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The Clinton News Record, 1934-04-12, Page 1The News -Record Est, 1878 With Which is Incorporated NO. 5370-5Gth YEAR The Clinton New Era The New Era Est. 1868•. CLINTON ONTARIO,.. THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 1934 thippiqing the public WITH WATCHES AND CLOCKS that are dependable, not for 'a year, but for years. We pride ourselves on having done this now foe over 31 years. We are still on the same old job. COME IN AND SEE OIJR STOCK. Trade in your old watch for a new one. Or bring in your Watch and have it put in good order, PRICES 'MODERATE. Ye1hiir Headquarters for Watch and Jewelery Repairs Jeweler and Optometrist Res. Phone: 174J. Organdy�Te�kwsar V 1 In the Limelight THE CROWNING TOUCH TO YOUR SPRING ENSEMBLE An assortment of two dozen styles in Separate Collars and Collar and Cuff Sets. Price Range 35e to X1.50 °MAflTHd ISKINCTON" HOME (BUCKS r New Spring Numbers have arrived in a great variety of styles and patterns. Sizes 32 to 51. • PRICED* at.. 1.49 to $L95 There is no substitute for a Genuine MARTHA 'WASHINGTON " CLINTON'S LEADING STYLE SHOPPE ConungBigDance THE CLOVER HULLERS 6 -PIECE ORCHESTRA SPLENDID MODERN AND OLD TIME MUSIC ' � TA ENTERTAINERS—FEATURING TURIN G KANSAS FARMER AND ITIS HIRED MAN, BETWEEN ACTS IN THE TOWN HALL, CLINTON �. COME AND HAVE ONE LARGE EVENING DANCING TO ONE OF THE SMARTEST OLD TIME AND MODERN; ORCHESTRAS Admission, 35c, ,(Tax Paid). 7011. } . 1'1Y.W.'.'L'r'..1�'tri'i`.'htiS`''VS'.�ISYi�i'L'a' a1:'.4'.1'sYY'.'Y�'.1"rS��'.� Thursday April 19th under auspices of Clinton Fire Brigade CLINTON SPRING FAIR BRINGS HUGE Quality of Stock Superfine ' CROWD IDEAL WEATHER "PREVAILED Clinton Spring Stock Show was 'eld on Thursday last, Sometimes in past rain has interfered with the how being an outstanding success, point of attendance, though the qual. ty and number of entries have always eld up well in spite of weather eon; itions. This year, however the: day as an ideal one and a conservative stimate places the attendance at'well ver 3.000. Theexhibits in the horse asses were a little below those of one previous years In number, pl- ough the quality was A-1, in cat - le: away in advance of any year ince the depression came on, in both lity and numbers. The AgricuI- ural Society officers and directors ere greatly pleased with, every lea - erre of the show. 'The judges of the various sections were as follows • . Heavy horses, James Brandon,, Forest, Ont.; light and general purpose horses, E. E. Phipps, Burford; cattle, John Brown, Forest. The farm boy's . live stock judging ,Competition was conducted by S. Bc. Stothers, Arthur, Ont., Wel- lington County agricultural represent- ative, forinerly of Huron County. A, • dance in the 'town hall in the evening, with local musicians fur- nishing the dance music, was the grand .climax of a very successful event. The prize winners are: Heavy Horses Clydesdale stallion foaled in 1930 or previous, Jas. Leiper, Londesboro; Clydesdale stallion foaled in 1931.32- 33, Allister Broadfoot, Seaforth; Per- cheron stallion, foaled in 1931.32 or 33, Fred Hopkins, Clinton; heavy draught 'brood marefoaled in 1930 • B. OF T. ENDORSES INQIUIRY The Clinton Board of Trade and Businessmen's Association met in the council chamber on Friday evening, with a fair attendance. A, number of matters were discussed and a couple of resolutions adopted. One was to send an inquiry to the postal department at Ottawa regard- ing the lowering of postoffice box rentals. The gathering also heartily endors- ed the H. H. Stevens inquiry into mass buying and the payment lof low wages. or previous, Russell Scott, Cromarty; filly or gelding foaled in 1930 or Pre- vious, Russell Scott; Jas. Scott, Crom- arty, John Vodden, Londesboro (3 and 4); filly or gelding foaled in 1931, William Urquhart, Mitchell; filly or gelding foaled in 1932, Stuart McEwon Clinton; horse, colt or filly foaled in 1933, Robert Wright, Seaforth; . G. J. Glen, Clinton (2 and 3) ; team in harness, Russell Scott, Cromarty, James Scott Cromarty, John Vodden, Londesboro; Sweepstakes, William Urquhart, Mitchell. Agricultural Brood mare foaled in 1930 or pre- vious, Fred Roney, Mitchell, ROM. Doig, Seaforth, Fred Roney, Mitchell, Stuart McEwen, Clinton; filly or geld- ing in19 orprevious, foaled 30 e ou P vt s E. J. Glen, Clinton; Wm. McEwen, Clinton, Robert Doig, Seaforth, Chas. Stewart, Londesboro; filly or .gelding foaled in 1931, Fred Toll, Blyth; Robert Wright, Seaforth, R. Grigg, Clinton; filly or gelding foaled in 1932, Stuart McEwen, Clinton, Reuben Grigg, Clin- ton; horse colt or filly foaled in 1933, C. V. Dale, Clinton, W. S. Broadfoot, leippin; ,team in harness, Fred Ron- ey, Mitchell, Charles Stewart, Lon- desboro; Sweepstakes, Fred Roney, Mitchell General .Purpose Filly or gelding foaled in 1930 or previous, William Decker, Zurich, (1 and 2), J. E, French, Mitchell; team in harness, William Decker, Zurich,, J. E. French, Mitchell. Specials Township prize for three best heavy draught agricultural or gen- eral purpose horses owned in one township: Fullerton Township: Fred Roney, 2; Wm. Urquhart, 1. Hibbert township, James Scott, Resell Scott(2). Hullett township, John Vodden (2), Chas. Stewart. Prize donated by Robt. Murdoch, Brumfield, for entries foaled in 1931-32-33, sired by Favorite Again, Allister Broadfoot, Seaforth; Fred Toll, Blyth; Robert Wright, Sea - forth; Stuart McEwen, Clinton (4 and 5). Special for best two draft or agri- cultural horses foaled in 1932 or 33, Stuart McEwen, Clinton; E. 3. Glenn Clinton. Light Horses Stallion standard bred trotter, Will- iamr• Berry, $rucefield; carriage horse in harness, A. B. Weber, Kitchener, (1 and 2); Roadster In harness, A. B. Weber, Kitchener,' G. S. Litt, Mitchell, Carrie Tervit, Wlingham; Sweepstak- es, Wnsley Nott; lady drivers, M:rs. A. 13. Weber, Kitchener, Mrs. W. Nott, Clinton. Cattle Shorthorns Bull calved in 1932 or previous, E. P. H. Snell, Clinton; bull calved in 1933, William Oestreiclier, Crediton, W. H. Armstrong,- Seaforth, Robert M. Peck, Zurich; heifer calved in 1.932 Wm. Oestreicher, 1 and 2; Ro- bert M. Peek; heifer calved in 1933, William Oestreicher (1 and 2), Eph. Snell. Herefords Bull calved in 1932 or previous, Howard Wright, Cromarty, John Me- Gregor, Hensall, Lawrence Hirtzel, S Crediton; bull calved in 1933, O'Neil Bros., Denfield, Howard Wright, Oromarty, John McGregor; Hensall; S heifer calved in 1932, O'Neil Bros„ (1 m and 2), Howard Wright; Heifer calve, ed in 1933,. O'Neil. Bros., Lawrence Hertzel,' Crediton, Bohn McGregor.' W .Aberdeen, Angus . Bull calved: in ,932, Lloyd Heins- C berger, Petersburg; bull calved in 1933 Lloyd Heinsberger, James Car- ter, Seaforth; Sweepstakes, . bull b Shorthorn, Aberdeen. Angus or Here- ford, William Oestreiehey. • Market Cattle .: •: 1 Senior baby )''f .born on or after Jan. 1st, 1983, Win. :.Oestreicher, W. H. Armstrong, Seaforth ;junior baby e beef born on or after` May 1, 1933, Lloyd Heinsberger, Petersburg, An- i drew Park, Mitchell, W. K. Dougall, Hensall, Andrew Park, Mitchell, l Lloyd Heinsberger, Howard Wright. Livestock judging competition open to Huron county boys between the ages of 15 and'20, William Pepper, i Seaforth, 144 ;paints; William Stan lake, Exeter, 132 points; John Patter- h son, Lucknew, and •Norman Pepper, Seaforth,` with 181 points tied for 3rd and "4th prizes.. MARKETS• Oats, 36c to 37c. Wheat, '80c. Barley, 456. Buckwheat, 42e. Butter, 22c. Eggs, Ile to 14c. Live Hogs, $7.15. THE BONE PAPER- HOME APER HOME AND SCHOOL CLUB Members of the Home and School Club are reminded of the change of. date of the April meeting. It is be- ing held in the Collegiate auditorium on Saturday evening, April twenty- first,. instead of the .seventeenth. The speaker -of' the evening will be Mr. TisdaIl of Toronto, a former Clinton resident. His. address, "Planning the Diet," will be illustrated by Ian, tern slides. It is expected the Sea - forth and Goderich branches will be the guests of the local club on' this occasion and it hoped that as many as possible will be preseht at this meeting. A musical program is also being arranged. DIED IN MICHIGAN The following from a Grand Rapids, Mich., paper, refers to the death of a brother of the late John Cuninghanie of Clinton and an uncle of Mr. Gor- don Cuninghame, Miss Florence and NTrs. H._ E. Rorke, Rio early life was spent ' p here: "Charles Cuninghame, 83, died Friday night at the home of his daughter, Mrs, H. E. Demerest, 152 Brown -at., S, W. Mr. Cuninghame was born at Clinton, Ont., and Moved to Mackinaw City at the age sof 20, where he lived for several year,. He came to Grand Rapids 31 years ago and was employed in the Pennsylvan- ia railroad freight service as office agent for 25 years, He retired six years ago. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Demerest, Mrs, C. J. Reed, Mrs. S. J. Mackley and Mrs. T. Hoekstra of Grand n i d Ra ds one son John n P 0 of Mackinaw City, seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The body will repose at the Dem- erest home where funeral' 'services will be held at 2 o'clock Monday af- ternoon. Burial will be in Fair Plains cemetery." hom DEATH OF THOS. SHIPLEY Thomas Shipley, formerly of Clin- ton, died on Saturday et the home of his daughter, Mrs. L. W. Currell, of Oshawa, in his 76th year. Mr, Shipley had been in failing health far several months and death was the result of a gradual breakup..He was ,born in Clinton, October 28, 1858, in the house on Shipley street now occupied by Mr. Chas. Peacock. It was the farm .hone of his parents, the late John and Caroline Shipley, who both came from England. In December, 1881, he married Eliza- beth Shaw, who predeceased him by four years, her death having•occur- red in Clinton. The late Mr.' Shipley's aictivities were varied. After the ariginaI farmstead became subdivided into town lots the family moved. into Hullett township to the farm on the Huron road now occupied by Mrs. George g Shipley and her sons. After his marriage he occupied a farm a- bout a half -mile east of town on the Huron road and after retiring. from farming they resided for a short time in Exeter and later in Goderich returning to Clinton in 1914, where Mr. Shipley was employed by the late W. T. O'Neil, grocer, later go.. ing into the grocery business with his son -in -leave, L. W. Curren, under the firm name of C. and S. Grocers. in the store building now occupied by C. G. Lobb. Later they moved their stock to the Victoria street b now occupied - by T. G. cribbins as 'dwelling,and apiary warehouse. Some three years. ago, following, Mos. Shipley's •passing, Mr.. hipley and daughter,.Mrs. Correll, oved to Oshawa, where Mr.- Cerra was employed, as a •bookkeeper. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. m. Tiplady and Mrs. Geo. Telmer; Olinton : one 'daughter,. Mrs. L. W. nrreli, Oshawa. Twelve grand- children and one great-grandchild also survive. The remains were rought to Clinton for burial, and the funeral was held on Tuesday; Pram the home of Mrs. William Tip- ady. ' Rev. F. G. Verrill, pastor of Ontario street United Church, of which the deceased man was a form, r member, conducting the.service at the home and graveside. Interment n Clinton cemetery, The pallbear ars were' George and Charles Ship - y, ey, H. S. and John Turner, nephews, and Messrs. Robin and William Le- is, grandsons of the deceased. efe. Shipley was a quiet, unassum- ng citizen and had the, esteem of his fellows. He had had .much trouble in is life, `having buried his wife and all the members of his family. except the youngest, ;s. Currell, ' with W he spent his declining • years. ENGAGE1WENT ANNOUNCED Mr, and Mrs. F. 11. Powell of Goderich township,announce the en- gagement of their daughter, Myrtle Irene,' to Mr. Elliott Layton, son of M. and Mrs. Frank Layton of Clin- ton, the marriage to take place the latter part of this month. TO:ORGANIZE LACROSSE A lacrosse meeting will beheld, on Tuesday, April 17th, in Council chamber. Be•on hand at 8 o'clock to consider organizing an Intermediate team, Clinton 'can field a snappy team, and it is likely that a good grouping can be arranged. Keep the date in mind and be on hand, SALTER—HOW On March 17th, at 8.30 p.m, the marriage of Miss Margaret (Peggy) How, of Toronto; formerly of Barrie, Ont., and Albert E, (Pat) Salter, for- merly- of Olinton, was solemnized 'in the United church at Kirkland Lake, Ont., by Rev. A. Gillies, The young couple were attended by Miss Zenda Salter, sister of the groom, and Mr,. Arthur Ohobot; S.P.S., a friend of the groom. Returning to their apartment a dainty wedding supper was served and the party of four spent a plea- sant evening together. o ether, g' g The bride received many beautiful and useful gifts from her friends in Toronto and Barrie before leaving for her new home in Kirkland Lake. The bridegroom's friends here waft congratulations. C. I. BOARD MEETING The Collegiate Board met Monday evening, Col. Rance, Col. Combe, Dr. Shaev, Dr. Evans and Messrs. Cooper and •Fingiand being present. Prin- cipal Fines was also present. Prin. Fines had a list of books which ho wished procured for the school library and on motion of Dr. Shaw and Mr. Cooper it was decided to purchase same. It was also decided to procure the Poultry Supplement, for use in the agricultural department. On motion of Messrs. Cooper and Fingland the property committee was authorized to have arrangements made for a school garden, provided a suitable place be found and the committee consider it advisable to go on with it. The fallowing accounts were orders ed paid: Bell Telephone Co. , , 32.75 Public Utilities Com. , . , . , , 26.63 J. Becker . 6.00 Sutter and Perdue 13.45 Col. Rance is president and Mr. Cooper secretary of the district trus- tees' organization and arrangements may be made later on for a meeting of the district in Clinton to hear re, pprts from the several delegates to the recent provincial association meeting in Toronto. Arrangements are only in the initial stage so far, however. AMONG THE CHURCHES Presbyterian Church Sermon;ub` eet for Sunday; n J ay; "Christ's Last Gospel Message." Wesley -Willis United Church Sunday morning sermon subject: "The Limits of Liberty." Evening: "John, the Beloved Disciple." Sunday school anniversary will be held on April 22nd, Rev. T. Wesley Cosens, Mt. Forest, formerly of Clinton, will be the anniversary preacher. .. Ontario Street United church Sunday morning, Reception and Sacramental Service. Evening ser, mon subject: "Cleansing the Foun-- tain. The Easter thankoffering' meeting of the W. M. S. was held in the Sun, day school room an Tuesday after- noon, with Mrs. F. G. Farrel and Mrs. Beaton in eharge of the meeting, the president,: Mrs. Shipley being absent an, account of family bereavement. Mrs. Milton. Wiltse read the devo- tional leaflet and Mrs. Hiles' read the scripture lesson. The topic of the meeting ivat "Prayer," and" Mrs. C. W. D. Cosens, who was the speaker for the after - hoot, chose prayer as her subject,' giving a most inspirational address. Mrs. H. C. Lawson sang, "Pass the Old Story Along," Miss Carol Evans sang "Teach Me to Pray;' and Mies E. Wiltse and Miss Marion Gibbings ren= dered a new 'song written by Lowell Patton, "The Quiet Hour. of Prayer." All were very appropriate' .andall were ,much enjoyed, The dedicatory prayer, was given by Mrs. Wm. Walker. Mrs. Verrill ex, pressed the thanks of the meeting to Mrs; Cosens and the closing prayer was offered by M'rs, Hawke.' The Gires Club will .` meet in the church lecture room this, Thursday; evening, Picnic lunch.' BASEBALL SEASON, AGAIN A baseball meeting will be held in the Council Chamber at 8 o'clock Monday evening, April 16th. This meeting is to organize fora ball team and to appoint a committee for the County meeting. Everyone interest- ed in baseball, please come out as Clinton wants a good team this year. Monday evening at 8 o'clock S. H. CHOOSES CANDIDATE A good representation from Clin ton and vicinity attended the South Huron Conservative convention in Hensall: yesterday afternoon, when George H. Elliott of Clinton, Warden of Huron county, was unanimously selected, no other name coming be fore the convention, to carry the Con- servative banner in the coming Pro- vincial 'election. The Hon. W. G. Martin was the principal speaker at this convention, Mr. Dennis and Mr. Elliott also addressing the delegates, Mr. Frank Sills of Seaforth was elected president, succeeding Col. H B. Combe of Clinton, who has held the position for some years. Mr. Wm. Frayne of Usborne has been named Returning Officer for this riding of South Huron. ROBERTON BROWN The marriage was solemnized at Winnipeg, Man., on Saturday, March 31st, by. the Rev. M. McInnes of the Presbyterian Church, of Edna Irene, daughter of Mrs. Ethel Brown and the late Capt. A. Norman Brown of Stratford, and Kenneth McRae Ro- berton, only son of Mr. and Mrs, G. D. Roberton of Clinton. The only attendants were Mr. and Mrs, Hemming of Winnipeg, Mr. Hemming being manager oil the Win- nipeg branch of Kroehler Manufactur- ing Company, with whom the brides groom has been connected, both in Stratford and in Wanripeg, Mr. and Mrs. Roberton will make their home in Winnipeg and will have theood wishes g wi sof many friends for a happy and prosperous future. DEATH OP MRS. P. GIBBS The death occurred yesterday morning of Mrs. Frank Gibbs, Prin- cess street, Clinton, in her fifty-third year. Mrs. Gibbs, whose maiden name was Amelia Brown, was a daughter of the late Richard Brown and his wife Hannah Farrell, and was mar- ried to her now bereft husband en April 15th thirty-one years ago. They have lived in Clinton twenty- three years. -Mrs. Gibbs had been in delicate health for some time and had been ill for about eight weeks, She was a woman of deeply religious nature and was a member of the sect known as Jehovah's Witnesses, A son and daughter, as well as her husband, survive to mourn their loss, Sadie and Harold, both at home. A. brother, James Brown, re- sides in Clinton, and two sisters, Mrs, Wm, Lee of Londesboro and Mrs. Thos. Lawson, Stratford, also sur- vive, The funeral takes place from the family home, Princess street, at half past two on Saturday afternoon. PASSING OF M11S. R. J. CLUFF After an illness 1 ass 01ever I s a months and being far a 'week in a very serious state, Mary J. Emerson, widow of Robert J. Cluff, passed away at her home, High street, last Friday morn- ing. Mrs. Ciuff was born in Enniskillen, Ireland, but came to this country when quite a young girl, her parents first settling in Goderich township, afterwards moving to Bruce County, near Kincardine, where she resided until 'her marriage to the late R. J. Cluff, foity odd years ago. Most of that time she had been a resident of Clinton, Mr. Cluff having conducted a shoe store here, a business which is still' carried on by his daughter. Mr. Cluff predeceased his wife by nineteen years, Mrs. Cluff was the Iast surviving member of a large family. She is survived by two step -daughters, Mrs. N. X. Phoenix of Grimsby and Miss Eva: Cluff at home, both 'of' whom were` in attendance :during, hero 'ill, cess. The funeral took place on Monday afternoon, from St. Paul's church, of which the lady had been a member ever since ' coining to Clinton. The service was read by the. teeter, Rev. K.'McGoun. Interment was made in :Clinton cemetery, the pallbearers being: Messrs. W. Walker, T. J. *Neil, J. $• Cox, E. Morrison, H. Bartliff and. Robt, Cluff. Amongst those from a . distant who were present for the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. N. A. Pheonix of Grimsby, the latter having been here for a week prior to the death of her mother, Mr, and Mrs ;.Colwell, GIam. is, Mr. A. Emerson, Mrs. J. Emerson. Mrs. J. Fair, Mr, and Mrs. .Frank Funston and Mr. 'W.'Pollock, Kincar- dine. WARDEN G. H. ELLIOTT who was the unanimous choice of' the South Huron Conservatives ns candidate in the coming Provincial' elections, at the' meeting held in Hen-• sail yesterday. 1.0.0,F. ATaHOME The kcal Odd Fellows Lodge held' their annual At -horse in the firemen's hall o Tuesday g, n T sda evenitr •wprov- ed rov- ed to be, as usual, a very pleasant- social leasantsocial event A large number of the members, their wives, families and friends; made up the company and the first part of the evening was spent play- my cards. Mrs. C. Draper and Mr. T. Hawkins were winners of the five hundred prizes, Mrs. A. F. Cudmore being the winner of the lucky chair prize. After refreshments, which were nicely served, dancing was indulged' in for some hours. LITTLE LOCALS The Postoffiee Department is cal- ling for applications for the position: of postmaster in Clinton. • 'Mr. Jennings, Inspector of Pub - 110 Libraries, was in town yesterday,. looking over the local institution. Mrs. Alice Mason, who has been, spending the winter at Romeo, Miele:„ returned to her own horse last ween.. She has had a telephone installed, the number being 140, Fifty-six percent. of the Clinton. Public school pupils are depositors in. the Penny Bank. Mount Bridges' school still heads the list with one • hundred percent. depositing. We are indebted to Mr. J. Taylor' for the St. Petersburg (Fla.), Even- ing Independent this week, during the celebration of the Festival of States which is being carried on with characteristic vin and dash. In the report of the Good Friday- program ridayprogram in St. Paul's church last week mention was vas in v a art y m d entI a - itted of the charming violin numbers; by Mrs. Roberts of Goderich, which- were much appreciated, also of the, choir numbers under the able direc- tion of Mr. A. W. Anderton.. TOWN' LEAGUE SOFTBALL A large number of Soft Ball fans turned out to a meeting held in the Council Chamber last week to organ- ize a town softball league. The fol- lowing officers were elected: Hon. -President: Mayor Trewaitha.. President: A. S. 'Ilkley. Sec. -Treasurer: John Butler. Executive: W; S, R. Holmes, J. L. Heard, G. Lawson, •Mayor Trewartha has donated a cup which will be competed for by - the following four teams, which form the League: Fros.,,Wearwell, Canada Packers and Clerks. The 'first game will be played on May 24th and.the following sohedule has been drawn up for the season: May 29 --(Pros. Vs. Clerks. May 81—Wearwell Vs, C. Packers,. June 5—Wearwell Vs. Pros. June 7—:Can. Packers Vs. Clerks:: June 12 -Pros. Vs. Can. Packers- June.14--Wearevell Vs. Clerks.. June. 19—Clerks Vs. Pros. June 21—C. Packers Vs. Wearwell, June 26—Pros :Vs. Wearwell. June 28•--CClerks, Vs. Cam. Packers_. July' 3--.C4tn, Packers Vs. Pros. July 5 -Clerks Vs. Wearwell. July 10-Pros.,'Vt. Clerks.. July 13—Wearwell Vs. C. Packers:. July 17 Wearwell Vs. Pros. July 19 -Can. Packers Vs. Clerks:. July 24 -Pros Vs. Can. Packers. July e6—,'Wearwell Vs. Clerks. July 31—iClerks :Vs. Pros; Aug. 2—C. Packers Vs.-Wearwell:. Aug. 7—Pros Vs. Wearwell.. Aug. 9 --Clerks Vs, Can. Packers..' Aug.' 14 --Can. Packers Vs. Pros, Aug. '°16—Clerks Vs. Wearwell.. Aug. 21 -,Pros Vs. Clerks. Aug. 23—Wearwell Vs, a Packers:. , Aug. 28-Wiearveell Vs, Pros Aug.e'30--Can, Packers V`s: Clerks