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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1939-04-20, Page 1The News -Record Est. 1878 With Which is Incorporated The Clinton New Era The New, Esp Fut. !867 ). 5932. -59TH YEAR. CLINTON ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 1939 5 60 -PIECE Luncheon 'Set consisting 28 piece silver service and 32 pieces of china for $14.95 Silver Servers, regular $1.50 for 35c Souvenir full-size tea spoons to commemorate the visit of the King and Queen to Canada for only 3 BIGCALS3 PES f s Store l �lr ate � ai Eight 9=PIECE, Silver Chest of Flatware.. Service for for $24.75 .25c W. H. HI3LLYAIa Jeweler and Optometrist Residence Phone 174j IENew Low Priees 11 Make it Profitable to Shop Here SPRING COATS We have a group of coats chosen from our' regular range which you will find .at Irresistably Low Prices for this Weekend Selling. BLEACHED SHEETING and - PILLOW TUBING We are glad to announce a Substantial Reduc- tion in our leader "Heavy Hospital" quality. It can't be beat for value and wear. KNITTING WOOLS Two and .Four Ply. Manufacturers have advised us of Reductions in Prices, which we are glad to offer you now, Try Knitting with "MISS CANADA", "GUELPH CREPES", ' "LAMBO", "MAITLAND ZEPHYR",, "ENGLISH TROCHON." I CLINTON'S LEADING STYLE S'II(DPPE " CORN FLOWER CRYSTAL We have just received a shipment of genuine Corn Flower cut Crystal and in future will always be able to fill your requirements in this popular, pattern: In stem -ware .we can supply you with Water Goblets, Sherbets and Plates; Fruit Juice, Wine, Liqueur, Cocktail and Champagne Glasses.. These are all open stock and Inay be purchased' in any small or large quantity at any time. Why( not start collecting yours now? In addition to the above we have many fancy y pieces, ' any of which would make a most accept able gift for a friend on any occasion, These in-, elude syrup jugs,pitchers, butter tubs cheesel crate rose ., p t �, se bowls, salad bowls; relish dishes, iced. tea sets, candy jars, cream and sugars, marmalade jars, bon -bon dishes,.. vases mustard trays mustard pots, cake plates, mayonnaise sets, celery and candle! holders: Come in and see this display next time you are down town. Remember WATCH REPAIR is a job for experts. Our work assures your satisfaction. "Counter's for' Finer Jewellery for over Half a Century in Huron County" 4..m , ..ti.oma .e ..., THE BIOME PAPER Appointed Grand Master W,' U. Latornell of. St, Thomas was elected Grand Master of the Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of Ontario of the sixteenth annual at assembly in London on Saturday, y, April 15th. The Super Excellent Masters Degree was conferred ona classof candidates under the super - y vietan of the. London Council. Mr. Latornell's appointment to this honoured position is of interest to Clinton citizens as he was for a num- ber of years a' resident here and mar- ried a Clinton girl, a sister of Col. H. B. Combe. Among the Churches The Interdenominational Young Men's Bible Glass wi11 meet at usual in St. Paul's • Parish Hall on Sunday at 4 p.m. Baptist Church Tuesday, April 25, The Ladies Aid meet at the home of Mrs. J. Butler, commencing at 2.30, keyword "Cross" Rev, A. E. Silver will conduct the b - worship service at 7 pan. Sermon sub- ject: "Be Faithful.* The Sunday School will meet at 2.30 p.m. • The Salvation Army Sunday 11 a.m. "Character and Cleansing"; 3 p.ni. Sunday School; 7 pan., "Thou Art The Christ" The prayer meeting tonight at 8 p.m. will be held in the Quarters, The meeting for young people will be held on Monday night at 7.30 p.m. Wesley -Willis Church The Sacrament of Baptism will be administered during worship on Sun- day morning next. The minister's sermon subjects will be: Morning- "Little Qhildren"; Evening - "Two Paths." The Woman's. Missionary Society held their regular meeting in the lecture room of the church Thursday evening, April 13, with a good attend- ance. The President, Mrs. Chowen in the chair and Mrs. Hearn at the piano. Mrs. Fowler explained the last chapter in the Study Book which was very interesting. Mrs. Lane read a letter from Dr. Wilford, telling of their adventures on their trip back to China, Dr. Wilford' will be re- membered by many in Clinton. The meeting closed with Mizpeh benedic- tion. The Farmers' Market Wheat 57c. Oats 30c.• Barley 40; 42c. Cream 23; 22e. Eggs 17; 14e, 13c, 12c, Hogs $8.50. Distribution PrizeMoney b aution of A total of $742 in prize money was distributed last week, represent- ing individual ' winnings at the Spring Show. The money was divid- ed as follows: Heavy Horses .... 348.00 Gen. Purpose Horses 60.00 Light Horses 67.00 Beef Cattle 248.00 Jr. Farmers Judging 24.00 St. Paul's Church Sunday, April 23-11 a.m. Morning Prayer and Sermon; 2.30 p.m. Sunday School; 7 p.m. Evening Prayer, The Rovers, Boy Scouts, Cubs, Girl Guides and Brownies will attend this service. Monday 4.15 pan. Church Boys' League in Memorial Hall; 8 p.m. A. Y. P. A. Meeting, Wednesday, April 26th -4.15 p.m. Junior W. A, meeting in Owen Mem- orial Hall. Mrs. (Rev.) H. L. Jennings, wife of the missionary at Fort Norman on the MacKenzie River was the guest speaker at the meeting of the Wont- ants Auxiliary held Tuesday after- noon. Mrs. Jennings gave a graphic descri ie of the Fort and of the pat n activities in this centre and had many beautiful exhibits of work done by the Indians there. The Auxiliary are snaking preparations for sending the annual bale to St, Paul's School, Cardston, Alberta. Ontario Street United Church Stinday School Anniversary Special Speakers 11,00 am. Rev. H. V. Workman, Seaforth. 2.80 p.m. Open Session of Sunday School, auditorium of church, pro- gramme by the school, ;Rev. Levi Hassey, M.A., Mitchell will be the guest speaker. 7.00 pant Young People's Choir of School will help with special music, Rev. Levi Hussey, M.A., will preach int the evening. 2.00 p.tn. Turner's Church, Rev, G. G. Burton will be the preacher.. Monday 8.00 p.m. Young People's Union, citizenship department in charge. specal programme. Wednesday 8.0 p.m. Midweek Ser- vice of Fellowship, Prayer and Praise. Fifty-one were received ,into full communion Sunday 'morning at On tario Street. United' Church. ` Thirty- eight were adults. Twenty-eight were received on profession' of faith. In the evening Rev.. J. .Anderson and Wingham United Church` choir. exchanged with' Rev,.: G. G. Burton and Ontario Street United Church choir. Eastermusic was repeated. Large attendances' were reported. The. Girl's Club met on Thursday, April 13th at the home of Mrs:' Burt- on. The devotional period was follow- ed by a short programme. Miss Cor- onna Wenclorf gave a recitation, Mrs, It. Plumsteel and Miss E. Plumsteel rendered a duet very pleasingly and Mrs. Burton gave a paper. Plans were laid for the ceniing seaJson's work, The ltosiesses of the evening, the Misses E. and Z. Cornish served a dainty lunch, thus bringing a pleasant and profitable' evening to a close, $742,00. New Pastor Welcomed The Baptist Churches of Clinton and Auburn which have been without the services of a resident pastor for the past three months since the re- moval of Rev. G. W. Sherman to Sparta, welcomed their newly ap- pointed pastor, Rev. A. E. Silver, into the charge on Sunday when he con- ducted services at both appointments. Rev, Silver moved his household effects to the manse this week and the congregation welcome Mrs. Silver and three children to Clinton. Young People in Conference at Wesley -Willis Over two hundred delegates attend the all -day conference for workers in the junior Organizations of the church here on Friday, meeting in Vresley-Will#s Church. The conference opened with morn- ing worship with Benson Sutter, president of the Boy's Council pre- siding. Those taking part were Miss Vera Hoggarth, Miss Shirley Sutter and Phil Sperling. Addresses of welcome were extended by Mayor George H, Elliott, Rev. Andrew Lan; Mr, N. W, Trewartha, Alvin Corless and Miss Katherine Turner. Charles Wel]wood of Wingham conducted Roll Call responded to by each group standing, Groups represented were Auburn, Blyth, Brussels, Benmiller, Clinton, Dt nganndn, Exeter, Ethel, Fordwieh, Goderich, Gorrie, Grand Bend, Bensali, Brucefield, Wroxeter, and Wingham. A choir of young people from the Clinton churches led in the service of praise, Mrs. M. Agnew presiding at the organ. At the conclusion of the worship period the groups of study were arranged, the girls remaining in the auditorium while the boys repaired to the Sunday School rooms where election of of- ficers for each division was conduct- ed. The executive for this year are: Boys' Council, Benson Sutter, Clin- ton, past president; Jack West, Clinton, president; Murray Moore, Exeter, vice-president; Donald Shaf- er, Fordwich, secretary; Phil Spar- ling,Clinton,Clinto treasurer. Girls' Council: Jeanette Sanderson, Brussels, past president; Ina Maskell, Bennmiller, president; Ruth Brooke, n l vice-president; sal , vice p estdent, );Ieanor Car- son, Gorrie, secretary; Iris Rivett, Dungannon, treasurer. Rev, H Snell, Ethel, presided , at the boys' election and Mrs. W. Ps Lane, Goderich, the girls, While in group division addresses on the -sub- ject "Do' We Need World Friend- ship"? were given by Rev. W. P. Lane, Goderich, and Miss Clara Mc - Gown., Blyth. Discussion in the -fol- lowing subjects were ,conducted: "What Is It?" was the question dis- cussed by the boys under leadership of Rev. Harry O'Neil, of St. Paul's Church, Clinton, and by the girls un- der Mrs. W. P. Lane, Goderich. "What Hinders It," by Rev. H. Watt, Gorrie, Rev. Gordon Hazlewood in place of Mrs. 11. Snell; "What Helps It?" by Rev. T. E. Wright, Bruce- field, and Miss Evelyn Stephens; Gorrie; "What Can I Do?" Rev. H J. Mahoney, Brussels, and Miss Hazel �Vilsan, Wingham. With the groups united in the auditorium Rev. G, G. "Burton, pastor of Ontario. street church spoke on "Problems in leader- ship," In' the afternoon recreation was en- joyed under the supervision of Rev. Olaren.ee Beacom, Grand Bend; Rev: G. Hazelwood, Bentniller and Rev. H, Shell, Ethel. Finns .on Africa were shown by Rev. Anson Moorehouse of Yarmouth Centre and a joint picnic supper was enjoyed in the dining hall of the church . where Alvin Corleas gave a brief outline of the work of the Older Boys Parliament, Rev. Th Snell led the group in songs and yells and Miss Kathleen Cunin hanro conducted "Fun Time" in a series of skits. Addresses on summer schools and camps were given by Rev. H. Snell, ancl Mrs. Lane.. Installation. of officers was conducted by Rev. H. Snell and vesper services concluded the day's activities, Father Dies Mrs. S. G. Castle received word last night of the .death of her father, Benjamin, Churchill, .Duncan, British Columbia, .who died quietly on Tues- day night. - ht. g Purchase, Valuable Animals Two valuable Holstein heifers b f s were purchased this week by James and William Glutton, sons of J. Hume Clutton, ,Colborne township, as their entries in the calf club being spon- sored in the Goderich district by the Goderich. Agricultural Society. The dans of these two animals had' R.O.P. records of over 17,000 lbs. of milk and their sire is a grandson of Snow - bank Countess, world's champion life- time producer, formerly owned by T. R. Dent, Woodstock. The animals secured, were purchased from Bert Siple, Curries. Reforestation Increasing Huron County farmers are at last becoming `reforestation conscious' judging by an encouraging report received yesterday from Mr. J. C. Shearer. Present indications are that this year's plantings will exceed that of last year by at least 100,000 trees. Two farmers in the county alone have made arrangements to plant 60 acres requiring some 63,000 trees. At Dungannon W. A. Culbert will plant 50 acres this year using 60,700 trees and W. L. Whyte of Seaforth plans to devote 10 acres to reforesta- tion purposes. In addition to ap- proximately 400 other farmers who have orders placed, eachschool child in the County will plant five trees to commemorate the visit of the King and Queen. Public School Board Meeting The regular meeting of the Clinton Public School Board was held on Thursday evening, all members being present. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and adopted, cor- respondence was read and on ,notion of Ball -McIntyre ordered filed. Following accounts were presented: Geo. T, Jenkins, 7.30; United Church Publishing House, 4.45; Asa Deeves, 17.50; Len. Hunter, 8.50; Gordon Hoy, 4.05; Jacob Becker, 20.25; P. U. C., 10,51; Dust Bane Products, 7.55; W. H. Hellyar, 2.45; R. E. Manning, 14.00. Cook -McKinnon that accounts be paid -carried. The chairman of the property committee reported on the repairing of the septic tank. The work has been completed. Cook - Jenkins -that we adjourn. Service League Meets Tho regular meeting of Clinton branch No. 140 of the B.E.S,L., held in Legion Hall on Thursday evening was marked by by the appointment a K.McGoun the 01) Rev. Mat"):to 1 office of adjutant in charge of regis- tration of veterans for service.' It was arranged that the local veterans . will be in London for the visit .ot Thin Majesties Kung George VI and Queen Elizabeth and will form part. of the guard along the line of prog- ress, of the Royal carriage. Guest speaker for the evening was Agricul- tural Representative J. C. Shearer, who addressed the Legion members on "Conservation of Forests," and protection; of wild life. He also spoke of soil erosion and flood control and conservation of moisture through re- forestation. Deanery Meeting of Sunday School A very successful Sunday School Convention for the Deanery of Huron was held on the Thursday in Easter week at St, Paul's church. Approxim- ately 100 scholars and 15 teachers attended the sessions. Rev. H, O'Neil, Rector of St.. Paul's conducted the opening service in the church at 10 a.m. In e absence ce of Rev. M. A. n Hunt of Exeter, Rev. E. 0. Gallagher of Wingham gave the address on "My Church -What It Stands For.'' The boys and girls assembled in groups according to age and were instructed by the leaders. Rev. R. M. Weekes, A. C. Calder and E. 0. Gallagher: led the discussion with the boys groups,. The girls were instruct- ed by Mrs. Weekes and Mrs, Graham. The officials of Ontaiia Street United Church very kindly permitted the convention to use their Sunday School room. There the teachers as- sembled for three very inspiring lectures by Rev. M. 13. Parker of Morpeth. Mr, Parker spoke on the "Lesson Courses", "Teacher training" and "Learning to Worship." Lunch was served in the Parish Hall at 12.30 by the Ladies Guild of St. Paul's church. During the luneh hour a hearty vote of thanks was extended to the ladies and to the Rector anti Wardens of St. Petal's for their kindess and hospitality, Mrs, H. Bartiiff replied on behalf .of the ladies and Rev. 11. O'Neil for the officials. At 2 p.m. Canon' Townshend gave an appreciative address on. "Youth To -clay." A 'recreational period was conducted in the Parish Hall by Mrs. 11. O'Neil. A short business session followed during which votes • of thanks were moved to the various leaders and speakers .and particular- ly to. Rev. John Graham of 13ayfield for his untiring efforts .on behalf of the conference, Mr. Graham was a very efficient chairman of this suc- cessful convention. He announced that from August 8 to August 15, a camp for Joys and girls 9-14 years will be held at Kintail; also from Aubust 15 to August 22, a camp for A.Y,P.A., Junior Bible Glasses ancl Other Young 'People, 15 years of age and over will be held at Kintail. Rev. R. P. D. Hurford, D.D., Rural Dean of Iluron, conducted the dis- missal service in the church at 4;15. Little Locals Reports from the oil well on Tues- day was that the drilled depth was 2380 feet. Mr, and Mrs. Kenneth Elliott have taken up residence in the apartment above Ken's Milk Bar. Mrs. McCool hag moved back into her house on Albert street recently vacated by Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Mc- Neill. Monday night was band practice night and the music sounded 'fine from the street. Apparently the boys are getting in shape for the summer concerts., Woman's Institute The regular meeting for the month of April will be held Thursday, April 27th at 2.80 p.m. sharp, in the Board room of the Agricultural office. The, motto, "Honor thy Father and Moth-, er" will be presented, while Roll Gall will be responded to by all anembers on theme, "Memories of Mother." As, customary at the April meeting there. will be an exchange of flowering; plants, bulbs, etc. Will all members, kindly keep this special feature of the day's programme in mind. Arrangements have been made for the election of officers for 1039.40, and also sufficient time will be prof- itably used for forming plans for the next year's work. Special music programme for af- ternoon will consist o f a 'sing -song conducted by Mrs. 1J. Adams, pro. gramme convenor. Hostesses for the afternoon tea will be, Mrs. F. Lobb.' Mrs. Sturdy, Mrs. F. Johnson, Mrs. 3. Radford and Mrs, Peek. L.O:B.A. Social The L.O:B.A. ladiea held a haard- time social on Tuesday evening and` all report a good time. Prizes for euchre were: ladies first, Mrs. co Gar - don Pearl a ladies 1 d n Lawson; • ws , Miller; men's first, Mr. J. Sutter; men's consolation, Mr. 'Ivan Turner. Prizes were given for the best hard - time costume cest me and were wan by Miss Clara Harrison and Mr. Grant. Lind say. The judges. were Mr.. T.. Hawk- ins and Mr. J. Sutter.. Swine Club Organizes; The Clinton Lions Swine Club, met , in the agricultural assembly room on Thursday evening for organizas- 'tion. W. L. Whyte of the Lions eon mittee presided. He teld where the: Advanced Registry Yorkshire Sowsl were being procured and also discus- sed the feeding of weanling pigs.. Agricultural Representative J. C.. Shearer presided for the organize - tion period and outlined the object- ives and activities of the club. The, officers are: President, Robert Me -- Millan, Seaforth; vice-president, W.. W#Iliums, Clinton; secretary -treasur- er, Bruce .Roy,. Londesboro, The Club• has a maximum membership of 20 young farmers. Other members' of Lions committee who spoke were Fingland and F. 0. Ford. Accepts Call to Stratford Charge Rev. J. R. Thompson B.A.., B.D.,. has accepted a call to the liarish of St. Paul's Church in Stratford, open: as the result of the transfer of Rev. William Wallace to Church of the Re- deemer in London. Rev. Thompson, now stationed at Point Edward was advised by his Lordship, the Rt. Ren. Charles A. Seager, Bishop of London, that the parish was 'open to him and has accented. He was born in Goclerich Town- ship, near Clinton, and was gradu- ated in. 1031 from the University of Western Ontario and from Huron College, London, in 1982. He sub- sequently studied at Trinity College., Toronto in 1932 and 1933. In 1931 he was ordained deacon by the late Bishop Williams in Chatham and in the !same year he supplied at St. George's Church, Sarnia. He also acted there in 1933 and in 1034. In 1934 he received his first parish, its Durham, in Grey County, which charge he held until 1935 when he, went to St. Paul's Church: et Point Edward in September. A. young min- ister, he is reputed to be of excellent promise, and an able preacher. His popularity in his present parish i. widespread. Growing. Grapefruit Here Mr. George VanHorne is getting to be quite an amateur horticulturist. Here's the story. One morning he was attacking half a grapefruit with, some vigour when he suddenly dis- covered a seed inside with quite a' long sprout. Being of an inquisitive turn of mind he decided to find out if the seed would grow, so into a pot it went'and in the course of time up cane the Sant.Mn. Vanllorne 1 n M has been told it will never produce fruit, but intends to wait and see, bearing in mind another incident along similar lines. Some time ago Mr Nellis McNeil, of California, present- ed hien with a Camelia plant, telling him that it would never flower in Canada. Mr.. VanEorne proved he was wrong. After nursing it along, feeding it a patent medicine, 'and giving it lots of attention, his ef- forts were finally rewarded with beautiful flowers. "So," says Mr. VanHorne, "maybe I'll get grapefruit yet." Rebekah Lodges Greet President The officers and members of God - elicit Rebekah Lodge No. 89 were guests of Htronic Lodge No. 306, Clinton, on Friday evening, April 14, and jointly with the focal lodge re- ceived the official visit of Mrs. Bertha Sutton, of Preston, President of the Rebekah Assembly of Ontario. The Goderich visitors numbered approxi- mately 30 and the. local lodge attend- ance exceeded •that number. Mrs. Violet Thorndyke, Milverton, District Deputy President, Stratford district, was also present and made her of- ficial visit of inspection of the4lodge, Thus the joint meeting of the lodges was jointly visited arid inspected. The special meeting was called for Friday evening to suit the convenience of the distinguished visitor who could not arrange her itinerary so as to be here on the Monday of the regular date of meetings. of No. 306. 'Business of the lddge was complet- ed and the joint assembly then heard an inspiring address by Mrs. Sutton, Mrs. Thorndylce also addressed' the joint assembly.' Afterwards• a pleas- ant hour wain spent in games and lunch was served by the local Re- belcahs. Mrs. Thorndylce was acconip- anied,by :n number of ladies of Mil- verton Lodge. t Presentation o Rev, n a d` Mrs. A. E. Silver The Baptist parsonage at Lanai'~ was the scene of a very pleasant gathanting when a number of mem- bers of the congregation and frielnds in the community met to show their appreciation of the work done by Rev and Mrs. Silver while residents there, arid toexpress regret at their get departure. Mr. and Mrs. Silver and family arrived here this week. Mr. Silver having accepted a call to the Aub - C int nurn charge. I o c g The presentation of a well filled purse and the following address il- lustrate the esteem in which the new pastor was held. "It is with feelings of regret at the severance' of our relations as pastor and people, that we have gathered to bid farewell. We 'wish to express our deep grat- itude for, and our sincere apprecia- tion of,all your labors for the cause of .Christ, for the upbuilding of the church, and for the uplifting of the individual life in this community. During the years that it has been our privilege to know you both, we have realized that you have brought into all branches of the church's act- ivities, the Spirit of the Master. With sinnplicity and quiet devotions you have made contacts with the poor and needy, the discouraged and bana- lly, those within your denomination and those without a church. The very gracious hospitality of your •parsonage will be remembered. We wish you both God -speed, and' pray that: your new charge will af- ford you even greater opportunities. 'for service. We shall - follow you iso, love' and ' sympathy as you seek to preach 'a gospel of love, and' empha-• 'size'the essentials of Christ's teach- ing -"The .Fatherhood of God, and' the Brotherhood of Man." We wish you to accept this gift as a tangible expression of our ap- preciation: Our prayers will be that God'sblessing and benediction goy with you, and that you maybe spared many years of fruitful service for the Master," Mr, Silver, in reply, stated that he: was sure he would not find more loy- al or better people in his next field of labor that those he had met there and referred to the changeless Christ in a changing world,