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The Clinton News Record, 1938-06-16, Page 1/floe News -Record Est: 1878 With Which Incorporated The Clinton New Era. The New Era Est. °1860 NO. 5888.-59T11 YEAR CLINTON ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 1938 IF YOU WEAR ONE OF OUR WATCHES 11 You will have a tune -piece yeu can rely on, Whether you buy watch here it r s a handsome of one or an inexpensive pickle , and ore g d; a p guaranteed by the Makers and ourselves,' IF YOU WANT TO MAKE A GIFT That is both handsome ..and useful, one that will remind the receiver of you, buy one of our Guaranteed Watches. W. H. H ELL•YAR Jewler cd Optometrist Residence Phone 174j FOR SNRTWEAR •A Smart Knitted Suit of Cotton String. They are in Maize, Pink, Blue, Eggshell and White, Priced at only $2.95 Our Dress Department Visit UsfOften New Dresses Arriving Daily We Specialize in High Class Merchandise At Rational Prices. Don't Forget Your Coupons For Free Gifts. 7 I I �'V N CLINTON'S LEADING STYLE SHOPPE "• King's Birthday Observed Here Scouts Give Demonstration and Display Scouts, Cubs, Guides and Brownies combined in a King's. Birthday celebra- tion held in Recreation Park on Thurs- ' d'ay, evening. The parade formedup' town,and with the. Citizen's Band leading, marched to the park for the opening ceremonies. The various packs in regulation dress and the band in their new forms, presented a colorful Scene as This stood, at attention for . "Flag Break" and "0 Canada". The band deft after the opening ceremonies for the regular concert in Library Park. The demonstration of stunts and drills which followed the release of two huge balloons were both amusingand entertaining, not; only for the audience, but also for those taking part. The younger members staged action songs • and drills, and the older groups carried stunts .calling for skill and precision, ' Material for a huge bonfire had been gathered earlier in the day and as. darkness fell representatives of each troop applied lighted ,tapers to the pile. The boys 'and girls were then' seated in a circle around the blaze for camp songs under the lead- ership of Patrol Leader Percy Gunn.. The Brownies and Guides interspersed the numbers with action songs. Before the firework` display two more balloons were sent upy the last one -sailing away to the;:west until it appeared to be a star. Then came the firework display including . rockets, fireballs, and ground pieces, all of which were enjoyed • by both old and: young, At the conclusion of the per- formance the" troops were dismissed in the usual way, , i' I i Final Preparations Being Made For: Lions Frolic Proceeds Entirely for Child Welfare Work This week the 'members of the' Lions Club are just as busy as a hive of bees whipping things into 'shape and making final' arrangements for the third' annual frolic scheduled 'for next Wednesday evening, Everything is• well in hand, but the last minute details are' being carefully attended to in order that this year's frolie may be even better than those of previous, years. •• his is the only way in. which :the Club can raise funds for their vai- uable work among crippled and under - 'privileged children in Huron county, and their efforts in the past have met with the whole-heartedcoopera- tion of the public. With the, reputa- tion the club has built up for good entertainment in the past it is ex- pected the attendance this year will exceed that of previous years. Val- uable prizes are being offered in the draw which will be made in the rink, and the sale of tiekets has been good. The frolic' will get away to a start et 7.30 o'clock with the, children's "Pet Parade" and a prize will be given .to every child inthe parade., Further details are found in the Lions section of this issue. Plan to be on hand, for the big parade and stay for the whole 'evening. In addition to the amuse- ments used in previous frolics, sev- eral new ideas have been introduced 'thus assuring you of one of the big- gest evening's entertainment in the history of the Lions Club. The entire proceeds of the Frolic will be devoted, to Child Welfare Work. The good work accomplished cannot be measured in terms of dol- lars and cents, but it does merit the whole -hearted' support of everyone seeking to, bring a ray of sunshine to those in less fortunate circumstances. THE HOME PAPER The Farmers' Market Wheat,, 70c. Oats, 43c to 45e. Barley, 55c. ' Buckwheat, 50c. Cream, 29c, 27c. Eggs, 21c, 18c, 16c, 15c. Live Hogs, $10.25, Kids Wallop Lucknow In Return Game Defeated in their first game with Lucknow to the 'tune of 6-5, the Lions. juvenile baseball team made a great comeback in the return game here Thursday evening. By the end of the fifth inning they had piled up a lead of 13-0, partly accounted for by several bad errors on, the part of the visitors. In the sixth the Sepoys got their first run of the game when Carter hit a. three - bagger and reached home before the side was retired, They again staged a scoring spree in the eighthwhen 3 runners were home safely. Up until that time Hawkins, who pitched the entire game for Clinton, seemed to have them puzzled with the variety of balls he sent across. With "Izzie" Powell wearing the catcher'smitt and supported by sup-. erior fielding by his teem mates, the boys had no trouble in keeping the, game well in hand. Both teams made plenty of errors, but the locals were more dependable in fielding and catching.. Finlayson, c; McKenzie, If; Cook, rf; Carter, 2b; Webster ib; Wylds, McKinnon, 3b; Aitcheson, ss; Richards, ef; Solomon, p. Clinton—Butler, If; Lockwood, 3b; R. Monteith, ib; Hawkins, p; G. Monteith, ss; Cook, ef; . Powell, e; Colquhoun, 2b; Campbell, rf Umpires—Finlayson, Lucknow and Thorndyke, Clinton.', " Junior Farmers Football League London Road 0 — Stone School 0 Maitland 1 -- Bairds 0 Standing to Date Won Lost Tied Pts. Brucefield 3 0 1 7 Maitland 2 1 1 5 London Road 1'' 2 1 3 Bairds 0 1 2 2 Stone School 0 2 1 1 Schedule Julie 14 -Maitland at Brucefield June 17—Stone School at Bairds June 20—Brucefield at Maitland June. 23: Bairds at Brucefield June 24—Maitland at Stone School June 27—London Road at Bairds June 28—Stone School at Maitland June 80—Bairds at London Road July 3—Bairds at Stone School July 3—London Road at Brumfield Football Team Drops Game To Walton On Monday evening the local foot- ball squad were in Walton for a hard fought game which resulted in a win for the opposition when their first goal was allowed after it had gone out of play behind the barrier. In the first few minutes of play in the• first half the forward line snaked their way down the field and Garrett booted a beauty past the Walton goalie. They were able to hold Walton handily for the remain- der of the half. - In' the second frame Walton went down to the Clinton goal and one of the players booted the hall behind the net over three feet. The goal judge however did notcall` the ball out of play and when it was a- gain brought out "in, front Walton scored to tie the game. Walton spec- tators agreed that the ball was out of play and that the goal' should not have been allowed. Later in the game Walton again scored. . A protest has been registered and in the event it is allowed, Clinton will have a chance of proving they are the better team in a deciding game: The team will be away tomorrow night and will lock horns with the strong St Columban teant. On the 23rd the opposition will be furnished by Winthrop: with Clinton having the advantage of playing on their own field: Resigns From Teaching Staff It is with regret that we announce the resignation of Miss Z. Nixon from the Clinton .Collegiate. Institute staff. :Miss Nixon, who has been teacher of Classics, has handled her deities- very capably and . has been popular with both teachers and staff. She hasaccepted a position on • the, teaching staff at Strathroy and will commence her duties in September.. Miss Nixon's resignation leaves vacant two positions on the teaching staff, Miss Depew, having resigned her position as french teacher to sttidy abroad.. Both were valuable members of the teaching staff and as yet no appointments havebeen made, to fill the positions made vac- ant by their resignations, Property Changes Mrs. J. F. Reynolds has sold her property on Albert street tp Mr. Adams of Hullett, and will move to her home in Goderieh. Mr. George Rumball has purchased the property belonging to Mr. Ken- neth Whitmore -on, Frederick street, Mr. Whitmore has purchased a store on the Main street, Blyth, andwill move in about one month. Wins Gold Medal At the graduation ofnurses of the General Hospital, Guelph, held at the Memorial Hall O.A:C'. on June 10th, Miss Elizabeth Jean Laidlaw, daugh- ter of Mrs. David. Laidlaw, Huron Street, was awarded the' gold medal presented by Dai. L. H. Leggett for surgical nursing. She has been a diligent student, but will not finish her three year course. until Augusta The many friends of this young lady join in wishing her success in her chosen profession. Among The Churches Wesley -Willis United Church Father's Sunday and Children's Day. Sunday School Choir at morn- ing service. Subject: "Children of the British Empire." Evening: "The Salt. of the'Harth." The Wesley -Willis Sunday School and Congregational picnic will be held July 6th, at Jewett's. Grove, Bayield. Presbyterian Church Rev. G. A. Peddie, B.A., Minister. The services this Sunday at Clin- ton at 11 a.m. and at Bayfield at 3 p.m. will be conducted by the Rev. A. M. Boyle,, B.A., of Blyth. The Young People's Society of Knox Church, Bayfield, will meet, on Fri- day, June 17th, at 8 p.m. Ontario Street United Church 11.00 a.m. Sacrament of the Lord's Supper. Theme: The Friends Stand- ing at a Distance". 2.30 p.m. Turner's Church, Tuck- ersmith, Flower Sunday, Rev. A. V. Robb, chairman of Presbytery to be the speaker. 2.30 Clinton, `Veteran's Service in the Library Park, "Magna Charta service." Monday, 8.00 p.m., Young People's Union will meet under the Citizen- ship department. Tuesday, 8.00 pm., Official Board and Diamond Jubilee Committee will meet. Wednesday, Midweek 'prayer and fellowship, service. Misfortunes Dog. Bus Driver The driver of the 'Stratford-Gode- rieh bus, Ceeil Colclough, ran into a series of misfortunes on Sunday night in his trip from Clinton to Goderich. First it was fire, then a collision but fortunately no one was injured except the vehicles involved. ' The floor boards of the bus caught fire, in some manner near Taylor's Corners, and when the fire extinguish- er in the bus refused -to work the dri- ver sent in a call for Traffic Officer. Lever who sped to the rescue accom- panied by Ken. Waters. The fire was extinguished and the bus proceeded on its way. About one !mile from Gode- rich the driver was forced to awing his bus sharply to the leftln.aneffort to avoid a standing car which is report- ed to have stopped to pick up a pas- senger. The bus came to a.. stop about fourteen feet off the southern side of the highway. Passengers on the bus at the time were Cecil Mason of Goderieh, and Glen Hayes, of Seaforth: No one was injured. Magna Charta, Day To Be Observed Here Service On Sunday at 3 .p.m. • The Dominion Commandof the Canadian Legion' have asked all bran- ches to co-operate, with them in eele- brating the signing of the Magna, Charta, June 15th, 1215, by holding a demonstration on Sunday, June 19th. In compliance with this request the Clinton. Branch of the •Legion are sponsoring an open-air service in Library Park, at 3 p.m. A parade of the veterans, Ladies' Auxiliary, Boy Scouts and .Girl, Guides will be held, headed by the Clinton Band. Rev. K: McGoun will be in charge of the ser- vice and Rev. G. Burton will give the address. The purpose of this demon- stration is to bring to the minds of the public the freedom we enjoy under British rule -as it has existed since the signing of the Great'Charter, There is a great under -current which is sweeping through the •county, favor- ing dictatorship as it ,exists in Ger- many and Italy ,and: other European countries. When we look at the pap- ers and see what this S61•111 ;of govern- ment has brought to Europe and Asia we realize that it is ' about time we take steps to stop it's spread to this Continent, hence this parade and ser- vice. Auxiliary Legion Meeting The regular monthly meeting of the Women's Auxiliary Legion was held in the Legion Hall on Wednesday, June '8th,', The president, Comrade Scribbins was elected as second vice president to fill the vacancy left by Comrade Murdoch who has recently left Clinton. 'During the routine business the members decided to dis- continue the meetings for the sum- mer months. After the usual routine the meet- ing closed by singing .God Save the King. The remainder of the evening was spent paying cards, and as a pleasant surprise, Comrade Thompson invited allmembers to her home for refreshments. Annual Live Stock Judging Competition John Deeves Wins Silver Trophy The 12th annual Huron County Liye Stock Judging Competition was held in the Clinton district on Friday, June 10th, under the direction of the Huron County branch of the Ontario Depart- ment of Agriculture. 49 boys took part in .this competition which was open to all boys in the County 26 years of age and under. Two classes each of heavy horses, beef cattle, dairy cattle, sheep• and swine were judged on the following farms: J. H. McEwen, William Ball, Ephraim Snell and Willis VanEgmond. In addition to the above farmers Will McEwen, Clinton and Edward Glen, Clinton supplied animals to complete two classes of horses. The judges who placed the classes and scored the contestants in oral reasons are as follows: Heavy Horses, R. E. White, Dept. of Agriculture, Stratford; Beef Cattle, R. S. McKer- eher, Dublin; Dairy Cattle, G. R. Peterson, Dept. of Agriculture, Walk- erton; Sheep, T. S. Cooper, Dept. of Agriculture, Markdale; Swine, Wilson Richinond, Whyte Packing Co., Strnt- ford, The prize list was divided into Jun- ior and Senior sections, 22 boys tak- ing part in the junior section and 27 boys competing in the senior section. In each section a silver 'trophy was awarded to the high boy and five cash prizes of $5, $4, $3, $2, $1 were award- ed to the nett ranking individuals. Mr. John Deeves, Clinton, won the silver trophy in the senior section with a score of 701 points out of a possible 750, and Jack Ferguson of Clifford won the trophy in the junior section with a score of 666 points. The C.N.E. Shield for the high novice was also won by Jack Ferguson as he had never previously taken part; in the annual competition. The following were the six prize winners in e ch section of theeprize list: Seniors, Silver trophy, John Deeves, Clinton;; ,$5„ Alf. Patterson, Luck - now; $4., W. Shortreed, Walton; $3., Donald Thompson, Auburn; $2., Albert Taylor, Lucknow; $1,,. S, D. McEwen, Clinton. Juniors, Silver trophy, Jack Ferg- uson, Clifford; $5., Joe Delaney, Dub- lin; $4., Clifford Sturdy, Goderieh; $3., R. E. McMillan, Seaforth; $2., Gordon Shortreed, Walton; $1., John Walsh, Dublin. Book prizes were awarded to the high Junior and high Senior in each of the five classes of live stock judg- ed. In the judging of beef cattle, Russell Webb, Lucknow, in the Junior section and Alfred Patterson, Luck- now, in the Senior section, each •re- ceived a copy of the book "Short- horns in Canada", by thea ion. Duncan Marshall were awarded to the high Marshall. Copies of the book "Feeding Farm Animals" by the Hon. Duncan Marshall were awarded to the high contestants in the other four classes of live stock and were won as follows: " Seniors—Horses, Wilfred Shortreed, Walton; Dairy Cattle, S. D. MeEwen, Clinton; Sheep, John Deeves, Clinton; Swine, Edison Forest, Kippen, Juniors --Horses, Jack Ferguson, Clifford; Dairy Cattle, Walter Mc- Manus, Goderich; Sheep, R. E. Mc- Seaforth; Swine, Cliffotd Sturdy,; Goderich. Forty -Five Years A Subscriber While renewing his subscription to the News -Record the other day, Mr. Dan Gliddon, ' a well-known 'resident of Holmesville, causually remarked that he had taken the home paper for forty-five years. Loyality such as this is worthy of mention. Extending as it does over such along `period. The weekly newspaper depends to a great extent upon the, efforts of its correspondents. Rural reader int- erect is 'maintained by their efforts, When they fail to dig up the various items of mews' regularly, interest is apt to wane, and it is at such times that'the loyalty of subscribers is cal- led upon. We appreciate the effort of our correspondents in helping us maintain the confidence of readers such as Mr. Glidden. Little Locals Miss Winona Frain engaged to teaeh at S. S. No, 2, Hullett. She has been teaching near Woodstock. Engagement Announced Mrs. C. M. Bunston, Toronto, an- nounces the engagement of her sis- ter, Jessie Beattie Cress, daughter of the late Mrs. John Folland, Clinton, to Mr. Joseph N. Hart, son of Mrs. Jean Hart,. Seaforth. The wedding to take place the latter part of Julne. Celebrates, 90th Birthday To -Day Mrs. Elizabeth Johnston, of Huron Street, to -day celebrates her ninetieth birthday. Mrs. Johnston, the daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. John Colclough, was born near Norval, Ont., and came to Clinton at the age of six, in a cov- ered wagon drawn by oxen. Her parents settled on a farm on the. Base. Line, and Mrs. Johnston has remained in Clinton and vicinity all her life. She was baptised by Bishop Car- michael when he was incumbent in St, Paul's, Clinton. When the Women's Auxiliary was organized, fifty-two years no, Mrs. 'Johnston became one of the Charter Members, . and five yearsagowas made a life member. • Being of a cheery disposition, Mrs. Johnston has a host of friends who offer her felicitations on this happy occasion. The New Pastor of Wesley - Willis Church Rev. A. Lane, B. A., who has been pastor of the Forest United church for the past seven years, has received a call to become pastor of the United Church, Clinton. The call was sus- tained by the settlement committee of the London Conference at Chatham, last week. Rev. and Mrs. Lane and children will leave for their new home the end of the month in time'for Mr, Lane to assume his new duties the first. Sunday in July. Since coming to 'Forest, Rev. Lane has had a suc- cessful pastorate and his many friends in Forest and district wish him con- tinued success. Although being kept busy with a large congregation to minister over, he found some time for outside activities, among them be- ing curling, and his fellow members of the Forest Curling Club are sorry to see him leave Forest, Mrs. Thomas Mair Mrs. Thomas Mair, for the past nineteen years a resident of Clinton, died at her home "on Sunday, in her 78th year, Lr failing health for seine pm .time, she had been a patient sufferer with heart trouble, which combined with her advanced years, was the cause of death. She was a daughter of the late John and Matilda Brown and was born at Medea, Hastings County, where she spent the earlier years of her'life. She was married fifty-eight years ago to T. K. Mair, They farm- ed in Goderieh township before mov- ing to Clinton, and eight years ago on June 2nd. celebrated their. golden wedding anniversary. Mrs, Mair was a life-long member of the Presbyterian•ahureh and was a faithful and }yelling worker. AIways taking'aiit active part in the work of the women's organizations, she will be missed by her :associates in the church, as well. as by a large circle of friends and neighbours by whom she was held in high; esteem, Besides her husband' there also sur- vive two sons•; •Dr:, W. L. and David, of Detroit; two daughters, Mrs, W: R. McDonald (Jean), Kintore, Mrs. R, Fairservice (1VIyitle ), Londesboro; two sisters; Mrs:Mary Campbell and Miss Ida. Brown, Clinton, and four grandchildren. Two sons predeceased her, Kenneth, who died twenty years ago, and John, who died from accid- ental injuries on. April .27th of this Year. The funeral was-held'front her late residence on Tuesday afternoon, Rev.1 Gordon Peddie c'onduc'ting the ser- vices, The pallbearers were all ,neigh - boors of the deceased and were C. V. Cooke; Robt: Draper, J;no. Medd, F. Layton, Wm. Grant and Wm. Shep- herd. ' Interment was made in Clinton cemetery, ' ' There were many . beautiful floral tributes, and, a large circle of friends were present for the funeral. Among those from a distance were Miss Ed- ith, Herbert, Keith and Aileen Tud- hope, and Miss Gladys Black, Toron- to; Dr. Harold and Viola Mai; De- troit; Miss Martha Boone, Detroit; Mrs, Elizabeth Walker, Kitchener; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Fulton and Miss Ruth, Clifford; all members' of the family were present and also several of the Mair' family from Chesley. LONDON N ROAD. Mr. and Mrs, D. L. Stephenson and Master Billy, .spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. B. Rowcliffe. Miss Frances Hawkins: Missionary -on -furlough 'from Japan• who spoke on work in that country at: the, Huron Deanery meeting, Seaforth, on Friday. She also gave an enlight- ening address in St, Paul's Church on: Sunday morning. Miss Hawkins is a sister of Mr, T. Hawkins of Clinton.. Huron Deanery Convenes run. Seaforth Miss Frances Hawkins brings Mes- sage from Japan Members of the Women's Auxiliary of the Deanery of Huron, laymen an& the chapter met in Seaforth last Fri- day. At ten o'clock there was a cel- ebration of the Holy Communion, with Rural Dean, Rev. W. G. Bugler of Bayfield, celebrant, The address at this service was giv- en by Rev. K. McGoun, of Clinton,. who took as his text, Acts 14:22 and Acts 22:28. The book chosen by the Bishop of London for Ember week was, "The Church Victorious;" A year before, the Archbishop of Canterbury had issued his "Recall to Religion.' That means paying a definite price We can have nothing of value with- out paying for it. One values an art- icle according to the price paid for ft. It does not look as though we can materially survive, unless we are spiritually redeemed. Jesus Christ, through his Atonement, redeemed us. That does not mean that there is noth- ing left for us to do. We must not only? speak to those whom me' meet in Church, but those outside. We must try to live our life aiicording to the: principles laid down b1 Jesus Christ.. If the Church we represent is ton be a Victorious Church, it must be United, Missionary and a teaching Church. The subject of "A United'. Church," means food for thought and. will for years to come, At present. we are a house divided against itself.. Victory seems to be going to the relig- ion of Nationalism, Communism in Russia, Nationalism in Germany, Fas- cism in 'Italy, Military Dictatorship in Japan. Nationalism is opposed to Christianity. . There have been over three hundred million converts 'to Nationalism, That should make the Christian Church stop and think. Nationalismoffers a clear-cut pro- gram. Christianity has many. pro- grams and until we can re -unite a fractured Christendom, the Christian Church has a long, hard road•to'suc- cess. We want to get the natione,t,o-• gether, butfirst of all we must unite the Churches,'' The urge to reunion is. half-hearted: 'We call more 'for the things that separate than those which unite' us, • If the Church is to be victorious. it must be missionary in action. We, mug have a world vision. Localism is: our 'weakness. The whole Christia:c Church must realize the necessity for evangelism. We must not think of foreign, missionaries, because there are no foreigners in the family of Christ. ` Our only superiority to the yellow race is our Christianity. Also, ours must be a teaching Church,a teaching based on the principles of good, unselfish lives, ag. exemplified by the life o f 'Jesus Christ. It must be a deliberate at- tempt to relate man to God. We inusl not fit man for the world, but to build such people that will make a better world. W. A. MEETING The W. A. Meeting was presided' over by Mrs. A. C. Calder, .president,, of Goderich, who led in the Member's- and ember'sand other prayers, Mrs, J. Graham,, secietary,'Birussels, read the minutes of the last meeting,, which ,was held' in Bayfield in October 1937. Theron. call of the branches showed members present from Bayfield,' Blyth,' Bros- sels, Clinton, Eiieter, Foi dwich, Gor>ie, Goderieh,' Walton and Wing-. ham. Mrs. Calder also introdueedi , three• new Rectors'' wives, Mrs. G'al'- lagher of Winghain, Mrs. Weekes o£r Blythe and Mrs. Hufford of Seaforth: The treasurers report revealed $95,00 in the treasury, $50 were voted to the Bursary Fund, M. to the C'eltunbiai Coast Mission and $15. to help: r,t (Continued on page 4)1