Clinton News-Record, 1959-09-17, Page 2From Our Early Files Middleton-LeBeau
Miss Anna Marie LeBeau and
David Charles Middleton exchang,
ed marriage vows before the Rev,
L. E. Reed-Lewis in the rectory
of St, Joseph's Roman Catholic
Church at four o'clock, Saturda
afternoon, September 5. Th
bride is the daughter of Mr, an
Mrs. Mac LeBeen and the groo
is the son of Mr. and Mrs, Fre
Middleton, Clinton.
Clinton News Record
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1959
FROM TEN TO ONE HUNDRED
CLINTON NOW has a town band. The
resounding name of Clinton Concert Band is a
fine one, and the possibilities of this band becom-
ing a fine band are goad. It will take support to
accomplish this.
Though the nucleus of the band is its junior
members, the bandmaster makes it clear that
membership is open to all musicians from ten to
a hundred, and a standing welcome is out for
them.
Only by getting more adults, and more
young people interested in the band, can the firm
ABOUT MR. K.
MR. KRUSHCHEV has been welcomed in
the United States, as a special visitor, and his
family also. The opportunity for the United
States people to show the world how they can
act, like civilized people, is there, We fully
expect that most of them will be perfect ladies
and gentlemen in this unique time of a visit by
the leader of a nation which they have come to
distrust and fear.
That the visit comes prompt on the success-
ful landing of a red rocket upon the moon, shows
foundation be built. The older people form the
firm supports of the band structure.
An added advantage to this kind of band,
is the opportunity for young and old to benefit
from their closeness in music. The knowledge
of the experienced player is assimilated by the
young, while at the same time the enthusiasm
of the young expands to encompass the older
ones.
The band has gotten off to a very good
start, and it deserves the support which will make
it continue to grow and develop,
AND THE MOON
that Mr, K, has out-manoeuvered the United
States as far as publicity goes — and the Am-
ericans, with their Hollywood style promotions,
will , dislike this.
We note that no one has started calling the
glowing night orb, the Russian moon, just be-
cause a flag has been planted there. It would
appear that it will take a good bit more effort
1,,o set down men and colonize the moon, and thus
in reality claim it, or a part of it.
MORE MARKINGS
(Exeter Times-Advocate)
ARE COUNTY roads sufficiently well mark-
ed to safeguard today's travelling public? We
think not.
The recent tragic death of a NATO air
cadet in an accident at the intersection of High-
way 21 and the Crediton road helps to illustrate
the point. The only approach sign indicating the
intersection of the provincial road is one which
states "Through Highway 500 Feet." During
the inquest into this accident, the sign was de-
scribed as only in "fair" condition.
That's generous, in our opinion. We check-
ed it recently and found it virtually impossible
to read at night. This leaves the illuminated
stop sign at the intersection itself as the only
effective marker.
None of the county roads has centre lines,
either, and this makes driving difficult particu-
larly when it's dark. With no lanes to guide
them, drivers often crowd across the centre of
the road.
The county is already hard-pressed for funds
to keep pace with the demands for road im-
provements which have been responsible, per-
haps more than any other area of expenditure,
for recent increases in the county rates. But it
is not wise to skimp on the essential markings
which must be provided to assist in the preven-
tion of the Mounting toll of traffic.
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CLINTON :NEWS-RECORD
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER L7, 2959
Given in marriage by her fath-
er, the bride wore a floor-length
gown of chantilly lace and nylon
tulle over slipper satin. The fit-
ted bodice of chantilly lace with
its sabrina neckline was beauti-
fully embroidered With irridescent
sequins and seed pearls and had
lilypoint sleeves, The aisle-wide
skirt of nylon tulle had an overlay
of scalloped chantilly lace. A jew-
elled tiara held the wide chantil-
ly lace bordered French illusion
.veil. She carried a bouquet of red
sweetheart roses.
Miss Marlene Easom, London,
was the maid of honour in a
waltz-length dress, blush pink ny-
lon taffeta, styled with fitted bod-
ice, scooped neckline and cap
sleeves. The bouffant skirt featur-
ed a butterfly bow at the front
waistline with wide streamers to
the hemline.
Miss Gwen McDowell, sister of
the groom, and Miss Phyllis Glen,
Goderich, were bridesmaids, wear-
ing gowns of periwinkle blue, styl-
ed similar to the maid of honour,
They all wore picture hats in mat-
ching nylon trimmed with forget-
me-nots and irridescent sequins,
and carried bouquets of pink and
white earnations.
The little flower girl, Miss
Gwen Mills, Kirkton wore a dress
of blush pink and carried a basket
of pink and white carnations.
The groomsman was Lloyd Mc-
Dowell, Westfield, and the ushers
were Fred Armstrong, brother of
the bride and' John Buchanan,
Westfield,
A reception followed in the
church parlour where the bride's
mother received the guests in a
gown of printed suedine in royal
blue and burgundy with winter
white accessories and a corsage of
40 YEARS AGO
CLINTON NEWS-RECORD
(Thursday, September 18, 1919)
The annual decoration cere-
mony at Clinton Cemetery, con-
ducted by the Society of Oddfel-
lows, was of special interest this
year, as a memorial service was
also held, conducted by Rev. Cap-
tain McKegney, in memory and in
honour of Brother Murray Draper
whose body lies overseas, having
died a hero's death in defense of
the Empire. Members of the
Clinton Lodge formed in proces-
sion for the route march to the
cemetery, each member carrying
a beautiful bouquet of flowers.
The band led the parade playing
suitable hymns,
Miss Almiretta Cook, or as her
Clinton friends best know her,
"Retta", daughter of Thomas H,
Cook, Queen Street, Clinton, was
married in High Park Baptist
Church, Toronto, to Ralph Row-
ley Howson, Toronto.
Lavern Churchill returned to
his home in Goderich Township
from Orono and other eastern
points. Mr. Churchill, in connec-
tion with the great reconstruction
movement, has had charge of the
education of over 500 foreign em-
ployees of the C.N. Railway on
the Toronto and Trenton Division.
40 YEARS AGO
CLINTON NEW ERA
(Thursday,. September 18, 1919)
A very large number attended
the flower show in the agricultur-
al office and the showing of flow-
ers was excellent. A special at-
traction was the wax plant of E.
Carter, which was over 40 years
old and with vines over 1000 feet
long. Prize winning asters were
shown by: first, Mrs. George Mc-
Taggart; second, J. Rands; third,
F, Dixon. An auction sale of flow-
ers was held, which netted the
hospital fund $14.
Mr. and Mrs. Moffatt Aiken
and Willard, Allenford, have been
visiting at the home of Mrs. Aik-
en's brother Mr. George Crooks on
the Base Line.
A serious accident occurred at
the very dangerous level crossing
of the Grand Trunk at the eleva-
tor on the London Road, when
Roy Plumsteel and Mrs. Plumsteel
were returning to the farm, ac-
companied by Mrs. Henry Plum-
steel. They were struck by a light
engine on its way to Goderich. It
is hoped that the town will take
action to render this crossing less
dangerous.
Guy Hicks, Goderich Township,
has purchased the house of the
late Mrs. George Hanley, Ontario
Street.
How about a spot of book re-
viewing this week, for a change?
Anyone who doesn't read books,
and there are plenty of them,
might as well turn to the clas-
sified ads, because this won't int-
erest him.
*
Inordinate and uncontrollable
reading is one of the several
major flaws in my character.
Print on paper is to me what fer-
mented or distilled liquid in a
container is to an alcoholic.
• *
Like the alley, I prefer the good
stuff, if I can get it, but if there's
none around, I'll take whatever is
available. Sometimes when I've
reeled through a reading binge,
and there'S nothing left in the
house, and the booksellers are
closed, I wind up gulping fever-
ishly from such fare as the Ladies'
Home Journal, a Superman comic,
or one of the kids' Think and Do
books, • * *
I've even been reduced, at the
end of such a lost weekend, to
reading in French and English
the literature on the breakfast
cereal boxes.
* * *
I have no idea how many books
I read in a year. There's no way
of keeping track of them. I delib-
erately read four or five at a
time, keeping them in different
places in the house, in order to
confuse my wife, who abhors my
addiction. I read, crunched over
the back t)f the toilet, while I'm
rubbing the lather into my face
for a shave,
''requently, when I have finish-
ed writing this column, about two
a,m,, I'll sneak into the living-
room, pull ,a brand new paper-
back from under the piano, and
guzzle it before going to bed. This
produced sympathy the first
couple of times I tottered down,
red-eyed and careworn, to go to
Work in the morning. But she
caught me at it one 4 a.ni,
Anyway, I've swilled my way
through a few interesting books
lately and thought I'd mention
them, IDOn't expect a scholarly
review, with plot outline, tracing
of symbolism, literary anteeedente
and all that jazz. I leave it for
the pipe-smoking professors, and
25 YEARS AGO
CLINTON NEWS-RECORD
(Thursday, September e0, 1934)
Mr. Morley Counter received
official notification from the Civil
Service Commission, Ottawa, of
his appointment as postmaster
here, to fill the position left vac-
ant last spring by the death of
Mr, James Scott.
A motor accident resulted in
the death of Harvey T, Robinson
and the serious injury of Charles
Brown, son of Mrs. A. S. Inkley.
Mr. Brown has a broken hip, some
broken ribs and severe cuts and
bruises on his head and legs, hav-
ing 27 stitches in his head. It is
hoped he will recover as he seems
to have no serious internal injury.
Mr. and Mrs, Sam Castle, Jr„
have taken part of Mrs. Appleby's
house and are getting settled
there this week.
Marion Jean, daughter of Peter
J. McEwan and the late Mrs. Mc-
Ewan, Goderich, was united in
marriage to Wilfred Roy Chowen,
Toronto, son of Mrs. Chowen and
the late James G. Chowen, Clin-
ton,
10 YEARS AGO
' CLINTON NEWS-RECORD
(Thursday, September 15, 1949)
Four building permits, approved
by Building Inspector G. W. Rath;
were granted: William Grigg,
brick dwelling on Queen Street,
at about $3,500; W. L. Johnson,
garage on Mill Street, $200; J. W.
Counter, temporary lumber stor-
age shed at Albert and Princess
streets, $200; J. W. Counter,
brick and concrete office building
Albert and Princess streets, $800.
Clinton Colts went one up in
their Huron-Perth. Baseball finals
with Hensall, whipping the visit-
ors 16-9, in Community Park,
Clinton, before the largest crowd
of the season.
A 30-foot sloop, the "Shagbark",
Detroit, put into Bayfield harbour
on Monday, September 12, and
docked until the storm had blown
itself out on Wednesday. The
crew were all law students at the
University of Michigan, Ann Ar-
bor. They had been on a cruise
on Lake Huron and Georgian
Bay.' A sea plane, with Mr, Doug-
las and Mrs Winnington, Hunts-
vine abroad, also sought refuge
from the storm at Bayfield.
0
"The good die young" . . is es-
pecially true of resolutions. 0
There is little harmony in the
home where parents are contin-
ually harping.
the earnest English students.
* *
I've been nipping at one of the
books between paragraphs of this
effort. It's written by Harry
Golden, of whom I have never
heard, and is called Only In
America. Golden is a Jew who
lives in the deep South and puts
out a newspaper in which there
is nothing but editorials. His book
is a collection of short pieces,
pithy, shrewd, witty, learned and
very human. Highly recommend-
ed as a bedside companion, if you
can't do better than a book.
* * * •
I've just finished Lolita, the
book which has had such an in-
flammatory effect on would-be
censors, scaredy-cat publishers
and timid head librarians. No,
you can't borrow my copy. It is
a brilliant, bawdy book, haunting
and hilarious. Some of it is as
funny as anything I've read, some
as tragic. The morons won't un-
derstand it, and the teenagers
won't have the patience to sort it
out, so I don't know whose morals
it threatens,
* * *
Another is Dr. Zhivago, by
Boris Pasternak. It won a Nobel
prize, which Russia wouldn't let
him collect, and I don't blame
them, It's a devastating picture
of Russia from 1900 to about
1950. A fine, poetic work, if you
can stomach the interminable
Russian surnames, nicknames,
given names and pet names.
* *
And there is Watch That Ends
the Night, by Montreal novelist
Hugh MacLennan. This is a revo-
lutionary approach to the modern
novel in that it tells a story. Its
language is apparently simple, but
what it says is sensitive, wise
and strong. One of Canada's best,
MacLennan has a control and
maturity few writers of fiction
on this continent can boast. This
book alone is ample proof that
Canada produces more than hoc-
key players, maple syrup and rye
whiskey,
There you are: four books as
different as could be, And if I've
interrupted you just when the
Mickey Spillane hero was about
to kick the lady in the groin,
hope you'll pardon the intrusion.
The bride chose a light btu
suit with beige feather hat an
corsage of red roses. She was at
tended by her sister, Miss Maxin
LeBeau in a navy blue suit wit
white feather hat and corsage o
red roses, Robert LeBeau attend
ed the groom.
The bride's mother wore a flow
ered shantung dress with corsag
of pink roses and the groom's m
ther was in beige lace with cor
sage of yellow roses.
After the ceremony the brid
party gathered at the home of Mr
and Mrs, Mac LeBeau where a de
licious wedding supper was serve
by Mrs. LeBeau assisted by her
sister, Mrs. Arnold Dale. Th
bride and groom left amid a show
er of confetti and best wishes for
a trip to Niagara Falls, Buffal
and Toronto. They are now liv
ing in- Clinton.
Prior to the marriage, the brid
was feted at a shower given b
her friends at the home of Mis
Joan Sharp, where Miss Sybi
Castle and Joan Sharp were host
esses. Many beautiful gifts wer
received. She also was honoure
at a shower in her home school
SS 10, Stanley, planned by Mis
Jean Rathwell and Mrs. Stewart
Broadfoot (nee Olive Aikenhead)
Over 60 friends attended and th
bride received many lovely gifts
pink carnations. She was assist
ed by the groom's mother in
gown of printed suedine in sapphir
and mink tones and matchin
feathered hat with a pink carna
tion corsage.
The bride's table was centr
with a beautiful 3-tiered weddin
cake, flanked on both sides wit
lighted tapers in silver candlebr
and small bouquets of baby pin
and white 'mums.
For a wedding trip to Ottaw
and Northern Ontario the brid
donned a tailored suit of coco
tan, and wore tan and turtle gree
accessories with a corsage of pin
carnations. They will make thei
home in Westfield.
The groom is a graduate o
Western Ontario Agricultural Col
lege -at Ridgetown. Guests wer
present from North Bay, Guelp
Woodstock, Lion's Head, Bruce
field, Goderich, Blyth and the sur
rounding district.
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Head Office: Seaforth
Officers 1958: President, Ha
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forth; secretary-treasurer, Norm
Jeffery, Seaforth.
Directors: John H. McEwini
Robert Archibald; Chris. Lear
hardt, Bornholm; E. 1. Trees
Clinton; Wan. S. Alexander, Wa
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(By our Auburn Correspondent)
White tapers in candelbra,
baskets of gladioli and ferns pro,
vided a pretty background in
Knox United Church, Auburn,
when Carol Marie, only daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Armstrong,
RR 2, Auburn, became the wife
of Gerald Norman McDowell,
Westfield, only son of Mr, and
Mrs. Norman McDowell, West-
field. Rev. R, Sweeney officiated
at the double-ring ceremony.
Traditional wedding music was
played by Mrs. Murray McDow-
ell, Lucknow and she accompan-
ied the soloist, Mrs. Emmerson
Rodger who sang "The Lord is
my Shepherd" before the cere-
mony and the "Wedding Prayer"
during the signing of the register.
Seaforth Fair To
Feature Live
Stock Shows, 4-H
Three breed shows will head-
line the 114th annual Seaforth
Fall Fair this year. Being held
Thursday and Friday, September
24 and 25, the Seaforth exhibition
is the largest and oldest fair in
the county and this year became
the only class "B" fair.
Highlights of the livestock ex-
hibition on Friday will be the an-
Young Auctioneer Has
Job in CNE Sale
Bert Pepper, RR 3, Seaforth,
junior auctioneer in Huron
County, was at the CNE last
week, and on Thursday sold steers,
there in the morning. That after-
noon he sold a herd of Guernsey
cattle at Maple, from the herd of
E. P. MacQuarrie.
nual regional shows of the Huron
Holstein Club, Ontario Hereford
Association arid the Perth-Huron
Jersey Club. Exhibits by over
100 4-H members in the Seaforth
area and two 4-H championship
shows form the nucleus of an
achievement day for the members.
As -part of the Class "B" pro-
gram, a Junior Fair has been in-
stigated this year. Huron farm
youth will participate in this, the
only fair for juniors in the county.
Forming part of the afternoon
program will be harness racing,
open running races, and pony rac-
es with $600 prize money. Head-
lining the afternoon program will
be 18-year-old Barbara Fairchild
and her trick horses from Galt.
On top of these -features are
many smaller exhibits and other
crowd-pleasing events which help
make the Seaforth Fall Fair the
best in the county.
SUGAR and SPICE
(By W. (BM) B. T. Smiley)