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The Clinton News Record, 1943-03-25, Page 4PAGE 4 d Hi Ho ome To The At Clinton T ursday April 1st ••x + ,F PHONES 36W 36.1. +£ VISIT OUR STORE IF YOU NEED WIALL PAPE] WINDOW SHADES, LADIES' COATS, DRESSES OR HAT'' YOU'LL LIKE OUR SELECTION t ALSO SHOES AND RUBBERS FOR CHILDREN AND LADIES' A. T. COOPER. STORE OPEN EVENINGS 6 TO 8 4: 04 i. '.+«S,*** al4HN I,:44 II4 f.4:444.444:44:44:4:4.*F41.4:441'.:":4 :::+A'^Ce SAVE, MEND, WEAR AND PRESERVE YOUR WOOLLENS DEE TEE MOTH CRYSTALS SHOULD BE USED NOW TO PROTECT YOUR CLOTHING AND BLANKETS FROM MOTHS. THEY DESTROY THE EGGS. LARVAE AND ADULT )VLOTHS LB. TINS 39c RESERVE AND BUILD YOUR STRENGTH WITH PURETEST YEAST AND: IRON TABLETS BOTTLES OF 100 FOR 79c W. S. B. HOLMES PNM. B. c.eay. Grit., CLINTON, ONT. PHONE Ei Biltmore Hats for Spring R "tt HAVE YOU PICKED OUT THAT NEW HAT FOR ]SPRING?' Now is the time to get the Choice of Styles and Colours—PRICED, RIGHT $2.25 to $5.50 Browns, Blue, Greys, and Greens Snap Rim or Welted Edges. DAVIS & HERMAN CUSTOM TAILORS — Be Measured by a Tailor. ;9 1A4..,--6 4t,,: 20 iii �iw, i+4244,+e 4+ 8.•, �,4 i«Ai« : r,4 :,.1«p«, 4, «:": .4: Fi!:4: : WANTED Bicycles, Fishing Reels, Rifles, Ammunition, Centre Fire Rifle Gases, and any useful item of sporting .Equipment. SPECIAL REDUCED PRICES. ON ALL WINTER SPORTING EQUIPMENT We have a few Ladies' Lined Jackets at $9.00 with detachable hood. Ladies' Vyella Flannel Shirts • at $3.75 Ladies Plaid Shirts at $1.95 Ladies' Jodphnrs at $5.25 Ladies' Breeches at $5.25 GOOD SUPPLY 01? MODEL CRAFT FOR THE CHILDREN EPPS SPOL.T SHOP Headquarters For All Sporting Goods t.caa�ry«;«:wtelei r,eitMK'K� le t.S,ee.i`KMy* "netn+A +'F'! BMeree t.: ” Clinton Monument Works WILL IN THE FUTURE BE OPERATED BY CUNNINGHAM & PRYDE IN CONJUNCTION WITH THEIR Exeter Business Mr. J. J. Zapfe will be pleased to receive any inquiries +h +ffiiQiy..:+2«h3�+i«i«:«rd«.a.«e.:«B.S,:.::,;..r«2H!+swv_+r wt«±«rw..x.r«t.�.:t..zr:�:a..t.��...• •.•.•+, To Recruit For Reserves "0" Co., the First (Reserve) Mid- dlesex -Huron Regiment, is to institute a vigorous recruitingcampaign forth- with and has an ambitious objective. If two companies approximately one hundred and fifty men, can be raised 'by Goderich and Clinton, regimental headquarters will be transferred from w London to Goderich, according' to an- nouncement by nnouncement.by Lieut R. C. Hays, O.C. of "C" Company. An 'enthusiastic meeting of business men and others was held at the Town Hall on Monday evening, of last week at' which plans were laid for the conduct of the re- cruiting campaign. On Thursday last Lt, Col. Macdon- ald, 0.C. of the Regiment, and Col. Haggerty, of M.D. No. 1, paid Gode- rich a visit and outlined the summer program. The annual camp will again be held at Thames Valley, early in the summer, but the official date will not 'be known until' next week. Gode- rich Signal Star, BAYFIELD`' Mr. and Mrs. Wm, Ferguson re- turned home on Tuesday after spend- ing the past three months with their sons on Sudbury. Mrs. Harold King of Sarnia to vis- iting i-itin hermother, Mrs. Chas. Parker, this week. h,s e. Miss Easie McLeod of Hamilt Spent theend eek w e d at her home thit ge ev la': Mrs.. E. Toms returned t ed home, on Wedne'sday of last week after spend- ing the past few months in Port Dov- er. She was accompanied by her niec- es, Mrs .G. Allan and Mrs. E. Muth who returned to Port Dover on Fri- day. Mr. Gordon Heard of Hamilton spent the week end with his parents, Mr: and Mrs. E. Heard. Mr. Reheny Larson of London spent the week end at his home in the vil- lage, Mrs. J. Sturgeon Jr. who spent the past two weeks in Toronto returned home on Saturday. The Annual meeting of the Bay- field Cemetery Company Was held in the Town Hall on Thursday, M'arch- 18th. The following officers and Dir- ectors were appointed for the year. President, E. A. Westlake, Vice Pre- sident, J. J. Richardson, Secty. Treas. A. E. Erwin, Directors, C. B. Middle- ton, D. H.. McNaughton, Robert Scotchmer, R. S. Reid, Wm. Scotch - mer, and AIfred Hudie. Auditors: Leslie Elliott and Alfred Westlake, Sexton, Robert Orr. The meeting ad- journed to meet at the Cemetery Grounds around June lst, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Knight, Mary and Ronald' Knight of Toronto and Pte. Keith Gemeinhardt of Camp Borden, were week end guests with Mrs. F. Gemeinhardt, Mrs. J. McClure of Goderich Town- ship has purchased Mrs. J. Fergu- son's, cottage on Ann St. and takes possession shortly. Mr. and Mrs, D. A. Smith of Ing- ersoll were week end guests with the latter's parents Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Higgins. „THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD ed with a pen and pencil set which. to date have cost a. total et 475.00. Boxes of fruit made up ter eaeh%boy leaving for embarkationpoints has cost $12,- 00 to date Fruit is also sent front this fund to s5ldre s, sailorsors or air- men in hospital. The boys in the ser- vices in Canada are each sent a Christmas box costing approximately, en $2.25, these contained: 2 pair socks, in box of 50 cigarettes, Christmas cake, playing cards and a book(people of the community have been generous in donating good books and playing cards B x o esorf those t overse as and those serving on warships based in Canada are sent for Christmas Easter and the First of July. The overseas Christmas boxes cost approximately $5.50 each and contained:' 2 pair socks, 1 package playing cards, 1 roll toilet tissue, 1 package razor blades, 1 tin of tooth powder, 1 dot chocolate, 3 chocolate bars, 1 writ- ing pad, 1 pkg. envelopes, Christmas cake, sardines, Kleenex, 1 box lead for pencils, toilet soap ,shaving soap, laundry soap, chewing gum and cigar- ettes, Those for Easter and mid sum- mer cost-a+pproxitmately $3.75 each. Besides this each of our members of the armed forces overseas receives 300 cigarettes per month from this Fund: On April 1st. $12.00 worth will go over. Those serving overseas •at present are: Walter Johnson, AIbert Osmond, Lloyd Westlake, James Stur- geon ,Eugene Castle,. Bertram Car- nie, Stuart Sturgeon, Robert McLeod, Tom Castle, John Armstrong, 13ruee Cann, Ewan Ross, and Kenneth Castle (with the Royal Merchant Ma- rine). This gives'some idea of the need of all contributing . to this fund. The boys know by these tokens that we appreciate what they are fighting for us. Let us fight on the home front. Donations of books, playing cards and cash may be left with the Treasurer, Mrs. G. M. Elliott. V Mrs. Webster of Luclnow is visit- ing her sister, Miss Margaret Reid. Mrs. Selbourne Taylor of Port Stanley, who was hit in the elbow by a stray maehine gun bullet from an aeroplane from Fingal Bombing and Gunnery School on Wednesday of last week is well known in this vicinity where her childhood was spent, She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. AI- bert Catling of Port Stanley grand- daughter of the Iate Mr. and Mrs. James Sturgeon, of this village. The accident occurred when the bullett crashed through the roof of their apartment into the kitchen. Striking Mrs. Taylor on the arm, it glanced off her elbow and went ricochet ting about the room missing her hus- band and seven-year-old boy. Al- though the wound was not serious. Mrs. Taylor suffered from shock. Her many friends wish her a speedy re- covery. Johns—Atkinson The marriage of Helen Patricia, el- der daughter of Dr. and Mrs. J. M Atkinson of Detroit and Bayfield to Flight Lieutenant ,Renouf John, son of Mrs. A. Johns of Westward Ho., Bidiford, Devonshire, England, was solemnized in St. John's Episcopal Church, Detroit, on March 12th. The bride, who was given -in marriage by her father, wore a street length frock of smbeu silk Jersey wiith black hat and accessories. Her cor- sage was of lavender orchids. She was attended by her sister, Miss Mar- ion Atkinson who was attired in ac- quamarine and wore a corsage of briarciiff roses. The bride's uncle, Donald Atkinson supported the groom. Congratulations are extend- ed to the young couple who are mak- ing their home in Goderich, the groom being a member •of the R.A.F. staff at Port Albert. The euchre and dance given in the town hall on Wednesday night of last week under the auspices of L.O.L. No. 24 was largely attended. The mus- ic was provided by Murdock's orchest ra and Mr. Lindsay Smith was floor manager, winners at euchre were: Ladies 1st, Mrs. T. Cobb, Consola- tion, Mrs. 0. McClinchey, Gentlemen's lst. Anson Coleman, Consolation, Louis Denomme. The proceeds were given to the Bayfield and Community Active Service cigarette fund, Mr. Charles Gemeinhart. Chairman of the Finance Committee, gave a very coin- prehensive speech in which he made clear many things which some people do not understand. In the first place the officers of the Red Choss Finance Committee are the same as those who control the Bayfield and Community Active Service .Fund which is for the. purpose of sending comforts to, the boys serving in the armed forces. and merchantmarine from this district. The money has been raised for this fund in various ways, such as social events proceeds of salvage and Vic- tory Sale, concerts and personal don- ations, We have thirty boys from our district in the active forces —thirteen Overseas. Each boys has been present- EBENEZER The S. S. No. 4, Unit of the :Red Cross! met at the home of Mr's. Walter Forbes on March 10. The vice-president, Mrs Bert Lobb, was in charge of the meeting. There were 13 members and 2 visitors present. After the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting, the roll call and treasurer's report, the natter of purchasing woollen blankets came up for discussion. A decision on this natter was left until next meeting when'there should be an answer to letters -written previously. It was de- cided to purchase, more patches for quilt tops. Boxes are again being sent to our community boys in the services. Sewing was distributed and a quilt was quilted, the top having been donated by Mrs. H. J. Thompson, the lining• by Mrs. W. Riggin, The National !Anthem closed the meeting. OBITUARY JOHN STEWART DOHEIRTY John Stewart "Toots" Doherty, one of the stars of the old City Baseball League, London, died suddenly at his home there Monday afternoon. In the morning he went to work at the C. S. hyman Company where he has been employed for 80 years. He was Strick- en shortly after dinner, went home, and died a short time later. An active sportsman most of his life, he was best known as the shortstop of the former Orient Club team in the days of The Intercounty League, and also played for the old Manhattan club, I -Ie 'was picked by his teammates to see the world series and season; this hon- or goes to the most popular player on the team. Older Clinton baseball players and fans remember him, and he also played here at times. He was born in Clinton, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs, Thomas Doh- erty, Mrs. Doherty was a daughter of the late Charles Cole, an early settler in this district, The father, kept a livery sltable here . and also sold pianos for his brother, Wm. H. of the Doherty Organ factory, Clinton. About forty years ago they moved to London where they have since re- sided. Surviving are his wife, Ada Ro- bina, one daughter, Natalie, at home; two sisters, Mrs. J. Ballantyne and M. Devlin, and a brother, Harvey all of London,' Messrs, W. L. and J. L. Johnson of Clinton are cousins. ROLMESVILLE .Mrs. Flern is visting at the home of her daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Rev. Rodgers. Mrs. .Mike McFarlan ' of Toronto spent the week end at the home of her parents,, Mr. and Mrs. W. Potter. Mr. Frank Whitmore has been very sick in Clinton Hospital. Miss Ruth Potter has . been con- fined to her home with an attack of flu. Little Bobby Grigg, son of Mr. and 1VIrs. Ed. Grigg Jr., who underwent an operation in Clinton Hospital has returned home. Miss Alma Trewartha of Woodham, spent the week end at the home of her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Tre- wartha. Red Shield The R. � S.W. held old th •' c.n• regulars meeting' the S. A, Hall on Tues day March -23rd, with the president Mr's. N. W. Trewartha presiding. Thereere w 19 members and 1 visitor present ,Collection amounted to $2.05, Captain am Curtis led ib the devotion- al part pat of the tweeting. After the business meeting the ladies tied 2 quilts. Articles brought in were: 7 pair socks; 2 scarves; 3 quilt blocks, 1 boys' suit. We wish to ack- knowledge the following donations with thanks: Miss Thompson 2 pair mitts; Mrs. N, W. Trewartha, 1 1b yarn; Mrs. Robert Thompson, yarn; Mrs. Aikenhead $2.00; Mrs, Lamp - man 1 childs slip; Mrs. John Cox, Refugee clothing; Mrs. Will Jervis, Refugee Clothing, Mrs. John Neilans quilt patches. The next meeting will be on Tuesday March 30th at the home of Mrs. Fred Livermore, a good attendance is requested. —V Three Prominent Goderich Residents Die in Week Within the past week three welI- known residents of Goderich died, they are Thompson M. Turner, for the past ten years manager of Park House on West street, who died at his home on Thursday last after a short illness. He was widely known to the travelling public, Before going to Goderich he was the representative of the Singer Sewing Machine Company in Windsor and Calgary. Thomas Gundry, Sr., one of the best known men in Goderich died Friday night in Alexandra Hospital in his 80th year. lie was ill only a few days. An auctioneer in Huron County for over 50 eyars he was at the time of his death also justice of the peace, division court clerk, acting bailiff and sanitary inspector. Until about 1935 Ile served as county constable, a posi- tion he held for 15 years. Before that he was sheriff's officer. Mr., Gundry was active and vigorous until the time of Itis death. He had held an auction sale only a few days ago. Born in Uxbridge, Mr. Gundry went to Gode- rich over GO years ago. His wife, the former Emma Baird, died in 1934. Charles H. Humber, prominent Goderich jeweller, died on Sunday af- ter three days illness. Death resulted from heart trouble. Greatly interested in municipal affairs ,Mr. Humber bad been a member of the municipal coun- cil for a total of 10 years. One of the largest taxpayers in Goderich. Born in Goderich, he was a son of the late Charles A, Humber, former police magistrate. His wife, who survives was formerly Elizabeth Biddle, also surviving are one son, and two daugh- tets. IN THE LETTER BOX Mr, and Mrs. Wm. Perdue received a letter reeghtly from their son Don- ald who requested it be sent to the Clinton paper, the thanks to include, also the Red Gross, Legion and Angli- can Church who so kindly sent boxes. England, January 23, 1942. Women's Institute Clinton, Ontario. Dear Friends: I am writing this letter in grateful appreciation for the lovely box sent me, which, I received this morning. I am not -very good at writing a letter like this so please forgive any mistakes I make. The box, as I said was lovely and I am deeply indebted to all those con- cerned. It's small things like that, that help keep 'up the morale of the Army and I'm quite sure all of the Clinton boys are behind me one hun- dred per cent. I have inet several boys from the home town, who have receiv- ed parcels from you, and they, like thyself are very grateful for the kind - nese shown. them. We all hope, that very soon, we shall be •back in Clinton and will be able to express our thanks to you in person. I'm afraid I making -rather a mess of this letter trying to express my thanks. I'll sum it all up by saying thanks a million, to you all. I've met quite a few boys from town, Sgt. Cecil Holmes was stationed in the same camp as I was and we had a few talks _about Clinton. Also Sam Castle is stationed quite' near me and I see hien quite often. I've grown quite used to England. by now, and am fairly well contented' here; but hope it will not be long be- fore it is all over and we can return to our homes again. In closing, again my deepest thanks to you, and a wish for the brighest prospects in the New Year. Yours Sincerely ,Gnr. Donald Perdue For every woman who makes a fool out of a man, there is another woman who makes a man out of a fool. The price of popularity has made bankrupt "many a man's nature THURS., ]MARCH, 25, 1943 Second Hand, Goods Put to Good Use Urging the conservation of all types of materials, particularly those of me- tal, S. Godfrey, administrator of used goods, ,Wartime Prices and Trade Board said it was imperative that all re -usable articles be put into use with- out delay. V Mail is a Munition In the armed forces, men put the mail call ahead of the mess call. In North Africa a postal service official saw a company of soldiers standing for mess when the nail call was sounded. Nearly every .man left the line and rushed to see if there was a letter. An infantry commander was about to lead his unit into action when the mail arrived. He learned that mail de- livery just 'before an offensive, makes for a vastly improved morale. Govern- ment authorities say that mail from home is more than a fighting man's privilege. It is a military necessity. While there are casualties in. the mail, some remarkable salvage ex- ploits are recounted, For example divers recovered forty' sacks of mail from a .plane which crashed in the sea off Newfoundland in forty feet of water. At the New York Army Post Office, the envelopes were spread on the floor for drying and within a month's time all but 20 pounds of the 1,000 pounds of salvag- ed mail had been re -addressed re -en- veloped when necessary and again sent on its 'way. A submarine commander in the Pacific located three mail bags float- ing after a torpedoing. All the en- closed letters were delivered and the envelopes are now valuable collec- tors' items. Airgraph are also widely used. Each Ietter is photographed on micro -film and on arrival a photographic en- largement of the letter is made and -hl forwarded to the addressee. A Navy postal officer says, "The mail is a valuable munition of war and we treat it as such." Whether it's a letter, an Airgraph, a parcel or a greeting card suitable for the occasion, it's up to the folks at home to: KEEP 'EM HAPPY-WITIH MAIL..' v Song Makes Hit In Montreal Show "After a Dream," the song com- posed and arranged by L.A.C. Stan Smith A.T.Q.M. of town, lyric by E1=' eanor Chartrand, Montreal, made its debut Thursday of last week on the All-Star Legion Show in Montreal's new Sun Life Auditorium. The song was one of the hits of the show asci the composers were compelled to take numerous, curtain calls. The All-Star Show has been invit- ed to include the famous' New York "Stage Door Canteen" in their tour' of "entertainment for troops" this, coning summer. Stan, who is half the piano team ' of "Keene and Smith" is in this show' and composes• and arranges for the All Stars. -Exeter Times. Advocate. £. i QQ x a Wr 1114. L" �f V ant CANADIAN . CERTIFIED SEED MAKE plans early this year to harvest a bumper crop of smooth, clean, high-quality potatoes. Good seed is the first require - meet for an excellent crop ... because only good seed will grow vigorous plants, plants that can withstand most of the serious diseases common to potatoes. Canadian Certified Seed Potatoes are good seed potatoes. By planting them, many of the losses due to disease will be avoided... higher -quality, cleaner, smoother, more uniform potatoes than those grown from ordinary seed stock will be produced. So, this season, harvest finer potatoes—and more ofthem. Plant Can- adian Certified Seed. Grow potatoes that will grade Canada No. 1. took for tithe certification tag on the ba or container —the only way bag ng eon of getting Canadian Gert• fuel Seed Potato,.. Prince Edward Island ew Ea...4,a a Green Mountain T WE 'ARE PAYING $2.00 FOR TABLE POTATOES TODAY Canada Packers, Limited WALLPAPER -PAINTS THE LATEST IN SPRING SAMPLES LARGE STOCK TO CHOOSE FROM Samples and books may be seen at the house or a phone call brings them to your door. Let me sell you the paper or paint and 1 will see that your work is done, or, you can do it yourself. I have a large stock of Paper, Paints, Varnishes and Enamels on hand. A few bargains of paper to clear at cost See My Stock Before Buying Prices are Right D. A. KAY CLINTON PHONE 234 Second Hand, Goods Put to Good Use Urging the conservation of all types of materials, particularly those of me- tal, S. Godfrey, administrator of used goods, ,Wartime Prices and Trade Board said it was imperative that all re -usable articles be put into use with- out delay. V Mail is a Munition In the armed forces, men put the mail call ahead of the mess call. In North Africa a postal service official saw a company of soldiers standing for mess when the nail call was sounded. Nearly every .man left the line and rushed to see if there was a letter. An infantry commander was about to lead his unit into action when the mail arrived. He learned that mail de- livery just 'before an offensive, makes for a vastly improved morale. Govern- ment authorities say that mail from home is more than a fighting man's privilege. It is a military necessity. While there are casualties in. the mail, some remarkable salvage ex- ploits are recounted, For example divers recovered forty' sacks of mail from a .plane which crashed in the sea off Newfoundland in forty feet of water. At the New York Army Post Office, the envelopes were spread on the floor for drying and within a month's time all but 20 pounds of the 1,000 pounds of salvag- ed mail had been re -addressed re -en- veloped when necessary and again sent on its 'way. A submarine commander in the Pacific located three mail bags float- ing after a torpedoing. All the en- closed letters were delivered and the envelopes are now valuable collec- tors' items. Airgraph are also widely used. Each Ietter is photographed on micro -film and on arrival a photographic en- largement of the letter is made and -hl forwarded to the addressee. A Navy postal officer says, "The mail is a valuable munition of war and we treat it as such." Whether it's a letter, an Airgraph, a parcel or a greeting card suitable for the occasion, it's up to the folks at home to: KEEP 'EM HAPPY-WITIH MAIL..' v Song Makes Hit In Montreal Show "After a Dream," the song com- posed and arranged by L.A.C. Stan Smith A.T.Q.M. of town, lyric by E1=' eanor Chartrand, Montreal, made its debut Thursday of last week on the All-Star Legion Show in Montreal's new Sun Life Auditorium. The song was one of the hits of the show asci the composers were compelled to take numerous, curtain calls. The All-Star Show has been invit- ed to include the famous' New York "Stage Door Canteen" in their tour' of "entertainment for troops" this, coning summer. Stan, who is half the piano team ' of "Keene and Smith" is in this show' and composes• and arranges for the All Stars. -Exeter Times. Advocate.