Loading...
Clinton News-Record, 1960-12-15, Page 11961 Officers and Executives of Clinton Legion and Ladies Auxiliary Installed by Past Presidents Installation Team Only two persons were absent on Monday night when the above photo was taken of the officers and executives of Clinton Branch 140 of the Candian Legion and its Ladies Auxiliary. The meeting featured the joint installation of the officers of each group. Front row, left to right: George Mothers, executive; J. Douglas Thorndike, first vice-president; Rev. D. J. Lane, Chaplain; Mrs, C. W. Crawford, first vice-president; Mrs, William Chambers, auxiliary president; James Graham, Legion president; Mrs. Robert Burke, second vice-president, and Harold McPherson, second vice-president. Back row, left to right: Robert Hicks, treasurer; J. Ed- ward Dale, past president; Stewart Freeman, executive; R. D. "Dick" Fremlin, secretary; George Campbell, sergeant- at-arms; Reg. L. Cudmore, !executive; Gordon Her- mon, executive; William Chambers, executive; George Wandi, executive; Art Mountford, executive; Mrs, Harold Hartley, executive; Mrs, Marion Truell, past president; Mrs. Dennis P.isleacio executive; Mrs. Stewart Broadfoot, sergeant- at-arms; Mrs. Douglas Andrews, executive; Mrs. Robert Hicks, treasurer; Mrs. Ronald MacDonald, secretary; and Mrs. Stewart Dick, executive. Absent, Mrs. William Wat- kins of the auxiliary executive, and Bud Graham, of the Legion. (Photo by Kelvin Jervis) ton Ne THE NEW ERA-95th YEAR THE HURON RECORD-79th YEAR 'Teen. Town Names Paul Pickett Mayor for 1961 Paul Pickett was elected mayor of .clinton, Lions 'Teen Town last Saturday night, De- cember 10, when the annual meeting was held in the Legion Memorial. Hall, Ron Walsh is reeve Mgegete/Slnee iJ eeeeeeeeee,Sefteti Vii,';‘,,' sx w, p, D.) RENOVATION OF ANY OLD bUilding une'a'rths interesting 'Sterne „ . M Hotel Clinton. this week, John Merarlane foetid a mall piece of wood in under the door jamb with the .writing "This placed here by Peter Kerr, January, 1908" „ < Frank Cook, owner of the hotel 'recently opened his new- ly decorated diningteom in the hotel, and be hopes to open the other half of the ground floor this. corning Monday , . * * * IN A LIETLE NOTE FROM W. E, Johnston, Nekorna, he renewed his subscrip- tion to the News-Record and • added: "While sitting at the breakfast table this morning, news came over the radio, "17 degreee below zero, wind from the west 4 mph and we have plenty snow, Now we have real winter." No. 50—The Home Paper With The News CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1960 $3.00 Per Year-10c Per Copy— 12 Pages C CI oard Answers Letter Fro taniey Twp. Paul Pickett Other officers elected are; secretary, Mary Jean Colqu- houn; 'treasurer, Robert Addis- on; councillors, Susan Wight- man, Beverly^ Beattie, Peter Garon, Frank Yeo, Lorraine Dale and Budd Boyes. Weekly meetings of 'Teen Town are planned. Two Killed In Car Accident Near Exeter An Exeter man and his son were killed Friday night, De- cember 9 when a car they were in crashed into a stationary snowplow on Highway 83 near Exeter. Three others, including two members of the family, were injured. Dead are Leslie Richard, 70, and his son Allan, 41. Mrs. Leslie Richard was tak- en to hospital in London with internal injuries and suspected leg and arm fractures. satisfactory condition in hospital are Mrs, Lou Bailey, Exeter, a daughter of the in- jured couple, and Susan Bail- ey, 10. "Bill" Townshend as he is known by many of the people of the Anglican faith in this area, and for that matter by many others, led the polls on Monday in the first election following the annexation of a large area of land around the city of London. The board in 1961 will have seven trustees elected at large, with two appointed by the London separate school board to act on secondary school mat- ters. Mr, Townshend, now the Right Rev. W. A. 'Townshend, DD, LLD, Suffragan Bishop of Huron., has been a London school trustee for 27 years. * * * Bishop Thwnshend, London, Was the guest speaker at the commencement exercises held in Clinton District Collegiate Institute last nifty evening. He vat introduced by J. floss Middleton, staff member at MCI, and incidentally the people's warden et St. James Anglican Church, Middleton, Mr. Middleton introduced the bishop as a successful fruiter; parent of ten children, four of wheat, are teachers; a distirign- Med career hi education, bort teacher of Menne Public School, through 2/ years on the The Week's Weather 190 1959 High Low High tow Dee. 8 33 10 33 20 0 27 0 85 27 10 31 8 35 25 11 15 .8 86 22 12 13 3 35 30 13 19 82 24 14 28 14 35 10 Mot .'?G in. ins. Snow! 1 iti, Stanley Township's new $28,- 000 grader and snowplow was a casualty and the operator, Wil- liam Taylor, road superintend- ent, Varna, escaped miraculous- ly in an accident about 8.30 a.m. Saturday. The telephone lines were out of order and William Taylor was unable to get in touch with his men. After the bad storm' on Friday night, he felt that the plow should be out earlier than usual. He took it himself, 'leaving instructions for the men to meet him. He was proceeding north on the Bronson Line. The roads were slippery and he found that he couldn't make the hill at Gerrit Zondag's farm, so he backed down, The rear wheels started ho slip off the road. The driver tried to right it but the mach- ine went out of control and hit the railing of the culvert. The front end of the plow swerved around and up at a 45 degree angle, and tipped over back- wards into the creek on the east side. Mr. Taylor emerged from the demolished cab through the broken windshield. Board of Education at London; representative on the Royal Commission on education in 1945-50; now on the senate of University of Western Ontario; as well as serving God, Bishop Townshend recalled that his first speech was made in the old collegiate in Septem- ber of 1914, when Ruby Kitty asked him to make a speech about something he knew ab- out. He recalled starting off with the "water of battleoo" instead of the Battle of Water- loo, he was so nervous. The speaker recalled attend- ing a. great educational confer- ence a few years ago, when three speakers had been: seleet- ed and he was the first one to make his address. There were about 900 people present, He mentioned the Clinton Coilegie ate and W. a Treleaven, the The second speaker was Dr, Bill Hanley of Forest Vil- lege, who also graduated from Clinton Collegiate; and at night Lewis Blake Duff remarked during his address: "You heard these two young fellows sound, Mg off! Well I graduated from Clinton Collegiate Institute be- fore either of then were born," Bishop 'Townshend said, "When the Canadian Educational AS- satiation went out to get three spealeers, they had the good sense to come to graduates of this fine school" The bishop recalled that the first And only commencement he had ever attended was one in 1014, for when his own and Mrs. Townsherescarric around, she was at teachers college and he was plugging for Greek et We tore University, He spoke directly to the graduates saying, "if yOU are When asked for his impres- sions of it, he replied that it all happened quickly. One moment he was at the top of the hill and the next upside down in the creek. He was conscious of ,crashing and brok- en glass flying around him, and space ibecoming limited, Before him was a hole where the front windshield had been' end he crawled out. When he surveyed the small corner left in the cab, he wondered how he had ever fitted into it, The snowplow and front end of the grader were in about five feet of water, and it was just coming into the cab to about six inches in depth, but he got out without getting wet. Minus one shoe and galosh, he explained that it was his own fault as he hadn't fastened them before leaving on the trip. The first on the scene were the operator, Ronald Coleman, his assistant, Harvey Taylor, and Harvey Hayter who was driving them to take over the snowplow. They arrived at the top of Zondag's hill just in time to see the 17-ton vehicle rise (continued on page 12) capable of grade 13, there is- n't anything in the educational field you can't do." You are the graduates of a very fine school. I've seen nothing fin- er than this school bluldieg, and I've seen a good number of 'them. I congratulate the board On their efforts, which have resulted in the production of a school of which you all can be proud," The Bishop used a favourite quotation, "He who would be 'chief, let hint be servant of all" and gave a definition of real success, which Was given to' him by Archbishop Stririger years ago: "True success in life is only the by-preduct of doing one's Christian duty day by day. "We' should emphasize the giving rather than the getting, and we should get an edtkea- lion only for the giving which we can do with it. Be obedient to the laws of the Lord and to the Jaws of the land'," After recalling the day in which the term report used to come out in the Clinton News,- Record, "sesnetimes we wished the News-Itederd were 20 mil- es out in Lake Huron," the bishop noted several grduates of the collegiate who had not stood at the top of their class, but had gone on to de great things. Then he quoted from Queen Mary's last public speech made just before her son George died, and 'given 'to a grndua'. 'non class, The Queen said, "I hope you'll rerneiobee that life is blade up of loyalties/ to friends; to all things beautiful arid good; to the country; to the king, but above all (for this holds all other loyalties together) loyalty fo Otto, (l RCAF WA Has Party at "Home The annual Women's Auxil- iary to RCAF Station Clinton Christmas party for the senior citizens was held at the Huron County Home on the afternoon of December 9. A delightful program of Christmas music was supplied by the Protestant RCAF junior choir under the direction of. Verne Boys. FJL the Rev, C, McLaren held the interest of young and old alike with a Christmas story. Refreshments were „ served, and assisting in serving were Mrs, J. G. Mathieson, Mrs. G. Michalski, Mrs. C. McLaren., Mrs. T. Reid, Mrs. L. Robi- chaud, Mrs. E. Forrest and Mrs. E. Henderson, Gifts were distributed to all the residents of the home. When the doctors of Huron' County with their ladies, gath- ered for their Christmas meet- ei.,g in Hotel Clinton last Wed- nesday evening, they heard John Calms, now teaching in. a Waterloo collegiate, tell of first hand experiences in British East Africa, Mr. Cairns was with the RCAF from 1941-45 after a brief term with the Bank of Montreal. Over two years of his service was in India and Burma. After the war he grad- uated from University of Weete ern Ontario with an MA, in English and then joined the British Colonial Service work- ing for seven years in Tangan- yika from 1951-1958. He has published two hooks, Mr. Cairns predicted that Af- rica would be in the headlines of the world press for the next 25 years. "The future of our Tuckersmith Pays Council For Year's Service Rates of remuneration for 1060 were passed providing for payment to the reeve of $300; the councillors, $200 each and the truant officer, $15,60, when councillors of the Township of Tuckersmith met last Tuesday, December 6. Grants were made to sea- forth Lions Club $50; end to Seaforth and liensall branches of the Canadian Legion for wreaths of $14.25 each. William Lawrence, contrac- tor on the Nicitenzie drain was paid 80 percent of the contract for work completed •to date, The municipal dump, as adver- tised in local papers, will be closed until further notice in 'the spring of 1061. The township rescinded by* law No. 16, 1058, re the mutual agreement with the Township of Stanley in connection with the Brueefield fire department, since the Township of Stanley did not pass .a similar' covering by-law. The clerk, Mrs. Cora Chesney, was instructed to pre- pare the necessary by-law for the December 15, 1960 meet-, Final practice for the year for Clinton Citizens Concert Band will be held on Tuesday, December 20 at 7.45 sharp. The full hand, with majorettes is asked to attend, Lunch is planned for, as well as some presentations, This will round out the year's activities. Uniforms are paid for at a cost of $525, and the band en- liegs ethe New Year with ,ee1 in the bank, Two more donat- ions of $1 from Harold Glew, Preston (formerly of Clinton) and $2 from Miss Cathy Haig, on staff at Clinton District Collegiate Institute, are grate- fully acknowledged. Bandmaster George Wonch society rests on developments there." The speaker displayed ebony carvings collected in Africa, where his wife had been in business for herself, with native carvers working for her. They were beautifully done, and of the finest type in the world. Mr. Cairns noted that while the Roman Empire collapsed over a period of years, the same thing is happening now in Af- rica to the colonial parts of various empires, with unbeliev- able speed, probably 10-15 years only. Mr. Cairns was district com- missioner in charge of from 75 to 125,000 people. He did liaison work with missionaries, medi- cal and social workers. He learned to speak and think in Swahili, and dealt with witch doctors, the rising nationalist leaders, clerks, etc. Now he finds it hard to settle down Canada, but this was the only solution for keeping the fam- ily together while the children are in school. Mr, Cairns explained that writers in the newspapers were not often experienced' with the old Africa, and so they have .a poor, baekgrOund for interp- reting the new. Africans have- lived a tribal life, in. which things stay the same. There is no change, no progress, all live the same as their grand- parents did. "The old Africa," said Mr, Cairns, "is -not so far away." He had lived two doers from the house Livingstone used rte headquarters in 1886, and peo- ple he talked to had heard their fathers talk of Livingstone. "'Tribal Africa still what is seen in small village. There is dieetse, Melted foOds, little knowledge of agriculture; the chief is important but is Miter- ate and doesn't want to learn; the witch doctor is important, colourful, intelligent -and inter* esting. White Men began the change from tribal world, by educat- ing, Though the Arabs control- led a lot Of Africa for years they did tot change the' souls of the people, White Men aro things, "They've hurled the people out of the Stone age. into the present, You caret The Clinton D'striet Collegi- ate Institute Board met last night, and among other items of business, read the following letter: "The Chairman, Clinton District Collegiate Iestitate Board, Clinton, Ontario. . "The • Municipal Council of Stanley Township have receiv- ed a report of the,following irregularities in coiling for and receiving -applications for em- ployment as a part-time secre- tary for the Clinton District Collegiate. "1: The- advertisement pub- lished in the Clinton newspaper on December 1st was ambigu- ous being referrable to either the month of 'January 1961, or to employment continuing after that time. "2. Applications were opened before expiry of the time for their submission. "3. Applications were opened by a person other than the committee or board designated to deal with same. "4. Applicants were inter- viewed before the closing time for applications. "This council respectfully requests prompt investigation CORRECTION, PLEASE: In this week's advertise- ment of Bell Lines an error was made. The operator pic- tured is Miss Elaine Ball, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Hugh Ball, RR 4, Clinton,. We regret -that this error has occurred. to determine if these com- plaints are well founded. If so, it recommends that this de- parture from recognized pro- cedure be immediately censur- ed and further that the dirty of Utmost Good Faith imposed by the support of public funds demand that effective steps be taken to prevent a recurrence. (signed by) Harvey Coleman, Reeve Alvin .Rau, .Deputy Reeve Ernest Talbot, Councillor Elmer Hayter, Councillor Mel Graham, Councillor." An accompanying letter read as follows: "The .Chairman, Clinton District Collegiate Institute Board Clinton, Ontario. "Dear sir: "We, the undersigned concur in and support the attached report from the Municipal Council of the . Township of Stanley. (Signed by) Waiter J Forbes, Reeve, God'erich Township; M. J. Ag- new, Deputy Reeve, Clinton, Ivan Forsyth, Reeve, Tucker- smith Township; Bailie Parrott, Reeve, Morris Township;- • Crich, Reeve, Clinton; Tom Leiper, Reeve; Hullett Town- ship; C. W. Hanna, Reeve, East Wawanosh Township; Grant H. Stirling, Deputy e eev e , Goderich Township (1961); Herb Bridle, Mayor, Clinton; Scott Fairservice, Reeve, Blyth (1961)." Following discussion the fol- lowing statement was released to the press for publication by Irvine Tebbutt, chairman: "In reply to a letter addres- sed to the Chairman of the Clinton District Collegiate In- stitute Board from Stanley Township 'Council and endorsed by 'the Reeves of the other Municipalities, I wish to make the following statement: "1. The advertisement Was apparently understood by all Six applicants. "2. There Was nothing in the advertisement to indicate that applications would not be Open- ed before December 3, 1960. "8. The applications were addressed to the Secretary of the Board and in only one in. stance was the word 'applica- tion:' indicated on the envelope. In that one case there was no indication what the appleation was fot% "4. Since the secretary was to work tinder the direction of the Principal, the Board felt that the Principal should exy Oath the duties eXpected of the secretary. Fitch applicant was told that no decision would be Made until the Board Meet- ing on December 14, 1060. "5. The Board feels that there was nothing irregular in the way in which the situation was handled." A unanimous Vote of confi* donee in both the principal and sectetary-treasurer Was passed by the board, thtfortunately press time yesterday evening was too eaoly to. permit -publication this week of discussion ors this mat- ter, nor of other sch01 hoard OPERATOR NOT HURT . $28,000 Stanley rader Tips Into Steep Ditch (Hayfield Correspondent) Concert Band To Have Final Practice of 1960 "Until the last war," went on the speaker, "there was never a thought of developing African ability to self rule. But in 1945 a great change was made and progress was begun by missions, specializing in medical, agricultural, crafts, etc. Before that most of the change was from the missions and the educational system put into effect then." Mr. Cairns 'told of going on safaris 100 miles in from the coast where no white man had been seen before, through areas not changed at all, to (Continued on Page Seven) Waterloo Teacher Tells of Experiences Seven Years In British East Africa Bishop Townshen Heads Poll ndon Public School oard te.• et-esgeeleeer Santa Arrives hi State Santa Claus came to Clinton Saturday, riding on top of the fire truck, to find hundreds of small folk eagerly awaitino him. He was led up Victoria and Albert Streets by the Clinton Concert and in full uniform, tree skating at the Clinton Lions Arena followed the distribution of treats at the ,New.A.4i2eit-isha Salvation Ar y Puts Out Bubble The Goderich Corps of 'the Salvation Army has their "bubble" (more well known as "kettle") out again this year, in the Square at Goderich, from December 16 to 24. J. H. Neil, curator of the Huron County Museum is in at- tendance. Monies collected will be used for Christmas cheer and relief work. The Goderich Corps covers the Clinton area, and administers to relief assist- ance in this area. • , • reports that all donations have been published to date, and the thanks of the band com- mittee to any who have been missed as well as those who contributed sizable donations are equally sincere.