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CLINTON ONTARIO, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1937.
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IRWIN'S
" CLINTON'S LEADING STYLE SHOPPE "
F. W. JOHNSON RESIGNS
FROM TOWN COUNCIL
Council met on Monday evening,
October 4th. Mayor W. S. R. Hol-
nes ;presiding. All members were
present with the exception of Coun-
cillor G. Cook.
Following the usual procedure the
minutes of the last meeting were read
and adopted as correct, followed by
the reading of correspondence. A
letter, was received front the St. Tho-
mas Council accompanied by petitions
which they wished council -to endorse.
These petitions had reference to the
cost of upkeep of highways and roads
for motor vehicles as compared with
railways and their cost to taxpayers.
These were legally worded and some-
what difficult to understand. After
some discussion a motion to the ef-
fect that this council endorse the' pe-
titions was carried on motion of
Messrs. Elliott and Paisley.
Some lively discussion followed on
the administration of relief accounts,
which at timesbecame very heated.
It had been stated at previous meet-
ings of council that no relief should
be given unless the official order was
given to comply* with the Relief In -
specter's instructions. The outcome
of the discussion was a motion by,
'Councillors Walker and Paisley that
the council will honor no account for
direct reliefunless accompanied by an
official printed order from the relief
committee. A furthermotion to the
effect that a notice to this effect
should be placed in the News -Record
was carried. More discussion follow-
ed, Councillor F. W. Johnston who
has been chairman of the Relief Com-
mittee stated his intention to resign„
and on Tuesday his resignation was
handed in,; copy of which is as.'fol-
lows:
Clinton, Oct. 5, 1937.
To Mayor and Council,
Town of Clinton.
Gentlemen -I herewith tender my
resignation as member of your coun-
cil. Same to become effective at
once, -F. W. Johnston.
Police duties came up for consid-
eration following a brief report by
the ' chairman of the committee on
Officers Salaries and Duties.
Building permits were granted to
Mr. George VanHorne and W. S. R.
Holmes, The chairman of the pro-
perty committee reported an .the work
done by his department since the last
tweeting, and after the adoption of the
following financial report the meet-
ing adjourned.
Street
Pay sheet .. 824.60
J. G. Richmond, 205 yds. stone
at 40c .. 82.00
J. G. Richmond, 92 yds. stone
at 20e, drawing . 6.8.40
W. J. Elliott, 205 yds. stone
at 15c . 30.75.
J. B. Levis, 113 yd. stone at 20c
drawing . 22.60
County of Huron, 40 gals.'as-
phalt patching . . 10.00
County. of °Huron, 70 bags Cal-
cium Chloride 98.70
H. Emmerson, tile 6.25
R. J. Fisher, account 1.50
Street Lighting
P.U.C,. lighting streets 164.08
Property
P.U.C., lighting town hall 7.03
P.U.C., lighting rest roonn1,00
P.U.C., lighting stock yards1.00
P.U.C., water for fountains1.62
P.U.C., water for town hall12.27
P.U.C., water, rest room1.62
P.U.C., 3 mths' rent, rest, room 15.00
P.U.G., Repairing lights 1.06
W. M. Aiken, cord hardwood3.25
W, T. Hawkins, account 22.60
N. • Tideswell, care rest room2.00
Hydrantb Rental
P.U.C., 3 mths' rent, hydrants. 628.65
Grants
P.U.C., light, X -Ray, hospital62.72
P.U.C., water, hospital, 3 mths. 41.79
Cemetery
'M. McEwan, salary 116.66
R. Jervis, ,,..grass seed .50
Ford and Son, grass seed ., 2';'60
The Farmers' Market
Wheat, 81.08.
Oats, 45c.
Barley, 55c, 65c.
Buckwheat, 55c.
Butterfat, 31c, 29e.
Eggs, 32c, 28c, 21e, 15c.
Live Hogs, $9.50.
Locals Loose To Brigden
The Clinton Colts loat their first.
game with Brigden last, Saturday af-
ternoon by a score of 6 to 1. The
two teams battled on even grounds
for the biggest part .of the nine in-
nings, with Brigden leading 2 to 1
up until the eighth inning. However
in the eighth, Jardine, who until then
had pitched wonderful ball, had a bad
inning, and the Brigden boys . piled
up five more runs and went on to
win the game.
The Brigden pitcher, a left-hander,
is reported to have had a tryout with
Detroit Tigers last Spring and ac-
cording to reports he is an exception-
ally good pitcher, but the Colts feel
they can beat him. In the game last
Saturday Clinton had as many hits
as Brigden, but they just weren't
corning at the right time.
The two teams meet here in a re-
turn game to -morrow afternoon at
3.30 in the afternoon. Tommy Jar-
dine will likely be on the mound for
the locals, so a real pitchers battle
is in store for the local fans.
London Beats Juveniles
Clinton Juveniles tangled with Lon-
don Lorneavenues on Saturday after-
noon, in an exhibition game here, and
London won out 10 to. 7. Bob Dra-
per pitched for the locals, but Lon-
don knitted hint for ten rens. ,Clin-
ton batters were weak at the crucial
moments, but it was a good ball game
to watch.
There is no time set as yet for the
game with Hensel), but it will prob-
ably get under way as soon as pos-
sible.
Ladies' Guild Meeting
Mrs. H. Bartliff presided at the
October meeting of the Ladies' Guild
held in the Memorial Hall on Tues-
day afternoon, thirty members being
present.
Convenors and committee are pre-
paring for the annual bazaar to be
held the last Thursday in November.
A shower for. the various booths will
be held at the next monthly meeting.
The Guild have decided to accept
the proposal of the Lions. Club to
cater for their bi-monthly dinners to
be held in the newly -decorated Parish
Hall.
The President expressed apprecia-
tion of the work accompanied by the
Quilt Committee, one quilt having
been sold for $25.00.
Mrs. Rance, Mrs. Schoenhais, Mrs.
McInnes and Mrs, G. Walker were
tea hostesses.
Farewell Presentation
On Sept. 2ptb, at 8 o'clock, the
neighbors"and friends of Mr. and Mrs.
Chas. East assembled at their home
on the Base Line, to bid them good-
bye and wish them success and happi-
ness in their new home near Auburn.
The evening passed all too quickly
in gauzes and dancing, not overlook-
ing the lovely lunch, and last but not
least the presentation to Mr, and Mrs.
East and the boys of tokens of re-
membrance, namely, a beautiful lamp
to Mr. and Mrs. East, a bicycle lamp
to Teddy, and a purse to Billy.
There were some fifty friends pre-
sent and after enjoying a very happy
evening all bade good-bye to Mr. and
Mrs. East and family and went home
in the wee sma' hours of the morn-
ing.
Park
G. T. Jenkins; lumber 8.32
D. Steep, cutting weeds 2.50'
Charity
Co. Huron, Hospital indigents. 8.75
F. W. Johnston, relief for month 48.39
Printing and Stationery
G. E. Hall,' printing account14.00
Postmaster, P.O. Box rent3.00
R. E. Manning, postage stamps 5.00
Salaries
A. E. Fremlin,. salary... 65.00
A. W. Groves, salary 50.00
R. E. Manning, salary 58.33
Dry Earth Closet
A. Fulford,. salary 60.00
Insurance
Imperial' Guarantee and Acci-
dent Co. Treasr. Band 40.00
General Municipal Expense
James Perry, carting chairs1.25
Bell Tel. ;Co., rent, acct. . 6.37
/ RECEIPTS
Market Scales 8.00.
Hall rent .... 13.00
Licenses .. ....... 30.00
Fines . 30.00
Cemetery, Perpetuity ..... 105,00
Worts 84.00
Stock scales, 15.15
Building Permits 3.00
THE HOME PAPER.:
Among The, Churches
Presbyterian Church
The Girl's Club will.' meet at the
home of Mrs. T. W. Morgan on Tues-
day evening, October 12th at eight
o'clock.
' St. Paul's Church
On Monday evening the members
of the Chancel Guild of the months of
September, October, November ' and
December met at the home of Mrs.
T. G. Scribbins, Several.' items of
business were discussed and the hos-
tesses served a dainty lunch at the
close of the meeting.
The October meeting of the Wo-
men's Auxiliary will be held next
Tuesday evening, at 8 o'clock, at the
Rectory. Members are requested to
come prepared to do some sewing.
Wesley -Willis United Church
Rev. C. Cummings of Walton will
preach at both services on Sunday.
Morning subject will be, "Gratitude"
In the evening the sermon subject will
be: "Some . Suggestions in Home-
Building:"
The Girl's Club are holding an Imag-
inary Bazaar Tuesday afternoon and
evening at the home of Mrs. Hueston,
High street, Tea will be served after-
noon and evening. Friends are very
welcome. The Club's business meet-
ing will be held the same evening at
9 o'clock.
The monthly meeting of the W.M.
S. will be held on Thursday after-
noon, October 4tli, at 3 o'clock, in
the Sunday School room. The asso-
ciate helpers will be entertained. '
Salvation Army
The Salvation Army :s pleased to
announce the visit of a group of
youthful Salvationists from the West
Toronto Corps.
The young people will have charge
of the meetings, and the Harvest Fes-
tival will be celebrated, Meetings
will be bright and interesting and a
helpful time is promised to all who
attend .
Open-air meetings will be held in
surrounding towns a n d villages
throughout the week -end.
Plan to attend one of these ser-
vices! Morning, 11 a.m. Sunday
School at 2 p.m. Evening at 7 p.m.
Ontario Street United Church
Rev. Garland G. Burton, M.A., B.D.
will preach at both services.
11 a.m. Subject: "The Man Who
Wanted'. His Own Way."
7 p.m. 'The Greatest Neutral and
the Greatest Moderate of the New
Testament."
Can we forever stand on the side-
lines Is the line of least resistance)
a way for the Christian?
Tuesday, Oct. 12th, Young Peo-
ple's Union at 8 p.in. Missionary
Dept. will bein charge. An illustrat-
ed lecture will be given on one of
our Mission Stations.
Wednesday, Oct. 13th, 8 p.m. A
meeting )for Prayer, Instruction in
the scriptures, and for fellowship,
will be held in the School Hall.
Large congregations assembled on
Sunday to observe the fifty-ninth an-
niversary of Ontario Street United
Church.
Rdv. P. S. Dobson, D.D., Principal
of Alma College, St. Thomas, deliv-
ered a very forceful address frontthe
text John 1:60: "Thou shalt see
greater things than these," at the
morning service.
In the evening, Miss Whyte from
All People's Mission, Windsor, who is
also one of the Controllers of the
Council of the City of Windsor, was
the guest speaker.
1Vliss, Whyte, who has a first hand
knowledge of economic conditions in
the border city, stated that although
business mien say the depression is ov-
er there are 13,000 people on relief
there, She made an impassioned ap-
peal for Christian men and women` to
put forth the best that is in them for
curing the ills of this sick world,
where in the midst of abundant wealth
and plenty there are so many who
have not enough to eat, enough clothes
to wear nor enough fuel to keep them
warm. If there is a better economic
system to be had,call it Christian
socialism or call it by any nameyouu
like, but in the name of the Father
and of the Son, and Holy Spirit, "let's
have it," was the challenge she threw
out to her .hearers.
She told ofmany touching incidents
coming under 'her personal observa-
tion of want and misery owing to the
unemployment situation. Men and
women who have the ability, and the
desire to work, many ofthem quali.
fled for positions requiring skilled
knowledge but who Cannot find work
,to ' do. In this country 'of ours,' she
said, where there is so much wealth,
where fruit is so abundant that it rots
upon the ground, where vegetables go,
to waste where milk is thrown into
'the gutter, why can we not work out
some system where every person may
have the, necessities of life? It can
be done, she affirmed,but only when
the will of God becomes the will of
the people,
Mr. Burton, in introducing the spea-
ker told of her work in the city of
Thanksgiving Service
A special Thanksgiving service will
be held in the Wesley -Willis Church
under the auspices of the Ministerial
Association on Monday evening, .Oc-
tober 11th, at 10.30 a.m. Rev.'Gordon
Peddie, pastor of the Presbyterian
Church, will be the special speaker.
Institute Meeting
A joint meeting of the Junior Far-
mers and the Institute will be held
on Wednesday evening. The girls are
asked to bring in their quilt blocks
and also to provide lunch for this
meeting.
Rev. H. J. and Mrs. Snell
Honoured By Congregation
The congregations of Roe's; Ethel
and Union appointments of Ethel
United Church circuit, each in turn
tendered a reception to the Rev. Har-
old Snell and his bride, who was for-
merly Miss Jean Plumsteel of Clin-
ton, to convey congratulations and
best wishes and welcome thein into
their assoeiations.
'Annual Meeting Of
Hospital Aid
The regular monthly and annual
meeting of the Hospital Aid Associa-
tion. were held jointly in. the Council
Chamber, Tuesday evening, Oct. 5th,
.he President, Miss Winifred O'Neil
:n the chair. The meeting opened
with "The Lord's Prayer," repeated
in unison. The Secretary, Miss. Silt.
ter read the minutes of the organiza-
tion meeting and the various com.
mittees gave their yearly reports at -
ter which the following officers were
elected for the coming year:
Hon. -President: Miss Winnifred
O'Neil.
President: Mrs. Harold Lawson.
lst Vice: Mrs. Win. Plumsteel.
2nd Vice: Mrs. W. A. Oakes.
Rec.-Secretary: Mrs. J. Sutter.
Cor. Secretary. M'.ss Lucile Grant.
Treasurer: Miss Luella Walkinshaw
Convenors of Committees:
Social: Mrs. F. Thompson.
Sewing: Mrs. H. Fitzsimons.
Visiting: Mrs. Monteith.
Baying: Mrs. T. Herman.
Membership: Mrs. L. Heard.
After the meeting the members of
the Association were entertained at
the home of the Honorary -President,
Miss W. O'Neil, where a social hour
was enjoyeda and the Social Commit-
tee served a cup of tea,
Little Locals
Mr. and Mrs. Sovereign Dueharme
and family left on Monday for their
hew home in Windsor.
The Intermediate Baseball Club re-
quest the merchants to co-operate for
the Brigden game here to -morrow af-
ternoon by closing their stores.
Mr. Henry Slonian brought a gen-
erous sample of late -grown strawber-
ries into The News -Record last Fri-
day. They were much enjoyed.
Fishing is good down at the river.
While trying his luck recently Mr.
Iddo Crich was fortunate enough to
land a handsome bass which tipped
the scale at 4Vt, lbs.
Rev. G. I. Burns of Selkirk, for-
merly 'minister of the Clinton Bap-
tist Church, is in a serious condition
in a Hamilton Hospital, having under-
gone a serious operation.
The Collegiate girls blossomed forth
this week in natty uniforms. The uni-
form consists of a navy blue tunic,
white blouse and long black stock-
ings.
Mr. John McFee suffered a faint-
ing spell on Sunday afternoon caus-
ing him to fall forward, striking his
head on the stove. A nasty cut was
inflicted over the left eye which re-
quired medical' attention.
The Sunday School Lesson is re-
ceiving favorable notice among our
readers. While attending a meeting
of the Ministerial Association in To-
ronto last week Rev. Gordon Peddie
was congratulated on his work by a
former Clinton bony, Rev. W. H.' Col-.
slough.
Windsor and that she had, taught a
large class in. the. Guiles Boulevard
United chinch during his pastorate
there, the class comprising children
of many different nationalities, Miss
Whyte was heard with much interest
by her large audience and will be
gladly heard an a return visit which
was forecast by Mr. Burton in his
closing remarks.
The committee appointed to arrange
for supplies for the dried -out areas of
the West expect to load the car next
week.
LIBERAL PARTY ELECTED
Win 63 Seats.-ConSetvative Party Gains 6.
The final standing of the parties is
as follows:
Liberals .. 63
Conservatives . .,23
Lib. -Progressive .., 2
Ind. -Liberal . 1
U. F. 0. 1
Total .. 90
At dissolution the standing of the
parties in the last Legislature was;
Liberal .... .. .64 '
Conservative ... 17
Lib': -Progressive . 4
Independent. 3
U. F. O. ..... 1
C. C. F. 1
Vacant . 2
90
Election history written in 0 n- MITCHELL F. HEPBURN
tario in 1934, repeated itself yester-
day as the province returned Liberal Victorious Leaderof the Liberal Par -
members to the Government benches ty in Yesterday's Election.
of the Ontario Legislature.
The Premier himself scored a strik-
ing victory in Elgin by greatly in-
creasing his 1934 majority. The Con-
servative leader met defeat in Simcoe
Centre where Hon. L. J. Simpson,
minister of education, was re-elected.
Mr. Rowe was leading in the early
returns from the riding, but failed to
hold his position.- He had the satis-
faction however, of seeing his party
increase its voting strength in the
Legislature from 17 to 23.
Clinton endorsed Dr. R. H. Taylor
by a majority reported as 138. The
final standing for Huronresulted ix,
t'avor of Mr, Jas. Ballantyne. Fig -
ares given are:
Janes Ballantyne (L) 7,032:
Dr. R .H.' Taylor (0) .... 5;730
Dr. A. Moir (Ind.) 941
In the 1931 election Ballantyne's
majority was 2,281 which has been
reduced to 1,297.
i In the Huron -Bruce riding C. A.
Robertson, Liberal candidate was the
successful candidate. His majority -
over the three other opponents being^
3,315 as against 4,602 in 1934.
Rev, W. A. Townshend, Conserva-
tive candidate for London reached se-
cond place, rolling up a total vote of
10,858. His Liberal opponent, Dr. A.
S. Duncan, obtained a majority of
6,286.
LONL ESBORO
Mrs. Elizabeth Lyon spent last
week at the home of her son, William
Lyon, Blyth.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Morris of To-
ronto were week -end guests of Mr.
and Mrs. J. P. Manning.
Several from here attended the fun -I
eral of the late Geo. H. Ball of the'
Base Line on Sunday afternoon which
took place front his late home. Burial'
at Ball's cemetery.
Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Carter and Mr.
Harry Moon visited with Mrs, M.
Moon and Mrs. Sloan on Sunday. I
Wo are pleased to see Mr. Fred
Prest out again after his recent ill-
ness.
Mrs, James Callander of the West
is a visitor with Mrs. John Taylor
at present.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred' Thompson were
the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank
Tamblyn on Sunday.
Miss Polley of Dungannon is vis-•
iting at the hone of Mr. and Mrs.
Wm. Lyon.
GODERICH TOWNSHIP
Mr. Guy Hicks of Clinton spent the
week -end with his daughter, Mrs. Oli-
ver Welsh, and also attendedthe fun-
eral of the late Miss Kate Richard-
son.
Miss Jtme Stephenson has resumed
her duties as nurse -in -training at
Clinton Hospital after her. vacation.
The harvest Thanksgiving service
will be held in St. James Church,
Middleton, on. Sunday, October 10th,
at 3 o'clock. The special speaker for
the occasion. will be Rev. Winnington-
Ingrain of Midland, who is a nephew
of the Bishop of London, England.
Sunday School will be held at 2
o clock. (Note change in time of
service).
HOLMESVILLE i
r. Albert Bond is corivalescin g
g
M
from a severe attack of pneumonia.,
We hope he will continue to improve
and'soon be out around again. •
The sympathy of. the Community is
extended to Mr. Robert Richardson of
the 11th Concession, in the loss of his
sister, Miss Kate Richardson, which
sad event occurred on Friday, October
1st. I:
We are 'glad to report the contin-
ued improvement in Mrs. Wm. Find-'
ley's condition.
Y.P.U.: this Friday evening will be
in' charge of Miss Alice Chambers, I
Missionary Convener.
Sunday, Oct. 10, Anniversary ser-
vices will be conducted in this church
when Rev. Wylie of Beniniller will be
the guest speaker. Special music is
being prepared by- the choir. Morn-
ing service at 10.30 and evening at
7.3 0,
The girls of the Y.P.U. surprised
Miss 11/fary Grigg, bride-to-be, on
Tuesday afternoon with a miscellan-
eous shower. An enjoyable afternoon
WAS spent together.
Mrs. S. T. Walter is in Goderich for
a few days.
VARNA
Miss Lottie McAsh of London, is •
visiting her brother, Mr. F. Weeks..
and calling on old friends..
Mr. and Mrs. Toni Chute. of Lon-•
don, spent Sunday with the former's
parents in the village.
Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Johnston -of `.
Gederich, are spending a few days the •
guest of Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Reid,
The community sympathize with:
Mr. Isaac Rathweli and his sister •
Miss Mabel, in the loss of .theirhonre-
which was destroyed by fire.
Mr. and Mrs. James M. Reid of
Clinton spent Saturday with Mr. and
Mrs. Lloyd Keys and family.
Mr. and Mrs. William Marshall' of '
Clinton :were Sunday ivisitors, with r
Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Keys.
PORTER'S HILL
Mrs. Thos. Betties is not as well
as we would like to see her. Her •
daughter, Mrs. P. Young, has been.
with her a few days.
Mr. J. E. Johnston, Toronto, is vis-
iting his sister this week.
. We hope to have our pastor, Rev.
R. M. Gale, back with us next Sunday -
after a month's holiday.
Visitors on Sunday and over the
week -end with Mr. and Mrs. J. S..
Lockhart were Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Mc-
Connell and daughter, Grace, Dum-
dalk, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Ludlow, Miss.
Ruth Sherson, Mr. Goldie Littlejohn.,
Proton.
TUCIKERSMITsI
The October meeting of the Tue-
kersmith Ladies' Club was held at.
the home of Mrs. Roy Pepper..There
were 23 ladies, 3 visitors and 10 chil-
dren present. Several songs were
sung including "The Old Rugged
Cross," "Old. Folks at Home," and
"Silver Threads Among the Gold." •
This was followed by interesting and
humorous readings as follows: Mrs.
Fear, "Rules for Make-up for La-
dies over 35". Mrs. Walters, "Man's
attitude to marriage at the ages of. •"
15, 25, 30, 45 and 56" and "Why I
liked the Depression" by Mrs. Sillery....
The latter was especially interesting •
in that it showed how the depression
had fostered friendship, neighbourli-
ness and simplicity. Following a pi- -
ano solo by Mrs. Rogerson a reading •
on "Belated Appearance" was given.
by Viola Pepper. It was decided to,
buy yarn'to knit socks for the Christ-
mas Box. Group three will be, in: ;
charge, of the November : meeting:...
Roll call will be answered by a de-
monstrationof a home-made Christ- --
Inas gift. Two contests by Mrs. Gar-
rett
ar-•rett were greatly enjoyed. The meet
ing- closed by singing' the National.
Anthem and the Homemakers Pray-'
er.
Sorry to hear of the illness` of Miss -
Edith Pepper who is at, present !hi i
Clinton Hospital. We hope fon:• an
speedy recovery.
Silo filling is the :order •of,.the daps
in this vicinity..