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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1939-03-30, Page 1be News -Record Est. 1878. With Which is Incorporated The Clinton, New NO. 5929. -9TH YEAR 'CLINTON Era - The New Era Est. 186P ONTARIO, THURSDAY, CALL AND INSPECT, THE NEWEST STYLES IN UP-TO-DATE l =:.P s 1 a e v� l '�1tH e ler We 'have .just received from. the .manufacturers what you `' Have been looking for, moderately prieed., LOCKETS, 'NECK CHAINS, BROOCHES, BRACELETS, EAR DROPS, ETC. ALSO, THE NEWEST. PATTERN_ IN. CASED FLATWARE MADE BX .oxpiDA COMMUNITY.,, ta' introduce this beauti el inert Ne are -selling a •„In order ... f,, .,.t._ Sdverplated DE -LUXE PIERCED SERVER ''for 35e — regular price` $1.50, Get yours first opportunity: WE SELL THE BRIDAL WREATH DIAMOND :RINGS — - — Call and see them and we -will tell you about the free insurance that you may have, without additional cost. W :� YA H: HELL R eweler- and Optometrist;, Residence Phone 174j. . . Double Quantity Coupons. Choose Your Spring P g Coat,or Suit , Dress,� from our large and atfractive Range between Now and Easter and Procure double quantity Coupons on All Cash Purchases. HOSIERY See a New Sheer Chiffon Hose in the GlamorousSpringShades. Special for only69c r.. p P IRWIN'S ” CLINTON'S LEADING STYLE SHOPPE " WATCH SAS Owing to the success of our Watch Sale we ' are extending it over to Spring Show ria,, Thursday, April 6th, so all our customers will have a chance - to take advantage -e of satin . We are showing a� g ,. g fine assortment in both Ladies and Gentle en' models in a number of new styles this Spring. ' If you want a genuine bargain be sure to come to Norman's during this sale period., i • SPECIAL Clip. this advertisement and bring to out store and we will allow you an 'additional $2.00 off the price of any watch valued at 10.00 or. $ over upto and. includingAril p, 6th, 1939: CROSSES We have a number of Crosses in various sizes., Some are engraved and others are ` . The 1 'lain g p 3'i come in gold plated and 10 and 14 Karat Gold Also a few in jet. Remember WATCH REPAIR is a job for experts. Aw work assures your satisfaction. ,. ^ NOM.AN'S "Counter's for Finer Jewellery for over Half a ' Century in Huron County" MARCH 30, 1939 THE HOME PAPER The Farmers' Market Wheat 57c. Oats 30c.: Barley 40c, 42c. • Hogs $9.00 Cream 23e, 22e, ' Eggs 18e, 16c, 15c, 13e, Hospital Aid Association The Hospital Aid Association will hold their' regular meeting in the Board Room, .of the Town Hall. on Tuesday evening, April 4th at seven - thirty. A. full attendance is'very urgently requested. Debate The Young Men's Bible Class will meet as usual on Sunday at 4 o'clock, a special list of speakors have been, secured for this Sunday. Dr. Me- Inneg .will have charge of the lesson. A large attendance is looked for, Pleased with Juveniles Clinton Juveniles took' on the con,-' billed forces of Lucknow and Ripley here on Saturday night in an exhibi- ion benefit game, winning the tilt 9 .to 2. Clinton'lads, while eliminated "from the 0. J. H. A. : playdowns by- F7ltniru,, are by far the smartest team to have ve, performed -here this winter. Theyare a 'fast skating gang, have a •clever. passing attack; are well finished around the net and equally effective defensively. They took an early lead here` Saturday night and continued to pile it up throughout the game.. —Lueknow Sentinel. The Exeter Lions Juvenile team have played home and home games with the Clinton juvenile team dur- ing the past week., On Wednesday of last week the Clinton •team visit- ed Exeter and the fans were treat- ed to 'a splendid exhibition of what youthful players can do when pro- perly coached and 'trained. The Clin- ton lads are a fine bunch of players, good stick handlers, fast on their skates and have good combination, The Exeter lads, while putting up a good game, showed that lack of fin- insh which proper coaching gives, and they were beaten by the visitors in every period.—Exeter Advocate. Ladies' Night at Lions Meeting Ladies' Night was celebrated by the Clinton Lions Club on Monday evening when upward of seventy Lions and their ladies were served a chicken dinner in St. Paul's Parish Hall. This is an annual event,` looked forward to and enjoyed by those privileged to attend. The president, H. C. Lawson, was toastmaster. "The King" was heart- ily reaponded to by the gathering. "Our Honoured Guests, the Ladies" was proposed by Lion Frank Fing- land who for this occasion laid aside all legal phraseology. The response was made by Mrs. 11. C. Lawson and Mrs. H. M. Monteith. "Lionisnt" was proposed by P. D. D.:G. Ken Waters, his successor District Deputy Gov- ernor W. Carroll of Mitchell res- ponding. Musical numbers were in- terspersed including cornmunity'sing- ing led by Mrs. F. Ford and solo numbers by Miss Ellen Charlesworth accompanied by Mrs. E. Wendell. Lioness Tail Twister for the occasion was Mrs. 'M. E. Counter, Reports were brief but, encourag- ing, Arrangements for providing transportation for school. children on the occasion of the Royal visit was reported as pr'ogressin'g satisfactorily by W. L. Whyte, the Swine Club by J. C. Shearer, and the Lions. Frolic on June 21st. by F. 13. Pennebaker.• Following the festivities the camp- pony repaired' in a body to the 1toxy Theatre where a benefit show was staged by the Orange Order, for 'a member of their lodge. Urop.Box in New Location The .next'' time you wish . to . drop letter in the outside',poetoffice box it Will 'be' Necessary' to go to the opposite side of the building. ' In the changes g made in enlarging the g'being g g postoffice the drop box on the north- west side• was closed up yesterday and is now locatCd' on the opposite side, facing Victoriia: street, in about the same place where the Customs Office door formerly was. • Copy Early Please As next Thursday is Spring Show Day we would, appreciate the co-op- eration of advertisers and correspon- dents in the matter ' of copy, Of late we have received too much last min- ute copy which has meant that the staff has ,had to work Wednesday night to catch up, and ;even then it has been difficultto' catch. the mails Thursday morning. Quite a lot of the copy should and could. have been. sent in earlier in the week, thus giv- ing us the opportunity to set it and check up on mistakes. 'Next week we would especially like to get to press early so that part of the afternoon Will be free for us to take in the Show. The office will be open as usual pf course, but your promptness in submitting copy will be appreciated. Turkey Club Organized The outcome of a 'meeting Held in the Township Hall .at Carlow on `Tuesday evening was the definite for- mation of the Goderich Lions Turkey Club. E. V. Lawson, district farmer, presided at the meeting and the fol- lowing local committee was formed: 3. D. Thomas and C. Hays, Lions Club; E. V. Lawson and Russel Hill, representing the farmers, and J. C. Shearer, the Department of Agricul- ture. The objects of the organization are three -fold. (1) To develop more ac- curate Icnowledge of the beat methods of turkey management and market- ing. (2) To create' a clearer under- atandng of production costs. (3) to improve turkey breeding stock. It was agreed that the stock to be used would be the Bourbon breed, red and bronze, and orders for over 250 poults have been placed. Thirteen young men and women of the district between the ages of 12-20 years have signed.up and more will be added to the membership. The. officers of the Club are: Pres., Billy Hill; vice-pres., Wilmer Pentland; sec., Ruth Lawson. An exhibition of dressed fowl and live birds will be hei,d-before Christ. lnas in Goderichwith the prize money. being donated jointly by the Gode- rich Lions, and the Federal and Pro- vincial Departments of Agriculture, one-third each. School of Commerce Notes Following are the awards granted to students of the School of Com- merce on Test papers submitted to the Education' Department of the Gregg Publishing Co.,, New York. Junior 0. G. A. (Order of Gregg Artists) Bronze 'Pini Fred Axon, Anna Dennis, Jean Dale, Clete Buis, Ellen Frenrlin, Allan Gascho, Pearl Harpole, Cecil Holmes, Olive John- son, Pauline Maxwell, Anne Mac- Kinnon, Vera Pollen, Cora Streets, Marjorie Wigg.' - Senior O. ' G. A. Certificates: Jean Dale,Cecil Holmes, Audrey Jones, Pearl McGee, Anne MacKinnon, Cora Streets, Pearl Harpole: Junior 0. A. T. (Order of Artistic Typist) Certifiicate: Fred Axon, Rita C. AIloway, Anna Dennis, Cleta Ellis, Ellen Fremlin, Pearl Harpole, Marian Ibbotson, Olive Johnson, Pearl Mc- Gee. Senior. 0. A. T. Certificate. Rita C. Alloway, Anne MacKinnon, Clete E. Medd. Typewriting Speed'" Certificate: Pearl McGee' 33, Audrey Jones 38, Dorothy Laycox 40, Olive Johnson 30, Rita C. Alloway 42, Clete ..E, Medd 44, Olive Johnson 42, Jean Dale 35•, Pearl Harpole 40, Anne MacKinnon 41. Special Speed Certificated Ployd McAsh 61. Little Locals Mr. Reg. Shipley is taping over the Supertest Service Station on April 1st., which has been occupied by Mr. Reg. Porterfield, The residence vacatis;,d by Mr. Geo.f Murdock, now of .Hagersviile, has been leased by Mr. R. M. Sperling, C.N.R. ,agent. Late •'s'hoppers Saturday night made way for a muskrat which was wandering around town, presumably picking out bargains. We understand that the 'Wearwell Company have received a substantial order from a large department store organization in England. The order is for ladies. hosiery. Womans' Institute Meeting held in Agricultural Hall, opening promptly at 2.30 p.m. with President, Mrs. W. S. R. Holmes pre- siding. The programme for the meeting was opened with the Institute Ode followed by the Lord's Prayer in unison. A sing -song, with Miss Edna El- liott presiding at piano, was then en- joyed, all failing in heartily giving to the program a very promising be- ginning. The treasurer's report, as follows, was given: Feb. 23, balance in bank 34.87; Feb. 23, Proceeds of tea 1,90; Feb. 28, Bank Interest 16c; total 36.93. Expenses: Malreh 22, for paid C.N.R. on bales of clothing .to paints in Northern Ontario 1.20; Mar. 22, Mr. C. V. Cooke, 2 wreaths 4.00; Miss R. V. Irwin, dry goods for bales 6.15. stamps 3e, total 11.38; Mar. 23, balance in bank 25.55-36.93, After reading and passing of min sites of previous meeting, Mrs, McLay entertained the gathering with an Irish reading, responding to an en- core. These' renditions added two very attractive numbers to the afternoon's. program. The motto for the day— "A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men" was pre- sented. in poetry form by Mrs. C. V. Cooke. Thus Mrs. Cooke brought to light her gift as a composer. Moved by Mrs. Shobbrooke and Mrs. Adams that appreciation of 'meeting be ex- tended to Mrs. McLay and Mrs. Cooke for their' contributions. Appreciative letters from sick members were read. A representative of the Canadian Federation of the Blind was given space for a .short explanation of this work in aid of Blind under 40 years of age. A talk on Old Age Pensions, Blind and Mothers' Allowances was given by Mrs. N. W. Trewartha, 'Such mat- ters on legislation are very appealing and extra interest was created through the explanatory answers given to questions .from individual members. On motion of Mrs. W. Resell and Mrs. F. Lobb a kindly vote of ap- preciation was given Mrs. Trewartha for her; talk on this work as 'consid- ered by the Huron' County Pension Board. The election of officers for'. the en- suing year will be ,conducted at, the April meeting. A vary representative attendance. is asked for. Singing of National. Anthem closed a very inter- esting \program after which 'all en- joyed a happy social session. Mrs, Goo. Elliott, . Mrs. Lucas, Mrs.. W. Ross, Mrs. Mc0linchey, Mrs. J. Graham and Mrs. H. Thompson serv- ing a most .appetizing afternoon tea, Mr. John Jacobs, manager at the County Home,suffered a severe heart attack on Saturday evening and has been in a serious condition this week.. His friends will be pleased to learn that he is somewhat better, but for the present is not able to receive many :visitors, quiet and rest being' necessary for a complete recovery. Among the Churches. Ready For Fair Although there are stili a few last' minute details to iron out arrange- ments are well in hand for the an- nual Spring Show next Thursday. The gbmmittee responsible have been working hard of .late and if the weatherman is kind indications are that next week's show will be, the most successful in the, history of the Iluron Central Agricultural Society, In order that the day may be doubly successful and knowing that their farmer friendswill want to devote some time to shopping pro- gressive business men. of Clinton have planned, to make tl3e day.prof- itable for shoppers. Through, the News -Record they have endeavored to tell you some of the many barg- ains they have to offer. Read every advertisement, then shop with the men who ask for a share of your business. The Salvation Army Sunday 11 a.m. "The Assurance of His Presence". 3 p.m. Sunday School. 7P .m. "Reconciliation." co ' liation., Thursday',8 pin. The Meeting will be held in the Quarters, the subject will be "A Man's 'Mistake." Baptist Church The service en Sunday evening was taken by Rev.. Hilton of Tor- onto.' Rev. C. H. Schutt, M.A.,D.D of Toronto, superintendent of Horne Mission for Ontario and Quebec will conduct the service on Sunday even- ing at 7 o'clock, Sunday School will meet at the -usual hour - of 2.30. Presbyterian Church Service at Clinton at, 11 o'clock. At Bayfield at 3 o'clock. Sunday School metts one hour before church service at each place. On Friday evening the Young Peo- ple meet at Bayfield at 8 o'clock. Clinton Young People meet Monday evening. -the Woman's Association meet at the home of Mrs. Morris, Wednesday, April 5th at 2.30. • Wesley -Willis Church We hope that all our people will snake an effort to worship on Sun- day next. Special Palni. Sunday music. Sermon subjects: Moaning, "Why was Christ Crucified?"; even- ing: "Blundering Builders." The Mother's Study Class nretat the manse an Tuesday evening. The theme for discussion was "Self Re- liance." Musical ntunbers were pro- vided by Mrs. Ward and Mrs. And- rews. A social hour followed. The W. A. of the Wesley -Willis church will meet on Wednesday next, April 5th. A. good attendance is re- quested a plans ns .are to ma be de for 1 the Young People's Conference. Ontario Street United Church Palm Sunday 10.15 a.m. Sunday School Class for Membership in the church. 11.00 a.m. "The Prophet of Naz- areth moves the city". 2.00 pan. Turner's Church. 2; 0 pan. 3 Ontario p On z a Street Sunday School. 7.00 p.m. Topic: "Not far from the Kingdom", Half-hour "Triumphant Songs", come and join us in evangel- ical singing. Monday—Friday, Holy Week, Pas- sion Services. Monday: Young People's invited to Salvation Army for first of Holy Week services. Wednesday 8 p.in. Capt. McDowell' of Salvation Army will be the speak- er at Ontario street. Friday: St. Paul's Anglican church 10.30 a.m. We invite all our people, Rev. Gordon Peddie, preacher. The Woman's Association meet on Wednesday, April 5th. Please note change of date.. St. Paul's Church • Sunday, April 2—Palm Sunday. 11 a.m. Morning, prayer, Sermon: "The , Triumphal Entry". 2.30 p.m. Sunday School and Bible Class_ 7 p.m. Evening prayer. Tuesday, April 4, .3 p.m. Ladies Guild in the Memorial Hall. Wednesday, April 5,' 4.15 Junior W. A. Good Friday, April 7, 10.30 a.m. Meditation service, preacher,. Rev. Gordon Peddle, B.A. . Please keep in mind the special services each evening during Holy Week in the local churches. The Chancel Guild met in Owen Memorial, Hall on Tuesday evening, At the conclusion of the business,por- tion of the meeting an interesting program was presented. Miss R. V. Irwin gave 'a very enjoyable talk' on St, Peter's Cathedral, Rome, showing pictures _and .snap shots, taken dur- ing her visit' there. Miss Irwin de- ,cribed the building and the mural paintings by Michael Angelo, which adorn its walls. ' IVfiss . Eileen Me- Geun 'contributed a solo "The Strang- er of Galilee",' Miss Florence Mac - Callum gave a reaching entitled "Les- sons Learned from •St. Peter." 'The meetings in the future will be on the fourth Tuesday of the month and those in charge os G-nancel. work for that month will have charge of pro- gram. for that month... Ministerial Association The Ministerial Association will hold its usual Passion Week services commencing on Monday, April. 3rd., 1939, in the following order: Monday, Salvation Army, Rev. G. G. Burton; Tuesday, Wesley -Willis,. Rev. H. O'Neil; Wednesday, Ontario Street, Capt, McDowell; Thursday, Presbyterian, Rev. Andrew Lane; Friday, St. Paul's, Rev. Gordon Peddle. All services will commence at 8 p.m., excepting that of Good Friday, which will commence at 10.30 a.m. An offering will be taken at each service on behalf of the Missions of the church in which the serviceis held. Membership Completed in Swine Club Twenty boys from this district have signed up for membership, in the Clinton Swine Club according to a report received from the agricul- tural office- yesterday. Those who have sent in their entries are Grant and Dennis Bisback; K. Steep, J. Lobb, F. Potter, A. Neal, '4y, Levy, II. McCullough, F, Thompson, 3. Lindsay, D. Stirling, G. Stirling, R. McMillan, M. Roy, B. Roy, W. Wil- liams, K. Tyndall, H. Warner, W: Harris, J. E. Cox. The Clinton Lions Club, in co-op- eration with the Provincial and Fed- eral Departments of Agriculture are; sponsoring the Club., Each boy pur- chases, feed and cares for two wean- ling eanling sows to be exhibited at an Achievement bay to be held in the, fall when prizes to the amount of 200 will be awarded. 25th Wedding Anniversary Observed A very •enjoyable evening was spent:at. the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hebden, Saturday, it Laing. the occasion of their silver wedding anniversary. The crowd numbering; somewhere around the hundred marls.. Besides the friends of the community there, were relatives from Loudon,. Woodstock and Lakeside. The, earlier part of the evening was Silent ib playing progressive euchre and cok- inole and then a little :later Mr,'and: lVIrs: Hebden. were, called forward while Mr. Ernest ' Hebden played "Here. Conies the Bride".. They were presented with many beautirul' gifts;; after which Mr. Hebden replied' us a very fitting mariner and tilers everyone joined,in singing "Tor they are jolly good :fellows." While lunch was being prepared Mr. Ernest: and Mr. Walter Hebden: of London, very capably entertained, the crowd' with vocal and instrumental numbers. A very' generous 'lunc], - brought this., happy - evening to a close.• PORTER'S ' HILL On Thursday evening the Y. P. S. held their second meetingthis month. About 30 were present. Mrs. Aim Mcllwain gave the topic; Argyle Lockhart read the lesson; Little Phyllis Harris sang; Mrs. R. Tor- rance gave a reading. Rev. R. M. Gale and Miss Gladys Gale gave sev- eral numbers on violin and piano fol- lowing this. The treat of the evening was brought in. This was a huge box of chocolates donated by Mr. Oliver Edwards, and to him goes the thanks and good wishes of the Y.P.S, for his thoughtfulness. On Sunday about 40 were out to the regular service at Grace church. 13 were present at the Young People's Bible Class. Owing to the breakup, the roads in this district are not the best. Mrs, G. G. Newton has been con- fided to her bed with flu. On Tuesday evening last whiles at- tending the hockey match in Clinton Alvin Betties had his forehead cut open with a *hockey stick. He, received first aid but later in the week sympt- oms of lockjaw appeared. Dr. Oakes was consulted and gave a lockjaw serum. At present Alvin is consid- ered out of danger, but had a rather close ,caul. A pleasant gathering' of friends at the home of Mrs. Thos. Sowerby on Sunda y were Dr. Geo. Duncan, 'Fern- dale, Mich.; EarlDuncanand family of Sault Ste . Marie; . Mr. and Mrs: 0. Setter, Thedford; Mrs. McIiroy, Sea- forth; Mrs. Graham, Goderich; Mr. and Mrs. Fred ,Elliott, Porter's Hill Mr. Jas. Harrison. who has been ill the past two months is improving. Norvel Pocock has spent the past, week with his sister, Mrs. T. East: Mr. Frank Picot's sawingoutfit has been in the district for the past week, ' The maple syrup season • has not been very promising so far. Miss Evelyn Cox and friends of London, spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herb. Cox. An old man was breaking stones by the wayside, when a 'young Mao said, "Hello, old , ehap, what • are you doing?" The old stonebreaker lifted a pair of calm • eyes to the youth and replied, "r •am helping to build the Ding's highway." Another quilt was finished at the home of Mrs. Allen Battles' last Wed- nesday by group No, 2.. Congratulations to Mr. and 'Mrs. J. S. Lockhart. Mr. and Mrs. Allen ,Bettles'.and Mr. and Mrs. J. Harrison. All are celebrating wedding anniver- saries March =27th,. Johnston -Beattie A quiet but pretty wedding was; solemnized at St: Paul's' Angiaeart. rectory, -Clinton, on Saturday, March. 18th, at 10 a.m,, when • Rev. A. • H.. O'Neil united in marriage Edna Grace, , eldest ug da hter of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Beattie, Goderich, and Kenneth Hewitt, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. B. Johnston of Ninga, Manitoba. The bride looked lovely in .a mauve dress with jade green accessories and wearing a pretty corsage of pink carnations -with ferns. The brides- maid, Miss Alma Molrring, of Gode- rich, looked charmingin a pretty rust crepe dress with rust and brown accessories. • Mr. Ivan Johnston, of Ninga, Man., younger brother of the groom, was best man. After the cere- mony the bridal party drove to a Stratford restaurant, .where a sump- tuous wedding dinner was served. The young couple then left on a short motoring trip, On their return, they' will reside on the groom's farm on N. 8 highway, R. R. No. 2, Clinton. Presentation to Rev. K. MoGoun Rev. If. McGoun received anagree- able surprise last Thursday evening when Messrs W. L. Johnson and G. M. Counter, on behalf of former par- ishoners, called at the rectory to pre- sent a substantial sunt of money to their now retired rector as a token of their appreciation of faithful ap- plication to duty during his term of eight years as rector of St. Paul's Church. Rev. McGotin expressed his appreciation for the gift and for the kind wishes conveyed to him by the wardens. HOLMESVILLE On Friday evening last a few friends gathered at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Les. Jervis to extend their best wishes to Mr. and Mrs, Sen. Johnston (the bride being, formerly Miss Grace Beattie of Goderich). The occasion took the form of a miscel- laneous shower of household articles. Much merriment was caused when the host haltingly gave the welcoming address and also when Mr. Johnston, assisted by his wife, read the verses attached to each parcel. After the presentation lunch was served .and the balance of the evening spent', in games. A pleasant time was enjoy- ed by all except perhaps by one guest who- overindulged and topped it off by a :large cigar, BAYFIELJI Miss Beatrice Gibson of Edmonton, who is visiting relatives in this vic- inity,, is this week the guest at the home of her uncle, Mr. ,G. W., El- liott. The many friend of Mr. James Reid will be glad to know that he was able to come home from Clinton Hospital on Tuesday. Mr. 'V. G. Quarry of London -and Jack and Bo McTague of Toronto were in the village for a few hours, on Saturday. ' Mr. Harry Thomas of Port Elgin spent a few clays last week with his wife at the home of ' Miss Cecil Mc- Leod Miss Mary Wideombe left on Frt day for Windsor to be with her sister who is ill. Mr. John Pease was in London last week owing to the death of his father Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Burch of ;De- troit were at their cottage , in The Highlands for a couple of days ,last week. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Spencer of Rock- wood are spendinga few days in• the: village. , On Wednesday evening of last week the Y. P. U. of St. Andrews United Church met at the home of Mr., and Mrs. Wm. Sparks. The evening was spent in games and contests, during which Mr, and .Mrs. Bert Dmui were. presented with' a silver casserole. The groom replied to the address read by Mrs. Elgin Porter. The surrounding Community; gath- ered on Friday evening at the home of the groom's father and presented Mr.' and Mrs. Bert Dunn with a beautiful studio couch.. The address, read by Mrs. Wm: Parker, was very. fittingly, replied to by the groom. Nurses Dorothy McLean and Dawna Smith visited with Mrs. Lloyd Makins on Tuesday of this week.