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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1953-06-25, Page 1( Home of RCAF Station i ton THE NEW ERA--e88th YEAR Mrs. 25---The--tome Paper With the News. trhe Inuit Coluintv-,= THF ENUMERATORS ARV OUT and about collecting names for the voters' lists for the Dominion elec- .tion in August . . . They're eager to add to their list every name they can get ... And will wel- come any information concerning those persons eligible to vote from their district , . . In Clinton, by wards, the enumerators are St. Andrew's, Mrs. A. F. Cudmore • .. St. James', Mrs. Robert Mor- gin St. John's, Mrs. J, D. Thorndike ... St, George's, Mrs, Hugh Cameron ,* , * PRYDE, MPP FOR HURON, h as a word of, hope for those who . travel on Highway 8 .. Department of Highwayshas cal- led for tenders for grading and culverts. • on No, 8 Highway be- tween Seaforth and .Clinton and the work will likely get under way in thenear future".. We have had some hopes lately, for we've noticed•.that already on that high- way there are little yellow posts set along. the way , That was a good omen when Highway 4 was re -surfaced , • * * * CCINTONIANS • WERE LUCKY on. Wednesday afternoon . Flags already lined the parade route through town to Clinton Community Park ... When prime 'NH/ester St. Laurent'and his party, went along the velvet streets of Clinton .. • even unto the meeting place where large flags, and his own picture decorated the scene , Sprightly little flags fluttered from each of the lamp posts along the way . ; . Of course some were not so sprightly because there has been quite a time elapse since Coronation Day when they were first put, up . ., And some of them hung slightly askew (prob- ably the conservative type) . . , but the rest of them put on a brave show for the, day .. . k * * THOSE ON THE STAFF OF the Clinton News -Record who were not at the Park oefore the official party's approa' h ... were treated to a good view of him as he drove down main street . . Many of the townsfolk and busi- ness people who were not able to attend the meeting, made a point of being on hand for the parade Mr. St. Laurent waving his hat graciously as he rode along made many feel that he was pay- ing them particular attention .. . Those of us here who saw him pass are quite sure that he waved to us especially . . . Of course, that is a test of true greatness, isn't it . . to be the centre of attention . . and yet make your audience feel that you are con- cerned for each one personally . , . o. CONGRATULATIONS Mk. and Mrs. W. J. Plumsteel will be at home to their friends at the family residence, Ontario Street, on June 30th from three to five -thirty in the afternoon and seven to ten in the evening on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary. CLINTON, ONTARIO, TNURSPAYr AMIE 25, 1953. :Iinton's Welcome To P� Includes 400 (hildren,Band Pime Minister Louis St, Lair- chairmn, F. Fingland, and the ent received a loyal welcome in town of Clinton offered a hearty m x Clinton yesterday- afternoon. A welcome to the prime m ;n ist e Y parade of some .400 pupils from u Mrs. W. L. Nick' Whyte, Sea - Clinton Public School and A/V/M forth, daughter of the late Thomas Hugh Campbell Public School, McMillan, who represented South RCAF Statim, Clinton, were lead Huron in the House of Commons by the Goderich Girls' Bugle Band. for many years, thanked the Then the Bannockburn Pipe Band Mayor of Clinton for his welcom- preceded the open car in which the ing words and expressed her ap- Prime Minister and his associates predation of being able to accept rode, The 'parade began at the an invitation to speak to the Commercial Inn Hotel and pro- people of Clinton. She mentioned ceeded down Victoriia to Albert that it was a niemorable:day since and then to the Clinton Commun- •a Liberal Prime Minister was ity Park, present in Clinton for the first Fingland,' Q.C., Clinton, presi- time in 45 years. dent of the Huron Liberal. Assoc- The chairman, F, Fingland, af- iation, acted as master of sere- ter thanking Mrs. Whyte, stated monies for the meeting, and in- that he could not remember when troduced the various speakers, South Huron was not represented Mayor W. S. .Miller welcomed in the House, by a Liberal, Upon everyone to Clinton, and expressed the death of Mr. McMillan. he re - the :hope that they would find called that his successor had been their stay in Clinton a pleasant W. H. Golding, recently appointed one. It was a great privilege, to the Senate of Canada. said the mayor, to welcome dist- Mr. Fingland also expressed his ingished guests to Clinton, He felt belief that Canada. was great be - that Clinton citizens should be cause the strength and virility of proud to have Mr. St. Laurent her people was combined with her present, and on behalf of the great. natural resources. THE N WS -RECORD -72nd YEAR be ei copy X2.54 o Y 2,126 Copies. A Week Clinton Horticultural Society Plans Flower Show; Picks Best, Essay Almost the full executive of the Clinton Horticultural Society met at the home of •the president, Rev. D. J. Lane, .,on Friday evening, June 19. Plans were made for a flower show to be held in the council chamber in mid-August. All ex- hibits are to be on hand so that the judges wile have ample time to complete their work before the public showing. The show will be opened to the public inafternoon and evening and a valuable door prize will be drawn. Special prize list for both child- ren's exhibits and adult's exhibits• will be published later. The child- ren's department prize list will be much the same as in former years, but the adult section has been ex- tended to include three additional classes, namely: best spike glad- ioli (any variety); first, second and third prizes for rose, any variety; and first, second and third prizes for corsages, as well as the three prizes for dining - room table bouquet (donated). Committees for the Clinton flower show were set up for re- ception, judging, general help, publicity, and arrangement. The essays written by Grade 8 pupils, on "The Conservation of Our Wild ,Flowers" were submit- ted for judging, by two appointees of the society. The winners es- say will be in competition in the Ontario Horticultural Society lat- er. Orders for fall planting were received, consisting of 36 individ- ual orders from members. The treasurer, Mrs. F. Fingland, gave the financial standing of the society, and Mrs. C. Epps reported having planted the bedded flowers at the station plot, the post -office plot, and the bed and window boxes at the town hall. Mrs. Lane served refreshments at the close, assisted by Mrs, Epps and a social hour was' enjoyed. Those present were, the president; Mrs. F. Finland, secretary.treas- urer; Mrs. Lillian McKinnon, Mr. and Mrs. C. Epps, Mrs. 'B. Qlde, Miss L. Johnston, Mrs. S. Middle- ton, ton, Mrs. W. S. R Holmes, A. 'B. Gardiner, and Sidney Jones. New Assistant Agr. Rep. iAltoTD R. BAKER is the new assistant agricultural representative for Huron County, replacing John D. Butler, who has been transferred to Renfrew County. Mr, Baker is 25 years old, single and a 1950 graduate of OAC, where he specialized in animal husbandry. He has been assistant agricultural represent- ative in. Wentworth County. Three Man Police Force Again Disrupted Pictured here is the three man police force which so ably has been patrolling Clinton's Streets. At the left is Chief of Police 3. Ferrand who resumed the chief's duties on May 1, of this year after an absence of three months. Mr. Ferrand has 25 years service to his credit, gained as a "bobby" in Liverpool, England, and recently received a medal signifying long-term exemplary service, In the centre is Constable John McNichol who, though born in British Columbia, has spent most of his life in England. For four years he was a Member of the Prince of Wales Dragoon Guard (armoured division) and saw service in India. Mr. McNichol with his wife and two children came to live in Clinton in February of this year.... Constable Ralph Chisholm, Exeter, who was hired on April 17 this year, shortly after a police committee was formed to look after police affairs, already has left Clinton for another position. He has accepted the job of Chief of Police in 14fitcheIl. Former Hospital Superintendent, Jessie Grainger, Dies; 71 Years Old Funeral service was held on Pall -Bearers: W, D. Smith, Monday, in the G. A, Whitney Claire Reith, Clint Smith, T. B. funeral home, Goderich St., W., Baird, William Mclntosh, Drew Seaforth, for Miss Jessie Grain- Swan, ger, who passed away in Clinton Flower -bearers were Ross Public Hospital, on Saturday Scott, Lorne Wilson, Austin morning, June 20, following an Zaphe; John Modeland, Orville illness; of two years. She would Jones, George Neal. have been 72 years old on Tuese A guard of honour made up of • day, June 23. Rev, D. G. Camp- 35 nurses who graduated from bell, First Presbyterian Church, the Clinton Public Hospital und- Seaforth, Conducted the service. or Miss Grainger's superintend - His text was from Mark, "Who- ency there, included those of the soever gives a cup of cold water first nursing school, Miss A, B. in my name, shell not lose his Sinclair, now superintendent of reward." Mrs. Ross Hamilton sang the hospital; Miss Gretta Must- a solo, "Softly and Tenderly", and Crooks, London, and Mrs. accompanied by Mrs, John Card- Andrew Moore, Seaforth. The no. uniformed nurses formed a double line both at the funeral home, and again at the cemetery where interment was made in Baird's Cemetery, Stanley Twp. Miss Grainger was born at Brucefield in 1882, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Grainger. She received her Public school education neer there, later graduating as a nurse from Clinton Publio Hospital. The Weather 1953 1952 High Low High 'Low June 18 75 53 82 54 39 87 20 *94 69 60 0. 548 21 87 70 eO 54 22 80 58 75 57 28 70 47 83 56 24 77 45... 93 64 Rain: none Rain: none rot. 87 yeere, Mies Grainger ton- * Highest temperature recorded tinned heir work as Superinten- es yet this year. In 1952 WS re. idea of Clinten Piddle Heepital, cord temperature .:ofi 94 degrees a Work which She began iri 1919, occurred oh .'lune 5. in the beep; tal ;located Where the Commercial Inn Hotel now is, At that time with the three inexperienced girls which later were her first Class of nurses, she began the heavy task of sett- ing up a hospital which had been closed for four years while Dr. Gunne was absent overseas in World War 1. For the first weeks, she with her helpers had to work in house dresses, Supplies Came in the form of donations, a jar of jam from one home, and a pair of sheets from another. The girls with her then, remember that the first little patient brought to them was a young Shanahan lad admitted for an appendictomy. Miss Grainger gave unstinting- ly of her energies, bringing a kind word to patients and staff alike, to ease a trying time. She was known by hundreds through- out the district and as the nurses said in a farewell party on the eve of her retirement in NW/ - ember, 1946, "We are all better women for having spent these years under your guidance", Miss Grainger went to Seaforth to live, returning often to Clin- ton Public Hospital, where so much of her dedicated life was Spent., She was a memberof. First Presbyterian Church,, Seaforth. She leaves to mourn her less, 1Vtx, Charlotte Jones and family, Victoria, 8,4„ and Mr. end M>js. W. A. Wright and ;family', Sea. forth, NT •N tt LOUIS ST. LAURENT, Prime Minister of Canada Two lions Honoured At Joint Meeting With Bayfield Cub Lions Lorne •3,. Brown and Jatik Sutter were highly honoured Tues- day evening at a joint Meeting of the Clinton and Bayfield Lions Club. Lion Brown received a 15 - year 100 -per cent attendance pin, while Lion Sutter received a ten- year 100 -per cent attendance pin. The awards were presented by District Governor Vic Dinnin, Zurich, who heartily congratulated the two veteran Lions. . In his year as district governor he has seldom been called on :to perform this duty; and urged attendance at , all meetings to get the full benefit from Lionism. President Ken Merrier and his Bayfield Club were ;toad hosts. Both clubs had aie.eegelieht,turn- out of members :r'at the dinner meeting at the Little Inn Hotel. During the dinner the Bayfield Club disposed of their business. It was announced that they would resume meetings in September in. the New Ritz Hotel. Other busi- ness included plans for their frolic on July 22. Lion John. Parker, Clinton, sang a solo, and Lion Grant Turner, Bayfield, led in the sing -songs. After the dinner, the meeting moved to the Old Forge Dine and Dance, where Clinton Lions pro- vided the program. Clinton presi- dent George Beattie handed the meeting over to Vic Roy who in- troduced the guest speaker of the evening. The speaker was Richard Neel- ans, a young man from Latvia, who told of his experiences in his native country during the Russian and then the German occupation. of his country during World War II. Mr. Neelans strongly warned his hearers against communism, he having seen how they work and drag a country and its people into their fold. Mr. Neelans was in high school at the time of the Russian occupa- tion. He recalled how the com- munists would double wages and say they were helping working conditions, but in return more pro- duction was expected from all; this was achieved but the quality of goods and products was lower- ed. Spies were in all factories and even on farms. The Russians bought up or stole all merchandise in the stores and soon nothing was left for the Latvians. It was sim- ilar under the German occupation. At the end of the war he refused to go back to his own country; COMING EVENTS 4e a word, minimum 75e Friday, June 20 -Dance, Legion Memorial Hall, Kirk St., Clinton. Frank Hamon's orchestra. Danc- ing 0.30 to 1 a.m. Men 75c, ladies 50c. 25-b Fri; June 26 --Strawberry fest- ival, Londesboro Community Hall. Supper, 6-8 p.m. Playa 'Finders Creepers", Admission, $1, Child- ren, 50c. 24-x Friday, June 26—Public meeting in Town Hall, Hear Reeve Crock- ford speak concerning civil im- provement. Show your enthusiasm for your ]some town! 25-x Sun., June 28--becoration Sun- day, Clinton Cemetery. Rev, A. G. Eagle, speaker. Mitchell band, 23.4.5.e Sunday, June Z8 --All Orange - Men of LOL 24 and visiting lodges ate invited to attend divine ser - vide at Trinity Anglican Church at 11 a.m. 25-h Tues., June 30—Piano recital and festival selections in T1olmesville Vetted Church. Sponsored by WA, Silver collection. 25-x June when roses bloom, conte and chase your gloom, dancing to the music of Clarence Petrie asci his Night Hawke, every Friday night at the Crystal Palace roorn, Mitchell. .23-4.5•b Wed., July 1—Come and enjoy yourself et the lawn supper at United Church, Hayfield. Supper Served from 4 to 7 p.m, Admission $1; children 500, 25-b • Beth Cudmore Presented Red Rose Bouquet To Mrs, A. Y. McLean Little Miss, Beth Cudmore, the had signal hon- our of presenting a lovely bouquet of red roses to- Mrs. McLean, wife of A. Y. Mc- Lean, Seaforth, who is the candidate of the Liberal party, contesting'in the federal elec- tion scheduled for August 10. This pretty ceremony was part of the program held in ' Clinton Community Park yesterday afternoon, when Prime Minister Louis St, Laurent made a personal ap- pearance in Clinton on behalf of A. Y. McLean. Miss Cudmore is a student at Clinton Public School, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Reg Cudmore and granddaughter of Mr. and' Mrs. A. F. Cud - more, all of Clinton. finally ending up in England, and came to Canada in 1950. Mr. Neel- ans reminded Canadians how well off they were, and hoped some day to be able to call Himself a Canadian citizen. Mr. Neelans was thanked by Royce Macaulay, and again thank- ed by the president-elect for 1953- 54 year, Dr. R. M. Aldis. At this time the two veteran members of the club were present- ed with their awards, along with 18 members who attained 100 -per cent attendance during the past year. They were: R. M. Aldis, G. Beattie, J. H. Brunsdon, C. W. Draper, G. Grigg, H. R, Hawkins, E. J. Jacob, George Levis, H. C. Lawton, Royce Macaulay, F. B. Pennebaker, W. E. Perdue, Vic Roy Jack Zapfe, L, G. Winter, Orville Engelstad, William Grigg and Ken McRae. President Aldis then called on Lorne Brown to make the presen- tation of a past president's award to George Beattie, the outgoing president. a BINGO TUESDAY NIGHT IN CLINTON LIONS ARENA Clinton Lions Club are resuming their bingo games in the Arena next Tuesday night with larger prizes; keeping in line with other, bingo games throughout the sur- rounding district. A $500 jackpot is being offered, along with three other speical games. Also, there will be a bingo for a special mys- tery prize. i TO Prinei.inister Spea..ks In Interest oi McLean Prime Minister Louis St. Laurent, spoke to an enthusiastic audience at Clinton ,ponununity Park yesterday afternoon. It was a special day for Clinton, because in oyer 445 years, it was the first time that a Liberud Prime Minister had visited the town. • Mr. St. Laurent mentioned three other reasons that made it a speelel day. It was the birthday of A. Y. McLean, MBE, MP, who is the Liberal candidate in the new rid- ing of Huron, the publisher --and editor of The Hiiron Expositor, and the reason behind the Prime Minister's presence in Clinton. Also, June 2e, is St. John's Day, celebrated as, a great feast day and legal holiday in Quebec. In Newfoundland is celebrated a day of rejoicing, since it was on that day that John Cabot landed at what is now St. John's, Newfound- land, and claimed the land there for his sovereign. Quebec is the birthplace of Mr. St. Laurent, while Newfoundland is the pro- vince in which Jack Pickersgill, new Secretary of State, is carn- paigning in the August 10 election. The third reason for June 24 be- ing numbered special, according to Mr. St. Laurent, wes that in 1896, that day was the date when Sir Wilfred Laurier, (then Mr, Laur- ier) formed the liberal govern- ment which has been carrying on at intervals ever since.. Liberals, s, No Pickles The forming of the liberal party in 1896 was just 57 years ago. The prime minister mentioned that many of the folk would re- call that the number 37 has been used to popularize a certain type of canned goods,- of 57 different varieties. He stated that the Lib- erals were not pickles, although they are pretty well preserved. Also, that there was only one kind of liberal government, and that kind had been carried on since Laurier's first formation of the party. Mr. St. Laurent went on to say that he had received a.friendly greeting wherever he went throughout Canada, and he felt that a good bit of this friendly feeling might have been engender- ed because of the office which he held. "You know, I must behave, when I am greeted . as the Prime Minister. But," hewent on, "I have a lurking feeling that I am being greeted as a good Canadian by fellow Canadians." He expressed hissympathy with the children grouped in front of him, and reminded his hearers that ` he bad quite aup. of grandchildren, hineself... . gro' Clinton Is Famous Clinton, went on Prime Minister St. Laurent, was one of the orig- inal settlements of the Canadian Land Company, settled more than 130 years ago. It was now pro- vided with many schools, churches and signs of a healthy agricultural community. He said that he felt sorry as he passed through the prosperous farm lands between Ggderich and Clinton that during the last 14 years the activities had necessarily, been fpr war pre- parations. Clinton, said the Prince Minist- er, had become well known during the war because of the RAF train- ing schools, which later became RCAF Station Clinton, and proyid- ed needed training for so many of the,youths which fought so well in the first war, and more recently on the Korean front. "When we have to participate in war, it is well to do it efficiently," said he. Proud of Canadian: Mr. St. Laurent referred to the coronation ceremony in London, England, which he attended men- tioning particularly the pride he felt in the contingents of Canadian fighting men in the three services. He regretted having to return to Canada before the naval review, but the displays of the land con- tingents made his proud of Can- ada. He was proud also to see the men who took over the re- sponsible duty of guarding Buck- ingham Palace for 24 hours during Coronation Week. He stated he was glad to see strong Canadian forces—"not because we want to make war, but because we don't want to make war." The prime minister went on to describe the formation of the United Nations, its purpose and the job done so far. He stated that Canada had not hesitated to Mr. and Mrs. Glazier Celebrate 50th MR, AND MRS. PETER, GLAZIER, Hullett Township, celebrated their, 54th wedding anniversary of Sunday, Jtin' 14, at the'home of their -son-in4aw :and daughter, Mr, and 'Mrs, VV. T•1. Glazier, tut 8, Clinton.. Roth of them are in good health tied Carry ori the work their direr, Theyhave rout iildren, 10 graadchlldren and Of great grandchildren, combat aggression in Korea. The Korean war has bean costly to those who started it. "However," Mr. St. Laurent went on, "I be- lieve the work done there has • combatted a possibility of like ag- • gression elsewhere. We must con- tinue to build up our forces to the point where no one will start ag- ; gression anywhere. To deter age gression we must be ready, and '. the same means used to deter .ag- gression will be available to corn - bat aggression if necessary." ) Clinton Has Duty Clinton, he went on, has a large part to play in the efforts to'bulld up a force of deterrent effect, or • of smashing effect if need arises.. "It is my daily prayer as a family man that the deterring of-' feet will be sufficient, and these' young people will not have to go through what generation has gone through twice during my life- time," said Mr. St. Laurent. • Canada Progressing "The country has been making tremendous industrial during and since World WarroIlss, We are finding more national re- sources than we had ever dreamt of. The various segments of the country must pull together, and' there is no more important seg- ment of the nation Athan that of agriculture. Careful attention to this part of Canadian industry. must be given by both provincial and federal governments. Praises A. Y. McLean Speaking again of A. Y. Mc, Lean's birthday, Mr. St. Laurent wished him many happy returns, and also many happy returns of the liberal party in the Huron riding. He stated that Mr. Mc- Lean had been a valuable addition to Canadian parliament, not only as a representative of his con- stituency, but for his help in shaping policies which will help the whole nation.. Since Mr. Mc- Lean is a newspaperman, h i s special aptitudes and wholesome curiosity for the things that mat- ter led to him being chosen to attend the United Nations confer- ence as a delegate from Canada. Mr. St. Laurent appealed to everyone listening, to work, speak for and on August 10, to vote for A. Y. McLean. Thanks From Dr. Shaw Dr. J. W. Shaw, 91 -year-old sup- porter of the Liberal cause in Clinton, thanked Mr. St. Laurent for his presence in Clinton, and for the fact that he had brought perfect weather with him. He also thanked the prime minister for placing the riding in the peculiar position of being one of the first places in Ontario in which to make a personal public appear- ance. Dr. Shaw also commended the prime minister for his hearty handshake, with which he greeted those he met. Three Cheers In conclusion, F. Fingland led the gathering in three hearty cheers for the prime minister, and three more for A. Y. McLean. The prime minister's party then left by motorcar for Wingham, where Mr. St. Laurent was to address a dinner party attended by groups of Lions Clubs of the district, and later a public gathering. Liberal Candidate For New Huron Riding introduced St. Laurent The Liberal candidate for elec- tion in the new Huron riding, A. Y. McLean, MBE, MP, Seaforth, spoke briefly at the meeting held in fiis behalf in Clinton Commun. ity Park yesterday afternoon, June 24. He stated it was a pleasure to introduce Prime Minister St. Laurent, who was "an architect of a greater Canada". The prime minister with his colleagues, had carried out promises made, their planning has effected a buoyant economy during the last Several years; had increased the standard of living in Canada; had increased the population of the Country; had instigated unprecedented world trade; and during the liberal ten- ure of office Canada had increased in stature among other free na- tions. O. CHILDREN IN HURON GET FREE PASSES TO TRADE FAIR This week every public school child in Huron County received a free 'admission ticket to The Hu- ron County Trade Fair to be held in Clinton Lions Arena, August 6.7.8, This is the first trade fair ever to be held in Huron County and is being sponsored by Clinton Lions Club. Contracts to prospective a thib* itors are being sent out this week, Already some space hat been rent- ed, Thearena is beingsplit u into boohs of differentsizs, for the inside exhibits and displays, while spate has been secured for heavier machinery exhibits adjac- ent to the arena. The entertainment committee 1s busy getting their program togeth- er for the three-day event, There win be a program every afternoon and evening. Three worthwhile prizes are bee ing secured for the school child= ren'; draw for which they receiv- ed their tickets this Week, Par- ents erre urged to, see that . the child's tante and address is lair►= 1 written on the ba - back of e ticket, Royce Maoauiay is overall chair. man of the trade fair,