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NO. 5883 -59TH YEAR
With Which is Incorporated The Clinton New Era
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CLINTON ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MAY 12, 1938
For Graduation and Other Occasions
You will find suitable presentation goods of merit at
lleilyar's Jewelery Store1
See our stock of appropriate, pleasing and durable articles.
Suggestions for gifts for all occasions.
NEW UP-T.O-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.
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GOOD NEWS
Double Q uantit
GoodWill Coupons
On All Cash Purchases
Starting Today, Thursday Noon,
Until Saturday Night, May 14th
Only.
NEW LOW PRICES
To Clear The Balance Of Our
Spring Stock Of Coats And Suits.
IIZWIN'S
" CLINTON'S LEADING STYLE
SHOPPB"
Clinton. Pupils At Musical
Festival
Clinton pupils did exceptionally
well at the musical festival for South
Huron public school pupils held in
Exeter last week -end. A total, at-
tendance of more than 3,000 is re-
ported at the four sessibns held, Ad-
judicator E. W. G. Quantz, of Lon-
don, commented favorably upon the
quality of the work.
In the classes for choirs Clinton
pupils won two firsts, tied with Exe-
ter for another first, and captured a
third prize. In the solo and duet
classes for boys and girls, our pupils
led the field in practically every
class.
A total of thirty-four prizes were
awarded Clinton pupils.
Officials To Discuss Better
Weed Control Here
Members of Municipal councils,
road officials, weed inspectors and
all_ interested fanners are invited to
attend a meeting in the Ontario De-
partment of Agriculture office,. Clin-
ton, Wednesday, May 18th, at 10 a.
m. todiscuss ways and means of best
battling the weed menace in Ontario
which last year cost farmers of this
Province at least $18,000,000. The
Ontario Department of Agriculture
proposes to make a concentrated
drive on weeds this year and will
perfect organization in. this and ev-
ery county, in an effort to materially
lessen these terrific losses.
Officials of the Crops, Seeds and
Weeds Branch, Ontario Department
of Agriculture, will explain the pro-
visions of the Weed- Control Act and
point out the duties of weed inspect-
ors. Noxious weeds .and their control
will receive special attention, as will
eradication of Weeds by chemicals.
Officials are anxious to have every
farmer possible attend this meeting
and are issuing a special invitation
to every farmer in this county to be
present. ,
Bandstand Location .
Decided •
Members of council met one even-
ing last week to pass their final
}judgment on the location of the band-
stand in Library: Park. It is planned
to move the stand back toward the
library a few feet and out to Ratten-
bury street as much as possible.
After -being moved to the place
decided upon the stand will be lower-
ed somewhat' and cement blocks
placed around the base: With the
loan of benches from the Collegiate
this arrangement should prove at-
tractive to the public. The band have
promised a different class of music
for this season, which includes sev-
eral new items, all of which pointe
to a satisfactory concert season this
Public School Board Meets
The regular meeting of the Board
was held on Thursday evening, all
members being present. Following
the reading andadoption of the min-
utes of the previous meeting the fol-
lowing accounts were presented for
payment:
W. T. Hawkins ....$9.40
W. M. Aiken 2}45
P. U. C 4.06
News -Record . 1.25 17.16
Cook -Hall: Mored that the ac-
counts be paid. -Carried.
Firth -Jenkins: That the next reg-
ular meeting be held on May 31st.
Carried.
The principal's report was read and
adopted. Cook-Nediger moved that
Mr. W. Draper be allowed to spend
up,ta $10 for athletic supplies dur-
ing the year. Carried.
Firth-Nediger: That the proper-
ty committee have the,. flower beds
on the school grounds fixed up. -Car -
tied.
The meeting then adjourned.
Baseball Season Opens
May 24
The formation of a new baseball
league, namely the Huron and Perth
League, promises an outstanding
year for baseball in this locality. The
clubs represented in this group are
North -Clinton, Goderich, Mitchell,
Blyth, Hensall and Zurich, South-
Lucan, Crediton; Ailsa Craig, Cent-
ralia and Lieuy. The winners of the
two groups will •play off for the Cup
in the Huron -Perth League and the
winner will caa.•xy on in the playdowns
of the O.B.A.
Officers of the local club are: Hon,
Presidents, Col. IL T. Rance and Col.
H. B. Combe; president, Dr. J. W.
Shaw; vice-presidents, A. Garen, H.
C. Lawson; sec.-treas., J. L. Me-
Knight; executive, Messrs, Earl Ful-
ford, Norman Livermore, B. Taylor,
J. R. Butler; manager, Thos. Church-
ill
The first game here will be on May
24th, when the boys will meet the
Hensall team which is reported to be
one of the best entered in the league.
The full schedule of games is as fol-
lows:
May 24-Goderich at Mitchell.
May 24 -Zurich at Blyth.
May 24-Hensall at. Clinton.
May 27 -Clinton at Goderich.
May 27 -Mitchell at Zurich.
May 30-Goderich at B;ensalI.
May 31 -Blyth at Clinton.
June 1-Hensall at Mitchell.
June 2 -Zurich at Goderich.
June 3 -Clinton at Blyth.
June. 6 -Zurich at Mitchell.
June 6 -Clinton at Hensall.
June 7 -Blyth at Goderich.
June 9-Hensall at Zurich.
June 10 -Mitchell at Blyth.
June 10-Goderich at Clinton.
June 13 -Zurich at Hensall.
June 14 -Mitchell at Goderich.
June 15-Hensall at Blyth.
June 16 -Clinton at Zurich.
June 20 -Clinton at Mitchell.
June 20-Hensall at Goderich.
June 24-Goderich at Blyth.
June 24 -Mitchell at Hensel].
June 27 -Zurich at Clinton.
June 29 -Blyth at Mitchell.
July 4 -Mitchell at 'Clinton.
July 4 -Blyth at Zuich.
July 7-Goderich at Zurich.
July 8 -Blyth at Hensall.
Southern Group
Football Schedule
Now that the final grouping in the
Huron Football League has been
completed, practices are under way
for the first tilt here on May 23rd.
In this game the boys will meet the
Walton team. The first game away
places them up against Seaforth, the
semi-finalists of last year, and in the
second home game the opposition will
be one of the toughest kind as the
boys will be called upon to take the
cup winners of last year, St. Colum -
ban.
Home games are as follows: Wal-
ton, May 23; St. Columban, June 10;
Winthrop, June 23; Seaforth, June
28. Games, away, Seaforth, June 2;
Walton, June 13; St. Columban, June
17; Winthrop, June 30. Other teams
and games in the Southern group
are: ' Winthrop at St. Columban, May
20; Seaforth at, St. Columban, May
26; Winthrop at Walton, May 81;
St. Columban at Winthrop, June 6;
Seaforth at Walton, June 9; Win-
throp at Seaforth,. June 14; Walton
at Winthrop, June 17; St. Columban
at Walton, June 20; Walton at Sea -
forth, June 24; Walton at St. Colum -
ban, June 27; Seaforth at Winthrop,
July 4.
Collegiate Board Meets
Themonthly meeting of the Board.
of Trustees of Clinton' Collegiate In-
stitute met on Tuesday evening of
this week, Colonel H. T. Rance in the
chair..
Among the many items of business.
transacted was the passing of the
following accounts:
D. Gestetner $275.00
W.'IL Cowan ',,. 45.70
L. J. Brown ............80
Clinton News -Record 12.50
W. D. Fair & Co.: 11.40
D. A. Kay. . 94.60
Bell Telephone 2.75
An electric sewing machine was
purchased for the Household Econom-
ics room, and ten new Work benches
will be purchased for the Manual
Training room. In addition to these
articles the full equipment will soon
be installed in the new rooms.
The benches which had been used
for seats at the collegiate, and
which at present are not needed, will
be offered to the town for seating
aceomodation at the park.
THE TOME PAPER
The Farmers' Market
Wheat, 85c.
Oats, 43e to 45c.
Barley, 55e.
Buckwheat, 50e.
Eggs, 19c, 17c, 15e, 14c.
Cream, 31e, 29c.
Live Hogs, $9.75.
Engagement Announced
Mr. and Mrs. Fenwick Stewart an-
nounce the engagement of their only
daughter, Mary •Elizabeth, to Mr.
Frederick Gordon Smith, son of the
late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Smith,
Newcastle, England, the marriage to
take place early in June.
Little Locals
The Hospital Tag Day will be ob-
served here on Saturday next, May
14th.
The Young Men's Interdenomina-
tional Bible class has been discontinu-
ed until fall.
Mr. Albert Palmer has received
word from Sheffield, England, thatt
his father, Mr. Joseph H. Palmer, is
seriously ill.
Winners of eongoleum rugs this
week were, Mr. Howard Crich, Tuck-
ersmith; Mrs. Nonan -Manning, and
Mr. Wm. D. Carter, Clinton.
Extensive renovating work is tak-
ing place at the creamery this week.
A new cement floor has been put
down, and modern equipment will be
installed as speedily aS possible.
Churning for the present is being
done at Centralia.
Mrs. David. Steep has a number of
leghorn hens which have the habit
of laying large eggs regularly. One
brought into the office as a sample
last week weighed almost four
ounces.
Among the Churches
Wesley -Willis United Church
Morning: "An Absolute Certainty."
Evening: "The Three Parables of
the Lost."
St. Paul's. Church
Rev. K. McGoun will conduct the
services on Sunday at 11 a.m. and 7
p.m., having recovered from his re-
cent illness.
Ontario Street United Church
11.00. a.m. "The Challenge of a
Choice."
2:30 p.m. Sunday School.
7.00 p.m. "The Young Men Arose."
Monday, 8 p.m. Young People's Un-
ion. Citizenship dept. in charge.
The W.M.S. held a splendid meet-
ing in the Lecture room of the
church, with Mrs. Wiltse, the presi-
dent, in the chair. Mrs. Burton con-
ducted the devotional period and also
gave the topic "World Peace", as-
sisted by Mrs, Wiltse, Mrs. B. J. Gib-
bings, Mrs. George Shipley, Mrs. R.
Pearson,Mrs. Lockhart and Mrs.
Beaton. Very interesting reports of
the Presbyterial held in Exeter were
given by the delegates, Mrs. Wiltse
and Mrs. Peck. A suitable vote of
thanks was extendedjo the delegates
for their splendid reports by Mrs.
Shipley and Mrs. W. J. Stephens. The
meeting was closed with prayer by
Mrs. Hiles.
Masonic Lodge Ladies'
Night
On Friday evening an enjoyable
social evening was spent in the Le-
gion, Hall when the local Masonic
Lodge members entertained their
wives in observing the annual Ladies'
Night. The guests were welcomed by
W.M. F. B. Pennebaker and I.P.M.
E. Paterson.
After an hour or more spent at
progressive euchre a musical pro-
gram was enjoyed with the following
artists contributing high class num-
bers: Male quartette, Dr. Smillie; W.
0, Goodwin, Rev. W. Young, W. A.
McLaren, Hensall; cornet solo, M. J.
Agnew; solo, Mrs. W. A. McLaren;
piano sale, Mrs. E. •Wendorf; mixed
quartette, Mrs. McLaren, Mrs. Young
Rev. W. Young, Mx, McLaren; solo,
Dr. Smillie; character sketches, Mrs.
G. MacLay; solo, Mrs. W. A. Oakes;
duet, Dr. Smillie, -, Rev. W. Young.
Accompanists were . Miss E. Fisher
and Mrs. J. Murdock, Hensall, Mrs.
M. Agnew and Mrs. E. Wended, Clin-
ton.
Prize awards for the card hon
were keenly' contested, Mrs, honors
Ger-
man and Mrs. C. H. V
Venner were tied
for ladies first, Mrs. Vetoer losing
out in the cut for the award. Five
were tied for the men's prize, R. J.
Draper, G. M. Elliott, 0. L Paisley,
H. W. Gould and J. Murdock, Mr,
Draper held high card in the draw
for the prize.
Hon. P. M. Dewan, Guest Speaker at Banquet
Approximately one hundred farm- farming more remunerative to the
ersand business men attended the farmer. •
open meeting of the Lions Club on "Looking, at conditions from an es..
Monday evening when Holt, P. M. ononic standpoint we mist admit
Dewan, Ontario Minister ,of Agricul-
ture was guest speaker. While histhat the itlc for the farmer is
better. Whileile may be not as good
remarks 'were of a general nature,
several worthwhile suggestions were perhaps as we would like, there is
brought out • in . his discussion of the tno
o doubt but that the outlook is bet -
problems facing the farmer of today. ter. It is 'natural that we will have
The banquet festivities were inter- setbacks of this nature, anal it is also
spersed by community singing, cornet'
that farmers did go through
solos by Mr. Morgan Agnew, guar several years when it was -difficult.
tette selection by the Lions quartette to stay on the land. The situation
composed of J. Zapfe, L. J. McKnight,phowever, must be )eked at in an un -
F. Ford and A. Garen, and an amus -
years.
y and over a period of
years. During the depression years
ing hospital operation scene in ail- repairs had to be foregone, implement
houette' by other members of the prices increased, but with the poss-
club. ible exception of beef farmers, farm,
Before turning the meeting over to ing Inst year was fairly profitable."
the speaker, the chairman called onhe said as he led up to his point that
Warden Wilmot Heacice and Reeve the farmer must ]ay away in good
times to prepare for the lean years
which are occurring in cycles of
greater. frequency.
"The farmers and laboring men
are the best spenders," he went on
to say as he enlarged an this, "and
readiness with which the invitation to possibly spend too freely during the
speak here had been accepted. prosperous times. Such a policy is
"I must agree that I accepted the not wrong, providing "the pay as you
invitation to speak here quite read go" poliey is adopted. The trouble is
ily," said the speaker. "I like to that the fanner has been faced with
speak to service clubs of this nature,
and appreciate the invitation to be
here. I also would like to thank the
warden and reeve for their kind re-
marks, and also Mr. McGoun for his
introduction. I am glad too that the
Lions Club have extended an invita-
tion to the farmers to be present.
There is nothing finer than seeking
to establish a better understanding
between urban and rural people. In
the past this line of distinction has
been all too wide, but the line of de-
marcation has been largely obliterat-
ed."
He went on to say that he found it
difficult to speak to so many meet-
ings and find something different to
say for each one. When he became
Minister of Agriculture he' felt that
he should have some definite objec-
tive for both himself and his depart-
ment to aim at. One aim is to make
Livermore. Both spoke briefly and
expressed their appreciation of hav-
ing the opportunity of meeting Mr.
Dewan. Rev. K. McGouu introduced
the speaker, mentioning that he had
known him for a number of years,
and voiced his appreciation of the
Has Not Sod Business
A rumour has been freely circulat-
ed this week that Mn, George Jenkins
had sold his builders supply busi-
ness. Just how the rumour started
has not been determined, but Mr.
Jenkins reports that he has received
no offer, nor offered the business for
sale, but if anyone comes along with
lots of money he says that he might
consider it.
Appointed Chairman Of
Presbytery
Charles D. Cox, a former resident
of Porters Hill, now stationed at
Sprucedale, was recently appoinfed
chairman of the Presbytery in his
district. Mr. Cox' conducted the anni-
versary services at Porters Hill Last
fail, and his many friends will be
glad to learn of his appointment to
this important position.
A ;Sister Passes
•
Word has been received of the
death of Mrs. Wm. Bubolz, which oc-
cur'red at heir home in Saskatoon,
Sask., on May 4th; The deceased was
formerly Elizabeth Jane Wise, daugh-
ter of the late John Wise and Re-
becca Kingston, and was born on the
Huron Road, Tuekersmith, seventy-
nine years ago.
Mrs. Bubolz was married to Wm.
Bubolz, of Egmondville, fifty years.
ago, who with their sons, predeceased
her several years. Mrs. Bubolz was.
a sister of J. K. Wise and Mrs. Wm. -
Shipley, of town.
articles, purchased during the good
years, with low price produce.
The higher standard of living
adopted by the farming populace with
all the modern conveniences demand-
ed is another drain on the farmers
resources, Hydro and cars are a
drain on the farmer's resources, but
he is entitled to these comforts, pro-
viding he will practice greater effi-
ciency to pay for them.
What can the government do to
assist us is a question frequently
asked. It is strange, but true, that
farmers can do more to solve their
problem than any government can.
"You must work collectively; you are
well organized as producers and
growers of live stock, but poor Mar-
keters," he stated in stressing the
point that more attention mast be
paid to packing and distributing.
This is one problem that the depart-
ment has to face. If the farmers could
so organize to market goods advan-
tageously it would prevent the gov-
ernment having to regulate selling,
but adult education Inas to precede
organization, and here in Ontario.
there is great need for impetus of
such a movement. It is the hope of
his department to give more assist-
ance to cooperative organization and
marketing of farm produce.
To give weight to his argument for
cooperation he quoted Denmark as
an example of what can be accomp-
lished. There the progress in agri-
culture has been accomplished by ed-
ucation, but the cooperation is
prompted more by a spirit of patriot-
ism and loyalty to the country. In
Nova Scotia too the cooperative plan
has been an outstanding success, and
we can learn a lesson from our neigh-
bours. Especially in the field of ap-
ple and potato marketing the Ontario
farmer is lax, and the government
has been forced to step in. Packing,
distributing and marketing is one' of
the problems the department has to
face and certain legislation has been
necessary. The Produce Marketing
Act and other regulations o the sta-
tute books will be enforced regarding
marketing:
Speaking briefly on the research
and experimental work he reported
that almost two and - a half million
dollars is being expended in agricul-
tural services. During the depression
years it was found necessary to cur-
tail these expenditures. The extension
work is necessary but it must be car-
ried to the farm to be of real value:
The aim of the expenditure is to ben-
efit those on the land. If this amount
arm Clubs could be divided up among the 192,-
Organizing F000 farmers in the province each one
Mr. San McLeod is attending an or- would receive approximately, $11,
ganization meeting m Lueknow to- whereas they receive far more
night when a calf club will be form- through the services of the extension
ed. A similar meeting will, be held in department indirectly through the ag
Wingham tomorrow night. These, are ricultural zepresentative,
the only clubs of this nature in the "I have a picot respect for agri-
county. cultural representatives, and you
Something new in the way of farm have one `of the best," he. said.: We
clubs in Huron will be formed next 'hope to give more assistance to our.
Thursday night when a Turkey Club trepiesentatives,' the stated as he en -
will be organized in Colborne. larged on the point that the represen
On Tuesday our representative was.ltative is the key man of the county,
in the Zurich district and it is ex-
pected.that soave twenty-five farmers Suitable votes of 'appreciation were
extended to thesA'ea k t theL'
'will be banded together in a cow test- I er, o pons
ing organization. Farmers weigh and and the ladies by various. persons. pre -
g sent
take samples of milk three trines a
month and the, samples atested tes` ed.for I . The next club meetin • '1
g Wi 1 be held
butterfat content: At the end of the�on May 19th, to appoint a zone rep-
month total pounds of, milk and but- resentative, All clubs in the zone
terfat production is estimated, have been invited.
HOLMLSVILLE
Mrs. Atkinson, of Vancouver, B.C.,
's visiting with her sister, Mrs, J.
Huller.
Miss Logan, of Hensall, visited ov-
er the weeletelnd with Mrs. Eldrid
Yeo.
Mr. Robert McCartney returned on
Saturday afternoon from. Ottawa.
Mrs. Ezra Pickard is visiting her
sister, Mrs. Hopkins.
Mr. and Mrs. Draper, of Detroit,
were week -end guests with the lat-
ter's mother, Mrs. Wm. Mulholland.
Mrs. S. Walter was pleasantly sur.
prised on Tuesday evening when her
son, Errol, of Regina, arrived home
for a visit, after an absence of ten
years.
Hawesville X.P.U.
Last Friday evening the Y.P.U.
meeting was in charge of Olive Mair.
After the opening hymn and prayer,
Harold Yea read the Scripture les-
son, Olive Mair read a splendid topic
on "The Place of the Bible in the
Modern Home". Charlotte Trewartha.
favoured the meeting with a lovely
piano solo. A. temperance tnperanee reading
concerning the "Force of Habit" was
given by Alma Trewartha. The meet-
ing was brought to a close by the
use of another hymn and the Mizpah
Benediction.
The monthly meeting of the W.M.
S. and W. A. of Holmesville United
Church met Tuesday afternoon at the
home of Miss Acheson, Mrs. E. Pot-
ter was in charge of the. meeting. Af-
ter the, opening hymn and prayer,
Mrs. Potter read the lesson. The
temperance discussion was led by
Mrs. S. Walters and the Christian
Stewardship by Mrs. Yeo. The re-
port of the Exeter convention was
given by Mrs. E. J. Trewartha. Miss
Olive Mair favoured the meeting with
a lovely piano instrumental. Miss
Charlotte Trewartha gave a very in-
teresting reading on the "Witch Doc-
tor". A beautifu 1 vocal solo was
rendered by Mrs. E. Trewartha. Af-
ter the closing hymn a bountiful
lunch was served by the hostesses,
Mrs. E. Potter and Mrs. J. Potter.
GODERICH TOWNSHIP
Presentation. 1
On Friday evening, May 6th, the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Far-
quhar was the scene of a happy oc-
casion when friends and neighbours
gathered there to extend good wishes
and congratulations to the bride and
groom.
During the evening an address was
read by Mrs. Walter Forbes and a
beautiful hall mirror and table was
presented on behalf of the neighbor-
hood by MVlrs.,Leslie Pearson and Mrs.
Morgan Jones to the young couple..
Mr. Farquhar made a fitting reply.
The evening was spent in music,
singing and social intercourse, and a
dainty lunch was served by the ladies.
Mrs. Fred Middleton spent a few
days last week with her cousin, Miss
Kathleen ' McNaughton, in London.
They also attended the W. A. Annual
held in Windsor May 3-5. Mrs. R. H.
Gardiner, Miss McNaughton and Mrs;
Middleton were the guests of Rev.
and Mrs. Paull during their stay in
Windsor.
Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Stephenson
spent Friday in London:
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Stephenson, of
Stanley, spent Wednesday with the
former's cousin, Mr, A. B. Stephen-
son.
Mr. Alec MclCay spent a few days
last week with his cousins, Gordon,
and Edgar Rathwell, 7th con,
Mr. and Mrs. John Ostrom and
children, of Stanley, sent Sunday
with Mr. and Mrs. B. Rathwell.
Council :met in Halmesville on May
2. Mrs. Salkeld drew attention to the
road to Blue Water Beach; this will
be looked after when the council
makes its annual inspection.
Mr. W. R. Lobb and Mr. John
Snell both had damage claims to
their cars. Councillor Jervis was dele-
gated toappear before the insurance
company adjusters,' the Township be -
Mg insured against such.
A resolution was passed unani-
mously that we do not favor County
Councils being abolished, the cleric
to forward it to the county clerk,
Accounts paid: -
Signal Star, minting . . $1.20
Town of Clinton,' relief acrcount
paid for former resident of
our township $41.78
A. D. McCartney, relief acct. $3,15
M. C. Jordan, relief acct. .. $10.18'
F. H. Jenner, relief acct. . • .. $520
C. G. Lobb, relief acct. $10.60
Howard Sturdy, balance for
collection of arrears , . $81.42
Supt. pay voucher No. 4 ... , $31.22.
Council then adjourned to meet on
Thursday, May 26, for Court of Re'
vision and general business.
R. ;G, g7rompson, Clerk.