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The Clinton News Record, 1942-11-12, Page 3THURS., NOV. 12, 1942 TIM CLINTON NEWS -RECORD'; PAGE 3' Clear telephone lines for ALL-OUT PRODUCTION Your telephone ae part of a vast interlocking system now carrying an abnormal wartime load.Don't let needless delays holdup messages on which production efficiency may depend. OTHER 'WARTIME TELEPHONE' TACTICS" SPEAK distinctly, directly into the mouthpiece. eA:IISWER promptly when the bell rings. O8E BRIEF. Clear your line for the next call. e 0, USE OF&PEAK hours for your Long Distance Calls. These tons 6,500000odailYtefekhone _ -.... _ calls, they are very important. THE HAPPENINGS IN CLINTON EARLY IN THE CENTURY • Some Notes of The News in 1917 don over the week end. Mrs, T. V. Walker of Winnipeg is visiting her sister-in-law Mrs, J. W. Elliott, and other friends. Mrs. F. S. McCloy and son, Frede- rick . of Calgary are visiting,. at the home of the former's mother, Mrs. Jas Twitchell. Miss Helen Forrester, has taken a position on the staff of the Malson's Bank. Mrs, Greig is visiting with her son and daughter at Toronto. Mrs. Thos A. Greigaccompanied • her mother as far as Stratford. Mr. John Erwin of Strathcona, Al- ta.,; who is in the Evangelistic work. there is visting in Bayfield. On Monday'"evening headed by the Kiltie Pipers, Private E. Hayward was escorted to his home, upon the arriv- al of the London train. Pte Hayward Went overseas with the 161st but an attack of pneumonia put him off duty to recuperate. Private J. Leonard Heard, another returned soldier slipped quietly into town on Saturday night coming up by auto, He was injured by a horse while at the training camp in England. He went -overseas' with the 161st. Word was received in town on Wed; nesday of the death of Mrs. George Cordell, who passed away very sud- denly at her• home in Gerson,.,. Ontario on Monday night. She had been ill for some time .prior to her death. Three years ago when Mao. Cordell was a resident of Clinton, she underwent an operation • and it is thought that this added to her present illness. Mr. W. Wilkin, received 'word from his daughter, Mrs. R. McCoy of Lon- don, stating that her husband, Corpor- al Robert McCoy had won the Mill. tory Medal for gallantry shown in the fight at Hill 70. The soldier went ov- erseas with a London Battalion. a Rev. W. B. Moulton, rector of Mid- dleton and Holeaesville Anglican. Churches_ was married hi Brantford on Wednesday. Lueknow friends of Ewart Cameron who trained the Signalling Section of the 160tH. Battalion will be pleased to learn that he has advanced to the office of Captain. He has command of B. Company, which we believe was recruited about Wiarton. Cameron went overseas as .a Lieutenant. The young officer was a former modelite here. THE • CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, er day. The little tot was playing with NOVEMBER 8th, 1917 Mr, and Mrs. 'Lewis Aldti,arth of Goderich township announce the en- gagement of their daughter, Ruby, to have to be stitched. Mr. John A. Dempsey of Goderich On Sunday evening last Master township, the marriage to take•, place Charlie Cook. son of Pte J. E. Cook in November. now overseas ,and Mrs. Cook of town, Mr. George D. McTaggart received while fooling with some other boys, fell frolic the sidewalk and fractured his right arm just above the wrist, Curiously enough this is the third time this arm has been broken but it is safe to say that Charlie has not yet become used to nursing it, the clog, which belonged to the fam- sly when he suddenly turned on her. and snapped, cutting her lip so sever ly that it was thought at first it might a cable on Monday from his son Ma- jor W. Broder McTaggart, saying that he had been slightly wounded, and yesterday an official notice came from Ottawa announcing that he had been admitted to hospital at Rouen suffering from a slight gunshot wound in the thigh. Major McTaggart, who is an artillery officer, went as a lieut- enant 'and was promoted upon the field first to a captaincy and later to the rank of Major. On Thursday evening last Dr. Wil- liam Gunn, who had been engaged in surgical work overseas for a couple of 1862. They settled in. Clinton and ever years, and Mrs. Gunn, who had joined since Mrs, Holloway has resided here, him about a year ago, arrived home Her husband died about twelve years Becoming aware of the fact that theyago, She is survived by two -gone and were expected on the late train the I one daughter: A. J. Holloway of town, mayor and members of the `council Dr. W. T. Holloway, of Peterboro, and a number of citizens, headed by and Mrs. N. R. Rowe of Exeter, all the Piper's Band, met the train and of whom were by her during her gave Dr. and Mrs. Gunn a hearty wen last hours, come. It was characteristic of the Doctor that when he stepped off the train and saw the crowd; heard the eheering and music he should look about him to diseover the reason for all the fuss. It did not occur to him for several minutes that the demon- s'tratioit was in his honor. Mrs. Thos Holloway passed away early Thrusday morning last at her home on Ontario street at the age of eighty-three years and four months. The late Mrs. Holloway, whose maid- en name was Ann Southcombe, was a native of Devonshire, England. She was married in England to her late husband and they came to Canada in With startling suddenness came the death on Tuesday, of John Scriitone who dropped dead on entering the Commercial. Hotel to collect an ae- count ,shortly before noon. The de- ceased had been in his usual. health and was busy all morning attending to hie business. The late Mr. Strutter was born at Vienna. near Port Bur- well but for the past thirty-five years or more he .had been a resident of Clinton and 'for a -good part of that time he had conducted a butcher bus-- nese. He was twice inarrie'd, his se- cond wife, who survives him, having been Miss Mennen. One son by his first marirage, Edward, and a son and daughter . by the second,, Frank. 'and Mary, survive. Four brothers also survive. Mary Andrews the little daughter of Sergeant Frank W. Andrews, now is here on a visit to her parental :home 'overseas, and Mao. Andrews, was:sonre that of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Bailiff. What severely bitten by a dog the oth- Miss Agnes ` Hoimes was in Lon - Mrs. Chas. McKinnon, and Miss Kathleen Ieave tomorrow for their new home in Sault Ste. Marie, where Mr. McKinnon has a position on the Col- legiate staff. v When the Present Century Was Young ted by Miss Mary Kobliskie, was very becomingly attired, in grey poplin trimmers with white ilk applique. Mr. T. McCuaig was groomsman. Mr. and Mrs. Taylor are an, estimable young couple and in the. congratulations which numerous friends are extend- ing The Newsi-Record joins. . They have taken up housekeeping' in the. East cottage on Albeit Street. A mammoth mangold grown on a Stapleton farm was on exhibition in the town hall on Monday and •,vas viewed by a number of our citizens. It was not the size of the mangold but the striking resemblance it bore to the huinan figure which made it so muchtalked about. Captain' Dan. Boie of Chicago was in townyesterday and met a number of old friends. He had been called, to Blyth by the death of his' brother Captain John Boie, whose funeral was held Saturday last. There are four Boie brother, three of whom are cap- tains of vessels plying on the great lakes. Mr. Josh Cookleft on Monday for Toronto to enter his former position asapple packet. He is an expert at this kind of work and draws good pay. Mrs. William Everett is spending a month -with her daughter, Mrs. Wild- fong of Toronto. Mr, George Ruddell, one of the pioneers of Hullett, whose homestead is east of Londesboro, out a couple of days in town this week. Mr. Rud dell has many friends in Clinton, all of whom remarked how well he looked Mr. W. Potts of Fort Erie renew- ed enewed old acquaintances in Clinton during the past week. He is an express agent and received his first training in the local office. - Mrs. J. Morrish left a few days ego to spend the winter with relatives M the county of York. V County Chairman Sends Appreciation to Purchasers At this time, the Campaign, of the Third Victory Loan draws, to a close. As County Chairman, it is gratifying to note the splendid effort put forth on the part of every member of the entire organization, and also for the general response of the citizens of Huron County—the County of which we are all so proud. Our citizens, have always responded' nobly to any pate riotic appeal. By the response to the' different appeals, it is quite evident that we will continue to unite in an ail -out war effort, The need for the monies raised in this Third Victory Loan is' very great, which is well known to all and it is only by every last person making the greatest effort that we shall ultimate- ly achieve Victory, The more money that is available in the hands of the Government the greater will be the exhilaration in our War Program' and the sooner will dawn the day of Victory. Let us then keep up the good work until the last day of this Campaign, when, I believe, every municipality; will bave raised its quota and gone over the top. I appeal to all 'citizens of Huron County to stop and consider if each and every one .has done his orher best so that we can prove to our boys in the Army, Air Force, and the Navy that we at home are backing them up by supplying them with the necessary war. equipment to beat off the enemy so that Canada will be spared the fate that has befallen so many other na- tions. May we follow the example of .our Soldiers in the different training camps in the County who are sacrific- ing their all and buying Victory Bonds to their limit. A. J. McMurray, County Chairman. FORMER?, HURON WARREN Owen Geiger, prominent Hensall businessman and former Warden of Huron County, died Friday, Oct.,80 at his home in Hensall. Death reslt- ed from heart attack. Surviving are six sons and one daughter, Edmund of London, Sidney of . Gore Bay, Oliv- er, liver, Fenelonn Falls, Dr. William of Waterloo;: Rory of Kitchener, Ira at home and Mrs, E. Kennedy of Hen. sail. . THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, NOVEMBER, 6th, 1902 A man named St. Clair arrived in town by train Saturday evening and half an hour later was pummeling Hairy Archer. Thereby hangs a. tale. St. Clair is a married man and six months agolived happily with his wife and two children at Toronto Jun- ction. They took Harry Archer, a bricklayer, as a boarder and in July Archer, Mrs. St. Clair and the two children disappeared. The deserted husband has been ever since looking for them but not until Saturday, when in Hamilton, did' he get a clue to their whereabouts. He there learned that Archer was working in Clinton and came here at once, The two men met On . Huron street at dusk and the encounter took place. Mrs. St. Claire or Mrs. Archer, call her what you will, was present and, the one-time partner of her jays and sorrows says she took part in the mix-up and tried to do him bodily harm with a hat pin. Chief Wheatley soon arrived upon the scene and put an end to the row and took charge of, St, Clair, but on hear- ing Iris story released him. St. Clair wanted his children with whom his wife very reluctantly parted and he took them tohis mother's home at Toronto Junction on Monday. Mrs. St. Clair, who has been a very pretty little woman, and Archer have only been residents of Clinton for about a month. Pte Eugene Sanderson of the Royal Flying Corps' was in town over the week end visiting relatives. He had been at Goderich the forepart of the week attending the funeral .of his brother. Mrs, George Chidley andthree children of Indian• Head Sask., are visiting the lady's parents, Mr. and Mrs.; D. A. Forrester. v THE CLINTON NEW ERA, NOVEMBER, 8th 1917.. Misses Marion Gibbings, Grace Wal- ker, Lois Holmes and Mary. McMur- chie assisted. in .the.musieal part of the program at the. Diamond Jubi- lee entertainment held in connection with St. Andrew's Church, Blyth on Sunday Met. Mrs. W. Pittner of Vancouver; B.C., Clinton was favored last week by a visit from Mr. D. M. Stewart, gen- eral manager of the Sovereign Bank, one. of Canada's' youngest but most progressive chartered banks. Mr. Ste- wart came to decide on a permanent location for the Clinton Branch. On Thursday night of last week Mr. and Mrs. John Sterling of Jos,. eph street, celebraiteed, their silver wedding. Some forty guests were pre- sent for the ocease:evend a very plea- sant time was spent.. Both Mr. anis Mrs. Sterling'arenatives, of Goderich township, but have been living in Kin- cardine for few years, only taking up their residence in' Clinton a few months ago. The home of Mr. William Flukey Was the scehe of a pretty but quiet wedding yesterday afternoon when his third daughter, Annie, was united in marriage to Mr. George Taylor. The ceremony was performed by Rev, Itr. Stewart in the presence of only a few intimate friends. The bride, aerie - WOMEN TOO— joia"that moa may sly." 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Their targets accurately surveyed in advance by daring reconnaissance pilots—their flight protected by the blazing guns of fighter planes—the bombers wing their relentless way to smash Nazi nerve -centres. The expanded Air Training Plan has room for more men who want to be with these fighting comrades of the skies. Bight now applications are being accepted for air crew duty, at B.C.ILF. Recruiting Centres throughout Canada. If you are physically fit, mentally alert, over 171/2 and not yet 33; you are eligible, If you ate over 33, but have exceptional qualifications, you may still be considered. Lack of forestal education is no longer a bar to enlistment. ROYALCAMADIAN AIR FORCE AIR CR FIGHTING COMRADES OF THE SKIES / For illustrated booklet giving full information write: Director of Manning, R,C.A.F., Jackson Building, Ottawa, or the nearest of •these R.C.A.F. Recruiting Centres: Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon Regina, Winnipeg, North Bay, Windsor, London, Hamilton, Toronto, Ottawa, Montteal, Quebec, Moncton, Halifax The Bomber Press in Great Britain Another in a series of articles Artillery, a Tank Battalion, section written by W. R. Legge and C. V. I of 'Engineers, two' Companies of Charters, who represented the Can- Machine Gunners, an Anti -Tank Regiment, and in theory, a squadron of the R. C. A. F. Three strongly held positions of great tactical valve gave the enemy the advantage in this magnificent show of endurance and skill by Can thing in front of them to give cover to the engineer party. The job com- pleted, the engineers placed tapes to make a safety lane for the fallowing tanks and infantry., Then they re- turned to a rear positionunderthe protective care of the tanks. By now the next wave of tanks (which in the distance looked like ants crawling about) were proceeding at tank speed on to their objectives, to clear out machine gun nests and any infantry obstacle that might be in the way. They maneuvered about, racing thither and yon, until they reached. the crest of the first objective. Right on their heels were the first wave of infantry, with bayonets fixed,. running towards the enemy and taking cover as the necessity arose, then rising and advancing several hundred more yards adieu Weekly Newspapers Assoc -at - ion in a recent tour overseas. INFANTRY,. TANKS, GUNS GREAT DEMONSTRATION GOVERNOR GENERAL PAYS PAYS TRIBUTE TO BOY SCOUT TRAINING "We should rejoice that thetrain- ing so many of our soldiers, sailors and airmen have received as Boy Scouts has enabled them to play their part in the service of their country and win distinction on land on sea and in the air," ;.His Excellency the Governor-General, the Earl 'of .A,th- lone told a gathering in`'the capital city recently. The Ce •ef Scout' for Canada, mentioned three Ottawa scouts, now in they air force who had recently been decorated, Canada's Senior Infantry Brigade go adian coops; Despite very heavy into mock action against heavily de going, due to the recent rains and the fended positions. condition of the ground, and the fact By C. V. Oharters that several large hilts had to be sur- mounted, the infantry (the P. B. I. Midst a setting of rare photographicas they were called in the last war). value, but under a sullen overcast sky successfuIiy gained their objectives With a gale blowing, your correspond- and moved. forward at the appointed met, under a veritable hail of fire, times. One has to take a small part. bullets, shell, mortar bombs smoke (even as a spectatormoving over the bombs, witnessed a great demonstrat- Iground) in these manoeuvres; to ion of a Canadian Infantry Brigade !appreciate just what amount of stem with supporting arms, going into the sect and spirit is required to aver- attack to clean a passage for the re- (come natural and man-made hazards. mamder of the Division to go through. The infantry regiment of this CO-ORDINATED EFFORT I Brigade are three well knownto res- The efficiency and co-ordination, of idents ' of Ontario. This was the all arms was remarkably good. In - Brigade that in June 1940 went to ter communisation with the various France, but due to conditions that units was of a high calibre. Comp prevailed there at that time, were anies of the Infantry being in con - ordered to withdraw without taking stant ecltmmunication ' with .surely part in any engagements with the battalion headquarters and the battal- enemy. These were your boys or lion headquarters in turn being in. 1communication with the Bri de your neighbours. They came from ga London, ' Stratford, Orangeville, Headquarters who controlled the whole 'Brampton, Oakville, Belleville, Picton j effort. Prom brigade headquarters Napanee, Oshawa, Toronto,' Weston, and various other Ontario towns so familiar to us all. For the past three years, these lads have been training and training hard for what lays before them. And despite the boredom of waiting, waiting, waiting, and the the mine clearance party of Eng - natural longing to be with ,their ineers, in, two sections of earriers' to carry out, their task of clearing the mine: fields for the follow-up of tanks and infantry, CHUR,OHILLS TN AC.CTON It was a grand, sight to witness from our 'vantage point, The huge rumbling Chinchilla, sprayed every - via various means, the supporting arms were, directed by the Brigadier`. Directly on the stroke of the zero hour, the Artillery opened up a terr-, ific barrage on the initial objective, to allow a troop of tanks to shepherd loved onee once again, these men have steeled for what is. to come and are prepared to meet the enemy 'on any ground. MANY ARMS TAtICE PART The infantry were' supported in their task by the .entire Divisional INFANTRY PLAYS ITS PART During this advance of the infantry, the mortars came into play, setting downthe smoke screens to give the infantry and .tanks .protective caller fromthe left flank and to the front, while the. R. C. A. P. were doing like- wise on the right flank. While the forward battalion of infantry were consolidating their first objective, the two battalionsfollowing through pi- voted right and left to reach their respective objectives and so widen the gap created by the forward' unit. During this time, the various arms' of the infantry were brought into use, Bren carriers and mortar platoons doing a very effective job with the odd pili -box or machine gun nest that had been overlooked by the tanks, the mortars . effeetively using H. E. and smoke and the carriers doing a nice job of work with' their bren guns, The -entire co-ordination: was par- ticularly good, but the enthusiasts: and knowledge of their task, shown by the infantry, was a revelation to this writer, and to all those privileged. to 'witness this attack of .Canada's' Senior Infantry Brigade.