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Home My WebLink AboutClinton News-Record, 1952-06-12, Page 1Air Force Day Issue liftten THE NEW ERA -88th YEAR Noy 24 --.The Home Paper With the News ewsimit CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JUNE 124, 1952 jt ,diol Colunni t 1T WAS A LOVELY AFTER- noo i 1Vlonday for the official opening of Clintoeesi new child- ren's wading pool in Community Park, and since. it was a holiday for them, many were on hand, together with their mothers . . * * W. E. PERDUE, CHAIRMAN OF the .Parks Board, who has been most painstaking and persistent In securing this wading pool, pre- sided at the opening, admonish- ing the boys and girls to take care of the pool and surrounding$ end obey the rules laid down ... The water had been turned into the pool in the morning to allow it to warm up, but Mr. Perdue turned it on in the fountain in the afternoon . '* ALREADY THE YOUNGSTERS who find the park a pleasant spot to stop for play before re- turning to school at noon hour, are taking advantage of the cool- ing effect of a quick wade . . We wonder, though, if it is en- tirely necessary for bicycles to be ,;ridden round the triangular popl . . And through the water about 'the base of the fountain... Perhaps not .. . * * *. 2T IS A PRETTY PICTURE TO drive past the pool . . White cement construction and the clear blue pool are set in green lawn against green trees, and (these days) a clear sky . . Clinton Building Permits Total $89;300 To Date in 1952 Approval of building permits totalling $11,300 at Monday even- ing's meeting of Clinton Town Council, brought the total for the year to date up to $89,300.1 It might be noted that permits have not yet been applied for nor issued for the erection of the $310,000 public school nor the '$30,000 artificial ice equipment in Clinton Lions Arena. Those approved were as fol- lows: Lawrence Haughton, addition to dwelling, Ontario St., $700: F. B. Pennebaker, garage, Rat-. tenbury St., $500; Robert Vodden, garage, Town- send St., $100; William Grigg, dwelling, Queen St., $5,000; Carl Brehm, move small house to James St., $1,000; R. H. Stewart, dwelling, Albert' St., $4,000. Deputy -Reeve J. W. Nediger stated that the building commit -e) tee which was named recently to consider building applications, as they are submitted, is unfortunat- ely not governed by a by-law to make restrictions if necessary with proposed buildings. The bylaws committee has writ- ten to try to get a draft on some- thing that would be favourable, Ald. D, M. Pegg, chairman of the , Bylaws Committee, explained. ec THE NEWS -RECORD -72nd YEAR ¢c a Copy $2.50 a Year 2,126 Copies A Week GODERICH TOWNSHIP FARMER BADLY HURT FederaldnField Day n Field Day Success � soo G A Bingo "'`"'Mervyn Lobb Crushed Sgmn. J. A. Paterson Home From Korea"^""",°°", Between Tractors Sig nn. J. A, Paterson, Royal Canadian Signals, Royal Canad- ion Horse Artillery, returned an Monday to Brucefield, after 13 months in Korea. Wearing one of the gay quilted satin jackets which many of the boys acquired in the East, Jim's only comment to The NEWS - RECORD reporter was, "I would- n't like to go back. It's the dirtiest country I've ever seen." Although there is little snow in winter and the sub. Shines bright and warm, these seem to be the only assets in a land of mud, rock and dreary landscape, he said. Jim enlisted in the RCHA, the oldest artillery unit in Canada, in 1950. After . basic training in Canada, he 'spent six months in Washington, D.C., completing his training in preparation for Kor- ean service, He arrived in Korea with the other members of his unit on April 19, 1951, and until May 4, 1952, was on active service there.. The troop ship landed in Van- couver on Thursday, June 5, and with other veterans, Jim entrain- ed immediately for home. His brother, Ronald Paterson, and his mother, Mrs.. Alex •Pater- son, were at the station in Lon- don, when he stepped off the train on Monday morning, June 9. They..came home via Brinsley, where Jim visited his grandpar- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Sholdice. Sigmn. Paterson. has 60 days' leave, after which he plans to muster out and take up his pre - service job with ' Kelvinator of Canada Ltd., London. 0 Clinton Kinsmen Elect Officers 1952.53; Select Project Main officers of Clinton Kins- men Club, organized a short time ago, were re-elected for 1952-53 at a dinner meeting in Hotel Clinton Tuesday evening. Elec- tion of officers was conducted by W. J. McGrath, Goderich. _Those taking office September 1, are: President, T. B. Ianson; vice- president, G. E. RumbalI; secre- tary, •'J. E: Henry -treasurer, P. J. McCauley; registrar, T. F. Cook; directors —D. T. Bartliff,• Stewart Schoenhals, Roy Sorrel; publicity chairman, Frank Speaight. A resolution was adopted that the first project to be under- taken by the Club would be do- nation of a fracture frame, valued ai $400, to Clinton Public Hospi- tal. Funds will be raised by a carnival in the near future. Plans were discussed for a ladies' night in. Hotel Clinton Saturday, June 21. • "Speed Trap" Approved By Clinton Town Fathers Reckless motorists had better beware while passing through Clinton! Town Council Monday evening approved a recommendation made i by Chief of Police Joseph Fer- rand that a "speed trap" be in- stalled. However, the Town Fathers suggested that the Crown Attorn- ; ey be consulted regarding the legality of the use of such an ' outfit. Ald. L. G. Winter stated that, the idea was put to test in the Town of Mitchell, but when the traffic cases were tried, evidence offered from the use of a speed - trap was thrown out. "If it will do any good, let's be behind it," said Ald. Bert Gliddon, who agreed • with Mr. Winter that the legal stand be clarified first. "Speeding still is a problem in town, and in order to deal with it more efficiently, I am request- ing permission to install a speed trap," the Chief recommended in his monthly report, "The material 1 shell require includes a stop watch, air cable, telephone wire, two batteries, and cable. Many complaints of speed{ ing on both main highways hale been made to me during the past month," he said, Traffic Accidents The Chief reported that eight traffic accidents had beene- ported end investigated, rest- ing in three charges of careless driving and one of impaired driving. 'Petal amount of dam- age was $706. Five persons were proceeded against for speeding and one for failing to stop at the main interection, Fines for the month totalled85. "The erection of `stop' signs at the intersections of the main highways is well Under Way. There are a number of other places where `stop' signs are ne•- ceSsary, viz: Mary and Isaac, Orange, North and Erie streets; also where Shipley St, crosses Rattenbury, Prii1eess, John and THE WEATHER 1952 i# Low Hi h5 19Low June 6 73g 43 84 40 7 70 49 70 40 0 /317 55 68 54 1 654 65- 61 1 63 46 71 40 Rain: .07 • Rain; .54 ins, Queen Sts." Chief Ferrand recommended that Constable James Thompson be granted two weeks' annual leave, commencing July 14, with extra work handled by George Wood, with Corps of Commis- sioners at RCAF Station. He also recommended taxi drivers' licences be granted the following: Donald Freeman, RCAF, Clinton; Harry Freeman, R.R. 4, Clinton; John Nault, Clin- ton; Kenneth Banks, Clinton. There now are 21 licensed driv- ers ift Clinton. Disputed Boundary Ernest Vanderburgh was pres- ent and again brought up the question of the disputed property boundary line, and sewer con- nection. Council made no com- mitment.. Rent Control A letter was received from Thomas Pryde, MLA for -Huron, concerning the question of rental control by local munfeipalities. The following resolution was adopted: "That the Municipality of the Town of Clinton deem it advis- able that rental control should be a matter to be under super- vision and control of some auth- ority other than the local Coun- cil." A copy of the resolution and suitable reply was directed to be sent to Mr, Pryde. ' Traffic Accident For general information for Council, brief reference was made to the Sturgeon -Emmerson traffic (Continued on Page Twelve) SGMN. J. A. PATERSON Special Service Marks Re -opening At Bayfield (By our Bayfield correspondent) The United Church congrega- tion this year will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the erection of the present St.,, Andrew's church building and as part of the recognition, the interior of the auditorium has been re- decorated, the walls in rose• and the alcove and ceiling in green pastel shades, with stone effect around the arch;• the choir alcove altered and a new lighting system with cathedral lanterns installed; and 'the floor re -finished. Special services on Sunday last marked the re -opening and the re -dedication took place at the morning service. The past- or, Rev. Peter Renner, dedicated the lights to the memory of Miss Charlotte Brownett and Miss Elizabeth Reid, each of whom had left bequests to the church; the pulpit light, given in mem- ory of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Tal- bot by members of their family; the xenovations.. in the choir in memory of Mrs. John Scotchmer, given by her husband and fam- ily; two palms and a choir mir- ror, given by friends of another congregation. Rev. Howard Dickinson, North Street United Church, Goderich, was the guest preacher. His theme was "The Growthof the Church", and for his very force- ful and eloquent sermons he chose the text, I Chronicles, 22 : 14, "And thou mayest add thereto", at the morning service, and for the evening, St. John 18, 34: "Jesus answered him, sayest thou this of thyself or did others tell it thee." He stressed that religion must be a personal ex- perience to last, Rev. T. J, Pitt, Varna, and Rev. P. Renner, as- sisted at the evening service. The augmented choir of over twenty voices led in the service of praise. At the morning service the anthem was "Serve the Lord with gladness", and at the even- ing service, "Jesus our Shep- herd." The church in all its freshness was beautifully decorated with numerous baskets of iris, peonies and other spring flowers for these very inspiring services at which there was a large attend- ance. 0 r, Ontario Gazette Gives New App9intment Appointmentof James Sampson Culp, Goderich, as clerk of the First Division Court for the. County of Huron, is officially an- nounced in the latest issue of The Ontario Gazette, Mr, Culp succeeds J. N. Kerne ighan, who died recently in his 85th year. He served 20 years with Ontario Provincial Police, firstly as traffic officer with the Department of Highways, and the past 12 years, before retirement, as constable stationed at. Gode- rich. 0" LOCAL WOMAN HURT Car occupied by Mr. and Mrs, Gordon Millson while proceeding near. Thamesford, was in collis- ion on Saturday evening, with another car. Mrs. Millson, who works as a waitress at RCAF Station, Clinton, received a bad sprain to the right arm, and is unable to work, Her husband was able to return to his position v✓ith Ingersoll Machine and Tool Company. CDO Pupils Have Narrow Escape As School Bus Overturns Quick thinking by driver Ron- ald Philp, 13Iyth, probably saved the lives of some 20 CDCI pup- ils, Peel -meets of the school bus he drove Tuesday last. The school bus, owned by Frank Elliott, Blyth, was travel- ing the old corduroy road about 21 miles east of Londesboro when the tight front Wheel fell into a pothole.. The bus over- turned into a water -filled ditch, a►td only Philp'S quick action was credited With averting further accident. The driven and students eseap-' was upright. However, their exit Was a Bangs one,, as they had to step out itito fairly deep water in the ditch, Shirley Bradley suffered a slight cut ever pne eye, caused when her eye -glasses broke. No stitches were required, Another passenger, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs, William Hainilton, had two of her front teeth chipped in the accident, The accident oceurred about 4,30 p.m, as Philp was returning pupils of Clinton District Co11eg- late Institute, to their hoinea, ed through the bus door. 'Which Mainly in Mlle t Tow#ship. More than 1,000 people at- tended the tenth annual Huron County Federation of Agriculture field day yesterday at Blyth Fair Grounds. The entire program consisted of sports, -dancing con- tests and running horse races. Guest speaker was, Sir Andrew Jones, CMG, head of the United Kingdom „rood Mission in Can- ada since 1946. Master of cere- monies was M. L. "Tory" Gregg, Wingham. Some of the highlights of the day were selections by the Ban- nockburn Pipe . • Band; square dancing competition winners — Clinton Junior Farmers, North Huron Junior Farmers. Violin contest, under 50 years, Nelson Howe, Cromarty; Jim Scott, Hullett; Adam Wilson, Stanley. Ladies' step dance, Mrs. Ro- bert Irwin, Hullett; highland fling, Mrs. Robert Irwin, Hullett; Mrs. Russell Dougherty, Morris; running horse race, John Buch- anan, Edna Stewart, tied; Don- ald Cartwright. Belgrave Junior Farmers won the North Huron Junior farmers Cup in the softball tournament, defeating Clinton 15-0 and How - ick 19-0. Following were the track re- sults: Girls' 25 -yard dash, age 6 and under, Betty Youngblutt, Linila Papple, Shirley Machan; boys', six years and under, Gerald Smith, Bobby Cufton, Murray Youngblutt; girls, eight years and under, Norma Geiger, Patsy For- an, Betty Youngblutt; boys', eight years and under, Grant Sorby, Goderich; Donald Feagan; Ken Papple; girls', 50-yarEl dash, age ten and under, Dorothy Feagan, Ellen Deer, Janet Druzer; boys', ten years and under, David. Alex- ander, Wayne. Johnston; girls', 12 years and under, Doris Mc- Gee, Dorothy Feagan, Barbara Taylor; boys', 75 -yard dash, 12 years and under, Ken Cook, Tom Robinson, Bill Reanie; girls', 15 and under, Barbara Boyd, June McNeil, Yvonne McNall. Boys', 15 years and under, Barry Youngblutt, Fred Buchan- an, Ron Higgins; girls' open race, Beth and Barbara Boyd, Marj- orie Knox; boys' 100 -yard dash, open, Keith Anderson, Ron and Glen McMichael; ,.girls' relay, Donna and Iona Watson, Barbara and Beth Boyd; boys' relay, Ron and Glenn McMichael, Kenneth Charles and Bob Gibson; presi- dents' race, open, Ron McMich- ael, Ken Anderson, Glenn Mc- Michael; relaying Junior Insti- tute Club, Iona and Donna Wat- son, Ruth and Beth Boyd; relay- ing Junior Farmer Club, Ron and Glenn McMichael, Ken Charles and Bob Gibson; three-legged race, Beth Boyd and Robert Gib- son, Ron McMichael and Donna Watson. Running broad jump, Jack Joonemose, Glenn McMichaeI, Norman Wightman; standing broad jump, girls', Donna Wat- son, June McNeil, Beth Boyd; ladies' slipper contest, Iona Wate son, Mrs. William Blake, Winni- fred Clark; half -mile race, Ron McMichael, Norman Wightinan, Glenn McMichael. Corn and Beans Now Being. Seeded "Pastures, particularly the hay crop, made good growth this past week with the much warmer weather that prevailed," G. W. Montgomery, agricultural repre- sentati44. for Huron County, re- ported today. "Livestock is in excellent con- dition, with the milk flow just about at the peak. "Considerable acreage of corn, soybeans and white beans was seeded in the county last week. "To date this office has distri- buted more legume inoculant than in previous years." Miss Mary Shelton New PS Teacher Miss Mary Shelton was engag- ed as teacher on the staff of Clinton Public School, effective in September, at the June meet- ing held in the school Thursday evening last, She has been teach- ing near Ingersoll, and succeeds Miss Barbara Churchill, who has resigned. Principal. G. H, Jefferson re- ported enrolment of 303, with an average attendance of 316.93 or 873 per cent in May, COMING EVENTS LOSA Dance, Friday, June 13, in Clinton Town Hall, Music by CKNX Ranch Boys. Popular prices. Everybody welcome, 24-h Hullett Township Music Fest- ival, Friday, June 13, Londesboro United Church. Daytime admis- sion, 10c; evening, 25c. Every- one welcome. 24-13 Enjoyable dancing et popular Crystal Palate Ballroom, Mit- chell, every Friday night. Music of Don Robertson and his Ran4h Boys. 24-5-p Sixth Anniversary Dance, Cry- stal Palace Ballroom, Mitchell, on Wednesday, June 25, Lionel Thornton and his ten. -piece Casa Royal Orchestra, acclaimed and applauded asone of the best dance bands in Western Ontario, 24-p, 25-b Chicken, and Strawberry Fest- Ival, Brueefieid tufted Church, Thursday, June 26, Program: total and Outside talent, Admit-, Sion $1 and 50c. 24-b Lucky. winner of the main. $500 jackpot in Clinton Lions .Arena on Thursday evening last, at Clinton Lions Club bingo held in support of the artificial ice pro- gram, was Charles W. Brown, Clinton. Winner of the $75 special was Ed Steep, Clinton. Mrs. W. J. sBlondy" Cook and Mrs. K. C. Cooke, both of Clinton, each won a $50 special' bingo, Regular $15 bingos were won by: 1—Mrs. Horne, Hanover, and Stewart Schoenhals, Clinton; 2— C. .Ninmo, Lueknow; Mrs. Cliff Ashton, Clinton; Ed SteepClin- ton; "Bud" Schoenhals, inton; 3—Charles Wilson; 4—Art Mar- tin, Stratford; Peter Martin, Hanover; Robert Harmon', Mit- chell; 6• --Mrs. Albert Hudson, Seaforth; 7—Lewis Freeman, F. Heckman, Stratford; Mrs. Seebach, Stratford; Joseph Hagerty, Mit- chell; 8 --Jim Cruickshanks; Doug Farquhar; Mrs. Don Strachan; 9--1VIrs, .George Ryan, Goderich; Mrs, Fred Bender, W.istowei; 11— Peter Martin, Hanover; Dorothy Stirling; 12—Mrs. Lorne Hudson, Palmerston; 13 — Francis Den- omme; 14—Mrs. Cliff Ashton, Clinton; 16—Mrs. Art George, 'Goderich; 17 --Miss Dorothy Stirling; 18—Mrs. Clarence Hu - gill, Clinton. The next bingo will take place in the same place Thursday evening next, June 19, with $1,000 cash prizes. These bingos will be operated every other Thursday evening throughout the summer, (DCI Cadet Corps Again* Upholds' High Standard Efficiency ratings for 1951-52 of all Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps in Western Ontario has just been released by Headquart- ers for Western Ontario, London, Clinton District Collegiate In- stitute Corps No. 339, stands fourth inthe group and is tied with Sarnia for fifth among all the Cadet Corps in Western On- tario. This is a remarkable ach- ievement especially when it is pointed out that Clinton has no armories. or affiliated unit from which to draw assistance. The cadets and instructors de- serve heartiest congratulations and support. Results of Group No, 3-120 to 199 cadets—are as follows: Ingersoll, 89; Wallaceburg, 87; London Central, 86; Clinton, 85. Strathroy, 80; Chatham, 79; Guel- ph, 79; Ridegtown, 78; Essex, 75; Walkerton, 70; East Elgin (Ayl- mer), 70; Listowel, 69; St. Marys, 68; St. Joseph's (Windsor), 50. In Group 2 (Al to 119) re- sults included: Seaforth, 84; Wingham, 81; Exeter, 68; Mit- chell, 65; Goderich, 48. CCF Re-elected In Saskatchewan The CCF Government of Saskatchewan -thrust into its third term today in the province's gen- eral election. Premier T. C. Douglas was leading his party strongly to victory in early returns from the balloting last night, indicating an increased majority. . , Yesterday's results assure an- other four- or five-year term for Canada's only Socialist Govern- ment, which has held ,power in Saskatchewan since 194. They marked the second defeat of the Liberals under Walter Tucker since he left a Commons seat to take-.AQver that party. Taker himself was re-elected yesterday in Rosthern. Wreath Ceremony At Cenotaph` Mayor G. W. Nott, Clinton, and W/C D. G. Miller, CD, Officer Commanding, 1 Radar and Communications School, RCAF Station, Clinton, will officiate at a wreath -laying ceremony at the cenotaph in Clinton at 11 a.m. on Air Force Day, Saturday, June 14. Following a Similar cere- mony lin Goderich ht 9.30 a,m., S/L T. R. N. Duff, DFC, Chief Administrative Officer at Station Clinton, will lead the parade of 150 personnel in Clinton. _ The RCAF Sta- tion band will be in attend- ance for this ceremony. Condition of Mervyn W. Lobb, 38, Goderich Township farmer, who was critically injured in a runaway tractor ac- cidentyesterday morning, wa s reported from Victoria Hos- pital, London, shortly before noon today, as still quit6 serious, Mark Air Force Day Here Saturday It's Air Force Day, this Saturday, June 14, at both Clinton and Centralia RCAF Stations, and at other. RCAF Stations throughout Canada! G 'C E. A. D. Hutton, CD, commanding officer at Clin- ton, has issued a hearty wel- come to all to attend various activities on Station Clinton, which will be open for in- spection commencing at 1 p.m. He will give his wel- coming address at 2 p.m. Displays of electronics, fly- ing, guided missiles, and air- crew survival, are among those scheduled. Complete programme for the day is published on Page Ten to- day. it promises to be a gala day! 0 Victor W. Dinnin Zurich Lion Elected DG Victor W. Dinnin, Zurich, was elected District Governor of Dist- rict A-1, Lions International, for 1952-53, at the 32nd annual con- vention of District. A, Ontario and Quebec, in Hotel London , this week. Voting took place yesterday, Mr. Dinnin defeating. . Carleton Wells, London, for the honour. Principal of Zurich Public School, he had acted as president of Zurich Lions Club and, Dep- ity District Governor of District A-1, Region -3, during the past year. He was accorded 'enthus- iastic support by his home club, The convention' commenced Sunday evening, with a necrology '-service, and concluded late yest- erday afternoon. Nearly 1,400 registered. Those from Clinton who at- tended the convention at various times were: Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Hawkins, Miss Joyce Hawkins, Mr. and Mrs.. Lorne J. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Beattie, Mr. and Mrs, J. G. lVlcLay, Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Jacob, Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Atkey, J. A. Anstett, A. L. Colquhoun, John S. Parker. The retiring Deputy District Governor of District A-1, Region 3, Hugh R. Hawkins, Clinton, ,resided cheon Tuesday E. 3. Jacob, Clin- ton, acting as Tail Twister for the meeting. Fortner Clintonians who were delegates to the convention and who inquired about the old town, were T. Roy Robinson, Montreal, member of St. Lambert, Que., Lions Club, and B. B. Pockling- ton, member of London Central Lions Club, one of the host clubs. Multiple Injuries He sustained a compound fracture of the right leg, and it was feared that amputation might be necessary. In addition, he suffered other injuries to the head and body. Mr. Lobb was rushed to Vic- toria Hospital, London, under provincial and London city po- lice escort, yesterday morning, and immediately was given blood plasma and intravenous injec- tions, Cranking Tractor Mr. Lobb was helping out his brother Jim Lobb, lot 15, conces- sion 16, Goderich, Township, with corn planting, when the accident occurred in the barnyard about 10 ' a.m. yesterday. Mervyn was in the act of crank- ing the large tractor, preparatory to going out to the corn field, when a smaller tractor, heading toward him and only a few yards away, went out of control, kept moving relentlessly ahead, pin- ned Mervyn Lobb between the two machines, ' and pushed man and machine approximately 25 feet. The smaller tractor was driven by Frank Johnston, ' employed by Jim Lobb. Apparently, it .sirruck a stone or mound of earth or rut, pitched Johnston pell-mell to the ground, and almost ran over him. • Although badly bruised by the tractor, Johnston jumped up and raced 'to shut off the motor of the smaller tractor. This he suc- ceeded in doing but not 'before Mervyn Lobb had sustained very nasty;.. injuries. Johnston called for help, and soon others of the Lobb family were on the 'scene. Dr. J. A. Addison, Clinton, was called and he advised immediate and the speediest possible removal to Victoria Hospital, London, to save Mervyn's life. Police Escort to London Ontario Provincial Police at . Goderich, and Beattie's Ambul- ance Service, Clinton, were con- tected, and both cooperated one hundred per cent. While the police laid plans ahead to London, the escort and powerful ambulance, with G. B. Beattie driving, raced south to London at `a tremendous rate of speed, arriving at Victoria Hos- pital in 40 minutes. London city motorcycle police took over at the northern outskirts of that city. Ready at Hospital Upon arrival at the hospital, everything was in readiness for an emergency operation, Dr. Ad- dison having made arrangements by telephone in the meantime. Mervyn Lobb farms 300 acres in Goderich Township, and is the father of five sons and a daughter. 0 HOLY NAME RALLY The annual Holy Name Rally for this district was held at St. Columban Church, Dublin. Goderich Township Plans Diamond At Holfflesville Goderich Township Council held its regular meeting at Hole mesville on June 2 at '7.30 p.m. It was decided to purchase ap- proximately 40 acres of land from Mr, McDougall for a gravel pit. A delegation of interested sportsmen asked that the town- ship purchase an acre of land adjacent to the garage for a ball diamond. The township agreed to purchase the land from Mr. Trewartha. Ed Sowerby presented specifi- cations toe Council re the purch- ase of a tractor and mower. J. Stevens offered weed spray for sale. Bylaws No. 8 and 9, to alter certain roadways and to exprop- riate certain lands for the pur- pose of altering or widening roadways, were read and passed. Communications read and fil- ed, were: James R. Stirling, W. Shortreed, T. Pryde, Town of Clinton, R. C. Hays, Department of Highways. Accounts presented and passed: H. McCullough, fox bounty, $1.50; Charles E. Wise, telephone loan, Air Marshal W. A. Curtis to Retire A/V/M C. R. SlemoMaySucceed n Air Marshal W. A. Curtis, sparkplug of the RCAF's- big post- war expansion and a man, who still loves to fly at 58, is expected to retire this year as chief of the air. staff, Air Vire-Marshal C. Roy' Sle- man, 48, a native of Winnipeg, and now chief of the RCAF s air training command with head- quarters at Trentonr is the likely choice as successor, according to a. Canadian Press despatch from Ottawa. Departure of Alt MarshalCurtis m front the aks f the chiefs pf staff ,Will mean the end of top rule by men who fought in the First World Wet, When he goes, all three services and the Dei fence Researeh Board will be run by men too yhoUng to have served betWee!n 1914 and 1918, Alt Marshal Curtis stlso is pt'ob- ably the only 'man in his military stature in the world who has served in all three forces. He enlisted in the infantry in the first war, later paid to learn to fly and joined the Royal Naval Air Service, In France as a fighter pilot, he destroyed at least five German planes to;becottie an ace and won the Navy's Distinguished Service Cross twice. After the war, he Went into the insurance business in Toronto and served part -tune in the reserve Surly and later the, reserve air force, 1 e joined the RCAF in 199$9 and stayed on After the war to become chief of staff in 1047. In the last five years, he battled steadily for a bigger air force, saw things begin to come his *Ay lit 1948 and then saW the lid blow off with I1or•eA in 1950. $1,800; Registrar of Deeds, Hu- ron County, $2.85; Provincial Treasurer, insulin, $6.59; direct relief, $35; Road Superintendent's pay roll No. 6, $2,463.61, Council adjourned till July 7, at 7.30 p.m. Santiary Inspectors Hold Conference Huron County Health Unit was host yesterday to the regional conference of sanitary inspectors. William Empey, county sani- tary inspector, is secretary of the organization which serves all full- time sanitary inspectors in south- western Ontario. Immunization clinics for pre- school children have been held the past month at Zurich, Dash- wood, • Dungannon and Blyth, Dr. R. M. Aldis, director of the Health Unit, reported et the Board meeting that the unit has been advised by the Department of Health that immunization dur- ing the polio season need not be discontinued. Last year following word from abroad and the United States of a possible relationship between. polio and the immunizing agent, the Ontario Department of Health recommended that no liumuniz- ing be dote during the summer Months, Evidence in Ontario has not substantiated this belief, he said. Supervisor of nursing, Miss North Cunningham, reported the number of complete physical ex- aminationg of grade ane and pre» school children since January is 502; the number of special phy» steal inspections 176; the number of innoculations 1,327; number of vaceinetionS 166. DON'T FORGET th6 FREEt T1 X-RAY NEXT WEEK! Set Pae Five , fol' IDxtes