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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1939-01-12, Page 1• The News -Record Est. 1878 With Which is Incorporated The Clinton 16rew. Era The New Era Enu. J 88 NO. 5918. -59TH YEAR. CLINTON ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 1939 We do nothing dor nothing ibU'i' WE GUARANTEE YOU 'SATISFACTION IN OUR) REPAIR -OR THERE IS NOTIiING TO PAY That is the basis upon wlue'h we accept your work.'' The "basis 'on wlii'dh we solicit: all sorts of repair work- lif it is "'fixable" we lean fix it and we will fix it. If it isn't we will teal you so, and there the matter ends. mum' ANNIE YOU THAT NEES9'S OUR ATTENTION? HELLYAR • :Residence Phone 174j Jeweler and Optometrist 11 Januar. Specials NOW ON SALE The Balance of our Stock of Winter Coats, Only about 25 in the Lot, Clearing at i/2 Price. DRESSES About 2 dozen of our Better Lines, For the Balance of this Week Only - 1/2 Price. ....'S1 CURTAIN RE1VINANTS Dozens of Them, Lengths of 1 to 5 yards, All One .Half Price and under. 1f you have a Window to trim, this is a golden opportunity. " CLINTON'S LEADING STYLE SHOPPE " 1 WEEK OF SALES January 13th to January 21st Inclusive Commencing Tomorrow, weare offering to the people of Clinton and eominunity the greatest op- portunity they have ever had to buy Jewellery, and gifts of all kinds at real bargain ,prices. Dis- counts of from 10% to 50% will be in effect and you are urged to come early and fill your require.. ments, as many of 'our lines will• be depleted at these prices. All Wrist and Pocket Watches are offered at 205 off the ' regular price. This also applies to Mantle Clocks, Kitchen Clocks and Rings of all kinds. The Balance of our New Gift Pieces priced from $1.50 to $3.50 will be on sale at 15% off. Toilet Sets and Military Brush Sets will be reduced 205.' The above goods are all new and guaranteed and there are many other lines reduced as much as 50%. TERMS ARE : CASH DURING THIS SALE. Everything in stock on sale with the exception of a few items that are price protected and sold throughout the country at a set price which we are not allowed to lower. Remember you are cordially invited to come in and we shall be pleased to show you our bargains. k "Counter's for Finer Jewellery for over Half' a Century in Huron County" THE HOME PAPER County Equalization Classed as Ridiculous • by Council. New Meabers' Take Active Part In on the grounds that .they were not familiar with'municipal law. Meeting Taking, everything into consideration he prove All members of the 1939 council ed that the clause naming local aud- were m their .seats at 8.10 o Mon- Hors should be replaced by "charter - n ed accountant" and the clerk instruct= day evening :for the inaugural meet. ed to write to auditingfirms. The i t n of the year. As is he usual g Y selecting a d a appointment to made n t be d custom, the first meeting was opened pp e with divine wership, conducted he, tthe a special benefit t of meetingthe of new mcoench. For members it Rev .Andrew Lane, whc selected was stated that the audit included the three short scripture readings under books of the town, the Collegiate, the headings, "Pray for all .Men," Library, Public School and P.U.C. "The Ideal Man of Government" and Dr. F. G. Thompson was appointed "The Ideal Conununity". He eon- a 'ta4 �teet .of 'the Collegiate Board eluded with a prayer for guidance of for a three-year term and Miss Stone those in authority. .A. suitable vote to the Library Board. • of appreciationwas tendered Mr. Waters suggested that the chairs Lane by Councillors Livermore ,and be lined up for the convenience of .Aiken. , In voicing thanks Mr. Lane ratepayers Who should be invited to expressed the hope that success would attend the meetings. "The way it Is follow the deliberations of council now it looks as if they :are not wel throughout the .year and that at some carne and that i e want to conduct future time he might be present be- business behind closed doors," he said. hind the railing to listen in as they The suggestion met , with general conducted the town's business. I approval, "I congratulate the members on Disgusted with Equalization' theirpresence create tori ht and especially p.<, g , If a : nYt g lin would make a man the new members; said Mayor sick it is this," said Reeve Trewartha Elliott. "I think we have a balanced council this year. I gypping a copy of the report releas- wellwould also like to thank those who ed by .Nogg & Quinlan, county equal- izers. Quoting some outstanding fig - allowed thir names to appear on the ures he outlined the apparent unfair - ballots. There is ,tic lack of public. nass of the equalization, citing as spirited mren'in this community which examples the 1927 assessment of is not the -case in some places, and as - the Lawn is fortunate! He went on $769,470.00 as against the ,1939 to say that •council appreciated the segment of $1,190,611.00, an' increase co-operative spirit of the Lion's Club of ,$ty rat This would. increase the s. and expressed the hope that through a county rate by slightly over 2 making He was somewhat reticent in malting that co-operation the' town this year i any outline of his plans to get the might .be able to start a swimming' assessment adjusted but did say that pool in Clinton which he felt was the warden had said the whole thing very necessary since the liver was would have to be adjusted. The retain nota fit place for bathing due to problem facing the reeves would. be pollation. Co-operatioux is the spirit to see that the matter was not push - of the age," he said.: "I would like ed through at the January meeting to have co-operation among all or- of county council. He intimated hoty- cttons, and especially among the oever that lie was quietly biding his the committees of council. I would also suggest that more benches be time. Councillor Agnew also had something to say on this t(,uestion. purchased for Library Park so that "Tlno whole thing is ridiculous. Why, the public may enjoy oar fine band." there is one business in town assess - in regard to street worts he suggest- $1,800 andMhey want to raise ed that considerable re -surfacing ited for to $5;300, a home agsessed for should be done this year to proteet $800 they purpose to raise to $1,650 the base. He also made the sugges and a piece of property sold not s0 tion that lavatory acconodation for long ago for $900 they value at the convenience of the travelling pub- $3 500. We've. certainly " got to do tic should be another matter to be something about the, whole thing," he considered this year. Touching brief- said. ly on- the disappearance of Mr. H. At the conclusion. of the meeting Premlin he said that as far as counset - cil was concerned everything that he members were invited to view the could be done was and would be done, auditorium. of the town hall which and expressed sympathy to the Tela- will have to be repaired this year ns outlined in a .report previously tives of the missing raare Igiven by the chairman of the prop- erty committee, W. G. Cook. Municipal Association outlining the benefits of membership, etc. of their organization and asking council to Presentation to Rev. W. G. join was read. The fee for Clinton would be $25.00. As the letter was ordered filed the mayor laughingly The Ministerial Association of Clin- ieniarked that that was probably the ton and vicinity met at Ontario street cheapest way to dispose of it. An United Church manse on Tuesday, application for auditing front K. Van- January 10th, and presented Rev. W. deburgh was held over. G. Bugler of Bayfield, who is leaving The report of the striking come for his new parish at Burford, with mittee was then read,the first nam- a parting gift (a fountain pen and ed an each committee to act as chary- pencil) and the following address: man:Dear, Mr. Bugler:. Street -McKnight, Trewartha, Aiken, I . I am sure I voice the sentiments Waters. of the brethren here this morning, Finance-Trewartha, Agnew, Cook. 'when I inform you that we are in - Cemetery -Livermore, Aiken, Agnew. deed very sorry to 'learn of your de- Fire & Water -Livermore, McKnight, pasture from us. • Agnew. • We have come to appreciate the Charity -,Aiken, Livermore, Waters. contribution which you have made to Property -Cook, Trewartha, Water& our group, as we have met together Park Agnew, Waters, Cook. Special -Waters, Agnew, McKnight. By-laws-Trewartha, Livermore, Cook. Police -Cook, Aiken. Bugler for mutual fellowship. No one ha!si been more diligent, more faithful and untiring in building in, our association. We shall miss your exposition. of Court of Revision -Elliott, McKnight, Scripture in our devotions. We shall Trewartha, Waters, ' Livermore. lose your valuable counsel in discus In reference to the above report' sing our varibus problems. Reeve Trewartha suggested B. J. It will be exceedingly difficult to as a member of the Police Commis -I find one to take your place and snatch dont sus his knowledge would be your promptness in attendance at our benefical, explained that in larger meetings. centres where the 'chief magistrate' We hope your new field will give was ^ a member of the commission it you facilities for larger service,: wid- had worked out very : satisfactorily.' er fellowship, and deepening spiritual Livermore mentioned other 1.PIs and power.' suggested it was difficult to make al We sincerely pray that in your new diseinction. Waters felt it was a parish to which you will go, that. matter for the committee and went God's richest blessing will rest upon on to say that the town was shunned you, and that continued growth in and locked down upon with disfavor spiritual things will be your reward, due to the over -zealousness of policed We extend ,to you, Mrs. Bugler; officials who, were overdoing thea and your fancily our sincerest\wishes work due to a misguided opinion of for`.a very' happy pastorate in your justice. He also asked if the eco- l new' field of labour. mittee could not be increased to three -Signed, G. G. Burton, Chairman, members and suggested that Agnew Chas W. Hawke, secretary, be the third member. This was in.' All the ministers spoke in glowing corporated in a motion which was not terms of Mi Bugler's personality and seconded: Trewartha moved the ad- expressed regret at his leaving the option of the report of the Striking vicinity. Committee as it stood, seconded by Livermore and verbally carried.. When the matter of passing of a by-law to appoint certain officials Wheat 54e was introduced Reeve Trewartha out- Barley 42c. lined a donversatioi with a member Oats 27& of the Municipal Board (previously Buckwheat 39c, given in these eolmmis) in which it , .Cream 24c, 23o was stated that local acditers were Eggs 180, 15c, 14e, 13e. not satisfactory to the Board, chiefly Hogs 8.50 The Farmers' Market Among the Churches Young Men's Bible Class Dr. H. McIntyre wil be the guest Search for Missing Mali Thaw Spoils Hockey is Ended Schedule streaker at the meeting of the Young Bringing to a conclusion two weeks JUVENILES PLAY TONIGHT' inerz's Bible Class which meets on 01 anxiety on the part of relatives That January thaw may have been, and friend's who feared h' a for s of ' his s lust what a lot of farmers were look 1 afternoon 4 clock r t. ca a at o n S Sunday ety, and who conducted e diligent ing for to fill their wells but itPaul's Parish Hall. Mr. 0. H Jef- Person will conduct the lesson. period. search following his disappearance on certainly played tricks with the hoe- All young men are cordially invited. December27th., the body of Henry key schedules. As far as. the Calfs John Fremlin was found by William were concerned it has meant the can:. The Salvation Ariny McClinchey, C.N.R, employee on Tues-' Cellation of three games, a home game Sunday 11 a.m. "The call to Holiness" day afternoon on property adjoining' and the return tilt with Tavistock: 7 p.m. "The name of Jesus" the railroad tracks about six utiles' scheduled for last Thursday and Fri.. 3 p.in Sunday School. east of Clinton. I day, also last night's game with. Mit- The meeting tonight will be a cot- Mr. Frenclin had apparently become, shell. It may mean that the whole• tage prayer' meeting in the home of confused during the height of the'e schedule will have to be revised so' Me. Gordon Pearson. blizzard which swept the district two I it will be just as well :to watch.. the Baptist Church weeks ago and had wandered down bills for playing dates: the tracks, struggling against the The Lions Juveniles who• are lined Service on Sunday evening at 7.00 elements until he became exhausted. up in a league with. Stratford, Mit-- o'clock. Prof. M. L. Orchard of Me- Climbing the fence which separates ehell and Seaforth were also forced Master University will be in charge the railway property and the farm of Ito cancel their game on NMeader of the service. Sunday School at 2.30 in the after. noon. Wesley -Willis Church A meeting was held at the home of Mrs. J. W. Nediger, Friday last, in connection with the Baby Band department of the t W. M. S. and a Mother's Study Class formed. An in- teresting program was given and were served. The February meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. W. A. Oakes Thursday, 23rd. The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be dispensed at morning worship next Sunday, January 15th. The even- ing subject will be. "In the Garden of Eden", the second in a short series of sermons in the early .chapters of Genesis. Pre -communion service wil be held on Friday evening at 8 o'clock. A good congregational attendance is re- quested: The Girls Club of Wesley -Willis Church will hold their first meeting of the year at the home ,of Mrs. Frank Fingland, Ontario street, on Tuesday evening, January 17th, at eight o'clock. All members are urg- ed to be ,present as a most interesting programme has been arranged by Mrs. Fingland and members of her group. Also important business for our year's work will be discussed. Visitors are always welcome. Presbyterian Church Service at Clinton at 11 a.m. Sunday School at 10 a.m. Service at Bayfield at 3 pan. Sunday School at 2 pan. The Minister will preach on the passage contained in John 11:43. The Bayfield 'Young People's So- ciety will meet on Friday evening at 8 o'clock. The Women's Associationmet at the home of Mrs. E. Ward with an attendance of nine members. The Lord's Prayer was repeated in unison and the election of officers for 1939 is as follows: Hon. Pres, Mrs. Ward; Pres., Mrs. Stevenson; vice, Mrs. Axon; sec-Treas., Mrs. Neilans; So- cial Cont., Mrs. Roberton, Mrs. Mutch, Mrs, J. Hall; Quilt Com., Mrs. Ward, Mrs. Wilson, Mrs. J. Cook, Mrs. Stirl- ing.. The new president took the chair and plans were made for the June bazaar. Mrs. Ward and Mrs.. Neilans served lunch. Ontario Street United Church 11.00 a.m. "How near is God to me- How near. am I to God?" 7.00 pen. First, of a series of sermons on The Misdemeanors of Mod- erns, (1) "The Mania of Gamb- ling". Should. Christians have anything to do, in any shape or form with questionable methods, which have ` the appearance of. gambling? If so, are they not helping Christianity to fail? Mondays_ 8.00 p.m, Young People."0 Union. Missionary convenor, will be in charge. Tuesday, 8.00 p.m. Official Board will •convene. All reports of the church are to be in hand. Wednesday, 8.00 Midweek Service, Prager,' Fellowship and Praise. The Women's Missionary. Society of Ontario . street Church met on Jan- uary 16th, Mrs. Wiltse, the president in the chair. The theme of the meet- ing was "Christ has no hands but our hands to do his work today". 'She spoke a few words on the theme. The different secretaries gave encouraging reports of the 'year's work. Mrs. Button had charge of the devotional Period, Mrs. Aiken gave an interest- ing paper on Christian Stewardship. The meeting was closed by prayer by Mrs. R. Pearson: Employee of Russian Govbrnlnent 'Mr. and Mrs. Jno. S. Campbell who for the past two weeks have been visiting Mr. T. Hardy, Mr., and Mrs. D: Thorndike, and' other relatives at Blyth and Dungannon, left for their home at Sointula, B.C., on Saturday last. Mr. Campbell has for :the past nine years been in the logging Busi- ness and at the present time is work- ing a timber limit on Minstrel Is- land. Before going to B.C. he spent eight years in, Poland and Latvia' at the smite occupation In - the employ of the Russian Government. Jahn intoul on the north side he had apparently laid down to rest and quietly passed on. • Early reports following the,discov- ery of the body were that Mr. Prem. lin had apparently been struck with a train but this was not correct as Dr. J. W. Shaw, coroner, and Dr. F. G. Thompson who Went to the scene witholice p officers attributed death to exhaustion: The body was found quite close to the board fence as if the unfortunate man had sought -rest and shelter from the raging storm. Henry John . Fremlin was born in Clinton April 29, 1881, and was a son of Henry and Harriett Fremlin. Ne was a piano mechanic by trade and for many years was employed at the Sherlock -Manning Piano Factory. Of late he had been caretaker at the Ontario street United Church. Besides his wife, formerly Maude Ferguson, of Auburn, he is survived by three brothers and eight sisters: Albert E., Theodore and Harold, Clin- ton; Mrs. L. Thrower, Avanlea, Sask- atchewan, Mrs. Gruettar, Royal Oak; Mich., Miss Jeanette Frenilin, Toron- to, Mrs. Sheppard, Toronto, Mrs. Tim- blin, Pittsburgh, Pa., Mrs. L. Smith, Toronto, and Mrs. McCullough and Mrs. Watts of Stratford. The funeral, which is private, will be held from his late residence, Rag - night with Mitchell but have made, arrangements for a game here to- night with Seaforth furnishing the, opposition. Fiactically the same play- ers are available for the Clinton. teanm this year which means a lot. Seafortis, have a strong team too this year; sow this should be 'a good game. The District League games schedul- ed for Tuesday night y g were also can- celled and the same teams will meet. next Tuesday night. Benmiller and.' Londesboro play in the first game, to be followed by South Clinton meeting Kinburn. This particular series ie furnishing the fans with their money's worth and prices have been reduced to make it even more attractive. With the three schedules to be' caught up on it looks as if Clinton fans will see plenty of action now that ice is available once more. Little Locals Mr. Albert Palmer has changed his business location in the Taylor Block and is now three doors south of .the former place of business in what has been known as the J. B. Levis office.. The Rebekah Lodge will entertain, the members of the I.O.O.F. Lodge on Monday night, celebrating the an- niversary of Thomas Wildey, the .first organizer of the 1.0.0.1'. organiza- lan street, thisefternoon at 2 o'clock. trot. The annual meeting of tine Lamm Central Agricultural Society will be Short Course Interest held in the Agricultural Office me Increasing Saturday afternoon. A speeiali invita- tion is extended to breeders. of Eve - Two large classes of young men stock to be present. and women, numbering 109 in all are The January thaw brought out sea - taking advantage of the instruction eral members of the insect world due - offered in the short course in Agri- ing the past week., One reader in - culture and Home Economics being forms us that ,he spotted two cater - held at Dashwood with Mr. J. C. pillars and another reports; fish- Sheai gr in charge. The instructors worms. Frons. Auburn comes a sport are Mr. R. M. McKenzie of Paken- of a man ploughing last week.. hair, Miss Alleta Smith, Glanford, Mrs. Eleanor Watt, Toronto, and Mrs. 'Farmers Favor Restrictions' D. McDonald, Ripley. The latter has ,Over 6,000 farmers in Huron been added to the staff as sewing in- County have voted on the T. R. Re- structor due to the exceptionally stricted area plan and returns re - heavy class and will remain for the ceived from 12 townships show welt duration of the course. over 88% of the farmers in favor. Over. a five-year period this is the Four townships have not yet tom - second largest class to receive in- pleted their returns, but it is evident est number in Huron County, the tang - est number of students enrolled was that the plan has met with approval:generally. The benefits derived by in 1935 when classes were held in the enforcement of restrictions to pre - Clinton with 86 girls and 32 boys vent the spread of tuberculosis among; enrolled. In 1936 87 students attended cattle has been fully explained at at Hensel, 88 in Seaforth in 1937 various meetings held throughout the and last year's enrollment at Wing- county and the response by signal-- hamwas s 72 taken by the young ures has exceeded .expectations. The. Threturns from the 12 townships receive men are wide in scope covering milk ed at the Agricultural Office here, and cream production, insects of the are as follows: farm, farm forestt•y,•cattle, grain pro- Township For Ag- duction and other items of interest ainst faysrr to farmers. The young ladies receive instruction in cooking, sewing •and household management ,all 'designed to give the young people a better understanding and scientific know- ledge helpful to them in their chosen profession. ,Father Sullivan Guest ppealer The Clinton Lions Club meeting was held on January 9th in the Parish Hall of the Anglican Church. Thirty- three members were present. The sing. ing was as bad as usual until "When you and I were young Katie" was rendered when signs of harmony were. shown. This was followed by "Happy Birthday to You"' which was rendered so poorly that one member could only sit and blush while the singing was Father Sullivan was the guest speaker. With pictures he had taken, the members were taken to the Holy Land and Vatican City in Rome: Farth- er Sullivan's pictures and his descrip- tion of his etrip certainly made this meeting one el the outstanding meet- ings the members have enjoyed since the Club started in Clinton. The mem- bers only felt sorzy- time and other engagements did not . allow us to go with hirer on two ,other trips he had pictures :of. Father,Sullivan•was ally introduced by, Rev. MeGoun and t2he vote of thanks was moved very fitt- ingly by Lion Pearl( Pennebaker.'. After the vote of thanks O'Canada was sung and meeting closed with the Lions Roar. Goderich Stanley Tuekersmith Colborne Hullett West Wawnosh. East Wawanosh Stephen Hay Morris McKillop 'Osborne 320 37 89.0° 310 44 87.6 280 32 89.7' 189 45• 80.7 398 37. 91.4 231 34 87.1 298 15' 95.2:' 404 53 28.40- 326 28 92.0; 360 44 89.T. 892 36 91.E 347 41 89.4: PORTER'S 1-TiT , We are delighted to see so r many out to church and (Sunday lschool. The roads are back to normal con- dition again, the snow is all gone, and we are enjoying real spring; weather. Friday, January 20th, the alma meeting of Grace' United Church wilt be held in the basement of the ehurclia. All departments are, asked to have their reports ready. The Young. People will hod their weeknight meeting Thursday nightt at 8 o'clock. Miss Isobel Woods lea have charge.. HOLIDATh FOR. 19391 Good Friday ... ... .,.. April T' King's Birthday (observ- .ante) ...... .., ... Sat., May 2G Victoria Day . Wed., May 245 Dominion Day .. . Sat., July 1 Civic Holiday . ,.,.. Mom, Aug. 7 - Labor Day Mon., Sept. 4 ' Thanksgiving Day Mon., Oct. 9* Remembrance Day .... Sat., Nov. lei Christmas Day Mont, Dec. 2inb .' Probable date.