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Clinton News-Record, 1952-11-27, Page 1REV. JAMES C. FOOTE SPECIAL NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS Due to the extra work involved in pre-Christmas advertising we are forced to set a deadline for advertising copy on Monday evening, at six o'clock, It will not be possible to use any copy re- ceived in the office of The Clinton News-Record after that time, Your co-operation in this matter will be appreciated. Ice Fund Keeps Climbing Now $21,000 Mark The fund for installing an artificial ice plant in the Clinton Lions Arena is steadily climbing towards the goal of $30,000. It has now reached $21,101,02, an increase of $673.00 during the past week. Previously acknowledged . , .. , $20,428.02 Goderich Township Donations Wm. Batkin $ 10.00 Robert Rowden 2.00 R. Richardson 10.00 Harold Tyndall 3.00 Ed. Wise 5.00 Ray Wise 5.00 Russell Colclough 2.00 Robert Cole 1.00 Ken Merrier 10.00 Alf. Hudie 2.00 Clarence Perdue ' 2.00 Harry Cudmore 5.00 Harry Oakes 2.00 Frank Thompson 5.00 Fred Thompson 5.00 Jack Cluff 3.00 Robert Stirling 3.00 A friend 5.00 Clarence Potter 5.00 Harold Yeo 2.00 John L, Adams 3.00 Norman Sly 2.00 Base Line Donations Jack McGuire 5.00 Wes: Hoggart & Son 5.00 Wm. Jenkins 5.00 Allen Neal 5.00 Graydon Neal '5.00 E. Ellis and Son 5.00 George Wright 2.00 Norman Wright .... . . , 5.00 Wilfred Penfound & Sims 7.00 Harry Watkins 5.00 C. Habanick, North End Cabins , 5.00 Reeve For 1953 REEVE J. W. NEDIGER Hullett, •Goderich Townsh p Clinton. Elections on Monday Home of RCAF Station lintOtt THE NEW ERA-88th YEAR News- eco THE NEWS-RECORD-72nd YEAR 2,126 Copies A Week 6c a Copy $2.50 a Year •-•-•-4,-.41-.4-.44-4 • 0-*-0-1-4-10-0-4-0-0-4 et Call 1/111== Zbe ,fiat Russell la olton New President Crop, soil Group POSTMASTER ASKS EARLY MAILING FOR CHRISTMAS "Mail your Christmas cards and parcels early to avoid the last minute rush at the Post Office," is the advice of G, M. Counter, postmaster. Parcels and letters to the United States should be mailed before December 8 to insure • them passing customs and ar- riving in time for the big day. To British Columbia, mail be- fore December 12, and for the Prairie and Maritime Provinces mail must be in the post office before December 13. If your Christmas surprises are bound for Quebec or any Place in Ontario, delivery will be insured if mailing is done before December 15. For local delivery, it is advis- ed that mailing be done before December 17, otherwise delivery by Christmas Day is doubtful, Dies In Hospital Alvin Betties, R.R. 2, Bayfield, for two years president of the Huron County Soil and Crop Im- provement Association is succeed- ed by Russelr 1361ton, 'R-7 -R: 1, Dublin, who was elected to the position at the annual meeting of the Association held in the Agricultural office Board room, Clinton on Tuesday afternoon. Other members of the executive include Dick Proctor, Belgrave, first vice-president, and Harry Sturdy, Auburn, second vice- president. G. W. Montgomery, Clinton, is secretary-treasurer. March 6 and 7, 1953, were the dates set for the annual county Seed Fair, with the centre to be decided upon by a future meet- ing of the directors. The nominating committee, in- cluding Dick Proctor, Belgrave, chairman; Ted Poole, Exeter, and Gordon Orr, Goderich Township, named the following directors for next year: Ashfield Township, Cecil John- ston; Hullett Township, Oliver Anderson; Turnberry Township, Clarence Shaw; Howick Town- ship, Fred Doubledie; Grey Town- ship, William Turnbull; Morris Township, Dick Procter; East Wawanosh Township, Harry Sturdy; West Wawanosh Town- ship, Walter Washington; Col- borne Township, William M. Clark; Goderich Township, Alvin Betties; Stanley Township, El- mer Webster; Hay Township, Harold Elder; Stephen Township, Allan Wainer; Usborne Town- ship, Dick Etherington; Tucker- smith Township, Robert Allan; McKillop Township, Russell Bol- ton. Harry Strang, Hensall, zone director for the county, and Wil- liam Dougall, Hensall, county weed inspector, were named ex- ecutive members. The meeting oppointed the new president and first vice-president (with the second vice-president as an alternate) to attend the provincial convention in Toronto in January. Reviews Projects Alvin Bottles, R.R. 2, Bayfield, the retiring president, reviewed the more important projects un- dertaken by the branch during the past year. He thanked the directors for their co-operation during the year. The secretary-treasurer, G. W. Montgomery, agricultural repre- sentative for Huron County. stated that total receipts of $3,060, and total expenditures of $2,851, with two outstanding cheques, left a bank balance as of October 31, this year, of $204, Grants to date this year were $100, he said and there will be more coming in for projects spon- sored during the year. "We are far behind with the knowledge Of our soils compared with livestock," said the agricul- tural representative. "I'd venture to gay that if farMers were to ;ledge a class of dairy or beet cattle, they would do an excellent job, whereas not many, in fact Very few, could judge soil." He told of the townsliip meetings promoted by the County Federa- tion of Agriciilture and the De- partment of Agriculture office to acquaint farmers with the free soil-testing service provided by the Ontario Agricultural College, Guelph. Meltemi of Soil "This is n Most excellent type of projeet to he undertaken by farmers," he continued. "Reports Of tests of soil from the county (Continued on Page Twelve) Cecil Cartwright i V. Kennedy Ray Finch :Frank Flynn Hubert Reynolds 'Joe Flynn. & Sons Tom Flynn 4' * * OUR INDEFATIGABLE BAY- field correspondent sends us a dog story . . . A safe trip through a danger area poses no problem for "Nigger" . . . a black, medium- sized dog of sorts . . . which went to live with the L. H. MacLeod family several years ago . . He uses his head to get service . . . * * * "NIGGER" IS NO COWARD BUT he had one run-in with "Thund- er", Alf. Scotchmer's great dane, residing on the north bank of the river between the old and new bridges . . . which taught him that discretion is the better part of valour . . . He does not wish to provoke another fight by strol- ling alone on what "Thunder" considers his domain . . . Still, "Nigger" likes to go to the fish shanties as usual . . . He has adopted these tactics: He watches for the fishermen going down and follows closely on their heels . . He waits at the shanties until Tommy Castle is ready to come up from the river , . . then jumps into his truck . . Almost daily, Tommy stops his truck op- . posite the MacLeod residence and "Nigger" jumps out . . . Home safe . . . 0- Trojans Defeat Clinton RCAF 65-56 in Cage Schedule .Curtain Raiser Clinton Trojans, this town's new entry in the Intermediate basketball league, made an aus- picious debut on Monday even- ing when they defeated 'the fav- oured Clinton RCAF cage team 65-56 in the opening game of the schedule. A slim crowd witnes- sed an excellent game with the lead changing hands Several times and the outcome in doubt until the last minute of play. Ken Arkell proved to be the big gun for the Trojans account- ing for 17 points. He was fol- lowed by Porter, Humphreys and Elliott all with 13 points to their credit. Beatty with seven and Epps with two completed the point scorers for the Clinton town team. Wiper on the RCAF side of the ledger was top man sinking the ball for a total of 16 points. Carleton and Teek were the oth- er high men. with ten. Both teams played an aggressive brand of ball and referees White and Decker kept everything `In check throughout the game. CLINTON (TOWN) (Player's numbers in brackets) Porter (5) right forward. .13 Denomme (6) right forward.. Humphreys (11) left forward 13 Hiusser (8) left forward Arkell (7) centre 17 Epps (9) centre 2 Elliott (16) right guard 13 Beatty (3) right guard 7 Postill (1) left guard Wilson (4) left guard OVER 400 ENROLLED IN THIRTEEN COURSES "The two-day rainfall received in the County this week was greatly appreciated by farmers," G. W. Montgotnery, agricultural representative for Huron County reports "particularly those whose wells and water-holes had been dry for some time." "A number of soil meetings held in the County have been well attended." "The Rural Community Night School has commenced again in the South end of the County with slightly over 400 persons enrolled in the 13 courses of instruction. - Canadian life insingince compan- ies carry on business in more then 50 other countries. "Tae 0 Weather 1952 1951 High Low High Low Nov. 20 45 30 26 11 21 43 29 34 12 22 50 40 42 32 23 46 39 45 30 24 43 35 32 23 25 44 36 33 r 26 52 38 33 28 Ilain:.49 ins. Itaiti .14 ins. Snow: Reeve William J. Dale received an acclamation for 1953 when the annual nomination meeting was held in the Londesboro Com- munity Hall on Friday afternoon last before a very small crowd, The meeting was a good one with those present showing plenty of interest. Candidates were: William J, Dale received an acclamation. No other candidate was nominated, Council; (Four to be elected), Thomas Leiper, J. Henry Leish- man, John Ira Rapson, William R. Jewitt, George C. Brown, Archie Young. All those nominated qual- ified. Ex-Reeve John Armstrong was nominated chairman of the meet- ing. He said in his opening re- marks that he would call upon all the candidates and that he. wanted all those present to feel fre to ask questions of any speak- er. He thought that criticism was a benefit to any municipality. He added that there was no sense in criticizing outside if you don't take the opportunity to ask questions at this time. The clerk, George W. Cowan gave his report re the financial standing of the township. William J. Dale Reeve W. J. Dale dealt with county affairs. He reported that as a member of the Good Roads commission of the County Coun- cil his committee had built three bridges during the past year on the Base Line, they have also widened a number of roads but that they will not work on any road in so far as widening it if they cannot obtain one hundred foot right of way from one end to the other. "In,,addition, Reeve Dale said, "We saw fit to purchase a tank carrier at a cost of $25,- 540." With this machine we will be able to get the material when and where we need it." He ela- borated on the proposed addition to the Huron County Home. "We had expected to start building this year but due to regulations and other complications it has not started yet. We expect that the 62 bed addition ,vviII get an early start in the spring. He pointed out that County Council has al- ready raised $50,000 toward the proposed addition and that there would be the same amount raised I during the next two years. , George Brown Alderman George C. Brown ex- i plained that certain things had to be curtailed because of a bridge that had to be built at a cost of $6,300. This bridge had not been considered when the budget had' been approved. Councillor Brown talked to some extent on the pro- gress of the municipal drains that were being built. He said that the Neilans and Yungblut drains were completed and that others were in various stages of construc- tion. He spoke to some extent on the Clinton High School assess- ment controversy. William R. Jewitt Councillor W. R. Jewitt discus- sed the taxation problem and it was his belief that the taxes were no harder to raise now than they were ten years ago. He pointed out that not many people would like to go back and receive the service that they were getting at that time, He reminded those present that the roads were not open then and that they were of- ten in very poor condition even in the summer months. "I believe we are getting good value for our taxation dollar, in fact we are getting just as much for our mon- ey now as we were ten years ago maybe more," "I am not satisfied with the way in which the money is to be raised in the High School asses- ment plan." "I believe that they need more room and that all the differences will be ironed out in due coarse," Thomas Leiper Councillor Leiper explained the mill rate but he felt that with new bridges, culverts and the fire truck to pay for that the Town- ship should continue to pay for them as they went along. He said that he couldn't understand why they needed an addition to the Clinton High School. "They are supposed to be able to accom- odate 300 and this year's enroll- ment is not up to that figure. In fact it is a decrease from last year." Archie Young Councillor Young discussed the building of the new bridge and pointed out that other things had to be curtailed ,because of that job. Jobe Ira. Rapson John Ira Rapson congratulated the 1952 council' on their work. Taxes are high and we should work to get the most for our tax dollar," Mr. Rapson stated. "If the farmer's revenue is decreased then they expect taxes to take a downward trend." he pointed out. J. Henry Leishman J. Henry Leishman said that he felt that his end of the township was in need of a representative on the governing body. "Taxes are high and will continue to be high but things should be run a little cheaper," he said, "My aim, if I AM elected will be economy with efficiency." Reports heard from Willis Van- tgmond and Oliver Anderson con- cerned the Clinton High School Area and the Seaforth nigh School Area, V. L. H. Dean, Guelph, of the Bank of Montreal Branch there,. has been transferred to the Clin- ton Branch and will assume the nosition vacated by Benson. Cor., less, Mr. Dean with his wife and two children are expected in Clim ton sometime next week, Goderich Township will hold an election for Reeve and •councillors on Monday, December 1, with polls opening at 9 a.rn, and clos- ing at 5 p.m. The candidates are: For Reeve, Edward Grigg, G. A. Orr; For Councillors (four to be chosen): John Deeves, Wilmer Harrison, C. E. Laithwaite, Kenneth Merri- er and R. C. Smith. John Deeves and G. W. Nott also were nominated for reeve but did not qualify; and councillors Edward Grigg and Arnold Both- well were nominated for council- lors but did not qualify, Trustees for Goderich Township School Area Board were re-elected by acclamation for three years as follows: E. Mcllwain and George Potter, George C. Ginn was elected chairman of the meeting, which was held in the Town Council Chamber, Clinton, on Friday af- ternoon, with a good attendance. Reeve Gordon A. Orr Reeve Orr expressed sympathy in the passing during the past year of His Majesty King 'George VI, and of County Engineer, Roy Patterson. The appointment of Peter Patterson to the post of County Engineer made the third generation of one family serving in that capacity, and was probably unequalled in counties surround- ing. The reeve reported on the ward- en's banquet, and stated that the principle inaugurated this year, of having the ladies present at that occasion was a good one. He com- mended the agricultural repres- entatives at present serving in Huron, and mentioned the sweat- ers worn by the galf Club leaders. The reeve also: brought a detail- ed report on 'happenings at the recent meeting of the Federation of Agriculture. "There is a move in the county towards permanent roads where the supply of gravel is short," said Mr. Orr. Goderich Township had recently purchased a farm with a tine gravel pit, at the cost of $1200, and a shortage of gravel was not apt to show ,up for some time went on Mr. Orr. He men- tioned that one and one-quarter acres had been purchased near the shed, purposing to use it for a ball park. He recommended the early erection of a Township Hall. ,ialSehad meteeeeth CNR represen- tatives concerning the dangerous railway crossing at the 14th con- cession. Suggestion had been made at this meeting that a flicker light be erected at an ap- proximate cost of $4,000, he con- tinued. Forty percent of the cost would be paid by the CNR; thirty percent by the Department of Highways; 30 percent by the Township. Concluding, Mr. Orr stated that he felt he could be more good to the people now than a new man would be in his place. 'There was a lot of unfinished business which he promised to finish up, ."I've had nothing handed to me. I've had to fight for everything I've got and the people of Goderich Township have been good to me." Councillor Edward N. Grigg Councillor Edward Grigg stat- ed that it had been an expensive year. Mill rates went up to take care of high snowplowing rates, repairs to grader, and other ex- penses he reported. Fire protection agreements witlh,, the three towns adjoining the townships were made as fol- lows; to Bayfield, $200 grant; to Goderich, $100 retaining fee, plus $50 per call; to Clinton $75 for first hour, $25 for second hour, and after that the victim of fire would pay any. expenses, went on Mr. Grigg, He made Clear his intention to run for reeve. Councillor John Deeves Councillor John Deeves report- ed on the purchase of a power mower, and in his opinion the work had been well done. The work was planned to cover all roads in' the township twice, and although two or three were mis- sed, he believed this work would help the snow problem this corn- ing year. Speaking of the bad railway crossing at the 14th, Councillor Deeves mentioned a maintenance fee of $25 per month which would have to be met be- sides the initial Cost. He expec- ted an increase in gravel rates within a few years, and expressed his agreement with the purchase of the gravel pit. Mayor G. W. Nott Mayor Nott extended,,a welcome from the Town of Clinton to the people of Goderich Township. He congratulated the Township on its Success and on legislature passed, He indicated his plan not to run for the office for which ,Jae had been nominated. Councillor Arnold itathwell Councillor Arnold Rathwcll spoke concerning improvements needed on the Bayfield Road, par- ticularly the last three miles lead- ing into Bayfield. He, with anoth- er councillor, had taken a petition from the taxpayers to the County Council asking it to widen and repair this road. The County re- quites 2,000 feet of land in order to make a bend in that particular part of the road and this land has to be purchased from a tax- payer. As yet the purchase had been impossible, Plans for the re- pair work are already made, how- ever,, and work may be done next year. Mr, Itathvvell approved of the Townships Carnival held in the spring, and of the ptirehase of the power mower to eta grass on the roadsides during the summer, He mentioned the fire fighting agree- Merits, and thanked everyone for (Continued on Page Twelve) Deputy Reeve for 1952 J. W. Reeve by acclamation. N. W. Nediger advanced to the post of Trewartha was nominated but did not qualify. Leslie Ball, Clayton Dixon George Levis, and Royce Mac- auley were also elected by ac- clamation when Mrs. Lottie Tre- wartha, L. Haughton, Norman Counter and Ken Pickett did not quality. The two PUC posts were filled by Hugh R. Hawkins and A. J. McMurray. No other candidate was nom- inated for this position, Mayor's Chair Contested Two of last year's council mem- bers, Reeve W. J, Miller and Al- derman S. W. (Bert) Gliddon are opposing each other for the posit- ion of Mayor. G. W. Nott who was also nominated has decided to retire from public office. Seven For Council Seven men have allowed their names to stand for the six council seats. Dudley Pegg, Morgan J. Agnew, Caryl W. Draper are seek- ing re-election along with George Knights, Clifford Ashton, Stewart Schoenhals and Burton Stanley who are seeking to enter the council for the first time. Melvin 25.00 Crich, J. G. Winter, were also 20.00 nominated, but withdrew. 5.00 Battle for Deputy-Reeve 2.00 Councillor Melvin Crich and Ex- 5.00 Mayor were nominated for the 5.00 office of Deputy Reeve, made 5.00 through the elevation of J. W. 10.00 Nediger. . 5.00 Mayor Nott 25,00 Mayor Nott said that the coun- cil this past year had been a good one. They had understood their obligations and had carried it out He thought that they had done well to keep the mill rate down to 55 mills and he compares k it with the other towns in the vic- inity-some with not as many facilities as Clinton. He referred to his length of service as a mem- ber of the Town Council and said that he felt that it was time for him to withdraw and to let some younger men take over. He stat- ed that he was proud of the fact that he had been Mayor and had done his best to uphold that of- fice, He praised M. T. Corless, the retiring clerk, and welcomed Douglas, Holland. W. J Reeve W. J. Miller reported for the street committee. He praised the members of his committee and said that they had tried to give the taxpayers full value for the money Spent. He pointed out Where they had spent the money mentioning that the famed Mary Street drain had been the most expensive undertaking during the past year, He remarked that this was money well spent and that it should solve all past problems. The paving of the street from William to King cost $2,187.95." he stated, He referred to the tax rate saying that he could see only a raise in the mill rate. Cqunty rate will be up one mill arid with the new school he could not see how the mill rate could be kept at the present level. Mr. Miller described his work as a member of County Council as a member of the property committee. "The newly installed traffic signal cost $2,438 and is working out very well. There has been some criticism but it is definitely a great improvement and our money has been well spent." he averred. "I have been a resident of Clin- ton for some years. I am proud of the town and would appreciate the honor of being Mayor for 1952." Al& Glidden Alderman Gliddon spoke for the Welfare. CoMmittee which has spent $959.84, He reported for the Cemetery Board outlining the expenses incurred ter date, He said that he "alt that t was too WA that there Were not more Hullett Reeve Receives Acclamation Goderich Twp. Voting for Reeve And Councillors Reeve, P.S. Trustees, P.U. Commissioners Receive Acclamations ELECTION DAY IS ON MON- day . . . arid the men running for election are looking for your support . . . Do make it a point to go to the polls and make your choice for mayor, deputy reeve and councillors . . . Do your part to get the men in office who will do the most for Clinton in 1953,... * * MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS IN Toronto are rousing a good deal of interest . . . ExeMayor of Clin- ton, Kenneth G, Waters . . . is running for alderman in Ward 1, and has gained the support of the Globe and Mail in an editorial published this morning . . . "We suggest the name of former Trus- tee Kenneth G. Waters. Mr. Wat- ers served for two years on the Board of Education, and has had, previous municipal experience in the Ontario Town of Clinton. He lives in the ward and operated a business there," . . . CLINTON RCAF 65 Pearce (12) right forward..., 2 Gilbert (99) right forward.... 2 Lock (88) left forward 3 Carleton (33) left forward 10 Wiper (22) left forward 16 Tank (44) centre, Mulhall (66) right guard O'Neill (55) right guard Terrell (77) left guard 10 4 4 5 56 Referees: D. Decker, T. White; timekeeper, H. Oakes; scorekeep- er, M. Emin. 1 The position of Reeve, Public School Trustees, and PUG Offic- ials received acclamations at the official nomination meeting held in the Town Council Chambers on Friday evening last. All other of- fices will be contested in what shapes up as one of the most in- teresting elections in some years. The meeting was rather poorly at- tended with the Council Cham- bers about half filled. A deputation of township offic-1 Londesboro Donations , W, M. Ross 5.00 Len Caldwell 5.00 Hugh Millar 5.00 Carman Mood 4.00 D. Anderson 5.00 I Thomas Millar 1.00 'Allen Shaddick 5.00 Lloyd Pipe 2.00 , Donald Sprung 2.0 Mrs. Steve Wellbank 5.000 I Andy Gardner, Clinton 2.00 Rev. A. G. Eagle, Clinton 20,00 A. M. Knight, Clinton 25,00 Sunoco, Clinton 10,00 John Livermore, Clinton 10,00 Harold Emnberson, Clinton 20,00 James Lovett, Clinton 10.00 Arnold Crowe, Clinton 10,00 industrial Acceptance I Corporation Mac Cameron, Clinton A friend Lucy Levy, Clinton Les Lawson, Tuckersmith , Wm, Rogerson ....• Greg. McGregor .." Walter Layton ...." Reta Cudmore, Clinton Wilfred Parker, Clinton Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Wal- lace (Minlou Pinning) Oakville 200.00 McKague Chemical Co , Toronto 10.00 Asa Deeves 10.00 $21,101.02 Hullett Township Donations Harvey Taylor 5.00 Keith Hesselwood, 5.00 Murray Roy 10.00 4.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 WOMEN'S HOSPITAL AUXILIARY TO MEET The regular monthly meeting of the Women's Hospital Auxil- iary will be held in the Clinton Council Chamber on Monday af- ternoon, December 1, at three o'clock. Zt-.5 ttea.'ae?e'eeMee*weee‘zeeeeVeeet'eemt Monday, December 1-Election, Town of Clinton. Polling booths open from nine a.m. to six p.m, Vote for the men of yotir choice, 48-x Wednesday, December 3-Dance to Earl Heywood and the Barn Dance Gang, .Clinton Town Hall. Sponsored by LOL 710. Every- body welcome. 48-b Wednesday, December 3-Bingo in St. Joseph's Parish Hall, spon- sored: Altar Society. Two share- the4wealth, one special. 75c, extra cards, 2 for 25c. 48-b Wednesday, December 3- Play, "Lookout Lizzie" ' Varna Hall. Au- spices of Varna LOL. Admission 50c 'and 25c. 48-b Pridayy, December 5 Dance, Clinton Town Hall, Popular or- chestra. Sponsored by Kinsmen Club, Admission 75c. 48-b Saturday, December 6-Bazaar, Clinton Town Hall, 'from three to five. WA and Girls' Club of On- tario Street Church. Quilts, ap- ron, baking, candy, novelty booths, Tea served. 48-b Tuesday, December 9 Keep this date open for Official Open- ing of Clinton Lions Club Artific- ial fee Arena, Special entertain- ment has been secured. 48,4) You Will enjoy dancing at the popular Crystal palace Ballroom, Mitchell, every Friday night to the music of Clarence Petrie and his Night Hawks, featuring the very latest in Western' donee tunes, Dancing 9.30 to 12,30. 4744 people who were interested in the town's affairs, "There should be at least ten names standing for the position of councillor." "I am going to run for mayor and will appreciate your support on election day." Deputy Reeve Nediger Deputy Reeve Nediger informed those present of his work on the property committee. "The town dump has been its usual head- ache and is in bad shape. The only solution is garbage disposal" he stated. He spoke highly of County Council saying that it was a good cross section of the county. "I would like to serve Clinton as a member of County Council again this year, and since Reeve Miller is stepping up I would like to be Reeve in 1953." N. W. Trewartha said that he did not intend to run for the Reeveship. Alderman Crich Alderman Crich said that the Court of Revision had only one appeal and an adjustment was made. Speaking of the grader he felt that we should have a man to operate it at any time it is needed. "I feel that we are spending too much money on the grader for what we get out of it," He was also in favour of permanent roads pointing out that when they are built the up- keep is far less than the present type of road. • "I think that I can handle the position of Deputy Reeve. I am able to get away from my busin- ess at almost any time, I think it is about time that I step up and therefore will run for Deputy Reeve. R. Y. Hattin Ex-Mayor R. Y. Hattin said that he had the time to give the Dep- uty-Reeve's post the attention it deserved. He referred to his term as mayor and said that he had re- duced the mill rate eighteen mills during his term of office. "Times have been good but if they start to slip we may .have to pull in our horns." Alderman Pegg Alderman Pegg outlined his work on the By-Laws Committee. He mentioned the Public School Debenture By-Law, the Traffic Signal Light By-Law and the Smoke Limitation By-Law. He explained the steps that the By- Law committee have to take be- fore presenting a by-law to coun- cil. "Seine of the old council should stay. on until the new members can gain a little experience so I will allow my name to stand for council for another term," Alderman Morgan J. Agnew Alderman M. J. Agnew elabora- ted on the financial statement. He compared Clinton's mill rate and Clinton's tax arrears with other centres and said that we were in a very favourable position. He would not forecast the mill rate for next year but said that it will definitely be higher, "I will run again and if elected will do my duties to the best of my „abilities." Alderman C. W. Draper Alderman C. W. Draper speak- ing on the fire and water com- mittee said that the town should be very proud of its fire brig- ade. "It is one of the best fire brigades in Western Ontario." "We have made an agreement with Goderich Township and ex- pect to work one out with Tuck- ersmith whereby our firemen give the farmers of a certain area fire protection." There has been new equipment supplied to the firemen and the new siren has been installed to the satisfaction of firemen and citizens alike." Mr. Draper felt that it would be a good thing to fix up the streets, sidewalks and ditches in the town which he said are in poor shape. "Money, labour and equip- ment is needed to complete this job," he averred., Alderman L. G. Winter Alderman Winter expressed his disappointment in the people of the town because they will not interest themselves in the regular council meetings. "Any citizen Could learn a great deal if he • would only come out" he added. Mr, Winter stated that due to business commitments and other reasons that he would not let his name stand, Clifford Ashton Clifford Ashton explained that this was a new experience for him and that he would appreciate support on election day, Stewart Schoenhals Stewart Schoenhals spoke on the recent smoke nuisance and did not know if he would run for Council, Burton Stanley "I feel that younger men are needed in the council. The older members will not take the respon- sibility for ever and now is the time for new men to obtain a lit- tle knowledge. I ask your sup- port at the polls„ George Knights was not avail- able on nomination night but has decided to try for a councillor's poet." CLINTON CAR FOUND IN' OAR:VILLE A car belonging to William Fleisehauer, which was stolen from Orange Street oh Friday, November 21, was recovered On Saturday at Oakville. The theft Was made a matter of a trade, for according' to Chief of Police' 3*, Ferranti, ft ear which had ,been stolen In Teeswater was left in front of the Fleischattete home when the thief or thieves inAdd 'Off with the Clinton ear, No. 48--The Home Paper With the News CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1952