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The Clinton News Record, 1938-11-03, Page 1Vise News -Record Eat. 1878 With Which is Incorporated; The Clinton LINO.5908.-59TH YEAR New Era The New Ern Est. 186? CLINTON ONTARIO, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1938 THE HOME PAPER I I Go to Hellyar's Store For lcieas For Gifts 1 I I FOR ALL OCCASIONS, ESPb"G A ALLY CHRISTMAS' See the newest in presentation. articles. We will lay aside any goods for future delivery, on payment of a sum, in proportion to the purchase price. In addition to goods generally carried in a Jewelery Store, we have some especially attractive articles. See our Bridal Wreath Diamond and Wedding Rings All diamond rings of this Well Izanown Make sold by us for $25:00 or •over are insured against loss or breakage. W. • - ♦ 1•!_d L L Y A R .. Jeweler and Optometrist Residence Phone 1745 _ _ JJon't. •10 Fooled By the eatherman. Christmas is Just Eight Weeks Ahead. DON'T Proerastinate Many new gift gsuggestions �pTCI Y al • await your approval. Take Advantage of our Good Will Premiums Many of thetn make [deal Gifts. IRWIN'S " CLINTON'S LEADING STYLE SHOPPE Second Oldest Mason in U.S. will celebratetheir 67th wedding an- niversary, Both are enjoying excel - One day recently there met in a lent health and in spite of his ad - modest home at Tres Pinos, Cali- vaned years the veteran still retains forma, three aged meta who may well his upright bearing and is very ac - be the three oldest living members tive. He is a brother of Mr. Thomas of the Masonic Order in the United States, if not in the entire world. The occasion of the gathering was the celebration of the 100th birthday of the oldest of the trio. The three Masons are Dan McDonald, 100 years old; W, IL, Livingston, 92 years old; Rody Shaw, 89 years old. On January 1st of this year,. Dan eighty. The meeting was held in the McDonald celebrated his 100th birth- agricultural board room, the local day. It was this event that brought president, Mrs. W, 8. R, Hermes in the three together. When Mr. Living- the chair. The regular order of busi- sten heard of the celebration he mess was carried out, one item of learned that Mr. McDonald was the importance being the financial report oldest living Mason. in the 'United of the receipts from the tag day States, and since Mr. Livingston is for the benefit of the Canadian In- the second eldest he decided to visit stitute for the Blind, the amount real- him.ized being. $36.00.. Miss : Brigham Boarding a bus he arrived at Iiol- I gave gave a concise report of the lister where he made himself known. 'area.convention held at Listowel. The to the reeoding secretary of the )report, bright and int er e s t i n g Hollister Masonic Lodge,,, only to die -throughout, emphasized' particularly cover him to be probably anothera paper on Child Welfare and the one of the oldest living Masons in training of our children to become the •country, Rody Shaw, who has desirable citizens of Canada. Mrs. been recording secretary of the Iodge1Hohnes then officially welcomed the for nearly 40 years. Together they visitors from Auburn and requested made the trip to Tres Pinos the fal, the president of the visiting group lowing day to visit Mr. McDonald, to take charge: Mrs, Lawson, intro- W. It Livingston is a son of the, diced a fine program consisting of late' Thomas Livingston, one of theduet, Mrs. R. Dawson and Miss J. pioneers, who settled on. the 2nd eon -1 Weir; reading, entitled "'Tapestry", cession of Hullett in 1845. He is the Mrs, Gordon Taylor; quartet, Mrs. S. eldest of •a family of four sons and Johnson, Mrs. J. J. Robertson, Mrs. seven daughters, eix of whom are still C. A. Howson, Miss Sadie Carter; living. The youngest surviving mem-i reading, Mrs, Sheppard, title "The her of the family is Dr, R. F. Liv -inventor's Wife"; .address, subject, ingston, now practising in Texas. The "Canadian Industries," Mrs. H. Rob - second youngest son, Dr, J. W. Lives erts; duet, Mrs, Anderson, Mrs. Mc- ingstorn died some years ago. He will Clinchey; reading, Mrs, (Rev.) Hngh he well remembered here as• form Wilson; solo, "My Own Dear Can - number of years he was a football oda", Mrs, P. Platzer; Mrs. R. player of'some note: The first break J, Phillips was piano accompanist in the family eame •after fifty-five:throughout. The local institute under years when the youngest daughter supervision of the social coinxniitee died. were then hostesses to the visitors Christmas Day will be a Red Letter in serving a. delicious lunch, the gloss Day in the lives of Mr, and Mrs. I. W, ing item of a most interesting after R. Living'sten as on that day they noon, - . Livingston, of Clinton, Auburn Institute Guests The Women's Institute entertained the institute from Auburn at the regular meeting Thursdy afternoon The attendance numbering upward of r` The Farmers' Mar )fret Wheat ale, Barley 42c. Oats 30c. Buckwheat 40c. Cream 24e,' 23c. - Hogs $7.75. Eggs' 36a 30; 25c, 18c., Dr. Douglas Guest Speaker The Clinton Junior Farmer's Club will have Dr, Douglas as their guest speaker at their regular meeting at the Agricultural Office on Wednes- day evening, November 9th. This is a splendid opportunity for the young men of the district to get acquainted, and the president of the elub, Robin Thompson, extends a cordial invita- tion to any who may care to attend. Presbytery to Meet Here' The Presbytery of Huron will con vene in Ontario Street Church an Tuesday, November 8th at 9.30 a,m. In the evening Rev. Denzil G. Rid - out is scheduled to give his Mis- sion Iecture on Labrador and New- foundland illustrated with slides. The committee on Evangelism and Social Service will be favored on the Agenda. There will be .a representa- tive of the Board present, Following this Rev. W, A. Bremner Seaforth, will give the devotional address which will lead to the Communion Service prior to morning adjournment. The report of the General Council will be given at the opening of the af- ternoon session by Rev. W. P. Lane. Start Work at Posto:ffice Work on the $11,578 contract for an addition and alterations to the Post Office started this week with a gang of workmen and trucks re- movin g • earth Irons the lot at the back of the present structure in readiness for the new addition. Wil- liam H. Rintoul of Wingham was awardedthe contract by the Depart- ment of Public Works, Ottawa. The new addition, 26 feet by 26 feet is to be erected at the rear of the present building now housing the Customs Office. The part now hi use for -that purpose will be absorbed ia - the alteration to the post office to facilitate their work. Other im- provements include the erection of a loading platform on the west side, a new stoker and boiler, additional plumbing and lighting, a new en- trance to the apartment above the postoffice, while other .interior and exterior changos are Jiianned for greater efficiency. Mr. 0. L. Paisley has been appointed inspector of the work. Lion Ken Water s honoured by Club Last year ICen G. Waters, popular lion of the Clinton Club was elected Deputy District Governor. During the year he served in this capacity Lion - ism in this district which includes Goderich, Miteheil, Seaforth, Strat- ford and Kitchener has made wonder- ful strides forward. This summer at the Bigwin Inn Convention Lion Ken was honored for his great work of last year by being elected a divector of the Canadian District in Lionism, This a particularly high honour and it is the first time that a director has ever been elected from this dist. riet, There are six directors for the whole of Canada. On Monday' night the local club through the medium of Past Pres. Monteith presented Ken with a suite ble pin, to recognize the honour that has fallen on the Clinton. Club in having a 'member elected as district director. Collegiate Hallowe'en Party Clinton Collegiate staff and stud- ents had a very suoess£ul Hallowe'en masquerade in the Collegiate audit - atrium on Friday evening. The room decorations were a clever arrange- ment of jack o'lanterns, witches and black eats. • The pumpkin cut-outs strung along the stage front spelled Hallowe'en. Eleotric lights were shaded with orange and black while streamers of matching colors decor- ated the windows. Bach form fur- nished a part of the program which consisted of musical numbers, vocal and instrumental and recitations. Prizes for costumes were awarded for fancy., dress, Miss *Cathleen Cun- inghame; eonde Pair, Elwin Hawkins and Fred Hellyar, Mickey and Minnie Mouse; best original, Jean Hearn, Helen Herman, representing Christ- mas Crackers; best national, Fanny Levis,' Wilma Radford, Dutch boy and girl; comic Jack and Jill, Kath- leen and Fred Middleton: Punch bowls and cookies were on tables at the auditorium entrance for refresh- ment and the later hours were spent in dancing to music by. Bartliffs Niekeloniunn. Out of town guests were from Goderich; Londesboro, Hensall, Blyth, Seaforth. • ar Engagements Announced Mr. and Mrs. Charles Allison,; Clin- ton, announce the engagement of their only daughter, Frances Ann, to Clarence Frost, son of Mrs. Frost of Denfield. Mr. •and Mrs. Raymond Fear, of Tuekersmith, announce the engage- ment of their daughter, LYla Marg- aret ar -aret to James Malcolm, son of Mrs. Landesborough, Tuekersmith and the late Win. Landesborough. The mar riage will take place November 12th. Hallowe'en Pranks Boys will be boys and have a good time at Hallowe'en but there is one incident which should be brought to. the attention -"of certain young peo- ple. On Monday evening someone removed the atone from the front and rear of the late Alexander Welsh's house. and so far they. have not seen fit to return them. This act may have been done thoughtlessly and we hope that those who. did it will have the decency to see that the property is returned. Little Locals Mr. 0. L. Paisley has purchased Mr. W. Grant's cottage and Mr. J. Sileoek will take possession next -month. Work at the Huron and Bruce Oil Well is temporarily held up pending the arrival of casing from the United States. Mi. J. H. Corley is the new tellee at the Bank of Montreal taking the place of "Wally" Wagg who has been transferred to Blenheim. The candy trade should have boom- ed prior to Hallowe'en as one lady reports she treated no less than 26 youngsters. Very little damage was done this year ea the youngsters seemed to be on their best behaviour, On Monday night at 8 o'clock we noticed a gentleman sitting in Lib-, nary Park just as if it were summer- -tittle. Yesterday Mrs. Joseph Wilson broughe in a , ripe strawberry. It seems hard to believe this is Novem- ber, Among the Churches St. Paul's Church The regular -monthly meeting of the W. A. will be held on Tuesday, November 8th at three o'clock in Owen Memorial Hall. Ontario Street United Church The W. M. S. will meet on Thurs- day, November 10th. (Please note change of date.) 11.00 a.nx, "Sowing much .and Reaping Little." 7.00 p.m. "The Hope Set Before us". 8.00 p.m. Young People's Union. Programme in charge of Christian Fellowship Convenor. Re- freshments at the close. Desire all our young people to be present. Wednesday, 8.00 eau. Midweek Fel. lowship Service. Thursday, November 10th, — Com- mittee of Stewards will meet at 8.00 Baptist Church The service on Sunday evening was conducted by Rev. Beichert of Tor- onto. Mr. Eckhart took as his text, "I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ for it is the power of God unto Salvation to everyone that believeth," Armistice Service will be held in this church next Sunday at 11 a.m, Branch No. 140 of Canadian Legion will attend, also the They Scouts and Girl Guides. ` Rev. G. W. Sherman will preach. Evening service at 7 p.m. Wesley -Willis Church Morning subject: "The Vibe and the Branches". Evening: "Gates of the City". The W.M.S. will hold their regular meeting in the Lecture Room of the church an Thursday evening, Novem- ber 8rd at 8 o'clock, The four groups will unite for this meeting after which they will enjoy a social time together. The Girls' Club will hold their. Thankaffering meeting in the Sun- day unday School room on Tuesday, No- vember 8th at 8 pan. Mrs, Gill of Dungannon wll give an address on, "India". Mrs, Gill spent` most of her life in India, her father being a well- known missionary. She will sing native songs, and display curios, Mrs. Mc0'ienrsan, of Goderich, will sing. Ladies of other churches are cordially invited. A soeial half-hour will be spent at the close. The Women's.Association held their regular meeting yesterday* afternoon with a very good attendance, Follows ing the devotional periodit was de- cided that the • next meeting would take the form of a bazaar and that the ladies of the church would cater to the delegates attending the Temps crane Conference to be held in the church' on November 15th, , Trapped in Burning Home Whentheir h house caught fire last Saturdaynight, Mrs, g , Wiggins and son Elmer, who live near Park River, North Dakota, Were trapped in the burning building. "Mrs, Wiggins *as a daughter hof the late John. Miller, of Harri:ston, formerly of the Tip- perary Lie. n Na details the trag- edy Y a g edy are available. Funeral of Major Firth Funeral rites for Major Alexander Firth, Great War Veteran and Legion members were observed on Friday. afternoon, Rev. K. McGoon conduct- ed the service at St. Paul's Church. The pallbearers were N. W. Miller, Edward Steep and A. E. Maddy rep- resenting the -Legion, and Thos. Hawkins, Guy Hicks and W. L. John- son representing St. Paul's Church of which the deceased was a mem- ber. Burial took place at' Durham where the graveside service was con- ducted by the rector of that place. Picked Tomatoes Nov. 2nd If you should look in our north window today you will see an extra fine cluster of Cherry tomatoes. pick- ed yesterday at Miss Cuninghame's cottage, "Breeze Hill" on the lake shore. These tomatoes have a very fine taste and sMr. Cuninghamo tells us that the foliage is green and that flowers areblooming there now even better than they were in the summer. Even - though frosts d o not cause damage in that locality as early as they do here this seems to be some- thing of a record. Large Pears Through the generosity of Mrs. James Livermore the staff enjoyed some extra fine pears last weekend. They were the finest we have seen this year, perfectly 'formed and col- oured, and tasted' every bit as goad as they looked. One of these beauties tipped the scale at almost three- quarters of a pound, and the rest were practically the same size. Mrs. Livermore told ne that this tree has been bearing for 28 years. This year the yield was not as heavy as form- erly due to strong winde early in the summer, but those that were picked were certainly of excellent quality. 50th Wedding Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. 0. W. Potter will be at home to their friends from three to six in the afternoon, and from eight to ten in the evening on Monday, November 7th on the oc- casion of their fiftieth wedding an- niversary, Mr. and. Mrs. Potter were -tarried at Currie, Ontario, in November 1888, and have spent the greater past of their lives in Clinton. As the fam- ily are away from home they took advantage of their homecoming early in 'August to stage a celebration in honor of the . event. They are Dr. and Mrs. H. F. Potter, Brooklyn, N.Y.; Miss Ruby Potter, Reg. N,, Providence, IL I.; Mrs. L. W. Dip- pell, Bownanville, Mock Wedding and Shower. About thirty friends of Miss Frances Ann Allison met at the hone of Mrs. Joe Carter on Friday even- ing when they presented Miss Allison with a miscellaneous shower of gifts prior to her marriage. A highlight of the evening was a mock wedding in which the following took part: Bride, Mrs. J Carter; Groom, Mrs. Hartley Managhan; Father, Miss 1VLargaret Carter; Flower Girl, Mrs. Gordon Marshall; Minister, Miss Hattie Livermore. Miss Allison made an appropriate reply of thanks to those responsible . for the gathering and for the gifts and the gathering joined in singing "For Shd's A Jolly Good Fellow". and "Auld Lang Syne". Refreshments were served by the hostess. Cubs Hallowe'en Party Don Heddy. as "Minnie Mouse" and Lloyd Aikenhead, ."Black Cat were Veelared winners in the fancy dress parade as part •ef the Hallowe'en party held by the Cubs and their leaders in the Scent root- an Phttrs- day night. The Judges Were 3. M. Elliott, .L, Matthews and T. Mir - gait The costumes were of a great variety and in keeping with the oc- casion. An open invitation had been ex- tended to the parents of the boys to be present, and those who attended joined heartily in the varied contests and games of skill under the leader; chip of Percy Gunn, Owen Comber and Vernon Franks, assisted by Mrs. Gunn,a. former Cub' leader in; Lon- don, The ,boys entertained the vis - items with some of their stirring songs beforelunch. i , !_.. Visitors from B. C./ spirit, thesemultitudes of our fel- low men have survived twenty years. Mrs, Harr Currie an e Y d son James, of pain and handicap, of distress„ ofictror V o iia , B. C. and her sister; frustration and disappointment in the Mrs, George Watson; of Toronto. are daily race o€ life, regardless of all. at present; visiting with Mrs. Mervyn the Belly government and municipal- Batki t n and other friends in this sties can devise far them, On thee vicinity. The ladies are daughters base of the indescribably beautiful?, of the `late Jacob Miller and this is 'nemesia' on Vinay Ridge, there are,. Mrs Currin first rst visit to• ler home carved in solid stone, theam £. n o town in fort ears, They are hay - Y Y Y all Canadian soldiers whose bol -fes, ing an enjoyable time visiting famiI- have never been found, whose names_ far sites of ti, it girlhood days and do not appear an a headstone in renewing many old acquaintances, any of the numerous Canadian Cense-. After e >short visit here Mrs. Currie tery scattered over France and% and her son will return to 'their Flanders. Thus no man is forgot - home in British Columbia .going by ten. The Poppy Fund, insofar as the way of Texas, and the southern funds it can raise permit, has at - states. I tempted to see that no man of those:. living be forgotten. The thing's gov,. Deer Killed on Highway eminent cannot undertake to supply clothing, furniture, the simple things.:A motorist an the Blue Water of in a home, are the routine, Highway on Tuesday night was foe- provisions of the Poppy Farad,It ed with an unusual predicament. His also meets certain kinds of emerge - car came into 'contact with an oh- metes medical and domestic. In this struction on the road which he felt latter category our local branch of • sure was a deer. Getting out to the Legion depleted their funds ors investigate he found that the animal an extensive program of dental work: - had disappeared. He immediately which we are sure all citizens will phoned Traffic (Hiker Lever who agree is a worthwhile work. Its work arrived on the scene and with the is practically all voluntary. It tries aid of a dog the wounded deer was:to be, on behalf of its countless con- ' found, Having suffered a broken leg tributory on Poppy Day the good in the collision it was necessary to Samaritan to the., forgotten fringes• ldli the animal. As a result of this of the Veteran problem. the inmates of the County i•Iome have The Canadian Legion conducts the • been enjoying venison this week. The campaign in Canada and is only one deer was a large onie, weighing- 100 unit of the British Empire Service pounds dressed. League which on November 5th, in 'its world-wide associations in the Conservative Association British Empire, is selling poppies to, Annual Meeting' *fellow Britishers in every corner of the globe. The British peoples have The twelfth annual meeting of the their various .national holidays. and Conservative Association of Western red letter days, but in the gift you Ontario will be held at the hotel make on Poppy Day, you are share. London, London, on Monday, Novem- ing in a duty universally .British.: ber 7th. Speakers will be Hon. Di. The blood -red emblems, a common R. J. Manion, Hon. Earl Rowe, Hon. poppy distributed throughout Canada Leopold- Macainla3'• and Mrs. George by the Canadian Legion's vast voIun- T. Cockshutt. •steer organizations, are the product At 2,30 the visitiy' delegates will of disabled veterans, men striving to be tendered a civic welcome by maintain themselves in the Veteraft Mayor Thos. F. Kingsmill. This will Industries, administered by the Dom - be followed by the president's ad- inion government. To purchase a- Firess, Mr. A. R. Douglas, and greet-. poppy is a small thing. For every ings from Mr. Ceeil G. Frost, press- citizen to do so is a big thing. dent of the Ontario Conservative As -1 Let us all buy a poppy on Nevem-- sedation. Election of officers and ber 5th, general business will fellow. Mrs. Cockshutt will preside at the ladies meeting at 10.80 am. when 1 the election, of officers and general business will be conducted. • Monday, October 24th, was the six- tieth anniversary of the wedding of 1 Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Gray, esteemed residents of Goderich and former resi- Very soon, Canada and all the dents of Goderich township, Both are • Dominions,' Colonies and dependencies 'enjoying good health and received : of the British Empire will observe congratulatory messages from many Remembrance Day, or as it was points in Canada, the United States known until a few years ago, Arm- and England. On Saturday evening • istice Day. (the anniversary dinner was attended Over 600,000 Canadians served in by relatives and a few intimate the Great War. Of this nunbee 63, friends. 000 were counted among the dead) Mr. and Mrs. Gray were married and 150;000 wounded and missing. in Ashfield on October 24, 1878 by Most of those who returned ,have Rev. David Day, of Dungannon Meth been able to get work and to erve odist Church, They -farmed in Ash- their country in civilian. Iife as well field for a nunnber of years and were as they did in war, even some who highly regarded members of the were very bady crippled. There are Methodist church at Crewe, where Mr.. some who have not been able to help Gray was teacher in the Sunday themselves either through the effects school and for three years superin-. of wounds or the fact that they are tendent. He also was a public school getting too old. It is these Hien •and trustee for twelve years. their families that we remember, as In later years Mr, and Mrs. Gray well as those killed; on Remembrance became residents of Goderich Twin Day. 1 and farmed- near Middleton's church.. In view of the recent developments In 1928 they retired from active work in Europe a greater expresson of, and moved to Goderich. They have thankfulness is likely to be made by a family of six children, all of whom.. Calnediian;s on Novembea 11th !this, are alive and well. They are Mrs, , year when, with the appeal of the.Fanny Durnin, matron, at the EIiza- Poppy Fund, the opportunity is given beth Long' Memorial Home, Khan -teat, to render some measure of gratittde133. 0.; Mrs, Matthew Shackleton, of to those who, one might say, felllCrewe; Mrs. Clifford Webb, Goder. . in the war but did not .die. For tont, mh; Asher Gray, Saskatchewan; Lew- in effect, is what happened to many)rence Gray, C. N, R. employee at thousands of Canadian young. men. Stratford, and Willard Gray, of Satz: Wounded, damaged in . body and,Francisco. Celebrate Diamond Wedding Legion Poppy Day i Value of Lions Dental Inspection A lot has been said of the value 101 children, needed fillings, this fig- .. of early examination and correction ire dropped down to 82 in 1937.and.; of troubles. in the teeth of younger 35 in '1938. This is a direct result. children1 Records- i prove that a 'char of the yearly inspection and looking ough cheek on teeth, trouble at this after needy cases. Observe the col- stage tends to make' the growing -umn. "Teeth Okay'. In 1930 25 were child, healthier, happier and more intfair" and •48 good. This year there teIligent. Lions Clubs everywhere are 97 good, It is felt that by a. dedicate themselves to this great! Continuation of this work by the work. We •aro happy to see that Lions. Club that children of this come . the Clinton Lions Club is no exce ' p- munity in years to come will have tion, The following figures are in 'better teeth and better health through teresting as they show what has been this inexpensive examination and car - done in Clinton along • the lines of rection made at the correct time in. teeth examination in Clinton Public a child's life. Our citizens should School. It is very interesting to note be behind the Lions Club one hundred'; that in 1986, first year of inspection, percent in their great work. Report far Three Years Examinatses, or the Teeth of Children in, the Clinton Public School Number of children examined Number of children needing fillings Number of children needing extractions No. of ,permanent teeth needing extraction No, of :clesiduous teeth needing extractions Silver fillings needed in perntanent teeth Gold or silver fillings needed in perm't teeth. Orthiodontia cases large small No. needing phophylaxis or teeth cleaned Pair Teeth 0.1C, No, desiduous teeth needing filling., ex'tions 1936 207 101 69 19 164 101 101 7, 4 53 211 48 1937 .1988`: 161 82 80 11 94 80 5 18 70 120::, 202 85 49 1 4• 83 47•' 10' 2' 5 80 91'' 2d4a 670