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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1938-08-25, Page 1The' News -Record Est. 1878 With Which ews- Incorporated The Clinton New NO. 5898. -59TH YEAR. CLINTON ONTARIO, The Imprint Bridal Wreath is a sure guide to: Supreme, Value11 LOOK FOR THE NAME Bridal Wreath stampedinside the ring you choose. It identifies genuine BRIDAL WREATH quality and value! W. H. HELLYAR Jeweler and Optometrist Residence Phone 174j 1 SALE 1 r Our Summer Lines of Martha Washington ton .Home Frocks to Clear. Regular L95 for $1.49 Regular L49 for $1.19 g There is no Substitute for a Martha Washington. SUMMER POCKET BOOKS The majority are white, and all Clearingat one half Original Prices. No Coupons on these Sale Items IRWIN'S " CLINTON'S LEADING STYLE SHOFPE " Juveniles Bring Home the Silverware On Tuesday night the Lions Ju- veniles climbed to the topof the lad- der in the Maitland League taking the decision 6-5 in a closely fought game that seesawed from start to out of five series over Goderich tak- finish. On Monday night the Inter - ung, the game 7-2. Prior to this tilt mediates nosed out the older Goder- each team had won one each and the ich team and the youngsters just had locals had no trouble in holding thein to follow in their footsteps. own. throughout the entire gamed Butler pitched for the first five eeoring three in the first inning and innings and then was relieved by J. three in the second while holding the Hawkins who went in with one rnan visitors to one run in each inning, lout and two on bases and struck out Bloomfield allowed ten hits and ten the next two men. He followed this' 'walks mostly in the first four in -I up in the next 2 innings by striking nings before settling down. Butler, out three, redeeming himself for the on the mound for the Iocals allowed off night he had at bat. only two hits in the entire game ands Bloomfield staged a great come.. received excellent backing through- back on the mound for Goderich. In out. R. Monteith, Hawkins and Lock -i previous games he had not done so wood were best at bat for Clinton+well, but in this game struck out and Cook collected a two -bagger. twelve men in the eight innings. He Westbrook and Johnson were the only, did not reoeive the best of support two to connect with Butler's offer -,however, and the Clinton boys made Ings, the.former getting a single,' the best of every opportunity, Johnson a three bagger. Scoring- was confined to the first Powell did some nice work in the six innings. Each team scored one seuond inning, his peg to second base apiece in the first.Goderiehcame resulting in a double play. The locals back with three in the second, Ciin- pulled off several clever steals and ton one, giving Goderich a two -run G. Monteith was the only one out on lead. Clinton carne right back again lr steal. Goderich had a new catcher; while the opposition was held off the for --this game, Worsell taking Bis -:score sheet. This tied thegame up sett's place. He appeared to be too again. In the fourth Goderich took eager at times, but the boys were a one -run lead and held it until the able to capitalize just once on a pass sixth when Clinton came through ball. One outstanding feature of this with tw'a to again take the lead. game was fewer errors than usual Goderich threatened to tie it up while both teams made a nice show- in the eighth, Hill getting to third ing in fielding high flys and ground and Johnson to second before Hawk- balls. ( ins struck out Bissett to retire the Clinton—Butler, p; R. Monteith, side. 1b; J. Hawkins, If; Lockwood, Sb; The line ap•: Clinton; Butler p; Cook, 2b; Powell, c• G. Monteith, ss; Counter, cf; Campbell, rf. Monteith 1b; Hawkins, if Lockwood, lb McNeil, 8b;3b; Cook 2b; Powell c; Monteith ss; Goderich—Holman, , Juveniles Gain on Godericlii Last Thursday night the Lions juveniles advanced in the best three McDonald, cf; Westbrook, ss; Bloom- Counter cf; Haddie, rf; Colquhoun, rf. field,' Turner, If; Hill, 2b; John- Goderich, Flalman 1b; McNall, 3b; p' McDonald, cf; Westbrook, ss; Bloom- son, rf; Worsen, e. 'field p; Turner If; Hill 2b; Johnson Clinton .. 3 3 0 0 1 0 0-7 rf; Bissett c. Goderieh 1 1 0 0 0.0 0-2 Umpires: Murney, Goderich; 'Wagg, Umpires, Murrey and Fulford, l Clinton, i i Era The New Era Est. 1861, THURSDAY, AUGUST 25, 1938. Lucan Wins First Game' The Lucan Irish Nine defeated Clinton by the score of 14-12 last night in the first game of the finals. affair Clinton securing 14 hits and Lucan 10. Draper went the route for Clin- ton while Lucan used two pitchers, Chowen and Hudson.' R H E Clinton 1 0 0 0 3 0 4 4 0-12 14 6 Lucan 2 0 2 0 5 1 3 1 x-14 10 5 Clinton Takes Top Position in Playoffs • Clinton 11—Goderich 1 In spite of the fact that Goderich brought along a, lot of fans on Mon- day night they made a poor showing on the score sheet and went down to defeat 11-1 in the deciding game of the playoff games. In the game on Friday night when the Colts 'went to Goderich it is reported the game turned out to be a real Donnybrook with manager Churchill being order- ed off the field,umpire mp re Thor•ndyke escorting .a burly fireman from the diamond, and the teams staging a sit-downstrike s r ke on two occasions. Anyway, the score at the end of a decidedly hectic game was Goderich 7, Clinton 3. Whether it 'was the result of this fracas or just that a good ball game was assured. 4 cannot say, but one of the 1are,t, crowds of the season was on hand Monday night and saw the Sailors go down swinging. The rivalry was so evident that at the end of the game handshaking and congratulations were conspicuous by their absence. Usually in a playoff the losers congratulate the winners, but not so in this case. Hovey did a nice job on the inound. for. "The Silent Nine" as one wag called the Colts, allowing only five scattered hits and walking four. Ir- win for the Sailors allowed fifteen hits, and both pitchers were credited with eight strikeouts apiece. Havey did some nice work at bat too, get- ting two three -baggers. No change was made in Clinton's line up throughout the game, but Goderich put Black in at second in the sixth, and Bud Worthy relieved Irwin en the mound in the eighth inning. Neither teams scored in the first inning and Lumby was the only ran- ner to cross the plate for the vis- itors in'the second, Hovey was struck out, Glew singled and stole second and Johnson's two -bagger scored GIew to tie up the game. Draper and Colquhoun went down swinging. Goderieh went out in the third with a man on second and third. Wagg, singled and stole second; White went down on a long fly to left field, then Pickett and Hawkins struck out. Goderich again went out with only one hit, Hovey striking out two and White accounting for the third on a nice catch. Hovey opened the bit- ting with a three bagger and scored on Goderich' errors to give Clinton the lead. Glew was pinched at sec- ond•and Johnson and Draper were caught out on Iong drives to left field. Goderich went down three in a row in the fifth, Finlayson second to first; Robinson to left field and :Ir- win' pitcher to first. Clinton broke out -in a scoring rash in this inning, getting eight batters up and garner- ing four runs on fourhits and three errors. Wagg got a double; White and Pickett singled and Hovey got his second three bagger. Again in the sixth Goderich re- tired three in a row and Clinton did likewise. Goderich were held: score- less in • the seventh and Clinton ad- ded lour more to make the score 10- 1. Eight men were up in this inning, White starting with a single. Pickett struck out. Then Hawkins connect- ed for a two bagger to score White. Hovey grounded out to first, Glow got a free trip, and after Draper had singled he and Johnson came home with Draper stealing to second before Colquhoun struck out to re- tire the side. Goderich ''got exactly nowhere in the next two innings, but Clinton ad- ded another' with Pickett crossing the plate. The fans were on their feet at this point as O'Brien first called Ken out, but changed his de- cision as Finlayson had fumbled. This means curtains for the God- erieh tube and gives Clinton - the right toplay it out with Lucan. Fans will see the first home game in this series tomorrow and it should be a goad one. The winner will go on in the O.B.A. playdowns, meeting the winner of the London City League. Clinton-Wagg, if; White, ss; Pic- kett, lb; Hawkins, 2b; Hovey, p; Glew, ef; Johnson, 3b; Draper rf; Colquhoun, c. Goderich—Duquette, ss; Finlayson, c; Robinson, 3b;' Irwin, p and 1b; Phalen, ef; Lumby, rf; G. Worthy, lb; 'Black, 2b; Johnston, If; B. Wor- thy, Ib. THE ]HOME PAPER A Suggestion A number of the towns with good baseball teams have in the past closedtheir places of business early when home Baines are played. This gives both the proprietor and his em- ployees the opportunity to' attend. This practice is being followed at Lucan where for a time the Clinton Colts will centre their interests. It has been suggested that local busi- ness places might do likewise and We pass the suggestion. along. The first home game will be play- ed tomorrow and is ealled for 6 p.m. Decoration Service Cancelled Due to the heavy rainfall last Sunday afternoon the Decoration service was called off. Baskets were placed at the foot of the tablet at the post office and others taken to the cemetery, but the usual ceremon- ies had to be cancelled, Poles Rem©ved from Main (Street The main business street is now clear of the old wooden poles and presents a much cleaner appearance. The Bell Telephone Company con- struction gang removed the last of the poles on Tuesday to complete work started last year when the hydro wires were put underground and the poles removed. During the past two weeks the workmen have been busy taking down wires and in- stalling the service at the .rear of business places.! The change has been accomplished with little, if any, inconvenience. The street has also,been improved by the work done by the. Department of Highways last week, and with many of the business places bright- ened up with paint, the main street is much cleaner and better. Public School Board Meet A special meeting of the Public School Board was held last Friday evening. With; Ithe exception of Major Firth who is confined through illness, all members were present. The meeting was called for the purpose of engaging a ,teacher,_a va- cancy occurring on the staff due to the resignation of Miss Clarke. The reason for her resignation was out- lined in a letter from the Depart- ment of Education asking the Board to release Miss Clarke in order that she might accept the position of Critic of teachers of the Ottawa. Public School staff, Jenkins-Lobb—Moved that the let- ter from the Department be receiv- ed and Miss Clarke's release be granted.—Carried. McIntyre-Cook—Moved that we ad- vertise for a teacher in the Globe and Mail and in the Clinton News- Record.—Carried. A number of accounts were passed for payment before the meeting ad- journed, Barn Burned at Varna Fire again visited Varna over the weekend, two barns in less than a mile being totally destroyed together with the season''s crop. Both fires occur- red at practically the same time in the day and only one day apart. The first fire was at the farm of Mr. Herdman where one of the finest barns in the district went up in flames on Sunday at about 6 o'clock. The cause of the fire has not been determined. Threshing was in progress on the farm of William Clark, Babylon line, on Monday when the second fire occurred. The barn and season's crop were destroyed,but with the assis- tance of the Brucefield Fire Brigade, the remainder of the farm buildings and the house were saved. This makes four fires in less than two weeks in this. district and the Varna residents are seriously con. sidering installing some kind of fire fighting equipment. Oil Drilling Equipment on Property The oil drilling equipment arrived on the site of the first probable oil well last Saturday when four truck's loads of 'various kinds of machinery were brought up and .the remainder arrived early this week, The eon, tractors are now speeding up the erection of the machinery, and ex- pect to go into action within a week. The drill is powered by a 100 hp. engine and consumes fifty gallons of gasoline a day, The men will work twenty-four hours a day intwo shifts of twelve hours each. Just how far they can drill in a day depends on various conditions ,so that no safe estimate can be given. Already a large number of people have visited the Joe Mann farm where the drillers are located, and When the work commences it is quite probablethere will be a crowd of interested spectators. The Farmers' Market Wheat 55e, Barley 45c. Oats 30e. Buckwheat, 50c. E • ggs 26e, 23e, 17; 16c. Cream 28c, 24c Live Hogs 89.00. Club Holds Farewell Party On Thursday evening of last week the members of the Clinton Old Time Club gathered at Bayfield where they held a farewell party for Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Thompson' prior to their removal to Komoka. A. good time 'was held around the camp fire and a weiner roast enjoyed. Later in the evening the members came back to " (the Clhrb roonis where a dance was held. Mr, and Mrs. Thomp- son were presented with an end table and' mirror to serve as a rememb- rance . of many pleasant evenings spent with the Club members. Car Accident on Bayfield Road C. A, Termulie,anAmerican, visit- or, . received severe facial lacerations last Friday evening when -the car he was driving left the road and jump- ed the ditch twice, His two children, a boy and a girl escaped with minor bruises. The accident happened when the driver 'swung out to pass another car. Striking loose gravel the car got out of control and after going into the ditch Ianded back on the road. It was badly damaged and was towed in to a local garage. Successful Music Students The following students of A. E, Gook were successful in passing the examinations of the Toronto Conser- vatory of Music which were held at Clinton under the direction of Har- vey Robb, Piano Grade II Violet Cook (Honors) Theory Grade II Helen '.:naw (First- class honors) Theory Grade II Jack Mowbray (First-class honors) Piano Grade VIII Phyllis Manning (Honors) Piano Grade VIII Phyllis Cook (Honors) Piano Grade VIII Arnold Cook (Honors) Piano Grade VIII Fraser Thompson (Honors) Program for. Sunday Evening Concert By kind permission of Lt. Col. A. T. Malone the band of the Middlesex - Huron Regiment will play the fol- lowing programme under the leader- ship of Mr. Frank Hendry in Library Park, Clinton, Sunday, August 28th, beginning at '8.30 p.nc. "0, Canada" 1MIarch, "Invercargill", A. F. Lithgow Selection, -"'Debutante", F. A. Myers Baritone Salo, "Bells of St . Mary's", A, E. Adams—Soloist R. Statham Selection, "H. M. S. Pinafore" A. Sullivan March, "Charge of the Lancers" G. Blukley Quartette, "Drink to me only", Four Trombones Selection, "Wedding of the Rose", Leon Jesse, Serenade, "Fond Hearts", D. G. Rathbun March, "Martial Moments", A. Winters Sacred Selection, "My Task" E. L. Alford Selection, "Daughters of the Elm" O. P. 57 Medley, "Dear Old South„ M. Lake Caprice, "The Whistler and his Dog" A. Pryor March, "Sir Manley Power", . God Save The King. , Public Invited to Inspect Hotel to Celebrate Opening After several weeks of cleaning, repairing and redecorating' the Mc- Kenzie House is : ready for business. To celebrate the opening Mrs. Mc- Kenzie has issued an invitation to the public to inspect the premises in order that they may see for them- selves the changes that have been made and the splendid accomodation offered to the travelling public. It has been no small task getting the place into shape. Wiring for electricity had to be done and this was placed in the hands .of Ernest Mittell who completed the work this week except for the hanging of a few more fixtures. Then plumbing work was needed, and T. Hawkins has completed that. Painting and paperhanging were necessary too and have been almost completed, Doug.Kennedy touching up the ex- terior and helping out generally. All new furniture has been used throughout and the beds are all equipped with Marshall' mattresses. The hotel has been completely mod- ernized' and is now one of the finest in Western Ontario. Engagements Announced Mrs. T. Henri wishes to announce the engagement of her elder daught- er, Merle Evelyn, to Mr. James Ma - Court Reynolds, son of Mr. Joseph Reynolds, the wedding to take place Saturday, September 10th, at St. Alphonsus Church, Windsor. The engagement is announced o£ Myrtle Emily, younger daughter' of Mrs. and the late Robert Armstrong, to Lorne Robert McBride, Windsor, son of Mr. and Mrs, Robert McBride, Zurich. The marriage to take place in September. Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Carpenter an- nounce the engagement of their only daughter, Teresa Catherine, to Mr. Fergus Reynolds, of Detroit, son of Mr. and Mrs. Pat Reynolds, of Clin- ton, the marriage to take place Sept- ember 3rd. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Rice, Fullerton, announce the engagement of their younger daughter, Carolyn Joan, to Mr. Harold W. Lobb, son of Mr.,,and Mrs. W. R. Lobb, Goderich township, the marriage to take place this month. Mr, and Mrs. Lorne Murch, Clin- ton, wish to announce the engage- ment of their daughter, Madeline Ruth, to Mr. Russell F. Bishop, of Goderich. The marriage will take place this month. Mr. and Mrs. Wit. H. Armstrong, Seaforth, anounce the engagement of their eldest daughter, Harriet Laurette: (Hattie) to Stewart. Russell Dale, eldest son of Mr,. and Mrs. Thomas Dale, Clinton. Will -Sing Over CFRB on Sunday Miss Ellen Charlesworth has been chosen to take part in Ken Soble's Amateur Hour and will sing over CFRB next Sunday. The programme commences at 11.30 a.m. standard time. Contestants are awarded val- uable prizes on the number of votes sent in by the listening audience. Full particulars for sending in votes are given during the programme. Paralysis Report Unconfirmed This week it was reported that Bobby, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. William. Tideswell had been stricken with paralysis. Speaking with Dr. Douglas yesterday we were informed ;that the report was nut confirmea While the child ! had symptoms of the disease he has made favorable progress and is coming along nicely, he stated. Beyond that point he did not wish to discuss the case, but stated he bad not con- firmed the report issued in daily papers, Young Peoples Union Hear Fine Address The regular meeting of the Ontario Street United Young 'Poples' Union held Monday evening was of much greater than ordinary interest and uplift. A guest speaker in the per- son of Miss Marion Thompson, sister of Dr. F. G. Thatnpson, gave a very. fine and inspirational talk on the subject of "Loyalties of Citizenship." Miss Thompson a former Clinton girl, is' now principal of the public school at Granton,. Miss June Stephenson, convenor of the Christian Citizenship Department, was in charge of the' meeting and was assisted in the wor- ship service by Miss. Jean Heard who read the Scripture lesson. Other numbers of interest were a reading by Miss Wildfang, nurse in training at the Clinton Hospital, and a vocal solo by Miss Margaret Rozell, Miss Edna Ford playing piano accompani- ment. Daring August the Wesley - Willis Y. P. U. meets jointly with the Criteria Street Young People. Rev. G. G. Burton closed the meeting with prayer and benediction. Bogus Subscription 'Agent Caught Donald Burthwick, a young man who used another name and posed as a theological student was brought before the magistrate in London Pol- ice : Courtlast week to answer charges` laid against him of seeuring money for the Free Press and failing to account for it. Early this year the young man told a plausible story to a number of 'residents it Goderich township and around Clinton stating that he was studying for the ministry and was working. Ibis way through by securing subscriptions, which he of- fered at a low rate. He secured sev- eral amounts from district farmers, one of whom tried to stop payment of his cheque after becoming sus- picious, but too late to do any good. The young man had gone. The law has finally caught up with him how- ever ,and he will probably get what he deserves. PEOPLE YOU KNOW Mr, and Mrs, J. 3. Zapfe have re- turned from a motor trip 'around Georgian Bay . and Manitoulin: Is- land. Mr. Edgar Maguire Pattison has re- turned home after accompanying his aunt, Mrs. Thomas G. Allen: of Buffalo, New York, on a two. weeks trip to the Shore, Lake Chautauqua and New York; Little Locals Mr. Al. Smith leaves today for Dresden where he has secured a posi- tion. The Wearwell Hosiery employees and staff enjoyed their annual picnic.. at Bayfield on Saturday. Mr. Reg. Porterfield, of Mitc[seli;„ is now operating the Supertest sta- tion, taking possession on Monday.. Mr. M. Swan, the new operator of the Red Indian -Service Station; has been redecorating his place of busi- ness. Master Lloyd Butler, who has been:,., . visiting relatives in Wingham, sang, - over CKNX, on two occasions last: week. The Citizens' Band expect to give: a Sunday evening concert in Library Park, September 4th. Final arrange- ments have not been completed.. Mr, Frank Brandeis is relieving Constable Groves while he is on holi days. Chief Fremlin is back on duty again after his vacation. Among The Churches Wesley -Willis Church The Women's Association will meet. on Wednesday, September '7th at the - usual hour. St. Pauls Church ` Rev. T: M. Lowe, Hamilton, will' conduct the service on Sunday morn- ing• Rev. K. McGoun will be back to take the services the following Sunday. Baptist Church The Ladies Aid meet next Tuesday;. August 30th at the hotne ' of Mrs.. George Carter. All ladies are in- vited to attend the meeting which, begins at 2.30. Picnic lunch will be: served. Ontario Street United. Churcli. Wesley -Willis and. Ontario Street 7Jnited services -last Sunday. Rev. G. G. Burton in charge. 11.00 a,m.—Sabbath Observance. Are we justified in malcZtg Sunday a. day of pleasure? Note week -end casualties. 7.00 p.m.—Re-arranging our Pre-• judiees. What forms Public Opin-• i011? Monday, 8.00 p.m.—Young Peopled, Union outing at Goderich Sumner - School Camp. Meet at church 7.30' pan. Camp -fire service, sports and swim. Wednesday, 8.00 p,m. Midweek Service. Fellowship, Instruction. Prayer and Praise. Former Goderich Township. Resident Passes After an illness of some months,. Martha Matilda Issard, beloved wife of the late William F. Grummett,. passed away on Thursday evening at her home, lot four, concession 7,. Tuckersmith, The late Mrs, Grum- mett, who was a daughter of the late Mr, and Mrs. Joseph Issard, was• born in Goderich township seventy- five years ago and continued to re- side there . with her parents until her marriage in 1880 -to the late William F. Grummett. Mr, and Mrs_ Grummett began farming on the present farm. Surviving are three sons, all of whom are at home. Simi - sten, Wesley and Percival. - - Nelson.Holland A quiet and pretty wedding waw solemnized at Lanesville, near Luck now at three p.m., Wednesday, Aug- ust 4th at the home of Mr. and Mrs., E. G. Zinn, sister of the bride, when Viola clary E. Holland, daughter of Mrs. Holland and the late ' Mr. G. Holland of Clinton was united in. marriage to Charles W. Nelson, Clin- ton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Win, Nel- son of Orillia. Rev. Andrew Lane of Clinton' officiated. The bride and groom were unattended and took. their- place before a bank of summer• flowers. The bride was eharnning int a frock of egg shell chiffon with: brown taffeta trimmings.. She car- ried arried "a bouquet of Briarcliff Roses (Gypsophifa) Baby Breath. During, the .signing of the register Romelda Lane sang "The Day of Golden., - Promise", accompanied by Winnifred t Lane. A. buffet luncheon was served' The table was prettily decorated and: centred by the wedding cake. Late^• the bridal party left for a trip tow Northern Ontario. The bride travel- led in a suit of sand snow -flecked' tweed with brown accessories.. On: - their return they will reside in Clin- ton. , Both axe well ]mown and the best wishes of their friendsfollotto• them.