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Clinton News-Record, 1961-04-06, Page 1No. 14—The Home Paper With The News CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL 6, 1961 $3.00 Per Year-10c Per Copy-12 Pages Linton THE NEW ERA-95th YEAR ews Record THE HURON .RECORD--79th YEAR Townships and manned by vil- lage 'men. This has been reasonably satisfactory, but some difficul- ty has risen with regard to responsibilities, payments of workmen's compensation, etc. Under the new plan 'the de- partment will operate under the guidance of Stanley Town- ship council, probably still with financial support from Tucker- smith. Services of 'the Department will be available to all parts of either Stanley or Tucker- 'smith, when necessary, but will mainly cover the area surroun- ding the village. It is expected that 'there will be 18 members, recruited mainly from the village, but with some farmer-firemen as well. Other decisions made were to appoint George Clifton, RR 3, Kippen a member of the Clin- ton District Collegiate Instit- ute Board. He 'replaces Bruce McOlinchey, (a member for 3 months) who has' moved into Goderich Township. Clerk, Mrs. Harold Elliott, Varna, was instructed to . call for tenders for the spraying of roadside weeds in the town- ship. 0 Orangemen Make Award To Good Secretary Jerry Matheson, of Dungan- non Orange Lodge received a lovely plaque at the semi-an- nual county meeting of North Huron •County Orange Lodge hi the Londesboro Orange Hall last Wednesday evening. The award was made by the County Lodge for the record- ing secretary of any lodge in the county' who had sent in the best and most complete report of his lodge's work for the past year. Mr. Matheson, had been given 99 points out of a pos- sible 100 by those who judged the work. Carl Smith, Kitchener, the past grand master of Ontario west, along with past county master Charles Stewart, made the presentation. Mr. Smith complimented Mr. Matheson on his splendid work, telling of the value of a good secretary to a lodge, and ex- pressed the hope that he would keep right on in the present year. Mr. Stewart offered his congratulations and then pre- sented the plaque. Harvey Jacklin, county mast- er, was in charge of the meet- ing, 'along with the county of- ficers. Mr. Smith gave an outstand- ing address, speaking of the wonderful progress of Orange Insurance in Canada (he is the representative in Ontario West). He spoke of the public school system and its great value, and of the great need of Christian Education in the home to-day. Mr, Stewart gave an inspir- ing message on the great need of Orangeism to-day, and "our Flag, the Union Jack". Both speakers congratulated the county master on the fine meeting and the large atten- dance which showed plainly the fine job he was doing for the Orange Order in North Huron. Lunch was served by the Londesboro Lodge. The follow- ing day, Thursday, Mr. Smith and Mr. Stewart called on members of the order in North Huron in the interest of Or- ange Insurance. • * WITH SOME EXPERIENCE in Woodworking . . . (He was employed with Sam Cooper, and recalls putting lath into the construction of the Brucefield United Church) . . . Harold and his brother formed the firm of Disney Brothers and were successful in the building -trade in Saskatchewan . . They had farm land as well, near the small town of Killdeer . * MR. DISNEY RECALLS SKAT- ing in 'the old rink near the Commercial Hotel (the old one on the lot where Lloyd' Butler's White Rose Station now is) ... and he kept up the hobby all his life . . . He was skating a year ago . . It was at the rink that Mayor Miller recalls, Mr. Disney . . . the mayor was about- five years younger, but he recalls Mr. Disney doing some work about the rink . . . * THIS WAS THE LOCATION of a bitter battle on the hockey series between Clinton and Goderich sometime during the' 1900s . . A Clinton player was knocked down and receiv- ed a broken jaw: which hospi- for Seine thrice.' The Goderich player who did the deed was put in jail for a month . . .• The Goderich team in retaliation set upon the Clinton constable who made the arrest . . . and put him away in hospital for several months . . . And continuing their feeling of animosity . . the Goderich team instead of climbing over the boards at the side of the rink, merely pushed the whole side out . . . * * * THOSE WERE THE DAYS before a referee's word was law . . * * * MR. DISNEY VISITED WITH many old acquaintances during his visit . . . among them Ad. McCartney, and Miss Shirley Bawden . . He recalls George Roberton . . . 'and says he "Packed apples with "Cap" Cook" . . . Apple packing was a good source of employment in those days . . with the orchards between here and Bayfield producing huruhieds'of bushels for export to Great Britain . . . * * * MR. DISNEY RECALIS AT- tending the opening services for the old Wesley Church . . . which was built to replace one that burned" . . . This church was later burned as well . . and was re-built into the pres- ent Wesley-Willis United Ch- urch . . "We were Free Meth- odists," recalls Mr. Disney . . . * RECALLING THE OLD DAYS. brought forth many stories . . . one was heard while we sat in the second-floor lobby at Hotel Clinton with the Mayor and the Western visitors . ..-Mayor Miller also Worked for Sam Cooper, who owned the hotel now known 'as Hotel Clinton . . Beer was stored in the basement . Mr. Miller and Frank 'Bawdern, were doing a job of tinSmithing in another part of the briserrieet . . He recalls that Mr, Bawden once or twice mind reach over the partition into the beer cellar 'and help himself . . prying off the 'WO with the end of a piece of pipe . , . Then Mr. Cooper caught him one day "Gel clang it, Bawden," he said, "if you're gOing to steal tray (continued on page 12) The Week's Weather 1961 1960 High Low High Low Mar, 30 38 25 48 40 31 44 23 45 28 April 1 36 81 39 23 2 35 24 42 33 3 37 2/ 52 40 4 85 27 46 36 5 44 30 88 27 Snow: 1 in, hair!: 1.04 lila. Snow: 1 in, Mr. and Mrs. Wes Vanderburgh (Free Press Photo) Cousin of Walt Disney Visits Clinton Mr. and Mrs. Harold Disney, Kildeer, Sask., were welcomed on Tuesday to Clinton by Mayor W. J. Miller (right). Mr. Disney was born in Goderich Township and lived on Highway 8 on the farm now owned by George Potter, He left for Western Canada about 1910 and this is his first trip back east. The couple stayed at Hotel Clinton for several days this week, before going on to Detroit where'a son, Douglas, one of their six children lives. Mr. Disney is a first cousin of the famous cartoonist Walter Disney, California. (News-Record Photo) Bayfield 4-H Clubs Begin 1961 Year With Election Three Golden Hand Brownies Golden Hand award to the Brownies is top of the climb. It is the highest award which can be earned in the Brownie work. Here Barbara Ball receives her badge from her mother, Tawny Owl, Mrs, Douglas 13011. At the right, are Pamela Burton (left) and Ruth Murphy, who also received the coveted Golden Hand. (Photo contributed) Tuckersmith to Manage Without Clinton Firemen 4-H Dairy Calf Club Elects Officers - The largest 4-H Club to be organized here on Monday night was the Bayfield 4-H Dairy Calf Club, led by Ted Dunn, seated. From the left are Bruce Bet- ties, vice-president; Hugh Lobb, president; Lois Riley, secretary and Margaret Semple, press reporter. There are 24 members already enrolled in this club. (News-Record Photo) the StrOt Reeve Ivan Forsyth, warden of Huron County, presided for the meeting of Tuekersmith Municipal Council on Monday afternoon, when decision was' reached not to renew the fire protection agreement with the town . of 'Clinton. Clinton had advised an increase in retain- ,ing. fee from $100 a year, to. $200 a year. Tuckeisinith will advise rate- payers in the township of the telephone numbers of 'the fire departments available to them. William Campbell, Seafortie was' appointed tile drainage in-. spector for Tuckersmfth for 1961. Tax prepayment certificate by-law was passed. Ratepayers may purchase tax- prepayment certificates in denominations of $10, $20 and $50 for credit on 1961 taxes, and will be al- lowed interest at the rate of six percent from June 15 to Mr. and Mrs. Wesley'Vander- burgh, Maple Street, Clinton, celebrated their golden wedd- ing anniiiversary over the week- end, although the actual an- niversary date was April 4. A family dinner on Satur- day, April 1, was held at the Legion Memorial Hall and was attended by 50 close relatives of 'the celebrants. Open house was 'held Easter Sunday after- noon when a host of friends and neighbours called to ex- tend best wishes. The tea table, covered with a lace cloth, was centred with yellow daffodils, forsythia and fern, and was presided over by 'two granddaughters, Miss Juanita Vanderburgh; Toronto, and Mrs. Keith Good, Goder- ich. Mr. Viandethurgh was born in 1890 near the village of Kingarf, Greenock Township, in Bruce County. He one of a family of two sons, and a daughter 'born to 'the late Mr. and Mrs. George Vanderburgh. The only other surviving mem- ber of the family is his broth- er, Ernest Vandenburgh, Al- bert Street, Clinton. The bride of 50 years ago, is the former Mae Proctor, born in 1886 in Goderich Town- ship to the late Mr. and Mrs, John A. Proctor. She is the laSt of a .family of two sore and three daughters. On April 4, 1911, they were married by the late Rev. W. Snowden at 'the home of the bride's uncle, Joseph Proctor, at Hohnesville. Poe 14 years, following their marriage, they lived at Porter's Hill (south- West of Holmesville) where they operated a general store. "Those were the days when a merchant bought in bulk — and they were the days When, store hours Were unheard of," said' the celebrants, recalling One customer' who rang 'their door-bell at five o'clock in, the, December 15. Notice to this effect will be published in fut- ure issues- of this paper. The municipal dump will open again on Saturday, April 8. Advertisement concerning this appears elsewhere in this paper. Clerk Mrs. Cora Chesney was instructed to aclvertisefor tenders for the Elgie munici- pal, drains improvement on the closed portion, of the work. The bid of Carman Rowclif- fe Motors for the purchase of a half -ton truck was 'accepted at bid price of $1,750. Other bidders were Neil C. Bell, $2,- 000; Cleave Coombs, $1,995; Seaforth Motors, $1,925. A blade and extensions for the tractor will be purchased from Boyes Farm Supply. Mrs. Chesney was instructed to call for tenders for the purchase of a power grader, and to request permission from morning, and 'asked why they were not open for 'business. The best tea sold' for 25 cents a pound, oatmeal, 10 pounds for 25 eentis; eggs, eight to ten cents a dozen; butter, 10 to 12 cents per pound; and 25 pounds white sugar sold for $1.00. After later living in Goder- ich 'and Kincardine, 'the couple came to Clinton 30 years ago, where for the past ten years, just prior 'to his recent re- tiring, Mr. Vanderburgh was 'an employee of the Ontario Department of Highways'. His main hobby is flowers and lat- er in the season, a vegetable 'garden. At the annual safe drivers award banquet held by tbe Brewers Warehousing Comp- any Limited in Kitchener rec- ently, J. Brooks, Stratford,, re- ceived his 11-year award. Mr. Brooks is the driver who makes deliveries to the local ware- house. the Ontario to levy the cost over a etero year period. Council did not concur with a resolution from the Town of Richrhond Hill Which would ask for a plebiscite from the ratepayers at the next munici- pal election asking: "Are you in favour of yoUr council seek- ing changes in' legislation which will permit the provin- cial government of Ontario to be responsible for the full cost of education within 'the pro- vince of Ontario." The next meeting of council will be on May 2 at 8 p.m. Mrs. Vanderburgh (when more enjoyable health allowed it) participated in several wo- men's organizations in town. For nine years, during the late 1930s and early 1940s she was employed as cook at the Clin- ton Public Hospital. On hand to help the couple observe the anniversary were their two sons, Albert, God- erich, and 'Kenneth, Monkton, in Perth County, as well as their daughter Donelda, Mrs. Clifford McClinchey, Ottawa,. 17 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Onee dau- ghter, Isabel died in June, 1957. Only Mullett Has Requested Town fire Protection Responsibilities of the Clin- ton Fire Department have been reduced through actions taken in 'the Townships of stenley and Tuckersrnith this ;week, Both of these rural municipalities have decided not to continue paying Clinton for fire proteetion. Hallett Township has agreed to go along with the town's request for increased retain- ing fee of $200 (it was $100 last year), Goderich Town- ship has made no decision yet. April 15 is the date set by :the town, after which author- ization is not given for the fire truck to go outside of Clinton 'to any fire in a town- ship where the retaining fee has not 'been paid. 0 Wild Life Week In . Canada April 9 to 16 The week of April 9-16 is National Wild Life Week,in Canada and in the United t- ates. In Canada the group that sponsors this week is the Jack Miner Migratory Bird Found- ation., Prime Minister Leslie M. Prost, endorses •conservation as a worthwhile program, success- ful only through, the support encouragement and c o'-opera- tion of all Ontario people, 0 Men's Club Hear Judge Fingland Talk on "Lawill The Wesley-Willis and. Hal- mesville Men's Club held their regular-meeting-April • 3. Gor- den Manning led in a short de- votional period. Irvine Tebbutt was, 'art 'the piano. Following the routine business, Kenneth Johnston introduced the guest speaker, Judge Frank Fingland. His topic was "Law and Re- ligious History." He spoke on laws from the Bible which have been handed down to the present day. Dewar Norman thanked Judge Fingland for his interesting talk. The club is planning to tour CKNX Wingharn on Wednes- day, April 19. Lunch was serv- ed and a social time enjoyed. The club is sponsoring a Father and Son weekend with church service April 30, and men's choir, followed on Mon- day night, May 1, with a ban- quet. 0 ST. ANDREW'S GIRLS TO MEET APRIL 11 The regular meeting of 'the Girls Club of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church will be held on Tuesday evening, April 11 at 8.15 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Viola. Lamputan 181 Maple Street. Mrs. Frank Fingland, presi- dent of the Clinton Hospital Auxiliary presided' tor the meeting in the Nurses Resi- dence on Tuesday evening, Ap- ril 4. On April 25 there will be a tour of St. Mary's Hospital for the 'Chronically Ill, London, with reception at 11 a.m. and luncheon at 1 p.m. Mrs. Fing- land will head up a workshop. Her topic is "Information, Please." Any Auxiliary mem- bers wishing to attend should contact Mrs. Harry Ball, phone HU 2-9510. Mrs, Harry McIntyre had on display 'the smocks which are to be worn' by members tak- ing the travelling cart arotuid. Thanks were extended to Mrs. Douglas Ball for assisting' in the making of these. May 10, Wednesday, is the date 'set for the Florence Nightingale Tea. October 14 is the date set for the annual QUEEN'S COUNSEL • TOWN OF EXETER Announcement was made in the most recent issue of On- tario Getzetter of the appoint- ment of Charles V. Latightot, barrister-at-law in Exeter, as one of Her Majesty's Counsel learned in the law for the Pro- vince of Ontario. Mr, Laugh- foal is of the firm of Bell and Latighten, Fire Protection Plan 1111111121V4 Stanley Township council, meeting in Varna on Monday, made a decisive step with re- gard to obtaining fire protec- tion for residents within the township, Reeve Harvey Cole- man presided. Considering an offer from the Town of Clinton for protection in return for payment of a re- taining fee of $200 a yerar (an increase • of $100), Stanley's cotmell decided to discontinue this plan. Meetings are continuing this week and next to complete or- ganization of the 4-H Clubs of Huron County for the sea- son. On Monday night the Bay- field Beef and 'Dairy Calf Clubs were formed here. A start was made on the Tractor Maintenance Club wh- ich will hold an actual org,aniz- ation meeting in two weeks. Farm Engineer Tom Brown will attend. Twelve boys have signed up for this club. Leaders of the Bayfield 4-H Beef Calf Club are Howard McCullough and Everett Mc- Ilwain. There are seven mem- bers so far. Executive elected were: president, Bill Blacker; vice-president, Fred Tyndall; secretary, Barbara Watkins and Press reporter Pat McIlwaire Leaders of 'the Bayfield 4-H Dairy Calf Club are Ted Dunn, RR 2, Bayfield and Tom Rath- well, RR 3, Clinton. There are 24 members 'so far. Executive Penny Sale. Proceeds from this' sale will be used for furnish- ings for the proposed addition to the hospital. Members of the Londesboro CGIT made Easter favours for the hospital patients which were much appreciated. They have instead decided to establish a' municipal fire de- partment to 'be known as Br- ucefield Volunteer Fire 'Depart- ment. Harold Lobb, Brucefield was named Fire Chief, to re- place Kenneth Stewart who has served for a number of years. Up until now the Brucefield Fire Department has been an independently run organization, receiving financial support only from r.fuelcersmith and Stanley elected are president, Hugh Lobb; vice-president, Bruce Betties; secretary Lois 'Riley and pros reporter Margaret Semple. . More members are expected in both clubs, and they will be welcomed. On Tuesday night meetings were held in Howick and last night in Brussels. The Sea- forth Clubs will meet to-night and the Exeter ones on Fri- day. Group Will Ask Town To Restore Park fountain We understand that the Hor- ticulttiral Society, which has done yeoman service in beaut- ifying many parts of 'the town of Clinton is quite interested in the restoring . of the . old fountain to its place in the centre of Library Park. -- First steps in this direction are to be made at 'council meeting on' Monday. The Rev. D. J. Lane will make the pres- entation of the Society. The fountain, which was er- ected as a memorial to a Cl- inton resident, fell over about two years ago, and though the pieces (most of them) were preserved, the town fathers have not yet seen fit to rese tore it (By W. D. P.) WE HAD SEVERAL VERY interesting hours this week in the 'company of a visiting couple froni: Kildeer, Sask.. , Mr. end Mrs. Harold Disney „ Their picture appeare else- where in this' issue , . Disney is a first cousin of the famous Walt Disney, 'although he says, "don't say too much. about that" . • * * THE VISITING MR. DISNEY is the son of Keppel Disney Kep.pers brother Elias was Wait Disney's father „ Elias and his family went to the United States to live . . . Kep- pel stayed in this area . . . * HAROLD DISNEY MARRIED here, and he tried unsuccess- fully to wrest a living from three jobe at the same time . He milked cows out at the farm . worked a ten-hour shift at the piano factory (then Doherty's) and at night was cashier at the movie house . , . Even this much labour was not enough to support a family . , . se Harold' and his brother '"Walter joined the hundreds of ,other Ontario men who went West , Safe Driving Award For Brewery Driver Golden Wedding Day Couple Celebrates on Sunday Hospital Auxiliary Will Visit a London Hospital Re-organize Brucerield Dept.