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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1938-05-05, Page 1Wee News -Record Est: 1878 • With Which is Incorporated The Clinton New Era .1•••••••10 NO. 5882 -59TH YEAR. CLINTON For Graduation andOther Occasions V ou will find suitable presentation goods of merit .at Hellyar's Jewe ery Store 11 THIS IS ESPECIALLY TRUE IN REFERENCE TO 11 MOTHER'S DAY, MAY 8TH. See our stock Of appropriate, pleasing and durable articles. Suggestions for gifts for all occasions NEW TJP,TO-DATE GOODS OF QUALITY. Our store will be closed Wednesday afternoons for the sum- mer months, commencing May 4th. W. H. HELLYAR Jeweler and Optician. Residence Phone 174j. • Mother's Day Add Charm to Sentiment Choose a Gift She will be delighted with 11 LET US HELP YOU MAKE YOUR SELECTION Hosiery Linens Gloves Sweaters Purses • House Coats Umbrellas Lingerie • Blouses Handkerchieves IRWIN'S " CLINTON'S LEADING STYLE SHOPPE " Leaves for New Liskeard Dr. D. C. Geddes left town yester- day for New Liskeatel where he will be associated h business with Dr. • • W. Linglemne, a prorninent dentist of that town. Since coming to Clinton twenty-two months ago, Dr. Geddes has enjoyed e, .a steadily increasing practite. Ile bas made may friend, socially and pro- fessionally. He had net , thought of leaving Clinton until approached by Dr. Lingherne, but the new field : offers a veider rage for his talent. His many _friends wish him 'every success' in the new field. • Institute Elects New Officers Mrs. W. S. R. Holmes is President The Women's Institute held their regular meeting in the board room of the Agricultural Offite on Thurs- day, April 28th, with the President, Mrs. Holmes, in charge. After, the opening exercises, the roll call was responded to by giving suggestions for the program for the coming year. Then Mrs. Rozell gave some suitable remarks on the motto., "Love rules without a sword and binds witkout a cord". The striking committee, which con- sisted of Mrs. Andrew Kirk, Mrs. N. W. Trewartha, Mrs. Wm. Rozell and Mrs. Clarence Sturdy, brought in the following report, which was adopted and the officers for the coming year are: Honorary President, Mrs. • John McKinley; president, Mrs. W. S. R. Holmes; vice-presidents, Mrs. Wm. Rozell, Miss Levine Brigham, Mrs. Frank Layton; secretary, Mrs. Mer- vin Eakin; press secretary, Mrs. Charles Lockwood; iteasurer, Mrs. J. B. Levis; directors, Mrs. Geo. IL Elliott, Mrs. C. V. Cooke, Mrs. E. Ward, Mrs. W. J. Stewart, Mrs. Howaed Currie, Mrs. Rosa Carter; ;committee conveners; membership, efeeeJ. L. Heard; finance, Mrs. Fined Hateey; social, Mrs, Clarence Sturdy, Mrs. Wm. Ross; program, Mrs. Er- nest Adams; flower, Mrs. W. Shob- brook, Miss Harrison; welfare, Mrs. 5. Saville, Mrs. McKinley, Mrs. J. .Watkins; pianists, Pers. W. E. Per- due, Mrs. W. J. Stewart; auditors, Mrs. Geo. Van Horne, Mrse I. peek. The program for the afternoon consisted of two numbers on the piano by liege Miss Mexgaret Lock- wood, and, two vocal numbers by the three Misses Cozens. Thee se- leetiene were much enjoyed by all. After singing God Save the King, a social hour was spent, the follow- ing ladies providing the lunch: Mrs. Z. McKinley, Mrs. A. Steep, Mrs. Edmundson, Mrs. A. Kirk, Mrs. J. Watkins and Mrs. T. Cook. Celebration Planned Here For King's Birthday Scouts and Guides are preparing for a celebration of the King's birth- day. It is planned to have a parade to the park on the night of June 9th, with a camp fire, stunts and songs, winding up with eikewares. Citbs, Scouts and Brownies will take part in the programme. Each night much flag waving is going on in the park where the Scouts are practising signalling. The boys use the Morse code, which while more difficult to learn, is more useful than semaphore signalling as it can be sent by sound, light, smoke signals or with flags. A. first aid team is also at work and individual scouts are practising the scout's pace which is a method of running by which a boy can cover a long distance without tiring. The system is to run twenty paces, then walk twenty paces alternately. This has to be timed so that the mile can be covered in exactly twelve min- utes. A week ago the three scout leaders with their four patrol leaders made a trip to Hensel]. The Hensell troop have been lately reorganized and ask- ed the Clinton scouts ta conduct a meeting for them. Gaines and teas were used and the Hensall scouts ben- efitted ' finin the visit. ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MAY 5, 1938 The Farmers' Market Wheat, 85c. Oats, 43c to 45c. Barley, 55e. • Buckwheat, 50e. Cream, 30c, 28c. Eggs, 19c, 16c, 14e, 13c. Live Hogs, $9.75. Baseball Meeting Called for 'Tonight Junior and Intermediate Teams Likely Baseball talk has warmed up con- siderably during the past week, and although no decision was reached at the meetingeonelenday night regard- ing an intermediate team, there is every prospect now that a team will be formed. A further meeting has been called f tonight and the play- ers have been asked to be on hand so that a verdict can be reached. This is necessary as the Huron -Perth ex- ecutivemeet in Hensel' on. Tuesday evening and unless an entry is made the boys will have to devote them- selves to junior,activities. Such being the case,, it- is fully expected that a large turnout will be on hand at to- night's meeting. Clinton will still stay on the map as far as sports are concerned how- ever as the Maitland League which is affiliated with the O.B.A. prom- ises to furnish some good games. A meeting was held in Auburn on Tues- day night when representatives were present from Goderich, Dungannon, Luelcnow, Wingham, . Auburn and Clinton. The representatives from Clinton were Thos. Churchill and Wm. Fulford. They report an enthusiastic meeting which was held primarily to arrange the juvenile grouping. A fur- ther meeting will be held on May 16, When all entries will be closed and a schedule of games drawn up. Clinton has always been well to the fore in the field of sports and this year their baseball prowess is expected to place them at the top. Annual Supper a Success The annual supper of the Young People's Union of Ontario Street United Church was quite a success. Over one hundred and fifty enjoyed the evening of entertainment. A. spe- cial feature was two motion picture reels entitled "Blossoming Time in Niagara" and "Winter Sports in Canada". 0. W. Potter, Chas. S. Hawke, Wm, Walker and B. J. Gibbings con- gratulated the young people on this special effort. Kenneth Elliott, presi- dent, thanked the committees and all who assisted in the work. • New Serial Begins This Week Those who like an appealing story alive with action will enjoy the new serial "Hills of Destiny", by Agnes Louise Provost which. begins in this issue. Author of "Honeymoon Wife", "The Closed Door", "F ortun e's Wheel", etc., the author has written an appealing story of a young matt who with a strong hand and cour- ageous heart, rights a situation which threatene to deseroy, the happiness of a girl, which placo him in many a tight spot. •• Annual At Herne Enjoyed at Collegiate Decoratienes based on popular film The anneal At Home of the Clinton Collegiate Institute held on Friday evening was an outstanding success. The auditorium was cleverly decorated to represent a woodland scene from the evepular Walt Disney production, "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs'", clever lighting effects and spring flowers adding to the beauty of the decorating scheme. The guests, upon arrival, were re- ceived by a reception committee com- posed of Mr. A. E. Fines, principal, Miss Z. E. Nixon, Mr. Jack Clancy and Miss Faye Lindsay-. Following a period devoted to visiting, dancing was enjoyed to the music of Norm Harris' modern orelieetra. The re- freshment committee served a dainty lunch at 11 o'clock. The personnel of the various com- mittees to whose ingenuity and man- agement the success of the event was largely due were; Decorating, Misses Helen Manning and Miss Helen Pat- ten (staff) and Robert Biggart and Miss Margaret Middleton, who were assisted by Eleanor Cosens and Dor- othy McIntyre in drawing the dwarfs, Marion Filshie who designed the castle, Dorothy Arnold who drew Snow White and others of lst and 2nd Font girls who drew the wood- land animals. The Invitation Com- mittee, Miss Z. E. Nixon and Miss Faye Lindsay; Music, Miss Nixon and The New Era Est. 1860 THE HOME PAPER Marriage Announced Mr. and Mrs. Henry Erratt, Stan- ley, announce the rearriag•e of their younger daughter; Margaret Olive, to George Albert Stephenson, younger son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stephen- son, also of Stanley. The wedding took place quietly in April. Property Change Mr. Ken G. Waters purchased the Nediger garage property from Mr. 0. L. Paisley this week, and will get possession on June let, when he will move his business to the new loca- tion. Mr. Nediger has not decided on a new location for his garage business yet as property of a suitable nae ture for his business is hard to lo- cate. Among The Churches Baptist Church Sunday School at•11 a.m. Mother's Day service. Rev. G. W. Sherman and Mr. Fo- gerty will address the Sunday School, Regular service in the evening. Mother's Day Service. . • St. Paul's Church Service next Sunday- will be con- ducted by the Rev. Dr. Hurford, of Seaforth. The men's choir will be in charge of the music. Dr. Hurford is the Bishop Messenger, and will be assisted in the service by Mr. Mair of Seaforth. A full attendance of the congregation, men and women, boys and girls, asked for. There will be no evening service. Wesley -Willis United Church Special Mother's Day Services. 11 a.m. The Congregation. and Sun- day School will meet together. The Music will be supplied by a choir of sons and daughters. The rite of in- fant baptism will be administered, and all parents wishing to present their children are invited to communicate with the minister. • Sermon Theme: "Mothers of Men." 7 p.m. 'Mother and the Home." Wear the flower in honour of motherhood. The Church Anniversary will be ob- served on May 22nd. Rev, Waldemar Williams, President of London Con- ference will be the Anniversary prea- cher. Mrs. Craw, of McKillop, was guest speaker at the Thankoffering meet- ing of the W.M.S. held on Friday af- ternoon, April 29th. Speaking on the subject, "Christian Missions in Ja- pan", she told that one hundred years after the Japanese thought they had banished all christians froni the lands, another missionary was permitted to begin work there and found many who had been influenced and were glad to weleome the missionary and join the band. The talk was both en- lightening and interesting. The pre- sident, Mrs. Pickard, conducted the worship period assisted by Mrs. Fow- ler, Mrs. Paterson, Mrs. Addison' and Mrs. McKinley. Miss Ellen Charles. worth contributed a solo and a social time was spent at the close of the meeting. The Girls Club will meet at the home of Mrs..0. L: Paisley on Tues- day evening, May 10th, at 8 o'clock. The discussion of the book, "The Return of Religion",, will be contine ued and wiljl be led by Miss Stone. Miss L. Walkinshaw :and Miss Stone's group will be in ehatge. . The Women's Association held their regular meeting•on Wednesday, May 4th, with the president, Mrs. E. Paterson, in the chair, The usual business was transacted. The re- mainder of the afternoon was spent quilting-, after which a dainty lunch was served by group 3. Ontario Street 'United Church. MOTHER'S DAY 11.0D a.m.-"The Child's Charac- ter". Baptismal Service. - '7.00 pen. -"Son to Susanna". This is the two hundredth anni- versary of John Wesley's Revival. This book, "Son to Susanna", is writ- ten by Elsie Harrison. It is a story of the private life of John Wesley. It tells how Susanna Wesley train- ed her large family. Monday, 8.00 p.m. --Young People's Union. Missionary convener en charge. ' The Sunday School Executives meet tonight at 8 o'clock. Sunday being Mother's Day there will be an open meeting, of the echool with special music and readings. Mrs. Maltby will give the talk for the day; On Monday afternoon, May 2nd, the Women's Association of Ontario St. Church had the privilege of hear - Mr. King from Windsor. Mr. Rose Middleton; The Floor, Vernon ing Kin is the director of King's Travel Franks (staff) and Gordon. Monteith; Refreshment, Miss M. Devew, Misses Agnes Cameron, Kathleen Cosens, Dorothy Arnold, Agnes Johnson, Hel- en Herman, Helen Miller, Wilma Radford, Kathleen Ross and Margaret Sperling. Tour to all pats of Europe. His sub- ject Monday afternoon was Italy. Many interesting and instructive pic- tures were shown. A dainty handl was served by the executive at the close. Council Receives Two Bills for Damages Clinton puggested as Site for Another Hospital All members of council were pres- port. Councillor MeGoun Will report ent for the regular monthly meeting an this item at the next meeting. on Monday evening, and with Mayor. MeGoun-Trewartha-e Moved that Elliott back in the chair fully recov- all matters relating to finance be re- ered from his fall, many items of a ferred to finance committee before varied nature were put through in any action is taken. -Carried. the two hour session. 1 In speaking to the motion Coune Communications followed the read- oilier MeGoun said he was not merely ing of the minutes of the previous daidfinguotreinhteenadd toonbethea dttmta eoinrnly.tteewbaleil,,e meeting, six being received. Mrs. J. Livermore asked that the bylaw re- aneyrtehiaangdeprerdtiasienahetegiontohevthette.afninadncetos garding the control of dogs be con - w sidered, that dirt piles be removed beonhandto financial knowmat whatwas b e going often during the summer months and on. Certain that weeds be controlled early to been transacted on which he had nor prevent seeding. This was referred been consulted and he did not think to the Medical Officer of Health. this was in order. Mayor Elliott felt that his remarks were a reflection or, The Concert Band reeuested an ad - some' of the membees and he asked vance of $250 on the 1938 grant to pay for new uniforms. Gook-Nediger e. an explanation. I -That request be granted. Carried. i Mr. Trewartha in explanation said that one instance Mr. McGoun had Miss E. J. Becker requested that reference to was the sale of securi- some action be taken regarding the I . lies. The finance committee is come condition of Erie street, as in its pre- I sent condition she found it difficult posed of Trewartha, Aiken and Mc - to get to her property. This wasiGaun. While he knew about the ne- referred to the Street committee. gotiations ,the matter had not been I Williams Bakery requested pay - discussed by the committee, and this was one of the things Mr: McGoun ment of $25 for damages to truck, was hitting' at. caused by poor streets. Aiken-Mc- 1 night-That the claim be referred to Hospital For Epileptics the town solicitor. Carried. Mr. C. G. Middleton addressed the Ebner D. Bell, Seaforth, claimedcouncil regarding a hospital for epil- damages of $9. on behalf of his cli- eptic juveniles, asking their approval ent, Turner Smith, for similar break. 'for the establishment of this institu- NedigereCook-That this Metter be tion in Clinton, and suggested the late referred to the town solicitor. Car- Dr. Gunn's home as a probable site. ried. Not only would this be a tribute to The clerk of the City of Stratford the memory of the doctor, but would had written regarding the revision of also be a fine thing for the town. The act regarding transportation of goods hospital would be in charge of the sis- in bond from border cities, asking I tors of St. John the Divine and back - that council endorse the resolution ed by the Diocese of Huron. passed by the Stratford Council and' The proposed hospital is the out - forward a letter of protest to Hon. come of a resolution submitted by C. M. F. Hepburn, and Jas. Ballantyne, G. Middleton and seconded by Rev. C. M.P. It was agreed that the clerk E. Jeakins, a former Clinton pastor, and mayor would draft a suitable let- at a meeting. of the Diocese in Decem- ter and forward same. This wound up ben There are between three and the business of communications, 'four hundred children needing atten- The chairman of the Park commit- tion in Western Ontario with no hos- tee reported that the bandstand had pital to take care of them. This is been moved to Library Park and the .especially true in Windsor and there council as a whole will meet to decide is considerable agitation to have the where it shall be placed permanently. hospital established there. Strong He reputed that the power Toiler support had been offered by influen- from Seaforth was rolling Recreation tial men in Windsor as inducement. Park and would also roll the groundsThespeaker went on to say that he at the Collegiate and Public school. was not asking council for financial The committee had also received a aid, but merely for some form of mo - deputation from the Women's Instle 1 tion giving their approval of the tute who want to cooperate with establishment of such a hospital in council in beautifying May street Clinton, where the surroundings lend park, themselves so well for such work. Reeve Livermore opened up the dis- Since the matter will be fully discus- cussioti on the street situation and sed at the Diocese meeting to be held said that he expected the County en- May 9-12 immediate action was ne- gineer, Mr. Patterson, down thislceseary. Trewartha - Livermore - week to advise on drainage and the I Moved that the clerk and mayor ar- laying of permanent streets. The range a suitable motion that this hos- province has assumed control of the pital be established in Clinton, Car - streets connecting with highways 4 ried. and 8'in accordance with the agree- The matter of street lighting at the ment made at the April meeting. They rear of business places was then dis- will takecareof a twenty foot sur- cussed. In the opinion of the chief face on these streets. Theservices of police five lights would be suffi- ce Mr' Irwin, a road tar company ree dent. A motion authorizing the P. presentative, had been' offered free of charge, and with the advice of these two men it is felt that some- thing of a definite ard permanent nature could be accolnplished. Mr. Trewartha said. that We should have a road superintendent atid a ent at the meeting stated that there motion wet made that' the day eene were benches at the Collegiate which stable assume 'these: duties. "I am Were not in use and which would prob- oppeeed to issuing debentures to take ably be available fee' this liurpose. tareeeeeed work" he 'said: We have The board mote en Monday evening a eich treasury and there is no. need 1apd Mr. Cooper was asked to get the to:, issue , debentures We hive- a desired information, for Council. treasury Chest unequalled anyWheee .There being no further business to in a town this size he went on to discuss, the .meeting adeourned, say as he enlarged on this point. He • . also feels that $1,000 of the accrued -'Street - • , sinking fundsurplus should be n used Pay sheet . .... • , ' . ....:,...:.$49.20 this year othe streets and predict - H. Eininersen, culvert tile 23.75 . eclethat at the end of the year the J. B. Mustard, field tile 16.54 ratepayers would be well satisfied Roy Leprengton, cleaning • with the road' work accomplished. In streets . . 2.25 addition he pugg-ested that the county Street Lighting scarifier should be brought in to lev- P.U.C., lighting streets 216.08 el off some of the bumpy streets. • 1 ' Property Some discussion then took place P.U.C., lighting town hall... 8.33 regarding placing the responsibility P.U.C., lighting rest room 1.00 of road superintendent with the day lighting 'stock Yards1.00 constable. It was felt that this would tMrs N. Tideswell, care r. room 2.00 lee a good year for him to gain some Clinton Lumber Co., experience in this work as his duties Lumber for scales 11.15 Would be in conjunction with the Ball and Zapfe, .eupplies • 5.70 street , committee. 1 • Cemetery • The chairman of the Cemetery corn- M. Mc5wan, salary 116.66 mittee reported that at the next meet- Bali & Zapfe, supplies 4.90 ing he expected to have a. definite F. 0. Ford, grass seed 19.90 proposition to. place before condi in eW. J. Nediger, gas and oil 1.25 reference to a mausoleum. ' 1 , ' Park A deputation had been received by T. Wigginton and R. Tasker . the Property committee Councillor Moving Band stand 50.00 Cook reported ,asking that they be Salaries allowed to supervise the rest room. A. E. Fremlin, salary 65.00 This permission was grated. . A. W. Groves, salary 50.00 At the present tine no one is on R. E. Manning, salary 58 . 83 relief Councillor Aikenreported, and1 Dry Earth Closet the mayor remarked that this was A. leulford, sela7 60 . 60 the best report of the whole meeting.) ' Insurance The financial report received some Perth Mutual, Ins. on town hall 8.00 criticism when Reeve Livermore ques- i•Waterloo Mutual, Insetown hall 16.00 tioned the item of $19.90 for grass I Relief • seed, "That must be enough to seed 3±. W. Aiken, relief for April60.58 a whole fain" he said. The item was 1 Printing and Stationery passed for paynient however; along 0. E. Hall, printing acct.- . 13.75 With. the belance of the r financial re- Postage • . ..e 00 Ilea to install the necessary poles 3vas passed. The matter of seats for the con- venience of the public attending band concert was introduced by the may- or. Mr. A. T. Cooper who was pres- Fire Brigade Called Yesterday Firemen got a merry ride yester- day afternoon about 4.30 when an alarm was turned in after a truck carrying a road machine had broken a power line crossing Victoria street to the property lately vacated by Mr. Richard Walton. While the broken wile presented a fire menace, damage resulted. Little Locals Tho department of highways have men working on Albert street noith. Mr. Vic Falconer has added a new truck to his coal and wood business equipment. A few friends of Master Billie Cooper helped him celebrate his sixth birthday at his home on More - day evening. The Women's Auxiliary Legion oin Wednesday evening met at the home of Mrs. Geo. Murdoch when suitable gifts were presented in view of her departure from town. Clinton L.O.B.A:, Goderich and Stratford lodges visited with the Sea - faith lodge on Monday evening on the occasion of the anniversary of that lodge's twelfth birthday. The Junior Institute are holding a reorganization meeting next Wednes- day evening in the Agricultural TOOMS. Mr, and Mrs. Andrew Kirk have rented their property on' Victoria street to Mr. Wesley Lott, of Tees - water, a new employee at -Canada Packers. Mr. and Mrs. Kirk are mov- ing back to their farm in Tucker smith until they can dispose of it, when they will probably move back to Clinton again. HOLM ESVILLE A few neighbours and friends gathered at the home of Mi. and Mrs. Fred Hopkins one evening last week to celebrate the anniversary of their wedding. Mr. and Mrs, F. C. Elfard visited at the home of Mrs. S. T. Walters last Thursday. Y.P.U. Notes, Mr. Herbert presided at the Y.P. U. meeting last Friday evening. Af- ter the opening hymn and prayer, Charlotte Trewartha played a lovely piano solo. The lesson was read by Ahna Trewatha. Marie and Eileen Glidden then favoured with a Toad duet. Mr. Charles Pierce gave splendid tonic. After the use 'of an- other hymn, the second part of the meeting, composed of games awl candy, was enjoyed by all present. The meeting closed with the- National Anthem. About forty members were present. General Municipal Expense R. E. Manning, express on clock .65 Harding Bros., dials & repairs 14.00 Bell Tel. Co, rent, acct....... 9.38 F. Haines, police duty .......1.75 leb..e and Water Geo. Hanley, gas, soda, etc. .. 7.00 RECEIPTS Market scales . 7.45 Stock Scales . • " 12.40 Licenses . . , . .112.00 Cemetery, work . 40.00 Perpetuity ... . .. . .. ,60.00 PLANS STREET WORK TO ADDRESS MEETING JUNE 1st Yesterday afternoon members of council accompanied by Engineer Pat- terson and Mr. Irwin, an inspector of roads in four counties for a number of years, made a tour of the streets and mapped opt a elan for perma- nent roadbuilding this year. The work will commence at once as the county scarifier will be in town on Monday to level off certain streets and prepare them for a coating of gravel. The permanent top will be laid in July. Both visitors are experts in road - building, and they believe that with the funds the town has available two-thirds of a mile of permanent road can be laid this year, The type of road planned is of the latest type and one of the newer ideas. It will be the same as the road between Clinton and Brussels. This particular road is twenty-six feet wide and costs 13,000 per mile. The sereete mapped out in town are only sixteen feet wide, so the cost per mile wilt be reduced proportionately. Both experts have agreed to ad- dress the council at the Juno lst meeting to which the ratepayers are invited. The plan will be explaine± fully at this meeting. Provincial road men are working on Albert street north today, and an unconfirmed rumour is in circulation that the Department is prepared to spend $2,300 on Clinton streets under their control this year. , .