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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1941-12-11, Page 1rrhe Clinton News -Record Est. 1878 Clinton N ews- Recorcl With Which is Incorporated The Clinton New Era NO. 6070 -62ND YEAR >~x The New Era Est. 1867 CLINTON ONTARIO, THURSDAY. DECEMBER 11, 1941 • eeaStnateeeeelea • eeeeee+e OSS Make a Merry Christmas with Gifts from Hellyar's Jeweler, Store "' • A, Large Steele of WATCHES, RINGS, JEWELERY, CHINA, SILVERWARE AND HOLLOWARE, CLOCKS AND NOVELTIES In most cases the prices of 1940 prevail. Save money by buy- ing from STORE OPEN EVENINGS W. H. HELLYAR Jeweler and Optometrist . Residence Phone 174j WE PAY CASH FOR OLD GOLD :ar2shtMtWarDiData:2+ MimnrabWI dr27a DMininaiDinintntgta Di2:2tsrooraior 2tm:aralaaral 2',s,a mQ,o a a, ca isreeceeeE+c:Geisserm aveiveesi Uaa s s cst —'%+a STORE OPEN EVENINGS Dress Up For Christmas Our Dresses Have Style Originality and Superior Workmanship. 1 We feature Frocks c ks by 'Hampton" 'DuBarry" and "Colonial" three of Canada's Outstanding Dress SFirms. Standard and Half Sizes We are also showing a Smart Line of Children's Dresses sizes 7 to 14 and Reasonably priced at 53.75. R... . -�°IRWIN FOR QUALITY MERCHANDISE 210:Si ,airrnest ` SertSalessieteerenrntatar`nSerasSi3inansnininslsmile&ernaningserSi3rr"'a2',•3r ` 9S:liulereseterer.4 eat tae neaCierMarnarr etasc e�eeSee a la+ ea-MiSi esSielerataeEi" .112 GIFTS FOR ALL FOR HER— Chests of Silver, complete service for 8 from $13.75 up. Choose from our large stock. Mantel Clocks, Fancy Electric and Spring Clocks, Kitchen Clocks, and Radio or Desk models from $2.50 up. The Christmas entertainment to be Lovely Stone Rings from $3.95. Fancy Onyx, held in the church on the evening of Cameo and Signets. A December 19th. 0 Beautiful Watches at all prices in all the best Ontario Street Church makes. 11 am, Sacrament of the Lord's Supper 2 .m . Turners church, Sea Dresser 't , p sSets in lovely O 1 new designs from .1.75'• y g $ lip. xament of the Loi.d s Supper, 2,30 p. Lockets byLorie,Sturdy and • er a m.iClinton urndit School; 7 p.m. 0th leading Fireside Hour after reguar service, makes from $2.95 up. Locket and Bracelet Sets to match $5.00 to' $22.50. Bluebird Diamond Rings from $20,00 up. Bracelet's, Pearls, Compacts, Brooches, Neck.? lets„ Cameo Erooches and many other lovely gifts to choose from. RED CROSS NOTES Handkerchiefs for Britain Owing to a recent pressing request from England, for handserchiefe in large quantities, we are having a handkerchief .shower in the Board Room on Saturday afternoon, ' Dec. 13th. They need handkerchiefs for men, women and children and any donations of same will be most grate- fully accepted and sent forward im- mediately.. . Russian Relief Don't forget the Canadian Red Cross Society is asking the Canadian people for a half million dollars to be used for medical supplies and relief for our allies the Russians. Every dollar of this money will be spent in Canada and helps must go forward immediately to relieve the intense suf- fering. We have received the follow ing generous donations during the past week: W.A. of Wesley -Willis church. $25.00: Anonymous $55.50. Quilt Donations: Mrs. McMurray, 1 quit lining; Miss Helen Adair, 1 quilt top; Mrs. Geo. Shipley, 1 quilt lining. V Evening Auxiliary The meeting next week will be held on Tuesday, December 16th, at 8 o'clock. As there is a lot of -work to finish at this meeting please come early. There will be no meeting on Monday, December 22nd, v Christmas Tree This Saturday ; The Lions Annual Christmas tree for the Children of Clinton and sur- rounding district takee place this com- ing Saturday, December 13th. Start- ing with a big parade from the Public School at 1.30 p.m, led by Santa Claus and the Pipe Band and ending up at the Town Hall where candy, etc. will be distributed by Santa to the child ren, the day will be finished out as usual by a big free show at the Roxy Theatre at 2 o'clock. V Pipe Band Attends Frolic The Clinton Pipe Band played at the Frol iein Stratford last Thursday ev- ening, sponsored by the Stratford Boys Band. Among the bands pres- ent, and who paraded from the Boys Band rooms to the Market Building, where the (relic was held were from Clinton,Seaforth,Tavistock, e Clinton, a sok, Nw Hamburg and Elmira. These bands are members of the Huron -Perth Band Zone. Milverton Red Seal Band is 1 also a member but was unable to at- tend, due to the fact that most of its bandsmen are. employed by a menu - featuring company, who. are at pres- ent working 24 hours a day. THE HOME PAPER Taxes. Being Collected The Tax Collector, Mr. Norman Kennedy, is now in' the town clerks' office from 9 a.m. to 5 pan. daily, for• the purpose of collecting taxes. V Engagement Announced Mr. and Mrs. Howard H. Bowman, Owen 'Sound, announce the engage- ment of their eldest daughter, Marg- aret Louise, to Mr. John Douglas Middleton of the Royal Canadian Air Force, Yarmouth, N.S., son of Mr. J. R. Middleton, God'erioh Township. The inarriage is to take place quietly this month, v Hockey Teams Entered The Clinton Lions Club have enter- ed a Juvenile and Bantam team in the Minor Hockey League. The only ehange in the M.H.L. rules this year is that all groups must fin- ish their games by Feb. 20th, 1942. For the information of the surroun- ding towns the last date of entry in the M.H.L. is Dec. 21st, 1941. Those who had not entered a team last year are not being notified this year. • FRIENDS HONOR CLINTON WOMAN ON ENLISTMENT Friends and neighbors of Mrs-. Clarence Neilans, the former Ethel Cooke, who has enlisted for service with the Canadian Women's Army Corps, took advantage of her week- end leave td surprise her by a gathering at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs, 0. V. Cooke, The even- ing was spent in playing progressive euchre. Mrs. Neilans was honored by an address in which her patriotism was extolled. Mrs, Neilans was pres- ented with a handsome wilting set and blue wool pyjamas. The address was read by Mrs.. W. Shobrook and the recipient made a fitting acknow- ledgement. Afterwards a dainty lun- ch was served. Mrs. Neilans is now stationed at Kitchener. Ontario St. W.A. The Women's Association of Ontar- io street church met on Wednesday afternoon for election of officers and other business, Mrs. Radford presi- ded and Mrs. Hawke conducted the devotional period. Excellent reports were given by convenors of the differ- ent committees. Arrangements were made for serving when the Presbytery of Huron met in the church on Dee. 9th. It was also decided to sench sun- shine boxes to the shut-ine at Christ- nay. AMONG THE CHURCHES Baptist Church Hope for the . sinner, comfort for the sorrowful, and strength for the t warrior is available at the place of worship. The minister's sermon subject at the evening will be: "The Gateway Into the Kingdom" or "The Words of Jesus." A. donation of Ten Dollars was vot- ed to the Christmas Cheer Fund for British Children. The officers• elected are as follows Hon. pres. Mrs. 3, Radford; Pres, Mrs. W. S. R. Mines; lst. vice, Mrs, E. Rwnball; 2nd vice, Mrs. 0, Venner; 8rd vice, Mrs. I. Crich; Rec. Sec,, Mrs, L. Nay; asst, sec., Mrs. Russell Hol - nes; cor. see., Mrs. E. Kennedy; rens. Miss E. Cornish; press sec., Mrs. 0. Conell; pianist, Miss L. Grant; asst. pianist, Mrs. B. J. Gib- bings. The meeting closed with prayer and benediction by Rev. Burton. FOR IM – . Signet and Stone Rings in many styles. Grand New `Watches of all kinds. Brush Sets and fitted cases in fine quality. • Parker Pen and Pencil Sets, Ronson Lighters, Leather Billfolds, Rolls Razors, Schick Electric Shavers, Bookends, Waldemar Chains and Knives, = Collar and Tie Sets, Money Belts, Identity Brace- lets, WritingSets,Christmas ,Cigars, Cigarettes g � g and Tobacco, Cigarette Cases, and Combinations, Radios, etc. CHOOSE FROM OST " LARGE STOCK NOW Open Every Evening. Remember Watch Repair is a Job for Experts. Our Work Assures Your Satisfaction. 4 - Counters for Firm Jewellery for Over Half a Century in Huron ,County. rpipapr ,Dhow nrgr + tui iobv Zrprrirn I IP V MILITARY NEWS Staff -Sergeant George Knights of the Military Hospital in London spent the weekend in town with Mrs, Knights and baby son. A.C2 Reg. Cudmore• of the Royal Canadian Air Force, St. Thomas spent the weekend at his home in • own. Forces of the Army and Navy and of t the Air welcome. Monday 8 p.m. Young Peoples Un- ion will visit The County Horne. Wed., 8 p.m., Midweek service of Fellowship and Prayer. Wesley -Willis Church Sur.., Dee. 14: White Gift Sunday, 1 11 a.rn., Divine Worship. Sermon Subject, The Significance of Advent". t 12.10 pan. Church. School; 7 pan., Evening Worship, Sermon. Subject: "Christian Ambition." 8 pan—Fire. s side Hour in Church. Hall. At the close of the Sabbath School session, on Sunday Last the "Coven- o ant" Adult Bible Class elected offi- cers for the ensuing year, with Mr. 5. Nediger Supt, in the chair, and s Mrs. H. Wise as Secretary, protein, Pres: Mr. J. B. Lobb; Asst. Mrs. J. McKinley; Minute Seo .Mrs..5 Tur» nor; Roll Sec., Mr. J. V. Diehl; Treas- s urer, Mr. A. J. Tyndall; Convenor of Social Com, Mrs, A. Seeley; • Ramo Class visitor, Mr .3. B. Lobb sTeach.er, Mrs. 3. McKinley; asst,, Mrs. •C, Hoare, Messrs Tyndall and Lobb, voiced the appreciation of the class to Mrs. J. Mcli:inley teacher for the past two years. The Girls' Club will hold a pot-1ue1C e supper in' the ch:uireh at 6.30 o'clock on Tuesday, December 16th. Members are requested to bring in their cent -I a -meal boxes. Cpl. Gordon Monteith, attached to the R.C.A.F. Dental Corps, spent the weekend in town with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. ,M. Monteith. A.C2 Laurie Colquhoun of the R.C. AAP., who has been stationed at Up - and. � Ottawa, is now atSt. Thomas s 0 wa Th m s , and spent the weekend at his home in own. A02 F. G. (Ted.) Middetion, has uccessfully passed his examinatio-ns; from Galt Aircraft School last week , and is now at Manning Depot, Tor- nto. Sgt.. Ken B. Hall, instructor in radie at the Hamilton Trades School, pent the weekend at this hone in town. Pte. Jack Nickle of the Kent Regis - merit, at Niagara-on.the-Lake . is pending his five day leave in town with his- parents, Mr. anti' Mus. W. Nickle. Elvin T, Tlniking, son of Mrs.:' L. W. Levis- of town received his wings asi a Wireless Air Gunner et the Fin gal Bombing and Gunnery School graduation exercises last Saturday Wing Commander H. J. Adkin of the R.C.A.F. School at St. Thomas, press nted:the wings. Sgt. flunking is now enjoying a short leave. Among the inenrbers of the Dental Corps that arrived overseas recently vas- Capt. H. A. McIntyre of Clinton. Intermediates Organized There was a good attendance of en- thusiasts at the Intermediate Hock- ey meeting held in the - Fireman's Hall last night, at which, Mr. Youug of Goderich convenor of the group, was present. Clinton already has nine players, and they intend to use about two from the nearby Radio School. In the group so far are Waterloo, Seaforth, Goderich and Clinton. El- mira and Milverton were also to be in the "Jr group, but Elmira has trans- ferred to Paris and Milverton will play Intermediate "A.", and use some Stratford players. There will be a meeting in Stratford this Friday evening when the schedule will be drawn up. Presbytery Of Huron Meets, • Here The Presbytery of Huron of the Presbyterian church held their reg- ular meeting in the Clinton church on Tuesday morning and afternoon. Rev. Wm. Weir of Hensail, the moderator, was in the chair and Rev. B. F. An- drew ndrew of Clinton, clerk, recorded; pro- ceedings. There was a good atten- dance of both laymen and ministers, Rev. Weir reported for the; Presby- tery's conunittee n Sunday School and Young Peoples Societies to the effect that the six weeks Teacher's Training Course proved, in many ways, profitable and popular. - A letter was received from Maitland Presbytery proposing that a commit- tee of three be chosen to meet with a similar committee of Maitland Presby- tery to discuss the questiolr, "Amal- gamation of the two Presbyteries:?" The Huron Presbytery's committee, Rev. W. Weir, Hugh Jack and Mr. Robert Shortreed. Other matters of routine business were discussed. Radio School Presents Fine, Pres - ,31, Entertainment A. splendid variety show was ented in the new tlteatt- Radio School R.A.F., Clinton ,last Thursday evening, Dec, 4th, The presentation included several fine solos both vocal and instrumein tal, monologues and comedy skits by members of the School, and sleight of hand tricks by one of the instructors. Interspersed° between numbers were several selections by the recently or- ganized orchestra by the School. Assistin;, g• artists sty were Mrs, Saun- ders and little Miss Anne Freer of Goderich, Mrs, Geo, MeLay of Clin- ton, and Miss Hope Worth of the "Originals." All the numbers presen- ted by these artists were fully enjoyed by the huge audience which packed the theatre. v K.A.1'. Officers Entertairi Local Officials The mayor and members of the Clinton town council, the ministerial association, the Warden of Elven County, the Hydro, C.N.R., the Press, the banks, and other business hien, nwnbering• over one lmndred were guests of the Commanding Officer and members of the officers' mess at an afternoon tea on Sunday afternoon, December 7th. The following people were present: Mr. and Mrs, A. J. McMurray, Mr. and Mrs.re war .a Mr.an 1 r M s N.W.T t tland Mrs. M. J. Agnew, Mr. and Mrs. V, D. Falconer, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. El- liott, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Nediger, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. David Churchill„ Mr, and Mrs. Wrn. Walker, Mr. and Mrs. M. T. Corless of Clinton; 11ft, and Mrs. J, J. Cluff, Mr. and Mrs, Sawn Whit- more, Seaforth; Mr. and Mrs. Percy Passmore, Exeter; Mr. and Mrs. Mor- ley Counter, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Shear-. er, Mr. and Mrs. E. Paterson and Daughter, Mr. and Mrs, H. M. Monteith, Rev and Mrs. A. E. Silver, Rev. and Mrs. B. F. Andrew, Rev. and Mrs. Andrew' Lane, Rev. and Mrs, G. G. Burton, Lieut Deadman, Mrs. John Radford, Miss Isabel Chewer, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Haddy, Dr. and Mrs. J. W. Shaw, Clinton; M1'. and Mrs. W. L. Whyte, Sky Harbotu•, Goderich, Mr. and Mrs, Merton Reid, Mr. and Mrs, John F. Daley and, Daughter, Mr. and Mts. Geo. A. Jackson, Mr, and Mrs, Jno, Earle, Dr. and Mrs, E. A. McMaster, Mr. A. Y. McLean, Seaforth; Me. 0. E. Hall, Clinton; Mrs, E. G. Griffith, Mr. and Mrs. K. Hueston, Gorrie; , Mr. and Mrs. Mercer, Stratford; Mr. and Mrs, Cuninghame and Daughter, Clinton; Capt. "Chet" Smith M.D H.Q. London; Rev. Moore, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Sperling,' Mr, and; Mrs. A. E'. Runbali, Mr. and Mrs C'. M: Shear- ing, Mr. and Mrs., Charles Arnold, Clinton; Mr. and. 111m Wilfred Greg- ory, Stratford Mr.. T. Cocker, Clin- ton; Mr and Mr, R. E. Stewart, Lon- don; Mr.. Ken Edmiston, Exeter; Opt. aril Mrs. Freels R.A.F. Pert Albert;: Miss F. Cuninhame, Clinton, Miss Dorothy Muteh, Clinton. Women's Institute The W. I. will hold their regular meeting on Thursday, December 18th, note the date, a week earlier. All members who bring a 25 gift will receive one in return. A good pro- gram is being provided by Miss N. Habkirk's pupils of the Public School;: also local talent. The Christmas message will be given by Lieut. Deadntan of the Salvation Army, The hostesses for the afternoon are Miss L. Brigham and Mesdames M. Batkin, J. Livermore, E. Rozell, W. Williams, Noble Holland and (Dr.) Hearn, v LITTLE LOCALS The Junior Red: Cross of the Clinton Collegiate Institute are holding their Annual Christmas Dance in the•audi- torium next Monday evening, Decem- ber 16th. Mr. Ross Merrill of Stratford Nor- maI School spent last week in obser- ving and practice teaching in 3/I1. Pearce's room in the Clinton Public School, The Huron Branch of the Garage Operators Association of Ontario held a successful meeting in• Goderich last Monday evening. The next meet- ing will he held in Clinton the date not settled yet. We notice Miss Cathleen °ening- hame's picture in the Toronto Even- ing Telegram's sport page, where she is a valued forward on the Varsity's A11 -University College co-ed basket- ball team. v DEGREE CONFERRED ON R.A.F. MAN At the regular meeting of Clinton Lodge, A:F. and A.M., No. 84, held last Friday evening, the W.M. 5. W. Crich, and officers conferred a third degree on leading Aireraftman Alex- ander McGauchie Wood of the R.A.F. a fellow craftsman of Lodge St. Con- al tNo. 1198, Kirkconnell. Duinfries- liiie� cotland, by authority of the grand secretaries .of the Grand Lodge of Scotland end of Canada in Ontario, LAC. Wood has been a regular atten- dant of Clinton lodge since corning to Canada. v In Active Service The following• list, taken from our files, are the men who have enlisted with the Active F'orcds, from Clinton, Most of their ]homes are in Clinton, the others were either living or work- ing here at the time of enlistment, We will be glad to have the names of 'any we might have missed. ACTIVE SERVICE Aiken, Willard Bartliff, Bruce Cudmore, Reginald Cooke, Thomas C. Counter, William Conran, James Cudmore, Charles ! Cook, Reginald Colquhoun, Donald Carless, Alvin Castle, Samuel Colquhoun, Laurie Cowan, Howard Cook, Robert Carter, Ross Cartwright, •Duncan Cooper, CIayton Dinnan, Albert Douglas, Dr. R, P. Dixon, Dick Fitzsimons, Norris Fremlin, Rieharci Galajdo, Nicholas Glidden, Carman Hawkins, John Hawkins, Hugh . Hovey, WiIIiam Hovey, Ernest Harris, Gerald Haddy, Wesley Honking, Elwin Hanley, Murray Heard, Frank Hewson Ralph p , Hall, Kenneth Johnston, David Kennedy, Stanley Kennedy*, David Knights, George Icennecly, Clyde Lawson, Harold Lobb, Everett Lockwood, James Leppington, Roy Monteith, Cordon Mittell, Ernest Murray, Gordon Monaghen, Hartley Mo° i is on, James McMichael, Charles. MacKenzie, Douglas McGill, Edward McGill, Glen McDonad, Ronald McDonald, Edward McKnight, Leonard McDougall, Bruce • • McFee, Herman • Nickle, ;facie Nickle; James Neilans, Chester Perdue, Jack • ATHOL lifcCWARRIE Who has been elected President of the Huron Old Boys' Association of Toronto for the year 1942. Mr. Me- Quarrie is a native of Brussels, Ont ario, and has been a resident of Tor- onto for the last 26 years, He is well known as the Secretary -Manager of the Association of Canadian Advertis- ers, Inc, Perdue, Donald Pickett, John Rosen, Clarence Sperling, Phillip Snider, Melvin Steep, Joseph Schoenhals, Stewart Seeley, Harold Thorndike, Douglas Vanderburg, Kenneth Ward, Douglas OVERSEAS Bezzo, William Ball, Harry Cook, Charles Cook, William Carter, George Cuninghane, John Cud -more, Murray Cudmore, Wilbur Fulford, Charles Gordon, Terry Ilovey, Fred Hovey, Weldon Holmes, Cecil Hearn, Gordon Langford, Harold Monteith, Rolfe Match, Charles McCabe, Dick McIntyre, Dr. A. H. Neilans, Elwin Osbaldeston, Alex• Osbaldeston, Walter O'Connell, Thomas Smith, Reginald Steep, William Steep, Earl Thompson, Dr. b". Venner, Gordon C,W,A.C. Neilans, Mrs. Clarence Wesley -Willis W.A. The Women's Association of Wes- ley Wilily United ehurch met Wed- nesday afternoon for election of of- ficers. This December meeting also took the form of a Christmas party, The president, Mrs, E. Paterson, was in the chair and Mrs. A. T. Cooper at the piano. The scripture was read by Mrs, E: Saville and prayer offered by Mrs, A. Lane. A. reading was giv- en by Mrs. McKinley and a recitation by Mrs. R. M. Sperling, A donation of $25 was voted for the purchase of Rnssiaa hospital supplies, Upward of 100 persons were served at the 25 cent supper. The -officers elected are: Hon. pres- ident, Mrs. A. Lane; president, Mrs. E Paterson (re-elected); vice- presi- dents, Mrs. J, McKinley, Mis, J, Ad- dison, Mrs. Percival Hearn, recording secretary, Mrs. G. A. Miller; corres- ponding secretary Mrs. Ernest Ad- ams; treasurer, Mrs. W. A. Oakes; pianist, Mrs. A. T. Cooper; commit- tee conveners—flowers, Mrs. Frank Fingland; manse, Mrs. W. Pickard; lookout, Mrs, H. W, Gould; social, ill/Ire M. T. Corless•; communion, Mrs. D. Laidlaw; aw• sitch n , Mrs P. Saville; group leaders, Mrs. R. M. Sperling, Mss. Charles Nelson, Mrs. George Gould, Mrs. F. Andrews. V Here is the picture of the calf with the "V" on its forehead which we till you about some welts' ago. A. you can notice by turning' the paper side- ways, there is an almost perfect "V" on its head. Another unusual thing about this animal, it was born on Armistice Day of this year. ' Mr, Ihnin "-spington is the owner.