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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1937-08-12, Page 1The News -Record Est. 1878 With Which is Incorporated The Clinton New Era NO. 5844.-58T11 YEAR. The New Era Est. 1865 CLINTON ONTARIO, THURSDAY, AUGUST 12T11, 1937. TnE HOME PAPER .rntarte.smosamammetr Reliable Watches PERFECT IN CONSTRUCTION -POSITIVE IN PERFORMANCE. We again call attention to our grade of Watches. Good mater- ial, fine finish and accurate adjustinents are combined in our high grade watchet. * • Our aim is not a question of price, but quality, like anything else it is always cheapest in the end. So if you want. a 3:ellable watch call on -as. Also a good line of docks, which are guaranteed, to be good timekeepers. W. H. HELLYAR Watchmaker, Jeweler and Optometrist. Residence Phone 174j. asmassalocageturor I • I I • Mtli I • I I • • • • 01= • I I • • =•• 'S•34:,..--°7•31-4-431-4°:4%.07•3...4itigitiliSt-Ittl-WsltiskloS-S,÷S-OstoSttAsS-0/4°-°S-044444•44..Ssit:tAlsitAstt.S.:AtoSokot.-Atosts-S.44.4•SC..-ASS./S-LL.:totsto.so.s..-sototo.S.Sss.:•°:,-Aisq.,-0/4,:s4.4.:404.44.-Osit.t-SototAttoSiA:tototo.S.S.SS;4°S-4•44-1„•4°Int•tint.S.SoteSoloSs7.+SKA:,7•00. A New ubseription to The ew eek 1,T /I • o..:;+:40:+44R+441-t-14-0.:41-04. 44-o +4-e444.T.480:44.4-44.4 444.44.44.--.4«..n..44.......ov0.4 04.0 • . a . • • . + • • • . • • • + • *„. • ++,a • a •+,.. • • .1 Boost your eh tat ;AA Ne SC 1411. Two Die in Car Crash Four More Injured Two persons ere dead and four seriously injured as the result of a crash late Sunday afternoon when their heavy sedan swung from the road opposite M. Hanley's, about three miles south of here, sideswiped a large maple tree, and after trav- elling about fifty feet, crashed head- on into a second tree, •The injured, all London residents, were removed to Clinton hospital, with the exception of the driver, who was taken to Seaforth. The dead, Mrs. Robt, Hamilton, and het (laugh- ter, Betty, were taken to the Ball & Zapfe funeral parlors where the re- inaine were vietd by tire coroner's jury on Monday before being yeleas- ed for removal. The jury is compos- ed of Messrs. Ken. 'Waters, C. Con- nell, W. T. Hawkins, N. W. Miller, Match, 11. P. Plumsteel, and J. A, Sutter, who will meet again on Aug- ust 20th. The injured are: Robert Hamilton, husband of the dead woman. William George Shaw, driver of the cal?. Mrs, George Shaw, the driver's moth- er; and Earl Ballantyne. The car is a mass of wreckage, 60 feet of fence is levelled and fence posts are splintered which indicate the terrific Emmet of the collision. The cause of the accident has not been determined. The left front tire was found flat after the accident, but it is not definitely known if this was the cause of the driver losing control. Band Concert Enjoyed The Clinton band gave a creditable performance last Sunday evening in the first Sunday evening concert of the year. The weather was ideal, and a large and appreciative audience were pre- sent to enjoy the splendid sacred and semi -sacred numbers which occupied the major part of the program. For this first concert the turnout was much larger than is usual at the Thursday evening performance, which would seem to indicate that the public prefer the concert on Sunday evening. This week the band will revert to the old schedule and will play as usual tonight, Among The Churches • Presbyterian Church Master Albert Mitchell of Windsor will sing at the morning service on Sunday, Ontario Street and Wesley -Willis Union services will continue in Wesley -Willis church with Rev. C. W. D. Cosens in charge. The morning subject will be, qStrength and )3eauty.' The subject of the evening sermon will' be: "The Mocking Fool." The union meeting of the Y. P. S. will be held on Monday evening. Ontario Street Church The regular meeting of the Ontar- io Street Women% Missionary So- ciety was held at the home of Mrs. B. J. Gibbings on Tuesday afternoon. The meeting was opened by sing- ing the hymn, "Faith of our Fatli"- ers," followed by prayer which was offered by Mrs. Hiles, The topic for the meeting was cen- tred on Stewardship, and at the con- clusion of the business session Mrs. Aiken gave a splendid paper on this subject. 1VIiss Elva Wiltse then con- tributed a pleasing solo, • Mrs. George McDonald, the guest speaker for the afternoon, gave a splendid talk on "Christian Steward- ship," stressing the fact that stew- ardship, is one of the greatest gifts God has given us. She referred to several instances of the way in which this gift had been used and urged all Christian women not to shirk the op- portunities for using this gift. Mrs. R. Pearson and Mrs. i. Wiltse moved a vote of thanks to the spea- ker for ,her splendid address, 'which was heartily endorsed. The dosing hymn was then sung, followed by prayer by Mrs. Beaton. This was followed by a social hour and the serving of tea, and a hearty vote of thanks to Mrs. B. J. Gibbings for the use of her home, extended by Mrs, Wiltse and Mrs, Armstrong. The Farmers' Market Wheat, 1,07. Oats, 50c. Barley, 60e. Butterfat, Spec., 30c; First, 28c. Eggs, 23c, 20e, 16c, 14c. Live Hogs, $10.'75. EngagementAnnounced Mr. and Mrs. John T. McKnight an- nounce the engagement of their only daughter, Isabel May, to Mr. Lloyd Percival Batkin,- son of Mr. John Batkin and the /ate Mrs. Batkin, of Goderich Township. The marriage will take place early in September. Lawn Tea In Honor of Bride -Elect The lovely, spacious lawn of .the home of Mrs. B. J. Gibbings was the scene of a shower and tea last Thurs- day afternoon in honour of Miss Jean Plumsteel, a bride -elect of this month. A About fifteen friends asesnabled to honour Miss Plumsted. • A half hour was spent in social intercourse, at which time Miss Marion. Gibbings carried the gifts to a table on the lawn, °where they were opened by Miss 'Plunisteel, who also read the accompanying messages, provoking much gay repartee. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Scotchmer of After all the gifts had been open - Stanley Township announce the en- ed, Miss Plan -Med gracefully thanked gogement of their .daughter, Eleanorrev friends for the little tokens. Elizabeth, to Mr. James Douglas A dainty lawn tea was served by Mrs. 13. Gibbings and • Mrs. E. Black, son a Mr. and Mrs. WilliamMrs. Black of Tuckersmith. The marriage Wenflort assisted by Miss Moviori to take place in August. } W. J. Pluinsteel, mother of the bride- Gibbing's. Mrs. Gibbings and Mrs. Mrs. Henry McBrien of Ontario elect, presided at the tea table. Street wishes to announce the en- gagement of jeer daughter, Etta Iv- ene Marien of London, to Morley 'Joseph Mayor, son of Mr. Henry May - 1 or and the late Mrs. Mayor of Bar - Funeral of Mrs. W. H. Hellyar The 'funeral of the late Mrs. W. H. rie, The marriage will take place on IHallynr was held Friday afternoon August 21st in Metropolitan United !from her late residence. Church, London. • PERSONALS Mrs, Nesbitt Cook of Toronto was a guest last week of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Cook. Mrs. Harry Twitchell and Miss Clara Twitchell of Windsor. were guests last week of Mr. and Mrs. Murray MeEwan. Visitors with Mr. and Mrs. William Eiggart on Sunday included Mise Anna White and Mr, Dave Walker of Niagara Valls. Mr. John Hawkins and son William, of Hamilton, visited his brother, Mr. Thomas Hawkins, over the week -end. Miss Minnie Cook of London is the guest for a couple of days this week ofMrs, W. J. Miller, Sr., and 'fain- ily. Mrs. Minnie Ross of Toronto called on former friends in Clinton on Monday, before going to her cot- tage in Bayfield. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Andrews and son of Scarboro Bluffs spent the week -end with Mr. and Mrs. Ferg. VanEgmond. Mrs. Andrews and little son will remain for a longer visit. Little Locals • Miss Sadie Elliott; is in the Hydro office while Miss Bawden is en va- cation. Miss Virginia Harris is acting as librarian while Miss Rudd is on her holidays. . The results of Lower and Middle School examinations will be found elsewhere in the paper, Mr, Bert Langford has taken over the management of the Red Indian Service Station on Huron Street. Today is Free Vote Day. Register for your favorite contestant at the stores with the blue and white signs. The band have made a preliminary announcement that the annual extra- vaganza will be held September 9th. Exeter will be here tonight at 6.15 p.m. to play the baseball game ori- ginally scheduled for Monday night which was postponed on- account of ram. There will be a game between the Hensall and Clinton Juvenile teams in/Clinton on Monday, August 16th. These two teams are tied for first place, so a real smart game is ex- pected. ' The postponed game between Zur- ich and Clinton, which was to have been played on Monday, August 16th, will be played on the 18th. This game will decide the group leader- ship, as the two team are tied for first place. This should be the best game of the 'season, Last Friday morning Mrs. E. John- ston of Huron street received a sur- prise visit from Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hunter of Toronto. Jim Hunter is the talking reporter for the Toronto Evening 'Telegram and his daily broadcasts are listened to regularly by Mrs. Johnston, who is well along in her eighties. His words of greet- ing were "Good Friday morning ev- erybody," Following a brief service at the home at 2.30 p.m., a public service was held in WesleY-Willis Church, conducted by Rev. C. W. D. Cosens. He paid tribute to the work of the deceased as a valued member of the congregation, and a large circle of friends, .were present to pay their fi- nal tributes. The pallbearers were F. W. An- drews, A. T. Cooper, M. T. Corless, A. E. Haddy, C. J. Wallis and H. E. Rorke. Interment was made in Clinton cemetery. Golden Wedding An enjoyable afternoon was spent on August 4th, at "Pleasant Lawn," the home of Hugh and Mrs. Camp- bell, Hallett, the occasion being the fiftieth anniversary of their wedding. The lovely old farm }tome, where Mr. Campbell was born, was beauti- fully and lavishly decorated with flowers. The afternoon was spent in games and music, and refreshments were served on the spacious lawn. Mr. WM. Carter proposed the toast to the bride and groom, to which Mr. and Mrs. Campbell responded. From the unbroken family circle, Mrs. Gordon Kerr of Saskatoon, Sask., was the only one unable to be pre- sent. Those who helped celebrate were Mrs. John MacDonald of Wal- ton; Archie of Toronto, Mrs. George Carter of Londesbord, and Jack at home; also Mrs, Campbell's two Sis- ters, Miss I. R. McKibbin, of Toron- to and Mrs. Hate Smith of Unionville; the latter being the bridesmaid of fifty years ago. Guests were present from Brussels, Lueknow, Ethel, Walton, Toronto, Lochalsh and Londesboro; while mes- sages of congratulations were receiv- ed from friends and relatives in Ed- monton, Alberta; Saskatoon, 'Prince Albert, Kinistino, Melfort, Sask.; Windsor, Red Lake, Toronto, Sea - forth, London and Londesboro. Bowen -Higgins A quiet wedding took place at Olivet Evangelical Church parsonage, Kitchener, on Saturday at 2 o'clbelc when Rev. W. J. Zimmerman united in marriage Alice Matilda, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Hensel], to Albert Bowen, son of Mrs. Bowen, and the late Henry Bowen of Blyth. They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Knight, Kitchener, sister and brother-in-law of the bride. Following a ceremony at the home of Mr. and Mrs.' Knight, Kitchener, the young couple left on a trip to various points. On their return they will reside in Kitchener. OBITUARY JAMES L. LAVELLE The remains of James Lewis La- velle, well-known C. N. RI conductor who died in Palmerston Hospital on Friday, were taken to Stratford on Monday for burial in Avondale Ceme- tery. A funeral service was held in Palmerston at Mae o'clock and the remains were taken to Stratford by motor. Very Rev. Dean J. Egan Community Campaign in Final Two Weeks • Contestants Speeding Up. Contestants Speeding Up STANDING OF SIGNED CONTESTANTS: As Time Grows Shorter Arrangements Made For Amateur Show -Stella Brown Wins First Free Vote Prize - Merchants Re- port Campaign An Aid to Business. The contestants in the Community Campaign are laying plans for their final two-week drive. The contest ends on Saturday, August 28th. The intense interest created by this cam- paign showed its pulling power on Thursday, ,when a great number of people from in and around town reg- istered at the eleven stores that their support might assist their favorite contestant to a better chance at one of the fifteen beautiful prizes. These prises are incidentally worth striving for as the first is $400 in cash, the second a Westinghouse Refrigerator, the third a Fry & Blackall Chester- field Suite, the fourth a Beatty Wash- er, the fifth a Westinghouse radio, and ten other minor prizes. Bonus Votes , In all stores for the balance of the week there will be special items on which bonus votes of 10,000 to the dollar will be cast. Watch for these articles and help your favorite to go over the top. All goods are sold at August 12, 1937. Doug. Kennedy. Mrs. S. Castle, Margaret Biggins, Clinton, R.R. 2. Gaynell Whitmore, Clinton, R.R. 3. Jean Cornish, Clinton, R.R. Roberta Laidlaw. Cora Streets. Mrs. Steep. Dorothy Holland, Clinton, R.R. 4. Mrs. Gould. Bill Finch. Mrs. Wilfred Coldough, Clinton, R.R. Mrs. Henry Pickett. Roy Mann. Florence Evans. Mrs. Gordon Ross. Mrs. Gertrude Cooper. Mrs, Jas. Brown, Mrs, J. Brennan. Mrs. M. Agnew. Mary R. Stewart. Faye Lindsay, Clinton, R.R, 3. Death By Drowning, The tragic death of Miss Amy Par- sons, Hallett, who is well-known in Clinton and vicinity, was discovered no higher prices than before the cam= on Tuesday afternoon about 2,30 o'clock by Mr. M. A. Robinson of paign. fact, many° special values are offered in many stores. Most of Stratford, the stores will have 25 cent grab bags which will entitle the purchaser to cast 2,500 votes for their favorite. The bags will contain 25c worth of mer- chandise. Mr. Robinson, who is spending his vacation near Sunset Beach discover- ed the body of the unfortunate young lady floating near the shore in shal- low water. Caning a friend, arti- ..... Junk Headquarters ......ficial respiration was tried, but to the Skating Rink is now open, and the' been in the water for some time. The junk headquarters located at no avail, the body apparently having ha contestant who amasses the largest$5oo vote total for junk will.d receive Township wherearhiPpsollswas.shborndi e Iiiviaedtitoestt in cash as a special prize. As men-} of her life. For a short time she tioned in last week's issue, the pro- taught school at Pelee Island, and had also taught near, Clinton, and in ceeds from the sale of junk at the , end of the campaign goes into the,Hullett. She was a graduate of Blyth inerehants fund to help defray expen- , and Clinton High Schools and the ses of the tampaign. Stratford Normal School. New Subscriptions New subscriptions to the News -Re- INJURED IN ACCIDENT cord carry a bonus of 50,000 votes this week, in addition to the regular votes. For back subscriptions see our schedule, Free Vote Day -Special Cash Prize Free Vote Day last Thursday brought out a great number of peo- ple. Stella Brown won the $2.00 cash prize for signing the lucky line. She signed line 28 in. book 6 which was at Mr. Charlesworth's store. This was the line and book number in the sealed envelope at Campaign Head- quarters. This week another $2.00.will be given away to the lucky signer. Why not try your luck and help your favorite, Amateur Show -Cash Prizes , At the contestants meeting last Thursday the contestants were told that the merchants were staging an Amateur Show on Thursday, August 19th, to further help them to secure votes towards the many prizes offer.: Thursday evening, August 5th, ed in. the Campaign. The talent in Members present: Messrs. Hardy this show is to be sponsored by the contestants. The show will be held at 8 p.m., August 19th, in the town hall, Clinton. To the winning act $.7.50 in cash and 2,000,000 votes to the contestant sponsoring the act; 2nd prize, p.m in cash and 1,000,000, votes to be allotted as before mentioned; 3rd prize, t2.50 cash and 500,000: votes. The contestants have tickets which are selling for twenty-five cents and there will be 5,000 votes given on each ticket sold, ,together with the chance of winning huge votes for the first and second prizes for selling the greatest amount of tickets, There will be judges to award the: Prizes, and these prizes will be awarded strictly on the merits of the performance, and NOT on the popular applause. Everyone is assured of a good time.' Watch for further- tnnoinicements of this big event. The money realized from this show is used to help defray the expenses of the merchants in con- nection with the campaign. While rounding ,the curve at Stur- dy's Corner, near Holmesville, on Tuesday, August 6th, a car said to have been driven by David Healy, De- troit, failed to make the curve and swung sharply over to the left side. After travelling some 120 feet, it again swerved to the other side, and after going some distance along the ditch, turned over on its side. Mr. E. 3. Trewartha who was driv- ing a team toward Clinton at that tine, narrowly escaped being struck. He assisted Mr. and Mrs. Healy from the wreck. After receiving first aid treatment they were removed to Clinton hospital. . Public ',School Board Meets The regular meeting of Clinton Public School Board was held on conducted the graveside service, The late Mr. Lavelle was the fath- er of Mr, George Lavelle, Clinton, who was called to Pahnerston on Fri - Hall, Jenkins, Lobb, Nediger and Cook. The minutes of the previous meet- ing were read and adopted. The cor- respondence was then read. Jenkins -Lobb: That we forward stand for globe ball direct to com- pany for fitting, and for company to L make necessary repairs, if any. Car- ried. The following accounts were pre- sented for payment: A. T. Cooper $2.95 W. E. Monahan . . . . .. 27.00 1.771- t $29,95 Cook-Nediger: That the account of A. T. Cooper be paid, but that 'W. E. Monaghan account be held over until next month. Carried. Tenders for redecorating the hails were read. ° Jenkins. --Hall: That tenders be re- ferred to yroperty committee.* Car- ried. Nediger-Lobb: That the follow- ing persons be appointed to occas- ional staff. Miss E. Hall, Mrs. Law- son, Mrs. Massey. Carried. . lenkins-Lobb: That Miss E. Hall be engaged to teach part time in school. Canied. Cook-Nediger: That we adjourn. day. • Carried, ; 4 98e - VISSES commencifig Thurs. ' and Continuing and Saturday. Dresses Formerly from $2.95 For Quick Sale Sizes 32 - 98 afternoon Friday Priced to 85.95 98e to 46 of SKIRTS and a few 98c Also a Quantity • SUMMER of Flannel, and crepe Cotton Coats To Clear At Once FOUNDATION GARMENTS at v, Price A Table of Discontinued Lines and Odd Sizes. Many Reduced below One -Half of Regular Prices. Come in and Look Them Over. ANKLE On Sale at 15e The Balance of our Stock formerly valued up pr. to 39c pr WOOLLEN SUITS To Clear at 1/2 Price , Summer Shades in Two and Three -Piece Styles I IZWIN 9 S "CLINTON'S LEADING STYLE SIIOPPE " 'S•34:,..--°7•31-4-431-4°:4%.07•3...4itigitiliSt-Ittl-WsltiskloS-S,÷S-OstoSttAsS-0/4°-°S-044444•44..Ssit:tAlsitAstt.S.:AtoSokot.-Atosts-S.44.4•SC..-ASS./S-LL.:totsto.so.s..-sototo.S.Sss.:•°:,-Aisq.,-0/4,:s4.4.:404.44.-Osit.t-SototAttoSiA:tototo.S.S.SS;4°S-4•44-1„•4°Int•tint.S.SoteSoloSs7.+SKA:,7•00. A New ubseription to The ew eek 1,T /I • o..:;+:40:+44R+441-t-14-0.:41-04. 44-o +4-e444.T.480:44.4-44.4 444.44.44.--.4«..n..44.......ov0.4 04.0 • . a . • • . + • • • . • • • + • *„. • ++,a • a •+,.. • • .1 Boost your eh tat ;AA Ne SC 1411. Two Die in Car Crash Four More Injured Two persons ere dead and four seriously injured as the result of a crash late Sunday afternoon when their heavy sedan swung from the road opposite M. Hanley's, about three miles south of here, sideswiped a large maple tree, and after trav- elling about fifty feet, crashed head- on into a second tree, •The injured, all London residents, were removed to Clinton hospital, with the exception of the driver, who was taken to Seaforth. The dead, Mrs. Robt, Hamilton, and het (laugh- ter, Betty, were taken to the Ball & Zapfe funeral parlors where the re- inaine were vietd by tire coroner's jury on Monday before being yeleas- ed for removal. The jury is compos- ed of Messrs. Ken. 'Waters, C. Con- nell, W. T. Hawkins, N. W. Miller, Match, 11. P. Plumsteel, and J. A, Sutter, who will meet again on Aug- ust 20th. The injured are: Robert Hamilton, husband of the dead woman. William George Shaw, driver of the cal?. Mrs, George Shaw, the driver's moth- er; and Earl Ballantyne. The car is a mass of wreckage, 60 feet of fence is levelled and fence posts are splintered which indicate the terrific Emmet of the collision. The cause of the accident has not been determined. The left front tire was found flat after the accident, but it is not definitely known if this was the cause of the driver losing control. Band Concert Enjoyed The Clinton band gave a creditable performance last Sunday evening in the first Sunday evening concert of the year. The weather was ideal, and a large and appreciative audience were pre- sent to enjoy the splendid sacred and semi -sacred numbers which occupied the major part of the program. For this first concert the turnout was much larger than is usual at the Thursday evening performance, which would seem to indicate that the public prefer the concert on Sunday evening. This week the band will revert to the old schedule and will play as usual tonight, Among The Churches • Presbyterian Church Master Albert Mitchell of Windsor will sing at the morning service on Sunday, Ontario Street and Wesley -Willis Union services will continue in Wesley -Willis church with Rev. C. W. D. Cosens in charge. The morning subject will be, qStrength and )3eauty.' The subject of the evening sermon will' be: "The Mocking Fool." The union meeting of the Y. P. S. will be held on Monday evening. Ontario Street Church The regular meeting of the Ontar- io Street Women% Missionary So- ciety was held at the home of Mrs. B. J. Gibbings on Tuesday afternoon. The meeting was opened by sing- ing the hymn, "Faith of our Fatli"- ers," followed by prayer which was offered by Mrs. Hiles, The topic for the meeting was cen- tred on Stewardship, and at the con- clusion of the business session Mrs. Aiken gave a splendid paper on this subject. 1VIiss Elva Wiltse then con- tributed a pleasing solo, • Mrs. George McDonald, the guest speaker for the afternoon, gave a splendid talk on "Christian Steward- ship," stressing the fact that stew- ardship, is one of the greatest gifts God has given us. She referred to several instances of the way in which this gift had been used and urged all Christian women not to shirk the op- portunities for using this gift. Mrs. R. Pearson and Mrs. i. Wiltse moved a vote of thanks to the spea- ker for ,her splendid address, 'which was heartily endorsed. The dosing hymn was then sung, followed by prayer by Mrs. Beaton. This was followed by a social hour and the serving of tea, and a hearty vote of thanks to Mrs. B. J. Gibbings for the use of her home, extended by Mrs, Wiltse and Mrs, Armstrong. The Farmers' Market Wheat, 1,07. Oats, 50c. Barley, 60e. Butterfat, Spec., 30c; First, 28c. Eggs, 23c, 20e, 16c, 14c. Live Hogs, $10.'75. EngagementAnnounced Mr. and Mrs. John T. McKnight an- nounce the engagement of their only daughter, Isabel May, to Mr. Lloyd Percival Batkin,- son of Mr. John Batkin and the /ate Mrs. Batkin, of Goderich Township. The marriage will take place early in September. Lawn Tea In Honor of Bride -Elect The lovely, spacious lawn of .the home of Mrs. B. J. Gibbings was the scene of a shower and tea last Thurs- day afternoon in honour of Miss Jean Plumsteel, a bride -elect of this month. A About fifteen friends asesnabled to honour Miss Plumsted. • A half hour was spent in social intercourse, at which time Miss Marion. Gibbings carried the gifts to a table on the lawn, °where they were opened by Miss 'Plunisteel, who also read the accompanying messages, provoking much gay repartee. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Scotchmer of After all the gifts had been open - Stanley Township announce the en- ed, Miss Plan -Med gracefully thanked gogement of their .daughter, Eleanorrev friends for the little tokens. Elizabeth, to Mr. James Douglas A dainty lawn tea was served by Mrs. 13. Gibbings and • Mrs. E. Black, son a Mr. and Mrs. WilliamMrs. Black of Tuckersmith. The marriage Wenflort assisted by Miss Moviori to take place in August. } W. J. Pluinsteel, mother of the bride- Gibbing's. Mrs. Gibbings and Mrs. Mrs. Henry McBrien of Ontario elect, presided at the tea table. Street wishes to announce the en- gagement of jeer daughter, Etta Iv- ene Marien of London, to Morley 'Joseph Mayor, son of Mr. Henry May - 1 or and the late Mrs. Mayor of Bar - Funeral of Mrs. W. H. Hellyar The 'funeral of the late Mrs. W. H. rie, The marriage will take place on IHallynr was held Friday afternoon August 21st in Metropolitan United !from her late residence. Church, London. • PERSONALS Mrs, Nesbitt Cook of Toronto was a guest last week of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Cook. Mrs. Harry Twitchell and Miss Clara Twitchell of Windsor. were guests last week of Mr. and Mrs. Murray MeEwan. Visitors with Mr. and Mrs. William Eiggart on Sunday included Mise Anna White and Mr, Dave Walker of Niagara Valls. Mr. John Hawkins and son William, of Hamilton, visited his brother, Mr. Thomas Hawkins, over the week -end. Miss Minnie Cook of London is the guest for a couple of days this week ofMrs, W. J. Miller, Sr., and 'fain- ily. Mrs. Minnie Ross of Toronto called on former friends in Clinton on Monday, before going to her cot- tage in Bayfield. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Andrews and son of Scarboro Bluffs spent the week -end with Mr. and Mrs. Ferg. VanEgmond. Mrs. Andrews and little son will remain for a longer visit. Little Locals • Miss Sadie Elliott; is in the Hydro office while Miss Bawden is en va- cation. Miss Virginia Harris is acting as librarian while Miss Rudd is on her holidays. . The results of Lower and Middle School examinations will be found elsewhere in the paper, Mr, Bert Langford has taken over the management of the Red Indian Service Station on Huron Street. Today is Free Vote Day. Register for your favorite contestant at the stores with the blue and white signs. The band have made a preliminary announcement that the annual extra- vaganza will be held September 9th. Exeter will be here tonight at 6.15 p.m. to play the baseball game ori- ginally scheduled for Monday night which was postponed on- account of ram. There will be a game between the Hensall and Clinton Juvenile teams in/Clinton on Monday, August 16th. These two teams are tied for first place, so a real smart game is ex- pected. ' The postponed game between Zur- ich and Clinton, which was to have been played on Monday, August 16th, will be played on the 18th. This game will decide the group leader- ship, as the two team are tied for first place. This should be the best game of the 'season, Last Friday morning Mrs. E. John- ston of Huron street received a sur- prise visit from Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hunter of Toronto. Jim Hunter is the talking reporter for the Toronto Evening 'Telegram and his daily broadcasts are listened to regularly by Mrs. Johnston, who is well along in her eighties. His words of greet- ing were "Good Friday morning ev- erybody," Following a brief service at the home at 2.30 p.m., a public service was held in WesleY-Willis Church, conducted by Rev. C. W. D. Cosens. He paid tribute to the work of the deceased as a valued member of the congregation, and a large circle of friends, .were present to pay their fi- nal tributes. The pallbearers were F. W. An- drews, A. T. Cooper, M. T. Corless, A. E. Haddy, C. J. Wallis and H. E. Rorke. Interment was made in Clinton cemetery. Golden Wedding An enjoyable afternoon was spent on August 4th, at "Pleasant Lawn," the home of Hugh and Mrs. Camp- bell, Hallett, the occasion being the fiftieth anniversary of their wedding. The lovely old farm }tome, where Mr. Campbell was born, was beauti- fully and lavishly decorated with flowers. The afternoon was spent in games and music, and refreshments were served on the spacious lawn. Mr. WM. Carter proposed the toast to the bride and groom, to which Mr. and Mrs. Campbell responded. From the unbroken family circle, Mrs. Gordon Kerr of Saskatoon, Sask., was the only one unable to be pre- sent. Those who helped celebrate were Mrs. John MacDonald of Wal- ton; Archie of Toronto, Mrs. George Carter of Londesbord, and Jack at home; also Mrs, Campbell's two Sis- ters, Miss I. R. McKibbin, of Toron- to and Mrs. Hate Smith of Unionville; the latter being the bridesmaid of fifty years ago. Guests were present from Brussels, Lueknow, Ethel, Walton, Toronto, Lochalsh and Londesboro; while mes- sages of congratulations were receiv- ed from friends and relatives in Ed- monton, Alberta; Saskatoon, 'Prince Albert, Kinistino, Melfort, Sask.; Windsor, Red Lake, Toronto, Sea - forth, London and Londesboro. Bowen -Higgins A quiet wedding took place at Olivet Evangelical Church parsonage, Kitchener, on Saturday at 2 o'clbelc when Rev. W. J. Zimmerman united in marriage Alice Matilda, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Hensel], to Albert Bowen, son of Mrs. Bowen, and the late Henry Bowen of Blyth. They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Knight, Kitchener, sister and brother-in-law of the bride. Following a ceremony at the home of Mr. and Mrs.' Knight, Kitchener, the young couple left on a trip to various points. On their return they will reside in Kitchener. OBITUARY JAMES L. LAVELLE The remains of James Lewis La- velle, well-known C. N. RI conductor who died in Palmerston Hospital on Friday, were taken to Stratford on Monday for burial in Avondale Ceme- tery. A funeral service was held in Palmerston at Mae o'clock and the remains were taken to Stratford by motor. Very Rev. Dean J. Egan Community Campaign in Final Two Weeks • Contestants Speeding Up. Contestants Speeding Up STANDING OF SIGNED CONTESTANTS: As Time Grows Shorter Arrangements Made For Amateur Show -Stella Brown Wins First Free Vote Prize - Merchants Re- port Campaign An Aid to Business. The contestants in the Community Campaign are laying plans for their final two-week drive. The contest ends on Saturday, August 28th. The intense interest created by this cam- paign showed its pulling power on Thursday, ,when a great number of people from in and around town reg- istered at the eleven stores that their support might assist their favorite contestant to a better chance at one of the fifteen beautiful prizes. These prises are incidentally worth striving for as the first is $400 in cash, the second a Westinghouse Refrigerator, the third a Fry & Blackall Chester- field Suite, the fourth a Beatty Wash- er, the fifth a Westinghouse radio, and ten other minor prizes. Bonus Votes , In all stores for the balance of the week there will be special items on which bonus votes of 10,000 to the dollar will be cast. Watch for these articles and help your favorite to go over the top. All goods are sold at August 12, 1937. Doug. Kennedy. Mrs. S. Castle, Margaret Biggins, Clinton, R.R. 2. Gaynell Whitmore, Clinton, R.R. 3. Jean Cornish, Clinton, R.R. Roberta Laidlaw. Cora Streets. Mrs. Steep. Dorothy Holland, Clinton, R.R. 4. Mrs. Gould. Bill Finch. Mrs. Wilfred Coldough, Clinton, R.R. Mrs. Henry Pickett. Roy Mann. Florence Evans. Mrs. Gordon Ross. Mrs. Gertrude Cooper. Mrs, Jas. Brown, Mrs, J. Brennan. Mrs. M. Agnew. Mary R. Stewart. Faye Lindsay, Clinton, R.R, 3. Death By Drowning, The tragic death of Miss Amy Par- sons, Hallett, who is well-known in Clinton and vicinity, was discovered no higher prices than before the cam= on Tuesday afternoon about 2,30 o'clock by Mr. M. A. Robinson of paign. fact, many° special values are offered in many stores. Most of Stratford, the stores will have 25 cent grab bags which will entitle the purchaser to cast 2,500 votes for their favorite. The bags will contain 25c worth of mer- chandise. Mr. Robinson, who is spending his vacation near Sunset Beach discover- ed the body of the unfortunate young lady floating near the shore in shal- low water. Caning a friend, arti- ..... Junk Headquarters ......ficial respiration was tried, but to the Skating Rink is now open, and the' been in the water for some time. The junk headquarters located at no avail, the body apparently having ha contestant who amasses the largest$5oo vote total for junk will.d receive Township wherearhiPpsollswas.shborndi e Iiiviaedtitoestt in cash as a special prize. As men-} of her life. For a short time she tioned in last week's issue, the pro- taught school at Pelee Island, and had also taught near, Clinton, and in ceeds from the sale of junk at the , end of the campaign goes into the,Hullett. She was a graduate of Blyth inerehants fund to help defray expen- , and Clinton High Schools and the ses of the tampaign. Stratford Normal School. New Subscriptions New subscriptions to the News -Re- INJURED IN ACCIDENT cord carry a bonus of 50,000 votes this week, in addition to the regular votes. For back subscriptions see our schedule, Free Vote Day -Special Cash Prize Free Vote Day last Thursday brought out a great number of peo- ple. Stella Brown won the $2.00 cash prize for signing the lucky line. She signed line 28 in. book 6 which was at Mr. Charlesworth's store. This was the line and book number in the sealed envelope at Campaign Head- quarters. This week another $2.00.will be given away to the lucky signer. Why not try your luck and help your favorite, Amateur Show -Cash Prizes , At the contestants meeting last Thursday the contestants were told that the merchants were staging an Amateur Show on Thursday, August 19th, to further help them to secure votes towards the many prizes offer.: Thursday evening, August 5th, ed in. the Campaign. The talent in Members present: Messrs. Hardy this show is to be sponsored by the contestants. The show will be held at 8 p.m., August 19th, in the town hall, Clinton. To the winning act $.7.50 in cash and 2,000,000 votes to the contestant sponsoring the act; 2nd prize, p.m in cash and 1,000,000, votes to be allotted as before mentioned; 3rd prize, t2.50 cash and 500,000: votes. The contestants have tickets which are selling for twenty-five cents and there will be 5,000 votes given on each ticket sold, ,together with the chance of winning huge votes for the first and second prizes for selling the greatest amount of tickets, There will be judges to award the: Prizes, and these prizes will be awarded strictly on the merits of the performance, and NOT on the popular applause. Everyone is assured of a good time.' Watch for further- tnnoinicements of this big event. The money realized from this show is used to help defray the expenses of the merchants in con- nection with the campaign. While rounding ,the curve at Stur- dy's Corner, near Holmesville, on Tuesday, August 6th, a car said to have been driven by David Healy, De- troit, failed to make the curve and swung sharply over to the left side. After travelling some 120 feet, it again swerved to the other side, and after going some distance along the ditch, turned over on its side. Mr. E. 3. Trewartha who was driv- ing a team toward Clinton at that tine, narrowly escaped being struck. He assisted Mr. and Mrs. Healy from the wreck. After receiving first aid treatment they were removed to Clinton hospital. . Public ',School Board Meets The regular meeting of Clinton Public School Board was held on conducted the graveside service, The late Mr. Lavelle was the fath- er of Mr, George Lavelle, Clinton, who was called to Pahnerston on Fri - Hall, Jenkins, Lobb, Nediger and Cook. The minutes of the previous meet- ing were read and adopted. The cor- respondence was then read. Jenkins -Lobb: That we forward stand for globe ball direct to com- pany for fitting, and for company to L make necessary repairs, if any. Car- ried. The following accounts were pre- sented for payment: A. T. Cooper $2.95 W. E. Monahan . . . . .. 27.00 1.771- t $29,95 Cook-Nediger: That the account of A. T. Cooper be paid, but that 'W. E. Monaghan account be held over until next month. Carried. Tenders for redecorating the hails were read. ° Jenkins. --Hall: That tenders be re- ferred to yroperty committee.* Car- ried. Nediger-Lobb: That the follow- ing persons be appointed to occas- ional staff. Miss E. Hall, Mrs. Law- son, Mrs. Massey. Carried. . lenkins-Lobb: That Miss E. Hall be engaged to teach part time in school. Canied. Cook-Nediger: That we adjourn. day. • Carried,