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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1936-10-29, Page 1il'he News -Record Est. 1878 With Which is Incorporated The NO. 5503 -58TH YEAR. ews- Record Clinton New Era The New Era Est. 1800 CLINTON ONTARIO, THURSDAY,OCTOBER 29TH, 1936 THE HOME PAPER! hole who ride to be big men, rifle earlri ever morn = .51g Zen. There is a treat in store for you ifyouhave not met Big Ben. you may have met this, ad, in the big magazines, but these are not half strong enough. I do not think they do him justice. In fact no ad. can, so I will not attempt to write one about him. This announcement is simply an invitation for you to walk by my store and meet hint and other members of his family, They are on display in our north window. In addition to getting a really dependable alarm clock, when you buy a Westclox, you buy a product made in Canada, by Canadians, and you help build up a Canadian factory. BETTER LATE THAN NEVER—MEN BETTER NEPER LATE—BIG BEN. W. ,�E. ,�fellyar Jeweler and Optomiterist. Residence Phone No. 174j. Sale of Flannelettes ' Continues until Saturday Plain White, Stripes and Floral Designs You must see them to be ' convinced of their values. HOSIERY Sizes 81/2 and 9 only. First Quality and Guaranteed. $1.00 Value for 49c pair. FLANNELETTE Blankets The Famous Glenshiels -- The Largest Size Made. A Limited Quantity only Regular $2.65 for $2.39 IRWI1'S " CLINTON'S LEADING STYLE SSHOPPE " • Send In News We are always pleased to receive reports of any happening of . interest, and appreciate the friends who are kind enough to send such. We make one stipulation, such articles must be signed by the sender's name, not for publication, but only as a mark of good faith. We also suggest that these items be sent early, as soon as the event .happens. Wecanhandle news right up to Wednesday evening; but cannot handle all the news Wed- nesday afternoon. That is the reason that we do not wish to receive on Wednesday a report of something which hpapened the previous Friday. Write upthe event as soon as it is over. Then we like to have place and date of births, deaths, marriages, written plainly in all eases. Some- times we wish we could enforce a rule against abbreviations, especially the commercial &. The use of these in copy causes the editor hours of work each week; as the copy must go to the, linotype just as it must appear in the paper. Kindly pipe down on the ab- breviations. That Alberta Script In the window of Irwin's drygoods store this week is exhibited the front and back views of some Alberta script. The pieces of paper, the front resembling very much our Canadian one dollar bill, were sent to Miss Ir- win by her brother, Rev. W. H. Irwin, Alberta, On the back of the script are ,spaces marked out for 104 one tent stamps, one for every week of the year, and the Government will redeem the paper, give the holder one dollar for it, in August 1938. If you pass it -along you must see that it is stamped' up to date, or it will be discounted. By this arrangement those who, handle this script, are paying the gov- ernment two percent per annum for the _privilege of . doing so. You can figure out the ,advantage to the handlers, we can't, Impressive Service In St. Patd's Church A Service of Witness was held in St. Paul's church on Monday evening, sponsored by the local council of the Deanery of Huron and which was conducted by the rector of the church, the Rev. K. MeGoun, assisted by the clergy of the Deanery. The speaker on this occasion was Rt. Rev. Charles A. Seager, bishop of Huron. 'His sermon was an earn- est and searching one. His subject was "The Idealism of Paul," and he told his hearers that if their relig- ion did not call for some sacrifice, if it "didn't hurt," it wasn't worth much. He went on to show that when Paul preached and taught his ideas were new and strange;, now such teachings are . commonplace. Christians are supposed to lead the world, to go on from height to height. As he was speaking particularly to young people he endeavored to in- spire them, with devotion and earnest- ness in Christian work. Following the service the Rev. W., G. Bugler of Bayfield installed the of- ficers of the Local Councilofthe Deanery, which is made up of the exe- cutive officers of the A.Y.P.A;. The officers who were installed were: Miss Margaret Cudmord, Clinton, presi- dent; Miss E. Chapman, Hensel', vice-president, and Miss Hazel Wat- kins, Clinton, secretary -treasurer. Special music was rendered by the choir for the service, solo parts in an anthem being taken by Miss V. Fra- ser and Hr. R. Hunter: Car Being Shipped Today The car of produce for the west which has been gathered in Clinton and Brucefield and vicinity, is being shipped from this station this even- ing to Stuartburn, Man. This car includes' a surplus of vegetables from Seaforth and 'Walton and contains some fine produce which it is hoped will reach its destination in good shape and will serve a good turn;' Among the Churches St. Paul's Church The last meeting of the Ladies' Guild before the annual bazaar will be held in the Owen Memorial Hall on Tuesday afternoon, Nov 3rd, com- mencing at three o'clock. Presbyterian Church The Rev. D. C. Hill, of Exeter, con- venor of the Presbytery's "Budget Committee, will have charge of the service Sunday morning. The Woman's Association will meet in the church basement on Wednesday afternoon, .Nov. 4th. There will be quilting. You are requested to come at two o'clock. Baptist Church On Sunday evening Iast the service in this church was conducted by the Rev. Dr. G .M. Hazen of London, who spoke in the interests of the Ontario Temperance Federation, Dr:. Hazen gave an interesting and convincing address on the evils andconsequences of the present liquor traffic. On Sun- day evening next the pastor, the Rev, G. W. Sherman, will conduct the ser- vice. Wesley,Willis United Church The minister's morning sermon subject on Sunday will be: "The Mes- sage of the Man Sent From God." Ev- ening: "The Difference Christ Has Made." At the close of the evening service, the second of the series of half hours of sacred song, will be held in the Sunday school room. A good number of the members of the congregation enjoyed this half hour last Sunday and it is hoped many will get the ha,- bit aybit of coming in for the little infor- mal get-together each Sunday even- ing. The W. M. S, will hold its Autumn Thankoffering meeting in the school room on Wednesday evening, Noy. 4th. Mia, A. W. Gardiner of Lon- desboro will be the speaker on this occasion, All ladies of the congrega- tion cordially invited, The Autumn thankoffering meet- ing of the Ever Ready Mission Circle was held on Thursday evening last. The devotional part of the meeting ,was in charge of Miss Helen Nedi- ger, president. A programme, taken from the new study book, was dra- matized by a number of the circle girls. A generous thankoffering was received. Ontario Street United Church Bev. Mr, Burton will take for his topic on Sunday morning: "Four Hid- den Centuries," and for his evening subject: "Speed Away Hone." Les- sons taken from "R.M.S. Queen Mary." The Carolina Jubilee Singers will be present at the Sunday evening service and render two selections. The regular monthly meeting of the W. A. will be held on Nov. 4th at 3 p.m. in the school room. The ladies from the Base Line and the 16th Concession of Goderich Town- ship will have charge of the meet- ing. The Autumn thankoffering meeting of ,the W. M. S. was held in the S.S. them Tuesday evening with a good. attendance. Mrs. Holies, vice-presi- dent, presided in the absence of the president, Mrs. Shipley. The meet- ing opened by singing the hymn, "The !KerningLightis Breaking," followed. by prayer by Mrs. Hawke and scrip- ture reading by Mrs. Aitken. Miss Grant gave a humorous reading "How Angela Helped the Heathen," and Misses G. Holmes and M. Heard sang a duet and responded to an encore. The dedicatory prayer was offered by Mrs. Burton. The speaker of the ev- ening was Miss Depew, who gave a very interesting talk on "The World's 12th'S..5 Convention," which she at- tended in Oslo, Norway, the past sum- mer. There were 3200 delegates at 'the convention and sixty nations were represented by speakers. •- The motto of this convention was "Christ the Hope of.the World." The conven- tion speakers advocated world peace and the principles of 'the Prince of Peace, a personal religion for chil- dren and their education for peace; also : a realization of what Sunday Schools should mean to us. The calls from unreached areas for the Gospel was also. emphasized. The speaker gave a description of the very old churches in Norway and spoke ofthe devoutness of the people. Miss De pew, who was dressed in the costume of a girl of the Hardanger Valley, Norway, gave also an interesting ac- count of her trip ',through France, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark and her visit to the most northerly city in the world, Hammer fest, Norway. Souvenirs were shown which were .very interesting. On :notion of Mrs. W. Retell' and Mrs. R. Armstrong a hearty vote of thanks was tendered Miss Depew for her instructive talk. Meeting closed with prayer by Rev. Mr. Burton. y The Fanners' Market Wheat, $1.02. Oats, 40c. Bazley, 90c. Buckwheat, 65c • Butterfat: First 24c; Special 26c, Butter, Dairy, 20c. Eggs, 1.8e, 32c, 37c. Live Hogs, $7.35. Lambs, $6.75. An Unfortunate Accident Mrs. T. J. McNeil had an unfortun- ate accident the other day, which re- sulted in a fractured shoulder bone. While adjusting curtains to a window at her home, High etreet, she stood upon a cabinet and when finished stepped down to a chair from which to descend to the floor. But placing her fodt too near the edge of the chair which caused it to tip, was thrown to the floor on her should,, On being taken to the hospital Dr. Oakes on examination found the under arm soc- ket bone broken. The arm and shoul- der had to be placed in a plaster cast, and Mrs. McNeil is now as comfort- able as the nature of the injury per- mits. Pennington—Beacom The marriage was solemnized at the Wesley -Willis manse, at three o'clock on Thursday afternoon last of Hughena' Fern, granddaughter of. Mrs. Margaret Beacom, Clinton, and Charles Ronald Pennington, son of Mr. and Mrs. Coarles Pennington, Goderich. The Rev. C. W. D. Cosens conducted the ceremony in the pre- sence of only immediate relatives of the contracting parties. The bride wore a pretty gown of glory blue silk crepe, made Cossack style, with hat, gloves and shoes of navy and a corsage spray of pink carnations. Her bridesmaid was Miss Margaret Smhoenhals of Goderich, who wore a smart frock of black chif- fon velvet, with cerese girdle, black and silver hat and black velvet gloves. She also wore a shoulder bouquet of pink carnations. Mr. Ross Penning- ton, brother of the bridegroom, was best pian. ' Immediately after the ceremony the bridal party drove to the home of the bride's grandmother. Later they went to the home of the bridegroom's parents, where a reception and sur- prise shower were held the same ev- ening, about sixty guests being pre- sent. The hostess, Mrs. Charles Pen- nington, received in jade green lace over satin. She was assisted by the bridal couple and the bridesmaid. During the evening Miss Leola Nelson contributed piano solos and Mr. Fred Ross and Miss Margaret Young con- tributed vocal solos, which were much enjoyed. Later dancing was indulged in fon some time. The dance music was furnished by Mr. and Mrs. Bert Finlay, The young couple were the recip- ients of many very lovely wedding, gifts. They will reside for the time being with the bridegroom's parents in Goderich, Death Of Mrs. E. H. Wise There passed away on Thursday last at her home, Ontario street, af- ter a severe illness of ten days, A- manda Jane Wilson, widow of Ed- ward H. Wise, in her seventy-third year. Born at Napanee, Ont., she was a daughter of the late William Wilson and Amanda Scott. At the age of ten .years she came to Gode- rich township and made her home with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. A, Scott, at Taylor's Corners. In De- cember, 1887, she was married to her late husband. They farmed on the Bayfield Line, and later, on the Wise homestead, eleventh Concession, on the farm now owned by their son, Charles. Fourteen years ago they re- tired and made their home in Clin- ton where Mr. Wise died in 1932. The late Mrs. Wise was a member of St. James' Church, . Middleton, un- til coining to Clinton' where shehas been a faithful member of St. Paul's Anglican church. Surviving there are three sons, William, Herbert and Charles, all in Goderich township, and one daugh- ter, Mrs. 11. W. Clark of town, also nine grandchildren. The funeral was held from her late residence on Saturday afternoon, Rev. K. McGoun conducting the ser- vices, assisted by Rev. W. A. Town- shend of London, and Rev. Dr. Dun- gan ' of Clinton. The pallbearers were four. nephews: Messrs. L. J. Wasman, H. W. Charlesworth, J. In- nes, W. Vodden, F. Middleton and H. S. Steepe. Among those present from a dis- tance for the funeral were: Mr. A. W. Wise, Mrs. E. H. Davis, Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Wasman of Toronto; Mr. and Mrs -.W. Truman, Castalia, Ohio; Dr. and Mrs. C. C. Stevens, Port Hu- ron, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs, ltobt. Mac- Tavish, Mrs. W. Kempton and Mr. T. Kempton, Ripley; Rev. and Mrs, W. A. Townshend and son, Elliott, Lon- don, Junior Institute Meeting The Junior Institute niet Thursday evening at the home of Miss Edna El- liott, daughter of Reeve George H. and Mrs. Elliott. • Miss Irene Vodden, President,' oc- cupied the chair for the opening but later resigned" the office and Miss Nettie Taylor was elected to fill the vacancy. The secretary's roll call was answered by the name of a "Canadian Woman of Note." Mrs, R. 3. Jervis contributed a reading. The. topic of the evening, "Why I am proud of be- ing a Canadian," was taken up by Miss Wilhelmina Trewartha and well presented. Miss Edna Elliott contri- buted piano selections and Miss Flor- ence Durran of Dungannon gave an address on the Jpnior Institute pro- ject achievement. Delicious refreshments were served before the gathering broke up and Mrs. •R..1. Jervis' invitation to meet at her home next month was accept- ed. Hunters Get Good, Bags Dr. Fowler, W. H. Cowan and Howard Cowan were at the Clinton Log Cabin at Baie-de-Dore for a few days last week -end. They report wild geese going south over the bay. and down the shore of Lake Huron in very large numbers. Ducks were quite plentiful too. They returned with nine ducks and three wild geese. As well as Canada geese, which have been migrating on this route for some years, snow geese (Wavey's) and Blue geese, also are migrating on this course, This is interesting to note, as the Blue geese have not been' seen in Ontario until about two years ago. It was just before Thanksgiving day that the geese were first seen in large numbers flying south, along Lake Huron's shore and the hunters at Baie-de-Dore at that time counted singles, flocks of 150 and more. It was then we had our first snow storm and for some days hundreds of flocks of ducks and geese were seen passing South. It would be hard to estimate the number that would pass in a single day, as at such tines one would see flocks continu- ally passing all day, mostly along the shore line, and nearly all with a through ticket. This would seem to be a good duck and geese season. Gordon Sinclair in the Toronto Star tells of a week- end hunt away up Lake Huron and in some of the smaller lakes, when. they saw thousands of geese and ducks. "There is something wilcl and free and yet disciplined and determin- ed about the Southern flight of Can- ada's geese," says Mr, Sinclair. "They seem to know what they want and where it is. They make you for- get the petty trivialities of the day as they navigate a true course 'to- ward mid -winter warmth." New Pastor And Wife Hold Reception Many took advantage of the oppor- tunity, both afternoon and evening o n Thursday last, to call a t the Ontario Street United Church parsonage, when Rev. G. G. and Mrs. Burton held their first reception since coning to Clinton. The rooms were tastefully decorat- ed with chrysanthemums and other autumn flowers. The buffet was cen- tered with a large silver basket of fruit and autumn foliage and was or- /lamented with bud vases of yellow. mums, a color scheme of yellow being carried out. The tea table, covered with a beautiful satin cloth, the gift of the ladies of Giles Boulevard Uni- ted Church, Windsor, to Mrs. Burton as they left there for their new charge, was centered with a bowl of yellow chrysanthemums and orna- mented with yellow candles in sil- ver holders. Music was, supplied during the af- ternoon by Mrs. H. C. Lawson, solo- ist, and 1VIrs. Edw. Wendell, who ac- companied her, also rendered instru- mental numbers. In the evening Miss Elva Wiltse was : pianist and accompanied :Miss Marion Gibbings in her expresive rendering of a vocal solo, Mrs. Burton was assisted in're- ceiving in the afternoon by Mrs. B. J. Gibbings. Guests were shown to the tea room by Mrs. W. Skelton, while Mrs. Geo. Shipley and Mrs. 3. C. Radford poured tea. Assisting in the tea room were Mrs., Frank Glew and Mrs. Frank Layton. Miss Emma Piumsteel opened the door to the guests. In the evening the door was open- ed by Mrs. W. Stevens. Rev. Mr. Bur- ton "received with Mrs, Burton, Mrs, W. S. R. Holmes introducing the guests. Guests were shown to the tea room by Miss Lucile Grant. Tea was poured by Mrs. J. W. Manning, and Mrs, B. J. Gibbings. Assisting in the tea room, were Mrs. Ida Crich and Mrs. W. M. Aiken. In the afternoon Mrs, E. A. Rumball recorded the names of the callers, Mrs. Milton performing that office in the evening. Sorry To Say. Farewell This week we are obliged to' print the farewell budget of the Collegiate Tnstitute reporter and, we do it with •regret. Miss Violet Fremlln has been sending in these newsy, whimsical re- ports each week and they were read alike by staid old subscriber and for- ward-looking school student. W e enjoyed them ourselves, they often made us envious of the fun enjoyed by the youngsters to whom Iife is still an exciting and pleasant gaine, and we are sorry to write that word "finis" on this particular contribu- tor's offerings. The work will be continued, of course, arid we shall no doubt have a weekly contribution of a different style. We shall look forward to it and hope our readers and the school will be as well served as in the past. Mrs. Finch Of Stratford Dies The death occurred in the Stratford General Hospital of Mrs. James W. Finch, 264 Queen Street. Mrs. Finch, who was forty-five years of age, had been ill a week. A native of Auburn, formerly Miss Mary Frances Lawson, she lived for a few years an Clinton where she was mantled twenty-five years ago. She had been in Stratford ever since. She leaves her husband and five children, Mrs. 11. S. Dun- seith, Harold, Herbert, John and Wil- liam, all in Stratford; two brothers, Oliver Lawson, Goderich; Joseph Lawson, Saskatoon; two sisters, Mrs. W. Mountain, Lontlesboro; Mrs. C. Straughan, Goderich. She was a member of Parkview United Church, The funeral took place on Monday. Give The Scouts 'A Boost Early last summer a Boy Scout Troop was organized, after the move- ment having languished ,for a time in Clinton. The boys are very en- thusiastic and the troop has been growing and is learning many of the practical things which Scouts need to know. On Saturday next they intend to put on an Apple Day, in accordance with a nation-wide Scout scheme for raising funds. The boys will be in all parts of the town trying to sell you an apple, for as little or as much silver as you wish to pay. Greet them graciously and buy an apple even if your own apple tree in the back yard happened to have a good crop this year. The money thus rais- ed will be used to assist in rearing good citizens. Each boy authorized to take part in this canvas of the town will wear a Boy Scout. hat. A Brother Passes Edward. Johnson, native of Stanley, Township, but for the past eight years a respected resident of Gode- rich, died at his home in that town on Saturday morning in his 74th year. A sufferer from diabetes, he had been critically i11 for the past four weeks. He was born at Blake, Stanley, son of Edward and Jane Boyce John- son, and farmed in Stanley Township until moving to Goderich in 1928, where he had lived retired. For some time Mr. Johnson had served as a member, of Stanley Town- ship Council. He was a member of North Street United. Church. He was twice married, first to Miss Ent - ma Peck, and later to Miss Eva Ken- nedy of Stanley Township, who, sur- vives with two sons, George E. and Wilbert, of Goderich. Mrs. Robert Welsh, of Clinton, is a sister of the deceased. • The Public School Board The regular meeting of the Public School Board was held on Tuesday evening, Oct. 27th. Members present: Messrs. Hardy, Cook, Cudmore, Firth and Draper. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and adopted, on motion of Messrs. Firth and Cud - more, A letter was received from the lo- cal Legion appealing for a donation in aid of the cost of poppies to be supplied to the school children for Armistice Day. On motion of Messrs. Cook and Cudmore $5.00 was donat- ed the Legion in aid of Poppy fund. Messrs. Firth and Cook moved the teachers be instructed to get supplies requested in Principal's Report. The following accounts were pre- sented, and on; ,notion of Messrs. Cook and Corless, ordered paid: Public Utilities Com. ... $57.69 P.U.C., light and water .... 14.31 A. Twyford.. 1.00 R. Hunter- . 2.25 Sutter & Perdue . ........ 2.09. W. D. Fair , 1.50 Total $78,84 On motion of Messrs. Firth and Cudmore the property committee was authorized to hove unused black- boards to Miss Fraser's room, Cudinore-Firth—That this meet- ing adjourn. PERSONALS Rev. •H. R. Diehl of Grimsby Beach, called on Mr, and Mrs. Jas. M, Reid and family one day last Week. Rev. W. A. and Mrs. Townshend of:' London were in town Tuesday com- ing up to attend the funeral of the - late 'Mrs, hea•late'Mrs, E. H. Wise. Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Wasman of Tomer - to visited relatives here this week€,, coming up to be present at the fun- eral of the late Mrs. E. H. Wise. Mr. R. G. Hunter came' over the be--• ginnig of the week and his moth- er, Mrs. 3. • Hunter, accompanied. ..1 home and will spend some time. with him at Butler, Penn. The Annual Meeting The annual meeting of the Com-- munity Hospital Association, will he: held in the council chamber on Tee`.. day afternoon, Nov. 3rd, commenti,-. ing at three o'clock. The community is welcome to thick. meeting,' the larger the attendance:• the better, when the annual reports: will be given and plans made for the - future. Keep the date in mind an& come out and hear how this usefuf institution is managed. 'Activity In Nickle Mr. N. W. Trewartha, who spent a few days over the week -end in the north, where he and Mrs. Trewartha visited their daughter, Mrs. A. P. Addison of Coniston, says that there is no depression in the north mining region. The niclde mines are work- ing' three shifts, seven days in the - week. It is a sorry thing to thinks that all this activity may be in an- tiepaition of another war, but in the meantime it spells prosperity for the • regions concerned, Women's Institute Meeting; The Women's Institute held their - regular meeting on Thursday, Oct - 22nd, in the board room of the Agri- cultural office, with Mrs. Holmes in charge. The meeting opened by singing the - Institute Ode, the roll call was re- sponded to by giving the various uses, of lemons and salt. The ladies of the Lontlesboro In--- stitute were guests at this meeting',. and put on a very interesting pre -- gram. Mrs. E. Adams, president of' that branch, took the chair and the, following program was given: Read-. ing, Mrs, R. Fairservice; piano solo,, Miss Gladys Mountain; reading, Alum Carter; trio, Mesdames McCall;, Moon and Scott. Mrs. J. B. Levis: moved a vote of thanks to the Lon- desboro ladies for their splendid pros gran and Mrs. Adams responded., After singing God Save the King re- freshments were served by the Clin-. ton ladies. Championship Contests Tot, Be Held In Clinton On. October 31st The Ninth annual Public Speaking. Contest and the Sixth annual Spel- ling Match will be conducted in the auditorium of the Clinton Collegiate, Institute, on October 31st at 2.00 p.m.. A Championship Recitation Contest. for pupils in second class and under - is also being held. The first prize winners in the Pub- lic Speaking and Recitation contest conducted at each of our seven Huron. County School Fairs this fall are eli- gible to compete, and the contestants in the Championship Spelling Match will be those pupils who won first and second prize at each school Fair,• The competitors in the three contests provide a very interesting afternoon's. programme, Cash prizes totalling • approximately $40.00 are being a- warded. All parties who are inter- ested in these contests are extended a cordial invitation to be present Sat-. urday afternoon, October- 31st. Dies In London T'he following appeared in Mon- day's London Free Press. The man referred to was a native of Clinton and the family was well known here: Glen Blackall, 85 Becher street, for the past 15 years a resident of Lon- don, died at his home yesterday after- noon from a heart ailment with which he had been ill for the past three., weeks. He was 46 years of age. Bonn in Clinton, Ont., he was arson% of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Ed- ward Blackall. After some time spent in Clinton he lived in Bothwell prior: • to coming to London where he was a well-known figure. Recently he had been a salesman for Nelsons Brewing ' Co. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Ma- bel Wade Blackall and two daughters,. Marion and Doris. The funeral will be held 'from the =' family home on Becher street to St, .. James (Westminster) Church where • services will be conducted by Canon: Wallace at 2 o'clock tomorrow after- noon. 'Interment Will be in Woodland.i Cemetery. (More letal on page 4). �;