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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1935-09-26, Page 1The News -Record Est. 1878 With Which is Incorporated The . Clinton New Era The New Era Est. 1865 NO. 5446 -57TH YEAR CLINTON ONTARIO, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26TH, 1935 r `Our Jtere will 5 the mann a Wedding Sift - P x l er le itr . When you are purchasing a gift, it is a matter of money and what you want, nothing else. This is your store, for what you want is here and at the lowest possible price. A Good Variety of Articles selected from large stocks, consisting of Jilverware, Slasd, Yana{ "china, Vleeks, 'etc. The goods are new, beautiful and modern in design and of superior quality. Headquarters for reliable watehes. We make a specialty of the watch business. If you need any repairing done, bring it in—Satisfaction guaranteed. CASH PAID FOR. OLD GOLD. Jeweler and Optomiterist. BBV A GUARATEED FUR CHAT DIRECT FROM THE MANUFACTURER If you purchase a fur coat through us you have our guarantee as well as that of the maker Come in and Talk the Matter over without Obligation on your Part. Have you Seen the NEW CHIFFON HOSE " STOP " AND " GO " (Red) and (Green) at $1.00 a pair ID " CLINTON'S LEADING STYLE SHOPPE ri DON'T FAIL TO HEAR Hon. H. H. STEVENS RECONSTRUCTION LEADER in WINGHAM ARENA. on Wed., October 2nd at 8 P.M. DIED IN LONDON The death occurred in London on Monday of last week of Gertrude, wife of Mr. Gifford Orieh of that city,' formerly of Clinton, in her forty-seventh year. The funeral took place from the Harriston and 'Skin- ner Funeral Home, Dunuas street, on Wednesday efts,- .on, to " Mount Pleasant Ceme'>cy. Mr. Criel:4s a son of the late Oa - slow G'rich of Clinton, spent his boy- hood and early manhood in 'Clinton, and is known, to many here. DEATH OF C. E. CASTLE The following,' from The Beacon Herald, refers to a native ,cf Clinton and a brother of Messrs, Amos, S. G. and if. Castle, of Clinton. He was well-known in Clinton and vicinity in his earlier days and resided here for a short period during his tedious 111- ness: • "A resident of Stratford for about 18 years and, a C.N.R. trainman.. in several *centres throughout this 'di- vision,'died in Queen Alexandra Hos- pital, London, on Sunday in the per- son of Charles Edward C'ast1.e, 54 years of age, following an illness which lasted over a period of about nine years. A native of Clin- ton, he spent his youth in that town. Twenty-eight years ago, he came to Stratford where he ;was employed on the railroad. From Stratford he had,. beentransferred to Owen Sound, Guelph, Goderich ond Buffalo. He was married in Clinton to Chat. lotte Elliott, now of Goderich, Mr, Castle was ;a member of the Avon Lodge, I.O,O.F., in Stratford, and he was a member of the United Church, He leaves, besides his widow, two children, Mrs. Edward Gibb, Toron- to; Reginald, Goderich; four broth- ers, Amos, Samuel and Herbert, Clinton; James, Ontario, Calif., and one sister, Mho. George Beesley, On- tario, Calif" The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon, with a service at the Greenwood Funeral Horne in the evening' under the auspices of the LO,O.F.' The remains were interred in the family plot in Avondale ceme- tery. Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Castle, Mr. and Mrs, II, Castle, •MJr. A. ,Castle 'and Mrs. Appleby and Mr, WI. Appleby were in 'Stratford for the! funeral. THE MARKETS Wheat, 70c. Oats, 28c to 29e. • Barley, 46e to 47e. (Buckwheat, 46c. I i Live Hogs; .$8.25. Eggs, 18c bo' 26e. Butter, 20c. AMONG THE CHURCHES Salvation Army The Salvation Army held thanks- giving services on Sunday with morning, afternoon and evening ser. vices. The special speaker was Ad- jutant H. Willhant of London who preached impressively both morning and evening. .A. •Sunday school sea - sten was held in the afternoon, The hall was tastefully decorated for the occasion. Ontario Street United Church Sunday morning sermon subject: "The Unrecognized' Christ." Sacra- mental •Service. Evening Subject: "Ways of Life." The church anniversary will be held •on October 6th. The speaker in the morning will be Right Rev. T. A. Moore, B.D., Past Moderator of the United Church of Canada. In the evening: Rev. John T. Carmichael of Seaforth will speak. Baptist Church Service on Sunday evening at 7 o'clock. The pastor, Rev. G. W. Sherman will preach. Sunday School will be in the morning at 11 o'clock. The Ladies' Aid will meet at the home of Mrs. Aikenhead, Bruce- field, on Friday afteeneon. The ladies held a most successful social evening and entertainntent at the home of Mrs. Bath. The quar- tette from Stratford and a number of friends rendered a splendid pro- gram, consisting of reading, solos, quartettes and musical selections. The junior choir also rendered several pleasing selections. Presbyterian Church The Rally Day Service of the Sun- day School will be held on Sunday, Sunday Sohool will .meet at 15 min- utes to 11 o'clock in the school roam. ..The members of the Young People's Guild will meet on Wednesday, in the school room at 8 p.m. Sunday was anniversary day in this church, when h, w n good congrega- tions were present on each occasion, The special preacher for the day was the Rev, Austin 'Budge, Hagersville, Moderator of the London -Hamilton Synod, who preached two inspiring Knox Presbyterian church, Gode- rich, is celebrating its ' centennial this week, commencing last Sunday, when the Rev. George E. Ross, D,D., of Fredericton, N.B., a former 'min- ister, preached at both services, Each evening this week different or= ganizations are responsible for a special service. Tonight nsght the choir is putting on a concert; tomorrow elven ing St. Andrew's 'Club,. an organize. tion of the church, assisted by mem- bers ef the Huron .Old Boys Associa- tion, will put on a program. Rev. R. O. MoDerinid of Toronto,' a former mnnister of the church will preach on Sunday, Bayfield Parish Harvest Thanksgiving services will be heldin the Pariah of 'Bayfield on Sunday, Sept. 29th, (Feast • of St. Michael and All Angels), as foilowsf Trinity Church, Bayfield:' 11 a.m. Holy Comsnumlon, Celebrant: Ewe. J. R. Thompson. 7 .p.m,: Evensong: Preacher, Ven. Archdeacon Jones- Bateman. St. James' 'Church Middleton, 3p .m. Evensong, Preacher, Rev. J. It. Thompson. St. John's Church, Varna, '1 a.m., Holy Communion. Celebrant: Ven. Archdeacon Jones -Bateman, 7 p.m.: Evensong, Prealher, Rev, J. R. Thompson. sermons. At the evening. service Mr. Budge indulged in some reminis censes,. as he had attended Colle- giate here and this visit recalled old times and remembered faces. . The church choir, with Mrs. Howard Clark at the organ, provided. special music, contributing a couple of an. theins at .each service, besides •a quartette selection. In the. evening all the other chur- ches withdrew their services so that their congregations might visit the sister congregation on this special occasion and the several pastors as- sisted in the service. On Tuesday evening the anniver-' sery supper was served in the church bcusement, when a large number went up for their evening meal. The supper, chicken pie and all that goes With it, was all that could be desired, and the waitresses were attentive and generous. Altogether, the .anniver— sary occasion Was a great snceess. The W. A. will meet at two o'clock on Wdnesday afternoon, Oct 2nd,. in the church basement. Wesley -Willis United Church The pastor's morning sermon subject on Sunday will be: "Reading TII E : HOME PAPER WILL VISIT SEAFO'RTH CLUB The Seaforth Home and School Club has extended a very cordial ir_• vitation ta the members of the Clin- ton Club to attend their reception for parents and teachers et the hoine Of 'Mrs, M. McKellar, Goderich St, on Monday, 0ottober the seventh from 4 to 6 p.m. Those wishing to go are asked to notify the local president, Mia. G. Cuningbame. Y.P.U. CONVE'NTIO.'N The annual Convention of the Young Peoples' Union of the London Conferece of the 'United Church was held in Grace St. •United Church, • St. Thomas, last week end with a regis- tration of approximately 250. The theme of the Convention was "Chris - tion Young People Building a New Wiorld.? Various addresses in rela- tion to this theme were given by such outstanding speakers as Rev. B. Howard, Principal of Albert Col- lege; Rev. Mr. Whiting„ Missionary home on furlough from Japan, and Dr. Doyle, Young Peoples' Field Sehretary of the United Church.: A very impressive sunrise .service, in charge of Rehr. Mr. Weldon, pre- sident ' of the London Conference, was observed Sunday morning. Dur- ing this service the delegates partici- pated in Communion. The Huron Presbytery Youag Pee- ples' Convention of United Church will be held in Victoria St. United Church, Goderich, tomorrow, Fri day, with morning, afternoon and evening sessions. , LITTLE LOCALS • The W;,C,T,ET, will meet at 3 o'clock on Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs, George Levis. Mrs. Howard Clark hast beer. appointed to the position of organist in the Presbyterian church. Hayfield is having splendid weath- er for its fair yesterday and today that is if it doesn't break today. The Chancel Guild of St. Paui's Church held a social evening on Mon- day at the home of Mrs. Theo Frem- lin. District Deputy Grand Master Dr. F. G. Thompson will install the offi- oers in 'Clinton Lodge No. 83, LO.0. F. at tite regular meeting on Tues- day evening. The Liberal candidate is having a meeting in Clinton on Monday even- ing, Sept. 30th, and the Conservative candidate is announcing one for Thursday, Oct. 3rd. We do not like this repetition but here it is. A break was made into the Ball and Zapfe hardware store last night and several things stolen, small ware, etc, It is to be hoped that the police authorities can come up with these robbers, The shoulders of the cement pave- ment are being smoothed off thee week with a tar and gravel mixture. A good thing, boo. It gives a car a bad wrench and might easily result in an accident when a wheel slips off the pavement, dropping a couple of inches to the shoulder; On another page of this issue will be found a nnmber of Collegiate notes, written by a student, includ- ing a- report of the held day sports last Friday. We hope to have these 0, I. notes as a regular feature dur- ing the term. It is nice to know what our students are doing. and Life."Harry y Mi. Beasley t o Brantford will sing on this occasion. In the evening Rev. Hugh Wilson of Auburn will preach and Mr. Harry( Hoffman of Dashwood will sing. Rev. I Mr. Cosens will have charge of annt- versaty services on the Auburn charge on Sunday evening. A; FINE CLUSTER A cluster of tomatoes,'grown in the garden. of Rev. K. McGoun, were on exhibition in the window of the, Agricultural Representative's office last week and caused seine com- ment, There were six large toma- toes in the cluster all growing from one stem, and each tomato was well formed and quite large, the bunch weighing five and a quarter pounds. They were the Oxhearc variety, which is a fine, meaty variety for table use. FUNERAL I8ERE SATURDAY Mr. and Mrs. I. Taylor of London were in town over last night and yes- terday evening Mr. Taylor receiv- ed a wire notifying him of the death of his brother, William Taylor of Chicago, who was in his seventy- eighth year. This is the first break in the family of seven brothers. The funeral will be held in Clinton on Saturday. .Mr. Taylor came to Clinton in 1873 and was in business here for a num- ber of years in the shoe trade. He had been a resident of Chicago for about twenty-five years. JU'NIOR INSTITUTE MEETS The regular September meeting was held n the Board Rooms of the Representative's Office. The meeting opened by everyone joining in the singing of "0 Canada". Each mem- berdinsvere h a 1 e roll call by a re- cipe for a "Hot Supper Dish." Miss Eileen Atkinson gave a very, interesting and helpful paper an "Etiquette." Two practical demonstrations on the folding of linen and paper ser- viettes were given by two of tho members, Misses Irene Vedden and I Myrtle Armstrong. I The meeting was closed by the singing of the National Anthem.. PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD The regular meeting of the Pub- s lie School Board was held on Tues- ; day evening, the fallowing members being preesnt: Messrs. Jenkins, Cook, Murch, Veinier and Hardy. The minutes of the previous meet. ing were read and approved on mo- tion of Messrs. Hardy and 14rureh. 1 The following accounts were pre- sented and ordered paid on motion of Messrs, Cook and Murch: ' R, Tasker . $2.50 M. Kennedy , , 2.76 Gypsum Lumber Co, 68.00 R. Chapman and Son ... . , 230.00 Penny Bank , 15.52 G. T. Jenkins 14.10 IViola Fraser . 13.30 Adjournment moved by Messrs. Hardy and Cook, THE "CHICKEN" JITNEY The local bowling green presented a lively scene on Monday evening when the final jitney game of the season was put on with eight rinks aggregating 32 players in competi- tion. The green was in the best of condition and, the competition was keen, for was it not the "chicken" •, contest, milk -fed chirkens being the trophies played for, The rinks were skipped by J. E. Cantelon, J. E. Cook, IC. W. Draper, J, L. Heard, P. Liver- more, Rev. K. McGoun, N. W, Miller, and F. B. Pennebaker. The prize winners in order named were Dr. F. G. Thompson, Harry Steep, Dinny Roberton, 0. W. Draper, Ross Mc., Ewen, Hugh Hawkins, Ad. McCort- ney, Frank Bawden, N. W. Miller and R. Tasker, The chickens were provided 'bY a ' local poultry feeding plant. The Clinton club has had a. most enjoy- ableable season of 'sport and while the "Jitneys" are over, there will no doubt he a good deal of play yet be, fore the season closes, The first study meeting of the Er- er Ready Mission Circle for the Au- I turn term was held at the home of Miss Madeline VanHorne on Thurs- ! day evening with a bead attendance present. Miss Dorothy Muteh, pre- sident, conducted the opening exer- cises and presided for .the business part of the meeting. It was decided to held the first sewing meeting the first Thursday in October and the Autumn " thankoffering meeting, on Oct. 17th. The convener of the sup- ply committee read a letter from Miss Mustard, superintendent of St. Paul's Hospital, Hearst, Ont., ac- knowledging the receipt of two com- plete layettesp sent there in June; and also gave a report' of the work done and the money spent in supplies during last Autumn and winter. Miss Viola holland had charge at the study period, when the last chap- ter Of the study book was given, Mis- ses Holland, Madeline VanHorne, Dorothy Cornish and ' Mrs. Gordon Ross. taking part, At the conclusion of the program Mrs. VanHorne and Miss Madeline served refreshments. HOME AND SCHOOL CLUB MET The Horne and School Association held their first meeting after the holidays on Tuesday evening, the. 17th in the auditorium of collegiate. The meeting was in the form of a re- ception for teachers and new mem- bers. The program prepared by Mrs. Lawson and committee, consisted of installation of the new officers by the council president, Mrs. G. Jen- kins, and a presentation of a copy of the constitution to etch officer, Mrs. Cuninghame, the new president, and Mrs. Knight, secretary, took their places and Mrs. Cuninyhame; spoke a few words of welcome. Musi- cal numbers were ,two solos by Mrs. Oakes and two instrumentals by Miss Irene Robertson. A contest on poets was followed by, a social hour. Two carloads of ladies from Hensel] were present. The room was beatifully decorated with flowers, the work of Mrs. •WI. Plumsteel's committee. Mrs. Hanley and committee had the tab- les, looking very pretty and served delicious refreshments. Mrs. Chowen and Mira. Cooper poured tea. k most enjoyable time was spent by all pre- sent. WILL GO TO LONDON It was announced in London •OD Tuesday that Jack Smith of Prospect avenue, who is held in Goderich on a car theft charge, would be taken to London to face a series of accuse - tions. He will be charged with at least two automobile thefts and also with taking License markers. The youth is on probation from the, London court rrow. ANNUAL FIELD DAY The annual field day of the secon- dary schools of Huron, Comprising Gederioh, Clinton, Seaforth, Mit- chell, Hensall and Exeter, will be held at He nasll> on Friday, Sept. 28th. Me. Claude Blowes, principal of the hlensall school, was elected president of the association at a meeting 'held in Clinton recently, when arrangements were made for the meet, PEOPLE YOU KNOW Mr. Edward Rorke, who has been assisting on the Walters Falls Parish during the holiday months, left Monday.to resume his studies at Huron College. Mr. Rorke preached at the morning service In St, Paul's church on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil H. Cooper, Mr. •Clifford Cooper, Mr. and Mrs. Ce- cil Cooper, Jr., Misses Mildred and Navy Goaper CandMessrs. p Nle s s. T. Hud- son and E, Edwards attended the Cooper -Allman wedding in St. Marys on Saturday. STANLEY Mrs. Thomas Baird, Sr., and Miss Tena Baird are visiting with the farmer's sister, Mrs. Angus Gordon of Sheppardton for two weeks' vaca tion. Mr, and Mrs. Shaw, Mr. and Mrs. Walker and Mrs. Bemrose of Toron- to visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Pepper and family last Week, Mr. and Mrs. Larson and Mrs. Wells of Michigan t''pent a day via. sting Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Pepper and family, A number of farmers are engaged in silo filling these days. Mr. and Mxs. Ralph Ronson of St. Thomas, a bride and groom of last week, spent a week camping in a beautiful rolling home at Snowdens beach, near the Blue Water highway. Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Snowden enter- tained for them last Thursday even- ing. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Coleman visite friends on the Bronson one day last week. The September meeting of the Stanley Ladies' Club was held at the home of Mrs. John Macfarlane, with twenty-eight present. The press• dent, Mrs. W. McEwen, was in the chair and the roll call was answered by a recipe act a sandwich spread. After the business period a social hour was spent. The Ocbc'ber meet- ing will be held at the home of Mrs. J. A. MoEwan. The roll call on that /occasion will be answered by telling "Wlhat I like or dislike most on the farm." LUNDESBORO The regular monthly meeting of the Womon's Institute will be held in Community Hall Friday, Oct. 11, Please note change of day, at 2.30 o'clock shorp, A speaker from the speaker service department will be present and will address the aud- ie eClinton The Gl Branchalso will be present. Sudo, Miss M. Shaddick; reading, Mrs. S. Carter; roll call, "Why I be- long to the Institute." Hostesses, Mrs. M. Ross, Mire. A. Wells, Mrs. P. Hall, Mrs. W. Griffiths, Mrs. 'F, Pickett and Miss L. Brigham. As this is a special meeting the other members of the Institute are asked to assist with the refreshments, bringing either salads, cake or tarts. Sirs. Geo. Burgess of Toronto spent a few days with Mrs. M. Mang ning last week. Mrs. Harriet Mountain visited friends in Blyth for a few days last week. Mr. and Mrs. Will Tamblyn of Toronto, Joan and Miss Hall were the guests of Mr. Tamblyn's mo-th, et• over the week end. Mr. and Mrs. H, Morris of Toronto spent the week -end with! Mfr. and Mrs. 3, P. Manning and other friends: Miss Mary Hall, who for the past two .weeks has been holidaying at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. Hall, has returned to . her duties in Toronto. A very successful bazaar and tea was held in the •church school room by the Mission Circle- on 'Saturday, Sept. 21st, Mrs. E, Manning as leader. Thanks is extended to all biose who helped to make the venture a success. About $25.00 was added to the treasury. BAYFIELD ' Mrs. E. Fdgecombo who operated the Log Cabin during the summer months 'returned to her hone m Strathroy last weer. Mrs. W. E. Maness who is staying • in her cottage here had the misfor- tune to fall and break her wrist. Ma•. and Mile. L. R. Gray of Lon- don spent the week -end in the Law- son cottage. Mx. and Mrs. E. W. Kendell, Jr. of Elmira spent the week -end 'M the home of the latter's parents, Mr. and Mils. WI. R. Jowett, Mrs. Widcombe who has been vis- iting her daughter, Mas; Allan pie or Windsor ret me u da her he t oro on Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ritchie and daughter g ter Muriel of Elrrrtmle left on. Tuesday after visiting with Mrs. Rit-• chie's parents, Mr. and Mrs. George, Ring. Mr. Harold ,Scotchmer left on Mon- day for Toronto where he will attend• the O.O.E. Trinity Anglican church will hold' their harvest festival on Sunday, Sept. 29th. The morning service wilt be held at eleven o'clock when the Rev. Robert Thompson of Durham will speak. In the evening at seven o'clock Rev. Archdeacon Jones Bate- man of Goderich will speatc, An interesting relent took puce. on Saturday afternoon, Sept. 21st at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Scotchmer when their daughter, Doe - Orme Jean, was united in marriageto Mr. Donald William McKenzie, only son of Mrs. Mary McKenzie of God- erich township and the late Donald McKenzie. The ceremony, which was performed by the Rev. R. M. Gale, of St. Andrew's Church, took place in the presence of some twenty guests on the lawn with a back- ground of cedars, ferns and autumn flowers. The bride, who was given in mar- riage by her father wore a becom- ing gown of ashes -of -roses suede lace and net and carried a bouquet of pink roses and fern, She also wore the groom's gift, a gold band brace- let. Miss Isobel Kirk of Exeter wet bridesmaid, gowned in forget-me-not blue crepe. Mr, Harold Scotchmer, B.S.A., brother of the bride, acted' as best man and the wedding music was played by Miss Gladys Gale, A,T.C.M. A dainty Lunch was served on the lawn, the waitresses being Miss Gladys Gale, Miss Jean Dunn and Miss Mabel Scotchmer, after which• the bride and groom left, amid a shower of confetti, rice and good' wishes, for a honeymoon trip through Northern Ontario. The bride's going away costume was of navy crepe with accessories. of grey. Upon their return Mr. and Mrs.. McKenzie will reside on the groom's farm on the Blue Water Highway, Goderich township. Mr, and Mrs. Jim Ferguson or London spent the week end with the • former's mother, Mrs. Margaret Fer guson. Miss Margaret Elliott of Goderich• is staying with her aunt, Mrs, Jahn Fraser who is not in very good health. SUMMERHILL Wes. T. E. Mason spent a few days with relatives in Detroit, Mr's, Arthur Bishop of Burlington has been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs, 0. 3, Jervis. Mr. and Mrs. Chas, Tyner spent a few days recently with Detroit friends, Mrs. 0. J. Jervis and Miss Willa and Mrs. A Bishop spent last Satur- day in London, ST. HELENS Mr. and Mrs. Earl Cranston and Mr. and Mrs. Willie Humphrey spent Sunday at the home of Mr. Ed, Tay- lor, East Wawanosh. Mr. Ted Rice is spending a few- days ewdays at the home of Mr. Geo. A. Webb. 1141ir. and Mrs. Elwood Barbour and. Miss Mary J. Irwin' visited with Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Martin recently. The monthly meeting of the' Wo- men's Institute will be held at the home of Mrs. R. J. Woods on Thurs- day, Oetaber 3rd. Mr. Wim. Gallagher and Mr. John Wallace, of Norwood spent the week- end at Wallace Miller's,' Mr. Wal- lace intends staying for some time - Me. and Mrs. John Cameron mot , ored to Mitchell to see the former's, mother, who is seriusly ill there. Mrs: O. Andersn, Mrs. Hugh Ruth- erford, Mrs. Sdatt end Miss Scott of Belgrave 'visited with Nr, and Mrs. Whn. Rutherford one day last' week. Threshing and silo filling are keep- ing the men pretty busy these days. loris Dorothy W'elister and Neuily Todd of London spent the week -end at their homes here,