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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1938-05-19, Page 1the News -Record Est. 1878 With Which i News - Incorporated The Clinton NO. 5884 -59TH YEAR New Era The New Eta Est. 1868 CLINTON ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MAY 19, 1938 For Graduation and Other Occasions You •will find suitable presentation goods of meritm�e at Hellyar's Jewelery Store See our stock of appropriate, pleasing and durable articles. Suggestions for gifts for all occasions. NEW UP-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. Immomv A PACE AHEAD OF TRE WEATHERMAN --- Summer Summer Dresses Are Here In Abundance In Lystav And Tootal Crease Resisting Materials, Colors Guaranteed, Sizes 32 to 48 And Designed By Hampton. A TRY -ON IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS Get Your Goodwill Coupons For Free Gifts I RWIN',S " CLINTON'S LEADING STYLE SIIOPPE " "FOR PETE'S SAKE" Presented By Dramatic Society On Thursday and Friday of last week the Dramatic Society of St. Paul's Church, presented a three -act comedy, "For Pete's . Sake", in the Parish Hall. The play was directed by Mrs. D. H. McInnes, assisted by Miss A. Bartliff. The scene of the play was Elwood, a small college town and the time was June, shortly after the end of the end of the college year. Miss Sarah Pepperdine (Mrs. C. V. Cooke) daughter of Petronas Pepperdine, first President of Elwood College, is preparing for a three -months' cruise to the Holy Land. Her nephew, Pet- er Pepperdine (Percy Gunn) forfeits his trip with her, by his disgraceful scholastic standing. Just before his aunt Sarah departs, Peter smuggles in a college chum, Bill Bradshaw (Bob Campbell) of whom his aunt .disapproves.. From that moment Peter is forced to think up one lie after another to Over up the situations that follow.. He soon has Bridget the cook (Mrs. Geo. McLay) spook -crazy, believing that the house is haunted by Grand- father Pepperdine's ghost and Bill Bradshaw, whom he tells her, is dead, whenever Bridget thinks. ,she sees him. Peter and Bill are in love with Nadine and Peggy Clarkston (Pat McGoon and Ethel Cooke).: Mrs. Clarkston (Jeanette Taylor). is try- ing to break into Elwood society and is trying .to Cultivate the friendship of Miss Pepperdine, althought she does not approve of Peter and Bill as proper suitors for her daughters. She is trying by every means she knows to induce Mr. Algernon Boliver an aristocratic Englishman, and Mr. Dupont Darby, the College poet, to propose to her daughter. Theses roles were taken by Tom and Ken. Cooke...% Dean. Murglethorpe (Henry Sio- man) calls to bid farewell to Miss Pepperdine, and is able to suggest an answer to Miss Pepperdine's plan, which is to employ a student to coach Peter in Latin during the summer months. The coach will be the Dean's nephew, , Thorndyke Murglethorpe (Benson Sutter) generally known as Muggsy to his classmates. Thorn- dyke is engaged to Malvina Potts (Evelyn ,Hall), who has secured a position for the vacation, as report- er on eport-er'on the Elwood Bugle. Peter and Peggy put on a little scene, whereby they put Muggsy in wrong and Peter holds this, know- ledge as a sword over the head of Muggsy, who must henceforth do as Peter wishes. Peter is going to rent, the Pepper - dine House to the Clarkston's and thereby earn a bit of money for his senior year at College. He plans to keep Bridget as cook; he will be the butler, Bill, the gardener and Mugg- sy, the housemaid. Many are the dif- ficulties, ;that follow.. To cap the climax, Aunt: Sarah telegraphs that she has ocean fright and has cancel- ed her passage. The next problem is to get the Clarkstons to leave. The play ends with Peter and Bill being accepted by their girls, Nadine and Peggy, and Peter being present- ed with a surprise from Aunt Sarah —not a larger allowance but a pack- age of -Horace, . Liog, Pliny 'Cicero and Virgil in the original Latin, which causes Muggsy to rejoice and Peter to groan. The members of the caste took their parts in capable fashion. Spe- cial mention might be made of Ben: son Sutter, Bob Campbell and Percy Gump, who cleverly played the dual roles. The dialogue was modern and hil- arious from start to finish and there was a: good demonstration of the syn- chronized co-ordination of neurophy- siologilcal reflexes with 'semi -auto- matie impulses", which is Muggy's definition of laughter. On Thursday evening, afterthe performance, the caste and directors, The Farmers' Market Wheat, 85c. Oats, 43c to 45c. Barley, 55e. Buckwheat, 50c. Eggs, 21e, 18c, 15c, 14c. Cream, 81c, 29e. Live Hogs, $10.00. To Confer Degree In London The local Oddfellows Degree team will go to London on Monday evening. They have been given the honor of conferring a third degree in that city. Huron District No. 8, LO.O.F. held their annual meeting in the Oddfellows hall at Brucefield last Wednesday ev- ening. All Lodges were represented. Bre. M. McKellar, of Seaforth, was elected District Deputy Grand Master, and Bro. Hugh. F. Berry of Brucefield is District warden. Grain Shipments Passing Through 'Clinton An unusual activity is taking place on the C.N.R. line through Clinton at the present time due to heavy ship ments of grain which are coming in boatloads down the Great Lakes and being trans;lorted by rail for shipment to the Old Country from Montreal. An average of sixty-five carloads a day pass through Clinton, necessit- ating extra freight trains. To date about one million bushels have been moved, and two million bushels -have yet to be shipped. The grain being moved is owned largely by American interests, and the bulk of the shipment consists of corn, for which there is a great de- mand, due to drought in other count- ries. A. R. Douglas, K.C. Addresses Conservatives A Federal election early this fall; with the question of national unity as the issue, was predicted by Ashton R. Douglas, K.C., of London, pres- ident of the Western Conservative Association, at a meeting held in Hen - eel' on Friday evening. The riding association urged a change in the party name from Lib- eral -Conservative to National Conser- vative party, and moved to amalga- mate the executives of the Huron- Perth federal riding and the South Huron provincial riding. James Mor- ley is president; Clark Fisher, sec- retary, and Richard Welsh, treasurer. Delegates to the Ottawa convention were named as follows: Dr. R. H. Taylor of Dashwood; James Morley, Mrs. Robert Townsend of Londesboro and Peter Eisenbach of Grand Bend, Alternate delegates are Mrs. Prank Donnelly, of Goderieh; George C. Petty of Hensall Mrs. R. H. Taylor of Dashwood and Dr, William Joint. Frank Sills, of Seaforth, the retiring president of the association, and W. 0. Goodwin, Hensel', retiring secret- ary, declined renomination. N. W. Trewartha, acted as chairman for the evening. Birthday Party For Coronation Baby May 126, the first anniversary of the •coronaton of Their Majesties, King George VI and Queen Eliza- beth,' held especial significance for the Rev. J. R. Thompson,' reetor of St. Paul's Anglican Church, Point Edward, and Mrs. Thompson. One year ago on that date Point Edward's Coronation baby, little John Albert Thompson, was born to Mrs. Thompson in Sarnia General Hospi- tal. • John Albert is a fine, healthy baby and is a great favorite in the village. Mrs. Thompson entertained at the rectory in Point Edward on the oc- casion of the first birthday of her son. The family was honored by the attendance of Rt. Rev. Charles Seag- er, Bishop of Huron, who gave the toast to John Albert. Mrs. Thoinp- son's mother, Mrs. Thomas Humphrey of Kitchener, presided at the tea tab- le which was attractively - centred with a birthday cake, with one can- dle, which was flanked by white tap- ers, John Albert is a grandson of. Mr. and Mrs. Harry .Thompson,' Goderieh Township. Mrs. D. H. Mclnnes and Miss Annis Bartliff were entertained at the home of Mr, and Mrs, J, A. Sutter, On Friday evening, a lunch was served in. Owen Memorial Hall, when Mr. Gunn's friends from London, Mr. and Mrs. Lancaster and friends from St. Marys were also present.'. Faye Hickson, well-known for her scintillating toes, sang and danced between acts at both performances. She was accompanied at the piano by Miss Ellen Charlesworth, THE HOME PAPER Engagement Announced Mr. and Mrs. William Ross, of Clinton, announce the engagement of their second daughter, Margaret Wil- helmine, to Mr. Lorne J, Brown, of Clinton son of Mrs. A. $. Inkley, of. Toronto, and the late Mr. M. Brown. The marriage, to take place early in June. !To Receive. C.A. Degree Among those who will be admitted to the profession of full-fledged char- tered accountants in Alberta, having passed the, recent examination set by the University of Allberta senate, is Morgan 0. French of Wetaskiwin, who has beenlarticled with Nash and Nash of Edmonton. Morgan is a son of Mr. V. a. French, publisher of the Wetaskiwin Times, and a igrandson of Mrs. Flor- ence French of Clinton. Advertising Does Bring Results Quite often when bringing in an advertisement people will say, "Put it some place where it will be seen". As proof that the small • advertise- ments are seen and read we have two instances reported to us this past week. One man had a cow for sale. He inserted a small ad. which brought results the following Saturday, Last week a house eras advertised, a second insertion was not necessary. The house is now ;occupied by a new ten- ant. These are not exceptions, but a frequent occurrence experienced. by those who take advantage of the ex- celIent advertising medium offered by the News -Record, 'Police Checking Up on Reflectors The Highways Department are bearing down on motorists in this vicinity at the present time. Brakes, windshield wipers and horns are being tested, and permits being asked for among other things, and a drive is being made to prevent glaring head- lights. Information obtained from Traffic Officer Lever regardijng headlights reveals that plain reflectors with plain glass lenses are contrary to law as the glare isnot reduced. Where either the lense or reflector is ribbed however the glare is cut down. Cars found without the necessary equip- ment in this respect will be ruled off the highways until fitted to comply with regulations. Among the Churches Clinton Presbyterian Church The semi-monthly Young People's meeting tonight (Thursday) at 8 p.m. The Minister will conduct service on Sunday at the usual hour. Wesley -Willis United Church Anniversary services will be held on Sunday. The special speaker for this occasion will be Rev. Waldemar Williams, M.A., of Sarnia, President of the London Conference, who will conduct the services at the regular hours. Special Music Morning: Anthem -"O Sing Unto the Lord", Bridgewater. Solo: "The Twenty-third Psalm", Malotte, Mrs. W. A. Oakes, Evening: Anthems, "The Heavens Are Telling", Haydn. "Hark, Hark, My Soul", Shelley. Solo—Selected, Mrs. W. N. Oakes. The W.M.S. met on Thursday even- ing in the Sunday School room with the president, Mrs. Pickard in the chair. The Study Book was taken by Mrs. Chowen and her group. Mrs. Paterson and Mrs. McKinley gave very interesting; reports of the Pres- byterial 'which was held in Exeter recently. Ontario Street United Church. 11.00 a.m. The Bicentenary of John Wesley's Conversion, 1788-1938, Hymns from Wesley's Hymnal. Printed programmes prepared by the United. Church will be used by entire congregation, May 24th, 1738, John Wesley at- tended Society in Aldersgate Street, and he says, "I felt my heart strangely warmed". This marked the date of his Conversion. Theme of Sermon will be "John Wesley's Conversion". Entire congze- atien asked to attend this service, Friends and visitors invited. 7.00 p.m., evening service cancelled to attend aniniv'ersary services! at Wesley -Willis. Monday 8.00 p.m., Young people's union, literary and recreation depart- ment in charge, under leadership of Miss Evelyn Heard. Wednesday 8.00 p.n,, Fellowship service, topic, "Wesley's Hymns". Friday 27th, 8.00 p.m., Committee of Stewards to meet. Qualifies for Aeroplane Trip +, Mr. Alex. Haddy, our well-known traveller for George Weston Biscuit Company, leaves on Saturday Y, for Buf- falo, where he,will join a party of salesmen of the company who have qualified for an aeroplane trip to New York. The firm set a quotaof sales at the first of the year for the sales- men to reach, and Alex has - been successful in meeting the quota, All expenses are paid by the company and an interesting programme of travel has been . arranged for their enjoy- ment. The party will leave on Sat- urday and return on Tuesday. Little Locals ' Mrs. Edmondson is under the doc- tor's care. Her friends hope for a speedy recovery. Mrs. Andrew Steep has moved front Princess street to the cottage lately vacated by Mr. W. H. Brownlee, near the station. The county scarifier has greatly im- proved a number of the streets in town, and Albert street north is much better since receiving attention. En- gineers will be present at the next meeting of Council to explain the per- manent road building system. The band will be otit in their new uniforms for the opening baseball game here next Tuesday morning. The mayor and president of the league will also take part in the opening cere- monies. Clinton in Best Financial Shape Clinton appears to be in the best financial shape of the larger towns in this district according to compara- tive municipal financing statistics re- cently published in an interim report by the, Ontario Department of Muni- cipal Affairs. Clinton had the lowest per capita tax levy in 1987, collected the highest percentage of its taxes, has the lowest per capita taxes out- standing and the second lowest per- centage of population on relief. Clinton had a per capita tax levy of $18.81 in 1937, collected 92 percent of its current levy in that year and a total of 101 per cent of its current levy including arrears; its per capita outstanding taxes amounted to $3.23 at the end of the year; the town's per capita umnatured debt was $103.- 77. 103:77. The percentage of Clinton's pop- ulation on relief was .9 per cent. Goderieh had a per capita tax levy of $26.51; the town collected 76 per cent of its current revenue and a total of 95 per sent including arrears; per capita outstanding taxes were $13.74; the town's per capita unmet- ured debenture debt at the end of 1937 was $51.33 and the percentage of people on relief was 1.2. Golden Wedding Celebration On Monday, May 16th, at their home in Hullett Township, Mr. and Mrs. George Garrett celebrated their 50th. wedding anniversary with their fam- ily: Newman of Tuckersmith, Norman of Blyth and Mrs. D. Carter, Lond- esboro and also their six grandchild- ren present. Mr. Garrett, who was born on the farm where he now resides, has -en- joyed almost perfect health and is still engaged in farming. Mrs. Gar- rett, who before her marriage was Elizabeth Parks, was born in East Wawanosh. Mr. and Mrs. Garrett were married at Westfield in 1888 by Rev, David Rogers who is still living. Their attendants were Mrs. Jas. Woods, Auburn, the bride's sister, and Mr. J. Garrett, Londesboro, who were both present at the aniversary. The supper was served at 6.30. The table was attractively decorated with flow- ers,:candles. and streamers in golden shades and centred by a three story wedding cake. Many Iovely gifts and letters of congratulations were re- ceived. Among thegifts was a studio. couch from the family. Those attending from a distance were Mr. and Mrs. Fred Meadows and Mrs. Charles Fraser, Windsor; Miss Alma Carter, London; Mrs. James. WOods and Mr. W. J. Parks Auburn. Dairy Production Report For Huron Figures just released, reveal that less dairy butter was produced in Huron County during the first four months of 1938, The decrease is 26,- 896 lbs., compared with the total pro- duction of the same period one year ago, Production for Ontario in April was 275,000' lbs. greater than; in the seine month a year ago, but the total pro- duction of butter for the first four months was 410,000 lbs. lower than in 'the same period in 1937. Dies In Alberta Word has been received here of the death on May 8rd. in 'Glenailen, AIb- erta, of Mr. H. L. Carter, following a heart at tack. Mr. Carter was barn in Clinton. He is survived by his wife and three children, also his aged mother, Mrs. Roger Pepper of town, and a sister, Mrs. John E. Pepper, of Stanley township. Young Farmers Learn of Restricted Area Plan On Wednesday evening of last week Mr. Ian McLeod addressed the junior farmers on "Restricted Area Plan for Control of Bovine Tuberculosis'". This subject is especially timely as the matter will be taken up at the meeting of County Council on June 2nd. when Mr. W. P. Watson, of the Ontario Live Stock Branch will outline the plan to members of the Council. Hospital Day Observed Here Tag Day is Great Success Clinton Community Hospital, in common with all hospitals throughout the province, was open for inspection on Thursday, and many visitors took advantage of the occasion in obser- vance of Florence Nightingale Day. The visitors were received by Miss Grainger, superintendent of the hos- pital, and conducted through, the building by members of the nursing staff when they were shown the inner workings of such institutions and the equipment in use. The guests were served a cup of tea before leaving, by members of the Hospital Aid Association under the convenership of Mrs. H. M, Monteith. assisted by Mrs. E. Wendorf and Mrs. W, Plumsteel, Mrs. H. 13. Combe and Mrs. G. McTaggart assisted by pour- ing tea. Tag day on Saturday received splendid support. Every home was canvassed, and the young ladies with tags were well received. The support of the citizens and the efforts of those in charge of the work is greatly ap- preciated, Wasson --Storey A quiet but pretty wedding was solemnized at Londesboro manse on Saturday, May '7th, at 3 o'clock when Margaret Elizabeth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Storey, McKillop, became the bride of George Rylie Wasson, McKillop, son of the Iate Mr, and Mrs. Alfred A. Wasson, Belfast, Ireland. The Rev. A. W. Gardiner of- ficiated. The bride wore a becoming suit of navy turban and accessories. The popular young couple -will reside near Bayfield. HAYFIELD DEER KILLED BY CAR When driving from the Clinton Road to the Blue Water Highway on Fri- day night last, J. W. Jowett had the misfortune to have a deer run into him. The first heknew of it was when he saw the face of a doe at the window. He stopped as soon as pos- sible and backed the car up but could find no trace of the animal. Ile thought that it must have been hurt badly as his left fender and door were dinted and there was hair` on the door handle, so he went back next morning and found it dead in the ditch. It did not appear in front of the lights of the car so Mr. Jowett supraoses that it was crossing the road at such high speed that it was unable to stop in time to miss the car, or else that it became confused by lights of the car. Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Knight and two children of Toronto spent the week -end with Mrs. Knight's mother, Mrs, F. C. Gemeinhardt. On their return they were accompanied by Mrs. Douglas Gemeinhardt who is visiting with them in Toronto. Mrs. D. Prentice returned to To- ronto on Sunday after having spent a fortnight with her mother, Mrs. W. J. Stinson. Mr. J. J. McIntosh of Ft. Erie is visiting his daughter, Mrs. J. C. Goldthorpe. Dr. and Mrs. C. Stodgill and -two children of Toronto were at their cottage . over the week -end. Miss Jean M. Woods is spending this week in Toronto,. Mr, and Mrs: Henry McClinehey of Detroit were at their home in the vil- lage over the week -end. Mr. and Mrs, Robt. Clark and little daughter, Roberta Ann, return- ed to Cleveland on Sundayafter hav- ing visited Mrs. Clark's grandmother, R. Field, and other relatives in the village for a few days last week. Mrs.. E. H. York and Miss Maude Parker who are managing The Log Cabin this Summer will open on Thursday. Miss Nora Ferguson has returned to her 'home in the village after hav- ing spent the Winter in London. J. Leonard McKnight well-known young businessman whoa has just been appointed to the sales., force of the Sun Life Assurance Com- pany ompany of Canada. Miss Nora Baikwiil of London was. with her over the week -end. Mr. and Mrs.. Roy Poth and little son, Ronald, re/turned to Caledonia on Sunday after having visited Mrs. Poth's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Jowett, last week. Mr. and Mrs. McVittie of London - are at their cottage in Jowett's Grove.. Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Weston of God- erich came on Monday to spend the. Summer in Jowett's Grove. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Toms of De- troit spent the week-endwith the former's mother, Mrs. E. Toms. Mrs. Win. Murray of Detroit who accom- panied them, remained. with Mrs. Toms. Messrs. H. R. McKay and Walter M, Westlake represented the Bay- field members of the Canadian Leg- ion at the military funeral of the late David Stewart in Seaforth on Tuesday. Mr. Lawrence Fowlie of London spent the week -end with his sisters,, Misses F. and E. Towne. Miss Ethel Towne is visiting her sister, Mrs. G. Koehler, in Zuriclx this week. Mr. and Mrs. F, G, Neelin of Sea - forth spent a few hours in the viV- lage on Monday. Mrs. C. Robbins who spent lasts weekwith her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. McLeod, returned to Detroit• on Monday with Mr. Robbins and. A,. Lang who were here over the week, - end. Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Will of London were at their cottage over the week end. Miss Hilda Shea of Stratford is Spending a few days at Miss Ken- nedy's cottage. Mrs. H. Lawson and Miss Florence. of Stratford were at their cottage• in the village for a couple of days - last week. ' Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Robinson and' Master Walter of London were at their cottage over the weeke-nd. Mr. and Mrs. W. Finnigan, Mar- garet and Bee of Egmondville and` Mr. Bill Rawlins of Sarnia spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. H. R., McKay. HOLMESVILLE Mrs. E. Potter and Helen are visit- ing with the former's parents, Mr. and bfrs. Macdonald, . of Teeswater,, this week. Next Sunday being the Wesley an- niversary, special services will be held in this church, Al special men's choir will furnish the music. Mr. Errol Walter after a brief visite with relatives here, left on Tuesday morning for his home hi Regina. His: mother, Mrs. S. T. Walter aecompa ied him as far as Chicago where sh- will make a short visit with her broth er, Mr. 0. Courtice. Mrs. Herbert spent the week -end fn Toronto with Mr. and. Mrs. Black. We are pleased to Iearn that Mrs«, Fred Gilbert who has been a patient in Alexandra Hospital, Goderic,h has: recovered sufficiently to be moved to her brother's, Mr. Albert Bond's home. We will miss Mr. and 'Vire. Harry, Cudmore from our village. On Mon- day last they moved to Cargill where• Harry has secured employment, Looks very interesting to see fifteen: men of the congregation busy shingl- ing', leveling, fencing and improving.' the appearance of the church grounds:.. Holmesviille Y. P. U. Frank Yeo, vice-president, prepared' and conducted the meeting. Carl Cox - read the scripture lessen. The topic in the form: of a letter from Trinidad' was read by the leader. It gave a: very vivid description of the mission, ary work among the youth of the: district. Ahma Trewartha sang a sola;, "An Evening Prayer." A very inter - esting story of "Lang Chung and the White Boy" was read by Charlotte Trewartha. The meeting' closed with• the use of the 1VIi•zpah Benediction: The meeting this week will be with- drawn because of the W.A. sociaP'tar be held on Frday eveniilgt.