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The Clinton News Record, 1932-07-28, Page 1The News -Record Est. 1878 WITH WHICI IS INCORPORATED THE CLINTON NEW ERA NO. 5281 -54th YEAR • The New Era Est. LSO CLINTON ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JULY 28, 1932 ,THE HOLE PAPER • tett • KITE S GOOD GOD TIME. P SOMETIMES GOOD WATCHESMISBEQ-AVE BECAUSE THEY C'AN'T HELP IT They often do not get the care they should. Dirt accumulates, the watch gets irratic, perhaps stops altogether. Now we can turn a watch like that into a useful timepiece a- gain for very little money. We would take it apart, clean it, thor- oughly, put it together, and hand it back to you as good as new. Try us—Satisfaction Guaranteed. Headquarters for ,Watch and Jewelery Repairs Jeweler and Optometrist Phone 174w and 174j ilif You Stili Lack Frook for You. Yaeatioi ile Here is a golden opportunity to secure one from the balance of our Summer Stock which we are now offering at most attractive prices. All Crepe, Voile and Celanese dresses at 1-3 to 1-2 off the form- er prices. LEFI1i PACES ON ' 0 . EN'S in ISSES' P&HINOE'SUITS Several sizes and shades to choose trom and all at Greatly Reduced Prices " CLINTON'S LEADING STYLE SHOPPE " NOW IN NEW STAND J. T. McICnight and Son havo moved their grocery store into the corner store, until recently occupied by the , Morrish Clothing Co., which has been fitted up especially for their use. The MoKnights have always been rather crowded but that is not the case any more. They have plenty of room and have ample window space for the display of goods. The inside has been fitted up with the new style low shelves, all freshly painted, with marked goods conven- ient for customers, and plenty of space to walk about and inspect wares for sale. Altogether it is a very complete and convenient store and, the prop- rietors are to be congratulated upon The south end of the store, with its entry from Isaac street, has been partitioned off and will be used by Mr. J. Lovett ass a shoe shop. CELEBRATES 91st BIRTHDAY THE MARKETS Wheat, 55o. Barley, .40c: Oats, 32c. Eggs, ile to 13c. Butter, 15a to 160. 4.25 o Live H.gs , $ Lambs, $6.50. SUCCESSOR APPOINTED The appointment of Dr. E. P. Bur- ton to succeeds the recently retired Dr. J. C. McLennan as head of the Physics Department of the Univer- sity of Toronto, and also as Director of the new McLennan Physics Lab- oratory there, has just been announc- ed. Dr. McLennan, who resigned and went to England .to reside, was an old Clinton boy and was known to many here. COUNCIL MEETING POSTPONED The town council committee meeting also the regular meeting, will be held a week later this month, Committee meeting on Friday evening, August 5th, regular meeting. on Monday ev- ening,when the clerk will 8th, AugA u g be able to take his place after his re- cent illness. WINNERS OBTAIN TROPHY A handsome trophy, presented by the late proprietor of the Grand Bend casino for competition by Hu- ron soft ball players and, won the last two years by a Clinton team, has been on exhibition in W. S. R. Holmes' window the past week. They are out to win it again this year. The above trophy, or the original one, somehow disappeared last year and the Clinton team never had posses- sion of it. But the wife of the clones purchased another and had it en- graved' and presented it the other day to Mr. A. Steepe, last year's manager of the Wearwell team.,, SOFTBALL NOTES FUNERAL OF MISS CHRISTIAN The funeral of the late Miss Elsie Christian, whose death occurred sud- denly on Wednesday, was held from the residence of her brother-in-law Dr. J. C. Gandier, on Friday after- noon, a private service being con- ducted by the Rev. D. E. Foster. Relatives present for the funeral included: Dr. and Mrs. J. Christian London, brother and sister-in-law; M'rs. James McLaren, a sister, and Messrs. Gordon and Donald MacDon- ald, nephews, Toronto, and also Miss Hilbotn, Toronto, and Rev. Dr Hogg, Strathroy. The pallbearers were: Col. H. T. Rance, J. E. Hovey, F. Fingland, G. W. Cu ninghane, J. C. Cook and E Paterson. Interment was made in the Gandier plot in Clinton come. tory. Many lovely floral offerings were sent by sorrowing and sympathetic friends, one very especial piece being sent by a brother-in-law and three nieces who live in California. BOWLING CONTEST ON The local bowlers are - busy now playing for the silverware donated by Mr. W. R. Counter, thirty games of doubles being played on Monday evening. The contest will include over four hundred games and all must be played by August 20th. The following rinks participated Monday evening and each two have to play all the other rinks before a decision is made: McGoun, J. Manning. Zapfe, Wiseman. Hovey, Cook. Heard, McFarlane. Knight, W. Grant, Jr. Pennebaker, L. McKnight. Axon, C. MoGoun. Counter, Fingland. Miller, Draper. Morris, Sutter. Nediger, Miller. Morrish, Lovett. Ball, Ford: Grant, Nediger. Livermore, Johnson. Cantelon, W. Stewart. Turner, R. Carter. Roberton, Bartliff. Hardy, VanHorne. McIntyre, G. Evans. Brown, H. Steepe. Fines, Paterson. Manning, M. Schoenhals. EXCHANGE OF COURTESIES they were met with a team and double wagon and driven to their fut- ure home on the Huron Road, two and a half miles west of Clinton, where they lived four years and then bought the farm now occupied by Mrs. Lebeau. When she inarried her late husband, James Nott, she settled across the road on the Nott home- stead, where her son Mr. Fred Nott still resides. • For the .past few •years Mrs. Nott has not been able to go out much but is keenly interested in every- thing and has a remarkable use of all her faculties. She can tell . some most interesting things about poin eering. In her early days she work- ed hard for $3.00 a month and that was considered a good wage. She thinks people now talk about depres- sion but they don't know much about real hard times. , A number of her personal friends called to congratulate her at her home on Mary street, and several members of her family assembled to spend the evening with their moth, er. A. daughter, Mrs. McConnell, who has been visiting her from Kind- ersley, Saak., Mrs. Wim. Grant, an- other daughter, Mr. Henry Peacock, a son-in-law, and Mr. and Mrs.. Fred Nott, were amongst those present. Another daughter resides at Galahad, Alte. A very happy gathering was held at her home recently when Mrs, Jas. Nott celebrated her 91st birthday. Mrs. Nott , has a wide circl of friends as she has lived in this/com- munity practically all her life. She came to this ,oautttry from; England with her parents when a girl of four- teen. They landed in London and _,...n,ea eeere there to Exeter, where TWO PICNICS Wesley -Willis and St. Paul's con, gregations held their annual. picnics at Bayfield yesterday. The morning was dull' and up until the middle of the afternoon the sky was clouded, but then it cleared and the sun corn- ing out made it very fine and en- joyable. ' Both congregations were well rep - as time w n resented • and a pleasant Spent. AMONG THE CHURCHES Clinton fans will see lots of soft ball next week, when the following games will be played on the Iocal diamond: August 1st, Goderich will meet the Wear Well Nine; August 3rcl, Sea - forth vs. Wearwells; August 5th, Bayfield vs. Wearwells. These games will start at 6.30 and all promise to be the "best or the season." Seaforth bcys are out to try and keep second place but the Wear Well boyswill also co theiprettiest. ttiest. The best game of the season was played in Bayfield with Seaforth as opponents, but the splendid showing of the Wear Well boys had the visi- tors guessing and at the end of the ninth inning the score was Clinton 9, Seaforth, 4. ' T. Morgan, umpire, Sutherland, Base Umpire. The Royal Black Knights of the Orange Order will attend Divine Ser. vice in the Memorial Hall, Blyth, en Sunday afternoon, July 31st, at two thirty o'clock. Sir Knights will meet in Orange Hall at two o'clock. Rev. Wm. Love of London, Past Grand Chaplain of the Grand Black Chapter of Ontario West, will be the speak- er. All Sir Knights cordially invited to attend. Blyth Brass Band will furnish the music. Baptist Church The Ladies' Aid will meet at three o'clock on Friday afternoon of this week at the home ,cf Mrs. G. E. Hall, Rattenbury street, East. BROUGHT IJ(?ME FOR BURIAL The remains of the late Mrs. Bak- er, widow of Henry Baker, whose death occurred at Clarkson, were laid to rest in the R. C. cemetery, Mullett, on Thursday last. Mrs. Baker, who was formerly Miss McIntosh, had lived in Toronto for many years and for the past cou- ple of years had resided at Clarkson. She is survived by a son, Earl link- er of Clarkson, and a daughter, Mfrs. Vincent iReddin, Winnipeg. Man. Three brothers and fear sisters also survive: J. P. McIntosh and Miss Mary McIntosh of Clinton; William McIntosh of Goderich; Joseph in Sas- katchewan; Mrs, J. Shanahan and Mrs. P. Quigley, Huliett township and Miss Ellen McIntosh, Montreal who is at present visiting relatives here. Her husband predeceased her Ontario Street United .Church The W. A. will meet on Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 3rd, at the home of Mrs. R. J. Miller, King street. PEOPLE YOU KNOW Mr. J. Sloman of London Teas been visiting relatives in town. Mas. Pocket left an Monday to vial with friends at Saskatoon, Sask. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Feed were with PotStanley 1 Port trends over the week- end. Mt Edward Rorke is visiting his brother-in-law, Mr. H. Ambler o`• Pontiac, Mich. Miss Edith Kew of Wingham is a guest of Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Fos- ter at the Wesley- Willis manse. Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher and childrer of Los Angeles, Calif., have been visiting with Messrs. W. and H. Sloman. Master Benson Sutter left Saturday to spend a fortnight with his grandmother, Mrs. H. B. Chant, in St. Catharines. Rev. Dr. J. E. Hogg, of Strathroy. formerly pastor of Wesley -Willis church, was in town on Friday for the funeral of the late Miss Chris+ tian. Dr. and Me.s..T. Christian of Lander wore here last week, being called here by the sudden death of the former's sister, Miss Elsie Chris- tian. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Howes and fam, ily of Harriston visited at the home of the lady's sister,that of Mr. and Mrs. A. D. McCartney, over the week -end. Mrs. Blight and two children, Billy and Jean, left yesterday for their home at Massey, after a visit of some weeks with the lady's par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Ilellyar. Mrs. E. G. Jackson, who has been visiting with Mr. and Mrs. J. Mc- Phee, of town for the past week has returned to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Victor Crich of St Catharines. Mrs. Birdie Haber, Mrs. Haskins Mrs. Boyer and Mrs. Neumann of Romeo, Mich., were the guests ov er the week -end of the former': step -mother, Mrs. Alice Mason, Mill street. Dr. and Mrs. J. C. Gaudier, Mr. Joe Gandier and Miss Helen Gandies left yesterday to spend a few dayr with friends at Uxbridge. They will go from there to their :summer Home at Southampton. Mrs. Woods and two children of Paris have been visiting the lady's sister, Mrs, M. Elliott, of town, and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Corey and other members of her family it Goderich township. SEND NEWS EARLY We would again call the attention of our correspondents to the Fact that all correspondence should reach than nerds er Tuesday to ensure u not tat s publication the current week. Hard- ly a week passes that we do not re ceive matter which we should like tc publish if only it had reached as sooner. The funeral service was conducted in Toronto and the remains brought home to the old cemetery for inter- ment. Mr. J. P. McIntosh went to Clark- son on hearing of the death of his sister and accompanied the remains Here. DEATH OF MARION SCRUTCSN Citizens generally were shocked on Monday morning by news of the Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Hawke, esteem- 1 death of Marion Scruton, only daugh- ed citizens of Clinton, -were married ter of Mrs. Scruton and the late John in the parish church at St. Germans' Scruton of town. Many were una- Cornwal'l, Enpj., in 1886. The Earl and ware of her illness until word was Countess St. German attended the received of her passing. A cold same church, the family owning all which settled in her bronclsial tubes the land thereabouts and had been and developed complications was the there for generations. The Ilawkee cause of death. had also been .connected with the Marion was a bright, winsome girl church, and workers in it for years anti her early death is greatly re- and on the marriage of the young gretted. She was born in Clinton in people the Earl and Countess gave February, 1911, and has lived here all them a tea set of Wedgewood china as a• wedding present. This china has been amongst their most. valued possessions all these years, has trav- elled with them to Africa and to Can- ada and, although in their frequent movings they have parted with sev- eral things which they did not wish to tote about with them, no thought of parting with this tea set has en- tered their minds. This summer Mrs. Hawke decided to send a .little souvenir to His Ex- cellency, Lord 'Bessborough, who is a nephew of Lady St. German, and sent him a cup, saucer and plate from this set, in memory of his aunt and uncle. 'The other day she re- ceived the following reply: Mrs. Mutt's many friends wish her continued good health and hope she When an item of news is intended for publication the best time to send it in is right after the event happens and if anything of importance hap- pens on Tuesday or Wednesday send in a second budget or telephone it in. We do not like holding news over "until next week" it ceases tc be news in that case. We appreciate very much the as, sistance given by our faithful corres- pondents at various points; we should like to have some more just as good and we also appreciate the kindness of thcse who send in occasional it- ems. These courtesies are always accepted gratefully. To all our friends we say, send us anything which is new and interesting, send it in when it is still warms and you will gain the gratitude of the editor and help make your own paper more in- teresting. "Government House, Ottawa, July 20th, 1932 Madam:—I am desired by the Governor-General to express to you His Excellency's sincere thanks for the cup, saucer and plate 'of..'ylredge- wood china, which you have kindly sent His Excellency. His Excellency mulch appreciates your kind thought in sending him this souvenir of his uncle and aunt, Lord. and Lady St. German. Years faithfully will see many more happy birthdays. A, T. Lascelles, Sec. to'the Gov. Gen." a few days from pneumonia, but for the past twenty years had been a confirmed invalid from rheumatism, which fact undoubtedly hastened the end. She was the daughter of the late Charles Wright, and was born in McKillop Township 62 years ago, and d with years resided with member s fora of Ye her parents in Tuekersmtth, before moving to Brueefield a number of years ago. 'Although an invalid, one from her marc- knowit fu i would never nere as she was bright, cheery' and happy at all times, and was a gen- eral favorite with a large circle of friends. She is survived by her mother, two sisters and six brothers. A. private funeral was held•from herr late home on Saturday afternoon, in- terment in Maitland cemetery, Sea. forth. LITTLE LOCALS Monday next is August let and will be observed as Civic Holiday in Clinton. July is certainly supplying us with plenty of rain this year. Fine for late potatoes in sandy soil. blr. R. H. Johnson was confined to- the house through illness for a couple of days the past week. The Wearwell soft ball team play- ed the Grand Bench nine -last week- end, coining out with the big end of the score. Mr. George Cooper Is opening a barber shop in the store recently vacated by J. T. McKnight and Son, Iluron street. John A..Gibbings and Eleanor Mc- Ewen have been successful in recent 0.0.E. exams. Mr. J. C. Cooper al- so passed in his exams. The Hospital Board will meet in the board room of the town hall on her life. Her father died when she Tuesday evening, Aug. ,9th at half -- was very small and she and her moth- past seven. Note change in date. er have been almost inseparablo companions all her life, to her in her bereavement, the sympathy of the community goes out. A brother, Frank Seruton of Thorndale, and -a half brother, Edward Seruton of Clinton, survive. Marion was a member •of St. Paul's church, Sunday school and A,.Y.P.A. and will be greatly missed amongst her young associates. The funeral was held from St. Paul's yesterday afternoon, the service being con- ducted by the rector. Rev., Capt, K. McGoun. The pallbearers were: Messrs. G. N. Davies, T. W. Herman. C. H. and H. Verner, J. Elliott and Douglas Kennedy. Interment was made in Clinton cemetery. Those who ,were here from a dis- tance for the funeral included: Mr. Frank Seruton, Thorndale,' who had been here for a few days previously; Mrs. Frank Scruton and ' her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Hough, Thorndale; Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Seruton and family, Port Bur- well; Mrs. MinnieeScr•uton and daugh- ter, Hensall; Mrs. Florence Mennell and family, London ; and 'Mrs. Walter Mathews, Vienna. . This is "Grandmother's Day" with the local 'Women's Institute. The gathering is being held this after- noon on the lawn of Mrs. T. H. Cook. The women's Lib. -Conservative As- sociation of Clinton and vicinity will held a reorganization meeting in the council chamber on Wednesday ev ening, Aug. 3rd. The local Hoy Scouts have gone in- to camp on Mr. Williams, farm on the Maitland River for a fortnight's outing, under the leadership of 'Claes ence Rozell, and Sani Castle. BAYFIEg n Rev. and Mrs. J. Gale of Monkton. were visitors with the former's fath- er, Rev. R. 141. Gale, on Tuesday. Their eldest son, Jim, aged eleven is critically ill in Clinton Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. J. Stumpf left is Friday for their home in Long Island N.Y., after having spent a vacation with the latter's parents, Mr. and. Mrs. W. J. Stinson. Mrs. E. Paull and grandson,l4-it- chell Paull, returned to their home in London on Sunday after having visited her son, Rev. F. H. Paull, for a fortnight. Mrs. W. G. Richardson, Ruth and Robert, of Waterloo are visiting with her parents, Rev. and Mrs. R. M. Gals. 'o. 24,will attend service. Loa,. No. I, 0 at 7.30 p.m. in St. Andrew's United Church, when Rev. R. 31. Gal: will giye the address. Visiting brethren will be welcome. Olin Brown's Orchestra of Strat- ferd has been engaged for the Bay, field Golf Club dance in the Neil - lien on Saturday night. Mrs. C. Johnston and daughter. Iona, of Blyth, spent last week with her aunt, Mrs. Catherine Brandon. There will be special music at Knox Presbyterian Church on Sun- day evening when the Sunday School Orchestra of Caven Church, Exeter, will be present. The sermon will he the second of a series on the "Lives of the Apostles," given by the stud- ent pastor, G. Peddie. Mrs. J. M. C. Tough received the sad news on Thursday of the sadden death of her sister, Mrs. D. Sheppard Miss Lawrason, her fiance, Mr. R (formerly Miss Mary Carrie of Stan- Pridham, and his sister, Mies ley township), of Galt. The late Patricia Pridham of Toronto, mot- ored up from Toronto and are spending a few weeks with Mr. and Mrs. Norman Sly. Mr. F. 0. McIiveen, manager of the Bank of Montreal, Bowmanviile, and his wife and sons have been visiting the former's smother, Mrs. F. Mcllveen of town. Mrs. Mcll- veen and sons have been visiting with the lady's parents at Auburn. Dr. Hearn motored to Hamilton last week -end and on his return was accompanied by Mrs. Hearn. who had been spending a ten days' holiday at her home there. Mrs. McLean of Toronto also accom- panied them and is visiting with her niece, Mee. Hearn. 14It'. and Mrs, Gordon Chapman and Mester Ross of Toronto and Mrs. STANLEY Miss Freda Fowler of Guelph has been visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Jackson. Miss Billy Stewart 01 London has been holidaying at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mee. A. Stewart. Dr. Clarence Jackson and Miss Zetta 'Jackson of Philadelphia, are holidaying at the home of their par, ents, Mr. and Mrs. James Jackson. Dr. Jackson returns to the City of Brotherly Love on Friday. Mrs. Shepherd had been in good health and her death came as a great shock to her relatives in this district. The funeral took place on Saturday in Galt. Mr. and ltrrs. J. J. Keyes, Mr, Charles Keyes and Miss Dorothy Keyes of Nashville, Tenn., are holi- daying in Jowett's Grove. Mrs. C. D. ICetchum of Ann Ar- bor and Miss Holmes of Detroit are the guests of the Misses Morley. Miss Emma Sturgeon. is visiting her aunt, Mrs. A. Catling in Port Stanley for a couple of weeks. Mr. and Mrs. ]41. C. Hart, Charlie and Helen, of Toronto are visiting Mrs. Hart's parents, Me. and Mrs. Geo. King. Miss Itis Reid of Detroit is with her sister and brother, Miss Mary Arthur Livermore of Powasson and James Reid. were guests over the week -end of I A service of intercession was held' Mr. and Mrs. A. D. McCartney. Mrs. Chapman and her little son are remaining for a longer visit with her sister, Mrs. McCartney. BR.UCEFIELd) Mrs. Morrison of Bluevale is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Berry this week. Mrs. D. Tough is visiting friends on the Bronson line, Stanley, this week. Mrs. Thompson and family of Sar- nia are visiting at the home of her mother, Mrs. W. Stevens, this week. , Miss Jessie Tough visited friends y in the village last week. Mrs. Alex. Ross is spending a few j weeks at the home of Mr. and Mrs. ' Nickleson of Tuckersmith, while her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Janet Ross, is holidaying at Georgian Bay. Billy and Ross Hastings of 'Bel - grave returned to their home this week after spending a week at the home of their grandmother, Mrs. Janet Ross. Miss Laura Swan of Toronto is at her home in the village at present. The sincere sympathy of the many friends of Mrs. Wright in the village and `vicinity is extended to her in her great loss in the passing of her daughter, Miss Jennie, and also to the brothers anncl sisters and other friends. The rather sudden death of Mies, Jeanie Weight, early Thursday morn- ing, came as a great shock to her family and many friends in this dis- t •i t Mis Wri ht had only been ill in Trinity Church on Sunday morn- ing for the success of the Imperial Economic Conference at Ottawa. Dr. and Mrs. J. R. Jowett and twa children left on Saturday for their home in Clinton, Iowa, after having spent three weeks at Dr. Brown's cottage. Dr. and Mrs. C. W. Brown of Clin- ton, Iowa, came on Monday to oc- cupy their cottage. CONSTANCE Mr. and Mrs. A. Grinoldby and: three children of Weston, who had been spending a week at the home of the former's brother, Mr. Robi- Grimoldby, returned home last Tirusday. Master Donald Stephenson, who had spent last week' at the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.. Wm.. Logan of Blyth, returned home on. Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. David Wright and Mr. Harry Sherrill of Detroit, spent the week -end at the home of Mrs. Thos. P'allehd. Master Mduric:i Wright, who had been visiting here returned home with them, Mrs. James McFarlane and dangle -- ter, Betty of Stanley township, arcs• staying with the lady's mother, aim Gee. Riley, who at present is COW, fined to her room wroth illnness. We wish her a speedy rec'avery. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Burnett. of Wes- ton spent the weelc; end at the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Grirnoldby. Miss Olive Grimoidby returned home with them to spend her vacation.