The Clinton News Record, 1938-04-07, Page 1the News -Record Est, 1878
With " Which
is Incorporated The "Clinton
New Era
The New Era Est. 1865
NO. 5878 -59TH YEAR.
TRAOE IN YOUR OLD VVATCH
FOR A BULOVA
Never hind, if it is old and out of repair, a liberal allowance
will be made for it, in exchange for a Bulova. This applies to either
a gentleman's or Lady's Watch,
WHEN CONSIDERING A GRADUATION GIFT.
It would be to your advantage to see our stock of suitable
articles, and the prices are reasonable.
T/ • -H. HELLYAR
Jeweler and Optician. Residence Phone 174j.
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From Our
New StocK of Materials
Suitable for any Type of Living
Room, Dining room, Bed-
room or Kitchen.
Plain and Fancy Marquisettes, in.
White Ivory and Ecru.
Filet Nets in Curtains ready to
Hang or by the Yard.
Chintz, Shadow Cloths ? Home=
spuns in a Number of Shades
and Variety of Prices.
See Them while the Assortment
Is At Its Best.
A.SK FOR YOUR GOODWILL
COUPONS FOR FREE GIFTS
IRWIN'S
" CLINTON'S LEADING STYLE SHOPPE "
JURY FINDS DRIVER NEGLIGENT IN DEATH
OF MARGUERITE SNELL.
Deepest sympathy is extended t o
Mr. and Mrs. Ephraim Snell, Hallett
Township ire the passing of their sev-
en -year-old daughter, Marguerite Bar-
ton, who died in Clinton hospital on
Friday, morning from the effects of
injuries suffered when struck by a
ear about three and three-quarter
Miles north of Clinton as she ran from
the schoolhouse into the path of a car:
The little girl was just coning out
of school with her report card; a card
that Was so good she was anxious to
run home to tell her parents about it,
A ear owned by William Hoggart, sec-.
retary of the school board of S. S. No.
5; Hullett, was parked in front of the
school, and Marguerite ran out onto
the road into the path of an approach-.
ing car driven by Joseph Lester of
Goderieh.
Skid marks on the paveniient showed
that the driver had applied brakes and
turned his car into- the ditch in an ef-
fortHaw-
to miss the child who was thrown
a considerable distance after the lin-
pact. Medical aid was rendered at'
the school house by Dr: Ti ilnatrielc
Hl th ' pp and as it was a anent that
yof
her condition was critical, she was
removed to. Clinton ho vital, Although
a blood' transfusion was;g•iven, all ef-
forts to save her life were in vain.
A coroner's jury under Dr. J. W.
Shaw were empanelled on Friday
morning to view the remains and . ail
inquest was: held in.the council cham-
ben on Tuesday afternoon at which
Dr. J. W. Shaw, Coroner, presided,
and Crown Attorney Dudley Holmes
conducted the case.
Those who gave evidence from the
Witness box included Dr. Kilpatrick,
Blyth, who rendered first assistance;
Dr, W. A, Oakes, who gave the blood
transfusion and conducted the exam-
ination at the hospital' Both gave eve-
clence to the injuries suffered aitd at-
teibuted death to internal injuries,
Brunsdon, whose car was parked on
the. sideroad near the scene of the
accident; Mr. and Mrs. William Hog -
gart, Mr. J. Tighe, who was driving.'
a team of horses and approaching the
intersection from the north at the time
of the accident; Mrs,, ancl Miss Mil -
died Dexter, passengers in the Les-
ter car; Joseph Lester, the driver, and
Traffic Officer Lever and Robinson
who investigated the accident
Evidence was conflicting with e
speet to the seed at which the car
was proceeding and as to whether he
had sounded his horn. Mr. Brtuiedon
thought he was driving pretty fast,
Mr, Tighe considered the rate of
speed normal, but neither they nor
Mit and Mrs. Hoggart could recall
hearing a horn. Passengers in the
car stated the horn was sounded and
Officer Lever gave evidence to• say it
was in workng'order;
The jury composed of, W, T. La-
gins, foreman; C. G. Lobb, George velle, William Mutch, J. A. Sutter,;
KennethWaters,'Ile it h Whitmore
net Wl tno
and Russell Jervis, brought in a ver -
diet that Marguerite Barton Snell died
injuries received iron -the impact
of en= automobile' driven b Joe h
y s p
Tested when driving through a school
area. on No, 4 highway, and added a
rider ,that we conclude that said Jos -
eph Lester did drive neg4igeutly, and
without due precaution when driving
in"a.school zone.
, LONDON ROAD
The London Road Club will meet
at the hone of Mrs. M. Hanley on
Thursday, April 14th, instead of the
regular date. All members are ask -
cd to bring some work they have
completed during the winter. Prizes
will be awarded in a guessing con-,
.test, Roll call to be answered by
Others who were called were Mr, W, iiousecleanmg Hnnas,
CLINTON ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 1938.
THE HOME PAPER
Lions Whip Stratford
Clinton Lions played an exhibition
gauze in Stratford last weekend with
the. Stratford Midget team that won
the Howie Morenz Cup Trophy. The
Lions although not having practised
since they were eliminated in the
Midget Association playdowns, were
able to take the decision by a score
of 5 to 4. Goal -getters for Clinton
were, Harry McEwan and Phil Sper-
ling with one each, and "Izzie" Pow:
ell with 3,
Bet On Colts Fails To
Produce Dividends
While attending the third game
of the group playoffs in Stratford
between Clinton - and Tavistock,
which Cliietotn lost, we ran into
sante boys all the wayfrom Hamil-
ton who had travelled up to see the
fatuous Colts strut their stuff. When
we bumped into them they were hot-
footing it around the arena trying to
get a bet out of the two thousand
or so spectators who were in atten-
dance at the Baine. - At the point of
contact the Colts were out in front
by a score of 1-0 and seemed to have
things well in hand. We did not see
the boys from Hamilton again, but
a letter received here last week in-
forms us that they got their bets
placed but that their bank rolls were
considerably nicked due to the fact
that the Colts lost. The gentlemen
in question were Mr. John (Jigger)
Hazell and Mr. Edward (Dempsey)
Richards, the former a baseball um-
pire of great dimension and note,
the latter a wrestler of some renown
in the city mentioned. Both are est-
ployees at the Hotel Whitmore,
Oddfellows Hold Annual
At -Home
On Tuesday evening the annual get-
together of the Oddfellows was held
in the Lodge Rooms and upward of
sixty were present to join in the ev-
ening's entertainment.
The first part of the evening was
spent in progressive euchre, prizes be-
ing awarded as follows: Ladies first,
Mrs, T. Herman; Ladies" Novelty
Prize, Mrs. J. Rintoul, Seaforth; Mens
first, Miss Eleanor McKenzie, substi-
tuting for one of the sten. Dancing
was, enjoyed to the music of Riutoul's
orchestra and a splendid lunch was
served to wind up the evening.
Scouts To Aid .
Indian Village
On Monday night last the Huron
Boy Scouts Association held their
regular meeting with a large number
in attendance. After the minutes
were read and confirnned, the Presi-
dent, Nelson Hill, of Goderich, pre-
sented warrants to Commissioner H.
Muir, of Seaforth. Asst. Commis-
sioner James Spittale of Wingham
and District Scouter Harry Watson of
Goderieh.
Commissioner Muir explained that
the Dominion Executive hoped to have
1.00,000 Scouts in Canada by the end
of Lord Tweedsmuir's term which
ends in October, 1939. '
The strength of our district last
October was 187 members and our
objective • for October 1039 is 250
members.
Mr. Muir then read a ietter• from a
Rover Crew in. Toronto, asking our.
district to sponsor a little settlement
in Northern Ontario, supplying• them
with materials for games and picture
books (the letter explained that good
picture books and games such as
bingo, tiddledewinks, etc. were in more
need than toys).
The settlement is called Ogold. and
is on the Pagawa River to the west
of James Bay and about a hundred
and fifty Hiles from the most no:th-
erly railway. Supplies are flown in
from the railway by airplane in the
summer and hauled by dog team in
the winter. The freight rate is $8 a
hundred lbs. in summer andslightly
cheaper in the winter, the only white.
person there is the Hudson Bay Post
Manager. The rest' are all Indians.
The population is 150, mostly Crees,
with some Ojibways. There are 82
children under 18 years of, age. In
winter the days are, only 6 hours long
and the inhabitants live on rabbits,
deer and other small game. They trap
and trade furs for salt, flour, tea
and sugar, not much sugar used, it
cost $1.00 a lb. up there. We are
informed that the best' time to ship'is
between Sept.. 1,5th to January 15th.
Anybody with suitable . games ov
materials for games please get in
Conch with the Seoutniaeter•, M, J.
Schoenlrals.
The next item of business was
plans for a big Rally and Parade in
Goderieh on. May 24t11'.
Sub -committees were appointed to
slake all arrangements for one of the
biggest events ever staged in this
distil at.
The local troop will hold their an
nual "Paper Day" on Saturday, Ap
r11 16th, Please tie your brindles neat-
ly and put them out in front of•your
house. At the sante time We will al-
so gather old rage„ Any contribue`+
tions will be greatly appreciated.
The Farmers' Market
Wheat, 85e.
Oats, 43c to, 45e.
Barley, 55e.
Buckwheat, 50e.
Eggs, 17e, 1$c, 14e, 13c.
Cream, Special 42c; First, '40c.
Live Hogs, $10,00.
MAILING LIST CORRECTED
This week we are using a re-
vised mailing' list. Changes have
been made, and subscribers are
asked to note their label date to
determine if proper credit has
been givers t In ease of error,
please notify 'this office at once.
Special Meeting Of Men's
Bible Class
The Community Men's Bible Class
held a very successful session on
Sunday afternoon when well over fif-
ty enjoyed a grogram of worthwhile
addresses and pleasing musical num-
bers: The tepid of the Sunday School
lesson was "Helping Other Races"
and Dr. McInnes lead the discussion.
Mr. E. Paterson was the guest speak-
er and chose as his subject "Thrills
and Thrillers.". In an interesting
manner the speaker detailed the heal-
thy thrills of accomplishment and
pointed out the dangers of some type
of thrillers. Musical items included
a cornet solo "Hold Thou My Hand",
Briggs,- by Morgan J. Agnew, accom-
panied by Mrs. Agnew, and three se-
lections by the saxophone quartette,
"Trannterei", Robt Schumann; "Ave
Maria", P. Mascagni; and "The Lost
Chord", Arthur Sullivan.
Little Locals
Mr. Janes Elliott left on Monday fol
Rodney where he will be employed
with the Partex Company.
Professor and Mrs. A. W. Anderton
have moved froth Goderieh to their
home on Ontario street.
Mayor G. Ii, Elliott is confined to
bed with strained ligaments and
bruises as the result of a fall on Mon-
day.
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Traffic Officer Norman Lever is
now patrolling his beat on a brand new
four cylinder Red Indian motorcycle,
purchased from the Epps Sport Shop.
After almost a year of treatment
and operations Mr. Alvin McAllister
is home again from the Toronto Gen-
eral Hospital and is able to be around
on crutches.
While still slowly improving after
several weeks in Clinton hospital,
Mrs. Gordon Hoy is still under the
doctor's care, but is able to be around
once more.
The regular meeting of the Wo-
men's Auxiliary Legion will be held
in the Legion Hall on Wednesday ev-
ening, April 13th. The Zone Represen-
tative will pay her annual visit cm
this occasion.
Miss Sadie Elliott, who assisted in
the office of the Clinton Public Util-
ities during Miss Bawden's illness, has,
accepted a position with the Empire
Brass Company, London.
DISTRICT FARMERS
FAVOR RESTRICTED
.AREA PLAN
Huron County as a T.B. restricted
area was discussed at a well attended
meeting held in . the Agricultural
MOMS on Friday afternoon.
Mr. Ian MacLeod, after calling the
meeting to order, briefly outlined the
purpose of the meeting and asked for
nominations for a. chairman. Mr.
Hugh Hill, a prominent cattle man
of Colborne township was the unani-
mous choice. After expressing his
pleasure in the .interest being shown
he introduced the guest speaker, Mr.
W. P. Watson, of the Ontario Depart-
ment o f Agriculture, live stock
branch.
The speaker fully .explained the
working of the plan and said that
there was sure to be some opposition
as certain compulsory regulations
must be observed. First of all there
must be 66 2-3 of the farmers of the
county pledged by signatures to ful-
fil the obligations. All cattle must be
given the test for T.B, symptoms.
Animals that show reaction . to the
test must be slaughtered. No cattle
from unrestricted- areas may be
brought into the county until they
have been tested and foulnd froe from
the disease. He also explained the
compensation :farmers would receive
for animals slaughtered,
Questions on the subject were ans-
wered by the speaker' after his ad-
dress, all pertaining to the subject.
The chairman called on . a number of
county council members who were
present to, express their opinion .an
the subject and each of them, favored
the project. As the sanction of the
County Council is required before the
movement can be put into operation,
the matte will be brought up at the
June session.
TAX RATE ,STRUCK AT 40 MILLS.
DEBENTURE. DEBT DECREASED $86,000.
Town's Affairs In Flourishing Condition.
Transient Relief Cut Off.
•
The council had a lengthy docket to Debenture Debt Reduced $86;000.'
run through on Monday evening when Finance Committee chairman, IN,
they met for the regular monthly sea- W. Tt'ewartha, spoke briefly on the
cion in the council chamber. Just be- town's finances and reported that the
fore the meeting convened a telephone treasurer had on April 1st retired
call was received informing, the menu- $33,000 Hydro -Electric debentures,
bens that the mayor had met with an. thus reducing the hydro endebtedness
accident and would be unable to be to $7,500. This retirement, together
present. The information. revealed, with the $53,000 waterworksdeben-
that he had fallen heavily and it was, tures paid off in December last year,
feared that some ribs were broken,'
effects a total reduction in the town's
later reports were that no bones debenture debt of $86,000. A peas-
were broken; but that the injuries ing feature of this repayment is the
were very painful. I fact that it was accomplished with
In the absence of the mayor, Reeve
the town having to sell Sinking Fund
Livermore occupied the chair in aWhsecurntnes of only about $20,000.'
very capable manner. With the exe a the. tax reduction was not air
t
caption of Councillor Nedigex, chair- large as he had at first' forecast, it
man of the Park Committee, all meta. was a step in the right direction and
bars were present, and the meeting would still leave sufficient mousy to
got under way with the reading of the woilc with. Not included in the esti-
minutes of the previous meeting, mated receipts was $1,300 from
the County and $3,000 accrued interest
Communications were next in 11115 on paid off debentures. This money
to receive consideration. The Lions (Continued on page 4)
Club requested permission to erect
four Signe at the entrances of the
town, the work to be done at the ex -i Among The Churches
pense of the Lions Club. Cook -Aiken
moved that the request be granted. The Ministerial Association will
'hold, its usual Holy Week Services
A letter was read from the Hospital commencing an Monday, April" 11,
Board in which they appealed the
grant of $500.00 made at a previous, 1038, in the following order:
Monday, Presbyterian, Rev, W,
meeting of council which was not auf-I Bugler.
and suggesting that the rate shouldi Tuesday, Baptist, Rev. C. W. D.
comm.be one mill.- This letter raised con-
siderable discussion among the mem-
bers, and while all were sympathetic
Thursday, Wesley -Willis, Rev, G.
toward the
good work being clone, it Peddie
was felt that the grant was in line and Friday, St. Paul's, Rev. G. G. Bur -
no further action would be taken. Ibon,
This was incorporated in a motion by All services evil 1 commence at 8
McGoon -Cools.
p.m., excepting Good Friday, which
During the discussion period on the• will be held at 10:30 a.m.
subject, Councillor Cook pointed out) An offering will be taken at each
that the matter had been carefully; service on behalf of the missions of
considered on previous occasions and the church in which the service is
that the grant was $100 higher .than held.
Seaforth hospital receives and in line
with grants made to hospitals in sur-
rounding communities. Councillor Me-
Goun stated that lie was the seconder
ficient to meet the heavy expenses,
Wednesday, Ontario Street, G. W.
Sherman.
Clinton Presbyterian Church
Public werehip at 11.00 a.m.
Sunday School at 10.00 a,m.
of the original motion to grant the Knox Presbyterian Church, Bayfield
hospital $500, but was willing to sub'' Public worship at '3.00 p.m.
mit the question to the ratepayers if f The Sacrament of the Lord's Sup -
necessary. He criticized the financial per will be administered.
statement released by the Board as it: Sunday School at 2.00 a.ni.
made no mention of the gn'ants made l Young People's Society to -morrow,
by the town. Due to the fact that' Friday everting, at 8.00 pan.
the statement had shown a balance on St. Paul's Church
hand at the end of 1936 which had The services on Paint Sunday will
increased substantially at the end of be taken by Mr. Watton, B.A., roe
iHu-
nc rease was justified. past year, he did not feel that an iron College, London. Mr. Watton had
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increase 'u t'
fned.
Reeve Livermore spoke briefly on I chargo of the services last Sunday.
the subject and said that he had coo-+ Rev, K. McGoon will conduct the ser-
pleted two years on the hospital vices on Easter Sunday,
board. "The hospital is not a nnoneyl The regular meeting of the W. A.
making institution," rte said, "theIwill be held on Tuesday afternoon,
board members render their services April 12th, at 3 pm.
free, the hospital service is a -great Ontario Street United Church
asset to the town and connnunity, and 10.30 a.m. Membership Class.
considerable money is left in the town 10.30
aan, Paine Sunday, Theme,
by having e. hospital here, During "What is the Call to the Christian
the time I have been on the board I Life."
have changed my opinions regarding
2 p.m. Saturday — Membership
their expenditures" he stated. He Class-Tutnter's Church, to be held atwent on to say that the county emir -the home of Mrs, Herman Crich.
eiI increased the grant last year, and 2 pan. Sunday --Divine Worship at.
that he felt the council shotild.balance Turner's Church.
2.30 pm.SundaySchoolClinton,
a t Cli n
'7 p.ni. "Jesus and the Multitude,"
sation for a plate glass window brok- Inspiring hymns will feature the ser -
en last fall. 'Since this matter had vice. e dFriends and. visitors` cordially
tnvtt
been disposed of bye previous 00011 The Girl's Club will sleet at the
all, no action was taken. home of Mrs. G. G. Burton on April
Mr. Trewartlia brought up the goes- t 21st at 8 o'clock instead of Aped
of tax exemption to citizens who 14th as previously announced.
would erect new houses vacant, u s onh probably,
lots TheW.M.S. Special _Easter a Pliable
-
Id
_calThu
ifi town, and Suggested that probably,offerin • meeting• will be held on Tues -
exemption for three ,years woold. be' day afternoon at 2.30 o'clock in. the
fair, The schen was heartily enders- Lecture Room of the'clocchurch. Mrs,
ed by Reeve Livermore and will be Sheppard of Egmondville will be the
taken up more fully in the near fut-.
'guest
g
guest speaker•. A special musical pro-
m' II
i grant is being arranged and a social
Bylaw No. 5—To levy and collect hour will follow, All ladies are in-
ceetain tax rates' for 1938 was then veted.
introduced, followed by a motion that
estimates as presented be adopted as I • Wesley -Willis United Church
the basis for taxation., The,estimates iPalm Sunday Services.
in detail were them read by the clerk! Morning, 11 a.m..: "The Triumphant
which revealed estimated expenditures Entry." The Processional,
as $47,940,00, receipts $15,340, leaving Evening, 7 pan,: `.`Peter's Denial,"
a balance of $32,600 to be raised in Remember the 'special Holy Week
taxes„ The basis on which the adopt- services in the various churches each
ed 40 still rate is levied is as follows: evening mail Thursday, and the Good
County rate -3% stills $3,077.50 Friday service at 10.30' aan.
Debenture Rate -9 mills.; 7,335,00 A Good Friday Sacred iVlusieale
Unentployinett Relief—les still 407.50 will be given in the chturch, at 4 p.m.
School Rate -14% mills 12,000,00 to which everyone in invited. This
Town Rate -40 mills 9,780.00 will include an organ recital by Mrs.
Morgan Agnew and vocal selections
Total -40 mills $32,600;00 by Mr. Harry Hoffman of Dashwood
Grants next came under' fire when and local soloists,
Councillor McGann stated that be On Thursday' afternoon, April 14,
thought the cemetery grant should at. 3' o'clock, the regular monthly
be raised to $2,000 se his committee meeting or the W.M•S. will be held
is considering the erection of a mates- at the home• of Mrs. Corless.
oleum. The Park grant was consid The Women's Association held '':a
eyed too low by Reeve Livermore who very successful Easter Party under
stated that $100 was not neerIy e- , the capable management of Mrs
nought Moving the bandstand had VanHorne yesterday afternoon. Mrs.
been given to Messes. Wiggington MoLay contributed a humorous read -
and Tasker at $50,00, and if he need- ing and Mrs. Oakes sang a solo, both
ed :$25 for a park in the southend numbers :being very Mach appreciat-
ed town, $100 would not be enough. ell. ' ,
what they give,
• W. D. Williams, local baker, asked
council to reopen the case of compen-
Life' In Japan Begins At 11
DAY BEGINS AT 6.30 AND
SUNDAY TWICE MONTHLY
Miss Frances Hawkins Tells- o f
Living Conditions in Factory Ar-
eas.
' 'Life among the working girls of
Japan was the topic of an interest-
ing address by Miss Frances Haw=
kips; missionary, home on furlough,
at a recent meeting of the Diocesan
Board of the Woman's Auxiliary of
the Church of England in Canada,
which was held in St. Aidan's Parish
House, Toronto, with Dr, Mabel Cart-
wright presiding, and about 400 pre-
sent.
Work begins very early in life for
the little Japanese maiden who must
earn her own living, said Miss Fran-
ces Hawkins, who spent five years in
missionary enterprise among the
35,000 factory girls in Okaya. She
leaves her home (generally in the
country) at the age of 12 or there-
abouts, and goes to work in the silk
knitting factory, where ehe "lives
in", eats and sleeps. Her eleven -hour
clay commences at about 6,30 a,m.
and only twice a month does she get
"Sunday off."
Miss Hawkins told of the efforts
of the ntissionat•ies to bring happi-
ness and the finer things of Christ-
ianity—into the lives of the young
working women through education
and cultural work done at Hamilton
House (a recreational centre named
for Bishop Hamilton) where the girls
gather in their evenings and free
Sundays.
A Busy Man.
On Tuesday Mr, Ian MacLeod, ag-
ricultural representative, took charge
of the Boys' Judging Competition at
the Seaforth Fair. In the evening he
addressed a Home ancl-School meeting
at Shipka on Reforestation, yester-
day he attended Stratford Fair, today ,
he is a busy man at our own Fair,
and tomorrow he and the 'Conserva-
tion Committee of Huron County
Council, composed of Peter W. Scott,
Belgrave, W. J. Stewart, Auburn, Ed,
Lamport, Dashwood, and W. D. Saun-
ders, Exeter, will attend a meeting of
the Western Ontario Conservation
Comnitte in London. Reeve Liver-
more, who is also on the committee
is unable to attend.
$2,000 Electric Range For
County Horne
The Huron County Council has had
installed at the County Home a mu-
ster
onster electric range which is attract-
ing considerable attention, many peo-
ple having called ab the institution
to inspect it.
The range has separate double
stove, two separate ovens and a
toaster which will handle sixteen
slices at the saute time. Tn prepar-
ing meals for the ninety-one instates
and members of the staff it is prov-
ing a great convenience.
In addition to saving labour, it 1
expected that it will be more econom-
ical to operate as tate annual fuel
bill for the year at the home has
amounted to around $600.
IOLMiCSVILLE
Mr, and Mrs, Russel Forster of
Marlihann, visited with Mr. and Mrs.
E. A. Yeo on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. J. B. ltlacMath ar-
rived in the village on Monday, after,.
having nt in Toronto,
Mr, Huspegh GlethennWihasnter taken a posi-
tion in Woodstocic where lie will be
stationed for the summer.
Mrs, W. Johnston has moved her
summer cottage to Goderieh.
MY, Bill Norman spent Sunday at
his home in Listowel.
Our chief • industry is booming
again—the cheese factory -having
opened on Monday..
Y.P:U. NOTES . •
The moaeng last Friday night was
under the direction. of Olive Mair.
The topic for the evening, "White as
Snow," was given by Charlotte Tre-
wartha. Norman Tbewarthafavoured
the meeting with a solo. The lesson
was read by Rata Cudmore. Tvo
other readings, "now Prayer was
Answered", and "Alone", were given.
The meeting closed with a hymn and
benediction. _t