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Clinton News Record, 1944-05-18, Page 3THURS., iVlay 18th 1944 THE CLINTON NEVV)S,•RECOREt THE HAPPENINGS IN CLINTON EARLY IN THE CENTURY Some Notes of the News in 1919. THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD luneheon in the town hall with a lumber of the officials and promin- ent citizens at noon and will after- ward address a mass meeting, leav- ing for Toronto on the 1.52 train. A -meeting was held on Tuesday by the employees of the Doherty Piano, Ltd., to organize a baseball team. They anticipate having a teem league here this summer, and are the first to organize. The following were the officers elected: Hon. patron, H. R. Sharp, Wm. Jackson; Hon pres. H. W. Pollock; Hon. -vice, B. J. Gib - binge; pres., Jas. E. Doherty; vice, H. F. Dempsey; sec-treas., Ernest Hall; manager, J. W. Cook; captain, Earl Cooper, eommittee, M. MeEWan, Caryl Draper, and B. Kerr. THE CLINTON NEW ERA, May 15th, 1919. For the past week and a half methodists of the town and surround- ing vicinity have greeted Rev. Dr. Hanley and Mr. Fisher with full con- gregations. Not only the 11ethodists but many of the other denominations are taking an interest in the meet- ings. Dr. Hanley is an eloquent, flu- ent and convincing speaker. Profes- •sor Fisher, who leads the song ser- vice, is a singer of exceptional abil- ity. Harry, the little two and a half months' old son of Serge J. and Mrs. Miner, passed away on Wednesday last after an illness, of several weeks More soldiers •home., Pte. Fred Ford, son of Mr. John Ford, return- ed from overseas on Saturday. On Monday evening Pte. Ernest Britton, son of Mr. T. L Britton, and his wife, whom he married in England, arrived home, Both sons and their father are now home, having all three seeved in France and all es- caped without a spatch. Both these soldiers were giverl a warm welcome by the band and citizens. About fifty representative citizens sat down to a banquet in the council chamber on Tuesday evening, and ample justice was done to the ex- cellent spread put on by Carterer Bartliff. Mayor Cooper occupied the head of the -table, ancl among the after dinner speakers were Judge Andrews, Dr. Shaw, Mr. C. D. Bouck, Mr. J. W. Treleaven, Mr. H. R. Sharp, Mr. N. W. Trewartha, and nt. C. P. Libby. Each of the speakers was listened to with attention and it is hoped that much fruit in civic im- provement may result from the gathering. Col. MeGrimmon of London was in town on Tuesday inspecting the ea- dets in connection with the Colleg- iate. Col. eleCrimmon will be remem- bered here as he has on more than one occasion, as Major McCrinunon, visited Clinton on a like tour of in spection, before the appointment of Captain Barclay. The Jackson Mfg. Company, which has branches at Zurich and Goderieh, are entering into arrangements with the villageef Hensall to establish a branch there. It is found impossible to obtain sufficient help h Clinton to enable this industry to develop as fast here •ps it might do otherwise. Dr. Cody, Minister of Education for Ontario, will visit Clinton on Tuesday next. He will visit the Pub- lic school and the Collegiate, eat daughter of the late Richard Hey - May 15th, 1919 wood, and her many friend& will waft good' wishes. M. W. H. Lobb, Goderich town- ship, has purchesed thefarrn of Mrs. W. H. Elliott, fear anileS south of Clinton on he Bayfield. Road, and will get possession after, harvest. A quiet wedding 'wee solemnized in St. James' church, Port Colborne, Thursday afternoon, April 24th, when Ella May, daughter of Mrs. and, the late Mn William. Lee of Londesboro, became the bride a Charles Edward Vitoolven, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Woolvert of Maidstone, Kent, Eng- land. • Major E. M. McLean, who recently returnedfrom overseas, was in town over the week end, the guest of Col. and Mrs. Cornbe, Major McLean, was a former resident of Clinton. Mrs. (Rev.) J. J. Paterson, and little son of Sarnia visited the lady's sister, Mrs, W. D. Pair of Clinton for a few days. They accompained Mr. Paterson to Seaforth, where he con- cluded anniversary services in the Presbyterian church on. Sunday last. Charlie and Harry Brooks of Mit- chell were the guests of their grand- parents, Mr. and Mrst William Gan- telon, over the week end. Mrs. J. G. McKinnon and Master Billy left Saturday to join Mr. Mc- Kinnin- in Toronto. Mrs. Rance, who had been visiting in town for a week accompanied them. When the Present Century Was Young An. almost continuous service by the watering cart would be required. these days to keep the dust down. The 24th., Victoria Day, will be a great day in Clinton. The fun will start with a big parade, headed by the Kilty band, baseball games, judg- ing etc., will take place till noon. Final baseball competition for the fifty dollar silver cup donated by Clinton branch of the G. W. V. A. will take place in the afternoon. Also boxing contests, races of all kinds, a baby show, and many other things, something new every minute. The annual meeting of the Board of Trade was held immediately after the citizens' banquet on Tuesday evening when several questions of interest were discussed and the of- ficers elected for the ensuing year. Seven new members were enrolled. The following officers were elected: hon–pres., D. Cantelon; pres., H. Wiltse, vice, O. F. Libby; sec-treas., A. T. Cooper; committee, J. A. Ford, N. W. Trewartha, F. T. Jackson, Dr. Shaw, D L. Macpherson, H. R. Sharp, S. E. Mizell, I. W. Treleaven, H. W. Pollock, W. Jackson, Geo. McLennan, R. E. Manning. Chief Fitzsimons looks right smart in his new uniform. The drygoods, gents' furnishing, boot and shoe, hardware and drug stores of Clinton will close on Wed- nesday during June, July and Aug - .M Holy Trinity church, Seattle, on Saturday last, April 26th, the marriage was solemnized by the Rev. J. Bliss of Miss M. A. Heywood of Victoria and Robert Brock of Seattle. The bride is a 'former Clinton TONS OF WASTE PAPER ARE NEEDED EVERY MONTH FOR MAKING ESSEAMI WAR MATEAYAL seseneerre...ewelernereem ere • The need is desperate! To help Canada meet the critical shortage, not a scrap of wanted paper should be burned or thrown away! WHAT IS WANTED You can remedy this critical paper shortage by saving every scrap of Waste Paper, namely: wrapping paper— store bags — cardboard — cartons --corrugated board— old magazines and books -- envelopes and letters --news- papers. These represent' the raw material for making ally needed Paper -comae:ors. HOW TO DO IT Tie securely in separate bundles: (The little time you take Will save thousands of man hours.) Then dispose of it through your local volun. tary Salvage Committee or other War Voluntary Organ- ization, or sell it through any known trade channels, your pedlar, dealers or others. The important thing is to get your Waste Paper moving to the mills. Do Your Partl Salvage every Scrap of Paper you cant DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL WAR SERVICES THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD May 12th, 1904 The Messrs. Taylor, who came from Manitoba, Toronto and Chicago to attend the funeral of their mothers were much pleased with the im- provement which has taken place in Clinton the past few years. So well satisfied were they with the outlook here that there is a possibality of at least two of them taking up their abode in Clinton. The pony, which has been owned by Mr. James Stevens of the Base Line for some years, and was super- annuated last fall, has changed stab- les. Mr. Stevens handing it over to Dr. McIntosh of Brumfield. No money passed. Mr. Stevens wouldn't sell the faithful old pony which is now in her 32nd year, but the worthy veterinary owned her twenty years and wanted her back to which Mr. Stevens consented. The pony is yet as lively as a text -year-old. Mr., J. P. Tisdall, the only auto- mobilist in Huron, has exchanged the machine he has been using the past two years for a new one. Mr. James Walthew of $t. Thomas was in town Tuesday inspecting the interior of St. Paul's church and also while here met a eommittee firm the Ladies' Guild whose members are anxious to decorate the church. Mr. Walthew is to submit his estimate and tender and designs within foue days. Mr. Alf Barge has bought Mr. Geo. Stewart's cottage Fulton street. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart have had in view a prospecting trip to the West and will leave in a few weeks. The first match for the possession of the Hough Cup was played on Saturday afternoon last between the football teams of the Clinton C. I. and the Harriston High School. The result stood a tie, 1-1, both scores beingmade in the first half. The home team consisted of: Aikenhead, Cameron, Keys, F. Mustard, Whid- don, C. Mustard, McKinnon, Badour, McEwen, McQueen and Murch, Mr. Charlie Tisdall was in London this week writing on the Matricula- tion exam to the Royal Military Col- lege, Kingston, in which he purposes taking a course. Mr. R. Holmes M. P. spent Sun- day at home. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Carter and Miss Carter left on Tuesday to spend the summer in Manitoba. Mr. W. G. Doherty returned Tues- day from a four month's business trip through to the, Pacific Goest. Councillor Ford has been confined to the house by illness since Satur- day but is now recovering. Mr. E. Butt returned on Saturday from e, montlee business trip to Man- itobia, He will make another trip in July. Registrar Coats moved his family to Goderich last week so that his post office address is no longer Clin- ton. He took along fifty rose bushes, of the 800 he had here, and will make the grounds of the registry office bloom. v— Wesley-Willis W.A. The Ma'y meeting of the W. A. of Weeley-Willie Church WAS, held on the afternoon of Thursday May 4th in the church hall. The first vice-president Mre. M. Nediger, presided and Mrs. ,Charlesworth was pianist. The hymn "What it friend, we have in Jesus" was sung. Mrs. McKinley of- eV . ' and there is more/ ,./ in . wartime, inore 6, money to spend ''''',-- 1:4f -----..... People are working ".015XelreeaMeMeatengeeMeeekeeenetVeSnenereemeeseemeeenteseesemsemeemeetoeseeneeeensaneftWoWnseeneearanemteeepanee ' , IN ONE • EAsy LESSON but halt of what is made is for war so consumers can't get all they want and pee,ple will bid more for what is n. available ' 6gVW.VMSSSSMWVSWMAMMMffrdnVnrZXMN3MrjtMaPMMtrkMZMWMMMSraVNMnigMSZ•arai=n,MW.*3 • so prices go up and workers need higher wages costs of production go up PRODUCTION COSTS -2921LIPME iliatemiduts Frr"Eil m NNW= and producers and dealers need higher prices ValetieNeVAMesemeneiteMeeeeMWMORSOWeveleestmeeirsesmeneentememeeeemergoneesemmetwensmogeesemeenenern She spiral grows — and the sky is the limit and -the vicious40111/1111 but wages and salaries spiral of inflation Pr -GOO don't catch up with gets started . g4_ ,1,,i., . living costs ,-•'------- • so vo OTSZOMSOMMOeMeeeMeneeneffneeFeeMPISMSAMOOMMMIWIMeSteM3AMOMIIMMIMORMergeateineleMeeeNeeennO DV.I• 550 4r57. money buys less and less hardship and confusidn sweep over factory, farm and home wwomwwnwwewwmwnnmm,Amwnawnwnnawmwnwnw: awn: To Protect 'Us w, from the Rising Cost of Living and the Disaster of inflation a ceiling is set on prices wages and salaries " are controlled to prevent higher production costs from pushing up the ceiling 32341fOOMilanire%Mrealtr$MMOTMOSONSVMSWAMMi)=DIAMM and individual incomes are taxed more heavily Victory Loans are launched .SINAMPANA. and excess profits are taxed away to pay tne costs of war "ZiMentriarAMIZIMMAIMMagliMMOMMIlMI:l'elManknanr.M.MSPA,,VOOMMION.W.V.41%21ZOMMMOMMUMMAtitt at prices within the reach of 0 b everybody 0 Af• As) eat • ..afr 114 'Ill LI supplies are divided fairly among producers and merchants PRIORITY Vat C.r. rationing is introduced to ensure a fair share to everyone ..awwwwwwmwwwwwww,nramammannstmenwansmenannwwwww:4 and nobody is permitted to take advantage of the war to get more than his share while the boys are out there fighting ered prayer and the Lord's Prayer Monday night. The president, Mrs. N. was said in unison. Mrs. Addison Miller, presided over the meeting hose Psalm 86 for the Scripture which was opened by the singing of eading. r The secretary Mrs. Jefferson and the Treasurer Mrs. Pingland, gave their reports; $250.00 was voted to the Church Board, also $20.00 to the Victor Home for girls in Toronto; $10.00 ef this was from the Girl's Club. Reports were received from the, convenors of the Flower; Work; Pro- perty; Social; and Visiting com- mittees. Mrs. Oaken sang a lovely solo, "Try singing a song" accompanied by Mrs. Agnew. Mrs. Reg Shipley contributed a reading "It isn't the church—it's you" A hymn and the mizpak benedic- tion brought the meeting to a close, after which afternoon tea was served by Mrs. Nelson's group. V "0 Canada" and the minute's silence. Mrs Fitzpatrick was installed as a iew member. At the conclusion of the meeting a penny bingo was held and a, social hour enjoyed. The next meet- ing will be held at the home of Mrs. J. Stirling and will be in the form of a pot-luek supper. St. Paul's W. A. The regular meeting of the W. A. was held at the home of Mrs. Fred Hudie, on Tuesday afternoon. The passage of scripture' from the first chapter of .Acts was read by Mrs. C. Draper, Mrs. L. M. McKinnon presi- dent, and Miss A. Holmes, prayer partner led in the prayer service. Re- ports were given by the secretaries of the various departments. Misses Mary and Alice Holmes gave reports of the Diocesan Annual meeting recently held in London. After the benediction., a social hour was enjoyed, when the members wel- comed Mrs. R. M. PeBulteel, wife of the new rector. Legion Auxiliary. , iary holdg • g 0ingand Mrs. Shearing led in prayer: • "I iiii01...hoof - 4,43.1Th •1101•11•1111111.M.1111, V Nursing Sister Returns After 4 Years Overseas Miss Olive Hackney, Reg. N., daughter of Mrs. Alex Hackney, of Kirkton, returned home from over- seas Tuesday after serving far four yeses -with the 15th Canadian General (This advertisement it one of o series being issued by the Govern. men' of Canada to emphasize the importance of preventing a further increase in the cost of living now and deflation later) westwoort.ranials Miss Kaye McGill sang a solo, "Deep in the Night." Mrs. Oakes gave an address on "}fappiness," which con- tained many interesting and practical thoughts. "Out of the past let us draw only happy memories. In the' present let us joy in our blessings.1 In the future let us have faith that al/ will be well." A. W. 1 Betty But- ler from the Radio School sang "Homing". Hymn 446, "0 God of Bethel" followed by the Mizpah Benediction closed the meeting, after which Mrs. Inkley's group served lunch and a pleasant social time was spent. ' V A Wartime Romance A marriage which took place in St. Hospital. Miss Hackney was with Michael's Cathedral, Toronto, on April the Toronto General Hospital when 22nd, was the culmination of a rom- she enlisted for overseas service with ance which began in Goderich. The the 15th General Hospital, the first bride was Audrey Marriott, daughter unit of its kind to be formed in Can-' of Mr, and Mrs. Chas. Marriott, Tor- ada. For three years she was with onto, and granddaughter of Michael En I d and wa trans- 'Carney of Goderich; and the brideferreiwith the unit to North Africa groom was Lieut. J, J. Jungerman ol where she served for six months, leav- ,the Unit& .States Air Force. The ing ,there on December 12th. With bride was staying with her grandfeth- four years overseas, six months of er while Lieut. Jungerman was at the which .was in the battle zone Miss Clinton Radio School, and the two Hackney could tell many stories of 'met at a dance in the Masonic Temple the horrors of war and the courage After the happy pair had exchanged and grit Of the brave Canadian lads vows in the ceremony at Toronto, at the front. --Exeter Times -Advo- they flew to Los Angeles, California, eate. for their honeymeozi. this unit in g an a s V Wesley -Willis Girls' Club The May meeting of the Girls Club was held at the home of Mrs. G. II. Jefferson on Tuesday evening. In the absence of the president, Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Oakes presided and Mrs. Morgan Agnew was pianist. MTS. The members of the Legion Auxil- Will, Jervis gave the Scripture read- y -------- Townsend, president, presided, epee- ing the meeting with a hymn and a Psalm read responsively; Mrs. Ken- nedy then led in the worship service, choosing the Sermon on e wan as the scripture reading, and dosing the worship period with prayer. After the reading of reports by the secre- tary, the treasurer and committee chairmen, several letters of thanks for flowers and letters of sympathy were read.. Communications front The Victor Home Fund and from the Women's Institnte were also read. During the meeting, Mrs. Cooper de- lighted the members with two solos, and a group of 'small girls sang a 'ehorus very meetly. Miss Elva. Wiltse 'accompanied Mrs. Cooper and the girls, Mrs. Townsend read several thought-provoking excerpts from the Observer, and Mrs. Proctor conduet- ed a sale of booldets, the proceeds of which went to the W. A. The meet- ing closed with prayer -,by Mrs. Bea-. ton. During the tea hour which fol- lowed, Miss Wiltse played incidental music. Ontario Street W.A. (Intended for lest week) The Woneen's Association of Ont- ario Street -church welcomed a large number of members and been s en Wednesday afternoon, May 3rd when it ,s'erved a May Day Tea in the Sun- day sago' room. Daffodils gave a .teuch of spring to the tea Mikes. Mrs. V Presbytery Moderator At a meeting in Wingham. on Tuesday afternoon the newly formed Presbytery of Huron -Maitland of the Presbyterian church eame into being Rev. 9. H. MacDonald. of Lack -116w , was named Moderator. Rev. John Pollock of Ailsa Craig is Clerk of Presbytery and Mr. Mullins of Sea - forth is the treasurer. Rev. C. S. Cake of Knox church Stratford, and Moderator of the Synod of Hamilton addressed Presby- tery, the establishment of which was first marked by a communion Ser. vice .coaducted by Rev. MacDonald. --Lucknow Sentinel, J. .