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The Clinton News Record, 1932-12-08, Page 4PAGE- 4 secaelalLeameaterairlicaletvesesersisemaiate THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD -War ea,; We Offer You the 0, p ost Desirable Line to Choose From YOU'L ENJOY DOING YOUR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING HERE TOY DEPARTMENT ON 2nd FLOOR TABLES AND SHELVES LOADED WITH TOYS OF ALL BINDS CHINA DEPARTMENT No. Newer Assortment Anywhere. SEE' OUR SPECIAL TABLES AT. 15c, 25c, 49c and 79e BOOK DEPT. The Newest Books as well as the 01d Favorites (Special Valles at 15c, 25c and 50c DECEMBER LINEN SALE NOW ON THE FINEST ASSORTMENT OF LINEN WE HAVE EVER SHOWN I-IOTJ SEFUIINISHINGS AND READY-TO-WEAR AT SPECIAL PRICE FOR DECEMBER SANTA CLAUS LETTER BOY NOW READY IN TOY DEPT. BOX STATIONERY A MOST USEFUL GIFT Special Values at 15; 25; 39c & 50c FOR CHRISTMAS BOXES A, T. 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Our representative will call anywhere. P. 0. BOX 379, GODERICH 9S-4, aaataaaaaaa Round Trip -Bargain Fares To TOR ONTO Saturday, December 17th GOING: Lv, Clinton, 7.08 a.m., and 3.00 p.m, RETURNING: Tickets good up to Ilonday, Dec. 19th. $2.5 RETURN it Children 5 years and under 12, half fare. Tickets good in coach- es only, No baggage checked. Buy tickets in ad- vance from Depot A- gent. CANADIAN NATIONAL (T-182) S is For Christmas CITIZENS OF CLINTON- Why be without Music in the home this coming Winter, When you can purchase a Guaranteed Electric Radio, Seven to Eleven Tubes. Free trial in your own home' where you and your family can Judge for Themselves. Free Airial Service and one year's service feed dollars down will place one of these wonder- ful Sets in your home • Clinton Electric Sales G. S. McFARLANE. CLINTON, ONTARIO. TOWN COUNCIL against Diphtheria are being done i unless the parents are opposed. As this Toxoid is a positive prevention cf this disease and lasts a, lifetime i no parent should object, as they do not ,give her or his child a fair j chance, Test; for milk and cream has been made several times and the quality and cleanliness up and above standard. The distributors are give Ing• the citizens a good quality -of milk. A few complaints have been received regarding nuisances and all have been adjusted satisfactorily. 15 new septic tanks have been in- -tailed but many still omit applying are. a permit, this is a punishable of- The financial depression has re- duced the normal amount of sickness as people are living more plainly and easefully, which shows the Clinton citizens are adapting themselves to the present crisis. There were 52 birth; and 38 deaths but when we consider 32 birth:l were non-residents the ratio is not so advantageous for an increase in population. Ail of which is respeetfuily sub- mitted. L. Stung, Sanitary Officer, J. W. Shaw, M.O.H," Reeve Elliott reported for the street committee that Mr. Gordon Howes reported a very bad spot in f'•ont of his house, the street hav- ing been cut up by special teaming. Mr. Cook reported one oppoeite Mr. R. Cree's place and on motion of Coun- cillors Langford and Paisley the street committee was empowered to have a catch basin put in at the Albert -Princess streets corner and to see abort these other places which need attention. On motion of Councillors Paisley r.nd Reeve Elliott Mr, Fingland was to be asked to represent the town in any' action brought by Menne. Allison who have asked that the. iriage decide the disputed assessment rase. Assessor 31. E. R':rkce was Pre- sent and on request addressed the, council in this matter. On motion of Reeve Elliott and Councillor Paisley it was decided to ask for tenders for snowplowing, one plow for each ward, tenders to be in by the 15th. •Councillor Paisley read the follow- ing financial statement: Street Account Paysheet $59.60 S. 7. Andrews, tile 15.93 Sutter end Perdue. oil. etc. 4.40 Electric Light Account P. U. Conn., street lighting 161.31 1 Property Account ( P. U. Com., light., town hall 11.02 P. U. Cons., light,, rest room 1.00 F. U. Conn,, lamps . 8.80 Mrs,' Brown, tare rest room '1.00 Sutter & Perdue glass, labor 4.02 W. H,: liellyae'. repair. 'clock .75 D. E. Closet Account A. Fulford, salary for Nov, .65.00 Cemetery Account: ! M. McEwan, salary for Nov. 50.00 Salaries Account R. Mannusce. salary for -Nov. 58.33 11,, •Stone. Salary for Nev70,83 E. Grealie. Salary frit Nov' 58.33 Grants Account P. U. Com, light, X -Ray Hospital Charity Account H. Bertliff, 23 meals for tramps , C. I{eo, 13 meals for tramps Park Account ,T. Reid, rolling park Printing Account G. E. Hall, voters' list, etc, 95.75 Postage Account Revenue Stamps . 5.00 Law Account F. Fingland, fees 2.50 Insurance Account Halifax Ins. Co., Prem Town hall . 80.00 Federal Ins. Co., prem, town hall . . 36.00 Board of Ilealtle Account Dr. Shaw, salary . 150.00 Incidental Account Bell Tel. Co., rent, acct... , 9.94 Typing , . 3,00 L. Stung, expenses moving prisoner . 3.65 P. U. Com., rental of foun- tains and hydrants' 2,492,86 RECEIPTS L. STONG- Market scales ..$1.4.40 Hall rent . ..... 40.00 Building, Permit 1.00 04.40 Work . . ....... 98.50 M. aleEwAN- Care in perp.... 50.00 148.50 E. Grealis, stock scales12.55 41.36 4.75 3.25 14.40 A COUSIN BURIED The :funeral of the late Angus Gordan took place from his' home in Ashfield to Clinton cemetery on Mon- day afternoon. Mr. Gordon was in his sixty-sixth year and is survived by his wife. He was a cousin of the Messrs. L. J. and R. Cree of Clinton, MARRIED AND AWAY Mrs. Edith Ball, who resigned her position as housekeeper at the Clin- ton Public Hospital a few weeks ago, going up to Palmerston to visit her sister-in-law, was quietly mar, vied at Sault Ste. Marie on Thursday last, Dec, lst, to Mr. William Cottle of Rudyard, Mich., where they will reside. Friends in Clinton and vicinity will waft good wishes to the newly. wedded pair for a happy and pros, perosis future. AN UNCLE DIES' John E. McDonnell, formerly e prominent merchant in Hensel', died an Saturday at his residence, 289 Piccadilly street, London. Mr. Mic- Donell had been ill only a few daysh Born in Exeter, he lived most of his life in Hensall, where he con- ducted a general business in part- nership with his brother, Charles A• McDonnell. There he took an active interest in municipal affairs and was an active member :of the Conserva- tive Association. Since his retirement from business. he had lived-in Lon- don, Surviving, . besides his wife, Mrs. Ellen J. MoDonelli are his bro, ther, Charles .A.., of Hensall, and two sisters, Miss Susan, of Exeter, and Mes.'E. A. Bennett, of Saskatoon. • The funeral service was conduct - ad by Red. Canon •C. E. Deakins, of St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church, at the family residence' on Piccadilly street on Monday alfter- noon, after which the funeral pro- ceeded to Exeter,,. where internment was made. Me. McDonnell was an uncle of Mr. Frank and the Misses Bawden and Mrs. C. Streets: of Clinton. Mr. 3. Bawden attended the funeral on Monday. A SISTER DIES Mrs. Durnin of ,Goderich, formerly of Clinton, has been in. Windsor with a sister, Mrs. Gordon, whose death oc- curred last week. The remains were brought to W'ingham, for burial. Friends in Clinton will sympathize with Mas, Durnin in her bereave- ment. THE WOMAN'S INSTITUTE Theregular meeting of the Wo- men's Institute will 'be held . next Thursday afternoon at -3 o'clock, in the firemen's •hall. Each member is requested to bring a 'Christmas Gift; not to •exceed 25 cents in value, and these gifts will be re -sold at the. meeting. • Miss Margaret ,Cudneos'e of the Public school staff, will be present witha number of her primary pupils, who will contribute some vocal num- bers. The hostesses for the day will be: Mrs. Geo. Taylor, Mss. J. Flynn, Mrs, M. Hanly, ;11Ixs. Sara Cook, Mrs. Ed. Niekle, Mrs. L. Churchill, Mrs, Won. McLinchey and Mrs. E. Paxman. L.o.B.A. ENTERTAIN CAST Huron Lodge, No. 377, L.O.B.A., held its • annual fowl supper in, the lodge roomy on Friday night, Dec. 2nd, when the east of the play, "Oh Susan," were also entertained. After all were satisfied the tables were cleared and a little dance in- dulged in. A couple of recitations by Mrs. Geo. Falconer in her usual humorous style, were enjoyed, and Miss Fraser gave a number of songs, accompanying herself on the eukelele. Miss Rae Andrew and Mr. McN'evin of Gl,^derich also furnished several selections, making up a nice little program. After the entertainment a hearty vote of thanks was tendered to the L.O.B.A. for the good supper and evening's fun. SATURDAY ENDS CONTEST This is the final week of the Buckingham Contest. Thanks to the general public, the local branch of the Canadian Legion have climbed to third position in this contest to secure teras for needy children at Christmas. In order to hold present standing M the prize list it will be necessary to have every avaialble wrapper de- posited in the ballot boxes by Sature day noon. The Legion asks citizens to please make sure that the ones which they have been saving are turned in right away as any sent away after Saturday will not caunt, Every Buckingham 'wrapper helps to make Christmas a little happier for some child, so don't fail to snake yours count in this contest, GODERICR TOWNSHIP The following from The Bruce Mines .Spectator refers to a former Goderich township girl: "After many years of !suffering, 'Mrs.. James Grigg of Bruce Mines, gassed to rest in the early hours of Friday morning. Deceased was one of the best known residents of Ali gonia having spent fifty years of her life in this District. The late Mrs, Grigg was born in Goderich township, County of Huron, July 3rd, 1851. Her maiden name was Mary Jane Miller. daughter of George Miller and Elizabeth Tal- mage. Fifty years ago she came ,to Algoma and spent the first year with her brother Jim, in Aberdeen Township. She then moved to. Bruce Mines and followed her •oecu.pation f dressmaker until her marriage to Mr. James Grigg, December 27th, 1886. Mr. and Mrs, 'Grigg had their full share of ecrrow. Two sons died in infancy and their only Icon, Dr. Wily limn George died November 28th, 1930, but never have we known an example of greater courage and finer snirit than that .shown by the late Mrs. Grigg. Her sorrows but seemed to increase her sympathy for and kindness to others. Her patience thrrugh suffering was a constant marvel to her friends. Mrs. Grigg will be greatly missed throughout the community for in. spite of the fact that ill health kept her from regular attendance at the meetings of the ' various organiza- tions' her interest in every church activity and every movement to help along a good cause was keen to the Last anti she was ever ready to help in a substantial way .whenever the appeal cane. Deep sympathy is felt for Mr, Grigg in the lass of his life partner and for the daughter, Ruby, Mrs. A. Merriam, Westboro, who will greatly miss this devoted mother. Three sis- ters, Mrs. C. Perdue, Th' ssalon1 Mas. It, Hughes, Superb, 'Sask.; . Mrs. R. Stewart, Picardvilie, Alta.; and nix grandchildren, James Bush Grigg,. Robert Jackson Grigg, Marjiory Ise - bell iGrigg, Reginald Grigg Merz'iard snd. Robert Borden Merriam, also. survive. The funeral took place Sunday af- ternoon and ,was attended by large renukes'$ from' all ever the district. Who ,had known and loved the late THURS., DEC. 8, 1932 Mrs•.Grigg. After a short service at the home the body wastaken to the the United Church where service held, Rev. R. K. Burnside, pastor, spoke from the text, "And in the Evening there was ,Light." He' lik- 'ened the passing of her beautiful life to a sunset which merges into the sky and sea, . in the .same way an earthly passing is .merged into an internal glory :at the eventide of life. A :favorite hymn of the deceased,. "The Oid Rugged Cross," was sung by Miss Helen Rickaby and .other hymns sung were. "Sale in the Arms of Jesus," "Will Your Aneluor Hold, and "Forever With the Lord." The pallbearers were Messrs. G. Stuart, T. Humphries, A. D. Jaclo. son, S, 1•I. Bryant, G. 'Guyer, Ed. Mills. Mrs. Oliver Welsh and daughter, Helen, spent the week -end with her parents, Mr, and Mrs. Guy Hicks,. Clinton, Mr. and Ml's. Gordon Livermore motored from London to spend the week -end with the latter's beather, Mr. Lawrence Stephenson. Mr. Kalbfleisch of Znrieh is busy installing a New Ideal, Furnace for Mr. Lawrence Stephenson. Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Welsh• and daughters ,spent 'Sunday as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Welsh. Mrs, Fred Middleton and children spent a few days last week with the lady's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Johnson, of the Huron -Road, Miss Marion Forbes, teacher of S, S. No. 10, spent the week -end at her home in Hullett. Miss Dorothy Stirling' spent the week -end at her home on the 7th concession Miss Marion Middleton spent the week -end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Middleton. On Thursdoy evening, Dec. lst, the members of the Ebenezer W.A. met at the home of Mrs. David Easom. It was decided at the last meeting that their husbands should be invited, and several came. The talent money was brought in, each member telling how it had been made, also sunshine bags were col- lected. A very interesting address was given by Miss Sinclair, Mission- ary, who space on her work in the west. A special program was ar- ranged: Music by the orchestra, accompanied by Miss 'Edith Paterson of 'Clinton and singing with the hell; of outside talent. There were about forty present. Refreshments were enjoyed by all. Several visitors from Holmesville, Clinton and Stanley'. Misses Margaret Biggins; Mabel Churchill, Mary Oakes and Pearl Easom, were present. The presi- dent moved a vote of thanks to Miss Sinclair, Mrs. D. Easom, and all who had helped. The meeting of the A.Y.P.A. for this parish will be held on Tuesday evening,'bec. 13th, instead "f Friday of this week, as announced, in St. James' church, Middleton. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Eason; visited Stratford friends on Saturday. Miss Isobel Ashton of Stratford spent Sunday with her sister, Mrs. Roy Easom. Congratulations are due Mervyn Lobb on his success at the judging contest in Clinton on Sattu'clay. Mer- vyn is one of a team of four who will represent Huron Cminty eit a contest at Guelph on the 16th. Following is the school report 'of. S. S. No. 8, Goderich, for the month of November: 5th--OHarold Johnston, 63; Eliza- beth Thiel, 60. Jr. 4th --Jean Johnston, 70; Syl- via Lowden, 57. Sr. 3rd Irene Leitch, '78; !Betty Stirling. 73; Garnet Stirling 66; Ge - Clark, 56; Ebner Johnston, 53; Thel- ma Johnston, 48. 2nd -Elsie Leitch, 73; Mildred Westlake, 64; Douglas Stirling, 60; Kenneth Stirling, 24. 1st -Harold Warner, 63. Pr. -(Keith Stirling, 40. Elsie Leitch had least mistakes in spelling during tine month. Number on roll, 16; average at- tendance, 15. -7M. Douglas, teacher. Following is the report of S. S. No. 9, Goderich townsihip, for the m,ontll of November: Sr. 4th -Muriel Miller, 74; Donald Harris, 71: Violet Cole. r4; Eugene Cole, 60; Fern Beacons, 31. 31'. 4th :Daphne Colelough, 62; Howard McCullough, 62; Bernice Grigg, absent due to meeslee amr- rantine, 50 pet• cent sen test taken. Jr. 3rd -Petty .Harris, 73; Donald Cciclough. 62. Sr, 2m:1 -Kenneth Steeue, 76. Jr. 2nd-Guendolyn Miller, 98: Ed- na M.cCuIlougle, 69: Gordon Gilbert, 68; Ruth Harris, 07, 'Sr. Pr, -in order of merit-aed- ward. Wise, Muriel Wise, Jessie Oft•, Cullough, Reta Yeo. -I. Johnston, teacher. School concert, S. S. No, 9, Gode- rich, will be held Dec. 21st, at 8 p.m. STANLEY Edwin Hobson and two chil- dren of St. Thomas, who have spent a few.. days visiting friends here, have returned home. Mrs. C. 10 Westlake had a pleas- ant . surprise `' last Saturday evening when a number of friends .dropped in, in honor of some December birthdays, Mrs, Madge, Mrs. A. E. Westlake, Milton Taaot and Thoinas Penhale. .Some coming from St.' Thomas for the occasion were Mrs. Frank Hobson, Mrs, Hammond and Mr. Edwin blobsan. Miss Rose Snowden 'made a lovely birthday cake which wan decorated with a quaint candle ornament. 'Miss Mary'., Snowden read a very nice' rhirthday greeting and all present spent a very pleasant evening. VARNA The annual nesting ee the' United Church Women's Missionary Society was held at the parsonage on Thurs- day, Dec. 2nd, Mrs, Poultey the pre- sident, in the chair. The regular meeting was followed by election ,of officers, the list being as follows; President, Mrs. W. .Stephenson; lst vice, Mass Bertha Diehl; 2nd vice, Mrs. A. McConnell; treasurer, Mrs. F. Reid;' secretary, Mrs. Chas. Stelk; res. -secretary, Mrs. MoClymont; • home helpers' Sec., Mrs. W. John- ston; literature secretary, Mrs. Lee lVeC.onnell; cor.-secretary, Mrs. Geo, Johnson; press secretary, Mrs. Sher - lack Keys; Christian stewardship Secretary, Miss M. Rathwell. At the close of the meeting, afternoon tea was served by the hostess and a pleasant time enjoyed by all. HURON COUNTY GRAIN JUDG. ING TEAM SELECTED A Grain Judging Competition was held in the Board Room of the Agri- cultural Office in Clinton on Sat- urday afternoon, December 3rd to select a tealii of four boys to repre- sent Huron 'County in the Inter. County Elimination Grain Judging Competition, to be held at London, on December 16th when teams from ten Counties in Western Ontario will compete, Similar elimination contests are being held at Guelph, Btcwmanville and Kemptville for the other Counties in the Province. The five high boys in each of the four elimination contests will be given a ' free two week's short course in seed judging at -the Ontar,o Agricultural College, diming January, 1933. At the end of the short .curse a final competition will be held to select a team of three boys and a spare to represent the Province of Ontario at the Inter -Provincial and Inter -Na- tional judging competition to be held during the World's Grain Exhibition and Conference at Regina in July, 1933. Members of the team must not have reached their 21st birthday by Julv 24th, 1933. The four high boys in the County Competition held last Saturday, De- eembet. 8rd and who will form the team to represent Huron County at' London on December 16th are as foI- lows: First -.Jack Ferguson Clifford. Second -!Mervyn Lobh, Clinton. Third -George Mundell, Glenannan Fourth --Clifford Crazier, Dungan- non. Fourteen boys took part in the Contest and competition was very keen and very close fora place on the team. The four begs who won out are to be congratulated on their good work. SMART AND SAVING e Here's a real aid to wardrobe y worries. Dry Cleaning will bright- t en a lot of perplexities up for you! 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