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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1960-03-24, Page 1ifirot COIL111111;vgg W 0).• WE'VE MOVED . . AND THE PaPer's out on time again, to bring Yoli the momentous news Oboist the liqUer Vote Never have we seen the town more split asunder , eor more jokes and silly sayings develop tnue over the past few weeks, to the cut. mined= * vote -counting time last eight . Now we cartaiil try to get back to normal . „ * * AMONG THE NUMEROUS clips pings upon our desk, which came to light during the move the followftig from the Meaford Express : . , "After 'listening to and reading the argemenits`lwisich rend •the welkin 'over a flag. for Canada we might suggest two Itilikenny. at tied together by by their tails and throWn ever a clothesline, rampant on a fed '(for blood) background :" • " * * * THE FOREGOING SHOULD not be taken to have any connectiou whatsoever with the recent vote campaigning * WEL., L, TgE BUTTERNUT OF- fice in the theatre building is now --in •every -day use . . and with the exception of numerous boxes stashed here and there... the place looks pretty good We've discovered a delightful switch in temperatttre situations • . On. the east side of the street, the office used to be freez- ing cold in winter . . • while the back shop was pleasantly warm • • On this side of the street, the heating system is such that while we go about in our "shirt- sleeves" so to speak in the front office, the ibackshop boys are slightly on the chilly side . . * * * WE FIND EVERYONE VERY complimentary about our new quarters . . . and can only hope that we can live up to expecte- bons for neatness, efficiency, etc. 1 • • THOUGH LAST WEEK'S PAP- er came out on •time . . We had several peculiar things hap- pen . . For instance an adver- tisement and story which came to us 'way back on March. 10 . . were mislaid iand failed to get, into last week's .edition (purest neglect) . tit * THEN IN ONE OF OUR AD- vertiser's spaces . . we Prioted a cheerful twee, Showing' *45 little characters lifting champagne glasses .and wishing each other, and all readers "A Happy New Year" . . . Strange that noeme mentioned that one to US . . probably some thought it was all. part of the "Yes" ceramittee's campaigning * * * ALSO, WE -WOULD MAKE quite dear the fact that alt those big pages of "yes" and "no" lit- e.rature were placed with *this newspaper as paid advertisements • . . Though some of them looked like neves items • they were paid -for advertising, and not nec- essarily the opinion of this journ- al. * * * ALSO WE HAD TO LEAVE out several columns of good newsy stories last week. . for which we were truly sorry. . No matter how many rages we print . e the fact is this: when all the columns are full, there is no way in which to get more words into them. . . And so some very „good stuff had to be left * * * HOW DOES A NEWSPAPER choose what goes in, and what gets. :left in such a situation Well, as we explained to One ChtIP in the office this week , „ . Often it is for no better reason than that one story is short and fits into a small space . . or some- time% that it is long, and there- fore fits into a large spate•. Sometimes the reason is, that the space is available on a farm. page, and so the farm story gets In. — or it is on a womerfs page, and so that type of story gets in . . 1Viney things Influence the print- er, in &tiding which goes )where . Oftenest, the size matters . Brian Mash Wins Baseball Glove Brian McAsh, nine-year-old soh of W. and -Mrs. till McAob, Varna., ia the ,proud &mev of a brand new baSelball glove, ready to start the season off properly, He won the glove in Et limerick contest earried 'Out by MetWen's With their ChriettnaS gift catal. eve. Brien is e. Grade 4 phpil at SS Stanley Toweship, The Week's Weather 1960 1555 High LoW High Lw Mar. 17 34 '26 46 22 18 35 25 45 32 33 18 33 17 20 31 10 21 2 21 25 5 42 11 22 Z 16 43 25 23 23 .8 40 25 :Snow; 5 ins, tnow: .5 ins, THE NEW ERA -95th YEAR THE HURON RECORD. 79th YEAR No, 12—THE HOME PAPER WITH THE NEWS • CLINTON OkiTAR104 THURSDAY," MARCH 244 1960 53.00 Per Tear -,-10 Cents Per Copy -12 Pages • • Assist Retarded Children • Officials of the Clinton Retarded Children's Associa- tion above are, seated, Mrs. Donald Kay, recording sec- retary; George H. Jefferson, president; Mrs, Douglas Bartliff, secretary; standing, the Rev. J. A. McKim, chaplain and J. A. "Bert' Gray, •vice-president and chairman of the educational committee. Their main project is to supply transportation to two Clinton child- ren dally to the retarded children's school in Goderich. (News -Record Photo) Retarded Children's Group Organize for 1960 Projects ,the first annual meeting of the Clinton Retarded Children's Association in the Public School Manday evening, officers for the coining 12 mouths were elected., The association was forxned last President George H. Jefferson, wee re -elected, along with APP'st of the other officers. They in- clude vice-president, Bert Gran who is talso ehairtnan of th ede- cation committee; recording sec- retary, Mrs. Donald Kay and treasurer, Mrs. Douglas Bartliff. Mrs. C. M. Shearing will re- place Mrs. Leslie Pearson as cor- responding secretary. Rev. J. A. McKim resigned from the post of chairman of membership com- mittee, and Was premptly earned chaplain of the group. Royce' Macaulay will take charge of the membership committee, Membership fees of $1.00 ,per person are now due, and will be welcomed by the treasurer. Main expense et the group is the transportation of ,two child- ren each day to the school for retarded children itt Goderieh. Five youngsters from the county town atterid. The taxi firm in Clinton takes the 'children to Goderich and brings them 'back for $4.50 per day—which amounts to about $100 per month, There is a balance of $351.05 in the treasury of the group, and along with a membership cam- paign, an ,attempt will pe made to receive donations in support of the association. .At the sisheol m Goderich, ‘a: Parent-Teacher group is formed, which holds regular meetings to discuss the progress a the child- ren, and to assist in understand- ing between parents and teachers. In. June an open house will be held to mark the end a the school year, and visitors will he welcomed. 0 John Deeves Has Painful Accident Loses One Finger • John Deeves, 47, Clinton, lost A finger when he caught his hand in a V -belt pulley at W. G. Thompson and Sons, , Ltd, grain elevators, Hensall, where he is employed. He suffered deep ab- rasions to the rest of his hand, but is reported resting comfort- ably in South Huron Hospital at Exeter. Results of Poll Recorded Most Favour Death Penalty Results of the poll •on capital punishment through ' this news- paper have been tabulated. There were 25 persons who took the time to set down their beliefs on the subject, as follows; Do You Favour Capital Punish- ment? • Yes -14, ' No -3. Yes (with reservations) -8, Not only has this poll unused considerable distuselon larnong groups, but also a, number of let- ters have been received here on the subject. They have been print. ed, as reteived. Retults of this poll, Will now be forevardecl to the. office in To- ronto of the. Canadian Weekly Two Ministers Are Called To Serve Huron Presbytery Atceptance of tat by two mite istera to local United Churches have been ahhounced by the Hur- on Presbytery. They are the Rev. W . c Smith, MA, 33A, 13PaLtel., to St. Andrew's United Chmth, BgAield, fle coxes teen Port Stanley, The rtev, Harold Johnston from Grate United Clutrele St. Themes, Will core to the newly ereated pastoral thane of Ihneefield raid Kippen. Prier tet Mr. Jehriston's telt at St. ThOrhas he was patter in. the Mitchell United Church for eirie yeart, Newspapers Association, where they will be added in with re- sults of similar poils carried tett by other weekly newspapers in the nation. n is intended that the results of the cross -Canada poll will be nresented to members of. Parliament in Ottawa, for their informatitm and guidance. Clinton Minister Wins SecOndifor HorticulturalPhoto (By Middleton VoreesPendeJlt) The Rev. C. S, Tip d e r was awarded second prize', le Class II of the 1959 photogralle compeiti- tiort of the Ontario erticultural Association. The winning elides „evert shown on a screen to those serobled at the annual Ontario orticulteral Asseeiation cOnve io fl held, March 10 and 11 in The Sheraton Connaught Hotel, Harhilton. The .0lietort Heetittultural 80, defy takes great pleasure iu con- gratulating Mr. Indert;etto his suc- cess and also on bringing honour to the Clinton society. • Mrs. Edward Farquhar and Miss Luella Walitinahaw were the local official delegates te this con- vention and report a very inter-. eeting time. Mr. and; Mrs. Q. H. Epps, Clinton, also attended the CtHA convention; Mr. Epps in the ()Opacity of' governor of District No. 8. At the Hospital F. B. Pennebaker, ; patient in Clinton Public Hospitkl, for sever- al weeks, is ranch better, since undergoing further siftery, Mr. Pennebaker's hip was broken in a fall. Miss Marion Pickett fell, break- ing t bone in her right hand, but after treatment at the hospital, vvias allowed to go twine. Mrs. William Plumeteel went So her home on Wednesday, after a lengthy stay in hospital. She will continue to use her wheel chair, and would welcome visits from her friends. M. 3. Schohehals is progressing well, in hospital, according to sup- erintendent Ness Hilda Smith. Miss Smith notes that they sare. trying to restrict visitors. Harold Morrell 15 a .patient in hospital, followingeesehearteattack on Tuesday, Marele'22, , Miss Ella MeCoWan, Brecefield, has been a patient in hospital sin- ce March 9, with a fractured right hip, She will remain in hospistral for some time. thrill Parker, 18 -year-old stud- ent at Clinton District Collegiate Inetitute, fell at the school on Vlach 10, striking his head on the terrazza floor, He suffered some concussion and Was a. patient in hospital for one day.. Mrs. Lillian Snider Was treated on March 10 for a fractured left - ankle. Albert Stryker, Bruce - field, fractured his right- thumb an March 13 in a fall at the barn. He was treated and discharged from hospital. Ralph Kuiper, Mary Street, was treated. for 'a !metered left thigh on March 14, and went home in traction. Three Cars Collide 52,100 Damage (By our qensall Correspondent) Damage totalled $2,100 but no one was hunt in a three -car crash on Highway 4 two and a half mil- es south of Hensel]. Wednesday night, March 16. Drivers of the ears which crashedin chain -re-. ecticer fashion during a heavy snow storm, were -Mrs. Prank cook, Clinton; John Bannister, Zurich, and jamet Rem, Gode- rich. All Vehicles were north- bound said OPP George Vritetiem, of Exeter. detachment, Clinton Goes "Wet" .. 77% of EligiWeVoters.. Said "Yes" to Outlets.. One thousand four hundred and eighty-five persons went to poll- ing places yesterday in Clinton and voted a resounding majority in favour of outlets for liquor and beer in the town. There were 1.910 eligible voters (approx.) whieb makes a 77.7 percent turn out to vote. Yesterday's .vote was consider- ed a large one. Mrs. Ronald Mae- Dcavaid, who has served in a Pal- ing booth for several 'elections, conmented last night that 'she had never, worked in a peli, when Voters lined up waiting to get their ballot,: as they did yester- cley. pening Tenders Today on 12 Unit Rental Housing Tenders were to be opened to- day by Central Mortgage and Housing On the 12 rental Isng mit project being planned for Broadview Acres on John Street This acreage is part af the Frank Andrews farm, next to the Clin- ton Public Hospital., At a Meeting of -town council, along with the housing authority. on Monday, the entire situation was considered. Mayor Herbert Bridle, who called the meeting at the request of Central Mese- gage, reports that if suitable ten- ders are received, work will eons - mance in early spring, and will be completed by late summer. When the project was first dis- cussed a year ago, it wae expect- ed the houses would be built by now. The 12 housing units are to be similar to those in the latest God- erich rental housing project. Each building will provide a two-storey dwelling for two ,families. This rental housing project was begun during William J. Mil- ler's term as mayor, was nursed along throughout 1959, while Bur- ton Stanley was in the mayor's chair. Tenders were called before, but only one tender was received. At that time the plans were changed from one -storey ranch - type homes, to the two-storey style, hoping for more favourable reception from the builders, Only two of the nine -member town council opposed the continu- ance of the project, It was an un- official vote, taken merely to at- tain the feeling of council on the matter. iiiiucefield-KippenCharges Unite, Call New Minister , Soon. After the announcement of the amalgamation of theKlip- pen and Brueefield United Church congregations, came word of the appointment of. the Rev. Harold Johnston, St. Thomas, to serve in those pulpitsas of the end of June this year. The minister is no stranger to the area, having served for nine years, the congregation at Mit- chell. Emerson Kyle, Minoan, is sec- retary of a joint paste:eel rela- tions committee, whi.ch called the minister, Rev, Gran't L. Mills, minister of Ontario Street United Church, Clinton, and Turner's Church,. Tuc,kersmith Township, 18 chair- man of the PreshYtery committee on boundaries. He reports that anti& studies concealing the am- algamation were carried out by the Rev. Hugh C. Wilson, Tham- es Road United Chureh, who is ehairman of Presbytery's, commit- tee on pastoral' relations. Mr. Wil- son was form.erly minister of Wesley -Willis United Ohuroh, Clinton, and lioknesville United Church, Both congregations of Bruce - field and Kippen have favoured the amalgamation with little op- position. Huron Presbytery has endorsed the move. A joint com- mittee composed of representativ- es of the two congregations will convene this month to work out final details. se At present the Rev. Dr. Donald McKenzie, Myth, is in residence at the'Brucefield manse, and has gamed the' cengregation eince, the resignation of the Rev, Sidney Davison at the end of 1959. The Kippers charge has been without a resident minister for some time. The Rev. D. A. McMillan has re- signed his post there, effective June 30. Order of Samaritans Begun For This Area; Meeting at Stratford The Andent Order of Samaritans (AMOS) guided their caravans to the Oasis of Seaforth on Satur- daY; March 19. It was the ciccare: ion of the instituting and instals lotion of the "Sahara Sanototurri No; 295,% lin the Seaforth Legion Hall. 0`. In the afternoon the degree of Humility Was conferred on 34 Ne- ophytes by the degree team of the Fish and Game Dart Champions Champions at darts; 'these members of the Huron Fish and Game Conservation As- SOCiatiOn pose proudly with their trophies. From the left, Royce Fremlin, Donald Switzer, Clarence Freeman, Donald Colciough and Alec Riley; second row, Elite Gliddon, Goldie Smith, Ron Carter and Howie Greolis. The trophyfor the Huron Dart League Champ- ionship, in centre, was donated by John Labatt Ltd., and will be retained by the club. The plaque at eight IS up for annual competition. The smaller trophy at left is from O'Keefe's and was won by Don Switzer and G. Smith for top doubles in Clinton This trophy was won last year by 8. Taylor and C. Freeman, (News -Record Photo) lVfohamet Sanctorum No. 14, St. Thomas. The occasion was the gathering together of a large group of vis- itors from the following places: Dundas, Dunnville, Lynden, Ham-. ilton, St. Themes, London, Otta- wa; Waterloo, Brantford, Alyiner and Niagara Falls, Sttpper was served to the vis- itors by Edelweiss Rebekah. Lod- ge No. 117 of Seaforth, in the Odd Fellows Hall. The installation of the officers was made by District Deputy Su- preme Moriarehos Shiek Sandy Gifford, and staff of Mohareet Saneteruni No. 14, St. Thein Also' present wore a number of members of the sister organitae tion, The Ladies of the Orient These members were from the ist Canadian Zuanna, St Thome, Al Ishebe. Zeanna, Londan, The SuPremeReyal Zuanett Ways and Means, queen Heckman of Lon- don. 'The officers instilled for the year 1560 Were; Grand Moharch, Sheik Alan Nether; Vice Grand Monarch, Samaritan Charles Rees Ves; Grand Counsellor, Samaritan Allan Catinkells Itegistrart Sera- ariton Joh h Hat Collect, Senierittui Ralph McNiehol; Zan- ker, Sturetritan Warden Inuily: Grand High. Executioner, Sara - Often Ed, Andrews; Grand Chief Guide, SEinetritan Rebert Prasert Vexterable Friar, Sheik Hartley Ratably; Grand Monitor, Saniaris tali Lloyd 1VIcOlualen Greed Stere torus, Samaritan Rosa Nichel; Grand Herald, Sturratitah Nelson At the preterit tinie the mein objective of the AMOS is the firemeing of rtesearch $014 laiital and Retarded Childrert. Results in the four wards Yes- terday for the three questions were as follows (a 60 percent "yes" vote was required on each Otiestion); No. 1: Are you in favour of the, establishment of government stores for the sale of liqucai YesNo St. Andrew's 266 55 St. James' 344 87 St. John's 284 78 St. George's 237 81 TOTALS 1,131 345 Percentage "Yes" of total: 76% No. 2: Are you in favour of the sale of liquor under a dining lounge licence for consumptiOn with meals on licensed premises? Yes No • Si.. Andrew's 232 122 St. James' 306 119 St. John's 251 110 St. George's ..,211 106 TOTALS 1,000 457 Percentage "Yes" of total: 68% NO. 3 Are you in favour of the sale of liquor under a lounge licence for consumption on. licens- ed premises? Yes No St. Andrew's .... .fril 121. St. James' 305 118 St. John's 256 102 St, George's 219 96 TOTALS 1,016 437 Percentage "Yes" of total: 69% RCAF and civilian personnel from RCAF Station Clinton, who were eligible to vote, were given one hour off with pay, in order to visit the polling places. The last vote in Clinton, under local option was in 1912, when the late Ben Gittings was mayor. At that time 546 persons voted. 332 voted ""dry" and 214 voted "wet". This carried the "thy" requirement of 60 percent, with a.majority of Ave votes more than was needed. Since that time there have been no legal outlets in the town. At that time Alec Cudmore was poll clerk, and as far as is known, he is the only one living who of- ficiated then. In 1914 in Clinton, 482 vote* on the question a bringing in the Canada Temperance Act. At that time 257 were in flavour of the CTA, and 225 were against. Last falls iri 1959, in the vote which took the CTA out of Heron and Petrth, the last two counties to be governed under the old fed- eral law, Clinton voted 69 per- cent against the Cl'A. There were 1,175 people voted, and 359 were for the CTA; 816 were against it. Other communities in Huron and Perth counties are facing vot- es on liquor and beer outlets within the next few months. They anelude Zurich, on. March 28, on three ballots: meet bever- age rooms, dining lounges and lounges. In Milverton, on March 28, men's beverage rooms, men's and women's -beverage rooms, dining lounges and lounges. In Seaforth, May 11, four ques- tions, men's beverage rooms, men's and Wornexes beverage rooms, dining lounges, and 'bung- ee In Stratford, May 11, two bal- lots, dining lounges and lounges. In Logan Township, May 18, two questions, Ineirs beverage rooms, men's and women's bever- age rOOMS. In IVIitehell, June 1, two ballots, men's beverage roorns; men's and Women's beverage roams. Meanwhile ten branches of the Canadian Legion in Huron and Perth have received word that their requests for licenceS to serve have been granted. They include branches in Winghatn, Goderich, Exeter,. Seaforth, Hens - alt, Bressels, Blyth, Milverton, St,' Marys 'arid Listowel. . The Provincial geVerratent has announced their intention of building in Coderich a $100,000 liquor dare; in Exeter a $50,000 liquor store arid in Si. Maters, a store estimated to cost $80,000. Charlet Macilaughtore MLA for Huron, said the government way rent a bttilding itt Mutat for a liquor ewe if the Vote it favor. able. Over SO Birthday Club Eighty years told on St. Pat- rick's Day, March 17, WAS Wil- liant Dinnin, trUcefield, Congratulations and best wish- es go to quitios Donatisom ot, towniWho on Sunday, Mardi 27, will be 90 years young-. Ire re, aides with his daughter at 884 Byron, Ottawa 3. but comes each year to visit his brother in Code - rich; friends at Bayfield and the old scenes in Stanley Township.