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Home My WebLink AboutClinton News-Record, 1959-07-23, Page 4s,.....,,,,,,,,,, More than 7,000 names, well over the 0,700 believed needed to bring about a vote on the Canada Temperance Act in Huron County had been secured last weekend, John E. Nuckins, chairman of the Huron County Legal Control Committee, reported. End This Week Mr. Huckins said only remain- ing areas of the 'county to be covered are Usborne and Colborne Townships and these are expected Danc iI • ROHM • PAVILION Music By "RED" NHL ORCHESTRA ONE NIGHT ONLY . SATURDAY, JULY 25 Dancing 9 to 12 p.m. Admission 75c 28-9-b 7,000 Names on CTA Petition Already, Expect 10,000 By Close of Drive to be completed this week. The committee chairman said the campaign to secure names for the petition had "snowballed" and "exceeded all our expectations." "According to the last federal voters list," he said, "we need some 6,700 names. We've already got over 7,000 and I'm anticipat- ing we'll end up with over 10,000," Final cut off date for the drive to collect names for the petition is July 31, he added, Fifty can- vassers who have been collecting signatures over the past weeks will continue their efforts until then. The committee chairman said he was particularly pleased that "many, many ministers" in the county had seen fit to support the campaign. "It's not just a wet-dry vote," he said. "Our chief aim is to give the police of Huron County con- trol over juvenile drinking and rowdyism, We want our county on the same basis as the rest of the province," o - Mrs. R. Huether Wins C.P. and T. Suit Draw The Cancer, Polio and Tuber- culosis Fund, sponsored by Hur- onic Rebekah Lodge and the Odd- fellows, held their annual draw on Friday, July 17. The ticket was drawn by Chief of Police R. H. Thompson, and Mrs. Roy Hue- ther, RR 2, Clinton, was the lucky winner of a suit of clothes. Oft TM, %Mt 0/Yti EXTRA ROOM OR TWO ? • If you need more room in the farm-house for the children, more accommodation for hired hands, more all-round convenience for everybody in the home, a spare room for visitors ... or if you simply Deed more space for relaxation, don't let a shortage of ready cash stop you from going ahead with building plans now. If your proposition is sound, there's money for you at the B of M in the form of a Farm Improvement Loan. Talk it over with the manager of your nearest B of M branch this week, FIL —the fhtor his full name is Farm Improve. went Loan. Give him a chance to help fix up your farm . , . he's eco- nomical, conven- ient, versatile. He can do almost anything in mak- ing your farm a better farm. 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You'll see why homemakers hail Revco as the best freezer buy—by fart COME IN AND TEST YOUR OWN TV AND RADIO TUBES FREE. * At Clinton Electric Shop Your WESTINGHOUSE Dealer D. W. CORNISH, Proptletot. HU 2-6646 — CLINTON ...at your fingertips The fireman's hat is a symbol of protection. So is your fire insurance policy. When fire strikes, alert firemen are soon on their way, accepting risks themselves to protect your life and property. And when fire strikes, fire insurance steps in to offset disastrous financial loss. Every week, some ,1,400 fires break out across Canada. Companies writing fire insurance pay out more than one hundred million dollars annually in claims. And yet virtually all the fires which take the lives of more than 500 Canadians each year are preventable. Fire insurance safeguards your property. But only you can guarantee against loss of life. Safety pays dividends... saves lives, helps to lower your insurance costs, Be Careful. ALL CANADA INSURANCE FEDERATION on behalf of more Than 2DD dompoting companies writind Fire, Automobile and Casualty Insurance. 1W$,TMPQAP- T1.-TURSP4Y, JULY 23-, 3,959 conservative Ladies To Meet at Freeman's. The Ladies Progressive Conser- vative Association will meet this Friday afternoon, July 24, at the home of Mrs. Douglas Freeman, Mary Street, commencing at 3 o'clock. All tickets should be turn- ed in before Friday afternoon, or brought to the meeting, The draw will be held at that 'time, County Home Group Makes Plans For Residents' Fun Huron County Home Ladies Auxiliary met on Monday, July 20 in the TV room at the County Home, with Mrs, F. G. Thompson presiding. Mrs, Violet Habgood read the treasurer's report. The Blyth Women's Institute reported on the June Birthday party celebrated for A. Langford, Mr, Garness, J. Harrison and H. Walker. A great deal of credit is given to each institute volunteering to help with these monthly birthday parties. Auburn will organize the July party. Mrs. G. Cuninghame, entertain- ing convener, has arranged with the Rev, C. S. Inder, St. Paul's Anglican Church, Clinton, for the senior citizens at the Home to at- tend the church service at Brown le's Drive-In Theatre on Sunday, July 19, J. and T. Murphy Ltd. provided the transportation. The senior citizens are looking for- ward to another Sunday evening service July 26, with enthusiasm. The Auxiliary will meet next on Monday, August 17. Happy Workers Club Holds Interesting Meeting and Quilting The Happy Workers Club met July 9 at Mrs. Ken William's home, The early part of the meet- ing was spent in quilting. Vice- president Mrs, Wilfred Glazier, op- ened the meeting. Thirteen members and two visit- ors answered roll call: "How many bales or loads of hay were put in the barn this year?" Two memb- ers paid fees, and two new memb- ers joined the club. Mrs. Williams thanked the club for pictures sent to Brian. Thank you note was read from Mrs. D. Bruinsma for a cup and saucer received before moving. The lucky ticket was held by Mrs. Harold Hugill and Mrs. K. Williams presented the prize. 19 games of bingo were played under direction of Mrs. J. Gibson and Mrs, Wilfred Glazier. Lunch was served by the hostess assisted by Mrs. C. Glazier, Mrs. J. Gibson and Mrs. Claver. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Claver, August 13, beginning at 8 p.m. sharp. Roll call will be answered by "New ideas or suggestions for the baz- aar". On the lunch committee will be Mrs. van Loon, Mrs. Elmer Dale and Mrs. Elgin Dale. 0 Shower at Varna Honours Miss Patricia Murray Friends from Goderich Town- ship and Clinton attended a show- er in Varna Town Hall last Wed- nesday evening, July 15, in hon- our of Patricia Murray, bride- elect. About 80 persons, including those of Varna community, pre- sented Miss Murray with two walnut end tables, matching cof- fee table, two matching lamps and miscellaneous gifts. Donna Hayter played "0 Can- ada" which opened the program, and accompanied duets sung by Diane and Donna Peck. Mrs. Jack VanEgmond played two piano solos, "Snow Deer" and "Water- loo". A clothespin contest was conducted by Mrs. Orville Web- ber, and Mrs. Clayton Hodgins sang two solos, "Bless This House" and "Red River Rose", A toothpick and lifesaver game was played with Mrs. Mitcheal McAdam instructing. Mrs, Don- ald Switzer conducted a flower contest. People Thrown Clear As Boat Sinks in Harbour Five persons escaped drowning in Goderieh Harbour Sunday af- ternoon when their 85-horsepow- er motor boat hit a submerged piling about 200 yards from the south breakwall. Garfield Dougherty, Gordon Shobbrook, Muriel Shobbrook and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Cronin, Jr., all of Blyth, were thrown into the water by the crash. All were wearing life jackets, and were able to keep afloat un- til nearby boats Operated by Kel- mar Dawson, Dungannon, and Donald Langridge, Goderich, came to the rescue. Witnesses said the bottom must have been ripped completely from the boat as it "sank like a stone." Skin divers began searching for the boat, believed lying in 18 feet of water. In the Swim at Woodeden Camp The swimming pool at Woodeden Camp for crippled children, near Byron, is a most popular spot. There crippled children develop amazing ability in the water, strengthening muscles and acquiring confidence. Here swimming counselor John Taylor, Aurora (left), gives some pointers to two campers, Patrick Langille, Clinton, and Wilfred Elliot, Dublin, while counselor Edith Gilmore, 43 Guthrie Ave., Stratford, looks on. The camp, sit- uated two miles west of Byron, outside London, held open house on Sunday so visitors might see the work done by the Ontario Society. for Crippled Children and affiliated service clubs, through sale of Easter Seals. Witnesses Head For Ottawa City About 20 Jehovah's Witnesses from Clinton congregation will at- tend a district convention in Ot- tawa July 23 through July 26, Hari McNally, presiding minist- er of the Clinton congregation in announcing the plans of the local delegates, said that a limited pro- gram of meetings will be held in the Kingdom Hall, Clinton, since most of those in charge of various features will be attending the Christian Assembly, an assistant minister will be in charge of the local group during the convention. The majority of attenders from the Clinton congregation will be placed in homes following a gig- antic house-to-house effort to find available accommodations. CAR 1958 Custom custom actual Ford radio, miles. Midsummer SPECIALS! two tone car, finish, 13,000 $2195. Sedan, one owner 1955 Bel Air Chevrolet, 2 door radio,o tone finis h. 13To 1955 Ford Sedan, with radio, two tone finish. $1250. 1953 Dodge Bros. 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