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CLINTON ONTARIO, ` THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1939
THE HOME PAPER
...Many Nominated ToFill
Municipal Position'
Five Named. for Mayor's Chair.
Two for Reeveship'
One ' of 'thee liveliest nomination,
meetings held here for many years
took glaee•in, the Council Chamber on
Friday night and was attended by an.
overflowing crowd. The council ohm -
bee was filled and some found It
necessary to seat themselves; in the
Board" Room. It appeared from the
list of names selected ;that a keen
contest for eery office Was assured,
but the council members received an
acclamation. Those' nominated were:.
MQ.YOR
K, G. WATERS by 0. L, Paisley anti
F. W. Johnston.
F. 'LIVERMORE by E. Ellwood and
L.. J. Cook. -
B J GIBBINGS by G. G. Middleton
Engagement Announced ACCIDENTAL DEATH
Mr. and Mrs. F, Livermore an- OF RUSSELL CURRIE
nounee the engagement of their I
youngest daughter; Bessie Marguerite ,
•to Mr. Robert Donald Bissett, sores of
1Vlr. and Mrs. C, E. Bissett, Goderich.
The marriage will take place the
early part of December.
The debenterepayxnent;'o£ $21,000 on r RED CROSS NOTES
Public School' and $7,500 on Hydro
will soon be wiped off and then only
$78,000 on Collegiate will -remain for
1966: " Then he spoke • of the work
done on the streets :end local im-
proveinents.' .
"During the past year there has
been some "static" ne interference
and it has been. said I' received from
the Cooper estate $500: I defy any-
one to point' the finger of scoan at
me I have not received one cent
either from the Cooper'estate or any-
one else. I have always worked for
the town of Clinton and the County
of Huron, and will continue to do so."
Reviewing the affairs of the
County -Home he said thele are .now
98 inmates, almost the capacity of
the building. He expressed pleasure
in the appointment of 'Mrs. Jacobs
and S Kemp. as manager -matron and xeviewed
W. ° GLEN COOK by W. E. Perdue work she does to make.- life comfort -
'and :Wm. Fulford.. able and happy for the inmates..
GEO. H. ELLIOTT by W. S. R. In conclusion he again -re -affirmed
Holmes and N. W. Teewarth'a. has intention to rethe, ^:leaving the commenced excavating on the lot
REEVE
N. W. TR.EWARTHA by A. J. Tyner
the
The next meeting will be held on
Monday' afternoon, Dec. 4th at 2.30
in the Legion Hall
Last Thursday' a shipment was
made containing 88 pairs of soaks, 2
sleeveless sweaters, IT pairs of wrist-
lets and 3 bedgowns.
LITTLE LOCALS
•
The regular meeting of the Has-
pital Aid will be held Tuesday even-
ing, December 5th at 7.30 in the
Board Room of the Town Hall.
A party of Rover Scouts will ge
to Toronto this weekend to attend
the seventh annual dance of ton
Toronto Rover Scout Council.
Page three this week has been de-
voted to town and district nomina-
tions. There you will find messages
from the various candidates. The
Gay Nineties for this week will be
found on page six.
During the past week workmee..
Hurled from ,hes bicycle by a oar
on Fnday evening, Russel Currie,
aged 66 years, received severe head which, operates the Clinton, Walton.,
injuries and passed away on lmrour and Goderich Rural Power Districts
late in Clinton Hospital.
i reports that during the fossae yeas--
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RURAL HYDRO OFFICE
REPORTS A iSUCCESS-•
FUL YEAR
The local office of the H. E. P. C.
Mr, Currie was. well known around
town , acid actedas caretaker of St, ending Oct, 31st,a
total of 32 s••
Paul's Anglican Church, It was while of new line was constructed to serve
73 new consumers. In addition to this.
he was returning home after attend' another 73 new consumers were ad-
ing his duties there that he met his
del on existing line snaking a'total or
death,. Currie, had been in the 146 new services during'the year..The,
habit of taken a short cut across the local offiee now operates 273 miles of
lawnta the west of Mr, W. Cowanfs line which serves 1314 consumers-.
resadeimce. As he went across to the During the year a - new high tension
left side of the paviennent he was sub -station was erected in Clinton tom
field for younger men.; congratulat- fronting on Mary street, behind
ing the 1939 council and all officials Hanly's garage, It is reported the
saying he would follow in what he lot has been sold to a Goderich man
struck by a car driven by Welham meet the increasing demand for Pow--
Holland,
ow-Holland, -san of Mr. and Mrs. Noble er in the Clinton Rural Power Dist -
Holland of the Highway Fox Farm, Taview fivennile•
net. Construction of a
who was driving • into town: Wit- extension, in the Goderich District:.
nesses said he first struck the win
shield and then slipped over the back.
of the ear to the pavement.
On Saturday morning a coroner's
jury composed of W, T. Hawkins
(foreman), C. G. Lobb, R. B. Fitz-
simons, Reg. , Shipley and Douglas
Thorndyke; with Coroner Dr. J. W.
Shaw presiding, was selected to en-
quire into the cause of Mr. Currie's
Vievvan the remains the jury
death.g
adjourned to meet again on. Tuesday.
After listening to the evidence sub-
mitted at this hearing a verdict of
accidental death, absolving the driver
of the car, was brought in. . The
jury added a rider recommending all
d., bicycles be forced to : carry lights,
dell and J. P. Sheppard.
hoped would be a helpful way their who intends building a chopping mill both franc and rear.
F. LIVERMORE by L. J. Cook and future work' This would not be done these. The unfortunate man was a son of
• E. Ellwood. in a critical Way, "It is easy to The ladies of St, Joseph's Church the late William Currie and Janet
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION criticize. I would sooner belong to sponsored a social evening on Monday. Russel and was barn in Goderich
W. E. PERDUE . by S. Kemp anal the construction gang than the evening. Progressivke euchre occupied township, on the lth concession. In
Geo, H Hall. wreaking crew" were his closing the early hours. Prizewinners were 1921 he was united in marriage to
W. -T. HAWKINS by A. F. Oudmore words: Mrs. M. Nediger and Mr, Joseph Rey- Ruth Darnell who survives. For the
and M. J. Agnew. FOR MAYOR erolils. Dancing was enjoyed and lunch past 18 years they have resided in
W S. R. HOLMES by C• G. Middle I{, G. Waters- Afte7 brief 'opening served, Clinton and Mr. Currie was known volved in a drive of this nature and•
ton and O. L. •Paisley, remarks Mr. Waters expressed the Mr. David Cantelon received many as a hard-working industrious man. complete reports are difficult to
COUNCILLORS hope that this would be a clean congratulations and visitors on Mon- Beside his wife there survive a young 1
of his 92nd birth -
LWE ARE READY
for Christmas' shoppers with the finest and largest
stock of up-to-the-minute jewellery we have ever
shown. Also many gifts in other ware that
will last throughout the years. You are in -
me in and look around. It will
in-
vited to co
be a pleasure to serve you.
GIFT SUGGESTIONS
FOR HER
Cameo Brooches
Diamond or Signet •
Ring
Lockets
String of Pearls
Wrist Watch
Compact -
Bracelet -
Silverware and Chests
Brush, Comb and
Mirror Sets;.
Cornflower Crystal
Locket & Compact Set
Earrings ' -
GIFT SUGGESTIONS,
FOR HIM
Signet Ring
Wrist or Pocket Watch;
Belt Sets '
Military Brush Set
Tie Sets
Ronson Case & Lightel1
Electric Shavers
Knives Chains
Emblem Rings
Smokers -
Pipes, Cigars,
Cigarettes
Bill Folds & Key Cases
ms expected to start in a few days-
RED
ays.
RED CROSS CAMPAIGN -
A preliminary report issued by.tbe.
Red Gross Advisory Board and Fin-
ance Committee indicates a generous...
response from the citizens of Clinton.
to the appeal for funds. At the
time the canvass has not-
Pr
been completed, but indications are
that Clinton will go aver the top aa•'
almost $2,000 had been subscribed.
last night.. At 7.30 tonight a meeting of con—
veners and canvassers will be held'
in the Board Room of the Town Halt..
to report on the week's activities-.
Even though the givings have been
generous, the work must still go on -
and there can be no let-up in the
drive.
Next week we hope to be able to
give a clear picture of the giviings•
of •Clinton and affiliated branches -
An enormous amount of work is in
esent
of two sons, Robert and
comer e.
day One nice gm a receive was Charles acid two daughters, Toots
W' M. AIKEN by M T Corless and campaign, conducted Without person- day on the .occasion family
gift d
Geo. E. Hall, alities, Referring to his aspirationsa Watkin cane from one of the pack- '
M. J. AGNEW by A. F. Cudmore and for the mayors chair the said some g and Janet Two sisters, Mrs. Charles
C. G. Middleton: took the attitude he was too young ing house firms to which .he makes McGregor, Detroit, and Mrs, Samuel
J. W. NEMER by G. E. Hall and for such a position. In answer to
M. T. Corless. this he briefly reviewed his educa-
K. 0, WATERS by G. T. Jenkins and tion and business experience, Public
H. R II 'Moine and High School education had been
0, L. PAISLEY by W. Walker and followed by seven years as a carie- rm after a serious operation. Fie O'Neil, nectar. ,of Stx, retire,. Church.
... ienercie tya,xeller,.li7l a*urgt.exper- 3,. S,. _ ;
]~..Lmvermcre. i� ears as take a fevv months rest before Mr. Silver rendered an appropriate
A. J. McMURRA.Y by W. Walker and fence, and for the past 5 R y
Harold Pickett. . I a business man of the town. Then. resuming active work. solo and in Inc remarks referred to
WM. WALKER'by F. Livermore and he said he had some suggestions to • the tragedy of Mr. Curriems death:
N. W. Trewartha. [make which were not tc be taken as I,,0 B A, Annual 'Supper Tho sympathy of the entire common -
FRED JOHNSTON by H. Hawkins criticiser. "Only by working together On Tuesday evening the members I ity is with his bereaved wife and
and A. W. Groves, lean We get anywhere," he said. Then of the local L.0.B.A. held their an- family. Those who acted as pa11-
ORVILLE NOBLE by H. Hawkins followed a brief review of the work nual fowl supper at the Commercial bearers were George Emmerson, Har -
and A. W. Gravies. !done by the various committees. Inn and this was au event which was i Vey Alexander, Santee R, Stirling, H,
FRED LIVERMORE by A. B, Streets Regarding street work. "I am in well patronized. A distinguished C. Lawson, Lloyd Ferguson and A. D.
and H. Plmneteel. !favor of'setting a budget' and stick- guest was' present in the person of McCartney. Interment was made In
FALCONER K G Wet- ani to it After the allattment has M W G M Mrs Ruth Day of London. Bayfield Cemetery.
d M J Agnew 1 been spent letthe ( After the bounteous supper
Baby Mugs in Silver, Peter Rabbit, Cheerio .Chick,;
and Popeye sets and spoons. Also Mickey Mouse
and "My Own Plate" for children.
NORM.AN'S
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"Counters for Finer Jewellery for over Half a
Century. in_Hur'on County"::,.. ,
regular. shipments. Emmerson of Goderich township.
We are pleased to report that Fr. Many attended the funeral service
M. N. Sullivan; former pastor of St. held in the Baptist Church on Monday
Joseph's Church at present in S. aftentoon. Rev. A. E. Silvler was as -
Joseph's Hospital, London, is tame- sisted in the service by Rev. A. H.
VICTOR A by chairman come '
t u er the
J. T. McI{NIGHP by M. J. Agnew be ere the council acrd present lets members met at - the Lodge Room! Bible Class ce s
and K. G. Waters. t programme, showing why additional' where they were hostesses to mem- The St. P,aul's Church Men's Bible
H. C. LAWSON by 0: Noble and A. money 'should be spent." Then to i bers of the Seaforth and Godermeb Class met on Sunday as usual and AMONG THE CBUR.CHE '
e •s said took
lace.
Pi r s
W. Groves: reference to .Finance Mr, Waters lodges, At the conclusion of the election of officer P Wesley -Willis Church
PUBLIC SCHOOL TRUSTEES I he had not favored the transfer of lodge work the Clinton ladies enter- Leader, Dr. D, H. McInnes
$3,000 surplus to current account. " I twined the visitors in a social way Chaplain; Rev. H. O'Neil The W.A. will meet next Wednes-
St. Andrew's "r also want to say that I have and served A dainty lunch. President, Hugh Hawkins day at the usual hour. Officers for
Vice President, Bert Gliddon the carving year will be elected.
Sec.-Treas., George McLay I Baptist Church
Committee, Asa inter., GeorgeI The sermon subject in the Baptist.
Walker, Len. Winter. Church on Sunday evening: " Homo -
A large •attendance is requested an• ward Bound". Text: Luke 15:20. The
Sunday at 2.30. Sunday School entertainment to be
I held about December 20th is now iu.
Large Hog Shipments by preparation.
David Cantelon Ontario Street United Church
Last Friday Clinton's stock yards The regular meeting of the Wo'm
busy and David Cantelds en's Assoeiatian, will be held on Wed-
were very
me for some
Wore -
sent away two of the biggest lauds nesdey, December ebh. Election a
of hogs he has consigned to the
pack_ officers will be held and all ladies,
me. Twenty-eight
in a total of one axe requested to attend.
The morning topic for Consecra-
tion Sunday is "Adventure- of the.
Spirit". In the evening the subject
is "Religion on Wings". Evangelistic
hymns ;frown the' Triumphant Song
Book.
At the Y.P.U. meeting on Monday
evening election of officers will take
place.
Presbyterian Church
Officers Elected
Officers of Murphy Lodge-electeoi.
on Friday evening were:
W Master, Cliff Cooper
Dep. Master, Chas. Nelson
Chaplain, James Turner
Ree: Sec., W. Vattderburgln.
-Fin-Sec, N. 'W Miller
Treasurer, H. Watkins -
Marshall, W. Cook '
Committee, N. Livermore,. F':.
Haniy, H. Steep, A. Deeves,
W. Fulford
Lecturers, B. Glidden, T. Deeves.
Tyler, G. Cornish
Auditors, M. Haply, 0. Handy.
The installation will take place at
the next regular meeting on Decem-
ber 8th. It is expected two new. can-
didates will be initiated.
A. F. CUDMOILE by G. T. Jenkins •'
no axe to grind with the town em
.and H. R. Hawkins,
pto yee
s. L don't favor firing the
E. BROWN by W. E. Perdue and clerk, blowing the ]id off hydra or
Wm. Fulford. any 'drastic measures like it," he
St. James' I said. Then he read a question. hand -
MRS. TENA JOHNSON by H. E. ed him by a. ratepayer as fellows:
Rorke and M. J. Agnew. I "Can a ratepayer attend committeeW. 3. 0OOK by A. F.. outwore and
Harvey MaBrien•
MRS. LOSE TREWARTHA by W,
S. R. Holmes and 0. L. Paisley.
St. John's
T. HARDY by G: G. Lobb and G. T. the press in reference to the etand
Jenkins, taken on the Board of Education
C. V. C00KE by T. Churchill and question, The News -Record was ac -
N. W. 79ewartha. cused of partiality and Mr. Waters
H. A. McINTYRE by G. H. Elliott expressed himself "amazed'. In can=
and W. G. Cook. elusion he said, "If you see fit to
St. George's vote for .me, do it. What position,
NMS. L. McKINNON by M. J. I will sign for will be rem sled to -
We Still Think We Were
Right on Board of
Education Issue
Naturally we did not expect the
meetings?" In reply Mr. Waters article last week opposing the fume -
quoted page 36 clause 75 of the town tion of a Beard of Education for
by-laws which he pointed out were Clinton to meet with all-round ap-
Tinteyears ago, prowl. We have received far moms
P d several
His next .remarks were. levelled at support in our favor from ratepayers
Who see the issue as we see it them
we have of the other kind, Every
piece of legislation has to hew -its
supporters and knockers. We chooselfarmers br•oug
to knock it because we believed it hundred and twenty-one hogs, weigh-
ta be in the interests of the town et ing 25,490 lbs. At the day's price
Clinton to do sa. We still think we that ;represented quite a large amount
were right and do not retract ono of money. Fraen McKillop George
weed. Dickson brought in fifteen fine hogs
The mover and seconder of the Is- fm which he received $282.63. Frank.
Tyndall, Hullett, also had a good ship-
ment of thirteen, and hie receipts
were $259.88. In addition to the hogs,
Cantelon consigned a few lambs
also, the total shipments weighing
26,110 lbs. For a man! 92 years of
age Mr. Cantelon carries an with en-
thusiasm which would put - many a
younger mean to shame.,
Agnew and H. E. Rorke. marrow:"
F. Livermore-- eI have prepsired
At 8.30 Mr. R. E. Manning declar-sra'speech nor made any notes. I am sue in question took advantage to
ed nominations closed and aster ad- nota politician as I said at the last mildly reprove us publicly Friday
dressing the gathering briefly callet1 cauneel meeting. I sometimes wish I evening. We are not condemning
for nominations for the duties oil was. However, alts: seveniteen years. them, as we might if: we desired,
seconded : Moved by t ive m N. working, in the interests 's h t a
seconded by. K. G. `Waters, that _ I feel my record must be clean. So
W. Miller be appointed chairman_ far I have not decided what position
carried: I will sign. fox" Then Mr. Livermore
Mr. Miller expressed his appreceanreviewed briefly the work of the com-
tion for the honour conferred upon mittees he had been working with
him ,and also remarked that mac hie recemmtly. Be paid tribute to the
capacity as tax collector he Was .cemetery caretaker ' and said the
sometimes not the mast popular man cemetery was comparable with any
in town. He also said•, that during in this part of the country. Irt his
his five) years in that.office he had opinion, Mr. McEwen is not receiving
received, the closest co-operation enough for his services.
"Our town
from the councils. He . then called employees should be paid . enough that
upon Mayes George H. Elliott, (when they ere old they won't have
Mayor Geo. H. Elliott to go to the' county home," he said.
Opening his remarks Mayor Elliott ,All es harnmony with the members of
stated he had not much to say: "As the fire brigade and: equipment well
Yee have seen by the press, pent eared far, he reported.
my intention to retire. I. have ie 3D. Livermore then gavie a review
the past twelve Yeats in municipal of the . work of the street committee
work, starting as councillor in 1928 and remarked this was the first year
and am now rounding out my twelfth Inc had not beers a member of that
year ,as a' public with the warden4 committee. He did however' take
you honoured' me sonne credit fox the accomnpiishments
ship and in 1938 elected me as mayor. of the . past as he had• spent a lot.
In my twelves years 1 have only had of time and hard work in that cont -
three contests. I want to- thank the neetion4 He expressed the hope that
theens for+ their loyal support, also future street ' committees would ,not
the council. me legislations that has try, to pare too close.
been p t through me a credit to theReverting back to 1aA year's else
town. _ 1 t to the, tax mail rate. Mi, Livermore felt he had be
regardx e.
tion
In 1931 it was 521/2 and we have
been able,to reduce this 12'/2 mills„
rather let us point out they did not
present any' argument to show t e
Board of Education would be ad-
vantageous to the town, and by their
silence ins so.doing we would say they
th have admitted the move to be pre-
mature. The prover and seconder are
no more to blame than were the other
members of council. When • the modern
was put through, not one raised a
voice of protest nor discussed the is-
sue. It was slipped through too eas-
ily, and. the blame' is evienly. dierided.
As we have said; we ,still believe a
Board of Education would be detri-
mental to. the educational institutions
of the town. We firmly believe the
present set-up for the Collegiate In-
stitute is securing the best possible
results and we want it to continue
'eat way.
In throwing our weight against
the formation of suoh a governing
body We do so- in all sincerity, bee
lieving we are performing our duty.
The trend of public opinion, at the
present time indicates overwhelming
defeat for a - Board ' of Education.
Recognizing that everyone has a right
to their own opinion we nevertheless
beer
(Ccntinmed on Page 3)
urge that in marking the ballot the
cross should' appear opposite the word
tete .
Guides Will Display
Handicraft
The Girl Guides are bolding a
handicraft display in the Guide Hall
on Saturday afternoon, Dec. 2nd. The
gills have '.worked hard and will ap-
' to interes ening
activities. The handicraft display is
not ,quite as impressive this year as
the girls have been knitting scarves
and. wristlets for the Red Cross. In
this time of war it is more important
than ever that Guide and Scout work
should continue to be carried on, as
in international youth organizations
like these is a great hope Inc peace
in the future.
The fifth Guide law reads: "A
The Women's Association will meet
at the home of Mrs, L, Cree next
Wednesday, December 6th , at 2.30-
All members requested to be present
for the election of officers• Picnic
lunch will be served.
On Monday evening next the meet-.
ing of the Girls •Club in the form o>'
a pat luck supper will be held m
the basement of the church. After-
wards
fter
wards Christmas wreaths will be!
made to decorate the church• for
precis t being shown. in thein December,
St. Paul's Church
On Sunday morning at 11 ,a,m. tha:.
Celebration of Holy Communion.,
This will be a corporate cornmuniocu':
for all the ladies organizations in the
parish. The sermon subject:. "Christ's
Call to Awake", an appropriate
theme for the Advent season,
The St. Paul's Men's Bible Class
will meet at 2.30- as will also the
Guide is a friend to all anda sister. main Sunday School. Evening ser-
to every other Guide, no matter to vice as usual.
what creeu, class or country the other
belongs." The response of the public
on Scout Apple day was very heart- meeting of the Ladles Guild m Owe
ening to the Scouts and their leadere, m g
We hope you will dog as much for Memorial Hall.' einem- W.A., meet
the girls. ing at 4.15.
Church Boys League and A.Y.P.e.
meetings on Monday at the usual
hours. Tuesday .at 3 p.os the monthly