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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1959-05-14, Page 1Iinton ear st 111PO*4. rib vir av-irirmAkouut Former Lions Come Back For Reunion. Among those attending the highly successful Lions Old Boys Reunion last Friday evening in Hotel Clinton, were (from the left), Russell Holmes, Albert Street, president; Judge Frank Fingland, Ontario Street, first president of the Clinton Lions, organized in 1936-37; Dr. R. M. Aldis, Goderich, president in 1953-54; Del. M. Maltby, Har- riston, who left Clinton in 1951; George Lavelle, Palmerston, member of the Lions in 1934-38 and Harold C. Lawson, president in 1938-39. (News-Record' Photo) Dominion President Presents Life Memberships Clinton Branch No. 140 of the Canadian Legion were fortunate to have the presi- dent of Dominion Command of the Legion as guest speaker and presenting officer at their first VE-Day Banquet in the memorial hall last Friday evening, when three re- maining charter members of the branch,were presented with life memberships in the Legion. Above, left to right, Cameron Proctor, president and chairman of the YE-Day dinner; Morgan J. Agnew, G. Morley Counter and Fred O. Ford, who received life memberships from Dominion President David L. Burgess (right). (Photo by Phillips) Shattered Cars and Men Death to one man, and severe injuries to three others occurred in the accidents in which these cars were involved lost weekend. William Hayter, Varna, driver and sole occu- pant of the car at the right, is dead, These wrecked cars were on the lot cat South End Cities Service. Hundreds of people took the opportunity Of seeing at close range what a collision at high speed can do to the metal and fabric which make up the modern car. Paul Armstead, Goderich, driver of the car at the left, is in Clinton Public Hospital, Second from the left is the car in which Douglas Layton (driver) and Fred Edwards, both of Clinton, skidded into a tree, Edwards is in fair condition in Clinton Hospital, Layton is in only satisfactory condition in a London hospital. up the fight of the Canadian Fire Fighters Corp veterans in asking for the same benefits, such as pensions, as veterans of the ser- vices. Clinton Branch has four members who were in this auxil- iary corps during World War II— Robert Draper, Frank McEwan, Edward Elliott and William Cham- bers. There are only 400 members across all Canada. The speaker was introduced, by vice-president Jim Graham and thanked by District Poppy Chair- man Douglas Thorndike. William Counter, on behalf of the local branch, presented Mr. Burgess with the gift of a picture. Deputy Zone Commander Doug- las Andrews thanked the Ladies Auxiliary to the Legion, who cat- ered to the 'banquet. Mrs. Cam- eron Proctor replied. James Corran, led in a sing- song and also sang a solo during the evening; accompanist was Ed. Stiles, Goderich. 0141. W, D. 0,) THE FAMILIAR HEDGE across the front of P. W. A. Oakes pro- perty on Victoria Street has been removed „ A new wire fence has been erected and a new hedge set out . „ * * * THERE'S A MAGNOLIA. TREE in bloom on the front lawn at Deputy Reeve Crich,'s home at Orange and Princess . * HAD A BIT OF FUN GETTING directions straight the other day , . asked to show up at the sales barn to do a picture of a calf . we headed straight for Joe Corey's barn on the Hayfield Road . , . Found that, of course, it was pig day „ and no calves in sight , . Finally racked brain and recalled it was Hereford sale day up at the fair barns . , and arrived in time to get a shot of a heifer before she set off for a long trip to Nova Scotia . . . That's a long way to come for good cattle . But Huron County has them . . * * TERRIFIC LOT OF'ACCIDENTS over the past weekend . . and bad ones, too . . . Below is a view of the side of the Layton car which tried to wrap itself around a tree last Friday at noon. ACTUALLY IT IS A WONDER that either of the young lads came out alive . . . Something that it rather rare in this area, with regard to a rash of accidents, . . Civilians managed all of them • . ., without having an Airman mixed up in the situation at all .., * * * WHO SAYS YOU NEED A SHOT- gun to kill a groundhog? , . . Jim Stirling noticed a groundhog out in the field recently with its he,41 in a tin can . . . so he walked over and killetrit-: Three charter members of Clin-' ton Branch 140 of the Canadian Legion who, have held continuous membership in the branch since January 10, 192i), were presented with life memberships last Friday evening by the president of the Legion's Dominion Command, David L. Burgess, Ottawa. The occasion was the first VE-Day banquet ever held by the• local veterans. Over 165 ex-servicemen and guests attended. Cameron Proctor, president of the local, was chairman for the evening, and also chairman of the committee in charge. The three honoured World War I veterans were G. Morley Count- er, Morgan J. Agnew and Fred 0. Ford. While -presenting the life mem- bership pins, Mr. Burgess said: 'This is truly an honour for me to come to Clinton to officiate at this affair." Each of the honoured members replied, thanking the br- anch for the honour bestowed on them. Mr, Counter urged World War U veterans to take an active part in Legion work. He said; "I am very proud of my 30 years service, but this is probably my happiest moment." Mr. Ford, who is now a commercial traveller, claimed that Clinton branch is prObably the best of all the Legions he visits in Western Ontario. Mr. Agnew in his jokingly good hu- mour thanked the branch for this honour. Prior to the banquet, the Domin- ion President officiated at a wreath-laying ceremony. This was carried out in full Legion cere- mony. Guests were preSent from Gode- rich, Seaforth, Exeter and Blyth. The Provincial President, Fred O'T3recht and Chester Merriam, Provincial Chairman, attended the banquet Meeting, Mr, Burgess's address to the Legionaires centred around his of. ficial duties at Ottawa. Of interest to Clinton Legion Was his announcement that the Legion at Ottawa is now taking The Week's Weather 1959 1958 High LOW Mgt Low May 7 77 44 63 29 8 53 33' 52 84 9 58 32 74 .29 10 71 50 68 50 11 75 57 61 33 12 70 52 66 31 13 65 42 79 89 Rain: 1.09 ins, ham councils, and representatives Listowel's report at last week's meeting was that a total of 110 meters brought in $6,000 a year, and maintenance was negligible. One man was appointed to service the machines, and he accomplish- ed this outside of regular police hours, for a small fee. The meters are wound once a week, and coins are collected once a week. There is no, initial cost to the town. The Meters are put in by the company, and they are paid on the basis of 50 percent of the revenue, until the machines are paid for. If after a trial period of one year, the meters- are found unsatisfactory, the company will take them out, again at no cost to the town. At Tuesday's council meeting, Councillor Bridle reported that Goderich favoured the move, but were waiting to 'see what Clinton would decide. Councillor R. Mac- aulay reported that Seaforth coun- cil appeared to be in favour, but were looking to Clinton to make the first move. Councillor Herbert Bridle ex- plained that the ,alternative was hanging signs to put the two-hour parking by-law into effect. This would cost about $400, and they would be spaced throughout the business• district, Councillor Macaulay contended that the installation of meters would not be a burden on the businessmen. The machines had proven in other centres to be' attractive, and a convenience to shoppers. Plans will be that meters will need to be operated only in busi- ness hours, and on Friday nights when stores are open. About 178 units are considered. Another meeting of all municip- alities interested in this move will be held, before definite action is taken. Queen's Graduate Among students graduating fr- Gin Queen's University, Toronto, this spring are Joseph Kenneth Carter, Clinton, with a Bachelor of Arts degree, and John William MacDougall, Myth, with a Bach- elor of Science degree. Water from six to seven feet deep. Coroner Dr, F. G. Thompson, Ontario Street, Clinton, said death was caused by drowning. There will be no inquest. The old dam and a disused mill pond are on the South Maitland River, which crosses 'Highway 4 about a quarter of a mile south of Londesboro and flows westward to join the main stream of the Mait- land about five miles west of the village. The dam is about 200 yards west of Highway 4. Prest was a life-long resident of Londesboro, and was employed as a truck-driver by George E. Rad- ford, Myth contractor, He is stir,' vived by his father, Fred Prest, a Londesboro painter, and by one sis- ter in Vancouver, Just last week Edward Prest had been appointed by Hullett Township council as maintenance man for the street lighting system in Londesboro. Deceased is resting at his home in Londesboro until Thursday teen, Whet funeral. Service will be held at the Ball and Mutch funeral home, High Street, Clinton, Om- mewing at 2 o'clock, and inter- merit will be in Hope Chapel Cem- etery, Township, Cubs Parents Night Tuesday, May 26 "B" Pack of the First Clinton Lions Cub Pack have announced a Parents Night, fo be held on Tues- day, evening, May 26, at the Clin- ton Public School. The meeting will start at 7 p.m, and terminate at 8.30 pm. Parents will be' invited person- ally. Other interested citizens are also most cordially invited to attend. The purpose of the meeting is to inform the citizens of the commun- ity what Scouting is doing for their boys. Included in the pro- gram will be demonstrations of tests undertaken by the boys, games and auards together with an explanation describing the pur- pose and aims of the group. The primary object of the Boy Scout organization is to develop good citizens and it is hoped that as many people as possible will at- tend and learn the way that we in Clinton are achieving the aim. 0 Library Settling;, Councilliipports Move to Repair It Approval of approximately $3,- 000 expenses to repair the founda- tions of the 54-year-old Clinton Public Library was given the board of that institution on Tues- day night by Clinton Town Coun- cil. A delegation composed of G. M. Counter and Dudley Pegg ap- proached council on the matter, Consulted was M. McAdam, who repaired the foundations of the touter on the library, and on the town hall some years • ago. Dam- age is due to quicksand on which the building was erected. Mr. Mc- Adam reported that thick oak pl- anking had been laid flat on the quicksand bed, and, this was grad- ually rotting away, He recommen- ded replacement with steel and cement. Cracks visible at the front of the building had caused further investigation, and part of the st- ructure has settled about three inches. Councillors Herb. Bridle inquir- ed if it would be possible to trade places with the post office, and Mr. Counter, former postmaster,' said he felt the federal building woud not have enough floor space. The library was built in two sections: the Stavely Reading Room in 1905, with funds from the Stavely estate and the new part, in 1915, built with contribu- tions from the Carnegie founda- tion. Council agreed to supply the money, and the library board will pay it back over a period of years from current funds. Paper work will commence at once in preparation for construc- ting a two room school at Holmes- ville, to ease the crowded situa- tion existing in a number of rural schools of Goderich Township. Coucil gave approval Tuesday night. Nine acres of land adjoining the site of the Township garage, just west of Hohnesville were bought about three weeks ago by the board from William Norman. Cost of the school is estimated at $40,- 000, Plans originally were for a 4- MOM school, to which pupils from the "bottom end" of the township would be transported. Opposition to this was indicated in School Sections 1 and 6, near Goderich on the Bluewater Highway, who would be paying for service they Would not be able to use, With this plan, Glen Gardiner, inspector of Public Schools, Gode- Cadet Inspection At CDC1 Scheduled For To-morrow Night Annual Cadet Inspection will be carried out at Clinton District Collegiate Institute this Friday ev- ening at 7 o'clock, May 15, In- specting officer will be Major Mc- Millan, London, assisted by Capt- ain Bromley, Area Cadet Officer for Western Ontario Area. The Cadets will be downtown for a route march on Thursday afternoon, May 14, at approximat- ely 3,30 p.m. The public is invited to visit the school to-morrow af- ternoon and view the parade. rich, predicted an Increase in mill rate of about 3,5 mills. Robert W. Welsh, RR, 2, Hay- field, is chairman of the school board, He outlined the problem in detail, making the point that without modern schools, the good teachers could not be attracted to stay in the area. "Even salar- ies seem not so important as working conditions," he said. Robin Thompson, clerk of the township, read a petition which had been taken to each ratepayer in SS 4, with the result that 22 Signed as against a 4-room school at Hohnesville at the present time. Five refused to sign, and three favoured the building, He contended that many of the people did not want the central schools possibly because the board had not done a good enough sell- ing job. "The people didn't know the advantages of the central school," said Mr. Thompson. Four motor accidents occurring between noon on Friday, May 8, and eight o'clock Friday evening, brought results ranging from death to slight injury, involving nine people, and six cars. All occurred within three miles of Clinton. W. Hayter Dead ' William Hayter, RR 1, Varna, died suddenly last Friday night, May 8, in a two-car crash which occurred on the County Road a- bout two miles west of Clinton. The sideswipe collision took place at the brow of a hill, at the line fence separating the McGee and Gibson farms. Mr. Hayter had just set off for home from the Clinton Com- munity Sales Barn at about 11 p.m. He met a car driven by Paul Clifford Armstead, 26, Goderich, and the crash occurred. Damage was to the left side of both cars. Armstead is a patient in Clint- on Public Hospital, suffering sev- ere road burns over his entire body, and injuries to wrist and elbow. Two passengers in the Arm- stead car were Gordon Follows, 21, Seaforth and Raymond Mall- ough, 18, Goderich, Both were treated for minor injuries at the hospital, but were not admitted. Dr. 17, Newland, Huron Street, attended, Mr, Hayter rested at the ton- Ivan funeral home, Henson, un- til Monday afternoon, when fun,. oral service was conducted in the Goshen United Church. Surviving is his wife, Emily Tip- pelt; three sons, Elmer, Harvey and Mervyn, all of Varna; a dau- ghter, Mrs. Kenneth. McLean, Hen- sail:: three sisters, Mrs, Alfred Moffatt, Kippen; Mrs, Cecil Dow- son, Varna and Mrs. Marvin Rout- zon, Florida; four brothers, Lloyd, Lucan; Elgin and Russell, London; Gordon, Pontiac, Michigan, Dr. N. C. Jackson, Church St- reet, Goderich, is coroner. An in- quest will be held, but date has not yet been set, Two Boys Hurt Douglas Layton, 18, RR 3, Sea- forth, was reported in satisfact- ory condition in Victoria Hospi- tal, London, by Saturday morning, after receiving severe injuries in a car crash at noon on Friday. Layton was driver of a car north along the Base Line out of Clinton, when he pulled out to pass a north-bound car, He lost control, and his vehicle went into the west ditch for about 300 feet, then back onto the road, skidding sideways for a further 125 feet. Then the car went off onto the east shoulder and "wrapped itself around a tree". Constable Alex Twaddle, OPP detachment, Goderich, investigat- ed. Layton received a fractured skull, injuries to his left ear, and received other injuries, He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Lay- ton, A passenger, Fred Edwards, 17, Clinton, was taken to Clinton Pub. lie Hospital, suffering a fractured left shoulder, loss of two teeth, and lacerations to the mouth. His condition was reported to be "fair" on Tuesday. (Cmtinued on Page 12) ANSWER TO PARKING PROBLEMS? Meters Favoured; Council Agrees To Installation Charter Members of Clinton Legion Honoured at First VE-Day Banquet A weekend filled with tragedy for many people in this area brought death to Edward Freder- ick Prest, 32-year-old Londesboro man, as he was apparently fishing at Hutton's Darn near the village, Stanley Glousher, Blyth, while fishing from the same spot at about 6 p.m. found his line tan- gled with another fishing line. Looking for an explanation he no- ted a man's coat floating in the water. Glousher reported his discovery at LondeSlooro, and Gordon Rad- ford telephoned provincial police from his service station there. Id- entity of the man was given by the name painted on the Prest truck parked near the clam. Provincial. Police think Prest may have slipped off the dam, While crossing it or fishing from it. The Stories were slimy and slippery, and slanted so that as one person said, "even if a person could swim, it would be very dif- ficult to get out of the water." Constables Robert Simms and Jack Parkinson organized dragging operations, The body was found by members of the Blyth volunteer fire brigade (who joined local VOI., unteert hi the search- about 25 feet downStreato from the dam in By, a close vote of 5-4, Clinton forth, Goderich, Exeter arid Wing- Town Council on Tuesday night voted in favour of installation of meters throughout the business section of the town, The recorded vote was as follows: in favour, Councillors Herb Bridle. Edward Dale, Royce Macaulay, Donald Sy- mons and Mayor Burton Stanley. Against were Councillors Norman Livermore and George Rumball, Reeve William Miller and Deputy Reeve Melvin Crich, The motion was: "That council approve in principle the installa- tion of parking meters in the busi- ness section of the town, type and Make to be settled on the auth- ority of council at a later date, and subject to the installation of meters in the business section of the towns of Seaforth 'and Gode- rich as well." Moved by Bridle and seconded by Symons. Subject of meters was raised following a meeting last 'Wednes- -day night, May 13 in Clinton, with'''Velsreseritatives from Sea- POUND IN OLD MILL POND Ed.Prest Drowned Sunday Fishing At Londesboro Two New Classrooms Planned For Public School Pupils at Holmesvine THE NEW ERA-93rd YEAR No:, 19—The Home Paper Wth the News THE NEWS-RECORD-77th YEAR CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MAY 14, 1959 $3.00 Per Year--10 Cents Per Copy--12 Pages SIX CARS INVOLVED Four Bad Accidents Here Within Thirty-Six Hours