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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1938-05-26, Page 1The News -Record Est. 1878', With Which is Incorporated The Clinton New NO. 5885 -59TH YEAR. Era The New Era Est. 1865 CLINTON ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MAY 26, 1938. II For Graduation and Other Occasions You will find suitable' presentation goods of merit at Hellyar's Jewelery Store 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 mer months, commencing May 4th. suin- Jeweler and Optician. IE ILLYAR Residence Phone 174j. ..... _ DRESSES AflIL M 'E DRESSES Never Has Our Stock Been Larger or More Attractive. We Cater to the Higher Type of Tirade, Come in and Look Them Over, If you want a Good Dress Moderately Priced. SPECIAL For the Balance of this Week Double Quantity Coupons on All Lingerie Cash Sales. IRWIN'S " CLINTON'S LEADING STYLE .SHOPPE " SPRING PLAN TS COME TO THE CUNINGHAME GREENHOUSE FOR YOUR PLANTS. WE CAN SUPPLY YOU. ALLYSSUM.. ASTERS, Mitred and Separate Col- ors. All from Wilt -Resistant Seed, AGERATUM. BLUE SALVIA. BALSAMS. 'ARNATIONS. CELOSIA. COLLARETTE MARIGOLDS, (New Odorless). CHRYSANTHEMUM FLOWER- ED MARIGOLDS. ENGLISH DAISIES (Perennial). EVENING STOCKS (Exquisite perfume exhaled in evening).' GOLD EAGLE•MARIGOLDS, New. GODETIA or Satin Flower). NEMESIA. PETUNIAS,All Double: Mixed Balcony, Blue, Rest' Morn and Giants.. PANSIES, in Boxes, or sold direct from beds. Choose your plants. PHLOX. NEMOPHILA (An attractive blue) RUSSIAN STATICE. RUDBECKIA (Splendid for cut- ting)- SCABIOSA. STRAWFLOWERS. Grow your Winter bouquet). SCHIANTHUS. SALPIGLOSSIS. STOCKS (Cut and come again). SALVIA (Very Early Red), • SNAPDRAGON. VERBENAS. GIANT ZINNIAS. CUP1D ZINNIAS. SCABIOSA-FLOWERED ZIN- NIAS. VEGETABLES TOMATO PLANTS. DILL. CABBAGE. CAULIFLOWER. PEPPERS. CELERY. A GOOD STOCK OF PERENNIALS. A Fine Stock of Geraniums and Trailers For Boxes and Hanging. ALL BOXES OF FLOWERS 25c EACH. Vegetable Plants -20c Each. SPECIALS The New Russell Lupins- 25c Ea., Hybrid Tea Rose Bushes -25 Ea. SHRUBS Spireas and Hydrangeas fine stock 35c and 40c Each. Hanging Baskets Filled and Given Greenhouse Care. F. R. C1NINGHAME, Florist Member of Florists Telegraph and Greenhouses On Huron Street. Delivery. Association. Rail Snaps Under Heavy, load of corn had pulled up to the tank Pressure I for wateti, and found some difficulty in starting away. Upon investigation The unusually heavy traffic over it was found that one of the rails the l N:R, line. proved too much for had given way under the heavy pies- weak rail here early on Sunday and sure. No serious damage resulted, as a result a number of our local and after the repairs had been made workmen had to forgo the pleasure of church service. !the train was able to proceed on its One of the heavy engines: hauling a way. THE HOME PAPER SPORTS CANCELLED OVER WEEK -END The Weatherman dealt a blow at sports activities in general over the weekend, and as a result football and baseball fans were disappointed. The football team was scheduled oto meet Walton here on Monday evening, but heavy rain made the game impossible The boys will tie up with Seaforth in enemy territory next Thursday night for the opener. Baseball with Hensall furnishing the opposition was scheduled for the 24th. This game was called off also, but. the fans will be on hand for the game here with Blyth on Tuesday. In the Maitland League the Era home game will be played on Saturday, with Rip- ley furnishing the opposition. Successful Students Harold Gibbs and George Elliott, first-year students at the Veterinary College, Guelph, have received word that they have successfully passed their examinations, both obtaining second-class honors. Among The Churches Baptist Church The ladies Aid will meet on Tuesday afternoon, May 3lst, at 2.30 in the church. The keyword for the meeting to be "Rejoice." St. Paul's Church There will be a special service for Huron Deanery in St. Paul's Church to -night. The sneaker for the occas- ion will be Canon Quintin Warner of London. Wesley -Willis Church Morning -"The Aldersgate Exper- ience." Evening, A. Hymn Festival, celebrating the Wesley bicentenary, 1738 -May 1938. The Women's. Association will meet next Thursday afternoon at 3.30 o'clock. Ontario Street United Church 11 a.m. Mr. N'. Pitcher of Toronto, will be guest speaker in the interest of The Ontario 'Temperance Federa- tion. 2 p.m. 'Turner's Church. Mr. Pitch- er will also speak at Tuckersmith Church. 2.30 p.m. Sunday School, Clinton. 7 p.m. Special hymn night, Two outstanding hymns of the Church will be illustrated (coloured). About eight or ten slides, very beautifully paint- ed. Young People's Union will meet next week, according to announcement on Sunday. . Wednesday - Midweek Fellowship Service. Mr. Chas. Hawke in charge. Clinton Degree Team Visits London Members of Clinton I.O.O.F, Lodge No, 83, were guests of Forest City Lodge, London, on Monday evening when the third degree was conferred upon eleven candidates in that city. Those who attended were Barrett Taylor, Noble Grand; H. W: Gould, Degree Captain; W. Mutch Sr; A. E. Rumball; T. H. Hardy; W. T. Morgan; G. E. Hall; G. H. Jefferson; C. W. Draper; J. Livermore; J. A. Sutter; E. L. Mitten; J. L. McKnight; J. E. Cook; F. Mutch; . N. Kennedy; W. Mutch Jr. and G. Rumball. The visiting brethren received a cordial welcome from ,their hosts and. report an enjoyable evening. Meeting Takes Form of Travel Tour The Ever Ready Mission Circle of Wesley Willis church held their May Study meeting at the home of Miss Mary Andrews on Thursday evening. Isabel Chowen, the president, was in charge and conducted the opening' worship service, assisted by Bessie Livermore, who read, the scripture, and Dorothy Stelck who offered pray- er and gave a abort item on temper- ance.. Mrs. 'Reginald Shipley, first vice-president, introduced the chap- ter from the Study. book, "The Mani- fold Ministry." The study of the chapter took the form of a travel tour beginning at the church of all Nations in Toronto, on West to Van- couver, then as passengers on The Empress of Japan with explanations and guidance of the Captain the par- ty 'arrived in Tokyo. Here, the slums were visited. Oa to Shanghai, then to Bombay and Indere in India, At each atop the crew were given glimp- ses of the work being carried on by missionaries,and the need of the Christian Religion. The tour ended in. London, Canada. Those taking part were Misses Mary Andrews, Leila Whitmore, Gladys Johns, Edith Pat- terson, Dorothy Mutch, Ferrol Hig- gins, Margaret Durst. Sixteen mem- bers answered the roll call by recit ing a verse of a favourite hymn. A social half hour was spent with the hostess at the close of, the meeting. Engagements Announced The engagement is announced of Miniue Luciei, daughter of Mrs, M. Hudson and the late Wilfred Hudson of London, Ontario, to Norman Ar- thur, only son of Mr. and. Mrs, Arthur R. Egan, 677 Shaw St., Toronto, the marriage to take place in Clinton, Ontario, June 18th. Mr. and Mrs. Bohn Logan, Brussels, announce 'the engagement of their daughter, Mildred Jean, to George Alexander Sperling, of .St. Mary's, son of Mrs, Mary Sparling, • of Clin- ton, the marriage to take place early in June. Mr. and Mrs. L. O. Anderson, Bu- ford, Alberta, announce the engage- ment of their youngest daughter, Lillian Bertha, to Mr, Clinton Keith French, of Calmar, son of Mr. and Mrs. V. C. French of Wetaskiwin. The wedding to take place at home. early in June. Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Hoggarth an- nounce the engagement of their only daughter, Thelma Annie to Mr. Ray- mond Joseph Wm. Townsend, son of Mr. and Mrs. Amos Townsend of Tuckersmith. The marriage will take place in June. Little Locals Mr. Charles Lockwood 'purchased the barber business of Mr. Jno. Medd this week. The first band concert will be held here June 2nd. It is reported that the band are planning a grand parade and concert for the opener -of the season. School of Commerce students who have obtained positions recently are Miss Loretta Holland of St. Columban in the office of the Dominion Life Assurance Company, Waterloo, and llfiss Mary McGregor; Parkhill, as bookkeeper for the Ross Fur Com - any, London. Government Grant Includes Clinton and Bayfield 315,000 to he Spent on Postoffice Here Public works costing 3863,400 will be constructed by the Federal Gov- ernment in Western Ontario accord- ing t o supplementary estimates brought down in the House last week. The expenditure is divided into 3100,100 for buildings and 3763,300 for harbor and river work. 350,000 wil be stent at Goderich for dredging the harbor basin and deepening the channel, and at Bayfield 312,300 for a landing dock of steel and concrete for fishing and pleasure boats. ' 315,000 'will be spent on the post office here in making an addition and certainimprovements to .the present structure. Where Money Will Be Spent HARBORS AND 'RIVERS Bayfield 12,000 Goderich Grand River ........ Howdenvale Kincardine Leamington Lion's Head 5,200 ]Pelee Island Port Dover Port Stanley Sarnia Thames (Chatham) Thames (Mouth), Thornbury Walpole.. Island Wallaceburg Windsor 50,000 . 300,000 7,500 26,000 100,000 65,000 25,000 95,000 8,700 16,100 28,200 11,500 5,500 1,800 15,500 PUBLIC BUILDINGS Amherstburg 6,100 Arthur 4,000 Clinton 15,000 Forest 15,000 Galt 17,000 Lucknow ....... 18,000 St. Thomas 5,000 Tara 15,000 Celebrate Silver Wedding Anniversary On Tuesday, May 24th, Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Welsh of No. 4 Highway north, celebrated their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary. The dining room was decorated in yellow, mauve and white and the table was daintily arranged. Misses Donna and Helen Welsh, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Welsh, waited on table. Mr. and Mrs. Welsh were the recipients of many lovely gifts. Relatives, who were present for the occasion; included Mr. and Mrs. Rob- ert Welsh,; Clinton, Mr. and Mrs, Nixon Welsh, London, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Welsh and daughter, Lenore, Clinton, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Welsh, Bayfield, Mr, and Mrs. Fred Wallis, Bayfield, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Holland, Seaforth, Mr. and Mrs. Merritt Ned- iger and Clara, Clinton, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Savauge and sons, Ted and Ron- ald, Seaforth. The Farmers' Market Wheat, 85e. Oats, 430 to 45c. Barley, 55c. Buckwheat, 50c. Cream, '30c, 28c. Eggs, 2].e, 18c, 15c, 14e. Clever Scholar Graduates Mr. and Mrs. Louis Peacock and Mr. and Mrs. Wiliam Cook attended the graduation exercises at McMaster University on,Monday when Mr. Roy C. Cook, son of the latter, received his degree_ During Mr. Cook's 'university ear- eer he was a winner of a scholarship in English, and in 1935 was gold med- alist orator of McMaster University. Dies In Toronto . Mr. W. S. R. Holmes received a telegram yesterday informing him of the passing of Mr. D. S. Cluff, whose death occurred in Toronto yesterday from the effects of a stroke suffered on Tuesday. Mr. Cluff has resided in Toronto for some time, but will be well remembered by Clinton residents as he was a former manager of the Doherty Piano Factory. Musical Entertainment .and Play by Choir In observance of the Jubilee year of. Ontario Street church the various de- payments are staging outstanding events to commemorate the occasion. The effort of the choir on Thursday evening was one of the highlights. A choir of thirty-five voices pro- vided an evening of high class musical entertainment. The program featured several numbers of sacred and secular mimic, with Mrs. H. C. Lawson, Miss Marion Gibbings, Miss Wiltse and Dr. Thompson taking solo and duet parts. These numbers were well chosen for a mixed choir and were exceptionally well rendered. The quartette consisting of Miss Wiltse, Miss Gibbings, Dr. Thompson and Leslie Pearson contributed pleas- ing numbers, and solos by other mem- bers, together with organ and piano duets by Miss Wiltse and Mrs. Wend - orf added to the success of the enter- tainment. Mrs. Wendorf's contrib- ution of "The Lost Chord" on the organ was one of the outstanding numbers, but every number was well rendered making it difficiult to decide which was the best, all being well received by an attentive audience. The program was given in two parts, and before going into the sec- ond part a one -act play "Double - Crossed" provided the intermission. The setting for the play is in the bachelor apartment of Joe Thomas and Mel Treman, played by C. B. Bruegeman and Eddie Elliott. Thomas a rather conceited young man, is fac- ed with a serious problem, that of deciding between two young ladies. He turns to his friend for aid, but does not receive very sound advice. Left to his own devices he proposes first to Edith Thompson, played by Evelyn Heard, who calls at the apart- ment with her mother. Her mother in real life is Mrs, Peck who has cal- led to consult the young lawyer, Mel Treman. Joe is rather surprised when Edith turns him down, but decides that in this case it does not matter anyway as he just found out that it is Mary Rowe who is really the girl. Mary's part is taken by Gertrude Holmes. Consternation reigns in the little apartment when Thomas, the butler, played by Harold Tyndall, drags hi the swooning Mary who has fainted outside the apartment door. After being revived Mary reeeives a proposal from the amorous Joe, but also turns him down flat. The two young bachelors decide that it looks as if Joe will have to remain single, but suddenly the ;+hone rings and Joe is overjoyed when Edith tells him ,he has reconsidered her decision and will marry him. A few seconds' later Thomas walks in with a note from Mary informing him that she too has reconsidered and will be- come his wife. Joe is certainly on the proverbial spot, especially when the two young ladies call at the apart- ment at approximately the same time to make arrrangements for the wed- ding. Joe is then faced with the difficult task of explaining the whole situa- tion which le straightened out by Edith standing by him and Mary walkingout in a huff with Mel in hot pursuit. Following the second musical por- tion of the program, Mayor Elliott, who had presided throughout as chairman, called Rev. G. G. Burton to the front to say a few words. Ho expressed his appreciation of the, ef- forts of the choir and paid special tribute to the leader, Mr. B. J. Gib- bing., , for ib-bing.,,for his unstinted service so freely given for se many years. He thanked the choir for their work in the services of the church and out- lined the importance of the choir, urging .them to continue their extra efforts in every service. Graduation Exercises Next Monday Evening Graduation Exercises and Recep- tion for four graduating nurses of Clinton Community Hospital will be held in the Presbyterian Church here on Monday evening, commencing at 8 o'clock. Those who will receive their diplomas are the Misses Kathleen M. Beacom, Mary E. Garniss, Ella M. Wilson and Hazel VanEgmond. ]h. Thompson will give the pledge to the nurses. Miss Sinclair, night supervisor of the Hospital staff, will present the diplomas and pins to the graduate nurses. Mr. Frank Fingland, K.C., will address the peo- ple, and Rev. G. Peddie, the nurses. A musical program, has been ar- ranged as follows: Solo, Mr. D. C. Mc- Neill; Piano Selection, Miss M. Sper- ling; Ontario Street Church quar- tette, and reading by Mrs. George MeLay. Toronto Friends Present Gifts On Monday evening, May 16 about fifty girls, members of the F. W., Woolswortlt Toronto Office staff, gathered at the home of Miss Marjorie Weber of that city to honor a fellow employee in honor of her approaching marriage. The guest of honor was Miss Margaret Ross, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Ross, a bride-to-be of next month. She. was the recipient of a miscellaneous kitchen shower and received many lovely and useful gifts, Bride -To -Be Honoured A number of the girl friends of Miss Thelma Hoggarth gathered at her home on Monday night, in honor of her approaching marriage, present- ed her with a lovely wall mirror. The presentation was made by Miss Hazel Hoggarth and the following ad- dress was read by Miss Madelon Mas- on: Dear Thelma: As you are about to embark on the sea of matrimony and have chosen your partner to travel life's journey with you, eve feel it an appropriate time to gather here this evening to spend a social hour together, and we hope the journey will be a pleasant one for you both. Of course there -will ibe Apples, backward currents, sullen skies and cloudy days, but trust and faith over- come these obstacles which come be- fore you, and your craft will sail smoothly on. We all regret ,parting with you from our community, as you were ale ways a true friend and whenever ask- ed to do anything were always will- ing. And now Thelma, on behalf of our camping group we wish you to accept this little gift, not for its intrinsic value, but as a token of the high esteem in which you are held. Our best wishes accompany this gift and may God add his richest blessings and grant yotr many years of health and prosperity. Signed on behalf of Your Girl Friends, Hazel Hoggarth, Alma Hoggarth, Beatrice Walters, Dorothy Walters, Isabel Forbes, Verna Freeman, Elm. Leitch, Phyliss Medd, Cleta Medd, Madelon Mason. . Thelma thanked her friends in a few well chosen words .after which games were played and refreshments served. Norman-Trewartha A quiet wedding took place Wed- nesday evening, May 26th at 6 o'clock at the Holmesville manse, when Char- lotte Ester Joyce, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert J. Trewartha, was united in marriage to William John, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Norman, by Rev. T. W. Herbert. They were attended by the bride's cousin, Miss Alma Trewartha and brother, Mr. Kenneth Trewartha. The bride was becomingly attired in a swagger pearl grey suit and white felt hat with matching accessories. ._. RIGBY Mc QUEEN At the Presbyterian Manse, Hen- sall, on Saturday, May 14th, at 12 o'clock noon, Rev. W. A. Young of- ficiating, Miss Flora Marguerite Mc- Queen, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. McQueen was united in mar- riage to Mr.: John MacDonald Rigby, son of Mr. and Mrs. ' 3.. Rigby, of BIenheim. The bride . wore a navy tailored suit with matching accessoe- les and a corsage of Talisman roses and lily of the valley. The bride was attended by her sister Miss Jean Me - Queen, who wore a black tailored suit with matching accessories and corsage of yellow roses. The groom was at- tended by his brother Mr. Clare Rigby. During the, signing of the register, Mrs. Young sang "My World". Fol- lowing the ceremony the bridal couple left by; motor for Niagara Falls. On return they will reside in Blenheim. ROBBERS BUSY HERE. AGAIN ON TUESDAY MORNING Also'Break In At Blyth. . Thieves seem to have Counterre Bowling Alley marked as an attract- ive spot. In any case two entries, have been made by marauders re- cently. Just about one month, ago the place was broken into and a quantity of cigarettes and tobacco taken, and again early Tuesday morning about thirty dollars worth of cigarettes were stolen. Mr. Counter had kept the store open until a late hour Monday night, and .since the police make the, rounds at regular intervals, it appears; that the job was well timed. Night prowlers visited Blyth ere Monday night when they entered thea butcher shop owned by Mr. James: Heffron on the main street and car- ried off about fifty dollars in cash: which had been left in the cash reg- ister. It is thought that the robbers: first entered the garage of Mr. Ches- ter Morrison where they secured a small bar which was used to "jimmie"' the door of Mr.. Heffron's shop open.. The marks on the door indicated that such an instrument had been used and the lock was completely busted off. It is thought by police that the robbery occurred around two •o'clock in the morning. Constables McCoy, Ferguson and the local police have been on the case since the robbery was discover- ed but at time of writing no trace of he men has been found. ROLMESVILLE The Ice Cream social held Friday evening, last was a wonderful success, aI present reporting a very enjoyable evening. The basement of the church was filled to capacity. A splendid pro- gram of readings, vocal and instrum- ental numbers and speeches was giv- en, talent being presentfrom Clinton, Sebringville and Benmiller along with. local talent. Following the program ice cream, cake and pie was served; in abundance to all present. The pro- ceeds amounted to around $24.00 Rev. W. A. Townshend Acts as Rescuer Risks Own Life to Aid Man 1 With every condition ip,erfect for tragedy, death took a brief holiday ht. London at midnight Thursday and., permitted a miracle. In no other way could hydro ex- perts explain how the Rev. W. A. Townshend could stand between two, transformers in a blinding rainstorm and pull Alexander Brown, 626 Queen's Avenue, from a wrecked car at the corner of Adelaide street, near Huron, while a fallen wire, carrying 4,000 volts, swung around the car's motor. Blinded by the headlights of a ear coming towards him, Brown swerved' off the highway, struch a post, which broke in three and threw two trans- formers'weighing 500 pounds to the ground. They missed the car by inches.. The driver was knocked unconseibus by the force of the impact and Suf- fered several head 'injuries. Speaking about the accident, Mr. Townshend said he "guessed" he wouldn't have felt so comfortable if he had known he was standing be- tween two live transformers. He be lieved they were, part of thewrecked car, which was on its side, clear of the highway. "The only thing I was thinking about was to get the man out before the gasoline tank exploded. Flames 'were shooting up seven or eight feet around the front of the car, and t believed it was gasoline: Instead it was the flash from the fallen faire;," Mr. Townshend said. The injured man had to be pulled out through the front side window.. The task was doubly difficult because of the fact he was unconscious. He, gained consciousness for a moment: or two, just long enough to help him- self. Neither man felt any shock. Mr. and Mrs. Townshend were driv- ing south on Adelaide street, whent they saw bine flashes ahead of them.. They believed it was lightning.; Five: minutes later they reached the wreck- ed' car, and to all appearances the - driver was dead. The pole is the last in the city, limits. on Adelaide street, and the hydro of-. ficials estimate that the damage will' be considerable. Tests are being made to determine if the transformers .ars damaged: They were unable to explain nowt Mr. Townshend could, work around a steel car and receive no shock. The break in the wires cut off power from a section of the north end of the city. Mr. Brown was taken to St. Joseph's. Hospital, , but wits able to return to his home a little later. '