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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1963-02-07, Page 1siew KeCOr THE NEW ERA --- 97th YEAR THE .HURQN 'RECORD — 81st. YEAR No. 6—The Home Paper With the News ON' R10, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1963 $4.00 Per Year-10 Cents Per Copy-12 Pages PLAN SUMMER PLAYGROUND SEEK $2,225 COUNCIL. GRANT Clinton's Energetic Recreation C nunittee At their inaugural meeting, Thursday, members of the Clinton Recreation Committee approved their extensive program for the corning months and have requested a $2,225 grant from council to aid the work. Pictured above are some of the members. Back row, left to right: Hugh Hawkins, Allan Elliot, Bob Hunter, vice-chairman; Bob Draper and Bob Welsh, past chairman. Front row: Glenn Lockhart, treasurer; Dick Fremlin, chairman and Mait Edgar, sec- retary. (News-Record Photo) Future of Fair Left to Directors Pass Motion to Proceed ,at Annual By putting all activities un- der the recreation committee they receive a grant of one- quarter for all maintenance expenses up to a maximum of $600 and a one-third grant on all salaries up to a maximum of $1,800. With an estimated income of only $4,700, the committee have submitted a request to town council for a grant of $2,225 to furnish the added. money for the budget. One of the other new major expenditures planned by the committee is $500 for the im- provement of the parkland in Pinecrest subdivision, opened up by L. G. Winter. The committee hope to fill in the low a r e as and then level off the grounds and plant Clinton Recreation Committee approved a bud- get of $6,925 for 1963, with the major added ex- pense coming from a summer playground they plan to establish this year. Most of the items on the committee budget have been conducted in Clinton in the past, but this is the first year they will all go through the books of the committee and this will mean grants for many of the activities that haven't received any before. Clinton Sp rtsnian Ellwood Epps Business On CSC-TV Saturday Prepare Breakfast For Wesley-Willis Men Members of Wesley-Willis United Church the servings of toast, bacon and eggs are, from the men's club, ,many of whom claim to be "old hands left: Gordon Steepe, jim Cox, till Holland, presi- at getting our own breakfast"' had an opportunity dent; Ken Johnston, secretary and Rev, J. C. top rove their abilities for their breakfast meeting, Thompson, secretary of the Canadian Bible Society, Sunday, Shown working in the kitchen preparing guest speaker. (News-Record Photo) and his questioning of the mem- bers present showed that only one or two of them owned horses. However, Bob Henry, recent- (Continued on page five) The first finance company to open an office in Clinton is the Atlantic Finance Corporation Limited, whose head office is at Oakville. The new business opened this week at 7 Rattenbury Street East in the Alan Galbraith building, corner of Albert and Rattenbury streets. J. G. (Glen) McCreary, who hails from Smith Falls, is the branch manager. He has had six years experience in the small loan business in his home town, Peterborough and Owen Sound. Mr. McCreary is a sports en- Clinton's moose-hunting, wholesale and retail sporting goods businessman, Ellwood Epps, will appear on the Cana- dian Broadcasting Corporation TV network on Saturday after- noon. Mr. Epps' appearance on the cross-Canada TV program "World of Sports" will not be pertaining to hunting, but will be mainly about his gun-col- lecting hobby. The program can be seen on all the local TV stations at 3 p.m. Saturday, February 9. "This will be my biggest publicity break in the sports business, getting cross-Canada coverage," Mr. Epps comment- ed to the News-Record , this week. The program is listed in the CBC times as World of Sports "Sports Hobbies", in which host Sgambati talks to individuals across Canada who have un- usual sports hobbies. thusiast. Already he is playing for the Bankers team in the local industrial hockey league. His other main sport is golf. Atlantic Finance was. formed nine years ago and has loan and acceptance offices throughout Ontario. The com- pany plans further expansion, The nearest Atlantic branch of- fices are at Stratford and Lon- don. Miss Gertie Postma is the clerical assistant at the new office. She was employed re- cently with the Ontario rural hydro office. $(175.St Cettlitta;;;;r4 wimip A PERSON who says exactly what be wants or means without mincing any words is usually held in high regard by most, such people may sometimes find themselves in embarrassing situations and this was forcibly pointed out to us this week when we happen- ed to answer the telephone, on what turned out to be a wrong number. The caller, obviously a farmer, came straight to the point as soon as we picked up the receiver and without any explanation or regard for the fact that we mentioned it was the News - Record answering minced no words in getting straight to the point of his request. IN MOST OASES this would not cause any great concern for us, but the News-Record hap- pens to have a telephone list- ing similar to ' the Waterloo Cattle Breeding Association and we would wish to point out to our farm friends that we can certainly t a k e advertisements for the sale of their heifers, but that is about the only SERVICE we can provide. * WE DON'T KNOW the pres- ent figures on the unattached female population of our coun- try, but judging from an ad- vertisement in the Goderich Signal-Star, the female set may be diminishing in numbers. The ad we speak of was placed by a "bachelor in his forties with a university education, steadily employed professionally" a n d he was "seeking the compan- ionship of an eligible Christian lady of good taste and habits! TO DATE, the newspaper has received half a dozen re- plies to the ad and apparently all that remains is for the gentleman to set up an inter- view to choose the girl of his dreams. WE DON'T KNOW what re- sults a 27-year-old editor would receive from a similar adver- tisement, but as our good friend Ann Landers frowns on such practices, perhaps we will 'forego any such plans and wait to develop a bad leg cramp for the upcoming leap year of '64. * IT REMAINS a mystery why any man would wish to give up his freedom, but perhaps the answer lies in a recent com- munication that crossed our desk from a noted heart spec- ialist. The doctor points out that while it may be "unchival- rous", he insists the lady of the house may be "better equipped" to shovel snow off the drive- way than her husband. OPPORTUNITY for the 'lad- ies to practice this skill existed on Clinton's main street until (Continued on Page 7) 0 The Weather 1963 1962 High Low High Low Jan. 31 13 -17 16 6 Feb. 1 32 -6 4 -11 2 35 18 15 -15 3 19 -2 33 7 4 30 -4 44 30 5 32 11 46 12 6 37 12 16 -5 Snow: 2 in. Snow": 2 in. Contacted at Ottawa by the News-Record a few minutes be- fore going into a party caucus Wednesday morning, Elston Cardiff, Huron MP, reported at that time he had no idea what would happen to the Govern- ment of Canada, "I'll just have to wait and see," he stated, "but we're out and that's for sure." Since the- comments by the veteran politician, the reign of the Progressive Conservative government has been dissolved and machinery is already in action for a Federal election. Monday, April 8 has been set as the date for Canada's sec- ond election in less than one year. Depends on Circumstances When questioned concerning his plans, Cardiff replied, "that's another question". He said it could depend on "circumstances" whether he de- cided to contest the riding for the Progressive Conservatives. He did not expound on the statement. However, he quickly pointed out he was in the best of health. "I haven't felt better in the past five years," he com- mented. Cardiff, who at 74 is the old- est member of the House of Commons, has contested seven elections since entering the fight back in 1940. "They're coming too thick though," he added. Cardiff eXpressed the opinion that there were very few people who wanted another election at this thine. HoweVer, he pointed'out the government was unable to "do anything" due 10 the tactics of Clinton Student Tops Nurses At K-W Hospital Barbara Durst, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Milford Durst, Isaac Street, placed first in the class', of student nurses who were presented with their caps at a recent ceremony at Kit- chener-Waterloo Hospital. The Central Huron Second- ary School graduate topped 39 other girls to win the award for proficiency and nursing progress. The award, presented on Wednesday, January 30, is made to the top junior student in each school of nursing in Ontario by the Canadian Nurs- es' Association. It was the second prize for the local girl, having won the bursary presented in 1962 by the Clinton Hospital Auxiliary. 0 Threaten Sale For Tax Arrears In Tuckersmith Meeting in Seaforth, Tues- day, Tuckersmith Township council passed a bylaw desig- nating all properties with 1960 tax arrears liable for tax sale. Any property owners with arrears have until March 15 be- fore they are subject to list- ing for sale. Clerk-treasurer James McIn- tosh reported there were no more owners than usual behind in their tax payments. Council passed a motion ap- pointing Wilmer Broadfoot as warble fly inspector for the year and Charles Eyre, weed in- spector. The clerk was authorized to call for tenders for the applica- tion of approximately 14,000 cubic yards of gravel; for spraying all cattle in the town- ship for warble fly and for the supplying of approximately 600 pounds of warbicide powder. Council also endorsed a reso- lution from Wentworth County urging the prohibiting of the use of mineral based detergents due to their contribution to water pollution problems. The accounts were ordered paid, with the main expenditure $4,045.60 in the road account. The clerk reported $2,800 of this was for snow removal dur- ing the month of January. the three opposition parties. "It's ridiculous," he charged, adding that the opposition was acting only to serve their own greed. "It costs a lot of money every ELSTON CARDIFF Bayfield Seeks Applications For Workman BAYFIELD—Trustees of the Police Village of Bayfield are this week calling for tenders from men interested in filling the position of constable, tree- tor operator and general main- tenance man for the village. Tenders Will close on Febru- ary 15. Stanley Stephenson, who has been employed in this position Since last winter, will complete the month of February. The regular meeting of the trustees Which had been sched- uled for February 22, has been postponed one Week, until March 1. The future of Clinton's, Sp- ring Fair came up for a lengthy discussion at the annual meet- ing of the Huron Central Ag- ricultural Society, Saturday, but the final decision will be left to the directors who will meet Monday night in the Ag- ricultural office. However, the members pres- ent at the annual meeting pas- sed a motion recommending that the directors plan to stage the annual event again this year on Saturday, June 1. Although last year's event was termed "one of the better fairs" by president John Deev- es, Goderich Township, a def- icit of $35.48 was reported by A. J. McMurray, Clinton, vet- hour to run the Commons," he added, "and we haven't been able to get anything done." Cardiff said he didn't think the question of nuclear arms and the recent rift with the (Continued on Page Seven) Goderich Township Council learned Monday their road ex- penditures for the month of January had nearly doubled over the figures from the three previous years. Main part of the increase was due to the added cost of snow removal on township roads, which were all finally cleared only this week. The expenditure en the road account for the month was $4,899, This compares with a figure of $2,070 for the same month in 1960 and amounts near $2,600 in the past two years. At their regular meeting, camel' entered into reforesta- tion agreements with three dis- trict farmers, all of whom have carried on similar projects in the past, The land owners agreed to pay $1.00 per every thousand trees planted and the township and county councils share the cost of planting. The three men who have ent- ered into the agreement are 3, C Hindmarsh, K K. Mote and 8, J. V. Cann. Council decided to continue to administer their warble fly bylaw` and instructed the clerk, eran secretary-treasurer of the Society. This brings the total deficit to slightly over $1,000, but the grant from the Federal govern- ment for last year's fair has not been received as yet, Huron County Warden, Wal- ter Forbes, a director of the society stated that the "future of fairs is looking a little bit darker all the time". "This is not because of lack of exhibits", he added, "but because of lack of attendance". He congratulated Mr. Mc-, Murray on his work in attain- ing donations from area resi- dents and pointed out he "does better on the street than on the gate". This was backed up by the fact that the secretary had been able to raise about $300 more in private donations than what the gate receipts h a d been. "I think we should settle in our mind if the fair is bene- ficial to Clinton and the rural community," McMurray stated. "If it's not, why are we struggling?" The suggestion that the so- ciety was spending too much on prize money for horses was raised by Willis VanEgmond, Robert Thompson, to advertise for tenders for the supplying of 725 pounds of powder and for applicants for the position of warble fly inspector at a salary of $1.00 per hour and an allowance of 10 cents per, mile for his car. Council also submitted a re- quest to the department of highways to transfer $1,300 from one section of their road account to another. This action is necessary to balance the books and if ap- proved will result in an 80 per- cent grant on the figure spent rather than a 50 percent grant. In other business, council: Made grants of $25 to the Huron Plowmen's Association and the Huron Soil and Crop Improvement Association. Authorized payment of their $200 retainer fee for the Clin- ton fire department. Passed their road subsidy by law for an expenditure of $46,000 for the coming year. Endorsed a resolution from Wentworth County requesting the provincial goVernment to prohibit the sale and use of mineral-based detergents, clue to the alarming incidence bf pollution caused by the Product, grass seed to furnish added facilities for recreation. Most of the other items on the budget which will be pres- ented to council have been con- ducted in the past and the major expenditures among these include!' $1,000 for public skating, $2,000 for the swim- ming pool and $750 for the Clinton, Marching and Concert Band. In the past, council have made these grants to the sep- crate organizations, but by put- ting it through the recreation committee books they will be able to' receive larger grants from the government. The committee also plan to request grants of $200 from each of the four service clubs, Legion, Lions, Kinsmen and Fish and Game Club. All four have spent considerable on rec- reation in the past. For Young Children Details for the summer play- ground program have not been arranged as yet, but the com- mittee have tentatively set plans to hold sessions in Clin- ton's three parks with two supervisors on duty at each. The program is being .set up for children between the ages of five and 12 years and will be held in the afternoons from 1,00 to 4.00. They hope to secure leaders for $12 a week and they will also pay their expenses to a week-long training course in Goderich before the activities commence. Estimated budget for this program has been set at $800. This will also include some equipment for the use of the supervisors and the children. (Continued on Page 12) 0 Clinton Man Attends MO. Show Held In London William Hearn of Epps Man- ufacturing Ltd., Clinton, was in London, Wednesday, attending the second Manufacturing Op- portunities Show and Confer- ence sponsored by the depart- mmeenntt.of economics and develop- The shoW is termed a "posi- tive approach" for manufactur- ers seeking new products to produce with existing equip- ment, thereby reducing plant capacity and lowering unit provides on one site a costs, It provides meeting place for fresh ideas where imagination and initia- tive can be stimulated. It offers the manufacturer a chance to see first hand the myriad of imported component parts worth millions of dol- lars—components which could be made in Ontario — and the opportunity to meet, discuss and assess the extent of extra business to be reaped from new fields of production. ec .Committee Atlantic Finance Corporation Opens Branch Office on Rattenbury Street utline Extensive Pro r= m Mr, Epps' interview will be one of four on the hour-long program. On Wednesday, January 23, the Epps head office in Clin- ton received a request from CBC sports department for an interview on Friday, January 24. The request was granted. Then on Friday at 9 a.m., Mr. Sgarnbati and a crew of seven CBC engineers, camera- men and technicians moved in- to the Epps offices and ware- house on King Street. The Epps staff was amazed at the amount of equipment used by the technicians. One employee estimated up to $8,000 worth of cameras, lights, ampli- fiers mid sound apparatus was used. Over 5,000 feet of film was shot during the ten-hour day at the Epps shop. The Epps collection of hobby guns and pistols, unique guns and early shooting equipment received the most attention. This will likely be the major part of the 15-minute part of the Sports Hobbies program. Mr. Epps was formerly a regular guest on the late King Whyte's sports show on Satur- days after the hockey game. 0 FORMER CANDIDATE QUITS LIBERALS Ernest Fisher, mayor of Goderich, and unsuccessful Liberal Candidate in the last Federal election states that he could not possibly sub- scribe to the program as presented by the Hon. Lester B. Pearson, leader of the Liberal party in Canada. Mr. Fisher states that he has resigned from the Gode- rich Liberal Association, of which he has been president. Veteran of. Ousted PC's 'Healthy', 'Circumstances' Determine if He Runs Roads Now Clear In Goderich Twp., Council's Expenses Nearly Doubted