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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1959-10-01, Page 1Legion Head HARRY NESBIT, who is on the staff of Clinton Public School is a busy man in his off-duty hours. He's presi- dent of the Seaforth Branch, Canadian Legion, and they are building a new hall this year. So at Bayfield Fair, complete ' with pencil and stack of draw tickets, Harry was doing his bit to swell the Legion's supply of cash money. (News Record Photo) lin:ton News- ecor THE NEW ERA-93rd YEAR No. 39—The Horne Paper With the News THE NEWS-RECORD-77th YEAR CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1959 $3,00 Per' Year---10 Cents Per Copy—.12 Pages 4.H Dairy Calves on Display With Owners Framed in the wooded setting of Bayfield Fairgrounds, this good display of dairy calves and their young owner-showmen proved a strong attraction at the Bayfield Fall Fair on Saturday. Winner of first place in this class was Merlyn Hough, Clinton. (News-Record Photo) 0 Firemen At Station Plan Field Day Fire Fighters from the town of Seaforth and RCAF Station Clin ton will take part in a Firemen' Field Day, Wednesday, October 7, at RCAF Station Clinton as part of Fire Prevention Week activi- ties. The Field Day will be attended by personnel of RCAF Station Clinton and children of the Sta- tion Public School, Beginning at 3 p.m., the Fire Fighters will stage hose laying demonstrations and compete in track type sports using fire fight- ing equipment, Also on display will be exhibi- tions stressing the importance of fire prevention prepared by chil- dren from A/V/M Hugh Camp- bell Public School and prizes will be awarded for the best fire pre- vention slogan and the best dis- play. Correct fire fighting techniques will be shown by RCAF firemen along with demonstrations of the "Do's" and Don'ts" of fire fight- ing equipMent, (B your Varna Correspondent) The congregation of Varna Un- ited Church commemorated the 60th anniversary of the opening and dedication of their church on September 27. The weather was fine and large crowds gathered for worship. Long before the time for the mor- ning service the church was fill- ed. with worshippers, and an over- flow congregation assembled in the basement of the church where a public speaking system had been set up so that all present were able to participate in the service.. Guest preacher for the day was the President of the London Con- ference, the Rev. Duncan Guest. He conveyed greetings from the conference and expressed his de- light at being present. His morn- ing subieet was "Worship" and dealt with the value of corpor- ate worship. His evening subject was "A word from the Cross", and spoke of that word as one of love, power and peace. The clos- ing hymn was Isaac Watts great hymn, "When I Survey the Won- dernue Cross". The musical arrangernentS were in keeping with the occasion, At the morning service the guest or- ganist was Mrs. A. Willis. The choir very beautifully sung Shel- ley's anthem, "The King of Love Fire From Roast is Put Out quickly (By our Holmesville Correspondent) Clinton Fire Department was called: to the home of Mr. and Mrs, William Bender, RR 2, Clin- ton, on Sunday afternoon, to put out a fire, caused when a roast of meat burned. The men had the fire out in a very few minutes, and were on their way back to belief), Crowd Enjoys Bayfield Fair Many Live Stock Awards pronounced by the foreman Clar- ence McDonald, Exeter. Other members of the jury were Harold Vodden, Blyth; Louis Frayne, Grey Township; Fred Thompson, Goderich Township; Carl Lott, Wingham; Sidney Pullman, Sea- forth; Gordon Dick, Seatorth; Wilmer Dalrymple, Tuckersmitte Walter Brown, Wingharre David Kyle, Hensall; John Deits, How- ick; Anson Coleman, Stanley. After the jury was polled, Jus- were hurling. verbal insults at each other. The noise alarmed residents of apartments over st- ores, and possible serious trouble was feared. Time was just about midnight or afterward. Friday night a smaller group had gathered on the streets, but Constable Perdue was able to keep the situation under control, The trouble seems to have been brewing for several days among the group of young folk, and ap- parently a week ago in Goderich a 'similar situation had occurred. The cause of it remains a mys- tery, but one or two town young folk (according to- by-standers) had been hurling a few insults• and blows and blame for the affair can he laid to them. At one time the young men crowded the Meay-Mee restaurant pushing and talking loudly. Con- stable Perdue persuaded them out onto the street, and there the loud discussions continued. When they failed to move along, he called the chief constable. Chief Thompson was not officially back from holidays until Monday, but put in en appearance' to assist. Service peliceMen from RCAF Station 'Clinton were present, or on their way from camp when the disturbance occurred. Many of the residents of town were unaware of anything hap- pening until Monday morning, when stores opened, business was begun, and the story of the week- end was told by those who had happened to be on the street. Enrolment of 51 Guides in the program this, year ensures the in- terest of the girls in this work, and at the same time produces a problem for those who undertake the work. Leaders are needed. Mrs. "Bud" Graham, Captain of First Clinton Girl Guide Company, attended' the Huronia Area Con- ference at Galt on Sunday, Sept- ember 27, where many, discussions • were held on staff problems and Brownies pack holiday at Keeway- din. Two representatives from Owen Sound and. Galt will attend the International Training course in October. The Area Camp Director Mrs. "Taffy" Connell stressed the im- portance of camping and the need for leaders, and that "you must believe in Guiding in order to be- come' a good leader". She also stressed the good Guiding does for the girls in becoming better citi- zens of the commuity, • Co-leaders Diane Campbell and Mary Jean Colquhoun assisted Mrs. Graham on Monday, and they are pleased with the turn- out of potential Guides. However, proper training for 51 Guides, Mrs. Graham states, is only possible with sufficient lea- ders. Mrs. Duff Thompson has volunteered to help every other week, but commitments keep her from continuous work in this program. The first meeting of Clinton Housing Authority was held last night in the council chamber, with. Thomas Steep, chairman in charge. This authority has been set up to administer the affairs 'of the rental housing project to be started shortly on John Street, to be known as Broadview Acres. It was last December that a delegation to Ottawa set the wheels hi motion for this project Square Dancing At Night After Fair Due to a misunderstanding re- garding the loud speaker and re- cord player the Square Dance Competition, scheduled for the af- ternoon had to be cancelled, There were two schools regist- ered and with the kind co-opera- tion of and. F. Powell, teacher of SS 1, Stanley and Miss Sandra Williams, teacher of SS 10, Gode- rich Township, these competed at the Town flail in the evening. SS 1, Stanley, placed first and SS 10 came second, The sehool Committee wish to express their thanks to the teach- ers and pupils and also the par- ents for their CO-operation in this last minute change of schedule. The Week's Weather 1959 1958 High Low High Low Sept. 24 69 55 78 61 25 68 45 64 52 26 79 5/ 63 48 27 71 60 57 44 28 79 60 60 38 20 72 54 62 48 80 61 52 52 48 Rant, ,23 in. Rain: .97 ins, At eleven o'clock last night, the petit jury sitting on ,the case of the Queen versus Steven Mur- ray Truscott brought in a verdict of "Guilty" with a plea for mercy, The 14-year-old boy was charged with the murder of Lynne Harper, 12, on or about the ninth day of June in the Township of Tucker, smith. Clerk Mrs. Jean Clements poll- ed the jury members, and all re- peated the "Guilty" verdict as An estimated 125 young men and women and bystanders crow- ding the Albert Street block be- tween Bartliffs and Ball and Mut- ch stores, was dispersed on Sat- urday night by Chief H. R. Thomp- son, who fired his police revol- ver twice in the air. This action was taken after Constable Clarence Perdue (on duty alone) had found it impos- sible to persuade the young folk to go along home. The crowd had practically blocked traffic on the street, which is Highway 8, and A court of honour meeting was held on Wednesday night, Sept- ember 30 at the Legion Hall and plans for October were laid. CNIB Needs. Your Help; Don't Let Clinton Down "Clinton has failed miserably in its response to the appeal for the Blind", reports W. Vic Roy, chair- man of the appeal locally. There- fore he announces that a tag day has been arranged for Saturday, October 3, and members of the Huronie Rebekah Lodge will be in charge. A number of Clinton and dist- rict people benefit from the ser- vices of the CNIB, •and funds giv- en to these taggers will be put to work in behalf of a very worthy cause. The taggers are giving their time and effort freely, and deserve your support and courte- ous co-operation. "You .never know," warns Mr. Roy, "you may be the next to .need these services". Quota for 1959 is $650, and only $213 has been received to date. which will include 12 semi-de- tached units. The land was option- ed in February from the farm of Frank W. Andrews. Other members of the authority are R. N. Irwin, vice-chairman; John Livermore, secretary-treas- urer and housing manager; Mrs. G. F. Elliott and Douglas Free- man. Mayor B. Stanley expressed his appreciation to the ,rnernbers on their appointment, and called theirs an efficient set-up. "There are still many people enquiring about housing in Clinton," he said. A Mr. Bradley from the Depart- ment of Planning and Develop- ment outlined the duties of the town and the housing authority, and also the duties of John Liver- more, Broadview Acres will be the 33rd housing authority set up in Ontario since 1952. He said that if everything goes according to schedule, accom- modation will be available in Feb- rurary, 1960. 0 Clinton Firm Earns Contract At Henson George F, Elliott Construction Ltd, Princess Street W., Clinton, has been awarded a tender, the only one submitted, for excava- tion work in Herman. Parts of three streets will be prepared for re-surfacing in 1960. The award, for an undisclosed per-yard amount, was made at a special meeting of Outten cal- led for this purpose, clerk-treasur- er, P. L. MeN'aughtori said, tice R. I, Ferguson asked the prisoner to stand and asked, "Have you anything to say why the sentence of this court should not be passed against you?" The answer from the prisoner was, "No, your lordship." The justice went' on, "I have no alternative but to pass the follow- ing sentence upon you. The jury finds you guilty 'as charged. The sentence is that you be taken from here to the place from whence you came: and there be kept in close confinement until Tuesday, December 8, 1959, when you shall be taken to the place of execution and there be hanged. by the neck until you are dead, and may the Lord have mercy on your soul," The prisoner was removed. The jury was told that their recom- mendation for mercy would be forwarded to the proper authori- ties, and that they would be re- lieved of jury duty for the next five years. The jury had been held in a group since they were selected on Wednesday, September 16, and were not allowed to go to their homes, nor to communicate with anyone, except through Sheriff Nelson Hill. A number of their wives were in the audience which attended in the court house yesterday. The trial consisted of eight days of testimony from crown witness- es, and three days of testimony from defense witnesses. On Tues- day, September 29, defense coun- sel Frank Donnelly, QC, Goderich made his summation to the jury, in a four and a half hour address. Wednesday Crown Attorney Glen Hays made his summation to the jury, concluding at about four o'clock. After a brief recess, the Chief Justice R. I. Ferguson charged the jury, reviewing evi- dence, and refreshing their mem- ories by re-introducing witnesses who :had given 4estizriony earlier. This was concludes' about 7.30 last night. Twice the jury was called back when defense counsel was unsat- isfied with the way that the facts had been presented. Supper was taken in to the jury at about 8.30. About one hour later, they re- quested re-direction on one point of evidence, which the Justice gave them. Twice more they were called back when defense counsel again was dissatisfied with the way in which the facts had been presented. Then at 11 o'clock the verdict was brought in. The trial has been carried out without publicity, and with none of the evidence being reported. However, the court has not been closed to the public. The "no pub- licity" ruling is in accordance with the Criminal Code, and is enforc- ed when accused is under 16 years of age. 0 Orange Lodge Buys Building For New Hall Clinton Loyal. Orange Lodge No, 710 have purchased a lot on Charles Street from Mrs. L. W. Levis, and intend establishing a meeting hall there. The LOL has purchased the station house from the CNR at Brucefield and will have it moved in for that pur- pose. The lodge has rented the sec- ond floor of the Public Library as a meeting room for some years. 'Several of the senior members have found the stairs increasingly difficult, A new set-up has been worked out by the Poppy Committee, headed by J. D. Thorndike, for this year's sale of poppies. Legion members will sell poppieS them- selves this year. Ward chairmen have been appointed: St. And- rew's, G. M. Counter; St. James', Garnet Harland; St. John's, Hec- tor i(ingswell; St. George's, Wil- liam Counter, In recent years the Legion Auxiliary had charge of the house to house poppy sales. The canvass will take place on Friday evening, November 6 this year. Cars will leave the hall at 1.30 on Sunday for anyone wishing to attend the Legion's fail zone meeting in Goderich, Clinton color Party will attend this affair at which time Douglas Andrews will be installed as Deputy Zone Com- mander, Th.e attendance draw was not claimed at this meeting and goes up to $30 for next month's meet- ing. Though exhibits were fewer, the crowd was excellent at Bay- field Fall Fair, and the expere- ment with Saturday was a success in that regard. Profit from the dance at night was over $100. Prizes for live stock exhibits were won as follows: HORSES Single Roadster in harness, J. Donaldssin, Ailsa Craig (1 and 2); team in harness, J. Donaldson, CATTLE Shorthorns, all prizes, William Pepper. Aberdeen.Angus, all prizes, Ri- chard Doan, Thorndale, except senior heifer calf, Terry Porter. Hereford, bull two years and over, Ephriam Haase, Seaforth; Barbara Watkins, Londesboro; one year old, E. Haase; junior bull calf, E. Haase, B. Watkins, Bill Blacker, Clinton; cow, three years or over, E. Haase; heifer, two years old, B. Watkins; heifer, one year old, B. Watkins, Patty Mc- Ilwain, E. Haase; senior heifer calf, H. McCullough, Wm. Pep- per and Son, Seaforth; B. Wat- kins; junior heifer calf, 13. Wat- kins (1and.2), David Orr. Special, best baby beef, Bud Yeo (1 and 2). Supertest Petroleum Corpora- tion Ltd., for best herd of cattle, Richard Doan. my Shepherd Is". Donald Mac- Donald was the guest soloist and sang two numbers. They were well received. At the evening service the min- ister of the church, the Rev, T. J. Pitt conducted and welcomed the president and the many visitors. The choir under the leadership of the church organist, Mrs. Robert Stirling sang the anthem "Seek ye the Lord" by Goss, and a male quartet from the Seaforth Presbyterian. Church contributed vocal numbers, In thanking them the minister hoped that they would conic again. A social hour was held in the basement following the service. Tea was served by the Woman's Association. The quartet again sang, arid Elgin McKinley convey- ed greetings from the Goshen Un- ited Church, and Mr. Epps, Clin- ton. and formerly of Varna, spoke briefly. Mrs. Yeo, Hoknesville, al- so spoke. She is the daughter of a ,former Varna minister, Mr. Guest closed the social hour by thanking the ladies for the re- freshments and then offered pray- er. The men of the congregation have improved the grounds sur- rounding the church. The old tombstones have been placed to- gether on a concrete base, and on the south lawn a memorial stone has been erected in memory of the pioneers whose remains lie buried there, This work is very commendable and highly appreci- ated by the community. The church was built in 1699 and some of 'the brick used in the construction came from the old Presbyterian Church on the front road west. The first minister of the new building was the Rev. T, Davison. In 1025 the congregation United with the Methodists and formed a United Church congre, gation in Varna, Today the pas- toral charge consists of Varna and Goshen. Holstein, cow in calf or milk- ing, County Home; Reg. McKeii, (2 and 3) Clinton; Alvin Battles; heifer, two years or milking, Hu- ron County Home, Reg, McKeiI (2 and 4), Alvin Betties; senior .calf, born after August 1, 1958, Alvin Betties, Huron County Home, Reg. McKeil, Ken Porter; junior calf, Reg. McKeil (1 and 2), Don Yeo, County Home; herd County Home, Reg, McKeil, Alvin Battles. Jersey, Lorne Carter, all prizes but senior calf third', William Ra- thwell, junior calf, James Storey. Dual Purpose Shorthorns, bull under one year, John Keys, Fil- mer Chappel; cow, John Heys, (1 and 3), Fihner Chappel (2 and 4); heifer, John Keys (1 and 4), F. Chappel (2 and 3); senior calf, John Keys (1 and 3), F. Chappel; junior calf, Filmer Chappel; herd, John Keys (1 and 3), F. ChappeL Guernseys, buil, under one year, Jack Donaldson, Ailsa Craig; cow, J. Donaldson; heifer, Betty Ann. Gibbings, J. Donaldson; senior calf, J. Donaldson; junior calf, J, Donaldson (1 and 3), Betty Arm Gibbings; herd, J. Donaldson. Dr. W. B. Coxon special, for truest to type heifer, Lorne Car- ter. POULTRY All winners were Clifford Pep- per and Earl Becker, all of Dash- wood. Leonard Merner, Zurich and Earl Becker won all prizes in water fowl. SHEEP Leicester, all prizes, W. Pepper and Son, Seaforth, Lincoln, all prizes, A. D. Steep- er, Ailsa Craig. Oxford, all prizes, Donald Dear- ing, Exeter. Dorset Horned, P. E. Deering, Exeter, all prizes. Special prizes, best pen, A. D, Steeper, Donald Dearing. Market Lamb Special, best pair, P. E. Deering. Draws — blanket, Mrs. Reg, Francis; ironing board, Mrs. H. K, Feagan, Goderich; -cutlery set, Mrs Oddliefson, London. Dance door prize, Mrs. Forest McClure, 0 PUC Considers Fast Growth of Clinton Growth of Clinton was discus- sed at the Clinton Public Utili- ties Commission meeting on 'rues- lay night. Mayor Burton Stanley reported that 32 building permits for new homes had been issued. this year, This includes the 12 'homes to be erected in the Federal-Provin- eial housing project not yet un- derway, but there are 20 new homes under construction. The PUC authorized water, sewer and hydro service to a new home on Bond Street to be built by Donald Lord, Superintendent J, Rands Will proceed at once to get pipe on hand for Water main on Queers Street and East Street. Over 80 Birthday Club Four ladies in the over 80 birth- day club can all claim 90 or over years, 'rho youngest, Mrs. George, Walker Sr., will be 90 years old. On March 1, 1960, Mrs. William Connell had her 92nd birthday on September 16. Mrs. W, Brunsdon will be 93 years of age on Febru- ary 28, and Mrs. Robert Dalrym- ple will be 92 next month, on November 1. All of these ladies live close together on Ontario St- reef,. Jury Sits 31/2 Hours, "Guilty" With Mercy Plea Clinton Legion Branch at its meeting Monday everting passed a Motion earmarking $500 for the Clinton Lions Club, to be spent on repairs to the ice plant at the arena. Much discussion, regarding this recommendation from the executive committee, was held both for and against the motion. Donations of $10 each were made to the CNIB and the St, John's Ambulance Corps, The use Of the hall free of charge was of- fered to 'Teen Town on Friday night, if no other accommodation is available, Two new members were initiat- ed into the branch: Marsel Pere Of the RCAF Station and William D. Whidden, of town, The branch will request to town Council to proclaim November 11 a public holiday of remembrance, Plans are already being made for a service and parade on that day. The band and a. flight of airmen from RCAF Station Clinton is being invited'to participate, Mrs. Walter Oakes Makes Appearances For Mediscope '59 Mrs. Walter A. Oakes, who is president of the Women's Auxil- iary to the Ontario Medical. As- sociation, is on the committee which is producing Mediscope '59. This exhibition is to be held in the Queen Elizabeth Building from October 12 to 17. Mrs. Oakes has been interview- ed on CKNX-TC, and will appear again on "M'Lady" at 3.30 p.m., October 5. Also she Nvill be seen at 9 a.m. over CKCO-TV Kit- chener on October 7. 0 J. Managhan Has $350 Scholarship F. G. Meek, who is temporary principal at CDCI has received word from the Engineering Alum- ni Association of the University of Toronto, that James Managhan, a graduate this spring of CDCI, has been awarded their scholar- hip of $350. The son of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. anaghan, RR 5, Clinton, Jim has ntered the faculty of Applied cience and Engineering at the iversity. He also has a Domin- on-Provincial bursary type A val- ed at $500. Disperse Crowd from Street With Revolver Shot in Air Clinton Housing Authority Has Held First Meeting Half a Hundred Guides Need Good Leaders For This Year Legion Votes $500 To Lions For Arena Repairs; Initiates Two New Members Varna Church 60Years Old Has Overflow Attendance