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Clinton News Record, 1945-07-19, Page 1". ,". • • r'•11 e, •1 1 , • ' ' . - • 4, . . • • ,1 • ,ease"O'es• 00:0aRAmellir tAti. 1611,1 With. Which is Incorporated The-- cisiten New Era The New Era Etat. AM *: 6158 67th YEAR. Clotiles For Misses and Children y 4 :Sp ecially. Low . Priced for Late Season Selling. Navy Drill Shorts and Slacks ,Sleeveless and Backless Sun Tan Dresses, Children's Print Over- alls and Sunbonnets And a number of Broken Lines of Sportwear All Specially Priced to Clear. R. V. IRWIN nnenine pas* • KILLS KITCHEN ODORS QUICK I MR -WICK 89c WoodbUry's Tooth Powder • 25C 2 for -26e F. B. PENNEBAKEIL PHONlil 14 D.BUG GiSt MIQUE FiK;TO SERVICE =111111= Watch E;411!"fs New miracle, welch straps in soft moulded Plastic Waterproof, light, and comfortable for summer wear at $1.00 each. Also a full stock of many kinds of leather straps in allIclitiths, as 7aell as extra longs Watch Bracelets for Ladies and Gentlemen, in var- ious styles, fitted quickly and securely to your watch 1 Limited number of reliable Pierce Pocket watches just arrived. Sturdy handsome case, 17 jewel move- ments, nice clear dial and second hand $17.95 plus tax. Parker Pen and Pencil Sets at $5.00 and $10.00 per set. Single pens at $3.50, $6.00 and $10.25 Single pencils at $1.5O and $4.00 each. , Eclipse sets at $2.60 and $2.90 each 0,1•••••••4•••••,0;1••••••••••• •••••M..10,40..••••1.••••••••lii••••••••••••=1.114. COUNTER coupt4irs for Finer Jewellery for Over Half a Century hi, Huron County $t Paltiet3W.rk• he July meeting of St. Paatl's A. was held, on, Tuesday after - t th home of Mr. Fred rd. Mrs. R. vice- sident, ,presided dkiring the meet- • and led in the -4Pennag, Frei - and lievetieee., The passage 9ttire was read ;by. EVelya 1411, The genVeVarn * the varimis committees gave reports on heir Miss.:M=1e l'honiPsen gave a' resume of 'the chapter Int "French - bide 'Chula orn the Studl Beek "West '00 the Mite Line." • 'Plie meeting. Was closed With, the benediction; •A seCial time, with, dainty vt•fiesblokents; enoredby ail. , • WINTON ONTARIO • THURSDAY JULY Atli 1945, THE HOME PAPER RED CROSS, NOTES THE CONTINUING, JOB Red Cross work is never done. It can nevem be done while there is }mean stiffering still to he relieved. For this reason the cessation of hostilities in Europe, 'while it brought certain necesary sphases a Red Cross • effete to 'a close, has increased our bligations; . and responsibilities in other directions. In Mirope we face human suffering on a more colossal scale than prob- ably the world has ever known before. The relief of these millions a people -s-hoineless, destitute, hungry, sick, families dispersed morale depleted—a gigantic reservoir of tragedy and suffering — presents a problem in •which all Red Cross societies, through- out the world will, want to participate. In the Far East our British and Allied .prisoners-ofewar and civilian interneesare desperately awaiting the food parcels, medical supplies and other relief goods we are trying se hard to get through toethein, Some have readied them; other stocks are being stored in a northern Russian port until Japan will permit their en- try.We must continue to keep these stocks up to their maximum, For our Forces in the Pacific, and' those who will be going there, we must keep them provided with life- giving blood sennn and all the com- forts and supplies which mean so much to their welfare. Add to this the extensive programs under way to aid sick and disabled 'veterans and their dependents, and the peace -time work which is being maintained and neveloped to bring health and healing to Canadians, gen- erally in the post-war years ahead— and you conic to realize ,t1Mt, come War, come Peace, .Red Genes has, -a continuing job to do in 'terms of mercy -and in the relief of human .suffering. .'..• , So, with confidence, I ask our many members in Canada who have sup. ported Red Cross so magnificently thoughout these war years, with their work, their sympathies and their resources, to continue their support as there is much and important wdrk yet to do, Norman a Urquhart, Ohairnian, National Executive • Committee, The Canadian Red Cross Society. v Appoint 'Assessor at Special. Meeting At a special meeting of Council, 'Ala was held on Wednesday even- ing, July llth, the 'resignation of Thigh Cameron as assessor, and tax collettor, on account of illness, was accepted with regret. Mr. Wesley Vanderburgh was appointed to the positiort. v St. Paul's Church Annual Picnic '. Last Wednesday afternoon, St. Paul's Sunday School held their an- nuAl picnic on the Rectory lawn. During the afternoon, rams 'and games with prizes for all, were en- joyed. Them wereeunder the slirec- tion of Flt. Lt. E. H, Tull and Rev. R. M. Bulteel. At six o'clock the members of the Sunday School and congregation sat down to a bountiful picnic supper in the Parish Hall. Rev. R. M. Bulteel welcomed sev- eral of the boys, who were- with the Services; Fred Hovey, Bob Draper, and Joe Murphy'. Several others, who have recently, returned fr.= service overseas, were unable to be present. Mrs. May McKinnon was mistress of ceremonies during a period of in- formal program. An impromptu skit was presented, two monologues by Mrs. Geo. McLay and a sing -song brought the gathering to a close. v AMONG THE CHURCHES UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA 11.00 A.M. — 7.00 P.M. Wesley, Willis and Ontario Street congregations will worship in the month • of July at Wesley W.I,is Church, Rev. G. G. Burton, MA., B.D. officiating. Turner's United Church, Tucker - smith, 9.45 A.M. Worship and, Sunday School. ST.• PATNA CHURCH • 8th ,Sunday after Trinity 10.00 .A.M. Sunday School, 11.00 A.M. Morning Serv:ee, On Sunday afternoon: last the Areli- leishop of Huron 'visited St Paul' Church for the 'purpose of confirming nine eandidates. The following wee confirmed; Mrs.. E. McEwen, Mrs. Meatrvell Era beth Slonsau, Betty Cooke, George Scribbeiis, David Col- clough. Robert Taylor, and Claud Le Clattnnant' and Doria-McEwee. The Arekbielion 'gavea stierini, talk to thei. candidatea en the meaning Of • Farewell PartY, About a dozen VieSIOr iWhlis Young People gathered at the beetle of Sgt. and Mrs. ,Ralph Devereaux on Friday evening, as a' farewell party for thecouple. Sgt. Devereaux bay- ing been stationed at No.te Radio School, for the past year, has. rently received' his honourable Windsor tO re. sum• 'hie duties ae, schoolteacher. The young eouple, completely taken by surmise, cordially opened then home to the young people. The even- ing Wae , spent in playing' games. While the president, 13,ensim Sutter, spoke a few .wOrdi of farewell, Sgt. William Conroe presented Mr. • and Mrs. DevereausawSth a picture: Luneb' was served by the young people. v WEDDINGS WRAGG—CORP Blue and white delphiniums and pink larkspur decorated Knox Church for a wedding Saturday after- noon, when Anne Mary, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Percy Corp of Tavistock, was married to Mr. Gor- don Wragg, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Wragg of Oshawa. Rev. Leonard Self of Norval Presbyterian Church, officiated. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a gown a petal White lace ovex taffeta, fashioned on simple lines, the full skirt •sweeping into a slight train. Her long tulle veil was caught with a coronet of shirred net ciested' with a spray of stephanotis, and she carried a cascade of Ithe same flowers with, Svveetheart roam and blue delphiniums. Her attendants' were Mrs. Thomas' Stewart bf Wind- sor and Miss Mary McCreery of Tor- onto, wearing frocks of dulcet pink and cameo blue net over taffeta, chaplets in the same shades with garlands of pink roses and. pastel sweet peas. Their bouquets' were the same flowers with blue delphinium. Mr. Kenneth Standing was grooms- man, and the ushers were Mr. Wil- lard Fish and Mr. Donald Cassie. The reception was held at A.nnes- ley Hall, and later the couple left for Northern Ontario, WRIGHT—HARRISON The, marriage 'of Elizabeth Hari son, drily daughter of Mrs. Hareison and the late It. L. Harrison, of West - mount, Que., to Sgt. Cecil A. Wright', R.C.A.F„ only sort ef Mr. and 'Mrs. Arthur Wright, of Strathroy, took place in St. Andrew's United Aural, Weetmount, The officiating minister was Rev. G. Fee. eTh e bride, Who was given in marriage by her broth- er, Capt. it. L. Harrison, *as charm- ing in a two-piece suit of English tan linen with accessoriesto match. She wore a gold 'wrist watch, the gift of the groom, and carried a shower bouquet of white carnations and bouvardia, The maid of honor, Miss Myrle Moore, wore pale green and white sheer, with accessories to match and 'carried pink earnations. The grooms- ean was Sgt. J. Ferguson, R.C.A.F. A reception was held at the Themis Club. The bride and groom will re- side in Clinton for the present. Oat -of -town guests were Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wright, parents of the groom, and •Sgt. Jack Leitch, R.C. A.F,, of .Strathroy. BAIRD—BROWN The marriage of Gar, Allan Baird of Hamilton, Canada end Miss Jan Thown, youngest daughter of Mrs. Brown and the late Captain L. N. Brown was solemnized at Arthurlie Place, Bum:head, Scotland., June 8th. The beautiful bride who wa& given in marriage by her only 'bxother was gowned in heavenly blue sheer over satin. Her finger-tip veil was caught from a headress of orange blossoms and she carried a touquet of mauve orehids. Her bridesmaid. was Miss Jessie Clew, who was gowned in beige lace and sheer, with naitsliffig flower hat. ' The double ring eerernony was per- formed, by the Rev. W. S. Watt, 1V1.A., of Birrhead. The groom's gift' to the bride was a heirlooms gold .brooch and 'bracelet; to the bridesmaid, a watch and to the groomsman, cuff links, During the signing of the register, Major Rhineheart sang "Ave Maria" an; ,Sthubeat. The reception as held at the home of the 15iide, the' bride's inother re- ceiving in navy blue sheer with a (tonne of White rose huds. Miss Christine Ifearthe of Edinburgh, cousin of the groom,- received fox the grooms 'The bkide's-table was centred with a Toni -tier wedding cake, tall mauve candles and white and pale Mauve streamers. There were about 35 guests present, After the reception the bride and groom left amid showers of eonfetti by bt ter Sotheity for a fortnight's hotleimeon, ' • ' 'The groom who bas been a wireless operator with theartillery fOr nearly. five years will return 1 to. Canada ahertlY. Vest wishei frbin- them Many friends hi kit/head ',and in ennellat go With this happy 'yoling tbc iitu7sh ef od. • couple. • Engagement Ammunced The • engagement is -announced of Marion Alberta, youngest daughter •of Mr. F. '3; Spaigge, and. the, late Mac, Spriggs', to L -Cpl. Arthur 'Stewart, youngest son of Mrs. A. M. Leyburne, Clinton, and the late Mr. S. Leyburne ef Seaforth. The mar. riage is' to take piece quietly in Tor- onto this month. '• , • V P.O. Carlyle Cornish, Arrives . Home P.O. Carlyle Cornish, son of Me. and Mrs. J. K. Cornish of Brumfield, arrived on the noon train on Wednes- day. He was recently released from a German Pris.oner of War camp. He was greeted by a large group of friends and the Collegiate Bugle Band. Pte. L. G. Winer Welcomed , Home A. large crowd was on i,and to meet the late train on Friday night, to welcome home Pte. L. G. "Skip" Winter, who was- returning from overseas. He had been many months in a Gexman prisoner -of -war camp, hay- ing been taken a prisoner a few days after D -Day. Mrs. Winter was with her husband, having gone to London to meet him. The Colleeate Bugle Band was present and played the "General Salute" 'after Pte. Winter had ptep- ped off he train. The greetings of the Welcome Horne Committee were expressed by Mr. John Butler. v - LOCAL ITEMS Mr. Thomas Leppington has had his house painted, end along with a beautiful flower garden, has certainly got a grand corner. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Carter have received word from their son Ross, who is overseas with the Canadian Army, that he has received the rank of Major. At present, Major Carter is ,xecuperating from a broken ankle in a hospital in England. The NewseRecord received a gift of a lovely leouquet of gladioli from the garden of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Jones. They are the first of the season and lovely specimens: Cpl. Willard Aiken Receives Welcome Nome A large crowd met the noon train on Wednesday to welcome home Cpl, Willard Aiken, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. Moffatt Aiken. . Willard was greeted by his parents and sister, Miss Florence Aiken, and, a large circle of friends. He had been over. seas with the R.C.A.F. for over three years. The Bugle Band of the Clinton Collegiate was present.and played the "General Salute." Dr. J. W. Shaw represented the Welcome Home Corns inittee and welcomed Willard with a few words. Dr. F'. G. Thompson pre- sented a small gift on behalf of the Legion and Mrs, Leppington present- ed a gift from the Red S.hielct. At the conclusion of the inferinal ceremony at the station, the Band led the procession to the 'centre of the town. V . • PERSONALS Miss .Shirley Sutter of Stratford is visiting her parents, ,Mr. and Mas. John A. Sutter. Mrs, William Ball, Master Nelson and Miss Violet Morrison, are holi- daying .at Bayfield this week. ,MTS. Charles Quennell of Toronto, visited with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. 3. E. Johnston. Miss Jean Teaser of Brantford, is visiting friends in town. Miss Catherine Fingiand is speeding two weeks with sMies !Tenet Kings - burgh at her summer home • at Georgetown. Miss, Shirley Nickle is, spending her vacation with friends in Sarnia and MuskokO. Miss F. McLaughlin- of Toronto spent the past week at the. home of Mr. sand Mrs. Frank Fingland. ---v— Bouquets To The Bugle • • • Band For some time the members of the Bugle Band, girls and boys, of the Clinton Collegiate have met the trains M welcome our ladssreturning from overseas. These young people are to he ecenmended for their faith, ful attendance. They have In/ nmeh pereonal • perseverance, .made them- selves into a fine organization. It• must surely be a surpiiie to soma Of the boys returning hoMe af- ter eeveral' years absence, to see the girls take their place in the Biigle -Band. Tlioseisil charge of arranging )14 detaiM of thewelcoine home`corrt- Mateo,' are ditelitY.T1140,14 4030' •Ilke • strIondid% eVAMerittiorr iefilho Bugle, •••• " • ' •• • - u urn Honors • Weir Never in the historir of Auburn was such a tangible tribute given to a citizen as was given to Dr. B. C. Weir on Friday eight. Almost 2,000 people gathered to do'honor to the Doctor upon his completion of 40 years of faithful service m physician. The assembly was arranged on the side.lawn of Dr. Weir's residence and the grounds of St. Mark's Anglican Church. Two blocks of Main street were roped off making .ample ac- comodation for the large number who came from points as far east as Toronto ta be presentfor this worthy occasion. ' A loudspeaker system was installed and shortly after 9 o'clock the •program commenced with Ghee. E. Asquith as chairman. The evening's activities started with a March Past of approximately 300 children and adults whom Dr, Weir had brought into the world, The parade was led by the Laeknow Pipe Band. Ma Ted Mills and his twins headed this group, followed by Wil- liam Anderson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Anderson, who rode an imita- tion stork on a tricycle. Mr, Asquith in his opening remarks introduced Dr. Weir to the audience by giving some facts regarding the Doctor previous to coming M Aub- urn on June 19, 1905. He was born at Komoka, but spent his boyhood previous, to teen age in Delmore. From his earliest hoyhoed he bad a longing to become a physician, and he set up an office in his own room with a sign on his door, "Dr. B. C. Weir." Dr. Mitchell, the family physician learned of his new opposit- ion but instead of competing. with him, took him in as a partner, and Bert Weir became his protege. He accompanied Dr. Mitchell on his trips, took the pulse of the patients, read the thermometer and many other things practised by a physician. When 13 years of age the family moved to Strathroy Where he attend- ed the Strathroy High School which wag at that time under the principal- ship of Mr. J. E. Wetherell, one of the then best principals of Western Ontario. Among the doctor's class mates was Sir Arthur Currie, Com- mander of the Canadian forces in the First Great War. After taking out a certificate, he attended Model school and taught school near Ker - wood in Metcalf township. He then entered Toronto University and grad- uated in Medicine in 1903. After two years of locum temens Practice hc located in Auburn. Among those graduating with him was Dr. W. E. Gallie, now Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Mrs. A. M. Rice, of Caledonia, a former Auburn resident, when Mr. Rice was manager of the Bank of Commerce was present, and delighted the Audience with solos render in a rich soprano voice. 1V1r. J. J. Robertson, the oldest acquaintance and friend of the Dr., addressed Dr. Weir, speaking in 'glow- ingsternes of the unstinting service he had rendered particularly under dif- ficulties with which he was encount- ered during his early yearsbere.4n expressing the community's high ap- preciation of tkeir beloved practition- ex, Mr. Robertson asked the doctor to accept a gift from the grateful citizens, a purse containing $1,300.00. The presentation was made 'by little Shirley , Turner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Turner. This was fol- lowed by singing "For He's A Joint Good Fellow." • Mr. Campbell was on the platforre Friday night. As for etatistiee the doctor figured he had received about 2,000 babies from thestork, among ' them 18 sets of Mins. The first baby he received was born to Mr. ' and Mrs. jamb Wagner and the most recent M Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Red- mond. The Westfield Junior Male Qum. - tette meepoeedef Lloyd Walden, Douglas' Campbell, Norman and Lloyd McDowell were next heard( in a musi- • cal number after which the.dean of the medical peafowl= 'in Huron County, De. 3,,W. Shaw d Clinton, spoke, Dr. 'Shaw recalled his long standing acquaintance with Dr. Weir for which he would be eternally grate- ful. Miss ,Mary Houston gave a reading at this' juncture on "Our Country Doctor," after which the chairmati announced the xeceiat of a letter from Dr. Macklin ef Goderich, expressing his keen regret at being unable to attend. Dr. W. P. Gallow df Goderich was next called upon and spoke in kindly terms of the honored doctor. "We know hint for 'what he is—a real man, It is no small thing to ramie the respect of a community," said the Goderich doctor. Continuing, he - stated "You have learned: well what a good friend, counsellor and physic- ian he is. We in the medical pro- fession recognize him as a capable, industrioue, competent, skillful woik- man," and concluding his veretable eulogy he said, "He is a Prince among men, you'll never gel another like him." The Lucknow Pipe Band was then beard in two numbers, after which Dr. Redmond af Wingffam made a few - remarks. Dr. Redmond is Dr. Weir'e senior in Huron by a few months com- ing to this pale of the country, in January, 1905. He expressed his pleasure at being present for the memorable accasion, He thought he knew of nothing better in the world than forSa Whole comialmitysMISOner an individual in such a manner. He couldn't help feeling that here. -wan , an instance of where the people who know you tbe, best love you the best, and ostensibly gissiteful. Dr. Red, mend drew a justifiable comparison between a doctor and a war hero. "Just as a soldier who gives his life is a heroeso is a doctor who gives all his energy to ministering to the sick a hero. So here is a hero who has been labouring among you for 40 years," claimed the Wingliam physic- ian. Be cited four events in one's life, birth, marriage, death, and a testimonial. At testimonial is a, rare and distinct lamer mneluded, Dr.. Redmond. Other speakers.' were DV. 3, M. Graham of Goderioh who felt the gathering was a great and dis- tinct honor but deserving since Dr. Weir had served in virtue and deed. Dr. M. A. Jackson of God'erich whir •although acquainted, with Dr. Weir ' for some 11 years, -it hadn't taken him long to gain respect for the Auburti 'physician both as a man and as a medical man. Mr. John W. Hanna, M.L.A., of Wingham and Mr. L. E. Cardiff, M.P., of Brussels, and Mr. W. J. Park, a life-long friend of Dr. Weir also spoke. Mr. Hanna was, introduced by Mr. Harry Sturdy and Mr. Cardiff by Wm. J. Stewart' Those attending registered in a , In making his reply 'Da Weir stat- ed. he knew of no better words to express his gratitude than by "1 sincerely thank you" The doctor in reminiscing, recalled certain aspects • of Auburn in 1905. The ceinent sidc walks were in the process of being laid, there were more places of busi- ness, and there was a two-eanned .sehool. Other changes in the last 40 years he xeviewed were the Sleep- pearance of the copper -shop, the hotel, the implemept shop and the Auburn Brass Band. He regretted that the community spirit present 40 years ago, seemedlacking chiefly clue to the automobilee, but continued by stressing it would be a good thing to re-create this spirit The guest of honor paid high tribute to the pion- eers of the community. They were really sterling characters. We mise them, but such is life. We are the better for their baying beep here, be said. He epoke very feelingly of the little unremembered acts of kindness rendered to him width be gave as his ream for remaining for ahnost half a century, He related how Mr. Wm. Camp- bell, •now 89 was his first parjefre and he was so pleamds, to lawire A ,Patient that he 'MIT cherged • Mr, Ceitipbell '25e for faer,Vices 'rendered. booklet. A pleasing feature of the evening was the presentation of a beautiful bouquet of rose buds to Mrs. Rim by Miss Marion Taylor. Two lovely musical selections •by a group of young ladies, • Misses Emma and Shirley Robertson, Ila and Betty Craig, Jean and Joan McPhee,, Max- ine and Roxy Bali and June Marsh. A reading was given by John Buch- anan. The program concluded with the National Anthem. Accompanists for the evening were Mrs. R. J. Phillips, MisesJean Gook and Viv- ian. Straughan. Dr. Weir was Married On June 12, 1912 to Pearl Johnston, who passed away in 1937. He has one son and one daughter, Jack Weir of Ottawa and Josephine, well known eoloist, at home. Both were present , for the unique event. He has. also two sister% Misses Annie .and Margaret Weir of Strathroye He is a member of Knox Presbyterian church, a past W.M. of Matting Star Lodge, A.F. & A.M., Carlow, and a past Grand' Steward of Grand Lodge, A.F. & AM. Just as he has zeroed most faithfully in the Past, and the community has been enriched by his .preaence as citieetr and servant, it is the' ferVent hope of host of friends that he will be spared 'many years' to enjoy good health and continue attending to the, bodily needs Qthe people Of Aul> r aid outlying disttiets. , . , • . • , ' ' • • • , • ' • , . •