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The Clinton News Record, 1943-09-02, Page 1The Clinton News -Record Est. 1878 NO. 6160 -64th X EAR With Which is Incorporated CLINTON ONTARIO. w'TRecord. The Clinton New Era THURSDAY. If Dad Doesn't Lire The way you write: Ails 'him to buy you a Waterman's A pen that helps poor writers to write well and good writers to write better. A pen you will be proud to own and glad; to show. Come in and let us help you select your pen. School days are just around the. corner. W. E. HELLYAR JEWELER AND OPTOMETRIST RESIDENDCE PHONE 174j SPECIAL Spring of S g aid Summer Coats at one half of their Original Price. We may have the very coat you have been looking for and which you may now buy at a great saving. I WIC it 1 LE VICTORY WATCHES SHOCKPROOF DUSTPROOF ANTJ MAp4HETIC Por every branch of His Majesty's Service, there is no finer value than ROLEX Military Watches. These watches can be serviced in any country. ilOLE)C, .A,CCUR C , Pi1� C< o RM;ARyK,A$1 • SUBJECT TO GOVT. PURCHASE TAX W N COUNThR Counters tor Finer Jewellery for Over Half a Century in Huron County RED CROSS NOTES The following list of finished sup- plies :shipped frons the Red Cross Warehouse front Jan. 1 to. May 31, 1943, should be of interest to all workers. , Hospital Supplies - England, 53,- 750; Newfoundland, 12,355; Nova Scotia, 450; Quebec, 119; Russia, 9,- 013; Dias er Supplies 133,575; Epi- demic Supplies, 16,217; National Sur- gical Dressings 1,498,600; Ontario Local Units, 430,284; Women's Auxil- iary, 163; Total, 2,154,526. Knitted Comforts--. England, 85,- 633, New Brunswick, 525; Newfound- land 62,398; Nova Scotia, 18,654; Saskatchewan, 200; New York, 1,120; Ont. Local Units, 8,181; - Women's Auxiliarly, 3,677; Total 180,438. Dunnage bags, (empty) 2,208; Dun- nage bags and contents 14,948; Sur- vivors Bundles 12,459; Ditty Bags, (Empty) 163; Ditty Bags and con- tents 3,260; Capture Parcels ` (con- tents) 15,120. Now that you have heard of the work accomplished, we rei'nind you that there is new and interesting work ahead. The report received is that there is a plentiful supply of many materials required for the new quotas at the Goods Warehouse. Branches are asked to requisition as .soon as possible for the .materials they re- quire, There is much work to be done Your help is needed. V Engagements Announced Mr. and Mrs. James R. Stirling of Goderich Township, announce the en- gagement of their daughter, Grace Isabelle, to Mr. Edmund (Ted) Har- rison of Weston, son of Mr, and Mrs. A. L, Harrison of York, England. The marriage will take place in Erskine United Church, Toronto, Sept. 18*h, Mr. Walter Mair wishes to announce the engagement of his granddaughter, Betty Mair Mei3wan, to Donald Cam- eron MacDonald, only son of Mts. Mary MacDonald of Brucefield. '1 he marriage will take place the latter part of September: V Ration Coupons are Due Sugar coupons 14, tea -coffee coup- ons 14 and 15, preserve coupon Di, butter coupons 26 and 27 and meat coupons 15 are good today. Butter coupons 20 to 23 expired August 31. Meat coupons eight to 12 expired August 31. One "D" coupon has a value of six fluid ounces of jams, marmalade, felly, extracted honey, apple butter, maple butter, or honey butter; or, one-half pound of maple sugar 'or comb honey in squares; or 10 fluid ounces corn syrup, canned fruit or maple syrup; or, 12 fluid ounces corn syrup, cane syrup, or one-half pound of sugar. V Grandmothers' Day Observed by Institute "Grandmothers' Day", was -spon- cored by the Women's Institute when they met last Thursday afternoon on the lawn at thehomeof Mrs. E. H. Epps, King Street. The president, Mrs. J. B. Levis, was in the chair, and of the 70 ladies present, 40 were grandmothers. The meeting opened with the ode and the Lord's Prayer repeated in unison followed lay a short sing song and the business meeting. The presi- dent then turned the ineeting over to the program committee to entertain the grandmothers present. The pro- gram consisted of, draw for the tal- lest grandmother which was won by Mrs. J. Cudnore; shortest grand mother, Mrs. C. Yonne.; rooster crow- ing contest, Mrs: H. Gould; throwing rubber ball in pail, Mrs: J. B. Levis; modelling paper hats, 1st. Mrs. R. Gibson,' 2nd. Mrs. R Dalrymple; A. novel contest was that of the purse contents the prize going to the lady whose purse contained, the largest number of articles. Mrs. Henry Slo- man's'purse held 92 different articles and she •won easily. The ticket sale for an eight-year subscription to The Farmers Magazine, donated by Miss Jean Goring, netted the Institute 54.00 and in the draw Mrs, W. Elliott held the lucky ticket. God Save the King brought the meeting to a close After which the social committee, with Mrs. Ross ai convenor, served a dainty lunch,. The New Era Est. 1867 SEPT. 2, 1943 THE HOME PAPER Collecting Books, Local Navy League • The Iocal branch of the Navy Lea- gue • of Canada are getting a shipment of hooks and magazines ready to ship to Our Boys in the Royal Cana- dian Navy and the Merchant Marine. They want to manse the shipment on Wednesday, September 8th, so 'any one having books or magazines in good condition kindly leave them at the residence of Mrs. Gordon Serib- bins, Chairman of this committee, or if unable to do so get in touch with her and she will arrange to have them called for. v Recruiting Unit Here on Friday The Army Mobile Recruiting Unit and Staff with Lieut. Winslow in charge made their usual weekly stop in town on Friday, August 27th. They report for this week that tradesmen aro in great demand and also "C" category Hien are needed for the Home War Establishment: The C.W.A.C. is doing a grand job of releasing "A' -1 men for overseas duty. There is still not anywhere near enough women yet. If you have any questions on his send it to "Army On The Air" letter box CICNXWingbacn. then listen for your answer every Friday at 1.15 p.m. They need ma- chine operators, stenographers, clerks drivers, etc. See your local advisor, Major Tom Morgan or Mr. G. M. Counter or the Mobile Recruiting Unit. V With Canadians in Kiska Some idea of what the combined- Amerdean landidg on Kiska means in e geographical sense came from Ot- tawa Army headquarters which an- nounced "The Canadians are more than half way to Tokyo, When they landed on the rocky, fog -saturated shores of Kiska they were 2500 air Rebekah Lodge Iluronic Rebekah Lodge will hold its first meeting of the fall tern on Wednesday, . Sept. 8th, at 8 p.m. It is to be hoped every member will mance IM effort to be present. V Old Records Wanted Last week the News -Record on be- half of the Clinton and district War Services Association made an appeal, for playable records as well as worn, scratched, cracked or broken records which could be remade into usable records for the benefit of the troops in training. Canvassing date has not yet been set but will you please look :over your records and put all you can aside until the Collector calls. Let us' do all we can for these boys for whose wholesome entertainment we should all be anxious. V The Sport of Kings The race track on the farm of -Mr. Frank Andrews, Clinton, which Inas been let run wild ,and also used for the planting of grain has been reno- vated by several of our townsmen. It has not been used fon.• the sport of kings for the past forty years but has now been put into very good shape. Every fine evening a number of our horsemen may be seen exercising their horses, and they put on a fair show of speed. There are five or six horses now and it is rumored that a number of other citizens are loolang for 3200 worth of good horseflesh, on four substantial legs. 6,350 Ration Books for Clinton and Vicinity Distributed in Clinton and district were 6,350 ration books, says Mr, Norman Kennedy -ecretary of the Local Ration Hopi, during last Thursday, Friday and Saturday. This amount covered the ones given out at Varna, Bayfield, Londcsboro and Au- burn. In the town of Clinton 3,875 miles from Victoria, B.C., or Iess books were handed out. The office re - than 2,000 miles from the Nipponesemained open on Saturday until 10.00 P.m. sir, Kennedy and bit'. McMur- ray were assisted in•the scrutiny of the present book holdings by the la- dies and gentlemen named in our Inst issue. capita], They are just 800 an line miles from the nearest 'of the Japan- ese Chishtma (or liuriile) Islands and an equal distance from the Japan- ese air and naval base of lloromu- shire-to at the southern end of the {anichatka peninsula,,. The ilea that they are "somewhere in the far north" is erroneous. Actually, Kiska Water in Lake Huron at Goderich is far to the west and is approxi- port, now 38 inches above normal matelyon the same parallel of latitude covers the greater hart of the bath - as Saskatoon—or Berlin." ing beach and has marooned shade Pte, Stewart Freeman, who is with trees and pillars of the beach pavil- ion, originally built well back of tite water line. The water is the highest since 1929. Lake Above Normal a Winnipeg Regiment, is believed to be in Kiska, although Mrs, Freeman has not hoard direct. Pte, Freeman is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Free- man of HulIett and Mrs. Freeman is the former Frances Carter of town. V Principal of Huron College Rev, A. H. O'Neil, who has been acting principal of Huron College for the past two years, has been confirm- ed in his appointment. Friends of Hur- on College will be pleased that Mr. O'Neil has been made permanent head of Huron College, During the 2 years he has been acting prinicpal he has shown the qualities which are needed as head of that institution. He has fine academic qualifications and splen did administrative abilitiy. He has the advantage of youth and energy. London is deeply interested in Huron College as the first institution of higher education in Western Ontario. It was 80 years ago in December that Huron College as a theological college of the Anglican Church, was founded by Bishop Cronyn, Fifteen years la- ter Bishop Hellmuth secured a charter for a university. After many years of struggle and sacrifice, the univer- sity in 1908 was reorganized and was, placed under provincial, municipal and public control. Huron College has ambitious plans for the erection of a new building .on 'the Western Road opposite the Uni- versity campus where a site has been obtained. It is to be hoped that these plans will go through as new quarters are sorely needed. There will be dor- mitories for students other thantheol- ogical students and this will provide for a much needed want at the. univer- sity: Mr. O'Neil has a great oppor- tunity as well as responsibility. 'Rev. A. H. and Mrs, O'Neil are well and favourably known here as Mr. O'Neil was Rector .of St. Paul's' church of England; leaving Clinton two years ago to accept the acting principalship mot Huron College. V MILITARY NEWS Mrs, William J. McClure, formerly Miss Beth Schoenhals of Clinton, has received official word that hey hus- band, Sergeant McClure, suffered the amputation of his left leg in a Canadian Hospital in Britain. He received the injury to his leg in a motorcycle accident. Pilot Officer Reg. Cook, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Cook of town has re- turned home from overseas and is in the military hospital in Montreal, where he is undergoing treatment. AC: Francis Evans has returned to Centralia, having spent his furlough at the home of his parents, Mr, and Mrs. Frank Evans, Pte. Lloyd Carter of Ipperwash Camp anent the week end with his Parents, Mr. and Mrs, Jack Carter. Sgt, Cecil Holmes of London was a week end visitor with his parents, Mr. .and Mrs, W. S. R. Holmes: Sgt. Terry Cooper, son of Mr and Mrs. A, J. Cooper of Goderich, is re ported missing ..after air operations overseas, 'his parents were notified Saturday. He received his wings at Centralia and went overseas in March Mrs, George H. Elliott received an airgraph letter last week from her elder son, Leading Fireman Ed- ward Elliott, overseas, stating that he had transferred to the Royal Can- adian Air Force;. and will train as an air -gunner. Eddie, as he is familiarly known here, went overseas in June 1942 with the Canadian firefighters and it is expected that he:will remain there for training as he is attached. to 'the RAF. LAC. Cameron Proctor of I.T.S. Belleville was a week end visitor at his home in town. Cpl. Madeleine Hawkins of the W. D., at Toronto was a week end visit- or with her parents Mi', and, MTS. W. T. Hawkins, PERSONALS Dr. Harold F. Gibbs of Toronto is visiting at his home in town. Mrs. Babb of Teeswater is the guest of Mrs. Jas. Cowen, Miss Edith Ilodgins of Toronto visit- ed in Toronto this week, Mrs. I, M. Nay spent a few days this week with friends and relatives in Goderich. Mrs, Harry Watkins and Bobby of Goderich spent a few days in Clin- ton last week. Mrs. Fletcher Werry of Oshawa vis- ited a few days last week with her cousins, the Misses Cornish of town Mr, and Mrs,. J. L. Wasman, of Toron• to spent the week end with Mr. and Mas. J. Innes, Stanley' township Mr. and Mrs., T. R. Jenkins visited friends at Bruce Beach the begin- ning of the week. Miss Kae Snider has returned to Kitchener after spending a few days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs J. Snider. Mrs. George Campbell and daughter Diane of Niagara Falls are visiting in town with Mr. and Mrs. George Campbell, sr. Miss V. Mullen, Toronto, Miss D. O'Neil, Mics I. M. Walkinshaw and Miss E. Wiltsie, have returned from a holiday at Brace Beach. Dr. and Mrs. W. A. bakes and their sons, Harris and David and Mr. and Mrs. James E. Day of Toronto are holidaying at Sherwood Inn. Miss Irene Snider and Mrs J. Marten of London were week end visitors with Ide. and Mrs, J. Snider, Mrs. Marten also called on some old friends of her mother, Mrs. Ander- son, the former Alice Whitehead who resided in the house now oc- cupied by Dr. and Mrs. Oakes, V Cucumber Grader Busy Here The cueumber grading mill in town is now going' full blast. Mr. Peter Douglas, in whose garage the grader is set up and who is in charge of operations, states that up to last week the supply of cucumbers had been down as compared with the same retied last year and the quality poorer, but that the past i'ew flays there has been a decided improvement both in quantity and quality. He also states that the acreage planted to cu- cumbers this year is down, owing to the scarcity of farm help. The output of the Chill for the season, will be at least fair, he anticipates. Many of the farmers of this district are highly pleased with their cucumber crop as it is the only cash crop they havec this year, that is paying dividends. V AMONG THE CHURCHES Presbyterian Church 10.80 a.m. Sunda} School. 11,15 a.m Public worship, "Nat- ional Day of Prayer." at the request of Elis Majesty, King George. St. Pauls Church The Friendship Club will meet at the home of Mae. Frances Steep, at the hone of her parents, od IHuron Street, on Wednesday, Sept. 8th. 10 a.m. Sunday School, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Divine Service, Wesley Willis United Church 11 a.m, Morning Worship, followed by church sclhooI, sermon subject "Sow ing and Reaping," 7 pan. Evening worship "Positive Living." .Oativrio Street United Church Labor Sunday 10.00 a,m, Sunday School 11.00 A. M. and 7.00 P. M. Special service of prayer by order of the King and National Leaders. "Entering the Fifth Year of the War" Rev, G. G. Burton, Pastor will be in charge. 0.411 a.m. Turners' Church. Tuesday Sept. 7th—Official Board will meet, Baptist Church The regular worship service for this corning Sunday, Seiltember 5th, will be held at eleven 'o'clock in the morn, ing. It is expected that Rev. C. H. Schutt, M.A., D.D., of Toronto will be present to give the sermon message, Kindly nete the change of time tothe morning for this one Sunday only. There will bane service at 7 pan. Sunday School ill meet The S yS Tw it et attwo- thirty o'clock in the afternoon .for Sunday September 5th, Owing to Monday being the .Labor. Day holiday, the re -opening of the Young -People's, regular weekly meet- ing. will not take place till Monday evening, September 12th. LOCAL ITEMS Mrs, Bell •Sackrider of Blyth came to Clinton last Wednesday where she will reside in the future. The regular meeting of, our town council will be held en Tuesday even- ing, September 7th, because of Labor Day being the first Monday in the month:: We have received no word that La- bor Day will be observed by all the business places in town as a holiday. Several of • the surrounding towns are' observing the holiday but it is up to each one of the merchants and busi- nessmen. V Ilonie From South Africa Miss Rena Eleanor Johnston, Reg. N., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Johnston, Varna, is another nurse who has returned from South Africa. She had been stationed at Johannesburg., Miss Johnston, a graduate of - the Nurses' training school of Stratford hospital, served in Africa over a year. • V Huron Holstein on Test W. Hume Glutton, Goderich, has re- ceived a Record of Performance certificate from the Federal Dept. of Agriculture, Ottawa, that credits his pure-bred Holstein, Meadow Glade Colentha Pesch with a production of 11,555 lbs milk containing 410 lb but- terfat in 305 days. She began her test as a six-year-old and was milked twice daily throughout. V All Kincardine Merchants to Observe Five -Day Week Effective September 1, Kincardine business places will observe a five-day week, stores closing all day Monday Hom's will be 6 p.m. daily except Sat- urday when stores will remain open till 10 pen. to the year's end, From January. 1 to March 81 next Satur- day closing hours will be '7 p.m. The decision was reached at a meeting of Kincardine Business men's Association and representatives of jfarnz organizations, Reeve Willinm Shewfelt, of Kiueardine Township, (Morley Mills, repres•enting Kingar- ; dine and IIui•on Township Federa- tions of Agriculture and Clarence Bridge, prominent district fanner, entered constructively into discus- sions prior to the decision. In the past Kincardine has obser- ved Wednesday half holiday, but since 'considerable livestock is shipped from town that day the farmers have been l inconvenienced by closing hours. At the meeting George Shewfelt was chosen'president ' and Gordon B. Clarke, secretary -treasurer of the association. V Western Ontario's Wartime Poultry Conference. The Poultry Industry Committee of Ontario has arranged in Co-operation with the Western Ontario Poultry- men to hold a wartime conference to which all poultrymen are invited and which will be held in the Masonic Temple, 250 Queens Avenue, London, on Thursday, September lath, An interesting and educational program has been arranged for all interested in poultry production end leading au- thorities on all phases of manages utent and production are taking part. Their advice will help you to make and save dollars. It is to be ]toped that a goodly number will represent their own counties, which consist of the following, • Brant, Oxford, Nor- folk, Middlesex, Huron, Perth, Elign, Kent, Essex, and Lambton, All tor - respondence in connection with the conference should be addressed to N. L. Robinson, Conference Manager, Hotel London, Goderich Man Heads Company The annual meeting of the share- holders of the Domestic Gas and 0i1 Company .was, held in Odd Fellows- Hall ,in Godei.'eh on Wednesday after- noon. The following were elected to the board of directors: C. II. Smith, Listowel, J, H. R. Elliott, Blyth, R. J Bowman, Brussels; Dr William , Geiger, Waterloo; A. H. Erskine, Goderich. At a subsequent meeting of the directors. A. H. Erskine was el- ected, president, and Gordon Elliott, secretary -treasurer. The Domestic Gas and 011 Com- pany operates 23 oil wells at Both- even' oth-well and 20 gas well around 13agers- Ville and Dunnville