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The Clinton News Record, 1936-04-23, Page 1The News -Record Est. 1878. With Which is IncorporatedThe NO. 5476 -57TH YEAR. CLINTON ONTARIO, Clinton New Era The New Era Est. 1866 THURSDAY,' 'APRIL'`23RD, 1936' 54 food Watek Keeps good time; but sometimes good watches misbehave because they can't help it, Theyft very often do not get -the care they should: Dirt accum- ulates, the watch ecum-ulates,'the•watch gets erratic, perhaps stops altogether, Now we can turn a watch Tike that into a useful tinge -piece again for very little money: We would take it apart, clean it thoroughly, 'hand it baelc to you as good as new. Try us—Satisfaction.' Guaranteed. We are stili paying cash ,for Old Gold,' bring yours in. feta■ l Jeweler and 'Oirtomiterist. LOW PRICES ON COATS, SUITS and DRESSES FOR, TIE BALANCE OF THIS WEEK WE OFFER SUBSTANTIAL DISCOUNTS Oh OUB ETIRE STUCK Tailored and Swagger er Suits and Coats d n Crepe DDressesa � Suits ��ts fR irs " CLINTON'S LEADING STYLE SHOPPE " 1 Dome and School Club Plays Host Four clubs of Home and School workers were drawn closer together en Tuesday evening when a most en- joyable time was spent in the audi- torium of the Clinton Collegiate. The auditorium looked erteeptional- lyattractive under the tastefulman- agement of Mrs. W. Plumsteel and her committee. Mrs. G. W. Cuninghame, president of, the local club, occupied the chair and. Mrs. (Dr.) P. Heain presided at the piano. .After a few words of welcome from the president and the singing of "O Canada," the rest of the pro- gram was, provided by the visiting clubs which consisted. of the follow- ing. / Vocal solo, by Miss Ilerne of Vic- toria H. and S. Club; piano solo, Mrs. W. Fraser of Central H. and S. Club; vocal duet, Mrs. Tutter and Mrs. Smith of Central and a reading, 112rs. R. Wilson of Victoria Club, all of Goderich. Each of these numbers was encored which made .a delightful program. Another interesting 'feature was the presenting of the entrance prizes. by Mrs. Cuninghame to the following Clinton pupils: Marie Plumsteel and Norma Andrews were ties awarded lst prize; Valena Elliott and Kenneth Cooke, 2nd prizes. These were cash I prizes awarded by the Clinton IL and 1, S. Club. After time program all took part in en interesting guessing contest st which had been, arranged - Mrs: H• C. Lawson, pby rogram,' convener''for the Clinton Club, and which served to mingle the Iadies and helpeded them to become•bettez acquainted. With Mrs. Monteith as s6cial hos- tess, in Mrs. Hanley's absence, and Mrs. E. Paterson and Mrs. W. Plum. steel pouring tea at a beautifully ap- pointed table, the social committee served dainty, refreshments while social half hour was enjoyed by all. Mrs. Monteith in a few well chosen words moved a vote of thanks to the visiting clubs for their excellent pro- gram;, this was seconded by Mrs. Lawson • and 'extended by Mrs. Cun- inghame. Mrs. It Bissett, prgsident of Vic. - Coria H. and S. Club in Goderich, on behalf of same, moved a vote of thanks to the Clinton Club for their kind hospitality. Mrs. ,Davidson of Dungannon did likewise, also did Mrs. D. D. Mooney of Central. H. and S.' Club, Goderich. -Mrs. A. T. Cooper moved a vote of. thanks to the social find decorating committee of the local'. club, all of which ended in a hearty clap of hands and jovial farewells, after singing the National Anthem, when' all departed to. 'their Various homes. Firemen Make Merry The firemen's banquet, enjoyed last Wednesday evening, was a very pleas-: ant affair. The banquet was serried at Bartliff's restaurant end was par- taken bf by the firemen anti their ladies, the mayor and members of the fire . and water committee of the town council ,and their ladies. Af- ter the supper some speeches were indulged in and later five hundred was played and a very happy evening was enjoyed. ClintonStudents To .The Fore Mr. Edward w rd Rorkeas w elected sen- ior student of Huron College at the. recent elections held.by the student body. Mr: Rorke is the younger son of Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Rorke bf town, Mi. Lawrence Plumsteel, son of Mr. II. P. Plumsteel, was elected senior year representative ite, the council by the Western: Clinton,.Students seem to be taking a leading :part a- mong their associates in these seats of learning. George Spotton Former M. P For North Huron Dies In Wingham Death Follows Short Illness' George Spotton Conservative mem ber of Parliament • fob,• , Huron .North. froin 1928 until the general election of Iast year, •passed. away in .Wing ham General Hospital•at,8.45 Monday evening. • •' Mx. Spotton was taken ill ;on::Thurs- day last and was moved. to the hos- pital early Monday evening where he underwent 'an operation for ,intestinal trouble. • 1fi'. Spotton was a native of Iluron County, having been born in Howick Township 59 years ago.•He was edu- cated at Harriston High 'School and Clinton Model School., Before becom- ing engaged in conducting business colleges, he taught school at Wrox- eter,aind Arthur. At the . time of his 'death, he .was owner of the Canada Business'CoI- lege in Toronto and the Wingham Business,College, For a tune he con- ducted the CI'inten Business College. He was some years ago editorand publisher of The Wingham Advance. He was well known throughout hroug hout th e province -as a public speaker and dur- ing' the last number of years was 'in constant demand en the Conservative platform in all parte of the country. His genial manner and his booming voice will be missed during • future campaigns. The late Mr. Spotton was a member of the United Church, the A. F. ( A. M. having been a P. D. D. G. M. of this order. He was also a mem- ber of the: I.O.O.F., the L.O.L. 'and the Black Knights. For many years, he was active in municipal affairs in Wingham, serving as mayor and councillor and was also greatly inter- estedi the n Chamber er b of Commerce. Surviving,' besides his widow, tor- merly Catharine Taylor, of Wingham, is• one daughter, Glenna, Mrs. F. C. Raunin, of Mimic°. He is 'also sur- vived by one sister and three broth- ers, Mrs. Frances ). Strong, of Ger- rie; Wm. J., of Palmerston; Arthur H., - of Toronto, and Robert A., of Wingham. . The funeral was ]veld from his late home at 2.30 p.ni., Wednesday afternoon, interment in Wingham Cemetery. Business Change Mr. John Grant, who has been stonecutter with the Brill and Zapte people for the past four years or so, has bought out that ,department bf the business and will conduct it for himself. Mr. Grant is a first-class stone cut- ter and has turned out excellent work during all the time he has been here, He will no doubt also have time to work up the business a little and Clinton citizens wish hien contin- ued and increased success in his ven- ture into the monument business in Clinton. Native of Clinton Passes Guy Blackall, prominent sportsman and Mason, of Bothwell, and a native of Clinton, in St, Joseph's Hospital, Chatham, died following an operation on Friday. He was in his '49th year. Throughout Western Ontario Mr. Blackall was known for his 'sporting activities. He was in early life a Well-known hockey and baseball play- er and latterly had been a referee of both these sports.. One of thebest marksmen of the dis- t>.ictMr. Blackall,' a keen hunter, had organized many jack rabbit drives in both Kent and Lambton Counties. Every year, for 20 years, 'he took a party north each fall deer hunting.. He•also was keenly interested in har- ness racing: He was .an active Conservative worker and vice-president of the East Kent Conservative Association. He was a life member of Mocha Temple of the' Mystic Shrine in London, 'and prominent in Masonic work of the dis, trict. Born in Clinton, he was a son of the late Dr, J.E. Blackall and Chris- tina Kennedy Blackall. He received his education .in 'Clinton end•.Hensall• Schools. For 30 years he had. lived in Bothwell and. for some time oper- ated a ,garage there. Latterly, •he was in charge of,the LittIeway Inn']n, that village. In 1909 he married Miss Mary, Le Beau,. eldest daughter of M. •LeBeau, of Bothwell, who survives. Mrs. Aus- tin Hahn, Baker street, London,` and Glen Blacken, hall Becher r ' street, London, are sistern a id brother. There are, al- so three nieces and a nephew, Doris and Marion BIackall: and Mary and Jim Hahn, .all, of London. The funeral was held w e d frons there-,sidenee- gat Bothwell , on Sunday, to Bothwell Cemetery. Messrs. Norman Kennedy and•Doug- las and Jack Kennedy, Mr. and Mrs. A, F. Cudmore, Mr, and Mrs. Edgar Armstrong and Miss Lily Kennedy attended the funeral fromn'Clinton,; THE HOME PAPE The Markets. Wheat, 71e. Oats, 28c. • Bailey, '45c. Buckwheat; 38c. Butt 2e. Butter 2 Eggs, ile to- 15e, Live :Hogs, 88.00. .F m I O. 0 'At -Home • The annual' LO.O:F. At -Home was held in their. 'own rooms Tuesday ev- ening., when the 'members and their families, and some visitors from Mit- chell, Seaforth and Goderich, enjoyed a delightful -social evening together. The first .part of the: evening was spent in playing cards, the: prizes be- ing won by',the following: gentle- men's prizes, Messrs. H. W. Gould. and C: W. Diaper, ladies', by Mrs. E. Finch and Mrs. L. Cree. The chair prize was won by- Mr. W. L. John- son. Delicious refreshinents were served and afterwards Mr: G. H. Jefferson gave some interesting. and ^ amusing readings. ' The evening was concluded with dancing, music being furnished by an orchestra. r Llir TLE LOCALS S The local I.O,O•F, will attend .vine service in the Baptist church on Stinday evening. • The W. C. T. U. will meet at the home of Mrs. Beaton on Friday after- noon at three o'clock. The Collegiate annual at-home will be • held in the collegiate auditorium toniorrow, Friday, evening. The A. y. P. A. players repeated their play,' "ARegiment, of Two," in the town hall on Monday' evening. Mr. and Mrs, Barrett Taylor have purchased based Mr. M. J. Sehoenlnals'-r•esi- 'dence, Queen. street, and get posses- sion May lst. • Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Proctor Have moved in from Goderich township and t are occupying the Robinson House, Usbor ne street, which they have ranted. The Public school board is adver- tising this week for a secretary and school attendance officer, to fill the• position made vacant by the lamented death of G. A. MacLennan. Clinton young peoplemust have some talent as entertainers, The A. Y.P.A. of St. Paul's church took their play to Seaforth yesterday ev- ening, the Girls' Club of Wesley -Wil- lis go to Goderich Monday next and to Brucefield on • May the 4th, and the .Y.P.U. shortly go to Auburn to present a play: Inducted At Markham Impressive and solemn were the proceedings held in Grace Anglican Church, Markham, in connection, with the induction and institution of the Rev. F. Herman into the parish Of Markham, Unionville and Stouffville. The ceremony was conducted by Right Rev. A. R. Beverley,'Suffragan Bishop of Toronto Diocese. The in- duction. • sermon was preached by Rev. J. H. Colclough of. West Hill, an old boyhood friend of the rector, who spoke in complimentary terms of the, character and work of the rector .and his wife. The sermon was impressive with appropriate Easter reference from the text: "As I Live Ye Shall Live Also." The combined ,choirs, of Markham and .Unionville were in charge of the choral number's. Besides those .mentioned there were six clergymen from neighboring 'Parishes Present. After tete ceremony• refreshments were served -by • the Ladies o£ the church in the parish hall, when a soc- ial hour was spent with the Bishop and Mrs. Beverley, the Bishop giving an informal talk. He emphasized the great necessity foie greater effort for winning • souls and the importance of full coopera- tion . between pulpit and pew, mutual sympathy add forbearance,' and en- joined on the ,women of the congre- gations not . to expect the .minister's wife to be the curate. :because she' had her home duties just as other womMenH,erni- r,• an has been in the parish for about. three mnanths, , and has Made many friends, corning' from Bolton • where he' spent nine gears. He was .educated at' Trinity College and spent nine months in Markham as student, :twenty-five years ago,' kip - plying for" Rev: 'Mi. Fenning who was ill He was' i ordtired in Toronto, and his firsten1 arge was at Caledon East. ..Here he remained five years, going to .Craighurst where he served for ten years before going to Bolton for• imine years. The above is interesting to Clinton people in that both Mr. Herman and Mr: Colclough .are old Clinton boys, both their : mothers -.and sisters and brothers, still residing • "here. Old friends wish Mr. Herinan a happy 'and successful. ministry in Markham. • Dime Fund for Miners The News -Record is opening a dine -fund for the brave min- ers in-ers who have been working so ung, steadily, so self -forgetfully, to Iiberate the men.' entombed in, the mine at Moose River, N.S. W' ewalready have the stun of $2.00 , and will -be glad to receive any suis you wish to contribute and will see that: it, is sent to the proper authori- ties to be distributed to the men for whom it is intended. A 'couple of ladies were the first .contributors, with the re. quest that we open the. fund., Any sum, from a dime 'up, will -:b -e received gratefully. You'll all- wish to help. PEOPLE YOU KNOW Mrs.- Alex. Mallough and children of Goderich were visitors with her. parents, Mr. and Mrs, 'David Steep during the week -end. Miss 0. Brigharn returned to Wind- sor on Saturday to resume her teaching duties after having spent the Easter vacation here and in Toronto. She, was accompanied by her sisters, s i t err, Miss L. Brigham . of Clinton and Mrs. E. Adams of Lon- desboro, who spent the week -end with her. Horticultural 'Society Reorganized At' a meeting of the Clinton Citi- zens Horticultural . Society, held on Thursday evening, April 1Gtli, the following officers were appointed: President: W. G. Holmes. Vice -President:- H. M. Monteith. Sec. -Treasurer: D. D. Roberton. Directors: o s Mrs. W. S. R. Holmes Mrs. Wm. Jones, Mrs. Geo. Van. Horne, Mrs. L. Heard, Mrs. M. Nedi. ger, Mrs: D. D. Roberton, Mrs. Chas, McKinnon, Mrs. Jabez Rands, Mrs. Cliff. Epps, Mrs. M. .Agnew,Miss Hattie Livermore, Mayor W. S. R. Holmes and Messrs. W. Jones, G. VanHorne, M. Agnew, Gordon Scrib- bins, W. J. Cools, A. S. Inkley, F. Bowden, Beecher Streets, A. Cud - more, M. T. Corless. • Membership .Commitee: St. James' Warcl: Mrs. M. Nediger, Mrs. L. Heard, St. Andrew's Ward: Mrs. W. S. R. Holmes, Mrs. M. Counter. St. John's Ward: Mrs. J. E. Rands, Mrs, Morgan Agnew. St. George's Ward: Mrs. W. Jones, Miss F. Schoeinhals. Show Committee: W. J. Cools, Frank Bawden, Gordon Scribbins. List Committee: W. S. R. Holmes, W. J. Cook, W. Jones. A meeting of the membership com- mittee and alsk, the list committee will be, held on Thursday evening, April 23rd. Women Killed While Hus- band Is Seriously Injured When Car Run Into Truck Mrs. Bertha Mundy, of'Wingham, was instantly killed Monday night and her husband, Theo F. Mundy, suffered serious injuries when the light delivery truck in which they were riding collided with a parked transport truck owned by. E. H. Epps, Clinton, on No. 4 highway, three- quarters of a mile north of Elgin - field. Mrs.-Muiuly was killed instantly in the crash, which, police said, occur red when the light delivery truck crashed into the rear .of the trans- port which hacl stopped because of Motel. trotible. Police said steel pipes protruding from the back of the transport, went through the cab of the light truck. The right sideof the latter was badly damaged. Dr. Soper, . of Lucan, was called' and he rushed ' Mundy to Victoria Hospital whereit was believed : he. had suffered a fractured skull. His condition was said to be .critical, Thebody of. Mrs: Mundy;was taken to Haskett's funeral home, Lucan. Coroner W. ' T. Baiting' was called to the, scene. Inspector T. G. P.. Lucas, of the traffic police, and Traffic of- ficers Robinson,' of Exeter, and How- ard Jackman, . of London, investigat- Before her marriage Mrs. Mundy was Miss Bertha Blackall. Mr. Mun- dy is a son of Harry Mundy, of. Wingham, and with his father and brother, Roy, carried on :a grocery business. Another' brother, Harcourt Mundy, •is"a resident of London.' Theo, and. r . M s Mundy had driven en to L nd n 0 ono M nday morning in the light panel truck., There -the hus- band.was to receive treatment for an ear ailment. Mr. M•unily is an overseas man, veteran of the 161st Battalion,'. and a Well-known figure in the Canadian Legion in Wingham. An inquest was held Tuesday and adjourned until a future date to be named. Mr, Mundy's ;condition is still critical. Entombed Men- Rescued Before Mithuight. Last Night. DR. 'ROBERTSON AND. ALF. SCADDING IN GOOD CONDITION. Crowds Cheep As Men, Appear After Tragic Exp ce -i t el, eI . The .long strain is over, the tension! On the afternoon of Easter Sunday, is . lifted; the- two' men entombed rn Apr, 12th, Dra D. E. Robertson chief a mine at Moose River, Nova Scotia,; surgeon in the Hospital for Sick. were reseued just before midnight Children, Herman Magill and Alfred: last night, after an eleven _day cots- li Scadding, all Toronto lien, the for-• fineinent :in an underground cavern, rimer twd part owners of the old mine,„ damp chilly and .cheerless, seven went down to take . a look around. days of • which it was not known Shortly after going in they gave a. whether they• were even alive. 'signal to be drawn up but those at.. the top found that they could not. AMONG ,THE CHURCHES• draw the bucket up, a . cave-in had oecurred and 'tho men were entrap - Plans far the annual. convention ped, Of the London Conference Young From that minute until last night;' People's Union of the United Church frantic efforts had been made to were. made at an executive meeting reach the men. Experienced miners,. in London on Saturday last. coal miners and gold minis, were The convention this year will be , rushed to the scene and tons of earth,. rock and rubble have been removed. On Sunday morning, a diamond' drill having opened up communica- tion,. the men were found to be alive dent; Jack Pitblado, convention and nourishment was lowered. to then Monday morning Magill diedmonager; Gladys Addison, convention registrar; Rev: C. W. D, Cosens, pas- from exhaustion and cold. for of the convention .church; Aubrey This only caused the rescue party, Oldham, Sarnia,• Dolly Broad, Spring_ to work the harder that the two re-- field; Joamne Ross, Blenheim; Bill training. men should be brought out, Fuller, London. but, owing to the fact that every foot Dates for summer schools were set of the way had to be made safe as as follows: Alma College, July 6-18; they went, the progress was slow,. Goderich, July 13-20; Essex -Kent, heartbreakingly slow. But brave, August 3-10. It was arranged also to hold a Christian Education night at London June 2, when King Gordon (son of Ralph Connor) will speak, diel the Alpha choristers: of Stratford will sing, held October 2, 3 and 4, in Wesley - Willis Church,, Clinton. The ekecu- tive members in charge include Hugh Ellis, Leamington, conference presr- men worked on below and brave wo- men waited patiently above ground,. until finally both were rewarded, when the rescue party looked in on the entombed amen last night and Dr. Robertson looked at the grim face of the miner end said: "Gosh, I'ur glad St p Paul Church C urch to see you. Your face is the lnet- The evening branch' of the W. A. tiest sight I've seen in a Iong time,"" meets this (Thursday) evening at 8 After' having been given some meth: - o'clock in the Owen Memorial Hall, cal attention they were brought out. Ontario Street United Church The Doctor was bound he should • Sunday next is. Sunday school an- walk out, but found it was too much d' niversary day in this church, when for him in the condition he was im the usual services will be held, morn- and he had to submit to be carried on ing, afternoon and evening.. The spe- a stretcher. Scadding, who had sur - preacher for the clay will be the ferecl more from the terrible expert - dal' . Rev. Herbert S. Warren, B.D., or ence, was also carried or pushed or Markdale, pilled through the enroll opening The tenth annual meeting of which had been made into their un - The tenth annual of the W. M. the dergrouncl prison and soon they felt. of the United Church' of Canada neon their faces the fresh air of the meets in this church on Tuesday next, outdoors and were soon ,undressed which had been pr April 28th. Delegates will be present and put into beds to the em ieparey from all the Auxiliaries in the Pres- hospital asod: bytery, for them and were soon fast asleep: It is to be hoped that a rest will re - Baptist Church store them again to their normal The service on Sunday evening was health and strength. conducted by the pastor, Rev. G. W. Dr. and Mrs. Oakes of town Icnnv^ Sherman, he taking the scripture reading from the tenth chapter of Romans. The text was taken from Luke 15-19, On Sunday evening next the I.O. O.F. will attend service in a body 'in this church, commencing at seven o'clock. Presbyterian Church Preparatory service will be held on Friday evening at 8 ocloek. The Sacrament of the Lord's Sup- per will be administered on Sunday morning. The sixty-second , meeting of the Synod of Hamilton and London will be held in Drummond Hill Church, Niagara Falls, .from Monday, April 27th to Wednesday, April 20th. The Rev Dr. Dougan, and Mr. Wm. Forrest will attend from tate Clinton Presbyterian church. The Gift booth shower will be held 'on Thursday afternoon, April 30th,at the home of Mrs. G. D. Rob- erton. • 'Wesley -Willis United Church The W. M. S. Easter thankoffering meeting will be held in the Sunday school room this, (Thursday) even- ing. The special speaker will be Mrs, W. P. Lane of Goderich, for- merly Presbyterial president, and the Ever Ready Mission Circle, on request of the W. M. 8, president, will repeat the missionary playlet given at their ownmeeting last week. All ladies of the congregation will be welcome. The .Easter .Thankoffering meeting of the Ever Ready Mission Circre Dr. Robertson well and were, as ev- eryone was, but even more se, de- • lighted at the rescue of the men. "If anyone lives through it Dr. Robertson will," Dr. Oakes remarked, "and if they do not live through it he will be the last to succumb." The body of Herman Magill was. alsocarried up and amid the rever- ent silence of those assembled, who had wildly cheered, laughed and cried at sight of the .two living men, was carried to a small building prepared to receive it. At time of writing little is known as to the condition of the two rescued men or as to plans for their move- ments, but it is expected they will rest quietly for some hours before being moved from the emergency- hospital mergencyhospital at the pit head. Baseball League Formed'. A meeting of representatives of baseball was held in the council cham- ber on Wednesday evening of last week and a county Ieague organiza- tion was formed. The list of offl-. cess appointed is as follows: President: T, Churchill, Clinton.. Vice: J. L. E•Ioggartli, Seaforth. Secretary: H. Al: Monteith, Clinton.. Treasurer: J. A. Wilson, Seaforth. The executive includes a represen- tative front each 'of the towns in the league. It is expected that the fol- lowing teams will form the set-up; Clinton, n n, Goderich, Mitchell, Seaforth, Wingham and Zurich. If Mitchelr was held in the lecture room of thecomes in the league will be called the. church. ion Thursday, evening last, Huron and Perth and play will be: Miss Helen Nedi gerconducted under O.B.A, affiliation.: g , president, was in change. There was a brief devo- tional period during which Miss Viola Fraser sang a very beautiful solo "God's Tomorrow. A short. Mire- sionary playette "Go Tell," wasvery impressively given by a number of the. young ladies. The thanlcofferin g• was a generous one. The Sunday school will observe its anniversary on Sunday when the morning se • ' zvm e will be an en o ses- sion of the Sundayschool and a Sun- day school choir will lead in the ser- vice of song. The evening, service as usual, with the regular choir. There will be no afternoon' session of the school. The anniversary preacher will be the Rev. George Kersey of Mitchell.' Masonic At -Nome The postponed "Ladies' Night", 1n; connection with , Clinton Lodge No - 84, A. F. and. A. M., which was put.. off in January dinar owing g t m' w o the death- of His Majesty, the late King J Y, George V., was arranged for last Friday ev-- ening in Legion Hall and proved to bea very happy affair. There wpm. ,about' one hundred present. An en- tertainer was present from Toronto. who gave a pleasing ,program of song and story, 'Cards were also played' and delightful refreshments were.. served. Visitors were present' from:. Stratford, Mitchell, SeafortIn a n de Londesboro: