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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1957-05-02, Page 1The Week's Weather 1957 High Teew. 1958 High Low Apr. 25. 78 • 54 49 25 26 78 48 . 51 36 27 71 5. 65 35 28 64 47 .84. 39 29 70 36. 46 33 30 60 38 46 • 33 aKey 1 68 43 57 30 Rain; 1,08 ins. Rain. 2,01 ins. Boy Fatally Hurt by Truck Unknown to his uncle who was driving, 21-month old Ronald John Staples was fatally injured yesterday morning, when run over by a truck at the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Ives, RR 2, Clinton. The child is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Staples, the young- ster apparently was in the acci- dent at about 7.30 a.m. His uncle backed the truck out of the barn, and proceeded to the field to work. The body was discovered half an hour later by Mrs. Ives. Constable Ross Ball, OPP, God- erich, investigated., Coroner Dr. E. A. McMaster, Seaforth, has set a tentative date for the in- quest on May 14. The body is resting at the Ball and Mutch Funeral Home, High Street, Clinton, where funeral ser- vice Will be held on Saturday af - ternoon, May 4, commencing at 2 p.m. Interment will be in Clinton. Cemetery. Grand Master Visiting District Masons Most Worshipful the Grand Mester W. L. Wright, D.D,, Sault Ste Marie, (left) is making his official visit to South. Huron Dis- trict A.F. and. A.M. next Wednesday evening. Each year the Grand Master of the Masonic Lodges in Ontario visits one lodge in each dis- trict. His visit coincides with the celebration of the centennial year of the local lodge, Clinton Lodge A.F. and A.M, No. 84 received its warrant in August, 1857, Owing its.origin to A few enthusiasts: S. Rance, W..; H. Middaugh, S.W.; Alex MolVlilla,n, J.W; R. H. Read, W. Owens, S. W. Kerr, 3. F. Brawn and W. Rattenbury. First meetings were held in aroont at Rattenbury's tavern, Other homes of the Clin- ton Masons included the Orange Hall at the corner of Princess end Albert Streets; a hall near the present Perrin Slock; Jackson's 1-15.11 then in the Searle's Block. The Lodge moved into present quarters in, March, 1907, and on May 6, 1914, when H. E. Rorke, (who is now and has been secretary of the lodge since 1928) was Master, the lodge room was dedicated. The Grand Master at' that time, attended. The Centennial meeting will be held in the new recreation hail at Ontario Street United Church next Wednesday evening, when R. G. Shortreed, Clinton, president of the Past Mas- ters Association in the district, will be chair- man. Hefty I), Ball (right), 'Worshipful Master of the Clinton Lodge will welcome visitore, Included in the program will be, a presentation to the Right Worshipful Brother It E. Rorke, by the Grand Master. A Masonie Church service is beihg held in Wesley-Willis United church ott Sunday, May 19, at which Wor. Bro. Hugh C. *Mewl.'minister, will preach. 4 THE NEW ERA-92nd YEAR No. 18,—The Home Paper With the Newo ews- CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MAY 2, "1957 THE NEW$-RECORD--i6th YEAR 7 Cents a Copy — $3.90 a Year ri Local Scout (amp Scene of Course For Silver Arrowhead Training Huron TB Annual Names-New Leaders- Perfect weather last week for camping under canvas, found oiinore than 30 Scouts• from the l3ltte Water District, with their leaders, at the Clinton Boy Scout Camp on the Maitland River. Top left, (left to right) Wayne Stanley and Bill Wild, both of Clinton; Jack Corless, Camp Chief, RCAF 'Station Centralia; George Jackson, RCAiF Station Clinton; George Jones, Wingham; Dale. Gattinger, RCAF Station Clinton;t Paul Bennett, Wingha.m and Lewis Ling, Clinton. ,Lower left, the group was receiving instruction for•activities following the early morning flag raising. ceremony. - (N'ews.eR44r4 Photos)., This Time At Clinton Dairy In keeping with the rash of break-ins which seems to strike all communities with the spring Season, Clinton police recorded at least one more last weekend. Thieves broke into Chapman's Beauty and Specialty Shop some time during Saturday night, through the rear door, arid made aft with some silver. Discovery of the entry was made on Sunday afternoon by Frank Chapman, proprietor of the shop, and town police are investigating, Also over the Weekend, a win- dow was broken at Clinton Dairy, ,but no entry was made. O . ITVGII It. MIANVICINS VAIVIED TO EXECUTIVE POSITION Hugh R Hawkins., president of the Huron County Liberal Assoc- fatlon, has been named fleet Vice- president of the Western Ontario North Liberal Association, The appointment came at a. meeting held in Stratford last Wednesday. The Hon. Waiter Nettie, Doiniiie ion Finance IViinieter, was the guest speaker at the gathering, PUC Grants Service to 3 Three requests for services were grant:0,4s week, by the Clinton Pubfic Utilities Comriiission. eluded were J. W. Elliott, for hy- dro, water and sewerage service to the old Kennedy house which he has recently moved on to Wel- lington Street. Carman McPherson was given permission for hydro, water and sewerage service to his new home on the southeast corner of North Street and Rattenbury. Melville Irving, Ontario Street, will be given water service. A request from Lloyd J. Holland for' water service to a proposed new barn on the east side of Bay- field Road, 400 feet outside the town limits was considered at length, but no definite decision made. In that area are lengths of three-quarter inch iron .pipe laid in 1927, some of which are already giving trouble, and this indicates perhaps extensive work. The PUC filed a request from the Clinton Hospital. Board for a reduction in the water rate char- ged them. A bill for $620, received from the engineers involved in work and estimates on the proposed supply of extra water to RCAF Station Clinton, will be forwar- ded to the offices of McLaren and Associates for their attention. This latter firm has been acting for the RCAF. Comlnissioners indicated 'their belief that 'the sewerage by-law as it now stands, is unfair to owners of properties which have been assessed for the sewerage, ex- pense for the past ten years. They noted that anyone now building on a vacant lot (on which only taxation has been paid toward the sewerage system, estimated at about $1.60 'Per year, or $16 so far) now face only ten years pay.; merits on the system. The com- missioners feel that this by-law shoulebe amended to provide for 20 year payments on sewerage from all newly connected services. Twenty Received At Westey-Willis Last Sunday At the Morning service in the Wesley Willis United Church lase Sunday, ehe following were receiv- ed on Profession of Faith:' Albert Clifford, • Robert Addison, Lynne Shipley; Paula Calvert, Jimmie IVIeDonald, Wayne Grigg, Carolyn Hey, Marie Andrews, Clyde Mock, Sharon Dales, Jeanne Ashton, Dianne Donaldson and Mr. and Mt, l, E. jurikire Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Xeys, M.'S. Ernest Bell, Miss Sylvia Bell and Mrs. Joseph 'Calvert, Nelson W. Trewartha attended the signing of the Roll. George Jefferson and Charles Nelson welcomed the new members on behalf of the Session. A mother and daughter banquet was held' in the Ontario Street United Church last night, with IVIiss Helen Johnston in charge of the event. The toast to the moth- ers was given by Miss Joan Johnston and replied to by Mrs. Mervyn Batkin. Mrs. H. Plum- steel offered a toast to the CGIT, and 'Helen Johnston replied. The toast to the church, offer- ed by Miss, Gloria Rumball,• was received by the Rev, A. G. Eagle, who replied. Miss Effie Plum- steel gave the toast to the Queen, and in response 'those present Leaving Clinton REV A. G. !EAGLE, B.A. has accepted a call to Grace United Church in Sarnia. This move lei effective by June 30, providitt the Ontario Street Charge is , able to replace him by that time. Otherwise, Mr. Eagle intends staying until August 80. The Sarnia church, in the Oak Ridge area, recently annexed by the city of Sarnia, at present has neither manse, nor church building. Services are being conducted in a school building at present. Visitors at the Wesley-Willis Manse are: Mr, and Mrs. Donald A, Dens and their children Neil and Laurel, front Toronto, Miss Thane Parsons front Calgary and Constable John Wilson from Red Deer, Alberta, sang "God Save the Queen." Miss Mary Levis presented a donation to the Woman's Mission- ary Society, thus the CGIT affili- ated with the senior group and Mrs. W. S. R. Holmes (represen- ting the WeVIS) made presentation of the Mission Study Badges. Miss Joan Johnston read an outline of the year's work of the WIT. The Rev. A. G. Eagle spoke a few words in praise of the work the CGIT leaders were doing, and the participation of the girls themselves. Miss Emily Collins played a piano solo, Miss Mary Levis introduced the, speaker, , Mrs. A. G. Eagle, who spoke on• "The CGIT pur- poSe." Miss Beverley Beattie thanked her. Mrs, Eagle remarked upon the excellent work done by the group since it was reorganized under Miss Johnston's leadership. Following the film, "Masters in Art and Clay", Miss. H. Johnston thanked all those present. Name Fi0 Hayter Head of 1957-58 Figure Skating The Clinton Figure Skating Club closed their fourth season with an executive meeting, early last month at the home of the past president, Mrs, Duff Thomp- son, Isaac Street. New officers for the 1957-58 skating season were elected as follows; President, Flying Officer G. t. 'sue Hayter; vice-president, Mrs. Duff Thompson; secretary, Mrs. L, S. Spilsbury; treasurer, Mrs. Frank Cook; directors yet to be named. Although the Club had over 80 Members last year, and it was considered a very successful sea- son, the financial report showed a deficit of $9.44 for the year's op- erations, Dennis Silverthorne, profession- al skater and instructor, is under contract to instruct the Clinton Club again next season. Those interested in the Skating Club Are asked to Watch for an- nouncement of registration dates next fall. Anyone interested In helping with the operations of the Club will be welcomed by the ex- ecutive, Elmer Bell, Q,C,, Exeter, was named president of the Huron on County Tuberculosis Associa- tion on Monday night at the au- nual meeting held in the town hall Clinton, He succeeds Gordon Knight, Brussels, to this position, and will be assisted by H. Glen Hays, QC., Goderich, Crown At- torney for Huron, who has accep- ted the position of vice-president of the Association, Judge Frank Fingland, Clinton, is honorary president of the .or- ganization. H. C, Lawson, also of Clinton, erves as honorary treas- urer, Mr.s. J. B. Russell, RR 2, Seaforth, is the secretary-treasur- er. Committee' heads are: Dr, R M. Aldis, the medical advisory eom- mittee, and also representative on the Ontario Tuberculosis Associa- tion; V.- E. Medill, Wingham, chairman of the 1957 Christmas Hear Interview On CKNX Re Bingo, May 10 Two, Clinton men are jour- neying to Wingham on• Friday„ for an interview on Focus con- cerning the Clinton. Community Swimming Pool, and the cur- rent project to earn funds for it: the monster Bingo on May 10. One week from tomorrow night, the biggest bingo 'of the 1957 season in this area will be staged in Clinton. Lions Arena, by the four 'service chibs in Clinton. There'll be $5,000 of- fered in prizes, and two of the prizes will be for $1,000 each. There's a door prize of $500. 'Details of the event appear inside this paper. Proceeds from the Bingo go toward helping to complete the pool; This com- munity project is for the good of all youngsters and adults in this district. It deserves' the support of everyone. Woman PCs Have Organized In Seaforth District Dr. E. A. McMaster, mayor of Seaforth, gave a welcoming ad- dress Wan inaugural meeting of the Seaforth and District Wom- en's Progressive-Conservative As- sociation, conducted :by Mrs. Earl Mills, president, in St. Thomas Church parish hall. Mrs. J. Grum- met was secretary of the meeting, Elston Cardiff, Brussels, MP for Huron, outlined the six-point Con- servative party policy. Seals. Sale committee; H, A. Mc Dermott, Fordwich and W. H. Mountain, Blyth, the case finding committee; Mrs. X. B. „McRae, R,N., Clinton, the TB education committee, A new committee called the social service 'and rehabilitation committee was set up, with j, El- gin McKinley, Zurich; H. C, Law- son, Clinton and Gordon Knight, Brussels in charge. The Associa- tion executive feels that more can possibly be done to aid fam- ilies of those striken with TB, es- pecially where finances become a problem. The Huron TB Association has a balance on hand of nearly $12,- 000—With this in mind ,and the recollection of having given grants to each of the other hospitals in the county for help in TB detec- tion, and their general x-ray work, Judge Fingland suggested consideration be given to offer- ing similar help to the Goderich Hospital Board, now in process of enlarging the hospital there. Grants to other hospitals have am- ounted to $4,000 to $5,000. _In a report on the Mass chest x-ray survey carried out last year, Mrs. Russell noted = that the percentage of eligible persons tak- ing the x-ray in 1956, had been 55 percent, an increase from the 38.7 percent turnout at the 1952 survey. Although this is six per- cent lower than the highest rec- orded turnout in other counties, it was considered' to be encour- aging, especially when Huron showed the greatest increase in' percentage of all counties. Considerable attention was giv- en education of the public with regard' to TB. TV spots, and use of pamphlets will be used. Mrs. Russell noted that in the last sur- vey, only 111 Huron people be- tween the ages of 80 and 90 had taken the x-ray. She considers that this was not enough, and suspects that many people in that age bracket are suffering frern and spreading B. There are 12 Huron County people in TB sanitarium at the present time, and two of them are in the 80-90 Age group. One pat- ient is a six year old child. The education committee, head- ed 'by Mrs. McRae, was authorized to spend up to $500. GORDON 'OUDMORE WINS $100 IN TUESDAY DRAW "I've bought many tickets," said Gordon Cudmore on Tues- day, "but this is the first time I've won anything worth sipeaking of." He was accepting a cheque for $100 awarded him by the 200 a Month Club, sponsored by the•. St. Vincent' de Paul Soociety, re- cently* organized here. Mr. John Vlake, president of the Society, has announced the next draw to be held DAMay 29. • 'Mbe fitzt (By W. D. DJ WEATHER LAST WEEK IN- eluded a little of everything Sunshine most of the time . Thunderstorms, 'complete . with cloudbursts of warm 'spring rain . , . One observer noted hail in small quantities at 'one time„ Lightning on the •farm. of W.. H. Middleton. Bayfield Road, struck the equipnient with which Albert Craig was working . and flung him to the ground .„ . Other ,than for surprise . . . he was unhurt. ... • *! * DO YOU TEAD "THEY'LL DO it Every Time!"?.It's seldom that Jimmy Ratio credits his cartoons to anyone in Canada . . Recently he based one on newspaper locale from an idea sent him by Miss Anne Mason, Londe)), who is. a descendant of the Masons once Irvi g;ein BEACHCOMBERS HAVE A LOT of fun. , . Miss Cathy Wallis, PR -1, Bayfield had a lucky find on the beach on 'Easter Monday . . . It was a bottle, tightly sealed with a kind of metal fastener, and inside was a postcard . . • Appar- ently the bottle had been launch- ed--M/ scientists at Ann Arbour, Mich., for the purpose of studying tides in the lakes . . . With the promise of refund of postage, Cathy sent the thing off in the mail to the scientists, and is now waiting for word of its safe ar- rival. . . * * * WE'RE FIGHTING ME BAT- tle of the older people this week. . . (please note letters col- umn, and editorial on subject).. and, we have this to suggest: the warm weather has come, and the benches should have been out on the library park lawn long ago. .. ,When c you're over 70. . and your life's Work is done. . . the days can get mighty long ... Longer in winter time than in the 'sunny days. . . our older men greatly appreciate a chance to sit in the sun in the middle of things down- town. , . and keep in touch with what is going on. • ** OUR SINCERE' SYMPATHIES go to R. S. Atkey, former publish- er of the News-Record . . in the loss of his brother, Osborne L. G. Atkey, Q,C., Petrdlia . . 0 Another Break-in Cal-Girls Prpvide Treat For Mothers