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The Clinton News Record, 1943-03-25, Page 1The Clinton News -Record Est. 1878 NO. 6137 -64th YEAR With Which is Incorporated The Clinton New Era CLINTON ONTARIO. CALL AND SEE OUR jSTOCIK OF WATCHES WE RECOMMEND The Bulova1I I Because of its. SCIENTIFIC DESIGN, SUPERIOR. WORKMANSHIP and their MATCHLESS TIME: KEEPING qualities. , We have the smaller watches for ladies, and the largerand more sturdy construction for men. TRADE IN YOUR. OLD WA,TCH FOR. 11 NE1 Up-T'O-DANF. MODEL W. H. HELLYAR r Y-• COATS SWING INTO SP11iN6 IN A It Will Give You That Spring Look. English and Scotch in Diagonals, Donegals Plaids. SWAGGED Fresh Tweeds and and We With the which are Smartest Summer Accessories Are Also important Your Can Match tch . ur Coat R Right Cloves and Hose here in abundance in the Shades. for Spring and Wear. TRWIN R...isG� 1 �Fine W If you need a new watch we invite you large stock of the very latest models Men's shockproof Military Watches. Men's Dress Watches Ladies' Watches • Nurses Watches,with sweep -second Watches for Girls and.Boys.. Chronograph Watches for Airmen, We have a full line of BULOVA, WESTFIELD, to inspect our including: hands. Navigators, Etc. RO- MODERA, ETC. to choose and straps for. LEX, . LORIE, MIDO-MULTIFORT, GLOBE, ELDALE WESTCLOX, from. Come in and see them to -day. We also have smart watch bracelets every type of Watch REMEMBER WAJI'CH REPAIR IS A JOB FOR EXPERTS I OUR WORK ASSURES YOUR SATISFACTION le COUNTFR Counters for Finer Jewellery for Over Half a Century in Huron County.' gg Engagement Announced Mrs. D. It. Forrester announces the engagement of her. daughter, Bar- bar Elizabeth, to Corporal 9Villiazri Frank Joseph Waller, son of Captain and Mrs, C .F. Waller, Manchester England. The ma"iriage will take place on April) i. V Windsor Patricks ` Trounce Clinton R. A. F. 47-19 Windsor Patrieks swamped Clinton R.A.F. basektball squad in a senior fixture' at he Beal gym :London Sat- urday night by a score •of 47 to 19 to take a 28 -point lead back to Wind- sor . for he : return game next Sat- urday in their two -game, points to count, series. In the feature game Windsor star- ted slowly and neither team could find the lump for the first five nitn- utes, but from then on Windsor blit- zed the Clinton lads under a telling barrage of shots of which a good per- centage were dead on the target for scores. Windsor floored a young team as their representatives in the sen- ior series this year, but it" showed plenty of power and they appear to be faster than most Windsor clubs in the past. Gordon Lawson and Bill Coulter led the scoring parade for the winners with too points but all the Windsor dsor starting array scored seven points or better to present a beautiful bal- anced attack. If Taters Girard's boys are always as good as they appeared. in this tilt they will be hard to stop for the title. Another outstanding performer for the Border outfit was Big Don Hamilton who did his basket. tossing for Sarnia C. I. last season and big boy plays a valuable game with his .2 W squad. Don Gray was the only Clinton player who could go the fast pace set by their opponents and Don dump- ed in,ten points, over half his team's total. • The close checking, threw 'the Passing; genie; . of Clinton ' completely off andlhey were far below the fain they showed in the Aylmer series. V MASONIC MEETINGS Members of Clintonlodge No. 84 A. F. and A.M:,, were hosts to visiting Masoni at a special meeting of the lodge on Wednesday evening last, when a member of the R.C.A:F. from Grand River Lodge Kitchener, was given a. degree by Clinton officers. A feature the are of de • 6'a•ee was that the eandidates father, who is ruling master of the Grand River Lodge took a prominent part in conferring the degree upon his son. Lodges re- presented were Grand River of Kit- chener; Tecumseh of Stratford; Geor- gina of Toronto and Huron of Hensel' A regional meeting of the Past Masters Association of South Huron District was held in the lodge rooms on Friday night, Worshipful Master Agnew having summoned on a spec- ial meeting for the purpose of receiv- ing the officers and members of the Association. The association presid- ent, L. P. Whatley of St. Marys lodge, presided and the guest speaker was Rev. Dr. Mellott, M. A. B.D., D.D., of St. Mary's who gave an instructive address on Masonic symbolism. Rul- ing D.D.G,M. R. D. Munro of Auburn was presentand also addressed the gathering. Members were present from'. Carlow, Seaforth, Goderich, Hensall and Clinton. V 1tetail Merchant's Meeting A meeting of importance to every retail merchant of Clinton and district will be held in the Council, Chambers Clinton, Tuesday evening March 30th, at eight o'clock. The speaker will, b Robert Syer, Management Service Division, War- time Prices and Trade Board, Toron- to, who will discuss the intimate and specific problems at present confront- ing the retail merchants of Canada. These will include supply and pricing problems, .store house, and economics that may be carried out by individual merchants. The address by Mr. Syerwill be brief, with the greater part 'of the evening being devoted to an open round -table discus ion s of the retailer's problems 'individual,,local and nation- al. Mr. A. J, McMurray will preside as Chairman. Every retailer is invited to attend with members of his staff. • THURSDAY. MARCH 25, 1943 Over $1,100 Collected for Chinese Relief The New Era Est. 1867 THE HOME PAPER Donations are Coming in and will be Received at. News -Record, the Banks or Town Clerk's Office The total of 884.5 .received at the News Record offie ,..in ' aid of the Chines War Rehe9; `Fund Wa - e s in eluded in those acknaiwledged over the radio Tuesday'evenbig. • Coming up to expectations, as Ma- yor McMurray said they would, Tues- day night, the people of Clinton and vicinity have generously given the sum of $1.064,95 to 'the Chinese War Relief Fund, ` 7,• A large crowd wits present in the Town Hall,' Clinton) . to hear the. broadcast concert. The broadcast was heard over:. CIiNX, W'inggam, through the courtesy of Mr. J. Cruikshanks, who is every ready to aid In a needy cause .The,broadeae was scheduled to last one beim," but ie early returns showed ossibi1it '" freaching a p yl o the $1,000 mark,' and the broadcast time was .extended to 10.$0 at which time over $1,000 had been subscribed. Mayor McMurray of` Clinton was chairman and announcer for the pro- gram, 1>4t. G. H. Jefferson, Principal of Clinton Public Scbool, . was in charge of the subscriptions, and read the ever increasing lists, between numbers, Sqd. Ldr. Rev. Scott Morton, Padre,of the . . Radio R A , a o School, was • the featured speaker on the pro- gram. Aceordi,ag'to the Padre, it is a tall order to undertake assisting the Chinese people, as the population of"China is one-quarter of the human race. There are two very important reasons why Canadians and the other Allied nations should. aid China in her dogged fight against the invad- ing Japanese. Firstly, China is one of our staunch' allies. The second res.' son was the fact that the Chinese peo- ple are a likeable,'ingenions people. Basing his retnarka °otl his five year's experience residenii An Northern China and Manchuria:Yev. Scott Mer- ton told of the Chinese language and culture. At the time of Julius Caesar, when western countries were just em- erging from primiitivve life, • China had already a civilization almost two thousand years old. Comparing the luxurious and color ful courts of the ancient emperors withthe lowly peasants of the pre- sent, whose -diet has a monotonous sameness, because of a poverty which has not dulled them. There is a new spirit arising amongst the Chinese, when the invaders are driven out. The Chinese are a brave people; they have been fighting our battle for over five years .The Japanese did not expect any sustained resistance frmn a peo- ple poorly equipped and unprepared: The courageous •es Stan of i ce the g � Chinese people had meant a huge loss to Japan in men and materials. Mr. Howard Lee, Chinese propriet- or of the Elite Cafe, Clinton, spoke on behalf of his compatriots. Mr. Lee spoke feelingly of the helpalready given to the people of China, through the churches and for the medical and other supplies.' At the conclusion of the conflict,, according to. Mr. Lee China will need financial assistance for the vast amount of reconstruction, which willbe necessary. This period of reconstruction will mean an in- creased amount of shipping from Can- ada's. west coast. Commerce will flush over the new. Alcan Highway. This in- creased trade in pease time will be neeessary as China's resources Aire in- adequate. Mr: Lee concluded his ad- dress with a few words in Chinese to any of his people, Who might hear the broadcast., Little Miss Jean Sue Lee of Wing- ham, sister of Mrs., Howard Lee, ac- companied by Mrs. F. Wendell, sang "Carry On." for:which -she was warm- ly applauded. Mrs. Lee conveyed. her thanks to the members' of the R.A.F. orchestra, and the others for so gen- erously enerously contributing their talents for the concert. . ,Appearing with the kind permis- sion of Wing Commander A.H.W.J. Cocks,the Station orchestra opened the broadcast with the "Marines Hymn;" and contributed several more numbers throughou'• the program. The orchestra was under -the direction of "Nobby" Clark. • Others taking Part in the program includedW.Oakes Mrs. Mrs. (Dr.) W , M s. Morgan Agnew; Misses "Mary Lane, Ally Lon Thompson, Eileen Sutter Corona Mary.. Wendorf; a group of Qirls' from, Hobre-ville School and Mrs. B. Boyce; Miss Dara Harrison, a whistling solo nc-, m'±m"'d by Mrs E. Weneorf. Mrs. H. C. Lawson, Jack J cic Cook, Lois Draper, Jean Morgan; a duet by Mona Reid and Anna Porter; Clad: Johnston and Nora Van Camp of Wingham. Sqd. Ldr Scott Morton also spoke of` the way in which all people of China are working together. Univer- sity teachers are leaving their studies to help lead the guerilla bands, which act not as individual units, but as a coherent whole, connected by a port- able radio. To help 'defeat the invader, the Chinese people have lost per- sonal posesssions in .air raids. Those listening were urged to adopt new •at- titude towards money and material possessions. because only in this 'way can we truly help others. -Before singing the National An- them, Mayor McMurray conveyed the thanks of the Clinton Committee of the War Services Association, to the R.A,F .0rehestra and to all the artists who made the concert possible, and to the citizens of Clinton and Community who had given their enthusiastic sup- port to a great cause, Dear Mr. Editor: I would like through your valuable paper on behalf of the War Services Association, to express our sincere ap- preciation, to Mr. Cruilcshanks of OK NX Wingham for the splendid ser- vices rendered this broadcast in help ing to make this appeal to the Chinese Relief Fund such a splendid success, also to the Orchestra of the R.A.F. Station at Clinton and Rev. Seott Morton, and to all those who took such a spelndid and will part in the program. Space does not permit me to mention each individual. I would like to mention the great work done by the telephone operators, and not forgetting all citizens near and far who responded so generously to, the very worthy cause. ` "t'hanks 'it',nuTtion Your Humble Servant A. J. McMurray. V Huron Fruit Growers Arrange Annual The annual meeting and banquet of the Huron Fruit Growers Association has been arranged for Tuesday, Mar. 30th, in Clinton with a good program. Both menand ton are 'women. a e invited to attend any or all of the sessions. Fol- lowing is the progfnrn for the daly: 11.00 a.m. — In the Agricultural Board Room, election of officers and new business. 12.30 — Noon Luncheon in theAn- glican Parish Hall with 13. D. Ander- son of the Wartime Prices and Trade. Board, Stratford, as guest speaker. 2.30 p.m. In the Agricultural Board Room, Short Addresses by J. J. Johnston, Dominion. Fruit Inspector, London; Gordon Blair, Niagara Brand Spray Company, Burlington; Prof. R. W. Thompson, O.A.C., Guelph; Prof. J. E. Howitt, OA -C., Guelph; Mrs. D. A. Smith, Bayfield. V . MILITARY NEWS Among the recent enlistment in the Canadian Active Ariny at London are John Cree, and George Levis of town. AC Kenneth Colquhoun of the R. C.A.F. at Toronto is on a four day leave and • upon his return will be stationed at S.F.T.S. Brantford. Pilot Officer' Ellwood Campbell, who returned to Rockeliffe last week •has been transferred to 'British Columbia. LAC Harold McPherson of the R.C. A.F. at Fingal spent a couple of days in town last week with Mrs. Mc- Pherson. Lt. -Col. F. -G. Thompson of Trafal- gar St. Hospital, London, was a week end visitor with Mrs. Thompson and family in town. LAC Laurie Colquhoun of the R.C. A.F. at Centralia was a visitor with his parents, over the week end. Pte. Ethel Neilans of the G.W.A.' C. at Ipperwash Cann spent the week end in town with her parents,Mr. and Mrs. C. V. Cooke. t Wing Cnrdr. H. E. Stewart, com- manding officer of No: 7 Bombing and Gunnery School at Paulson, Man., on Monday presented flying badges to a class of graduate air gunners, among them being L. J. Snyder of Clinton. Monument Business ;Sold Messrs. Cunningham & Pryde of Exeter, have purchased the monument business formerly owned by the late John Grant, on Albert street, and have left Mr. J. J. Zapfe hi charge, who will look after this end of their usin b errs The monument .business has been on (Albertstreet for many years and has been owned and operated by sev- eral different men, The more recent are Ball & Zapfe, who soldto the late Mr.. Grant about six years ago. Since Mr, Grant's death in October the business has been standing idle. V. D. Falconer Buys Lumber Business Reeve V. D. Falconer, fuel dealer here, has purchased the planing mill and builder's supply business carrir,'d on here for the past twenty-five years by George T. Jenkins, on King Street, By this business transaction "Vic's" two lines will be consolidated in one area, as the mill, sheds, office scales and fuel yard are in one block: He has built up a successful coal and wood business during the past ten years. Mr. Jenkins will new retire af- ter a long and successful business ca- reer. V AMONG MU G THE CHURCHES Presbyterian Church 11 a.m, "Walking with God." Sunday School immediately follow- ing the service. St Paul's Church Thursday.- 7.30 hursday-7.30 p.m. Prayer service. 8.00 p.m. Choir Practice and Busi- ness meeting of the choir at the home of Mrs. Mo. Elliott. Friday - 8 p.m.—W. A. Lantern Slides show- ing the work of our church in Western Canada: Narrator: LAC Ernest White - bone. Silver collection. Sunday - 11 a.m. Matins; "sermon' -BY LSC John Garrett. 2.30 p.m. Sunday School in the Parish Hall. 7.00 pan. Evensong Sermon en the Universal Gospel: The Conversion of St. Paul, Wednesday— 8 p.m. A.Y.P.A. Quizz conducted by Mr. McInnis. Thursday. (April 11t) Ladies' Guild meeting cancelled All members please note, , Special Gospel Meetings Conducted by Mr. R. N. Bruce, of Parry Sound, in the vacant store for- merly Wendorf's Bakery, Main tCor- ner. Meetings each night at 8 o'clock Special children's meeting Friday night at 7.30. Come and bring your children. All welcome. No collection. Special invitation to men in the Armed Forces. God Save the King. The Baptist Church You are invited to join 'with us at the Gospel ,Song -Service beginning promptly at seven -o'clock. The Minister's sermon •subject will be.—"A Set Purpose." Come and bring a friend with you to the evening service. A warm welcome awaits the members of the Clinton B.A.F..Station. TheoYoung• People are meeting next Monday evening, for their monthly social at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dales, living on the London Road. The Ladies' Aid will meet in the Vestry of the church on Tuesday ev- ening',Mareh 30th ,at 7.30 The key word is "mold". All ladies are espec- ially invited. Wesley Willis United. Church The minister's sermon subject for Sunday, March 28th, will be, 11 a.m. "Trust and Righteousness." 7 p.m ."About our World" The Mother's Study Class will meet at the home of Mrs. A. E. Griffith, William St., on Tuesday, March 30th at 8 p.m. 'Ontario Street United Church 11 a.m. "A prophet Whom the Lord knew Face to Face". Near Noon Sunday School. 2 p.m. Tdrner's Chureh•--Sacra- ment of the Lord's •Supper. 7 p.m. First .in an Evening Series of Sermons of :Characters, bearing on. the Passion of our Lord. (1) Barabbas-The People's Alter- native. What governed theireehoice? Monday 8 p.m. Young. People's Un- ion; Christian Fellowship: Night for members to join -Consecration., Wednesday 8 p.m.— Meeting of Of- ficial Board, LITTLE LOCALS Clinton Spring Show, Thursday, Ap- ril 1st, Many homes and business places here have flooded cellars following the mild spell this week. • Mrs. Neil McLean broke her arm last Sunday evening while walking home from church services. LAC and Mrs, J. Tardie entertain- ed friends at . the home of Mrs. T. Glazier last Saturday; the •occasion. being Mrs. Glazier's birthday,, Residents operating their radios without having secured the required license are doing so. at their own risk. Miss 4 hrew Steep has returned home from the- hospital where she was taken after' falling and breaking her arm, while on her way home from visiting a friend in town. The winners of the Tillie Brownlee Memorial Fund Gift given to the pupils having the nearest perfect at- tendance in St. Paul's Sunday School during the year 1942 are — Donald and Joan Ladd and Gordon Frank Scribbins. Each of these children re- ceived a substantial cheque through the mail' this week. Our hearty con- gratulations to them.• Presentation to Mr. and Mrs. C. Clifton and Son Last Wednesday evening about thirty' friends and neighbors from their former home on the London Road gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clifton, Townsend st., and made them the recipients of a beautiful wall mirror. Their only son, George was presented with.a pen. Mr. and Mrs. Clifton were residents on their farm on the London Road for about twenty seven years and last January moved into town and pur- chased the ,Qhowen residence on Townsend street. Cards were playedr and music was provided by 'Messrs. Boyes, Horton and Mrs. A. Johnston, after which all enjoyed a delicious lunch. The presentations were made: by Messrs Elgin Thompson and Frank Wright and Mr. (Horton read the fol- lowing address: • Bsticefield Ontario, March 17. Dear Mr. and Mrs. Clifton and George. We are gathered here tonight ea your old friends and neighbors of the London Road. We wish to tell you how much we miss your .neighborly kindness, You were always willing to help up when an opportunity arose to do so. Also in many local under-. takings you set a fine example for its to follow. Especially dowemen- tion• the Red Cross where your many generous donations were greatly ap- preciated. We shall also miss your friendly happy smile, George, as you dropped in to visit us or to help out whenwe got behind with our work. As the days pass we shallmiss you more. and more. We all deeply regreted that you: decided to leave the London Road but are glad you are so comfortably settled here: May God grant that pit imay be long spared to enjoy it. We shallalways feel that we •have friends in Clinton and we hope that whenever an opportunity comes for you to visit us that you will not hesi- tate. We wish to express in a tangible way our good wishes, so we ask yoga to accept these gifts not for their value . but forthe good wishes: they express, Signed on behalf •of your London Road .Neighbors. WEDDINGS WATTS—HOLMES An interesting wedding took piacb in St. George's Anglican church God- erich, at 2.30 o'clock Saturday after noon, when Helen MacLean Elwood Holmes ,daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Dudley Elwood Holmes, West street Goderich, was united in marriage to. John Frederick Watts, No. 31 Lir Na- vigation School, Royal Air Force, Port Albert, son, of Mr. and Mrs., Frederick Watts, Regent's Park, Lon ,, j. don, England. Rev. W. H. Dunbar, rec.' for of the church, officiated, assisted by Squadron Leader Hooper, padre at the Port Albert station. White carnations and daffodils decorated• the altar and the wedding music was played by Professor Geoffrey Holt; Toronto, cousin of the bride's father.• Theues g is were the immediate eche- tives. They will reside in Gode.- rich. The bride is the granddaughter' of the late Judge Holmes, senior judge of 'Simcoe County, and of the+. late Mr. John Alexander MacLean, Wingham,: Ont. Her father is the )crown attorney of Huron County.