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Clinton News-Record, 1952-03-06, Page 1•-•-•-4^•-•-•41-•-•:4-• • ••-•-•••••-•-•-•-•-•-•-•- Mbe jfir5t Cann/LW= WRITERS IN SOME OTHER papers seem to doubt whether or not March came in, like a lamb or a lion . . . Here in this district, we would say that the "lamb had s it," for Saturday, March 1, was quite a mild day, and much more• so than. yesterday or to- day . . . If tradition holds,'March should go out like a lion . . A CLINTON MAN, GORDON. W. Cuninghame, has kept a weather scrapbook for many years, and he allowed yours truly to take a peak at it this week . . . The winter of 20 years ago (1931-32) was very mild indeed, and. Leap Year Day in 1932 was like a beautiful spring day, the mercury going as high as 48 degrees in the afternoon . . . But' spring did not come early that year; there was much snovaill in March and six inches of snow fell on April 13 . . . What a let- down! . . * "IT IS INTERESTING TO KNOW how the weather affected the sportsman and the farmer," re- calls Mr. Cuninghame . • . "Flow- er buds and fruit showed up when they should have been sleeping. The winter of 1931-32 certainly was a very odd one" . . . 'K * dK IN ADDITION TO THE GOOD Friday holiday at the Easter weekend, it appears as if there bg g COPY $2.50 a Year Two Collegiate Teachers Leave End of June Two members of the teaching staff of Clinton District Colleg- iate Iristitute submitted their re- signations at the March meeting of the Board, held in the school last evening, Vice-chairman George ,.L. Fal- coner presided in the absence of Dr. W. A. Oakes, The attendance was rather slim on account 'of illness and other causes. The teachers who resigned are Miss Helen Findley, Commercial Specialist, and Miss Jane Hilde- brand, English specialist. Both have been members of the staff since September 1950. The Board decided to advertise for Successors at once. Principal E. A, Fines reported February enrolment as being 278, with an average attendance in excess of 90 per cent, 0 Stanley Township Calls for Tenders Gravel, Warble 2,126 Copies 4- Week Horne of RCAF Station THF NEWS-RECORD-7)st Y No, 1 0—The Home Paper With the sews School Bus -- Modern Style! ......e.eeeeeMeeeeeeeene,:eeeere. • CMI NTOt ONTARIOo THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 1952 IONS UNDERTAKE SURVEY NRTrains On.:Sunday Endorsed Crippled Children's Clinic Here May 7 Artificial Ice Bids Close March 17 INJURED BY TRACTOR Edward Percy, 11, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Percy, Holy- rood, was admitted to Wingham General Hospital Saturday night as the result of a tractor mishap. The boy is reported to have fal- len off a tractor, which his older brother was driving. The tractor passed over his body, causing fractures and chest injuries. will be three other holidays this year before the summer vacation period commences . The Queen's birthday is on Monday, April 21; Victoria Day is Satur- day, May 24; and the Queen has decided to celebrate her "official" birthday on Thursday, June 5, the celebration in Canada to be subject to the wishes of the Can- adian GovernMent, not yet an- nounced . * NOW THAT THE QUEEN'S "OF- ficial" birthday is to be June 5, we see no reason why the Can- adian Government should not eliminate May 24 as a public holiday, since Canada is the only nation within the Commonwealth which still observes that date a;,/ a public holiday . . , The much- revered Queen Victoria has been dead for half a century . . . THE WEATHER 1952 1951 High Low High Low Feb. 28 31 16 32 21 29 ' 31 11 • , • March\ 1 28 7 35 29 2 27 6 31 24 3 33 22 45 25 4 38 30 44 28 5 32 21 42 23 rain .23 inch rain .62 ins. snow 1/4 inch snow 1/2 ins. on Friday evening and it is especially hoped that a number of town people will take advant- age of viewing the exhibits and also there will be a short pro- gramme of motion pictures and the like highlighted by the pre- sentation of Special prizes and also the judge's comments. ' Panel Discussion A very interesting programme has been lined up for Saturday afternoon, March 8, at -"Which time the main feature will be a Panel Discussion on "Pasture and Forage Crops in Ontario." This Panel will be' led by Robert Carbert, Farm Commentator, CKNX, Wingham, and will in- elude sucli. well-known experts as Dr. .1% R, Weir, Field Husband- ry Dept., OAC, Guelph; Prof, R. Keegan, Field Husbandry Dept., OAC, Guelph; C. H. Kingsbury, Fieldman, Crops, Seeds and Weeds Branch, Ontario Depart- ment of Agriculture; and Elmer Robertson, R, R. 5, Goderich, prominent farmer and past presi,- dent of the Huron Crop Improve- • ent Association. , At the conclusion of the Panel Discussion there will be an auc- tion sale of the ten-bushel lots Of grain. This is the second of a teries of articles dieeusing the need for conetrtietiori of a new ad- , dition to Clinton thstrietk Col- legiate institOte. The articles are supplied by the CDCI Board. After ,examination of our pre- sent CDCf accommodations the bereektment of Education recom- Mended an addition or the folloWe ing seven new main units:— one Shop room, one Horne Ecenonte les room, two General Science Laboratories, one Library Close Roofer, one Commercial Room, and Cafeteria with Kitchen; Administrative office, Nurse's Stanley Township Council, with Reeve Elmer Webster presiding, met in the Township Hall, Varna, Monday. It was decided to call for tend- ers on 9,000 cubic yards of crush- ed gravel, and for warble fly spr ay. Clerk Fired Watson was in- structed to advertise for a warble fly inspector. Notices are published elsewhere in this issue. Three tenders were received for a power sprayer, but Coun- cil decided not to buy one at present. Councillors present at t h e meeting were Alvin McBride, Harvey Taylor, Harvey Coleman, and Carl Houston. Hullett Township Awards Gravel To G. Radford trullett Township Council, meeting in Londesboro Monday, awarded a graveling contract, for 14,000 cubic yards, to George Radford, Blyth. George Pollard, R.R. 1, Blyth; was named warble fly inspector; and Louis Blake, Lrussels, was granted the, warble fly spray contract. A grant of $20 was made to Londesboro Public Library. Council met March 18 as the date for, a meeting when E. A. Howes, Listowel drainage engin= eer, will report, Reeve W. J. Dale presided, and councillors present were William R. Dewitt, Archie Young, Tom Leiper, and George Breen. room, washrooms, dressing rooms and other necessary areas, will be secured In the present part of the building, or in the addition. The present beeeenarnociatioe Would be preserved, The two science rooms would be ceriVerte ed into two classrooms, Making eight Standard classrooms.. The present shop and honie econtan. ice resettle, although atrial, Could be used for teaching these sub- jects to the elementary school Children. The result of the addition and iitterationt would offer Amend neeertirfiodation, 'for 400 pupils ise 66 , DR. H. A. SUOWALTER while, he said, and a great vehicle for community service was the Chamber of Commerce. "What Is the place of the Chamber of Commerce in com- munity life?" he asked. "I would like to see the Chamber of Com- merce play that part that nobody else can play. It is the place You go when you can't go any- where else." The speaker said he liked the term, as applied to the Chamber of Commerce, of "a voluntary civil serviee." Dr. Showalter discussed the annual meeting of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce in Eamil , ton in December; he was a dele- gate from Stratford. A good slogan advanced was: "Vision to see; faith to believe; courage to do." 0 Seaforth Borrows At 4.702 Per Cent The Town of Seaforth has awarded to Anderson and CO, and the Dominion Bank an issue of $275,000 school debentures. It bears interest at 41/2 per cent or the first ten years and at 4 4/4 per cent for the 11th to 20th years at a price of 100, a cost basis tb the town of 4,702 per cent, COMING EVENTS 4e a word; '75e mininiium Euchre and Dance, Friday, Mardi 7. Sponsors: Orange Hall, LOL No. 710, Eight o'clock, Bake Sale, sponsored by Sum' inerhill Ladies' Club, March 8, three o'clock, Clinton Town Hall, Clinton_Junior Farmers and Junior Insitute itosting will be on Tuesday, March 11, at 8.30 p.m., in the Collegiate, "All come and melte it a success!" "Chintz Cettege; play staged by Betree-Londesboto Young Pea- pie's, Thursday, March 13, 8;15. Atienices! Group 3, Brireefield WA, 104' St. Patrick's Tee, WeMeyeWillia United Church SaturdaY, March 1$ See advertisement next week for 4. menu. 10-h cream Producers Name Committee of Two On Advertising At a special meeting of the Huron and Perth Cream Produc- ers in Clinton with Hume Chitton, .Goderich Township, presiding, two resolutions endorsed by the meeting were directed to the Cream Producers' Marketing Board and the Ontario Dairy Co- Ordinating Board, The resolution. dealt with but- ter substitutes and the likelihood of increased butter production, due to the embargo prohibiting shipment of cattle out of Canada, Fergus Lannin, Dublin,. and Gordon Greig, Clinton, secretary- fieldrnan of the Federation, were named as a committee to inquire into advertising costs relating to the) June set-aside of money for milk products advertising, The policy of deducting one cent per pound butterfat; during the month of June, from all dairy products, produced during that month, is being continued this years. Huron and Perth Cream Producers' Association is plan- ning advertising to be directed towards producers to assure the success of this advertising pro- gram for 1952-53. Extend Water Main To Cemetery Urged • Clinton Cemetery Beard, meet- ing Tuesday night, decided that a record of burials at -the ceme- tery be kept on a separate chart and left for safe keeping in the town vault. A committee was appointed to investigate the cost of extending the •present water main to the cemetery, with a cost of material estimated at around $759. Car Leaves Road Driver Injured Joseph Chambers, 37, RCAF Station, Clinton, was seriously hurt Wednesday night last, when his car left Highway 8, at Tay- lor's Corners, between Clinton and Goderich, cut off a hydro guard post and ended up in a field. The car was wrecked. Chambers, who was alone, re- mained in the car. He was taken to Alexandra Hospital, Goderieh, suffering. sevele head injuries and concussion. He regained consciousness later, and was re- moved to RCAF hospital, Clinton. Dr. W. M. Waters, Goderich, rendered medical attention, Committees Chosen For Spring Fair At a committee meeting of Huron. Central Agricultural So- ciety in the Board Room at which W. R. Lobb, president, was chair- man, committees were chosen to make arrangements for the an- nual Spring Fair, Saturday, May 31. Named to secure judges were: Stuart McEwen, Dr. George S. Elliott, Ernie Brown, E. J. Jacob and James Lobb. Those in charge of the programme will border Gibson, W. P. Roberts, Dr, J, W. Shaw, Melvin Crich and John F. Clegg. CONGRATULATIONS! Mrs. William Stephenson, be- loved resident of Brussels, is 94 years of age today, She is en- joying fairly good health and still gets out to visit with her child- ren. Mrs. Stephenson, the former Mary Jane Cole, is a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Cole, pioneer settlers of the Bruse sets area. She was born March 6, 1858, in a log house near Brus- sels, and lived hi that district all her life. 0 Goderich Township Makes $200 Grant To Bayfield FD Goderich Township Council meeting in Holmesville Monday, with Reeve Gordon Orr presid- ing, passed a grant of $200 to Bayfield Piro Department for fire protection anywhere in the town- ship. A delegation was named to int- erview the Town of Goderich Fire Department to settle a few differences over fire protection. Charles Wilson, R.R. 3, Clinton, was re-engaged as warble fly inspector and Bruce Volland, Goderich, as 'warble fly sprayer. Clinton Lions Club has called for tenders for the in- stallation of artificial ice in Clinton Lions Arena, tenders to be in the hands of W. E. Perdue, chairman, Artificial Ice Committee, by Monday, March 1 TheLions Club executive and committee met and dis- cussed the artificial ice pro- ject, when methods of financ- ing to be suggested were left in the-hands of a Ways and Means Committee, consisting of Frank Fingland, QC, as chairman; J, A. Anstett, G. W, Montgomery, G. N. Lavis, H. C. Lawson and J. R. Gil- ' bank, This committee met last evening weth G/C E. A. D. Hutton, CD, commanding of- ficer, RCAF Station, Clinton, also in attendance. Tuckersmith Warble Drive Starts April 1 Tuckersmith Township Council met in the Town Hall, Seaforth, on Monday, March 3, for its reg- ular meeting. All members were present and Reeve' Arthur Nichol- son presided. ' Tenders for-spraying cattle for warble fly were opened as fol- lows: J. R. Engeland, Milverton, 11 cents per head per spray; Victor Hargreaves, Brucefield, ten cents;, Clarence Ryan, Dublin, 121/2 cents. The tender of Victor Hargreaves, Brucefield, was ac- cepted. Applications for Inspector fdr Warble Fly. Control were open- ed from Wilbur E. Keyes, Sea- forth, and Wilson McCartney, Seaforth. The application of Wilson McCartney was accepted, and this project will be com- menced April 1. Tenders for crushing and haul- ing appproximately 12,000 cu, yards of crushed gravel to town- ship roads were opened as fol- lows: George F. Elliott, Clinton, 75 cents per yd.; ' Levis Contract- ing Co., Clinton, 73 cents per yd. The tender Of Lavis Contracting Co. was accepted at tender price subject to the approval of the Department of Highways of On- tario. Calf Club Grants Alex McGregor and R. Ether- ington, from Hensall Stock Show Board, waited on council and out- lined their Calf Club project through' which calves were plac- ed with boys throughout the neighbouring townships. Council granted $5 to each of the seven boys in the Township of Tucker- smith who are taking part in this (Continued on Page Four) With the cooperation of the Ontario Society for Crippled Children a n d Huron County Health Unit, the ten Lions Clubs of Huron County, and one from Lambton County, have banded together to conduct a Huron County Crippled Children's Sur., vey, The immediate object of this Survey, is to discover children who might benefit from medical and surgical treatment, but whose parents are not in a position to provide such care. However, the survey is expect- ed to ascertain the name of every child in Huron County handi- capped in any way, irrespective of family financial considerations, With this end in view, the full cooperation of the publiels earn- estly requested. It will be recalled that a very successful Survey and subsegnent clinic, were conducted in Huron County two years ago. Committee Organized The 1952 County Committee was organized at a meeting of various representatives held in Huron County Health Unit',' Clin- ton, Wednesday evening last, with the following representatives in attendance: General chairman, Dr, E. A. McMaster, Seaforth; secretary- treasurer, C. H. Epps, Clinton; medical, Dr. J. A. Addison, Clin- ton; teachers, 3. H. Kinkead and G, G. Gardiner, Public School In- spectors, Goderich; Huron County Health Unit, Dr. R. M, Aldis, director, and Miss Nora Cunning,. ham, supervisor of nurses; Child- ren's Aid Society, Miss Clare Mc- Gowan, Blyth; Ontario Society for Crippled Children, Miss Eliza-, beth Wallace; London: Public Relations, R. S. Atkey, Clinton. Lions Club Representatives; Bayfield, James Cameron; Myth W. N. Watson and Fred Howson Brussels, Robert Walker; M. C Oldfield; Clinton, K. B, McRae W. C. Newcombe; Exeter, W. G Seldon, K. J, Lampman; Seaforth John Modeland, C. J. Walden Zurich, Russell Grainger, R Ils/ey. Other Lions Clubs which wi participate are: Goderich, How ick, and • Wingham, in Huro County, and Grand Bend, i Lambton County. Reports in by April 9 It was decided that reports possible cases must be in t hands of the various local con mittees by Wednesday, April The next meeting of the Coun Committee will be held in Clii ton on Wednesday, April 16, f' screening purposes. Clinic Scheduled May '7 The Clinic will be held We nesday, May 7, at Huron Coun Health Unit, Clinton, with an e clinic on the same days in Wesle Willis United Church, Clinton. 1950 Clinic Results Miss Elizabeth Wallace, Reg. Ontario Society f o r Crippl Children, submitted a ,report the Survey and Clinic held M 10, 1950, when 107 patients w( examined, including 64 on paedic, 30 eye, eight heari four speech, and one hernia. (Continued on Page Four) Here's a new kind of school transportation! There's no trouble getting Catherine France, 14, (left) and her sister, Joan, 16, (right) off to school, for they fly there and back tibme again each day when school's out. They're ready to board a plane piloted by Albert Dinnin of Georgian Bay Airways, who takes them from their home at Franceville, among the islands of Georgian Bay, to school at Penetanguishene, 15 miles distance, A former employee of Clin- ton Branch of the Bank of Montreal, the former RCAF pilot is a son of Mr. and Mrs. William Dinnin, Brucefield. "Plans are now completed for the fifth annual Huron County Seed Fair, which is to be held in Clinton District Collegiate In- stitute, on March 7-8," it was an- nounced today by G. W. Mont- gomery, Clinton, secretary-treas- urer of the Huron Crop Improve- ment Association. Mr. Montgomery pointed out that this year's show promises lb ' be one of the outstanding agri- cultural events of the year. The Huron Crop Improvement Assoc- iation has spared no efforts in trying to assure the success of this show. "It is hoped that all farmers in the county will interest them- selves in it," he stated. "Farm- ers in the county should remem- ber that all are members of this Association and if they have grak or seed which they feel is suit- able for the Seed Fair, it would be good business to get some ex- hibits well prepared to exhibit at the show, ., Entries closed Tuesday, March 4, However, it is expected that a few post-entries will be ac- cepted, The ASsocption is of- fering a total of more than $500 in prizes including some Very magnificent specials, along With some handset-ale trophies, Which have been donated by various organizations, Innior Judging Contest In addition to the actual shove- ,... frig of exhibits, there will be many other highlights. The Hui,- oh County Junior Seed Fudging Competition Will be held in con.. junction with this show and will be carried out on Saturday, March 8, commencing at 9.30 tun. All Juniors in Huron County under the age of 30 are welcOme to take pelt in this teMpetitien. There will be separate sections for the JuhiorS and the Seniors. The Juniors will include boys under 20 years of age while the Seniors will ineludo boys between .26 and 38 years of age. Hatt& some 'trophies will be awarded to each etetien in additiOn t6.1 some special Pritee, Again'this Year the ,thiave being thrown open to the intblid- Huron County Seed Fair To Be Outstanding New Oa Addition Would:Offer Accommodation for 400 Clinton and District Chamber of Commerce held its March general meeting in the Town Council Chamber last evening when the members had the privi- lege of hearing an inspiring ad- dress by Dr. H. A. Showalter, Stratford business executive and head of Kist Canada Limited, and when several Matters of import- ance were diseussed. President H. E. Hartley was in the chair. Sunday Train Service Horace Elvidge stated that the CNR was considering introduction of a Sunday evening train ser- vice, which would make connec- tions at Stratford, It would leave Clinton about 6.45 p.m. and re- turn about 10 p.m, The Chamber passed a resolu- tion requesting the CNR to inaug- urate this new service, In view of the increased RCAF traffic at this point, A letter to this effect was ordered sent to R. C. Gadsby, District Passenger Agent, Toronto. Grant for Improvements After some discussion, it was decided by motion that the Cham- ber request the Town Council for a grant' to assist in carrying out certain civic improvements such as street signs and numbering. A start on this project already has been made by the Chamber. Delegation to Ottawa A resolution also was adopted that Council send a delegation to Ottawa to urge the great need for the erection of new housing units in Clinton. Ald. L. G. Winter explained the steps that had been taken to date, and said he !(felt the town was getting the cooperation of both Federal and Provincial Govern- ments. The Act was under study at the present time. K. W. Colquhoun, membership chairman, reported total mem- bership to date of 110, as com- pared with 95 in 1951. "Voluntary civic Service" Dr. Showalter, who was intro- duced by R. S. Atkey and thank- ed by L, G. Winter, commented on the idealism existing in Chamber of Commerce work. He is vice-president • of Stratford Chamber of Commerce. Community life had become very important and very worth- Huron County Interest Increasing Increasi ng 1 Reforestation Projects (By S. It. C. HAMILTON', Zone Forester, Department of Lands and Forests, Stratford) The past few years have seen a great impetus in activities carried out ,by the Ontario Department of Lands and Forests. This has come about due, largely, to the increased interest taken by the people of Ontario 10 all phases Of Censer-eaten, People are be- ginning to realize that our re- newable reSeurces are renewable only when care and interest' are taken by all concerned, Reforestation in South Western Ontario is taking stride's. County and Township Councils are be- taming more conscious of ton.* More Children Read Mor Books; Membership 1,074 itiee to carry out terVice to len& owners. Over 800 old, unused bo The Owen Sound Zone is also arranged the books on t contemplating a new establish- yes and added the names molt to further service in Grey tectionte Bible stories, and Bruce Counties, and nature study, Things The Huron District Office was travel, fainoua people etc. recently established in a new were brought overfr headquarters near Hespeler. public School, and the I It will be through continued taught them how to fi co-operation and understanding hooka they might want, between the local dititetts and for itifertriatlen t or SerVatien and many are taking Zone Poresters that your DePert-4 reading, The fresh, brigh Practical steps to overcome eros-, tent of Lands and 'oreatt will from new books Were to ion, plant Waste land with trees continue to help In various phases adding a gay note to tit and Pas§ Waves to prohibit reek.* of tontiervatieh, I (Continued on Page papers and magazines fo! reading roofn. The pub * ., cordially invited to use the ing room. During the year 523 • . were r encived from the less practices and encourage or "lost" (not returned). worthwhile' ones. books were not .returned, The Stratford, serving bad record, when the inr Perth, Oxford and Fluren Count- menibership and circulati ies, Is in the process of erecting considered. a new office building which is Improvements prominently situated and will In.. September; Mrs. L. have increased space arid facil- Itinnon, Miss Eleanor P1 The members of Clinton I Library Chairman .. ,,,,,,,,, ."71:,:::iiiiiiii4i,iik.,,,.. ;,:...,..„,..,.,,,•,...,i,,,i.,,,$,,i,,,,,,, !,0,111:111 :,,,,,,„„:::„:::„:,::,,,,::::, a?.,i, RgimiZ. ' ilnugithhoeen chairman, r M.B. J. G. :!;,,, e„.e.eremee..' Jamieson Was absent on acc nary board held its annual m ings presided, and present Miss M. A, Stone, secretary; L. M. McKinnon, W. 'Brock and G. H. Jefferson. Miss of illness. The librarian, LIiVberdanr7day evening ,..';:.i..,''fif.'ti.44..:.•:'.'iiiiii: Nott and Town Clerk •Carless, also were present. Evelyn G. Hall, Mayor G eee.,:ee.:eeee... .•••...... . Membership 1,074 „1.....,...;::....,...,7.,;,.:.. The librarian read her r for 1951. 1 The Membership :::. increased to 1074. Of thee( ''Me .4wrierteo jGurvaedneilet that is, chi .,,i .,....ET e books-- 6745: the adult non Le. e The circulation for the ab:. in showed a substantial increa the reading of the chile wee" ee; ion 4286 and adult fiction 1 a total of 22,123, B. J. GIBBINGS New books added in 195 Who was re-elected chaitman juveniles at a cost of $180., of Clinton Public Library non-fiction at a eest of $1 Board for 1952. 171 fiction at a cost of $. • A total $651.44 was spent o books. $144.80 was spent in