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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1939-02-16, Page 1The News -Record Esta 1878 Wit lr' Which is brat rporated The Clinton New Era NO. 5923.-59TEI YEAR The New 1Dxa 1+.'at, L88' CLINTON ONTARIO, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1939 U CAN 's ':END on getting, up on time with one of They are Priced from $1000 Ups. fully guaranteed. Get Yours Today. We -are headquarters for Repairing. Bring your Clock to us if it needs attention.. W. E L L A L`S i Jeweler and Optometrist Residence Phone 174j _____, SALOF1 1 FLOOR MATSH This is your Grand Opportunity toP urchased a 45" or 72" Runn- er for almost half their value. with jI In a variety of Shades andw Fringed ends. 45'' Regular $1.50 for only .89c 72" Regular $L95 for only $1.29 Call Last Ca l FaP Remnants Look them over once more, Several attractive pieces of Cottons, Prints, Broadcloth, Towelling, Sheeting, etc. IRWIN'S " CLINTON'S LEADING. S9 YLE SHOPPE " FEARRINGS We have just received a nice assortment of" - popular styles in Earrings. 'The new designs are very striking, and we are sure you will want a pair when you see them. They range in price from $1,00 to $2.40 a Pair. Sg t . eFlinSilver Thimbles Gift t Box We have severaltable and dresser Lamps; inlaid with different woods in pleasing designs, They are made of choice materials right here in. Clinton and sell -at $2.25 and $3.00 , complete with socket and cord. Also Low Candle Sticks at 75c a pair. f MAN'S "Counter's for' Finer Jewellery for over Half a Century in Huron County" 112"01.0171,00•11111:01.110•111M0411101•611.11 trammemamesaare, Busy Weekend for Colts The Colts have a busy weeIeend ahead and with five games in .hand have a good chance of ending up the top of the heaps when all scheduled games have been played. They have two games with ].Mitchell which Spay be defaulted, and Goderich have one acne with Mitchell. Tonight the Colts oleo on the Seaforth Beavers here tomorrow night they go to Tavistock and Tavistock come back to Clinton t'jSaturclay night. Sea£ortlt will be through with the schedule after to zght's game. Standing 'PPecltiosday P W. L. T. eaforth 16 9 5 1 Tavistock 14 8 3 3 Clinton 11 8. 3 0 Goderich 15 410 1 Mitchell 13'2 10 1 it at 1. g t, t] n' S T G Pts. F. A. 19 71 49 19 54 35 16 67 37 9 51 71 5 63 104 Juvenile Hockey Having played two games with Stratford, each ending in a tie, the Juveniles go to Stratford tomorrow night and play the return game here Monday night. ht, These. teams are even- ly ly matched on playing ability and a goodsgame is assured fans here Mon- day. onday night. ...Coltson S End Short D t nd o f 4-3 Score Tavistock also Lose to Goderich The weekend games were. upsets all round. The biggest surprise of all possibly that Goderieh Sailors handed the strong Tavistock• aggre- gation a 2-0 (defeat and the next surprise that the Colts lost to Sea - forth. Both games were played on the losers ice. The game here was a typical Sea - forth -Clinton struggle. Nine penalties were handed out, five to Seaforth, with Hubert getting the doubtful honours of two in the first period. He had previously been warned by the referee for high_ sticking and did- n't like it •a bit when ,seconds later he got the nod. PAPER The Farmers' Market Wheat 57c. Oats 30c. Barley 40e, 42c. Buckwheat 39c. Cream 23c, 22e, Eggs, 20e, 18% 1.6% 15c. Iogs $9.00. London.I.O.O.F. Team Confer Degrees The visit of the Imperial First to pay for this expensive project the Friday, February 24th at 3 elo Degree team of London to Clinton 'Lions Club'have decided to Make Tunepk Lodge 0.0,F. No. 83 on Saturday 21st e' real liriday-cue to be talked an the Presbyter an church. It is hop - 1 was outstanding m importance and,about lou after the excitement s ed. that many women of the cont - interest in the reeordp.of the import -g g mtnity will avail themselves' of the over. Arian 'caticnts are under way privilege of uniting in this hour at c�li ant events in the history of the for a baseball game between two lodge. Noble Grand George •Beattie, pressicnal teams, followed by tram- Worship. officers and members of the lodge ed greyhound dog races: Baptist Church were hosts also to lodges of Huron You will Sean be approached to buy Service on Sunday evening ,at 7 District. No. 8 and Odd Fellows were tickets on tate new Plymouth and o'clock. Sunday School at 2.30 o'clock. present from - Brueefieltl, Blyth, Ex many other priz:s. Of ceurse your. eters Goderich, Hensall, Seaforth and The Salvation ions Clinton. in the generous nor Gapp'ca t will help this Sunday 11 a,m. "Visions" town hall Thet 8 lodgeelock convenedpanLodge worthy cause and encourage the 7 pan, "The Lantli's Book of Life", room accadation was not sufficient Lions in the, work they are trying 3 pan, "Sunday School". to accomplish. Mondaynight at 7.30 n for the large attendance and the the pan. a lantern The Lions Club has appointed F. service. for YoungPeople. 'rte Cap- working of the de b wox g Y p proper ascslta a the . B! e tebaker chairman. norr f The cottage � •a ti prayer meeting will fain W H. Maxton, past D.D.G.M., car committee The following cum- p Y g London,and his team of 56 trained be held in the Quarters on Orange mince iviii attend to the details for street tonight at 8 pan. SWIMMING POOL : x'01 CLINTON Little Locals Mrs. lien Cole is at her hone in a serious condition, having suffered a stroke late Saturday. Through the ,co-operation 04 the The rule o1 facing approaching Town Council and the special efforts traffic still holds -good. We notiec of the local Lions Grob, an up-to-date -a number of citizens will persist on swimm tag peal is an assured fact for using the left -Mind side though when walking. this summer. Plans are 'Beteg worked out to select a site and hustle the wnrlc as scop as the frost is cut of the ground. In order to raise sufficient futuls Among' the Ciuifches The Interdenominational Day of Prayer will be observed this year on men. The lodge was opened by past the ,lune 21st Frolic: chairman, .7. D.D.G.M. J. A. Sutter, Clinton, who Zapfe, Thos, Churchill, J. Reid, E. officially welcomed the captain and k. fines, Alox Huddle. The. council's the of the, team and txe rulin ' g special committee appointed to wcrk D.D.G.M, M. McKellar of Seaforth. The meeting was their handed over to Mr. Martin and three candidates for initiation were given their first degree in Odd Fellowship by this team, which has a province -wide re- putation for their perfection in dram- atizing the work of this impressive with tate Lions in. the pool project is composed of Kern. Waters, M. J. Ag- new, J. T. McKnight. • High School Board Meets Col. IL T. Rance was re-elected Wesley -Willis United Church g Mov 'n • O Morning: e n This Rock", Evening "God's First Question", continuing the series in Genesis. The Girlslub will meet Tuesday, February 21st at the home cf Mas. Paterson. Mrs. Latce will give the topic. Miss Torrance and Miss O'Neil's group in charge. Wesley- Willis Rev. II.. O'Neil, B.A. B.D. The new rector of St. Paul's church, Clinton, who on Sunday will com- mence Isis duties in the parish by conducting• services at 11 a.m. and 7 pan. Rev. O'Neil is a graduate of West- ern University, taking his Ants de- gree in 1928. The following year he received his L. Th. from Huron Col- lege, was ordained Deacon, and as- sumed parish At- charg a of the of wood where he remained until 1935. He then assumed the responsibility of the Gerrie charge where he re- mained until receiving the appoint- ment to Clinton. During his active ministry the new rector has been especially interested chairman of the High School Board The Sunday School Sleigh Ride in work among the young people and filet degree. The candidates were on Monday evening and all other of- and Supper will be held Friday, Feb - has met with signal success in this Bros. James Burdge and J. McCaully freers and committees returned to of ruary 17th. Teamsters will leave the field• At his former charge there d Br . H. W. o Brea field Lo e nand o f g flee. Mr. W. H. Hellyar, secretary. church at 4.30 p.m. Morriett of Blyth Lodge. of the board, was granted, an honor - Afterward a programof address- The Presbyterian Church arium of $20 for extra wok in con- es was carried out and the speakersvection with fitting uprooms for the The annual meeting and Congrega- Ontario. At the present time he is were ruling D.D. 0.11$1. McKellar ofnew courses. The principals report tional supper will be held in the base- a member of the Ontario Provincial Seaforth, and past D.D•G•M.'s'Mart- revealed •a satisfactory condition pre- meat of the Church on Friday even- Council, being appointed: by the , in of London and J. W. Moore, God- February 17th t 7o'clock.An-'Archbishop f Ott erich. The vote of thanks to degree veils in all departments of .the school, captain Martin and his well-trained company was moved by Vice -Grand Firemen's lice Carnival George H. Jefferson, Clinton, and weremembers f tlt A. Y. F. A. 9lo e and their rector last year was Pro- vincial Chaplain of A.Y.P.A. work for utg, a rusty � a p Ottawa. nual elections will be held; reports I Rev. and Mrs. O'Neil have taken from all organizations of the church up residence here; moving their ef- will be presented; and items of in- fects frons Gerrie on Monday to the Although the crowd was rather late j terest to every member and adherent iresidence formerly occupied by Miss seconded by Past Grand Ross Scott in arrivi;•g, of the congregation will be discussed,, O'Neil, Before leaving Garde they In this acne Seaforth got the * the Firemen's Carnival breaks and tthe superb net minding of he lodield, The teel company repaired on Tuesday night was well patronized !A hearty invitation is extended to all,, were guests. at several farewell gath- to the lodge room after dosing, where and generally acclaimed a success. land it is hoped that there will be a erings and received beautiful part - of Stade was an outstanding factor in err'win. Th first period was a hat sapper had been in prepare Starting off with a softbaIi game the large attendance at this important ing gifts along with the best wishes Clinton's although it was G. Hilde tion by the ladies of the Rebekah rink resounded 'to fanxiliar baseball meeting. !of former parishioners who join in Lodge. The Odd hted of the dist-chatter instead of the cousin cheer! Public Worship on Sunday at 11 wishing them much :success in their brand who first found the net after g riot were delighted with the work ofusuall heard in the rink. 171e fire- a.m. in Clinton and at 3 p.m. in Bay- new charge, a . minute and a half of play. The Y Stadeb -Foster line tailed to beat the visiting team and with the hos- mon were opposing a picked team of 'field, The Sunday School will meet Stade but was effective in holdin • pitality of Clinton lodge officers and local players> Unfortunately the score -1 ono hour before the church services. g members, ( The Young People's Society in offBo many dangerousthiedrushes by the keeper lost ]tis pencil and the true Beavext hath tied the count at 6.20 verdict could not°be determined as Clinton will meet on Tuesday, Feb- and at 7.50 Draper netted another Lions Juveniles Tie on a pass from Pickett after having Stratford Twice missed on a beautiful' corner shot. Harris broke away alone for what 1-1 in Stratford; 3.3 in Clinton looked like a sere goal from the face the fastest on sitates and ran off with' 2.00 p.m. Service at Turner's off but was effectively taken out by the verdict. Charles Brown was the Church. ' Clinton and Stratford juveniles best dressed gent;Jack Cook,the best Youngblutt During Hubert's pen 2.30 p.m. Sunday School at Clinton. 7.00 part, Evangelical and Redemp The resignation of W. D. Fair ac tive Hymns. Time of Serious Think- treasurer of Clinton Lodge, A. f. & ing. The Season's of Christ's Passion A.M. was tendered at the regular the commences Feb. 22nd. Jesus said to meeting of the lodge held Friday the hostile forces mobilised against night. Him; "But this is your hour and the fir, Fair, a past master of the Power of Darkness, Luke 22:53. Why ridge, was appointed treasurer in the dark hour and the Power of Dark - Juno 1902,succeeding thelate Bro- ness? Does this mean that Farces ofg Evil sometimes seems to have the up- then Doan, and has regularly been per hand? Can the wicked have their returned to office at each succeeding annual election, .n term lacking only way for a season: Come and hear this there were " three dangolons shots saw a fair game. In the first. period a few months of 37 years. He be - the Clinton defence seemed weak lett discussed. came a member of the lodge in May, labelled for counters. Youngblutt was ing Stratford- have many shots on Monday 7.00 pan. Young people 1890 and has been a member- of the sent to the box and seconds lutea Hawkins who really saved the game of both Unions to meet for visit to Pickett rode Flannery into the boards Wingham. lodge fee 49 years. He was master and got the nod. With a two man for them, Half way through 'bile Wof the.lodge in 1899• period Davey scored for Stratford. ednesday 7.00 pini• 1Midweek Ser- F. B. Pennebaker, a past master, advantage the Beavers put on the vice. old power play but the good defensive Stratford were given two penalties, was named treasurer m succession to The second period just started when' The Girls Club held their February Mr. Fair, world of the McElwens and Rath was meeting at Miss Margaret Balis home Stratford' stored again, Duchenne too much for them. As benged hitt s Thursday, February 9th with 20 mem- the expired Schroeder banged: in a tt th cal Butch McKenzie di n t a m ms period On Tuesday evening a number of. friends and neighbors met at the Young Men's Bible Class roar ---- at 8.00 m. Meeting at 4 o'clock in St• Paul's the game .ended. However, it was all! Y p Parish Hall the class will be •addres- in fun so no one feels hurt. Ontario Street United Church sed by Rev. Andrew Lane. The les - Then came the various judging and 11,00: Subject, "The Gift and. Pres- son period will be conducted by Dr. speed events. R. Draper proved to be ence of the Holy Spirit." McInnes. i have played two tie games m an dressed boy;best dressed girl was alties play was confined to Seaforth g ' territory and the Colts did everything effort to send a winner "on in the lerdyss Inkley, and ladies Valentine, except score, juvenile playdowns. On Saturday orf- costume award went to Helen Lobb. ternoon in Stratford they battled to The size for the oldest skater was The second period was disastrous ( ll' from a Clinton standpoint. Timmer the first tie. Both goals were more awarded to Mrs. Frank Dixon. or less gifts to their teams, Powell In !selecting the Carnival Queen missed' by inches as play got under was credited with the Clinton goal. way. Play was up and down the ice the judges found that Olive Finch Muir and eheckin close throughout. g evened the count at 4.30, then Rath got the nod for a little shoving duel with Harris. During his rest the key, but despite this a good crowd Beavers , put on the pressure and in e ame. a penalties th r n were Thereg pwas entitled to the prize,basing their • i theyMonday night in the local arenaa verdict on graceful skating, fancy they played another tie, this time costume and beauty, This is the see - 3 -3. The ice was smelt for good hoc- and time this season that Olive has carried off honours in this field. The Clinton Citizens- Band were in attendance' throughout the evening and contributed the music. The ice was in good shape for the skaters and everyone seethed to have an ex. cellent time. 37 Years as Treasurer Farewell Party for Mrs. J. D. Robertson ge ing e g who ' id ' ply i thefirst p ]i d bers present: The president.Miss Presentation t M� ON `I goal to put his team one up, Hubert J dd ' h Th t o o lss et was sent out to centre and played a n rn c urge:' a urea ing pened y came through at 11.30 to increase the. by hymn "Take Time to be Holy". Members of the Girls Club of Wes - lead and although the Colts stormedreal game' having the weight for the hone of Mrs. Laidlaw, Huron. street, The Lord's prayer was repeated in ley -Willis church and ia.few noremeni soft ice he was very aggressive, Near the Beavers citadel on various occas staging a surprise party. in honour unison. Miss Lucy Grant read the hers inet at the .home of the press- the- end of the period Monteith broke ions the close chocking and splendid of Mrs. J. D. Robertson who will' scripture lesson Psalm 1, during the dent, Mrs. (Dr,) W. A. Cakes, after away from a scramble at the' blue net minding of Stade held thein off leave shortly for Goderich to take up business period it was decided to have the Sunday evening church service to line and went in to pull out the goalie y pot luck supper", February 21st bid good-bye to Miss the score sheat. Porterfield bounced residence there. A ver pleasant time a pp y g Y Winnie O'Neil, and score a beautiful goal. Clinton some of the ` Beavers around' rather was spent in a 'social way and Mrs. at 6.30 o'clock in the school hall. Mrs, a member of the club, who is leaving received awa penalties to one for freely and was instrumental in feed- Robertson was presented with. the fol J. C. Reid pa eseuted a very interest town for an extended visit with her ing the forward lines with some don- Stratford. At the start of the third lowing address and a beautiful lamp ing program consisting of Bible con- brother and sister-in-law, Mr. an d Burdett put' Stratford two up again. as a tln 'ft from her. Clinton' test t o a err on the lives of not- Mrs. W. Earl O'Neil, of Halifax, N. The third period was the fastest friends. 1 d' S. Upwards of sixty of the ladies of the lot with the Colts desperately Dear Mrs. Robertson: p M' h .of the: church and club members were trying to cone from behind. Both We, "a few of your friends and present. Miss O'Neil, invited to ,spend forward lines worked like Trojans and M th and the evening with Mrs• Cakes, was it would be unfair to single out any taken entirely' by surprise to see so one player as the star of the game., penalty. Hawkins had fewer shots While the 1Ve score shecer line didto stop, in this pexicd. In the game not get on the score sheet their work was' good, together with that of the defence. The Streets, Draper, Pickett line was rewarded after ten minutes of play, Draper scoring on Pickett's assist, Harris and A. Hildebrand gave the fans some anxious moments, both having close shots on goal: .Hubert broke loose on one occasion and with only Elliott to beat ,lifted his shot over the net, On another 'occasion Streets and. Draper fought they way out from behind the Seaforth net Porterfield, J. Elliott, Pickett, Streets, gerous forward passes. able Wren also a valentine reading aha a poem "Simplicity". The izpa benediction closed the meeting. Miss !neighbors, have gathered here this Margaret Ball and Mrs. G. G. Burton evening, to, spend a social hour to- were the hostesses for. the social half gether with you before you leave us. hour. We cannot tell' you how sorry. we The meeting of the W.M.S. of On - are to lose you from our circle of ,tali° Street United Church was held in singing and at an appropriate' time workers. You were always willing to in the lecture room on Tuesday at the guest of honor was presented lend a hand and open your, home to 2.30 p.m. Mts. M• Wiltse presiding, with a handsome luggage piece and. us, spending many happy evening to- After the opening hymn, prayer was a garnet satin kimona; Miss R. V. gather. Your quiet, unassuming man- offered by Mrs. Hawke. The minutes Irwin read a humorous address and ner has endeared you to us all and we will miss you very much. How- ever, we know that our lose will be another's gain. In. token of your friendship, kindness and loyalty We ask you to accept this gift. May God's richest blessing ga with you to your new hone. Mrs. Robertson made a suitable reply of thanks for the thoughtful- ness of those responsible for the gathering and for the gift The serv- ing of' lunch concluded an enjoyable evening. Carter and McKenze did some good pas g gi • s , w papers boring in but failed to score. Izzy Powell scored two quick goals to put the Lions even again. He scored the first on a pass from inter a the second alone Clinton had one Clinton had 32 shots on goal to 15 for Stratford: have won, although the game Was an even contest with honors. about even. The Beavers have a strong defence in Hubert,' Kruse and q. Hildebrand, and Stade was kept well covered throughout most of the game. - Clinton -Goal, Elliott; def., Young- blurt, -Bath; centre, R. McEwen; wings, F. McEwen, Foster; alter., leaving Pickett in she clear and in goad shape for it eounter; but in his over anxiousness he missed the cor- ner of the net. This was a repeat of similar plays throughout the game. 011 scoring chances the Colts should Draper, Neilans, Seaforth-Goal, Stade; def., Hub- ert, Kruse; centre, Barris; wings, Muir, Schroeder; ,atter. G. Hildebrand,' A. Hildebrand, Flannery, Sills,Willis, Referee-3elbamti, Kitchener. many of her friends and associates gathered there. An hour was spent of the last meeting were read and adopted. Reports were given by the corresponding -secretary, the secretary of the work committee, the Stranger's secretary and tine treasurer. Mrs. O'Neil expects to leave for the coast Sperling gave a temperance reading, city today. •A;vote of thanks to the and Mrs. Maltby the current events. hostess was voiced by Mrs. Manning The devotional period was conducted on behalf of the non-members of the by Mrs. Burton, and'the study book by Mrs. Farnhamassisted by Mrs. Reg Ball, Miss Laura Jervis and Mrs. Lockhart. After the closing exercises a Valentine tea was served by Mrs. Holmes' group.'1/4 made the presentation on behalf or the. club. The. hostess served a delic- ious'lunch. Mrs. A. T. Cooper and Mrs. R. E. Maimingpoured tea. Miss' club for the enjoyable evening. Miss O'Neil, who has for the past number of years carried an a grocery bust: nese here, eu0ceedinglter' father, the late W. T. O'Neil, recently disposed of the business and now retires,