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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1953-06-04, Page 2PAGE TVVO CLXIV'iO NEWS -RECORD THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 1953 Cftnton Nes-Reeord THE CLINTON NEW ERA First' issue June 6, 1865 THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD First. issue (Huron ;clews -Record) January 1881 Amalgamated 1924 An Independent Newspaper devoted to the Interests of the Town of Clinton and Surrounding District Population, 2,543; Trading Area, 10,000; Retail Market, $2,000,000; Rate, .04 per line flat • Sworn Circulation — 2,126 Horne of Clinton RCAF Station and Adastral Park (residential) MEMBER: Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association; Ontario••Quebec Division, CWNA; Western Ontario Counties Press Association SUBSCRIPTION RATES:' Payable in .advance—Canada and Great Britain; $2.50 a year; United ;states and Foreign: $3.50; Single Copies Six Cents Delivered by carrier to RCAF Station and Adastral Park -25 cents a month; seven cents a copy Authorized as second class mail, Post Office Department, Ottawa Published EVERY THURSDAY at CLINTON, O ntario, Canada, in the Heart of Huron County THURSDAY, MAY 28, 1953 Coronation Day in Clinton TUESDAY, JUNE 2, in Clinton, was one • of the town's busiest, most exciting days of the year, As always when a civic holiday is planned and conducted by those men interested enough to take any action at all, the day receives short shrift condemnation by many, immediately it, is over. We have many good things to say about the Coronation Day celebration. The weather, through no intervention by committee, was wonderful. The parade was good. Those tak- ing part were smartly turned out and the three bands provided good music. We regret the meagreness of the CDCI Cadet Corps represen- tation and the absence of their band, but at the same time must commend the members of the band for leading the parade in Blyth, and providing the only band music available there. This is good training for, the young bandsmen, and we hope they willbe able .to perform for us in Clinton some time this summer, Another regret is that arrangement was not made for the bands to entertain at the Community Park. Their instant dismissal was a disappointment to those in the crowded grand,. stand. Even the fresh paint on the stands was not sufficient to keep spectators interested in a ball game they couldn't see, for which no scores were posted, and which included no Clinton Colts. However, the juvenile team put up a battle, promising for the future. It was a great day for the youngsters, who won prizes in foot races, spent money at the midway and lunch booths, and when their cash ran out enjoyed facilities ink the playground corner of the Community Park. Though more people could have done more decorating for an event, which in all likelihood will not happen again for half a century, the town had quite a gay appearance. Clintonians may well be proud of the effort put into this day honouring Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. Should He Have a Gun? WHEN, AND IT CERTAINLY is apt to happen sooner or later, your son should ask, "Dad, can I have a gun?" You, as a responsible Canadian parent must decide whether he is ready for one. The executive director of the Canadian civilian Association of Marksmen suggests that a boy is ready to have his first gun when: "You ,can trust him to carry the neighbour's baby across the street, take a $20 bill to a grocery store or to carry an important and confidential message." According to the provincial Fire Arms Act, children under 14 years of age may not carry a gun. The police are empowered to seize and confiscate any gun in the possession of children under 14 years of age. Parents have the responsibility of seeing that their youngster is of the age to carry a gun and that when he is, he receives thorough instruction in its care and use. It is suggested by the Marksmen Association that the first rifle be a .22 because basic principles of teaching are easily taught with it. After your son receives full instruction in the art of shooting it must not be expected that he will be qualified to • go. shooting without adult supervision. It will take a year or two training before he will know all the rules of. handling his gun in woods and fields. Several complaints have been registered with the police force here by citizens who have had windows broken by BB gun shot. This is a serious situation. Not only does. it mean expense to the property owners, but '.t means ,than an irresponsible child, (or children) has in his possession a gun which he does not know how to handle. There is danger of serious in- jury to innocent people as long as this is the case. We all have heard of instances where a person has lost an eye through injury received from just such a gun. We would like to urge all citizens to report to police immediately they see a gun being im- properly handled, or in the possession of a child under 14. Prompt action may save further damage. God.erich. is Fortunate ASSIDUOUS EFFORTS made for the past several years on behalf of Goderich have fin- ally paid off in a handsome fashion with the location there of a "million dollar" pen comp- any. Having secured this fine industry. Gode- rich is to be congratulated not only on what now appears to be a substantial future, but on the nature of the plant which will house the W. A. Sheaffer Pen Company of Canada Limited. As the Signal -Star reports in a front page news story, the new factory, to be built by the Austin Company Limited, will be of "convertible design" a type hitherto not constructed in Canada. Features will be uniform glare -free lighting assured by limiting windows to a narrow vision strip around the perimeter of the plant and the installation of modern continuous fluorescent lighting in all the production areas. Ventilation systems and special insulation techniques will assure working comfort in all weathers. The physical design of the plant, as illustrated in the Signal -Star, incorporates the very latest in industrial design. It seems certain that Goderich will be a centre of considerable interest to industrialists, who will likely come from many points in Can- ada to get a preview of what lies ahead in Can- adian industrial construction. As for the major benefits which will assur- edly accrue to the town, by way of increased employment and general prosperity, we con- gratulate our sister town on her good fortune. (We've thought all of these things for several weeks, and when the editor of the List- owel Banner put our feelings so well, we dared to reprint his editorial.) PETERS of the BACK SHOP With the whine of that eternally infernal router in our small mouse's ears, it is difficult to re- member the gay sounds which re- sounded through the Clinton Com- munity Park on Tuesday. No, we didn't go to the Fair on Saturday as we intended, for it had to be post-poned "on accounta rain". And we didn't have an ice cream cone, 'cause they just didn't have them at the Park. Talk about town planning! What this town needs is a little bit of festive planning! No ice cream cones. That's a terrible thing! But we did get all pink munching on candy floss, and it was while we were buried quite deep in the stuff that we met a couple of city cousins, all decked out in erminein honour of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth. "White mice" they were, of the type usually pre- ferred by laboratory technic- ians in the experimenting to cure humans of diseases. � x x They weren't riding about in a golden coach, but on the shirt collar of a stalwart young man, who figured they'd enjoy the cele- brations. Some young men are not so thoughtless after all. Had the time of their lives, they told me. After all this living in cages with people all, in food to you is no fun at all. � x x We'd prefer to rummage through back lots for what food we can find, or in the office waste -basket for what crumbs find their way there along with all the good read- ing that is there for (the taking. The Men have gotten quite crusty about when this mouse gets his copy in, so we're not able to wait for a last news flash about the weather. As of now, we're predicting rain all day to -morrow. (We've found that anything pre- dicted in this column turns out just the opposite.) It'll probably rain and rain and rain. So there! O Canadians made 127 million long-distance teephone calls in 1953. BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL DIRECT ORY CHIROPRACTIC D. 1:I. MCINNES Clhiropractic-Drugless Therapy Foot Correction Office Hours: Commercial Hotel, Seaforth Monday, Thursday Afternoons and Evenings INSURANCE Ineure the "Co-op" Wei W. V. ROY District Representative Box 310 Clinton, Ontario Phone Collect Office 557 Res. 3243 J. E. HOWARD, Bayfield Phone Bayfield 53r2 Car - Fire _ Life - Accident Wind insurance If you need Insurance, I have a Policy Be, Sure : : Be Insured If. W. COLQIJIIOUN GENERAL INSURANCE Representative: Sun Life Assurance Co. of Canada Office: Royal Barak Building Office 50 - PHONES - Res. 9W 11. C. LAWSON Bank of Montreal Building Clinton PHOWES: Office 251W; Res, 251J Insurance -- Real Estate Agent: Mutual Life Assurance Co. THE McKILLOP MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY Head Office: Seaforth Officers 1953: president, J. L. Malone, Seaforth; vice-president, J. H. McEwing, Blyth; manager and secretary -treasurer, M. A. Reid, Seaforth. Directors: S. H. Whitmore, Seaforth; C. W. Leon- hardt, Bornholm; E. J. Trewar- tha, Clinton; Robt. Archibald, Seaforth; J. H. McEwing, Blyth; J. E. Pepper, Brucefield; Wm. S. Alexander, Walton; 3. L. Malone, Seaforth; Harv, Fuller, Goderich. 'Agents: 3.F. Prueter, Brodhag- en; Wm. Leiper, Jr., Londesboro; Selwyn Baker, Brussels; Eric Munroe, Seaforth. OPTOMETRY A. L. COLE, R.O. Eyes Examined and Fitted Phone 33 GORDON R. HEARN Optometrist 1028 Danforth Ave., Toronto, Ont. J. E. LONGSTAFF HOURS: SEAFORTH: Weekdays except Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 5,30 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. PHONE 791 SEAFORTH REAL ESTATE LEONARD G. WINTER Real Estate and Business Broker SLOAN BLOCK, CLINTON Phone: Office 448; Res. 599j Early Unithegradlxationversityexercises at the .Froms a>f* Files ed.Mrs. Benson Corless has mov- from her home in Acton and will reside with Mr. and Mrs. 40 YEARS AGO The Clinton New Era Thursday, June 5, 1918 Clinton rinks competing for the Faill Bowling Trophy in Stratford are; F, Jackson, W. Grant, Rev. C. E. Jenkins, and Mr. Ransford, skip; D, A, For- ester, R. Graham, J. Watt, and 4:. L. i_owuing, skip; Dr. Axon, W. J. Nediger, N, Ball, and James Stevenson, skip. Mr. and Mrs, George Hanley are in Toronto this week attend- ing the Grand Lodge of the L.O.L. Clinton football team lost at Brussels on Friday last by a score of 2-0. Calgary and Medicine Hat are after Dick Tasker and the big fellow will likely go west next week to either of the above mentioned places to play base- bal this summer. Fire Chief Bartliff has been in- vited to attend the annual con- vention of the provincial fire chiefs to be held in Kingston in August. Clinton News -Record Thursday, June 5, 1913 Two new mail delivery routes started out from Clinton on Mon- day, both running into Goderich township. The new khak. unit orms which the CCI Cadets donned for the first time to appear be- fore Inspector McCrimmon last week, were turned out by our local manufacturers, the Jack- son Mfg. Co., who make a spec- ialty of boys' clothing. The Union Jack Floated from the flag staffs of Clinton public buildings on Tuesday in honour of the birthday of George V. On Saturday last, the town as- sumed control of the electric light system recently purchased. from Messrs. Stevenson and Ned- iger, who have given the town excellent service. There are in Clinton about two hundred elec- tric light users. James A. Thompson, who is a member of the Toronto Police Force, arrived in town on Tues- day with his wife and little daughter. He will a spend a ten day leave of absence at theold homestead in Goderich township. Messrs. R. J. Cluff, D. N. Wat- son, J. Schoenhals, T. Managhan, James Moffat visited Summerhill LOL on Monday evening. Miss Clark of the News -Rec- ord staff leaves this afternoon for Edmonton, Alberta, to attend a meeting of the Women's Press Club. 25 YEARS AGO The Clinton News -Record Thursday, June 7, 1928 Mrs. William Jenkins has sold her handsome residence in Oran- ge Street to Messrs. Murdock, who have purchased the Andrew's mill. Mr. Thomas Glazier has pur- chased the residence until recen- tly occupied by Mrs. Wiggington, Sr., and has taken possession. Mrs. Hibbert and Miss Rich- mond have resigned from the staff of the Clinton Collegiate In- stitute. Mrs. Hibbert will give up teaching at the end of the Oresent term and will reside in Hamilton. Reeve Langford is in Goderich this week attending county coun- cil. The Rev. B. Snell, who has been pastor of the United Chur- ch, Londesboro for some years has been appointed to Staffa, AsA The Editor, Clinton News -Record Just a line with this announce- ment I'm sending for Bob (birth of a second child), to let you know we were lucky enough to be mis- sed by the tornado in Sarnia. I expect a few of our friends would wonder how we fared. The city is quite a mess. I never expected to be quite so close to one in this part of the country. I am staying • with Bob and Mark for a week, so got elected to send this. We enjoy the Record. Sincerely, MAE HANLEY (Mrs., Fred Hanley, Sarnia) Apt. 1, Park Plaza Apts. 2235 Main St. Niagara Falls The Editor, News -Record, Clinton, Ontario DEAR SIR: Would you please help me to get some information from some one in your town? I was born in Clinton about 1884 and so am about due for the old age pension, but I have not been able to get a copy of my birth cirtificate from Toronto, I would be glad to pay well for copies o£ birth notices, school registration, baptismal or other proofs of date of birth. Will you please insert a notice or advertisement in your paper to this effect? I will leave it to you as to the best method. Any one willing to answer will receive full information if they will write me at the following address. Thanking you in advance, I am, Yours truly, HERBERT DOWSLEY CLUFF 1627 Burton Ave., Victoria, B.C. June 1, 1953 ' OFF MAIN STREET By JOE IJENNETr KINOA GROUCHY TODAY, b .swop!T3 ;'` POP' - HUH? w.w 4w COMM -AR -MG - HONEYS AeouT THEDO FOOD t THE ROAST$ BE9N CbOKED IMAGINE t T00l.bN(31 `TOUGH,1 l�f`:. ‘ / H.' u -AND THE BI SCU ITS -- THEY UE gGEN' OVERDONE! g ris Wi r -NOT . EHOUGH LEMONtTE (� THE PIE! `4,i ' }} ' P'` ! } r/.i 7. �, ,`% DELICIOUS WHAT MOMS t WOULDNT FOR ONE OF GOOD-OLEiNESHE DINN�RSf \ \ 7 Mt% -42'''''''''-'''4.°-',, ' e O.K. M. SMARTY- l`� V ��(�� iiµ ' -YOUR MOTHER V(5ITED ME PHIS AFTERNOON AND CoOKGD THAT MEAL, cTU57 TO 5URPRt3E YOU! �r7 �;^1 (,, r 1Ly► Ip- a� Messrs. C. H. Venner, H.- P. Plumsteel and T. G, Scribbins at- tended a church parade pf Royal Arch Masons at Mitchell on Sun- day evening. The Ontario Government an- nounces the appointment pf a number of new King's Counsel, amongst them being Clinton's popular Barrister, Mr. W. Bry- done. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Cooper have rented Mrs. E. Herman's, house and have taken possession of same. Quite a number from this vic- inity took in the moonlight excur- sion at Goderich on Thursday night. J. Elgin Tom who has served as Inspector of Public Schools for the past forty years has resign- ed. Applications for this posit- ion will be considered at the ses- sion of County Council now in progress. 10 YEARS AGO The Clinton News Record Thursday, June 10, 1943 Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Jenkins of Ottawa visited the end of the week with Mr. and Mrs. D. R. .Jenkins.• Mr. Fred Leonard has return- ed home with Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Leonard -of Milton, when he will visit for a few weeks. Stocker' 1 Alvin L. Lobb, RCNVR, Halifax, N.S., is home on a three weeks furlough and is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eert Lobb. What could have been a very serious accident happened on Thursday evening last to Alexan- der Menzies, Londesboro, while playing ball at Blyth, Alexander was accidentally struck on the head by a hat, knocking him un- conscious. He was rushed to Clin- ton Hospital where fifteen stitches were required in his forehead to close the cut. He is the sec- ond son of Rev. A. E. Menzie, pastor of the United Church. Mr. Jack Morgan of Elmira was renewing acquaintances in town this week. 1Viiss Maude Torrance was in Toronto the past week attending "Immediate service" IN YOUR LOCALITY FOR Estate Planning and Wills Investment Management and Advisory Service 4% Guaranteed Investments 2% on savings — deposits may be mailed Real Estate Services For prompt attention tali RAYS B. PATERSON ' Trust Officer • Hensall, Ontario, Phone 51 or any office of GUARANTY TRUST COMPANY OF CANADA TORONTO • MONTREAL OTTAWA • WINDSOR NIAGARA FALLS • SUDBURY SAULT STE. MARIE \CALGARY • YANCOiJYFIi ii M. T, .Corless. Private Phillip McKenzie of Camp Shill), Manitoba, and his bride visited last week at the home .of the former's sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs, Howard Currie. A pretty wedding was solemn- ized in Wesley -Willis United Church, Clinton, on Saturday af- ternon, June 5th, when Helen Marguerite Miller, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Norman W. Miller, became the bride of Pilot Offic- er Vernon Roy Wagner, RCAF, son of Mrs. Bertha Wagner and the late John Wagner of Preston. Rev. Andrew Lane officiated. LAC Reg. Cudmore of Mount- ain View, was a weekend visit- or at his home in town. LAC. Wesley Haddy of Sum- merside, PEI is spending a leave at his home in town. Private Elliott Bartliff of the RCASC has been transferred from Camp Borden to Prince George, 3.C. Mrs. George Campbell has re - 1 ceived word from her son, Pil- ot Officer Ellwood Campbell, that he is now in Newfoundland, having been sent there from Chilliwack, B.C. •Staff Sergeant Hugh Hawkins of the Canadian Army Trades School, Hamilton, and Cpl. Made- lon Hawkins of the RCAF at Toronto visited on the weekend with their. parents, Mr; and Mrs. W. T. Hawkins. . VARNA 4 Lance Bombardier Everett Rowe, 1st RCHA who has recent- ly returned from active service in Korea, is on special leave and is spending it with his mother, Mrs, D. E, Moyer, Varna, HULLETT Burns WMS The topic of the May meeting of the Burns' Woman's MVIissionary Society held at the church on Thursday, May 28, was "The Unit* ed Nations." A skit, which told of the work of different organiza- tions of the United Nations, was presented by Mrs. Scott, Mrs. Wil- liam Bell, Mrs. Lear, Mrs, Colson, and Mrs. J. Riley. During the worship service, Mrs. Colson read the scripture verses; Mrs. K. McVittie offered prayer; Mrs. Jim Howatt read a poem en- titled "It Couldn't Be Done", and Mrs. Eddie Bell sang two well - loved hymns, "Will Your. Anchor Hold?" and "The Old Rugged Cross." An invitation to attend the Constance WMS meeting and bak- ing sale in June, was accepted. Nineteen members were present. Mrs. William Bell, the new president, conducted a business session for the Ladies' Aid. Mrs. John Riley was appointed vice- president for this year. 1t ♦ 1�0-f. .4-.r-+ 9 Quality Service feldca J u6ilee S Salt Enriched SHAMPOO with LANOLIN Suitable for all types of hair. Lathers abun- dantly in hard or soft water, rinses easily. Regular 1.00 jar Loaves hair soft and manageable. Special (for a limited time only) .79 Imameal.M.a aammem moo awe malma. ema'maa MOM ION an was 9tecdeoc ,u6llee Sfieeial! CREAM IDEOD ' RANT with CHLOROPHYLL Safe and effective. Will not irritate sensitive skin. Doesn't dry out in the jar. 3 oz. jar regular 1.50 Special (for a limited time only) Anti-perspirant and Deodorant 1.00 KODARS — Printing and Developing — FILMS FATHER'S DAY CARDS Smiles 'N Chuckles Chocolates W. C. Newcombe, Phm.B. Chemist and Druggist PHONE 51 sarINNIMMIMe. Kindergarten Classes Parents are requested to register all child- ren eligible to attend Kindergarten Classes, commencing September, 1953. Children will be admitted on basis of age until accommodation is filled. Register by letter not later than June 15, 1953. On day of enrolment in September, definite proof of age must be submitted to the Principal of the Public School. SIGNED ON BEHALF OF Clinton Public School Board H. C. LAWSON, Secretary 19-204-2-b Furniture specials 4 ONLY— Smyrna Mats (30" x 60") S6.95 Special In Living Room Matching Pieces STEP TABLE $9."75 END TABLE $7•75 COFFEE TABLE $8.50 Lawn Furniture LAWN CHAIRS --A11 metal construction, baked $7.75 enamel finish RECLINING CANVAS LAWN CHAIRS (Box Seat) ........................... $5.75 WASHABLE COVER LAWN CHAIR (Box Seat) $11.50 CAMP STOOLS $1.95; (with back)...............t,.......,...........,. $2.45 eatte Furniture .4.* -.4.44.$4 4444444-44-4 4 4'