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The Clinton News Record, 1940-01-25, Page 1The News -Record Est. 1878 Clinton With Which is Incorporated The Clinton New Era NO. 5972. -61ST YEAR. CLINTON ONTARIO. —1 Special Sale ot Watches FOR ONE WEEK. Any Watch in our stock from $10.00up can be bought at a Discount of 15%, for cash. These are reliable goods in both Ladies and Gentlemen's sizes, Pocket or Wrist Watches. W. H. HELLYAR Jeweler and Optometrist Residence Phone 174j 1111 Sale of Dresses $1.98 This rack of dresses is composed of a number of our better dresses from former seasons. Take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to add a dress to your wardrobe Former prices $5.95 to $10.50 No goods sent out on approval as these Dresses should be sold in a few hours ARE YOU QUILTING? We have an abundance of remnants of prints, broadcloth, towelling, flannelettes, etc. You can save Real Money by buying from this table I IRWIN'S FOR QUALITY MERCHANDISE MAY WE SUGGEST iI to clear at to give you clocks A NEW MANTEL CLOCK We still have a good assortment ;prices much lower than we can hope again for some time. Alsoa good stock of guaranteed smaller at no advance in price. See our display of new lockets. Many shapes, sizes and styles to choose from. Treat yourself to one soon, while our 1r stock is at its best. They are in attractive gift boxes and . the prices are low. , Another Cornflower Urystal shipment just arrived. Now is the time to complete your set of Sherbets, Footed Tumblers and Tomato Juice glasses and plates. Also see the many other new pieces for your table. . • If you have a Watch that needs attention, bring it in. We will fix it quickly and give you satisfaction. �y.4 yet f. I for County" over Half a N0 � 7 ail). � � �. "Counter's for Finer •Jewellery Century in Huron The Ncw Era Est. 1867 TIHURSDAY. JANUARY 25, 1940 Engagement Announced Mss. S. G. Castle announcesthe engagement of her daughter, Norah Winnifred Livermore, to Frederick Hudie . MacDonald, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank MacDonald of Hullett township. The marriage to take place in February: Re -Appointed to University 'Senate , Mr. E. S. Livermore, K.G., son of Mr. and Mrs, James Livermore of town, at a recent meeting of the St. Thomas council was re-elected Elgin County's representative of the Univer- sity of Western' Ontario senate for a period of three years. Mt. Livermore is County Solicitor for. Elgin. Receives Shooting Award • Mr. Elwood Epps has received a fine target rifle as a special award for his marksmanship in the recent Dominion Rifle Competition. Elwood competed against the winners of other provinces and piled up the highest score of all. The other provincial winners received - similar awards. In the Dominion contest the Clinton Club. ranked fourth, the Calgary Club be- ing the highest for the Dominion. Transient Swindles Local Citizen A. transient pulled a fast trick on a local citizen recently, relieving hint of fifty cents in what appeared to be a legitimate deal. The transient was walking down town followed•by a small dog. Our citizen took a fancy to the animal and asked the transient if he was the owner. Receiving a reply in the affirmative a short session of barg- aining' took place. The transient ask- ed $1.00 for the dog, but eventually sold for !Ralf that amount. Receiving his money he then proceeded to leave town for points unknown. Apparently the dog was merely escorting "Wandering Willie" to the meet at the Parish Hall for a tobog- city limits. Later events proved the arming party, returning to the church dog was owned by another local cit- for lunch. . . Junior W.A. meeting on Wednesday at 4.15. All men of the Anglican Church, and those not attending. any other Bible Class, are invited to attend the weekly meetings of St. Paul's Church Men's Bible Class at 2.30 pen. each Sunday. Dr. McInnes, leader. Gen- eral discussion of the lesson is a feature of these meetings. THE HOME PAPER AMONG THE CHURCHES The Farmers' Market The Salvation Army Sunday morning: "Making a Prophet"; E`vening: "Come Unto Me"; Prayer meeting on Thursday evening. Ontario Street United. Church At 11 a.m. Rev. G, G. Burton will preach on the subject: Let Me First Go—Until". The evening topic, "He Could Not For then Press." Y.P.U. meeting on Monday evening with the Literary and Recreation De- partment in. charge. ;Moving pictures will be shown. Baptist Chi oh Wheat, 73. Oats, 34. Barley, 55. - Buckwheat, 52. Cream 29, 28. Eggs `18, 16, 15, 14. Hogs, $9.00. Hunters Each Get Fox Messrs Ray Leppington and Thomas Deeves, while hunting a short time ago, sighted a pair of foxes, one a beautiful silver grey, the other a red car one. Roy was successful in bringing Next Sunday evening the minister's down the silver, and the other animal subject will be "Reverence." fell prey to Tom's marksmanship. Not Let us make the psalmist's words a bad day's hunting. oar own,—He who said, "I was glad when they said unto me, let us go into the house of the Lord." RED CROSS NOTES The Ladies Aid meeting will be held • in the thatch next Wednesday after- The Red (boss rooms will be open noon at 2.30. Keyword for the meet- every Friday and Saturday afternoon ing, "Worship'. Election of officers for the year will be ''held. Wesley -Willis Church from two to four -thirty, commencing this week. Ladies may return finished knitting and secure more yarn.. There was a fairly good represen- On Sunday morning Rev. Andrew kation at the meeting on Monday, in Lane will speak on the subject: "The spite of the inclement weather. Living Sacrifice" and in the evening, A wool committee under Mrs. H. "Selling Our Birthright." • Gould and Mrs. J. Addison will dis- The regular monthly study meeting tribute wool and receive socks at the of the Ever Ready Mission Circle was town hall. They will be in certain held at the home of Mrs. Harvey days of each week. Anyone from the Cooper on Thursday, Jan. 18th, with country wishing wool is requested to the president in charge of the busi- get in touch with these ladies. ness meeting. During the study per- Total shipments up until Jan. lith iod under the leadership of Mrs. John of supplies since the Branch was or- Nediger's group, the third chapter of ganized-include 459 pairs of socks, WLT F A. Pts. the study book, entitled "Polities in 6 scarves, 6 sweaters, 44 pairs of Seaforth . . 8 7 1 0 36 16 14 India", was reviewed. At the con -'wristlets, 6 pairs of mittens, 12 bed Clinton . . . 6 5 1 0 29 18 11 Mr. Charles Elliott, who• for the: elusion of the meetin Inc hostess red 9 s is of py'amas N. Hamburg 7 5 1 1 33 20 11 past sixteen years has catered to the. 1936-1940. SNOWFALL MUCH. THE SAME We Certainly Had Some Snowdrifts the town, 'Were just as bad. Some - say worse. The ear now in. the cut is a strange: car, people who themselves were take- ing ak - ing pictures, but the gentleman at the,: has been said and written about the right is Mr. William Forrest of town.. great depth of snow in this locality The picture was taken by Mr. J. B:.. during the winter, which has now Lobb of town. presumably, passed. The above photo We reproduce the picture because:, was taken at the top, or a. little over,lit gives our out-of-town readers a. "Vinegar Hill," on No. 4 Highway, pretty good idea of what we are en - which was the worst spot in this; joying (? ). To our readers in the vicinity, though the snow piles on the : Sunny South we say, "just look what . same highway at the south, side of you're missing." On March 12, 1936 the aboise head- ing and the following writeup ap- peared in the News -Record. "Much Intermediate Standing P Elliott Dairy Business Changes Hands g, served a dainty lunch and a social hour was enjoyed. St. Paul's Church Morning Prayer Sunday morning at the efficient local organization.11 a.m. Sermon subject: "Christian Social Service." Evening Prayer at gowns a e The local branch are proud of their achievement and also of the fact that no socks or garments have been re- turned, This is due, they feel, to 7 p.m. Monday at '7 p.m. meeting of Church Boys League. At the same hour members of the A,Y.P.A. will izen for -shortly after the deal was completed he sauntered away home, little knowing that he had been the means of benefitting the transient to the tune of half a dollar. Clinton Baptist Church Hold Annual Business Meeting The arcual business meeting was held in the church on Wednesday evening, Jan. 17th. At 7 o'clock a largepercentageR of members and ad- herents sat down to an enjoyable sup- per prepared by the ladies of the church. The business of the evening the town hall. This will be a three - commenced with brief remarks from act royalty play-. Local artists will the pastor, Rev. A. E. Silver, express- assist in the programme. During ing confidence in his people and ask- February two one -act plays will be ing for continued unity and co -opera- presented and further plans are be - then that the New Year may be a ing made for entertainment in March. bigger and better one in the Master's As will. be noted from the bills, pro - service. Since the pastor came to the ceeds are for Red Cross work. Sale church last April considerable prog- of tickets has been good. Season's ness has been made and eleven per- tickets will be procurable until Jan - sons added to the church membership. uary 30th for the entire series. First of Drama Group Plays Next week the first in the series of plays being prepared by the Clin- ton Drama Gr ou will be resented in Mr. Silver lead the gathering in sing- ing "Breath on Me, Breath of God," followed by prayer by Deacon Wm. Cochrane. Miss E. Akan), clerk of the church for many years was called upon to read the minutes of last meeting. The opening minutes took the form of an address and presenta- Gift Presented to Mr. John Butler Officers of L.O.B.A. The following officers were install- ed in the L.O.B.A. for the year 1940: W.M.—M. Miller D.M.--Jeanette Taylor Chap.—M. McLinchey Rec. Sec.—M. Watkins Treas.—L. Loekart- Fin. Sec.—M. Judd Lett—M. Forci and E. Ford Guardian—E. Cooke T.G.—A. Crich O.G,—E. Castle Com., lst—A. Taylor Jr. 2nd—G. Bayley 3rd—Hattie Livermore 4th—Mrs. M. Collins 5th—S. Glazier Pianist—M. Collins Auditors—E. Hanly & A. Crich. Public School Board Committees Appointed The inaugural meeting of the 1940 Public School Board was held. last Wednesday evening with all members present. The meeting was called to order by the secretary, H. C. Law- son, who called for nominations for chairman. n Mrs. McKinnon nominated Mr. A. F. Cudmore for the office, and as no other nomination was made he was declared elected. The -meeting was devoted to ap- At the annual business meeting of .pointing officers, setting their sal - the Baptist Church the officers and aries and selecting committees. Mr. members of the Sunday School tookH. C. Lawson was returned as sec - advantage of the occasion to show Tetany at a salary of $100 per year, their appreciation of the untiring of-; and Mr. T. G. Scribbles as caretaker tion to Mr. John. Butler; thanking him forts of the superintendent, Mr. Johniat $500. for his splendid service as Sunday Butler, who this year commences his! A letter from Mr. A. T. Cooper School Superintendent during the past tenth year in that office. Since he was read in which he tendered his nine years. Mr. Butler in a 'few! assumed this office the Sundayjsentataveo onn o thes n Collegiate e school's Board. fitting words expressed surprise and!School has shown steady progress. thanked the Sunday School for their; Collections for 1939 were over. three1Mrs, McKinnon -Mrs. Trewartha mOv- token of appreciation. Following the ! times as much as in 1935 while mem- ed that the appointing- of a new rep - adoption of the minutes .vprious re- l bership has also increased proportion- resentative be held over until next meeting.—carried. Mr. J. E. Hovey was appointed to the Library Board on motion of Jenkins and Mrs. Tre- wartha. Committees appointed were: Property --C. G. Lobb, Mrs. N. W. Trewaf tha, G. T. Jenkins. Finance—H. A. McIntyre, Mrs. Me- I{innon, W. M. Nediger. Perths . . 8 2 5 1 16 26 5 public here, has sold his dairy bum - Tavistock . 8 2 6 0 36 36 4 ness to Mr. Russell E. Holmes of. St. Agatha . '7 0 7 0 13 47 0 Thorndale. The new owner is an ex- • p,erienced man in this line of work. Scores Since Last Issue land has been fortunate in retaining: Perths 2—St. Agatha 1 I Milk for the trade will be supplied' Juvenile from Mr. Elliott's herd and processed. Clinton 7—Goderich 1 in the modern plant as formerly.. ��— Talking to Mr. Elliott regarding the dhange he told us it was his in -- A Bouquet For Juveniles 'tention to make an effort to improve A London sports writer recognizes has herd by securing a better. olass. the ability of the Clinton Juvl:niles °f cattle and thereby improving tha as his build up which follows in- quality of milk. dicates: "It is expected there will be a real' hockey treat in store for juvenile' fauns when the fast roaring team of the Clinton Lions roll into the city on Saturday, January 27, to meet the London Kinsmen Spark Plugs. The Clinton Lions are at present setting a terrific pace in group. 22, which is composed of teams from Goderich, Seaforth, Exeter and Clinton, with the Lions leading the pack." "Last season the Clinton lads, run-' ning in second place to the hard-' hitting and fast -skating Stratford Bombers, flattened the Stratford club in the group playdowns. This feat has only been accomplished by two outside teams in a long period of 1 years, namely the Clinton Lions and the London Midgets, and this occur- red right on Stratford ite." 1 "Interest in this engagement is mounting for it is generally conceded' that the team that can take the' speedy and experienced Lions of Clin- ton can clinch the provincial honors. Many fans will journey into the city I from outside centres to get a line-up on what brand. of hockey it is neces- sary- to play to stay in the semi and final series." ports were given. The treasurers report—that of the church, Sunday School and Ladies Aid gave reason for encouragement, each showing a small balance on the right side of the sheet. ately. Mr. 13utler was presented with a lovely present and the following ad- dress: Dear Mr. Butler: The Clinton Sunday School ap- Officers appointed: were as follows:' emaciates your faithfulness through Deacon Board—Mr. Wren. Cochrane,' the years of your superintendancy. At Mr. Henry Pickett, Mr. Dave Pocock;' this time we wish to- express in a Finance Committee—Mr. John Butler,' practical way your helpful and will-Education—Mrs. McKinnon, Mrs, the public schools of Clinton, God - Mr. Harry Cochrane, Mr. Wren. Pic-' ing services rendered. We ask you N. W. Trewartha, G. E. Hall, crick township, Hullett township and kett, Mr. Oliver Pocock, Mr. Norval'to aceept this small gift from the It was moved and carried that the Stanley township. The method,fnl- Pocock; Property Committee—Mr. L. Sunday School as a small token of regular meeting be held the second lowed was very simple. A card was Ferguson, Mr. Gordon Pearson, Mr.t our very sincere gratitude, Signed Thursday of each month at 8 p.m, sent to the teacher in each school Harry Cochrane, Mrs. Oliver Pocock, ' by the Sunday School Teachers., Mrs. A letter received from the Strait- from the club asking permission to tlue services of Mr. Kenneth Elliott,, Clinton 4—Perths 3 ' who .after taking a course at the On Tavistock 9—St. Agatha 1 1 tario Agricultural College in dairy - New Hamburg 5—Seaforth 3 I work has been assisting his father„ New Hamburg 2—Perths 2 and is familiar with all lines of the; Seaforth 6—Tavistock 5 business. Clinton 6—Tavistock 3 LITTLE LOCALS Signs and sounds of spring arrived by express Wednesday with the first, shipment this year of two hundred. baby chicks. A few families in town are gear - =tined by order of the Medical Of - £icer of Health owing to an outbreak. of mumps. The L.O.B.A. held a pot -luck sup -- per on Tuesday evuning, fifteen mem- bers were present and all enjoyed the bountiful supper, such as the L•O.B.A_. know how to prepare. Mr. A. D. McCartney has sold his fine team of grey horses. This pair havie attracted much attention as they pranced around town hauling coal. Weunderstand they will be shipped to Montreal. Services in Wesley -Willis Church were withdrawn Sunday evening. The service at Turner's Church was can- celled, also at Auburn Baptist Church. as the pastors were unable to reach: their destination owing to snow - blocked roads. Dental Health Conditions Show Vast Improvement. LIONS CLUB SURVEY CARRIED TO COUNTRY SCHOOLS. The number of children with de- cayed teeth 'has been reduced in four years from 871/4 to 331/4 largely through education and work done through •the efforts of the Lions Clubs in Huron County. Under the jurisdiction, of the Clinton Club were Mrs. Edward Grealis; Church Treas-' L. Ferguson, Mrs. A. E. Silver, Mrs. urer-Mrs. Harry Johnson; Assistant, IR. Curry, Harry Cochrane, E. M. Harry Cochrane; Church Clerk—Miss Akam, 'Mrs. William Cochrane. Elia Akam; Church Organist—Mrs.I The Sunday School was reorganized Edward Nickles In Charge of Com with the following officers and teach- munion preparation—Mrs. Wm. Coda' ers: Superintendent, Mr. John But- rane; Church Ushers—Mr., Wm. Coch-I ler; Assistant, Mr. G. Pearson; Trees - mane, Mr. Harry Cochrane; Mr. Henry carer, Mr. Harry Cochrane; Secretary; Pickett, Mr. Oliver ,Pocock; Church I Mr. Roy•Pickett; Assistant, Mr. Lloyd Auditors—Mr. John Butler, Mrs. Oliv-1Eutler; Organist, Miss S. Brown. er Pocock; Sunday School Superie-, Teachers: Sunbeam Class, Mrs. C'och- tendent—Mr{ - John Butler; Assistant mane, Mrs. Grealis; Busy Bees Class; Supt. — Mr. Gordon Pearson; Sec- 1 Mrs, Lloyd Ferguson, Mrs. • G. Pear- retary — Roy Piekett; Treasurer—l sone Scouts Class, Harry Cochrane, Harry Cochrane; S.S. Organist—Mise) Joan Turner; Champions Close, Rev. Stella "Brown. -I Sil,v sr ; Ever Ready Classa Mrs. Rath, The meeting closed with singing Mrs: Silver; Bible Class, Mrs. Curly, "Blest be the Tie that Blinds?", and Miss Akam; Cradle Roll Supt, Mrs. Benediction by the pastor. '.Silver. , ford Normal School requested permis- examine the children's teeth. On re- sion for student teachers to conduct ceiving authority to do so from the classes at 'the Public School. The school boards, Drs. McIntyre and matter was left with the Educational Geddes, representing the local Lions Committee. and Principal. Club then made the inspection, us- McIntyre-Lobb—Moved that a bon- us of $50.00 be granted Mr. Murray and Mr. Snider,—carried. The chairman appointed Mrs.. Me - Kinnon as representative to attend the meeting on Dental Health Educe - ton which was to brave been held here Monday night, but owing to road con- ditions has been postponed indefinit- ely. The Educational Committee was. nstructed to procure pictures of the King and Queen, also flags, for each room in the school Baily an Wednesday afternoon. It was not compulsory for parents to have the necessary work done after the dentists had completed their sur- vey and reported their findings to parents. Upon being given authority to proceed with the work' necessary- it ecessar -it was completed as speedily as pox-. sible. The Club asked the parents. who could afford to• pay to assume the responsibility, but where parents, were unable todo so the Club paid' part of the cost, but where necessary• the full cost. The satisfactory result of this au-- nual survey is revealed in the follow-- ing statistics, showing that in most, cases, this service was very necessary._ No, of Cards No. needing Fillings No. needing Extraction Ne. needing P. Extraction Clinton. Goci'iclh Hullett Stanley Pub. S. Twp. Twp. Twp. Total 1.74 371 157 - 195 697 31 70 69 65 235• 86 70' 65 66 287 7 18 22 19 66, No. needing Des. Extraction......205 163 1 200 133 701 No. needing Silver Fillings ... , . 45 107 No. needing Gold or Silicate 2 9 Orthodontia Cases 4 0 No. with teeth O.K - 78 42 No. needing Des. Silver Filling , 84 60 Prophylaxis , 12 17 Sent to 35 and 29 acted; P. Ext.—Perm. teeth ext Ext. (baby teeth); Orthodontia --straighten teeth; 81 92 325, 0 9 20 0 2 6:: 52 71 243i. 95 36 275. 8 11 48' ; Des. Ext.—Desidinua Prophylaxis—cleaning..