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Home My WebLink AboutClinton News-Record, 1953-10-01, Page 5•l, IJR',SD AY, QMB.413. Y, 1903 CLINTON NEWS«RECORD PAGE FIVE: 16 Public School Lads Form Efficient Safety Patrol Corps. Thanks to the Clinton Lions. Club which finances the project, and to Chief of Police Joseph Fer- rand who administers it, Clinton has a very fine Safety Patrol do- ing a good job of conducting pub- lic school youngsters across busy ivaterseetions. This year there are 16 boys in the Patrol. Each of them is is- sued with a white belt, with diag- onal shoulder Strap; a white cape for rainy days, a shiny Safety Patrol badge, and a hand stop sign. Each one is responsible for his own equipment which must be turned in at the end of the school year. The Patrol boys are expected to be at their posts several minutes before opening of school in the morning and at noon, and are let out of school a few minutes be- fore dismissal times at noon and at four o'clock. They are not supposed to guide the motor traf- fic, but are to watch for oncorn- ing cars, and • when it is safe, guide the other youngsters across the street. It is not a long job, nor a hard -one in ordinary weather. •But it is a regular duty and on stormy days it can prove ,rather uncom- fortable. The boys are eager to do a good job, and this is per - baps due to the fact that if they are lax their badges are taken front thein, and any one of the many waiting to become Patrol boys, may take their place. As !. in all positions of honour, the job " of being a Patrol bby has its own responsibilities ttnd the boys are quick to learn this. Regular stations of the Patrol on Highway 4, are at the railway crossing, the Commercial. Hotel, the post office, the main inter- section and at Bartliff's corner. On Highway 8, they patrol the corner nearest the school. Those on the Patrol at the be- ginning of the school term were: Ross Cudmore, captain; Clayton Groves, . court judge; David Beat- tie, Gordon Fulford, Charles Bart- liff, Ken Currie, Gordon Swan, Howard Edwards, Michael Spil- ler, Larry McGraw, . Murray Lee, Ken Cummings, Skip Carrick, Bill Martin, Barry McLaren and Way- ne McGee, HURON COUNTY APPOINTS NEW DEPUTY SHERIFF The appointment of Mrs. Helen Watts as deputy -sheriff of Huron County has been announced. The new deputy succeeds Miss Pauline Patterson who has resigned, hav- ing held the office for the past five years. ?�e�i�ots0./ SALADK SQA Clinton Monument Shop Open Every Friday and by Appointment Local Representative: J, J. Zapfe, Phone 103 T. PRYDE and SON CLINTON -- EXETER -- SEAFORTH • • ;..iron#'.`:: •........ °ARE. YOUTLL1N&ME ".Don't try to talk ME intim anything else—I know a wise investment when I see one. 4% Guaranteed Trust Certificates !" • Authorized investment for trust funds • Short term—five years • 4% yearly interest, payable half -yearly In 5 years, $410.18 accumulates to $500.00 Write for descriptive folder. THE STERLING TRUSTS CORPORATION BRANCH OFFICE 1-3 Dunlop St., Barrie 7.9 . HEAD OFFICE :772 Bay St., Toronto Safety Patrol Boy At His Post on Highway 8 This disregard of a member of the traffic patrol corps is highly unusual. Just now the cam- era is more interesting, and there doesn't seem to be much traffic anyway. Barry MacLaren is one of 16 safety patrollers picked and directed by Joseph Ferrand, Chief of Police, to guide Clinton Public School children across busy parts of Clinton's streets at opening and closing titres of school. The patrollers are issued with smart white belts, shiny badges, hand "stop" signs, and ramp capes provided by the Clinton Lions Club, Every Friday morning court is held at the school, • at which time the misdemeanors of the pupils throughout the past week are tried, and sentenced. Members of the patrol carry out this court under the direction of Chief Ferrand. On sunny days, rainy or stormy days, the Safety Patrol are on the job to see that none of the little youngsters get in the path of a car. They are doing a big job, and are doing it well. (Photo by Oliver) History 01 Public School Told From 1842 To 1953 (Hy MRS. L. M. DtacKINNON) The Canada Company, a huge land monopoly of English capital- ists, had much to do with the early settlement of Huron County. Some of the Members of this company were: Lord Goderich, Lord Colborne, Messrs. Hay, Hul- lett, McKillop, Stanley, Stephen, Tuekersmith, and Usborne. In 1826 in the reign of King George III, the Crown granted, and conveyed to the Canada Com- pany, for the sum of £145,150 5s, a block of land containing one million acres in the London and Western Ontario Districts. One- third of this sum was to be ex- pended by the company in public works and improvements within the said block of land and the re- maining two-thirds were to be actually • paid to His Majesty's Government—in currency. Lot 24, HuIlett, was deeded by the Crown to the Canada Comp- any on July 18, 1831, and in 1832 the company, as public works and improvements, set apart one acre of lot 24, Hullett, and on it erect- ed a frame church where the present St. Paul's Church now stands. In 1842 the company erected a log school in the south-east corner of the church grounds—our first public school. The first teacher was Alexander Osbaldeston, an Englishman, who lived on a farm near Bridgewater (now Holmesville) and his re- mains were buried near where the present tower of St. Paul's now stands. The grounds around 'the church and school were used as a burial ground until 1864 when the pres- ent Clinton Cemetery was formed. In the late fifties or early sixties the mother of the late Col. H. 13. Combe and her sisters—the Misses Barrie, conducted private schools on Albert and Townsend Streets. Then in 1869-70 the present old public school was built at a cost of $8,000.00. The attendance was around 600 and the staff CALL IN AND SEE US ABOUT YOUR PROBLEMS on: EAVESTROUGHING ELECTRICAL WIRING AIR-CONDITIONING GRAVITY WARM -MR HEATING PLUMBING A FURNACE FOR EVERY JOB WISE and BATEMAN Phone 14'7—Clinton Playtex Airfoam Piliows SPECT Regular Height 4" Extra Plump 5" King, Size L S8.95 for $625 ea.. $9.95 for $7.25 ea. $10.9% for $8.25 ea. Irregulars Not. Boxed. tre now displaying AXMINSTER, WILTON and JACQUARD Sample Rugs by -the -yard. aS:ti consisted of two male and six female teachers. In 1878 Mr. D. Ii. Malloch was headmaster, and later, one whom many still remember, Principal W. R. Lough, also inspector David Robb. Other veteran teachers of those early days were: Miss O'Neil, Miss Wilson, Miss Helyar, Miss Leslie, Miss Dixon, Miss Savin, Miss Mary Holmes, Miss Foxton and Mr. Linklater. It is not possible to list here the long procession of splendid men and women, who, through the years, with culture and force of character, guided and trained, and left an indelible mark on the young people of Clinton. For a number of years there was also a Model School in con- nection with it, where for the fall term each year, the Modelites were instructed in school law, class discipline, and teaching methods, etc., and did practical teaching throughout the school. A headache for the teachers and a great source of enjoyment to the pupils who got a big kick out of the "Mudturtles". A few years ago (1920) the building was remodelled and con- siderable space gained by straight- ening the contour of the front wall and changing from two front entrances to a main central ent- rance. We are, of course, very proud of our beautiful and up-to-date Quick Canadian Facts... 1. In a year, Canadians average how many telephone conversa- tions per person: 29, 245, 378? 2. In 1939 average weekly wage in manufacturing in Canada was $20.14. What is the cur- rent figure? 3. Canada has how many daily newspapers, government-owned radio stations, privately -owned radio stations? 4..In area,' which is the largest of the 3 Maritime Provinces, of the three Prairie Provinces? 5. Prior to World War II, Cana- dians produced annually about 1,500,000 tons of steel. What is to -day's steel output? ANSWERS: 5. Steel output is now three times greater, 4,500,000 tons a year. 3. 82 daily news- papers, 19 government-owned ra- dio stations, 139 privately -owned radio stations. 4. New Bruns- wick; Alberta, 2. At April 1, 1953, $56.70 a week. Material supplied by the editors of Quick Canadaian Facts, the hand book of facts about Canada. new school—but in the hearts of former students of the old one, will still linger a certain regret at its passing. Personal Pensions Avoid Worry PHONE 454W II. E. HA.RTLEY CANADA LIFE ASSURANCE Co rva.....r•.wo.n..iw."0..*s,e•.ve ...w.wo o.a..awo o..•. EVANGELIST NGELIST FRED MAY &his amazing array of electronic instruments Will Ile Heard Again In. Clinton AT TITE EW LEGION HALL SATURDAY, OCT. 3 -- 8.00 P.M. CLINTON AREA YOUTH FOR CHRIST ENGINES RUN SMOOTHER LACT LONGER MICRONIC OIL FILTERS An adequate supply of clean oil k your best safeguard against • excessive engine wear. So, keep your crankcase filled and use only. Chryco Micronic Oil Filters! 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