The Clinton News Record, 1938-11-10, Page 1the News -Record Est. 1878
With Which
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NO. 5909. -59TH YEAR.
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Clinton New Era
The New Era Est. 1868
CLINTON ONTARIO, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1938
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HOSPITAL ANNUAL MEETING
The annual meeting of the Clinton Hospital Association was
held in the council chamber on November 1st, and the reports
submitted indicated satisfactory results for the past year. The
number of patients during the year was 466' compared with 417
for the previous year.
The financial statement was as follows:
September 30th. 1937 to September 30th, 1038
Receipts
Bank Balance September 30th.; 1937 $1,013.67
_Patients' Fees 12,602.11
X Ray. fees 863.65
Provincial Govt. Grants ' 565.50
Huron County Grant 700.00
Town of Clinton grant on account 250.00
Donations 200,00
Sundry revenue 186.24
$16,380.17
Expenditures
Butter and eggs, . 527.46
Bread . . 211.65
Milk and Cream 411.70
bruit and vegetables • 167.56
Groceries . 1,170,79
Meats 781.33
Drugs and surgical supplies 2,139.46
Furnishings and equipment . . ................. 776.98
Laundry supplies 165.63
Fuel , ............ ... .......... 686.28
Insurance .
X Ray expense .
Repairs
Printing and stationery
Telegraph and telephone
Salaries and wages
Town of Clinton re.. drain
Public Utilities, light and water
Paid on Mortgage
Depreciation Reserve Account
Graduation exercises • ... • • . • • • • • • • • • •
Sundry expenses •
1,18.00
492.22
171.27
205.90
122.87
4,991.68
68.25
675,90
769.76
1,000.00
119.01
291.27
$16,001.97
Total of cheques' issued... . $16,001,97
Cheques outstanding Septemker 30th 1937 220.30
16,222.27
Cheques outstanding September 30th 1938 .... 126.00
16,096.27
Bank balance September 30th 1938 • 283.90
$16,380,17
Through the good efforts of the Ladies Hospital Aid, a new
sterilizer was installed during the .year at a cost of $866, The
financial statement of the Ladies Aid for the year showed Receipts
$970.63,' with Expenditures $945.75, Balance on Hand $24.88;
Recently two meetings were held of representatives of all the
hospitals in the County of Miran, ,and it was unanimously agreed
to institute uniform fees for the use of the operating room and
medication relative thereto.
The Farmers' Market
Wheat 57c,
Barley 42c.
Oats 27c.
Buckwheat 39c.
Cream 24e, 23c.
Hogs $7.50
Eggs 39c, ':32c, 25c, 18c,
Temperance Workers
Convention
Temperance workers from all parts
of Huron County will meet for the
annual convention of the Temperance
Federation in Wesley -Willis Church
Tuesday November 15th. At the
morning session one of the •chief
items will be an open discussion on
"How. can We free our county from
the beer -room menace." Following
the dinner hour there will be after-
dinner speeches at which the young
people will have representative
speakers. The main address of the
convention will be given in the after-
noon by Rev. J. E. J. Millyard of
London who is a very popular and
forceful speaker. All persons inter-
ested are welcome to attend this
gathering.
Remembrance Day
Rev. G. W. Sherman will be the
•chairman for the Remembrance Day
Service here tomorrow at 100 o'clock.
Rev. H. Wilding, Holmesville, Rev,
G. G. Burton, Rev. Andrew Lane and
Rev. IC. McGoun have each been as-
signed a part of the impressive ser-
vice and the Citizens Band will lead
in the praise service. The bell will
toll at 10.59 a.m. and again at 11
o'clock. At the last toll of the bell
the bugler will sound the Last Post.
The audience will then stand and ob-
serve the two minutes silence. At
11.02 the bugles will sound the
Reveille.
Most of the stores in town will re-
main closed throughout the day.
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Mother Dies
Mrs. James Paterson, of Wiarton,
mother of Mr. E. Paterson of Clinton
passed away on Monday night at the
age ..of.. 83 years. She was born .in
Brockville in 1855, moving to Teee
water with her parents when s i x
yeargs of age, then to Wiarton in
1876, following her marriage. Sur-
viving are three sons,. James F. of
Wiarton; Edward E. of Clinton;; Rus-
sell bf Montreal; three daughters,
Mrs. H.M. Roberts, Scotland; Mrs.
S. Bell of Toronto; Mrs. James Me-
Korracher, of Arthur; a sister; Mrs,
Josiah Langford, of Wiarton, and a
brother, William Fairburn, of Tor-
onto. The funeral is beinghelcl this
afternoon.
THE HOME PAPER
Women's Institute
The Women's Institute will meet
on Thursday, November 17th at 3
o'clock. Miss L. Brigham will give
a 'talk on "Art" also a display of.
pictures. Mrs. C. Elliott will con-
tribute a paper on "The Value of
Milk in Diet" and Mrs. Nay will
demonstrate glove slaking; All lathes
are cordially invited.
Little Helpers Annual
Meeting'
Last Thursday afternbon the Little
Helpers of St. Paul's Church held
their first meeting: It is hoped to
make this affair an annual event.
The little children aeoompanied by
their mothers and a few interested
visitors assembled in Owen Memorial
Hall, The service was conducted by
Rev. K. McGoun, At the service the
children presented the contents of
their mite boxes.
At the conclusion of the service
Mrs. H. M. Monteith, insimple lan-
guage related the story of the In-
fant Samuel to the children.
Later a social half-hour was en-
joyed by both mothers and children.
The meeting was under the direction
of Mrs.1 G. A. Walker and Miss
Evelyn Hall, who were assisted
by Mrs. McGoun.
Barn Burned
The frame barn at the rear of
Thomas Wigginton's shop was badly
damaged by fire early Friday after-
noon and nothing but a shell of the
building remains. It had not been
used for some time and the cause
of the outbreak is unknown.
It would appear that the fire had
been smouldering for some time eith-
er in the old hay or feathers stored
in the upper part of the building.
Prior to bursting into flames dense
clouds of black smoke poured .forth
and although the fire brigade . was
quicldy on the scene the whole-build-
ing
hole`build-ing was soon a mass of flames. A
brisk south wind was blowing at the
time end nearby buildings were
threatened. Two streams of water
soon brought the fire under control
although guards remained at the
scene most of the afternoon extin-
guishing smoldering embers.
To Compete at Winter Fair
Three boys from Tuekersmith
township will take part in the inter -
county Judging Competition at the
Royal Winter Fair on Monday. Nor-
man Pepper,, Bert Garrett and Eldon
Crich will represent Huron County
and are being schooled and drilled
in the finer arts by agricultural
representative 3. C. Shearer.
This morning the boys were at
Roy Pepper's farm in Tuckersmith
judging finished baby beef and re-
ceiving pointers on what constitutes
a finished animal. Frons there they
went to W. L. White's farm in Hul-
lett to judge Clydesdale horses and
Hereford cattle. Friday and Satur-
day' they will go to the 0. A. C.
Guelph for further instruction cover-
ing judging of all classes of live-
stock. • After-that.it is up, to them
and they are expected to give a good
account of themselves at the Winter
Fair.
Huron Presbytery Meets
The autumn meeting of Huron
Presbytery was held in Ontario street
church on Tuesday with Rev. A. Robb
of Bluevale presiding at the morning
session and Rev. Charles Cumming
of Walton in the afternoon,
In addition to hearing reports sev-
eral important resolutions were ad-
opted. These included the recom-
mendation to the ministers of the
Presbytery the observance ofthe uni-
versal week of prayer commencing
Sunday,..January 8th, 1939 with the
suggestion that the churches unite as
far ;as .possible in this effort. The
meeting went on record as .opposed
to the attempt being made by some
city councils in favor ofa bili to
change the Criminal ode. to permit
sweepstakes forthe benefit of hos-
pitals and universties. They also re-
affirmed then united stand behind
the Huron Temperance Federation.
Gambling at carnivaj„ sponsored
by service clubs and other organiza-
tions have an injnrtous effect on pub-
lic morals and are especially harmful
to the mind of youth it was stated.
Ministers and people were urged :to
act in harmony with this conviction.
The Women's Association of the
church served dinner in, the base-
ment of the church to the visitors.
Music Pupils are'Medal
Winners
The two little,.: daughters of Mr.
and Mrs. Earl L. '.Shaw of Brigden,
(formerly Ella Rutledge of, Clinton)
again succeeded in winning honours
at the Canadian Musical' Festival,
London. Bonita Diane won the gold,
medal, obtaining 81 marks in a class
of twelve contestants, playing piano
solo under 11 years. Jo Anne Mari-
lyn won 80 marks in piano solo un-
der ten years. In a piano duet they
won second place with 78 marks in a
class under 12 years of age.
In the spring at Sarnia Musical
Festival, Bonita won the gold medal
in a piano solo, ,:Marilyn the silver
medal and both received the silver.
medal in the duet. class. At the Can-
adian Exhibition Bonita was placed
fifth in a class of twenty-seven en-
trants in a piano solo. Both little
girls have won several gold and sil-
ver medals during the past four
years at festivals held at Stratford,
Sarnia and London.
Uninjured as Car
Somersaults
To have their car roll over twice
and come out uninjured was the ex-
perience early yesterday morning of
Mr. and Mrs. M. T. Corless, their
niece and son Alvin. While return-
ing from a trip to Toronto one of
the tires blew out and when the
driver lost control the car took to
the ditch. It was not extensively
damaged in the mishap, the main
damage being dents in the body and
fenders. No glass was broken and
only the windshield was cracked. The
accident 'occurred on highway No. 8
between Stratford and Sebringville.
L.O.L. Banquet
Members of the local Orange
Lodge, the wives and friends spent
an evening together in Stl Paul's
Parish Hall last Friday night where
all partook heartily of a roast goose
supper. Mills Jeanette Taylor• was
in charge of the waitresses who plied
back and forth with laden platters.
She was assisted by the , Misses
Shirley Sutter, Florence Aiken, Pearl
Elliott, Lois Hanley, Helen Miller,
Kathleen Turner and Donalda Vrjn-
derburg.
Past County Master N. W. Miller
acted as chairman for the social time
following featuring short addressc
and sing -songs and presided as toast-
master. The first toast "The King"
was proposed by the toastmaster and
responded bo by the gathering in
singing the National Anthem. Short
addresses followed by Mayor G. H.
Elliott and Huron County's veteran
Orangeman, Mr. Dave Cantelon
"The British Empire" was proposed
by Mr. N'. W. Trewartha and re-
sponded to by Rev. G. G. Burton.
A. short sing -song followed with Miss
Doris Taylor accompanying at the
piano. "The Orange Order" toast
was proposed. by Rev. K. McGann
and response made by Rev. H. Hill
of Exeter. The gathering again join-
ed heartily in singing and Mr. W. S.
R. Holmes rose to propose a toast
to the ladies with Mrs. N. W. Tre-
wartha making a suitable reply.
Legion Church Parade
Paying tribute to those who gave
their lives in the Great War, Canad-
ian Legion Members, Girl Guides,
Brownies, Boy Scouts and Cubs led
by the Citizens Band marched to the
Baptist Church on Sunday morning
for the annual service. In the absence
of Rev. G. W. Sherman the gathering
was addressed by Rev. A. Eikeuaar,
B.A., B.D. of Toronto.
Basing his discourse on the 40th
chapter of Isaiah he pointed out the
futility of war and talking of peace
unless we prepare the way for peace.
In part he said 'We talk so much
and do so little. We talk about peace
and prepare for war: Much wiser to
reverse the order and while talking
war prepare for peace. Men hit only
what they airs at. Never before has
the utter futility of war been so
subjected to exposure. It is unspeak-
ably terrible and yet we cannot be
scared into pence. We inust be drawn
into it. It is a distressing fact that
we always prepare for the worst, sel-
dom for the best. Whenfaced with
some impending calamity, we like
those who fought in the trenches,
brave ourselves to meet it. Why not
then prepare for something good
coming? Human history is evidence
that the world has never been pre-
pared for the best. It is the nature
of all good things that there is SWISS -
thing optional.' about them. Then do
not compel, they only invite. We must
prepare ourselves to accept them.
Love is the mighty force behind all
this. We must show the courage and
learn co-operation if world peace is
to be a reality, not a fond hope. Re-
armament will never abolish war yet
nations are spending five billions a
year in .preparation for y'ar. The
Prince of Peace will never come
along that road. Brute force isnot
his...wes.pon. Love ` is the mighty
force. God calls us to show,ourlcour-
age, not in killing our brother, but
in learning to co-operate with him."
At the close of the service Private
Eddy Grealis placed a wreath at the
foot of the memorial tablet in hon-
our of the departed comrades who
made the great sacrifice. Two min-
utes in silence reverence followed and
Bugler L Pearson sounded "Last
Post" and "Revielle",
In the evening at 7 o'clock Rev.
Eckenaar again had charge of the
service and preached from Phillipians
3:10 "That I may know Him and the
power of His Resurrection", his ser-
mon subject being "The Guest .of`'a
great Soul."
Mr. and Mrs. 0. W. Potter
Observe Golden Wedding
On Monday, November ?th, Mr. and
Mrs. 0. W. Potter of Clinton, ob-
served the fiftieth anniversary of
their wedding. Mr, and Mrs. Potter
were married in Curries. Three of
their four attendants were with them
on Monday, Mrs. W. D. Smith and
Miss. Sarah Start, of Curries, sisters
of the bride, and Mr. J. G. Potter
of Woodstock, brother of the groont.
At the time of their marriage, fifty
years ago, 'Mr, and Mrs. Potter took
up residence on a farm. near Porters
Hill, where they resided for thirty
years. They have resided in Clinton
during the last twenty years.
Twenty-two relatives were present
at dinner on Monday. In the after-
noon, Mr. and Mrs. Potter were at
home to their friends. Mrs. Potter
receiving in a navy lace dress with
a corsage of pink carnations.' A's -
slating her mother in receiving was
Mrs. L. W. Dippell of Bowmanville,
who wore a fuschia velvet gown.
Little Miss Marion Dippell wore a
yelloworgandy frock. During the
afternoon Mrs. G. A. Walker answer-
ed the door. Mrs. (Dr.) J. W. Shaw
poured tea and Mrs. Alex, Haddy,
Mrs. Ed, Wendorf and 1VIxs. A E.
Fines assisted in the dining room. In
the evening, Mrs. Reddy received the
guests at the door, Mrs. H. Bartliff
poured teaandMrs. Geo. Walker and
Mrs. Morley Counter assisted in the
dining room.
Over one hundred friends called to
extend their congratulatons to Mr.
and Mrs. Potter. Guests were present
from Woodstock Mitchell, Toronto,
Springford, Ingersoll, Curries, St.
Marys. Messages were received from
Dr. Harvey and Mrs, . Potter of
Brooklyn, N.Y., and from Miss Ruby
Potter, Reg, N, Providence, ILL, who
were not able to be present with
their parents on Monday, and .also,
from friends in,. Bowmanville, Ont.
and Zion 'City, ill,
In F1andersFieIds
In Flanders Fields the poppies blow
Between' the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly,,
Scarce heard amidst the guns below.
We are the dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and . were loved, and now we life
In Flanders Fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe!.
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch. Be yours to hold it high!
• If ye break faith with us who die,
We shall not sleep, tho', poppies grow
In Flanders Fields.
By Lt. -Col. John McCrae.
Little Locals Double Presentation
The local LO.O.F. are' punning to The members of the Young Peoples'
entertain their ladies and the Dough Union of Ontario street United church.
ters of Rebecca at a social evening held a very successful meeting last
on Tuesday, November 22nd. Monday' evening. Laura Jervis had
Mr. Charles Lindsay this week charge of the devotional period, and;
purchased from R. Raye. McLaughlin Ken Reid lead in prayer. After which
of Oshawa a rine horse imported a beautiful set of coloured slides par -
from Scotland listed in the registry tri in the mission work on the Pae -
book as ''Craigie Gaiety" ific coast were shown, and Mr. Burt -
Mr. Lorne Brown, Shell Service
Station on Ontario street, has been on gave a synopsis of the, pictura-
appointed dealer for the Chrysler and tions. Following the lantern pictures
Plymouth cars in this district. He has I{ennett Elliott groom -to -be was cal -
one of these new models on display. led to the platform and the fallowing
Mr. Weldon Bovey who recently address was read by Kenneth Reid:
returned to Clinton from Toronto, has Dear Ken:
been appointed district agent for the We bring you forward not to re -
Equitable Life Insurance Company' poach you,
for Clinton and the surrounding Nor yet to bid you farewell or adieu,
district. But just to remind you in this simple
Mr. Les. Allen, a pupil of Mr. A. ' way -
E. Cook, and winner of several gold That it will soon be your wedding
medals while under his tuition, ap- ( day,
peered before Their Majesties yest- Your services here' have been a
erday in a command performance., variety
Mr. Allen. is a talented musician and And deeply appreciated in this,
has toured extensively.
society,
Messrs' N ! - W. Trewartha, Ray- We hope when you have taken a wife.
mond Whitmore, Lloyd Stevens and Which is the most important event
Clifford Cooper were in Stratford- of your life
Yesterday attending a Poultry Grad- That you and she may not object
ing School where government inspect To fulfil your duties without neglect,
tors explained the new poultry grad- Would it, or would it not be nice
ing regulations. Mr. D. M. Maltby For us to give you a little advice?'
attended a similar meeting in Har-' Always be true to your marriage -
Aston on Monday. vows
And thus avoid all family rows,
Among the Churches I Don't fret or frown when things ga.
Baptist Church wrong
The evening service on Sunday at Always meet trouble with a song;.
7 o'clock. Rev, G. W. Sherman will'If these things you will always de '
preach. I'm sure God's blessing will follow
Sunday School will meet at 2.30.
Presbyterian Church
you,
As a token of our love and deep
The Girls Club will meet in the respect,
Sunday School Roont on Monday This wall mirror we hope, will re-
evening, at 8. o'clock. The W.M.S. fleet
and Women's Auxilary are cordially Our very best wishes to Helen and ,
invited to this -meeting' to hear Mrs. you,
McKenzie of Tiverton who will be From all the members of the Y.P.I3-.
the guest pecker. 'Presentation` of the mirror was made
Wesley -Willis Church' iby Harold Squire, and Ken'very
At the morning service Rev. A. tingly responded and thanked the
Lane will preach on the subject "The members for the lovely gift.
Vine and the ' Branches". Evening: This was a double feature so
"The Law of Increase". Evelyn . Heard bride-to-be was call-•
The W.M.S. will meet this evening ed forward and the following ad -
at 8 o'clock. The four groups will dress was read by Doris Baticin:
Unite for this meeting and a social
time will be spent at the close. Dearest Evelyn, so they say.
At the regular meeting on. Monday Soon 'twill be your wedding day,
evening', the Y.P.S. elected their new Ilow can we smile and never frown.-
slate of officers for the corning year: When you leave us for another town?
Pres., Mrs. Chas. Nelson; 1st vice, We are sorry to lose your smiling
Margaret Tough; 2nd vice, Albert face,
Dinnin; secretary, Ann McKinnon; Who can we get to takeyour place?
Treasurer, Alvin Corless; fellowship Far you havee been a willing worker-
convenor,
orkerconvenor, Benson Sutter; missionary And never known to be a shirker..
convenor, Margaret Sperling; citizen- May you always be the same
ship convenor, Jack West; culture Changing nothing but your name,
convenor, Ruth Potter; leadership May your path be strewn with roses
training convenor., Dorothy Corless; and Fred, your husband, meek as
recreation convenor, Jack West and Moses. •
Dorothy Corless; social convenor, If at any time thing's should gel
Mrs. Wilfred Jervis; pianist, Marg-
aret Sperling.
Ontario Street United Church
Remembrance' Sunday And then the clouds will roll .away-
11,00 a.m. "Pressure of the people Like the little birds on a summerrs
.for Peace .Was Munich a victory day,
for Pacifism? As a symbol of love,, and good wishes-
Duet: "In: Flanders Fields" Miss true,
Elva Wiltse and Miss . Marion Gib- And hope for joy and blessings terg
bings solo: "Let Us Have Peace", you, .
Miss illation Gibbings. We ask you to accept this table,
7.00 pan. Memorial' Service lamp,
Lest We, Forget And on it we have put our stamp
Subject:' Take Up The Torch". Vet- Of friendship, truth, and Love Divine,,
erans and friends invited. Choir, "The To guide' you through the sands 'of:
amiss,
Then kindly exchange a forgiving -
kiss,
Recessional", soloist, Dr. F. G,
Thompson, The Obligate Part. Rev.
G. G, Burton M.AS,B.D., 'minister,
will be in charge.
Monday 8.00 p.m.: Young People's
Union, Armistice Pageant, characters
Hitler, Mussolini, Peace, ete. .All are
welcome.
Wednesday '8.00 p.m.: . Midweek served, after which, "Auld :Lang;
Fellowship and Praise service, Syne", was sung;.
time:
Presentation of lamp made by'
Mary Rosen. Evelyn though taken::
nxuch by surpise' thanked them for
the lovely prize.
Kenneth Reid then took charge and'
a jolly half hour was spent in'ganiei
and near the close refreshments were