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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1939-09-14, Page 1The News -Record Est. 1878 With Which is Incorporated The Clinton New NO. 5953. -60th YEAR ofhea This isthe day U d Tru thful Wat eh . ',,...• The nearly l right wetch won't da any longer.er Because no one can afford to oavn that kind. Because now -a -days make minutes count. They want to know the right time all the time. So when their watches commence to do things they bring them straight to us. Quickly they are running like new again, at a moderate cost. We -specialize in watch, work. *-y= �i ■r f* Y �I 1• H. H LI L/ LJ A R Jeweler and Optometrist Residence ;Phone 174j FREE FITTINGS In Lady Mac Foundation Garments Miss Betty Thomson, Expert Corsetiere, Will be in our store on Thursday and Friday y September 21 and 22 and will be glad to assist you in solving your figure problems. Why pay exorbitant prices for only a limited amount of satisfaction, when we can save you considerable on your requirements. iRWIN'SII FOR QUALITY MERCHANDISE Including' `FOREVER" The Brand New Pattern Sept. 1 5th to 30th Orly ® SALE PRICE 50 PIECES $39.75 SERVICE FOR 8 OPEN STOCK PRICE $67.25 • SALE PRICE 39 PIECES o . m $29.75 SERVICE FOR 6 OPEN STOCK PRICE sheen 0 BUDGET TERMS imnromon H PMIlT6t, 1CN f- 44WMIG You may wantto add for your service or stock a new set with a few of the main: pieces or replace some than have ' been lost. A chest of silver will perhaps solve a; wedding or anniversary gift Or you may want some of the serving pieces that were not included in your set when you got it such as butter spreaders, gravy ladle, pastry server, bele ry, spoon, butter knife, cream soup spoons. 5 o'clock tea- • spoons, etc. You may buy as much or as little as you wish at this great saving, but do so NOW as the time is short. This applies also. to lnany other patterns not illustrated here, such as Deauville, Grosvenpr, King Cedric and others. Leis Norman's take care of your Silverware needs and save you real money. MAN'S "Counter's for Fiiier Jewellery for ever Half aCentury in Huron' County" Era The New 'Er'a 71st. 18.67, CLINTON ONTARIO. THURSDAY, ;SEPTEMBER 14, 1939 THE HOME PAPER Engagements Announced Mr. and Mrs. James Cree Cook announce the engagement of their daughter, Norma Helen, to Lloyd A. Stephens, Ghesley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Stephens, Braeebrx dge > the marriage to take place the middle of October. Mr. and Mrs. William Mason, Hul- h engagement of lett nnounce the en a nt a g g their youngest daughter, Gladys Mc William to Mr. Arthur George, younger son of Mr. and Mrs, Hugh Alexander, of iteKillop, the wedding to take place the latter part of Sep- tember. Mr. and MTs. J. I3. Rathwell of Goderich township amiounce the en- gagement of their youngest daugh- ter, Mary Eleanor, to William Thomas McAsh, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. T..McAsh, Varna, the marriage to take place this month. Among the Churches Salvation Army ' The Sunday morning topic will be "The Message of Christ", and in the evening, "A GardenY'. Duriing the week meetings will be held on Tues- day and Thursday evenings at 8 o'clock. _ Baptist Church Sermon' subject for the evening service in the Baptist.Church is "The Definition of a Christian." Anniver- sary services wlil be held in the Bap- tist Church morning and evening, October 1st, Clinton Band and Legion Attend Exeter Service Members of Zone 10 of the Can- adian Legion gathered in force in Exeter on Sunday for special ser- vices. Marshaled by Comrade Thomas Morgan, of Clinton, branches front Clinton Goderich Kincardine, [towel, Seaforth, Wingham and Eice- i ter. paraded to Victoria Park for a drum head service. 1 The Clinton, Goderich and Exeter bands, the I{iltie Band, of Seaforth, and the High School Band, of Itm- cardine, fled the various groups. Five i clergymen assisted in the service and the Exeter Band accompanied, the singing. Reeve W. D. Sanders gave. [the address of welcome and Comrade Hubert Jones the call to worship. Rev. Dr. K. H, Palmer, of Palmer- ston, secretary to the late Col. Sant Hughes, minister of militia in 1914, and who himself later served over- seas, was the special speaker. He spoke on living rather than talking religion. Dr. Palmer was in Germany dur- ing the early period of Hitler's rise and spoke of conversing with him when in a subway. Hitler was tak- ing a wreath to the funeral of a comrade slain by the military class with whom he later allied himself. With reference to the present war he said "the trouble •is we did not finish the job last time. We were like 'a surgeon who operated but did not get down to the roots." ' Mr. Palmer also 'said "Hitler is going to pay the Brice all men have paid who thought themselves greater than the Almighty Himself." The address was interrupted by prolonged applause at this stage. Medals indicative of life 'member- ship were presented by Comrades R. E. Pooley and Thomas Pryde to Com- mander T. Weaver, of Wingham, and Secretary H. Turner, of Goderich, for Zone 10' service. After appropriate replies, the parade reformed and marched to the cenotaph where the placing of wreaths, two minutes' sil- ence and the sounding of the Last Post and the Reveille concluded the public activities. A general meeting ' of member* followed at which it was decided to leant the decisions of the members concerning conscription and hand these to the local branch commanders who willsend on word to Premier King. Wesley -Willis Church Rally Day Service on Sunday morning. The evening service has been withdrawn that our people may worship with the Presbyterian con- gregation on the occasion of their anniversary, The Girls Club will meet on Tues- day, September 19th at 8 o'clock. A book review will be given and Curr' rent Events in the form' of a ques- tionnaire. Miss Torrance and Miss' O'Neil's group in charge. The meet- 1 ing' will be held at the manse, The Presbyterian Church The Anniversary services of the Clinton Presbyterian Church will be held on Sunday, September 17th at 11.00 a.m. and 7.00 p.m. The An- niversary Minister, who will conduct both services, will be the Rev. Hugh Jack, B.A., of First Presbyterian Church, Seaforth, and formerly of Red Deer, Alberta. The choir under direction of Mrs. Bert Boyes will contribute special musical numbers at each service. The Sunday School will meet at 10.00 a.m. in Clinton. There will be no services this Sunday in Bayfield. The September meeting of the Women's Missionary Auxiliary will[ be held at the home of Mrs, John Vodden on Thursday, September .21. The meeting will be in charge of Mrs. MacDonald and Mos. J. Hall, St. Paul's Church This being the third Sunday of the month there will be Holy Communion at 8 a.m. At the 11 o'clock service the sermon subject will be "Human Relations." Evening Prayer at '7 p.m. The rooter will preach at both ser- vices. The Church Boys League meets on Monday at 4.15 p.m. The A,Y.P,A. social and opening meeting at 8 pm. Confirmation Class in the Owen Memorial Hall at 8 p.m. on Wednes- day evening. The Harvest Thanks- giving Services on Sunday, Septem- ber 24th, Rev. J. R. Thompson of Stratford will conduct the morning service. The rector will preach in the evening. Ontario Street United Church The 'September meeting of the W. M. S. of Ontario Street Chinch' was held in the Lecture Room of the church on Tuesday with the president Mrs. Wiltse in the chair. After sing- ing of a hymn, prayer by WS: Wiltse, and the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting, the business of the day was dealt with. Mr. Burton took charge of the devotional period tak- ing as his thence "The God of all the Earth," The chapter of the study book "The World in Canada" was ably taken by Mrs; Farnham, and Miss M. Wiltse . interspersal with discussions, Current events were giv- en by Mrs. Marquis, After singing the hymn, "Oh God our Help in Agee Past", Miss L. Jervis closed the "meet- ing . with . prayer. The Girls Club will meet ,at the home of Mrs. C. S. Hawke on Thins - .day evening., The Sacrament of the Lord's Sun - per will be dispensed at the morning service. In order that, the congrega- tion may attend anniversary service at the Presbyterian Church the even- ing service is withilawn fore this week. The Q.P.U., meets on Monday even- ing and the weekly service for prayer will be held Wednesday„ evening.' Dr. Neal of Torontowill conduct the Anniversary Serviees en Sunday, September 24th. Speaker Blames War on Non -Christians The September meeting of the W. A. was held at the Rectory on Wed- nesday afternoon. The meeting was opened by the singing of the W, A. hymn, "The Love of Christ Con- straineth." After the member's pray- er, prayers were offered by the president, Mrs. O'Neil, and Mrs. Me-, Kinnon. The scripture lesson, the. thirty-seveniCh psalm, was read by Miss A. Bartliff, Mrs. Monteith, sec- retary, then read the correspondence, among which was a message from Mns. (Rev.) K. 'McGoun of London, who was president of the Clinton Branch for several years. Mrs. (Rev.) A. C. Caldor of Goderieh brought the message- of the afternoon and stated during the . troublous times, through which we are passing, we must keep our Faith. We must holdfast to the Christian. Faith. We trust not think of our own local parishes, but try to obtain the broader vision, Modern trade and commtmications means that we are all living .much closer togeth- er. If we are to •live in Harmony we must have one common meeting place. We will meet on common ground when all nations acknowledge the Fatherhood of God and the Broth- erhood of Man. We have had Christ- ianity for nearly two thousand years, but yet there are wars and rumors of wens. On consideration though one sees that Christian peoples do not declare war. Triose who declare war or who' speak of its glories are those people who have forgotten: Christ., Mrs. Calder, spoke of the branch of the W. A. 5n Japan, who• are supporting a missionary in China,. proving that Christians do not go to war, except in defense of the prin- ciples. Before concluding her re- marks, Mrs. Calder reminded all that Meyer should be uppermost in the lives of all Christians,' In conclusion Mrs. Calder read a little piece en- titled "Music in Oblation." Mrs. Me- I{iinton also • contributed a reading. The meeting closed with the singing. of "Abide With Me" and the Lard's Prayer. Dainty refreshments were served • by Mrs. O'Neil, assisted by a -few members of the auxiliary; The R2rMerre Mi rket (Thursday Morning) Hogs $8.75 )3eans per bushel $2.00 Wheat 650 ' Barley 50e Oats 30-32c Crean 29e, 28c Eggs 29c, 25c, 16e, ile. Little • Locals fhe Dramatic Society of St. Paul's Church. have been invited to present their play, "S'imp4e Simon Simple" at. Blyili on Saturday night. In the junior judging ng caxIe itici on Dairy* Cattle at the Western Fair, Ivan Jervis, Clinton, obtained 152 points out p of a ossible 200. The Public Library resumed 'estimed the usual longer hours, also 'the Story Hour for children from two: to three o'clock Saturday afternoons. Clinton Collegiate graduates at- tending Stratford Normal Scheel Ibis year are Miss Alma Trewartha, Miss Margaret Henry and Charles Cud- mare. Mr. J. C. Shearer and Miss Watt are away from the Agricultural Of- fice this week attending School Fairs, Tuesday they were at Belgrave and yesterday at St. Helens. Clinton pupils have $1,039.79 on deposit in the Penny Bank. A year ago the figure was $1,069.49. Sixty- four per cent of the pupils made de- posits during the months of May and June. The . Richmond Hosiery softball team were more than a match for the London team on Saturday. Play- ing in London they defeated the [tome team 22-3. Gordon Ross and Jack Hawkins were the battery for the locals. Successful Music 1Students The following pupils of A. E. Cook were successful in passing their •rx- aminations in connection with the Toronto Conservatory of Music: Piano Grade X (Senior) Saline Walsh; Grade VI Margaret Tamblyn; Theory II Phyllis Cook, honors; Arn- oldoo C k honors. Richard Tattersall of the Conserva- tory- Faculty was in charge of the piano work. Visiting Here Miss Viola Fraser of Pahn Springs, California, Is renewing acquaintances in tow this. . week and will leave on the return trip on Saturday going by a Detroit and y oi, taItng in the World's Fair. • During her brief stay. here Miss Fraser has found time to call at the PublicSchool S 1 where she was r a fatlt ful teacher, and on Sunday worship- ped in St. Paul's Church where site was formerly • a very capable choir leader. On Sunday morning Miss Fraser assisted the choir by singling a beautiful solo. In California Miss Fraser is en- gaged ngaged in 'very interesting worlc in fine leather goods of all descriptions. This includes decorating saddles. Some idea of the, elaborateness of this work may be obtained from the price. Two saddles recently sold were priced at $5,000 each. Decoration Day at Baird's No flower show will be held. at Brucefield this year the directors et Ithe Horticultural Society decided at a recent meeting Instead the mem- bers will endeavor to organize a bee to improve the grounds at the Bruce- field cemetery in Stanley township, The township last year provided a new fence around the cemetery ane other improvements 'are necessary. With this in atind the members are enlisting the aid of all who are .in- terested in the grounds. Invitations have been issued. to several prom- inent men in the county to lend their assistance, financial or otherwise, and men in the community who can help with the work are asked to as - list. The Society plan to hold the bee during the first week in October.. a generouse. It i cerci that x s �P sponse will be received. A definite dine will be announced later by the Horticultural Society. Patriotic Meeting A mass pairiottc meeting will be held here Saturday night when the most vitaltopic of the day, "Canada's• Position in. the War" will be explain- edby special speak xs engaged for - this occasion, Weather permitting, the gathering will be held in Library Park, and in orderspeakersmaye that the b heard from the bandstand, a broad. - casting system will be installed order that everyone may hear the special musical programme in ad- dition to the speakers. If the weath- er is unfavorable, the rally will. be field in the town hall. . • 'Local Boy Making Good' Mi. Jack Perdue, 'a recent visitor: at the home of his parents, Mr. and. Mrs. W. E, Perdue, has gone on tee Burlington, Ont., where he will re-• join the Richard Avonde orchestra,. of which he is a member. The nightly. successes of this rapidly becoming- famous all -Canadian band, which has just finished the season at Port. Stanley ballroom is the topic of the day. This organization of outstand- ing musical talent, has a promising. future. Jack, as tenor sax soloist. has left no doubt as to his ability, and the good wishes of his Ciintoix friends go with him. The band is now playing at the Lido Deck, Brant Inn, one of the fashionable pleasure spots of suburban Hamilton. Transferred Huron County Constable William Gardiner, of Holmesville, will take up', duties in the northern section of the county within a week. Gardiner is. the youngest member of the County Force and a former provincial officer:. He will be stationed at Wingham. MASS - MEETI FG dm! PATRIOTS V IRA 1939, at 8.30 Sharp go CLIflNTO LI RY (Ili case of Bad Weather will be held in Town Hall) will tell of embers fro ;, PERTH REGI Clinton .Branch Canaad an Leggy, lev