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The Clinton News Record, 1939-09-14, Page 4PAGE 4 THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD e Make This Store YOUR Head u ar ter s FOR School Supplies OF ALL KINDS A. T. COOPER. Phone: 36w . Main Store, 36j Second Floor 9 SOUND ADVICE Right now is not too soon to fortify your health by :building up your resistance to colds, this is most easily and quickly accomplished by taking Parke -Davis Haliver Capsules Each capsule contains the same amount of vitamins as 4 teaspoons. of Pure Cod Liver Oil. Sold By W. SR HOLMES, PHM. H. - CLINTON. ONT. PHOT, 6i WHAT CLINTON HAS BEEN WAITING FOR Instead of raising our prices we have decided to give the young men of Clinton a SUIT OF CLOTHES Maa To Measure $15.75 Up (Extra Pants at Slight Increase) Others at Slightly Higher ?rices. DAVIS at HERMAN — CUSTOM TAILORING — I:=. PattYs®n s 5c to $1 Store 3 Phone 140 for Prompt and Courteous Service. '_ 4:; New Lines in Fall and Winter Clothing KIDDIES DRESSES _.,' TAFFETA DRESSES ... 79c Size 1 to 3 yrs. - VELVET DRESSES 79c Sizes 1 & 2 yrs. WOOLETTE DRESSES , 45c Sizes 1 & 2 yrs. 14 #, VELVET DRESSES , 98e Assorted Colors -1, 2 & 3 yrs. _l VELVET�DRESSES .. , , , 98e I4« ri _2. 4 & 6 yrs. BOY'S WOOL JERSEY TWO! PIECE SUITS Red, Blue & Brown, sizes 2, 3 & 4 .. . 95c BOY'S BRUSHED, WOOL. Long -Sleeved SWEATERS Maroon and Blue ...,.,.... 98c• BOY'S BRUSHED, COTTON SIVEATERS Blue and Wine 59c LADIES SHORT SLEEVED: ALL WOOL PULLOVERS Assorted Colors -,.,..,. 98e LADIES LONG SLEEVED ALL WOOL PULLOVERS Assorted Colors, 32 to 38 98c GIRLS All Wool PULLOVERS Red, Navy & Blue . 89e: X MEN'S Heavy WORK SHIRTS 4 Maroon, Grey & Plaids $1.00: .2 3, A No need to wait for pay day! We'll put brand new. Dominion Royals on your car for day on easy terms. Pay only a few cents down . . 'the balance over many weeks in small amounts. Drive in today! REG. SHIPLEY'S Service Station PHONE 182 • .hoarding Will Not Be P Allowed - "Many people afraid that prices will rise greatly due to the present war, have of are trying to lay in stores ;greater by far than they normally ;Would. This action will have a tend- cency to raise prices more, than any ,other thing. If all would buy in only -normal quantities and be calm about things until the full weight of those Whose duty it is to stop profiteering get properly organized it would be of great assistance to the government andhelp to stabilize prices. Hoarding is now a criminal offense and the full force of the penalty will most likely be used to stop such prac- tices. Be a good ' Canadian — Buy yohir normal requirements only. THURS., SEPT. 14, 19 Weddings WATIUNS—HOGGARTR A ,.pretty wedding took place at Londesboro United Church Manse at 11 o'clock on Saturday, September 9th by Rev. A. E. Menzies, when An- nie Hazel, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wni. Hoggarth, became the bride of Harry Wright, only son of Mrs. Watkins and the late Joseph Watkins, Base Line. The bride was charming in a dress• of white sheer with white picture hat and carried a bouquet of pink roses. Miss Alma Hoggarth was her sister's. bridesmaid in a dress of poudre blue net,over taffeta with white hat and carried white asters. The groomsman was Mr. Wilbur Jewett, After the ceremony a buffet lunch- eon was served at the home of the bride's parents to immediate rela- tives. The waitresses were Misses Phyllis Medd and Elma Leitch. Later the happy couple left for a motor trip to Niagara, Thedford and other points, the bride travelling in a navy dress and coat with wine ac- cessories. On their return they will reside en the groom's farm, Base Line, Godericlis township. . Public School Board Meets The regular meeting of the public School board was held on Thursday evening, September 7th. Members present Mrs. McKinnon, Messrs.. Cud - 'mere, Lobb,' Cook, Hall, McIntyre and Nediger. The minutes of the 'previous meet- ing were read and; adopted. Cor- respondence was 'read. and ordered. filed. The following accounts were, presented for payments Penny Bank of Ontario $20.28; J. C. Proctor 1.70;. W. T. Hawkins 38.65; Jacob Becker 4;30; Ball and Zapfe 3.80; T. G. Scribbins 65c; Mifso, Irwirn 30c; Dr, McIntyre 76c. Motion by .Cook and Hall that the above account be paid. Lobb -Mrs. McKinnon—Moved that the education committee be empower- ed to purchase supplies for, teachers. —Carried. Cook-McIntyre—That Mr. Lobb in terview Medical Officer of Hearth in reference to disinfecting schooll. Carried. Nediger-Mdllntyre—That caretaker be reimbursed the amount he hadt paid Mr. Currie during his absence• through ill'ness.—Carried. . The principal reported that 30 pup= ils had graduated to Collegiate, that 24 new ;pupils 'had been enrolled and timetable had been arranged. with Collegiate far upper •classes to, • re- ceive instruction in Home Economics and Manual Training. Mrs, McKinnon-Mclntyre—That we adjourn.—Carried. SCOUT NEWS The next Brom$nie meeting will be held in, the Brownie Hall on Wednesday, Sept,' 20th, at 7 p.m. The Brown Owl -wishes everyone 'to be pres-' ent and on time. The Akela expects all Cubs to be out to the next Cub meeting on Thursday, September 14th, All the Guides are requested to be out to the next meeting Tuesday,' September 19 wearing full uniform. The Scouts have formed a Senior Patrol, to help the younger Scouts. Don't let us down boys, we are ex- pecting big things from you atthe next meeting• Friday, September 15. There is big news from the Rover Den this week. ..One of our up and coming Rovers, Herb. Norman, has gone the way that all good Rovers go -he was married last week! We l wonder what telephone operators have that other girls haven't. Well,1 all fooling aside Herb. we wish you the best of luck. The Roven Den improvement committee has been working 'overtime but how about' fixing the door and the ceiling. Squire Willard "Moffat" Aiken is l eligible to be invested as .a Scenit' next meeting so everyone be pr'esent. Reforestry Program District Winners at Goderich Fair The district surrounding Clinton was well represented at the Goderich Industrial Exhibition held last Fri- day. Weather conditions were : not favorable, consequently the attend- ance was not as, large as in former years. Exhibits, however were of a high quality, especially in the live- stock classes. From Hullett township the exhibits of William Dale & Son claimed a number of prizes which included seven firsts, and second in the group of three, Township prize, from any of the following townships, Goderich,_ Colborne„ West Wawanosh, Stanley or Hulled.. Tuckersmth township also received its share of honours in the cattle classes. . Roy Pepper & Son claimed four first and two second prizes, also two firsts. in the .sheep classes. Stanley township honours were won by Alfred Warner & Son, Q. Lawson and W. Harris. In the sheep exhibits Mr. Lawson claimed .three firsts and four aeeends. Mrs Warner received five first and three, seconds for his exhibits of pigs. The best lady driver of the fair was Mrs. McClynmont of Varna.. The Holstein exhibits ` this year at- tracted much attention especially the calf club: Ivan Jervis, Clinton, was third high man and Walter Jervis ranked seventh. Their scores were 898 and 808. James Clutton, Goder- ich, was high mean with 940 points. Presbytery Met at Goderich Clouds of war overshadowed the meetings of both, the Presbytery and Presbyterial, meeting in Knox church, Goderich on Tuesday. In prayer and addresses, reference was made to P. G. 'Weir, representative elder of Knox Church, who is stili unreported after the torpedoeing of the "Athena." In the meeting ' of Presbytery a communication of sympathy in this period of suspense was authorized to be for -warded to the Rev. , William Weir of Portage la Prairie, son of Mr. and Mrs. Weir. It was decided to hold a conference in Clinton on October 3 to discuss the relation of the church and state in the light of war; and the General Assembly's recall to religion. A letter was read from the Ring's private secretary conveying His Mao. 1 esty's "sincere thanks to Huron Pres- byterial for its message of loyal as- surance." Rev. A, M. Boyle Blyth, and his. session were authorized to secure student help for the four -point charge of Blyth, Belgrave, Auburn and Smith's Hill.. The report of the •Inter -Moderator, re the vacancy at Hensall, of. 'Carmel Chu'rreh, was given. Candidates will be heard the next five Sundays, Delayed in Huron . A. meeting of the agricultural ad - OBITUARY MR. WILFItED ELLIOTT Wi;.ired Elliott, one of the best known and highly esteemed residents of Goderich township, died suddenly at his lhome' late Wednesday night. He was in his 62nd year. Mr, Elliott was busy at the barn when he was seized with a stroke and was found in an' unconscious condition from which he never emerged. He was born and lived all his life in Goderich township where he farmed successfully. He was the son of the late James and Louise Switzer Elliott and married Mee Elizabeth Johnston of Goderieh town- ship who survives. , There are no children Socially' inclined, Mr. El liatt was president of the Men's Club of Goderich township for seven years, and was deeply interested in all that pertained to the welfare and uplift of his native township. Tie was a member of the United church at Porter's Hill. He is, survived by tluee brothers and two sisters., William H., Goderich township; Arthur, Roekeles, Sask., J. B. Elliott, Fife, Seeks Mrs. Edgar Gibson, Clarke's Bridge; Mrs. R. J. Harmer, Goderich township, Throngs of people attended the funeral on Saturday. The wealth of floral tributes which surrounded the casket were carried by the members of the Men's Club of Porter's Hill United cltmrch, of which, Mr. Elliott was for many years .the',president. The service was in charge of Rev. R. M. Gale, pastor of the Porter's Hill church, and Rev. A. C. Calder; visor, committee of the Huron rector of St. George's church, God - County council was held in the ag- ericla The pallbearers were E. Payr ricultural office here with L. E. Car- erson, Clinton; Allan Betties, Wilmer diff, chairman, presiding. Other Harrison, Herbert Cox, Bert Cox and members present were county war- Jahn Torrance of Goderich township, den Robert Turner, Goderich; T. C. Wilson, Bluevale; Alex McDonald, Lucknew; Dr. Gilbert Frayne, Kings- bridge; George McNeil, Blyth and. J. MRS. E. S. BROAsDfOOT After an illness of two weeks, Mrs. C. Shearer, Clinton. Morning and' Elizabeth Smith Broadfooty wife of afternoon' sessions were held and the late Alexander Broadfoot, died among other important resolutions: in Hamilton General Hospital on. adopted was a decision to hold in' Saturday.. Mrs. Broadfoot, who was abeyance, for the: present, the pinch- l a daughter of the late Dorothy Muc- ase of land for reforestation blocks -tray and Robert Smith, was born in owing to the state of war in which. Hullett township sixty-three years the country is now placed. I ago. The departed woman was a It was thought advisable to cone, highly esteemed and widely known serve finances for war emergency` resident of Tuekersmith since. her requirements which might arise. An - marriage in 1910 to Alexander Broad - other important matter dealt with, foot wlra died five years ago. She was the arrangement of places and.! is, ,survived, by -one son, John, on the dates for holding the winter short 1, homestead, Mill Road, Tuckersnmith;, courses in agriculture and home ea -and three daughters; Erma, Kepus- onomics. The first will be at Dun- Ikasing; Mrs. Elmer Townsend, Tuck- gannon from Nov, 28 to. Dec. 21 in - I ersmith, and Elizabeth, R.N. or elusive and will be sponsored by the; Hhnmilton General Hospital; also township councils of Ashfield and. three sisters, and two brothers, Mrs. West Wawanosh and the Dungannon! Joseph McClure, McKillop; Mrs. J. branch of the Women's Institute. Grainger;. Angusville;, Man.; ribs. 3. The second one will be held at Anderson, Russell, Man.; William of Belgrave from January 2 to 26, 1940, I Vanderhoff; B.C.,. and Robert of Sea - sponsored by the townships councils forth. Two sisters and one brothel of Morris and East Wawanosh, them predeceased tier' some years ago. Belgrave Farmers' :Club and the Bel -1 Tile funeral was held on Tuesday grave Institute branch. Mr. Shearer! at 3' pm. fromt the residence of her reported two succsidsful plowing; son, John Broadfoot,, Tuckersmith. demonsttations have ,been held. Otllgev. A. E:, W-ni`ght,, Brucefield, of£ic- Tuesda last week in South- Huron iated. Interment took place in Baird's en the farm of Percy Passmore, i cenzct'erm. reeve of Usborne and on Wednesday, in North Huron on the farm of L. E. Cardiff, reeve of Morris, at both of which. Norman McLeod, provincial plowing champion coached the, young plowmen in the art and science of plowing:. Twelve young men took path and they will compete at the North Hur- on plowing match on October - 5, the three hig'h'est ranking to compose a team to represent Huron County at the Provincial Plowing match at Brockville. The young merr are: Russel Ferguson, Henson; Elmer Passmore,. Arnold Cann, Exeter; Kenneth Duncan, Kirkton; Harvey Levie, Coltralia; Wilfred McQuaia, Seaforth; Harry ,Givin, BensoniFeag- an, Arnold Young, Goderich;; Jack Wilson, Part Albert; Eldred Cathers, John Lane, Wroxeter. The committee recommended W. J. Turnbull; 4Grey township, as- a can- didate for the $100 scholarship at the Ontario Agricultural College, Guelph, offered by the radio station GIME; ; W-ingham, subjecis to the ap- proval of W. T. Cruilsshaadi, owner of the station. HENRY' W. POLLOCK Word. has been. received here cif the death of Henry W. Pollock, for- mer manager of the Sherlock-Man- 1nin:g Piano, Factory. Mr: Pollock pas- sed away at bis, home in. Dorval, on. lJuly 18th. j He was a sone of Dr. Janes Ed- ward' Rollocko gliysician: extra: ordinary Ito' tire. late .Queen Victoria and came Ito Canada in 1884, lining at: Winni- peg for six pears. He had since re- sided in Montreal and at Dorval, with the exception of the four years in ' Chinon. He is survived by his widow, for- merly Mabey Filliter.;; one, son, J. I Douglas Pollock, Windsor; a daugh- ter„ Miss B. 85. Pollock; Dorval; two Isisters, . Mrs. L. P. Robin and Mrs. T.:. Antrobus;, both: liking int England. IHOLMESVILLE The.. monthly meeting of the W.. 85. S., acid W. A, was field, at the, home of Mrs. E. J. Taewartha on Tuesday afternoon.' The: W. M. S. meeting was in charge of the presi- dent, Mrs E. Yeo and. opened with a hymn after which Mu' Wilding led in prayer. Mrs. E. Patter read the: Scripture lesson and gave comments. on it-. After the singing of ariether hynaa Mrs. E. Yea. gave the last chapter of the Study. Book. Plans were, made in the W. A, meeting for :the booth at the .School Fair, and for the play amid Fowl Supper in Oeteber. The Diamond Jubilee of the church will be held on October 1st to October 14th inclusive. On Sunday, October 1st, Rev. Mr. Sinclair and 'Rev. Mr. Johnston will preach. The members of the Woman's Association will pre- sent a play called "The Starke of the Ladies Aid" en Tuesday, October 5th. The Young People will have charge of the meeting on Thursday, October 5th with Prof. F. C. Elford as sneak- ier. Sunday, October 8th isthe day when Dr. T. R. C'ourtice, and Rev. J. W. Herbert will be with us both morning and evening. , The anniver- sary will close svith a Fowl Dinner !and Programme on Tuesday October 10th, I •Mrs A. Grange of London is spend- ung, a few days with her sister, Mrs. D. Glidden. iI I 3. WILSON: TURNER , Following an illness of two years J... Wilson Taunter,. 190 Slrathgowan Ave., Toronto", passed away on Fri- day morning, Sept. 8th, in his 50th year, Mr. Turner was well known here as his wife, wtis Florence Van-, Normnan,, formerly, of Wingham. She is the daughter of Mas;, V,, R. Van; - Norman and IDe late Mr, VanNoras man. They were married in 1922. Mr. Turner was, born, at Brucefield and attended Public Sehool there. He gradsyated fro;n. Seafoeth High School and Clinton 1VI/bdel School. For the pass; twenty years Ilse has resided in Toronto. He, leaves) to mourn his passing be- sides .his wife, one daughter, Phyllis, Lle is arse survived by one sister, Mrs. Wolter Watts, of Chatham. Burial took place in Brucefield Cemetery en Sunday afternoon. The pallbearers were: Mr, Walter Watt,. Mr. F.I. Briscoe, Mr. Cornhill, all of Chatham; Mr. Allen of Brucefield, Mr. A. ii, Sainsbury, of Toronto. and Dr. G. H. Ross of Wine-alto—Wing.. ham Advance -Times. STANLEY Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Hobson and family, arse Mrs. Frank Hobson: of St. Thomas spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Penhale. Rev. W. Townshend of London spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. William Scotchmer. Mr. and Mrs. Will Caldwell visited in Niagara last Sunday. Mrs. Schubert Riffe and little son, Gerald of Niagara Falls, New Yerk, are visiting her parents,,Mr. amu Mrs, Arthur Caldwell, 1 i . i.,,.� 1 Huron Presbyterial Meeting at Seafdrth A splendid representation of the Evening Auxiliaries, Mission Circles, and C.G.LT. Groups of Huron Pres- byterial, met in Northsicie United Church, Seaforth, for their annual Supper Rally on Friday evening, Sep- ,tentber 8th. Miss Clare McGowan, Mission Circle secretary, presided over the gathering,' A sing -song, with Mrs. R. E. Menzies at the piano was enjoyed. A review of the names of the missionaries in India was a novel feature. Following this Was. A. W. Gardiner, president of the Presby- terial, introduced the special speaker, Miss Grace Patterson, of Central' India. Miss Patterson told of her very interesting r work in, a Girl's School there. Lantern -slides were shown and described by Miss Patter- son. As missionary work in India is the study to be begun in all our organizations, this proved especially' interesting. Mrs. R. E. McKenzie called the roll of the Evening Auxiliaries and Miss Clare McGowan introduced Miss Caroline Vli'elIwood, the new C.G.I.T. secretary, who spoke a few words. IVlrsi J: Dt Colquhoun called at- tention to some literature. Hearty votes of thanks were ex-, tended to Miss Patterson by Mrs. H. V. Workman, and to the ladies of the Evening Auxiliary of Seaforth, by .Miss Mary Milne. A short worship service, conducted by Miss McGowan brought a very happy evening to a close, EBENEZER The W.A. of Ebenezer ,held their monthly meeting Thursday, Septem- ber 7th at the home of Mrs. Frank tea to the consumer. He is reported Jones. The president, Mrs. B. Lobb to have said "we will not increase presiding. Tho meeting opened with the price until we start using inmpor,,,- New Taxes Announced by / Ottawa The House of Commons on Tues. day adopted/a budget involving heavy taxation increases and a new excess profits measure, and three other measures including one authorizing creating of a Ministry of Munitions and Supply. The new budget hits at rieh and poor alike and in brief include: An excess tax on profits of all companies incorporated or not, based on a rate of 50 per cent, of all excess over the average profits of the last four years, with an alternative grad- uated -scale ranging from 10 per cent. to 60 per cent. en profits in excess of five per cent. on capital" used. Individual income taxes increased by a stu•tax of 20 per cent. on the normal tax paid, beginning with 1939 incomes. ' Corporation 'income taxes raised three per cent. over present level— from 15 per cent. to 18 per cent. and from 17 per cent. to 20 per cent. on consolidated returns, Excise duty on spirits increased, by $3 a proof gallon. Excise duty on cigarettes increased by $1 per 1,000. Excise duty on tobacco increased by five cents per pound. Excise tax on all wines doubled. Customs tariff an tea increased from five cents to 10 centsa pound, according to invoice price. Customs tariff on coffee increased by 10 cents a pound under all tariffs. A. M. Wilson, vice-president and general manager of the Salads Tea Company, commenting on the in- creased customs tariff rates onim- ported tea, +said there would be no immediate increase in the price of a hymn. Business was discussed and plans made for the anniversary ser- vices. Scripture reading was given by Mrs. C. Tebbutt followed by pray- er by Mrs Lobb. A reading was giv- en by Mrs.. Hebden, Mr. Wilding gave a very interesting talk _on his visit to the two world fairs. A duet was sung by • Shirley Jones and Graceto help reduce nice budget deficit Lobb. The meeting closed with a which war costs swelled to $156;000,- hy mn and prayer. Lunch was served 300. The' Government has• anamounced by Mrs. F. Jones and Mrs'.. M. Jones that the war will be fought as far. Annversary services will. be held as possible on a pay--as-you-go, plan.' ed stocks of tea,' Coffee however Is expected to take an immediate jump. Packaged tobacco will not increase to price, the quantity in' each package will be reduced. These are a. few of the items affected. How -much this taxation will. real- ize is not forecast, but it is expected in Ebenezer Church on Sunday, Sepa. 117th. Morning service at 10530; even - ling service at 7,30. . Rev. Mr. Hazel - Inroad of Benmiller will be the speaker of the day. Sjiecial music will be given at both services. 1 Mr. and Mrs, Charles Williams, sentative business and. professional Miss Irene Williams, and Mr. Charlie business men of Palmerston. gathered Houton spent the weekend im"Shat- ,,with. the thought in mind of organiz Vizd ling a Pahneraton Lions Club. More Mrs. Lovett of Clinton is visiting than a score of visitors from Strat- PA LMERSTON FORMS LIONS CLOW Through the efforts of George 'La- velle former member of the Clinton Lions Club ansi Arthur Carr, relive - her slaughter, Mos... H. William's. Blob Hayden of Colborne visited Sunday with his, parents, Mts and Mrs- S. Hayden. Al number from' this community tool's in the Godericlk Fair last Einilay. Alberta Coal Plentiful Ern arts of Alberta coal to Ontario are expected to increase due to, war. conditions. One of the chief factors is the ex- change situation, the price olf coal imported to Ontario, from the United States is expected to increase. Suf- ficient supply of coal to meet any demand that will develop: is available from, the Alberta, fields. In the period from January. 1 last to Jitiy 31, Alberta shipped' 33,855 tons of coal to the Ontario market, according to official figures compiled by the. provincial department of lands and mines.' From January 1 to July 31, 1'938, Alberta shipped 32;749 tons of ecai' !to Ontario,, Tile Alberta Government maintains a cal marketing office in ilixronto. 'LLdY,clttCiwa'S.ia�i --- �..e 'ford, Goderich, Mitchell and Clinton were poesent, to form thecluband officers were diesels.. FOWL STOLEN Twelve live chickense in potato, sacks, cleverly camouflaged,' were found iia a diteli's near E:\eter and turned over to police, However, the police did' do 'some night reconnoit- ring on the assumption' that erihminals return to•the scene of their crime and an arrest is hourly expected: Some 75 young turkeys, averaging 5 lbs: each, are reported to have been stolen in the Londesboro section. TUCKERSMITH b1!any firms this district attended London Fair this week and report a good time. London- they say has quite a military appearance at the present time. There is much activity in recruiting:. IMr. Elmer Beacom, I.P.S. paid a visit to S.S. No. 6 on Monday: IThe threshing machine is making ,the lost round' sir this district, Corn anti beancrops are being harvested. YOUNG `'SEN WANTE WAR creates demand for Telegraphers and F1'eiglit'.' Traffic Clerks. These ten performa national ser' • vice in transporting:men, munitions,' and freight These enurses may be learned at home, or by attend• iilg class instruction. Our instruction books are especially written for' home -study purposes, and lwe supply Self -Teaching Outfit .that takes the place of s private ihstructoi'i' 1n' yoilr home'. With 35 years experience, in teaching; results' are assured. 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