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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1962-12-13, Page 1Sudden Snowstorm Creats Problem This may seem a lopsided picture but is only a pedestrian's view of the overhanging snow on downtown roofs yesterday. When it comes down, reports Butcher Norman Fitzsimons (lower right) it makes quite a crash. We look- ed, and left. (News-Record Photo) Schools Bob Down in Storm . Unwanted Holiday For Many Zbe ifkot COIUMIFT=! (By W. WE COULD NOT RESIST COMmenting on the offer of Reeve. Agnew to consult the "fellow" who sent the snow „ . did he get 'through. on some privately known line---oe is the line toe In any case, this the result hoped for „ . maybe too many folk have been (heaping of a White Christ- mas * * * WE WERE S. 0 R R Y. THAT Kenneth Waters did not make it to Board of Control in, the City of Toronto . it seemed that three major dailies in the city were supporting him . . Maybe his main fault is his quiet, sensible way . . No head-line getter, Mr. Waters seems content to do the job he sees the hest way he knows . . . * * S HIS DEFEAT POINTS UP what we consider to be one of the main faults in our election system . . Not only is. he lost to Board of Control . . but also to his ward as Eiltlerman . It seems a waste of exper- ience and ability . * * THE SAME IS TRUE OF AL min Rau's loss in Stanley Town- ship . He now has to wait until another time to begin serving the township . . * * * OUR SOLUTION: ELECT ALL of council together and have them select a reeve and deputy reeve from among themselves. 0 "Tis The Santa Season Santa'salways news in December. Though his offi cial pre-Christmas visit came over a week ago, he most certainly will be in the thoughts of the children at least two weeks mote. That's William Van Wierren, principal of Calvin Christian School introducing a young hopeful to' Mr,• Claus, (Photo by Powell) 4-H Achievement Night Awards Made at Exeter Murray Scott, 20-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Scott, RR 1, Belgrave, was presented with the top award of the year in Huron County 4-H work, during the achievement night held in South Huron District High School, Exeter, last Friday. ecor THE NEW .ERA-- 97th.. YEAR THE HURON RECORD — 81st YEAR No. 50-. Home Paper With the News CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1962 $4.00 Per Yeay-10 Cents Per Copy-12 Pages Town and Packers Continue Sewerage Plant Negotiations Miss Dorothy Riley Wins Award In Nursing Course Miss Dorothy Riley was pres- ented with the nursery technic- que award at the graduation exercises in Wingham held. on December 4 for the 19 girls in the most recent nurses. assist- ant graduating class. Following the ten month course at Wingham General Hospital, Miss Riley has ec- cepted a position on staff at Clinton 'Pleblic Hospital. Attending the graduation cer- emony were her .parents, Mr. and Mrs.' 'Ben. Riley, .Lontles,. -born; Mrs, .Selena.-Rileye-Clin,5.: ton; Mr. and..Mat..Jerry Riehl and Del Bedard, Goderich. AUBURN — The large white brick home occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Torn Cunningham on Con- cession 13, Hullett Township, one mile south of Auburn, was burned to the ground on Tues- day night about 8.30 p.m. Mr. Cunningham was in the barn milking at the time, and his wife was' in Clinton Public Hospital, expecting to return home WedrieSdlay with their new baby daughter Linda Mar- lene. Word of the fire was kept from the press, radio and tele- vision until the next day when The Weather 1962 1961 High Low High Low Dec. 6 34 32 38 27 7 32 29 38 26 8 23 19 30 22 9 25 19 28 18 10 24 17 35 26 11 19 12 34 28 12 17 10 44 25 Rain: 2" Rain: .10" Snow: 15" Snow: 3" With the acceptance on Mon- day night by town eotmea of the engineers report on the sanitary sewerage system of Clinton, negotiations moved on one more step with Canada Packers. Ltd. The firm has: indicated an interest in locating a poultry plant just off Highway 4 (Vic- toria Street) near the CNR tracks. The former plant was closed early this' year, and most of the operation was moved to Mount Forest. In mid-summer a limited cheese packing opera- tion was begun in the building which is giving employment to nearly a dozen people. In order to obtain ,tentative Clinton Legion branch com- pleted their slate of officers for 1963 .at an election meeting on Monday -night. Only 43 mem- bers turned out. The election picked K. W. Colquhoun as first vice-presi- dent and Reg. Cudinore as sec- ond vice-president. Harold Mc- Pherson, was acclaimed pi esi- dent at the nomination meet- ing in November. A ballot was held to elect the eight-man executive com- mittee. Members are: Harold Black, Stewart Freeman, R. D. Fremlin, William Harris, Rob- ert Hicks, Carman McPherson, Cameron Proctor and Howard Tait. The election picked the fol- lowing as standard' bearers.: Harold Black, - J. K. -Cornish, Leslie.....Nieeeand-Seim. Spencer., All nominees for 'branch tr- easurer withdrew by qualifying Tom could 'come in to Clinton and tell his wife about the dif- ficulties. The 'home is on the Cunning- ham homestead, obtained from crown lands. The house was remodelled just two years ago when Mr. and Mrs. Cunning- ham were married. The blaze was first noticed by Mrs: .Carman; Gross (Mr. Cunningham's sister) who lives across the road. The Blyth. Fire Brigade answered the fire alarm, but due to the snow- packed lane,,the fire engine got stuck, an the hoses were froten. 'Cause of the fire is unknown. Mr. Cunningham spent the night with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Cunningham. Nothing was saved from the Ere. Any gifts of baby clothing for the newborn baby girl, will be 'deeply' appreciated, as well as 'clothing, etc. for the parents, of course. Everything the couple had in their home has been lost. prices, size of the plant is est: imated at about double. that of the old one, and about 100 em- ployees would be involved. Early this year the Clinton Public UtilitieS Commission hir- ed the engineering firm of R. V. Anderson and Associates, Toronto, to 'survey the present sewerage disposal system, and keeping the proposed enlarged packing plant in mind, (plus expansion in town which is. ex- pected, due to the larger hospi- tal, larger collegiate, and the general over-all population in- crease in Ontario of three per- cent annualy) predict what the needs of the town would be within the next 40 years. . time on. December 3. At the executive meeting. that evening, Percy Brown volunteered. to be branch treasurer providing he gets assistance from the two previous treasurers Robert Hicks' and K. W. • Colquhoun. All other offices were filled by acclamation at the Novem- ber meeting. They are: past president, J. Douglas Thorn- dike; 'secretary, William Grain- ger; Sergeant-at-arms, George Campbell; colour sergeant, J. D. Thornidike; Service Bureau officer, Cam Proctor; chaplain, Rev. D 3. Lane; assistant chap- lain, Rev. P. L.' Dymond; dues secretary, Gordon Herman A joint installation ceremony Will be held on January 14 with •the Legion Ladies Auxil- iary. A team of past presidents .0f--Clitiltol:),..7 beanch, „,be installing officials. At the buSiness meeting, pre- sided over by president J. D. Thorndike, the Legion gave $10 to the Clinton Firemen's Mus- cular Dystrophy funds drive. Roy Fitzsimons and Garnet Harland' were appointed: audit- ors for 1962. A motion was passed author- izing the executive to engage a qualified accountant early in 1963 to set up an up-tokdate bookkeeping system for the var- ious activities' of the Legion. Hall rental 'chairman 'C a m Proctor reported that the Leg- ion will 'take in at least $1,650 in rent of the hall for 1962. In 1956, rental: income was only $241. In the .six-year period since that, over $6,000 has been realized from rent. Proctor complimented Legion steward Jack Cree for his extra duties. in connection with hall rental's, often on very short notice. Treats left over from last Sunday's Christmas party for Legioruaires' children, will be given to 'Huron • Children's Aid Society, He took home the Elston Cardiff citizenship trophy, em- blematic of outstanding 4-H contribution, and 'also outstand- ing work in •home •and earn- murrity activities. Murray also took home the J, A, Anstett wrist watch for highest score in 4-H Beef Calf clubs,946 points out of a pos- 'ible 1,000. He was a member of the Blyth-13elgrave club, which is led [by Coultes, Belgrave, and is sponsored by Myth Agricultural Society. He also topped the Brussels 4,11 Grain club with 906 points, and accepted the W, A. Schmid, Lucknow. trophy for this. The C. S. Macl\laughton tro- phy went to Miss Iris Marshall, RR 1, Kirikton, for winning the highest number of points in club work. She scoredd 947 points. Iris seared her high marks in the Exeter 4-H Club, which is sponsored by the Exeter Agri- cultural Society, and is led by Howard and John PYin, Tom and. Howard Hera; This year' set a record in the history of 4-11 club work in Hum, with a 93 Verde:fit Com- pletion of projects. More than $2,308 in cash prizes was pre- sented to the boys and girls, along with trephies 'and other awards. Jim Harding, 18, 11.R 1, Gar- Vie, had highest score for first year member, and' earned the The 42-page report which was discussed' by the ,P1J,C last month, and 'this week was ac- cepted by the town council, covers the subject in detail. Projected popnlation figure's show that by 2000 A.D., Clinton will probably have 10,000 peop- le, and if the packing plant is built and it increases in size according to what might be ex- peeted, then by that year, Clin- ton will 'need a sewerage dis- posal system large enough to serve the equivalent of 17,500 people. This, of course, is 40 years . in the future. At the present time, the en- gineers suggest that the pro- posed packing plant will be discharging waste equal to 3,000 people, in addition to the town population •of 3,000. To handle this sewerage properly the firm suggests an expendi- ture of $240,600. This includes $201,000 for a lagoon type of disposal, plus improvements to the present mains and addition of relief sewers at a cost of $39,600. This could be debentured over 30 years, with the result that the town cost would be an est- imated $19,000 annually. (at present, on the old sewerage system debentures', Clinton is spending more than $20,000 a year). Comparison figures showing costs if the present system were enlarged, (rather than moving into the lagoon type of dispos- al) would .indicate , an ormual cost of $24,140. Hiring of the engineering firm in the first place, by the Clinton PUC was triggered by the indication from Canada Packers Ltd. that they were interested in discovering wheth- er the town would be prepared to give them sewerage disposal for the enlarged plant. The engineers point out iif their report that even if the plant is not built, there is some overloading of sewers 'in town. The system was built in 1946 and 1947 to serve an est- imated population of 3,000. (Now the population is listed at 3,369 as the official figure). To cope with the present in- crease in population, and solve the problem of the present ov- erloading, the engineers suggest an expense of $41,700 even if the packing plant is not built. If the packing plant is: built, then the engineers suggest that the firm be asked to share in the cost of the sewerage dis- posal plant, to the extent of one-quarter the cost of the Vamping station and forcernain and half the cost of the lagoon, a total of $67,000. It is sug- gested that this could be paid either in cash, be spread over 3-5 years, or based on 'an an- nual payment, whichever Can- ada Packers wishes. Predicting an increased pop- ulation in Clinton of up to 10,- (Continued on page 7) novice torphy presented by Warden George McCutcheon, reeve of Brussels. Jim had 928 points in the Howick 4-I-I Calf Club (dairy) to which he be- longed. Grant Ilodgins, Grantor, cap- tured two new awardS, the Toronto-Dominion Band award for champion all round show- man, and the British Mortgage award for champion beef shotte man.. Kenneth Papple, RR 5, Sea- forth, earned the Canadian, Im- perial. Bank of Commerce (Blyth-Anburn branches) wrist watch for top score of 945 in dairy calf clubs. He' also won the Marvin Rowe trophy for highest score in swine clubs', with a total of 941. Ken belong= ed to the Seaforth clubs. Ronald Howatt, RR 1, 13e1- grave, earned the A. Y, McLean trophy for champion dairy showmanship, He scored 93 out of 100 for this in the Blyth club. Ivan Howatt, his brother, re- delved the county hog produc- ers award for top swine, show- Meting 95 out of 100. This was in the Seaford) swine club, Miss Barbara Turnbull, Brus- sels, showed the champion, gilt this year, and earned the SaV- ange trophy. Her score was 385 Por the animal, and she was a -member of the Seaforth Swine Club. Hospital Drive. Nets Nearly $8,000 .Last Week Receipts from the door-to, door canvass of homes in Olinton last week by volun- leer ,canvessers in aid of -the building fund' of 'Clinton Pub- lit Hospital are continuing to come in. Chairman of the committee in -charge, O. L. Engelstacl, reports that between: $7,000 and $8,000 in cash and pled- ges was received' last Wed nesday night. This' brings the total of the receipts to date at $32,000 and the approximate balance needed to $57,000. Administrator Is Hired at CDC! Full Time Job Clinton District 'Collegiate In- stitute Board last night approv- eddl the hiring Of L. R. Maloney, LOndon, as business adininistra- tor fer the school, commencing the first of January. Mr.. Maloney's 'application for the job was chosen from among 45:, received. He is; 47, married and has three children. He has' been in the Canadian Army since 1937 and has spent .his service career 'in the pay corps. This will be a 'full time job, replacing that of ' secretary- treasurer which has been filled on a part time basis by Harold C. Lawson 'for over 20 years. An office for the business ad- nuinistrator is being prepared on the main floor of the col- legiate. The board 'accepted the resig- nation of Kenneth McRae from the advisory vocational commit- tee which he has 'headed. Ap- pointed in' his place for 1963, was Walter C. Newcombe. Principal D. John Cochrane pointed out that a four year agricultural course was in the gecess, 'of planning fora the , vocational school. Stanley Voters Select Talbot For 1963 Reeve Voters in the Township of Stanley (which includes the police village' of Bayfield) voted on Monday and selected Ernest Talbot, RR 3, Kipper as their reeve for 1963. Mr. Talbot is presently one of the township's three c.ouncillors. The only other candidate was Alvin Rau', RR. 2, Zurich', the present deputy reeve. P011 by poll, the results were as follows: Rau Talbot No. 1, at S'S 1 31. 34 (near Baird's) No. 2, at SS 10 20 59 (near Brucefield) No. 3, at SS 14 14 46 (near Kippen) No. 4, at Varna, 75 84 Township hall No. 5, at SS 5 54 33 No. 6, at SS 4 West 32 55 (on highway 21) No. 7, at L. Deno/nine's home 61 1 No. 8, Bayfield 44 142 Totals' 336 454 Voting within the police vil- lage of Bayfiekl,,alSo was done to select three trustees to serve in 1963. Returned were present holders of office, Fred Arkell and Leroy Poth, and Irvine W. Pease is the third trustee, to replace retiring V. A. Feather- ston. Ratepayers cast ballots as follows: for .A.rkell, 117; for Path, 112; for Pease, 108; and for Melvin Davison, the fourth candidate, 102. Interesting 'to note 'is that there are only 15 votes between the 'defeated candidate, and the man who headed the polls, Eight Daughters Home To Honour Parents On 35th A surprise 'luncheon was held at the home of Mr. ,and IVIrt, Keit Stepliensede 194 Tottintend. Street, on Sunday, December 9, to honour Mr. and Mrs, Dave rd DaleS, On their '35th .Wedding anniVeitery, , All eight dattghterS were pre-, tea 'The. touPle's ottly.teit was unable to attend. He is on au RCA. jUirip deitite at Mainteba. The' family tiek their ,par. eats to dinner at Hotel Clinton and presented them With a 'Set Of electric deer ehlifieS, After unseasonal dry and' al- most tropical weather last week Clinton and the rest of the Bruce-Huron snow belt is reel- ing under the. iinPact of one of the worst and longest-lasting snowstorms of recent years. The storm started to settle in on Monday about noon, and with the exception of nights that are clear and star-studded, the time since then has been almost continual snowfall with drifting. The area of 'highways policed by the OPP detachment at Goderich has been quite fortun- ate so far, during the present bad weather, with only three minor accidents since Monday. Sergeant Barker expressed his hope yesterday that people would continue to drive care- fully. "So far in Ontario," he said, "fatalities have been up 100 this year over 1961. We don't want any more. Over the holiday period," 'he went on, "there will 'be a lot of police- men 'on duty 'and they will have no patience with people who violate traffic rules. Especially, they will have no sympathy with those 'who drink and drive." Clinton District Collegiate Institute practically slowed to a standstill yesterday, with only town 'students managing to get to school. There were 234 at- tending out of the total 766 enrolment. "Classes were held in 'the morning," reports prin- Novel Idea For Coping With Big Snow Fall A quiet interchange be- tween senior men in Clinton town council took place on Monday night during the last meeting of 'the year. In discussing the work of the public works department, the mayor 'asked the reeve: "Have you made any plans to remove snow from the streets, yet?" Quoth the reeve, "Well, it only came this morning, sir. But I'll take the matter up with the fellow that sent it" And the mayor's corn- ment was, "Well, if you're close enough with him 'to do that, all right." eipal John Cochrane, "by com- bining several rooms into one class." Yesterday afternoon teachers were, on hand to as- sist any students -desiring ' help; but regular classroom sessions were 'suspended, Murphy buses, did not run .at all, and Mr. Elliott was able to bring in .only one from the' Blyth area. The Exeter bus al- so arrived. However both of them were sent back again, as. soon as it was' realized that the weather was going to be parti- cularly bad. On Tuesday, no buses came in from the Blyth direction, and Approval of a site for Clin- ton's new post office was given at Monday's meeting of the' town council. Selection of the Canadian Department of Public Works is that now occupied! by Ball-Macaulay Ltd, on King, Street. Tentative approval had been given by council as early as October 29, at a committee, meeting of that body, in which representatives of the depart- ment met with them. At that time, however, request was made that the property behind Wes- ley-Willis United Church, com- prising a vacant lot owned by Toni Chuter; a double house owned by the Freeman family and the Glidden Dry-Cleaners establishment, be investigated more thoroughly first. Further negotiation for price on the property behind the ehurch pointed out that the cost would be 25 percent higher than if the Ball-Macaulay property were acquired. Opinion of the Department of Public Works was that the Ball-Macaulay site was more favourable. Ball-Macaulay Ltd. is 'involv- ed in the 'business of builders. supply with a lumber yard and retail store, The property fronts on King Street, According to Royce Macaulay of the Ball-Macaulay firm, word of the Department's decision has not 'been given to 'his com- pany. one of the Murphy buses from the Varna area, did net make the run. They left to take stu- dents 'home, , at .3 P,m. instead Of the 'regular -4 There were 119 students absent on Tuesday. At St. Joseph's . Separate School routine was fairly norm- al on Tuesday. Peter Hatha- way who drives the bus which brings in the children, report- ed'' he was able to bring in all the pupils except those an- part of the route he covers on the Base Line and toward Blyth. The normal day was completed. (Continued on page 7) The following is the letter received by town council from I. Isted', district manager, prop- erty and' building management branch, Department of Public Works, London. The date of writing was Noveinber 19. "This has reference to our meeting of October 29 with Council of Clinton in which two possible sites for the proposed new Federal Building were con- sidered. "At that time, the Council, after an informal poll, support- ed the selection of the Ball-Mac- aulay property by a vote of 7-2. It was agreed however, that since the alternative property behind the church was also suit- able, we would carry out furth- er investigation 'in respect to price and that our final recom- mendation would be based on the 'cost of the proposed Site. "Negotiations have now been carried out with the four 'own- ers involved in the purchase of the site behind the church' and we have also approached Ball- Macaulay for confirmation of their previous offer. As a result of which efforts we are now prepared to definitely rercoi- mend the purchase of the Ball- Macaulay property. "To assemble the properties behind the church will cost 25 percent more than to purchase the Macaulay site. Each owner was asked for his price and was subsequently Interviewed in an effort to have him reduce the price to a reasonable level. In most Cases some reduction was accomplished but in the final analysis the property is still much too expensive. "In view of these facts it Would be appreciated if you would present this letter to the contrail and request that they pass a Motion supporting 'the Selection of the Bail-Macaulay property 'as the new site for the propesed Post Office. "I Would like to have a copy of this resolutien ,at the earliest passible date iii order that can complete the mcessory site acqUiSittiort'' All Lost in Auburn Fire Tom Cunningham Couple Harold McPherson President Legion Holds Election For 2 Vice-Presidents The Clinton Public Hospital Sincerely Thanks All Those Who Supported. The Building Fund. Contributions and pledges are still being received, and _if for some reason our canvassers failed to reach you on December 5, or if you wish to add to your contribution, please contact the manager of the Bank of Montreal, or of the Royal Bank of Canada, or any member of the hospital board, To One and AU, Greetings of the SeaSon, Town Council Approves Site For New Post Office