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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1952-10-23, Page 1Home of RCAF Station THE NEW ERA-88th YEAR The Anna Turnbull Hospital, Wakaw, Sask., was .ereeted in 1906 in memory of Mrs. J. A. Turnbull, formerly Miss Annabel Steep, Clinton, Mrs. George Roberton, a former president told of the more recent presiding officers of the society: Mrs. George MacDonald, Mrs. Alex McEwen, Mrs. Duggan and Mrs. Robert Mackenzie who is now serving for a second time in the capacity of president. A very generous thank offering was dedicated by Mrs. Ed Far- qiehar with prayer. A sincere and hearty vote of thanks was tendered Mrs. Ritchie for her illuminating address on motion by Mrs. Roberton and J Snider, The hostess, assisted by Mrs. Roberton, Mrs. Farquhar, and Mrs. Boyer served dainty refresh- ments including a birthday cake. Calf Club, 859. Seaforth 4-H Swine Club plac- ed third in the Swine Club compe- titions against 19 teams, with a score of 870. The winning Ridge- town-Blenheim Club had a score of 911. Blyth Tractor Club placed four- th, in a class of 42 teams, wilh score of 852, while the winning Augusta Club had a score of 882. COMING EVENTS Seselpeeee iii ews poi No. 4$ The Home Paper With the News CONTON, ONTARIO,. THURSDAY, -OCTOBER 23, 1952 eco THE NEWS-RECORD-_.72nd YEAR be a copy 2,120 Copies. A 'Week $2.50a Year Standing proudly in the front row, is Bandolier of Anoka, the 74th, the top beef bull sold at the Grey-Bruce Aberdeen-Angus sale. Just as proudly, third and fourth from the left in the back row, are Stewart Middleton, Clinton, and Fergus Turnbull, Grand Bend, who paid the top price of $Z150, which made Bandolier their property. Other men pictured are Ross Kaiser, Anoka Farm Manager, who is—holding the bull; Alex Edwards, in the black coat, and Donald Edwards at the right, previous owners of the ,onitnal. Local Men Purchase Top Beef Bull. Special Services Mark 25th Anniviersary of Grace United Church Twenty-five years • ago, the Grace United Church, Porter's Hai, was officially opened. This year, Anniversary services were held on Sunday, October 19, when a large congregation attended both in the morning and evening. Rev. James A, Gale, • Ridgeway, was guest preacher for both ser- vices. He is a. son of the late Rev, H. M. Gale, who was minister of Grace Church in 1927, In the morning he took for his text, John chapter 4:19, "We love Him be- cause He first loved us." The sal- eist, Gordon Liscombe, was ac- companied by Mrs. William Cox, In the evening, the minister preached from Peter, chapter 1:17. Mrs. William Co,x was soloist, ac- companied by Miss Eileen Glid- don. The choir sang special mus- ic very effectively at both ser- vices. The church had been beautifully decorated with autme. leaves, and lovely autumn flowers. This anniversary service follow- ed earlier anniversary service held Sunday, July 27, which comment,: orated the laying of the corner- stone of the new church in 1.927. At the time, Rev. Charles Cox, Belgrave, who was a member of Grace United Church twenty-five years ago, was guest preacher. Also during this earlier service, two walnut offering plates were presented to the church by Mr. and Mrs. E. Snell. These plates were made from walnut grown on the Snell, farm. 0 HALLOWE'EN CORNERSTONE AT NEW SCHOOL TO BE LAID SATURDAY With construction of Clinton's new public school proceeding rap- idly, a special meeting of the Public School Board was held Wednesday evening, •October 22, to make plans for the laying of the -cornerstone. Saturday afternoon, October 25, at 2;30, was the time set for this important ceremony. Ten- tative plans were made for Alex Cudmore, chairman of the board to lay the stone. Invitations are being sent to representatives of the Ontario Board of Education, of the Ontario Provincial Govern- ment, and of the Town of Clinton. Members of the clergy will also be present. This is but a short ceremony, planned in accordance with cast om, to lay the cornerstone offic- ially. The public is cordially in- vited to attend,. a St. Andrews Church WMS Holds 75th Anniversary Meeting Holstein Breeders Hear S. B. Stothers AND MRS. MAIMED .FRANCIS 1BARNAUP, 253 Victoria St, N., Were Married S t. Saturday afternoon, Oee tober 11, M. St. Paul's Anglican Church, Clinton. The bride is Sarah eDotolde, youhgest daughter of Mr., and Mrs. Pred J. Mtge, Clinton, .,146t. husband is the '"son. of Mr. via Mrs, n, A. Barnard, INS.—rihmis by IVfacLaten'S Studio NOW WE HEAR OF SOME move on the part of the Ontario Department of Highways to build a highway to by-pass Clinton ... This is rumored to be a highway linking Goderich and London,. leaving the present Highway 41 at RCAF Station,' Clinton, and , proceeding west of the second concession, Stanley Township Then when the road reached the., 16th concession of Goderich Township, it would proceed north west to the east-west Highway 8 . . The local Chamber of Commerce plans to investigate reports . . * * ONE OF HURON COUNTY'S townships now has the distinc- tion of being the only township in Ontario to have a legible name on every mail-box . Usborne Township, way down there to the south of us . . The Junior Farm- ers of that township undertook as their 'project, the task of painting every mail-box . . . and of attaching metal name-plates to each one . . SORRY TO STATE, SIDE- walks on other main walks of town, remein in a bit of a rug- ged condition . . , You know, the reason no one ever gets a chance to glance across beautiful little Library Park, and enjoy the sparkly fountain, is because they have to pick their way so carefully over the sidewalk on "BERT", AS RE WAS I<NOWN in Clinton, recently had the privilege of helping rescue the two Toronto men who were lost in the Muskoka woods for seven days lie, with the Toronto Star photographer, HentY FrY, flew a Seaplane tOMoonRiver. within, two and half miles of where the stranded Men were found by tio, RCAF rescue Crew They With others of the rescue party, assisted Jack Morris and Murray Atkin, Toronto, back to the plane, and then back to a Bala hotel , Seems abit MOte OltOititig than letnIkleg, dietatil it?' y N 0 The work of installation of the artificial ice is progressing rapidly in Clinton Lions Arena. The building necessary to house the equipment is completed. The crushed rock that is used as a foundation for the wooden "sleepers" has been installed and the "sleepers" are now being put in. It is expected that in a very short time that everything will be in readiness for the installa- tion of the pipes and the ma- chines. To meet the overall objective of $30,000, about one:-third of that sum is still needed. A second canvass will be made in Clinton, with the hope that any who have not subscribed may do • so and that others may be permitted to increase their subscriptions.' Anyone outside the town who is interested in this project is solicited to make a donation. He may leave the same with either bank or with any member of the Clinton Lions Club. It is hoped that many who enjoy hockey and skating will respond to 'this appeal. To date $19,360.02 has been realized. This is an increase of $1.326 in the past three weeks. Previously acknowledged $18,034.02 From bingos 1,000.00 H. Earl Spencer, 611 Grosvenor, London 3.00 W. D. Shipley, 59% Vic- toria Pk. Ave., Toronto 5.00 Ray Mason, 360 St. Paul St., Brantford 5.00 A friend 10.00 Bill McGuire, R. 2, Bay- fled Rev. Hugh C. Wilson Miss E. Jamieson Harry V enner, Hamilton Mr., Mrs. Benson Sutter 10.00 5.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 5.00 5.00 20,00 5,00 2.00 2.00 5.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 17)0 2.00 2.00 3.00 2.00 90.00 50,00 5.00 5,00 Total to date $19,360.02 Record Attendance At YPU Convention Eighteen young people from Clinton attended the 28th annual London Conference C'P'U conven tion held in Chatham on the weekend of October 17, 18, and 19. The therne.of the convention was "Jesus, Saviour, Pilot Me," with Rev. Andrew D. Boa, minis- ter of Empress Ave. United Chur- ch, London, as guest sbeaker. The- eather 1952 1951 High Low High Low Oct. 16 48 33 70 43 40 29 70 , 50 18 47 28 69 51 19 41 32 59 80 doo 2 0 8 4 65 3 50 1 1 46 6 25 22 53 36 68 46 Rain; .80 Ins. n: 1.22 ins, Snow:1.51ns, KINETTES APPOINT JEAN IANSON 1953 PRESIDENT The newly formed Kinette Club, appointed its officers: president, Mrs. Jean Ianson; vice-president, Mrs. Irene Buckly; secretary, Mrs. Sybil Fletcher; treasurer, Mrs. Mary Brown; registrar, Mrs. Pat- ricia Gregg; program, Mrs. Evelyn Speaight and Mrs. Shirley Kay; bulletin editor, Mrs. Betty Sorrell. Operating in conjunction with the Clinton Kinsmen Club, the Kinettes will meet every second Monday evening. Their aim is to do community service work. 0 Chamber of Commerce Favours Two-Hour Closing on Nov. 11 Because it was commonly ag- reed that when a public holiday is observed for November 11, the public makes use of this day to do other things rather than attend remembrance services, Clinton and District Chamber of Commer- ce disapproved of proclaiming Armistice Day as a public holiday. At the meeting held Thursday evening of last week, the organiz- ation expressed a feeling that all places of business be closed for two hours in the morning. This would suffice for anyone wishing to attend the services, and would probably induce a larger attend- ance. Members also decided to for- ward a communication to the Dominion Chamber of Commerce, requesting that proper federal authorities be approached with a view to making regulations con- cerning the day a federal matter, rather than one• for which decis- ions are made locally. Clinton Staniforth was made a director to fill the vacancy caused when R. S. Atkey moved to Arn- prior in July. R. Y. Hattin. was appointed chairman of the pub- lic relations committee to 'replace George McLay, who last week al- so moved to Arnprior. Several changes were made in the constitution. Election date was changed from January to May. The retiring president will automatically become a director ex-officio. Members will be bill- ed each year instead of the mem- bership campaign which was hith- erto staged. Committee chairmen will be chosen from the director- ate. "Clinton Day" and the Santa Claus parade matters were left in the hands of the Retail Merch- ants' Committee. A ladies' night will be held in January, when Hal Hartley, presi- dent, Leslie Ball and R. Y. Hattin, will be the committee in charge to entertain the wives of the members. UOVC45W414W-4,,,W02-V,4tAg Come to Varna. W.A. bazaar and tea, at three o'clock, Saturday af- ternoon, November 1, in the Varna Town Hall. 43-b Wesley-Willis Country Pair, Wes- ley-Willis lecture room, Saturday, October 25, at 3 p.m, Booths, and afternoon tea: 45c. 43-b Dancing at the popular Crystal- Palace Ballroom, Mitchell, every Friday night with the Night Hawks, featuring Clarence Pet- rie with the very latest in West- ern dance tune, and the best in square dancing. 42-8-p St. Paul's GO-Getters Club will hold an Autumn Auction in Clin- ton Council chambers, Thursday evening, November 18, at 7:30. 434.1) Turkey . Supper, Thursday, Oc- tober 30, Brumfield United Mitch schOoltOom, Serving 6 td 8,30, Admission $1.50; 75e, 41-4-b PARTY PLANNED FOR CHILDREN A gala Hallowe'en party is being planned for the young- sters of Clinton, to be held on Friday evening, October 31. There will be prizes for the best costumes, and a par- ade will be led by jazz bands, for which prizes will be awarded also. The party will be held in the Town Hall, where a short film will be shown, and no doubt candy will be distributed. This party is being spon- sored by members of the Clinton Lions Club, the Kins- men Club of Clinton, and by the Town of Clinton. 0 Former Graduate Honoured by Hospital And Local Nurses A graduate of Clinton Public Hospital, .-Mrs:(nee Mad- elon Mason), was honoured Sat- urday evening, October 18, when a group of her former associates gathered in the nurses' residence to welcome her home after eight years spent abroad. Since she left Clinton in 1944, Mrs. Yates has made her home in England, Scotland and in Egypt, where her husband, F/S Yates, has been stationed while serving with the RAF. Those 'present found it very interesting to hear of Mrs. Yates' experiences in the various coun- tries in which she has lived. On behalf of the gathering, Miss Sinclair and Mrs. K. C. Cooke presented the guest of honour with a sum of money for the sake of Auld. Lang Syne. Then Miss Grainger poured tea, and a delicious lunch was served. Huron 4-H Clubs Compete at OAC Results of provincial inter-club Competitions held at Ontario Ag- riculttiral College, Guelph, on Fri- day, October 17, were released this week. The various teams competing from the county re- ceived coaching from G. M. Mont- gomery. and John D. Butler. Dungannon 4-,,H Baby Beef Calf Club, attained second place' stand- ing in the beef cattle competition, out of a class of 37 neams, with score of 927. The team concistod of Frank Alton and Lorne Hack- ett, R.R. 7, Lucknow, Third place was won by the Exeter 441 Calf Club, score, 924; seventh, Seal Or -. th 4-H Baby Beef Calf Club, 894; eleventh, Lucknow 4-H Baby Beef Club, 877; twelfth, Blyth-BelgraVe 4-H Calf Club, 872, consisting of Bill Flynn, R.R. 1, Clinton, and Eldon Cook, R.R. 1, Belgrave; sixteenth, Brussels 4-H Baby Beef New Branch Manage Mrs., May R. McKinnon Appointed P. S. Music Supervisor At a special meeting of the Clinton Public School Board, Fri- day night, October 17, with Chair- man Alex Cudmore presiding, the board accepted the only applica- tion submitted, that of Mrs. May Rance Mackinnon, Clinton, as music supervisor. Duties will commence immed- iately. Mrs, Mackinnon replaces We. Bert Boyes, who resigned due to business obligations. According to the last attendan- ce report submitted to the board by Principal G, H. Jefferson, the total enrolment was 451, neces- sitating the board to add an extra teacher and to rent an extra) classroom in St. Paul's Anglican Church. The ladies of Ontario Street United Church provided turkey for the members of the Huron County Holstein Breeders' As-sociation, who held their annual banquet in the basement of the church, on Thursday evening, October 16. S. B. Stothers ' for- member of Ontario Street Unit- ed Church, and the first agric- ultural representative in. Huron County, was guest speaker, Mr, Stothers is at present living in Luck/low, and is secretary of the Qntario Aberdeen-Angus Assoc- iation and the Canadian Swine Breeders' Association, Although full of enthusiasm for his black cattle and for his pigs, Mr. Stotbers was also enthusias- tic for the "polka-dot fraternity," as the Holstein Breeders' Associa- tion is known. Introduced by G. W. Montgomery, the present ag- ricultural representative for Hur- on County, the guest speaker Was happy tie reminisce over the years he and Mrs. Stothers had spent in Clinton. Discusses Maritimes • ' Having recently taken a trip through the Maritime Provinces, Mr. Stothers chose that locale as a topic for his address. He found the provinces cemparatively un- progressive, mainly for want of development. "If Canada should ever "absorb" the United States, the maritirnes would benefit greatly as far as markets are con- cerned," said the speaker. The miles and miles of poorly settled land, and poor homes, were the result of few Iarge ncities where markets for farm produce could * * THE JOB TOOK 24 QUARTS OF paint . . . And the name-plates for each of the 450 boxes cost 77 cents . The township coun- cil and the township Federation of Agriculture, each contributed $150 towards the cost, while the Juniors raised the rest . . . And the names themselves are letter- ed in scotchlite, which makes them visible at night . . . Con- gratulations. Usborne . . . No longer will visitors to your farms peer up and down trying to dis- cover who lives where . . , No longer late at night, will you wonder yourselves, just where you live . . ;George Walker * Basil B. Pocklington, SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS , London on Victoria Street certainly help Elmer Webster, Varna walking conditions , Time Grant Webster, Varna was, when one could hardly Bill McAsh, Varna trust one foot to know where Harvey Boyce, Varna .. the other was going, but had to `Mel Webster, Varna keep a close eye on each of . George Beatty, Varna .... them . . . People were mistaken Harry Reid, Varna for deep thinkers .. They trudg- 'Two Hockey Fans ed along, making nimble side- Alvin McBride, R. R. 3, steps when necessary, and hard- Kippen ly had time to say "hello" to Ralph Turner, R., Zurich a friend . . Hairy. Taylor, Brumfield • * Lee McConnell, Varna Allen Armstrong, Varna Russell Consitt, R, R. 1-, Zurich George Johnson, R.R. 1, Varna Anson Coleman, R. R. 1, Zurich Ropert Taylor, R. R. 3, Clinton , George Stephenson, R.R , Albert Street . Eyes down, Varna . .... . . . . and forge ahead slowly, is the Harvey Coleman, Zurich rule when that pavement gets Leslie Armstrong, Bay- slippery with leaves, or snow field „ — Ropert Simpson Co. Ltd., SPEAKING OF ALBERT . Toronto . And We did mention Albert C, j• Livermore Street, just then . . There seas a Arthur Chapman, R. R , ton young man named Albert who Clin" • • " • • • "- worked in the bank of Montreal Bill Sloman, Kankakee, here in Clinton . , . Then joined Illinois the RCAF, became a pilot, was discharged at the end Of the war, and now is flying with Georgian lieay Airways, with home base at Parry Sound . . Albert Dinnin's picture was featured in the news-Record in March of this year, When he was ferrying some school girls several miles to school each day • • 6 6, • • I • • 20.00 20.00 10.00 5.00 10.00 5.06 ibe girg Lions Make Second Appeal ~oCumm=== Fund For Arena P roiest MR. AND MRS. MELVIN GRAHAM. Betteeffeld, were thaitied at the home of the bride'e parents, on Saturday, October 4. The bride is 'Betty Ann, only daugh- ter of Mr. and Mts. Clarence Parke, Zut. ich, huSband is the youngest soft of Mr, and Mrs, Goldie Graham, Brucofield. Photo by MaeLaren'r Studio The 75th anniversary of St. An- drew's Women's Missionary Soc- iety and Annual Thankoffering meeting was held on Tuesday, October 21, at the home of Mrs. G, W. Nott, with the president Mrs. Robert MacKenzie in the chair. Mrs. Nott read the scripture and Mrs. Robert Scott led in pray- er. The secretary and treasurer read their respective reports. A report was given by the visiting committee. Mrs. B. Boyes and Mrs. D. J. Lane rendered a duet. The president called on Mrs. Lane to introduce the speaker, Mrs. David Ritchie, Seaforth, who spoke of the pioneer women of 75 years ago in connection with W.- M.S. work pointing out the • diffi- culties encountered and the gen- eral indifferent attitude toward missionary work at that time. Mrs. Ritchie who visited Scot- land and England last year, gave the society her impressions of the church and church work as she saw them during her visit. She spoke also of the earliest mission- ary endeavors in. Britain and poin- ted out indebtedness to them for gospel privileges and Christian standards of life and faith. Mrs., Lane gave a brief history of the Clinton Auxiliary from the organization of the Foreign miss- ionary society among the women in 1887 until the amalgamation with the Home Missionary Soc- iety, which came into being some years later. The ,,first president of the combined societies was Mrs. `Moine§ Fair, who also served as first president of the Presbyterial. Mrs. A. Stewart, Miss Kate Mc- Taggart, Mrs. George McTaggart and Mrs, W. D. Fair were among the early office bearers, From the society records the our way of life as we please. following have given full time Ewen) lituningdon School Home,birthday Qdivae; becM. rs. Laramie (Marion Mc- 96th dh on Sunday, ce,leb Octob- er rd . 19. Mr. Campbell was born at ; service to the missionary efforts AUBURN MAN 96ayEARS OLD of the Presbyterian church, Dr. May Irwin (Mrs. Runyon), India; William H. Campbell, who mak- Dr. Annabel McEwen, Punjab, In- as his home with his son, Albert, Brooklin, Ont., in 1856. He has another son, Cohn, Ot- speaker. They plant them shal- tawa; 'a daughter, Mrs. W. J. low, and then continually hill Crozier, London; 11 grandchildren, them up as they grow. Planted and 11 great-grandchildren, five or six inches apart, the re- Keenly interested in everything, suit is a potato uniform in size he keeps posted on world events with others in the field. How- and has a remarkable memory. ever, sweet corn and grain crops He is enjoying the best of health. are poor because of the moisture, o and cool temperatures. Cattle ORVILLE J. ENGELSTAD, New manager,. of the Royal Bank of Canada, Clinton Branch, joined the Royal Bank in Craik, Sask., in 1929. He has served in. banks at Regina, Sask.; Kitchener, Stratford, and Niagara Falls, Ont. In 1948-52 he was man- ager of the Fenwiek branch. Mr. and Mrs. Englestad (nee Betty Simpson, formerly of Stratford) have a son, ten years old, and a daughter, four. Mr. Englestad, who took be found, over managerial reins from Ferry to PEI J. G. McLay on October 13, He mentioned the large ferry has been an active member of the Lions Club for some which linked Prince Edward years and will he a welcome Island with New Brunswick, This addition to the local club. ferry, was truly luxurious. It a held( A complete train of several • cam/ many large trucks and pris Legion Asks Council vate automobiles, while upstairs, were well appointed rooms for the For All-Day Closing passengers. Prince Edward Isl- and, was well named the "Gar- On November 1 1 den of the Gulf", according to The spruce tree . At an Executive meeting of the predominates Mr. Stothers, and marks the Clinton Branch No. 140 of the edges of fields, with its dark Canadian Legion, held on Monday, green, thus bringing out the red October 20, it was unanimously agreed that the Legion should colour of the soil in plowed fields, write a letter requesting the May- the green of the crops, the blue or and Town Council to proclaim sea, as it shows in the narrowRemembrance Day, November 11 bays cutting deep into the shore- , line. a public holiday and ask all places Charlottetown, though old, is of business to remain closed and all citizens to combine with the full of history. Old buildings in- clude the building in which Can-Legion in observing it as the' day ada'g Federation was planned, it is, "Remembrance. Day.? 7,'l re feeling- was that it was the least ]and an armories, which is 100 that citizens could do to take the years old. In the latter is thetime off in remembrance of the greatest wood span of any build- ing in Canada. There is no many from Clinton and District trance fee to the Charlottetown en- who lost their lives fighting to fair, the receipts from the horse give us all the privilege of running races seem to pay for all ex- penses. There is little municipal government in this province. The province assumes responsibility for most of the little things that here in Ontario are the care of town or county. Real Potatoes The Island people certainly can grow potatoes, explained the are mainly of dairy type, with Guernsey cattle predominating. The people in this province are well advanced in the registry of swine. Bacon carcasses are good, and although their hog has the long, lean, hungry look, they have the neatest shoulders the speak- er had seen, well set into the body. New Brunswick with its tidal bore, and magnetic hill, was of interest to Mr, Stothers. He said there was a good bit of land there waiting for settlement. Nova Scotia Products Most of the agricutural land in Nova Scotia appeared to be at the outer edges, with the centre of the province mainly hills and trees; remarkable fruit districts, and good agricultural land, but ranee again, not sufficient mar- ket for products. On the return journey, Mr. Stothers was greatly impressed (Continued on Page Ten) Principals In Fall Weddings Held in. This District MR. AND MRS. GLEN ALLAN CARTER, Londeaboro, were married on Saturday afternoon, September 20, in Londesboro United Church. The bride is the former Gladys Doreen Armstrong, daughter or Mr, and Mrs, Sohn W. Atm, strong, 1,,ondesboto. Tier husband Is the son Of Mr. arid Mrs. George W. Carter, Lendesbetoo—Phote by MacLareh's Studio,