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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1959-10-22, Page 1inton, News Zhe Strot 0:111/M1t4r.-41 ecor (BY W. RAVE IT ON EXCELLENT uthority that the names for et- eets are going up ''right away" . This probably means they'll e up before Nomination Day on ovember 26 . . . CCORDING TO WEATHER- Ise Tom Leppington . , we had good bit of thick ice for a short ime last night , , before the right sun rose to melt it all way . . * E'LL HAVE A UNICEF HAL- we'en again in Clinton this year . . The Ministerial Association s looking after the project . . . d the public school children will e asked to collect funds for the nited Nations children in need verseas, instead of asking for reats for themselves . . Of !ourse, the usual foolishness will o on as usual we expect, as well . . Already, first soap has been awn, and several downtown tores have had to get out the rubbing cloths to keep their win- ows clean • . . * * EW BARN GOING UP AT airholme Dairy . • , will house he trucks of that firm making de more comfortable throughout he winter months . . Construe- ion does not seem to take very ong when a gang of men get on e job these days . . * * UMOURS ARE STILL FLYING hickly about the new post office . . Will it be built this winter . . where will it be built . . . ow big will it be . . what will t look like . • What will happen o the old building . . . * * LSO AMONG THE PROMISED 1st, on which nothing concrete 'as been done so far are: the 'ental-housing project; the new ark of Montreal building, the 'DCI addition; the county home addition. . . • e......eeeeimeeepg • • • ......... Legion Wilt Hear George Jefferson Nomination tight Important event in the Clinton Legion Branch year is the nom- ination banquet night next Mon- day, October 26, This is an an- nual affair, catered to by the Lad- ies Auxiliary, Guest ,speaker will be George H. Jefferson, Clinton's popular and much sought-after dinner speaker. Retired from principal's position at Clinton Public School several years ago, Ur. Jefferson has not been idle, 1-le does a supply teach- ing job when necessary, and his speaking calendar is generally well filled, The outside world — outside of Perth and Huron Counties — was given a Iook at the situation in these two areas still under the legislation of the Canada Temper- ance Act, this week, The Canad- ian Press news release comments that the vote on November 30 could end one of Canada's oldest and biggest strongholds of prohibi- tion. The CP release notes that these two counties are the only ones re- maining out of 72 Canadian cities and counties, which, alarmed by the free-wheeling saloons and open drunkenness of the 1870's, voted under the CTA -to end the sale of liquor in their areas. The others — scattered through Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island—have long since gone the way of changing tastes and con- flicting laws, Enumeration for the vote in Huron will start on October 26. Those eligible to cast ballots will be all those over 21, resident in Canada a year—and a resident of Huron or Perth on October 7. 3, K. I-Linter, Goderich, is the electoral officer for Huron. The ballot form as stipulated in the Canada Gazette published in mid-September will be printed in this fashion: For the revocation: Against the Revocation: Voters will place their "x" along- side whichever is their choice. A simple majority will be re- quired to decide the issue—that is, a one-vote margin either way, will Grand Bend Reeve Happy Under LCA Since CIA, Sees Great Improvement In speaking engagements throughout Huron County, which he is accepting upon request, J. E. Huckins, Gode- rich, is using a statement giv- en him by J. H. Dalton, reeve of Grand Bend. Mr. Huckins is chairman of the Huron Legal Control Committee, which is campaigning for the repeal of the Canada Temperance Act. Reeve Dalton compares the situation in Grand Bend at present with what existed be- fore that village became a part of Lambton County. Until a few years ago, the north side of the village was in Huron under the CTA and the south side was in Lambton. Mr. Dalton's statement in- cludes the following: "When the CTA . . was in force here, our big problems rose from the fact that the CTA did not prohibit the consump- tion of alcoholic beverages on the streets, in publicPlaces, or in automobiles. Also, because there was no provision in the act to convict on a charge of drunkenness, drunkenness be- came very prevalent on the streets, and, became uncon- trollable under existing legis- lation. "A girl, or group of girls could not walk on any of our streets, particularly at night, without being subjected to in- sult, profanity and even at- tack, "Since the Liquor Control Act has been in force here it has provided the means of combatting the above-mention- ed problems, and I am proud to say, consumption of alcoh- olic beverages on our streets has been reduced to a mini- mum. Please do not construe this statement to mean that the LCA is receiving the full credit for this reduction, but rather that it has provided the laws whereby it could be ac- complished." PERSONALS Mrs. Gladys Wallis, 44 Mary Street, spent the past week in Toronto and Milton. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Nott spent the weekend in Windsor with their daughter, Mrs. Garriock and Miss Leola Nott. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lockwood visited on Thanksgiving with the their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Lyall Haines, Ottawa. Wallace McMurchie and Mr. and Mrs. Emil Mork, St. Thomas, North Dakota, visited with Miss- es F. and E. Jamieson last week. Sapper Robert Seeley has re- turned from Germany where he has' been stationed with the Can- adian Army for the past two years, Mr. and Mrs. Hector Cooke, Waterloo; Miss Effie Johnston, Windsor; Mrs. Paul Stiles and Mrs. Ruby Nielson, Detroit, were recent visitors with Mrs. F. W, Johnston, 20 Rattenbury Street. Andre Aubin was groomsman on October 10, at St. James Ro- man Catholic Church, Seaforth, at the wedding of Shirley Anne Mar- ie Bedard, Seaforth to Melvin Clayton Cooper, RR 4, Seaforth. Mrs. Andrew Roberts, Sarnia, has returned home after an eight- day visit with her brother, Thom- as Leppington, and Mrs. Lepping- ton; other relatives and old frien- ds. It is over 40 years since she left Clinton. Recent visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Carter were A. H. Carter and Mrs. Len. Evans, Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. Caleb Packman, Windsor; Mr. and Mrs. Howard Campbell and Mrs. Keith Snell, Westfield; Mr. and Mrs. Gladwin Hooper and family, St. Marys. New Homes Near Sherlock.Marining Plant This view taken from the aide of Sherlock-Manning Piano Co. Ltd. plant on East Street shows the new homes of Harvey Boyce, and Mrs. Jessie McKenzie (far right), and in the left background the Legion Memorial Hall, The two buildings just visible at the right of the Legion Half are houses moved froth the lots on Victoria Street now ocw cupied by Don's Station, about two years ago, None of these houses existed Six years ago in this location, and are examples of the growth which Clinton has been exam-- (News fencing. -Record Photo) THE NEW ERA-93rd YEAR THE NEWS-RECORD-77th YEAR $3,00 Per Year-.--,1O Cents Per Copy-12 Paget No. 42—The Home Paper With the News CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1959 Appeal Launched by Child Says Jury Charge Improper A notice appealing the convic- tion of Steven Truscott, was filed at Osgoode Hall, Toronto on. Mon- day. Lawyer J. G. J. O'Driscoll, 28, who filed the appeal, has been retained by Warrant Officer and Mrs, Dan Truscott, parents of the boy. Change of lawyer was necessit- ated when Frank Donnelly Q.C., Goderich, withdrew from the case following his appointment as Su- preme Court Justice effective Oc- tober 2. This was the second day after the guilty verdict was brought in by the jury. According to Toronto sources, Mr. O'Driscoll will argue the ap- peal without fee. Out-of-pocket expenses will be met by the Legal Aid Committee of the law society. Meanwhile 14-year-old Steven is being kept under solitary confine- ment in Huron County Jail, as stipulated in the sentence handed down by Mr. Justice R. I, Fergus- on. He is under guard 24 hours a day. The basis for the application for appeal is that the trial judge charged the jury improperly. The transcript of the trial is not yet ready, Copies of the evidence tak- en down by the court stenograph- er, must be typed, and made avail- able before the appeal is actually considered. If this should provide further grounds, a supplementary to the appeal may be filed. The motion for appeal says that the verdict was "contrary to the . , weight of evidence," and that a properly instructed jury could not have brought in a verdict of guilty, The motion notes that a state- ment by Truscott, given to the police was not admitted as evi- dence by Mr. Justice Ferguson, who found it was not given vol- untarily, Yet, the appeal notes, the judge had commented "Impro- perly" on the lad's failure to ac- count for his whereabouts at the time of the girl's slaying. The appeal notice claims this was "in fact, a comment on the failure of the accused to give evi- dence on his own behalf". The judge did not properly out- line to the jury the theories of the defence,", and in effect dis- missed the theories of the defence and, in fact, took the matter from the jury and substituted his own finding on the facts." If the appeal is successful, a second trial will be held. 0 Washroom Will Be Built By Earl' Doucette for $3,200 Decision was made last night at a special council meeting to award the contract for the new ladies restroom to builder Earl Doucette at a cost of $3,200, The structure will be of cement block with face brick on two sides, Mr. Doucette will begin work at once. Work On excavating of the st- reets to be improved this year will begin as soon as possible, with Levis Contracting Company Ltd. doing the work. Corners are staked out throughout town, ready for the installation of the street signs obtained this summer. Lack of an auditorium this year at the Collegiate will not stop the holding of commencement exer- cises. Decision of the Board after consultation with the staff, was to hold these in the auditorium of the Clinton Public School on Friday, December it There are now 517 pupils en- rolled at CDCI, with an average daily attendance of 485.3, accord- ing to the report of Principal Iv. G. Meek presented to the Board meeting last week, Distribution of pupils throughout the municipalit- ies supporting the school is as fol- lows: Myth 35; Clinton 142; Gode- rich Township 76; Hullett Town- ship 65; Morris Township 6; Stan- ley Township 97; Tuckersmith Township 28; East Wawanosh 3; RCAF Station 63; other districts 2. The contract signed for the pro- posed addition is at $296,000, and includes construction of a rifle range, folding doors in the gyrnm- toriurri, so that the two gymnas- iums can quickly be made into a large auditorium; and also re- furnishing of two classrooms in the present school, An open meeting will be held in the Clinton Town Hall on Mon- day night, October 26, beginning at 8 p.m. Purpose is to form a Re- tarded Children's Association for the town and surrounding area. Aims of such an association is to discover the reasons for mental retardation; to promote educa- tion, recreation and stimulation for all mentally retarded children; to assist these children to become at least partially self-supporting; to develop 'a better understanding by the public of the problem of mental retardation. Anyone interested in this pro- ject will be most welcome, Time, talent, financial help, suggestions, etc, will be greatly appreciated. 0---- Kin Hear F/0 Hayter Club Plans For Christmas Toys Flying Officer "Bud" Hayter was the guest speaker at the Kinsmen Club of Clinton meeting on Tuesday night, and the Kin found the topic of retarded child- ren very interesting. Returns of the light' bulb sale by the Kin were very good, and all in stock were sold. The Club is interested in learn- ing of any needy children who might appreciate toys re-built and finished in their Christmas Toy campaign. Contact any member of the club with this information. Last week. Maitlaxtd Edgar and Donald Young were in Wingham to receive awards on behalf of the Peewee Ball Team from the West- ern Ontario Athletic Association. The crests were presented by the WOAA. A trophy, provided for the pur- pose by New Hamburg Legion, was also received, enie is the same trophy the Clinton. Peewees won in 1956. New Hamburg team earned it in 1954 and 1957, Sea- forth took it home in 1955, County Home To Cut Quilt Patches Mrs. F, G. Thompson, president, welcomed the ladies of the county to the regular monthly meeting of the auxiliary to the Huron County Home, meeting at the Home on Monday afternoon, Min- utes and treasurer's report were read by Mrs. M. McAdam and Mrs. Vi Habgood. Mrs. Harvey Johnston reported on the crafts work, At a work meeting decision was made for the next work meeting to be- held on Friday, November 13 at the Home. Anyone interested in cut- ting quilt patches or helping in any way are very welcome, Any patches are acceptable. Mrs, Webster, Blyth, publicity convener, reported on craft dis- play at the Blyth and Seaforth fall fairs, and the interest taken was well worth the effort. There will be a representative from the Home at the Women's Institute rally in Brussels on November 2 to explain the needs for entertain- ment for the residents. Londesboro ladies provided the birthday party yesterday. Five applications have been re- ceived for the position of principal. The intention is that whoever is hired will act as vice-principal from January 1 to June 30, and then as principal beginning next September. Principal E. A Fines returned home from hospital in London last week. A staff dinner will be held about November 30, at which board and staff members with wives and hus- bands will attend, Kenneth B, McRae and Dr. 3, A. Addison are in charge of this event, and of the social gathering to follow, Report of Fire Chief Grant Rath concerning fire drill was that al- though the school could be cleared in 80 seconds, the students in the typing room could not hear the alarm. The gong is in the hall- way outside the old auditorium, But with typewriters in action, the sound did not carry inside their room, which was formerly the front part of the old auditorium, Investigations will be carried out, and this defect remedied, Next meeting of the Board will be on Wednesday evening, Novem- ber 11, • * ORK ON THE LIBRARY IS -Ding on steadily . This week eavy equipment was put into use, riving strong piling under the oundations of the building to reep it firm . . . Meanwhile the ewly built back door is in use •or library customers . . * * OY JEWELL, LONDON, corn- ented favourably in his daily ewspaper- column this week . oncerning the appearance of the eaforth High School band at the nternational Plowing Match . e notes that the sight of a school and in support of football and gby teams is an every day oc- urrence . . . similar support of plow team seems to be nothing trange, even though it has not append often before . . . Mr. ewell hopes that other schools ay follow the pattern . . . * PEAKING OF PLOWING mat- hes . . . we were quite concern- d to find that a nine year-old ,ompeted at the county matches eld recently near Bruce-field ... yen though the child was plow- on his father's tractor and on is father's farm, this Gibes not eem to us to be consistent with afety teaching . . So he got is picture in the paper . . so he of a second prize, or some such mg, in a class where probably wo were entered . So it's smart thing to know how to • ow when you're only eight years ld . . . But what is the answer o the many children who axe kit- ed each year, when they are en- ted with tractors of their own. 0 New Man at No. i R. & C.S. Last day in command at No. i Radar and Com- munications School for Wing Commender R. R. B. Hoodspith (left) was first day at that post for Wing Commander Ian Gillean. Here in front of the great school, "Bud" points out some of the Station layout to the new commander. Wing Commander Gillean comes from Air Materiel Command Headquarters in Ottawa. (RCAF Photo) invitation To Help Retarded By Joining Association CDC! Board Decides Upon Commencment in P. S. he sufficient for a decision. The CP release had some in- formation concerning the life of the CTA which may be of interest locally: Bans Keeping For Sale The CTA bans the actual sale or keeping for sale within the city or county all liquor, beer and wine—unless it is sold through a druggist for medicinal purposes; or for sacramental use. However, consumption isn't for- bidden, A clause of the Temper- ance Act allows residents of a dry area to purchase their supply outside the area and bring it home for "family or personal use." (Note—Actually we understand that it is illegal for any one person to bring in liquor, beer or wine for his own use—but a wife may bring it in on order of her hus- band, or vise versa.) The original 72 dry cities and counties were known for years as the "Scott Act areas"—after Sir Richard Scott. the Bytown lawyer who was secretary of state under the Conservative gov- ernment of Sir John A. Macdon- ald. Sir Richard was later appointed to the Senate and it was there he started the temperance ball roi- ling. Liberal Prime Minister Al- exander Mackenzie, introduced the CTA, Joining Time Varied Not all the cities and counties joined the temperance movement of the day with an immediate Scott Act vote. Huron County, for example, waited until 1884. It voted then to go dry, only to reverse its stand in another vote four years- later. Prohibition was again ad- opted here in 1914, but six years later the cabinet suspended it be- cause Ontario had enacted its own Ontario Temperance Act. Then. the suspension was lifted in 1934. In Perth, the first vote in 1885 failed to gain the straight major- ity needed for prohibition, They tried again in 1915, and this time the dry side won. As in Huron, prohibition was suspended from 1920 to 1934. Petition Circulated Required to bring about the new referendum was a petition bearing the signatures of 25 per cent of each county's electors. The petitions were circulated several weeks ago. Both now have been published, in part, in the Canada Gazette, There are 10,445 names on the Huron Coun- ty sheet, and 7,024 on Perth's. The referendum is being organ- ized in almost the same way as if it were an election for the House of Commons. An enumeration will begin in about two weeks. It is estimated. that Huron County has 28,550 el- igible voters and Perth County 20,600. A simple majority will decide the issue one way or another. Polling hours November 30, will be 8.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. in both counties. Unique hi Canada Huron, Perth Last Iwo Counties Under Canada Te perance Act union Debate Won By Seaforth Team Debaters from the Seaforth and IColwanosh Junior Farmer club's carried off top honors at the an- nual Huron County Junior Farm- er debating contest in Seaforth Friday night. Winners were George Ribey and Murray Gaunt of the Colvvane osh club, Larry Wheatley and Bill Strong of the Seaforth club with spare, Jim Renwick of the Howick Junior Farmer club. Seaforth team won its debate taking the negative side on the subject, "Resolved that Ontario farms should be larger". Robert Lawson and Garnet Wright, Clin- ton, upheld the affirmative side, The Colwanosh club debated that Support prices should be ab- olished, Miss Jean Smith and Lawrence Nesbit, of the Brussels district, upheld the negative. Members of the Howick club debating were jinn Renwick, Jack Stafford, Mur- ray Mulvey, Ronald McMichael, Judges were Fred Cosford, Sea- forth, arid C. J. Gonian, Exeter, 0 The Week's Weather 1959 1958 High Low high Low Oct. 15 49 40 67 57 16 60 45 60 39 17 59 43 56 36 18 42 36 56 S4 30 19 49 32 6 20 53 40 62 44 21 43 29 55 46 Rain: A5 in, Rain: .03 in,