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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1963-02-28, Page 5* ARS BE 41 FRit HAROLD'S WHITE ROSE GARAGE. SPECIALIZING IN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, 6E ERAL—. REPAIRS (Continued from Page 1) Driver of the truck was Bev- erly Maguire, London, who re- ported that due to the weather he did not see the other vehicle. At the same place, only 15 minutes later, six cars involved in a pileup that resulted in a total of over $1,000 damages, shown in brackets for each car. The first car, driven by Geo- rge Gledhill Ginn, RR 2, Clin- ton, ($50) stopped on the high- way due to the fact a stalled ear was blocking his path. The second car on the scene, driven by Amasa Glenn Pease, Bayfield, ($200) also stopped in time, but he was hit from behind by Ted Przewieda, Lon- don, ($40). George Frayne, Woodham, ($250) managed to miss hitting the Przewieda car, but ran into the one being driven by Pease. Joseph Louis Freeman, 166 North Street, Clinton, (200) hit Frayne's car and was in turn hit by John Ray Rau, Seaforth, ($500). None of the drivers or pas- sengers in the six vehicles was injured. Another crash at the trouble- some curve occured at 8.00 p.m. on Wednesday when Verna Glazier, RR 3, Clinton, who was stopped, was struck from the rear by a car driven by Jack Moetsier, RR 3, Clinton. Only slight damage was re- ported. School Buses Collide On Thursday, two school bus- es, both owned by Rexford Duckworth, Goderich, collided at 8.30 p.m. and sustained total damage of over $1,000, although none of the children was in- jured. Driver of one of the buses was Carman Vint, Goderich, while driver of the other was Cornelius Bakelaar, RR 1, Au- burn. Both buses were travelling at an estimated speed of only 10 miles per hour when the crash took place, and the swirling snow prevented the drivers from seeing each other before they collided. On the same day, a minor col- lision took place on the Base- line Road near Clinton when a 1961 Austin driven by Delores, Marie Dixon, Clinton, was hit from behind by a truck driven by Dia Whitehead Cornith, 133 Orange Street, Clinton. The Dixon car was stuck in the snow at the time of the in- cident. The final accident investi- gated in the area by the God- erich detachment of the OPP was on Thursday night when a car driven by Wilfred R, Hicks, 16. OA. . 1/4.4.1 t Fit VEIWO 4.71RIONOPAV9ail 0/00,824X10040smemt SWINSAN4c601/R804/40,01 IIIIA.913 '27 vc,"17tiVo't,f ST. RCAF Badminton Winnipeg Cops .Event, Hosts Rest in Doubles B. C A F Station Winnipeg Walked off with the major share of the trophies in the _annual Training Command bad- minton championships staged at RCAF .Station Clinton; Sat- urday. The Winnipeg cotangent top- ped the other Dina stations in both the women's and men's divisions to take home the high aggregate. They posted a total of 11. points in the men's race and. eight points in t h e women's. section for a total of 19 points. RCAF Clinton finished in second place, picking up- eight pointS from' their men and five from the women 'for a total of 11, r/C Chuck Langtry copped the men's singles, ousting Cl- inton's. LAC John Rankin in the final set. He tools two of three games played, Langtry copped the first match, only to have Rankin come back to force the third game with a win in the sec- ond battle. HoweVer, Rankin, who. had trouble mustering up enough strength after his hectic battles in the preliminary rounds and the men's doubles competition, couldn't keep up with the hard working Winnipeg entrant in the third match. Clinton Win P00105 However, Rankin., managed to get his name on one of the major trophies when he tamed PO with Cpl. Al Hoge to cop the men's doubles event. The pair whipped a team of Cpl. James Cameron and Cpl. Bud Green, St, Jean, Quebec, in the final set. The ladies' single trophy went to F/Q Jenny Iseboeaf, Winnipeg, as she whipped a fellow team mate, LAW Betty Logan, in the finals. These two then teamed up to win the doubles trophy, whipping Cpl, Jean Leeson and AW Joan Barnaby, St. Jean, in two straight games. The only other Clinton win-ners were LAW Lois Hill and Cpl. Dorothy Langley, who teamed up to win the consola- teamed U pto win the consola- les. The tournament was an all' day affair held in the RCAF Clinton recreation centre and a total of 65 personnel from the nine stations participated. Winners in the events were presented with their awards at a social gathering in the Corps oral's Club later in the evening. To the Victors Go the Spoils RCAF Clinton hosted the annual RCAF badminton championships, Satur-day, when -65 competitors from pine stations vie for honors,. Station peg copped the event with the most number of points in both the men's and ladies' classes, while the hosts placed second, Only major trophy won by Clin- ton was the men's doubles and it went to LAC John Rankin and Cpl. Al Hoge, Rankin, left, also was the finalist in the men's singles. Others in the picture be- sides Rankin are: Sgt. Hal Rees, Cpl, Hoge and F/S Ron Burnside. Rees and, Burnside are Recreation NCO's who conducted the play in the tournament. (RCAF Photo) E FIRST Ti T N HL I E WHITE OR YOUR CHOICE OF EXCITING COLOURS Thurs., Feb. 8r 19G4—,-Clinton News-RucorcI,Page 4 I Smoked PICNIC SPECIALS SHOULDERS T Feb H I l R2. , 8F. h iR I a. - - r&chS1A-2T. lb. 39c ALL OUR MEATS ARE FEDERAL APPROVED Maple BOLOGNA Leaf - - - 3 lbs. SIAM ALL OUR MEATS ARE FEDERAL APPROVED Maple HEADCHEESE Leaf - - 3 lbs. $1.00 ALL OUR MEATS ARE FEDERAL APPROVED Lean GROUND BEEF (Not — - lb. a Beverage) 3% ALL OUR MEATS FEDERAL APPROVED 24-oz. Loaf — MARRA'S FRESH SLICED BREAD 2 for 37c RED ROSE TEA BAGS — 60's pkg. 79c FITZ IMO NS Food Fair Free Delivery HU 2-9412 NIIIIIIIIIMMIRIM. Toronto taller Entertains At RCAF Jamboree. • It was another gala evening for the RCAF Clinton Cross- trailers on Saturday, February 23, when the second of five scheduled top rated square dande callers in the person of issarg Ifough, Toronto, held sway at the Recreation Centre, Although not large, the crowd. was, nevertheless, receptive to the sparkling quality of this noted female caller. Billed as the "fabulous, fun- filled female", Marg Hough kept everybne remembering. that she was exactly as adver- tised, The aurroanding area clubs were once again well represent, ea, 'coming from Chatham, Stratford, London, Clinton, St, Marys, Centralia, Kincardine, Seaforth, Exeter, Port Elgin and Goderich. The host club was also lions owed by two members of square dance clubs from air- force units stationed in Gers many and France. • The ladies in attendance dis- played some very fetching dres- ses. Marg Hough focused the attention of the crowd to some of the more colourful and eye- catching outfits. These showed great skill and much workman- ship. After three hours of square and round dances, an excellent buffet supper was served to the complete enjoyment of all. A vote of thanks must be passed along to the executive of this club for their well planned functions. There is always ample park- ing, minimum delay at buying entrance tickets, sufficient cold refreshments, convenient check- ing, and A. more-than-adequate supper. To further prove their ability at pleasing everyone, the exec- utive has scheduled Don A - strong of Florida as their next • performing caller, slated for Monday, March 18 at 8 p.m. Miss Mary Shortreed Honoured by LODE . Miss Mary Shortreed, who is director of nurses at Beck Me- morial Sanatorium, was hon- oured last Monday night for her service to the Dr. David Crom- bie Chapter, LODE, London. Miss Shortreed is a sister of Wilfred, Thomas. and James Shortreed, Morris Township, and Gordon, Clinton. At a surprise gathering of members of the medical pro- fession, IODE and friends, Miss Shortreed was presented with a life membership in the Prim- ary Chapter. Born in Huron County, she graduated from Fergus Gener- al Hospital School of Nursing and joined the ,London Insti- tute in 1940. 'THE Tamberlane ROOM' ELM HAVEN MOTOR HOTEL NURON STREET WEST-, CLINTON Entertainment Friday and Saturday Nights Featuring London's Most Popular Combo "The Standard Five" Specials In Our Dining Room On Friday and Saturday Nights Chicken Chop Suey Bar-B-Que Spareribs Chicken in the Basket Sunday Dinners in Our Dining Room Served from 12 to 8 p.m. Classified Ads Bring Results HERB'S FOOD Market Specials Feb,. 28 to Mar. 2 Carnation Instant Potatoes. 8-az. pkg. 25c Large 12-oz. pkg. 49c Aylmer Catsup, 1 I -oz. bottle 2 for 39c Delmar Margarine 4 lbs. 89c Kraft Macaroni Dinner 2 F,kgs. 25c Del Monte Pineapple-Grapefruit Drink 48-or. tin , 39c Lyon's Tea Bags, 100 2 cup size 69c Maxwell House Instant Coffee, I0-ot. jar . , , $1.19 Stokely's Tomato Juice, 48-oz. fins 29c Monarch Pouch-Pak Cake Mix 2 for 33c Jiffy Instant Chocolate,1 2-lb. fin 1St Calla Lily Pastry Flour, 24-lb. bag $1.55 Tide, Giant Size, 20c off pkg. .„„ 69c Thedford Potatoes, 75-lb. bags . $2.39 SAVE BLACk DIAMOND STAMPS FREE DELIVERY PHONE HU 2-1445 FARMERS We are shipping cattle every Monday for United Co-operative of Ontario and solicit your patronage. We will pick them up at your farm, Please PHONE COLLECT not later that Saturday nights, Seaforth Farmers Co-operative H. S. Hunt, Shipper Phone 669 W1 CLEARANCE of DISCONTINUED COLORS in SUPER KEM.TONE and KEM-GLO ENAMEL Must Go at 1/2 Price "Kon - omy" Aluminum Ware Sr A- L- E 1 QUART SAUCEPANS from 75c ea. U llitRETP—A-av EKED from $1.25 ea. COFFEE PERCOLATORS 2 Cup—$1.95 ea. 6 Cup—$2.65 ea. 4 Cup—$2,25 ea. 8 Cup--$2.95 ea. TEA POTS' 6 Cup $2.65 8 Cup $2.95 DISHPANS $1.85 ea. UTILITY PAILS, I 0-q+. „ . $2.85 ea. Ball & utch 11 A HARDWARE LINt0N 240$ Goderich, hit a slippery spot near Taylor's Corners and rol- led over. The driver was uninjured and damage was estimated at only $75. Sgt. Barker reported his men have not had an accident to in- vestigate since last Thursday, but he noticed they had invest- igated a total of 15 in the two- day period from Wednesday to Thursday, Constables investigating the accidents listed above were: Const. D. I. Trumbly, Coast. Morley Groves, Coast. C. A. Hardy, Coast. R. S. Ball. Child Injured Constable D. A. Bowering, Seaforth, also had a busy time last Wednesday, investigating numerous accidents, two of them in this area. Both took place between 4.00 and 5.00 p.m. and the first one involved a station wagon which was discharging school children, four miles north of Clinton. Driven by Peter Hathaway, Townsend Street, Clinton, it was struck from behind by a car driven by James R. Snell, son of Ephriam Snell, RR 1, Clinton. A six-year-old passenger, Gordon Gerritt, son of Herman Gerritt, received slight head lacerations it the crash. Visibility was zero at the time and damage estimated at $1100. Shortly after, a car driven by Donald Doucette, Brucefield, was hit in the rear by a car driven by Mrs. Donald McVey, also of Brucefield. Damage to the McVey vehicle was estimated at over $650, while the Doucette car was damaged in the amount $150. Busy Near Hensall The Exeter OPP detachment also had a busy time on Wed- nesday, investigating eight ac- cidents involving 21 vehicles and causing damage estimated at close to $7,000. Several area residents were involved, and the majority of them had managed to stop in time for accidents ahead of them but were hit from behind by other dirvers who could not see them due to the blustery weath- er conditions, Area persons involved and the amount of damage sustained were as follows: Royce' S. Macauley, 47, Clin- ton, ($400); Game Warden Eric Johnston, 39, RR 5; Clinton F/Sgt, and Mrs. A. Dumayne and their family have moved to RCAF Station Foymount, Ont- ario. Farewell Party A farewell party took place on February 20 for Mrs. Ann Thompson, popular resident of the Park. . Friends and neighbors gath- ered at the home of Mrs. C. Royer where the guest of hon- our was presented with an el- ectric. kettle, and a corsage. Games were played and prizes won by Mrs, McGillicuddy, Mrs. Hebert, Mrs, Deline, Mrs. Wick- ware. Refreshments were served to some 20 guests by the hostess assisted by Mrs. L. Kelley, Mrs. P. Huard, and Mrs. P. Peter- son. Ladies Visit Seaforth On February 20, several mem- bers of the RCAF Clinton Curl- ing Club went to Seafoth - to take part in a bonspiel. Rinks from Listowel, Wingham, Hen- sel, Exeter, RCAF Centralia, and Palmerston were also pre- sent as guests of the Seaforth ladies. In the first draw the RCAF ($100); Mrs. Margaret Faber, Kippen ($300); M. L. Davidson, Brucefield ($50); Walter Jer- vis, 34, Clinton, in RCAF pickup truck ($50). Only one person was injured in the crashes, Jake Bosch, 17, Exeter, is in South Huron hos- pital with a fractured left ank- le. Severely Injured The final crash reported in the area happened on Friday, and was the most serious, send- ing a Brussels area man to hospital in serious condition. Lloyd Weber, 35, RR 2, Brus- sels, was admitted to Wingham Hospital and later transferred to Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital after his small van was in col- lision with a truck in Grey Township. His right wrist and both legs and feet were fractured, His brother, Kenneth, 21, RR 2, Brussels, was taken to Wingham for treatment for fac- ial cuts. Driver of the other truck, owned by Bartliff's Bakery, Clinton, Henry John Gerrits, 24, Clinton, escaped injury. The accident happened on concession 14, Grey Township, about four miles southeast of Brussels. Police said visibility was bad at the time. OPP Constable Ron Bell, Wingham, said the two vehicles hit almost head-on. Damage was estimated at $1,000 for both vehicles. New Accountant Named at Hensall for General Coach Barrie B. Jackson, Hensall, has taken. over the duties of the accounting department, at Gen- eral Coach Works of Canada Ltd. upon the resignation of Charles Filford. Mr. Jackson's title is acting comptroller. Mr. Jackson, who is a native of England, came to Canada in 1957. He graduated from high school and won a two-year sch- olarship for accounting and commerce. He served in the British armed forces and also in the police force doing administra- tive duties where his account- ing career commenced. In 1955 he joined the British Motor Corporation to gain ex- perience in industral accoun- ting. In 1957 he emigrated to Canada and took up duties with the Minnesota Mining Manufac- turing Company in London and specialized in one particular field of accounting. Desiring to work in all phases of accounting, he ob- tained the position in Septem- ber, 1961, as accountant and assistant to the comptroller of the General Coach Works Co. in Hensall. Mr. Jackson, who is married with two children, took up his new position on February 15, 1963. at RCAF station Clinton. After the banquet, a session of campfire songs, and skits by Scouts and the Cubs, was en- joyed by all. NO S41,8 on Matching Satinhide Trim Enamel ea& .WHITE NOW Ili Cap RS A QUART • Pittsburgh% first quality Interior latek paint • easy to apply • Completely mailable • brushes end rollers deer) Under the tap • bries quickly k K, Y & SON 3 HURON cuNTON—PRONE Hu /.9S42 PAINTS — WALLPAPERS and DRAPERY Store Hears; '9 to 6 dallyo b lbsed Wednesday Afternoons Rash of Minor Traffic Accidents Caused by Recent Blustery Weather Adastral Park Social Notes News Editor: Anne Aileron — Phone HU 2-7349 Clinton ladies won a prize, placing third. This rink was skipped by Betty Ellis with S. Tremblay, 1Vlarg Bush and Norma Sab- ourin as third, second and lead respectively. , The other local rink was made up of Edie Matthews, skip; third, Jewell Farrell; second, Monica Duguid and lead, Freda Marrow. The ladies of Seaforth who won first prize were: skip, Le- ona Rowatt; third Marg Wright; second Ruth Beutten- miller and lead M. Hawley. Prizes included for first, trav- el alarm clocks; second, lunch- eon sets and for third, double deck bridge playing cards. Father and Son Banquet The first Clinton RCAF Group of the Boy Scouts of Canada held their annual Fath- er and Son banquet on Friday. Appropriately, this was the bir- thday of the founder of World Scouting, Lord Baden-Powell. A sumptuous chicken dinner was served by several mothers under the direction of Mrs. Sam Poxon. Appreciation for their efforts was expressed by group committee chairman, S/L E. K. Wood. Scout Bill Robinson render- ed grace, and Scout Dan Bing- ham proposed a toast to the fathers which was replied to by Mr. R, Bush. The Commanding Officer, G/C J. G. Mathieson gave a brief outline of how scouting had influenced his career, and expressed the hope that scout- ing would continue to flourish