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The Clinton News Record, 1943-06-10, Page 3THURS., JUNE, 0, 1943 THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD PAGE S If we all cut our telephone talks by just one Minute .1t would Savo110,000 hours for WAR CALLS ey_e-ry ay War calls must come first . ■ . which means that we should reduce our non. essential use of the telephone to the minimum. Present facilities cannot be ;increased; your co- operation is needed if war calls are to go through promptly. `QPlease remember that the wasteful use of telephone time can hold up war business — and that every second you save counts. l9ni'etve setvicee Cur' Marrs ,`,aloe's THE HAPPENINGS IN CLINTON EARLY IN THE CENTURY Some Notes of The News in 1918 THE CLINTON JUNE Private George 865, a member of stretcher bearers, who enlisted from Colborne township, has been recom- mended for the military medal for con- spicuous bravery while dressing wounds and carrying the wounded back to safety while under machine gun fire during the recent German of- fensive. After an illness of several weeks Mrs. H. B. McVittie, relict of the late IL B. McVittie, passed away at the home of her sister, Mrs. Kilty, Mill street, on Saturday morning last. Mrs. McVittiee was the third daughter of late Joseph Watkins of Goderich town ship. Her husband -passed away three years ago, having resided, 'in North Bay. Since her husband's death Mrs. McVittie has made her home with her sister, Mrs. Kitty. She is survived by three sisters and two brothers, Miss Mary A. Watkins at hornet Mrs. Kd1- ty and Mrs. R. J. Draper, Clinton; and Thomas and Joseph Watkins, Gode- rich township..' Mrs. Adam Cook, who passed away at the residenee of her son-in-law, Mr. at H. Johnston, Goderich, •on Mon- day week at, the great age of nine- ty-two years and nine months, was a NEWS -RECORD 6th, 1918 Mannall, No. 654 - the 161st Battalion former resident of Goderich township. Mrs. Cook W45$ Bern in Kilrnapa, Ire- land, and was a granddaughter of Lord and Lady Fitzpatrick. She came to Canada in 1827 with her parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Cante- Ion, and settled in Goderich township. She is survived by two sons and six daughters and twenty-seven grand- children and thirty great grandchild- ren. Thomas Sheppard, for many years a resident of Clinton, yesterday rounded out his eight -seventh year. He still enjoys a measure of health and strength and is still able to take . a walk uptown occasionally. Mr. Adin D. Wiltse is another esteemed resi- dent who will on Monday pass, his eight seventh birthday, he being but five days younger than Mr. Sheppari. The death took •place at his home Huron street, on Sunday` evening of William H. Rath. in his forty-ninth year. The deceased had been working in themnnitions:factory at Seaforth for the past few months, coming home every week. He had never been really well since a couple of years ago when he sustained a bad fall. The deceased was born in East Wawanosh, being a sonof the late James Rath. For ti' past five years he had resided 3n Clinton. He is survived by his wife, who was formerly Miss Leila .Archer, SUN POWER BROUGHT NEARER Dr. Charles Abbott, of the Smithsonian Institute, demoustrates the solar power machine, at the convention of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. This newest sun-harnesser—the fifth in the line of solar engines constructed by Dr. Abbott—eliminates most of the serious defecte of the earlier models and brings closer" the era when man will be able to harness the vast energy of the sun to do hie work, (Acme Photo). daughter of Mr. Thomas. Archer now of Manitoba, and a family of three Effie, Wilson" and Grant; also one sister, Mrs. Grimoldby of Seaforth. Miss Shirley Bowden has taken the position .in the office of the Public Utilities Commission. Mr. Lorne Murch has disposed of his house on Ontario Street to Mr. R. J, Gibbings of Tuckersmith and has purchased Mr. T. Shipley's, house on Victoria street. *boat one o'clock Tuesday morning fire was discovered in the residence of Mr. W. Carter, Ontario street, the alarm was sounded and the firemen were soon upon the scene and quick- ly had the fire under control, but not before considerable damage was done to the house. The fire originated ap- parently in a closed -in -cellar way off the kitchen and as there was no fire Some of the floors were being oiled and polished, and the rags which had been used in rubbing them off had been hung on a nail at one side of the cellar way. It may that these oily rags became heated and ignited, This is the only way the fire can be accounted for. As the building is en- tirely of frame it looked as ^ if it might be speedily .consumed and Mr. Carter and his family may consider themselves fortunate to have'escaped. Miss Mildred Cook, who is working on a farm with relatives at Nile, was home over the week end. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Hovey and fam- ily and Mrs. J. A. Robinson motored to Markdale on Sunday. v THE CLINTON NEW ERA. JUNE 6t1i 1918' The funeral took place on Monday of last week of Mrs. Thomas, J. Poul- ton of CIeveland, ,Ohio, from the home of her sister, Mrs. John Bennett of Blyth. The deceased was also a •sis- ter of Mrs. Walter King and Messrs William and Fred Mutch of town, also of James j4Iutch of Auburn. As she had often visited her brothers and sisters here she will be remembered by, many. Dr. W. Cooper and Mrs. Cooper of Winnipeg spent a few days during the past week visiting relatives in town. Dr. Cooper came east to attend a meeting of medicos at Hamilton and went on to Chicago to a medical convention, Miss Viola Powell, who has been in the Public Utilities office for some time resigned her position last week and Left on Tuesday to spend the summer with her aunt at Niagara Palls; -. • Rev. J. E. Hogg left Monday morn- ing for Chauvin, Alberta, where he will spend the summer months on a mission field. Rev. Dr. Mark RunrbalI of Morden, Man., visited his sisters, Mrs. James A. Ford and Miss Georgina ltumball of town and Mrs: W. Pickard of Holmesville over the week end. Misses Jean Scott and Jean Ghidiey were visitors this week with Mrs. J. A. Constantine at Teeswater. atives last week. Mr. and. Mrs. Dunford and family spent Sunday in Listowel.' Miss Laura McDonald attended the 33rd Bnttalian at 'Home in London on Tuesday.. When the Present Century Was Young THE 'CLINTON NEWS -RECORD- JUNE 4th, 1903. Mr. Peter Isbec disposed of a'quan- tity of strawberries to Grocer Mait- land, on Tuesday. They were well de- veloped, the first of the season and show what Clinton is capable of in early fruits. A very pretty though quiet wedding took place at the home of Mrs. Thorn- ton Wallace of Hullett yesterday when her fifth daughter, Miss .Erna, was united in marriage with Mr. Aar- on ` McClean of Pilot ;Mound, Man., The ceremony was perforated by Rev. Dr. 'Stewart in the presence of only the immediate friends. She was given away by her brother, Mr, Henry Wal- lace. The happy couple will spend a few days visiting around here before going to Pilot Mound, where the groom has built a new home and owns a large farm. This week Mr. William Leppington received a letter from "Brandon, Man„ which brought hint the sail news of the death of his daughter, Emma, which took place in Brandon hospital on May 21st. It is four years since the deceased' went to Manitoba with, Mr, Frank Upshall and family. Mrs. James Scott, who in the pion- eer period and for many years taught in Clinton Public School, celebrated the 94th' anniversary of his birthday on Monday. Very many of those went out from this town to fight life's bat- tle elsewhere owe their early educa- tion to the "old Irish school master." Mr. James Fair had a couple of visitors on Tuesday in the person of Mr. F. C. Thompson, Toronto, agent for the Head Steamship Line, and Mr. J. C. Wellwood of Belfast, Ireland, re- presenting Shaw Pollock & Co., flour importers of the that city. They were much pleased with Ontario, Huron in particular. Mr Wellwood is a cousin of Mr. J.- R. Holmes of Holmesville; and paid thatgentleman a, visit on Tuesday. Mrs. E. J. Ball of Hullett died yest- erday afternoon. She was, the oldest daughter of Mr. James Snell of Hul- lett and was only twenty-five years of age. She had been ill with appen- dicitis and underwent an operation the forepart of the week. e, A meeting of the officers of the Huron Regiment was held at the Rat- tenbury House on Monday to make ar- rangements for Camp which begins at London next 'week. Among those present were L. Colonel Varcoe, Ma- jor Beek,' Surgeon Show, Captains Ranee; Combe, McTaggart, McPhail, Wilson and Grant and: Mr. Van Stone of Wingham who is entering the ser- vice. Mr. and Mrs. John A. McGregor of. "Wood Hall" Tuckersmith gave a re- ception on the evening of May 24th, to Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Butts on their return from their wedding trip The beautiful home was tastefully de- corated with apple blossoms', lilacs and maple branches and looked festive indeed. The guests, numbering 150 began arriving early in the evening and soon the spacious rooms were filled . with a gay, joyous throng. Beautiful and costly were the gifts which the guests in the kindness of their hearts, presented to the bride. With music, song and dance the per- fect summer night passed all too quickly, and after wishing a long and happy life together to the young couple, the guests departed. The ear of tarvia arrived on Mon- day and the street committee are busy now getting it on the macadam roads. Mr. T. H. Cole and family of God- erich township have moved to town and are now occupying 'their new Thome recently pruchased on Victoria street. Mr. David Tiplady, our well-known citizen celebrated his 80th, birthday on Friday last. The Head Camp of the Woodmen of the World is being held in London this week. Mr. J. L. Kerr is represent- ing the Clinton lodge. The following officers were elec- ted last Friday for the coining year in A. F. and A. M. No. 84 Masonic lodge; W. M. Dr. Axon; S. W., H. B. Kerr; J. W Luke Lawson; Secre- tary, H B. Chant; treasurer, W. D, Fair; auditors, J. W. Treleaven and C. B. Hale; Tyler, A. Castle; Mr. -W. McEwen the past Worshipful Master was elected delegate to Grand Lodge at Windsor with Mr. J. W. Treleaven alternate. Brop. ; Ball, Shaw and Tre- leaven were elected Board of Exam- iners. The installation will be: held this week. Lieut -Col. Rance attended the At - Home of the veterans of the 33rd Bat- talion at London on Tuesday evening. 3\frs. L. Paisley visited Goderich re - Mr. John Fraser of Hayfield left on Monday afternoon's train for Van- couver B. C., to attend the •General Assembly of the Presbyterian. Church. He expects to be away a ntonth. Mr. John, Sturton visited the old home in Vienna last week,' Miss Kathleen Armstrong of Mit- chell is visiting for a few days with her aunt, Miss H. Aranstrong, at the home of Mrs. E. Laird. Mr. and Mrs. Eanmertonleft on Fri- day for Oronto to attend the funeral of Mr. William Long, ' a brother of Mrs. Ememrton, who died on Thurs- day. Mr. and Mrs.. John Jackson are spending the summer at Big Bay Point, a summer resort on Lake Simcoe, nine miles from Barrie, where her son Mr Frank Jackson, and fam- ily spend their iholidays. Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Egg of Mon- treal are guests of Mr. and Mrs John Holmes' of the Huron Road. The following composed" a party which picnicked its Bayfield last Fri- day. The families of Messrs, D. and A. Cantelon, Mrs; George Hanley, Miss Burnett, Miss Holmes, Miss D,plla Walker ants Mr. Adam Cantelon. Mrs. J.iBeaman and Master Miner and Jessie leave Saturday' for Lauder, Man., to join Mr. Beaman who . left for that place last March. they have been residents of Clinton since Janu- ary, coming from the West, but the prairie has too great a charin for them to remain in the east. it Alan POVIE BUILDS FIGHTING SEA POWER • More ships is the order of the day. Transports to carry supplies of war ... frigates to combat lurking submarine wolf -packs. Ship -building is a vital part of Ontario's progranr For Victory .. , and in it Hydro plays an important role. For it takes a great amount of electricity gen- u erated by water power to build one. The building of boats isn't all done in the ship- yards. It goes on in hundreds of plants throughout Ontario, where men anrjwomen build the thousands of parts which make a ship a living thing ... the. boilers, engines, pumps, winches, navigating instru- ments, radios, refrigerators, cooking equipment,; ventilating systems, lighting plants, guns. And . in every phase of construction of this essential weapon of war, electricity is the driving force that turns the wheels and speeds the way. it powers the machines... provides the arc for the welder - . elder• . the light that makes a twenty-four hour day. When the contributing factors to Victory are added up ... electricity wall stand high for, in the race against time it will have proved to be a great asset in building fighting sea power. ■ ■ ■ IL 14, . THE HYDRO -ELECTRIC POWER COMMISSION OF ONTARIO WEDDINGS FOWLER—PITDLADO A pretty wedding took place at Benmiller United Church parsonage on May 22 at 10 o'clock when Jean Elizabeth Pitblado, youngest daugh-) ter of Mr. Daniel Pitblado and the late Mrs. Pitblado, was united in mar- riage to Stanley Clark Fowler, •third son of Mr, and Mrs. William Fowler all of Colborne Township. The cere- mony was performed by Rev Harold Currie. The bride wore a street -length dress- of blue sheer and' a corsage of white roses and fern. The bridesmaid Miss Phyllis Million wore a street. length dress of rose crepe with a cor- sage cif red roses and fern. Mr. Dan Pitblado, brother of the bride, was best man. After the ceremony a buffet lunch was held at the •home of the bride, where twenty friends and relatives had gathered to wish the. couple the best of happiness. The table was decorated in white and pink and was centred with a three- storey wedding cake. One their re- turn from a short trip to Toronto and other points Mr. and Mrs, Fowler will reside in Goderich.- Goderich Signal -Star. Boarding House: Meat Rationing: Boarding house operators, serving meals to •more than two boarders, have two choices of procedure under meat rationing, Wartime Prices and Trade Board Officials state. They can operate as quota users the same as hotels or other organized meal establishments, or they can carry on as ordinary householders. Whatever method is used, it doesn't matter to the board. He gives up two meat coupons' a week in either event. STOKES—JOHNSTON Nuptial vows were exchanged be- tween Mary Myrtle Johnston, daugh- ter of Mrs. Johnston, and the late R. Johnston Cambria road, and George W. Stokes, son of Mrs. Agnes Stokes and the late Frederick Stokes of. God- eriah, on Tuesday morning, June lst Richard Stewart officiated. The bride chose a powder blue dress, navy red- ingote with navy accessories and wore a corsage of forget-me-not and lily -of -the valley. Later the couple left on a motor trip. Mrs. Stokes was a member of the staff of Sehaefer's drygoods store and Mr. Stokes is employed at Sky. Harbour.-Goderich Signal Star. V Daisy Harrison and the late John A. Harrison, was united in marriage to Horace Patrick (Jimmy) second son of Mrs. Grace Whaley, Hamilton. The marriage ceremony was performed by Rev. W. II. Dunbar„ rector of the church, and the wedding music was played by Mr. A. Anderton. The bride I given in marriage by her brother, Mr. Leslie C. Evans of Toronto, looked lovely in a street -length dress of beige silk jersey with brown acres- sories. She carried a prayerbook ar- rangement of Talisman roses and was attended by her sister, Mrs. Ern- est G. Davis, who wore a brown crepe frock with beige accessories. The groom was attended by Private Gordon Harrison of Camp Borden brother of the bride After the cere- mony a quiet reception was held at the home of the bride's mother. On account of illness the mothers of both bride and groom were unable to attend. Guests from out of town were Mrs. H. Luxton, Detroit; Mr, and Mrs. L. C. Evans, and son George Toronto; Mr. R. G. Murray, Montreal, Miss Anne Metz, Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. McLean, Hamilton. After a short honeymoon 'the young couple will reside at 194 Charleton ave W. Hamilton, —Goderich Signal -Star, V ROCK EGGERT The home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles l0ggert, McKillop, was the scene ef a pretty wedding on Thursday, June 3. when their only daughter Christina Della was united in marriage to Irvin Paul Rock, son of Mrs. Reek and the :late John Rock, The ceremonywas conducted by Rev. H. H. Leibold, Seb- ringville, before a bank of ever- green and apple blossoms. The bridal chorus was played by Miss Dorothea Scherbarth, cousin of the bride, Miss Leota Hoegy was the soloist. The bride, given in marriage: by her fath- er, wore a gown of white triple sheer crepe in floor -length style with fit- ted bodice of trapunta work with bishop sleeves, Her veil of embroid- ered net finger-tip length was held in place by a halo of flowers, and she carried a bouquet ofpink and white carnations. Miss Mary Rock, Monk - WHALEY—HARRISON St. George's church, • Goderich was the scene : of a pretty wedding at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June lst, when Lucy Winnifred younger daughter of Mrs• ton, niece of the bridegroom was maid of honor, dressed in a petal -pink triple sheer crepe floor -length gown: with fitted bodice of trapunta work and bishop. sleeves. Her flowers were: rose carnations. Miss Joy Huether,. Morriston, was the bridesmaid for her cousin, dressed in a delicate blue triple sheer floor -length gown with fitted bodice trimmed with sequins and bishop sleeves. She carried pink. carnations, Norman Eggert, ibrother of the bride was the groomsman.. The home was decorated with pink: and white streamers and baskets of' tupils. A wedding supper was serv- ed by Miss Dorothea Soherbarth, Miss. Leota Hoegy and Miss Dorothy Hea- ther, Morriston. Mr. and Mrs. Reck: later left for a short trip to Guelph,. Galt and Ayre, the bride travelling in a soldier bluo two-piece dress with pastel blue accessories and tweed coat.—Huron Expositor. - --V BUCHANAN CLARK' • The home of Mr, •and Mrs. A, E. Clark, Hensall, was the scene of a quiet wedding Thursday, when their daughter, Mary, betaine the bride of Leading Aircraftman Keith Buchan- an, Hensall, .and the late Mrs. Budh- anan, Rev. R. A. Brook, Hensall, of - Deleted. Miss Florence Welsh, Hera. sail, cousin of the bride, played ,the. wedding march, and sang "Because," The bride given in marriage by her father, wore a floor -length gown of white brocaded satin, the skirt sweep- ing into a slight train, and a three- quarter length veil. Herbouquet was of red and white roses. The bride and bridegroom were unattended. Follow- ing the wedding dinner the couple left for Niagara Falls, the bride traveling in a brown pin stripe suit with tan: accessories. SCOTT-FORREST At seven o'clock on Tuesday, June the first at Egmondville, United Church •manse, Isabel, daughter of Mr John Forrest and the late Mrs. For- rest, was united in ,marriage to Wil- liam D., son of the late Mr. and •Mrs. A. T. Scott of Brucefield. The sere-. moay was performed' by Rev. A. W. Gairdner. The couple were attended by Miss Margaret Forrest, sister a– the bride and Mr. .Ross Seott, brother of the groom. After an extended hon- eymoon'the young couple will reside, in Brucefield.