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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1938-08-18, Page 1y'he News -Record .Est. 1878 With Which .is Incorporated The Clinton New Era The New Era Est. 1854 NO. 5897. -59TH YEAR CLINTON ONTARIO, THURSDAY, AUGUST 18 ,1938 The Imprint Bridal Wreath is asue r , guide to: Supreme Volae LOOK FOR THE NAME Bridal Wreath stamped inside' the ring you choose. It identifies genuine BRIDAL WREATH. quality and^value! W. H. HELLYAR Jeweler and Optometrist Residence Phone 174j SPECIALS For This Week Only All Linen Tea Towelling, Good Value at 28c and 30c a ydi for only 25c. a yd. , 72" Bleached Sheeting - Colonial . Quality and Heavy Hospital Weight, Real Good Value at 70c a yd. for only 59c The Best Value on the Market. 37" Factory Cotton, Nice Fine - Quality, Good Weight, Very Special at - 15c a yd. SUMMER DRESSES We still have a limited quantity clearing at only One Half of Original Prices. IRWIN'S " CLINTON'S LEADING STYLE S'HOPPE " Clinton 11—Goderich 7 While the Godea.'ich Sailors may be a good baseball team, the Colts proved to be four times better in the first game of the playoffs. The game was played here Friday night .and was a good one to watch. In the cheering section the spectators were helped out considerably by the Bell Telephone workmen. .They had a good time themselves, and also pro- vided smile entertainment with their bright remarks levelled at locals and visitors alike. Draper pitched the entire game for Clinton, allowing ten hits and four walks. "Bud" Worthy allowed nineteen hits and six walks. There were plenty of errors on which each team capitalized. Sheardowne opened the scoring for the visitors. After advancing when Phalen walked he was sent home on Irwfn's two base hit. Tight fielding by the Colts retired the side with the bases loaded. All nine batters connected freely in Clinton's half, three doubles and • two singles. Wagg singled and White drove him home on his double, Glew got on on G. Worthy's error,. Hawkins sent hiin in with a heavy double. Hovey's two bagger scored Hawkins. Pickett singled and Hovey 'was caught sleeping between second and third. Pickett advanced on Ir - win's error, Colquhoun flied out to second, Johnston walked and Draper was called out at first with the fans hotly protesting Gascho's ruling. Both Hovey and Draper looked safe, but the umpirehas the upper hand. Fortunately Gascho was not worked very much throughout the remainder of the game. , Goderieh were unable to connect in the :'second and Colquhoun made a nice catch off Finlayson's foul to send them out with only four men at bat. Clinton. connected four times and got two more runs . to make it 6-1. • , Both teams were held scoreless in the third. Clinton broke away again M the fourth with three more runs, Ivlonday to Itlaitland bank Cemetery, venture, Glew on Hovey's single, Hovey and Pickett on Colquhoun's single. John> ston connected for a double, but when Draper was thrown out atfirst the side was . retired as White was previously out on a "fielders- choice and Hawkins was pinched at second. Again in the fifth the score sheet was blank for both teams. Then the Sailors staged a rally in the sixth, getbing three runners across the plate and at the same time holding Clinton down to one run in their frame, Pickett doing the good work by bringing in Hovey, he having pre- viously got a free base and an easy trip to second on a pass ball. Both teams' got one ' apiece in ilie. next inning to make it 11-5, in favor of the Colts. The eighth registered no score for either team although rMeEwan replaced Hovey at second, Hovey replacing Johnston ;At third, but in the final inning Goderieh ad- dedtwo more. The last three men went down in :. order, Lumby on a long fly to Glew, Johnston to White and G. Worthy on Draper's throw to first. Clinton having established a nice lead were not called uponto bat and so ended the first game of the playoffs. Goderichi Duquette 3rd; Finlayson c; Phalen ef; Irwin lst; Lumby rf; Johnston if; " G. Worthy as; Shear- downe 2nd B. Worthy p. Clinton: Wagg if; White ss; Glew ef;Hovey 2nd; Pickett .1st; Colquh- toun a Johnston. 3rd; Draper p, Umpires, Leroy O'Brien and Gazebo, Dies in Seaforth Mrs. W. Z. Broadfoot, Tucker - smith, died in Seaforth hospital on Saturday from acute appendicitis. She was born in McKillop, Mrs. Broadfoot was an active member of Brueefield United Church and also of the W.M.S. Surviving are her husband, three sons, Ross and Wil- mer, of Tuckersmith; Samuel, of 1 anion, and two daughters,. Mia. McConnell, Varna, and Margaret, at hone. Funeral services were held The Farmers' Market New Wheat 60e, Barley 45e. Oats 32e. I I Buckwheat, 50e, Eggs 25o, 23; 17; 16c. Cream 26e, 24e. Live Hogs $9.60. Baseball This. Weekend The continued wet weather has up- set baseball schedules badly this week. On Tuesday night the Juniors were all set to handle Goderieh again, only to have the game called off. The same thing happened the next night, and now the game has been arranged for eta -bight and will be played on the Iocal diamond, ;(weath- er permitting). In the Huron Perth league Clin- ton were scheduled to go to Goder- ich on Tuesday night, but the weath- erman intervened and this game has been set for tomorrow in Goderieh. In the meantime the Lucan team, winners of the Southern group, are waiting patiently for a winner to be declared in this group in order that cinz they may get going g to decide.which is the better team. C. N. Section Workers Picnic at Goderich The C. N. R, section employees of Clinton, Seaforth, Goderieh and Hol- mesville held a successful picnic at Harbor Park on Saturday afternoon, There were over thirty present. The arrangements were under the super- vision of William McClinchey and! Wilfred Jervis of Clinton, The ladies rrovided a bountiful .supper in the pavilion, and after- wardg the' games were enjoyed. A pleasing feature of the day's proceedings wasthe honoring sof Dr. J. A. Addison and his bride, for- merly Miss Jessie Cameron of Clin- ton, with the presentation of a gift by William McClinchey, the address being read by T, Wells, of Goder- ieh. Dr. Addison's father, Joseph Addison, was present, the oldest employee at the picnic. He was re- tired in September, 1937, after thirty years with the C.N.B. He has lived in 'Londesboro, Brucefield and Clin- ton. Dr. Addison has been employed by - the company during his college vacations. William McClinchey is also an ent- ployee of thirty years, and hopes to enjoy a few more Yeats in the ser- vice. Contract Signed for. Oil 1)rilping Work to Commence At Once Siy months ago when the story was circulated that an oil company was being formed' in Clinton there were many who thought the plans would not get any further than the organization point at best. Too many times in the past various schemes had been talked over with no devel- opments following, and it is little wonder that there were very few who had faith that an oil company could be 'formed and organized and brought to the stage where actual drilling operations would be com- menced. Those who believed in the venture. brought in experts with the latest divining equipment to back up their theory that large quantities . of oil were beneath the surface of the land surrounding Clinton in Hullett town- ship and through Goderich township to Lake Huron. The reports of these experts were favorable and the or- ganizers worked away steadily in spite of the pessimism that has per- sisted. ersisted. Their belief that the drilling would be successful has continued to carry them along and at last a con- tract hasbeen signed for drilling and the equipment is to be onthe property this week. Work will commence on the farm of ; Joe Mann, : Hallett : township, Jackson and McKillop are the dril- ling firm, and, both men, have had wide experience in this field. Mr. Jackson comes from Dunnville and his partner from Hepworth, Last week Mr. Wilson of Peterboro was here again with his apparatus for finding - oil and drove a stake where he believes oil will be found. As soon as the machinery is on the property work will start. It is expected that it will take at least fifty days to drill down through the various for- mations to the oil which they be- lieve is there in large quantities. It may take much longer of course, but at last the work is to start. Just what the outcome will be none can tell. It may be that oil will be found in quantities far be- yond their expectations, sufficient to start a boom in this part of the country that will eclipse the famous Turner Valley. If such is the case the investors will realize a small fortune. In the meantime the pro- gress of the drillers will be followed from day to day, but the outcome rests in, the lap of the Goddess of Fortune. That she anay be kind is the prayer of those interested in the ;_) THE [HOME PAPE To England by Phone Mrs. A, T. Cooper enjoyed a novel experience this week when she held a five minute conversation with her son, Mr. Willis Cooper and his wife who reside at she', Surrey, , Eng- land. n -land. Mrs, Cooper was delighted with the service, being able to carry on a conversation easily and clearly in spite of the great distance separat- ing those taking part. Mr. Cooper,' who recently under- went an operation in Clinton hosp- ital, has made very favorable prog- ress and was removed to his home yesterday. Service Station Changes Hands Effective Monday morning the Supertest service station across from the Bank of Montreal, formerly op- erated by Mr. Lavelle will be under new management. Mr. R. B. Porter- field of Mitchell is the new prop- rietor. A son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred P. Porterfield, Mitchell, the new owner is an allo r and .sport and isp ar- ticularly interested in hockey and golf. The business will be conducted along much the same lines'. and a specialty will be made of ignition work, Mr. Lavelle will return . to Palmer- ston, his hone town, where he has purchased a coal business. During his stay here he has been an active worker in the Lions Club and will be missed in social circles. Among . The Churches St. Pauls Church Rev. T. M. Lowe, of Hamilton, wilI conduct the service in St. Pauls Church on Sunday morning at 11 a.m. Presbyterian Church Publie Worship, Clinton 9.45 a.m. Bayfield' 11.15 a.m. and 7.30 p.ni. At the morning service the min- ister will preach on the subject "The Faith of a Stranger", en exposition of Luke 17:11-19. Master Albert Mitchell, of Wind- sor, will sing at the morning service on Sunday. Albert has a pleasing voice and has beenheard frequently over the radio, singing at C.K,L.W., Windsor, and at various functions throughout Western Ontario. United Services for August at Ontario Street United Church Congregations of Wesley Willis and Ontario Street will worship at Ontario Street, Sunday-, August 21. Rev; G.G. Burton, M.A.,B.D. preacher 11.00 a.m. "The Face of. the Waters" '7.00 pan. "A. Youthful Pioneer Re- deems Himself," Monday, 8.00 p.m., Young People's 'Unions will meet. All are welcome. Wednesday, 8.00 p.m., Prayer and Praise Service. Thursday, August 18th, at 7.30 p.m. Ontario Street Young People's Executive will meet. Ontario Street Girls Club will hold their annual picnic at Goderich, Har- bor Park, on Saturday, August 20th. Meet at church at 2.80 p.m. A Surprise Party On Thursday evening of last week a number of ladies called at the hone of Mrs, Sidney Thompson, Jos- eph; dived, completely taking her by surprise. The evening was spent in playing Five Hundred. At the close of the evening a dainty Iunch was served by the ladies. - Just be- fore lunch was served, Mrs. Harvey Jenkins asked Mrs. Thompson to stand and Mrs. Jenkins read the fol- lowing address: Dear Mrs. Thompson: It is with a great deal of pleasure that we the members of the Five Hundred Club have gathered here tonight an ;this occasion that we might enjoy again for a little while your company before you leave us. We are -sorry to know of your in- tention of 'leaving town. But we understand how sometimes in our calling in life it must occur, And we desire you to know that - you leave our midst with the heartiest good wishes of us all. And in order to show to you that our wishes are more than mere words, we ask you to accept this gift es something of a token of our regard and esteem as well as of those wishes for the future and may health and happiness attend you in your new home. Signed on behalf of the members of the Club. Mrs. Alex Cudmore then present- ed Mrs. Thompson with a beautiful oiled silk umbrella. Mrs. 'Thompson very fittingly replied and thanked: each and every one for their kind thoughtfulness and although sorry to leave their midst hoped she would be back tocall on them at different in- tervals. Mr.. and Mrs. Thompson and fam- ily leave for their new home at Komoka on the 25th of this month, Farewell Presentation Decoration Service on jSundaY Members of the L.O.B,A. met re- cently at the home of Mrs. John Watkins to spend a social time with Mrs, Frank Brant prior to her de- parture for Mount Forest where she will in future reside. In appreciationof her services in the organization a suitably worded address wks read, followed by the presentation of a gift to serve as a . reminder -of many happy hours spent with her Clinton friends. After spending a pleasant social evening the members departed wishing Mrs. Brant much happinessin the new district, Apple in Light Bulb G. A. Johnston, manager of the 85 -acre apple orchard of Mrs. Sloan Smith in Goderieh township, has a Salome apple growing in an electric light bulb. Mr. Johnston attached the 60 -watt bulb to the tree just after the blossom • had dropped last May. The apple now almost fills the bulb and he is waiting to see if it turns red next month. The apple is on the under side of the tree ±0 keep it in' the shade. If exposed to the sun it would be baked in no time. Strathroy Band to Play Here Fallowing their visit to Strathroy last weekend, theexecutive of the Clinton band have made arrange- ments for the Strathroy band to give a concert here on Sunday evening, August 28th. • After tonight the Clinton band will play once more in their regular pro- gramme, and the visitors will -bring to a close the musical season which has been all too short. It is possible of course that with a continuance of good weather the band may arrange another special concert, but officially the concerts end at the close of August. Seventy Tomatoes on One Plant Can a tomato plant be dug up in the fall, live through the winter, be transplanted in the spring and still bear fruit? Mrs. (Dr.) Shaw says yes, and has a plant to prove it. Last fall Mrs. Shaw decided to try an experiment with her tomato plant, and although she was told it would not survive the winter, went to the trouble of taking up a plant and caring for it through the winter. The plant stood up nicely through the long winter months and when the danger of frost had passed was planted out in the garden. Today it is one of the most robust plants in the whole garden. Standing slightly over six feet high it is literally covered with tomatoes. Those caring to take the time can count seventy nicely form- ed tomatoes and there may possibly be more hidden underneath, While it is known that tomato plants will grow from seed left ly- ing on the ground all winter, this is the first time we have heard of an experiment of this nature .being successful. Life Membership Certificate Presented At the meeting of the Women's Missionary Society of Ontario Street Clinch held on Tuesday afternoon one of the outstanding items on the programme was the presentation of a Life Membership Certificate to Mrs. Henry Plmesteel in honor of her birthday, she being a charter member of the Society.. The pre- sentation was made by Group 6. The meeting was opened with a devotional period, the members re- peating the 13th chapter of .1st Cor- inthians, followed by prayer by Mrs. Beaton. Following the business ses- sion Mrs. Burton and Mrs. Sperling took charge and. Mrs. Aiken +con-• tributed a paper on `Stewardship". A duet by Mrs. George 'Henderson and' daughter followed. They were accompanied on the guitar; by Pearl Elliott.' "Current Events", a sum- mary of outstanding items of news gathered from the whole world prov- ed very interesting, Mrs. Marquis presenting the- various items in a humorous manner. The guest speaker for this occasion was liars. J, Scott, of Seaforth. Choosing as her sub- ject "The Pursuit{ of Happiness", the ' speaker received an attentive hearing. Her address was interspers- ed with several items of verse .ap- plicable to the subject. Following a solo by Mrs. Hender- son a suitable vote of thanks was tendered those -taking part by Mrs. George Shipley and Mrs, Pearson. The programme vias brought to a close by winging -a hymn and re- peating the •Mizpah Benediction in unison. This was - followed by a social hour and the serving of tea, Mrs. Carrie Jervis, Mrs. B. J, Gib- bings and ib-bings:and Mrs. Stevens acting as convenors, The annual Decoration Service at Clinton Cemetery will be held on Sunday, commencing at 2.30. Societ- ies participating. wr1i f0rm up at the, Library Park and headed by the Clinton Citizens' band will march to the Post office • Square, where the Memorial Tablet will be decorated, then to the Clinton cemetery. The deligious service there will include an address by Rev. G+; G. Burton and at the conclusion the ceremony of decoration of the graves, will be carried out. Crash Follows ..Effort to Avoid Hitting Team On Saturday ;evening last when Albert Shieray, who resides 2 miles southwest of Hensall, was proceed- ing south in his car on highway No. 4, and a- little over a mile south of our village, a working team owned by Dr. A. Moir, and driven by his hired man, Was .approaching the corner froin the intersection. Mr. Shirraysuddenly' noticed the team of horses as they were right on the highway, and in endeavoring .to avoid crashing into them he swerved his car to one side, not noticing the approaching car of Dr. Ross: of Lon- don, who was proceeding north. A collision ensued, Mr. Shirray sus- tained a fractured toe, injured knee and a severe shaking. up. He was taken to Scott Memorial Hospital, Seaforth, where Dr. D. G. Steer, of Hensall attended to his injuries. Dr. Ross also received knee injuries and other minor bruises and was taken to Dr, A. Moir's Hospital and at- tended to by Dr. A. Moir. PERSONALS Mr. Benson Sutter - leaves tomorrow for Ryerson Beach Summer School, Miss Lillian Elliott spent last week with friends in London, Mrs. - Swartz has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. M. gaunter. Ma.. and Mrs. Huron Murch spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. John Fotheringham, Tuckersmith. Mr. R. R. Andrews and daughter, of Akron, Ohio, ,visited his sister, Mrs. B, J. Gibbings last week. Mies Shirley Sutter is visiting her grandmother, Mrs, If. B. Chant, St. Catharines. Miss Bessie Sloman, New York, is spending the holidays at her home here. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Eagleson of Aberdeen, S. D., are visiting with Mr. and Mrs. J, L. Heard. Mrs. Radford of Mill street, spent last week at the hone of her daughter at Londesboro, Mrs. John Jervis e s has returned home after spending a few weeks with Mr, and Mrs. Gordon Dow of Carlingford. Dr. and Mrs. Oakes are enjoying a boat trip down the St. Lawrence. They will probably return about the middle of next week, Mrs. Munn and son, of Ripley, and Mi. Flair Ag,'new and daughter, Catherine, of Lucknow, visited on Sunday with Mrs. M. Snyder. The Misses Brighain, who spent last week at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Stackhouse, Buffalo, have returned home. _ Miss Churchill, who has been attend- ing Summer School at Toronto, has returned home to spend the re- mainder of the vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. Churchill. Mrs. Agnes Forrester and daughters, Barbara and Helen Edith are holt-. dayieg at "Breeze Hill", Miss Cun- inghame's cottage on the. Blue Water Highway, - Miss Marjorie Murray has returned to her home in Stratford after a visit with her ant and' uncle, Mr. and ' Mrs. W. J. Jones, Miss Betty Murray of Stratford, is spending holidays with her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Jones. recent years. "He'll probably be out looking up, his old cronies and improving his: game now that he has more time on his hands," an official of the milli.' said. K. (�M taiott manager of the mill, presented Mr. Fair with m 1.jurse and a scroll ,containing the - autographs ographs of fellow -workers, A,. watch, suitably engraved, was pre- sented by Barry Matthews, an aa - sedate of the retiring mailer'':. At present Mr. and Mrs. Fair- axe spending a brief holiday with; one, of his ' daughters, Mrs. D. A. Mc- Gregor, at Claresholm. He has• one other daughter, Mrs. J. IL. B,. Thompson, of Calgary, besides Dudes who lives at home. —The Albertan. Institute Picnic The Women's! Institute will hold'. their 'annual panic next Thursday ` afternoon, August 25th at Harbor-. Park, Goderieh. A11 members an& their friends are cordially invited tis, be present and are asked to bring - lunch and dishes. Transportations has been arranged for those not;. having cars. The cars will leave the, Institute rooms at 1.30 p.m. Former Clinton Woman Passes Mrs. Alfred Asquith received word of the death of hek sister-in-law„ Mrs, Samuel Rye, in Sault Ste, Marie on Sunday, August 7. The departed! woman was formerly Miss Dinah Hogarth and will be remembered by' older residents of Clinton and vicin- ity, having been .married in Clinton; fifty-two years ago. Besides her husband, she is survived by foul- . oul. sons, Frank, a civil engineer of Asux Arbor; Bert with the Edison Comp- any of Detroit, and Dude an engine- er at Sault Ste. Marie, and Dick, am interior decorator, Chicago, Wheels Stop Briefly When Miller - Retires 'Jim' Pair Had 24 Years Service With Western Canada Mills The humming wheels and machin- ery which he had tended as head miller for 24 years - were stilled for an hour when 60 officials and em- ployes gathered in the cereal mill at the Western Canada Flour Mills. to bid farewell to "Jima)" Fair, 1109 Fourth Street west, Calgary, on the eve of his retirement, and to pre- sent, himwitli several farewell gifts. Mr, Fair came to Calgary with his family in 1914 to take up the posi- tion of head miller in the cereal mill of the company.. He had previously been employed as a head miller at Clinton, Ontario, He was one of the original mem- bers of the St. Andrews Golf Club, the first golf club in the city, and kept up his game throughout the years. His youngest daughter. Dixie, apparently inherited the love of the game from her father and has-been prominent in: local golfing circles in Community Club Picnic The Stanley Community Club met at Bayfield with their families and friends] last Friday afternoon, an& as usual at gatherings of this kind. a very enjoyable, time was) :pent,. The community turned out practical- ly one hundred per cent and entered; with enthusiasm into the sports 'and. races that had been prepared. Alt: children five years of age and under received prizes and winners of the• various races were: Girls 6-10, Betty. and Lillian Stewart; Boys - 6-10, Jim: Stewart, Walter McBwan; Girls 11-• • 14, Alice Graham, Janie Moffattp Boys 11-14; Duncan McBwan, Jack. Stewart; Young ladies, Ann Butt, Margaret McGregor; Young men',., Herb. Stevens,, John Deeves; Mar ried Ladles Mrs); John McGregor,. . Mrs. Glen Broadfoot; Married men:. Wm. Sinclair, Frank McGregor= Time walk, Ladies, Mrs. Vic. Bond;. Stepping 50 yards, men, Frank In -- nes; Graceful walking couple, Mr.. and Mrs. John McGregor; Lucky-, Spot, Barbara Graham. The men staged an exciting foot- ballgame shortly after partakingof a hearty supper, the single niers Pit- ting itting their skill against that of the• married mien. The scorekeeper got: his pencil between his teeth in soma, of the exciting moments andforgot to tally the score. - The men showed their sportsmanship however by- agreeing 3agreeing to call the game a tie, so everyone went home - well satisfied. and will look forward to the next, event, Fire Destroys House at. Varna One house was totally destroyet9 and another narrowly missed the: same fate in a disastrous fire that ' visited Varna last Friday at noon. Mr. Albert Robinson's house was. the first to be noticed en fire, and: fanned by the high wind was sooni a roaring mass of flames that shot - high into the air. In spite of: they efforts of the bucket brigade who , were quickly on the scene nothing could be done to save the house, A. call was sent for the-Brucefield' Fire Brigade, but by the time they ar- rived it was seen that nothing could: be done except to bring the blaze- under control to prevent it spread- ing to adjoining properties. It was -thought that this: had beers, ' done, but some time Iateu another alarm was sounded when fire was: noticed on the roof of Mr, Tom Den- nison's house. With the help than was available it was quickly ex- tinguished, but not before a Iarge, hole had been burned in the roof.. This house is a considerable distance, from the site of the first fire an& it is thought the high wind carried: a burning ember that had ignitedi the shingles. This is the second' time the 1Zali-- inson property has been visited bur fire. Some years ago the barn fell prey to flames and was not rebuilt. The property is owned by Mr. Warn- er, of Goderieh. The cause of then: fire . has not been determined.