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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1937-04-29, Page 1The News -Record Est. 1878' With : Which is Incorporated NO. 5829 -58TH YEAR. The Clinton New Era The New Era Est. 180E CLINTON ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL 29TH,..1937. atisfaetihrt Youwill besatisfied with the reskilts if you buy one of our ,alarm 'Gkeks It will give the alarm at the exact time you wish it to. You can get up at, you proper time. It is not necessary to look at the time when you should be - sleeping—Leave that to the clock. Absolutely Reliable ALARM CLOCK from $1.25 up, to a BIG BEN at $2.95. Nothingbetter or more accurate for the price. Shouldour old clock need repairing, give u chance. Y P g, s a c h n e. I • H. FIELLYAR Watchmaker, Jeweler and Optometrist. Residence Phone 174j. 11 Your Response to our Advertise- 1 ments is a Strong Indication of .your Confidence. SEE OUR Coats & Suits and Compare Our New Low Prices Before Making, a Purchase Bear in Mind. Mother's Day YIay 9th Lovely Gifts and Gift Cards • Suitable for the Occasion IRWIN'S f " CLINTON'S LEADING STYLE SHOPPE 4=« Num, 2»:*Ay3»I .•+I : ;»«+`s»3 : 2�»i»:»: v k+�i,+w;!' IDANcE NEW.AND OLD TIME FRIDAY, APRIL 30th TOWN HAIL, CLINTON'. The,Entire Proceeds will go to aid the Red Cross for Relief `y in flooded areas of London District. S., Contributions may be ]eft with Mr. R: E, Manning ,town clerk's office 1VIUSIC l3X 1;tUSTIC YtHYTHMAIRBS, ��. Admission' 25e. SERIOUS' DAMAGE BY FLOODS ' Clinton, Will Make Contribu- tions for Relief of Victims. Rivers Swelled by a, continuous rain surged over their banks in West- ern Ontario Monday night in a de- structive rush that left death and property damage in its wake. The city bf London was the hardest hit. Over 6,000 people were forced from their homes, and the property damage is estimated at $3,000,000. Stratford estimates their loss at $20,000. Ingersoll, St, Thomas, Wood- stock, St. Marys, Tillsonburg, Erieau " and Cayuga also Ouffered, and in some of the places mentioned the damage done in a few short hours will take months to replace, The Red Cross and other •institu tions are struggling to bring relief to those, rendered homeless by the catastrophe. Thousands of dollars. are needed to bring relief to there- fugees. No serious damage has been re- ported in Clinton, , It' is true that, Stratford merchants will shortly many cellars were flooded, and that circulate wooden money. Quarters, some yards and lots were miniature dimes and nickels with suitable en takes,' but apart from the inconven- graving, a picture of the Icing and fence, Clinton was indeed fortunate. Queen, and signed by H. E. Mason, An effort is being made locally to president of the. Lions Club will be raise money for relief' purposes in passed out as change. These wooden the. London district. ' coins can be redeemed for cash or A bene1at dance will be held on kept as souvenirs. Friday evening, and those who- do not wish to attend the dance' may leave their contribution ' with Mr. R. E. Manning, town clerk. Dominion's Largest Family Organizes For Business Canada's largest family, Mr. and Mrs. Onezime Masse, and their 21 children, has been formed into a le, gal partnership, in order that they may receive benefits from advertising contracts. The partnership was drawn up this week, and has a president, treasurer and business manager. • Applications • for contracts from farm implement,' seeds, clothing, toi- let articles, and other firms have been received, and these will receive the attention of the management as speedily, as possible. The family hope to ne successful in letting the advertising rights and to reap as rich returns as the famous Dionne quintuplets. Wooden Money, Reath Of Mrs. Carr Mrs.' A. B. Carr, native of Morris Township, died in Windsor Tuesday., After her marriage to John Wilford. they went to Blyth. Mr. Wilford died in 1909 and in 1912 she was mar- ried to A. B. Carr, wno died in 1930. She moved to Windsor .last fall. Mrs, Carr was a member of women's or- ganizations of the United Chureh, having held practically all the offices of the W.M.S. and W.A. At the time of her death she was president of the W,C.T.U., in Blyth. Surviving are two eons,Dr E. C Wilford, of Chen - to, est China, andA, H Wilford, Windsor; twa brothers, Robert Nes- bitt, Blyth, and 1Vlorris .Nesbitt, De- troit; also' one'ter, sis Mrs. Thomas McKenzie, Toronto. The funeral was held from Blyth United Church on Thursday afternoon at 2.30. Mrs. ,Carr will be remembered by many in Clinton and vicinity, as her husband, Mr. Carr was in business in town with Mr. Tyndall over twenty- five years ago. They operated the grocery store now owned by the Mutch Bros. Women's Institute The regular meeting of the Wo- men's Institute was held in the Agri- cultural zooms on Thursday, April 22nd, with the President, Mrs, Hol- mes in the chair: The meeting open- ed by singing the Institute Ode and 0 Canada, after which the Lord's Prayer was repeated in unison. The roll call was responded to by naming a Canadian of note. Mr o e. s. M. Batkin gave two readings "Gossip• . Town," and "Giving and Receiving," both -were much enjoyed by all. This being the last meetingof the year the elec- etion of officers took place, the fol- lowing being elected: Hon. -President: Mrs. J, McICinIey. President: Mrs. W. S. R. Iiolmes.. lst Vice: Mrs. J. B. Levis, 2nd Vice: Miss L. Brigham. 3rd Vicee Mrs. F. Grew. Secretary: Mrs. Wm. Rozeli. Treasurer: Mrs, M. Batkin. Press Secretary: Mrs. G. H. Elliott. District Director; Mac. Wm. Rozell. Directors: Mrs. N. W. Trewartha, Mrs. E. Ward, Mrs. T. Gook, Mrs, G. VanHorne, Mrs. F. Taylor, The following ladies were chosen to attend the District Annual in Auburn on June 3rd: Mrs. Hohnes, Mrs: Ro- zell, Mrs. McKinley, Mrs, Jenkins, Mrs, Batkin. The meeting closed by singing God Save the King. Mrs. H. Jenkins and her group then served a dainty lunch. "Small Town Romeo" If hearty chuckles repeated -many times are any jndication of the success of a play, then "Sina:i Town Romeo" presented on Tuesday evening by the St. Paul's Dramatic Society was a great success. It was one of the best comedies to be'presented in Clinton. The scenes of the play took place In the office cif a small hotel owned by Miss Betty Braxton, played by Miss Jeannette Taylor. . She was as- sisted in her work by her aunt, Miss Sarah Higgens, who never tired of telling of her "chances," taken by Mrs. C. V. Cooke. Miss Gates, suf- fering frequently from severe palpi- tations of the heart, was portrayed by Miss Hazel ,Harris. Betty Braxton has decided' tht she cannot' meet the payments, and the holder of the mort- gage will foreclose. The old miser was ' played by Stewart . Taylor, Breaking the calm of the hotel, two guests come, a short time apart, one e young chap, who says he wants to write' a play, played by 'Tom Cooke, and the other, a deaf gentleman; who says tittle and takes do interest in the other's, was played by Melbourne Ball. The parts of Jane Hastings and Anna Aldrich, two of the local girls were played by Misses Ethel Cooke and Doris' Taylor. The young garage me- chanic, very much afraid of ghosts was, portrayed by George Campbell, and Henry Similar' took the part of Sly Perkin$, the village constable, who rigged up a most peculiar- "bur- glar catching apparatus," Sly be- came very much suspicious of the two strangers and he put forth his best efforts of detecting their pur- poses in the small town. The young playwright turns out to be the hero, who turns the present situations in- to a plot for his play, solved the mys- tery, discovers the hidden jewels and in the end, it is revealed that the mysterious Mr. Loydd was a private detective who was shadowing .Miss Gates, a notorious jewel thief. Each member of the cast played his part well and it is quite difficult to pick out any characters individ- ually. The "leap -year" methods of Sarah Higgins toward Sly .Perkins drew many a chuckle from the crowd as well as "Eh" of the deaf Mr. Loydd and the humorous imitation by Bud Williams, the mechanic. Between the acts, Miss Florence Evans and Lloyd Pulford, In costume, sang and tap-danced, accompanied by Miss Ellen Charlesworth, at the pi- ano, TIIE TOME PAPE The Farmers' Market Wheat, $1,25. Oats, 55c to 60e. Barley, 90e. Buckwheat, 80c. Butterfat, Spec., 28e; First, 26c. Dairy Butter, 22c. Eggs, Maple Leaf, 19c, 18e, 15e, 14; 13c, Live Hogs, 58.65. , Mr. 3. B. Lindsay Celebrates 90th Birthday On Friday,' April 23rd, Mr. J. 13. Lindsay,life resident t of Goderich Township, celebrated his 90th birth- day at the home of his son, WiIIianm Lindsay, 33 Deloraiee Avenue, Toron- to, where he hasd resided for the past two years. In spite of his age he is very bright and ever cheerful, and en- joyed a birthday celebration held in his honour. He was the recipient of many beautiful bouquets of flowers from relatives and friends. Mr, Lindsay will be well remember- ed by many hi Clinton and vicinity. The News -Record joins with his many friends in -wishing Mr. Lindsay many more happy birthdays. Among The Churches Presbyterian Church The Women's Association will meet on Wednesday afternoon, May. 5, at the home of Mac, Joseph Wilson, at 2 p.m. Some quilting will be done at the meeting, Salvation Army Special Services -will be conducted by Envoy Waye of Toronto on Sat- urday and Sunday, May lst and 2nd. 11 a.nt., 2,15 pan. Sunday School. 7 p.tn. Salvation meeting. The Envoy will be assisting Cap- tain Boner for the month of May, The Salvation Army will hold their Tag -day on May 8th. Adjutant and Mas, Brewer on Sun- day last, assisted by some of the boys from the Boy's Home in Lan- don, and Blind Bill, conducted ser- vices in Clinton. A visit was paid to the County Rome. Baptist Church Next Sunday the service will be conducted by the pastor, Rev, G. W. Sherman, His subject will be, "The First Gift." On the following Sunday which is Mother's Day, there will be a spe tial service, which will also commem- orate Coronation Day. Anniversary services will be held on May 16th, when the special spea- ker will be Rev. H. Kipp, editor of The Canadian Baptist. An anniver- sary concert will be held on the following Monday. Further particu- lar b s about the anal s ver any will be given later. Wesley -Willis United Church Morning; "The Separated Life." As the Executive of the Huron Presbytery Young People's Union are holding a spiritual retreat at the Manse, on Sunday, a number of them will assist in the service. Evening: "A Shelter in the time of Storm." Lessons will be drawn from the dis- estrous floods so near us and from Toplady's hymn, "Rock of Ages." This and kindred familiar hymns will be sung. The Executive of the Y. P. U. of Huron Presbytery of the Unites Church. of Canada will convene at the Wesley -Willis manse on Saturday ev- ening, May 1st, for a business session in final preparation for the Spring Convention to be held in Blyth on May 29th. They win be entertained by the two United Churches and on Sunday will hold a Spiritual Retreat at the Manse. Representatives will assist in the morning service at' the Ontario street and Wesley -Willis ehurehes. Ontario Street United Church Reception service of new members will be held at Ontario Street United church at eleven o'clock Sunday. Some of the Executive of Huron Presbytery's Young :: People's Union will assist us at the morning service. Subject: 'The :Foundation and Key Stone of Life.',' Mr. Burton will take for his subject in the evening: "The Great Physician for our Day." Will the call of great religious leaders be heeded? This. Thursday (April 29) Mr. Bur- ton will give his lecture on "Dr. Grenfell and the Labrador," illustrat- ed with slides. Monday, the Y. P. U. will meet at the regular hour, The Convenor of Christian Fellowship will be in Charge. Wednesday, 8 p.m,, May 5th.. Fel- lowship and Praise Service in the school hall. The monthly meeting of the W.A. will be held an Wednesday, May 5th in the lecture room of the church at 3 o'clock in the afternoon. A picnic lunch will be served. The social committee of the choir provided coffee and sandwiches for the members of the choir after the practice. last Friday evening._A sing- song was also, very mushenjoyed. Hospital Aid Meeting The regular monthly meeting of the Hospital Aid will be held in the Board room of the town hall, on Tues- day evening, May 4th, at 7.30. In view of commemorating Hospital Day on May 12, it is' necessary to have a full attendance of members, New members and visitors are always wel- come. Jackson—Ward-Whate His Grace Archbishop Derwyn Ow- en, Primate of all Can oda,pronoun- ced n- ced the benediction at the marriage of Joan Barbara, daughter of Mrs. Ward-Whate and the late Rev. F. 0, Ward-Whate Toronto,to Thomas, Mc- Murray Jackson, son of Mrs. Jackson and the late Thomas Jackson of Clin- ton, The ceremony was performed by the Rev. H. P. Charters at the Church of St: Alban the Martyr, To- ronto, on Saturday, Huron Football Association Meets ; Representatives from several- clubs attended the annualmeeting of the Football League held in Carnegie Hall, Seaforth, recently. Plans were made for a busy sea- son, and another meeting will be held tonight to draw up a schedule. t It is expected that the following teams will be in the league this year: Clinton, Brucefield, Seaforth, Eg- mondville, Walton, St. Co;umban, Winthrop, Ethel, tltel, Atwood, Blyth and Winghant. The secretary of the Clinton team, J. 'Sutter, reports that considerable interest is being shown by prospec- tive players, and it is expected that Clinton will have a team which will go places this, year. Lions Club Meeting The regular meeting of the Clinton Lions Club was, held this past Friday evening at the Rattenbury. Hotel. The attendance was very goad. All members are mtxious to make the draw for a Ford V -eight a suc- cess, and hope that the people in this district :will give the Club their sup- port as they have done in the past so that the Club in turn can do as much welfare work as possible, This welfare work makes a better town and district, and in the final analysis, benefits all who call Clinton and its surrounding districts, "1 -Home, Sweet Home," The Club was 'given a very instruc- tive lecture by Dr. W. Oakes on the worle conducted by our hospitals for crippled children, He showed slides which .demonstrated the results of different . methods s emuloyed in Lon- don and Toronto hospitals,also the interior of the different institutions. He also pointed out that large pro- portion of this work was made pos- sible through service clubs such as the Lions Club. All members were very grateful to Dr. Oakes for his very- instructive lecture. Little Locals Mr. A. McCartney hassold his black team to. Mr, Ab, Radford of Londesboro.' bit, Hari.•pMiller bought the Carter house on 'Albert Street, north, at auc- tion•last Saturday. Miss Maud Wiltse has rented the Peacock.•house to, Mr. Stanley of Tuckersmith township. The strong wind and heavy rain certainly played some dirty tricks around town, but weren't we fortun- ate compared with other places? The Normandy Building whieh has been empty for a number of years may soon be torn down. Tenders for wrecking the building have been ask- ed for. One day last week the Local Agri- cultural Representative was visited by a County Agent and, a sheep bree- der from iYliehigan, who were in this district buying Oxford sheep. The milk of human kindness still flows. The proceeds of tomorrow night's dance in the Town . Hall will be used by the Red Cross for flood relief purposes in nearby districts, Mr. Ian MacLeod, local Agricultur- al Representative, was in Lucknow last Saturday, addressing the organ- ization meeting rgan-ization-meeting of, the boys who are forming a Calf Club for the Lucknow Fall Fair. The Local .Boy Scout Troop are planning to gather newspapers and magazines, etc., on Saturday, May lst. This will aid you in your Spring cleaning-, so hunt up all your old pa- pers for the boys. On Saturday, May 1st, a meeting will be held in the Forrester's Hall, Auburn, for the pnrpose of organiz- ing a girl's Garden and Canning club. Mr. Fan MacLeod, Local Representa- tive will address the meeting. Public Service On Coronation Day At a meting of the Ministerial As- sociation held on Wednesday morn - Mg, it was decided that a public ser- vice would be held in Ontario Street church, at 10 a.m, on' May 12th, Cor- onation Day. Further particulars: about the meting will be given next week. Funeral of Mrs. J. Folland. Stricken with a heart attack, Mrs. John F arra redassed 'w p away early last Wednesday n day morning, The late Mrs. Folland, was Agnes Jane Swan, the daughter of George Swan and Jean u i C rr e of Ayr. She was married first to John Cress and after several years of widowhood, to John Folland of Clinton who survives, with two brothers, James Swan of Ayr and George Swan of Chatham, one son, Norman Crees of Kitchener and three daughter's, Mrs. O. M. Buneton of Toronto. and Mrs. Leonard Hunter and Miss Jessie Cress of Clinton, The late Mrs. Folland came to Clinton seventeen years ago, after residing in Blair , Galt and Toronto, and was it, member of the. Ontario Street United Chinch and a member of Huron Lodge L.0•13.A. The funeral service was held pri- vately from her late residence, Mill street, on Friday afternoon, with Rev. G. G. Burton conducting- the ser- vice. Interment was made in Ayr cemetery. BAYFIELD "The Thread of Destiny", a rather unusualplay of the Civil War, was presented in . the town hall, Bayfield, last Thursday by the Young Peeple's Department of St. Andrew's United Church. In spite of the inclement weather and the fact that it had been postponed from the previous night, a packed house greeted the players, the proceeds amounting to nearly fifty dollars. Mrs. Robert Scotchmer, prompter, introduced the play and everyone acted his or her part very creditably.. Music was supplied be- tween acts by the St. Andrew's or- chestra. The scene of the whole play was at Ashurst, the Montgomery Hoare. The first act took place in 1861. in the garden at Ashurst. Act two was in the Hall at Ashurst, May 1864; and act three took place in the grounds at Ashurst, six weeks later. The cast of characters was as follows: Fanny, a slave on the Montgomery Plantation, Mrs. E. Sturgeon; George Washington, a slave on the Montgom ery Plantation, Murray Grainger; Betty Montgomery, the Little Col- onel, Meta Sheardown; Edith Sher- man, her Northern Cousin, us ti Norma Welsh; Mrs. Montgomery, a true'Vir- ginian, Maude Stirling; Colonel Mont- gomery, a gentleman of the old school L. Stephenson; Virginia Montgomery, the Toast of the County, Perne Wheatley; Beverley Montgomery, a Confederate Scout, Russel Grainger; Sally. Ann and Laura Lee, the Fair- fax Twins, Jean Dunn and Mabel Scotchmer; Tom Randolph, 'a South- ern gallant, Frazer Stirling; Martha,. Susan and Jane, Southern girls, Kath- Ieen. Beacom, Helen . Scotchiiier and Marie Hohner; John Merrivale Mor- ton, of the North, John Watson; Mar- cella. and Marion, Southern girls, Mary and Elizabeth Snowden; Mammy nah, a faithful servitor, Mrs.; W. Wal - Bak Peyton Bailey, of the . United. States army; Alf..Scotchmer; Uncle' Billy, the Colonel's bodyservant, Fred Wallis Louise Lawton, in the Fed- eral Employ; ' Helen'"Welsh • Ralph Francis, who did not' go to war, Earl Switzer; Madge .Young, a thorough- bred, Elsie Ritchie; A Union: Scout, who: is detained, Charlie Wallis,. Miss Melissey, an old maid of inquisitive nature, Mrs, Malcom Toms. The thread of destiny runs. through hu- mor and pathos, separating Virginia Montgomery and Peyton Bailey, by reason of their loyalty to opposing factions, on what was • to have been their wedding day, and finally bring- ing them together again at the close of the Civil War: The same thread likewise weaves stories of similar and other color into the lives of many others .in the caste, bringing South- erners and Northerners' together and also.the freed slaves who are still loyal to the Montgomerys.' The col- ored people, perhaps,, drew most ap- plause. • Mr. J. R. Cameron, who spent a week in Tomato, returned' home' on Saturday with his brother,- J. A. Cam- eron, who was here over the week- end, Mrs, E. P. Lewis, who Spent the past month. with Mac. M. F. Woods, accompanied Dr. Lewis, who was bore over the week -end, on his return to Toronto oti Monday. • Mr. and Mrs. G. Chm+chward and ,two sons of London were at their cottage on Sunday. Mr: and Mrs. C. R. Will of Lon - den spent the week -enol at their cot- tage in the .village. Rev. and Mrs, W. G. Bugler, Mrs. Moorhouse and Miss Mary Jean spent Friday of last week in London, Mr. Harold Scotchmer spent the week -end in Brantford. Miss Alice Drouin of Detroit was a guest at The Little Inn over the. week -end. Mr. John Pease, Mr. and Mrs, W: Westlake, Misses, Lorna and Gloria_ Westlake; motored 'to London on Monday afternoon but owing -to- the flood conditions they did not spend much time in the city: They were not able to enter the city through; Broughdale but managed to get in: over the York Street bridge. Shortly - after four ur o cl c o k they t Ie the ort f y by Oxfor dstreet i g and d e at•. that time traffic was only moving a: 'Yew feet at a time, They were oblige - ed to show driver's permits before • being allowed to cross over the bridge. It was raining and snowing: and sometimes there was sleet, At several points on the way down thee' passed through water eight inches-- deep on the highway. London itself was a scene of frantic hurry. Police men, firemen,: everyone was hurry- ing. Speed boats were hurrying to the rescue of those marooned by the flood waters, and altogether the scene was one of intense excitement but• not panic. Both Mr. Pease and Mr, - Westlake and family expressed their thankfulness at getting out of Lon-- dorr and hone safely. Mrs, R. H. F. Gairdner -spent a few hours in the village on Saturday af- ternoon. • Mrs. R. W. Bristol left on Thursday of last week for her home in Wash ington, D.C., after having spent three weeks in the7 village, a guest at The Little Inn. Miss Margaret Ferguson of Tecum- seh spent the week -end with her parents, Mr, and Mrs. W. Ferguson. Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Gemeinitardt who have made their home with the former's parents, Mr, and Mrs. F. C. Gemeinhardt, for the past eighteen months, left on Tuesday to .spend a few days in Toronto before going on to retake their 'home in Orillia where Douglas has taken a position. Mrs. E. Moorhouse, Miss E. Came- ron and Rev. and Mrs, W. G. Bugler were in London an Tuesday and Wed- nesday attending the Annual Dioces- an meeting of the Women's Auxiliary of Hu Mr, Vron,. 0. Quarry of London spent Saturday afternoon at his .summer home in the village. Mr. and Mrs. G. Ford spent the week -end in Exeter, A house-warming party was giver. on Friday evening last by Mr.. and Mrs. Wm. Orr and Mr, and Mrs. C. Bell who are occupying the residence of the late Mrs, Helen Ilinde which was recently purchased by Mr, Geo. Lindsay. A. large number of frienda from the Community and surround - in district tinct enjoyed an evening of" dancing. Messrs. Geprge Weston,. Janes Lindsay and Fred Bell played' for the dance. Dainty refreshments were served during the course of the, evening. Dr. and Mrs. Fowler, Master Billy- of Lucknow called on friends in the village on Sunday. Miss Mitmery of Dundas accompanied :them. Miss Ruth Houston of London came - on Saturday to spend a few days witlt. her parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. Houston.. The weather has been damp to say- the aythe least. Little damage has been• done in Bayfield in comparison with' other parts. On. Wednesday of last week the roof was, blown off Miss M. P. Reid's porch and the strong wind' blew the rain into cracks and crevices in people's houses where it was never. known to enter before, damaging wallpaper, etc. We really . thought that we'd had enough rain last week but when it kept on 'raining, and the cellars were flooded in many homes, and many gardens on - Main street were under water, some of the more rovident men of the village really egan.to wonder if they shouldn't be- gin to build themselves arks. The- ayfield River was very high on Mon- ey, quite the highest it has even sen at this time of the year in the memory of the older people, with e exception of twenty years ago when there was a tidal' wave. Th water was well up over the boat: docks sweeping some of them away nd .the boats had to be mooted to the big' trees on the north side. Thee shermen feared for their boats as lo and trees, great and small, came own the river. One tree was about: three feet through. But they all' ailed straight out into'tho lake, and, ith a little imagination, one could icture the Invincible Armada sail - g away after being,defeated at the ands of Drake. ' Mrs. Adelaide McLeod left on Sun ay to visit relatives in Toledo, Ohio.. • p b B d b th a fi 1 d s w p h CKNX To Carry Coronation Broadcast CKNX, Wingham,. "Our Home Sta- ion," will carry the broadcast of the Coronation 'ceremonies on May 12th, and the special programs throughout the day, The details, are not yet coin - but, the broadcast will start. n the early morning and' continue un til the evening hours,.