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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1959-07-16, Page 1NEWTHE R YEAR linton News- ecord THE NEWS-RECORD--77th YEAR No. 20—The Home Paper With the News CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JULY 16, 1959 $3.00 Per Year-10 Cents Per Copy-12 Pager Veteran Orangeman Frank W. Andrews, 71, Clinton, explains the intricacies of a flute to two St. Marys children during Orange Lodge celebrations in that town on Saturday. James Ingram, eight, tries the flute while his sister, Patsy, 10, waits her turn. Clinton Lodge placed first in competition for best fife and drum band in the parade. Clinton LOBA received first place for best dressed ladies marching group (Free Press Photo) Continued complaints with re- gard to the condition of sidewalks and general area surrounding Geo- rge F. Elliott Contracting Ltd. lot at the corner of Princess and Nor- th Streets were considered by council on Monday night. Both councillors Ed Dale and Don Symons had toured the area that evening, and Coun. Dale said that the damage to the sidewalks had certainly not been done by frost. "I don't know the condition of the walk in front of the IGA st- ore where Mrs. Duff Thompson hurt her foot," said Mr. Dale, "but it couldn't be worse than one section of that sidewalk on North Street beside the Elliott stock- pile. There's one spot where, if a woman came along after dark, she could well fall and hurt her- self badly. Practically every side- walk block is broken and the cleat marks of the machines are quite visible." "If Mr. Elliott did this damage, then he should replace the side- walk, If he didn't do it then the town is responsible and we should get it replaced. They wily have one sidewalk there to walk on". Councillor Herb Bridlle com- mented that Mr. Elliott had cert- ainly not done what he had prom- ised to do in regard to the area He said the contractor had told Coun. Bridle and Mayor Sfanley he would clear his equipment and gravel off the streetline and build a fence along -the North Street side. "Mr. Elliott's very arrogant a- bout the situation," said Coun. Bridle, "he told us the town could build a fence all around the lot if they wanted to, he wasn't going to do it." ' Coun. Donald Symons mention- ed that the tracks of the heavy Washroom Site Best Near Library Door Both Reeve W. J. Miller and Councillor George Rumball an- nounced at Monday's council meet- ing that they felt the best locat- ion for the new ladies rest room building would be just to the south of the Library front door, situated suitably, not to interfere with the front window. They indicated that it would be more suitable to leave the men's wasbroom where it now is, off the laneway to the south of the town hall, rather than incorporate it in- to the new building. Reeve Miller objected to the im- pression left by newspaper reports that he had suggested locating the washroom on Rattenbury Street next to Aiken Bros. Store. He had only carried out the wish of coun- cil to investigate and see if this were suitable to the owners of the Store, Steven Truseott= 14-year-old son of Warrant Officer and Mrs. Dan Truscott, Adastral Park, RCAF Station Clinton, was committed on Tuesday for trial at the fall as- sizes in Goderich, at the end of a two-day preliminary hearing in the County Court House, It is expect- ed the trial will begin on Sept- ember 14. Magistrate Dudley Holmes sta- ted his opinion that the evidence was sufficient to put the accused on trial, and that he would be committed for trial in accordance with the Criminal Code. Nearly 30 witnesses took the stand to give evidence concerning the events that took place on June 9, the day Lynne Harper was first reported missing, and on which day medical evidence has since es- tablished that she met her death. Juveniles summonsed to appear as witnesses spent the time until they gave evidence, in a room near the court room door. They spent the time playing quiet ga- mes, talking and waiting,. They were excluded from the court by Magistrate Holmes who said, "de- tails of this case are expected to be shocking even to adults, much less to children." 13. M. Ross, engineer, Goderich, a qualified land surveyor, presen- ted the first three exhibits to the court: maps of the entire area, and the bush area in which the body was found. Flight Lieutenant J. McDonnell, Let Us Know — Happy To Put News In Paper Every time a new family moves into Clinton — every time a new house is built— our job of presenting to you the news of the community gets larger. We continue to try to do the best job possible, and are happy to co-operate with you in presenting news of your family and organizat- ion. But, we can't be everywhere at once. When something hap- pens which you think should be in the paper, don't just say, " I wish this could be printed in the paper." Tele- phone us, or drop into the of- fice to talk it over. If we can, we'll attend. If we can't, then we would like to make arran- gement for news coverage. Perhaps you can write up a story for us. We'll be glad to help you word it if necessary. You can help us give you the news. chief construction engineer officer at Station Clinton identified the plans as being the areas they pur- ported to be. Corporal John W. Erskine, ident- ification branch, OPP, Mount For- est, identified 23 black and white photos; two coloured ones, and an CLINTON IS FAST DEVELOP- ing into Huron's most popular con- vention town , . This past week- end saw over a hundred anglers and hunters . some with their wives , . enjoying the hospitality of Clinton homes, hotel and motel „ . and the good fishing which is to be had within driving dis- tance . . . * LOVELY SUMMER WEATHER for weekends . . . July is our fav- ourite month . . By the time Aug- ust rolls around there are more flies . . . more heat . .. more cold winds . . . more rain . . . fewer lovely days . . . July is the best of the summer-time months . . . * * CANADA'S FIRSTS WHICH WE use in this column from time to time . . , are from the Veterans Advocate . one of the many in- teresting publications which finds its way into our office . . . The Advocate gives thanks to Bruce West, columnist in the Globe and Mail . . . for listing them . . . You know we Canadians are no slouch- es when it comes to inventing things. . . * A GREAT NUMBER OF OUR weekly newspaper friends across Canada are enjoying the 40th an- niversary of their own organiza- tion in, Regina, Sask. . . . Our thoughts are with them, as we know they are enjoying the pec- uliarly wonderful western hospit- ality of which everyone is aware . . .We have only to watch Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip as they enjoy the enthusiasm of our Western Canadians to know that living in the west is different than living in the East .. . . * We enjoyed that Saskatchewan hospitality several years ago „ . at a similar event in Saskatoon . . .and those three days will al- ways be remembered as one of the bright spots in our newspaper car- eer . . . The people of that town worked hard at making all us Easterners seem, welcome . . . and they accomplished just that • . . a Royal Visit Telecast Next big telecast of the Royal Visit in Canada will be on Thurs- day, July 16, from 1.15 to 2 p.m. This will be a coast-to-coast live telecast from Nanaimo, B.C., when the Royal couple will visit "Indian Days" celebration. Twilight Meeting Of Soil and Crop Group At County Home The annual twilight meeting of the Huron Soil and Crop Improve- ment Association will be held at the Huron County Home on Tues- day, July 21. At 7.30 p.m. there will be two separate programs, one for the men and one for the women. William Clark, vice-president of the association, will be in charge of the men's program, when rod row tests of barley and oats will be viewed and described. Fertility on pasture and new developments in hay mixtures will be discussed. Mrs. Ian McAllister, RR 1, Zur- ich, home economist for Huron, will be chairlady for the ladies program, when Miss Lena Bien- stosk of Canadian Industries Lim- ited will speak on "Creating a Home." Delbert Geiger, Zurich, president of the Huron group, will be the chairman for a joint meeting at 9.15, in the auditorium of the County Home. A special speaker will be on hand for the occasion. An invitation is extended to all farmers in Huron County, and their wives to attend this affair. A special attraction will be the crowning of a Dairy Princess for Huron County. She will represent Huron at the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto. 0 4-H Garden Clubs To Have Achievement Day Achievement days for the 4-H Home Garden Clubs have been set for August 25, 26 and 27 at Wingham, Blyth and Seaforth. The Clinton Club will take part in the day at Blyth, with their leaders, Mrs. N. Tyndall and Mrs. Charles Elliott, a The Week's Weather 1959 1958 High Lew High Low July 9 82 66 83 61 10 83 52 74 54 11 73 58 79 60 12 76 49 84 57 13 80 55 82 65 14 84 54 86 68 15 85 57 74 60 Rain: .84 ins. Rain: 1.28 ins. additional six coloured photos he took on instruction of officers, He also testified to finding a red button under the left shoulder of the girl's body. He said that at the scene were found panties, bine cloth shorts, brown shoes, sockettes. He took measurements at the scene, includ- ing measurements of imprints near the feet of the deceased, measur- ing 11", about six inches from her right toe, which appeared to be that of a heel and sole print of a shoe. Cpl. Erskine also measured the accused at the county jail, and found him to be 5' 81/2 ", and also measured the shoes of the accus- ed, but he said the mark was so indistinct it was not practical to compare it with the shoes. Also noted by Cpl. Erskine was a white blouse which was cut from the neck of the deceased at the Ball and Mutch funeral home on Thurs- day night, June 11. Miss Helen Blair, a teacher at A/V/M Hugh Campbell Public School, where Lynne Harper and Steven Truscott were pupils of Grade 7, recalled that she had coached a baseball team at the sports field on the afternoon of June 9; had picked Lynne up at the second gate afterwards and driven her home, arriving there between 5,15 and 5,30 p.m. Mrs. L. B, (Shirley) Harper, mother of the victim, gave evid- dence that her daughter would have been 13 at the end of this August. She recalled that Lynne came home about 5.30 on June 9, ate at once, finishing about 5.45. She and her husband finish- ed their dessert, and took their tea into the livingroom, leaving Lynne to finish her supper. When the girl had finished she went to Mayor Johnson's home to pick up swimming pass, and came home about 5.55 pin. '"After finishing supper dishes, Lynne left home at 6,15, not saying where; but going on foot along Winnipeg Road to- ward the school. Mrs. Harper said Lynne was probably annoyed that she was not allowed to go swimming but she did not put up a fuss. Flying Officer Leslie B. Harper, father of Lynn, corroborated his wife's evidence. He said: "Lynne knew she could not go swimming without a pass; she could not go swimming without an adult with her and she could not go swim- ming so soon after eating." . He said Lynne seemed resigned about that. Mr. Harper gave evidence that he reported Lynne's absence about 10.45 that night. The next morn- ing he went to the Truscott home. Mrs. Truscott answered the door, and after he questioned her, called Ken, her oldest son who was in the basement, and he said he had not seen Lynne. Then Steve ans- wered from the kitchen, saying he had taken Lynne down to the intersection of Highway 8 on his bicycle. The officer said Steve was very straightforward at that time, and he had not seen the boy since until the court appearance. Mr. Harper identified a locket with Air Force crest as one given to Lynne by her aunt. Mr. Harper said he had last seen Lynne when she left about 5.55. She had been instructed to go to Mayor John- son's home to pick up swimming passes. Dr. J. L, Penistan, provincial pathologist, Stratford, gave detail- ed evidence of his examination of the body at the woodlot on June 11 upon his arrival there about 4.45 p.m., and on his autopsy at the Ball and Mutch funeral home at 7.15 that night. His autopsy had shown death due to strangulation, and he stated to Crown Attorney Glenn Hays, and again under cross examina- tion by Frank Donnelly, Q.C., the defence counsel, that he did not think the girl was alive when she was raped, but he thought she was dying, or dead. Pemstan fixed the time of the girl's death at probably 7,15 to 7.45 p.m. (no later). He said the stomach was full, and she must have died within two hours of her last meal. From the degree of rigor mortis, he determined that she had been dead at least two clays before she was found. Dr. H. John Punk, biologist in the laboratory of the Attorney General's department, Toronto, re- ported his analysis of the stomach content was not complete. Frank Donnelly requested an adjourn- ment until this information was available, but was refused by Magistrate Holmes, Mrs. Ann Nickerson, leader of a Brownie Pack at Adastral Park gave evidence that Lynne had eonie to the school grounds about 6.25 and had helped arrange for a scav- enger hunt for the younger girls. During the hunt, Steven came by with his bike, and they went away together about 7 to 7.10 p.m. walking towards S. Block, She remembered that Steven was wearing red pants, and she th- (Co:16111ton on Page 12) Fifty Volunteer Men Wanted To COmplete Sidewalks at P® ,+I The final big push is on--on Monday evening—to complete the building work at Clinton Community Swimming Pool. R. J. "Bud" Schoenhals is ask- ing for upwards of 50 men, Mon- day evening, to build forms, mix and pour cement for the side- walk leading from the park gates to the pool, public wash- rooms and around to the bath house door. Mr. Schoenhals pr- omised that if enough men turn out this will be the last volun- teer work party called by the pool officials. The pool and wading pool will be closed all day Monday, while workmen are getting ready for this last building job. Swimming instructions and wading pool ac- tivities will resume again Tues- day morning. 0 Douglas Jamieson Is Huron's Nominee For CNE Scholarship Douglas Jamieson, RR 4. Clint- on, has been selected as Huron County's nominee to represent On- tario on the Canadian National Exhibition Scholarship for 1959. This Scholarship of $6,000 is awar- ded annually to a person wishing to enroll in a recognized College of Agriculture or a Verterinary College. The winner will be an- nounced at the time of the 1959 CNE. Clifford H. Epps, Church Street, was re-elected district director of the District 8, Ontario Horticul- tural Association meeting in Mc- Kay Hall, Goderich, last Wednes- day afternoon, July 8. 160 dele- gates from some of the societies in the zone, came from Auburn, Blyth, Brussels, Clinton, Lions Head, Ripley, Southampton, Tara, Teeswater, Walkerton, Goderich and Chesley. $480 Robbery At Lee's Ladies' Wear About $480 was taken from the box in which daily receipts were kept at Lee's Ladies Wear last weekend, The store was locked by members of the staff at about 6 to 6.15 p.m. on Saturday night. Monday morning when the store was opened by members of the staff, Miss Mildred Farquhar, King Street and Mrs. Marjorie Martin, Joseph Street, the ladies found that the money was missing. Approximately $63 in bills and change in the cash register was not touched. Sol Gerofsicy, propie- tor of the store, was not at the store at the time of closing Sat- urday night, since he was called away because of sickness in the family. Police Chief H. R. Thompson is carrying out an investigation of the theft. Over 20 at Fish and Game Convention Last Saturday Two of the guests attending the ed thanks to the businessmen of Clinton who donated the very fine prizes. During the business meeting on Sunday morning in the club house at Alma Grove, Bryce McDonald, Windsor, as chairman led in the unison reading of the conservation pledge: "I give my pledge, as a Canadian, to save and faithfully defend from wnste,, the natural., resources of my country—its soil and its minerals, its water, for- ests and wildlife." Keith S. Bennett, Windsor, sec- retary-treasurer, reported there were 39 clubs in the zone last year, and so far 20 have enrolled, including six new ones. President Barrett- Taylor and Mayor Burton Stanley welcomed the delegates to Clinton and ex- pressed the hope they would come back often. Guests included Dep- artment of Lands and Forests men from Hespeler, Aylmer and Tor- onto. Delegates attended from Del- hi, Stratford, London, Hamilton, Stamford, Fort Erie, Brantford, Windsor, Welland, Port Dover, Caledonia, Burlington, Kincardine, Simcoe, Kitchener, Leamington and OWen Sound. Among resolutions was a requ- est to the Department of Lands and Forests for an open season on mourning doves. This grain-eat- ing bird is quite common through this district. Les Shiell, Hamilton, spoke on pollution noting that a number of streams in Ontario are becoming polluted through indust- rial wastes. The Zone's annual 3-day con- vention will be held at Port Dover on September 11, 12 and 13 and the January meeting will be in London, with hosts the Western Ontario Fish and Game Club. Ladies Enjoy Boat Trip on Lake Huron With Local Members Eighteen ladies who accompan- ied their men to the Hunters and Anglers Convention here last weekend were entertained on Sun- day by a committee of four from. the Clinton Ladies Conservation Club: Mrs. George Falconer, Mrs. C. J. Livermore, Mrs. Ellwood Epps and Mrs. Louis Forest. In a, bus donated for the purpose by J. and T. Murphy Ltd., they travelled to Bayfield, and enjoyed a lengthy boat trip in boats pro- vided by Ellwood Epps, Clinton, and Clare de Veulle, Bayfield. They went south to Kettle Point, and then north to Goderich Mar- hour, One of the ladies from Toronto commented though they had gone many places, they had never seen Goderich Harbour, and she was greatly impressed by this ride in local waters. The guests attended froin. Arva, London, Toronto, Brantford, Owen Sound, Windsor and Stratford. In the late afternoon they returned to the Fish and Game Farm on the Maitland River, Where they enjoyed a dinner provided by the, Ladies' Club, trbt Stra COlitnitir-rt1 (By W. D. D.) ANOTHER OF CANADA'S FIR- sts; The manufacture of paper from wood pulp was discovered by two Canadians (in Saint ,loyn and Napanee) about the same time, around 1850. , ,4 Cliff Epps Again Director Local Horticultural Society convention of Zone 6 Ontario Fed- eration of Anglers and Hunters in Clinton last weekend, brought their camping equipment and pit- ched their tents at Alma Grove. Many of the guests arrived on Sat- urday, and registered at Hotel Clinton and the Parker House Mo- tel. The visitors enjoyed bass fishing on Saturday afternoon, when many of the ladies participated. Several good size fish were caught along with many smaller ones. Prize winner was caught by Fred Wil- liams, Brantford. Although on crutches, Mr. Williams claims he did not (as some reports had it) use a crutch as pole. Unconfirm- ed reports have it that the finny beauty was caught at Forrester's Bridge. Over 200 people enjoyed the get: to-gather at the farm, which was a great success. The Good Times Fishing Club from Hamilt- on provided the band and the dance floor Was crowded most of the time. Many more sat around the campfire and chatted about the big ones that got away in the afternoon. A 'draw for prizes was held ab- out midnight. The Fish and Game Conservation Association express- Charged With Murder Youth Committed For Trial Alter Two-Day Court Hearing Elliott's Gravel, Machinery Continues to Irk Neighbours machinery are still quite visible, and there are new ones, indicat- ing that they are still being driven over the sidewalks. Councillor Bridle said "He's tearing up the sidewalk more than ever." Coun. Dale asked if it could be proven that Mr. Elliott's machin- es did the damage. Mayor 13. Stanley said, "He swears up and down that he didn't do the side- walk damage, but had watched the snow-plow dig up blocks of sidewalk cement." H. E. Hartley, a former coun- cillor, and in the council chamber in regard to a proposed pension plan for the town employees, spoke as a neighbour of the Elliott Contracting lot. He said, 'We have no drainage on North Street any more. The drains are all brok- en. The water from as far away as the Par-Knit Hosiery, drains over our lawn, and through the garage. So far we've been lucky in not having heavy rains, but it is not hard to imagine what may happen in the fall. "Before the tile was laid along North Street, and the open ditch was there, we had no water dam- age. Neither did we have trouble with broken sidewalks, for the ditch was too deep for the trucks to go over, and they had to go around to Princess Street. "We would have lots of witnes- ses that it is the Elliott equipment which has damaged the sidewalks. I've seen three-ton trucks loaded with gravel go over the walks. I've seen bull-dozers go over the side- walks—a hundred times. Of course it is more convenient for the driv- ers to go over the walks than go round by Princess Street. "Numbers of the neighbours in that area have seen the equipment tearing up the cement sidewalk blocks. "We thought it would be a good idea to have the drain tiled in, but now some of us in that area would be happy to see it all taken out—the tile IS broken anyway, and the grader could restore an open ditch," concluded Mr. Hart- ley. A letter written by Clerk John Livermore on instruction of coun- cil, on April 14, 1959, to Mr. El- liott asked him to keep sand and gravel and machinery back from the street line, and to have North Street sidewalk replaced at once. There has been no answer receiv- ed, nor no action apparently Mic- eli. Council discussed getting legal advice, but decided to write an- other letter advising Mr. Elliott they expected action. COUNTY HOW,' AUXILIARY MEETS ON MONDAY The County Home Auxiliary will meet on Monday, July 20, in the auditorium of the home, at 2.80 p.m, Bveryone welcome. Members felt that Mr. Epps, who was chairman of the gather- ing, had given effective and un- selfish leadership as director. Mrs: S. Middleton, RR 3, Clinton, was secretary for the event. Mayor E. C. Fisher welcomed delegates, and Brigadier G. Mc- Leod Ross,' vice-president of the Goderich Society, brought greet- ings of the host club. Attending were "the top brass" of the Ontario group: president Richard Gunnell, Hamilton; retir- ing secretary, John F. Clark, To- ronto and the treasurer, H. E. Markle, Guelph, Highlight of the afternoon was presentation of a beautiful engraved clock to Mr. and Mrs,. Clark, honoring the sec- retary'scty retirement from the so- ie Member groups were urged to enter the various contests (essays and photographic) and the juniors to enter the poster and birdhouse competitions carried out by the organizations, Several draws for prizes had, been arranged, courtesy of the Goderich Society and C. A. Cruick- shank, Toronto. Lunch was serv- ed in St. George's Parish Hall. In the evening the delegates toured Goderich in two buses, under the leadership of Dr. J. C. Ross, and saw many beautiful gardens and outstanding views. Attending from Clinton included the president, the Rev. D. J. Lane and Mrs. Lane; Mr. and Mrs. Al- bert Livermore, Mrs, James Liver- rno.'e, Mrs. Luella Walkinshaw, Mrs. C, VanDarnme. Mr. and Mrs. C. II. Epps, Miss Luella Johnston.