Clinton News Record, 1944-03-02, Page 1The Clinton News -Record Est. 1878
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RED CROSS NOTES
The March meeting of the Clinton
Red Cross will be held on Monday
March 6 at 3. P.M. in the council
OM/libel's. PIan to come to this im
portant meeting.
The committee in charge of send-
ing the used clothing to the Russian
relief :wish to thank all those who
responded so generonsly. The qual-
ity as well as the quantity of the
clothing was very gratifying.
The following are programmes that
will be beard in support of the .Can-
adian Red Cross appeal for $10,000,000
March 5 and March 12, versions of
the. Red Cross Story, with short dra-
matized sketches : of true Canadian
Red Cross incidents, Time 8.45 to '9
p.m. March 3, "Report to the Nation,"
10.15 to 11 p.m., presenting three
famous war, corresondents, Quentin
Reynolds, Frederick Griffin, and
Mathew Halton, giving first hand
stories of Red Cross activities they
have actually experienced.
All these broadcasts will be carried
on the 0. B. C. Trans -Canada network
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Many United in Day of
Prayer Service
A large number of women of Clin-
ton united to-gether in the Clinton
Baptist Church last Friday afternoon
for their annual service on the World
Day of Prayer.
This service is always held on the
first Friday in Lent and is always
especially helpful as a guide for
one's thoughts and prayers through-
out the Lenten season.
This year the service had as"deader
Mrs. N. McLean, of the Clinton Bapt-
ist Church, who announced the theme
of the service, "And the Lord wonder-
ed that -there was no intercessor,"
and read the passages of scripture on
the program.
Assisting in the service were Mrs.
F. 0. Ford of St. Paul's Church, who
led in that part of the "service entitled
ddMyrrh'for all those in bitter dis
tress. '
The second section, "Frankincense,"
for intercession, was under the leader
ship of Mrs. F, Fingland of Wesley-
W]liis United Church. Special praye'r's
were given by Mrs. F. Hudie of St.
Paul's Church and Mrs. Todd of the
Presbyterian Church.
Miss M. A. Stone of Wesley -Willi§
Church gave the devotional address
on "Prayer" which was inspiring,
instructive and sincerely appreciated
by all present. Her opening remarks
were a challenge to all—What wond-
ers there would The, if
alI men were united in
prayer on that one day. Miss Stone
then briefly outlined the history of
Prayer—from, the prayers and sacri-
fices at the Temple in Jerusalem--
until'th
e time m Christ st name with the
startling revelation that one might
pray to God, as a child speaks to Its
father.
Continuing, Miss Stone spoke of the
many things asked for in the impres-
sive service of the day, and this was
the challenge--wouldwe get them?
Do our prayers lack urgency and what
sacrifices are we willing to make.
For centuries' men, women and
Children have offered prayers, • morn -
'nes noon and night, yet so many
prayers have not been answered. That
questions our sincerity. Do our pray-
ers include all people, even those of
enemy and occupied; countries? If we
try to exclude them, we are excluding
ourselves.
We pray "Thy Kingdom Coyne"—
but are we ready to accept the respon-
sibilities of helping to establish that
Kingdom? We pray "Thy Will Be
done', --It often appears that we mean
others; to do it, and 'not ourselves. We
pray, "Give us this day our daily
bread"—do we pray that all unfor-
tunate people may have food. We are
reminded that Christ wasable t ab e t o feed
a huge multitude through the wt1
ng
ofsmalllad.
generosity a sm t Do we gram
bleout brationing amounts a n ng or m ants of
food shipped to countries where peo-
ple are in dire need of. The simple
necessities of life.
We pray "Lead us not into temp-
tation" -and yet we are wrongly in-
flueneed by the movies. books, radio
and magazines. In planning our, post-
war world we must not be tempted to
allow any hatred to dictate any future
activities.
We pray, "Deliver us from Evil"-,
and in the plans for a brave new world
1 Canada will have a place. Many people
of the countries that have been laid
desolate,will seek homes in Canada.
I What
shall we do? Will we say, "No'
Joined Nursing, Corps
Miss Margaret Middleton, daughter
of Mr, and 'Mrs. Fred Middleton of
Goderich Township,. has enlisted • as• a
Nursing Sister with the R,C.A.M.0
and is at_Trafalga2• Military Hospital;
Miss Middleton is ",an 'honour
graduate of Guelph Geneiral Hospital,
County Red Cross Grant is,
$12,300..a
Warden's ,Committee Divides Amount
among the VariouslUnits •
The Warden's commit ie of Huron
County Council, meeting' on Monday,
authorized a grant of $1 4300. to the
Red Cross campaign which opened
this week. The amount: is tobe distri-
buted to the various branceres through
out the County, nineteen .1 which Will
receive $600 each, two 40, and two
$150 each. This amountis• pact of
the appropriation set aide'in the
estimates for the war ei ort.
The members of the e inuttee are
R. J. Bowman, B. W. Tt ckey, N. R.
Dorrance, George ArmstrfOng and ]3.
Smyth.
The committee again named County
Clerk N. W. Miller as Wm. County
representative on the sedate . of the
University of Western Qntario.
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Engagement Amounted
Mr. and Mrs. Grant Hawkins Tur-
ner, Little Current, Manitoulin Island,
announce the engagement of their
daughter, Dorothy Grenside to Fly-
ing Officer John East cuninghame,
R.C.A.F., son of Mr, and. Mrs. Gor-
don White Cuninglrarae,•ef Clinton,
Ontario. The marriage will take
place in Toronto on March 25th, at
7,30 o'clock in St Thomas' Church.
adies Night at Lions Club
Members of the Clinton ikon's
Club and Club Officers. and 'their
ladies dined in. St, ;Paul's -Parish
Hall on Monday evenittgi, when the
elub celebrated- to ere ,tCt., There
were over a hundred preaent.
James C. Shearer, president
presided and one important item in
the Secretary's report was the done -
tion of $100., to the Clutton Spring
Show. Lion George Beattie reported
on the Ice Carnival sponsored by the
club, for the public school children of
Clinton and its rural districts; 200
children were in costume. This was
not a money making event, but to
give the children an evening's free
enjoyment.
Dick Jacob was toast master, "The
Ladies" proposed by G. n. Jefferson,
was responded to by Mrs, J. C. Shear_
er "The Lions," proposed by Dr. J.
W. Shaw, was responded to by the
club president. The program in-
cluded an address by Wing Com-
mander Patrick, of the Radio School,
introduced by Lion Draper,
on
the subject, "Radio at War" Archie
McCullough and his troupe provided
vocal and instrumental music, read-
ings, magic and humorous stunts,
Lion 'Jack : Sutter introduced' this
troupe. Following an address by
Frank Fingland, an electric lamp
was presented to Mrs. Shearer by
lion Treasurer F. Pennebaker. Mrs.
Shearer, WO will be leaving Clinton
the end of this month, graciously
expressed her appreciation.
Mrs. Frank Fingland held the lucky
ticket on the draw.
The next- meeting will be March
13th, Father•. and Son night, and will
be in charge of Lion A. Garon.
you cannot come. Canada is ours".
if we do, darker days than the pre-
sent ones, would come to Canada.
This world is God's Kingdom and we
progress only as we truly obey. God's
law. The law of His Majesty is Love
to the point of Sacrifice. The chain
of prayer about the world on this one
dayis agreater glorythan our small
minds can grasp.
The service continued under inn d the
h
leadership of Mrs. Stevenson of the
Presbyterian Church, with this part
called, "Gold", intercession for the
refining of the spirit of mankind.
Mrs. W. M. Aiken, of Ontario
Street United Church led in the Litany
of Praise and Thanksgiving.
Mrs, H. C. Lawson sang a very
Pleasing solo, accompanied by Mrs.
E. Adams at the organ. Mrs. Adams
presided, at the organ during the
singing of the hymns and before and
after the service.
The service concluded with the
singing of the hymn, "The Day Toon
Gayest, Lord, is ended," a benediction
and the National Anthem,
THE HOME PAPER
Red Cross Drive on March 7th, 8th and 9th.
The Need Grows as Victory Nears."
Itt this year of 1944 our obligations
at home are greater than ever before.
Our men are just getting into the
thick of the greatest struggle for
survival this world has ever ,known.
Our boys in prison' camps depend on
us to keep them fed until they are
free.
The Iocal campaign for $3500.00 is
being conduced on behalf of - the
Clinton Red Cross Society, and its
sub -branches by the Clinton War Ser- r
vices Association on March 7th, 8th,
and 9th. Canvassers will visit all
homes en one of the above dates. i
Every citizen recognizes the out-
standing work of the Red Cross. Stir-
ring and pitiful are the stories of'I,ow
lives are being saved through Red
Cross contributions of food. Seven
million parcels of food, alone, were
sent through the Red -Cross to prison-
ers of war, making their existence
under their trying conditions at least
possible—each parcel requiring the
expenditure of at least $2.50. Would
you not like to contribute sufficient
to supply one parcel or niore for -this
pnrpose?
Last year you responded to our
appeal with over -whelming generos-
ity. The rfinal" figures were well.
BEYCNIrthe' objective. This was . .
GIVING in the real sense of the word.
It is with confidence that dye come to
you with this appeal, Give to your
local Red Cross as you have never
given before. THE NEED IS
GREATER --MORE ' URGENT. Give'
to the suffering and the hungry_
GIVE TO THE LIMIT. This is
your personal gift of mercy.
All donations will be acknowledged
in the press.
Survivors' • Clothing Urgent
• ly Needed
:Clothing for Survivors—Complet
Nit Bags are packed at our head
quarters for the shipwrecked sailor
These are put aboard our ships s
that they will be ready for any
sailors who may be picked up at sea
We also send quantities of clothing
to the ports for the merchant seamen
Men's suits, overcoats, underwear:
shirts, leather jackets, etc., which ar
clean and in good repair, are very ac
ceptable. Anyone having an'y of th
above articles please leave or notify
Mrs. G. M. Counter.
▪ W. P. T. B's Meeting For James Shearer Relinquishes
• Retailers Huron Post
o The Wartime Price and Trade Board
will hold a meeting for the retailer's
s in the Clinton Town Hall on Wednes
o day, March 8th, at two o'clock. 'All
retailers are cordially invited. An
r address will be given by Walter F.
Mantle of the Management Service
Division of the W. P. T. B. on the
i subject, "The Whys of Wartime
e Regulations", national and interna-
- tional conditions affecting business.
e' After the address there will be a ques-
tion period when local problems will
'are sure
Plan to attend as you
sure to benefit by it.
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LOCAL ITEMS
The Murphy L. 0. L. No. 710 will
hold their regular meeting on March
' 9th. All members are asked to attend
as there will be a social 'after lodge.
Please bring lunch.
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• Invalided Home
Invalided home, from the Canadian
Army overseas, 26 soldiers from
Western Ontario arrived in London
on Sunday. In a special hospital car
were battle casualties of Italy and
Sicily and accident victims from
Great Britain. One of the first stret-
cher cases to leave tate train was Pte.
Roy A. Vodden, of Clinton. Pte,
Vodden suffered a stomach wound
whenstruckby sharpnel on a battle-
field near Ortona on Dedeinber 18.
Almost fully recovered, he smiled as
ha.waa.•caefully--placed .in a waiting
ambulance, "Careful, boys, or I'll
fall apart," he grinned. Pte. Vodden,
an R. C. R. regimental stretcher-
bearer, was' administering first aid
to a casualty when he was felled by
shrapnel, Pte. Vodden's next-of-kin
is his mother, Mrs. E. Vodden, R. R.
1, Londesboro, Ontario.
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MILITARY NEWS JAMES C. SHEARER
l Mr. and Mrs. John McKay, Kintail, James 0, Shearer, agricultural
have been informed that their son, representative for Huron county:, is. '
• Flt. -Lieut. Donald MacKay, D. F', C., giving up his work for the govern -
is reported missing. Only ten days anent, in which he has been engaged
ago the announcement was made at for the last 15 years, and is going into.
;•Qttewa-of Ate.,award.of =the dt]ng fatming on ltrs awn, tie ha tendered';;..
uished Flying Cross to Flt. -Lieut, hisresignat]on to Ion Il '1 en.
Mackay for skill, fortitude and de -
Ontario,
Minister of Agriculture for -
MacKay
votion to duty in operational raids. Ontario, to take effect on March 31.
A well-known Clinton citizen, Will-` Since coming to the Huron office.
lam T. Inkley, has enlisted in the Can- six years ago, Mr. Shearer has been
adian Active Arniy at London the first untiring in his efforts in promoting
part of February. Before enlistment the interests of agriculture in all of
"Bill" was with the Reserve Army its' branches throughout the county..
'"Middlesex and Huron Regiment" He organized junior farmers' clubs,.
for some time. I in swine, cattle, horse and poultry
L/Cpl. Douglas Bartliff, Tank management. He has been greatly.
Corps at Brantford, spent last week interested in fruit culture, and has
end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs, i'ntr'oduced annual fruit exhibitions,.
H. Bartliff. He lent his fine organizing' ability
Pte A. B. Corlest spenta few days to the establishment of Federations•
leave last week with his wife and little of Agriculture in the townships and
daughter at the home of his parents, as a county organization, and es-.
returning to Barriefield Saturday tablished farm cost accounting sys-
afternoon. terns in each township. As secretary
LAC. Gordon Herman of Centralia of the Clinton, Spring Stock Show
he
is a entitled n n led to
wmuch of the
as a weekend visitor credit
vis ton at his s home
for its expansion its , 'p nand r s continued.
A recent letter from P, 0. Alvin V.
success.
Corless from somewhere in England Locally his interests have been
states that they had the first appear- centred' in the Lions Club, and he is
once of snow this winter about Feb, 1 now the club president, All cent -
1st, but only a few flakes which dis- munity welfare projects had ]ti's ac-•
appeared as fast as it fell. Alvin has tive support. He is a member of
been promoted to the rank of Flying Clinton Lodge A.F. and A.M., and
Officer. I an official member of St. Paul's,
Cpl. Bruce Bartliff of Aylmer R. C. Anglican church.
A, F. Station was a week end visitor I Mr. Shearer received his B. S. A..
at his home in town. degree at Ontario-Agiicultural Col -
Mrs. Ronald MacDonald has ie- lege in 1929, and came to Clinton in
ceived word that her brother-in-law 1938 from the Kemptville office,
Gunner 3. E. MacDonald and brother having previously been in charge of
Warrant Officer 11 Percy Brown, have agricultural offices in Essex and.
arrived Biome from Overseas. Peel counties, Mrs. Shearer has been..
LA,C. Bob Hanley has finished his active in church, Red Cross, and'
elementary trttining at the R.C.A.P social centres. They have two child-•
station at Abbotsford, B.C, and is now ren, Virginia and Stuart. The family -
visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs, is moving to a recently purchased
AMONG THE CHURCHES
Presbyterian Church
Sunday School' 10.00 A. M.
Divine Worship 11.00 A. M,
Subject of Sermon "The Heroic
Christian"
Everyone welcome at our worship.
Baptist Church
Worship and Gospel service begins
promptly at - seven o'clock.
The minister's sermon subjectt will
be, "Friend, Go Up Higher".
We welcome any one to worship
with us,
St. Paul's Church of England
The Friendship CIub will meet at
the home of Miss ' Evelyn. Hall on
Wednesday, March 8th.
The Ladies Guild will meet on Tues-
day, Maroh 7 at three o'clock at the
home of Mrs. J. Zapfe. r
Evangelistic Centre
The Revival Church of Clinton in -
vices you to enjoy the services too, t
Special singing and special music
followed by a good old fashioned Gos-
pel message. Whatever you do don't
miss—
Sunday March 5, 8.30 Pastor Ford
will speak. on the subject "The Un -
nerd -enable Sin."
Thursday 8.00 Prayer and Bible
Study.
Friday 7.30 ChiIdren's Service.I
The children have a great time on
Friday. "Mothers let them come."
Wesley Willis United Church
Call to Worship: The members of
the
congregation are requested to
take special care to worship God pub-
licy at least onea each Stnday during
the season of Lent.
March 5 --Second Sunday in Lent.1
Morning Worship 11 o'clock Sermon
subject -The Seal and the Earnest.
Church School After Morning Wor-)
ship,
Evening Worship 7 o'clock Ser
mon subject—Paul and F'elix<
Young People's Fellowship After
evening worship.
"0 give thanks unto the Lord for;
He is good; for His mercy endureth
forever."
The W. M. S. will meet' on Thurs-
day evening at E o'clock at the home
of Mrs, E. Paterson, Mrs. Jefferson's
group in charge. All ladies welcome.
Fred Hanley.
farm home in Oxford county, near
Bright, where Mr. Shearer will carry
on mixed farming, which has long;
Intermediates Defeat Sky been his objective.
Harbour
being caged during the first period,
WLTF AP Goderich—Goal, Bourgard; de -
Exeter 8 0
0 86 87 16
fence, Gignac, Hoult•
Centre,
Wa
r-
Seaforth
6 4 0 83 482
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Clinton 4 6 0 72 102 6
Goderich ,.., 1 9 0 45 99 2
Clinton chalked . up their fourth
victory in the . intermediate O.H.A.
series here Tuesday night when they
handed Goderich a 13-11 reverse it
overtime by nicking three goals in
the extra play, while all Goderich
could collect was one. Leading the
Clinton attack was Fry with five
I goals, one of them in overtime, while
Warren, of • the Goderich club, com-
piled the same goal -scoring total.
The game was witnessed by a
good crowd and was played on a
fine ice surface. The large score
kept the fans on their toes through-
out, with no less than 11 counters
ren; :sGordon,Russell; wings, Gordon, Rus el alter-.
nates Given, G v n Johnston, Westbroe
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Evenfied, Warnholtz,
Clinton—Goal, Wall; defence Craig,.
Moffatt; centre, Fergusson; wings,.
Fry, Dagley; alternates, Charbonneau,
Mockler, Carter Sbrega.
Referee, Smart, Sky Harbor.
Summary
First period—Goals,' Carter, -War
War-
ren, WeStbrooke, Johnston, Carter,.
Warren, Fry, Mockler, Johnston,.
Warren. 'l
Second period—Goals, Russell, Fry,.
Moclder•, Warren.
Thirderiod-- 1
p Goa s, Gignac, Rus-
sell, Fry, Crain. Carter.
Overtime period — Goals,: Fry„
Craig, Carter, Warren.