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The Clinton News Record, 1940-02-15, Page 1The Clinton The News -Record Est. 1878 With Which is. Incorporate The Clinton New Era, NO. 5975. -61ST YEAR. The New Era Est. 1867 CLINTON ONTARIO.' THURSDAY',' FEBRUARY 15, 1940 PROTECT YOUR EYES from the bright sunshine and winds of the present season. You will find a good assortment of COLOURED GLASSES, in different styles and prices at W. H. IELLYAR Jeweler and Optometrist ' Residence Phone 174j II (SHEETS HEMMED FREE For the balance of this month. Replenish your stock now while we are rendering this Special Service. Need A New Foundation Garment? Try a Lady Mac at $5.00,$5.50 or $7.50, No need to pay Exorbitant prices. Don't Speculate. Have a Try -on of the Actual Garment you Purchase. IRwIN'S FOR QUALITY MERCHANDISE i • ROLL MILITARY WITCNES THE NEW "VICTORY' WATCH 17 Jewell DUSTPROOF SHOCKPROOF ANTIMAGNETIC Specially made far active ,-,vice, a strong slot' ease end 17 jewel movement het eon be ger/Iced by ole Jewellers in Eng- land, France, er any othereeontrv. i N.f W,4 RSL r3 S Aly i1CWGUR�AiE WRIST11YA k�v at .d: Remember WATCH REPAIR is a job for experts. Our work assures your satisfaction. NORMAN'S "Counter's for Finer Jewellery for over Half a Century in Huron County" THE HOME PAPER NEW HAMBURG TWICE THE.COLTS/ 00 IT AGAIN World's Day of Prayer BEATEN 4-1 BY COLTS BEAT SEAFORTH 4-2 Identical cores at Home, and Away Three defeats in arow should con' On ;Friday night the Colts proved viece the Beavers the Colts are the their; superiority over the New Haim .better team.:True, all haveebeen hard burg team away from home,winning fought games,. but the Colts have won by :the score of 4-1,in a fast, cleanly three'successive vie4oriee and the re - fought game. Foster and Grant, each ,suit .speaks., for ,• tteelf. Last night's netted the rubber in the first period game in Goderich.wts the best of the and Streets and Young in the second seasonand the Colts earned their,, to put the Colts into g' 4-0 lead. Reid, victory, beating, tri': Beavers cleanly the ;snappy centre player for the and.• decisively.. The -game was fairly Burgers, saved ' his team from a clean and very fast . all. the way. Sea - whitewashing; by scoring the only forth .caunted,first, hen Bucky Doak counter just four minutes before the registered forthe .Its and the per -I game ended. Only one, penalty was .iod..end'ed in.a deadlock. Al Hildebrand handed out..by Referee Appel, that skated ,himself into the boards and to 'English cif the Burgers. Beth was carried off for the remainder of teams played the same kind of wide the game. in the second period Punch open hockey . and Clinton fans Who McEwen• put the Colts ahead with a followed the team say it was one of rather , trickey goal., Timmer drove a cornershot just within the goal line and Punch deflected it into the net. Rath !scored the cleanest and neatest the best of the season. Coming here for the return engage- ment Monday night the• visitors were forced to take the same medicine. The goal of the game on a well placed ice' was not the best and the benefit pass from Punch an'd after taking his of experience the Colts have enabled shot slid on his rump backward into them to hold the Burghers down to the corner, wreathing his back. He one goal'while they themselves scoff- was out for the balance of the game. ed four. ' Seaforth scored again -before the per- From the face-off in the opening rod ended to make, it 3-2. Grant frame, Reidy centre player for the counted again in thq opening minutes visitors and spearhead of many a rushes, got the draw and the first shot on Neilans who was substituting for Doak in the Clinton net. His shot was"fruitless however, Neilans hand- led andled it very nicely and when called upon at later intervals did a nice job. Clinton's first goal came front the stick of Timmer McEwen with a well- earned assist going -to brother Punch who was the playmaker. Snaking a loose puck from English he worked his way through and laid over a nice Daily Bread." pass to Timmer at the corner of the net. Pfaffe had little chance of stop- Salvation Army ping his well place drive. Sunday sermon subjects are: Morn- Emslie missed the best chance of ing, "Life"; Evening, "Finding the period to even the count when with Christ". The Thursday evening pray - only McKay back he failed to avoid er meeting will be held at the home Don's nice check. As the period ended` of Mrs. Edwards. Bingeman drew the first penalty of ( Wesley -Willis Church the game for chopping the feet out The Girls Club meet next Thursday from under Streets. i evening at the home of Mrs. Gordon The second period got under wayiMiller. Mrs. Gordon Murray will have with Bingematt still serving time. I charge of the topic. Mrs. Miller's Time and time again the Burghers t group in charge. sent Clinton players to their end of the ice with their nice defensiVd plays'.( Presbyterian Church With the teams at full strength again Services on Sunday in memory of Foster scored Clinton's second goal. the late Lord Tweedsmuir will be held Timmer McEwen assisted on this one l in Clinton at 11 aan. and in Bayfield bringing the puck out from a scramble' at 3 p.m. behind the net he laid it over to Fest-1Midweek Bible Classes. will be held er who did exactly who he was sup -;in the church in Clinton on Wednes- posed to by beating Pfaffe. When the `clay evening at 8r o'clock and in Bay - line changed to Draper -Pickett- !field Thursday evening at 8 o'clock. Street Pfaffe was treated to a bar -1 The Young People's Societies of rage of rubber, kicking them out from) Clinton and Bayfield will tuiite in a every conceivable angle. Eddie Boehler! skating party at Bayfield Friday made it 2-1 on a wild scramble around evening. Clinton young people are Clinton's net. 'asked to meet at the church at 7.30 The third period must have been a nightmare to the Burgher's goal tend - Sunday. St. Paul's Church er. Clinton put on the power plays Stutday. Feb. 18: 8 a.m. Holy Com - with a vengeance, both forward lines munion; 11 a.m. a memorial service banging in shot after shot. Foster for the late Lord Tweedsmuir. The made it 3-1 after Pfaffe had weather- sermon will be based on the life of ed some stormy sessions. As the the Governor-General. 2.30 Sunday Burghers tried to sail back to the'Prayer—School and Bible Classes. 7 pan.: Clinton end Rath was particularly; o voning Life of FrancesthecRtclle willtor Haver - good in checking and keeping them •y back in their own end of the ice. I gal." Hymns composed by her will be sung during the service. Monday: 4.15, Junior W.A.; 7 p.ni., Church Boys League; 8 p.m., A.Y.P.A. Mr. J. C. Shearer will address the members of the A.Y.P.A. Wednesday: 8 p.m. Lantern slides. Saturday, Feb. 24th: St. Matthias' Day, 9.30 a.m. Holy Communion. of the final period • nd only the fine net minding of Stade kept the score where it. was. Net+ Hamburg eked out a win over St.; Agatha too last night, winning 9-8. AMONG THE CHURCHES Baptist Church Rev. .A.. E. Silver's subject for Sun- day evening will ie "A Prayer for The World's Day of Prayer was'ob- served in the Clinton Baptist Church last Friday afternoon when the service was directed by Mrs. R. H. Johnson. Mrs, E. Nickle presided at the organ. Mrs. J. Addison, Mrs.. H. M. Mon- teith and Mrs. (Rev.) G. A. Peddie read the portions of scripture appoint- ed for the service. The, period of intercessory prayers was taken by Mrs. (Rev.) A. H: O'Neil, Mrs. -(Rev.) A. E. Silver, Mrs. (Rev.) A. Lane, Mrs. Fred Livermore, Mrs. Beaton and Mrs. J. W. Stevenson, Miss. M. Holmes gave an inspiring address on "Prayer," revealing the real -meaning and benefit of prayer. During the offertory, Mrs. Kearns sang a much appreciated solo. "Bucky" Doak made it 4-1 assisted by Draper and both boys earned their goal after fighting though the entire game for a marker. Shortly after- wards Draper boarded Kite behind the net and drew the •second penalty of the game. The checking •of McEwen's, Rath and McKay held the visitors out until the teams were again at full strength. The Burghers were laying on the hickory in a desperate effort to get a goal and when. Reid tripped. Doak as he sailed in on goal Referee Appel awarded a penalty shot. Grant fired the hot disc just, wide of the net and from then until the final bell play was pretty well confined to the New Hamburg area. H. McCartney, Goderich Township, Loses House by Fire Mr. H. McCartney of the 16th had the misfortune yesterday at noon in. having his house destroyed by fire. The blaze is said to have started from an overheated stove pipe which set fire to the chimney. Mr. McCartney discovered the blaze himself when he heard strange noises from the upper section of the house and went to the stair door to investigate. By that time the fire had gained some head- way and although he rushed up he was unable to rescue a suit of clothes con- taining $70 in cash, the Roceeds'of a sale of hogs a few days previous. Neighbours quickly responded to the call for help and battled the blaze while most of the furniture was being removed. Some upstair furniture was lost' however. Mr. McCartney's loss will be a heavy one although some insurance was carried. About fifteen years age the barn on this farm was destroyed. by , fire and. hacl to be replaced. This is the original Henry Murphy homestead and has been a landmark in the township for many years. MTS. Murphy moved in to the house when she was married' 80 years ago. Ontario Street United Church At the morning service tribute will be :paid the late Governor-General of Canada, Lord Tweedsmuir. Subjeet: "A Talented Man Has Fallen," Sub- ject for the evening service, "The Lack of Oil—Spiritually." Young People's Union meeting Mon- day evening will be under the Christ- ian Fellowship Department. Miss Madelon Mason in charge. The February meeting of the W. M. S. was held in the Lecture Room of the church on Tuesday, with, the president, Mrs. Burton in the chair. Mrs. Aiken in charge of the Devotion- al, her theme was "Prayer," reading the fifth chapter of James 1, sixteen verses. After singing hymn 377 Mrs. Burton led in prayer. After the busi- ness part, Mrs. M. Wiltse gave a talk cn Christian Stewardship. The chap- ter of the Study Book was led by Mrs. Marquis assisted by Mrs. W. Plumsteel. Mrs. G. Shipley. and Mrs. Wheatley. After singing hymn 81 Mrs. Burton closed with the Bene- diction. Rare Beech Trees Growing In Clinton In answer to an inquiry published last week regarding rare trees grow- ing in Clinton we have been informed by Mr. M. T. Carless that the town can boast of at least two of the rarer trees in Canada. These trees are growing on Mr. James Jackson's lawn, Rattenbury street west. The botanical name for these two Tare specimens is Fagus Sylvatica or European Beech. While not quite as broad a tree as the American Beech, this variety grows taller, the bark is of a darker grey and the leaves a shiny green. There are several varieties of' Sylvatica, two are known as the Purpurea and Riversii. They have purple leaves which remain on the tree most of the winter. Mr. Jackson's trees are in this latter class. We would be glad to hear of any other rare trees growing here so that we may pass the information along to our Toronto, reader. Little Locals Mr. J. C. Shearer will address the Women's Institute next Thursday af- ternoon. Mrs. Oster of Blyth, District Representative, will also be present to give a talk. Roll call will be answered by Current Events. Mrs. Holmes will take charge of the motto. Thieves visited: Canada Packers Plant again last Friday night, but got nothing for their trouble. Office re- coeds were scattered all over as they. searched -for money. Since previous break-ins no funds have been Left there over night. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING CALLED. TO TALK OVER HEATING PROBLEM At the call of the mayor a special council meeting washeld on Tuesday evening for the purpose of discussing the heating of town hall and: ether matters of business which might be brought up.,, Coal purchased last fall amounted to $450.97 and an additional $55.00 cents for shovelling snow." Councillor Paisley recalled that sometime, ego a former council took up the matter, of steam heating of the town hall -and library combined. At: that time the estimate given was. about ,$7,000. He was of the opinion that it would be foolish to expend Was.put in this week, Of this amount $5.00 ,on the ,present equipment and $137.55 was spent on coal to heat the was baelted by the majority of speak - cells and this was a bone of conten- . ers. Reeve Trewartha suggested the tion, leading up to some lively debate. matter be left in abeyance until the Before the meeting started the summer to give members a chance to council in a body inspected the fur- look around and see what other towns paces and found them in an antiquated were doing.. Councillor McMurray state. The furnace heating the cells opposed the plan saying the probable is apparently the worst and the full expenditure should be included in this benefit of coal used is not being re- years estimate. In this he was backed: • ceived. In addition to the two fur- up by Councillor Paisley and the- naces, four heaters, are in operation. Property Committee will bring in a. It was hoped by discussion to find report at a later meeting. some Way of .overcoming this. I Other matters dealt with were the! Councillor Agnew, chairinan of the purchase of coal. The Property Cone - Property Committee led the debate mitbee chairman will purchase future, most of the way. He stated he had talked the matter over with men qual- ified to ]mow heating problems and it was their opinion the system was inefficent because of lack of sufficient force to drive the heat out and dis- tribute it. An air conditioning unit at a probable cost of $350 to $400 had fact he has been appointed deputy been suggested. Thermostatically con- county clerk. Owing to over $7,000 trolled, this unit would humidify the being outstanding in taxes it was felt. air and distribute the heat he was by several speakers that his position told. Councillor: Agnew was outspoken here should be filled as speedily as in his remarks regarding the money possible. spent to keep transients warm. "Thisi Before adjournment a motions was is a direct relief expenditure and we passed in which council concurred get nothing back. We pay that money with the mayor in proclaiming a half out for nothing and yet won't give holiday in memory of Lord Tweeds - our own men who need the money five muir. Royal Black Preceptory Elects Officers The County Royal Black Preceptory held their annual meeting in Clutton on Friday night, February 2nd,with a good attendance representative of the County. The annual election of officer took place, and are as follows: Co. Master, Harvey Iiu'nking, Londes- boro; Dep. Co. Master, C. C. Pilgrim, Varna; Chaplain, Chas Stewart, Lon- deshoro; Registrar, H. M. Hanley, Clinton; Treasurer, J. B. Rathwell, Varna; 1st Lecturer, Asa Deeves, Clinton; 2nd Lecturer, Norman Sly, Clinton; 1st Censor, Herb. Dexter, Blyth; 2nd Censor, Einer Webster, Varna; let Standardbearer, Wm. Bry- ant, Blyth; 2nd Standardbearer, Ed. Morrison, Clinton; Pursivant, Garnet Cornish, Clinton; Tyler, Chas Rheil, Blyth; Committeemen, W. J. McLeod, Varna; W. J. Falconer Clinton; Thos. Grasby, Blyth; Ed .Mole, Seaforth; Fred Watson, Varna; Dr. Harburn, Seaforth; Chas. F. Pilgrim, Varna. LITTLE LOCALS Mr. William Wells of Londesboro has purchased the former Rattenbury House barn which he is dismantling. He intends to erect a modern garage there. Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Jordan cele- brated their 12th wedding anniversary on Friday last. Friends and neigh- bours were present for an enjoyable evening. Miss Dorothy Marquis of Clinton has completed her four month's post graduate course in operating room technique at St. Michael's IHospital, Toronto, and has taken a position in Clinton Public Hospital Public School Board Meeting The regular meeting of the Public School Board was held last Thursday evening, all members present except G. E. Hall. Following the reading and adoption of minutes of the prev- ious meeting the following accounts were presented for payment: W. D, Fair $ 9.50 P. U. C. 9.50 W. T. Hawkins 5.45 The estimates of the Finance Com- nsittee were submitted and a total of $7,700 will be required from the town to carry on the work for 1940. This remains the same as the previous year. Mrs,. McKinnon gave a report of the Dental Health Board meeting held here. The Educational Committee was authorized to spend up to $30.00 for pictures .and flags for the school. The Property Committee was authorized to call for tenders for painting the school lavatories. The principal's re- port was read and adopted. The chairman then called for nom- inations naming the Board's represen- tative to the Collegiate Board. Two names were submitted, those of Rev. J`;.. H. O'Neil and Mr. A. T. Cooper, the latter receiving the appointment by ballot. The property committee was auth- orized to purchase a carload of coal from J. 13. Mustard Coal Company be- fore: the meeting adjourned, coal requirements for the present sea-• 'son, afterwards tenders will be asked fe•. A new flag has been purchased;. building permit was granted Mr. Wen.. Wells. The mayor was authorized to interview Mr. N. W. Miller regarding tax collector's position in view of the The Farmers' Market Wheat 69. Oats 36. Barley, 55. Buckwheat, 52. Cream 30, 29. Eggs 18, 15, 14, 13, 12. Hogs $8.85. Shoes 100 Years Old Mr. Thomas Leppington has in his Possession some interesting links with the past when work was done the hard way and only the best materials used in manufacturing any article. When the former Dr. Cole's residence was removed from Huron street two baby shoes and one knee length boot were found among the debris and Mr. Leppington decided to keep, them. The shoes are a remarkableexhib- ition of workmanship. One of the smaller shoes was fitted with an i elastic insert and a design up the front to give a laced effect. The knee length boot was built for long wear as evidenced by the steel toe -cap. The boots are in a splendid state of pre- servation and the contrast of present; day styles is very noticeable. N. W. MILLER APPOINT- ED COUNTY CLERK Mr. N. W. Miller, assesor and tax collector for the town of Clinton for the past six years, on Monday was I appointed clerk 02 the County of Huvon. His appointment was made' necessary owing to J. M. Roberts be- I ing called for service in the Royal Air Force. The Warden's Committee composed of Reeves R. J. Bowman, N. W. Tre-. wartha, J. W. Gamble, Roy Rate ,and Francis Duncan were called to God- erich last week and met again on Monday far personal interviews, six applying for the position. Of the six I four were of military age, the other two having military service records.I After careful consideration Mr. Miller was unanimously chosen for the position. He was duly sworn in and commenced his duties the same day.' Mr. Miller was born :and brought up I in Holmesville and attended Clinton Collegiate and later the School of Commerce. During the Great War he enlisted for service and was overseas for three and a half years. There he won the Distinguished Service Medal. After receiving his discharge he came to Clinton where he has •remained ever i since, serving the town in various capacities. He was issuer of motor vehicle licencesahere for a time and has always been an enthusiastic sup- porter of popular sports. Mr. Miller. receives .$75.00 per month for three months, or until the June session of County Connell. Following Mr. Miller's appointment on Monday the Warden's Committee in appreciation of the services of Mr. J. M. Roberts presented him with a cheque for $200 as honorarium for past services, this to be applied on a complete outfit of a Royal Air Force pilot. Ex -Warden• Turner read the address and the presentation was made by Warden Feagan. Clerk Rob- erts replied very feelingly, stating that ,he appreciated very much the co- operation of councillors awl officers in the Court House during his tenure of office. Grant Rath Branches Out • In Business Grant Rath, the cagey defence man of the Colts hockey team will soon be acknowledged as an. up-and-coming business man of the town. After thirteen years association with D. A. Kay in the interior decorating busi- ness, which he has learned thoroughly. Grant has decided to ga into business himself and is now open for any work in this line. Later he may decide to open a small store for the convenience of his customers, but for the present in- quiries will be taken care of person- ally, or by phone at his home. Samples will also be carried there for the time being. The quality of Grant's work need not be commented upon as ho has demonstrated his ability in meet of the homes in town. There is every reason to believe he will get a fair share of business. BAYFIELD Mrs, T. Bailey is int Milverton, ow-• ing to the serious illness of her brother. Mrs. Fred Baker who spent .the least two weeks in London returned to her home here on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Dutot and babe and Mr. Stanley Dutot, are visiting; friends in Comber, Dr. Blanche Burton and Mrs. E.. P.. Lewis of Toronto are guests of Mrs. N. W. Woods this week. Mr, and Mrs. Harry Baker and fam- ily of London ,spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. 'Fred Baker. The Women's Day of Prayer was observed in Bayfield on Friday after noon by a united service in St. And- rews United Church under the lead- ership of Miss A. M. Stirling. Bible readings were given by Mrs. Wm. Parker, Mrs. Malcom Toots .and Miss J. Stirling. ' The various prayers of intercession were taken by Mrs. J. O. Goldthorpe, Mrs. R. M. Gale, Mrs. N. W. Woods, Mrs. James Ferguson, Miss Mary Reid, Mrs. M. McKenzie. Mrs. J. Graham gave a most inspiring address on the theme "In quietness and in confidence shall be your strength," using the call to worship, "Be 'still and know that I ant God," in which site stressed the need of setting apart a period of quietness for communion with the soul. She cited as an example in the secular world the custom of the sailors aboard a British Man O'War of standing- per- fectly still when the bugle called to collect themselves for the ordeal ahead. Lent is a period of quietness set aside by the church for meditation.. Now more than ever this period of quietness ,and heart-searching is need- ed by each and every one of us. Mrs. D. Dewar and Mrs. Lloyd Matins took up the offering. Mrs. Robert Scotch - mer presided at the piano. The local unit of the Red Cross met. in the Orange Hall on Thursday af- ternoon of last week. Miss A. M. Stirling presided. 7 scarves, 1 sweat- er and 16 pairs of socks were turned in. Tea hostesses were Mrs. Makhue and Mrs. Maleolrn Tours. The next meeting will be held on Friday, Feb- ruary 23rd. Miss Jean Dunn, returned home last Friday after visiting friends in Har- riston. Miss, M. McLean of Clinton spent is few days with Mr. and Mrs. L. Malchis last week.