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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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 . .
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Another Break-in
Cal-Girls Prpvide
Treat For Mothers