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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1938-10-13, Page 1the News -Record Est. 1878 Ston News- With Which is Incorporated The NO. 5905. -59TH YEAR. CLINTON HERE'S SOME'fNING TO GEi EXCITED ABOUT! 32 -PIECE LUNCHEON CHINA SET in the delightful "Petit Point" pattern, a style creation of Wm. A. Rogers and 28 -PIECE SILVER SERVICE in quality silver plate -designed by craftsmen; in the famous "Andover" pattern. 60 PIECES ALL FOR $14.95 W. H. HELLYAR Jeweler and Optometrist 'Residence Phone 174j Wait For This Event Nb Trained Corsetiere from the Lady Mae Company Will be in our store for two days Early in November No Charge g For -Consultation or fitting by an Expert Trained in Americian Schools of Corsetry' Watch for Dates to be announced Later and phone for an appointment I IIZWIN'S " CLINTON'S LEADING STYLE SHOPPE " Public Speaking Contest • The Tenth annual Public Speaking Contest and the Seventh annual Spelling Match for winners at Huron County School Fairs for 198, will be conducted in the auditorium of the Clinton Collegiate Institute, on Saturday afternoon, October 22nd at 2.00 p.m. A• Championship Recita- tion Contest for winners in the Recitation Contest at the School Fairs, for, pupils in second class and under, is also being held.. The first prize winners in the Public Speaking and Recitation con- tests conducted at each of our seven Huron County School Fairs this fall, are eligible to compete, and the contestants in the Championship Spelling Match will be those pupils who won first and second prize at each school fair. The competitors in the three contests provide a very int- eresting a f t e r n o o n's 'programme.. Cash prizes are being awarded. All who are interested in these contests are extended a cardial. invitation to be present Saturday afternoon, Oc- tober 22nd. Autumn Conference of Boys and Girls. The autumn conference of the old- er Boys and Girls was held in the United Church, Gerrie,' on Saturday, Oct. 8, under the auspices of the Huron County Boys'. and Girls' Work Boards. The conference was under the lead- ership of Benson Sutter, Clinton, and Miss ,Jeanette Sanderson, Brussels. Addresses were given by Rev, Gordon Hazelwood of Benmiller, and Mrs. W. J. Greer, Wingham, on "Come Let us Worship." Group discussions were under the leadership of Rev. Charles Cumming, Walton, ,Mrs. W. P. Lane, Goderich, "What is Worship"; Rev. W. E: Gill, Dungannon, Mrs. Gordon Hazlewood, Benmiller on "Why Should I' Wor- ship?"; Mr. Brenton Hellyar, Bay- field, and Mrs. Harold Snell, Ethel, On "How Should I Worship?", and Clinton New Era • The New Era Est. 186r ONTARIO, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1938 The Farmers' Market Wheat i;;7c.- Barley 42e. Oats 30c. Buckwheat 40c. Cream 24e, 220, Eggs 34c, 30; 25; 18c. Hogs $8.25. Jubilee Celebration Closes The Diamond Jubilee celebration of Ontario Street United Church was climaxed on Sunday by two splendid sermons delivered by Rev. T. R. Courtice, D.D., pastor of First Methodist Ohnreh, McKeesport, US. A., nephew of the first pastor of the' church. During the past three weeks former pastors and members of the congregation from far and near have met in fellowship in the devotional services and events stag- ed to mark the celebration. At the chicken supper over five hundred persons were served and afterward addressed by Rev. Kenneth Beaton, a former Clinton boy. For this event, as well as for many of the services the other churches in town were well represented and the cele- bration has been an outstanding suc- cess. The various officers and or- ganizations have given freely of their services, and the choir . under the direction of their leader, Mr. B. 1. Gibbings, have contributed spec- ial selections at all services. Mr. Gibbings has , been choir leader for the past forty-five years, a record worthy of mention. Speaking on the text Mark 7:24- "But He could not be hid" Rev.• Courtice preached a thought provok- ing sermon: "There are some words which grow with the passing of the years. These words of this text are some of them. Here is somebody who cannot be hidden. Jesus sought seclusion which he could not find. He had worn out his life in works of goodness. He wished to be alone with God under the stars, at the seaside, or`in the woods wanting God and rest), yet they wouldn't let hint rest. Some tried to say that God was hidden in the chaos of creation; hid- denin the darkness and the void; hidden in the silence, but God said, "Let there be light" and the silence was broken. At last the prophets declared that God had spoken when they said, "Thus saith Jehovah the Lord God of Hosts," Is God hid- den today? There is so much of Gcd in Christ that 'He cannot be hid- den. He had just what people need- ed. He had compassion and sym- pathy. He championed the cause of the poor. He healed the sick. Could Jesus be hidden after he had healed the sightless eyes of the blind, and given him sight. Would not all the harmonies of heaven break in upon the man whose deafness gave way to sound when Jesus touched him. Could Jesus be hidden after that. Who would touch the unclean leper? Yet Jesus did it --and could , the lep- er cease making known that Jesus did it? He could not be hidden af- ter that act. There is one voice that will never be silent; one love never to be quenched; one light never to be dimmed; one life of goodness un- challenged. You couldn't hide Him then, you cannot now. The Chief Priests, the Jewish mob, Pilate and Herod soughtto hide and silence` him, They slew Hint to get rid of Him, but the dead man came forth. History after Christ's birth swung about a new centre. It swung around new transactions. True we have not followed Him as we should -Hence our chaos of to- day. Yet . we know that civilization is lifted up toward God. We are headed toward the light. There is a marked improvement. David Lloyd George stirred the world many years ago by saying, "What " if. Christ came to Britain." Baldwin shot back by saying "What if Britain came to Christ." What if Canada and United States of Amer- ica came to Christ. If so there would be no unfed children, no accentuated racial bit- terness. There would be no lack of brotherliness, He surely then could not be hid- den. Christian people believe they have the •answer for this sin -sick world. We need the., living Christ in Spirit in. the world and to put His touch on the human hearts. We need Jesus to live in human exper- ience. Parchiuent Presented to Rev. Clarence Beacom of Grand Bend and Miss Dorothy Walters of Ben - miller on "Worshipping God with my Life." "Problems in Leadership", was un- der the leadership of Rev. J. And- erson, Wingham. In the afternoon session, joint recreation was led by Brenton Hell- yar of Bayfield. The special feature was a talk on. China with illustra- tions by Miss Clara McGowan,mis- sionary onfurlough from China. Af- ter the joint supper fun time was led by Faye Lindsay of Clinton. Mr, Benno Sutter, .president -of the Huron Older Boys' invited the delegates to hold their next confer- ence in Wesley -Willis United, Church, Clinton in the spring of 1939. The vesper service was conducted by Miss Doris Fraill of Wingham. Contract for Bridge Mr. William Elliott,. Clinton con- tractor, was awarded the contract for the construction of . what is known as Trick's bridge on the Clinton - Hayfield road on Thursday afternoon at a meeting of the Huron County Road Commission. The new bridge will be much larg- er than the present structure which in the past has been the scene of several accidents. It will be 35 feet long and 32 feet wide and will be built of reinforced concrete and steel. Mr. Elliott has had considerable experience in bridge buildings. He received the contract for the Beni - Mi -ler bridge and has worked on several others in this part of the country. Presentation The members of St. Joseph's Church met in the Parish Hall re- cently to honor Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Reynolds. After an evening of danc- ing the young couple were presented with .a beautiful studio chair and floor lamp, the presentation speech. being made by Father Sullivan, Af- tera suitable reply by the groom lunch and More dancing were enjoy- ed. 1 THE HOME PAPE Among the Churches, Ministerial Association The inaugural meeting of the Min- isterial Association was held in St. Paul's Parish Hall on Wednesday morning, October 12th. Rev. G. W. Sherman was elected president; Rev. G. G. Burton, vice-president, and Mr. 0. S. Hawke, secretary. 1Vleetings will be held every Wednesday morn- ing' at 10 o'clock. It was also decided. to co-operate with the Legion if an Armistice Day Service is to be held. Marriage Announced Mrs. D. A. Kay announces the mar- riage of her sister, Myrtle Emily Armstrong to Lorne Robert McBride, Windsor, son of Mr. and Mrs. Rob- ert McBride, Zur•ieh, on Saturday,daY , October 8th, at, 2.30 p.m. at the On- tario Street Church Parsonage, Rev. G. G. Burton officiated. • Wesley -Willis Church Rev. Andrew Lane will . conduct anniversary services at Kippen on Sunday. Rev. Anson E. Moorehouse Goderich will take charge of the der- vices here morning and evening. The. Salvation Army Sunday 11 a.m. "Radicalism of Holiness' 7 p.m. "'There is no God" 3 p.m. Sunday School. Thursday 8 p.m. "Lessons from the, Life of Christ." Friday 7.30 p.m. Y. P. meeting. Baptist Church Anniversary services on Sunday at 11 a.m.. and 7 p.m. For this occasion Rev. T. J. Rich, of Kincardine, will be the guest speaker. Special music is being prepared by the choir who will be assisted by outside talent. The Sunday School will meet . at 2.30, Presbyterian Church Public Worship at 11.00 a.m. On Sunday, October 16th the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be admin- istered. Preparatory Service, Friday, October 14th at 8 p.m. Sunday School at 10.00 a.m. The Young People's Society will meet on Monday, October 17th' at 8.00 p.m. Knox Presbyterian Church, Bayfield Public Worship at 3.00 pan. Sun- day School at 2.00 pap. Young Peo- ple's Society •Friday, October 21st at 8.00 p.m. The aminal Thankoffering meeting of the W. M. S. will be held on Wed- nesday, October 19th at 3 p.m. at the home of Mrs. George Roberton. Miss. (Rev.) Jack, of Seaforth, will ad- dress the meeting. Al friends are invited to be present. Ontario Street United Church 10.00 a.m. Sunday School. 11.00 a.m, Morning Worship. The nester, Rev. G.G. Burton will preach, theme: "Fire Without Power". Afternoon and evening services cancelled to attend Turner's Anniver- sary. Cars will meet at church 1.30 pan. and 7.00 p.m. to take people along. Seventy -Sixth Anniversary of Turner's Church, 2.00 p.m. and 7,30 p.m. Guest speaker, Rev. Eric And- erson B.A. of Lambeth United Church. Monday 8.00 p.m.. Young People's Union will meet under the citizenship department. Wednesday 8.00 p.m., Midweek Fellowship Prayer and Praise ser- vice. Editor Mr, V. C. French, 'a former Clin- ton boy, and editor and publisher of The Webaskiwin Times has been hont cured by the presentation of a parch- ment from Columbia University, N. Y. City, awarded to The Wetaskiwin Times as a member of the weekly newspapers in Alberta which gave "distinguished and meritious public service in 1937." Appointed Music. Instructor At a meeting of the Godeieh Pub- lic School Board last week Prof. A. W. Anderton, organist of Sit. George's. . Oh -arch, was appointed thepublic of schools music director 1 ,for the year 1938-39 -at a salary of $350, He,will give a half-hour per- iod a week in each elass-room and also provide a concert. Mr. Ander- ton commenced his duties on Tues- day, Boy Scout Apple Day The Clinton Scouts have completed arrangements for the annual Apple Day and are ready to start• their drive on Saturday. By selling Mc- Intosh. Red apples the boys seek to raise funds to help them carry on their work. The day is observed throughout Canada and is the only occasion on which they appeal to the public. Advance advertising has been ac- complished by means of an attract- ively dressed store window where samples of their work are on display. The town has been divided into zones and on Saturday the boys will make a house-to-house canvas. Other scouts will patrol the streets and the leaders bespeak for thein a cheerful reception. Engagement Announced Mr. and Mrs. George VanHorme announce the engagement of . their youngest daughter, Madeline, to Mi William Norman Counter, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. Counter of Clinton. The marriage to take place in November. ' Mr. Charles Donpe of New Lisk- eard, Ont. anounces the engagement of his eldest daughter, Ethel Mae,. to Rev. Gordon A. Peddie, son of Mr. R. A. Peddie of Toronto. The wed- ding to take place the middle of November at Woodbridge, Ont. The engagement is announced of Margaret Irene, daughter of Mr. Alexander Broadfoot and the late Mrs. Broadfoot to William Porter, second . son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Perter, St. Marys. The marriage to take place the latter part of October. Fire Badly Damages Home. One of the worst fires in Clinton occurred on Sunday afternoon when the frame residence of Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Taylor 'was badly damaged in a fire that had gained consider- able headway before being noticed. The family were away from home at the time and it is thought the fire started from either an overheat- ed stove pipe or a spark from the kitchen stove. Mrs, Albert Palmer, next door neighbour, was the first to notice the smoke and failing to get any response sent over to Robert Cree's where a call was sent in for the fire brigade. By this time the back part of the house was in flames and the firemen had some difficulty in sav- ing the main part of the house and had to cut a hole in tlhe roof to get water into the attic. While they poured, water on the flaming portion neighbours and friends assisted in re- moving furniture and personal ef- fects. Although the fire was brought un- der control before the main portion of the building was burned down the loss is heavy. Insurance was car- ried on the house, but not on the contents. St. Pangs Church The Autumn Conference of the Deanery of Huron will be held in St. Paul's, Church, Clinton, October: -19. Rev, W. G. Bugler, B.A.L.Th.. Rural Dean,. 10.00 a.m.: Holy Communion. Celeb- rant, The Rural Dean. 11.00 a.m.; W. Al Convenes, Mrs, A. O. Calder, pres., general business and address, Mrs. L. Schulte. Joint Conference of Clergy and. Laity directed by the Rural Dean. 12.30, Lunch. 2.00 p.m.: W. A. Continues session. Clery and Laity continue Conference, speaker, Rev, Geoffrey Guiton, Mis- sionary to lndia. 3.45-5.00 p.m.: The Ven. A. L. G. Clarke, Archdeacon of Brant will con- duct a conference of deep spiritual and inspirational import for the sea- son's work for all groups and dele- gates in attendance. The reorganization meeting of the Ladies' Bible Class was held on Thursday evening, October 6th, with the president, Mrs. Monteith in the chair. During the meeting, Mr. Wm. Draper, Superintendent of the Sun- day School gave a. brief outline of work to be done in the Sunday School, and suggested that the Class consider the natter of substitute teachers.' Three members of the class offered their services,, Mrs. H. M. Monteith, Mrs, T. Herman and Miss Norma Bentley. During the election of . officers, Mrs, McKinnon took the chair. The officers for the coming year are as follows: president, Mrs. Monteith,' vice-pres., Mrs. Atkinson, secretary, Miss Bentley, treasurer, Miss Thompson, leader, Evelyn Hall, assistant, Mrs. McKinnon. The class will hold its first regular meeting on Sunday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock in Owen memorial hall. A cordial in- vitation :.is extended to any who wish to attend. Little Locals Mr. Al. Smith moved his household effects to Dresden on Monday, hav- ing secured a permanent position there. The South Huron Plowing Match will be held. October 20th at the farms of Messrs Clark and Gunning, east of Exeter. I_i' you would like to see how pea- nuts grow, we have a plant in our window which came from the farnm, of Mr. James Aioheson, West of Sea - forth. Ripe strawberries still continue to come in from town and country. Mr. Frank Riley, of Constance, and Mr. William Walker and Fred Livermore of town have been enjoying them this week. Next Monday, October 17th., is the date set for the Perth -Huron Shorthorn Club members to visit a number of the herds of outstanding breeders in Perth County. The in- vitation is extended to all cattle breeders. Sutter & Perdue have on display a fine collection of gunsof all deseripe tions and ages. These are loaned by Dr. Fowler and W. H. Cowan. Most of the sporting goods, stores are featuring guns now that the hunting season is open. Certain persons are taking kittens to the outskirts of town and turning them loose to starve. Surely if their conscience will not allow them to drown the cute little things, it ought also tell them that they are unable to fend for themselves.: This, afternoon .the public school boys and girls will play their return games here with Wingham commenc- ing at 4 o'clock. The boys play in the park, the girls on the school grounds. in the firsts engagementthe boys were winners, but the girls lost. No admission is charged to see these games. Says a radio announcer: the other day -"Nature is inviting us out to the great outdoors where the trees are dressed in indescribable colours." He forgot to add that ohne should take along a rake and '`basket to gather from the lawn those discard- ed articles of apparel, commonly called leaves. Swan -Johnston A pretty wedding was solemnized''. in Grace Church, Brantford, when, Miss Velma F. Johnston, second_ daughter of •Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Johnston y Paris, was married to Me - Moir Swan, :Clinton, son of Mr. Cs.... Swan, Chatham, and the late Mrs:. - Swan, Ven. Archdeacon A. L, G: - Clarke, officiated. The bride givens, in marriage by her brother, Mr. Bal- four Johnston, Paris, wore a smart ensemble of, brown crepe and carried': yellow tea roses. Miss Marion Chit tenden, Paris, bridesmaid, was gown- ed do Wedgewood blue crepe and eau -- tied a bouquet of autumn flowers. Mr... George Swan, Ayr, was his' brother's groomsman. Following the. ceremony a reception was held' for• the immediate families at the bride's hone in Paris, and later the couple - left on \an extended motor trip. Mr. and Mrs. Swan will live in Clinton.. Clergyman Honoured Postoffice to be Enlarged Tenders for the alterations and ire' provements to the postoffice and customs office close tomorrow, and judging by the plans the whole bulid- ing is to be completely modernized and enlarged. The improvements in- clude the addition of a- new boiler and stoker situated immediately alongside the present boiler, new rad= iators, pipe lines, entrances and windows. The building will be enlarged and will take in the land back to the fence at the south end, providing additional room for the new customs office which will be in the south end of the building on` Victoria street. The present customs building will be absorbed in the enlarged postoffice. New entrances and stairs will be built on the King Street side, also a loading platform for the postoffice and customs. New lighting and wir- ing will be added to make the Clin- ton public building one of the best in Ontario. • SUMMERHILL Miss Marion Mason, Misses Ethel and Mabel Eedy,of Essex; Mrs. Maly Cotton, Mr. John Brownlee, Mrs. Brownlee and grand -daughter Patsy of Detroit, visited ov,,gr the week- end with Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Mason. PEOPLE YOU KNOW Mr. C. Witt spent the weekend in Exeter with Mr. and Mrs. Sauncl- ers. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Seeley spent. Thanksgiving with friends in Tor- onto. Right Rev. C. A. Seager, Bishop of Huron, has announced the ap- pointment ppointment of Ven. W. 3. Doherty of London, archdeacon of Perth for the past 16 ,years, as archdeacon of Lon- don. Archdeacon Doherty succeeds• the late Venerable Archdeacon Dr_ G. B. Sage in this position. Archdeacon Doherty, a popular and widely -beloved Clergyman, was born M London and in his long term of service has held many, offices in this diocese. In 1911, he was made rural dean of Huron, and became secretary- treasurer ecretarytreasurer of the diocese in 1916..In. Williams1920, the late..Archdeacon- n n made Mr Doherty his domestic chap- lain, and a year later, canon of St... Paul's Cathedral. His appointment as archdeacon of Perth came in 1922, and in 1928 he was made register of the Provincial Synou. The archdeaconry .of London in - eludes the Counties of Middlesex.. Huron and Lambton, Mr. John Powell, of Worthington Mine, called on Mr. and Mrs. M. T. Corless on Monday. Miss Elva McDowell visited in Lon- don over the weekend at the home of Mr, and Mrs. E. B. Ross, Mrs. H. M. Shaw, of Stratford, was a guest last week at the hone of Mr. and Mrs. M. T. Corless. Mrs. Frank Layton spent the holiday at the home of her brother, Mr. and Mr. Fred Pepper, Seaforth. Mr. and Mrs. D. S. Hicks, of Har - Aston, spent Wednesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Law son., Misses Norma Bentley and Eva Chuff were in London for the Thanks- giving holiday with the. Misses Grine. Mrs. Douglas Ward was rushed to the ' hospital on Tuesday night where she underwent an operation for appendicitis. Miss Isabelle Davidson, Helen John- son, Lotter McKellar and. Mary. Blake all of Toronto were Thanks- giving guests of Mrs. Gordon-Gun- inghame. Benson Corless, of St. Marys was home for the weekend and with the family, spent Sunday afternoon at Staffs, and at Science Hill en Monday. ' Miss Marion Gibbings,, of Haliburton spent the holiday with: her parents, Mr, and Mrs.. B. J. Gibbings and assisted in, the musical portion of the services, at Ontario Street Church on Sunday. Thanksgiving visitors at the home of Mrs. Mary Sperling were:. Mr, and Mrs. R. C. Rathwell, Bobby and Miss Elaine, of Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Collett,f of Niagara Falls; Mr, and. Mrs. Alex Sperling of St. Marys; Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Hamather and son, of Dorchester; Mr. and Mrs. Ray Fear and Miss Margaret, Tucicersmith; and Mr. Allan Arnold, of Toronto, Burning Stack Draws. Crowd The practice of burning straw -- stacks at night seems'to be gaining in popularity in spite of the fact that., it is a dangerous practice. Should a high wind cone up through the night the burning embers might be carried . some distance to nearby buildings • and result in serious propeuty loss. Last week a stack was set on fire near Summerhill and drew the at- tention of motorists and residents for some distance. It is estimated . that close to five hundred cars were drawn to the scene by the reflection:, in the sky, and people living in the, immediate vicinity were beseiged with phone calls. A similar happening occurred earl- ier this season at Hayfield where the reflection was visible for mines.. Rural residents are fearful that when those seeking to help drive for miles on a fool's errand they may feel in- clined to stay at home when their services are really needed to save buildings. At such times every help- ing hand counts. There seems to be no logical roes - on why strawstacks should be set alight at night. It would be just as, easy to start them going in the- -morning, and by nightfall there would be very little danger of the wind carrying embers. The same thing applies to rubbish piles in town. Although Fire Prevention Week is practically over the preven- tion habit should be carried on throughout the year. This is a thought to keep, in mind. injured in Moving Barn. Lawrence and George Falconer, ot. the London Road, are in Clinton,: hospital with serious injuries and' a, neighbour, Howard Snell, is confined to his home following a narrow es cape from death on Saturday. The men were assisting William. Falconer move a barn. he had purch- ased in Colborne township .to his London Road farm when 'i n some manner one : of the heavy beams fe11i1 scattering men in all directions and i injuring the three. George Falconer suffered a broken-% leg, a cut head and other minor ire juries. His bfrother Lawrence has a badly broken ankle, the foot be--• ing completely turned around. When_ picked up he was bleeding freely from the ears, nose and mouth and:. it was feared he had suffered intern- al nlnjuries. Shell sustained torn-, ligaments and muscles of the right leg, cuts and bruises.. The injured' were rushed to Clinton hospital and after observation. and X-ray Snell:: was released on. Sunday. This is the second mishap . within a month, A week or so ago a myste •- ions fire broke out in the building:.. At that time a pile of chaff was, found burning in the granary, but was extinguished by y neighbours be- fore any serious damage resulted. Mi. Falconer intends to use the build- ing in remodellin'g.: tine barn on, hiss; property. _ice