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The Clinton News Record, 1940-08-22, Page 1The News -Record Est. 1878 NO. 002. -61ST : YEAR. Mon With Which l t Incorporated The Clinton New Era The New Era Est. 1869 CLINTON ONTARIO. THURSDAY. ,. AUGUST 22, 1940 Wcstches `Of merit When buying a watch give us a call. We know the best values, and you 'profit by our yearS of experience ifyou buyfrom our store. 1 Beautifully designed cases. Scientifically - built movements, and above all accurate time- keepers. We pay cash for old gold. W. H. HELLYAR Jeweler and Optometrist Residence Phone 174j Martha Washington Home Frocks For One Week Only We Will Offer Our Regular $1.95 Dresses at $1,49 Regular $1.49 Dresses at $1.00 Other $1.00 Numbers for 79c AFThROO DRESSES All Dresses Priced to $4.95 for Quick Clearing at only $1.95 FOR QUALITY MERCHANDISE t r'`Repair all makes and sizes of watches.. If you are having trouble with yours bring it in to us and our watchmakers will give you al guaranteed satisfactory job. Only genuine and proper parts or material are used in our repairs. Once you have tried our service you will be well pleased as hundreds of others have been. Many who thought their watches could not be properlyi repaired have told us how well satisfied they Y are with Our work and quick service. When you need a new watch crystal come to us and be assured of getting a proper fit as we have them for every shape and size in either glass or unbreakable. For men's watches we have smart rock crystals in white or green•for those who like something ser- viceable and different. Remember Watch Repair is a job for Experts. Our Work Assures Your Satisfaction. x i.+, y N 0 R N9s "Counter's for Finer Jewellery for over Half a [_centmS in Huron County" • THE HOME PAPE Engagements Announced Mrs. Andrew Steep wishes to an- nounce the engagement of her eldest daughter, Dorothy Jean, to James Kenneth Pickett, son of Mr. and Mrs. Beat Exeter 7-2 Here Tuesday Night. Wilfred Pickett; Clinton, the mar- Return Game in Exeter Friday riage will take place soon, Ju chiles Win First. Gable Of Finals The engagement is announced of Kathleen Matilda, 'youngest daughter of Mss. Susan Merrier and the late Mr. George Merner, of Dashwood, to Charles Elliott Bartliff, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bartliff, of Clinton, the marriage to take place early in September. Mr. and Mrs. George Leitch, Hul- lett, anounce the engagement of their daughter, Elma Lorene, to Wilbur McRorie Jewitt, also of Hallett, son of Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Jewitt, Sask., the 'marriage to take place early in September. Red Cross Notes The next regular meeting of the Clinton Red Cross will be held in the Council Chamber on Monday af- ternoon, August 26th. At the close 'n � of the meeting, tea will be served. Everybody welcome. The Evening Auxiliary met on Monday night and made final ar- rangements for the Street Fair, which is being held tonight. The next meeting will be held on Monday night, Sept. 9th, when all the members are expected to be present. September 8 Day of Prayer The King designated September 8, the first Sunday after the anniver- sary of the outbreak of the war, as a national day of prayer, Junior Farmers Hear J. D. Thomas, Goderich J. D. Thomas, Goderich, was guestI speaker at the regular meeting of the Junior Farmers' Club. Earl Williams introduced the speaker, whose subject was "The Development of the Petroleum In- dustry," He prefaced his address by commending ; the club and classing the farming industry as one of the most important. "You young farm- ers," said he, "are engaged in war work just as surely as those who are in uniform. The army must be fed." The oil industry dates back to Bible times, Mr. Thomas said, and quoted Genesis 11:3 -"God to now, let us make brick and burn them thoroughly, and they had brick for stone and slime had they for mor- tar." Slime was the bitumen which abounded. Moses' mother also used the same product to make the child's basketboal watertight. Several thous- and years ago Egyptians used bitu- men for embalming. Mr. Thomas also gave a brief review of the develop- ment of the industry in Western On- tario stating that in 1880 at Lon- don, Ont., a company was formed to refine Canadian crude oil. For a• number of years the chief product was coal of or kerosene and later lubricating oil. Gasoline e was a use- less product. corner- stone Today it is the Couto stone of the industry. "We can remember for it is only as yesterday when limitations of transports and highways made coun- try life an experience of isolation and loneliness, when the privilege of church and school, of community gatherings, of intimate acquaintance were denied to the rural community," the speaker said. "The pioneering spirit of the little company of 1880, that prompted them to spend large sums of money. has revolutionized transport, industry, social life and farming." Canadian Development • The story of Canadian enterprise and initiative in the search for oiI was briefly and interestingly told. Realizing- that an embargo on crude oil export by the United States would be a menace to Canadian hie clustry an organized effort was made to finit an .independent source of crude oil for Canada, It was found in Peru. near the equator, and at Fort Norman, near the Arctic circle, focus points thousands of miles apart. Costs of production were touched upon by Mr. Thomas, who said the average cost of drilling a well is around $25,000, with a peak cosi; of $250,000. 0f the crude handled •by the Canadianrefineries less than 3,5% is produced in Canada. In one year 28 million barrels of crude oil and products were imported, From one gallon of crude oil over 300 major products are made. There are i•n. Canada today refin- eries capable of: handling as high as 30,000 barrels every day. Upward of 10,000 people are engaged in n the transportationand refining of oil. products, Following the address Mr. Dick Jacobs, chairman of the Lions Sheep Club committee, outlined the rules of the club and stated that already there M. quite a rembcr who have' signed up as members. Tuesday's game was a pitcher's battle between Blondie Cook and. Moore of Exeter. Moore was replac- ed by Falmer who threw to two bat- ters in the eighth find'they both got doubles. Moore cameo back to finish the game, Each team got five hits. Moore and Gook each struck out ten batters. Moore giving seven walks and Cook none. Clinton bunchede four hits in the eighth, aided by two walks and two overthrows, gave them six runs. Clin- ton hitters were. McEwn, Cook, Colquhoun, Bartliff and Reddy, R. H, Clinton . . . . 000 010 06x- 7 6 Exeter . . . . 001 000 001- 2 5 CLINTON: McEwan, c; Miller, If; Cook, p; Colquhouti, 1b; Schoenhals, cf; Counter, 2b; Fulford, 3b; Bart - life, ss; Haddy, 1.4' EXETER: Nirhel, 2b; B. Kestle, lf; Hicks, ef; Falmer, 3b; 3. Kestle, rf; Kleinstiver, sal Mote, c; Moore, p; Mofdock, 1b. rpt LITTLE LOCALS The results of the Upper School examinations will be found on page three. Ernest Mitten has joined the R. C. A. F. and will train as a pilot in Toronto. The Clinton Collegiate fully ex- pects to open for the fall term on Tuesday, September 3rd. John Cuningliitme has been accept- ed as radio operator with The Cana- dian Merchant Marine and sailed this week from an Eastern Port to an un- disclosed destination. Miss Violet Fremlin recently re- signed her position with the Crown: Life Insurance Co., Toronto, to ac- cept a secretarial position with the Royal Canadian Air Force. The Stratford Boys Band presentee) a concert on Stmday night. Due to the rain the program was late in starting but those who came out en- joyed a fine concert of sacred and classical music. W. K. Rorke, school principal at Cobalt, vacationing here, received word Sunday to report for military duty, his application for a contntis- son as lieutenant in the Aigonquin Rifles, N.P.A.M., having been accept- ed and confirmed. Lieutenant and Mrs. Rorke and little son, Peter, left for Cobalt on Monday morning. Juveniles Put Goderich Out Last Friday 13111 Counter's Double Play Keeps Juveniles in Play -Offs Last Friday night the Lions Juv- eniles had all they could do to beat Goderich 9 to• 8 in the third game of their series. Clinton were leading 9-3: when Goderich had their last battings and scored 5 runs on 6 hits and a walk. Bill Counter .made a wonderful catch and snapped the ball to first base for a double play. Bart- liff threw the last man out, second to first. Rolfe Monteith pitching. for Clinton, had nine strikeouts; Olyniek for Goderich had seven. Clinton's heavy hitters were Colqu- honn with four; Powell three and Monteith two. R. II. Clinton . . . . 011 200 302- 9 12 Goderich , . . 000 201 005- 8 11 Registration Card Cases With Renewals All those renewing their sub- scriptions to the Clinton News - Record will receive registration card cases, This includes those, who have already paid in advance. There is a limited amouut. District C.N.R. Picnic The annual C.N.R. picnic was held at Harbour Park, Goderich on Satur- day, August 17th with an attendance o1 sixty. C.N.R. men and their fam- ilies from Mitchell, Seaforth, Clinton, Hohnesville and Goderich, After a grand supper, there were races, contests and •games in which all joined. A committee was appointed conn- prising . Wilfred Jervis and R. M. Sperling, Clinton, and E. Wells, Gori- erielt to make arrangements for next year's picnic, which it is hoped 'will. be larger. The evening , ended with an. enthusiastic and harmonious sing- song. Exhibition Baseball Game Saturday Afternoon, hurrays of London City League Play Here at 3.15 P.M., Clinton has arranged an exhibition baseballgame for Saturday afternoon at 3.15 P.M. with Murrays Shoe Co-, team of London, who are at present leading the London. City League with 13 wins and 2 loses. Stratford Na- tionals had arranged for a game with the Colts in Stratford for Saturday but this fell through for the time being. 'A good crowd should be at the park to see this smart ball team. In their line-up are two well-known for- mer London Senior stars, Clare Van - borne and Alf. White, Alf. White, the manager of the team is a brother of Clinton's classy shortstop, Bert White. At present Bert is hitting the ball' at a terrific clip and field- ing errorless. Bob Draper will in all probability pitch for Clinton, Mc- Donald and Stock are also available. This will be good practice for the Colts who are waiting. on Hensall and Lucan to get a winner. Hensall won the first game in Lucan last night, second game in Hensall Friday at 5 o'clock. Red Shield Auxiliary The weekly meeting of the Red Shield was held at the home of Mrs. Norman Miller, Mary St. There were twenty members present and the knitted articles brought in were 9 pair socks, 2 sweaters and 1 scarf. Three little girls, Thelma Carter, Betty Managhan and Pearl Miller favoured the club with songs. The proceeds from the lunch amounted to $2,46, also $1.20" turned in from af- ternoon teas served. The next Red Shield knitting meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Wilfred Monag- hon. The meeting was -closed with the National Anthem. Clinton Colts Win Series Froin St. Marys Now Meet Winners of Hensall-Lucan Semi -Final Series Clinton won their way into the Huron -Perth finals by beating St. Marys last Saturday 10 to 5. They now meet the winner of the Hensall- Liman series for: the league champ- ionship. Lucan was last year's winner. Gordie Stock started on the nlotmd for Clinton but was relieved in the sixth by McDonald. Stock gave up six hits for three runs, st Biking out two; McDonald struck out five and gave up three hits for two runs; each had two walks. Feick for St. Marys had six strikeouts in seven innings before giving away to Betts, Clinton's heavy hitters were White with four, H. Hawkins four, Mc- Donald three, 3. Hawkins two and Glew, Hovey and Phalen one each. R. .H. Clinton . . . . 100 100 215-10 16 St. Marys . 020 011 100- 5 10 Marys CLINTON: White ss; Glew, ef; H. Hawkins, rf; J. Hawkins, 2b; Mc- Donald, 3b and p; Hovey, 1b; Phalen, If; -'Colquhoun, e; Stock, p; Draper, 3b. ST. MARYS: Drummond, Woods, 2b; McQuade, ss; Dixon, 3b and cf; Bestary, 3b; Richardson, rf; Atkin- son, ef; Jackson, c; Betts, 1p and p; Clifford, 11; Feick, p. Umpires: - plate, O'Brien; bases, Oliver. AMONG THE CHURCHES SALVATION ARMY In the absence of the Commanding Officer: on furlough, the Sunday evening meeting will be conducted by Carps Treasurer, Fred Livermore. ST. PAUL'S CHURCH On Sunday, August 25th, Rev. F. H. Pauli' of Windsor., formerly of Bayfield, will have charge of the morning service. ONTARIO ST. UNITED CHURCH The last United Union Service of Wesley -Willis and Ontario Street for the summer will be held this Suticlay in Ontario Street Church, Rev. G. G. Burton, preacher. BAPTIST CHURCH The pastor will be in charge and the Gospel Messengers of London, will assist in the service. The .Ladies' Aid will mold thein: regular monthly meeting next Tues- day afternoon. at 2.45 in the church. Everyone welcome. Markets Cream, Sp. 23e, First 22c. Eggs 23e, 20c, 15e, 100. Wheat 531,f bus. Barley 40e bus, ' Oats 25c bus, TO -NIGHT'S THE NIGHT Total Proceeds forged Cross The Lions Street Fair will .be held to -night, August 22nd. Total pro- ceeds will be given to the Red Gross. Various booths will provide profit- able fun and entertainment. Do not miss the Red Cross Booth, which will have on display, various articles made by the local branch. Have you a ticket or tickets on the prizes? If not, be sure to buy some from the sellers, as thereare• seventy-five splendid prizes. At 8.30 a band concert will be presented by the Seaforth-Highland- ers Band. Dancing will begin at 10.30 in the Town Hall and the draw for the prizes will take place at mid- night. In case of rain, the Fair will ba held in the Clinton Arena.. Enters Government Employ I Last Saturday morning, before leaving to take a position in the De -1 partment of National Defence, Miss Helen MacMath was honoured by the office staff of the Murray Shoe Co., London, of which she has been a very efficient member for several' years. Miss MacMath was presented' with a beautiful Morocco grain hand- bag, suitably initialed, as a token of Best Wishes on her new venture. Miss MacMath is a graduate of Clinton Collegiate and of Westervelt School, London, and has a host of friends here who wish her continued success in her chosen profession, BAYFIELD Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Haw and in- fant son, Robert Donald, of Proton Station visited Mrs. W. Heard and other relatives last week. Mr. Wm. Wakefield of Toronto Is the guest of Mr. Evans Cameron. Dr. and Mrs. A. C. McNeil and Master Hugh of Cleveland are visit- ing Mrs`. McNeil's mother, Mrs. A. G. Hodgins. Mrs. 1. 13. Lucas, Mrs, E. Carie and Miss Maty Louise Carr of Tor- onto are the guests of Mrs. J. F. Parke at Paradise ?arm this week. Mr. E. Carre was also with them over the weekend. Mrs. Waters, Mrs. C. R, Will, Miss Agnes Will and Miss Elva Dewar spent last week at Bigwin inn. Mrs. C. Guest and daughter, Mor'ah retained to Toronto on Sunday. They were accompanied by Miss Dawna Tortes who will visit with thele for a fortnight, Mr. Harold Seel:duner of Toronto spent several days last week with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Scotchnier. Mt'. and Mrs. J. L. Dixon and Miss Carrie Dixon of Brantford spent the weekend with. Mrs. F. H. Paull. Mrs, 3. Webster of Amberley visit- ed her sister, Miss M. C. Reid last week. Mr. and Mrs. Harty Baker and family returned to Landon on Sunday after having spent the week with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs, F. W. Baker. Mrs. F. Hendrick and son, Fred, of Biominghatn, Mich., are visiting the former's aunt, Miss 1VI. Fairbairn. it Miss J. Millard, Brantford, Br to , MiSs E Sylvester, and Miss Ethel l r ea De- ' troit e1troit are guests at thehome of Mrs Jas. Fergason. Mrs. II, Thomas has returned to the village after visiting relatives in Toledo, Ohio. - Mr. and Mrs, Samuel Widcanbe and Mr. Allan Pye of Sandwich were with Mr. and Mrs. C. Wideonnbe over the weekend. A card party for the Red Cross was given on Thursday at the horse of Mrs. Lewis M. Day by the follow- ing summer residents from the U. S. S.: Mrs. C. Brown, Miss Fairbairn, Miss Hardie, Mrs, Hendrick, Mrs. King, The Misses Morley, Miss Fern- ette, Mrs, Day, the Misses Drouin, the Misses Miller, the Misses Mc- Adam, Mrs. Metcalf, the Misses Rankin, Mrs. Scott and Mrs. Trout. The tables were set in the spacious rooms and the verandah. Dainty re- freshments were served at the tea hour, following which a draw was made and 'seventeen of the guests received door prizes. The sum of ; thirty-six dollars was taken in and turned over to the Red Cross. One of the. best tnrnouts of the season attended the tournament at the Bayfield Golf Club on Saturday,, August 17 when the 'Bayfield Cup donated by the business men of Bay- field was won by Stewart Cook of Clinton with the low net, The win- ners of the other prizes donated' by Makins Beauty Shoppe and the Golf Club were: 2n0 Low net, M. S. Aiken - head, London ist Iow net, 1st 9 holes, Dr. E. P. Lewis, Toronto; lst low net, 2nd 9 holes, W. C. McVeen, London; low gross, 187holee, W, D, Steven- son, 1.t 9 hop.,. son, London; lowgross,, . J. A. Cameron, Toronto; low gross, 2nd 9 holes, R. W. Stevens. The weather was ideal and the course un- doubtedly in the best .playing eon- clitien since it was opened. There will. be a Cup Competition on Saturday, August 24. Mr.s. E. Patel of London is visit-:, ionsly 311. ing her son, Rev. F. H. Paull, and. Mrs. Paull at their cottage this week.. Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Buchan of Dunnville are guests of the farmer's: sister, Mrs. N. W. Woods, this week_. Dr. and Mrs. Miller Fisher of Montreal, Mr. and Mrs. George M... Fisher and daughter, Jean, of Water --- loo were the guests of Mrs. F. A. Edwards over the weekend. Mrs. Robert Fulton of Biggar,. Sask., is visiting her sister, Mrs Percy Weston. VAR,NA Misses Sarah and Mary and Mr.. Will Fear of Hensall were guests at the home of Mr. G. Beatty Sr., on. Tuesday. We are pleased to report that Mrs_ Roy Rowson who has been in the hospital suffering front injuries re- ceived in a car accident has returned to her home. Miss Mary Muter returned to Lon- don after spending her holidays at herhome and on a trip up the Lake. Miss Welsh of Ripley is visiting her sister, Mrs. H. Beatty. Miss F. Logan of Hensall visited. at the home of Mr. G. Beatty Sr. last week. Mr. Will Reicl is very busy these - days trying to look alter the needs of the farmers. The local officials have been quite busy the past two days attending te, .theNational Registration. HOLMESVILLE. A very pleasant time was spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs, John Gilbert on Friday evening when thee members of the church and commun- ity met to spend a social evening' with them and present them with a beautiful table, Miss Alma Tre- wartha read the address and Lloyd Bond and Will Grigg presented the • gift. Jacli• thanked them in his usurd. pleasant manner, after which all: joined in singing "For they are jolly' good fellows". Mrs. Gilbert before• her marriage was Miss Olive Mair,. LONDON ROAD The monthly meeting of the Lon- don Road Club was held at the home. of Mrs. Lloyd Batkin with twenty. l reset. The meeting . o ened' peopep n p with singing„ "Long, Long Ago", af- terwards the creed was repeated in. unison: The Roll Call was then an- swered with "A kind deed a neigh- bor hag done for me." The treasur-• er's report was then given. Eight pairs socks and one sweater were. brought in. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. W. Man-• aghan. A social hour was enjoyed! and a delicious lunch then served, LO.NDESI30RO Mr. and Mrs. Walter Townsend; Brantford visited with relatives in and around the village last week. Rev. A. Menzies and family are. spending another couple of weeks at their cottage near Sarnia, Service at the church will be held as usual on Sunday. Mn'. and Mrs. E. Dewar, Mr, and: Mrs. Black, Ottawa, Mr, and Mrs. Wm. Lyon, Blyth, Mr. and Mrs. W. Govier and Mrs. Elizabeth Lyon, spent Seedily afternoon at the )tome' of Mrs. - C. Watson. Mr. and Mrs. Milton Hooper•, Mr. and Mrs. Gladwyn Hooper, St. Marys visited at Mrs. Hooper's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. 3. Elsley, on Sunday: Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Lyon spent a couple of days at Bruce Beach last week, being the guests of. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Robertson, Toronto, who are holidaying at Bruce Beach. Mr. and Mrs, A. McVittio and fancily of Westfieldwete guests at the home of Mr. Geo, McVittie, on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs, H. Decide of Detroit spent a day or two with their sister,. Jennie Miss Je e Aun. t s t Mrs, E. Crawford returned Sunday from a week's visit with her gland=, - daughter, Mrs, R, Brinley, near the Nile. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Elsley of List- owel spent Snnclay at the home of his parents. Mr, J, Elsley is ser.