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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1956-07-12, Page 1 •••••••••••). Zbe iftrot Coluttal:4 • THE NEW ERA-92nd YEAR - News- No. 28—The Home Paper With the' News c1,1NTON, ONTARIO, THURSO" OM 12, 1956 THE N EWS-RECORD,--'75th YEAR 7 cents a copy. $$.00 a year Anglers And Hunters Centre On Clinton For Conference Hard work in the boys ten to 12 year old group results in efficient looking wooden ducks, gaily painted to stand against all weathers, The scene of this activity is one of the classrooms at Ontario Street United Church, where throughout last week and this a very successful Bible School has been held. On the left is Ken Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. Reg. Smith and at right is Bob Watkins, son of Mr, and Mrs. Harry Watkins. (News-Record Photo) "Hard. At It" In Bible School Sudden Storms Continue, Flooding Homes, Gardens Bellinger's Home Struck; TV And Wiring Wrecked (y IV, P. 1P.) SINCE WE'D TIA -TE TO 13E hung for a crime net eornenitted, we'd like to make a stab et clear- ing the past record of the, 'borne paper with the news". . Last week we reported that -nearly all the stores in Clinton weuld, be open both Fipielay and Saturday 'nights, , That report was quite correct and stayed that way until about 24 boure after the paper was published, , Then late Friday: and Saturday morning' we .diecoNe ered that the repeet was not en- tirely accurate, . It was, the late ,to tell shoppers in, Clinton of a change, . and we are sorry if anyone was inconvenienced planning to' shop here on; Satur- day night who found some of the stores were, closed, . As it looks tins Thursday, Clinton stores, will be open on. Friday night, and also -Clinton stores will be open on Sat- urday night, . Just which ones will be open on which nights. . . well, that remains to be seen. . However some merchants have published their intentions' in ad- vertisements in this issue. and We feel quite sure that these ao- nooncements are reliable. . . • * ANYONE CURIOUS A B. O U T weather and temperatures, might get some fun, out of comparing temperatures this week with the same, week last year. . . (see foot of this column). . . Up to 18 de- grees hotter on one day .. . . last year, that is . . . * VISITED THE END .OF MARY Street Drain last night. . . along with Reeve Burton Stanley. . . and found this fabled drain trying her utmost to get rid of the water which poured• through the town after last night's storm. . . "E" for effort is about all the drain can be awarded. . . That letter should never be confused with the other "Be which is awarded for efficiency. . . because Mary Street Drain certainly deeen't have that. . • * * "WHY DOES -THE LIGHTNING. come down out of the sky, dad," asked the wee daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Bellinger after their home was struck last weekend':. . Dad, who is a Conservation Offic- er and could answer almost any question put about fish or wild- life. . . was, stuck for an answ- er. . . at least an answer which a four-year-old could understand. . * * REPORT,S, ARE' OF ONE TV 'aerial which was viewed after Sunday's storm. . •. which, appar- ently was' charged with electric- ity. . . After about three feet at the bottom of the upright. . which looked .normae. . the rest of. the aerial, horizontal pieces, and all) glowed with an almost phose phorescent light . . for some min- utes after the storm had passed.. . * * * RIGHT- NOW WE'RE 'MAKING- plans for the big 4-H train trip into the Niagara Peninsula . . . There's going to be 500 of Huron's: farm youngsters along on this tour. . . and we're certain right new of a very interesting trip. . Last year we were invited along on the train trip the youngsters took to Toronto. . . Never will we forget the thrill it was to be in- troduced to the half a thousand youngsters as we sat in the gallery of the Ontario House. . . Gerry Montgomery was speaking from a vantage point near the speaker's chair at the time. . . and the over- flow group of young visitors was filling the . seats of the members', all the galleries, including the press gallery. . . (Needless to say the House was not sitting at the time). . . Another exciting mom- ent we recall about last year's trip was •the booming voice over the loudspeaker at Maple Leaf . Stadium. . . telling all those Tore 0:atonic/is and other patrons of the ball park. . , that we 500 people, were from Huron. County.. . . Yes, we're looking forward to next week's trip. . . because we're proud to see Huron's 4-H-ere out in company. . . and the good impres- sion they leave with others.. . * SOMEWHERE ALONG THE line we have heard: "Give us the good ol' days" . . . Well, we will bet that there will be many school teachers who will answer: "You can have' theme . . last Thursday Frank Andrews showed us' a docu- ment that was 108 years Old . . besides the fact 'that the paper was in ;remarkably good condition, the writing was quite clear and legible , . . this paper was' a con- tract between, Almiretta Holmes (grandmother of Mr. Andrews) and the trustees of Scheel Section No. 4 of the Johnston District . . where this district is we do not know and we failed to ask, al- though we assumed that is some- where' in Eastern Ontario . , the main, part that attracted us was the fabulous wage, that Miss Holmes was to receive . 18 pounds per annum (less than $100) . . and: there was a eatth ,'she had to collect the school tax. If she failed, the amount un- collected would ,be deducted from her salary „ this. document was duly sighed on May 8, 1840 by three trustees Edward Elliott, (continued. On page 10) The Weather 1956 1955 'High Low High LOW July 5 71 58 89 67 6 75 n 87 66 7 78 58 89 64 8 80 64 90 42 9 75 58 90 72 10 74 56 79 61 11 '78 58 80 55 Hein: .86 ins. Hain; none Huron Fish and Game Conserva- tion Association are making one of their most ambitious efforts' this weekend when they play host to the delegates of Zone Six of the Federation of Anglers and Hunters of Ontario. 'Plans are to have an entertain- ment program on Saturday which will include 'a fishing trip to all the good black bass holes in the area and a weiner roast' in the ev- ening. Sunday at ten o'clock will see all the delegates get down to business and the session is expec- ted to continue until late in the afternoon'.. Many important pro- blems will be discussed at this im- portant meeting with one big item expected to be' the pollution of On- tario streams. Resolutions passed at this meet- ing will 'be forwarded to the all- Ontario meeting for further dis- cussion and approval, before they are presented to the Ontario gov- Gerry Montgomery, agricultural representative of Huron County was the guest speaker at the re- gular meeting of the Holinesville Local Farmers' Union meeting on July 9. Due to the unpleasant' weather 'the picnic supper had to be can- celled and the ordinary regular meeting was held in Holmesvelle school:. Approximately 30 meme bele. were present but in spite of the smaller group the meeting proved to be the most enthusiatic and friendly yet. In Mr. Montgomery's, talk he il- lustrated how he as an agricultur- al representative and the F.U. members' fitted into the farm- ing picture of today. He gave some very wise advice to the FU members. "Do not be too critical of other farm organizations;" he said. "Learn the names of your county directors, and learn the number of locals there are in the district. Youths Jailed; Charged With Break And Enter A pair of teen-aged youths from RCAF; Station Clinton are being held in the County Jail at Gode- rich, charged with breaking and entering thtee separate premises last weekend. Murray Coulter, 17, and Gerrard Lucien Chicoine,, 18, were arrested on Monday by Provincial Police and charged with breaking into Larry Snider Motors and Pearson Motor Sales, in Exeter, and El- liott's ice cream stand at Bruce- field. Auto parts and' gasoline were' stolen le Exeter. At Brucefield the loot was cigarettes, chocolate bars', a'nd other items'. Police re- port that much of the materials stolen has been recovered. The car which police believe was used by the two young men has been seized and is being held at Gode- rich. Investigating officers are Pro- vincial Constables Jack Parkinson, ci the Goderich detachrhent and John Ford, Exeter detachment. ----0 Appreciation Day Winner Is Cr. D. Gilchrist 0, D. Gilchrist won $25.86 when his five pereent coupon Was drawn frem the Appreciation Day 'Chest last Satu1day, This trietiee that next week the total in the chest will' be $556.34, A big Winner with a 60 percent coupon could win $288.17 next Week. ernment, The Federation of Hun- ters and Anglers with their 300,- 000 membership have a definite in- fluence on' the' policies laid down by- the Ontario Department of Lands' and Forests. The Ladies' Conservation, Assoc- iation will do their part by enter- taining :the ladies who attend the meeting at a picnic on Lake Hur- on on Sunday afternoon, Zone Six, one of the strongest zones in the, Ontario-wide associa- tion, is comprised of 45 clubs with a total registration of aver 6,000 members. It covers all of West- ern Ontario from a line south from Owen Sound to the Niagara Pen- insula west to Windsor. It is, ex- pected ; that approximately 150 delegates will- attend' the confer- ence and hotel accommodation has been arranged by the host club. C. J. Livermore, George L. Fal- coner and Douglas Freeman are in charge of the program. ' - Know all the facts there are to know about your organization." He went on to say that. farm groups will keep strong as long as they gather to discuss their farm problern,s and not always for a social function. He implored that the Federation of Agricul- ture and the F.U. become a little friendlier and try to reduce the friction which has arisen between them. "After all," Mr. Montgom- ery continued, "You're all farmers. and both groups to some extent are, striving to attain the same ends. Too much friction will die- organize the farmers in general. 'Mr. Montgomery predicted that in the next few years farming will take an upward swing toward better times, and he gave satisfy- ing proof of this. A very educa- tional and spirited discussion fol- lowed. A hearty vote of thanks was moved by Bob Taylor. The Huron County Farmers' Union picnic will be held in Sea- forth Lions Park on' Monday, July 16, in the afternoon, Mr. Cormack and Mr. Miller, the president and vice-president of the Ontario Far- mers' Union have been invited' to attend. In case of taro suitable accommodation for the speakers and the picnic will be arranged for. .o 90 CARS AT DRIVE-IN FOR EVENING SERVICE Last Sunday evening's service at Brownie's Drive-In Theatre saw 90 cars 'and: an estimated' 500 people enjoying outdoor church. Next week the service is in the charge of Rev. D. J. Lane of the Presbyterian Church. Half 'thousand 44.1 Members ReadY' For Trip Nearly 500 train tickets for the, up-coming tour to the Niagara Peninsula by the 4eeif Club members of Huron County have been sold so far, and there are still a few tie- kete available. They are avail- able, from the Club leaders, or at the agnideltwel office here in Clinton. • The tour is scheduled for next Tuesday, July 17. 0. SS 3 (Rolmesville) Promotion List For June, 1956 Grade 8 to` Grade 9: Robert Grigg, Ted McCullough. • Grade 7 to Grade 8: Dominique Gal/weer Charles Houghton, Leon- ard Wilson., Barbara Yeo, Franklin Yeo. Grade 6 to Grade 'I: Paul Cud- more, Michel Gaudet„ Bill Hog- garter, Catharine Potter, Bonita Williams'. Grade 5 to Grade 6: James Mc- Cullough', Bele Norman, Mary Squire, Domed Yee:. Grade 4 to Grade 5: Eric Gah- wiler, 'Jocelyn Gaudet, Marilyn Yeo. Grade 3 to Grade 4: Berthena Cruickshank, Darlinne, Houghton) Milton McClinchey•, Douglas Mc- Cullough', Fred Tyndall. Grade 2 to Grade 3: Helen COr- ran, Peter Gahwiler, Pierre Gaud- et, Doieglas Leibold, Linda Mc- Clinehey, Shirley; Norman, Wayne Potter, Karen Saddler, - Grade 1 to Grade 2: Paul Mc-• Clinehey, David McCullough, Ron- ald T'rewartha, William Tyndall. —Ann Sbaddock, Teacher Pleased To Print Promotion Lists Of Area Schools The' 'publishers of the Clin- ton News-Record are pleased to print the 'promotions lists of all public schools in the Townships. of Stanley Gode- rich, Tuckersmith and Hullett if they are submitted' by the ,teachers, in the schools. The intje*t theseirecord's is recogilizedi on the part of the parents as well as the pupils, and the people of the community, and when they are received they will be printed as soon as possible. Juveniles Take Cash From Clinton Dairy Juveniles were responsible for breaking and entering Clinton Dairy on Monday evening, accord- ing to Chief of Police H. Russel Thompson. The boys entered through a side window, proceeded to the office, and, took the money out of collection pouches used by the milkmen. Investigation of this incident, also cleared up the mystery of a break and enter incident which occurred in. March of this year involving the loss' of petty cash from Herman's Men's Wear. The juveniles were apprehended with about $14 on their persons, which' they had taken from the dairy. Probation Officer W. R. Craven, Goderich, along with Chief Thompson investigated. . HENSALL TO BUILD PUBLIC SCHOOL ON NEW SITE Final decision to chinge the site of the, public school at Hensel", has resulted in the purchase of the Kerslake property on the south side 'of the village. The land, which cost $10,500 will be used for the school building, which is expected to cost $120,000. Architects have been engaged and the council is preparing a byelaw authorizing the building. Gales Last Night Lash Clinton Still another storm last night reached gale proportions, and 'again surface water draining from the Community Park, down Prim- cess Street past the arena, and from thence trying to get into the Mary-Street Drain, was unable to do so. Fallen wee leaves plugged up the catch basins, and streets men worked clearing them, until they had a wagon load, of green leaves, gravel and muck. Lights were out over a good' part of the town, because of lines, put down when limbs were blown down. Most of the damage was on Princess Street. One trans- former fuse was blown in the north-west end of town. Construction' is progressing swiftly on the vault which; is being built at the Clinton Cemetery. The building will be finished well in advance of the fall and winter season when it is expected to' be put into use. The purpose of the vault is' to provide an indoor: location for graveside ceremonies, to take place Huron-Bruce Holstein Men Annual' Picnic A joint picnic of breeders and their families is being planned by the Huron and Bruce Holstein As- sociation and the Huron group is acting as host this year. All at- tending are asked to bring a pic- nic basket lunch to the Seaforth Lions Park next Thursday, July 19, where the picnic Will be' served at 12 noon. Robert P. lVecCubbin, Parliamen- tary Assistant to the federal Min- ister of Agriculture and the Mem- ber of Parliament for Middlesex County will be the featured speak- er during a program, from one to two o'clock. Following this a sports program, featuring races' and a softball game between the breeders of the two counties will be held. For the second week in' a row, Sunday brought severe' thunder- storms, winds and rain to this area, and throughout this part of Ontario. Flash floods which are becoming the rule rather than the exception in Clinton', because of the heavy rains, once again caused overflows into basements, across lawns, and again the sewer mains were over- loaded, causing a back-up of sew- age into some basements:. In Clinton the home of Mr, and Mrs, Roy Bellinger, James Street, was struck by lightning, which rip- during inclement weather, arid' at times when, weather 'conditions prevent opening graves for inter- ments. It is expected that there Will be room for 36 such tempor- ary interments in the vault. In time of better weather, and when it is possible for graves' to he opened, permanent interment will be made. The expectation: is that funds available for building the vault will not pay for it entirely, and the Cemetery Board will be cal- 11,n,g for voluntary donations from townspeople, and those, from out- side of Clinton who awn or plan to own plots in the cemetery. Huron Team Wins Against USA Squads Again David Kirkland, Barry IVIcQuil- Ian and Bert Pepper have again shown, their knowledge in live- stock judging by ;bringing, home the top award offered at the Michigan State Shorthorn Breed- ers' Field Day held at Grand Blanc, Michigan, last weekend. The competition (first to be held in Michigan) was open to teams from Middlesex, Larnbton, Oxford, Elgin, Huron and the • State of Michigan. Three classes were judged and reasons given on two of them. The trophy will be kept permanently at the agricultural office here in Clinton. It was won with a total score of 550 points out of a pos- sible 600, and the team also won $10 cash special. Bert Pepper, RR 8) Seaforth, who was high. contestant at a similar competition held in One tario recently, again was high, with 191 points out of a poseible 200, and again won $5 for doing so, All contestants had to be' members of the 1956 4-H Club program in their respective coun- ties. David Kirkland and Barry Mc- Quillan are both from RR 3, Luck- now, The Huron County teach was entered and coached by agricul- tural: representative' G. W. Mont- gomery and his assistant, A. S. Bolton, Clinton. Other teams placed as follows: Gratien CAunty, Michigan (1) 548 points; Genesee County, Michigan (1) 529 points; Gratiot County, Michigan; (2) 525 points., Larnbton County, 416 pointal Eaten Coutity Michigan 444 poitite; Gerteeee County, Mich.. (2) 411 points, ped down the TV aerial into the house, charring the window frame and burning out the, tubes in the set. "EVerything's wrecked but the picture tube," was: the report of the repairman. Mrs. Bellinger was' watching a TV program, at the time of the incident which, occurred just at the 'beginning of the storm. Sev- en-year-old Michael Bellinger, also in the living room, was cut on, the chin when a piece 'of the control box for the, rotor (which was com- pletely smashed) struck 'him. • Mr. Bellinger, who was away from the house returned to find the living room full of smoke. He is a conservation officer with the Department of Lands and Forests, 'Bite of material from the con- trol box ripped into the plastered walls, and ripped- the drapes at the window. Half of the house had to .be re-wired ,because of the damage done. At the other side, of the 'house, a piece of the ceiling was broken loose, and the two by four rafter was' splintered badly by the blast. No fire occurred. Other damage in the area around the Bellinger home includ- ed wrecked TV sets, telephones out for the entire block; stoves damaged with fuses blown. Hydro lines which were struck hard a week ago were, not in too bad condition after this storm, and though. service was off for short periods: in some areas, dam- age was slight. Telephone lines, except for some districts: were in good shape. Along the Bayfield and , Varna road, some lines were davve, and at some other points, poles were levelled by the storm, causing temporary interruptions in' service, Plan 'To Enlarge Mary Street Drain . Sunday's storm and 'the result- ant flooding of basements brought to a, head discus ions about drains and what should be done to help the present situation. The back- up of sewage into homes' which has been' caused by excessive wat- er unable to get through the sur- face drains fast enough has forced action in the matter of the Mary Street Drain'. Yesterday afternoon; in consulta- tion with. Engineer D. M. Ross, Godenich, Reeve Burton Stanley, and streets' foreman reed Trevena surveyed the levels• and sizes of drains leading into the present Mary Street Drain, and the in- tention now 'is to lay a new 24" main alongside the present: one to cope with the surface, waters. This decision will necessitate leaving over the proposed drain out of the Community Park until more funds are available. At the present time there is a total' of 86 inches of dtains lead- ing into the Mary Street Drain which is 24" in, diameter/ The Mary Street Drain has: been un- able to cope with this, amount of surface water, with the results mentioned above. It is proposed that the new main' begin at Orange Street, just at the fear of the' Lions Arena, pro- ceed through to; North Street, where the size will be' increased to 30" until it reaches Erie Street and the open ditch there. Other work proposed by the streets department is; to clean out all manholes, and, as they are discovered, broken tiles' in the drains' will be taken up and fixed. Reeve Stanley and Mr. Trevena report that in many cases 'broken tile has 'in the past been' repaired by tile of smaller size, and this has proved quite unsatisfactory. "Bull Night" At Waterloo Next Tuesday Night The annual "Bull Night" staged by the Waterloo Cattle Breeding Association) is scheduled; for next Tuesday evening, at the headquar- eters of the Association near Wat- erloo', Every farmer, 'his wife, hired hands, children, neighbours and friends are invited for fun, ed- ucation and fellowship on that evening. The location, is, just off Highway 84, north east of Waterloo, and those travelling to the affair are asked to watch for a direction sign on the corner of that High- way and the old airport toad, Bob Carbort, farm editor at ateNK radio and TV Will be the- guest speaker, and entertainment is planned by the Everett Heeds family, Rothsay, Free lunch will be provided by the Womeres. Insti- tute of that area. There will be a dr'a'm for a prine and the even. ing will include parading of bulls brought into the Unit since the 1955 Bull Night, Holmesville F.U. Cancels Picnic; Hear Montgomery Huron Poultry Men At OAC Among Several Hundred Poultry raisers' front Huron 'County were among several hundred who visited the Ontario Agri- cultural College recently for the annual Poultry Conference. The conference was climaxed by a eleeken ,barbeqUe held on; the campus near Graham Ran, the Poultry Science building. Left to rightt Arthur S. llolton, assistant aolcultural representative, Huron County, Dublin; A. W. hers, lake, Homan; Prof. J, Cavers, head of the Poultry Department, OAC;' I. L. Webb, Goderich; and G. W. lVfontgomem agricultural re:presentative, Huron County, Clinton. Vault At Cemetery Under Way; Need Contributors Mrs. -John (Gwen) Lavis pauses here a moment with little Miss Carmen Jones, to show her how to get some- thing on the right way he a composite picture which the six to eight year olds were making in Bible. School at Ontario Street Church this week. Just who the reaching hand at right belongs to, is' not certain, but some little girl Was, reaching for a 'bit of paste to make' up her picture properly. (News-Record Photo) Helping Hand With A Picture