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Clinton News-Record, 1959-08-27, Page 1ese iseteSSIE: Nativity Scene At Flower Show linton •Newspro Zbe SirOt C0111.1UnFL74 ecor (Be' W. D. a-) 1V1AY NOT 134 Amr JUVENILE delinquents in Clinton , . but M that case someone from out of town may be the culprit . . . Way heck on Friday, August 14, some- body snatched the flag from the top of the flag pole on Library Park , Though this occurred during the period when a certain constable was on duty . the flagsnatehere must have timed their dastard act in order not to be seen . . worse still . . . This was a new flag . . Only flutter- ing in the breeze for less than two months „ . there was not a tatter to be seen . Now, if they had only snatched that horrible raggedy one which flew from the mast so long . it would not have been missed „ Decoration Sunday Use Two Bands No. 34—The Home Paper With the News THE NEW ERA--93rd YEAR orial service there, with the Last Post and Reveille being sounded by Corporal Kenneth Forner, a member of the Concert Band. J. Douglas Thorndike, who has been in charge of a project to place a Legion marker at each grave of a veteran in the eeme- tery, has been active in getting these in place. A Union Jack was placed at each grave as well, the weekend of the decoration serv- ice, and these added bravely to the show of colour in the flowers plac- ed in memory of the departed. Mr. Thorndike feels that it is possible he has missed some of the vet- erans graves, and if he has, would appreciate hearing about it, so that the oversight may be put right. Donkeys'Play Baseball In Park Monday Kinsmen 'Club Up Fun for everyone, except Maybe those who take part, will be the donkey baseball game in Clinton Community Park next Monday night. The Kinsmen Club noted for being ready for almost any promo- tion which will get them more money for their service work in the community is sponsoring the event, Details are published in an ad- vertisement on Page eight. CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, • New Exhibitors And New Exhibits at Show AUGUST 27, 1-959 $3.00 Per Year-10 Cents .Per Capy-,0 Pages THE NEWS-RECORD-77th YEAR Legion Welcomes Two New Members; Will Sponsor Two Golf Teams in Tourney gravelled. The members were told of a parking plan soon to be in- augurated around the hall. Four dozen grave markers have been placed in the Clinton, and district cemeteries on veterans graves. More markers have been ordered, If any veteran's grave has been overlooked in the recent drive to mark them with Legion markers, poppy chairman Douglas J. Thorn- dike would be glad to hear about this oversight. Bandleader George Wonch thanked the Legion for giving the Clinton Concert Band the oppor- tunity to participate in Sunday's decoration service. The Legion- sponsored pipe band also took part. The branch was reminded that a motion was passed some months ago to purchase a new bass drum,, with Legion crest and markings, for the pipe band. Bandmaster Hec Kingswell said the band would purchase the drum as soon as possible. Robert N. Irwin was not present when his name was drawn in the attendance prize, Next month's draw goes up to $25. Art Bates won the regular draw prize. * ELWIN MERRILL, ON THE beach at a lakefront property just north of Bayfield, found a lake- going bottle, with message inside, last Wednesday, August 19 , . . The message was from a youngster living at Carsonville, Mich., who on July 1, about 6.00 at night, cast the bottle adrift about four miles south of Port Sanilac, Mich. . . Mr. Merrill has written back to the sender, to tell him where the bottle came to rest . . . 0 Light Balloting On Apple "Advertising" Vote in Ontario Sufficient majority was received in the apple growers vote last week, to approve a non-compulsory levy for advertising. Though 4,509 growers were eligible, only 729 cast ballots. There were 520 in favour, and 209 against the pro- posal. , In Huron County, out of 103 eligible voters, only ten cast bal- lots. Seven favoured the scheme, and three were against. Chairman Frank Perkin of the Ontario Farm Products Market- ing Board has expressed disap- pointment at the light vote, and said a special meeting of the apple section of the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Association would be held on Friday to discuss the sit- uation. Under the plan, producers who wished to would buy stamps to at- tach to each box or package of apples, Proceeds from sale of stamps would be used for adver- tising purposes to promote the industry. 0 Arm Burned In Fire; Paul Booth Now in Hospital Paul Booth, 12-year-old son of Mrs. Donna Booth, RR 3, Clinton, was rushed to hospital on Tuesday afternoon from the scene of a fire at his home. Chief IL Russel Thompson drove the lad to hos- pital, in the police ear. Dr. F. M. Newland treated Patti for first and second degree burns to his right arm and shoulder, and he remains in hospital, Clinton Fire Department an- swered a Call to the Booth home about three o'clock Tuesday af- terriotm, but found the fire was out on their arrival. Apparently a group of children had been play- ing with fire, and a building caught fire, The Week's Weather In memory of the pioneers of Clinton and district, and of the veterans who are buried in Clint- on Cemetery, a memorial service was carried out there on Sunday evening, sponsored by the Cana- dian Legion, Clinton Branch 140, Prior to the service at the ceme- tery, a parade, led by the Clinton Legion (Bannockburn) Pipe Band, marched from the library to the cenotaph at the post office, and a wreath of remembrance was laid. Rev, D, 3. Lane, chaplain of the Legion Branch, and minister of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church conducted the service, and the hymns were accompanied by the Clinton Concert Band, lead by George Wonch. About 23 members of the band attended, The minister recalled all of those lying in the cemetery who toiled to make the foundations of this community, and a better place to live for all of us, "They were real pioneers," he said, "and the Legion did well to plan this ser- vice which has not been held since 1955." He closed by saying, "Love can live in spite of death, for God is love, and nothing can separate us from God." Mayor Burton Stanley spoke briefly, and extended the invita- tion from the Clinton Cemetery Board for all present to visit the mausoleum which was completed recently at the cemetery. Following the service, the Leg- ion members (again headed by the pipe band) proceeded to the vet- erans plot, and held a brief mem- Over 50 members of Clinton Branch, Canadian Legion, attend- ed the August meeting on Monday evening. Two new members were initiated: Eldon Mews and Milton Hamilton, both of RCAF Station Clinton, Guests at the meeting were Ted Middleton, Stratford, and Al Ram- say, who recently transferred to Clinton branch from the Seaforth branch, A letter was read from Miss Barbara Inder, who recently won the Provincial Legion's junior high school public speaking finals, thanking the branch for promot- ing and supporting her. Miss In- der will be honored by the Legion with a gift. Also, a suitable gift will be given to Mrs. J. D. Thorn- dike, who coached Miss Inder in her quest for public speaking honors. Clinton Legion will send two four-man teams to the district golf tournament in Stratford on September 13. If more players wish to participate in this tourney, expenses will be shared by all par- ticipants. Property chairman Bob Draper reported the Legion parking lot had been completely graded and Council Decides Upon Site For Ladies Rest Room Town Softball Finals To Be Played On Labour Day Town League Softball has had keen competition and enthusias- tic fans throughout the summer. The four teams will be playing off for the K. W. Colquhoun tro- phy, which will be awarded an- nually from now on. Play-off date is Monday, Sept- ember 7, on Labour Day, com- mencing at 1.30 o'clock, Kinsmen vs. Canada Packers; Hydro vs, Legion. Finals will be at 5 p.m. Personals Mrs. D. R. Bundy and son Rob- bie, Morin Heights, Quebec, spent the past three months with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Ned- iger, while her husband, F/0 D. R. Bundy was on course at Biloxi, Miss, His parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Bundy, Avonlea, Sask., spent the past two weeks with Mr. and Mrs. Nediger. The visitors left for Morin Heights last Tuesday. The family of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Tyndall had a family gathering at the park in Bayfield on Sunday afternoon. Their daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Cun- dy, Paul, Robert and Marilyn, Brockville, were present for the occasion. Mr. and Mrs. Tim Clay, (nee Faye Aikenhead) Chatham, viSit- ed last week with the lady's uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Gregor McGregor, l3rtieefield, and also their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs, W. Cochrane, Clinton. Mr. and Mrs, Cochrane returned with them to visit friends in Chatham and Detroit, getting home again on Sat- urday, Mrs. Mary Torrance, Goderich 'Township, has been added to the clerical staff of Clinton Hosiery Ltd. She was formerly a school teacher, teaching at Baird's for three years, and shorter tee= in Goderich Township and Colborne `Township schools, She is a grad- irate of Clinton Collegiate and Stratford ,Normal. PUC Strikes Snag While Extending Water Main Hot weather forced the Public Utilities Commissioners to vacate the PUC building on Tuesday night, and hold their monthly meeting in the council chamber. There they granted sewerage, water and hydro services to Jack Irwin's new home on Albert St., to be built next to Harvey John- ston's house (occupied by Gordon Manning). However, assistance to L. G. "Skip" Winter, in getting services to the new subdivision he is try- ing to open on East Street, was not as easy to grant, The PUC is not geared finan- cially to the task of installing water mains. A major task such as this, must be handled through the town council. Town council is putting in sewerage to serve this subdivision, under the local im- provement act. They have conic to an agreement with the sub- divider for a road to be developed gradually. But, even the town has come up against difficulty with regard to putting in the water main. All debentures issued by the town must be approved by the Ontario Municipal Board, This board has approved the expense of sewerage main, but do not approve deben- tures for water, nor for roads. The reason is that Clinton is carrying too high a debenture debt already (Over one million dollars) and therefore the board does not deem it wise to go into further debt for water mains. Both the PVC and the council agree that it is importairt that the Subdivision be assisted. They are intending to take further steps to see that this is done. A meeting with contractors, and a home owner in town, with the PUC was held concerning certain levels, and difficulties encountered in getting drains installed in the now home. The PUC will write the home-owner their decision in this regard, but feel that the PM and manager should not be held responsible for the difficulties, A. Livermore; cosmos, Mrs, Stew- art Middleton, Mrs. T. R, Thomp- son; zinnias, large, Mrs. H. Jenkins, Luella Johnston; small, Mrs, C. Epps, Mrs. Wes Shobbrook; petun- ias, single, plain, Mrs. Harry Bart- liff, A. Livermore; petunia, single, frilled, Mrs. Epps, Lottie Sloman; petunia, double, no entries; pansy, Mrs. Herb Jenkins, Mrs. Grum- mett; snapdragon, Luella John- ston, Mrs. Howard Currie; mari- gold, African, Luella Johnston, Mrs. George Wilson; marigold, French, double, Mrs. H. Taylor, Luella Johnston. Phlox, Mrs. Gordon Scribbins, Luella Johnston; gladioli, one spike, Mrs. Warby Burton, Mrs. Epps; gladioli, three spikes, Mrs. Epps, Mrs. Burton; gladioli, bas- ket, Mrs. Burton, Mrs. I. Jones, Rev. D. J. Lane; best hybrid tea rose, John Gibbings, Mrs. T, Thompson, Joe Silcock; unusual potted plant, Miss Flora Jamieson, Mrs. T. Cantelon, Mrs. Epps. Ladies corsage, Mrs. Ed Farqu- har, Mrs. T. R. Thompson, Mrs. Epps; trousseau tea table bouquet, Mrs. Epps, Rev. Funge; miniature bouquet, Luella Johnston, Rev, Funge, Mrs. Myrtle Tyndall; best basket flowers, Luella Johnston, Mrs. M. Tyndall, Mrs. Epps; best bowl of four roses, Mrs. T. R. Thompson, A. Livermore, Mrs. M. Epps; dining room bouquet, Mrs. Epps, Mrs. Herb Jenkins, Rev. Funge; novelty display, Mrs. Gor- don Cuninghame, Rev. Funge, Mrs. E. Farquhar; display of white flowers, Mrs. Farquhar, Mrs. Herb Jenkins; largest dahlia, Mrs. Bur- ton; basket of three dahlias, Mrs. Burton, Mrs. Stewart Middleton, Mrs. Reg. Butson. Public School Best bird house—only one en- try, earning second prize, Douglas Fremlin. Samll zinnias, Sharlene Turner, Francis Blacker, John Turner; zinnias, Nancy Johnston, Faye Johnston, Michael Blacker; asters, Sharlene Turner, Kenneth Far- quhar, John Turner; petunias, Sharlene Turner, Francis Blacker, John Turner; pansies, Faye John- ston, Sharlene Turner, Michael Blacker; table bouquet, Faye Johnston, John Turner, Margaret Trewartha; artistic arrangement, Elaine Brown, Cash donations totalling $22.75 were made to the show from Mrs. L. Mackinnon, Mrs. F. Fingland, Rev, D. J. Lane, Mrs. Harry Ball, Albert Livermore and Mrs, Stew- art Middleton. Judges for the show were Mrs, Earl Cudmore and Mrs. Ella Shurrie, both of Brussels. Huron's Dairy Princess At CNF Miss Patsy MarShall, Kirkton, will represent Huron County at the Dairy Queen Contest, taking place on September 3 at the Can- adian National Exhibition, Toron- to, Each night of the CNE, Dairy Princesses representing counties in Ontario will compete. Top winner will be decided at the end of the CNE, and a trip to England IS in- cluded in the awards. Miss Mar- Shall Was chosen to represent 1-Iuron, at the Twilight meeting held at the Huron County Home by the Soil and Crop Improvement Association earlier this summer. 40 Young People Visit Huron Farms Three dozen boys and girls from Gratiot County, State of Mi- chigan, visited in Huron this week, •spending two nights and two days here as part of their six-day vacation trip into Canada. Before they return home, they will have spent at least one night sleeping out in their bed rolls, and will have seen the Muskoka Lake district, and as far into Northern Ontario as Sudbury. Arriving on Tuesday evening, they were treated to a barbecue chicken dinner at the commun- ity park in Clinton, courtesy of the agricultural committee of the County of Huron. Present were Warden W. R. Jewitt, RR 1, Clin- ton and Ivan Forsyth, reeve of Tuckersmith, who heads the agri- cultural committee. Others present included Mrs. Ronald McMichael (nee Ethel Ries), who welcomed the Ameri- can visitors on behalf of the Jun- ior Institutes; Ronald McMichael, president of the 4-H Club Leaders Association and Kenneth Camp- bell, president of the Junior Far- mers of Huron. Chicken was cooked by Andy Dixon, agriculture teacher at South Huron District High School and served by members of the staff of the agricultural office in Clinton: Home Economists Mrs. Ian McAllister, RR 1. Zurich; Miss Bette Tillman, Clinton; Miss Mae Coleman, RR 1, Zurich, and Miss Helen Wilson, Clinton. Other invited guests from the county were representatives of the Junior Farmers and Junior Institute of the county, and two young people, Bill Strong and El- eanor Walsh who led in a play party and singsong. The young folk from Gratiot each had been billeted with a dif- ferent member of a 4-H Club in Huron, and these hosts and host- esses with families arrived after supper for the play party under the trees, Each visitor was intro- duced to his host and hostess and by 10.30 was on his way to see how a Huron County farm oper- ates. Nancy Schoenhals Honoured by Friends Barbecued Chicken For Michigan Guests Hard at work preparing the barbecue chicken supper at the Clinton Community Park Monday night, which was served to 40 young farmer guests from Gratiot County, Michigan, are at left: Andy Dixon, Exeter, agriculture teacher in the high school there, and his helpers at right, Douglas H. Miles, agricultural representative, left rear, and Warden W. R. Dewitt were giving same advice just as the well-done chicken was being removed from the charcoal heat. Break-in at King's But Nothing Taken Apparently nothing was taken from the service station operated by Harold King on Victoria Street, in a break-in which took place sometime during Monday night, August 24. Discovery of the break- in was made about 7.50 a.m. on Tuesday. Chief Constable H. Russel Thom- pson reports that possibly some gas was taken from the pumps, al- though they were locked when the break-in was discovered. He sus- pects that the person involved probably came in over the back fence, and the front door was forced open. Aug, 20 21 22 23 24 25 26' 1959 1958 High Low High Low 85 71 2 74 79 6 5 8 82 69 '73 49 85 65 72 58 85 65 69 0 53 88 65 7 45 88 69 '74 50 .50 ins Rain: 1.58 ins, President Views Exhibit President of the Clinton Horticultural Society, the Rev. D. J. Lane examines a unique exhibit for this time of year, It is the Christmas Scene done by Mrs. Gordon Cuninghorne, and which won first prize in ci specialty exhibit. Flowers at right are part of the "white flowers" class, , (NEWS-R806110 PHOTO) * TWO AGED PEOPLE STAND- ing patiently in the Clinton Ceme- tery on Sunday evening during the decoration service there • . . Were offered chairs brought from the front row, by a gentleman, who himself would probably have enjoyed such a relief from stand- ing . . There was a good number of people out for this service . . and there were chairs which were not being used . , . This was no fault of those who planned the event . . but of the shy folk who did not want to move up to take advantage of the chairs . . . * * CONTINUING THE CHAT about the fire siren . . (certainly we agree it must be tested) . . it continues to have its humorous aspect . . . One of the stores in town has an open transom over the door, so that practically any- thing said outside can be heard indoors . . . A young couple, and an old couple got out of one car, and the older woman noticed the siren above the PUC building . . . this was overheard: "Oh, look at that! What is it? an air con- ditioner for the town ?" . Her husband was curt in his reply , . . "H . . . no, it's a fire siren" . . . * * OP COURSE IN THIS WEATH- er, everyone would be quite happy if it were a giant air conditioner , . Decision was made by council at a special meeting on August 24, to erect a building for a ladies washroom and restroom immediat- ely to the south of the library, on the parking lot behind the town hall. The building will be placed on an angle, so that the large windows in the rest room will look out upon Library Park, and the main street. Suggested layout and design will be presented at next council meet- ing, September 14, by Royce Mac- aulay. Plans are that the front will be of brick to match the library front as close as possible. Streets Work Contract for the excavating and backfill of streets this fall, to be ready for black-topping next sum- mer was awarded to Lavis Con- tracting Company at a cost of $10,946. Only one ether tender was presented, that of G. F. Elliott Contracting Co, Ltd„ for the sum of $11,990. The streets involved are East Street, Kirk Street and Maria Street; Princess Street from Al- bert to Shipley and Orange Street from Princess to Rattenbury. Manhole A manhole will he put in behind the home of N. W. Trewartha on Ontario Street, in an attempt to keep the drain from plugging up. This pertietilar ,'diain does not gain enough fall for proper draining until it enters the Mary Street Drain. Adjust Sewerage By-Law Third reading was given to By- Law 5-1959, which amends the 1954 sewerage by-law with regard to methods used to retire the de- benture on the system, Result will be that the town will be able to raise about 1.5 mills less than in the past for this particular pur- pose. The PUC will gain this a- mount through the 50 cents per month service charge, per cust- omer, levied since this April. 0 Mrs. Clifford H. Epps Won the special prize of an engraved silver vase offered at the Flower Show Friday for most points earned. She has since contributed this vase to the Nurses Residence at the Hos- pital for use as desired there. Sec- ond in line for this top prize was Miss Luella Johnston. Winner of another silver vase, with raised roses. around the base, was Mrs. T, R. Thompson for her best bowl of four roses. Door prize of a magazine subscription was won by ticket No. 109, but the holder of this • ticket has not yet turned up. Wix.ner should con- tact Mrs. Lillian Mackinnon, to pick up the prize: ' There were several new exhibit- ors in this year's show which ad- ded to the interest. Among them were the prize-winning entries of the Rev. Henry Funge, Londes- boro, whose exhibits showed skill and originality, and certainly prov- ed "conversation pieces." Prize winners are as follows: Adults Double aster, Mrs. Ed Farquhar, Miss Margaret Jeanne Addison entertained at her home on Tues- day night in honour o fMiss Nan-, cy Schoenhals, who leaves shortly for her new home in Saskatoon. Games, contests and dancing were enjoyed by the girls. Nancy was seated in a daintily decorated chair, and amid showers of confetti, was presented with a beautiful photograph album and a five-year diary. Best wishes from the group were expressed in a clever poem composed by some of the girls. Nancy thanked her friends and classmates for their thoughtful remembrances. Delic- ious buffet luncheon was sewed by Sandra Addison, Sylvia Bell and Carol Lockhart. Over 80 Birthday Club -Mrs, Maude Crich, RR 3, Seam forth, is celebrating her 80th birth- day on Friday, August 28. She is enjoying good health. Congratulations go to Mrs. Isa- Bella Bayfield, who on Friday, August 28 Will be 93 years old, Although indisposed lately with a touch of Mrs. Lawras'. on is out and about again. She works in her flower bed and en., joys a trip to Zurich every Sat- urday night,