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The Clinton News Record, 1939-12-21, Page 1The ' News -Record Est. 1878 With W'hiell is ' incorporated i The Clinton New Era 1 NO. 5967. -60th YEAR CLINTON ONTARIO. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1939 The Thrifty Buyer will find Hellyai's Jewelery Store is the store with goods he ie looking for. BULOVA and WESTFIELD WATCITES from $9.96 up BRIDAL WREATH DIAMOND and WEDDING RINGS, the latest designs .in settings from $15,00 up, SILVERWARE—A large assortment. Made by reliable makers. TOILET SETS for Ladies and Gentlemen ihr beautiful cases. JEWELERY - Phe Latest Designs. • See our complete stock of new merchandise, suitable for Christmas Gifts for old and yeun•g. W.. H. HELLYAR .Jeweler and Optometrist Residence Phone 174j GREETINGS Wishing you a Full Share of Christmas Cheer ands Happy, Prosperous New' Year. • We Assure You of Our Sincere Appreciation of Your Generous Support Throughout the_Years. PLEASE NOTE: Tuesday Dec- cember 26th, Boxing Day, this Store will remain closed all day for the benefit of the Staff who have given all hours of service during these busy weeks. IIZWIN'S FOR QUALITY MERCHANDISE Merry Christmas To All NORMAN'S The store where quality counts brings to you many Yuletide Greetings and another long list of the Best Christmas Gifts. We suggest for her -A Necklet of Cultured real Pearls (Genuine Product of the Oyster). Every) necklet is beautifully packaged. A specially select- ed stock of carefully graduated necklets is on handl for your selection at $15.00 Lockets are more in vogue than ever. Here you will find a great display of all the latest? creations, priced from $1.25 and up. Lovely Wrist Watches at all prices and in many of the better known makes. A lasting gift for Her, or for Him. Also a good stock of cheaper watched for girls and boys. Rings of all kinds. See our _ new stock before buying. Prices are lower than you will expect to pay. See our specials in Dresser Sets, Brush and Belt Sets. • Start her off with a piece or two of our crystal. She can always get more to add to it from timer to time. Cameo Brooches are new and lovely. From $3.00 to $8.75. OPEN EVERY NIGHT NO.`'. AN'S "Counter's for Finer Jewellery for over Half a Century in Huron County" KIDDIES FLOCK TO GREET SANTA It wasn't Christmas weather on Saturday, but the mild day without a snowflake to be seen made it ideal for greeting Santa Claus here, that afternoon, and children by the hund- redsfrom town and district were on handto extend a . greeting and get their share of the free treats. ArriWingj at the Public School, Santa waved a magic wand and whisked the reindeer off to their. favorite stable while willing hands mounted his cutter on tip of one of the town' -s largest trucks which was gaily bedeeked. Coloured streamers were •attached to the front of the truck tb give the appearance of reins and as Santa came through the main business section everyone was able to get a good look .at this fine old gentleman. The parade itself was headed by a bugle. band made up of Collegiate students and Rover Scouts. Then came the various conveyances includ- ing Ball & Zapfe's decorated truck containing many articles to please boys and girls; Epps Transport truck carried dainty passengers along with useful and lovely articles; Jervis'. truck had Christmas gifts for happy, hens. The old grey mare drawing a slightly (?) used 'buggy raised s lots of laughter. Dr. Douglas found the baby Austin's interior rather small and had. to stopon. one occasion: for a leg stretch. Then of course there were the cars, a tractor, motor: scoot-. er and the many happy children all keeping up too. Here we might add a word' of praise for the Girl .Guides who joined hands td form 'a protecting circle around the• kiddies to keep them in line and out of harm's way. ' They also did nice work in keeping Santa from being mobbed when the parade finally circled back to the Cluistmas tree where Santa distributed free treats to those eager boys and girls. When this part of the programme was over, the boys and girls hurried away to the theatre where two show- ings of a good film were made for their entertainment. Meanwhile the fathers and mothers visited local stores or chatted on the street corn- ers with friends they had not seen for some time. Generally epeaking, the affair wits viers successful. Engagement Announced Mr. and Mrs. Wm. A. Stanbury of Seaforth announce the engagement of their elder daughter, Edith Alice, to Martin F. Siegmund, son of the late; Mr. and Mrs. Herman Siegmund, Tor-' onto. The marriage to take place in St. James' Cathedral, Toronto, on December the twenty-third. AMONG THE CHURCHES The Salvation Army Sunday 11 a,m.: The Voice of John" Sunday 3 p.m.: Sunday School. Carol singing will be held on Sun- day evening. The subject will be "The Life of Christ", illustrated with pic- tures on the screen. Baptist Church Christmas worship service in the evening at '7 o'clock. The pastor's sermon subject will be, "The Great- est Thing in the World." The regular young people's meet- ing will be witndrawn on Monday evening, Dee. 25th. Tho Ladies Aid will meet in the Vestry on Wednesday, Dec. 27th. In charge of Group 3. Subject: " Christ- mas Message." 1 St. Paul's Church Sunday, December 24th—Morning Prayer at 11 a.m. Sermon, subject, "The Shadow of a Mighty Rock." 2.30 p.m. Sunday School and Bible Classes. No service at 7 pan. At 11.15 p.m. Holy Communion. and special Christ- mas music contributed by the choir. The rector will preach on the theme, "The Christmas Octave." Christmas Day -Holy Communion at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 27 — St. John's Day. Holy Communion at 9 am. Ontario Street United Church The annual meeting of the Girl's Club was held at the home of Mrs. 3. C. Read on Thursday, Dec. 14. The retiring president, Miss M. Judd was in eharge of the meeting'. Mrs. C. S. Hawke had charge of the devoti m- al period and a missionary paper was given by Mrs. (Rev.) G. G. Burton. The roll call was answered by the members, who responded with their faviorite recipe. The novel feature of the evening was the Christmas Box Lunch, Officers for 1940 are: Hon. Pres., Miss M. Judd; Pres., Mrs. J. C. Read; lst vice, Miss L. Grant; 2nel vice, Mrs. A. Farnham; Rec. Sea, Mrs, D. Maltby Corr. Sec., Mrs. C. Elliott; Treasurer, Miss Rena Pickett; Pianist, Miss :Z Cornish, asst., Miss L. Grant; convenor of Devotional activities, Mrs. C. S. Hawke; convenor of Missions, Mrs. (Rev.) G. G. Burt- on;, convenor of Work con., Mrs. was served by Mrs. L :Heard, Mrs, Harold Crittenden; convenor of flow- A. Gantelon, Mrs. C. Jervis, Mrs. A. er coin,, Miss Emma Plemsteel ICirk, Mrs. VanHorne. and Mrs, Epps;' Wedding The New Era Est. 1357 THE HOME PAPER WALKER—APPLEBY The marriage is announced of Mrs. Lottie Appleby of Clinton and Mr.. Robert Walker of Stratford, which took place in St, Chad's Anglican: Church, Toronto. Mr, and Mrs, Walk- er will reside in Stratford.' DALRYMPLE—WATT A quiet wedding ceremony was per- formed at the Wesley -Willis United Church manse on Saturday afternoon when Rev. Andrew Lane : united in marriage Miss Elizabeth Y. (Bessie) Watt of Clinton, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Watt, and William Henry Dalrymple of Brum- field. The bride was gowned in teale blue crepe with wine accessories and wore a shoulder •bouquet of Rose Hill roses and fern. The cardinally was'witnes- sed. by Miss Mae Mitchell, .Clinton,. and Miss Grace Dalrymple, Brucefield Mr, and Mrs'. Dalrymple later left for a motor trip and son: their return will reside in Brucefield. Prior ,to her marriage the bride received many useful: gifts at showers held in her. honor. After the business session of the Wesley -Willis Girls Club last week her associates present- ed an occasional chair; at an after- noon tea . held at the home of Mrs. A. T. Cooper,' friends presented a sil- ver platter. The following evening about forty of Miss Watt's friends met at the home of Mr. Alex Reddy. The guests on that Occasion included a bridge club of which Miss Watt is a member. The club presentedher with an electric sandwich, toaster, and other guests presented suitable gifts along with their good wishes. Those in eharge.were Miss Mae Mit= chell, Mrs. 0. L. -Paisley, Mrs. Cree Cook and Mrs. George Walker. On Sunday members of the Primary Class of Wesley -Willis Sunday School presented a very lovely picture and address. RED CROSS NOTES Although the period before Christ- mas is a busy one, many ladies have still found time to knit a large supply of socks,•,;sweeters, mittens, writlets were turned in to the com- mittee. The Clinton Branch of the Red Cross has already shipped over 340 pairs of socks to Divisional Headquarters in Toronto and are justly proud of their record, as none have been re- turned for inspection. The next meeting will be held on Monday, January 8th. Anyone wish- ing wool during the holidays may ob- tain it from Mrs. Johnson at the store. JUVENILE HOCKEY ' Exeter, Clinton, Goderich and Wingham have entered teams in the Ontario Juvenile Hockey Association for the coming winter. The group, Ings and schedules will be drawn up later. There will be two series with A. and B. groupings: Falls in Path of Car John Hunldng, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Thanking, had a narrow escape Tuesday night and is fortunate to be able to endoy Christmas at home instead of the hospital John delivers groceries and was re- turning from a trip, east to the store when he fell from his bicycle into the path of a car driven by Mr. Nairn of Chatham, as the latter proceeded, south across the intersection. The driver was unable to avoid colliding with the bicycle which suf- eyed somewhat. John escaped with a sore arm and body bruises. Mr. Nairn told police he would assume respon- sibility for the damages to the bicycle. The Women's Institute The Women/9 Institute met on Thursday, December 14 with a good attendance, the president, Mrs. Bat - kin was in charge. After the opening exercises the roll call was very well. responded to by each member bring- ing a gift for a needy family. The Rev. O'Neil was the speaker, and he gave a very splendid Christmas mes- sage, he said we . were celebrating Christmas this year under very strained circumstances but that . we must try to forget the anxiety and trust in the Lord for Peace. He said Christmas was becoming too much commercialized and that we ought not to forget the reason for which we celebrate. Since 1933 when the Nazi Government came into power the German people have not been allowed to celebrate. "Mrs. Mc- Kinley moved a very hearty vote of thanks to Mr. O'Neil for his wonder- ful message. Mrs. H. Lawson, then sang a very suitable number, "Silent Night", which was much appreciated. Jean Elliott told a story entitled, "Wanted a Mother. At the close of the meeting lunch' Prosperity Makes Our Christmas Trees Grow Thrifty, Large and Tall. But When Good Times Forsake Us They're Hard To See At All, Here's Hoping That Your Christmas Trees Each Year Grow Large and Stronger., And That The Happiness They Bear May Last Just That Much Longer.. We wish all our readers and advertisers a very Merry Christmas. THE CLINTON NEW,S'-RECORD. Dealers Met Here for Banquet and Demonstration On Friday a gathering of the Inter- national Harvester Company's deal- ers in the block over which Mr. A. J. McMurray has supervision, gather- ed at the McKenzie Hotel for lundh and then in a body marched to the Council Chamber for an informal con- ference to talk over mutual problems and to receive suggestions for ef- ficient dealership in the coming year. Twenty-three were present for the splendid luncheon. These included Mayor Elliott; M. V. Nicholls and C. A. Worrell of the London office; H. E. Burrows, Transfer House, Harris- ton; Alex Waldie, Goderich; Gordon Stanley, Ripley; Geo. Andrew, Luck - now; Cliff Hewett, Kincardine; J. S. Fullerton, Glamis; W. J. Ross, Tees - water; Chas. Bushfield, Wingham; Russell Dougherty, Blyth; Dave Ewan, Londesboro; Richard Carson, Alex Taylor, Gorrie; S. C. Fox, Brus- sels; John Bads, Seaforth; Fred' Hux- table, Exeter; V. L. Becker, Dash- wood; Ernest Jackson, salesman, Wingham; Thos. Dymock, West Lorne and Mr. Mclilurray. Other dealers Who were unable to be with the group were Cliff, Proctor, Clinton; George Beatty, Varna; D. B. McDonald, Tiv- erton, and Humphreys & Co., Walton. The banquet was an informal af- fair, Mayor Elliott extending greet- ings and welcome on, behalf of the town of Clinton. He caused)- some laughter when he said he had been a salesman for the company probably longer than any man present in his capacity as auctioneer. He also made complimentary remarks regarding Mr. McMurray and mentioned his recent appointment as one of the town fathers, buthastened to point out it was not new field for him. He wished all the compliments of the season and much success for the com- ing year. Mr. Nicholls and C. A, Worrell also made brief remarks' be- fore each visitor was called upon. The general opinion was that the dealers did not get together enough for social gatherings of that kind and expres- sed the hope it wouldnot be the last. At the conclusion of the banquet, Mr. McMurray requested all to, .join hands, forming an unbroken circle. He expressed the hope that this would be the way ttiie organization would work during the year 1940, in eon- piete harmony and united as one. Later the representatives lined up behind one of the company's new tractors and marched in a body to' the council chamber for a round table discussion- of mutual problem. First they were entertainedwithsplendid talking pictures of the Royal Visit and a humorous comedy stressing the need for a truck on the farm. Mr. Worrell was in charge of the project- or. Then Mr. McMurray took charge. His talk was of course along comp- any lines and contained' some Valuable suggestions in reference to keeping records, handling invoices and cor- respondence, co-operating with the sales promotion department and many other details necessary for the ef- ficient promotion of their business. The visitors enjoyed another film and laughed heartily at the antics of a city slicker who had aspirations to become a :hired man on the farm. As the dealers left for their respective homes hearty handshakes were evid- ence that the conference had served its purpose in creating a feeling of good fellowship and friendliness which augers well for the prosperity of the company in the. New Year. To the Water Users of Clinton: In 1937 we paid off $5500 of Water Work Bonds: Due to this in 1938 the Water Works had a surplus of $1500. This amount was turned over to the Town Council and allthe prop- erty owners benefited to the extent of approximately 2 mills on their tax rates. The Commission finds upon further analysis of the water users that ap- proximately, 35% of 'these are not property owners and do not benefit from any surplus which the Commis- sion may pay over to' • the Town Council and which their money helped to create. In view of these facts the 1939 Commission isrefunding by cheque 25% of the water rates to the water users. Thos. Churchill, Chairman, Geo. Elliott, Mayor. W. E. Perdue, Sec. • LITTLE LOCALS Mr. B. F. Lancaster of St. Marys was guest speaker at the meeting of. the Young Men's Interdenominational. Bible Class last Sunday. 1 Mr. Vernon V. Franks, popular. C.C.I. teacher leaves this week far Prescott. His successor will be Mr. 1 Edward Mason of Florence, Ontario. The staff and students are sorry to, lose Mr. Franks, but congratulate him. on his appointment as principal. An installing team from Clinton. Lodge A. F. & A. M. composed of Past Master H. P. .Plumsteel and Past D.D.G.M:s. G. H. Jefferson and. H. E. Rorke performed the ceremony of installation and investiture of the• officers of Bvittania Lodge, Seaforth. last Friday evening New Telephone Directory Commemorates Royal Visit To commemorate the visit of King George and Queen Elizabeth to Can- ada, the royalcoat of arms, printed in royal blue ink, adorns the coffer of the new telephone directory for Clinton and vicinity, which is now being die- ' tributed by mail to local subscribers of The Bell Telephone Company of Canada. "The royal coat of arms replaces the familiar Greek god symbolic of the Spirit of Communication as thea only decoration: on the cover of the, new directory," explained J. M. Mc- Intosh, Bell manager for this district.. "It is framed, top and bottom, by the, Company's name; "the date of issue. and the paints to which distribution is made." Altogether, there are 3,700 changes recorded in the new volume. About. 13,400 of these new and revised listings. are in the white pages of the alpha-- :betical directory, showing subscribers" names, addressee, and telephone num- bers. Nearly' 300 changes, appear in 'the Yellow Pages of the classified'. section. "In views of the large number of changes made since the last issue of the directory," Mr. McIntosh eon, - eluded, "the needs for destroying the old book and carefully consulting the new one: before placing calls is, ob- vioes, if wrong' numbers are to be avoided." •