Loading...
Clinton News Record, 1944-12-21, Page 1The Clinton News -Record Est;, 1878 With . Which is Incorporated The Clinton NO. 6128 — 67th. YEAIM CLINTON ONTARIO" THURSDAY DEMMBE+ R 2181. 1914 New Era The New Era Est. 18A7 1 1 1 R. V. IRWIN tele taPeleretelalaWaySKIC Hearty .and Sincere Wishes for A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year W. H. HELLYAR JEWELER AND OPTOMETRIST RESIDENCE PHONE 174j rOaaataien; en rarterm tatimet2telnertmer r : "- = : ; hratna, iRra•st Sincere Good Wishes For The Christmas Season. And may we add your thanks for the business entrusted to us during the year, and for` your courteous patience with our shortcomings. PLEASE NOTE This store will remain closed during the week from Christmas until New Years After which time we expect to have New Stocks of Seasonable Merchandise. A ntntnt9 ZatltlZnrDr✓r ile raVagaaisRnL` gda9 ri,,z/paraqpikastairstletataist.eirtrarigicuraztateartsiatetatemetaisiFtetatetatatetatatetrietatewl Christmas Time � W e extend toall ourmost Cordial Greetings' of the Season with everyg ood wish for Christmas W. COUNTI Counters for Finer Jewellery for Over Half a (Century in Huron County deVrearelaNiar 't3'I'ai�tA7"47a"'N 7"�,lief`wtn7id'alahRozzi hula M 2tni bi9tih8 74).• RED CROSS NOTES To the men and women of the G'o- mmunity who have given so unstint- ingly and faithfully of their time, their services and their blood, the Canadian Red Crosssends you sin- cere Christmas Greetings and thanks. Once again, the Star of Bethle- hem shines on a shadowed land, a land full of sorrow and heart aches for all the woe and strife among its people. Many are the homes bereav- ed this year, leaving aching hearts for loved ones gone on. We who are left at home have a tremendous task ahead of us --to carry the torch that insures •that all has not been in vain. We pray that we will ,be given a clear, vision to carry us on to the coming of a new day of hope and happiness—ending the long night of watching, and that a new world of democracy will be born, free from all hatred and dis- erimination. "Peace on the earth -Good will to men, - " From Heavens all -gracious king! But with the woes of sin and strife The world has suffered long; Beneath the Angel strain have rolled Two thousand years of wrong! And man -at war with man -hears not, The love song which they bring; Oh hush the noise, ye men of strife And hear the Angels sing. And ye, beneath life's crushing load Whose forms are bending low, Who toil along the climbing' way With :painful steps and slow, Look, now! for glad and golden hours Come swiftly on the wing 0 rest beside the •weary road, And hear the Angels sing For lol the days are hastening on When peace shall over all the earth Its ancient splendours fling, And the whole world give back the song Which now the Angels: sing". May this peace soon come to our land that families may once again be united in love and harmony and join in saying. "For all Thy Glorious earth, Thy stars and flowers, For love and gentle mirth, For happy hours; For good by which we live, For sweet sunshine, What recompense can give This heart of mine." Sincerely Louise R. Oakes, President, Clinton Braneh, Can. Red Cross Society. The Annual meeting of the Olin - ton Braneh of the Canadian : Red Cross Society will be held on Thurs. day afternoon, December ' 28th, at 2.30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. You are especially invited to attend to hear what is being done in your Community by this . life sustaining organization. Come and bring your neighbor. We thank Mr. Stewart Middleton very much for his very generous donation of a bushel of his beauti- ful apples for the boys in hospital at our local R. C. A. F. Camp. • • Thanks also to Mrs. Jackson for honey for the Blood Clinic. Watch for the date of our next clinic early in the New Year. We regret the cancellation of this week's olinid but did man weather interfered. The boys overseas are in great need of your Blood—plan to attend. • V. Thank You petters The Red Shield • Auxiliary have received thank you letters fromthe following service men and women for Christmas parcels which they have 'received:- Pte. Ethel• Neilans, Cpl: J.' C. Swan,; Tpr. Neilans, +C,• ;M., Sig. 'Lorne J. Brown, L./Cpl. Leppington and Pte. W. Osbaldeston. V MILITARY NEWS Mrs. G. E. -Saville has, reeeived word that her. nephew, George Mer- cer of St. Marys who was previous- ly reported missing, is . now a pri- soner in Germany. Nominations Friday—Tomorrow A business • tit th as many thou- sands of dollars .s is handle .I by the Town Council would; be very careful (who they put on the Board of Direc- tors, and Clinton citizens -should be just so careful who they erect to the Town Council, as the Council will either help or hinder a town's pro- gress. Indications were that there wont() be a run for the Council. The Reeve- ship- has three aspirants and indi- cations are at the. present Vino that it will be a five -cornered con- test. lip to the present time, it looks as though Mayor Agnew May have it walkover. rs y Christmas Legend s Why do we have Christmas trees and candles? One legend tells. us that on a cold, clear Christmas Eve, Mar- tin Lecher wandered through the winter woods filled with happiness at the loveliness of the snow -laden trees, under the starry sky. He wan- ted to share his happiness with his children, so he cut a small fir tree and took it home. When he .had set it up, he placed little glowing can- dles on the boaghs to represent the stars of heaven. e * e In Holland the children call Santa Claus St. Nicholas and believe that he travels about on a white horse. Instead of hanging up their stock- ings, they leave their little wooden shoes, filled with grass and hay for the white horse to eat, on the step outside the front door, And Iel when morning comes the grass and hay have disappeared and in their place are gifts for such thought- ful houghtful children. e ea From Spain 'comes the••^entle-adeno nition that cows must always be treated with special kindness, for did they not stand close to the Christ Child in His manger bed and blow their warm, sweet breath on Him ail through the chilly night? V Wins D. IF. C. Mrs. A. C. Brandon received the good news on Teesday, that her nephew P. 0. Melvin Bloomfield of Windsor had won the Distinguished FIying Cross. P.O. Bloomfield is 20 years of age and is an only son of Mr. and. Mrs. M. Russell Bloomfield, formerly of Winghain, V LOCAL ITEMS Mrs. Henry Sloman has received word of the death Of her sister, Mrs. Helen Miller, R.. N. of Palm Beach Springs, California. Mr. George Cantelon, who came In to renew his paper this week, re- marked that he had taken the News -Record since it *was started by the late Mr, rloody, • V Annual ISho t Course The Annual Short Course will be held'in Guelph at the Ontario Agri- cultural College on January" let to Gth. Courses will .be given in Fern Mechanics, kniniai Husbandry, Agri- culture, Horticulture, Co-operation. and Marketing. The entire cost of the course to the student is $8.00 per week. Sever- al boys are taking advantage of this course. Application may be secured from Dr. G. I. Christie, President, Ontario Agricultural College, Guelph, or the Agricultural. Representative, Clinton. Protests The Clinton Ministerial Associa- tion view with disapproval the Pro- posed Dance sanctioned_' by the Council for Monday, January 1st at 12.05 a.m. in The Town Hallwhich belongs •to the people. This is heart- ily at 'variance' with the spirit of the Lord's. Day,. We urge all. Christian people in Clinton to :have nothing to do with this dance. Pres; R. M. P. Bulteel, See, An- drew Lane; C. C. Anderson, G. q. Button, David Lane.' THE ROME PAPER. Former Oliurtonian Visits Welber Sir Ernest M, Cooper,London, England, formerly cf Clinton, an:i at present on a business- and friendly visit to -Canada, is the guest of his brother Mr. A. T, Cooper. Sir Ernest was born in C1'nton and received his pu,lie school and collegiate education here. Ife was the lirttt student of Clinton Colle. giate to be awarded a scholarship. Later he received .his f B.A. .degree at the Unive_sity of Toronto. On Friday afternoon he addressed the staff and students and members of the board of the collegiate, and in the evening was guest cf honor at .8 special meeting of Clinton Lodge A,F. and A.M. No. 84, G,,R.C., and spoke on the subjet of Masonry in England and ori e:ent day Em- pire topic:. Sir Erne.t is a member of the Grand Lodge of England, A.F. and A.M. and a past worshipful master of Canada Lodge, London, of which he also is secretary. Active in in- dustrial and patriotic work in Eng- land during- the war years he was knighted by His Majesty the King for- outstanding service and was appointed to the position of indus- trial snpe.visor and trade com- missioner for Northern Ireland. Visiting brethren of Huron dis- trict were guests of Clinton Lodge on this special occasion. He announced that he would give annually ..a $50. scholarship, to be awarded as the school board de- cided. Holiday Hours At The Post Office The usual holiday hours will be observed. on Christmas Day at the Post office. The wicket will he open ;from 11.00 to 11.30 amu. and from 2.00 to 2.130 p.m. TO OUR ADVERTISERS' AhTD CORRESPQ I DENTS The stores being. closed Monday. and Tuesday, we will have to collect the advertising Saturday morning. Also we ask our .correspondents to send in their budget of news to be mailed not later than Monday. Tuesday December 26th, Boxing Day will 'be observed as a holiday in Clinton. V Reception Mut and Mrs. John Fingland of, Londesboro will be at home to their friends on the occasion of their Diamond Wedding Anniversary on Wednesday, 27th December from 3 to 6 o'clock in the afternoon and from 7 to 9 o'eicck in the evening. v• AMONG THE CHURCHES Wesley Willis Chock At •the close of the Sunday .School. session on December 10th, the Co- venant Bible Class elected officers for the ensuing year, with Mr. J. Nediger in the chair. Considerable discussion took place as to how ,better •to enlarge our usefulness, and secure more mem- bers to the class. The following officers were elect ed for 1945.: Pres.p J.' B. Lobb; Vice - pros. Mrs. '3. MCEinlet'; Roll and minute secretary, Mrs. J. Turner; Treasurer, Mr. C. Hoare; Social. Con venor Mrs. N. W. Trewartha; Asst., Mrs. A. Seeley, Teacher, Mrs. J. McKinley; Asst; Mrs. C. Hoare, Home class visitor Mr. J. B. ` Lobb. ' Baptist The Baptist Ladies Aid will meet on . Wednesday, December 27th at 7,30 p.m, at the home of Mrs. W. Cochrane.. This will be a missionary n meeting, and the proceeds from the meeting'will go' to missions. The key word is "watch", All the ladies are especially 'invited. ••• Annual 'Meeting of. Huron Holstein Breeders' Club The Annual Meting of the Huron Holstein Breeders' Club was held in ,the Ontario Street United Church, Clinton, on Tuesday, December 12th, with approximately 100 ,present in spite of the bad roads. Mr. W. L. Whyte, vice-president of the Club: acted as chairman in the absence of the President, Mr. Leonard Leeming of Walton. The guest speaker was the Rev., Mr. Burton, who gave an appropri- ate address on Post War Recon- struction from the Economic and' Moral point of view. A moment's silence was observed for the boys who have, paid the su- preme sacrifice and who are serving in, the forces Way.. The head table was introduced by Mr. Willis VanEgmond, Bruce and Murray Roy, who represented the Holstein Calf Club at the competi- tion held at Guelph were guests a the dinner. The Secretary, Mr. Hunte Clutto reviewed .the activities of the clu for the year, 'The- Av'instrong Booking Studio with five members present provid ed a very appropriate . program, A. vote of thanks was tendered t the speaker and to the Iadies of th Ontario Street United Church wh provided the dinner by Win. Sparks W. 0. G. Lepping:on Missing.. O e=_yeas t On his 28th operational flight over enemy territory, W. 0. Gordon ii Leppington, 22, was reported miss b ing, November 1st, according to its. ,formation received by his brother s William,' 'who is - ling in 'the - Canadian Army at Camp Borden. W., 0. Leppington is a wireless air gun - ()nor in the R. 0..A. F. and was en - e gaged in a night bombing attack on: o Oberhausen, Germany. Hope is held • for his return as the mid upper gunner in the bomber is now re- ported safely back in England. Wing Com. E. M. Mitchell of the 431 famed .Iroquois Squadron, R.. A. F. wrote "Gordie was very point- lar ope lar with his Squadron and was one 'of my "Ace" wireles' operators, Her was alweys happy and thoughtful and had made many Braids and had. 134 hours over enemy territory." BAYFIELD Mrs. E. R. Weston of Goderich is spending a few days' in Bayfield, visiting her sister Mts. M. T. Toms. A B. John MaeLeod, Mrs. Louis. MacLeod, Margaret and Janet motored to Port Dover on Tues. day of last week and were storm - stayed until Friday. John remain- ed for a longer visit in Port Dover: Mrs. Donald Murray and Donna leave this week to spend the winter in Owen Sound. We didn't have' a bad stormi last week but several people suffered painful accidents, Miss Elizabeth Webber fell down the cellar way at Percy Weston's and cracked some ribs. Robert Scotebiner fell off a step ladder in the house and down the cellar steps. He was badly shaken up. He sustained' a gash in his forehead and is suffering from the shock.. And on Saturday, Mrs, Robert Scotchmer slipped; on a stepher"at their home and fractured het left wrist. We wish all the injured ones a speedy 'recovery, Bayfield Public School held its annual Christmas Concent in the Town Hall on Wednesday evening cast. It was very 'gratifying to the teacher and pupils to so such a large audience present, The program consisted of opening choruses and part singing, • follow- ed ,by. a Cantata' entitled " A Joke On Santa". Solo: parts throughout the cantata were taken by Milvenn Sturgeon, Ethel Blair, ,Jerald Stur- geon, Barbara • Brandon, Gloria Westlake and John. Apfelbeek. .A Milkmaid's •Dance„ followed this umber, after which the` Principal presented "crests to the champions at the Inter -School Field Day which 'was held early in the fall. A one-adt play entitled 'Buddy„ Answers An Ad" was presented and a group of Christmas Carols closed the .pro- gram. Santa Claus was present and supervisedthe distribution of the multitude of -presents hanging on the tree. Mrs.' J Parker, acted as chair- man and !Mrs. Boyer looked after the music, The funds obtained from this concert will he chiefly used to fur - I Born and educated in Clinton, T 0. Leppington worked for Wood's Company in Toronto before enlist- ing in the R. C. A. F. in November 1941. He trained at Calgary and Jarvis wherehe graduated as a ,wireless air gunner and went over - 'seas as a Flight Sergeant in Novem- iber, 1943. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Leppington, of Clinton, died when W. O. Leppington and his brother,. William were small boys. He is a nephew ,of Mrs. Frank Evans of town. Also residing in Clinton is an uncle,. Mr. Thomas Leppington and ;Family, including Lf Cpl. Roy P. Leppington now in Holland. Mr, Thos. Leppington and Me. Wilbert Leppington Sr. were brothers and both veterans of the first Great War. An aunt, . Mrs. Andrew Rob. este and family reside in Sarnia. The members of the crew of the Lancaster "P" for "Peter" were the same on their first flight as when it was reported. missing. Evangelistic Centre, (P. A. O. C.) 'Yuletide Greetings'' Christmas Program, — Thursday, Dec. 21st, 8.00 p.m. Main features -r. Rhythm Banc Christuras Tableaux,:(Shadow Scenes), Sunday Dec. ;4th — Children's Service 2.00 p.m:` Christmas Service 3.00 p,m• ,;i ther the work of the local branch of the Junior Red Cross. Mrs. W. J. McLeod Sr. and eon Donald went to Detroit on Sunday to spend Christmas with her dal4h tern Christmas Service will be held in Trinity Church at 11.00 e.m, on Sunday, December 24 with the Rector, Rev. R. C. Holmes in charge Rev. L. A. 'Welles, Dean Of men,. Huron College will be the celebrantt a at holy Communion. Mr, and Mrs. Peter Clark receiv- ed a telegram from their son, L./ Cpl. Borden Clark, on Tuesday from Halifax informing thein that he had landed and would be home for Christmas. Borden who suffered the loss of a leg in Italy, was one of the patients a`•orrd the Lady Nelson.