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Clinton News-Record, 1953-05-21, Page 1Home ,of RCAF Station THE NEW ERA --48th YEAR NO. 20 -,The Home Paper With the News Int siva .C4Cuntn=== GAR\, TEN -YEAR-OLD SON OF Louis Freeman is aroud boy this week . , , In fact, his parents are no doubt proud of him, too , , . he is proudly displaying a I -93i inch pike caught in the Bayfield river Gary won't tell the exact spot, and therein be shows true fisherman's instinct . . , As for equipment, he's not so reticent . . . Really, it wasn't so very expen- sive . Just a tree branch, and a short line tied*on*. . . THE WILD -LIFE OF THE NA - tion must be going just a little bit wilder than we'd ever expected • . Now we read in the daily paper of a wild duck, who has start one motherinig alight-hearted light bulb to We: hope she takes the situation lightly enough not to spend too much time waiting for something to hatch , We fear there is little room for the duck world to start competing with the HEPC at least not without govern- ment :subsidy . , Perhaps the same light-hearted government that proposes to subsidize TV to the extent of millions of dollars, would . also be prepared to sub- sidize this Huron duck so she might make something of her novel "egg" , * * THIS NEW PROJECT AT GOD- erich . , they have erected 20 new' homes built by a London factory, and financed specifically for families with children . , meets with hearty commendation: here ... A young family we know who has recently moved from a new apartment house in Toronto, tells us that these apartments, originally built to accommodate young families ... have new reg- ulations . . • No more children allowed . . . As the young families move out, they will be replaced by "no one under 40 years of age, ' and no children" . . Is it a fact that Canadians don't want child- ren . . . or is it just that we don't know how to train them so they are nice people to know .. . Looks bad when we can't rent apartments to anyone under 40 . . Such juveniles, those youngsters in their twenties and thirties... * * * AGAIN, FROM OUR INDUST- rious Bayfield correspondent, comes a Iittle news . . . "Bad pennies always turn up . but this time it was a good Canadian copper , . . When all the verdigris had been cleaned away . the head of Queen Victoria and the I 'date 1894 could be discerned , . . Charlie Bell found it in his vege- table garden worn thin, but evidently buried for a number of years ... the coin is once more back in circulation , . , * * * WE WERE PLEASED' LAST' week to publish the results of the Hullett Township Music Festival Winner of the Huron County S• ilver Shield for the highest num- ber of points was SS 3 . The regular teacher of this school is Mrs, Norma Sills . who has been quite ill lately and• has spent some time in New Westminster Hospital, London . . . Her place has been taken by Mrs. Bird, Adastral Park . . and for the * three weeks prior to the festival, Mrs. Bird had charge of the music training of the children . Our hats are off td Mrs. Bird for the magnificent work she did, and is still doing, with the pupils at SS 3 . * * * IT WAS AN ESPECIAL TREAT this week to have Miss Jane Scott, Toronto, in town ... her talk on ."The Formula for True Great- ness" was heard by a large crowd of women in St. Paul's Church on Tuesday ... Later she spoke with many of the same women , when Mrs. Mae Rance Mackinnon held "open house" for everyone... * * * SPEEDY WORK ON THE PART of the PUC workmen or: Tuesday . quickly laid the lateral from the sewage main to the new residence of George Levis on Princess Street . . , There are severalnew houses going up , . . or perhaps we should say down, for the basements are dug . . . in the north east section of Clinton Youngsters living in them w• ill have no excuse for being late for school come next September.. * * * THE TRIM LITTLE TRAVEL - ling coach which parked in front of Ball and Mutch's store Satur- day . . , has gone on its way . , . no doubt rejoicing ... We stepped inside for just a minute to see the new method of room decora- tion ., . And before we could get turned around properly to come out again , , we were brushing a painted surface with great vig- our, and achieving rewarding re- sults, too . . . Those lads certainly had a knack of getting out of the work of demonstrating , , , a -- Miss Aphra Steep Receives 20 -pear Jewel At Rebekah Meetiu� Regular meeting of uronic Rebekah Lodge No. 306 was held on Monday evening with Noble Grand Mrs, Marion Taylor in the chair. The charter was draped in memory of Mrs. Mabel Jenkins who passed away recently. A 20 -year jewel was presented , to Miss Aphra Steep who has lodge treasurer for 18 years. Plans were made for the baking sale which will be held this Satur- day. Every member is asked tc have her baking at the Council Chantber before 2.30 p.m. oh the day of the sale. Lodge closed in ritual form, The Weather r 195810o 2 High Low High Low 1Viay 14 52 37 62 42 16 63 54 6600 35 18 66 50 62 35 19 65. 44 68 43 20 76 44 52 49 Rain: .57 his. Pain:.97 ibis, CLINTON, ONTARIO, T.HH411SQAY, MAY 21, 1953 Huron Young Folk "Clean Up" ou ,Summer Camp T,- THE NEWS -RECORD -42nd YEAR. 2,126 Copies A Week 6; a copy $2.50 p Year woro These members of the Young People's Union of the United Church of Canada believe in putting themselves to work. They are part of a work camp that used last weekend as an oppor- tunity to put the Goderich Summer School in shape for the season. The kitchen and dining hall were made to sparkle, the defective window screens were replaced with new ones and the tables in the' dining hall were painted. Putting the finishing touches . on the screens are (left to right) : Ken Ashton, Clinton; Janis Morritt, Blyth; William Cowan, Londesboro; June Manning, Londesboro; and Dennis Weymouth, Blyth. Before the• end of the busy weekend, Gail Manning, Lon- desboro, and Howard Pym, Exeter, conducted a worship period, during which Rev. J. Stinson, Seaforth, spoke on "Things That Jesus Did." "Open House" At CDCI Recalls PaSt To Parents The staff and pupils of Clinton District Collegiate Institute were hosts to parents at their annual spring "open house" held Thurs- day evening, May 14. The scheduled programme began at 7.30 in the English room when a responsive and intelligent class of parents were taught the poem, "The Plaint of the Camel", by four grade 11 student -teachers, At 8.15, 20 girls performed lithely on the gym apparatus — the box horse, parallel bars, balance benches and skipping ropes. At 8.30, another group of graceful girls interpreted the waltzes of Nantovani in rhythmical exercises, Both of -these displays were dir- ected by Miss C. Weldon and Mrs. J. E. Robinson. During the entire evening, par- ent guests were at leisure to in- spect the classrooms. While their wives were admiring the display of sewing in the home economics room, many men escaped to Mr. Gilbank's shopwork room where, in their proper element, they ex- claimed over benches, trays, smok- ing stands and artistic handmade lamps. Those interested parents with a scientific bent ventured into eith- er the physics or the ` chemistry laboratory where G. McGee and B. Olde were demonstrating ex- periments. Perhaps some spectat- ors recalled a fateful day long ago when they had blown up an elect- rolysis apparatus or dropped a Bunsen burner! The display of model barns and prize grains in P. •Humphrey's ag- ricultural -science room appealed to many. Others timidly approach- ed that monster of ' a recording machine, manipulated by G Tovell, to hear their own unre- cognizable voices. Those who had tried to decipher maps in N. Garrett's geography room or projects in R. Morgan's history room were equally as for- lorn trying to typewrite on black- ed -out keys in the commercial de- partment, Miss E. Davis tried to explain that typing was ea ler when you could not see the let- ters! The parents who had to "stay after class" in the English room noticed the display of 50 or more new books bought. this year by the school Iibrary. During a lunch of tea and cook- ies, served by Mrs;, J. Steinburgh and her pleasant assistants, the parents had a chance to apprec- iate the French art and language on the walls of L. Tierney's room. The French word, les asperges, had little significance until one looked up to. see a picture of• Ayl- mer's asparagus! E. A. Fines spent a busy even- ing as host, greeting parents and explaining directions and displays,. Perhaps the many guests this year will be supplemented by an added number next spring who take advantage of the opportunity to find out what and "how their children learn at CDCI. TWO NEW TEACHERS ENGAGED FOR .PUBLIC SCHOOL Clinton Public School Board, meeting Thursday night, engaged Miss Winnie Gray, Millbank, and Mrs. Norma Dixon, Goderich, as teachers on the staff, with duties to commence in September. They will replace Miss Mary Shelton, Ingersoll, and Mrs. Audrey Mid- dleton, Clinton, who recently re- signed. The new $345,000 school, which opens in September, will have 12 teachers on itsstaff under the principalship of George H. Jeffer- soh. Alex Cudmore, chairman of the board, presided at the meeting. Present were secretary -treasurer H, C. Lawson and Trustees Clay- ton Dixon, Joseph Murphy, Fred Ford, Royce Macaulay, and Lorne J. Browne The members of the board de cided that a bus would be provid- ed for transporting entrants in the Huron County Music Festival to be held in Goderich, A delegation of two members of the SS 4, Hta]lett Township School Board met with the Clin- ton Board. Mr. Cartwright stat- ed that it was the opinion of the section that $140 per pupil was too high a cost, and rather than pay it, they would be forced to build a school, H. C. Lawson, presented figures arrived at in conference with, Inspector G. G. Gardiner, which showed that a fee of $115 per pupil would be sufficient to cover the cost. This met with approval by Mr. Cart- wright, and Mr. Jewitt, also a- greed that at this rate their sec- tion would be able to continue sending pupils in to Clinton Pub- lic School, Thomas Murphy expressed doubt that the USS 2 section would be satisfied, since they had been quoted a rate of $135 until December 21, 1953, and then $140 after that, it was explained that USS 2 wished to open their own school, and at any rate they had had trouble over transportation ar- rangements, which SS 4 appar- ently was not experiencing. The delegation was assured aecommo- dation for the next few years. Mr. Richardson accompanied by X. W. Colquhoun, presented rates and various plans of insurance available, and the board decided to purdhase Liability insurance and workmen's compensation overage. A report from R, S. Macaulay, chairman of the property and building committee was received. He reported that after cdnsidere able estimating the Contractor and architect had discovered the cost of the extra two rooms would be not 'less than $36,000. Since $35,000 had been. quoted, the work would be done for that, and the architects would riot receive any fee for their work, Ball and Mutch Store Presents Gifts To CDCI Girl Graduates A very delightful presentation was made in the Ball and Mutch furniture store on Friday after- noon, May 15, when the firm pre- sented 18 girl graduates of Clin- ton District Collegiate Institute with a miniature cedar chest, The chest, ten inches by five and three inches deep is a replica of the'largest chest, with lock and key. This is the second year the graduates have received gifts in this fashion from this firm. A brief talk to the girls preceded the presentation, Receiving the gift were Helen Blair, Bayfield; Barbara Brandon, Bayfield; Ruth Clarke, Varna; Eileen Cunningham, Auburn; Rhea Hall, BIyth; Donna Mc- Bride, Kippen; Janis Morritt, Blyth; Shirley Proctor, Clinton; Shirley Ashton, Clinton; Barbara Bassett, Bayfield; EIizabeth Mac- Donald, Blyth; Joan McLaren, Clinton; June Manning, Londes- bore; Marjorie Medd, Clinton; Ann Morritt, Blyth; Donna Stutg- geon, Bayfield; Margaret Zapfe, Brucefield, and Mary Tyndall, Clinton, Following the presentation the girls were entertained at Bart- liff's. r 4c a word, minimum 75e Thurs., May 21 --Legion Bingo, Legion Memorial Hall, Kirk St., three share -the -wealth games. Sat., May 23 ---Baking Sale, in Council Chambers. Auspices: Re- bekah Lodge, from three to five o'clock. 19-20-b Mon., May 25 -- Play, "Good Gracious Grandma", in Brucefield United Church. Auspices; Bruce - field WA. Staged by Hensall play- ers. 19-b Wed,, May 27—Legion paper Se rag collection. Have papers and rags bundled and' out at the street by one p,m, 20-b Pri,, May 29—Legion Dance, it new Legion Memorial Hall, Kirk„ Street. Norman Carnegie's oech- estra new and old time dancing. Regular admission. 20-b Sat., 1v1ay 30 ---•Blossom Tea and Bazaar. St, Paul's Church, Aus- pices; Friendship Club. 3 to 5 p,n'%; Admission 25c. 20-1-b Tues., Julie 2 ---Monster Frolic, 7 pan. Princess of Huron County chosen at 9 p.m. Street dance. Legion draw at 11 p.m, 20.0 In „the Merry Month Of May, Swing and Sway in the Old Tyree Way, to the tuneful melodies of Clarence Petrie and his Night Hawks. Every Friday night, at the Crystal Palace Ballroom. Mitt shell. 174420 -1 -ie 1 -ie egegeneen Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Mutch Observe 55th' Anniversary ry of Wedding "Give and take—a necessity for a happy marriage" is the conclu- sion.one reaches after visiting Mr. and Mrs. William W. Mutch, High Street, . Clinton, who quietly ob- served their 55th wedding anni- versary on Monday, May 18, at their home. Both enjoy reason- ably good health and are fairly active for their age. Following their marriage on May 1$, 1898, at the Presbyterian manse, Auburn, by the late Rev. Robert ' Henderson, the couple drove in an open buggy to Gode- rich. Mr. Mutch worked a tor- acre farm with his father for seven years in East Wawanosh Township. Moving to Auburn he worked on the Canadian Pacific Railway section, For 42 years they have been residents of Clinton where Mr. Mutch was employed for 30 years as a dyer with the Clinton Hosiery Factory. He retired some 12 years ago. They have a family of one son, William Henry, who is man- ager of the Royal Bank branch, Paisley; and one daughter, Miss Dorothy E1iz :beth Mutch, at home,. and who has been employed for 20 years in the office of the factory where her father formerly worked. There is one grandson, who is eight years old. Faithful members of Wesley - Willis United Church, Clinton, they have taken an active part in church work. Mr. Mutch sang in church choirs since the age of 18, and retired from the Wesley - Willis choir just two years ago at the age of 83. He is also a mem- ber of the IOOF lodge. Mrs. Mutch is a present member of the Woman's Association of the church and is a former member of the Huronic Rebekah Lodge. Mrs. Mutch?is the former Cath- erine Yungblut, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Werner Yung- blut. She was born on August 16, 1878, in Hullett Township, be. tween Auburn and Blyth and she attended SS 5, Hullett. One of a family of two boys and six girls, she has five sisters living, Mrs, Annie Mogk, Tavistock; Mrs. Mar- ion Beadle, Auburn; Mrs. Carrie Armstrong, Woodstock; Mrs. Mar- garet Arthur, Auburn; and Mrs. Emma VolImerhausen, Woodstock. Born in Pickering, on November 18, 1868, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mutch, Mr. Mutch is the last of a family of three boys and four girls. He carne at the age of four years, with his par- ents, to a farm in East Wawanosh. Attending the same school as his wife in Hullett, he walked three miles to and from school each day, "Our winters were extremely cold with no end of snow in those days," he said. Both he and his wife feel that it would be impossible for them to farm in this age if they were able, for everything is so different. "When we were married, a cream separator was unheard of. Today farming is a science—farmers buy feed to make their hens lay, and to make their animals grow!" they said. They find life very different for the young people compared to 55 years ago—and they feel that the invention of the automobile has speeded up living considerably. 0 Mrs. Melvin Crich and Melvin Jr, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Ray . Gibhings and Wayne at Strathroy. Advertising Pays Letter from advertiser: "Last week I lost my gold watch which I value very highly. Immediately 1 insert- ed an ad in your lost -and - found column, and waited, To- day I went home and found the watch in the pocket of another suit. God bless your newspaper!" REV. J. L. O'ROURKE TALKS ON CREDIT UNIONS TO KINSMEN The Kinsmen Club of Clinton held its regular bi-monthly meet- ing at the Hotel Clinton on Tues- day evening, Frank Cook was chosen Sergeant - at - Arms and proved `to be very efficient col- lecting $4.40 in fines during the dinner part of the • meeting. Rev. J. L. O'Rourke, Parish Priest of St. Joseph's Church, Clinton, was the guest speaker for the evening and gave a very en- lightening talk on Credit Unions. He outlined the history of the credit union movement from its beginning in Germany, how the idea blossomed to other countries on the continent, when it first came to the North American cont inent and told of the vast number of people that it now serves. He urged all those present to investi- gate the Credit Union here in Clinton to find out the many bene- fits that it has to offer to all its members. The guest speaker was Introduc- ed by P. J. Macaulay and thanked by Don Kay. Members ofthe club were in- formed about thea progress being made regarding the Kinsmen Park on the Bayfield River on the southern limits of the town. Working parties have been active with the result that most of the thorn bushes have now been up- rooted and brush, dead branches of trees and rubbish have been burned. A working party was planned for Wednesday, May 20 when all members of the club would be at the park to continue the clean-up program. Members of the Kinettes planned to join the party later in the evening and a weiner roast was to be held. Don Kay reported the progress made concerning the soap -box derby to be held on Labour Day. The lucky winner of the draw+ was George Buckley. He proudly displayed his prize to all those present, Betty Stewart Honoured Prior to Marriage A miscellaneous shower was held for Betty Stewart, bride - elect of next month, at the home of Mrs. Glen Carter, Londesboro, on Wednesday evening, May 13. The guest of honour was escort- ed to a pink and white decorated chair where she received her gifts, brought in on a wagon decorated to represent a boot. After opening her gifts Betty thanked her friends for their thoughtfulness. Contests were then enjoyed and lunch was served by the hostess. Ve�kend Accidents otaI Almost The long weekend resulted be an unusually large, number of ac- cidents in the Clinton district, the first of which happened before the weekend began, and the last of which happened Tuesday evening. Early Friday morning, a pick- up truck owned by James Aiken - head, Brucefield, and driven by Wilmer Kelly, also of Brucefield, was proceeding west along the road leading from Drysdale across the Bluewater Highway and lead- ing to the lake. Where the road makes a sharp turn to lead to the summer cottages along the lake front, the truck failed to turn and proceeded forward over the em- bankment. Neither of the men, apparently, was injured, About $300 damage was done to the truck, and it was necessary to get a wrecker to return it to the road. The accident was reported at about ten o'clock that morning, and Provincial Police Constable Jack Parkinson investigated. On Friday also, James Handy was driving on Concession 2, Hul- lett Township, when coming over the brow of a hill, was confronted with two cows awned by Roy Tyn- dall, RR 3, Clinton. He tried to avoid the animals, but hit them both, and since each bad a broken leg, it was necessary to destroy them. On Friday morning, Michael Murphy, son of Thomas Murphy, East Street, was pedalling his bicycle from the south towards Clinton's main intersection intend- ing to cross with the green light. A car on the left of the boy was planning to make -a left turn to proceed along , Ontario Street. Meanwhile, a truck belonging to the Clinton Dairy, driven by Mur- ray Johnston, approached the int- ersection from the north, and turned left to proceed down Hu- ron Street. According to Chief of Police J. Ferrand, the boy proceeded across the intersection, and apparently rode his bicycle into the side of the truck. Al•• though he was knocked from his bicycle, young Michael received no serious injury. On Saturday at noon, Nelson R. Brown, Detroit, parked his car on the lot adjacent to Stan's Cab, locked it and went to visit friends nearby. Apparently he had ne- glected to set the emergency brake, for the car began to roll, crossed over Highway 8, and end- ed up against Orville Stanley's truck which was parked across the way, The accident .caused slight. damage to the truck, Then on Saturday evening, at approximately 9.45, a collision be. tween two vehicles occurred on Victoria Street, just near the intersection of Kirk Street. Edwin Judd, .Gordon Street, Clinton, was driving his 1929 Plymouth pas- senger car north along Victoria Street, and was in collision with a 1952 Mercury truck driven by Donald Lyle Malcolm, Ailsa Craig, who was meeting the Judd car. Total damage was approximately $700. Charges have been laid against Malcolm, Early Sunday morning four Clinton men were injured when the car in which they were riding left the road after crossing the railroad tracks, just off Highway 8, on Concession 16, Goderich Township, and smashed into a telephone pole. Injured were Bert Boyes, the driver, fractured collar bone and abrasions; John Tyndall, lacerations to head and face, as well as numerous bruises; Edward W. Elliott, scalp injuries, broken finger, and leg injuries; and Roy Elliott, suffering from shock. E. Elliott was the 'only one of the quartet who was taken to hospi- tal, and that for x-ray of his finger. Dr. F. G. Thompson, CIin- ton, treated the injured men. Damage to the car, which was wrecked, was estimated at $2,000. Provincial Constable Jack Park- inson, Goderich detachment, in- vestigated. On Tuesday evening, at about 5.25 p.m. an accident occurred on Highway 4, just inside the town of Clinton, at the top of the hill leading in from the south, A 1938 Ford passenger car driven by Ray- mond Yochin, 17 years old, RCAF Station Clinton, was proceeding north when at the top of the hill, two cars ahead of him came to a stop. The first car intended mak- ing a turn into Walker Street, and the second pulled to a halt behind it. Yochin reported that he had applied the brakes and turned off the road to miss the two cars. His vehicle hit a hydro pole and broke it off, bringing down cables and wires. Chief of Police J. Fer- rand, who investigated, stated that damage to the radiator, front wheel, axle, etc., of the Yochin car would amount to between $150 and $200. Globe and Mail Columnist speaks to Clinton Women St. Paul's Anglican Church was filled writh churchwomen from Clinton, Goderich, Auburn, Sea- forth, Hensall, Bayfield and neigh- bour churches on Tuesday after- noon. They came to hear the mes- sage of Miss Jane Scott, religious editor of the Globe and Mail, To- ronto. The afternoon was planned by the. Woman's Association of St Paul's Church, which had orirgin- ally requested Miss Scott to come tc Clinton, as early as March, 1952. So well known is she, and such demands for her time are made, that May 19 this year was the earliest date she could set. Mrs. C. H. Epps, president of St. Paul's Woman's Association, was in charge of the event, and gave the introductory mesage. Mrs, Fred Hudie read the scripture passage from the New Testament which describes Jesus washing the feet of the disciples. Repeating of the members' pray- er and the Lord's Prayer in unis- on, was led by Mrs. Epps. Mrs, Mae Rance McKinnon, who had met the guest speaker in New York three years ago, introduced her' She told how Miss Scott, though she was educated to be a missionary and had planned to go to serve in the Sudan, was forced to remain at home, first because e£ the death of members of her family, and then because of her own illness. During this illness Miss Scott began to write for the Globe and Mail. Jane Scott based her talk on ` The Formula for" True Great- ness", She stated that when Jesus was on earth He attempted to show people how to live in order to receive the gift of eternal life, District Couples Speak Vows in May Ceremonies nee* : ,. . Mie. Agle MRS, HAROLD FRANKLIN LAWSON, are pictured here (at left) Shortly after their wedding in I4dlmesville United Church, on Saturday, May 16. The bride Is Phyllis Marie, elder daughter o£ Mr. and Mrs. DanielB.liddnngraduate of St.. deseph's School of Nursing, , , and a , London, Her husband isa graduate of University of Toronto in Civil Engineering, and is the only sen df Mr, and Mrs, Gordon M, Lawsen,. Clinton, Mr. and Mrs. Lawson plan to live in Lenddn, At the right. arc MIt, AND un s. AI.BICJVt . IFIAItOLI) LEWIS, who were married on Saturday morning, May 16, .in the Homan Catholic Chapel at 1l.CAF Station, Clinton,, The bride is Caritian the daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Philippe Bourque, Montreal, and her husband i.; !lie sen of Mr.arid Mrs. Robert Lewis, Ssltfor& -,--(Photos by Ma t+en), and He taught the disciples to go cut demonstrating the same way of life, witnessing for Him by tel- ling others what they knew of Him. From the standpoint that humil- ity was one of the essentials of achieving true greatness, Miss Scott preached a small sermon, within her chatty address based on the word "servant". She spoke or seven different qualities, each beginning with one of the letters in that word. A good servant is "submissive'° to the will of God. He must be "equipped", and Miss Scott made it clear that each of her hearers was as well equipped for service as any of the disciples had been. He must be "reliable" by dedicat- ing his life to the service of Christ without deviating from it. A good servant must be "valu- able", that is, well-informed in the word of God so he can witness wisely for Him. Above all an amiable" spirit is required, for it will inevitably affect those around us with the sweetness of His spirit. Miss Scott advised that a "natural" attitude was necessary, and also that a good servant should be "trustworthy"—eager t do the little things which grad ually lead to larger responsibil ities, Following the address' Mrs. L McKinnon lead in prayer and Mrs Epps moved a vote of thanks t the speaker for an excellent, in eresting and helpful address. Mrs. R. M. P. Bulteel sang solo, accompanied by Mrs., M. J Agnew (who played for the rest o the service as well), while Mrs Hudie and Mrs. C. Staniforth too up the offering. Mrs. Epps led h the offertory prayer. After the closing hymn, "01 Master, Let Me Walk With Thee' Miss Scott offered the closini prayer, That evening Mrs. IvtcKinnoi held "Open House" to which al the ladies were invited. Miss Scot spoke personally to them at tha time, and an enjoyable evenin was held. Grandson Spending Embarkation Leave With Mr", Mrs. Rorke H. 13. "Barney" Ambler, U.S Navy, aircraft branch, Pensacola Fla., son of Mr. and Mrs. Harr, W. Ambler, Pontiac, Mich., no on embarkation leave, is visitin. his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. H E. Rorke, prior to embarking fro Quonset Point, Rhode Island Nav al Base, assigned to service a Aviation Machinist on U.S.S. "Gil bert Islands",. aircraft carrier, c Atlantic and Mediterranean cruise Barney, who spent the greate part of his childhood years in Clinton, and at a lakeside cottage, enlisted for Navy service in No- vember, 1950, at theage of 17. He received his physical fitness training at a Chicago base, and for the past two years trained in aviation mechanics at Pensacola Fla. Barney is renewing youthfu�I friendships here during his short leave, a Clinton ?ir De partmetit answ= *red a call on Wednesdaymor. - Mg. . The fire alarm as turned n when it was feared that the flame caused by two hydro wires short ing would follow the wires into the house owned by Mrs. A. L. Rodgees en Duron Street. 'Ihe fire was quickly extinguished with only the two wires being damaged.