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The Clinton News Record, 1943-06-10, Page 1l� The Clinton News -Record Est. 1878 With Which is IncorporatedThe Clinton New Era NO. 6148 -64th YEAR CLINTON 'ONTARIO,, THURSDAY. JUNE 10, 1943 BaeK up Our Fighting Forces! AS ON THE AIR BULOVA . URGES YOU TO PREVENT THE ENEMY FROM GAINING VITAL CANADIAN INFORMATION. Don't Talk W. H. HELLLY,AR JEWELLER 8z OPTGMETERIST CLINTON 1 1 Your Vaeatioti Togs Should Be Purchased NOW With the Vacation Season Just a few Weeks ahead, And Stocks More Limited than usual, plan NOW what you will require y eq ><re in Slacks, Slack Suits, Shorts, Play y Suits . Bathing Suits,' SOCKSKer- chiefs, chiefs, etc. Others are Buying Now. ••• �%-IRWIN WILL TELL YOU WHERE' Its Counters There is always a sense of satisfaction in knowing you have received the best pos- sible quality -the 1Itst pore Bible value. That's your as- surance when you buy here . that's why we feature the finest name in diamonds - Bluebird'... Registered'Per- fect and Insured Free. RED CROSS NOTES The June meeting of 'the .Clinton Red Cross Society was held on, Mon- day, June 7th, in .the Council 'Cham- bers, The precedent. Mfrs, )0)akes, was in the chair. All reports' given were very encouraging. It is hoeed that all sewers and knitters will not slacken in their work during the sum- mer months. The needbecomes great- er all the time and it is only- by everyone contributing as much or more of their time that the work can be completed. Take some knitting or sewing with you when you go on hon.. days. Visiting committee for the hospital at the air school for June is Mrs. McTaggart and Mrs. Axon. They will be responsible for Bending flowers to the boys who are sick each week during the month. There is a correction to make in our appeal for sewers for Greek relief:, The society is making fifty boy's shirts not suits. These are cut out and ready for YOU to do your part. Please phone Mrs. Cree Cook and say you will take one or two, Arrangements are being made for another concert to, be put on by talent from the Air School. Watch for fur- ther particulars concerting this con- cert. Beginning January 1943, the Ont - aria Division must transfer to the National Society 80 _per cent of ie- gular donations after deducting its peacetime budget and designated fund. In tern all branches mutt transfer to the Ontario Division 85 per cent receipts raised by campaign and donationsinstead of 70 per cent as formerly. May shipments for Sewers Clintons ---5 Baby Blankets; 5 Baby Jackets; 5 Baby Bonnets; 1 pair Boo- tees; 24 pair Boy's Pyjamas; size 4; 1b girls' nightgowns, size 2; 10 women's slips, size 42; 211 girls' blouses, size 16; 2 girls, pantie dress- es size 4; 5 girls' pullovers, size 2; Donated by Mrs. McTaggart, 2 girls' aprons; Donated by Mrs. Paterson, 1 baby bonnet. Total 94 articles. Goderich Township South end: -30 diapers; 11 sanitary pads;' 10 pair boys' pyjamas, size 4; 5 girls' pantie dresses, size 4. Porterhill : 24 girls' pinafore dresses, size 6. Tuckersmith 15 pair women's bloomers. Summerhill -10 women's slips, size 42; 5 girls' nighties, size 2; 5 pair boys' pyjamas, size 4. Holmesville: 7 girls' pantie dress- es, size 4. Goderich; S.S. No. 4: - 10 girls' blouses, size 6. May shipments for Knitters Clinton: 31 pair seamen's socks, 18 in; 5 pair service socks; 1 grey turtle neck sweater; 2 pair airforce socks; 6 ribbed helmets; 5 tuck -ins; 2 turtle neck sweaters; 10 boy'e sweaters sizes, 6 and 8; 2 ladies' sweaters; 1 girl's sweater size 10. Porterhil]-10 pair •seamen's socks 18 in 4 pair service socks, (grey). Summerhill, 2 pair, seamen's socks, 18 inch. London Road, 2 men's airforce sweaters; 1 boy's sweater, size 10; 2 girl's sweaters, size 10. Goderich township, south end, 10 pair seamen's soeks 18 inch. 5 boys sweaters sizes 6 and 8. Goderich Township, S .S. No. 4, 1 boy's sweater, size 6; 1 pair seamen's socks 18 inch. Evening Auxiliary: 15 pair grey soeks; 1 pair navy socks; 1 pair sea- men's socks, 18 in. 3 ladies' sweaters, 1 giz•I's :sweater. Clinton Airmen Win Clinton R.A.F. opened their cricket league fixtures with ' a win over the "Combines" at Pottersburg on Saturday, 83-16. After a bad start the Radio men from Clinton led • by the batting of Halpin 44, and Kirby 21,' the latter retiring ;after receiving a blow on the head from the ball after giving valuable' assistance to Halpin who gave a vigorous batting display, to run a total of 83 runs-. Clinton R.A.F, `followed their 'win on Saturday by defeating the chant- pions, the. Technical 'Training School in • London on Sunday. Clinton R.A.F Allison, b. Tiliford 0 O'Regan, b Tilford 0 Jones, b Brown . , . 4 IIaIpin, b Tilford . ... 44 Hind; c Herring, b Brown 2 Leather, b Herring 1 Clemas, b Herring 0 Kirby, retired hurt 21 Willis, b Herring .. 5 Hill, abwb Orris 0 Gill, ., not out. • , 1 83 The New Era Est. 1867 TIIE HOME PAPER COUNCIL MEETING Council met Monday evening in the council chamber s with ,Mayor McMur- ray presiding and all members pres- ent. The minutes of thew; last meeting and those of a specie meeting- on. May 17th were read ad adopted. Communications were th 'n dealt with. There was a written equeet from the R.A.F., Station for: the use of the town street grader' to level the diamonds at their sporee fields, and it was moved that council grant the station the use of the'geeder. A communisation froth' the Score tary_of the 'Association il{tf Assessing Officers of Ontario was "'react and or- dered filled. `' Applications for a eteemit to erect an addition to a dwellin• on Shipley abut street at •a cost of at $100 was grant Mr. James McGill€' A copy of a, resoled p pertaining to Child Delinquency froen the Muni- cipality of Town of Gannanoque was read and endorsed by c4.uncil, and it was approved that we srlbmlt the ad- option to the Provinciale,Government through ons local membee. The request from Chief Constable Fremlin for a new unilorn was re- ferred to the Police Cormittee. The resignation of Asdhur Fulford was discusssed, and it was moved that the town council pay Mj, F:ulford $5 more per month starting June 1st 1943. Notice from Victoria Hospital, Lon- don, of admission of a 'Patient from the municipality was brought to the attention of council. Communication from. the Depart Ment of Highways and ;G. N. Davis with reference to the Itary. Street drain, were dealt with in the street committee report. Mr. John Jailing was present at the meeting and requested .certain concessions pertaining to properties not assessed to him. Council consid- ered the requests out of order, Norman Kennedy, asseesorand col- lector was present and lead n state- ment of .arrears of taxes,. and"re- ceived' full support fieri• eel oil in suggested methods. of,e41„V ton, Mr.-' W. D.'Carter. +x•. _. W 'vas xe"relit'"ln support of his claim for damage, re- sulting from the recent flood, and. to receive the report from the Reeve as referred to at last meeting of council. After some discussion and expressions of opinion by most mem- bers of council, it was unanimously decided to eall an engineer. The fol- lowing motion carried. "That the county engineer be brought to town and give this council an opinion on the Cowper street drain on what should be done and determine if the town is responsible for losses to W. D. Carter. Chairman of the various commit, tees reported on their committees' activities during May.. Councillor Agnew, for the property committee, reported for the clearing of the road at the dumping ground, and suggest- ed prominent signs directing the dis- posal of garbage. Councillor Tre. warth's proposal of an increase .of 5 cents per hour for street labour was adopted. Mr. Trewartha reported the releases from the Department of part of our allottment of street mat- erial, --and the securing.. of crushed stone, the remarking of the parking lines, and suggested council, in a body meet to .inspect the Mary street drain. Reference was made to the unsani- tary seepage from the Hospital dis- posal drains: and this matter is being referred to the Hospital ` Board by the Mayor. The street ,committee wish to - ad- vise the public that there is a great amount of difficulty in obtainingat- erials to repair the holes in the stets as permits from the government And the oil controller are necessary before making •application to an oil -company Clinton's requisition is expected short- ly and Work will be begun on the streets. The Mayor read a letter from the Campaign Director of the Greek War. Relief Fund, urging the matter of local organized campaign drive to as- sist in the relief of the distressing situation in Greece as a result of the war. Council granted $50.00 to the Greek War Relief Fund. ST11F/1' Pay Sheet G. Cornish A, Fletcher, H. Pickett $8.80 8.40 22.00 W. Fulford, 4.00 G. M. Levis, 56 yds, crushed gravel at 75e $42.00 Sutter & Perdue, 302 7" tile, (Continued on Page 8) POWER OFF SUNDAY The power and lights will be turned of£ in Clinton one Sunday, June 13th, between 1.45 and 4.00 o'clock in the afternoon.' Engagements Announced Mr. and Mrs, Sheldon Melitzer of West Montrose, announce the engage. rent of their younger daughter, Ber- nice. Suzanne to David James John- ston of Stratford, only son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Johnston., Whitehead street, Clinton. The wedding will take place the middle of June. Mr. and Mrs. M drew S. Morton, of Ailsa Craig, announce the engage- ment of their daughter, Jennie Anne, to Robert C. Buchanan, son of Mrs, Alice Buchanan of London, formerly of Clinton, The marriage will take place early in July. V-,-•-•••••••••- $199.57 Collected for Navy League The local committee of the Navy League of Canada wish to thank the Citizens of •Olinton and vicinity and the personnel of the R.A.F. Station for their most generous response to the Navy League Tag Day. They especially wish to thank the Women's Auxiliary of the R.A.F. Sta- tion for the splendid way they can- vassed the camp, and the young la- dies who did such a thorough job of tagging in town. The fine total of $199.57 was reali- zed as compared to $84. last year. Teachers' Salaries Increased At the regular meeting of the Board of Education held on May 8, satisfactory reports were received from inspectors Gray and I ennedy, who inspected the •Collegiate and from Inspectors Gordon and Cameron, who inspected shop work and home economics. The. Board decided to call for ten- ders .for decorating th§ 11 sta is ,of the public school and for two cars of coal. Increases to take effect on Sept.. 1st, 1943 were voted to all the tea- chers, Increases to take effect im- mediately were voted to both care- takers. The Board of Education held its re- gular meeting on June 8. A number of small accounts were passed and requisitions for the Collegiate Insti- tute were granted. Miss Erma I. Panel sent her resig- nation to the Board and the Board decided to advertise for a successor. The contract of supplying two cars of coal for the schools was given to Mr. A. McCartney. Mr. Rath was given the contract of decorating the upstairs of the Public school. T..y MILITARY NEWS Pte. A. Benson Corless is at pre- sent at the Niagara -on -the -Lake Camp, with Headquarters at Toronto. LeCpi. Roy Fitzsimons of the Pro- vost Corps at London spent the week end in town with Mrs. Fitzsimons. Pilot Officer Alvin V. Corless left, on Thursday for Halifax, N, S., after spending a leave with his parents in town. AC. Francis Evans of the R.C.A.F., has been transferred from. St. Thom- as to Centralia and spent the week end at his home in town. LAC Reg •Cudmore of Mountain View was a week end visitor at his home in town. Pte. Ross Finch :of the R.C.A.S.C. at Petawawa Military Camp and Mrs. Finch of Kippen spent the week end in town: • LAC Wesley Haddy of Summerside, P.E.I., is spending a leave at his home in town, Staff Sergeant Hugh Hawkins; of the • Canadian Army Trades School, Hamilton is visiting, his parents and Mrs. W. T. Hawkins, Cpl, Madelon Hawkins of the. R.C. A.F. (W.D.) at Toronto spent the week end in town with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Hawkins. L.lCpi. L. G. Winter of the R.G.S. C of Chatham spent the week 'end in town with Mrs. Winter. AC 2 Mervin •'' Nott of the R. C. A. F. at Manning.Depot, Toronto spent a feW days last week with his par- ents, Itir. and Mrs. Dernard Nott of Hullett. AC 2 Lloyd Fulford of Manning Depot, Toronto, is spending a few days at his home in town. Private Elliott Bartliff of the R. C. A.S.C. has been transferred from LITTLE LOCALS The Women's Auxiliary to the Can- adian Legion will hold their regular meeting in the Legion Hall on Mon- day, June 14th, at 8.15 p.in, 1VIr,,,and Mrs. George Hanley have moved into the house on Victoria street vacated 'by Mr. C. Aenold of Drumbo. Mrs. Wm, Fear' of Hullett township has moved • into the resi- dence on Ontapio street recently vac- ated by Mr. Hanley. -T-V AMONG THE CHURCHES. Presbyterian Church Sunday School 10.00 a,m. Service at 11 a.m. • Subject of Meditation "Perishing Outwardly, but Growing Inwardly." Rev. D. J. Lane, B. .A., Minister in,' charge. Wesley Willis' United Church Anniversary Services Guest Speaker -Rev. C. H. Dickin- son, Toronto. Morning Music: Organ Prelude -Chant du Matin Romania by Mozart. Anthem "Glorious is Thy Name," Twelfth Mass by Mozart. Off ertory-Cantilene by Flagler. Solo -"I will Magnify Thee, 0 Lord," Mrs. W. A. Oakes. Organ Postlude Dedication March Evening Music. Organ Prelude and Connote Bee- thoven's fifth Symphony. Anthem '`Feer Not Ye, 0 Israel." Dudley -Buck. Offertory -Sanctuary of the Heart Duet - "Watchman, What of the Night." Messrs W. 0. Goodwin, and W. A. McLaren, Hensall. Organ Postlude-,Festival March, The "Covenant" Adult Bible Class, is arranging to hold their annual eic nie on Wecbiesclay afternoon and ev- ening, June 23rd on the lawn of Mrs. J. McKinley Isaac St., to which all the honorary members and home readers and their immediate friends are cordially invited, Tea at 6 pan. The W. M. S. will meet en Wed- nesday,Juno 16th at hom3 m .at the e of Mrs. J. 1VIcbowan, 2nd con: cession of Stanley. Ontario Street 'United Church 10 a.m. Sunday School. 11 a.m. "The Christian, Ministry) and what it means." 2. p.m. Turner's Chtemh Sunday School and Worship. Wednesday 8 pan, (June 16th) Prayer and midweek Fellowship and Instruction.. At - auL's Church Thursday 7.30 p.n. Midweek Ser vice. Friday 8.00 p.m. Choir Practice. Whit Sunday. 8.00 a.m. Holy Communion, 10.00 a.m. Sunday School 11.00 a.nm, Matins 7.00 p.m Evensong Note: Flt. Lt. T. H. Floyd finds it impossible to be with us this Sun- t'ay evening but will preach in our church, Sunday evening, June 20th, Baptist Church Attend the bright gospel service beginning promptly at seven o'clock The Minister's sermon subject will be "Is There a Hell?" Many people in this our day say no, there is no "Hell" If you are interested in knowing the truth concerning the subject of "Hell", you should be present at this coining Sunday's Gospel service. Will all who believe in the value and power of prayer be present at the midweek prayer service to be held in the vestry of the church next Wednesday evening, June '16th, be- ginning promptly at eight -o'clock. A praying people can never suffer defeat. ''I Said a recent writer' "The demands of the hour in which we live are cru dial, they are imperative. They call upon us as Christians to be instant in prayer -in prayer- not just pray- er of affirmation and expectancy,but earnest, humble prayer that demands, through spiritual understanding, 'that' the right of might prevail nowt' Come to the prayer meeting and'. come prepared to pray with or with- out the audible voice. Camp Borden to Prince George, B.C. AC, B, F. Andrew of the R.C,A,F. at Rockcliffe, is visiting, at his home in town, Mrs. George Campbell has' received word from her son, Pilot Officer Ell- wood Campbell, ;that ha is now in Newfoundland, having been sent there from Chilliwack, B. C. MISS CATHLTeeN CUNINGHAME B.A., le.P.H.E. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon W. Cuninghame has completed her uni- versity course and has received from the University of Toronto the degree of Bachelor of Physical and Health Education, graduating with first class honours, WILL YOU HELP THE STARVING GREEKS? A. committee has been set up to campaign for the Greek War Relief Fund in Clinton. Donations will be received at the News -Record office, the Town Clerk's office and at the two banks, • Give your assistance to the condi- tions in Greece today. In a single day over 6,000 are dying in the streets of Athens, victims of starvation. Food rations are less than one-third the normal consumption before the. war. Donations will be acknowledged through the press. Your help is needed. PERSONALS 'Mr. Benson Sutter is spending a few days in Toronto this week. Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Jenkins of Ottawa visited the epi of the week with Mr. and Mrs, T. R. Jenkins. Mrs: S: 'Jordon was a week" end visin " or with her sister, Mrs, Heywood of Exeter. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Weymouth of Niagara Falls visited this week with Mr, and Mps. Janes Vincent. Mrs. Fred Sandy of Goderich is visit- ing with her parents, Me and Mrs. J. L. Heard, this week. Mr. Fred. Leonard has retuned 1,.•me with Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Leonard of Milton, where he will visit for a few weeks. V • HURON DEANERY The annual meeting of Huron Dean- ery was held in St. Paul's •Church,. Clinton, on Wednesday, June 9th be- ginning at 10 o'clock with the cele- bration of Holy Communion. Rev. E. 0. Gallagher, of Wingham, was cele- brant, assisted by clergy of the Dean- ery. At the conclusion of this service, the members of the Women's Auxil- iaries convened in the church, under the leadership of the president, Mrs- (;Rev.)' John Graham, of Bayfield, who led in the opening prayers and the members' prayer. Before turning to the agenda Mrs. Graham spoke & few Words of welcome and appreciation of the large attendance, Mrs. Stewart Middleton, sec, areas,, read a comprehensive and very inter- esting account of the Fall meeting, held in Bayfield last October. The rola call of the branches brought reports of successful and ever expanding work ' in the following branches. Bayfield, Blyth, Brussels, Clinton, Exeter, Ford: with, Hensall, Goderich, Gerrie, Mid- delton, S'eaforthy Varna, Walton, Wingham and Wroxeter. Mrs, Gra- ham then led in the noon day prayers, at the conclusion of which, repose were read from the. Deanery seeretar- ies of the. Girls' Branches, Mrs. Hur- ford, Seaforth, the Jun. W. A.'s Mrs. Palmer, Goderich, the Little Helpers, read by Mrs. McKinnon for Mac, Walker, Mrs. Connell of Wingham, Dorcas Secertary, reported bat ,mon. ies ' and articles for the ` bale to St. Paul's Residential school Caraston, .Alta., were ; coming in from the branches.' • Mrs. Graham introduced Mrs. R. S. D. Bewley, of London, Diocesan Ett- creational, Secretary, spoke of the lit. erature, books and slides at disposal - for the branches. Members are re- minded that the M.S.C.C. Church, Cat. enders are obtainable through her. The next Study book concerns the Ev.. angelical witness in South America. The afternoon session was opened. (Continued on Page Four).