The Clinton News Record, 1932-04-28, Page 1l he Mews -Record Est. 1878
WITH WHICH IS INCORPORAT ED THE CLINTON NEW ERA
The New Era Est. 1868
NO. 2568 -54th YEAR
CLINTON .'ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 1932
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TH17• MARKETS
Wheat, 55c,
Barley, 40c.
Oats, 32c.
Eggs, 90 to lic.
Butter, 18e. '
Live Hogs, $4.00.
FUNERAL OF J. L. KF5R.R
The funeral' of J. Leslie Kerr, edi-
tor and proprietor of the Brussels
Post, who died suddenly Thursday,
was held on Sunday afternoon. Fol-
lowing a short service at. the home
conducted by Rev. ,S. J. Allin, Toron-
to, a former pastor and family friend,
and Rev. W. A. Walden, London, the
remains were borne to the United
church, where a nubile service was
•conducted. The address was given
by Rev. Mn. Alibi, with Rev. Mr. Wal-
den, and Rev. William Moore, pas-
tor of Brussels Presbyterian church,
assisting. The pastor of the United
church, Rev. Chapman, was away
from home.
In the course of Rev. Mr. Allin's
address he referred to his acquain-
tance with Mr. Kerr for 35 years
and also to the high ,regard by the
people of Brussels for the family to
which the deceased belonged. He
bespoke the sympathy of all for Mr.
Kerr's mother and his little orphan-
ed daughter, Mary Helen. Mrs. Kerr
had already found much strength for
added burdens and now with still
greater responsibilities will need
deeper sympathy and help. The,
promise from on high is that God
will not fail us.
The service at the ,cemetery was
conducted by Rev. Mr. Walden in
the absence of Rev. Mr. Chapman,
pastor of the church. Following a
prayer by Rev. S. J. Allin the Ma-
sons surrounded the grave and coli;
ducted their most impressive cere-
monies.
Not only to the immediate rela-
tives and friends the news of the
passing of Mr. Kerr came as a great
shock but to the community at large.
While it was realized that he was iv
a critical condition, his cheery dis-
position never failed him, and the
hope that he plight again regain his
former health was strengthened by
his own thoughts toward recovery.
During the service, Miss Carrie
IIingston sang, "One Sweetly Sell
eon Thought." The funeral ser-
vices were conducted under the atm,
pices of the Masonic Order. Over
75 members marched in the proces-
sion.
The active pallbearers were: W.
H. Bell, Brussels; P. M. Scott, Lon-
don; Fred Wigg, Seaforth; H. Mc -
Brian, R. Tasker and G. L. Hanly,
Clinton.
Honorary pallbearers: D. R.
Cuningltam, James McFadzean, N.
F. Gerry, George Ferguson, George
Muldoon, Dr. James Anderson, W. A.
Gower, William .Gillespie, Cleve
Backer,
Officers and members of Clinton
Lodge, A. F. and A.M., No. 84, to
the number of forty, journeyed to
Brussels to pay their last sad office
of respect to their departed brother.
Full Masonic rites were accorded at
the church and at the graveside, fol-
lowing the church service in both
instances. The brethren, on arrival
at Brussells, were joined by the mem-
bers of St. John's Lodge, N+a. 284,
Brussels, and brethren ' from Wing-
ham, Listowel, Milverton and cthen
lodges. Forming in line at the 1VIa-
sonie hall the united lodges marched
to the church, where the service was
to be held, and where seats were re.
served for their accommodation.
Wor. Bro. Jackson, motor of Clinter
Lodge, recited the beautiful service
of the order, the brethren joining in
the responses. After the service the
brethren, in a long procession, pre-
ceded the hearse and mourners to
the outskirts of the town, where their
cars were parked in readiness for the
Monger distance to the cemetery.
There, after the minister had pro-
nounced the benediction eon -eluding
the United Church service, the breth-
ren proceeded with the mystic rites
of masonry. •
J. L. Kerr was born in Brussels 48
years ago, his parents being the late
W..11. Kerr and his bereaved mother,
Mrs. Kerr. He received his early
education in Brussels public school,
afterwards attending Business Col-
lege in Stratford. When a young
man he entered his father's office
and learned the printing. He own,
ed and operated The Blyth Standard
for a number of years before coming
to Clinton where he operated The
Clinton New Era for several years,
selling out to The -News-Record in
November 1924 and owing to his
father's illness, going to Brus-
sels to manage The Post which he
had edited ever since:.
Twenty-five years agoo he.was mar-
ried to Miss Lottie Jean, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. George Brown, she
having passed away: two years , ago
after a lingering illness. One little
daughter, Mary Helen, is again ber-
THE ,]HOME PAPFAct
eft, also his dear mother, to whom
the heartfelt sympathy of the entire
community goes out in this sad hour,
During +the services many who
came from a distance were unable to
gain admission to the church and
many who could not attend sent tele-
grams and letters of sympathy. The
beautiful floral tributes testified to
the esteem in which ,lir. Kerr was
held.
Interment was . made in Brussels
cemetery,
I.O.O.F. ATTEND CHURCH '
Clinton Lodge I.O.OS., No. 83,
attended divine service in St. Paul's
church on Sunday evening, with a
good turnout of officers and mem-
bers. -
The brethren assembled in the
lodge room at 6.80 o'clock and par-
aded to the church where the centre
pews had been reserved for them.
Rev. (Capt.) K. McGoun, the rector
conducted the :beautiful .service of
the church and deiWaved a stirring
address, appropriate to the occasion
and while especially applicable to
the members of the fraternity con-
tained a message inspirational and
uplifting for all. 'Special music was
rendered by the ehoir.
AMONG TIM CHURCHES
Baptist Church
The Ladies' Aid will meet in the
church vestry on Friday afternoon,
Apr. 29th at three o'clock. A towel
shower will be given- at this meet-
ing. The ladies are asked to bring
along their barrels.
Wesley -Willis United Church
The minister's morning sermon sub-
ject on Sunday will be: "The Man
Within the Man." Evening: "The
Home of the Echoes."
The W. A. will meet in the church
hall on Wednesday afternoon, May
4th, at two o'clock.
St. Paul's Church
Rev. K. McGoun will address the
closing meeting of the Fellowship
Class on Sunday, May lst, at 2.30
pan. A large attendance is request-
ed. Visitors welcome.
The Ladies' Guild will meet in the
Parish Hall on Tuesday afternoon at
three o'clock,
Presbyterian Church
Public worship as usual on Sunclay
morning at eleven o'clock.
The April meeting of the W.M.S.
was held at the home of Mrs. Fair
on Wednesday afternoon, April 20th,
with a good attendance.
In the absence of the president,
Mrs. Dougan, Miss MacFarlane con-
ducted the devotional part of the
meeting. Secretary and treasurer;,
reports were read and approved,
Mrs. Vodden then introduced the a
Study Book on the life and work of
Dr. Cataline McDonald in Japan, also G
relating to her passing to the great R
beyond. Mrs. Fair read interesting Ic
items in connection with the value
of lihe School Residences.
The May meeting will be held at
the home of Mis. Axon. After repeat-
ing the Lord's Prayer the meeting
was closed.
The W.A. will meet at the home of
Mrs. E. Ward on Wednesday after-
noon, May 4th, at two o'clock. Pic-
nit tea.
Ontario Street United Church
Sunday is Sunday school and Y.P..
S. anniversary day in this church
when the Rev. Kenneth Beaton of
Toronto, for years a missionary in
West China, will be the special prea-
cher. He will speak at both church
services and also at the Sunday
school in the afternoon, and will give
a lecture on Monday evening.
The W. A. will meet on Wednesday
afternoon, May 4th, in the Sunday
school room. The ladies are asked 6
to come -prepared to quilt.
The Girl's Club will meet in the t
S.S. room on, 'Tuesday evening.
On Monday everting about fifty of
the Young People of Hoisnesvill'e Uni-
ted church were entertained by the
Young People of this church. The
meeting -opened by the singing_
of a
hytnn, with the president, Mr. Bill
McGill, in the chair. The president
on behalf of the Ontario Street
Young People, expressed the pleasure
of being able to entertain the Hoi-
mesville group: Rev. Farrill, assist/
ed by Virginia Rosell, Doris Miller
and Bill NEcGill, took charge of the
devotional part of the meeting. Af-
ter which Miss Laura Jervis of: Hol-.
mesville took charge and a splendid
program was presented by the Hol
mnesville Young People, which con
sisted of selections :by the 5 -piece or-
chestra,' readings, choruses, vocal
duets and piano solos. Following the
program, Rev. J. W. Herbert of Iiol-
mesville' gave a very interesting ad,
dress. Mr. Farrill made the closing
• • which'e
prayer,
afterMnsesD pwtoolc
charge and a social hour was spenit
in various games and contests. "A
bounteous lunch was then served
the hosts before the gathering broke
up.
SMALE—SAUNDERC:OCIi;
A quiet wedding took place at On=
tario Street United church parson=
age, Clinton, on Saturday evening at
eight o'clock, when Rev. F. G. Ver-
rill united in marriage Vera Helena,
eldest daughter of Mrs. Saundercock
of Hensall, and the late M'r. Nathan-
iel Saundercock; formerly of 'near
Brucefield, to'William George Smale,
eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. George
Smale, of Hensel].
The bride was becomingly gowned.
in blue crepe with trimmings of sil-
ver, and she carried a touquet of but-
terfly roses, with maiden hair fern.
The bridesmaid, Miss Isabelle Saun•
dereeck, sister of the bride, wore a
gown of green silk crepe, green
tweed coat, with white fur and black
hat. The bridegroom was supported
by his brother, Mr. Roy Smale, of
Hensel.
Following the ceremony a buffet
luncheon was served at the home
of the bride's mother in Hensall,
Later Mr. and Mrs. Smale left by
motor for Port Stanley, Windsor and
Detroit, the bride travelling in a
sand dress, with tweed coat with lap-
in fur, smart. hat and purse, the gift
of the bridegroom, to match. They
will reside in Hensel.
DEATH OF MRS. H. BAGLER.
On Friday last Jessie Brown, wi-
dow of Henry Bagler, passed away
at her home, Princess street,
in her seventy-sixth year,
after an illness of heart trouble ex-
tending over a period of two years
The deceased was born in Ayrshire:
Scotland, her parents being the late
John Brown and Jean (Craig) Brown,
She came to Canada with her par-
ents when quite young and lived for
a time at Brucefield. Forty-six
years ago she was married to the late
Henry Bagler, who predeceased her
by two years. For the past thirty
years they had lived in Clinton. In
religion she was Presbyterian and
later was a member of Wesley -Wil-
lis United Church.
Surviving are one son: William, of
Toronto, and two daughters, Jean.
widow of Mr. Grieve, who had cared
for her parents during their last
days, and Mrs. Fred Cook, Wyan-
dotte, Mich.
The funeral service was held at her
late residence, Princess street, on
Monday afternoon, Rev. D. E. Fos-
ter officiating. Internment was made
n Baird's cemetery-, Stanley town-
ship. The pall -bearers were William
Brownlee, Cree Cook, 0. L. Paisley,
G. D. Roberton, Reg. ,Shipley and M.
T. Corless.
Relatives from a distance were:
Mr. Wm. Bagler, Toronto; Mr. and
Mfrs. Fred Cook, Wyandotte, Mich.;
Nlrs. W. W. Collyer, Toronto; 83,'.
nd Mrs. Wm. Brownlee, Mr. and
Mos. Robert Brownlee and families of
oderieh; Mrs. Hugh Grieve, Mrs.
obeli Grieve and Mrs. Thomas Hab-
irk of .Seaforth. •
LITTLE LOCALS
The council will meet in committee
Friday evening and in open council
on Monday, evening, when the new
mayor will preside.
The Public Hospital board ` will
meet in the 'board room of the town
hall on Tuesday evening, May 3rd,
at half past seven.
A Large number of the inemhers of
Ontario street and Wesley -Willis W;
M.S. auxiliaries attended the meeting
of the Presbyterial in Wingham on
Tuesday. ,
A meeting of the Clinton Ladies'
Golf Club will be held in the counci'
chamber on Thursday evening, April
5th, at half past seven. A11 members
and others interested are asked to be
present.
LAST NIGHT'S PLAY
"The A.Y.P.A. of St. Paul's church
put 'on the three -act comedy, "It
Happened in June," in the town hall
yesterday evening, playing to a full
house.
The comedy, which had a bit of
love, some awkward situations and
some humorous ones, all happening
in the Merry 1Vfonth of June and all
having to do with a ,roup of merry
young people, was very well acted.
each taking his or her part well. The
following were the players: Misses
Olive Schoenhals, Mary Hovey, Mar-
jorie Hunter, Madelon Hawkins
Mrs. C. V. Cooke and Messrs. Char-
Iie Wilson, Beverley McGoun, Char-
lie Lovett and Arthur Groves.
The young people were rewarded
for the efforts put forth by the num-
ber who came out to witness the re-
sult.
N. W. TREWARTHA NOW MAYOR
The nomination meeting on Mon-
day evening, held for the purpose of
nominating a mayor to fill out the
unexpired terns of the late Mayor S
S. Cooper, was not very well attend-
ed, although a number ,of citizens
gathered at the appointed hour.
Mr. Robert Welsh nominated Mr,
N. W. Trewartha, the nomination be.
ing seconded by Mr. R. B. Fitzsimons
and, while according to law a full
hour had to pass before the clerk
could declare the nominations closed
no other name was put forward and
Mi.. Trewartha was declared elected
provided he would . accept the post,
as he was not present. On finding
that his was the only name put fort
ward, he signed up the following day
Mr, Trewartha has had a good deal
of municipal experience, having sere-
' ed as reeve of Goderich township and
warilen of the county and as reeve of
Clinton, fourteen years in all. He
also served a term as member of the
Provincial legislature, representing
South Huron.
Mr. Trewartha is interested in
nnniciapl work and, although a busy
mart with his business here and a
branch at Exeter, he will make a
first class chief executive. Clinton
is fortunate in having so able a man
to take over the mayor's ehair.
INSTITUTE MEETING
On Thursday last the local branch
of. the Women's Institute entertain-
ed at its regular meeting the Tuck-
ersnmith, Stanley and London Read
Clubs, when a very happy afternoon
was spent.
This was the annual meeting of
the Institute branch and the presi-
dent, Mrs. Trewartha, gave a very
optimistic review of tate year's work:
Following routine business and the
presentation of committee reports,
the election ,of officers was held.
Mrs. F. Hanley-, convener of the
striking committee, presented a slate
of officers which was adopted as fol-
lows:- Honorary president, Mrs. 0. L.
Paisley; president, Mrs. N. W. Tre-
wartha; first vice-president, Mrs. F.
Glow; second vice-president, Mrs. C.
' Sturdy; treasurer, - Mrs. L. heard;
. secretary, Mrs. McKinley; pianist,
Mrs. W. Perdue; district director,
Mrs. F. G. Murdock; branch' directors,
Mrs. T. Appleby, Mrs. J. Schoenhals
Mrs. George Taylor, Mrs. R. Draper
and Mrs. J. Flynn; ,committee con-
veners, finance, : Mrs. E. Wiard; re-
ception_and social, Mrs. W. S. R. Hol-
mes; lookout, Mrs. 3. Flynn; Pro-
gram, ,Mrs. D. Lindsay; baby, pinst
Mrs. G. Cook; flower, Mrs. E. Strut-
on and Mrs. Watkins; auditors, Mrs.
0. L. Paisley and Mrs. C, H. Ven
nor.
Following the business meeting
Mrs. Fear, president of the Tucker -
smith group, accepted the chair when
the visiting women gave an interest-
ing
nterest-ing program including: piano duets
Mrs. Annie •Oriah and Miss Hazel
Pepper; readings, Mss. Milton Wtiltse
vocal solos, :Miss Annie Stewart:
reading, Mrs. Kate McGregor; vocal
trio, ,Mrs. Falconer, Mrs. R. Plum-
steel and Mrs. • Lindsay, Miss Plum-
ateelccom a yi
a sp m ymg; readings, Mrs.
rear.
At the close of time meeting re-
freshments were served by the local
erganization ,and the 'ladies enjoyed,
a social hour together.
GODI0RICH TIES CLINTON
Goderich 'badminton . players came
dew on Thursday evening last and
played the locals, the score being an
even one of 8-8. Following the play
the locals served refreshments.
The games in detail:
Ladies;
lilary Hovey, Norma Cook, Clin-
ton, 21; Mrs. G. Watson, Mrs. E.
Beacons, Goderich, 3.
Norma Treleaven, Agnes Combe,
Clinton, 14; Miss NI. Watson, Miss
C. Hayes, Goderich, 21.
Eileen Rumball, Mrs. W. Seeley,
Clinton, 21; Mrs. (Dr.) Martin, Mrs,
Burnes, Goderich, 9.
Mrs. C. Cook, Miss Brydone, Clin-
ton, 21; Miss M. Parsons, Mrs. Dr
Eastman, Goderich, 11.
Men's
Stewart Cook, C. Cooper, Clinton
; C. Walker, P. Carey, Goderich, 21.
Dr. J. C. Gaudier, 3. Gaudier, Clin-
on, 3; D. Nairn, R. Copeland, Gode-
ieh, 1,
Newman Petersen, Bob Gandier,
Clinton, 21; D. Eastinan, Mr. Baker,
Goderich, 6.
C. Cook, Edgar Maguire, Clinton,
21; W. Atkinson, Bud Sturdy, Gode-
rich, 15.
Mixed Doubles
Mary Hovey, Stuart Cook, Clinton,
14; Miss G. Watson, 0. Walker, God-
erich, 21.
Norma, Treleaven, C. Cooper, Clin-
ton, 7; Mrs. E. Beacom, P. Carey,
Goderich, 21.
Norma Cook, Dr. Gandier, Clin-
ton, 9; Miss M. Watson, D. Nairn
Goderich, 21.
Eileen Rumball, Bob Gandier, Clin-
ton, 21; Miss C. Hayes, R. Cope-
land, Goderich, 13.
Norma Treleaven, Edgar Maguire
Clinton, 11; Mrs. Dr. Martin, Bud
Sturdy, Goderich, 21.
d;oe Gandier, Mrs. G. Cook, Clinton
21; Mr. Eastman, Miss M. Parsons
Go erieh14.
d ,
G. Cook, Mrs. W. 'Seeley, Clinton;
18; Mrs: Baker, Mfrs. Burnes, Gode-
rich, 21,
Return games will be played in
Gadorioh this, Thursday, evening.
.cseeve, veer
J. 'LESLIE KERR
editor of the Brussels Pest and form-
er editor and publisher of The Clin-.
tell New Era, who died suddenly at
his home in Brussels on Thursday
morning last.
FOOTBALL REORGANIZING
A meeting of the IIuron Football
Association was held at the Dielc
House, Seaforth, on Saturday even-
ing. last to organize for the approach-
ing season. A cup has been put un
by the president, Mr. Leo Stephen-
son, of Kinburn, for competition,. op-
en to any team in Huron County. Ali
teams interested in entering the
League gapes for 1032, are requested
to notify the President, Mr. Lee
Stephenson, Seaforth, R. R. No. 2, on
or before May 7th. A meeting of all
members will be held at the Dick
House, Seaforth, on Saturday even-
ing, May 7th, when the final details
cf organization will be completed. A
fee of 32 a team to enter payable on
or before May 7th.
SPORTS COMMITTEE MET
A meeting of the Central Sport.,
Committee and those interested in
outdoor sports was held in the coun-
cil chamber on Tuesday evening, Dr.
Shaw, chairman of last year's cern.
mittec, presiding,
The following officers were clot,-
ed:
leei;,ed: •
President: G. T. Jenkins.
Vice: H. Lawson.
Secretary: C. W. Draper.
Treasurer: Morley Counter
The following representatives or
the different lines of sport were elsr
appointed to round up the players of
each line of sport and report at next
meeting: Baseball: P. Livermore
and H. Hawkins; Softball: N. Liver-
more and G. Holmes; Box Lacrosse:•..
G. Rath, F. McEwan; Football;
Castle and C. Rozell.
Mr, F. Fingland, on behalf of the
1931 committee, thanked the man-
agers and players of the several
games for the co-operation shown
during last season and this was fin-
ally put through in the form of a
resolution. Mr. Fingland said that
the hockey season opened this' year
with a balance en the wr'e11g side of
the ledger of 8103, but this had been
wiped off and a tiny balance left on
the right side.
Mr. H. Lawson, en behalf of the
players and managers of the teams,
expressed appreciation of the assis-
tance and support given by the com-
mittee which had been very encaur •
aging to the clubs.
It was arranged to meet again or.
Wednesday evening next to hear the
reports regarding players for the
season of 1932 and to make further
arrangements.
NELSON W. TIDIDWA.RTHA.
who on Monday was elected by- ac-
clamation to fillt the term atm as may-
or, the vacancy being caused by the
death of. S. S. Cooper.
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