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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1937-01-07, Page 1The News -Record Est. 1878 With Which is Incorporated The Clinton NO. 5813 -58TH YEAR. New Era The New Era Est. 1865 CLINTON ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JANUARY 7TH, 1937 i • ,}�epatrs Have you a troublesome Watch -one that spends most of its days in a repair shop? AT HELLYAR'S WE, CAN REPAIR ANY MAKE OF WATCH. IT WILL BE A SATISFACTORY JOB. Watches made in any prat of the world can be corrected at our shop. Our mechanic w, as trained bythe master er inst•uclo z rs of the country. Feel certain that your watch will receive the more -than - ordinarily expert repair. W. W HELLYAR Jeweler and Optoniiterist. Residence Phone No. 174j. JANUARY SALE 1 THE EVENT YOU HAVE BEEN WAITING- FOR. Bargains Throughout the Store For Leaders See Our Large Sale Bills being Sent to You Immediately IIZWIN " CLINTON'S LEADING STYLE SHOPPE " Are You in Need of Counter Check Books ? IF SO, LET US QUOTE PRICES TO YOU 'Ee News -Record Is prepared to do All Kinds of Job ' Printing Neatly, Promptly and at Moderate Prices. THE HOME PAPER'; COLTIS WIN OPENING GAME Tavistock Fades In Second and Third. Score 10 To 2, Rather One -Sided Affair. In the first game of the Internie- diate "B" schedule played here this year, Clinton Colts vanquished Tavi- stock to the tune of 10.2 on Tuesday night last, before one of the largest crowdsattend ever to a to d an opening P g game, The ice, although not good, was in fan condition, and although both teams claimed lack of condition, the pace set did not warrant it. The first period gave evidence of a close contest as at its conclusion the score was potted at 1 -all, but the local fans realized the Colts were not, and apparently could not, put forth their best effort. Play was evenly divided in this period, if anything the advantage, being held by the visi- tors. Both teams showed a willing- ness to mix it a bit and needless to say this was pleasing to the fans. In the second period, however, the Colts twined on some of their old- time speed and combination, a n d rattled five goals past Schlitt without. a reply from the Tavistock artillery, and as if that were not enough, finish- ed the Last period by shoving four more home while Tavistock scored only once. Tavistock drew first blood when after three minutes of play Harris lifted one from outside the defence and the puck bounced goalward, and apparently Stride did not see it anti' it struck the back of the net. ' Ex- aetly three- minutes later Meltay scored the equalizer. Tavistock was a man short at the time, Hubert be- ing in the box. The period ended with Hubert•still serving• time and the, Colts putting on the old power play. It took the Colts only 15 seconds to talce the lend in the second ;,eriod. R. 11MIcEwan shot a hard shot from in- side the blue Iine to beat the Tavi stook goalie. A half minute. later Gibbs, who put in a belated appear- ance, not getting in the game till near the end of the first period, took a rink -wide pass from F. McEwan to skate in unmolested with Schlitt at his mercy for No. 3. Dom McKay was tripped by Faber as he was go- ing in for what looked Iike,No. 4 This of course .called for a penalty .Trot, and Kel. Streets got the call but the. shot was dead centre on Schlitt's pads. Streets and McKay were given the nod and the Colts were hard-pres- sed for a few minutes. Hubert, how- ever was also penalized to relieve the pressure somewhat. Streets was back on in;time to pickup the puck from a scramble and added another goal for the Colts, Pickett and Gibbs worked in, Gibbs taking Pickett's perfect pass at the goal mouth for a nice goal, "Gibbie's" second of the even- ing. F. McEwan and Ken. Pickett wound up a very prosperous period when Pickett fed McEwan the puck. for the fifth goal of the period. It was Clinton's period by a wide margin. Tavistock came to life at the first of the third and made things inter- esting, scoring their second and final goal, Harris again being the goal - getter. But their one goal was soon blotted out as the Colts again took the bit in their" teeth, and raced awes/ for four more goals. The play for the rest of the game wasmostly in Tavistock territory. "Timmer" Mc - Ewan picked up a loose puck by the side ofthe net and scored his second goal . of the night. "Bonnie" Foster and "Rooster" Muir combined for the next' one, Foster scoring. "Red". Rath then shot a loose puck from: in- side the n -side -the blue line that caught a top corner, and.Muir scored No. 10 on a scramble in front of the nets. Ail these goals" were scored while the Colts .were more or less chiselling around the Tavistock nets, and as far as we could see most of the second and third period was just one, big ganging .act. Pickett and Holmes were. the only two who did not get goals, both play- ers, particularly Pickett,' having hard luck on several occasions, but he paved the way for several Clinton goals. Hubert was, perhaps: the most dan- gerous man the visitors had, although Harris got . the goals. Hubert was watched closely.at all times andcould not get anywhere. The Colts were the better team by a wide margin, but it would not oe fair to say too much as undoubtedly Tavistock will improve as the season advances, but don't ever think the Colts won't too, and some real games are in store once the teams get in some practice and get indecent shape. The scoring:, - lst period: Harris; McKay. Pen- alties: Hubert, Harris. 2nd Period: R. McEwan;.. Gibbs, (F. McEwan); Streets; Gibbs (Pic - iced); F. McEwan (Pickett), Penal- ties:,.Streets, McKay, Hubert.,,' 3rd Period: Harris; F. McEwan; Foster (Muir); Muir. ' Is Appreciative The following came in our mail Tuesday morning: "I wish to compliment The News - Record on the results which . it has shown on several occasions when we have had occasion to insert classified ads. covering lost articles. With reference to our ad, last week the lost article was returned within 48 hours of the issue of the paper." Probably a good many others could say the same who have used our small ad. department, A regular user of space toldus the same day: "My My advertising brought me wonderful results during 1936. It was very satisfactory indeed." Ifou have what the public wants P r and take the trouble to tell them , a- bout it, they'll respond: And, as the above letter proves, people do read the ads. in The News -Record. A Happy Christmas The Christmas season was made pleasant for the members of the Hu- ron County Horne by thoughtful gifts by many. The Seaforth Lions sent oranges, fruit and The tobacco; ClintonLi cC ins n o sent oranges; T. H. Riley of town a crate of oranges; the Exeter Women's Institute sent a package for each member of the large family contain- ing fruit and candy; $2 was donated to buy candies and fruit, and alto- gether the season was one of plenty in the Big House. Manager and Matron Jacob were just as pleased with these gifts as if they had been personal and were hap- py to see their charges remembered and happy during the festive season. They report a "Very Happy Christ- mas!" Death Of Former Citizen, Word was received in town yester- day of the death, which occurred in Toronto Tuesday evening, of Mrs. W. S. Downs, formerly of Clinton. The deceased lady was taken to St. Jos- eph's Hospital New Year's Eve, suf- fering from a heart condition, from which she had suffered -previously. She seemed to be improving but sud- denly Tuesday evening she passed a- way. Mr. and Mrs. Downs will be remem- bered by many in Clinton, they hav- ing been residents of this town for several years. Besides her husband Mrs. Downs is survived by a family of three, Everett, Muriel and Milton,. the youngest being seventeen. The funeral takes place from the Ralph Craig Funeral Home on Friday afternoon to Park Lawn Cemetery, the service to commence at two o'clock. Lions Club Meeting Regular Lions meeting was held on Monday night, attendance was very good. The guest speaker of the evening was Sack Clancy, who gave a very brilliant discourse on the Iife of Pos- eur, the eminent French scientist and human benefactor. Ali members ful- ly enjoyed the address and wore very proud to have such a remarkably fine orator attending Clinton Collegiate as a scholar. The report was read, by the commit- tee in charge of the draw on the Grandfather's Clock, which was won by Mrs. H. Pennebaker who guessed the lucky second. The clock stopped at 12 hours, 40 ininutes and 50 se- conds. The club is very pleased to re• port that by this draw the fund for Child's Welfare was 'increased by $301.85, and the Lions thank the peo- ple of this, district, who eo-operatcd with them in buying and also the selling of the .draw cards. The people can be assured that this money will be used to the best advantage. Line-up: Clinton:, Goal, Stade; de- fence, Rath, McKay; centre, Piekott; wings, F. McEwan; R. McEwan; subs, Streets, Foster, Holmes, Muir; Gibbs. • Tavistock Goal, Schlitt; defence, Hubert, Yausie; centre, Harris; wings, Woelfle, "Duke" Faber; subs, Neeb, Vogt, "Steve" Faber, Willten. Referee -McCully, Stratford.' Future Games: Intermediate Jan. 12 --New Hamburg at Clinton, Juniors - Tonight, Jan. 7 -Clinton at Seaforth The Juniors are supposed to go to Seaforth tonight, depending 'of course, on the ice. This mild weather is sure wrecking O.H.A. schedules this year, The only game carded for Clinton this. coining 'week will take place on Tuesday night, next week, between the Clinton Colts and New Hamburg. If the weather gives the boys a break and they get some practice, this will be a real game, Death Of Mrs. A. Pickard. The death occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Pickard on Tuesday of Mrs. Albert Pickard of Holmesville, She had been brought in from her own home the day before, having been taken very ,.iii, and as there was no room for her in the hospital had been cared for at the home of her husband's father. She is survived by three children. The funeral takes place from the residence of Mr. and Mrs. E.,.Pickard this afternoon, the service to com- mence attwo o'clock. Among the Churches • Union services are being conducted in the different 'churches this week, On Monday evening the meeting was held in Wesley -Willis church, Rev. Mr. Cosens in charge, Rev. Mr. Sher- man and Rev. Mr .Bugler of Bayfield taking part. Tuesday evening the service was in' St. Paul's church, Rev. Mr. McGoun in charge and Rev. G. G. Burton be- ing eing the speaker. ° • Yesterday evening it was in the Baptist church, Rev. Mr. Sherman in chargeandg C. H Mr. S. Hawke ben„ the speaker. Tonight the service will be in the Ontario street church, Rev. Mr. Bur- ton in. charge and Rev. Dr. Dougan the preacher, while tomorrow, Friday evening, vit will r1 be in the b er t e Pres t •- Y ian church, Dr. Dougan in charge and Rev Mr. Cosens the preacher. The services are being very well attended. A Union Watchnight Service was held in Wesley -Willis church on Thursday' last, from eleven to twelve, which was attended by a number from the several congregations in town. The Rev. C. W. D. Cosens, the pas- tor, was in charge, and the Rev, K. McGows, rector of St. Paul's, preach- ed an appropriate sermon, Revs. G. G. Burton and Dr. Dougan also as- sisting in the service. At the conclusion a number of young girls, members of the Y.P.U. of the church, put on a little candle service, which was interesting and impressive. At the stroke of twelve. all stood and sang a doxology. Mrs. Morgan Agnew presided at the or- gan during the evening, playing soft- ly during the candle service. Presbyterian Church Sermon subject Sunday morning: "Forsaken Egypt." The annual meeting of Iluron Pres- byterial of the Women's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church in Canada will be held in the lecture hall of Clinton Presbyterian Church, Tuesday, January 12th, commencing at 10,30 a.m. Lunch will be served _rued at the noon hour. All ladies of the congregation are cordially invited to attend this meet- ing. The Girl's Club will meet at the home of Mrs. W. B. Armstrong, Rat- tenbury street, at eight o'clock on Tuesday evening next. Wesley -Willis United Church Rev, G. A, Williams, formerly a mis- sionary in Formosa, Secretary of Mis- sions in the United Church of Can- ada, will be at the morning service on Sunday and will preach. In the evening a joint service be- tween the United congregations will be held in the Ontario Street church. The Girls' Club will meet at the home of Miss Brigham on Tuesday evening at eight o'clock. Ontario Street United Church Rev. G. G. Burton will preach in the morning. Wesley -Willis and Ontario Street will unite for the evening service in this church, when the Rev. G. A. Wil liars, Secretary of Missions, will preach . Young People's Union to meet Monday evening at 8 o'clock. Wednesday evening midweek Fel- lowship meeting at 8 p.m. The W. M. S. will meet on Tuesday afternoon. next, Jan. 12th, at three o'clock in the Sunday school 'room. St. Paul's Church The Ladies' Guild held their annual business meeting in the Memorial Hall on Tuesday 'afternoon. Mrs, H. Bartliff presided and the secretary and treasurer reported a very busy and successful year. Mrs. K. McGoun took the chair for the election of officers and the fol- lowing slate was drawn up: President: Mrs. 'H. Bartliff. First -Vice: Mrs. J. Watkins. Second -Vice: Mrs. B. Murphy. Third -Vice: Mrs. A. F. Cudmore. Secretary: Mrs. A. E. Freinnlin. Treasurer: Mrs. G. A. Walker. Convenor of Teas:' Mrs. A. J. Hal- loway, Social Hostess: Mrs. C. Draper. ' Convener Souvenir Fund: Mrs, J. Appleby. Flower Mission: Mrs, H. T. Rance, Mrs. W. 3. Elliott, Mrs. E. Hovey. Memorial- Flower Fund: Mrs. C. V. Cooke, Mrs. K. McG'oun. Committee for tables and linens: (Continued on page 5) Like A Call From An Old Friend The following is an extract from a letter written from Detroit by Mrs. H. Josling, . who was formerly Miss Mason of Summerhill; who wrote to renew her subscription. We value very highly these old subscrib- ers who stay year in and year out, and often think of them when writ- ing up our paper: "We have had a lovely fall and no snow at Christmas or New Years. But it is a little colder today. • I have taken youra er for forty- two P Y- two years, so you see I can't get a- long without it. It is like an old friend calling on me each week." A Gift Of Appreciation In view of the retirement of Mr. W. H. Hellyar as superintendent of Wesley -Willis Sunday school, a posi- tion he had held for sixteen years and which took effect at the end of the year, the teachers and officers of the school felt that they could not allow the opportunity to pass without some special expression of their loy- alty esteem. and So they and the members of the Bible classes chipped in and purchased a handsome chair and reading lamp, which they ' had sent to his home on New Year's Eve, with the following appreciative little of n e. • "Mr. W. H. Hellyar, Clinton, Ont. Dear Mr. Hellyar:-It is with feel- ing of keen regret that we, the staff, of Wesley -Willis Sunday School, are forced to think of you now as not our guide and leader after January 1st, 1937. We do not censure you in any degree because you have severed your connection as Superintendent, but nevertheless we shall greatly feel the loss. You have always been faith- ful in the discharge of every duty, and now, after many years of able and cheerful service in the various branches of Sunday School activities, sixteen of which you have served as Superintendent, it is our desire that you accept these gifts as a token of our appreciation of your diplomatic and very splendid leadership. It is our wish that you use these and that you thus may be reminded often of our loyalty which shall be constant. Signed, The teachet•s and officers of Wesley -Willis Sunday Sohool." Mr. Hellyar has spent forty-eight years in Sunday school work of var- ious kinds, sere and elsewhere, and he says now he "is a pupil and will have an opportunity to learn some- thing." His term of office was mark- ed by sincerity and faithfulness and his retirement remeut regretted, although it was felt that he had earned a little rest from responsibility. Death Of John Biggin The funeral of the late John Big - gin was held from the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Pinning, Isaac street, on New Year's Day. Mr. Biggin passed away at St, Joseph's Hospital, Chatham, on Dec. 30th, after a short illness, in his sev- enty-fourth year. He had not been in the best of health for some years, being a sufferer from asthma, so much so that he could not live here, being much freer of the trouble at Chatham, but his lastillness was not of long duration. He had been in the hospital only a few days, Mr. Biggin was a native of Hullett township being a son of the late John Biggin and his wife, Margaret Bea- com. .Re grew up in HuIlett, was married to Miss Mary Lawson and farmed there for years. His wife died thirty years ago this month, leaving him with a family of small children. He had been away from here for ov- er twenty years, having spent some time in London and of late years be- ing in Chatham. Five daughters survive: Mrs. M. Stonehouse, Belgrave; Mrs. Win. Far- row,'Mitchell; Mrs. W. Cole, Detroit; Mrs. John Brown, Toronto and Mrs, Pinning, Clinton, and two sons, W. C. and F. W. Biggin,. Stratford. Anoth- er son,. Wesley, was killed by a train - at Palmerston in 1923. ` .Mrs. W.' J. Miller, Sr., is a sister, the only mem- ber ofthe family remaining., The; remains were brought to Clin- ton anti the funeral was held on New Year's Day. The service at the house and graveside were conducted by the Rev. C. W. D. Cosens and the pall- bearers were six nephews: Harold and Gordon Lawson, Roy Lawson, W. J Miller, Wilfred Biggin and George Leach. Interment was made in Clinton cemetery. All members of the family were present for the funeral with the ex- ception of Mrs. Cole, and friends, relatives and old .friends were here from Blyth, Belgrave, Auburn, Strat- ford and from the surrounding com- munity. Many sent tributes of flowers, some coming from Chatham,where be had•made•his home for some time. LAST MEETING OF OLD' COUNCIL WAS SHORT AND CORDIAL The old council met Monday night received the financial report, passed a few compliments about amongst themselves and wound up business as. far as 1936 was concerned. Mayor Holmes expressed regret'. that Councillors Murdoch and Law son would not sit at the council table: in 1937 and congratulated Mr, Liv- ermore on his! e cellon to the reeves ship, Reeve Elliott congratulated Mayor Holmes on his election by tics clamation for the second time and also Mr. Livermore whms succeeds him as reeve. He offered to. - drive Mr. Livermore to Goderich at the opening of the January Council. meeting and to introduce him to the members and to see him fairly • launched. o After compliments had been passed'' and acknowledged, Chairman Elliott of the finance committee presented the following report for December: Street Pay sheet . . • 12.07' Dominion r Road Machinery Co, snow plough .. ... 80.00' Hydrant Rental P.U.C. hydrant rental, 8 mons. 628.65 Street Lighting P.U.C., light streets 163.17 Property- P.U.C„ ro ert P Y P U.C„ lighting town hall11.26 P.U.C., lighting rest room1.00 PAU,C,, water, rest room 1.62 P.U.C., water for drinking fountains . . 1.62 P.U.C., Water for town hall2.58 P.U.C., 3 mos. rent, rest room 15.00 Grants P.U.C,, '3 mos. water, hospital 38.02 Cemetery M. McEwan, salary 50.00 Ball and Zapfe, supplies 7.70 Dry Earth Closet A. Fulford, salary 60.00 Salaries A. E. Freni1in E. Grealis . . 855.00 50.00, R. E. Manning . .. , .. 58.313 N. W. Miller, 6 mos. salary.. 150.00 Printing and Stationery N. W. Miller, postage 11.08 Municipal World, forms . , , , 4.07 W. D. Fair, acct. . , . , ..... 16.50 Postage , . 3.00 Grants P.U.C., light, X-ray, hospital 42.53 Charity • County of Huron, Indigent 7.00• Relief .- . . 27.01 Fire and Water License for Fire Truck 2.00 General Municipal Expense Bell telephone acct. and rent H. T. Rance, Div. Court acct, Norm. Kennedy, Div. Ct. acct, Harding Bros. Clock dials Property Sutter, Perdue, supplies " and repairs . . N, Tideswell, care rest room A, Allenson, repairing 'scales A. McCartney, 8200 lbs. coal R. Currie, work .75, 7.89 24.00 24.00' 8.75, 19.40' 2.00' 27.50. 59.59 RECEIPTS Rents , , . ... Licenses . Stock scales . . Market Scales . Cemetery, work . 20,00 26.00' 9.30> 7.40 21:.00. The Farmers' Market Wheat, $1.20. Oats, 50c. Barley, 95c. Buckwheat, 70m Butterfat, Special, 29c; First, 27a. Dairy Butter; 22c. Eggs, 16c, 20c, 24c. Live Hogs, $8,40. The Lions' Hockey League The Lions Club of Clinton invite all boys 16 and under residents of town to compete in a Boy's Hockey. Lea-- gue to be organized and games held every Thursday .. from 6 p.m. to 8.. p.m. at Freeman's Rink, commencing: January 7th, at 5.30 p.m. Little Locals The schools opened on Monday af- ter the Christmas recess. Nothing much going on this weeks-; didn't even have an election on Mon- day. , The local merchants are advertis- ing some bargains for this month. Dos not fail to take advantage of them.. Ontario Street church choir was very much pleased to have one of - their former members with them. Mrs. (Dr.) 'Brown of Detroit sang a. very fine solo which was much appre ciated. Mr. Clarence Green of Teeswater,.. son-in-law of Mr. Jas. Livermore,. Clinton, was elected by acclamation as hydro commissioner. This willl be Mr. Green's thud term. He bas•, served four years and is now elected! for another two.