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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1938-09-29, Page 1Phe News -Record Est. 1878 With ews- Which is Incorporated The Clinton New Era O. 5903. -59TH YEAR The New Era Est. 186f CLINTON ONTARIO, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER. 29, 1938 HAS YOUR it CLOCK STOPPED If Your Clock does need repairing we can do the work for you so well, that. the clock will give many years of further ' service. W. H. HELLYAR Jeweler and Opt'gmetr ist Residence Phone 1745 Buy Woollen Blankets Now Mills are Announcing Immediate Substantial Advance in Price of Wool Blankets. Our Present Stock Cannot be Purchased Later at Prices now Being Offered. ALL WOOL PLAIDS Scotch Tartans are Among Fashion's Firsts Cameron, MacKenzie, Dress Stewart and Royal Stewart, 56 Inches Wide. At Only - - $2.25 per. yard Shop Here and Receive Goodwill Coupons for Free Gifts IRWIN'S " CLINTON'S LEADING STYLE SHOPPE Rev. J. A. Agnew Rev. A. E. Doan Former pastors of Ontario Street United Church who will address the congregations on Sunday. Rev. J. A. Agnew, who was pastor during the years 1916-19 will preach at the morning service, and Rev. A. E. Doan, pastor 1927-1930: will address the evening congregation.`. Talk on Fire Prevention at Institute Meeting The regular monthly meeting of the Women's Institute was held . in the Board Room of Agricultural Of- fice last Thursday, afternoon ab three o'clock, over thirty ladies being in attendance, ' The meeting opened by singing a couple .of songs from the song sheet with the president, Mrs. T:Iolmes in the chair, and Mrs. W. Stewart,acting as pianist. Tins was followed by repeating , the Lord's prayer in. unison After the reading of minutes and other reports a few 'business natters werediscussed. Further plans were made for holding of Tag Day for the Blind on Satur:J THE HOME PAPER The Farmers' Market Wheat 57c, Barley 42c. Oats 30e. Engagement Announced Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Croome,:Regina announce the engagement of their daughter, Berna Agnes, to Dr, Rich Buckwheat, 60c. and P. Douglas, Clinton, Ont,, son Eggs 29c, 26c, 23C, 6e. of r. and Mts. William E.Douglas , Cream 23c, 21e. Toronto The marriage to take place Live Hogs $8.50. in Toronto, October '15th. It's All Over, We Got Licked. NEW RAlliBURG TAKES SECOND GAME 8.6 'The Burgers turned the Colts back ,in the second game of the Inter- m'ediate "C" playdowns by a score a 8-6 on Saturday after winning the first game in Clinton on Wednesday 12-5. This means that the baseball equipment can be packed away until next summer. This will be done with regret it is true, but the boys have had a good season and made a good showing. The Burgers have their best wishes as they go on to meet Bothwell in the next round of the semi-finals. The Colts offer no alibis for their defeat; they were cleanly beaten by a better team. In these last two games however the Colts seemed to be reaping a rich harvest of errors which pay poor dividends for the home team. This contributed largely to their own downfall. The suiprising 'thing about the last game is that Clinton actually got more hits than New Hamburg. Then at one time three runs came in for the Colts on an error at second base. Had they been able to estab- lish a lead before the fourth inning they might have come out on top. They added two more runs in the sixth and another in the ninth. Drap- er pitched pretty fair ball, but lack- ed the needed support. As a result the Burgers scored three in the first, two in the third, two in the fifth and one in the sixth. As the score would indicate, the game was close, but it was er'r'ors that accounted for the downfall of the Colts. The heavy hitters were White with a single and a double, .McEwen two singles, Hawkins two doubles, and Johnston two singles. Wagg played a good game as usual and was the hero in the fifth when he caught Bill's drive to retire the side with the bases loaded. It is too bad that he will not be here to play next season but since iris transfer to i3lenhehn conies in the nature of a promotion everyone is wishing- hien the hest of luck. There the baseball season ends. We probably won't hear much about New Hamburg until the hockey sea- son opens up. It seems that in both baseball and hockey they are able to v hin give. the Clitueon teams a e'ryt g they need. Until we meet them in the rink then let's wish them the best of luck in their clash with Both- well', contenders for the semi-final honours. day, October Let. The sum, of five dollars was donated to Ontario Crip- pled .Children Society in answer to a plea ,from them for aicl it their great work. A talkie picture is to be sponsored by the W. I. at our local theatre in the near futtue, finance committee to choose picture and set date. Decided to invite Auburnladies to our October meeting. The roll call was responded to by "Current Events." Miss Harrison gave a splendid poetical controversy on • the motto, "a match has a head but no bralhns, when you use it's head use your brains." An interesting. paper on "Fire Prevention" was read by Mrs, J. McKinley. At this time Mrs. F. Hanley came forward and gave an interesting demonstration on "iiow to iren and fold a man's shirt" Institute will Sponsor Tag Day for Blind October 1st To revive an interest in life in those who have lost interest; to pro- vide remunerative employment tet blind men and women 'whose lives would otherwise be spent in hope- less endeavor; to bring the light of happiness into the faces of those who have never seen the light of day; to arouse a consciousness on the part of the public to the importance and necessity of preventing blindness; to raise a self-effacing group to a class in which, its own members may be self-respecting—in brief, to assist blind people to live lives of useful- ness, requires considerable organiza- tion and expenditure. Toward this desirable end the Canadian National Institute for the Blind has made noteworthy progress. At the present time the Institute is Conducting a wide appeal for funds to be used for':the maintenance anddevelopment of its services to the thirty odd blind and preventative cases in Huron County, A Tag Day for this worthy cause will be held in Clinton on -Saturday, October '1st., and will be sponsored by the Clinton branch of the Women's Institute. A special 'committee has been appointed in charge ofdetails in connection with the worts with Mrs. N. W. Trewartha, Mrs, M. Bat - kin and Mrs. W. 5, R. Holmes as convenors.' They will .be assisted on Tagt Day. by the Girl •Guides and Scouts, who will cooperate with the Institute in making the day a Size - ages. . All funds raised' are placed in an account with a Godorich bank and will be .used for district services for the benefit of the blind in Huron County. • Hospital Board Annual Meeting, on Wednesday The annual meeting of the Hos- pital Aid Association will be held in the Council Chamber at 7.30, Wed- nesday evening (note the change of day) Oetob'er 5th. The annual re- ports of the different committees will be presented and the election of officers for the coming year will take place. Will everyone interested in Hos- pital work make a special effort to be present at this meeting and help boost one of Clinton's most needed institutions. which was very helpful. This brought an interesting meet- ing to a close, and all •repaired to the lunch tables where a dainty lunch was served by the hostesses, Mrs. Shobbrook and her committee, Fresh Ripe Strawberries Here it is almost the first of Oct- tober, but this good Huron County soil still continues to produce sum- mer fruitsas our window has proved during the past week. On Friday Mrs. George Walker brought in a couple of juicy, ripe strawberries and again on Monday Mrs. Joseph Wil- son handed us a sample of her straw- berries and. blossom picked that day. This just goes to prove that Clinton can keep up with the horticulturists in other parts of the country who have been picking late fruits. Then for further proof we have a fine sample of a garden pea, This clipping looks just as green as if it were July and is in full bloom. Should the cold weather stay ftway long enough Mrs. Albert Palmer may have green peas again this fall. Heard in the Barber Shop Did you know that Army worms forecast coining events? There is a man living a good deal less than 100 miles. from Clinton vvdio believes that these posts actually forecast coming events, especially pertaining to war. In his conversation lie recalled that previous to the Great War of 1914-18 a plague of Army worms visited this part of Ontario and it was not very long afterward that war broke out. Whether it is coin- cidence or not he does not know, but since that time only one outbreak of the pests has occurred, and that was this year. He believes that an in- vasion of Army worms also means a military invasion. Certainly the ev- entsof the past week seem to back up his belief. Huron County Junior Association The Huron County Junior Associa- tion is starting the Fall Season off with a dance at The Arcadian, 775 Danforth Avenue, (East of Pape Avenue), Toronto, on Tuesday, Oet- ober 4th, 1938. All Huronites are cordially invited to make upa party of their friends and join us at one of Toronto's finest and most up-to- date p todate spots which has been reserved exclusively for the use of the mem- bers of the Association, Glazier -Dodds In a quiet wedding ceremony at the Ontario Street United Church manse on Saturday, September 24th, Agnes Mae, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dodds, McKillop, was united in rnatziage to Harold Norval Glazier, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. 'Adan Glazier, Clinton, by Rev. G. G. Burton. Their attendants were Miss Edythe E. Pickard and Mr. Chas. E. Pickard. Mr. Harold Turner Addresses Young People Miss Evelyn Heard presided at the Romig People's services at Ontario street church on Monday evening. The programme consisted of the fol- lowing numbers: duet, Margaret 'Heard and Gertrude Holmes; read- ing, Darold Squire; scripture read- ing, Jean Swan; instrumental solo, Mrs. E. Wendor'f, Miss Edna Elliott presided at the piano. Mr. Harold Turndr, of Goderich,. was the guest speaker for this occas- ion. His address was based on the history and development of Ontario Street and Turner's Church. In his address he referred to a valuable book of the church in the possession of the recording steward which goes back to over fifty years relating the many steps in the pro- gressive advancement of the circuit charge. He spoke of the early pion- eers in the religious work of the church. They were loyal and faith- ful in their duties. Those were the days when mpney was scarce, and the minutes record often the gift of a bushel of: potatoes or a barrel of apples toward the minister's salary. In those days . one had ' t6 come early in order to get a place for the horse in the shed and a place for the family in the church. Men rigidly observed the Sabbath in triose days. Ono over -zealous. brother would not even allow the family to use the heroes to go to .church. They had to walk instead. IIo also, spoke of the days when there was a superintendent minister and a young man as well to preach at the outside appointments. Later one of these appointments was at- tached to Londesboro, while Turner's Church become part of the Ontario Stroet charge. Today the minister of this charge has two hundred and eighty families in his appointment and ministers to ,seven hundred and ninety-six people. A , suitable vote of thanks was tendered to the speaker by the presi- dent, Kenneth Elliott, which was heartily endorsed by th e members' present. , Boles -MacDonald A wedding of local interest took place in Toronto on Thursday, Sept- ember 22nd, when Jane Agnes, dau- ghter of Ms. Ronald J. MacDonald was united in marriage to Mr. Horace Mason 'Boles. The parents of both the bride and groom vr?ere former Clinton residents, and Mrs. Macdonald is a cousin of Mr. W. D. Pair. Douglas -Scott A quiet wedding was solemnized at Wesley -Willis Manse on Wednes- day, September 28th ab one p,m, when Frances Douglas, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Douglas, Forest, became the bride of Mr. J. A. Scott, son of Mr. William Scott and the late Mrs. Scott of Plympton. Rev. Andrew Lane officiated. The bride was becomingly attired in a cinnamon brown dress with gold brocade, a peach beige coat and brown accessories. They were un- attended. After a short honeymoon they will reside on the groom's farm, 12th concession, Plyntpton township, Mr. IH. W. Henry Addresses Lions Club Mr. H. W. Henry, Field Secretary of the C'anadia'n; National Institute for the Blind, London, 0 Ontario,rio, gave a most interesting and enlightening talk of the work of his Institute at the regular meeting of the Clinton Lions Club on Monday evening in St. Pauls Parish Hall. Lion Ken Waters introduced the speaker, following an opening prayer for world peace snv- pested by Rev. McGoun. Previous to the talk of Mr. Henry, Secretary Melly Schoenhals read the minutes of an executive meeting at which was decided to continue the free dental inspection of public school children. This dental work is a part Among the Churches St. Pauls Church The October meeting of the Ladies Guild will be held in the Memorial Hall on Tuesday afternoon, October 4th at three o'clock. " Salvation Army Morning service at 11 a.m Sub- ject: "Holiness" Evening service at 7 p.m. "Our Mediator" Thursday evening at 8 p.m. "Les- sons from the Life of Christ". Wesley -Willis Church The Sacrament of the Lord's Sup- per will be dispensed at the morning service, October 2nd. The evening service has been: withdrawn that our people may worship with the Ontario. 'Street congregation. The Huron Presbytery Workers' Conference is being held in this church. today, afternoon and evening sessions. ' Presbyterian Church The Women's Association meet on Wednesday afternoon, October 5th at the home of Mrs, Joseph Wilson. At the regular morning worship at 11.00 o'clock the service will be con- ducted by the Rev. A. C. Jamieson, 13.A., of Agincourt, Ont. The Sunday School will hold its Rally Day Service at 10.00 o'clock. Mr. Jamieson will also preach at Bayfield at three o'clock in the after- noon. Rally Ray Service in Sun clay School at 2.00 pan. The Young People's Society will meet in Clinton on Monday evening October 3rd at 8 14m. Bible Class Wednesday at 8 poi. Ontario Street United Church' Sixtieth Anniversary 11.00 a.m. Rev. J. A. Agnew, Em- press 'United Church, London. Pastor 1916-1910. 2.30 p.m. Sunday School (note change from morning to afternoon). 7.00 pm:.Rev. A. E. Doan, M.A.,' B.D., Forest, Ontario. Pastor 1927- 1930. Monday: Young People's Union, 8 p.m, Christian Fellowship and Con- secration Membership night. Rev. A. E. Doan, guest speaker. Tuesday: Diamond. Jubilee Re- Union and Greeting of members, vis- itors, and friends, 5.00 pan, to 8,00 p. m, •Programme in auclitorimn. Chief speaker: Rev. Kenneth Beaton ,once missionary to. China, now Secretary of missionary education of United Church of Canada. Kenneth is one of our own boys. Come and hear him, an outstanding . speaker. Turner's Church cancels service i'or this Sunday to join with Ontario Street. LEARNS OF BROTHER'S DEATH Mrs. L. Cree received word of the death of her brother, Mr. George Bruce who passed away at his home in Meadow Lake, Sask. Mr. Bruce was unmarried. He leaves to mourn his passing: four sisters, Mrs. T. Little and'Mrs. 11. Riley, Londesboro; Mrs. L. Cree, Clinton, and Mrs. John Freeman, Hullett. Veteran Blacksmith Retires After 48: years behind the forge, John West, well known to Clinton residents, has sold his business in Preston and has decided to take life easy as he is not enjoying the best of health. Mr. West was born in Clinton. He commenced his apprenticeship here with John Tedford. After working for James Flynn for a few years he went into partnership with Albert Seeley and continued this association for nine years. While in Clinton Mr. West was married, and his family of two sons, Clifford and Lorne, s and one daughter, Edna, were born and educated here. After terminating his partnership Mr. West moved to Preston where he has been in business for the past 21 years. He often visits his sister-in- law, Mrs. -John Foster, Albert street, and was here this summer renewing acquaintances. Funeral of John Watkins The funeral of John Watkins was held from his late residence on Sat- urday afternoon, Rev. K. McGoon conducted the service and members of the Orange Order assisted at the graveside. The attendance of friends was exceptionally large and floral offerings were many, attesting to the esteem in which Mr. Watkins was held. Lodges, business associates and various organizations sent wreaths, as well as relatives and friends. The pallbearers were Jack Glassford, Chatham; Wallace Powell, Kippen; Frank Brant, Mt. Forest; Ross Scott, Brucefield; Oliver Cousins, Flint, Mich. and John Jenkins, Londesboro. Included in those present from a distance were Mrs. Cousins, Mirs. Norman Harvey, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Cousins, Flint, Mich.; Mrs. L. Ros- seau, Mt. Forest, and many from Wingham, Londesbero, Blyth, Chat- ham and Toronto. of the regular service work carried en by Lions Clubs elsewhere. After the dental inspection, Lions Clubs, finance many needy eases where den- tal work is necessary. In his opening remark Mr. Henry who is himself him ' lin paido•• blind, trtibuL•e_t Lions work, mentioning the fact that. the International Constitution of the Lions Club s stress the importanceo£ Blind work in their programme. He stated that from 365 to 375 new blind! cases are reported to his Institute a year. or one new ease each day of the. year. New blind cases need the advice and guidance of other blind' people who have undergone the ex- perience , of becoming blind and ad- apting themselves to the new pro- gramme of life. For this reason many- of anyof the officers and teachers of the-, Canadian Institute for the blind are, blind people, who can most' efficiently' help those newly afflicted. It is re- grettable to note that eight out of ' ten blind cases start after adulthood and that fifty percent of these eases: are preventable. Blind work has been a social prob- lem for centuries, but most rapid strides have been made toward a. more efficient solution of the prob- lem in recent years. In past years groups of individuals helped isolated cases, those blind folk who had some money or backing usually had to live in the seclusion of their homes. Cities, towns, and villages had their quotas of blind mendicants who were a prob- lem of magnitude. In 1917' came into being the Can- adian National Institute for the Blind. Thanks to this Institution the Blind problem in Canada is less hard to manage than in other countries. They have educated and trained hund- reds of blind people and right to -day - Canada has 700 full time blind work-. as earningtheir livelihood through educational work tearmed at the In-• stitute, 500 others have part time jobs. As well as a small army or others who are in business for them- selves, are executives, teachers and those in other lines of work. Three hundred blind workers residing in, rural areas make handicraft produhts • which are sold in Central sales rooms throughout the Dominion. A million dollars worth of Blincicraft products are sold each year. The Institute- directs nstitutedirects the operation of the Central Braille Library, one of the world's' largest. 35000 loans were made last year of Braille books, magazines and other periodicals, all free. There is• a regular Braille readersmagazine,. the Canadian Courier, which is also, furnished free. Braille boolcs cost about $200, and can only be read• about 60 times. In addition to this tremendous service work, the Instit- ute also spends $35,000 each year in' supplemental relief work where re pp a reg-,„ ular relief allowances are not suf-, ficient. They served 3680 new cases+ in 1937. It is interesting to note that the institute spends about $1000 each year in Huron County there being thirty cases on tit books now, mos - of them receiving free educational' training. Citizens of Clinton and dis- trict istrict are solicited to help along the• Tag Day for' Blind Work, to be held in Clinton Saturday. Mr. Henry warn- ed of racketeers who mulct the public of thousands of dollars yearly posing as workers for the Blind. He stated that only those products bearing the name Blindcraft are genuine, and that in other cases exorbitant commissions are obtained by those selling other articles. He stated that in almost one hund- red per cent of cases the Only genuine service work is done by local people in co-operation with the Institute, and that many canvassers who matte their rounds yearly do so without the ap- proval or permission of the Depart- ment of Health, and would not stanch ' the scrutiny of the Attor'ney.Gencral% Dept. Lion E. A. Fines suggested a vote of thanks which was conveyed to Mr- Henry by Lion President Lawson, for his trouble in coming 'to Clinton to eouvey his message. Little Locals Mr. A. C. Brandon, Brucefield, has disposed of his general store business to Mr. Joseph McCully, Brucefield.. The neiv owner takes possession Oct- ober 14th, Mr, Ken Waters moved this week to E. Ward's house, corner of Prin- cess and Shipley streets.. Mr. Jack Arnold has rented the house he has vacated on Victoria street. Mr. Hugh Hawkins has rented Miss Becker's house on Mary street. The Clinton Citi'iens' Band were in Palmerston yesterday where they had been engaged to play at the Pall, Fair. Mrs, P. Tyndall, Gravel Road, ent- ertained ieeently at a birthday party for her mother, Mrs. Connell. A few of 'her closest and oldest friends were entertained at dinner in honor of the event. The Huron -Bruce 011 Company are contemplating the letting of a con- tract for drilling, work to commence. in ten days. Reports are that: work at the Hidden Lake site is at a stand- still. "Wally" Wagg,' Taft fielder for the Clinton, Colts baseball squad has been transferred to Bleinheim. He has been a popular member of the Bank or Montreal staff hero for some time and deserves the promotion. Mr. J. C. Shearer is a busy man at School fairs this week. On Tues- day he was at Curries Corners, yest- erday at Carlow, today at' Winglram, tomorrow at Brussels and Lueknow, and he will wind urs the week at Pordwich, Lions Lose Two and Gain Two The Clinton Lions Club will miss Lions George Lavelle and Ian Mc- Leod. Both have gone to other fields and the best wishes of citizens of Clinton and especially the Lions goes with them. They are however lucky and liappY to -announce two new rnenibers to take the place of these departing. Lion Shearer, our new Agricultural Representative and Lioti "Doc" Doug- las. Lion Doc, vas initiated ,into the Club on Monday evening, Lion Shear- er will be a regular attender from now on Lions Past President' Receives Memento At the meet iriu,' of ill,- Clinton Liou;: Club on Monday nigh!, Lions Past President Monteith auto presented with: his Past, President's Badge. Lion Frank Fingland, also a Past Presi- deet ,suninfning, up the wonderful re- cord the Clinton Limns made in 1937 with "Monty" at their head.