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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1938-11-17, Page 1• ; The Newa-Record Est. 1878 linton With Which ii evvs- Inerporated The Clinton New Era NO. 5910.-59T11 YEAR The New Era Est. 185 CLINTON ONTARIO, THURSDAY, THURS., NOV. 17, 1938 BANKEll--14 Stant rolled gold plate case;I5iewel;radiumalNl. $24,,75 Rugged,dependablewatch L, NOTHING YOU CAN GIVE WILL BRING SO MUCH JOY AND SATISFACTION—WILL LAST AS LONG OIL BE AS USEFUL. A BULOVA is the gift of a lifetime. P. S. — Chir Bridal Wreath Diamond. Rings of $25.00 or over are insured against loss or damage of any kind. Jeweler and Optometrist Residence Phone 174j Merry Christmas Gifts Luxury in House Coats Express Your Real Friendliness In Your Giving This Year. Make Your Choice Early They Are Here In Abundance. 11 All Winter Coats At Clearing Prices Including Children's Sets, There is Still a good Assortment to choose from. DON'T.FORGET Goodwill Coupons are Available on your Christmas Shopping. IRWIN'S " CLINTON'S LEADING STYLE SHOPPE " Among the Churches Wesley -Willis Church Morning subject: "The Light of Lifer. Evening: "Renewal" The Salvation Army Sunday, 11 a.m. "Pentecost 1938" 7 p.m. "God Promises" Thursday, 8 p.m. "Special Prayer Meeting." Owing to renovations to hall all ,. meetings will be held in the quarters. until further notice. Wesley -Willis : Church At the meeting of the W.M.S. of Wesley Willis church last Thursday evening, Mrs. Sutter's group took charge of the Study .,period, Miss Mudd introduced the new Study Book "The World in Canada", the author is J. .T.'MeKay, superintendent of the Church of All Nations and the book is written out of his own experiece. Few people have had the opportunity of studying the new Canadian as he has had. Miss Rudd also very ably reviewed the first chapter. The press- dent Mrs. Pickard occupied the chair and . Mrs. Adams presided at the piano. Presbyterian' Church Public Worship in Clinton at 11 am. and in Hayfield at 3 p.m. The services will be conducted by Dr. T. Wardlaw Taylor of Goderidb, clerk of the General Assembly of the Pres- byterian Church in Canada. Sunday School in Clinton at 10 am. and in Bayfield at 2 p.m. Clinton Y.P.S. Monday, November 21st at 8 p.m. Ontario Street United Church 11.00 a.mrt ''Persecution o f the ,7ews", Is Germany ,Christian? Are we „Christian` enough to open our doors to the Jews? • '7.00 p.m. "Sisters of the Church— in labours Abundant", Are they show- ing more initiative in the church than the brethren. The Pauline attitude —to women in the church. Monday 8.00 p.m. Young Peoples Union.' Wednesday 8.00, pan. Midweek Fel- lowship. Service, Thursday 8.00 p,m. Official Board will meet. The Farmers' . Market Wheet.57c. Barley 42c. Oats 27c. Buckwheat 39a Cream 23,•22. Hogs $7.50 Eggs 41, 34, 25,.18. Young Men's Bible Class The Young Men's Class will meet in St. Paui''s Parish Hall Sunday, at 4 p.m. Dr. McInnes 'will ' have eharge of the lesson period. The committee in charge would like to see all the young men (and older ones too) present at this gathering. Surprise Shower Miss Evelyn Heard received: a pleasant surprise on Tuesday even- ing when a number of :girl friends called at her home unexpectedly and presented her with a miscellaneous shower of gifts. After the gifts had been presented the girls enjoyed a social time together. • • Winners at MusicFestival Pupils of A. E. Cook who compet- ed at the Musical Festival held in London recently and who were suc- cessful in capturing prizes were Mr. Jack Reavie, of Wingham, who won the gold medal in the tenor solo class; Miss Josephine Weir, of Aub- urn, who won the bronze medal In the contralto solo class, and Jean Philips of Blyth, winner of fourth place in the piano class with 77 marks, competing in a class of eight contestants, the winner being award ed 80. The adjudicator in the vocal contests was Dr. Earl Moore of Ann Arbor, Michigan, and in piano testa Mr. Norman Wilks, Toronto. Was Native of Clinton Word has been received here of the death in Denver, Col., of Mrs. Jennie Moore, a sister of Mrs. A. C. Mowatt and Mrs. C. W. Johnston of Strat- ford. Mrs. Moore had been ailing for the past two years. She was born in Clinton, and was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Angus Johnson. She lived for a few years in Topeka, Kansas, and then went to Denver. She was married to Frank Moore, of London, Ont., who pre- deceased her by three years. Mrs. Moore was a member of the Presby- terian church. Surviving, besides her sisters in Stratford, are two daughters, Miss Madge Moore and Mrs. H. Romig, both of Denver, Turner's Church Young People's Union, Tuesday, November 22nd, Election, of officers and .refreshments. Sundayservice at 2.00 p.m. The Autumn Thank Offering meeting of Ontario Street United Church Women's Missionary Society was held Tuesday evening, November 15th. The meeting opened with quiet music played by Mrs.-Wendorf. Mrs, Milton Wiltse accompanied by Mrs. Geo., Shipley and Mrs. Rev. Burton took the platform. After the, open- ing hymn, Mrs. Burton read the Scripture lesson/' Mrs. Beaton led in prayer. Mrs. Wiltse welcomed the visitors. Miss 14 Judd, Pres. of the ,Girl's Club, then took charge and the following program was pre- sented: instrumental, Miss Emma Plumsteel; reading, Miss Maud Wilt - se; solo, Miss Elva Wiltse, accomp- Ianied on the piano by Mrs. Wendorf; instrumentals Mrss. Wendorf. M1Vre !Geo. Shipley then introduced the guest speaker, Mrs. Workman, of Seaforth, who gave a very inspiring address. The offering was taken and Mrs.' M. Aiken gave the dedicatory prayer. A hearty vote of thanks was given the guest speaker and members of the Girl's Club. After the dos- ing hymn, Rev. G. G. Burton brought this part of a very interesting meet- ing to a close. Light refreshments followed, THE HOME PAPE Fatally Injured in Car Accident Mrs. Alex, Haddie succumbed to in- juries in Stratford hospital early this morning as a result of . an ac- cident at Sebringville at approximat- ely 5.15 last night. Her companion and driver of the car, . Mrs. (Dr,) W. A Oakes is in Stratford hospital with back and other injuries. Her young son Hanle, also a passenger in the ear was not badly hurt and. Was brought to his home here. The accident is said to have Recur- red when the car got out of control and sideswiped an oil truck. The driver of the truck, noticing the car in difficulties due to the icy condition of the road had brought his vehicle to a stop, but Mrs. Oakes was ap- parently unable to bring her car under control. Glazier Reunion A pleasant time was spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Glaz- ier, Queen street, on Saturday after- noon when twenty-five persons, in- cluding twelve grandchildren met for the reunion. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Young, Porter's Hill; Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Dale; Mr. and Mrs. George Glazier, Mr. and Mrs. Cliff. Glazier, Mr., and Mrs. Al- bert Palmer and their families. After a sumptuous dinner served by the hostess, music, singing and tap dancing was enjoyed, concluding wth the singing of "For they are jolly good fellows." Winter b,lort Courses Five distinct short courses running concurrently on the following sub- jects, Live Stock and Veterinary Science, Farm Mechanic's, Horticul- ture, Beekeeping, Co-operation will be held from December 27th to January 6th at the Ontario Agricultural Col- lege, Guelph. A Poultry Course £µam December 27 to January 20th and a Dairy Course froth January 3rd to April 14th will also be held. Further information can be obtained from the President's Office, Agricultural Col- lege, Guelph. Remembrance an ce Iia y (Service Clinton honoured her war dead on Friday. The town hall was filled almost to capacity for the Remem- brance Day Service, while the streets were lined with spectators immediat- ely following the service as the par- ade of veterans, led by the Citizen's Band, marched to the postoffice fox the decoration of the memorial plaque. Rev. G. W. Sherman was chairman for the service. • He was assisted by Rev. G. G. Burton and Rev, G. Mc- Goun. The band played the hymn accompaniments. Rev. Andrew Lane addressed the assembly and admonish- ed his listeners to pray in seeking a remedy to world conditions. "Hitler - ism and other isms cannot prevail against nations working prayerfully for peace" he said. Immediately fol.- . lowing the sounding of the Last Post the gathering stood at attention in observing the 2' minute's silence. When the clear ringing notes of Re- vielle had died away the National Anthem was sung and benediction pronounced by Rev. K. McGann. The veterans and Auxiliary remained seated as the others filed out. Headed by the band in their colour ful uniforms, the parade . assumed marching order and proceeded to the postoffice square. It was singular' that as the veterans of the last .. war marched in memory of their fallen comrades, a number of littlelads playfully practised war tactics as they mounted the gun in front of the postoffiee and with sticks for mach- ine guns, mowed down the imaginary enemy. Wreaths were placed at the sold- ier's memorial by representatives of various organizations. Mayor Elliott for the Town of Clinton; Reeve Liv- ermore, Province of Ontario; J. L Heard, The Legion; Mrs. T. G. Scrib- bins, the Legion Auxiliary; Mrs, W. S. R. Holmes, the Women's Institute; Dr. Thompson, the I.O.O.F.; Mrs. E. C. Nielde, L.0.B.A.;, R. Tasker, the Fireman; Charlie Thompson and Buddy Schoenhal's, the Public School. Pitting ceremonies were also held at the Public School in abterving Re- membrance Day., Little Locals Following Tuesday's snowstorm the sand trucks were out sanding the main highways, many of them being in a treacherous condition. The petitions coning in from the T. B. restricted area already cover- ed show that farmers in general fav- or the plan, S. 8, No. 7 Ashfield's petition was signed 100%, other dist- ricts range from 70 to 100%. Picking ripe strawberries with snow on the ground is something out of the ordinary and we believe Mr J. B. McMath, Holmesville, will take top position for the season as he rescued a beauty on Monday. Work at the oil well on the Tre- wartha faun is going -very favorably and a twenty-four hour shift is speeding up the work. Rock was struck at 120 feet and the drill is now down about 135 feet. Mr. Floyd McAsh, Varna, student at the School of Commerce, has been awarded a gold certified typist pin by the Contest Department, Gregg Publishing Company, for typing for ten consecutive minutes at the rate of 52 words per minute. T. Wiggington's barn on Princess Street, badly damaged by fire two weeks ago, has been torn down. Mrs. Gordon Cuninghame, Misses Kathleen and Jo Anne spent Arm- istice weekend with friends in. Mon. treal. The Girl Guides are planning on giving a Handiwork' Display, in the Council Chamirer on Saturday,' De- cember 3rd: Manyinteresting art- icles made by them: such as, toys, reed work, etc. will be shown. The Guides are also arranging- entertain- ment for their visitors Donald Hawes of Atwood, Ont., captured blue-ribbon cheese honors at the Royal Winter Fair yesterday with four firsts and one third. In addition he won the special award given for highest score in, any of the cheese sections. Judges were James L. Ir- win of Belleville and James H. 'Hend- eron of Toronto. Last Thursday evening members of the caste of "For Pete's Sake", held a hot fowl supper in Owen Mem- orial Hall. It was also the birthday of Henry .Sloman, a member of the caste, and advantage was taken of the occasion to present .Henry with a little gift, as token of appreciation for his work in St. Paul's Dramatic Club. Evelyn Hall read the short ad- dress and Mrs. D. H. McInnes' made the presentation. Later in the even- ing the Club visited Roxy Theatre. PEOPLE YOU KNOW Mrs. M. Snyder has returned home after a • week's visit in Kitchener, Waterloo and Preston, Mrs. F. C. Gibson; and baby daugh- ter, of Paris, and Miss Marion Mitchell of Ayr were weekend vis- itors with Rev. and. Mrs. A. Lane. II/losers, T. Hawkins, N. Kennedy, G. Beatty and J. A. Sutter attended a special I.0.O,F. meeting in Toronto. on Monday. Rev. Redvers Brown and Mrs, Brown of Hamilton and Miss Marion Gib- bings were weekend guests at the home of Mr. and Ms. B. J. Gibbings.; Miss Gibbings assisted in the spec- ial Armistice Day music in Ontario Street church on Sunday. WEDDINGS Frost -Allison A quiet wedding' was solemnized at three o'clock on Thursday afternoon, November 10th, at Salvation, Army quarters, Clinton, when Frances Ann, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas, Allison, Clinton,. was .united in mar- riage to Clarence Frost; son of Mrs. Frost, Denfield, and the late Charles Frost. Brigadier Wallace Bunton of London officiated. The bride was becomingly gowned in, Royal blue crepe and was attended by Miss Edith Frost of New York, sister of the bridegroom. Mr. Joseph Allison, brother of the bride, was best man. For their honeymoon Mr. and Mrs. Frost motored to Ingersoll and other Ontario points, the bride travelling in a dress of wine wool crepe and matching accessories. They will re- side in Denfield. Landesborough-Fear Former Resident Dies William John Tozer, well known to the older residents of Clinton when he was in business here under the firm name of Tozer & Brown, died at his hone in Toronto on Sunday. He was 63 years of age. Mr. Tozer was known throughout the Dominion as a salesman and at the time om his death was sales manager in Can- ada for Kimball and Company,: Mon- treal manufacturers: Surviving are his widow and six children. A quiet wedding took place at eleven o'clock on Saturday morning at the Ontario Street United church manse, Clinton, when in the presence of immediate family relatives only, Lyla Margaret Fear, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Fear, Tuck- ersmith, Was united in marriage to James Malcolm Landesborough, Rev. G. G. Burton, M.A.,B,D., ister of the church officiated. The bride, unattended, was lovely in a gown of Empire blue velvet with navy accessories. She carried a bouquet of bronze chrysanthemums. After the ceremony the wedding party motored to the home of the bride's parents for the wedding din- ner. The bride's table was centred with the wedding cake. Table at- tendants were four young friends of the bride, Misses Irene and Erna Garrett, Dorothy Walters and Mar- garet +Crich. Afterward Mr. and Mrs. Lan desborou motor gh left by for Toronto, Niagara Falls and other points, the bride wearing a rust erepe dress with navy coat and ac- cessories. On their return they will reside 'on the groom's farm in Tuck- ersmith. Former Citizens Celebrate holden Wedding Subscribers to the News -Record since leaving Clinton in March 1900, Mr. ;and Mrs. G. H. Morrish, Oxbow, celebrated their golden wedding an- niversary Saturday, November 5th. George Henry Morrish and Martha Wiggins were married on November 5, 1888, by Rev. Mr. Kennedy, at the hone of the bride's sister, Mrs. Harry C. Cousins, Toronto., Following their honeymoon which was spent in Toronto, Elm Park and Durham Mr. and Mrs. Morrish set- tled in Clinton. In 1900 they moved to the Northwest Territory, locating in. the South Oxbow district where they . are still residing. Five child- ren were born: Wm. L. and Howard H, Oxbow; Miss Bernice, Regina; Elsie (deceased) and Frank J., Ray - more. There are 10 grandchildren. Following the family dinner, at which all were present with the ex- ception of Frank, the honor couple were presented with gifts and flowers. Two of the grandchildren, Frank and Eva presented the gifts. At the reception which followed many of their friends and acquaint- ances extended congratulations and good wishes for many more years of good health and happiness togeth- er. Both living room and tea room were bright with flowers, golden and yellow chrysanthemums and roses, the gifts of individual friends and of the )3oscurvis church. Mrs. W. L Morrish presided over the tea table and Mrs. Howard Morrish was in charge of the tea-room. Their assistants were Mrs. W. N. Alcorn ,Miss Phyllis Morrish and the Misses Avis and Eva Morrish Master Frank Morrish was in charge of the register. O'Neil Grocery Business Changes Hands - - Aix. C. M. Shearing of Delhi, an experienced manager of the Domin- ion Store there for several years, h}*sl purchased the O'Neil; Grocery business and took possession yester- day. The business is one of the oldest in Clinton. It was established 38 years ago by the late W. T. O'Neil. After moving to Clinton from Bruce - field he . worked for a number of years with the late J. W. Irwin and then went into business for 'himself in the store now occupied by Connell & Tyndall. He stayed there for 22 years before moving to the corner grocery, the, site of the present busi- ness. He was known as a hard worker and a good man of business. He : built up a good trade, being as- sisted by s-sisted'by his daughter, Miss Winni fred, who carried on very success- fully when her father was compelled to retire. from active work due to failing health. It was while he was at his winter home in Orlando, Flor- ida, that he. died on October 10, 1928. Since that tinge Miss O'Neil has carried on the business with marked success and the many patrons of the. store will be glad to know that the present staff, Misa O'Neil, Harold Swan and juniors will remain with the new manager to serve the pub- lic. Associated with them will be Mr. Norman who .will have charge of the fruit department in which branch the present management will enlarge. Mr. Shearing, with his wife ancT two children will occupy Mrs. Axon's house. We welcome the newcomers to Clinton and wish thein suc- cess. Mr. Norman is an active scout worker and will find outlet for his talents of leadership in the Clinton troop• Protest Liquor Sales in Huron • County Temperance Federation Oppose Beverage Booms At a meeting of the Huron County Temperance Federation held here, the federation went on record as em- plhatically protesting the issuance or authority for the sale of liquor in beverage rooms within the boundary of Huron County' in violation of the Canada Temperance Act. In a resolution passed the federa- tion "again demands of the Ontario. Government the cancellation of the authorities that have been issued in this county." It was also urged that because of its importance, an immediate hear- ing and judgement on the Solomon ease of Manitoulin Island be made. This case was presented to the . Sup- reme Court of Ontario during June of this year and was deferred to the fall. 'At this calling the case was listed to..appear October 8 and has been further' postponed. Another resolution read: "That we protest against the repeated and un- warranted delay (which delay is pro- fitable to the liquor interests) in the appeal to the Supreme Court promis- ed by Premier Hepburn at Kincardine in 1937". Others authorized the 'federation executive to institute any test case on the beverage roam question which might be' deemed advisable, and a temperance educational pr ogre in through local rallies. Officers elected at the session were Honorary presidents, Jean' Murray, Exeter; Rev. J. W. Down, Exeter; Gordon Lamb, Goderich; and R. P. Watson, Brucefield; president, W..1. Medd, Exeter; vice-president, A. E. Lloyd,' Wing•.ham;. secretary, Rev,•'W. A. Bremner, Seaforth; treasurer, Rev, F. R. McClung, chairman of the fi- nance committee, Frank Howson, Wingham; chairman of law and legis. lation, A. T. Cooper, Clinton, spent several days in Detroit recently at the home of the lady's sister, Mrs. Wm. Glover. Mrs. Fred Prest visited with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. Crawford for several days. Mrs. E. Cottle of Sault Ste, Marie visited with Mr, and Mrs. Lyon and other friends ,for a few days. Mrs. Grierson and daughter . of Toronto, spent the weekend with her - parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Fingland. Mrs. J. Tamblyn is visiting with her sister, Mrs.' Dr. Medd, London. Mrs. W. Lyon and sister Bina re- ceived the sad 'word Tuesday of the death of their uncle, Mr. S. Kerk of Toronto. His death came quite sud- denly on Monday. Miss B. Kerk left by bus on Tees. - day morning for Toronto and will re- main with her aunt until after the, funeral. On Saturday afternoon last the W.. I. ladies held a very successful tea. and entertainment in the Community - Hall. The program consisted of many- musical anymusical numbers, an orchestra of six, violins and piano; guitar numbers. with singing; mouth organ and guit- ar; readings, solo with piano; tap, dancing. The program was just fine - and was fully enjoyed by alt pres- ent, after the program a dainty af- ternoon tea was served, small tables: seating four with an attentive wait- er for each. Two ladies poured the tea seated at a table with silver tea - sets and tall tapers lighted looked - quite attractive, quite a nice number; attended. The afternoon throughout was 'very interesting and enjoyable. W. M. S. Meets The regular meeting of the Wom- en's Missionary Society was held in the basement of the church on Wed- nesday with the president, Miss Young in the chair. Meeting opened with a hymn and prayer by Miss Young. The secretary read the min- utes and we had several items of business also a letter read regarding the need in the Prairie Provinces. Mrs, Frank Woods group then tools charge of the meeting., Mrs. W. Man- ning presiding. We sang "My Hope is Built" and repeated the Lord's. Prayer in unison. Mrs. Robt, Snell. read the Bible Lesson from 81.. Matthews Gospel. Mrs. E. Wood gave the first chapter in the New Study, Book "The World in Canada." Mrs. S. Lyon sang a solo `Some One Must Tell Them". Mrs. P. Manning gave the report of the sectional at Walton., Lois Wood sang "Gentle Jesus Meek: and Mild". Our closing hymn . was "Onward Christian Soldiers" and Mrs: Frank Wood closed with prayer. At. tendance 35. LONDESBORO Miss Isobel Morrell spenta. few days this week in Toronto visiting Mission Band Meeting The Mary Grearson Mission Band of Londesboro held a very successful Thankoffering meeting in the church on Sunday evening. Mrs. E. Wood the assistant superintendent took .charge of the meeting, opened with "We have heard the Joyful Sound". Rev.' Menzies led in prayer. The Scripture lesson was Psalm 100, Margaret. Tamblyn read it. Betty Brunsdon gave a reading "The Boy Gleaners" and . Donald McNeil sang a solo with ' guitar accompanient 'Footprints of Jesus". The offering was then taken and the Sunday School Orchestra played a selection under the able lead- ership of Fraser Thompson, they also assisted in the hymns. We sang' ''Whosoever Hesketh". Mrs. N. W. Trewartha of Clinton was our 'guest speaker, her "subject being "Love". Then a song by Alex Beecher and Marie Menzies, "Touch Hands Around the World" and a reading by Thelma Snell, entitled "Where do you live". There was a very good attendance' at this meeting. The closing hymn "Speed Away" was sung and all re- peated the Mizpah benedictions On. Wednesday evening, the comedy "For Pete's Sake" was "presented hi Londesboro Community Hall, by St. Paul's. Dramatic Club, Clinton, under auspices of the W. A. of Burn's church.. Between acts two and three an address was read to Mr. and Mrs.' McVittie and Ruby, who have moved into Londesboro. The address was a follows. Dear Mr. and 'Mrs. McVittie and Ruby:-.-- We take this opportunity of ex-. pressing our regret at your depart- ure, from our community. ' Although: we know you are not going far away • still we . feel a sense of loss, as we - realize that maybe it is a'little too fare for the same friendly contacts. we all enjoyed so much in our neigh- borhood. But our loss is another's gain. We thank you for the help so at the homes of Mr. and Mrs. F. cheerfully given in church, choir anti' Morrell and; Mr. and Mrs, R..Hay- social activities. We wish you manyhurst. Friends of Mrs. (Rev.) 'Gardiner will 'be sorry to learn that .she fell and injured •her knee recently but is making satisfactory recovery. Mr. .and Mrs. Robt.; Youngblutt years of health and happiness in your - new ournew' honie,,and ask you to accept these gifts as a remembrance of your neighbours and many 'friends --from Bronx's church. Mr, and Mrs. Mc- Vittie and Ruby were the recipients. of lovely pieces 'of silver.