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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1952-01-24, Page 1II
Huron County Council closed a
ree-and-a-half day session in
e Court House, Goderich, Fri-
ay.
$285,000 Addition ,
One of the most important mat-
rs to come before the County
aThers was the request of Min-
n District Collegiate Institute
oard that the county raise $285,-
00 by the issue and sale of de-
ntures for the construction of
rt addition to the Collegiate.
County Council endorsed the
commendation of the Consult-
ye and Finance Committees
at consideration be given to
e request when the municipal-
es in the District can come to
agreement.
Communications had been re-
ived from Clinton, Blyth and
oderich Township, concurring
the request; non-concurrence
can Hullett Township and con-
tional concurrence from Tuck-
smith Township, which asked
linton and Blyth to absorb an
ditional one, mill.
W. J. Miller, reeve of Clinton,
Wetted out that it is .costing
2,815 a year for bus transpor-
tion of rural pupils, for which
inton gets no benefit whatever.
The Reeve said Clinton did
t wish to force the issue, but
there' were too many pupils
3 the accommodation available,
hat was to be done?
A Nice Friendly Club
After the reading of by-laws
vexing the business of the ses-
on, Warden Harvey' C. Johnston
Red on the following new
embers for their impressions of
e session, all of whom expres-
d interest and pleasure:
Reeve Clifford Rowland, Grey;
eputy-reeve H. R. Smith, Grey;
eeves J. Morriisey and W.
aist, Stephen; John Fischer,
nberry; 0. Taylor, East Wa-
anosh; V. Pincombe, Usborne;
Gaunt, West Wawanosil; Dep-
y-Reeve 3. W. Nediger, Cline
n; R. E. Pooley ,and William
eKenzie, Exeter; Deputy-reeve
AlIaire, Goderich.
Warden Johnston expressed his
predation for the cooperation
members and officials, He hop-
new members would feel at
me to enter into discussions.
Reeve R, B. Cousins expressed
predation to the warden and
unty officials, and the session
osed with theniational ahthem,
To Aid Road Job
The CoutitY Road committee's
eport that assistance would be
iven as far as possible to the
'own of Goderich in the con-
truction of the proposed new
oad to the north side of the
arbor, depending on the progress
lade on the county road pro-
ram, was endorsed.
Reeve J. If. Graham explained
eat Goderich has been fighting
get permission to cross the
anle tracks for 15 years. This
as been obtained,
"With the best harbor on this
ale of the lake, good facilities
nd harbor in good shape, we
ave no waterfront," said Reeve
;rriham. "Industries seeking lo-
ations oh the lake found we
idn't have it. Boats have to tie
p on the north side Of the hare
or for winter and find it ex-
ensive to have repairs made ow-
fig to difficulty of access,
Reeve H. Dowdy, chitirrnan,
aid the good roads committee
alt ,it should help Goderich when
per own equipment is available."
County Treasurer A. H. Erskine
epiained that Goderich will ree
.ive a provincial subsidy of 50
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THE WEATHER .
San. 17 50 26 35 23
18 35 24 36 11
19 33 24 41 32_
20 37 21 42 32 -
W. 24 14 85 13
22 34 15 111 13
23 3 32
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Stu)* 8 Snow 2 ins,
Clinton Lions Club
Members Mark
Burns Night
Members of Clinton Lions Club
and guests paid tribute to Robert
Burns, "The Immortal Bard", at
a dinner Tuesday evening in St.
Paul's Parish Hall. Burns Night
actually falls Friday.
The haggis was piped in by
F/1, David Halerow, RCAF Sta-
tion, carried by Lions Dr. W. A.
Oakes and W. B. McAlpine, with
E. J. Jacob in chef's uniform,
and well-equipped with serving
tools.
The address to the haggis was
given by F/L D. C. Sproul, Medi-
cal Officer, RCAF Station, over
from Scotland only a year.
Scottish-born Rev. R. G. Mac-
Millan, Goderich, who was in-
troduced by W.' C' Newcombe and
thanked by Fir, C. L. Harding,
gave an excellent address on
Burns, his tribulations and his
triumphs, and his place in the
history of Scotland and of poetry.
"He was a young radical for
his day," the speaker said. "If
he believed a thing to be true, he
always said it—and not always
for his own good."
Various committee reports were
presented.
W. C. Newcombe, for Health
ann Welfare, reported $1,000 net
raised in the Christmas Seals
tuberculosis campaign.
W. V. Roy, for Sight Conserva-
tion, said a drive in aid of a new
home for the blind in London,
would take place January 28-
February 16, and .that the Lions
Club and 'Teen Town would look
after canvassing in St. George's
Ward.
Second vice-president Dr. R. M.
Aldis was in charge of the meet-
ing the absence of President
Lorne Brown.
Fruit Growers Plan rJ
Annual in March
Directors the Huron County
Fruit Growers' Association, meet-
ing in the agricultural office,
Clinton, on Thursday, made ar-
rangements to hold their annual
meeting in March in Clinton.
The meeting will be held in a
morning session in the agricul-
tural office board rooms with a
luncheon at noon. The afternoon
session will feature a guest
speaker as well as a panel dis-
cussion.
The directors planned a bus
trip as a 1952 project. President
Tom. Salkeld, Lucknow, presided
at the meeting and secretary-
treasurer is G, W. Montgomery,
Clinton, agricultural representa-
tive for Huron County.
Despite ideas to the contrary
and also that of changing It into
a fall fair, Clinton Spring Show
will be held as usual again this
year.
Suggested date is Wednesday,
June 4, but that has not yet been
decided, Pending a meeting of the
1952 directors.
Decision was made, after some
discussion, at the annual, meeting
of Huron Central Agricultural
Society in the Board Room, On-
tario Agricultural Office, Satur-
day afternoon.
Two important suggestions
were made that likely will. be '
acted upon. Their object was to
accentuate local interest in the
Fair.
One was that local classes be
added, to include exhibitors of
the area in friendly competition,
meanwhile keeping up the high'
standard of exhibits set in re-
cent years.
The other was that a Junior
Fair be held, with Junior Farm-
ers competing in special livegtock
classes all of their own,
Both found considerable sup-
port among those assembled for
the annual meeting.
Directors Elected
President J. F. Clegg was in
the " chair with A, J. McMurray
as secretary.
Election of directors resulted
as follows:
Hullett: W. 3. Dale, W. L. es,
Whyte, Ephraim Snell, John Van-
Egmond; Tuckersmith: Robert
Allan, William Pepper, W. P.
Roberts; Goderich Township: W.
R. Lobb, A. H. Warner, Robert
Stirling; Stanley: J. F, Clegg,
Stuart McEwen, Robert Peck;
Town of Clinton: M. E. Crich, W.
E. Perdue, Dr. G. S. Elliott,
Ernest Brown, Dr. J. W. Shaw;
Junior directors: James Lobb,
James Snell, Frank Falconer; plus three to be appointed by the
Junior Farmers.
Financial Report
Treasurer A. J. McMurray pre-
sented the financial report for the
year, which indicated a bank
balance of $141.45, as against an
outstanding note at the bank due
February 5, 1952, amounting to
$514.25.
The report indicated- that the
$900 note outstanding a year ago
had been reduced by $400 during
the year.
Replies to Questionnaire
A, J. McMurray read ten an-
swers to questionnaires sent out
earlier this year to exhibitors re-
garding the holding of a spring
or fall show. • Most favoured a
spring show.
Night Show Supported
Discussion on the matter of
holding a night performance in-
dicated a desire to continue this
feature, inaugurated in 1951.
Local Interest Needed
When the meeting was thrown
open for discussion of measures
to increase local interest, var-
ious opinions were advanced.
W. j. Miller; reeve of Clinton,
said if the fair could get some-
thing to interest the public, more
people would attend, He fav-
oured more local classes. Rev.
D. J. Lane spoke in similar vein.
G. W, Montgomery, agricultural
representative for Huron County,
suggest-6*d classes for local ex-
hibitors to create greater local
interest in the fair.
E. J. Jacob thought a Junior
Fair for the younger generation
would be a good idea.
Gordon Orr, reeve of Goderich
Township, was of the opinion
that special classes for the
younger farmers were needed.
W. R. Lobb uged the coopera-
tion of all the directors to make
the show a success. He also fav-
oured added attractions such as
indicated.
W. B. Perdue thought, local
interest could be increased
throegh shaving classes for local
exhibitors. He also favoured
the night performance.
E. J. Jacob stated that the
horse races increased the attend-
ance.
The Society decided to affil-
iate with Huron Federation of
Agriculture; the fee was not paid
in 1951,
Hensall Spring Show
May 21 or 23
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CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 1952
THE NEWS-RECORD-71st YEAR
$2.50 a Year
Clinton Spring Show
Planned As Usual
aunty Council Favours
ing If Agreement
per cent of its expenditure; also
a rebate on road levy of 25 per
cent.
Political Affiliations
County Council adopted the
recommendation of the Legisla-
tive Committee that no action
be taken on a motion by Reeves
E, H. Strong, Howick, and J. H.
Graham, Goderich, that all polit-
ical affiliations be disregarded
by striking committees in select-
ing personnel of standing com-
mittees.
Civil Defence Course
James W. Sheardown, janitor
and veteran of the Second World
war, was delegated to take the
civil defence course with the civil
defence branch, as recommended
by the warden's committee.
County Home Addition
The County Home committee
reported that L. G. Bridgman,
London, architect, had written
that good progress is being made
on plans for the $50,000 addition
to the County Home. He said he
was making every effort to in-
corporate in the plans all the
new ideas available for this type
of building.
Who Pays For This?
The warden and the good roads
committee were authorized to
arrange for transportation in
June for a tour of the county by
council members,, and a visit to
the -University of Western On-
tario.
Warden Johnston spoke in fay-
of of the trips. New members
will be interested in visiting the
university. Some councillors have
not visited all of the county.
With Expenses raid
Deputy-Reeve William McKen-
zienExeter, will represent Huron
council at the O.S.A. convention,
Reeve John Fischer, Turnberry,
at Ontario Association of Rural
Municipalities; Warden H. John-
ston and Clerk A. H. Erskine at
Ontario Municipal Association.
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E. W. McGill Named
District Manager
The United Co-Operatives of
Ontario have announced the ap-
pointment of E. W. McGill, To-
ronto, as, district manager of the
farm machinery branch for East-
ern Ontario with offices at Ot-
tawa.
Mr. McGill is a native of Huron
County, a son of Mr. and Mrs. 3.
A. McGill, Clinton, and is well
known in this district.
(By our Londesboro
correepondentY
Geed reports Were brought in
by all organizations of Londes-
boro United Church, at the an-
nual congregational meeting of
that church, held on Wednes-
day evening, January 16, Rev.
S. H. Hrenton acted as chairman,
and Mrs, L. McNeil as seeretray.
A fair number 'of the congregae
tion was present at the meet-
ing, which opened by the sing-
of the hynin, and a prayer by
the pastor.
Robert Townsend gave the
quite lengthy treasurer's report.
The Missionary and Maintenence
Fund exceeded the objective by
a good deal.
The Burris-Londesboro Young
People's Society, which was neW-
ly organized last year, is doing
exceedingly well, according to a
report given by Clare Vincent.
The Society stands highest in the
Presbytery.
The Sunday School report, giv-
en by Harry Snell, showed a
larger attendance than hid year,
and a balance over, in receipts.
Grant Snell gave the report for
the Bible Society, Which also
showed receipts greater than it
had last year. ,
Other reports made were: Rev.
Mr. Brenton, Session; Mrs. Wet-
soh and Mrs. Tamblyn, Waiman's
Missionary Society; Mrs. E, Wood,
Mission Circle; Mrs, B. Shob-
brook, Mission Band; Mrs, Town-
send and Mrs. Pipe, Woman's As-
sociation.
Rev. Mrt Brenton, &Peke in ap-
preciation of the help the choir
had given throughout the year
at each Sunday worship service.
It, N. Alexander voiced ape
pteciation to Rev. Mr. Brenton:
and Mine Brenton for the Willing
service shown by them in so
Many ways during the past year.
They and the congregation had
Worked together in, perfect bar-'
many.
Platie for the anniversary
which is usually held in the fall
of the Year, were left in the
hands of the Session.
The meeting elosed with the
Benediction, Ltinch was served
by the ladies, and a &dial half
hair Wile spent by these• present.
FRACTURES ERE
WINGHAM—Mrs. W. M. Reid,
69, is in Wingham General Hos-
pital with a fractured left hip,
caused by a fall in the street.
(By our Bayfield correspondent)
T h e annual congregational
meeting of St. Andrew's United
Church, Bayfield, was held in the
schoolroom of the church on
Thursday last, following a pot-
luck dinner. There was a good
attendance and a pleasant time
was spent discussing church af-
fairs and plans,
After the devotional period,
Mr. Renner was elected to the
chair and the meeting then pro-
ceeded to hear reports and elect
officers for the coming year. M.
Grainger was appointed secre-
tary for the meeting and read
the minutes of last meeting.
Reports were presented from
all the organizations in the
church: Session, by,, Rev. Mr.
Renner' Board of Stewards, by
L. Makins, treasurer; WMS, by
Mrs. Robert Scotchmer, secretary;
WA, by Miss 3. Stirling, treasure
er; Sunday School by A. Woods,
treasurer; Baby Band, Mrs. Bert
Greer, superintendent; Mission
Band, Mrs, Charles Scotchmer;
M. and M. Fund, Mrs. A. Scotch-
COMING EVENTS
4e a word: 75c minimium
25, Cards from 8 to 10 p.m.
Orange Hall, Friday, January
Card Party and Dante in
Dancing 11 to 1.30. 3-4-b
Bridge, "500", Euchre, St. Jos-
eph's Parish Hall, Friday Jan-
uary 25, 8:15. Prizes. Door priee,
value $5. Lunch, Proceeds for
Hospital Aid and Blind Campaign.
4-b
Dancing at the Crystal Palace
Ballroom, Mitchell, every Fri-
day night, amide of Min Robert-
son and his Ranch Boys, Danc-
ing 9.30 to 12.30. 3-4-p
Legion Auxiliary Bingo every
Saturday night, Town Hall, Clin-
ton, 15 games 50c, extra cards
15c. prizes $1.50 for each bingo.
8-b
Card Party and Dance, Lon-
desboroHall, Friday, januery
25, 8.30. Good a music, lunch
counter, draw for quilt. Spon-
sored by Happy Workers Club,
Huron Road. Everybody Wel-
come. 3-4-b
, Myers' Studio will conduct a
studio in Clinton Town Hari, Sat-
urday, February 2. 10 hen, to
6 p.m. Special. offer Of One 8x10
colortone oil portrait, only $2.29.
Special rates on family portraits.
All coupons will be honoured.
Alen, all persons With Woofs,
please present at this time, 4 b
St. Andrew's Presbyterian
Girls' Club, Hasaar arid sale of
Homemade Haking, candy, ap.
Dona; Church Sunday SchCol.
room, Saturday, February 9,
1952, 4,6 p.m, Attetrion tea.
3-64-b
H. E. Hartley Elected
1952 President
Of C. of C.
Harold E. Hartley, proprietor
of Clinton Bowling Alley, was
elected president of Clinton and
District Chamber of Commerce
for 1952 at a reorganization meet-
ing of the new directors—chosen
at the annual meeting last week
—in the Town Council Commit-
tee Room yesterday afternoon.
He has been vice,-president dur"
ing the past year, and was a
member of the Town Council for
two years.
Mitcheal AlcAdamo general con-
tractor, .and a director for sev-
eral years, was elected vice-
president. Clayton 0. Martin,
school teacher, was re-appointed
secretary-treasurer.
The retiring president, R. S.
Atkey, presided for the election
of officers and congratulated
those selected. President Hartley
appealed for the support of direc-
tors and "members in any efforts
.that the Chamber ,might under-
take during the coming year,
Membership Committee, which
plans to conduct a brisk fort-
night's person-to-person cam-
paign,-was named as K. W. CoI-
quhoun, chairman; L. G. Winter
and Mitcheal McAdam,
Other „standing committees will
be appointed at a further meet-
ing on February 6, when the
Membership Committee also will
report. It was stated that 20
members already had paid their
fees for 1952.
0
St. Paul's, Hensall,
Completes Year
With Balance
(By our Hensall correspondent)
The annual meeting of St.
Paul's Anglican Church, Hensall,
was held in the basement of the
church Monday evening, January
21. It opened at 6.30 with a hot
supper, 43 members being pres-
ent.
Business meeting started at 8
p.m. with Rev. C. L. Langford
as chairman. Reports of the var-
ious organizations showed a nice
credit balance for the year.
Following were appointed as
officers of the church: Rector's
Warden, W. F. Riley; People's
Warden, John Henderson; -treas-
urer, W, 0. Goodwin; Vestry
Clerk, A. L. Case; sidesmen, T.
Lavender, Frank Forrest, F. W.
Evans; delegates to Synod, A. L.
Case and F. W. Evans; Board of
Managers, Mrs. J. Henderson,
Mrs. L. Clark, Mrs. R. H. Middle-
ton, W. 0. Goodwin, A. L. Case,
J. Henderson, W. F. Riley; audit-
ors, Mrs. T. Lavender, R. H.
Middleton.
mer, treasurer; and in all cases
the word was good, increased at-
tendance and interest a n d all
financial obligations met. A feat-
ure of the meeting was the pre-
sentation of a purse of $50, a gift
to Mr. and Mrs. Renner, following
a speech of appreciation by Wil-
liam Sparks. '
Practically all officers were re-
elected, with a few additions.
A discussion took place regard-
ing the insurance on the buildings,
church and parsonage and it was
agreed that the Board of Trustees
be given authority to add such
extra insurance as they thought
fit.
In accordance with the increas-
ed minimum stipend throughout
the church, it' was agreed that
this congregation raise its share.
making the stipend for the coin-
ing year, $2,725.
It was brought to the atten-
tion of the meeting that this year
1952, is the 50th anniversary of
the building of St, Andrew's
Church, and some discussion took
place regarding the re-decorat-
ing of the interior, as one way
of marking the occasion.
Mrs. Sam Castle was re-elected
president of Clinton Horticultural
Soolety at a largely attended an-
nual Meeting held in the Hoard
Room, Ontario Department of Ag-
riculture, Tuesday evening.
Other officers elected were:
Mrs. Lillian 1VIclaiimOri, honorary
President; Rev. 33, S. Lane, first
vice-president; Y. Hattie, sec-
ond vice-president; Mrs. Frank
Firiglahd, secretary - treeisuren
Benson Coeless, Andrew Gard-
iner, Mrs. Brock Olde, Mrs. L.
McKinnon, ...Rev. la. M. P. 13u1-
.tyeeealr,od.ire.c, tors (one Year): C.
Epps, Mrs. W. S. Pe Hohnee, Mre.
'W. Burton, Miss Luella Johnston,
'Herb 13ridle, directors ( t w
I Free Planting Pirograinme
I C. H. Epps stressed the need
for new trees to be planted in
Clinton, to take the Place of
1
those etit down. and dying.
A motion was Paigeed that Mrs.
Castle and Mr. Epps intervieW
the Town Council regarding at-
ranging a planned programme
, Lane brought in the
,report of the honlfilAting donee
I heitteee C. H, glans eateided foe
;the rePort of thie cenninittee.
Standing Committees
Of Town Council
Standing committees of Clinton
Town Council for 1952 (first-
named chairman) are as follows:
STREET—Reeve W. J, Miller,
general chairman, and chairman
St. Andrew's Ward; St. James'
Ward Aid. Bert Gliddon; St.
John's Ward—Aid. C. W. Draper;
St. George's Ward--Aid. M. Crich;
FINANCE—Ald. M. J. Agnew, D,
aaa Pegg, Miller; FIRE AND
WATER — Ald. C. W. Draper,
Gliddon, and Deputy Reeve J. W.
Nediger; PROPERTY — Deputy
Reeve Nediger,' Draper and Ag-
new; SPECIAL—Aid. L. G. Win-
ter, Nediger, and Gliddon'; WEL-
FARE — Aid. Gliddon, Winter,
(arich; BY-LAWS — Aid. Pegg,
Agnew and Crich; COURT OF
REVISION —Ald Crich, Winter,
Pegg, Reeve Miller and Deputy
Reeve Nediger; POLICE, OFFIC-
ERS, SALARIES AND DUTIES—
Council as 'a whole.
Members of the Striking Com-
mittee were Reeve W, J. Miller,
chairman; Aid. Agnew, Pegg and
the Mayor.
MP's Assist
Deputation
On Housing
Fire of undetermined origin
destroyed a small barn on the
farm of Donald Mitchell, Steph-
en Township. Two sows and 11
young pigs died in the blaze.
The fire was discovered by the
staff of the control tower of Cen-
tralia RCAF about three o'clock
Tuesday morning, They notified
Mr. Mitchell, who called Exeter
fire brigade.
Prior to the election of offic-
ers, with the president, Mrs. Sam
Castle, in the chair, the secretary-
treasurer, Rev. R. M. P. HeIteel,
read his aneual reporte. The
treasurer's report showed a bal-
ance of $306.62.
C. H. Epps reviewed the work
done by the •Society in' Plantieg
and caring for flower beds at
the C1111. Station, the creamery,
Post Office Square and Library
Patin Mrs. Castle resuined the chair
following the election and there
wet considerable discussion re-
garding a membetrship drive. New
members, In order to obtain bulbs
Or shrubs through the Society,
should join immediately to ob-
tain full Adeantage Of thie. A elle-
cuesion regarding old barns and
other eyeesores In tenth Was
shelved until spring.
Plebe for bringing 6 speaker
fOr February and March meete
ingt were made.
Following the business meet-
ing, the inernbers enjoyed the
beautiful coleur4ed slidee of Ohne
ton gardens takert and shown by
Rey. It. M. P, Buittel.
(Further details regarding these
slidee are to be t ound hi "Let's
Chat"
(By our Hensall correspondeet)
The annual meeting ot South
Huron Agricultural Society and
Hensall Stock Shelve was held
in Hensall Saturday afternoon,
Jan. 19, and was well attended.
The tinanciai statement disclosed
the finances were good, with
$300 better than last year. The
epring stock show will be held
either May 21 or 23.
The eociety purthased 41 calves
last Ottobet which were placed
among the Junior Partners in the
townships , Of Hibbert, Tucker-
Usborrie, Stanley, Hay and
Stephen. Theee calves will be
shbwn at the Hensall Stock Sleeve
Officere eletted were es foie
lenee: President, George Arnie
streng, Hetisall; 1st vite-presidenti
Williern Docker, Zurith; and vicee
president, John McGregor, Hehe
sail; setretaryetreAsurer, Hichard
Etherington.
Directort-l-Hay Township,
liarn Deeker, Earl Campbell;
Tuckersmith—Stan Jackson, labb
Nfearegor; Utborn e,
Deegan, (akar Tueltey; Stahley,
Elmer Webster, Elgin McKinley;
Stenhen, Allah Wainer, Otte Mt-
lard; Ribbed, R, Kinsittan, Hee
ward Wright; Holton, A,. W.
Iterslake, Lorne Luker,
Both the method of election of the Huron County Warden for 1952 and the surroundings
in which he was elected, were different this year than previously. In the first place, all
the members of County Council voted by secret ballot, and in the second place the ceremonies
took place in a large dining room—formerly a beverage room—of the British Exchange Hotel,
Goderich. This change was made necessary through the Council Chamber in the Court House
being used for a High Court sitting.
ABOVE, the newly-elected Warden, Harvey C. Johnston, Morris, is being &escorted to his
"throne" by the 1951. Warden, Arthur Nicholson, Tuckersmith, with other members of the
County Council seen in the background, including Frank Sills, reeve of Seaforth; Alvin Kers-
lake, reeve of Hensall; W. J. Dale, reeve of Hullett; and Stanley Snyder, reeve of Colborne.
Londesboro ited Church
Reports Good Year
Condition
Remains
Serious
Walter McEwen, 23e Brucefield,
was pinned behind the wheel of
his overturned car fcaaa half hour
Saturday evening, after it crash-
ed into a culvert on King's High-
way 4, about three Miles south
of Exeter,
Mr. McEwen was reported yest-
erday as being in a serious con-
dition in Victoria Hospital,' Lon-
don. He is suffering from a pos-
sible broken back, and other in-
juries.
Provincial Constable Elmer
Zimmerman, Exeter, said McEwen
was driving south on Highway 4
during a heavy snowstorm, when
the car hit a cement culvert and
nosed into the ditch. Observers
report the car standing on end,
nose down.
Mrs. McEwen, two airmen and
an airwoman, were passengers
in the auto. All suffered cuts,
and bruises but were able to
climb from the overthrned car.
Mr. McEeaen rem fined con-
scious, although pinned in the
car by the steering *heel, and
asked the others not to try to
move him until a doctor was
called. An injection's was ,given
at that time, and he was removed
to Clinton Public Hespital.
Later, he was removed to Vic-
toria Hospital, Londoh.
Hydro To Close
Seaforth FSD Office
The Ontario , Hydro Commis-
sion's frequency-standardization
office in Seaforth is to close on
January 25.
In making this announcement
Ontario Hydro Chairman Robert
H. Saunders stated that any •
standardization service for cust-
omers in Seaforth and district
will be given from a new office
which Hydro is opening on Jan-
uary 28 at Ontario and South
Waterloo Street, Stratford, P.O.
Box 85, telephone Stratford 3980,
Standardization of the com-
munities of Goderich, Blyth, Brus-
sels, Dublin, Mitchell and St.
Marys—comprising some 18,000
customers—has been supervised
by Hydro personnel (rein Seaforth
since the office was established
there early in 1951, Mr. Saunders
said.
Minister's Stipend Increased
By St, Andrew's, Bayfield
Planned Tree Replacement
Programme Advocated
Losing no time in their efforts
to secure prompt, action in con-
nection' with their application to
the Federal Government for 150
additional housing units, mem-
bers of the Town Council con-
ferred Thursday evening last with
A. Y. McLean, MP for Huron-
Perth; L. E. Cardiff, MP for
Huron North; and Thomas Pryde.
MLA for Huron.
R. S. Atkey, president of Clin-
ton and District Chamber of
Commerce, also was in attend-
ance,
Reeve W. J. Miller, who ar-
ranged the conference, introduc-
ed Mayor G. W. Nott, who ex-
plained the proposals of Town
Council. He aaid that Council
sought advice on the quickest
and best method of achieving the
desired end.
The Members pointed out that
the Province Must participate in
any housing scheme of this type.
, and therefore a deputation will
meet the Minister of Planning
' and Development for Ontario, as
well as the Minister of Resources
and Development at Ottawa,
It also was pointed out that
special legislation, covering com-
munities such as Clinto,n, which
are situated close by large mili-
tary installations, may have tp
be passed to allow any large-
scale housing construction pro-
gramme to proceed in such areas.
Sites of large defence industries
are covered at the present time
in a special way.
The Mayor made a special re-
quest to Mr. Pryde regarding
placing of a stop-and-go light at
the main highway intersection of
the town, pointing out its great
need.
The MLA agreed to do all in
his power to secure the light.
Barn and Pigs Burned
hi Stephen Fire