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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1958-11-13, Page 1Proposed Addition For CDCI! Soon To Be Considered Leaders of the municipalities taking part in the Clinton District Collegiate Institute Area will soon be presented with, a proposal for an addition to the. building, The extension Completed a few years ago was intended to provide for a total enrolment of 430. There are 492 attending now, and 600 is the number expected within two years. Facts and figures will be avail- able early next week. ecor THE NEWS-RECORD-77th YEAR Official March Past on November 11 Members of Clinton Branch 140, Canadian Legion, veterans of both World Wars,, proudly make their march past the reviewing stand on November 11. The day was marked across Canada as Remembrance Day, the anniversary of the day which was to have ended all war. Taking the salute was Mayor William J. Miller (above), Wing Commander R. B. Hoodspith and acting president of the Legion Branch, Cameron Proctor. (News-Record Photo) No Human Contact Out Third Rabies Case Found in Huron ihttott News- THE NEW ERA-93rd YEAR No. 46---TheHome Paper With the News CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER ,,13, 1930 Citizen Urges Municipal Project For Winter Work Remembrance Day Parade Watched By Hundreds Two more cases of rabies in foxes have been identified in Hu- ron County. Last week a dead fox was discovered at the farm of Jan Ioene, about two miles north of Bayfielcl on the Blue Water High, way. The animal was sent off for tests, which have since proved pos- itive, and cats which had been eat, ing at the carcass were destroyed, The Koene dog, which had received anti-rabies shots just recently, is being kept under observation. This week a fox found at Ford., wich, in Howick Township at the north east corner of the county, was found to be rabid. The first case of rabies in Hu- ron occurred near Shipka. Dr. G. S. Elliott, local veterin- arian, now has plenty of anti-rab- ies serum, He treated between 80 to 100 animals last week and ex- perienced some difficulty obtaining enough serum for the job, It is quite probable that the topic of rabies may receive at- tention at County Council session beginning in Goderich today. Dr. J. C. MacLennan, Seaforth, of the Health of Animals Branch, Ca- nada Department of Agriculture, is expected to address the council either today or to-morrow on the subject, and he may have some- thing to say about clinics. Free clinics for the administra- tion of anti-rabies vaccines to do- mestic pets, have been held in the counties of Grey and Bruce by the federal government. These clinics are held by the federal govern- ment which pays for the vaccine, and for the veterinary surgeons who do the job. At present no compensation to owners of live stock in the case of loss due to rabies, is available. It is possible that representations to the federal government in this re- gard will be made soon, and it may be dealt with at the next sitting of parliament. Dr. R. M. Aldis, Huron. County Health Unit, Goderich, reports that there has not yet been any human contact with the disease in Huron. 0 Taxi Rates increase Nov Authorized Effective November 6, taxi dri- vers in Clinton are permitted by municipal by-law to collect 50 cents for all calls within the town. Until a by-law amendment was passed on Tuesday, the rate char- geable was 35 cents for one or two persons. Councillor I r win commented that the taxis had already been charging 50 cents, before the change was made. 0 Tuckersmith Takes No Action on CIA Resolution Received Tuckersmith Municipal Council met in the Ton Hall, Seaforth, on November 4. All councillors were present except Victor Lee who was absent on account of illness. Reeve I. Forsyth presided, Action was deferred on the re- quest from the Town of Exeter for concurrence in a resolution requesting the Minister of Justice for certain amendments to the CTA. Gifts of wreaths for Remem- brance Day were made to the Seaforth and Hensall Branches of the Canadian Legion, Reeve I. Forsyth will place the wreath for Tuckersmith at the Seaforth cer- emony and Councillor Elgin Th- ompson will represent the Town- ship at the Hensall ceremony, Council discussed the present rabies epidemic and urged that ratepayers use every precaution in combatting the disease by keep- ing a close watch on domestic dogs and cats and report symptoms im- mediately to the vetinarians or Health of Animals Branch. 0 John Hanna Gets Uncontested Nomination for MLA John W. Hanna, who has repre- sented the provincial Constituency of Huron-Bruce since 1943 in the Ontario government was the un- animous choiee of the Progressive Conservative nominating conven- tion held in the Wingham Own hall on Friday evening, Mr. Han- na was unopposed for the nomina- tion. Platform guests included Dr, E, A. McMaster, Seaforth; Marvin Howe, MP for Wellington-Huron; Charles MacNaughton, Exeter, MPP for South Huron. The Week's Weather 1958 High Low High 1957 Lew Nov. 6 54 39 45 35 7 44 32 47 35 8 48 30 52 41 9 46 39 42 30 10 47 38 32 25 11 51 34 40 32 12 50 34 32 25 Rain: .73 ins. taint .8 ins. On completing his third year as mayor of the town of Clinton, Wil- liam J. Miller announced last Thursday night following the reg- ular council meeting, that he did not intend to be a candidate for mayor for 1959. "However," he said, "I may seek a seat in one of the reeves chairs, in order to re- present the municipality at the county level." The announcement set off the annual statements of intention on the part of all members of coun- cil, It appears that three new men will be heeded for council, in or- der to fill all vacancies there, New Mayor? Reeve Burton Stanley intends making a bid to be mayor of Clin- ton, He began work on council. in 1953. Trying a move up to dep- uty reeve the next year he was defeated by Melvin Crich. In 1955 he became beptity reeve, when Mr. CriCh moved 'up to the reeve's chair, Then in 1956 he defeated Mr. Crich, and took on the job of Reeve of Clinton, which he has been ever since, In deciding to withdraw from work on County Council, Mr, Stan- ley mentioned the fact that since he did not Intend to move up in totmty work, it was time to make way for the four year men on council to get a chance. Veteran, Withdrawing' town uses a building on James Street). "Combined with the PUC build- ing, the building of a town garage would help the unemployment sit- uation," said Mr. Garan. "If we could take advantage of any funds thus made available by the govern- ment, it would be a help to the finances of the town". Council received the suggestion with the promise that they would consider it. Receiving a delegation from the Scout and Cub Group Committee, Clinton Town Council heard the outline of preliminary plans for a Scout Hall which the committee hopes to have built in town for the use of Scouts, Cubs and even- tually the Guides and Brownies groups as well, Duff Thompson and Mitcheal McAdam were the representatives of the committee. Mr. Thompson reported that his committee had investigated costs, and found that a grant could be forthcoming if the hall is located in the commun- ity park, outside the race track, and presented a rough drawing of where the building could be situ- ated. The fieldman for the Holstein Friesian Association of Canada, Gordon Bell, St. Marys, told the breeders that the association has 67,237 animals registered this year, an increase of 4,190 over that of 'fast year: that this year's merrib- ership has increased by eight per cent, and that the export trade to the U.S. has shown a 14 per• cent increase during the same per- iod. He urged the Huron clunb, which has a membership of 144, to commence preparing now for its annual Black and White Show, and for the annual heifer sale, both held each fall. He spoke of need for proper ventilation sys- tem in stables, and he suggested that each breeder periodically cull his herd. 0 Assessment Roll Accepted° Totals $2/58,389.90 The Clinton assessment roll for 1958 prepared by assessor James Manning, and adopted by the coun- cil this week, totals $2,158,389.90. This is made up of $117,231.15 for land; $1,793,049.75 for build- ings, and $188,109 for business assessment. Clerk John Livermore reported that population of Clinton is al- most 3,000, a raise of nearly 100 people since last year. son W. Trewartha, recalled the statement he had made last fall at nomination meeting, when he said this would be his last year, He is completing 27 years in mun- icipal work: 11. in Goderich Town- ship, and then 16 in Clinton. He has held all seats possible in both township and town councils, and was Warden of Huron County in 1922, He also Served as member of the Legislative Assembly in Ont- ario for one term. "Municipal life has been the joy of my life," said Mr. TreWar- tha, "I have enjoyed my contacts with the fine people of the county, 'and in the municipalities I have served". "Though this year has been the laziest I've spent hi work in Clin- ton, it has been my busiest since 1922 at the county level, We were saddened in the loss of the clerk- treasurer, the late A. Harvey Ers- kine," went on Mr. Trewartha. Speaking of the present town council, he said, "I don't recall a Council with so many good busi- ness heads, ready to go on into county work". - Withdraws Councillor George Beattie, who has headed the public works corii- mittee this year, announced his in. Mention to withdraw from Council work, Mr, Beattie has had a four year , careen ,municipal politics, The 'request of the committee was that they could be assured that the ground would be available to them, when they were ready to build. Mr, McAdam stated that the committee intended to make an appeal to all interested organiza- tions for their help in getting the the hall built. Initial thought was that the building would be about 2,000 square feet in area, and include a meeting hall, washroom facilities and a small room for administra- tive purposes. At present there are about 50 Cubs, and about 50 Scouts. More leaders are needed for the Scout troops. Mr. Thompson stated that the town's responsibility would appear to be light. The Group Committee expected to be self-supporting aft- er the building was completed. Councillors agreed informally that the location was the logical one, and as Councillor Beattie re- marked, "Certainly there is no other place for the building to go". 0 RCAF Parade For Remembrame Day Services Tuesday More than 1,500 personnel of all ranks took part in a ceremonial parade Tuesday at RCAF Station Clinton marking Remembrance Day, 1958. The parade formed up on the parade square and was subsequent- ly divided into two groups, of Roman Catholic and Protestant personnel. Each group then parad- ed independently to Remembrance Day services in the RC Chapel and the Station' Recreation Hall, Commander of the parade was Wing Commander W. J. Michalski, Chief Administrative Officer of Station Clinton. Services were conducted by Flight Lieutenant C. A. McLaren, Protestant Chaplain and Flight Lieutenant J. P. A. Levesque, RC Chaplain, Services took the traditional form with two minutes silence be- ing preceded by the Last Post and followed by Reveille. The Bible lesson for the Protestant Service was read by Group Captain K. C. Cameron, Commanding Officer of Station Clinton. 0 Note: Price of new Studebaker Lark is $2541 not $1541 as printed on page 8 this issue, polls that year, and the year fol. lowing. For 1957 and 1958 he re- ceived his post through acclama- tion along with the other council- lors. Mr, Beattie regretted having to make his decision to withdraw, but said he felt compelled to spend more time upon his own interests, He noted that the past four years under two mayors had been very educational, and he would regret not being on the cemetery board in future years, May Stand Councillor H. Bridle remarked that he had always tried to take a definite stand on matters com- ing before council, He had intend- ed trying to find more time to put to his own business, but was not definite yet as to what he intend- ed to do. He felt he would Make way for promising young men if they came along. Councillor Bridle has been on council for three years. Witt Stand Councillor J. Edward Dale will defenitely stand as eouncil, His job in private life will not allow him to go on into county work. Mr. Dale has been on council since 1956, lie is vice-president of Clin- ton Branch of the Canadian Leg- ion for IMO, and master of the County Bursaries Awarded Students Two graduates from Clinton Dis- trict Collegiate Institute, now at- tending the University of Western Ontario, are winners of scholar- ships offered by the Huron County Council. They are Marilyn Riley, RR 1, Londesboro and Gordon Teb- butt, RR 2, Clinton, Other county students winning scholarships -are Thomas Brydges, Belgrave; Gwendolyn Walsh, RR 1, Belgrave and William G. Laid- law, RR 2, Wingham. The scholarships to the boy and girl from the county who attained the highest standing in university work, are graduates of South Hur- on High School, Lorne Amacher, Zurich, a student in third year medicine and Katherine Ondre- jicka, Crediton, a student in third year honour modern laguages. (By our Bayfield Correspondent) Veterans of two world wars Scouts under their Master, Merton Merner and Alf. Scotchmer, assist- ant, Cubs with Mrs. R. Turner and Mrs, Alf. Scotchmer; Guides with Mrs. G. Turner (Captain) ant' Mrs. R. MaeVean (Lieut.) and Brownies with Brown Owl (Mrs. J. B. Higgins) formed up at the Albion Hotel and paraded to Div- ine worship at the Baptist Church on Sunday morning. The color party under the din. action of R. Roy Fitzsimons, led the procession. Merton Mcrnei and Alf. Scotchmer were bearers of the Legion colors, Janet Reder Moving Up Councillor Robert N. Irwin, has been a councillor for four years, beginning under Morgan J. Agnew, mayor in 1955 and has been Suc- cessful in two elections and two acclamations. He states, "I've been kidding myself all year that this would be my last in council, How- ever, now I intend to try for the position of Reeve, if I'm wanted there." Staying Councillor Norman Livermore has four years on council, He ser- ved one term in 1954, lost an elec- tion in 1955; won an election in 1956, and has had two acclama- tions since then. He intends stay- ing on council if he is wanted, and remarked that he would like to see more pavement laid in town in the near future. Might Be Deputy Councillor John Sutter, one of the junior men on council, though senior in age, plans to stand again, though he might move up to dep- uty reeve if he's wanted there. lie remarked that he felt there had been Tess talk about the council during the past three years than any council he could remember. Mr. Sutter was elected in 1950 for his first term, then received ac- Several hundred persons took part in the annual Remembrance Day parade and memorial service on November 11. Parade Marshall George Camp- bell was in charge of a five unit company led by the pipe band and the Legion colour party, the vet- erans and. Legion Auxiliary, the Scouts and Guides. They formed up at the public school and mar- ched to the ten o'clock service in the Legion Memorial Hall. Colour Sergeant is 3, D. Thorndike. Rev. D. J. Lane, Chaplain of the Legion led the service, with Mrs. May Rance Mackinnon at the piano. Rev. C. S. Inder and Rev. Grant Mills read the Scrip- ture; Rev. 3. A. McKim gave the address. and Roberta McLeod, the Guide colors, Jim Heard and Howard. Scotchmer, the Scouts, and Phillip Turner the Cub flag. For the text of his excellent sermon, the Rev, Ivor Bodenhan, chose St, John, chapter 15, verse 12, "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." The speaker pointed out that war was declared between the forces of good and evil in the Garden of Eden and finally fought in the Garden of Gethsemane. In an analogy between the death of Jesus Christ on the cross, and those who gave their lives in two world wars, the preacher used three headings, "retrospect", "'in- trospect" and "prospect for the future." Following the service, they marched to the Cairn in Clan Gregor Square for the Remem- brance ceremony. It was in charge of the Rev. C. E, Peacock, who gave the call: "They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember them."—Lawrence Bin- yon. This was followed by a brief message. Herbert Bridle read the roll calI—Great War 1914-1918: Pri- vates Harvey Currie, Kenneth Cur- rie, Wilfred Toms, Robert Mac• Leod, Allan MacDonald, Victor Evans, Edward Adley, Arthur Clarke; Second Great War, 1939- 1945: Warrant Officer Richard V. Weston, Merchant Seaman Robert David James Hopson, Private Charles Stewart Cann, The Rev. Ivor Boclenham offered prayer. The following wreaths were laid. Village of Bayfield by Mrs. George Hopson; Province of Ontario, Mrs. Kerr; Legion, Roy Fitzsimons, Baptist Church, Evart Cornish; Scouts and Cubs, Ted Turner and Johnny Talbot; Guides and Brown- ieS, Margaret Semple and Ellen Lindsay; LOL No. 24, Malcom Terns; Lions Club, J. E. Hovey. The colours were lowered lot the two minutes silence, after which the National Anthem was sung. The benediction was pro. nounced by the Rev, Peacock, The Corrimittee in charge of this local Armistice day observation was Grant Turner, Merton Merner 1 The parade continued to the cenotaph at the post office, and. wreaths were laid as follows: Pro- vince of Ontario, J. K. Cornish; Town of Clinton, Mayor W. J. Miller; RCAF Station, Wing Com- mander Hoodspith; Legion, Camer- on Proctor; Legion Auxiliary, Mrs. Cameron Proctor; Fire Depart- ment, Howard Cowan; National Defense Employees Association, J. Silcock; Masonic Lodge, J. Ed- ward Dale; Eastern Star, Mrs. Harry Williams, 100F No. 83, J. E. "Cap" Cook; Rebekah Lodge, Mrs. Harold Tyndall; Murphy Lodge, LOL No. 710, Harry Crich; LOBA No. 377, Mrs. George Wil- son; Clintonian Club, Mrs. Thomas O'Connell; Kinsmen and Kinettes, Maitland Edgar; Huron Fish and Game Conservation Association, Andrew Calder; Women's Instit- ute, Mrs. Mervyn Batkin; Clinton Lions Club, Lorne Brown; Clinton District Collegiate Institute, Jam- es Monaghan; Clinton Public School, Richard Neil and Morris Darling; A/V/M Hugh Campbell. Public School, Gail Coombs, Geo- rge Archibald; Clinton Scouts, Cubs, Guides and Brownies, Stev- en Cooke, Betty-Jo Deeves. Last Post and Reveille were sounded by Hartley Robinson, a member of the London East Lions Girls and Boys Band. Following a march past the re- ceiving stand at the corner of Wil- liam and Victoria Streets, the par- ade returned to the Legion Hall for dismissal. A group from the Clinton Leg- ion Branch proceeded to the Clin- ton Cemetery and placed a memor- ial wreath on the veterans plot. 50 c Per Month More On Every Sewerage Bill Effective January 1, all invoices issued by the PUC for sewerage service, will include an additional 50 cents per month for mainten- ance on the sewer system. This rate is in addition to all other charges now being made. OES Installs 1959 Officers In Event At St. Paul's Hall In an impressive ceremony last Thursday, Novernber 6, Mrs. Harry Williams was installed as Worthy Matron _of Clinton .Chapter No.. 260, Order of the Eastern Star, and Harry Williams installed as Worthy Patron, along with their Corps of officers. With the exception of Miss Mad- eline Schreiber, D.D.G,M., London. all the installing board were Past Matrons and Past Patrons of Clines ton Chapter. Mrs. K. B. McRae was,, installing Matron; MrS. W. D, installing marshal; Mrs.. Fred Middleton, installing chap. lain, The other members of, the installing board were Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hart, Mrs, William Clayton, William Roope, Mrs, W, V, Roy and Everett The immediate Past Matron and Patron, Mrs, J, M, Elliott and Bert Irwin were, presented with 'their jewels by Pest I),D.G.M, Mrs. Sid ney .Thompson,.Parkhill, and Mrk lc per copy-43.00 per year-12 Pages A suggestion from a citizen was offered to the councillors last Thursday evening during their re- gular meeting. A. "Red" Garon brought forth the idea that this winter, under the new provisions brought out by the Federal Gov- ernment, whereby winter work projects of municipalities could be subsidized up to 50 percent, Clin.. ton could take advantage of a chance to save money, Mr. Garon, who is one of the commissioners of the Clinton Pub- lic Utilities, was not appearing in an official capacity. He mentioned the building of an office and garage as planned by the PUC, and suggested that it might be a good time for the town to consider erecting a garage to house town-owned equipment, He noted that there was space a- vailable next to the lot on which the PUC proposes to build, and suggested that would be ideal for a town garage. (At present the Break-In at CNR Office Also Zurich, Seaforth Nothing was taken apparently from the CNR express office here on Friday night, though evidence of a break-in were found the next morning by Ed Diehl, caretaker, as he arrived for work. The same night cigarettes and chocolates were taken from the community centre at Zurich; and about $125 worth of merchandise from Larone's store in Seaforth. Holstein Men Elect Officers Study. Buying Methods Scout Hall Location. Gets Approval of Town Council Mayor Vacating Job; General Shuffle Bayfield Village Groups Visit Cenotaph Commemorating Those Who Died In Wars Peter Simpson, Seaforth, a vet- eran Holstein breeder, was elected president of the Huron County Holstein Club, November 10, at the annual meeting held in the agricultural office board room bare. Mr. Simpson succeeds William Hough, Clinton, Elected as vice- presidents were Glen . Walden, Lucknow and Alvin Betties, Bay- field. Hume Clutton, Goderich, was re- elected secretary-treasurer, a posi- tion which he has held since the club's inception in 1939. Directors elected include: North Huron, Leo Ruttan, Gorrie, Alvin Bradley, RR 5, Goderich; North Central, Vernon Hunter, Lucknow and Harold Gaunt, Lucknow; Sou- the Central, Howard Feagan, God- erich and William Boyd, Walton; South Huron, Wellington Brock, Granton, and Sandy Elliott, Exet- er. Harvey Johnston, Clinton was named director at large. Douglas Miles, agricultural rep- resentative for Huron county as guest speaker, said that Huron county with 38,000 cows, is the fourth largest dairy producing county in Ontario. He warned the breeders not to let sentiment interfere with cull- ing herds to make room for cows of good value, "Breeders should study the BCA (better than class average) system, and shy away from the auctioneer's lingo—rath- er buy according to records", he said,