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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1934-03-01, Page 1The News -Record Est. 1878 With Which is Incorporated . The Clinton New Era The New Era Est. 1866+ NO. 5364 -55th YEAR CLINTON ONTARIO, 'THURS'DAY,, MARCH 1, 1934 THE HOME PAPER; �5pring will Joon be here NOW IS THE TIME TO GET YOUR NEW WATCH. OIL YOUR PRESENT WATCH PUT IN ORDER We Can supply your wants perfectly- in regard to this YOU CAN STILL GET ONE OF THOSE RELIABLE ALARM CLOCKS, FULLY GUARANTEED BY US FOR $ $1.25 te11ir Headquarters for Watch and Jewelery Repairs Jeweler and Optometrist Res. Phone: 174J. If You Wear a Size 14 or 15 YOU WILL BE DELIGHTED TO SEE OUR NEW DRESSES FOR SPRING IN THESE SMALLER SIZES Embodying all the New Style Trends as Shown in the Regular sizes. Prices from $4.50 to $10.75 111 I " CLINTON'S LEADING STYLE _SHOPPE " N S THE MARKETS. Wheat, 85e. Oats, 85e.' Barley, 48c. Buckwheat, 42a. Butter, 22e. !Eggs, 28c to 360 Live Hogs, $9.26. HAD PLEASANT EVENING The "Covenant" adult Bible Glass, of Wesley -Willis church held a social evening last week in the Primary Class room. There was a splendid considering attendance,g the severe weather, including some of the hon- orary members and borne readers. A program of contests and games, con- ducted by Messrs. J. B. Lobb and R. Lonsway, provided a very interesting evening, a duet by Mrs. (Dr.) P. Hearn and the pastor, Rev.. C. W. D. Cosens, was very much appreciated. The social committee furnished re- freshments, which were also muob appreciated and a vote of thanks was tendered this committee, convened by Mrs. (Dr.) Hearn. An evening hymn and prayer by the pas- tor concluded a delightful evening. THE PLAY LAST WEEK The. Dramatic Club of Ontario Street United church sustained their reputation for good plays with the presentation on February 23rd, of a Baker Royalty play, "Mary Mado 'Some Marmalade:* The pliob con- cerns the Ridling family and their reactions to sudden wealth. Mary. made some marmalade and opened roadside stand for its sale. Her ven, tura brought her father's patent to the ` notice of Carter Boatwright, a wealthy schemer. The Ridlings be- came wealthy, but because Mr. Rid - ling was not the kind to stand ,rich- es, a broken home is the result. The family's difficulties are finally straightened out in 'a way that brings Thome a lesson to any_ audience. The cast was well chosen, each actor being particularly suited to the part played. Will Ridling, played by L. Pearson,. and his wife, Charlotte, by Virginia Rozell, were difficult roles well played. Miss Rozell's interpretation of the gen tle another was well kept throughout the play. Myrtle Armstrong was consistently good in the role of Mary, the ambitious and .loyal daughter of the house, while Isabelle Holmes played very' acceptably the part of the worldly -minded older sister, es, peciaily in the third act, when she has become blind as the result of an accident. Kenneth Elliott, as George Ridling, the son of the family and Elnora McInnis as his wife, Nita; -were well suited to their respective parts. T. Rutherford, as Ernest Hadley, was quite convincing. Mr. Chas. Elliott, as Carter Boatwright, played an unsympathetic part well, and was ably supported by Lillian Manning as his sister, Marjorie Boat- wright. The comedy element of the play was well handled throughout by the inimitable comic, Arthur Groves. as Uncle Jasper Beekman, the hen• peckedhusband of his managing wife, Aunt Martina Beekman, play Interment' was made lin Clintor ed by Mrs. H. C. Lawson.. Eddie' El -cemetery. NOT A THOROUGHFARE The attention of the public is once more respectfully called to the fact that there is no thoroughfare across the grounds of St. Paul's church. The congregation of St. Paul's are justly proud ' of their church and grounds, and take pains to keep them in good condition and irreparable da- mage can be done by tramping a pathway through the snow at this time. The public is requested to please use the public sidewalk, where no harm can be done. DEATH ABRAHAM KROUSE' MRS. The death occurred Thursday morn, ing last at her hone on No. 3 Y My Evelyn high- way wa near Jarvis of Mary Howard, wife of Abraham Krouse, after a lengthy illness. She was born at Harriston, but had been in the district in which she died for a- bout fifteen years. She was in her 59th year. Surviving are her hus- band, four sons and a: daughter,,How- ard Krouse, Woodhouse; Wilfred Krouse, Hagersville, Morley and Lorne, at home, and Mrs. Sidney Thompson, .Clinton. There also re- main four brothers and two sisters, Albert, Ezra and Ernest Howard, Ed- monton, Alta.; Arthur. Howard, Port Arthur; Mrs. MacLean, Vancouver, and Mrs. Finlay, Winnipeg. The fun, eral was conducted on Sunday from the residence, with interment in Oak- wood Cemetery, Simcoe. WOMEN'S INSTITUTE MEETING The regular meeting of the Wo- men's Institute was held on Thurs- day, Mrs. 'T. H. Cook, president, in the chair. Reports of the different committees were received and adopt, ed, and it was decided not to have a summer speaker this year. The ad- dress of the afternoon was given by Mr. Ian MacLeod, Agricultural Re- presentative, which wasinter- esting both and instructive.The subject instructive. was "Legal Grading of Farm Pro- duce." A vote of thanks was ex, tended on motion of Mrs. N. W. Tre- wartha and Mrs. J. McKinley. A saxophone duet by Jack Perdue and Hugh McKinnon, with Mrs. W. Per- due at the piano, was much appre- ciated, also a solo by Master Keith Jenks, entitled: "The Old Spinning Wheel in the Parlor," and a humor- ous reading by 'Mrs. C. V. Cooke. Captains of the membership teams reported progress. Mrs. Holmes hav, ing a total of 520, 1Wrs. J. B. Levis, 500.. The losing side provides the refreshment for the next meeting. Sixty ladies were present at this meeting, seventeen new names being added to the roll. Th roll call was answered by "When and Where I met my Husband," which was very amusing. Mrs. Frank Glew and her committee served refreshments. liot, was, perhaps, the hit of the evening in the juvenile role of Jim- my Anderson, the stuttering partner of Mary in the marmalade venture, On the whole, the play was well interpreted, the director, Mrs. F. G Farrill, and the cast (bringing into the play many extra touches which put the play well 'above the average amateur production. There was a good attendance, in spite of the ex- tremely cold weather. PASSING OF A. MORRIS On Thursday last the death occur- red, after an illness of some months' of Alexander G. Morris, for many years a respected citizen of Clinton. He was in his seventy-sixth year. The late Mr. Morris was born at Whitby, Ont., but came to Huron as a lad. For many years he lived at Stapleton, being employed at the salt works, but latterly he had resided in Clinton.. He was of a cheerful, com- panionable disposition : and in the summer spent much time on the bowl• ing green with others who had time for this pastime. He will be greatly missed by his pals when thebowling season comes around again. He was a Presbyterian in religion and in poi, itics a staunch Liberal. Mr. Morris is survived by his wife, who was formerly Miss Jane Shep- pard, and one daughter, Jean, Mrs Alex. Drummond of Detroit, and one grandson. A brother and a sister, both in the west, also survive. The funeral took place from his late residence, Wellington street, on Saturday afternoon, the Rev. Dr. Dougan of the Presbyterian'eburch,. conducting the service. The ,pall, bearers were: R. 3. ,Draper, W. H. Cowan, T. Livingston, F. Rogerson, L. Murch and W. A. Grant. Out of town relatives and friends here for the funeral included Mr. and Mrs. Drummond and son, Detroit; Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Sheppard, ,Mrs. Mason and Mrs. Greensides, London. "HAPPY" MAKING GOOD The following is from "Chick's" sport column in yesterday's Beacon - Herald, and refers to a Clinton boy, Ellwood Campbell, now playing with the Midgets: "And right now we want to pay special reference` to "Happy" Camp- bell, left winger par excellence of the Midgets. Many of our readers wanted to know why we used Camp- bell's cut in our story, and we are going to explain our reasons without any quibbing. It is true he figured in the scoring of but one goal in Windsor,irrespective of that he but p was just about the best man on the ice. Itis backehecking and defensive play was superb, and he contributed a big share in the Midget's victor. y We venture the opinion that of the Midgets meet St. Mike's, in the finals that the noted 'Pep" Kelly of the Ir ish will not score many goals while he is being covered by Campbell." PRESBYTERY MET TUESDAY The Huron Presbytery met in the Presbyterian church, Clinton, Tuesday, a good representation of ministers and elders being present. Routine business was transacted. Rev. T. W, Malls of Blyth, was elected Moderator. Mrs. Reid of Seaforth attended and reported that the ladies of the Presbyterial had. exceeded what they set out to do fin- ancially during 1933, and had raised $3,200. Committees were appointed as fol- lows: Statistics: Rev. T. W. Mills and F. Weir. Budget: Rev. S. M. Gordon and Mr. Strang. Church Life and Work: Rev. D. Lane and S. McQueen. Young Peoples' Work: Rev. Mr. Young and Mr. Scott. Pension Fund: Dr. Dougan and Mr. Weir. Colleges: Dr. Barnett and R. Mc- Kenzie. All reports were encouraging. MRS ARCHIE M. COLVER The following from the Simcoe Re- former refers to the mother of Mr. Hugh .Collver of the staff of the Bank of Montreal, Clinton: "The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Archie M. Collver, Windham town- ship, will deeply regret to learn of the 'death of Mrs. Collver which oc, eurred at the home of her son, Roy Collver in Townsend on Saturday. Four weeks ago Mrs. .Collver was stricken with a slight stroke arid her immediate recovery was anticipated, but another stroke followed after which her condition gradually became worse, death occurring while she 'slept. She was the youngest daughter (Laura) of the late Rev. D. W. and Mrs. Kealy and was born in Windham on February 25, 1867. For several years she lived with her parents near Brantford during her father's pastor- ate of the Grand River Mission. In September 1892 Mr. and Mrs. 'Collver were married and during the past 41 years she had been a -continued resi- dent of Windham. A SURPRISE BIRTHDAY PARTY A' surprise birthday party was giv, en to Mr. L. Rousseau, Mine Host of • the Rattenbury, by the friends and travellers who play bridge with him. Mrs. Rousseau served a wonderful chicken dinner, and Mr. Rousseau was presented with a tobacco pouch and a tin of tobacco. HOSPITAL ANNUAL The annual meeting of the Clinton Public Hospital Association will be held in the council chamber on Thurs- day afternoon, March 8th, at three o', clock. All who are interested in the work of the hospital are cordially in- vited to attend this meeting, 'when reports willbe read and the work and aims discussed. The matter of the building of the new wing will be un- der discussion, also all matters per taming to the work. AN UN:FORTUNAEE ACCIDENT NATIVE SON BURIED HERE The funeral took place from tho station on the arrival of the noon train from Toronto on Monday of Thomas L. Lavan, 63 East Lynn Ave., Toronto, retired carriage and threshing machine builder who died on Friday after a brief illness at the age of 97 years. Mr. Lavan, was a native of Clinton, his father being one of tho pioneer settlers here, and had a varied and somewhat romantic career. In the old atlas of Huron. County, in the section describing the settle - mere of Clinton,appears this item: "Soon after this, (that was the buy, ing up of lands and the laying out of the village by the late Isaac Rattenbury), settlers began to come in and buy lots from hint, among the first was Bartley Lavin, a black- smith." This no doubt referred to the founder of the family in Clinton. In early life Thos. left home to seen fame in the States. There be learned the trade of building cutters and buggies and returning to Canada. settled again in Clinton, where he became connected with the Clinton Foundry 'Qo., and supervised the building of threshing machines. Ile later married Miss Margaret Stew- art, who predeceased him some years ago. The family left here for To- ronto in 1904, and had since resided there. He was a Presbyterian and formerly active in I.0.0.F. and I.O.F. Mr. Levan is survived by two laugh. ters, Mrs. E. L. Williamson and Miss Minnie Lavan, Toronto, a son Stew- art Lavan, Chicago, and nine grand- children, Mrs. Williamson and Miss Laval accompanied the remains of their father to Clinton. The funeral ser- vice at the grave was conducted by Rev. Dr. Dougan of the Presbyterian ehurch. The pallbearers were: A. F. Cudmore. H. McBrien, N. Kennedy and W. J. Cook. PUBLIC SCHOOL HOARD The regular meeting of the Public School Board was held on Monday evening, the following members be- ing present: Messrs. Corless, Ford, Plumsteel, Cudmore, Jenkins, Cook, Venner and Manning. The minutes of the previous meet- ing were read and approved on mo- tion of Messrs. Ford and Cudnore. The following accounts were pre- sented and ordered paid, on motion of Messrs. Cudmore and Cook: R. Gree . • $5.00 G. T. Jenkins 10.6C G. Cornish 1.90 The report of the finance commit- tee was read and adopted on motion of Messrs. Plumsteel and Manning., 1934 Budget of the Finance .Commit- tee of Clinton Public School Board as follows:— Teacher's salaries ....$7,300 Caretaker's salary . 475 Secretary's salary .... 80 General repairs .., 200 Supplies & equipment. 200 New roof (1934 ap- propriation) . . Fuel . . Serum and service as preventive to scarlet fever . 100 Insurance . 75 Miscellaneous .. . • 100 —,-•—. 9,280 Surplus . 3400 Estimated Grant 1,380 $1,780. Besides her husband she is sur- vived by two daughters, Mrs. Russell Gage, Toronto and Mrs. Stanley Hyndman, Norwich; three sons, Ross Collver, Fort William, Roy Collver, Townsend and Hugh Collver, Clinton;. one sister, Mrs. Harvey Vandeburg, Norwich and ;a brother, Rev. S. J. Kelly, London. The funeral which was private was oonducted on Monday afternoon, from the home of her son, Roy Collver, and was very largely attended by:re- latives from Clinton, Toronto, Nor- wich, Brantford, London, Buffalo and other distant points. Rev. J. W. 011,. ver, pastor of Old Windham Church of which the deceased was a life-long, member, officiated. Rev. J. M. Haith of Norwich and Rev. S. B. Stokes of Aldershot, both former pastors at Old Windham, assisted in the service, along with Rev. G. K. Bradshaw pas- tor of St. James United church, Sim - 000. Pallbearers were: Roy W. Collver; Hugh Collver, Stanley I4yndman, Russell Gage, Arthur Kent ant Henry Crayston. Interment was in Oakwood Cemetery." Among the many floral tributes sent were those from the Bank of Montreal staff, Ontario Street Church Dramatic .Club and the choir of On tario street church, Clinton. 250 500 LONDON ROAD Mrs. W. G. Wright and little daugh- ter, Barbara Dawn, are spending this. week with Mr. and Mrs. B. Roweliffe. Mr. and Mrs: M. McFarlane, and Stn' Billie, spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs. B. Rowcliffe. Miss Jean Falconer of London spent. the week -end with her parents, Mr. andMrs. W. J. Falconer. GODERICH TOWNSHIP Mr, D. Reuger was called to Brun- ner, Ellice township, last week to attend the funeral of his cousin, the late Chas. T. Lehr,whose funeral took place on Saturday last. While on her way to church on Sunday morning Miss Elizabeth Ford, Ontario street, slipped on some ice in front of the Commercial Inn and in falling fractured a thigh bone. She was carried into the Inn and a doc- tor.sunnnoned and later was removed to the Hospital, put under the X -Ray and later had the limb put in a plas- ter cast. It was an unfortunate accident and Miss Ford will be confined to the hospital for some weeks. LITTLE LOCALS The monthly meeting of the Bad- minton Club will be held this even- ing, the club rooms. gT , Thursday, Y A meeting of the Clinton Branch U r C. will be held at the Agricul, tural Office, Saturday afternoon, Mar. 3rd, at 2.30. A full attendance is desired. As we go to press the date of the Hospital Hockey matches have not been arranged. The cup to be com- peted for is on exhibition in R. H, Johnson's window. The Hydro men are very busy this morning finishing up the job of re- pairing the leak in the Albert street main, having been delayed waiting for a part. AMONG THE CHURCHES Presbyterian Church Sunday morning sermon "The Shame of the Cross." The W. A. will meet at eight o'clock on Wednesday evening next, Mar. 7th, at the home of Mrs. A. 3. Morrish. A picnic lunch served. Ontario Street United Church Minister's Sunday morning sermon subject: "Covet Earnestly the Best Gifts." Evening: "When They Had Prayed." The Wpmen's Assoication will meet in the lecture room on Wednesday af- ternoon, Mar. 7th, at three o'clock. Ladies of St. James' Ward will serve tea. Wesley -Willis United Church The pastor's morning sermon sub• jest on Sunday will be: "God's Work- manship." Evening: 'Wesley's Hymns in the Hymnary." Last Sunday evening Rev. Mr. C'osens preached about Jesus walk, ing on the sea, a picture of the scene being thrown on the screen and lights being turned off while he spoke. The Women's Association will meet on Wednesday afternoon, March 7th, in the church hall. WEATHER FOR FEBRUARY 1934 subject: VARNA Sympathy is felt for Mr. and Mit.. Watson Webster in the death of their infant child, which occurred on Sat- urday only a few hours after birth. It was laid to rest at Bayfield on Monday. Mrs. Webster is progres- sing favorably in Clinton Public Hos- pital. Mr. and Mrs. Elgin Porter are to be congratulated upon the arrival of a baby girl to their home. We are very sorry to hear Mrs.. Robert Stephenson is under the doc- tor's care: We hope she may soon. recover. The Beef Ring held a very success- ful euchre and dance on Thursday night last. A good crowd was pre- sent, considering the cold night, neighbors and friends coming in sleigh loads and all report a wonder= ful time. The prizes for euchre were Mr. ' e•gents, • Miss Rice; won b * ladies: , �, Jas. Boyce; consolation, Muriel El- liott. DEATH OF JAMES STEEP After an illness of several months James Steep passed away at his home in Clinton on Sunday afternoon at the comparatively early age of fifty-three. Mr. Steep was born in Goderich township, being a son of the late Pet- er Steep of the Bayfield line and had lived all his life in the vicinity. Five years ago he purchased the Rand property in Clinton but he did not come in to occupy it until August last, when he had undergone an op- eration and was obliged to give up work. And all through his illness, although it was known that he could not recover, he kept up his spirits and talked hopefully of what he would do when he regained his health. Re is survived by his wife, who was formerly Miss Mary Lila Camp- bell of Varna, and four daughters: Ada, now Mrs. McAllister of Gode- rich township, and Hazel, Vera and Bernice at home. Three brothers and two sisters also survive: John of Saltford, Harry, Clinton, Adam of Goderich township, Mrs. G. R. Shep- pard, Holmesville and Mrs. Jas. Mil- ler, Huron road. The funeral was held from his late residence on Tuesday afternoon, the services at house and graveside be- ing conducted by the Rev C. W. D. Cosens of Wesley -Willis church, with which Mr. Steep and :family have been connected for 'some time past. The pallbearers included : E 1. mer Webster and Nelson Reid, Var- na; Fred Middleton and' R. =Cole, Goderich township, and D. Elliott and Ed. Grealis, Clinton. Many lovely floral offerings were sent, including those from the Clin- tonrKnitting Co., organizations of the church and from several friends, Mr. Calvin Williamson came up from Cayuga to the funeral and many old friends came in from God- erich township and Stanley. Inter- ment in Clinton cemetery. Levy on Council ..i.... ...... $7,500 Moved by Mr.Cook, seconded by Mr. Jenkins, that no action be taken on Liability and Insurance. Afterdis- cussion notion was carried. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Veneer that the property.com- mittee purchase a Bible for the prim, cipal's, room also a minute book far the secretary. Carried. Adjournment moved by Mr. Vem ner, seconded by Mr. Jenkins. Car- vied. The following motion was passed at the January meeting: Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Cudmore, that . considering the possibility and seriousness of a Scar- let Fever epidemic, the board grant the request of the Medical Health Of- ficer to inoculate the children of the school, subject to the permission of the parents in writing. The Board to assume half the cost (60c) per pupil. HOLMESVILLE The Young Peoples' meeting on Friday evening last, was in charge of Frank Yeo. The topic, which was of exceptional' merit, was given by Esther MacMath. On account of the severity of the weather the atten- dance was not as good as usual. • On Friday next the Y.P.S. will vis- it Porter's Hill, where they will pro- vide the program. We are pleased to report that Mrs Walter is again in the village, hav-• ing returned Monday evening from Ottawa, where she has been visiting her sister, Mrs. F. C. Elford. On account of the illness of the pastor, the service was taken very acceptably on Sunday last by Mr. Elmer Potter and Mrs. E. A. Yeo. We regret to report the illness of Miss Ruth Potter. Iter many friends. wish her a speedy recovery. Mr. George Baird, of Stanley township, who keeps official records for the Government, kindly furnish, ed the following record of the wea- ther for the month of February; giv- ing the highest and lowest tempera- ture for each day of the twenty- London. eight: It has been with great difficulty Date Highest Lowest that cars have been able to get BAYFIELD The marriage was solemnized' quietly at the Rectory on Monday ev- ening at seven o'clock when the Rec- tor, Rev. W. B. Bugler, joined in holy bonds of matrimony Miss Ma- bel Wamsley, daughter of Mrs. Mary Wamsley and the late John Wamsley, and John R. Cameron, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Cameron. They were unattended. The many friends of both the 'bride and groom unite in extending congratulations and best wishes for the future. The fishermen finished harvesting' their supply of ice last week. This winter instead of it being too thin. as has been the case for the past few years, it was almost too thick to han- dle, about 2 feet. And the zero wea- ther made it a very cold job. Many ears, noses and toes were 'nipped` before the job was finally completed.. Misses'Marion Davison and Annie McLeod and John McLeod, Jr., left on Saturday to spend a few days in Temperature Temperature 1 30 above 20 above 2 31 above 5 above 3 10 above 12 below 4 25 above 3 below 5 25 above 5 below 6 . 15 above. • 8 below '7 20 above 6 below 8 11 above 31 below 9 i 15 below 36 below 10 20 below 25 below 11 27 above 13 above 12 28 above 13 above 13 32 above Zero 14 7 above 12 below 15 30 above 5 above 16 18 above ;16 below 17 11 .above 18 below 18 27 above Zero 19 30 above • 2'above 20 4 above, 25 below 21 18 above 2 below 22 31 above 15 above 23 20 above 12 below 24 6 above 6 below 25 6 above 9 below 26 15 above 2 above 27 ; 5 above 5 below 28 9 above ` 3 below Snowfall for month—,10% inches. through to Goderich during the past few days. But those who have had' patience and .courage have managed' the trip in between two and three hours. This is the only road by which motors can reach the highway. And yet 'Henry' makes the daily trip to Brumfield to bring in His Majes- ty's Mail! But what a depleted Hen- ry! He has been shorn of all his former grandeur — wheels, motor: running boards and even the top. On- ly his body remains, and thus grown old and lacking the power to move it-. self, 'Henry' has been put on sleighs, by A. C. Brandon and for the paste two weeks has been drawn by a stout team of horses, driven by Mail* Carrier H. N. Brandon. (Intended for last week) The Women's Day of Prayer was• observed in Bayfield by a united ser- vice held in •St. Andrew's United' church. In the absence of Mrs. Gale, through illness, Mrs. Walter Wallis conducted the service and members of the three churches of the village led in prayer, Miss Gladys Gale of -1 ficiated at the piano and led the, singing..,