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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1960-12-22, Page 11fl .....441%.Yee tintoft NewspoiRecor U- Tbe County Council Sch zkalrship Winners Winners of the Huron County Council Scholarships for students at the Ontario Agricultural College for 1960, are seen receiving the congratulations of H. W. Pettipiere, right, college registrar. They are, left to right: Robert C. Higgins, Brussels; Glen Coultes, Brussels; James Coultes, Wingham, and John 13roadfoot, Brucefield. The boys are all students in the final year of the Associate Course. (OAC Photo) Huilett to Issue New Statutes; Presents Hail Board With $250 Grant (By W. D, D,) WE ARE MOST APPRECIA- tive of those many people who took the time while renewing their subscriptions at the Christ- mas season . • . to write a few words of personal Christmas greetings to the News-Record staff , . The words of encour- agement which our friends send along make us feel quite a pleasant Yuletide glow * * EVEN IF YOU RARELY listen to radio any more . . if you are a fan of Winston Churchill, you may enjoy .an hour-long CBC program on January 1, about the several visits to North America made by this famous Englishman . . Many of his own addresses will be quoted from . . . Time of the broadcast is 6 p,m. EST . . . * * LAST YEAR AT THIS TIME we made some wishes for the people of Clinton . . and really we cannot find too much to add . . . "a continued good sense of humour, happiness .in their continued health and pros- perity and a feeling of serenity themselves with the world a- round them . . . " * AND OF COURSE . . "PEACE in our time . . " * IT WAS CHRISTMAS OF 1957 when the last Christmas decor- ation contest was held in Clin, ton . . . the results of that one, however, are still quite visible . . . We noted especially the lighting at Dr. George Elliott's, and at George F. Elliott's home . . . and at Frank Mc- Ewan's . . and William Grigg's . . . Also of note, was the light- ing at Alf Crozier's, home on .Huron Street . . . and •at Car- man McPherson's, Princess St. West . . . * * SPECIAL MENTION MUST 'be made on the lights and their arrangement at Adam 1VIcIVIur- ray's home on Ontario Street . . The corner location, with the house set at an angle, were made use of, along with the growing green trees on the front lawn . . . * * UP AT THE CLINTON PUB- lie School skilful young hands decorated the windows at the front entrance, and in the prin- cipal's office, with scenes from the nativity story . . , and the result was well worth a trip to see... * MERCHANTS IN THE BUSI- nests &strict made a start at Christmas lighting, with a Santa or reindeer at each lamp post . . . However, we hope to see a great deal more in this area next year , * * * IT WAS JUST A YEAR AGO that we spoke rather sharply to the people of Clinton for the timid way they met the festive season . . . This year we got our shovel half way into the snowbank . . but that's about ell . , There is absolutely no excuse for the way the town fathers leave the snow on the streets in mountainous heaps Throughout the Christmas sea- son, and beyond . . . The other towns in the snowbelt clear away the straw . . . even the villages do a clear up job . . Here in Clinton we let the snow and ice set the stage for Christ- mas and permit folk to stumble over the banks as best they can , . . • Correction, Please Two errors were made last week in a report of the CDCI board meeting in December. In quoting Mr. Steckle concerning principal's salaries, the state- ment was made that the Ex- eter principal "is getting $3,000 More than" the Clinton prin- cipal. This should have read $3,000 more than the $8,000 which. Stanley eotincil had been led to believe." The second error involved the meeting date for the board in January. The board will meet on Wednesday, January 11 (not on Friday, as was reported last week,) The Week's Weather 1060 1059 High Low High Low Dec. 22 17 3 16 4 23 1.1 -a 21 11 24 14 4.5 2g 18 25 34 15 34 28 26 34 20 36 31 27 26 0 40 85 28 20 -2 39 25 Snow: 5 ii*. Rain: .69 ins. Snow: 2 ins. At the final meeting of Hub lett Township Council, held on December 15, the clerk Harry Tebbutt, was 'authorized to pre- pare a complete new set of revised statutes' for 1960, at a cost of $45. These are issued every ten years, Mrs. George Mann was re- funded dog tax, which had been incorrectly easessed to her. A grant of $250 to the Hullett Township Hall Board was ap- gloved and ordered paid. By-law 10-1960 was passed on the Van Baaren municipal drain.. Survey work is done by Robert Dawson, Stratford, but the actual construction and call JANUARY 7 Ownership of the 24-year-old Roxy Theatre building changed hands on January 1 from its builder, H. J. Sutherland, St. Marys, to A. Laurie Colquhoun and K. W. Colquhoun, both of Clinton, The theatre will be- come the new home of the Clinton News-Record office and printing plant . . Mayor Her- bert Bridle received his gavel from ex-mayor Burton Stanley Clinton's "Mr. 1960" was . . the son of LAC and Mrs. 3. 3. R. Beaudoin. JAN UARY 14 Peter Garen received a con- cussion during juvenile hockey practice . . . Irvine Tebbutt, RR 2, Clinton, was re-elected chair- man of Clinton District Col- legiate Institute . . . While sanding streets in "Little Eng- land," the town truck skidded into the ditch ending up on its side. JANUARY 21 Twenty-five businessmen in Clinton signed a request to council that a vote be held to permit legal outlets for beer and liquor in town . . Direc- tors of the Huron Central Agri- cultural Society to proceed with plates for the 106th fair in Clin- ton . first visits of the travel- ling cart sponsored by the Hos- pital Auxiliary Were made to the wards of Clinton Public Hospital . . . Hydro crews throughout Ontario hoped that the worst of the ice storms were over for the winter. JANUARY 28 About 45 leaders in the 4-H Club projects of Huron County met in Clinton for the annual meeting and a dinner at Hotel Clinton . The annual congre- gational meeting of Wesley-Wil- lis 'United Church was held in the newly decorated recreation. room Frank Pennebaker fractured a bone in his hip in a fall oh ice at the rear of his store. FEBRUARY 4 Stewart Middleton was re- elected president of the Western Ontario Aberdeen-Angus As- sedation — Tuckeranith Township ceuricil appointed Mrs. Cora Chesney, RR 3, Seat' forth, as clerk-treasurer to suc- ceed •her husband . . The an- for• tenders will not be until some time in 1961. Accounts. due and payable were read and approved. Of special interest are some of the larger items.: public school, $35,868.55; Clinton Collegiate, $14,994.39; Seaforth high sch- ool, $6,259.31; Goderich colleg- iate, $1,822.23; county of Hur- on rates, $37,792.28. These amounts are only those of the larger category that go to make up the tax roll, and are by no means all the char- ges, such as debentures for schools, etc. The final meeting will be on December 30 at 8.30 p.m. nual "At Home" of CDCI was to be held in the Legion Mem- orial Hall on February 5 . . A mass TB survey in Huron County was planned for July . . 400. hockey fans saw Clin- ton's Bantam and Midget teams pitted against teams from Dear- born, Mich. during Minor Hock- ey Day. FEBRUARY 11 Mayor and Mrs. Herbert Bridle and his wife, "First Lady" in Clinton, were host and hostess to 50 guests at the May- or's Dinner, served in St. Paul's Anglican Church . . Huron County Hog Producers re-elect- ed Ross Love, RR 2, Hensall, president; Lloyd Stewart, RR 1, Clinton, second vice-president and Alfred H. Warner, RR, 1, Bayfield, secretary-treasurer. FEBRUARY 18 Clinton Kinsmen celebrated the 40th anniversary of Kins- men Clubs . . Maitland Edgar was elected by the Kinsmen Club to contest the District Deputy Governor office of Zone I3, District 1 . Magist- rate Glenn Hays, QC, conducted his first court in the council chamber of the Town Hal], Clinton . . The first charge laid under the LCA resulted in a conviction and fine of $15, FEBRUARY 25 About 170 Guides, Brownies and their mothers dined togeth- er in the Legion Hall . . . Ita,thie Cameron, William Mc- Kim and Judith Halward were successful in the Zone Public Speaking finals in Kincardine . . Thomas A. Steep, 3.P., was appointed secretary-treasurer of the Clinton Public Hospital... Harold Turner, collector of customs and excise taxes at Goderich for the past 25 years, reached the age limit set for civil servants and retired on February 10. MARCH 8 Striking workers at the Oen- oral Coach Works, Hensall, went back to work . A band concert was held in the Legion Hall with an audience of 200 „ , At a meeting called by Mrs. Pingland, it was decided to hold a Huron County 'World Refit- gee 131itz from May 16 to 21 Kelso Roberts To Speak At PC Banquet The Hon. A. Kelso Roberts, QC., the attorney general of Ontario will be guest speaker at a banquet meeting of the Huron Progressive Conserva- tive Association here on Tues- day, January 10. A mixed banquet is being held in the Legion Memorial Hall, Kirk Street, Clinton, for Progressive Conservatives in Huron County. Tickets are av- ailable from members of the executive, or at the door that evening. Time of the banquet is 6.30 p.m. Other members of parliament from the district will be pre- sent. . . The Ladies Auxiliary of the. Clinton Public Hospital set up a $200 nursing bursary. . apprehended men were apprehe:cled in connection with a series of break-ins, but names were with- held. MARCH 10 The Kinette Club held a fash- ion show in the Legion Hall ... County officials discussed pro- motion of industry at the Mid- Western Ontario Development Association workshop in St. Paul's Anglican Church . . Taxes were up by six mills in Clinton . . Playoffs began for the Clinton News-Record Town Hockey League Trophy . . Fire destroyed the home of Mrs. Laura Ings, Varna. MARCI-I 17 Five electric clocks were pre- sented to the Clinton Public Hospital by Clinton Chapter No. 266, Order of the Eastern Star The Past Mistresses club of Clinton LOL met at the home of Mrs. Henry Sloman . . Council voted to change to two council meetings each month . The News-Record began moving to new quarters in the former Roxy Theatre building. MARCH 24 The first anneal meeting of Clinton Retarded Children's As. Sociation re-elected president George H. Jefferson, vice-presi- dent Gert Gray, recording sec- retary Mrs. Donald Kay, and treasurer Mrs. Doug Rartliff , The Rev. C. S. Inder won sec- ond prize for his entry in the photographic earimetition of the Ontario Horticultural Associa- tion , . 77.7 percent of Clin- ton's eligible voters turned out on March 23, with a resounding majority in favour of liquor and beer outlets in the town. MARCH 31 13imarrieeter Wonch gave a progress report oft the band's activities and asked for support for a uniform fund . Coun- cil named a deputationheaded by Mayor Herbert Bridle and Deputy Reeve Morgan Agnew to meet with Clinton Public School Board and ask for MI explanation, of the "alarming" increase in the request for funds Holiday Visitors? Let Us Know • About Them 'Did you have 'visitors during the holiday week? Of were you aNvia,y from home yourself? Your friends would like to see a personal in the News- Record next week. Just Dial HUnter 2-3443 and we'll wnite a paragraph about it. Of course, there's no charge. New Year's Baby Promised Warm Welcome Here A warm welcome awaits the first baby 'born in Clinton Pub- lic Hospital. Mr. or Miss 1961 will receive an engraved silver mug from the Clinton Hospi- tal Auxiliary as has become the established custom. - Also R. J. Nephew, Goderich, who purchased the Maclaren's Photo Studio will present a framed photo in colour. Other gifts will be presented by mer- chants in the area who special- ize in baby foods, clothing, etc. 0 ,Bishop Townshend Acting.As'Ortnaipal Rt. Rev. William A. Town, shend, Suffragan Bishop of Huron, has been appointed act- ing principal of Huron College by the executive 'board of the college, effective January 1. He will fill the vacancy made by 'the eleation of Rev. W. R. Coleman, DD, as Anglican Bishop of Kootenay, B. C. While heading the college staff, Bishop Townshend will eat sacrifice any of his duties as suffragan bishop. He will presilde at academic council meetings, and will be available for reference and advice until a new principal is appointed in September, 1961, Rt. Rev. George N. Luxton, Bishop of Huron, said in making the an- nouncement. APRIL 7 Preliminary work in planning the mass TB survey to be held in Huron County in July was done . . . 22 Dale Carnegie pup- ils graduated from the course sponsored by Clinton Kinsmen . . . Miss Margaret Merrill, Grade 12 student at CDCI, was chosen leader at the collegiate Charles House of Beauty moved to large, modern quart- ers on Victoria Street. APRIL 14 Presentation of a handsome bronze plaque was made to George H. Jefferson, retired principal of Clinton Public School . $300 Was earmarked iii the 1960 town budget for the needs of Clinton Community Concert Band . . . The fire siren was moved from the roof of the former PUC building to the flat top on the bell-tower of the Town Hall . . Speed limit on Highway 8 from Stratford to Goderich was adjusted upward to 60 Miles per hour. APRIL 21 Work began on preliminary staking at the site of Broad- view Acres, the rental hous- ing project on John Street Nancy Olde, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 'Brock Olde, won the proficiency award for work in Grade 8 at Clinton Public School last year • Garnet Crowe, RR 5, Clinton, skipped the winning rink at the Sea- forth Curling Rink and was awarded the Barber trophy. APRIIti 28 Cliriton''s mill rate was set at 18 for residential and 84 for industrial, an increase of six mills . Mrs, Maitland Edgar Was elected new president of Clinton Kiriettes, succeeding Mrs. Donald Epps , . John B. Livermore, clerk-treasurer of the town of Clinton, was ap- pointed justice of the peace in and for the County of Hilton . Councillor L. O. Winter (chairman of the public works committee) °alined a major works program for the year, with a budget of $36,000 to work with. MAY The old Melsons Batik at 25 Rattenbury Street test was ready for occupancy by the (Baytield Correspondent) Four stark walls and a tall chimney half way up the hill at Bayfield overlooking the bridge on the south side, of the river are a silent reminder that fire uncontrolled is a ruthless enemy. It was the comfortable home of Mr. and Mrs. James Hutch- ings and their son Allan and his bride tthe former Grace J. Harris, Goderich) who were married on October 22. There was no one at home on the afternoon of December 24, when Tommy Bauer, driving past, saw smoke coming from under the eaves and turned hi the fire alarm. He also went to Brucefield to notify Allan Hut- chings who with George Heard was snowploughing with Gord- on Heard's machinery. About the same time Mrs. Emerson Heard saw the smoke and she telephoned Mrs. George The Legion-Sponsored public speaking contest is to be con- tinued for the year 1961. Levels of competition will be: elemen- tary, grades 1 to 6; grades 7 and 8; junior high, grades 9 and 10; senior high, grades 11, 12 and 13. Speeches shall be five min- utes in length for the elemen- tary school pupils and approxi- mately ten minutes for secon- dary school pupils. Secondary school contestants may be asked to make an extemporaneous speech on a topic of •their own choice. Provincial winners from a Clinton branch Bank of Mont- real . . . Chairman Adam J. McMurray reported $1,299.43 raised in the Red Cross cam- paign . . . Parker House Motel was sold to Mr, and Mrs. Nor- man Whitehead, formerly of Teeswater . . , Wraps came off the old Murray block, and un- derneath was a quartet of store and office units owned by Alan Galbraith. MAY 12 Fire destroyed the home, fur- nishings and clothing of Mrs. Ruth Carter, 59 Walker Street, and left her and five children homeless . . . Mrs. May Rance McKinnon resigned as school music supervisor .. Jack Pick- ersgill was guest speaker at the Huron County Liberal Rally in the Legion Hall . Mrs. Arn- old Dale was elected new presi- dent of St. Joseph's Catholic Women's League. MAY 19 District men supported a fund drive for the Clinton Retarded Children's Association with a Kinsmen-sponsored stag night in Bayfield Pavilion. . Clinton Lions Club held a theatre night at Brownie's Drive-in Theatre . . . Trophies were awarded to players in the Peewee Baseball and Hockey League; guest sp- eaker Was Murray Oliver of the Detroit Red Wings. MAY 26 Sheriff Hill died when his car crashed into a bridge abutment near Kipper „ Arthur J. Tyn- dall graduated in applied science and engineering . . Mortgage notes were burned at Ontario Street 'United Church, marking final payment on the new Chris- tian Education wing. Rev. A. Glenn Eagle was speaker . Clinton Lions Club elected all officers by acclamation. JUNE 2 Six local girls graduated.as nurses. They were Bonnie Hof- fman, Sharon Anne Thompson, Gwen Shorey and Ann Morlok, all of Clinton; Elizabeth Grange, Auburn: Mary Clark, Jut 5, Goderich Mr. and Mrs. Wil- liam Cook,_126 Maple Street, celebrated teir golden wedding Rev. C. S. /rider was named Rural Dean of Huron Diocese- , • CDCT champions won the Lindsay's home where Mrs. 3, Hutchings had gone that morn- ing. Shortly before this, James Hutchings, accompanied by Mrs. Allan Hutchings, Mrs. Robert Orr and Bobby Cluff, had called for his wife and they had gone to Goderich, Bert Harris met them about half way on their return from Goderich and told them the bad news. Fire Chief Walter Westlake said that the alarm was turned in about four o'clock. The bri- gade was out in full force but could do nothing. Smoke was coming out under the eaves and around an old chimney. They put ladders up to the windows but the whole house was full of smoke and flames. They managed to get out same kit- chen eqtzipment but it was bad- ly damaged by heat and smoke. They stood by until after six o'clock. previous year must not compete again in the same category at any level of competition. The topics are listed below: 1. Canada's Royal Representa- tives; 2. The Canadian Flag; 3, United States' Impact On Canada; 4. Canada's Role in the Olympic Games; 5, Canada and the United States; 6. How to Stay Fit; 7. Traffic Safety; 8. When I Grow Up; 9. I am a Canadian because . . ; 10. The Effect of Automation; 11. A Trip to Remember; 12. My Favourite Pet. Tentative date for the con- test in Clinton is Wednesday, February 1. HSSA crown at the Huron County Field Meet, JUNE 9 Dr. W. Harris Oakes gradu- ated from the School of Medi- cine, University of Toronto ... Mr. and Mrs. James Livermore marked their diamond wedding anniversary . . . Stanley and Goderich townships took action to license trailers in lieu of taxes . . . Miss Judith Cluff was awarded the first Hospital Aux- iliary bursary of $200... Anni- versary at Wesley-Willis United Church featured the Rev. Karl Krug and the Rev. Charles Mc- Laren as guest speakers. JUNE 16 Harry L. Sturdy was named sheriff of Huron County, suc- ceeding the late Nelson Hill ... 2,500 persons attended Clinton Spring Show . . Miss Doreen Howatt was chosen Dairy Prin- cess of Huron County for 1060 Ken Ferguson took over Don Kingsbury's store in Bay- field . . . Adam J, McMurray, secretary of the Huron Central Agricultural Society, was pre- sented with a framed diploma by T. R, Hilliard. JUNE 23 Part of the County Home was removed to make room for new Construction . Miss Betty Durnin joined the staff of the Department of Agriculture . Ruth Cutler won the Silver Dol- lar essay contest at Clinton Pub- lic School — Funeral. service Was held for Mrs. Margaret Manning, Londesboro Ger- ald Wallis was chosen front CDCI cadet corps to attend Na- tional Cadet Camp at 13ariff, Al- berta. JUNE 30 John Berm Goderich, an- nounced a total of 03,366.17 contributed to World, Refugee Year ... The new federal build- ing was opened in Goderich, containing post office, customs and National Unemployment of- fides . Auburn Presbyterian Church completed 100 years of service . Reeve and Mn.s Mel Crich entertained all Members of Huron County Council prior to the annual tour of the Huron County Home and University of Western Ontario, (Confirmed en Page Seven) When they arrived the win- dows on west end and north side upstairs and north down- stairs had blown out with the heat. Walter Westlake was of the opinion that it started in the basement, while others think it started upstairs. The Hutchings have no idea how it started. They had done extensive renovating this fall, enlarging the basement and had just finished installing a coal furnace. Coal had been put on that morning and Jim had been tidying up the, basement. They can hardly estimate their loss. The bride lost all her wedding gifts, trousseau, new furniture and well-filled wardrobe. Mrs, James Hutch- ings lost her fur coat and a plentiful supply of clothing, also a new nylon Mouton coat which their son Tony (stationed at Halifax) had bought while on naval duty in England. It had never been worn. Even the Christmas gifts un- opened under the Christmas tree were lost and their small dog "Nipper" was suffocated. The contents were partly cov- ered by Insurance and there was some insurance on the sev- en room two storey house. Mr. and Mrs, James Hutchings pur- chased it about ten year ago from Ross Kneeshaw. It was built by the late Lewis Thom- son from brick re-claimed from the old Thomsen house which stood at the foot of the hill about 50 years ago. For Mr. and Mrs. James Hut- chings this is the second time they've been burned out, al- though as Mrs. Hutchings said it wasn't so bad this time as they were on the outside look- ing in. It was on January 12, 1940 that they were awakened by their five-month old son Allan to find the house filled with smoke. They were living in a house owned by Ernest Town- shend (now Max Motes farm) on the Bayfield Line. They were able to grab a few clothes and make their way out through the dense smoke to the wintry night. They lost everything when the house burned to the ground. Mr. and Mrs. James Hutch- ings are considering building again near the top of the hill, but their plans are uncer- tain. In the meantime they with their son Allan and wife are staying with her mother and brother, Mrs, George Lind- say and Brown Lindsay. Shorthorn Group Appoints Officers Roy Nethercott, RR 1, St. Marys, was named president of the Perth-Huron Shorthorn Breeders' Club at the annual banquet held in Egomndville United Church Thursday night, December 1, Other officers are: honorary president, Bruce Keys, Varna; first vice-president, John M. Peck, Kippen; second vice- president, Fergus Lannin, Dub- lin; secretary-treasurer, Newt Ashton, Stratford; assistant secretary-treasurer, D. H. Mil- es, Clinton. Huron County directors; Charles B o s in a n, Bluevale; Thomas Webster, Auburn; An- son McKinley, RR 1, Zuricht William Turnbull and James Smith, RR 2, Brussels; Howard Culbert, Dungannon, W, P. Roberts, TuekerArnith Township Assessor, was guest speaker. -0 Holiday Hours Next Weekend Monday, January 2, is a pub- lie holiday under the Statutes of Ontario, Ranks, post offices, and business places observe it As; such. Tuesday is a normal working day, with offices and business places open as usual. THE NEW ERA-95th YEAR THE HURON RECORD-79th YEAR No. 52—The Home Paper with the News CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1960 $3.00 Per Year--10c Per Copy-8 Pages No One At Home Fire Destroys BayField Residence Newlyweds Lose All Gifts, Home Legion To Sponsor Public S king District Schools Invited To Compete LOOKING BACK OVER 1960 in the News-Record