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The Clinton News Record, 1932-06-02, Page 1The News -Record Vet. 1878 WITH. WHICH IS INCORPOPATED THE ' CLINTON ;NEW ERA NO. 2573 -54th YEAR i(ational Watch `Cleaning AND JEWL+'L1RY REPAIR WEEK 'iaat 25th to ,}tate 4th YOUR WATCH PROBABLY NEEDS ATTENTION, RIGHT NOW It cannot give you the wonderful daily service you ask' of it, un-, less it and cleaned i layYou1 watchselVesyou more than your ear of probably anything else you own, ye you do n,ot give it as much attention. Why not let us inspect your watch now -.before it is toe late. 'BRING IN 'YOUR JEWELRY AND RINGS AND HAVE THEM MODERNIZED' Have your diamonds remounted in up-to-date settings. Call and get an estimate of the cost. We make a specialty of fine wok. ell Headquarters for Watch and Jewelery Repairs Jeweler and Optometrist • Phone 174w and 174j my Two Places ::to al° rens Here and Home Warm Weather Frocks New Styles at We have been fortunate in secur- ing an assortment of two dozen traveller's sample dresses in sizes 15 and 16 at prices which make them very interesting Sale of Frilled Curtains at a 3ricr ' A Number of Shades and Colors from which to choose. Former Prices were from 59c to $4.50 a pair. Now Clearing at Half Price 1T9s " CLINTON'S LEADING STYLE SIOPPE " WE RECOMMEND THE PURCHASE OF s Dominion of Canada 5% Bonds due 1941, at 97 to yield 5.40% Province of Ontario 5',4% Bonds due 1947 at 99 to yield 5.65% Province of Manitoba G%a Bonds due 1947 at 95% to yield 6.50% Province of British Columbia 6% Bonds ,due '1947 at 95% to yield 6,50% ,WE ALSO REcoivra END THE CONVERSION INTO ANY OF THE ABOVE OF Dominion of Canada 51/4,% Bonds due 1988-34 at 100-100'% H. B. Manning BANK OF MONTREAL BLDG., RCLINTON, ONT. PRONES: Office 29; Residence, 18, Instead of Cash, Say it with Eggs Realize 4c per doz. extra for you eggs in paying your subscription Take Them to N. W. Trewartha, A. E. Finch, or Gunn, Langlois Co. see page six 1 The New Era Est. 1868• CLINTON ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JUNE 2, 1932 ITHE MARKETS Wheat, 55e. Barley, 40e. i Oats, 32e. Eggs, 9c to' 11c. Butter, 18e. )Live Hogs, $3.85. DEATH OF FORMER CITIZEN The following t from the Calgary Albertan refers to a former Clinton. ian; "Funeral servyces 1for Georgie Stewart, 74 years of age, 532 Thir- teenth avenue east, who died Sun- day morning at his residence, will be announced later by the Foster and Foster funeral' home. Mr. Stewart, who was born in Clinton, Ontario, came to Calgary 23 years ago. He is survived by a brother, David, Toronto; a sister Mrs. Mary McIntyre of Calgary, and a nephew, John Dodsworth, of Cleves - holm. His wife predeceased him five years ago." Mrs. Mary McIntyre was a sister- in-law and had cared for him during his illness, the result of a stroke which be suffered eighteen months ago. RE-ELECT OFFICERS South Huron Liberals met in convention in IIensall yesterday, when officers were elected and a can- didate chosen to contest the riding at the next Provincial election, Wil- liam Golding of Seaforth being the choice. Mr. Rose Gray of Sarnia was the chief speaker, Mr. McMillan, M.P., and others also making brief ad- dresses. Tho old officers were appointed. For the Dominion elections; President: Dr. J. W. Shaw, Clin- ton; first vice, Mr. Golding, Sea - forth; second -vice: Mr. Geiger, Hen - sell, third vice, Mrs. Sehwicher, Cred- iton; treasurer, Chas. Fritz, Zurich; secretary, J. A. McEwen, Clinton. H4r. Stanbury of Exeter is president of the provincial organization and J. A. •Govenlock, Seaforth, secretary. Dr. Shaw, Mr. F. Fingland, Mr. and Mrs. 0. L. Paisley, Mrs. Axon, Mrs. Alice Mason, and Miss Grain- ger went down from Clinton. LITTLE LOCALS The town council meets on Mon- day evening. Gordon E. Ball has passed his third year Faculty of Forestry with third class honours. Departmental examinations com- mence on Monday, June 20th and continue until Wednesday, July 5th. Entrance exams. will be held on Thursday and Friday, Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday, June 23- 24-27-28-29. The Clinton Public Hospital board will meet on Tuesday evening, June 7th, at half after seven in the board room of the town han. Clinton's vital statistics are at a standstill just at present, as during May neither birth nor death was reg- istered with the town clerk. C. Aberhardt of Seaforth was the gold medalist in the graduating class at the Faculty of Medicine, Univer- sity of Toronto, this year. At the district meeting of the Masons at Seaforth on Friday the name of H. P. Pluntsteel of Clinton was put forward for the •office df The Bedford will case at Goderich was decided against the plaintiffs, who had to pay the costs. A man apparently has a Fight to leave his property to whomsoever he likes. Mr. and Mes. Joe .Silcoeks, who have been occupying the apartment over Cluff's store, have moved to the cottage recently occupied by the late Mrs. H. Bagler, Princess street. Mr. Edmund Crawford of Landes- boro was in town •on Monday, the first time since he left the hospital several weeks ago after a severe operation, Ii'.e made a wonderful re- covery after his operation. , Exeter and Clinton will play a football game on the local park this, Thursday, evening, commencing at 6.80. The local boys are in good fet- tle and are out to win this game. They won an exhibition game from Tuckersmith the other night. Children of the 'Clinton Public school have the sum of $1,422.62 on deposit in the Penny Bank. This was the .condition at the end of A'pe nil, as against $1,244.19 on April 30th, 1931, 56 per cent of the pupils contribute. ' The Girls' 014 of Wlesley-Willis church put on a picture show in the school room en Monday evening, Mr. Henry Siamese operating the picture maehine. Homemade candy was sold at intervals and the proceed''s : of the. evening go into' the 'Club's treasury. BRIDE-TO-BE PRESENTED Before leaving the office .of the Clinton Knitting Company, bliss Isa- bel Fairservice, who was harried yesterday to Mr. Ralph Josling of Londesboro, was presented by the staff and employees with a handsome ,occasional, chair. , • . , On Friday afternoon the presenta- tion was niade, an address being read by Miss M. Judd and the presentation made by Mas. Ross l\!aEwan. Miss Fairsorvice bad been with the Knitting company for five years and had many warm friends amongst her fellow -employees, friends who wish her happiness and prosperity in her married life. JOSLING—FAIRSERVICE A. quiet marriage was solemnized at the Ontario street parsonage yesterday forenoon when 114iss Isabel Fairservice, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Fairservice, was united in marriage to Mr, Ralph Josling, son of Mr. and Mas. Chas. Josling, all of Lonclesobro. The bridal couple were unattended. The bride wore her travelling cos- tume, a dress of blue flat crepe with radium lace trimmings, and navy cloth coat with grey accessories. Itmnediately after the ceremony 11fr. and Mrs. Josling left on a motor trip. On their return they will re, side in Landesboro. The bride is well known in Clin- ton as for the past five years she hes been employed in the office of the Clinton Knitting Company and has resided There. Her friends extend good wishes for a happy future. CLINTON W'fNS IN SEAFORTH The opening game of the Huron Softball League was played in Sea+ forth on Tuesday evening before a large crowd at the recreation grounds when Clinton defeated Seaforth 10-4. Ceremonies preceeding the game in- cluded short addresses by T. McMil; lan, M.P., and Mayor J. F. Daly. The first ball was pitched by Honorary League President Frank Sills, and Mayor Daly caught. 3. lei. McMillan. president of the local club was at bat but fared rather badly. The game was fast but was mar- red at times by errors of local in- field players. Clinton secured a lead in the first inning, which they held throughout the game. Seaforth lost the game through errors and caught flies. Tom Morgan of Clinton um- pired. Seaforth --- McCauley, Barber, Muir, Burgess, Rennie, Tamen, Wright, Nichols, McGregor, Hart and Cucheore, Clinton -- Pickett, Fulford, Liver- more, itlobougali, Elliott, Smith. Pearson. Holmes, Campbell, Steep, Churchill. AMONG THE CHURCHES The Young Peoples' Societies of the Huron Presbytery of the United Chureh of Canada are planning a "big" afternoon of sports at Menese- tung Park, Goderich, on Saturday. June 11th races, tug-of-war, a girls' and a boys' softball game, etc. Rev. Jas. Finlay will bo present and will give a short after -supper address. Activities start at 2.30 p.m, Wesley -Willis United Church Rev. D. E. Foster will exchange with Rev. Sydney Davison of Wing - ham on Sunday, the latter preaching at both morning and evening ser- vice. The W. M. 8. will meet in the church ton Thursday evening, June Oth at eight o'clock. Mrs. Fowler's group will have charge of the pro- gram. Ontario Street United Church Rev. F. G. Verrill will take both services in his awn church en• Sun- day, In the morning he will give some report •of the Conference at St, Thomas. Evening subject; "The Four Great Anchors:: The date of . the annual Sunday school and congregational picnic has been set for Wednesday, July 6th. Presbyterian Church Rev. J. B. Rhodes, 1V):'.A., sof Exeter will preach in this church on Sun- day morning, The Presbytery on Monday sustain- ed the call of Carmel church, Rena gall, to the Rev. W. A. Young, B. 80.1 of lVfonotick, Ontario. Tentative ar, rangements have been made to in- duct Rev. Mar. Young into the Hensel) charge on the evening of June 30th. St. Paul's Church The members of the •Clinton •Bowl- ing Club will attend divine service in St. Paul's church on Sunday even- ing, June 5th, They are asked to meet at the parish hall at 6.45. On June 19th Clinton Lodge No. 84, A.D. &. A.M., will attend service here at seven P.M. The Ladies' Guild will tweet in, the Parish Hall on Tuesday afternoon, June 7th, at 3 o'clock, THE HO101E PAPER VISIT HURON COUNTY HOME On Friday evening the Young Peo- ples' Society of Knox United church, Landesboro, paid a visit to the Hu- ron County "Horne, contributing a nice program, The Rev. 3; C. For- ster presided and a mixed program sof nusie, vocal and instrumental, readings, etc., was given Which was enjoyed very much. Later a treat of cookies, ;candies and orange's was distributed. Managers and inmates of the Ronne appreciate these visits, Which bring brightness and cheer to the lives ,of the elderly folk whose activities are somewhat restricted. MINISTERIAL CHANGES ' In the first draft of the settlement committee of the London Conference, which is always subject to change, we note the following transfers in this district: Rev. A. E. Dean, a former Clinton pastor, goes from Mitchell to Essex; Rev. W. S. Buel of Ridgetown comes to Queen street, Blyth; Rev. G. W. Oliver, Vaneek, to St. Andrews, Blyth Rev. J. W, Johnson of Londesboro goes to Crediton; Rev. A. W. Gar diner of Thedferd comae to Londess bora; Rev. E. L. Anderson of Queen street, Blyth, gees to Wheatley and Rev. Geo. Weir of St. Andrew's, Blyth, goes to Ivan and Vaneek; Rev. J. H, Stainton of Pickering conies to James street, Exeter; Rev A. E. Elliott to Main street, Exeter Rev. L. H. Currie, Toronto, conies to Wingham; Rev. Sydney Davison o Wingham goes to Blenheim. LACROSSE NOTES. There will be a lacrosse practise in the Arena tonight, Thursday, at 7 o'clock, sharp. Everybody wlho wants to .play lacrosse this season invited to be there. A MOTHER PASSES Mrs. T.ama n G no received word v Monday morning of the •death .of her mother, Mos. Chandler of Lake - 'side. The lady had been ill for some time and Mrs. Gammon had visited hem from time to time, had been with her a day 'or so before. Mr. and Mrs. Gammon and family left immediately for Lakeside to be present for the funeral. SOFTBALL GAME The opening game of soft ball will be played on the local diamond on Friday evening, between Bayfield and the Clinton Wearwell team. As this is the opening. game May - .or Trewartha, Cot. Combs and Dr, Shaw will take part. The game will start at 6.30, sharp, and promises to be one of the best. The last time these two teams met it took five games to be played before a winner could he decided an, so conte and cheer the local boys to vic- tory. L.O.B ,A. GROWING UP Huron Lodge No. 377 L,O.B.A. en- tertained the sister lodges of Gode- rich and Seaforth on Wednesday ev- f' ening last, the occasion bditig the el- eventh birthday of the Iocal lodge. The first part of the evening was devoted to cards and at eleven o'clock the birthday supper was served, the tables being handsomely decorated with spring flowers and the viands prepared being of the most tempting variety imaginable. A very happy evening was spent and befcro the company separated the visitors extended to their host- esses a hearty vote 0f thiuiks, con- gratulations out their birthday and wished them many happy returns, TOOK GLIDER TO LONDON Jae Gaudier took his glider to London on Saturday to take part in la demonstration of aircraft at the , London Airport. It was the only craft of that description there anti aroused much interest. He made a flight on Saturday, al- though the wind was not particularly favorable. On Sunday another trial was made and in the afternoon he made a good flight. One of the pil- ots of another plane also made a , flight in Joe's; craft, commending him highly on its construction. Sant Castle, Frank IIearcl, Stew- art Beattie, Stewart Cook and Bob Gaudier accompanied Joe with the plane and assisted him. They load- ed it on a trailer and started very early, an hour or so after midnight, to get in before the traffic started, and on the return trip did the same. LEFT LARGE ESTATE The following official annnunce- ! merit r'oarding the will of the late Mayor S. S. Cooper came in too late to appear in last week's issue; The Will of the late Samuel Sloan Oconee, former mayor of Clinton and 1 proprietor of the Normandie and Rattenbury Hotels, who died on April 5th last, has been filed for probate by The Canada Trust Company and Alex. J. Cooper, Goderich, a brother, who are named executors and trus- s tees. Mr. Cooper was known far and ' wide to the travelling nubile who • patronized bis hotels for many years. • The estate, valued at approximate- ly 350,000, consists of real estate in Clinton to the extent of $45,250 and personal estate of $4,630. Under the Will a daughter, itll•s. Beryl Ladd, Monrovia, California, and Miss Eli- zabeth Hannah, Clinton, sister-in-law of Mr. Cooper, receive a -life interest. Upon their death, the estate passes to liir. Cooper's brothers and sisters, the majority of whom are resident in the British Isles. MURPIIY LODGE ENTERTAINS Murphy Lodge entertained Bel - grave lodge on Friday evening hist, when a very pleasant time Was spent. The visiting lodge officers were ac- companied by County Master Allan Patterson and past county masters Stewart of Londesboro and Coultis of Beigrave, all of whom are represen- tatives of the North Huron district, Past county masters of the home dis- rict of South Huron present were W. 3. Falconer and N. Miller. The visiting lodge very ably and impressively exemplified the orange degree upon a candidate for initia, tion in the home lodge. Following the lodge session lunch was served by the members of Mur- phy lodge and afterward an enjoy- able Hour spent in social chat and addresses by prominent officers a- mong the visitors and also of the home lodge. S. L. LUCAS LEAVING It is with regret that we announce the transfer of Mr. S. L. Lucas, for the past six years accountant on the staff of the Bank of Montreal, to Elgin, Mr. Lucas goes to Elgin as manager of the :branch. so it is a prrmotion for him and his friends congratulate hint. But the departs ure from town of himself, Mrs. Lucas and their winsome little daugh- ter, who was born here, will be touch regretted. Mr. and Mrs. Lucas have always taken a keen interest ,in Clinton's social, church and sport life. They are connected with St. Paul's church, where they have been active workers; are both keen golfers, Mr. Lucas being secretary of the men's club and TVfrs. Lucas vice-president of the ladies auxiliary, and Me. Lu- cas had much to do in getting the golf links established. At time of writing Mr. Lucas' suc- cessor in Clinton has not been nam- ed. . But his friends agree that his • place will be a difficult one to fill and they are hoping that the Bank heads will take this into considera- tion and do their best for us. DEATIH OF MRS. CHAS. WILSON The following appeared in Mon- day's Globe, and refers to a former citizen of Clinton: "Well known in the east end of the city, where she had resided for the past quarter of a century, Mrs. Charles Wilson died at the age of 68. Mrs. Wilson, whose home was at 38 Bloomfield Avenue, was born in Clinton, her maiden name being Elizabeth Ann Young. She is sur- vived by her husband and by four daughters and, two sons. There aye also two granddaughters and one grandson, with three sisters and one hrother surviving. Mrs. Wil- son was an Anglican and .attended St. Clement's Church." Mr. Wilson was painter by trade and they were married in Clinton. Later Mk, Wilson went, into partnership with the late A. Couch in the butchering business. Still later he went to Brucefieid and carried on a hotel business for sorne. years. They kept up a friendship with some ,of their Sold RClinton friends and, visited here last summer. The funeral took pace from the family home on Tuesday afternoon to Et. John's cemetery, Toronto. IHOLMESVILLE The Young Peoples' League of Ontario street church camp out 07) Friday evening to visit the young. people of the Iocal church, when an interesting time was enjoyed. Mkss Altalind McCartney of the local so- ciety was in the chair for the open-; ing exercises, after which she handed the meeting over to the president of the visiting society, Mr. W. Mc- Gill. After the singing of a hymn and prayer by the pastor, Rev. Mr. Perrin, a reading was given by Miss Rowell and then Mr. Harold Turner gave a most interesting talk on a trip to Bermuda, illustrating it iity lantern views. At the conclusion •ef the program the home organization put on a program of games, etc., af- ter which refreshments were served. A hearty vote sof thanks was moved by the visions before the gathering broke up. ei RING GEORGE V who celebrates his 67th birthday tee. morrow, June 3rd, PEOPLE YOU KNOW Mr. Reg. Noble of the Toronto University is hone for the vaca- tioe. Mr. Jim Elliott visited with friends in Port Huron during the past week, Mrs. Channel of London is visiting - at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. M. Elliott. Mr. Frank L. Hishon of Stratford.. was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. }landfills ever the week -end. Mr. Norman McNeil •ef Detroit spent the week -end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James McNeil, Mary street, Miss Harriet Hawkins, Reg. N., has• returned to Stratford after visit, ing with her parents, Mr, and Mrs, Thos. Hawkins during the past weed.. Masters Fred Hovey, John Cuning- hane and Kenneth Dougan went , to London en Sattu'day to see the aircraft demonstration and the• flight of Joe Gandier's glider. Mr. and Mrs, S. Mitchell and daugh- ter of Pontiac, Mich., and Prof. T+. and Mrs, Mitchell of Ann Arbor, Mich., visited Ma's. Janice Cornish and family over the week -end. Mrs. Jean Kyle left yesterday an n combined business and pleasure trip to the west. She expects to be absent a couple of months, and' will go right to the Coast and to Seattle. Messrs. H. P. Plumsteel. C. H. Ven - nor, E. Paterson, G. H. Jefferson and T. G. Scribbins attended a spe- cial chapter meeting in Mitchell' Tuesday evening when the R. A.. 111. degree was conferred by St, George Chapter, London, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Holland and Mies Margaret of the Bayfield Road, accompanied :by Mr. and Mrs. George holland motored to London on Saturday last and spent the day with the Tatter's sister, Mr, and Mrs. II. S. Walker, who entertained on their 40 wed- ding anniversary. Messrs. Rorke, Jackson, Venner. Seribbins, Draper, Cox and Hall attended the district meeting of the A. F. & A. M. at Seaforth on Friday evening, when matters per - tabling to the welfare of the or- der were discussed and arrange- nienis made for the reception to the Grand Master, Most War. Bro. Herrington of Napanee, at Strat- ford on June 16th. M1'. and Mrs, G. H. Elliott, Mr. and •lr s. N. W. Trewartha, Mr. and Mrs. W;. S. R. Holmes, Col. H. B. Combe, Itirs. J. E. Cook, Mrs, Prank •Glew, J. A. Ford, John Howson, Rev. K. M'cGoun, E. W. Morrison, R. Draper, Fred Watt and Mr. and Mas. Parry attended' the Liberal -Conservative convene tion and banquet given to Prem- ier remier R. B. Bennett and Premier Henry in London yesterday. LONDON ROAD Mr. Horace Wiltse of Detroit spent the week -end with his brothers here and his mother in Clinton, Mr. G. Sutherland of B:uliett spent Sunday as the guest of Mr, and Mrs., N. Tyndall. Mr. W. G. Moffatt motored to.. London on Tuesday to meet his, mother, Mrs Annie Moffatt •af •Cali- fornia, Mrs. 1Vloffaat likes to spend' her winters in the south shut likes to return to Ontario for the summer and will remain most of the summer. ;She visited relatives in Chicago and De- troit en her way. Mrs. Clarence Ball, • Grosse Isle; Miers., spent the week -end with her' parents, Mr, and Ma's, W. Crittenden.