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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1958-09-25, Page 1ecor THE NEWS-RECORD-77th YEAR Linton News- Mbt eatitiilit=== Natural Gas Here Next Week Natural gas will be available to consumers in Clinton next week. Work on completion of the main line from Stratford is going forward swiftly, and, gas was turned on in Seaforth this week, This photo was taken somewhere in Tuckersmith Township by George Beatty, form- erly of Varna, and newly appointed to the Pub- lic Relations Department with the Union Gas Company. No, 39—The Home Paper With The News CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1958 10 Pages — 7 Cents a Copy — $3.00 a Year (By W. D. DJ FAIR WARNING HAS OFTEN been given in this paper to read- ers, concerning those firms from out of town who make a special offer, or wish to do work on chim- neys, roofs, etc, . . . Our advice has always been—do business with those you know and with people in town who will be here a week from now, to look after any de- fects , . Recently a dozen women from Clinton, Seaforth and Gode- rich, took up an idea for a knitting machine, which they would buy with the idea of knitting items for sale back to the company from which they bought it . Already most of the group has sent back their machines, and have taken a financial loss on the deal . . . Some of the women are happy with the deal they made . . . We would warn everyone again, to be sure of the arrangement they are making, and have some assurance that the firm they are dealing with is a reputable one—before they have paid out money — not afterwards . . . * ANYONE WISHING TO TAKE part in the biggest penny sale to be had in these parts . . . should drop into the vacant store just south of the Bank of Montreal . . . and buy chances on the lovely items on display there . . This is the time for the annual hospital auxiliary penny sale . . . and the draw will be on October 4 . . . That means only one week before the sale . . * BESIDES THE FUN OF "MAY- be winning a prize" . . . those whb take part in the penny sale, may be sure they are helping one of the most worthwhile organizations in Clinton . . . The ladies of the Auxiliary are the co-ordinating group between the hospital and the people . . . They are constantly working for the good of the hos- pital . . . The one big money- making scheme they have in the year is this penny sale . . . It will be your chance to help finan- cially . . . Store is open every day from now until October 4—with later hours on Friday nights . . THE NEW ERA-93rd YEAR Excellent Display at Fair To-day in Bayrield Village It is terribly important that all those persons desiring good low rental housing, visit the town hall, and fill out a form there, making application for such a home. The Town Council is making plans for a low rental housing de- velopment in Clinton, with the co- operation of the Department of Planning and Development. How- ever, if there are not enough re- quests for such homes, then it is altogether likely that their plans will fall through. We would urge everyone who qualifies (see ad- With less than a week to go to the deadline, people are, reminded that it is time to register for cov- erage under the Ontario Hospital Services Commission. September 30 is the final day for registration under individual plans. Regardless of the fact that some folk do not believe in the worth of the plan, and that some really don't want to be covered by it, there is great wisdom in register- ing. Coming to light now, at least with emphasis, is the fact that rates for hospital rooms are ex- Lions Club inducts Jack Scruton As Newest Member Clinton Lions Club met Tuesday evening in St. Paul's Parish Hall, with President Russ Holmes in charge. In a brief ceremony, Jack Scruton was inducted into Lion- ism. Past president Hugh Hawkins conducted the initiation. Mr. Scru- ton is Cities Service products dist- ributor for this area. The Lions are planning a past president's night on October 28, to which all former members of the Clinton Club will be invited. H. C. Lawson is in charge of ar- rangements. Initial plans were made to con- duct a draw on the Grey Cup foot- ball game again this year. Last year's draw netted the club nearly $1,000. Vice-president E. Beecher Menzies will be in charge of the project. A former Clinton Lion, Dr. R. M. Aldis, Huron County Medical Officer of Health, now of Gode- rich, was guest speaker and gave a talk on health and welfare. Clinton Changes Back To Standard Time On Sunday, Sept. 28 In keeping with the decision of London and Exeter to return to Standard Time this week, Clinton Town Council have authorized the return here, effective at 2 a.m. Sunday morning, September 28. Brucefield church will be at the regular time, Standard. Bayfield is reverting at midnight on Sun- day, September 28. Seaforth and Goderich, it is un- derstood, will remain on Daylight Saving Time until October 26. Bronze Medallion Won By Five Local Swimmers Swimming tests were conducted recently for the bronze medallion award, and five Clinton youngsters were successful in earning it. They were Diane Campbell, Roger Cum- mings, Kenneth Engelstad, Don Scruton and John Slavin. Passing the intermediate life saving tests were Borden McRae and Peter Thompson. Both Peter de Coo and Bernard Scott received their Unigrip Certificate. Some of these tests were carried out in the Clinton pool, and some at the pool at RCAF Station Clin- ton. • Mel Crich's Chickens Have Won 65 Firsts At District Fair Fairs When the time for fall fairs comes around, Mel Crich makes plans to attend as many as he can. The object: prizes for his stable of show poultry, Mel turns his shop over to a couple of other barbers and sets out to show chickens. At four fairs last week he won 65 firsts, 25 seconds and eight thirds. He's booked for six more fairs this fall. 0 Auburn Couple in Fair Condition Following Accident Hospital authorities report that both Mr. and Mrs. John Wilson, RR 2, AUburn, are" in fair condi- tion in Clinton Public Hospital. stiousness since ,admission. The 36-yelar-old woman as suf- fering from bead and chest in- juries, as a result of an accident Wednesday night when a car driv- en by her huslband left No. 3.7 county road at Auburn and crash- ed into a tree, Her hip, which was broken was placed in a cast. Mr. Wilson suffered a fractured lelft leg, and chest and head Indio- les. Their ten-year- old daughter, Lynda, and a neighbour, Mrs. E. Armstrong, who were also in, the car escaped uninjured. It is reported that the Wilson car went out of control on a crashed into a ditch and came to a stop against a tree,. The car was damaged to the extent of at least $1,500, -o 15 Pupils Accepted By SS 4 Stanley; Transfer October 1 Arrangements have been made for this year's school term to transport 'the 'children from SS 8, Goderdich Township to SS 4, Stan- ley Township. These children were asked to vacate the Bayflield Public School by October 15 due -to overcrowd'. ing. They will commence in their new place of learning on October 1 where' aVErs. Raymond Seotchmer is teacher. There will be 15 cbild-' ren in the bus • driven by Mr. Spencer Etvine. 0 No One Hurt in Car Accident on Saturday (By our ,Hensall Correspondent) On Highway 21, two miles south of St, JiosePli On Saterday. evening, damages .estimated at $900 re- sulted &iron], a one car crash when the driver .A.01. Deleno McCianag. han, 19, RCAF. Station. Clinton, went off the road :and hit a hydro pole. No injunies, OPP Harry Reid, Eketer, investigated. 0 The Week's Weather I Low High 05 Low 1958 17 Sept. 18 61 55 71. 46 19 65 48 77 56 21. 68 55 76 63 22 68 46 72 56 23 72 44 61 49 24 76 56 57 45 Rain; 1.02 ins, Rain ,88 ins. A last minute visit to the corn- munity centre building on the Bay- field Fairgrounds last night, has convinced us that the fair in the village this year will be something special. For instance there are over 1,000 entries from the school children's section of the fair alone. Some of the prize winners in this section; were Miss Rosemary Turland, for a poem book and for her scrapbook on the Royal visit of Princess. Margaret. There were 65 entries in the evergreen collec- tion, and winner was William, Yea, RR Clinton. Murray Grigg won first prize dor his grasses., Both boys are of SS 9, Goderich. Murray McBride, RR 1, Varna, won first for his relief map. of Africa. SS. 3, Hohnesville, earned first place with an exhibit of the Far North. Bobby Collins, RR 1, Clinton, had the best wooden lawn ornament. To-day there are 40 youngsters taking part in the 4-H livestock exhibit. The apple exhibit is' at its usual best, with the names appearing most often: Stewart Middleton, Fraser Stirling, Ivan MeClymont and Mrs. James Stirling. Fred Me- Clymont showed the best bask- et of fruit. Small fruit exhibitors were Mrs. Metcalf, Hales Dresser end Harold Penhale. Ladies wank saw Carrie Ver- hoer, RR 5, Clinton, showing the best crocheted' chesterfield set; rt. Grainger the best embroidered the Bayfield-Clinton course before the season ends. Mr. Graham re- quested that the Legion enter a team in a town broom-ball league if and when one is formed this winter. Plans were made for Legion Poppy Day on November 8, the annual branch church service on November 9 and the Remembrance Day Service on Tuesday, Novem- ber 11. The branch will request the town council to proclaim No- vember 11 a full holiday. According to 3'. D. Thorndike, public speaking chairman, the pro- ject will be continued next year As a Legion District officer, he is working on an idea to have Legion public speaking crests given to all contestants. The next meeting of the branch on October 27 will be in the form of a turkey banquet. The branch sponsored Midget baseball team will be guests. A guest speaker and suitable entertainment is be- ing arranged. This will also be nomination night. The Legion fall Zone meeting is being held this Sunday, September 28 in the Seaforth Legion hall, Cars will leave the local hall at about 1 Nil, Bill Edgar's name was called for the attendance draw. ' he not being present, the October draw will be increased by $5, making it $10, R. Roy Fitzsimons won the regular monthly meeting draw, teacloth:; leers, D. Gemeinah,ardt the best knitted afghan and H. A. Fuss the best b.andwo'rk leather purse. There is, an excellent flower- show, and the best table centre- piece was shown by 1VIrs, G. Islar- eiEs. The special apple' competition was won by Mrs. A. Schulte with Mrs. G. Hands coming second. First prize wheat was shown by E. A. Keys; best red clover, H, Fuss . and oats, Bob Welsh, Baking was excellent, with Mrs. R. Tay- lor whining first for her entry in the Domestic Shortening spec- ial; chocolate layer cake, Mile Donald Harris; cherry cake, lefra., W. Cololough„ RR 2, Clinton. Paintings and photo collections included a lovely painting of the residence of Mrs. R. H. F. Gelid- ner entered by Mrs. R. E. Buekes, The fair certainly looks well worth going to see, and the live- stock shows throughout the after- noon promise to be' excellent. Square dance competition by the public school students will be an added attraction. 0 Local Young Men in Court Over Driving Harry Gibb app eared mag=- istrate's court an Goderich On Sept emiber 11. At that time Magistrate Holmes remarked, "He didn't stay out of trouble very long". In court at Goderich two weeks ibef ore, Gibb had been fined $50 and costs, for impaired drivting, and his license was suspended for sic months. At that time he war given until September 18 to pay his fine, On the Hirst occasion, Gibb had been driving a truck owned' by a Stratford firm. In the second case, he was driving a car belonging to his, cousin. This car struck the rear of another auto ;at the main intersection in Clinton., On the latest charge of driving while disqualified, he' was released on his own bail of $100 and iia strutted to return to court to-da% September 25, to be sentenced. Bayfield .Men Keith Miller, RR 2, Baytiela was fined a minimum of $10 andi costs ,for careless. driving. His car was in collagen With the left rear comer of a car driven by Mrs, Gladys Meier, Stratford', on the Square at Goderich On August 2L Seaforth Boy Joe Mem', 18, Seatorth„ was re- manded to jail; for one week until September 25 for sentence on three charges, under the Highway Traf- fic Act, A car driven by the youth was in an accident in Tuck- ersmith Township, near Clinton, on August 16, Mero had been drinking all day at various "out- late in the county, said the crown ,Attoriney Glen Hays. According 'to the young man, he took to the ditch to avoid an on- coming vehicle. In! doing so, he ne- Inlayed a, long series of guard nails "which didn't help his car any," added Mr. Hays, At The tint% Mere's license Wait under suspension. * * * HERE'S ONE ESPECIALLY FOR us—but you'll probably enjoy it, too . . . "Only presidents, editors and people with tapeworm have the right to use the editorial 'we' " —that is from the pen of Mark Twain . . . tl AND HERE'S AN ITEM TO GIVE some thought . . . The Ontario Safety League remarks that strong sunlight on the back of your car may make it difficult for drivers following to see your turn indi- cators working .. . You should use a hand signal on bright sunny days, to add to the chances of your signal being seen . . . ' * THE RIGHT HONOURABLE Vincent Massey, Governor General of Canada, will officially open the Royal Winter Fair on November 14 . . . We wonder if this will cause the Fair to increase attend- ance as much as the announce- ment that Arthur Godfrey and his prized Palomino will be there every evening, and on both Satur- day afternoons until the Fair clos- es on November 22 . . . Must Apply For Houses To Get Action on Plan Hospital Room Costs May Double; Register Now Consider Rental Housing Plan Biggest thing to assist Clinton's people for teffie years, is the proposed new rental homes project, which the town council is hoping to achieve. Here, consulting with Mayor W. J, Miller (left) and Clerk-treasurer, John Liver- more, is Miss Elsie N. Hall, a research assistant with the housing branch of the Ontario Depart- merit of Planning and Development, Last week Miss Hell interviewed a number of persons and officials of industries in town getting details of the need for homes in Clinton. Town Council is now awaiting results of a campaign to have persons interested in renting such homes, make application at the town hall, (News-Record Photo) Legion Initiates Airmen; Hear Report on Swim Pool vertisement inside this paper) to make this application. If plans. change before the houses are built, you are not committed to occupy one of them. Actually, we understand there is a terrific response from the people at RCAF Station Clinton. There have been as many as 100 applica- tions from one section, alone, However, it is necessary that in addition to these, the permanent civilian population of town be in- terested in the idea as well. If you qualify don't hesitate. Please apply for a low rental home. petted to double as soon as the plan, goes into effect. Rates at Clinton now are $7 for a 4-bed ward; $9 for a two-bed ward and $10 for a single bed room. It is expected that rates set by the Commission will be double that, beginning the first of the year. For people registered with the Commission, there will be no cost, at all, of course. For those not registered, they will play about $14 for ward care per day, instead of the present rate. Another reason for registering, is the fact that 75 percent of the cost of the plan is coming out of direct taxation in any case. That means that everyone is automatic- ally paying for three-quarters of the cost. They might just as well be ready to take advantage of the plan, even though it costs them a bit more each month. Hosiery Mill Starts On 40x40 Addition. Mitcheal McAdam is contractor in charge of foundations of a 40x40 foot addition to Clinton Hosiery Company. Work on the construc- tion was begun last week. Mr. W. Crawford, manager, con- templates a complete renovation of the main part of the factory, com- mencing as soon as the new sec- ion is completed. When plans are complete, the operations of the firm will be considerably increas- ed, and more staff will be needed. TV NEWS Mrs. Beecher Menzies, Clinton, will conduct a series of, "exercis- es" on "lVtLady", CKNX-TV, each Wednesday afternoon. Program time 3.30 p.m. Natural Gas To Be Turned On By Mayor Miller Mayor W. J. Miller will turn the valve which will send natural gas flowing through the miles of underground mains and services of the town, next Tuesday at noon. The "turn-on" ceremony will take place at the gate station just off Highway 4, near the South End Cities Service garage. Attending will be officials of the Town of Clinton, and of the Union Gas Company. Following the ceremony, a reception will be held in the Clinton Legion Mem- orial Hall, for those attending the event. 0 Blood Donors From RCAF Co-operate The Clinton Public Hospital, though without a blood bank, has an excellent source of supply. The RCAF. Station Clinton is most co- operative and a request for a cer- tain type of blood, is responded to, promptly. Just last week, accord- ing to Superintendent H. Smith, donors from the Station were used twice to supply blood for trans- fusions to patients, Three airmen from RCAF Sta- tion were initiated into member- ship in Clinton Branch of the Canadian Legion at the regular meeting Monday evening. They were: Charles Ernest Dunkin, Percival Henry Crockett and Clin- ton John Wells. Acting president Cam Proctor, vice-president Ed. Dale and past president Doug Andrews officiated at the cere- mony. "Bud" Schoenhals gave a prog- ress report on the new bath house at Clinton Community Swimming Pool. He asked for volunteers for Tuesday night, Sept. 23, to com- plete the roof at the bath house. (His request was fulfilled on Tues- day and the building is now com- pletely closed in). According to chairman Schoen- hals, everything at the pool and bath house will be paid for this fall. The branch will hold a paper drive in mid-October with Hal. Hartley as chairman, Donations included $10 to the current funds drive of the Cana- dian Institute for the Mind; $25 each to the Girl Guides and Brownies who have been under Legion sponsorship for the past few years, Sports chairman Jim Graham reported on the recent zone golf tournament at Stratford to which Clinton branch sent 12 players, 1-le suggested a branch golf outing to