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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1937-12-30, Page 1The News -Record Eat. 1878 inton With Which is, Incorporated The Clinton ` New Era AVO, 5864 -59TH YEAR. The New Era Est. 1835 CLINTON ONTARIO, THURSDAY, cwAvowmAvoivalomoiemosummill ,b BIG BEN HAVE YOU A BIG BEN TO CALL YOU ON THE DARK MORNINGS T FOR THE KITCHEN WE :HAVE AN ELECTRIC WESTCLOX, ONE OF THE BIG BEN FAMILY. W. H. HELLYAR UoG VBG ufi O Watchmaker, Jeweler and Optometrist. Residence Phone 1743. N ZAFAVAtAVORVAVAKAValsgAVOWit Yappq Xew ¥(ew' fio V►b RESOLVE to watch our Ads. each week for bargains durin g the month of January. It wilOPI Y - ub pay you. Seasonable merchan ,,. yip dise at lowest prices. I I S N CLINTON'S LEADING STYLE SHOPPEgMatgagagaggt5Stio:52-4WAteft5AgAg Ib l; 6 Huron County Home Congratulations Officials Honored.' fThe many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pearson are showering eon - On Tuesday the Huron County gratulations on them. On the 10th they celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary. ;Rome Committee paid a visit to that Institution in the course of their du. ties in winding up the affairs for the year. Being the fourteenth anniver- sary of the arrival of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob as manager and matron, the occasion was fittingly marked by the presentation of a beautiful occasional chair as a mark tef appreciation for their faithful service, and a compli- mentary address was read to the hon- ored couple who were completely ta- ken by surprise. "To Mr. and Mrs. John Jacob --It has come to theattention of this com- mittee that today marks the four- teenth anniversary of your arrival as manager and matron of the County Home. We are very glad, that this meeting coincides with this anniversary. We feel you have ever done your utmost to provide the, best of care and comfort for those in your care, and at the same time ever kept the County's interests to the fore. We would not let this occasion pats without in some way showing our ap- preciation. We therefore ask ypu to accept this chair as a mark of our appreciation. We hope and trust that you may both be long spared to enjoy it. Signed on behalf of the committee;, W. G. McNeil, Chairman, J. M. Eck .ext, Warden." Receive K. C. Honors Among those who received as a Christmas present K. C. honors were Mr. Frank Fingland, Clinton, and, Mr. E. S. Livermore, St. Thomas, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Livermore, Clin- ton, In all 117 degrees were awarded throughout Ontario, and both are to be congratulated in, being worthy of the honor: which has been conferred upon them. 1I ii ' Celebrates 85th Birthday Mrs. H. W. Cook quietly celebrated her 'eighty-fifth birthday on Monday, December 27th, at the home of her son, with Mr. and Mrs. J. E, Cook. During the day, many, telegrams and telephone calls brought birthday greetings, and congratulations to Mrs. Cook. Many friends called to offer personal felicitations. Greetings From Italy Y While most of us received our share of Christmas and New Year cards, to Mr. and Mrs, Robert 3. Fishergoes the honour of receiving a cabled message from Rome, Italy. The message read as follows, "Love and best wiahea for Christmas and the New' Year' to all at home".' The message was sent by their daughter, Eleanor, who will be re- membered as one of the teachers chosen to exchange'with English tea- chers, and who has been, stationed at Grimsby, Englaed. Prior to that she was for twelve years a teacher in the McCray School, Winnipeg, She and other teachers from Can- ada had the privilege of taking a Christmas and New Year's vacation trip to. Italy, the outing being sup- plied by the Leaguer of the Empire, and included a trip to Rome, stopping off at other points of interest en route. The party left Landon an Saturday, December 18th and will ar- rive back at Victoria Station, London, at about 5.30. p.m. on January 6th, According to letters, received from Miss Eleanor theis thoroughly enjoy- ing her stay in tie Old Country and the Engllsh hoseta]ity. STRATFORD: MAJORS DEFEAT CLINTON Lack Of Condition On Part Of Locals Big Factor In Final Score COLTS IN SEAFORTR TONIGHT. TAVISTOCK HERE ON TUESDAY. The Clinton Colts opened the local hockey season here on Tuesday night by playing hosts to Dave Pink ney's Classy Stratford Majors. The final score of 5-3 in favor of Strat- ford may not have been pleasing from the home -town aspect, but cer- tainly the large eroevd of fans gat their money's worth, considering it was an exhibition game, and it turned out to be just as good a game an any we may see here this season. The Colts more than matched strides and ability with the Majors in the first two periods, and the score of 3-2 in their favor at the end of the second period is agood indica- tion of the play: At that the Colts might easily have had a couple more in these two periods as they bad the edge in territorial play, but their passing was noticeably off, this un- doubtedly due to lack of practice. Perhaps it was too much to expect the Colts to stand up under the pres- sure that was being brought to bear on them at this early stage of the game. Anyway just when everyone was hopeful of a Clinton vietory, just after the bell had started the last period off, Stratford -turned on the heat and ran in three quick goals within three minute's time to turn the tide in their favour and finish very strong. To say the Colts missed their hard-working, starry centre man, Ken Pickett, hardly seems necessary. Ken- ny was doing his home -work at his usual place of business and could not be present. This caused a shaking up of the regular routine of playing, several players working over time which naturally would throw the Colts off stride considerably. Play was fast from the drop of the puck and Stratford took a 1 -goal lead at the four minute mark and held it throughout the period. Only two penalties were imposed during the game and these came almost together in the first period. F. McEwan and Parker being the offenders. With a minute gone in the second period F. McEtvan took a passout from R. McEwan to tie the score, At the six minute mark Foster and Gibbs combined for a nice goal to put the Colts in the lead. Gibbs scored the goal. At the nine minute mark Beat- tie beat Doak for his second goal of the game and tied the score at 2 -all. Then after 14minutes of play F. Me - Ewan, Foster and R. McEwan again put Clinton in the lead, Timmer get- ting his second' goal in the game. The period ran out with Clinton leading 3-2. Just what happened in the last per- iod we are not prepared to say. Prob- ably it was condition, and the boys faded slightly as the Majors turned on the pressure, any -way, the Colts defensive system seemed to crumble, and the Majors ran rampant all around their goal, and had it not been for the stellar net -minding of Doak, the Majors -might_ have had more goals. Herr, Lebbitt and Beattie ran in three goals in three minutes to change the complexion of things con- siderably and the score read 5-3. Throughout the period Stratford had quite a margin in the play, and the bell aounded with the final score 5-3. The losing of their first game of the season by such a close margin, to a team playing in Int, A. hockey will, we feel sure, only add to the prestige of the Colts, and they are to be congratulated for the fine showing made. Dave Pinkney, manager of the Majors, had nothing but praise for them, and was conscious of the fact thathad the Colts had a fewgames under their belt as his team had, that they would have made it plenty tough for his classy Majors. A. meeting of these two teams again sometime later this Winter would, we feel sure, be. heartily endorsed by fans. Clinton line-up: Goal, Doak; de- fence, Rath and McKay; centre, R. McEwan; wings, Foster and F. Mo. Ewan; subs, Streets, Gibbs, Stephen- son, tephenson, Kennedy.; Stratford: Goal, Doherty'; defence, Parker, Herr; Centre, Libbett; wings, McQuade, Fiebig; subs, Tousle, Smythe, Salter, Bean, Preston, Beat- tie. Referee -D. Thorndyke, Clinton. Don't forget the game in Seaforth tonight, the first scheduled game of the season.` The Colts will be out to spoil the opening night for the Sea - forth Beavers -if they can -and any Support from the sidelines would be appreciated. Than next Tuesday night the Colts play their firsthome game of the schedule, when Tavistock furnish. 'the apposition. Tavistock will no doubt have a good team, and the Colts are expecting a hard game. DECEMBER 30, 1937. THE HOME PAPER The Farmers' Market Wheat, 95e. Oats, 40c, 43e. Barley, 60e. Buckwheat, 60e. Butterfat, 84e, 32e. Eggs, 21e, 19e, 17c, 15c. Hogs, $8.25,- Little 8.25, Tittle Locals Mrs. Thomas Glazier underwent a serious operation in the hospital on Tuesday morning, We are glad to report she is making favorable pro- gress. Many odd things happen during the Christmas rush, One was brought to our attention the other day. A lady In town received a card from a friend and inside the envelope was an envel- ope and card addressed to relatives of the lady, so she posted it. Itseem- ed a coincidence that the letter in go- ing astray, should arrive at the home of a relative of the person to whom the card was addressed. Among The Churches Clinton Presbyterian Church Rev. Gordon A. Peddie, B.A., Minister. Public Worship at 11.00 A.M. only. Subject -"The Book of the Prophet Joel." Sunday School at 10.00 A. M. Salvation Army This week there will be no Sunday morning service. Sunday School at 3 p.m. Sunday evening service at 7 p.m. conducted by Mr. Fred Livermore in the absence of Captain Bonar. St. Paul's Church There will be a Watch -Night ser- vice at 11.45 p.m. Friday. Part of the Christmas music will be repeated at the service next Sun- day evening, The service last Sunday morning was unique, Rev. K, McGoun, rector of St. Pants, conducted the' service. His four sons, Messrs. Carlisle, Frank, Cliff and Beverly took up the offer- ing. Miss Eileen. McGoun, a daugh- ter, sang a solo during the service. The annual meeting of the Ladies' Guild will be held in the Memorial Hall on Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 3rd, com- mencing at 'three o'clock. A full at- tendance is requested. Ontario Street United Church Rev, Garland G. Burton, M.A., B.D., Minister. New Year Sunday Services -- 11 a.m. "Standing on the Watch Tower." The choir willrepeat a part of the Cantata entitled "The StoryChristmas."of 2 p. m. Tuckersmith (Turner's Church.) 2.30 p.m, Sunday School -Mission- ary Sunday, Clinton. '7 ptm. Theme: "New Year Affirma. tines:' Mrs. (Dr,) Chas. Brown will be the soloist. Week of Prayer -.Union Services - Monday night, 8 pm. -- Ontario St. Church, Rev. Gordon Peddie, B.A„ will be the speaker. Friday Night, New Year's Eve) Dec. 31st: Young People's Union will meet with friends for a social even- ing'. Sing -Song, games, etc., will start at 8.30 p.m. Watch Night Service at 11 p.m. for the entire church. Young People and Adults. Let us watch the 01d Year out and the New Year in. The W. A. Will meet next Tuesday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock in the lecture room ,of the church. The committees will be appointed at this meeting. A pidnie lunch will be'served, Wesley -Willis, United Church Rev. C. W. D. Cozens, M.A,, B.D., Minister, New Year's Sunday- 11 a.m. Subject; "Light on the Threshold." Special • Music: -Anthem, "God front on High." Solo (Selected) Mrs. (Dr.) "Stanley Brown of Detroit, 7 p.m. Subject: "Safety. First, Last and Always." This is a special sermon to young people, and in the service the newly - elected officers of the Young People's Inion will be dedicated in a special installation ceremony. Following the church service the Y. P.U. will hold, a New Year's Christian Fellowship meeting at which any of the congregation who' wish to remain will' bg welcome. Anthem: "The First Christmas," by Barnby, Solo: "The Gift", , Ellen Charles- worth. A Candle -lighting Watch night ser- vice will be held in the Chm'ch on Fridac evening', Dee, 31st,' at 11.15 pram., sharp . The minister will give a short New Year. message, An appro- priate story will be given. Twelve of the young laches will present a pag- eant symbolic of the changing year, and representing the dying year to or- gan accompaniment. The organ chimes will ring in. the New Year. A cordial welcome to all who may wish to attend, New 'Armouries Open The New Armouries of C. Company,' Goderieh, will be open 'for inspection between 2 and 4 pan. ' New Year's Day. Visitors welcome. Hospital Aid Association To 1Vleet , The Hospital Aid Association will meet in the Board Room of. the Town Hall on Tuesday evening, January 4th. The meeting is called/ for 7.30 sharp in order that those wishing to do so may attend the Week of Prayer service. Fire Alarm This Morning Firemen got a run this morning shortly after eight o'clock when fire broke out in the chimney of the house occupied by Mr: Jack Arnold, C.N.R. employee, better known as the Bob Smith place on the Bayfield Road. The fire was quickly brought under control without any extensive damage being done. j 1eriously We are sorry to report that Mr. J. T. Clancy, C.N.R. agent, is seriously ill. He has been confined to bed for some time and is not making very favorable progress, Mr. Wilson is relieving "as agent, until Mr. Clancy returns, and Mr. Sid ' Thompson is relieving Mr. Jack Arnold, who is ill in Clinton Hospital Bible Class Officers Miss Grant's Bible Class on Tues- day evening met for a social evening and election of officers in the Lecture Room of the church. The evening was spent in games and contests, and the annual election of officers took place. The executive :for the coming year are: Teacher, Miss Grant; Assistant, E, L, Mittell; President, Roy Tyndall; Secretary, Mrs. G. Freeman; Flower Convener, Mrs. H. Crittenden. Light refreshments were served af- ter a programme of readings and music. A Point To Keep In Mind With an election assured now that eleven candidates have signified their intention of seeking office for coun- cillor, voters should keep in mind that only six can be elected. The ballot will containthe names of the eleven candidates. From these, six may be chosen. If more than six crosses appear on the ballot it will be spoiled and thrown out. Be sure to vote for six candidates only, Places to Vote St. Andrew's Ward At the Town Hall.. St. James' Ward -At B. Gliddon's Shop, Victoria. street St. John's Ward -At J. B. Lavis' Office, Isaac Street. St. George's Ward -At Cameron's Shop, Huron street. Former Resident Passes In Dakota - ,Mr, Dan Rueger, Clinton, has re- ceived word of the death of his broth- er-in-law, Joseph B. Dunbar, who was born in this community, and who for several years has resided in the West. He was bort- on the 6th con,, East Wawanosh, Juy 14, 1868. Moving to North Dakota in 1888, he returned to Ontario again the same year and mov- ed back again the following year, set- tling in South Dresden township, and lived there until this fall, when due to failing health he and Mrs. Dunbar moved into Langdon. He was married December 9, 1902, to Lidia Rueger at Langdon, and his death occurred on the day of their thirty-fifth wedding anniversary. Re had been quiteactive in the affairs of the community and seined for fif- teen years as township supervisor. Besides his wife, there survive two sons and two daughters. Diamond wedding Of Former Clinton Couple Mr. and Mrs. Edward Baer, 590 George. Street, Woodstock, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Christmas Day. They were married at Bethel Church in Colborne Town- ship, near Benmiller, December 25th, 1377. Mr. Baer was born. in Water- loo County and is 'a brother of. Na- thanieI Baer of Colborne. Mrs. Baer, formerly" Regina Jennings, was born in Devonshire, England, but came to this country when quite young with her parents, Mr, and Mrs. Richard Jennings, of Goderieh Township. They. left Clinton in 1890 and have resided in Woodstock most of the time since. There are four daughters, Mrs, L. 'frame, Woodstock; Mrs. L. Tomlin- son, Woodstock; Mrs. Wm. Plowman, Toronto, and Mrs. Lillian Stokes, Big Valley, Alta. They were all home for the occasion, except Mrs. Stokes, who was represented by her eldest son. There are tea grandchildren. The. couple are enjoying splendid health, They reeented many gifts, flowers and cards from: friends far and near. GEORGE H. ELLIOTT, MAYOR AND F. LIVER - MORE, REEVE, RECEIVE' ACCLAMATION. ELEVEN SEEKING SEAT ON COUNCIL. Keen Con test Assured. Thecouncil chamber of the town hall was well filled on Monday even- ing for the nomination meeting, and the following slate of potential civic, officials was presented for the com-. Ing year: For Mayor 0, II, Elliott, by T. Livingstone and 3. T, McKnight, (Acolm,), • W. S. R. Holmes, by 0. L. Paisley and H. C. Lawson. For Reeve: Fred Livermore, by John Butler and Rev. K. McGoun, (Acclm,). For Couneillarsa D. Churchill, by P. Haines and N. Lever. M. J, Agnew, by 0. L. Paisley and J. W, Nediger. W. M. Aiken, by A. Welsh and J. P, Sheppard. Rev. K. McGoun, by N. W. Trewar- tha and A. F. Cudmore. Robt. Webster, by R. Welsh and N. W. Trewartha. V. Falconer, by W. T. Hawkins and Ed. Steep. J. T,McKnight, M K ght,. by W. S. R. Holmes and G. H. Elliott. J. W. Nadiger„by J. A. Sutter and 0. W. Potter. N. W. Trewartha, by J. A. Sutter and O. W. Potter. 0. L. Paisley, by Theo. Newlin and A. F. Cudmore. Glen Cook, by A. F. Cudmore and Theo, Fremlin. W. Walker, by G. Cornish and W. T. Hawkins. GEORGE H. ELLIOTT The newly -elected mayor, who re- ceived an acclamation on Monday ev- ening. form he caused considerable laughter. when he stated he had nothing to say, since ' he was already elected. Con-. tinuing in a more serious line o£ thought he stated that he had served, for ten years on the council and as reeve,and was grateful for the support. given hint whenever his name had been placed before the electors. As; usual, his address was marked by the. Irish wit typical of his race, and, et brief outline of his life was given and, Fred Johnston, by W. T. Hawkins the earlier travels, which according'. and H, McBrien. to him, almost ended in the state of. Harry Watkins, by Asa Heaves and 'insanity. However, his closing appeal• N. Cole. For Public Utilities Commissioner: T. W. Hawkins, by W. J. Nickle and. A. Fulford. W. Perdue, by Thos. Churchill and C. W. Draper. School Trustees; A. F. Cudmore, by W. J. Cook and. 0. L. Paisley, W .J. Cook, by A. F. Cudmore and A. Firth, A. Firth, by C. B. Middleton and Robert Welsh. Dr, 11. A. McIntyre, by W. S. R. Holmes and G. H, Elliott. T. Hardy, by W. M. Nediger and W. T. Hawkins. Of the fourtaen aoreeitl oisDomin- ated, eleven have qualified. Those years, more than half of which has who did not sign were William Wal- been on Public and High school: ker, Victor Falconer and Robert Web -J boards. The remarks of the speaker ster, forcibly brought out that he was not for a good council showed that he was:'' not by any means on the bovdbrlihe- and his assurance that he would co- operate with whoever was elected. brought hearty applause„ Reeve Livermore was unable to be,. present due to illness, and regret was. expressed by the chairman. Mr. E1-. liott spoke briefly of the good work: Mr. Livermore had done an the coone. cit this past year, and felt that it: was fitting that he should' again be: returned to carry on. From this point the meeting was: devoted to hearing those nominated • for councillors. Of the fourteen nom- inated, only five addressed the audi-. ence. The first sneaker was! Rev.', Kenneth McGoun who has been active in public life for the past $hiMtl;'• Thomas Hardy did not sign up for school trustee, and the representatives for the various wards will be: St, Andrews: A. F. Cudmore. St. James: W. J. Cook. St. John: Dr. H. McIntyre. St, George: Major A. Firth. At 8.30 Mr. R. E. Manning declar- ed the nominations closed, and Mr. C. G. Middleton was selected as chair- man, calling forwvaed the various can- didates who were given an attentive hearing by the large audience. The first speaker was the retiring mayor, W. S. R. Holmes, who after three years in the chair felt that he should step down. Reviewing the af- fairs of the town, he congratulated the ratepayers on the condition of the town's affairs, and spoke highly of the ealibre of the inhabitants and of the personal desire of individuals to shoulder their responsibilities. In a brief summary of the financial condi- tion of the town he stated that the obligations of the town were in A.1 shape. Theater capita debt is among the lowest, and the banded indebted- ness very small. On the first of De- cember this year the town had been able to pay off waterworks deben- so interested in the well being of any one individual while serving in this. capacity, but in the well being of the municipality as a whole. In this regard he made clear his stand an the question of a beverage room for Mt - ton, and made it clear that he was de- finitely opposed and would do all in• his power to see that none was estab- lished here as he could not see where the municipality would receive any advantage or benefit from it. He was not prepared to state whether or not , he would stand for election, Robert Webster, the next speaker, was very brief in his remarks and did not take the platform but rose,. in his seat to say that he had not been a resident of town for very long, but had had about forty years experi- ence in road building and drainage - and still had a lot to learn. N. W. Trewartha was experiencing, his first nomination for councillor at- though he had served as mayor .and: Member of the House. He was glad: to note that the finances of the town had been well invested and that fin- ancial matters were in such good shape. In this respect he felt that. we should have a financial statement which would give a clear picture and. tures amounting to $63,000, and the suggested that the council secure a sinking fund is intact, With theicopy from Wingham for reference and: paying off of these debentures he felt guidance in it's preparation. His next that the saving should be passed a -(suggestion was that some effort.:' long to the ratepayers who should get should be made to have some Moder-• a reduction on fire hydrant rentals of ately priced and modern houses er- about 1% trills. The next item he ected as at the present time there was. felt the new council should consider an acute shortage; and if new Indus -- seriously was the responsibility of tries came to town new houses would' the department of highways. At the be necessary and the council "should' present time they assume responsibil do all in theirpower to encourage• ity for considerably less than they building. He also spoke briefly erre should, and since the new bridge at roads and said that, the C.N.R. states Bayfield will mean more traffic over that there is: no other town of this the intersection, pressure should be size shipping the same' quantity of applied to the department to assume livestock, etc. He was not prepared more than the present twenty feet, to state whether or not he would al- fucreased traffic would increase rev- low ,his name to stand. ence, and would be a big asset to the town. 0, L. Paisley, chairman of the In closing his remarks he wished street committee for the pest year the new mayor and council every sue- gave a suunmaa'y of his work in that' dens fir continued prosperity of the capacity during the past torte • and town's affairs. quoted from memory his expenditures, The newly -elected mayor; George Tile amounting to $241.39, had been, IL Elliott, was the next to address laid, 2351 yards crushed •stone casting.,~ the meeting. Being in his usual (Continued on' pagee 4)