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The Clinton News Record, 1939-12-07, Page 1The News -Record Est 1878 linto With Which is Incorporated N0. 5965. -60th YEAR The ` Clinton New Era The New Era Est. 1867 CLINTON ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1939 FOR HER OR xl1Vt BUY A RELIABLE WATCH FOR CHRISTMAS. Our stock of Watches are of a high .standard, • Scientifically Constructed. Geed Materials. ,Made to, endure the wear for which they are intended. 'OURGENERAL STOCK OF GIFT GOODS ARE NOW ON DISPLAY. YOUR -SE'LECTION LAID AWAY. UNTIL' NEEDED. AL TODAY. CALL W. 11. HEL.,LYAR. Jeweler and Optometrist Residence Phone 174j SERVICE During these busy days we are more than anxious to help solve your Christmas Gift Problems, I Gift Boxes Free with every pur- chase of $1.00 or more. Let us wrap your Parcels for you. We will be glad to serve you in this way also, merely for the cost of paper and ribbon. PLEASE NOTE: For the ben- efit of business folks, and others who find it difficult to shop dur- ing the usual store hours, this store will remain open each night un- til Christmas, commencing Dec. llth. We will be glad to see you any evening. IRWIN'S' 1 FOR QUALITY MERCHANDISE Blue wird Diamonds They're Perfect! They're Registered! They're Insured! They're sold and guaranteed by Norman. They're gorgeous to look upon. They're lovely to own, and the prices are much less than you would) expect to pay, Be sure you buy a Bluebird this Christmas, and from Norman." All the newest creations to choose from in Lockets,Crosses and Chains from $1.00 to $15.00 Masonic, Odd Fellows and Initial Rings. All new shapes and styles from $8.00 to $25.00 Chime Clocks with ex- cellent movements and beautifully finished cases from $12.50 to 29.50 See our array of WATCHES from $4.75 to $45.00 Ronson and Evans Lighters and Combination Cases, from $2.50 to $5.50 See the beautiful Leather Billfolds from $1.00 to $3.50 Complete Chests of Silver Service for 6 or 8 .persons.... A grand as, sortment ,at money -sav- ing prices, from $9.95 to $7L50 Silver Tea Sets, Trays, Cream & Sugar,: Relish and dozens of other lov- ely pieces, all made by International ;Silver Co. of Canada. OPEN EVERY NIGHT. NORMAN.' S "Counter's for Finer Jewellery for over Half a Century in Huron County" �' emsammeolemein THE HOME PAPER Passes Motion for Noiseless Motors MARY STREET PARK SOLD AS BUILDING SITE FOR $100 A signed petition from ratePaYers in the Mary Street Park vicinity ask - lag that council demand the power plant of any chopping mill be of the noiseless type brought forth much dis- cussion at Monday night's • council session. After -the matter had been talked over at some length Reeve Trewartha introduced a pertinent question when he asked 'what papers • had been signed and if the new purchaser had received a deed for the property.The mayor said that so far no deed had been transferred, He had intenviiewed members of council when approached by Mr. Petrie and all had agreed to the sale at the price of $100. Cook - Aiken then moved that the Mary Street Park be sold to Mr. Petrie for the sum of $100 -carried. Prier to this the talk bad centred on the type of power to be used. Mr. Petrie had applied for a building per- mit to erect a 28 x 40 two, storey cement block building which had been approved by Fire Chief L J. Cr Work has been in progress for the past week. Councillor Agnew intro duced a motion that the building per- mit be granted provided noiseless or electric motors be installed so as not to affect residential or industrial property' in the vicinity of the mill. o • andreeve tosee that i ''ma tthis The y is carried out. Councillor Cook stated he had been talking with Mr. Petrie .who stated he expected to have a Diesel of the improved type whereby noise and vibration can be rpractically +eliminat- ed. He was of the opinion that if the buyer bad contracted for Diesel equipment it would be; unfair to stip- ulate that electric motors be used. This was the opinion ?of other mem- bers of council, altheugh the pre- dominant thought was that nowthat g 1 the town has got rid of one nuisance in that respect, a second' should not be tolerated All, wanted Mr. Petrie 'to go ahead with his building provid-. led the power plant does not constitute a nuisance. Letters of appreciation were receiv- ed from the secretary of the Red d Cross Society foe the town's dona- tion, enabling them to get started on ',the work. Also froin ;VIZ. M. MeEwan for bonus. The City Service Comp- any sought permission to erect a sign ee.'at corner of King and. Mary streets. This was granted, work to be done -'under supervision of fire chief and chief of police. Mr. Cool:' stated he had given Mr, Zurbrigge to under - 1 (Continued on page 3) Car Crashes Railway Switch Late Sunday night or early Mon; day' morning a motorist crashed the railway switch at the crossing immed- iately west of the station and dreve away. His act in leaving the scene might have caused a serious accident as the rails were spread' in the im- pact. Left as they were, it is almost certain the morning train woud have been derailed. The open switch was discovered by Although tittle has been sand about Henry Sloman as he was coming up not sensational news but of the hum - town to work. He reported what he Intermediate hockey, rt is cersan circus and human interest angle of had found and flares were placed on Clinton will iltave a team again this newsgathering. the track to warn the approaching Year. Goderich and Clinton will tom- He lard of the facilities the station train. Police were called and are 'bine forces and should be able tohe represented had for gathering keeping an eye open for a damaged make a strong team., Iworld news and in brief reviewed how `'Secretar W. A. ire ttitt.-of the O. caf• y no is received over the trans -radio H. A. Saturday night announced the` VISITOR TELLS MASONS groupings. Clinton is in Group 0 I ticker, installed about three months made up of Seaforth, TAVistoClC, New!ago at the station: A central office OF ROYAL MASONIC Hamburg St Agatha The Perth 4ts estabished in New York and from Engagement Announced W. H. Golding, M.P., and Mrs. Golding, Seaforth, announce the en- gagement of their daughter, Evelyn Irene, to Dr. Stewart Thomas. Per- rett, of Welland, son of Lieut, -Col. Thomas E. Perrett and Mrs. Perrett, of Toronto, the marriage to. take place December 23rd. in St. Paul's Avenue Road United Church, Toronto, SPECIAL ISSUE FOR NEXT WEEK Santa Claus is scheduled to visit Clintcn next Saturday,' December 10tIr, and associated with his visit, a s ectal advertisingissue of the p News -Record will be published next week. It may be impossible to call on all •prospective advertisers in this regard; so all business places wish- ing to take advertising ' space in this issue should notify us at once Copy must be in en Monday, earlier if possible. , During the remaining days until Christmas' we will be busy with' seasonable work and Therefore re- quest e- ue t our q s advertisers and cor- respondents to have copy in as early as possible. The annual Christmas Tree spon- sored by the business men and Lions 'Club is for the people of Clinton and surrounding district and a special invitation is issued to the farmer friends to bring in the whole family early in the after - MGM At present the exact time of Santa's arrival is not definite, but it is certain he will be here and next week we will give a full outline of the afternoon program. A special picture show absolutely free for children will be ere of the attractions if arrangements can be -made. In the meantime make Certain to platto come to Clinton. Everyone is welcome. HARRY J. BOYLE TELLS LIONS THE (STORY BE- HIND THE NEWS At Tuesday night's meeting of the Lions Club held at the McKenzie Hotel, Harry J. Boyle of C',K.N,X. Winghani was guest speaker. Mr. Boyle had not prepared any particular address for this meeting and as news is the thing he is most interested in, it was natural that his address should HOCKEY GROUPING be along that line. His address was not concerned with glaring headlines INSTALLATION Regiment at Stratford have a team there the stories from world wide On Friday evening, December 1st, this year and were placed in another) correspondents are sorted and edited officers and members of Clinton group. This was not satisfactory to l and flashed by code to the stations Lodge, A.P. and No. 84,andusing the system where it is picked g A.M., them and they hau)e appealed to bei up by short wavre radio, then released Congratulations were extended to visiting brethren had the privilege of transferred to Group. 9. to millions of listeners. hearing an address by a distinguished Robert Rudy, manager of the Tavi- (Mr, and Mrs. Thomas H, Cook on Mr.' Boyle said his chief interest ,Tuesday on the occasion of their 50th reason in the person of F. A. Copus, stock Greenshirts, is convenor for this y Stratford, past grand master of the group. A meeting will be held at' was in local news and it was on that (wedding anniversary. Grand Lodge of Canada in Ontario. Seaforth to draw up a schedule. angle he based 'his address. His ob- I Mr. and Mrs. Cook were married 1 I Ken. G. Waters, Mayor REEVE TREWARsTHA RE-ELECTED More excitement than has been experienced in many years was: evident here on Monday m one of the keenest contests Clinton has had. for municipal offices. All through the day the various candidates were busy bringing voters to the 'polls and no one wouldventure a guess as, to the outcome. At 6,30 p.m: the police office was packed to the doors with ratepayers anxious far 'the final returns. K.;G. Waters received a majority of 110 and is Clinton'e new maven:. The ;v,ote was Waters 365; Gibbing's ; 265; Cook 229. The, race was. particularly keen for the effice•of Public Utilities Commissioner. Before: the returns of St, James' Ward were received, T. .Hawkius'1ed by -threes votes. His own ward accorded him 128 votes to 104 for Holmes, giving. Hawkins a majority of 27. Street talk indicated a closer run for the reeveship than the. vote indicated. The final count returned N. W. Trewartha with a margin. of 168. Alex. Cudmore was returned to the Public School Board with.. a majority of 43 to represent St. Andrew's Ward. The ratepayers voted in favor of a Municipal Board . of Education, 410 to 804. The present system of appointing members to the Collegiate Board will continue until the next municipal election and when these appointments for 1P40i are made all municipal offices will be filled. The slate of municipal positions filled to date: MAYOR: K G Waters. REEVE: N W. Trewartha. COUNCIL: M. 1. Agnew, W. M. Aiken, 0. L. Paisley, W. Walker;. A. S. McMurray, V. D. Falconer. PUBLIC 'SCHOOL BOARD: St. Andrew's Ward -G. B. Hall, A. F. Cudmore. St. James' Ward -W. IV'I. Nediger, Mrs. N. W. Trewartha, St. John's Ward -G. T. Jenkins, H. A. McIntyre. St. George's Ward -C. G. Lobb, Mrs. L. McKinnon. P. U. COMMISSION: K. G. Waters, Thos. Churchill, W. T. Hawkins - HOW THE VOTES WERE CAST St. St. St. St. Andrew James' John George Tota! For Mayor Waters, K. G. • 66 96 106 97 365. Gibbings, B. J. 84 60 65 46 255. Cook, W. G. 44 87 57 41 229 For Reeve Trewartha, N. W145 146 142 88 521 • Livermore, F. , 76 94 89 94 353, For P. U. C. Hawkins, W. T. 90 128 113 95 426• Holmes, W. S. R. 103. 104 108 84 399 ' Board of "Education Yes No For School Board Cudmore, A. F. 122 122' Brown,E. 79 79 Total Votes Cast 3463 80 11.7 112 101 410 91 83 81 49 304 1111.111111. Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Cook. 50 Years Married �' W M H C L and off]eere ject throughout in newsgathering is in Clinton on December 5, 1889, by completed the business of the regular to get the unusual human interestRev, J. Livingstone in the presence Bazaar session of the lodge and the pYes]ding .fit. Pants Annual a stories, a limber of which were int- of Joshua Cook and Mary Miller. Th Q Memorial Hall, Clinton, t' 1 told i h' listeners. Olin - officer called on past'D.D.G.M. J. W. e wen emoria • a , in on, etes ing y o c for bis is eners. One They have continued to liv) in Ciin Shaw, who before introducing rho presented a gay scene on Thursday of them had to deal with Reg. Ham- ton and have experienced their share speaker paid tribute to 'his .stain- of last week for the annual bazaar, ilton, son of Dave Hamilton, formerly of the ups and downs in life in the' P held under .the auspice of the Ladies ..f Clinton. rl«o... _ co..«l.. -f .la time that has elapsed, but continue ments rn the order Fram the time of his entry into masonry Inc record Guild of St. Paul's Church. Rev. A. Reg. manufactured a sawing outfit had been one of steady progress to H. O'Neil' officially opened the bazaar capable of cutting 100 cords of wood and Mrs A H O Noil and Mrs I3 the highest position in the gift of rho Bartliff welcomed the guests.• order, that of Grand Master. Decorated booths displayed an at - The subject of his address specif-'tractivle array of plain and fancy really was an account of his recent visit to the Grand Lodge of England goods, novelties, Christmas gifts ane as delegate, along with R. B. 'Dar -;home -baking. gavel, Toronto, also a. past Grana Afternoon tea and supper were served, Mrs. T. Ho Master, from the Grand Lodge of man and Mrs. J. Shearer being in charge of Canada in Ontario, on the occasion of • the tables. the installation of H.R.H. the Duke, Convenors and assistants of the of Kent as Grand Master of the Unit- various booths were: Fancy Wore, ed Grand Lodge of England. For up- Mrs' McLay, Mrs, Zapfe, Mrs. wards of an hour and a half Brother Thompson, Apron & Handkerchief, Copus :held the attention of his Mrs. 0. V. Cooke, Mrs. Monteith, 1Virs. aud- ience as he portrayed the solemnity,S• Castle; Fish Pond, Mrs. G. Tayioe, the magnificence and grandure of the I Mrs Mc0bnelney, Mrs. E11wooe; ceremony' and its setting, the most Cantly, Mrs, E. Morrison, Mrs. J. wonderful masonic gathering ever Watkins; Home•baldng, Mrs. R. known to the world, witnessed hy 1 Thompson; Mrs. C. Draper^; Rummage masons from all parts of the world.' Mrs, G. Walker, Mrs• 0: Epps; Pro. Tribute was paid to the faultlessIduce, Mrs. W. J. Elliott, ,Mrs. A. D. carrying out of the event to the small- I Fremliu. est details, typical of the Englisil,Wesley-Willis W.A. Officers thoroughness in all matters. Owing 1 to the exalted personality of this one Elected being installed into the highest office in Masonry, royalty figured promin- ently in the ceremony throughout. held' an enjoyable meeting, Mrs. While in London, Mr. Copus visited Chowen presided. The programme Canada Lodge, one of the finest m was of a Christmas character and the city, and there met two well- those taking part were Mrs. R. Laid - known former residents of Clinton in law, scripture; Mrs, G. A. Miller, talk the persons of E. H. Cooper, past on "The Man who gave us Christ- master, and now 'secretary of the' mac"; Solos, Mrs. Chewer and Mrs. lodge, and Willis Copper, one of the*. Nediger. junior. officers. They are brother and' A twenty-five cent tea was served son, respectively, of A. T. Cooper, and to members of the congregation and were born and educated here. Mr.(visitors from the sister churches. Pro; Copus told interestingly of some of ceeds were very satisfactory. the inner workings of Masonry int Election of officers for the corn - the Old Land, services to humanity ing year resulted as. follows: Hon. of which the uninitiated know noth-: Pres., Mrs. Andrew Lane; Pres, Mrs, ing' at all. IE.. Paterson; Vice-presidents, Mrs. T. The vote of thanks to thespeakerVenni•, Mrs. }learn, Mrs. R. E. Man - was moved by Past D.D,G.M: G. H. ning; Rec..Sec., Mrs.. G. A. Miller; Jefferson and presented by Ruling Treas., Mrs,' W. A. Oakes; Corr, -Sec., Master H. C. Lawson. A. social half Mrs. E. Adams; Pianist, Mrs. A; T. hour followed the regular session. Cooper. Convenors of Committee: Visitors were present from Goderich, Flower, Mrs. F. Fingland; Lookout, Rensall, Carlow, Londesboro, Sea- ' 1VIrs. Gould; Communion, • Mrs. R. forth and Stratford lodges. Ruling Laidlaw; Manse, Mrs. W. Pickard; D.D.G.M. Jas:. Neilans, North Huron ' Kitchen, Mrs. E. Saville; Social, Mrs. District, and H. B. M. Tichborne, of M. T. Corless. Group leaders; 1, Mrs, Goderich, president of the South'A. T. Cooper; 2, Mrs. Fred Hanly; Huron Past Masters' Association,13, Mrs. R. E. Manning; 4, Mrs Van - were among the visitors. ;Horne Yesterday afternoon the Woman's Association of Wesley -Willis Church a day. t occasion Mr' Bo ran On another occas n le n Boyle across a lady who runs a contracting business, manages a large farm and has raised a family of nine while do- ing so. . This was Mrs. McGaffney of Kennicott who at the time of her husband's death found it necessary to leaner more of the business and in to doing has been successful in land- ing large contracts, among them highway paving jobs of no small dimension. She seeks no favors, but prefers to work on an equal basis with those of the opposite sex, Then again he told of visiting a house where a scaffolding had been erected and left standing for seven- teen years, supposedly because of the story told that a man had been killed and the owner said that as long as he lived no one would be permitted on the scaffolding. In another instance he ran, across a woman who had not left home in 34 years, and other un- usualstories of a similar naturewere told in a way which, held the audience. Lion F. B. Pennebaker moved a hearty vote of thanks to the speaker for his entertaining address before the gathering was dismissed. During the dinner hour committee reports were given. Orville Noble stated that plans. for the Christmas Tree on December 16th were being whipped into shape and it appeared as if this would be a Gala Day in Clinton. Dr, McIntyre stated that a number of worthy cases were being fitted with glasses, 'also that a dental inspectionhad been completed in rural schools in the district surround- ing Clinton, Annual Commencement This Week The students and staff of the Col- legiate Institute are ready for the annual Commencement to be held in the Auditorium Thursday and Friday of this week.' In addition :ta a splen- did programme by the students, pre- sentations will be made: Athletic Awards Thursday evening by Rev. G. G. Burton Graduation Diplomas Fri- day evening by Rev, Andrew Lane. t • young in spirit and enjoy fairly good health. Their golden wedding anniversary nil • was marked quietly with a family din- ner due to the recent illness of Mrs. Cook. With then for the occasion were the family who now reside in Toronto: Mrs. Ralph Hewson, Mrs. Les. Hanly, T. G. "Mike" Cook, and two grandchildren, Robert and Ken- neth Hanly. Mr. and Ales, Cook received many messages of congratulation from out- side points including Toronto and New. York, also many lovely bouquets, expressing the good wishes of the senders, v,t I FAIR'S MILL NOW A MODERN GARAGE OPENING THIS WEEiL One of Clinton's landmarks has, disappeared eared ta make .way for a mode ern garage which is opening this. week. This summer the old Fair 31111. at the corner of Princess and Albert streets has been partly dismantled, the remainder of the building being converted into a modern garage with spacious storage facilities. thechange. h n res responsible for The ten t P are E. L. and P. Douglas, descendants 1ef one of Stanley township's pioneers, the late Peter Douglas, who home- steaded in Blake in the year 1850. The brothers have been connected with the gas and oil business for some years in Western Canada, and decided to operate a wholesale and retail business in Huron County. They will be distributors for a popular, company, catering to a farmer trade in this. district. A message from Douglas. Brothers appears elsewhere in thin. issue. LITTLE LOCALS The Lions Club will sponsor a dance on December 15th. Proceeds for Red Cross work. The 1940 car licenses are now avail- able at the office, Dlr. H. D. Cameron reports. The Ladies, Guild of St. Paul's Church report that their bazaar, held last Thursday, was very successful, netting approximately $150.00. In the December issue of the Can- adian National Railways are some very fine snapshots submitted by Mr. J. B. Lobb of town. The magazine gives them honorable mention. The L.O.B.A. will hold the nex11 meeting on December 13th, when of- ficers will be installed. All mem- bers are asked to note the date has been changed owing to the meeting in Goderich on. December '12th. George Barden of Toronto, is in Midland hospital suffering from in- juries received when he upset the oar he had stolen in Toronto from Will- iam Hovey, son of Mr. J. E. Hovey of town. Rev. A. H. OlNeil will address the Women's Institute on December 14th. The meeting is being held twoweeks earlier this month so .as not to con- flict with Christmas holidays. Roll Call will be .answered by donating a gift for a needy family.' Mrs. L. Heard, Mrs. A. Cantelon , Mrs. C. Jervis, Mrs. A. Kirk, Mrs. G. Van - Horne and Mrs. Epps will be host- esses. MAYOR Ii. G. WATERS • In a three -cornered contest for trier mayones chair, Ken. G. Waters receive, ed a majority' of 110 votes at the polis on Monday and will be . Clinton's, mayor for 1040. Opposing hirer was, B.'3. Gibbings, a former mayor, and. a councillor with ten years service, W. G. Cook. Mr. Waters was elected'. to the council last year and has made the jump to the rnewor's. chair.