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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1960-12-08, Page 24.4 sf 11 • THE CLINTON NEW ERA Est. 1865 et. 40 Years Ago CLINTON NEW ERA Thursday, December 9, 1920 Dr. Shaw, M.O.H., reporting to council commended recent remodelling of the Public Sch- ool and suggested that public health would 'be further ser- ved by the employment of a school nurse for a time. Deaths during the year were 46 and births 34. A new steam heating plant was completed at St. Paul's church and a fire , started in the boiler. The church was, cosy and warm, with four pipe coils and 10 radiators in. the new system. The fifth anniversary of the organization of the 161st Hur- on County Overseas Battalion was held in the rooms of the Clinton Club. The first anni- versary was held in Upper Deb- gate on December 6, 1916, and the second at the Old Ches. shire Cheese in Old London and also at Haplincourt, Fran- ce, on December 6, 1917. In 1918 the Battalion was broken up and most of its members overseas, so no anniversary was held. 25 Years Ago CLINTON NEWS-RECORD Thursday, December 5, 1935 Fifty-eight 'percent of Clin- ton pupils deposit regularly in the Penny Bank, Clinton. The total amount held by the Bank at the end of October was $1,260.49. The residence of Mrs. Eliza- beth Kennedy, Ontario Street, was broken into while she was attending the commencement exercises and some money and jetvellery stolen, Miss Nixon of the Collegiate staff, who boards with Mrs. Kennedy, lost about $20 of the money col- lected for Commencement tic- kets. Admiral Bayfield, from whom the village of Bayfield gets its name, was jointly honoured with Admiral Owen in a mon- ument to be erected in Owen Sound. The two men conducted the earliest sdientific surveys on the Great Lakes. Mrs, G. Morley Counter and Bill spent last week with Tor- onto friends. Miss Sarah Slornan visited friends in London. Christmas Fair njoyed By Home Residents The main sitting room of the County Home was aglow with happy faces as the residents (who were able) gathered to do their Christmas shopping from the tables laden with gifts donated to the Auxiliary from the different churches of Clin- ton. The Auxiliary had make-be- lieve dollar bills for them and the old people went from table to table buying. After select- ing their gifts they took them to the library where a number of the Dinettes of Clinton gift- wrapped 'them for mailing if so desired, After a busy hour of shop- ping they were all treated to cookies and a cup of tea and the residents felt they had got most of their Christmas shopping done in a very con- venient way. This; is the first time this has been tried and the Auxil- iary feels it will be an annual affair judging from the com- ments of the public. Mrs. F. G. Thompson the president was assisted by Mrs, M. McAdam., Mrs. Vi Habgood, Mrs. Town- send, Mrs. William Managhan, Mrs. W. C. Bennett and Mrs. H. Johnston. There were two cars from Blyth also, and the cookies were donated by the WA of Blyth United Church. 10 Years Ago CLINTON NEWS-RECORD Thursday, December 7, 1950 Beecher Streets was the weekend guest of Dr. and Mrs. Harold Gibbs, Hamilton. George Bell spent a few days with his parents; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bell, Bayfield. The "Windoc" on which he has been sailing put into Goderich port last Saturday and will be berthed there for the winter. Ken Arkell, RCMP, Rock- cliffe, spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Arkell, before flying to a new posting at Regina. Tony Pastor, one of the lead ing exponents of modern jazz, appeared at the Recreation Hall of RCAF Station Clinton. Mr. and Mrs. P. C. Town took up residence in Clinton after lieing in Toronto for a number of years. They purch- ased the former J. P. Manning residence on High Street, Y and <4.• ..;f0 erW eee FIGHT TUBERCULOSIS From Our Early Files Santa Claus Coming To Clinton Saturday Afternoon December 10---at 1.30 o'clock — Clinton Citizens Band CANDY TREATS FOR ALL CHILDREN FREE SKATING at ARENA 2 to a p.m. For MI Public School Children THEieeeesiamexCOME IN A JEWELER'S BOX COUNTER'S JEWELLERY invite you to see the wide selection of Watches, Rings of all kinds, Silverware, Chrome Ware, Crystal arid Glass and China in great variety at low prices you will really be pleased with, Also a complete range of Pearl Rings, Earrings and Cultured Pearl Necklets, Jewel Boxes, Clocks, Newest Electric Shavers, Bill- folds, Crosses, Lockets, Lighters and many other items, Reduced phces on Chests of Silver. See our hand painted line of Carlton Ware and don't forget to look over our new Cup and Saucer Bar for real values from $1.00 up. Come in soon and often—we will be pleas- ed to have you look around. Shop and Save now at Counter's Jewellery MINNIMINICIMBIMINSM INSURANCE H. E. HARTLEY All Types of Life Term Insurance — Annuities CANADA LIFE ASSURANCE CO. Clinton, Ontario K. W. COLQUHOUN INSURANCE & REAL ESTATE Representative: Sun Life Assurance Co. of Canada Phones: Office HU 2-9747 Res. HU 2-7556 THE McKILLOP MUTUAL FrRE INSURANCE COMPANY Head Office: Seaforth Officers: President, John L. Malone, Seaforth; vice-president, John H. McEwing, Blyth; secre- tary-treasurer, W. E South- gate, Seaforth. Directors: John H. McEwing; Robert Archibald; Chris Leon- beetle Bornholm; Norman Tre- wartha, Clinton; Win. S. Alex- ander, Walton; J. L. Malone, Seaforth; Harvey Fuller, Gode- rich; J. E. Pepper, Brucefield; Alistair Broadfoot, Seaforth, Agents: Wm. Leiper, Jr., Lon- desboro; V. J. Lane, RR 5, Sea- forth; Selwyn Baker, Brussels; James Keyes, Seaforth; Harold Squires, Clinton. REAL ESTATE LEONARD G. WINTER Real Estate & Business Broker Hight Street — Clinton PHONE HU 2-6692 Weekend Specials ! We are sorry for our insufficient supply of ,Wing Steaks and Pot Roast over last weekend. We now have a large supply on hand and we repeat these specials by popular demand. Tender—Juicy Wing Steaks 69c lb. Boneless Pot Roast 39c lb. Cooked Ham 89c lb. FREEZER SPECIAL: Beef Front Quarter 36c lb. PETER'S Modern Meat Market "The Home of Quality Meats' — Phone HU 2-9131 Amalgamated 1024 Published every Thursday at the Heart of Huron County Clinton, Ontario— Population 3,000 • A. L. COLQUHOUN, Publisher WILMA D, DINNIN, Editor I #ews eco*'d THE CLINTON NEWS-RECORD Est 1801 dr. e SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Atithirized as A fiery meeting of Clinton Town Council last Thursday evening cleared the air of some misunderstandings following the nomination meeting on. Mon- day. Unfortunately Mayor Her- bert Bridle was without his gavel, and at times four con- versations at once made it dif- ficult work for the reporter. Main topic under discussion was that of ratepayers living in the Pinecrest Subdivision, who attended in a body to de- mand that something be done about the extension to Town- send Street to prevent mud and drainage problems. Subdivider, Councillor L. G. Winter has still the responsi- bility for that road until it is accepted by the town council as an improved road and ap- proved by the provincial engin- eer. He promised work would be started at once. Council promised snowplow- ing would be done, even though the road was not yet part of 'the town system. After the deputation left, Councillor Winter explained that at the time he took the petition around to householders to get signatures for local im- provement work, he himself was not aware of all the costs involved. Councillor Rumball asked him "What about Jack Sturdy. He told us you had told him it wouldn't cost him one cent." Mr. Winter reported that Mr. Sturdy's interest in the other main was so that he could tap into :the sewer in his base- ment. It would be lower than the one on the other street he had been served from, Councillor Winter said he wished he had been at Court of Revision meeting on this matter, but at the time had no reason to be there. He was not a member of the court, and he was perfectly satisfied with his own notice of assessment. Councillor Rumball felt that all people should have been ap- proached, not just enough for a majority to get the approval of the work, Councillor Winter said he had seen no need to contact those who were already con- nected to a main. He said he agreed with the principle of the Local Improvement Act, and that on a corner lot, where a possibility of building existed, the flankage should be charged for. But at the time he took around the petition, he was not aware that a property ow- ner could be taxed on two sewer lines. Councillor Rumball com- mented that one of those who signed a similar petition in the Queen Street area, recalled that the top of the petition had been turned clown, and he thought he had signed a blank piece of paper. Clerk John Livermore expl- ained that in the case of a corner lot, if at any time land is sold, then 'the town has the right to charge for the full cost of sewerage at that time. Mayor Bridle commented that "We all know more about Local Improvement now than we did before. There were a lot of things said and a lot of misunderstandings because of lack of knowledge." Coun- cillor Rumball said that at court of revision he had been most concerned over those people who had not signed, who were not aware of the project at all. Clerk J. Livermore remarked on the difficulty peculiar to both these developments', "Gen- erally," he said, "the matter of who 'pays for mains its cleared at the time of construction. Both sides of the lots, are done at the same time." Councillor Winter noted his pleasure that now he would be entering the main part of the subdivision, where half streets were not involved. Mayor Bridle noted that at nomination meeting a suggest- ion had been made about build- ing a sidewalk on East Street, without using Local Improve- ment, "It is impossible. The town can only build new side- walks petitioned for by residents on the street involved. I would like to see them-ask for it on East Street, and then when it was laid, that the children would use it." Councillor Winter, chairman of the public works committee, told council that on East Street there were a dozen trees on the inside of the sidewalk, which would have to be dealt with, if and when a sidewalk is built. They come between the side- walk and the street. Councillor J. Douglas Thorn- dike told of four street lights to be added to the town sys- tem: three on John Street and one on. Erie Street. Council authorized the con- tribution of $35 to assist with the Christmas treat for the children, as organized by the Legion branch, and supported by service clubs. Councillor L. G. Winter of- fered a ;tree from his subdivis- ion for the Christmas tree on. Post Office Park this year. The town men would erect it. May- or Bridle warned them not to drive over the flower bed. Mr. Winter recalled that though the men got the blame for it last Christmas they had not been responsible. Also Councillor Winter de- fended the streets men with regard to grading at the ball diamond. "They went to the park four times, and they went at night, on their own time, and they were not paid for time used." Councillor Rumba asked for clarification; of the rumour that one of the streets men had attended London fair on town time and got paid. Mr. Winter reported that the man had made up that time later. Deputy Reeve Agnew, chair- man of the finance committee, piloted a motion to have the surplus of $600 in. the sinking fund, invested for four years, It was authorized. The Deputy Reeve called for more thoughtful talk on the part of council, especially at election time. "It is not quite ethical to attack a man you've sat with all year. I don't be- lieve anyone on council has been dishonest. You must check and double check your facts before you make these state- ments," Mr. Agnew also re- marked that "financing intri- gues me". Though council is not supposed to budget for a surplus, other municipalities do. Mayor Bridle said', elelaybe we are in a more healthy sit- uation," Reeve Crich called' for more discussion in committee, say- ing that not enough committee meetings had been held. Mayor Bridle could not recall being invited 'to any meetings of health and welfare, of which Mr. Crich is -chairman, "If your criticism is helpful, Mr. Crich, then OK. But I can't re- call you holding committee meetings yourself." Deputy Reeve Agnew recal- led that council used to have a committee meeting of the whole, the Friday before coun- cil meeting. Mayor Bridle cal- led him on this saying, "We can't meet Friday because it's open night. We tried to hold them Thursday, but that didn't suit you." Mr. Agnew stated, "I'm in business, too." Mayor Bridle contended that the pool room was open every night, while the stores were not. "Last year, sir, you sprung a motion on us, to hold two council meetings a month. Are you going eo change that in 1961 and ask for a committee meeting, and a council meet- ing? If you do, please let us have notice of motion in ad- vance, You sprung the other one on us rather fast." The deputy reeve lost his temper slightly, and half stand- ing warned, "I'll tell you one thing, I am not going to be committed by any suggestion you may make now, or at any time to come. Just look up the by-law on the books concern- ing meeting procedure." Councillor Winter agreed that committee meetings were im- portant, but it was difficult to find a time suitable to all. Mr. Agnew again scolded council, and the mayor, "I've heard more d bickering this year than ever before, over little things. And I blame you for it mister (speaking to the mayor). You're not in control of ;the chair." The deputy reeve went on. "There should be greater= ad- herence to proper procedure. And each year there are new fellows. They should be guided and taught the rules of pro- cedure. It is only fair." Councillor Beattie comment- ed, "I believe the job of the striking committee is larger than they appreciate." Mayor Bridle said,` "Yes, they probably should take longer to make their decisions." Deputy Reeve Agnew quoted from old Churchill: "Give me the tools and I'll finish the job." The striking committee can only use the councillors that the voters elect. Councillor Thorndike said, "Do you mean you feel that last year's council was not a good council?" Councillor Beattie said he had only referred to Mr. Cri- ch's comment about difficulty in calling committee meetings. This is a trying time of year. Across the land, a lot of people are in a stew about something. Merchants who have gone to the hilt on the overdraft, for a beg stock, are sweating out the pre-Christmas doldrums. Stud- ents who have had a ball all fall are green as they face Christmas exams with nothing in the belfry. Housewives look forward to the Christmas chaos with sheer dread. But I'm not worrying too much about any of Them. The merchants will wind up a few dollars ahead of last year. The students will totter through on a mixture of luck and nerve, The housewives will emerge on Boxing Day, 'bloody but un- bowed. The people who have my deep sympathy, this time of year, are the men and wo- men in hundreds of municipal- ities who are standing before a mirror, trying to look firm, intelligent and able, as they seek to muster enough courage to run for public office. * The annual nomination meet- ing is the best show in town, It produces enough high drama, low comedy and suspense to make some of the so-called masterpieces of W. Shakespeare look pretty flimsy. For ten years I attended every nomina- tion meeting, as a newspaper- man, and on. a couple of oc- casions as a candidate. I would- n't trade it for a season's tic- ket to the Stratford Festival. Before the meeting gets real- ly warmed up, there's lots, of fun. The mayor and the reeve have their heads' together, fig- uring out how to skate over the thin ice of that substantial deficit. The expert needlers be the crowd aro sharpening the points on their questions. The practical jokers are nominating the local idiot, dead people, and the town's loose woman, The (inevitable drunk is on hand, not quite tipsy enough to be thrown ottt. 41 * And sitting there, still as the grave, staring wildly into space, are the brand new candidates, Who have thrown caution' to the winds and decided to "go out for" a seat on the council or school board, It's 'A pretty tense business for them, I can tell you. .0 * * Don't talk to one about your Kennedy and Nixon. Those big fellows have staffs of advisers and consultants and public re- lations men: and proxies and moguls and campaign managers and exports and party Machines and ward heelers and all sorts of things on nomination night. They're not alone, tilt that detettedriedeleoleing little woman in the fOutiii row, (By W. B. T. SMILE)?) who turns alternately red and white, like a neon sign, is as lonely as a deaf mute on a raft in the Sahara. She has keyed herself to a frightening peak of nerves. She has never spok- en in public before. And she is going to run fora seat on the school hoard and try to ginger up that all-male, inert body, which is all talk and no action, She is fierce, but frightened. And look over here. Young Punkiss is "going out" for council and he looks it. There's a fine film of sweat on his face and he grips the back of the chair in front of him with the same expression as a kid on a roller coaster. You can't blame him. He's going up a- gainst Doc Socum, and every- body in town owes the Doc. Punkiss has only been in town for 12 years and has a lot of nerve to try for a seat. There's some pretty raggedy material going on the ballot this year. * There, the speeches are start- ing. Listen to old George giv- ing it to the mayor about the sidewalks. Old George knows a thing or two about those side- walks. He helped build them, 52 years, ago. There's Joe Slosh, with a skinful, going after the reeve about the taxes on his place. Says he won't pay a cent till they pave the etreet, put in a sewer, and install a street light in front of his house. His total taxes are $18, and he's two years in arrears. There, the chief is ushering him out, same as last year. * And so it goes. Don't tell me about the Roman senate or the House of Commons. For vivid clash of personalities, for the rapier thrust of wit, give me a nomination meeting, every time. The chairman of the school board defends himself like a' tiger when, some pretty sharp questions come up about teachers' salaries, The chair- man of the library board paints a sweeping picture of the town's cultural progress with 300 more books borrowed than last year, and two new shelves added to the )library'. * * But it's 11,30, and a lot of the spectators have -drifted out. They have to get some sleep. After all, tomorrow's the day the magistrate holds court, and there are some pretty interest- ing eases, It's a pity, but by the time there's a chance for the netv candidates to speak, there's no- body loft but the chairman, looking blue, and the caretak- er, Who has to sweep up after the meeting, loo)cing black, Little Mrs. Bantam, the can- dictate for, sehool board, rises anyway. it's understood that she has prepared a pretty sav- Page 2--,Clinton News-Record—Thursday, Dec, 8, 1960 . Clinton Cancer Society REgvIREs • VOLUNTEER DRIVERS TO TRANSPORT PATIENTS TO LONDON (mileage will be paid) c.rtact Miss Esther Jamieson phone .HIJ 2-9566 Payable in advance — Canada and Great Britain: $3.00 a year United States and Foreign:. $4.00; Single Copies Ten Cents second class mail, Post Office Department, Ottawa Council In Action Business and Professional Directory A. M. HARPER and COMPANY CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS 33 HAMILTON STREET GODERICH TELEPHONE JA 4-7562 SUGAR and SPICE . . age attack on the other mem- bers of the board, and has a bold, new platform to propose. She looks at the chairman, who is nodding, at the caretaker, who is mutteeing, and at young Punkiss, who has fallen sound asleep, while waiting his turn. * * She bursts into tears and stamps out. Awakened abrupt- ly, Punkiss leaps to his feet. His chance has come. Now is the time for that brief, witty and gracious speech he 'has pre- pared. He blurts: "Mr. Chair- man, fellow ratepayers, I wan- na thank my nominator and seconder and if elected I will do my besta serve to the besta my ability." And from such gallant souls as Punkiss come our local legis- lature and that spark of fire that keeps democracy burning bright. PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT ROY N. BENTLEY PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT Goderich, Ontario Telephone Box JA 4-9521 478 RONALD G. 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