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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1938-03-10, Page 1lehe News -Record Est. 1878 Linton With Which is Incorporated NO. 5874. 59TH YEAR. ews- The Clinton New Era The New Era Est. 1868 CLINTON ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 1938. THE HOME PAPER HERE COMES THE BRIDE the happiest day in a woman's life; Boni proudly she would wear a "Hefty -al- Perfect" Matched diamond and wedding ring set ... the ultimate in res einement. She will cherish these Selected gems of purest radi- ance adi- ance alwaYs, because they ex- press the beauty and champ of the memory they. represent. In t h i s selection of exquisite "Hellyar Perfect" diamond rings (available in platinum,, erhite or natural gold), she is assured of her dream ring at the price you wish to pay. W. H. HELLYAR. Jeweler and Optician. Residence Phone 174j. i THINKING OF SPRING TOCS? Look Over. Our Department of COATS.SUITS SUI S and DRESSES. S . As Seen In New York. ALL MODERATELY PRICED KNITTERS' "TWIN LADY" is a New Addition to Our Wool Department. Pure Wool, Moth_ Proof, Unshrinkable, Quick Drying, Fast Colors. Ask to See This New English Yarn. We are Sole Agents for this District. " CLINTON'S LEADING STYLE SHOPPE " i Public School Board Meets The regular meeting of the Public School Board was held on Thursday evening. Members present were Messrs. Cook, Hall, Cudmore, Lobb, Firth and McIntyre. Following the reading of the min- utes of the previous meeting, Mr. A. T. Cooper, representative of the Col- legiate Board addressed the meeting, outlining the work of the Collegiate Board.. A vote of thanks wasten- dered the speaker on motion of Nies- ers, Hall and Lobb, Accounts presented were as fol- lows: F. Finland, Insurance $48.00; J. E. Hovey, $1.30; P.U.G., $6.00; News -Record $7.50, W. R. Goulding $8.70. Messrs. Cook -Lobb moved that the aceolutts be paid. -Carried. The chairman of the education com- mittee reported on the . supplies far the school as requested by the prin- cipal. Firth -McIntyre -That the re- port be accented. -Carried. The, estimates for .1938 were sub- mitted by the chairman of the Fin- ance Committee. RECEIPTS Balance on hand, 1937,.., Provincial Grant . Town of Clinton ........ Sundries . $304.04 1,100.00 7,500.00 15.96 $8,920,00 EXPENDITURES, Cost of Instruction ....., 9,000.00 Instructional Equipment . 250.00 Cost of Administration... 140,00 School Plant Operation .. School Plant Maintenance Auxiliary Operation • 1,000.00 400.00 130.00 $8,920 ,00 Firth --+hall: That the te' ort of es-. tima,tes be accepted. Carried. The principal's report was read. Hail --Firth: That the report be aecepfed.-Carried. Meeting then adjourned. Among The Churches Wesley -Willis United Church Rev. C. W. D. Cosens, M.A., B.D., Minister. 11 a.m. "The Brook that Failed;" 7 p.m. "Demas, the Deserter." • The "Covenant" Adult Bible Class Will hold their social . on Thursday, at 8 p.m., at the home of Mr. and Mrs. N. W. Trewartha, Ontario St. Clinton Presbyterian Church Rev. G. A. Peddie, B.A., Minister. Public Worship et 11.00 a.m. Sunday School at 10.00 a.m, Bible Class Wed. at 8.00 p.m. The Girl's! Club will hold their March meeting at the home of Mrs. Thos. Morgan, Monday evening, Mar. 14th, at 8 o'clock. Knox Presbyterian Church, Bayfield Public Worship at 3.00 pan. Young People's Meeting on Friday, March ,l.1th, at 8.00 p.m. Ontario Street United Church Rev. G. G. Burton, M.A., B.D., Minister. 11.00 a.m. "Sonship•" 7.00 p.m. "The Acceptable Time." Monday, 8 p.m. Young People's Un- ion. Citizenship Department in charge. Wednesday, 8 p.m. Midweek service Prayer and Praise. The Women's Missionary Society met on Tuesday afternoon, Mrs. Wil- tse, the president, in the chair. Af- ter the regular routine business, plans were made for . the Easter. Thankoffering and committees ap- pointed. Mrs. Brinton led the devo- tional period assisted by Mrs. Hawke, Mrs. R. Pearson, Mrs. Geo, Shipley. The chapter from the study book dealing with Christian development in China un to 1937 .was conducted by Mrs, Farnham, assisted by Miss Cor- nieb, Miss Jervis, Mns. Bozell and Mrs. Pearson. Current events were given by Mrs. Plumsteel. The meet. ing was brought to a close by all re- peating the Mizpah Benediction. LONDON "LORD E AVEN •UES" OUSTED BY CLIN- TON "LIONS" IN MIDGET PLAY -DOWNS Cembination Plays of Local Kids Too Much For Larger City Rivals. All Ready For St. George In The Next Round. FIRST GAME ENDS IN 2-2 . TIE Enthusiasm reigned supreme on Monday night at the local arena, when the Clinton Lions played the first game of the play -downs with Lorne Avenue boys of . London. The two hundred fans who saw the game were treated to a brand of hockey that would do credit to any Intermediate team, as they saw two evenly-match- ed venly-matched teams, whose age limit is under 16, play to a 2-2 tie in the semi-finals of the Ontario Midget Hockey Associ- ation. The Clinton entry was made last week by the local Lions, who have been doing a fine job of promoting Juvenile hockey in • town the past couple of years. It was felt that ev- en if the team didn't meet with a. great deal of success this year the' experience gained would stand them in good stead for another winter.' The wa¢ the kids have advanced has: more than justified the time and ex- pense incurred and Tropes for a con- tinuance of the brand of hockey Clin- ton has produced the past four years is at high tide right now. The Lorne Avenue team, we were informed last night by the London management, is the Melo of 2200 kids who have been playing in the Midget league of that city. Our own boys were picked from about 40 boys who have been playing the past couple of years in the. Lions League, and who this year have played a few games with the neighboring towns of Goderich, Seaforth and Mitchell• London had an advantage in size by a wide margin and in some cases in speed, but any advantage they had (Monteith)5; Gunton Powell (Me- in these respects, the local boys more Ewontan) h) Penalty: Bengough. than counteracted with their display SecondLondon, 8 Period - Wood of combination and stick -handling. Two scoreless periods were played (Serivene) 3; Leedou, Serivens in which both teams had scoring (Robertson) 5; Clinton, Pearce (Pow - chances, but wild shooting kept the ell) 11; Clinton, Powell (McEwan) score down. Each team had odd -man 19; Clinton, McEwan (Powell) 19.30; advantages at times and it was there Clinton; Pearce (McEwan) 19.46. that the locals superior' combination' Third Period - London, Evans play showed to advantage as they, (O'Neil) 14. Penalty: Bengough. bottled the Lorne Avenue boys with' nice power plays, and only the tough -1 est of luck kept them from scoring. I On Friday evening the Midgets London opened the scoring shortly journeyed to Goderich for the first after the final period got . under of an exhibition series. with that town. way when Serivens netted one from' The Lions proved much too good close in. The locals fought right for the lads from the. Lake and chalk - back and in a few minutes Rolph ed up an easy 7 to 0 win. Monteith took a pass from "bele"' Following is the scores of games Powell and caught the right-hand tor- that the local kids have played this ner of the net behind Parker, to even. year: the score. Both teams worked hard to get a lead and O'neil finally put the Lorne Avenue boys one up on a nice play. The local kids, not the least dismayed, uncorked a fine offensive and Harry McEwan finally picked up a puck that had .dribbled through the( London defence and skated in to tie the count again with a nice shot to Col. H. B. Combe To the right-hand corner. The locals came close on a half dozen other plays once when the : puck bit the mesh at. the top of the net, and another time when it hit the post. An argument arose aver: the goal judge, a London kid, and he was replaced. In the die- ing minutes of the game a hardshot from a Clinton stick appeared to have found its mark but the London goalie fell on the puck and when he was re- moved from his position the puck was lying just outside of the line. A num- ber of fans still claim thee the puck went in under him, hitting the back of the net, and as he fell it bounded out just over the -line under him. Any- way it was no goal. In the final five minutes the locals tied the visitors up with their power play, but the game ended in a 2-2 draw. The locals have two smooth -work- ing forward lines. The one is com- posed of "Izzie' 'Powell at centre, Harty McEwan on left wing and Rolph Monteith on right wing. The other has Kenny. Colquhoun at cera tree with Sperling and Carter, as wing -amen. Some of their defencemen and their regular goaltender were. ,not eligible for play last night due to the. restricted age limit, and Bill Counter, regularly a. forward, was moved to the rear -guard to fill the vacancy there. The Line-ups were as follows: Clinton -Goal, Chessel; defence, McKenzie, Counter; forwards, Colqu- houn, Sperling; Carter; subs, Powell, Monteith, McEwan, Pearce, Cook. London -Goal, Parker; defence, Gray, O'Neil; centre,. Wood; wings, - Tuekersmith, Usborne, Stephen Robertson, Scribbins; subs, Bengough, Townships,, Exeter and Hensall; Mrs. Pillsworth, Rooney, Strudwick, Spiller. Referee-Thorndyke, Clinton. ' 6-3 VICTORY IN ILDERTON LAST NIGHT. Clinton. still has a team very much hi the hunt for a chameionship. Last night in Ilderton the Lions d e - feated London 6 to 3,. winning the round 8 to 5, and earned the' right to advance into the .second -round play -downs of the Ontario Midget Hockey Association. On Friday night they play St. George ie. the next I round, the game on Friday night will !be played in St. George, with the re- turn game slated for here on Tues- day night. No doubt a large crowd will be on deck for the game here to • cheer our worthy . Iittle team on to victory. They are well worth watch- ing. The locals last night displayed a style of combination play _much sup- erior to their larger rivals from the city and were good value for the win. It must have been "Izzie" Powell night as "Izzie" notched three goals and got assists on two 'others. Harty McEwan came next with a goal and three assists, and Ross Pearce, classy little defenceman, gar- nered two goals. Clinton: Goal, ChesseII; defence, McKenzie, Counter; centre, Powell; wings, Monteith, McEwan; subs, Sperling, Colquhoun, Carter, Pearce, Cook. London - Goal, Parker; defence, Gray, O'Neil; centre, Wood; wings, Robertson, Scrivens; subs, Strudwick, Speller, Evans, Bengough, Pillsworth. Referees -Mullin and Thorndyke, Goal Summary First period - Clinton, Powell, Clinton 4 -Mitchell 3. Clinton. 7 -Mitchell 3. Clinton 8-Seaforth 0. Clinton 7-Seaforth 2. Clinton 7-Goderich 0. Clinton 7-Goderich 1. Clinton 2 -London 2. Address Bible Class Col. H. B. Combe is to be the guest speaker at next Sunday's session of the interdenominational men's bible class. All men are invited to come and hear him. Mr. W. M. Aiken, the speaker last Sunday, chose as his topic, "Greed and Selfishness," and in an interesting manner demonstrat- ed how practically all the ailments to which out civilization is heir could be laid at the door of greed, and pointed out that the only remedy was the elimination of selfishness in the individual. Mr. Geo. H. - Jefferson led in a discussion of the Internation- al Sunday School lesson. Ex -Reeve 0 f Tuckersmith Pleads Pensions Board William Archibald of Seaforth, for- mer reeve of Tuekersmith, was ap- pointed chairman, of the Huron Old Age Pensions' and Mothers' Allow- ances' Board at the inaugural meet, ing' held last Thursday afternoon at the office of the county clerk, Mrs. F. R. Redditt of Goderich is -vice- chairman and J. M. Roberts, county clerk, is the secretary. The full board was present, the other members being Mrs. Nelson Trewartha,Clinton.; R. J. Bowman, Brussels, and John L. McEwan, Wrox- eter. Miss Hilda Woodcock, investi- gator, was present also. The following territories were al- lotted to the members; Mr. Archibald JUNIOR GAME HERE TO-NIGI•IT Redditt - Goderich town, Goderich. Stanley and Hay Townships; Mrs. Trewartha-Clinton, Seaforth, ' Hul- lett, Colborne and McKillop Town-, ships; Mr• McEwan-Winghain, How - The Hensel' ow-The.Hensell Juniors are to play an ick, Tirnberry and, Grey Townships; exhibition game with the Clinton Jun- Mr, Bowman: Morris, East and West iors at the local arena to -night. We Wawanosh, Ashfield Townships, understand there is to be free skating Brussels and Blyth villages. after the game and a real evening's entertainment is assured to fans who attend. The regular meetings of the board will be held the first Thursday of each month at 2 P.M. The Farmers' Market Wheat, 90c, Oats, 43e to 45c. Barley, 55c, Buckwheat, 50c. Butterfat, 40c, 38e. Eggs, 20e, 18c, 16; rbc. Live Hogs, $9.25. Engagement Announced The engagement is announced of. Helen Beatrice, eldest daughter of Mrs. Lucy Swan; end the late J. W. Swan, of Clinton, to George Edward,. only son of Mrs, Grace Potter, and the late P. P. Potter, of Goderich Township, the marriage to take place in March. Little Locals Mr. Arthur Groves purchased the late R. Horsley preperty this week. Miss Jean Elliott has returned to her home, from, the Clinton Hospital where she was operated on recently for appendicitis. She is improving favourably. Billie Holland has had a model of a steamship on display in H. Char- lesworth's window during the past week. It is complete in every detail, and fitted up, for electric lighting, The Junior Farmers held their regular meeting in the Board Room, Agricultural Office, on Wednesday evening. Dr. Geddes gave an inter- estingtalk on: Dentist>y. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Cameron cele- brated their Silver Wedding Anniver- sary, Tuesday. On the Friday evening previous about forty friends dropped in for a surprise party, and present- ed them with gifts suitable to the oc- casion. Miss Alice Hudson. of Seaferth, who has been attending the Clinton School of Commerce since September, has accepted a position inthe office of the Seaforth Public Utilities, made vacant by the resignation 01 Miss Helen Swan, Clinton. Walter MacMillan, and Lloyd Ad- ams, pupils of A. E. Cook, passed the second theory examination of the To- ronto Conservatory of Music which was held in Stratford recently. They passed with first class honors, each obtaining 96 marks. Elaine Walsh was successful in passing the Grade 3 history examination. Richmond Defeats Wearwell In Friendly Hockey Game Richmond "R i p - Snorters" a n d Wearwell "Wool -Eaters", two teams picked from the local hosiery plants, played a friendly game of hockey at the local arena on Tuesday night. The result was a 5-3 win for Richmond's "Rip -Snorters." The "Wool -Eaters" held the whip- hand for most of the game as they lived up to their name and fairly "eat" up the ice.While the "Boor - tees" from the Richmond plant "rip- ped" around with reckless abandon the "Wool -Eaters" piled up a two - goal lead due to• the good marksman- ship of their ace-defenceman, Lon- nie Matthews. Matthews scored the only goal of the first period on a pass at the goal -mouth by. Glew. In the second period he made Twy- ford in the Richmond nets, look bad when he scored on a long shot from outside the blue line. The "Snorters" carneto life when Jack West took a pass from Ron. Scott to open the scoring for the Richmond boys. The "Snorters" were having difficulty with Livermore in the'Nearwell nets. The period ended with the score 2-1. The "Wool -Eaters" scored again in the last period when Wit, Carter whipped home Gordie Marshall's pass. Little more than five minutes remain- ed, to play when Richmond's boys took the bit in their teeth and ripped through the Wearwell forces for four goals in quick succession, Bruce •Bartliff and Bert White combined first, Bartliff scoring. Then Lever and Charlie Johnston tied the score. Bert White broke the trig on a nice solo effort and Johnny Nediger put the game away with less than two minutes remaining on another -nice individual ' effort: The Wearwells had the best of the play in the first. two periods but the Richmond boys uncorked a surprise offensive in the dieing stages and some nice combina- tion play gave them a wide margin in play coming down the home stretch, The teams:- Wearwell-Goal, "Poodle" Liver- more; Bill Fulford, Andy Steep, Ger- des Marshall, Wit, Carter, Reg. Ball, Lonnie Matthews, Barrett Taylor, Owen C'orhbe, Bill West, Bill Glew. Richmond -Goal, George Twyford; "Red" Canon, Jack West, Robbie Hale, "Dint" Bartliff; Jimmy Rey: nolle. Ronnie Seat, Norm: Lever ( beelie Tnhnq'r»» "'.: 15 Snn•t,iri;. J'1"°- Nediger, Bert White. Referee• -rat -Chief Earl • Fulford,' COUNCIL HOLDS' CONFERENCE WITH HYDRO OFFICIALS AF TER REGTJLAft, SESSION Auditor's Report Reveals Substantial ,Surplus. Council :net for ' then regular way • monthly 'session on Monday evening, Councillor Cook stated that he, hal' WI members were present, and wor- been receiving some unfair eaKticism. thy of mention is the fa.et that the in the above ;matter. Ile wished. to meeting started promptly at 8 o'clock. go on record in saying that he was Mayor Elliott presided. As at for- not opposed to the hospital. nor- mer meetings this' year; a number of board, but that his motion, had been, ratepayers were present, and followed made in what he felt was the best. with interest the business transacted, interests of thetownand the hospital The clerk read the minutes of the and was in accordance with grants` last meeting which were adapted as made by surrounding towns. correct. This was efollowed by the Councillor MeGoun asked regard- reading of communications, two be- ing a financial statement of the hos- ing received for consideration. Tht pital'saffairs and said that he. felt'; first to receive attention was from the justified in asking for same. In re - County Clerk regarding. Equalization ply it was pointed out that it was of taxes, outlining the proceedure customary for this to be published. followed in hiring the valuators and in the press, which had not been. dons. the method of payment for their ser- this year. vices which will beat the rate of $3001 The mayor asked that committees, per month conuneitcing June 1st. Af- prepare their estimates , before the•• ter due discussion the letter was filed. next meeting in order that the tare.. The second letter from the Bell rate might be struck. Telephone Company asked for permis-1 The meeting adjourned sion to erect poles on Raglan street. o'clock. This permission was granted, the' Street work to be under the supervision of Pay Sheet . the Street Committee. • i Ball & Zapfe, supplies Four tenders were received fart Street Lighting moving the bandstand from Reerea- P,U.C., lighting streets . tion Park to Library Park, ranging, Property from $55.00 to $35.00. After some lis- Lighting rest room cession notion by MeGoun-Aiken.That P.U.C., light stock yards the moving of bandstand be referred PALO., lighting town hall to Park Committee, with power to act. ' A. McCartney, Carried. i 8710 lbs. coat Speaking an the street situation N. Tideswell,care rest room Reeve Livermore reported that this Ball & Zapfe, supplies year he expected the council would 1 Cemetery receive a rebate from the County a- M. McEwan, salary mounting to around $1300 which Ball & Zapfe, repairs would help to keep down the cost of Park street work this year. Ball & Zapfe, wire netting The financial report for the month, Salaries was read and the chairman of the re- A. E. Fremlin, salary lief committee, W. M. Aiken, review- A. W. Groves, salary ed the amount of $157.69 expended R. E. Manning', salary for relief which was spread over a F. Heins, police duty number of families for different it -1 Dry Earth Closet ems. In this regard Councillor Me- A. Fulford, salary 60.00 Goun asked what provision is made` Stationery and Printing foe hos;'italization of transients. His G. E. Hall, printing acct. 27.2G• question was answered by the mayor' Municipal World, supplies who stated that this would be treated Postage . . as an indigent case. Municipal World, Ontario' At the last meeting Councillor Tee -Statutes . wartha asked what interest had ac -I ' Insurance trued on the $53,000 waterworks de- Northwestern Ins., on bentures, and stated that the matter town hall . had been. taken up in committee 'Consolidated, Insurance on which was possibly not in order. The town hall. amount accumulated however would Imperial G. & A. Coffee - amount to around $4,000. 1 tor's Bond . ........ The clerk thenread the auditor's London G. & A. Firemen's report in detail which showed that theInsurance .. books of the town were in good order! Fire and Water and finances in good shape. J. Lovett, fireman's boots 2.88: Mr, Trewartha asked for informa-1 General Muneipal Expenses tion regarding the balance the schools Bell Telephone, rent, acct. 9.4r had on hand at the end of the year, A. Fulford, destruction of The clerk replied by saying that the dog . . Collegiate Board balance ryas $2,393.) Relief 07, and the Public School balance W. M. Aiken, relief, month 5304.04. The question was also asked Geo. Beattie, Indigent fun - as to the amount expended on the streets last year which was $2,917.11. Maxed by MeGoun-Livermore - That the report of the auditors be ac- cepted and that the Finance Comit- tee publish as much es they see fit. Carried. Rent, Town Hall Trewartha-Aiken: That accrued Market scales . interest on waterworks debentures be Stock scales . transferred to town current account. Cemetery, Lot $5.00 Carried. Perpetuity . . 15.00 Speaking to the motion Mr. 'lee- Work , 5.00 tvartha offered congratulations on the good state of the town's finances and investments which he felt should war- rant a seduction in the tax rate this year. He is still optimistic for a 38 mill rate. "Make the burden of the taxpayer as easy as possible" he said, "Make Clinton a better place for those living here, and for those who would like to live here,, be added. Regard- ing the surplus to be transferred to current account he said that he had gone outside town for advice and in-; done justice to the supper Mr; A. E. formation on the subject and had been Rumball, superintendent of the Hy-• advised to get the permission of the dra gave an enlightening talk and. Railway Board before doing so. He answerers questions on the water and: was authorized to interview the Board light situation. on his next business trip. to Toronto.] Reviewing the affairs over a per- Cook-.Nediger-Moved that we rod of 24 years he stated that in all grant the Spring Show Board $100., blanches the commission could re - the usual grant. Carried. port' a flourishing condition. In, 1937! At the last meeting' a, motion was there had been an increase of 10%,. passed to grant the Hospital Board' , and over 27,000 subscribers are nee • $500 in plate of the usual financial as- ceiving service. Approximately ons- sistance. A deputation waited on third of the water users are on the council on Friday evening protesting meter systema Asked if he thought this action. The matter was very'the meter system fair, he said thate briefly discussed and held over since he was a firm believer of using met-- itegotiations between the Hydra and ers, but pointed out that there' are Hospital Beard officials were under places where it does not nay to in-• stall them. Of the 700 water con-- sumers in town, about one-third are• • at nine - 511.10 1.30• 216.08.• 1.00- 1.0*, 8.54 60.97' 2.00, 1.52 50.60' 2.81 12.60` 65.00' 80.06' 58.33• 2.78 30.37 3.00' 15.00e 8.00, •16.00'' 12.00. 6'1.95; eral Expenses Salaries W. B. Armstrong, audit - ore fee . F. C. Match, auditor's fee R.CEIPTS 1.00•' 157.69•. 15.0e' 30.00' 30.00" $8,00 11.25 15.78• 25.00' Mayor Is Host After Council Meeting. At 10 o'clock members of Council; the Hydro Commission- and Press met for an enjoyable oyster supper a:t'. Bartliff's restaurant where they were - guests of Mayor Elliott: The gath- ering combined business with pleas- ure on this occasion as after WI had! Miller -Lynch Mr. and Mrs. F. I -I. Lynch, Soutli street, Goderich, announce the mar- riage of their eldest daughter, Pearl Irene May, to Frederick Lloyd Miller, son of Mr. and Mrs. lames A. Miller, of Clinton. The wedding took place at the parsonage of North Street United Church oar 'Wedn.esrlay. Feb. unary -16th, Rev. W. P. 'Tent nfeciat- ing, on the meter system. The rental on a standard meter. is $L00 per guar- ter, purchase . price approximately' $11.50, with installing charges of a- round $3.00• Mayor Elliott wanted, to know whim:' the life cif a meter would be. In re- ply Mr, Rmnball stated that he could' not give any definite figures. Sono: are 26 years old, hut had been over- hauled and ternh-ed. Lrhltrinn he- once (Continued) on' page. 4):