of Business Affected Fish and Game Club Dance' Engagement Announced Features Air Force I M Orchestra The second annual dance, priz draw and bingo, sponsored by th Fire broke out Monday afternoon in I'Iuron Fish and Gaene Club, was held Hovey Block here and for a short in the town hall last Wednesday ev ening and featured music by the• Roya Air Force Band. The twelve -pies ' The flames swept' the second fiber of orchestra was under the direction of the Hovey building and then spread to Squadron Leader K. L. Warrington, adjoining buildings in the business by permission of Wing Commander A. block. H. W. J. Cocke. Sound effects were Business places damaged by the fire produced by Sergeant Lloyd and Lead - Water and smoke were Irene Burgess ing Aircraftsman Wilkinson. This was photo studio; .T. E. Hovey drug store; the first public appearance, of this or - R, H. Johnson, jewellery store; Char- ganization and its performance gave les' the greatest Lockwood, barbera est sans shop; and Miss g faction. The affair A. MacDonald's millinery and ladies was also patronized by many airmen wear shop. There was also minor from' Huron County schools. the time looked, as if it might threaten the main business' section of the town. r. and Mrs. Ephriam Shell, Hul- , lett Township, announce the engage-' rent of their eldest dau'.ghter, Barb,-. I ars Patricia Moorehouse, to Alvin 'Thomas Bottles, only son of Mr. and, Mrs. Allan Betties of Goderich Town - 1 ship, the marriage will take place early in December. Evening Auxiliary Due to unavoidable circumstances the next regular meeting of the Ear - ening Auxiliary will be posponed un- til Monday, December 8th. Any person who finds it inconvem lent to attend the afternoon meeting of the Red Cross is invited to attend. Workers are urgently needed. V Summerhill Red Cross The Summerhill Red Groat held their meeting at the home of Mrs. Earl Blake on Wed., Nov. 19. With the Pres. in the chair the meet- ing opened by :singing "Abide With Me" followed by the Red Cross pray- er. The minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted, 21 members and 9 visitors were present. A donation of $2 was received from Mrs. Minnie Cotton of Detroit and $1 from Mrs, J. Smith. A quit top was donated by Mrs. D. Wright. It was decided to gather the sal- vage. In. the afternoon a quilt was quilted and a top sewed on. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. B. Case in Clinton on Wed., Dec. 8. The hostesses are Mrs. Wm. Lov- ett, Mrs. Wm. Mains, Mrs. Joe. Rap- son, Mrs. Glen Cornish. The roll call will be, Something I'm going to make for Christmas. The meeting closed with the National Anthem. Tea was served at the close of the meeting. V AMONG THE CHURCHES Presbyterian Church The W.A. and W.M.S. will meet at the manse on Thursday evening Dee. i 4th, at 7.30 o'clock. All members are requested to be present for the elec- tion of officers. A picnic tea to be served. FOR QUALITY MERCHANDISE Perfect Diamonds If One of our finer creations ... 4 aide diamonds, perfect solitaire! Richly elided in a 'scroll and heart" motif! 3 die - mends! $15 Typical ex• ample of sup. erior Bluebird designing! Finely hand- engra'vea. ,~very. biarnond' 'is Registeaed , Perfect And insured tree! 'EE OUR FINE STOCK 'OF RINGS For Men, Signets, Onyx, Initial and Emblem Rings, Cameos, etc. Ladies fine Signets, Birthstones, Cameo, Onyx set with diamonds Pearl or Zircon as well as many fancy stone -set rings. All rings delivered to you in desired size, en- graved and beautifully boxed at no extra char- ge. MAKE YOUR SELECTION' NOW 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. • • Baptist Church Hope for the sinner, comfort for the sorrowful, and strength for the Christian waxier is available at the ,place of worship. The minister's sermon subject at the evening warship service will be: "The Free Gift Of Salvation." "Come let us worship the Lord our }Maker;" St. Paul's Church Sunday, November 30th, 1941: 8 am. Holy Communion; 11 am. Mat - tins. Open Collection for the W.A. 2.80 p.m. Sunday School; 7 p.m. Evensong. Monday, C.B.L. at 7 p.m. and A.X.P. A. at 8 p.tn. Thursday, Prayer service at 7.30 +p,m. Tuesday, 3 p.m., Ladies Guild, Wesley -Willis Church The Women's Association of the church will meet for their December meeting on the 3rd, at three o'clock. It will take the form of a Christmas party with the group leaders in char- ge. Fri., Nov, 28: The W.M.S. Christ- mas bale for Edson, Albert, will be packed on Friday afternoon. Your donation will be gratefully received. Sunday, Nov 30: Divine Worship at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sermon subjects, "Prayer" and "External Life". Sun- day School after morning worship. Fireside Hour after evening worship in the Church Hall. Ontario Street Church 11 a.m. "Before the Dawn"; 2 p.m. Turner's church, Worship and Church, School; 2.30 pen. Clinton Sunday School; 7 p.m. "Modern Amusements", ,flow should Young People conduct themselves --In what way does chan- ge or age alter the Ethical values' of life? Monday at 8 pen., Young' People's ?Union, Christian Fellowship. Depart- ment in charge. . Wednesday, 8 pen., Fellowship and Prayer. The regular meeting of the Wom- en's Association will be held on Wed- nesd'ay, Dec. 3rd, at 2.30 o'clock in the lecture room of the church. The ladies of the London. Road, and the Huron Road east, will serve, damage done to Dr. Geddes' dental of- Bingo was carried on in the council fico and the J. E. Johnson apartments. "chamber commencing under direction into thousands of 'dollars. However, of Alex. Haddys M. 'Shearing, y(4 Authorities said :the loss would run Falconer, N. Livermore and J. C. they could not make an aceurate es- Shearer and there was aeommoda- timate until the buildings had been tion for over 100 persons. checked. Winners of the draw were: Wilfred Tho fire was one of the most clang - onto; Zurich; W. D. Morrison, Tor- erous Clinton firemen have fought for onto; Wesley Vanderburg, Clinton; years. It apparently started from an Norman Livermore, Clinton; and Q'ar- explosion in the Photography studio men Tebbutt, R.R. No. 2, Clinton. about 1.30 pen., the billows of smoke passing along the passages of the second storey where the studio was located and thew penetrating to Dr. Geddes' dental office in the James Lovett building, to the J. E. Johnson apartments over the Cleft shoe store and to other adjacent stores where stocks of goods were extensively dam- aged, particularly in Hovey's drug Prize Winner At Butter - maker's Club Banquet The Stratford District Buttermak- ere Club, along with their wives and friends, held them annual banquet in the Royal Hotel, Mitchell, last Friday evening, at which Mr. Richard Parker of Clinton, won second prize in both store where a large stock of drugs, the cream and butter contests. Mr. toilet articles and other goods was Parker has been with Canada Packers stocked. Included in the drugstore for eleven years the past four spent stook was extra articles for the in Clinton. Christmas trade and it is reported Mr. Wm. Rolphe of London was that much of this stock will be a total chairman for the evening and the loss. guest speaker was Professor W. H. Heavy water damage was occasion- Sproule of the O;A.C, Guelph, Prof. ed in the R. H. Johnson jewellery Sproule assured the gathering that store where much silverware was in there would be a dairy school at the O.A.C. in Jan. this year despite the fact that the government is using many of the buildings in Guelph for air training courses. Plants represented at the gathering were: Clinton, Teeswater, Staffa, Seaforth, Mitchell; Sitratfordy Mill- bank, Tavistock, and Black Creek. v MILITARY NEWS AC. 1 Alvin Corless of the Fingal Bombing and Gunnory School spent the weekend at iris Borne in town, Mr, and Mrs. M. Stock of Holmes - villa received a cable on Tuesday tell - stock. Loss will not be so heavy for it is said that considerable stock was not perishable. The Charles Lockwood barber shop was flooded with 'water and in the millinery and ladies, wear store next doer, Miss MacDonald' was able to move most of her stock before the water came through into the store. Miss Burgess, it was stated, was un- insured. The Hovey stock was part- ially covered by insueence, also the building. Miss Burgess was not in her apnrt- ment when the fire started. The fir- st indications of fire was that of smoke issuing from around the Bur- ing of the safe arrival in England of gess studio window seen by Police their son, Sgt. Lloyd Stock. Constable Elliott who at once called Sgt. Douglas Pilot Ll MacKenzie of the R. the telephone office and had the sir- en alarm. turned on. The sidewalk C.A.F. at Winnipeg, Man., is spending along the fire swept block was litter- a short leave at his home in town. ed with broken glass and charred Major William Hovey of the 48th wood, , Highlanders, who has been on active "- service in England for the past two years, has returned home for a spec- ial course, and at present is spending a few days with his parents, Mr, and Mrs, 3. E. Hovey. A.C. 2 Reg. Cudnore of the R.C.A. F. at Winnipeg has been transferred to St Thomas, ' In the graduating class at No. 4 Wireless School, Guelph, Lieutenant- Governor Albeit Matthews presented "Sparks" to a large group of Wire- less -air -gunners, Dick Fremlin of Clinton being one of the graduating Class. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Cook have 're- ceived, a cable from their son, Sgt. Pilot Bill (Blondie) Cook, telling of his safe arrival in England. A.C. 2 Murray Hanley of the R.G.A.. F. at Jarvis, spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Han- ley. V v Women's Institute Meets The Women's Institute met last Thursday afternoon, with Mrs. Adams the president in charge and also act- ing as pianist. After the reading of the minutes by the secretary, Mrs. M. Batkin, it was decided, to hold the December meeting on the third Thur- sday of the month, and also that ap- plication should be made for the leg- islative grant to Institutes. The address took the form of a re- port on the area convention held in London, given by Miss Levinia Brig- ham, the official delegate. A. tern- peranee talk also was given by Mrs. C. S. Hawke. A. skilful demonstration of boning a fish, was given by Mrs. E. H. Epps. A. summary of articles brought in for the Red Cross and Red Shield in the period April 1 to September 30 showed contributions of 205 pairs of socks, 11 pair of boys' pants, one girl's coat, three pairs of mitts, three sweaters, three wool helmets, three wool scarves, 12 quilts quilted and one quilt donated. Of the 105 pairs of socks, 60 pairs were knitted by one member alone. Hostesses in serving supper were Mrs. VanHorne and her committee. ----v Wesley -Willis Mission Circle The Ever -Ready Mission Circle of Wesley -Willis church met on Thurs- day evening last at the Monne of Mrs. Geo. Beattie. The pres. Edith Paterson opened the meeting with hymn and prayer, The minutes were read and adopted. An election by ballot for a new president for 1942 was in order and Mrs. Geo. Gould was chosen. A suggestion was. made .that our Mis- sion Circle become an Evening Auxil- iary; this was, followed by a ,notion to that effect, which was carried. At the next meeting Dec. 4 the members are reminded' to bring in their dime envelopes' and, also their white gifts., to be packed :with our Christmas bale. , Helen Gould took charge of the study period: Those taking part were Miss Rudd, Isabel Chowen, Adell Jer- vis and.Helen Gould. The Hostess served dainty. refresh - Hockey Rumors It has been announced that Clinton will enter a team in the intermediate division of the Ontario Hockey Assoc- iation. Last season Clinton and Sea - forth pooled their talents and took home the O.H.A. silverware and Sea - forth was counting en doing the same this season. But since Clinton's startling announcement, the old riv- alry will be renewed. Two of the Clinton Juveniles of last season, Harry McEwan and Dan- ny Colquhoun practised for the first time with the Stratford Midgets last night. This might mean a loss to the Clinton intermediates. We also understand that it will be decided in Toronto on Saturday, whether or not the Association will move the age for juveniles up one year, and this might mean the contin- uance of a juvenile team itt town. v it. - A Close Shave Customers in J. L.- Heard's barber shop on Ontario street received a shock when a stone apparently flipped from under the tire of a passing auto- mobile struck the plate glass front window, making an opening about 12 inches in diameter. The fragments of glass were hurled across the rooms and one piece truck the cus4mer then in. the chair inflicting minor melts at the close of the meetin . -,cuts, v 'Apple Display One of the most attractive displays of fruit we have ever seen is now in the Agricultural office window. The display -features baskets, hampers, trays and apples in rows and "1"s". s. The varieties in the display are Spy, King, Salome, Snow, McIntosh, Tal - man Sweet and Delicious. The dec- orations were done by Miss M. Hend- 'ers'on of the Agricultural office, and Messes. Stewart Middleton, Clinton, and Clayton Laithwaite, Goderich, di- rectors of the Huron 'Fruit Growers' Association. This display is to show the boys from England and United States, who are stationed at the Air Schools in Huron County, the wonder- ful fruit grown here. V LITTLE LOCALS Lieut. Stanley Whibley, who has been with the Salvation Army Corps here for the past six months, left on Saturday for Wallaceburg, where he has been stationed. It is interesting to know that Mr. S. G. Castle supplied the meat for the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. James Flynn fifty years ago and. he also supplied the meat for their 50th, wedding an- niversary held last September llth. We notice by the Stratford Beacon - Herald that Ivan Turner, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Turner, who is attend; ting the Normal School this year, has been made circulation manager of their Junior Red Cross Society. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Fitzsimons have ,moved into the house recently vacated 1 by Mrs, 3. Kyle on Albert street. The Ladies Guild of St, Paul's church are holding their Annual Baz- aar today. Pleasant Evening Spent On Thursday evening last a peas- ant time was spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Holland of Code - licit, when they entertained a. member of immediate friends and relatives, honoring their son Roy Holland and his bride, formerly Miss Lillian Milne of Goderich, who were married rec- ently. The group gathered at 6.30 p.m. to partake of a buffet lunch.. Later a sing song was enjoyed, acid then the bridal couple were presented with a miscellaneous shower. Roy on behalf of his good wife and hint- I self thanked those present. As the happy gathering departed for their different hones; Best wish-, es were extended to Roy and Liilias for a Long and Happy married life. —v Taxes Being Collected The Tax Collector, Mr. Nal+man Kennedy, is now in the town clerk's office from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m, daily, for the purpose of collecting taxes, v_ L O.B.A. Elects Officers At the goose supper held Tuesday evening by Huron Lodge No. 377 the following officers for the coming year were elected: W.M.—Mrs, Jeanette beeves I.P,M.—Mrs. Mabel Miller D.M.—Miss Hattie Livermore Chaplain—Miss Clara Harrison Ree, Sec.—Miss Edna Ford Fin Sec, -Miss M. Judd Treas.—Mrs. Annie Taylor, Sr. 1st Lect.—Mrs. Maty Sionian 2nd Leet, Mrs. Mae Vanderburg Dir. of Ceremonies—Mrs. McClin- chey P.G.—Mrs. Ebther East Committee—Mrs. Castle, Mrs. Wat- kins, Mrs. Hanley, Mrs. Glazier, ' Guardian—Mrs. Shobbrook Auditors—Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Cooke Pianist—Mrs. Coolie. ' V Huron Old Boys' Associa- tion of Toronto The Annual meeting of the above association will be held in the Audi- torium of the Y.M.C,A. corner Col- lege and Dovercourt Road, on Thurs- day evening, December 4th, at '7.80 p.m. Reports of the President, Secretary, Treasurer and, Auditors will be order of business, followed by the election of officers for the ottsuing year. Refreshments will be served, follow- ed ollowodd by Euchre and Bridge. All Hut, onites' in; u - onites'iii Toronto and throughout the province are especially to .be proem and, take part in the programme,., Hon. Ernest Lapointe, Dies. In Montreal HON. ERNEST LAPOINTE Death came on Wednesday to the Hon. Ernest Lapointe, Minister of Justice in the Dominion Cabinet. Thus, passes one of Canada's most noted statesman. Dean of the House of Commons with thirty-seven years of service, Mr. Lapointe was ono of Parliaments finest speakers—in eith- er French or English. Mr, Lapointe first entered parliament in 1904. He became Minister of Justice in 1924. Prior to that he had been Minister of Games and Fisheries. A state funeral will be held on Saturday in St. Reehis church, with burial to follow at Riviere du Loup, near Mr. Lapointe's native village of St, Eloi. Hostess 'Arrives at Radio School The hostess, Miss F. Campbell Stuart, arrived at No. 31 R.A.F. Radio School, on Monday. She returned front England one year ago and has recently been stationed at Trenton Air Station. Miss Stuart is familiar with her duties, having spent three and a Half years in, England, working in Service Club's 'and also in the famed Beaver Club, London, England, V GODEItICH TOWNSHIP Mr. and Mrs, Howard Case have kindly consented to lend their home for the formation of a Radio Farm, Porton group in. the west end of. School Section No. 10. It has been de- cided to start a Forum in School Sec- tion No. 8 in the near future. Any- one interested in Forums is invited to get in touch with the Federation: Directors in these school sections. The South End Goderich. Township Unit of the Red Cross Society enter- tained the Holmesville unit to a see ial (tour and afternoon tea at the home of Mts. Chas. Wise on Friday afternoon last. Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Stephenson en- tertained twenty-five of their friends to a goose supper, Saturday evening on the occasion of their 265h, wed- ding anniversary. Friends were pres- ent from Seaforth, Clinton, Detroit, Parkhill, London and Goderich town- ship, Mr. Gordon Leppington of Toronto spent the weekend with Mr. Gordon. Rathwell, lth con. LONDESBOEO The Mission Band of the United church are holding their thankoffer ing meeting in the church basement. on Sunday night, Nov. 30th. Rev. Menzies will show pictures of interest to both old and young alike. Come„ your presence will encourage the children and also the leaders. Guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. W. Weymouth on Sunday were Miss Beth Cartwright of Kitchener, Miss Vanehie Hamilton and Private Duncan Cartwright of Brantford. Friends of Rev. Mr. Hamilton will be pleased to know that while unable to snake the trip on Sunday, he is keep- ing well and will be 93 in December. He wished to be remembered to his Londesboro friends whom he often asks about. Mr. and Mrs, Fraser and Jean and'' Mrs. Brooks of Windsor were visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Lyon en Sunday and on Monday, all attended the Banard and McMtrachie wed'ding- which tools place in the United church et St. Helens. Miss B• Kilvk entertained her mis- sionary group on Monday afternoon. The W. A. held their bazaar and supper in Community Hall on Friday afternoon last. A fair tmnrber tending, everything• being sold anat- d the proceeds of the venture amounted to $41.00. Mr. Fred Prost is working et the new Airport at Centralia, • Mrs., John Cartwright is with Mrs. John Taylor for the winter months.(